Monthly Archives: January 2012

Lectors and Special Ministers Schedules

The new Lectors and Special Ministers schedule are now available for download in pdf format by using the underlined link below. Lectors Special Ministers

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From the Pastor

 Each year the schools of this diocese observe Catholic Schools Week. Each school has local events to commemorate the week. (See listing below) This may be a perfect time to inquire about the feasibility of a Catholic Elementary Education at … Continue reading

Posted in Fr. Dennis Riter, From the Pastor, NCCS

Blessed Candles-Feast of the Presentation

 On Thursday, February 2, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord (Candlemas Day). Candles will be blessed at the 7:00 a.m. Mass. You may bring your own candles for a blessing or we will have devotional candles … Continue reading

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Bulletin for January 29, 2012

The Bulletin for this week is now available for download in pdf format by using the underlined link below. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time  Bulletin January 29, 2012  

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New Lighting in School, Sacristy, etc.

 National Grid has a program for small business and non-profit organizations for replacing obsolete lighting fixtures with energy-efficient bulbs. We were able to take advantage of generous rebates in order to have new lighting installed throughout the school, in the … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Dinner

St. Rose of Lima Parish in Forestville will host their Famous Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 12 from noon to 5 pm at St. Rose of Lima Hall. Adult dinners are $8 and children’s dinners are $4.

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Movie and Pizza Night Returns

On Wednesday, February 15, come down to the Rectory Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and 7:00 p.m. show. The movie for the night is “The Spitfire Grill.” With the theme of modern day forgiveness and acceptance, it’ll make … Continue reading

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News to Smartphone or Email

Did you know Parish News can be sent to your Smartphone or regular Email box by subscription? Just fill in your email address in the Subscription Form at the top of the right hand column on this page and click the Subscribe … Continue reading

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From the Pastor

 A while ago someone suggested that we try making a space in the bulletin for the names of parishioners who may be sick or homebound. This feature has appeared for several months now and frankly the rectory staff is surprised … Continue reading

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Novena Concludes this Weekend

 Since January 22 is the notorious anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, all area parishes have been participating in an evening novena consisting of 9 rosaries with Benediction. The last two day are this weekend, … Continue reading

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