Dear Parishioners, we have several parish updates, opportunities, and upcoming events to share with you! Please take a moment to review the announcements below and mark your calendar for the events that interest you. We hope you’ll join us and stay connected with our parish community.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Rendezvous Room
All parish personnel and volunteers age 14+ serving in any ministry must complete Safe Environment Training. The in-person session takes about 1½ hours and includes the Code of Ministerial Conduct, CORI form, and a short video. Bring your driver’s license or student ID and the last 6 digits of your SSN. To complete the training at home, contact Barbara Blanchette at [email protected]. All training must be completed by September 30.
COFFEE & AND
Sundays after 10:00 a.m. Mass
Rendezvous Room
Coffee & And Fellowship is back! Join us in the Parish Center’s Rendezvous Room after the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass for coffee, light treats, conversation, and connection. Whether you are new to our parish or have been here for years, all are welcome. Come meet others, build friendships, and enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship and hospitality. We hope to see you there!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS APPEAL
Weekend of September 26-27
Catholic schools help young people grow in faith while receiving a strong academic foundation. They teach students that they are loved by God and help them discover their mission in life. Please support our Catholic Schools Appeal. Your gift provides tangible support and encouragement to families, teachers, staff, and volunteers who make Catholic education possible. Thank you for investing in our Catholic schools and their legacy of faith!
SVDP FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK
Sponsor forms will be available after all Masses this weekend. The walk will be held Sunday, October 18 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sturbridge Common. If you can’t participate in the walk, please consider sponsoring an adult or child who is walking. To make a donation online, visit www.svdpfiskdale.org. Thank you for helping our neighbors in need!
CRAFT FAIR–MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
St. Joachim’s Parish Center
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Craft Fair! Join us for a fun day of shopping and supporting local crafters. The fair will be held at St. Joachim’s Parish Center on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come browse a variety of handmade items and enjoy a wonderful community event. We hope to see you there!
JOB OPENINGS
Part-time Business Manager & Parish Secretary
St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish is seeking a part-time Business Manager (20 hours/week) to assist with financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, and parish administration. Our part-time Parish Secretary position is also vacant and supports the parish office, clergy, parishioners, and volunteers. To apply for either position, please send a letter of interest and resume to Fr. Sal Musande at [email protected].
Thank you for being part of our parish community, and for all you do to make St. Anne–St. Patrick Parish a welcoming and vibrant place of faith, fellowship, and service.
God bless,
St. Anne–St. Patrick Parish
