Italian for Travelers

Due to popular demand the Italian for Travelers informal classes have been extended and will continue through the months of July & August. You did not need to attend any of the previous classes to join in. The classes or “sessions” are held weekly on Wednesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 in the church hall. They are led by Dr. Joe Addante and Carol (Cali) Kearns and are filled with the basic language and culture of Italy. Please drop in at any time to any meeting, we welcome you!

HOT HOT HOT

If you enjoy the warmth of summer, why not sign up for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and bring some more warmth and intimacy to your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New England are July 23-25, September 17-19 and September 24-26. For more information and to register, call 800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

A Letter from Sr. Claire O’Rourke of the Columban Sisters:
Dear Father, Your parishioners have demonstrated what a true Christian Community can become when their pastor takes time and patience and interest in all of them. Thank you for my time with you and them. What I admired so much while visiting St. Anthony’s parish was their genuine welcome and concern and willing sacrifice of prayer and some share in their own finances for people in much poorer lands. Please thank them from me and the many who will receive their love and care. Maybe you will find a small space in a future church bulletin to let them know my deep appreciation. Wishing you and Jim Boland as you team up, a great summer ahead. My gratitude also to that exceptionally kind family who fed us so well Saturday evening. Blessings and Peace, Sister Claire O’Rourke, SSC

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

October 7-17, 2010 Join Father Bob on a eleven day pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible: Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Cana – Nazareth.  Mass celebrated every day at the holiest shrines in the Christian world.

http://www.proximotravel.com/TravelToHolyLandFrBrusoFrConradMA.htm

ARE WE FORGETTING St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry?

New items added to the food pantry wish list are: canned meat, canned fruit, baked beans, jam or jelly, Jello or pudding, bathroom tissue, cereal, Rice-a-Roni, juice and coffee. Many people rely on this weekly service that St. Francis provides.

Please try to bring one item a week. Thank you!

Trip to Italy in 2010

Sorrento Italy Oct 12 - 20, 2010

9 days/7 nights featuring: Sorrento, Isle of Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Naples/Pompeii and more.  Includes round trip flight from Boston, 3 meals daily including wine and mineral water, 4 star hotel, expert local guides, transportation throughout the tour, all room & meal taxes and bellman gratuities. Cost is $2500/person twin occupancy (fuel surcharge may change this slightly). Deposit of $250. will hold your spot, balance to be paid by July 29th 2010. Contact Amy or Marty Walsh  to answer questions. 978-502-5540 or amymarty13@msn.com. Click here for a brochure.