Thank you to all of the children who participated in the Christmas Pageant. Your performance reminded us of the joy of the Incarnation – Love has come to the world. Alleluia! Thank you also, to all of the catechists, teachers, and students who made it so special. A special thank you to the choir, the music was absolutely beautiful!

If your child attends Catholic School and is approaching his/her Confirmation and you would like them to receive their Confirmation at St. John’s, please be sure to register your child for Immediate Confirmation Preparation. Forms can be found at the entrances to the church. If you have any questions, please call Ann Dziokonski / John O’Malley at 978-368-0052 or email them at ccddirectorstjohnsclinton@gmail.com. Thank you!

Next week there will be the annual collection for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The Society relies solely on the generosity of others to provide financial assistance to individuals & families in need in our community. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the parishioners of St John’s for their overwhelming support to our Annual Collection and Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. Your monetary contributions enable us to continue to assist those in need in our community and with the food donations we were able to provide 50 families food baskets at Thanksgiving.

The Knights of Columbus Council #1701 wish to thank all those who contributed to our recent “Coats for Kids” program. Thanks to your generosity we were able to hand out over 90 coats, mostly kids but some adults benefitted also. A special thank you to Dottie Sears and her sister, Jeannette, who made over 100 winter hats of various styles and colors that were greatly appreciated.

The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15 **note the date change** at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A representative from WHEAT will be our guest speaker.

The CARE Food pantry is having its 3rd Annual Chicken Shoot Meat Bingo fund raiser on Saturday, September 29 at its new location at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 209 Union St. In addition to the bingo games there will be raffles including Patriots tickets and theme gift baskets. Tickets will be sold after all Masses the weekends of September 8th/9th, 15th/16th and 22nd /23rd. Come join the fun and support the food pantry.

All women are invited to this exciting Conference, to be held at Assumption College on Saturday, November 10. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Professor Helen Alvare, Susie Lloyd, Mother Mary Assumpta Long, O.P., Dr. Janet E. Smith and Susan Conroy. Bishops and diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For more information or to register, visit our website at worcestercatholicwomensconference.com or call Corinn Dahm at 508-277-3969. Seating is limited, register today!

The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets weekly in the St. John's Parish Center on Tuesday evening at 7:00 for prayer and discussion of Scripture, the Catechism, and the Diary of St. Faustina. Our prayer group welcomes new members anytime. If you would like to know more about our Cenacle, please call Bill or Sue Belfield (508-869-0508). We also maintain a prayer line to pray for those who are seriously ill or dying. Prayer requests can be submitted by phone (978-733-0090) or by e-mail DMCPray@gmail.com. After a prayer request is submitted, it is sent immediately to members of our group. Cenacle members pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the seriously ill or dying.

You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen your relationship with Jesus. Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus' ministry. Children, teens, and adults in today's world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus. Children, teens, and adults in today's world, more than ever, need to encounter good role models of faith. You have much to share with those you'll teach, and you'll have opportunities to share faith with other catechists. Today's catechetical textbooks/resources offer outstanding support. You'll be challenged, you'll have fun, and you'll make new friends. You'll be helping people deepen their relationship with Jesus (You'll be evangelizing!) You'll be handing on a 2,000-year-old Tradition that changes lives. It's our job: Jesus sent us to "go and teach all nations." Won't you answer the call? We are looking for catechists for Grades 1 - 10.

Our First Communion Sacramental Preparation Program is a two-year program – Level 1 and Level 2. Therefore, if you would like your child to receive his/her First Communion in the second grade, be sure to register for first grade THIS year. (Also, if your child is home-schooled, please register for Religious Education for Sacramental years.) If you know a family with a child entering Grade 1 in the fall, please extend an invitation to them to enroll their child in Religious Education. Thank you! Please call Mary Anne Kennedy at 978-368-0052 or email her at mkennedystjohnsclinton@gmail.com if you have any questions.

All children, grades K-5, are invited to our Catholic Vacation Bible Camp during the week of Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3, from 9-12 at St. John’s Gym. The cost is $10 per child or a maximum of $30 per family. Registration forms can be found downstairs in the CCD rack in the Hall or at the entrances of the church. We will have games, crafts, singing, bible stories, and activities. It’s going to be so much fun! We are also in need of catechist/teen/parent volunteers. If you are interested, please call Mary Anne Kennedy at 978-368-0052 or email her at mkennedystjohnsclinton@gmail.com.

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer with your children? Vacation Bible Camp is a lot of fun and is a way that you can help build the faith of your own family. We will have Catholic Vacation Bible Camp from July 30 - August 3 from 9-12 at St. John’s Gym. Enrich your ‘domestic church’ with a week of learning that your family will never forget. If interested, please contact Mary Anne Kennedy at mkennedystjohnsclinton@gmail.com or call her at 978-368-0052. Thanks so much and God bless you and your family!

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Do you still need to do your Community Service for Confirmation? Do you need Community Service Hours for school or clubs? If you do, Vacation Bible Camp is the most fun way to do it! We will have Vacation Bible Camp from July 30 - August 3 from 9-12 at St. John’s Gym. In past years, we have had many TEENS volunteer at camp to help our little ones learn about their Faith and most of all, to have FUN. If you’re interested please contact Mary Anne at mkennedystjohnsclinton@gmail.com or call her at 978-368-0052.