Donations can be mailed directly to: First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center 46 High St Clinton, MA 01510 978-365-9817 Or on their website: https://secure.egsnetwork.com/donate/CC10B25DEADF4CD

The Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus wish to thank the parishioners of St. John’s for their generous support of the Mother’s Day Rose Sale and fundraiser to purchase an Ultrasound Machine for First Concern. $3,565 was raised.

For the month of March 2022, the CARE Food Pantry will receive $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Give Back Where it Counts bag at Shaw’s store located at 1175 Main St, Clinton

Saturday, March 5 9am-3pm Sacred Heart of Jesus 5 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 Cost: $25 We would like to 'grow' our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offerings for pre-school children in our parish. If you are interested in learning about Catechesis of the Good, please join us for an interactive, Day of Discovery about how we can help our littlest ones ages 3, 4, 5 grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through Scripture, Liturgy and the Sacraments. For more information, please contact Mary Pat Heelan at mheelan@worcesterdiocese.org.

Clinton Council #1701 of the Knights of Columbus will be colleting coats for our annual “Coats for Kids” program. New or gently used coats are requested. Collection will be Saturdays on October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Distribution will be on Saturday, November 6.

Please prayerfully consider joining us in this wonderful ministry by sharing your time and talent. People of faith are needed to share this faith with our youngsters and facilitate their learning of God and prayer. Catechists are needed for the following times: Sundays 8-8:45 AM or 10-11 AM.

St. John the Guardian of Our Lady will again be offering Level I Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for pre-school children ages 3, 4, 5 on Sunday mornings from 10-11 AM beginning on October 3. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a religious education program that helps children develop a deep and personal relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd and a love for Scripture, Liturgy and the Sacraments. For more information, please contact Mary Pat Heelan at mheelan@worcesterdiocese.org or call 978-582-9243.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The guest speaker will be John Mollica.

The pantry is in need of plastic bags. If you have any bags you would like to donate, please leave them in the bins at the church entrances.

Clinton Council #1701 of the Knights of Columbus will be collecting coats for our annual “Coats for Kids” program. New or gently used coats are requested. Collection will be Saturdays on October 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Distribution will be on Saturday, November 7.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Gym.

Yes! We are still open for those in need. All donations may be left at each entrance to St. John’s Church. The church doors remain open from 10am to 8pm each day for drop off. Our most needed items are: Toilet Paper, Mac & Cheese, canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce. Thank you for your help, your donations make it possible for us to serve the less fortunate in our community. St. John’s Gym – 149 Chestnut St - Thursdays: 4 – 6PM

The Diocese of Worcester has decided to reschedule the Confirmation Ceremony that was to take place at St. John's Church on Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. No new date has been set. As soon as we have more information, we will let families know. Any questions or concerns, please call: 978-368-0052.

March 12 Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock meeting/annual Irish Tea with guest speaker Nikki Connery & the Armchair Travels of the Emerald Isle at St. John's Parish Hall 7pm. March 14 Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock volunteers and desserts needed to run refreshment table at St John's Gym for Parish St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Contact Janice Donahue 508-648-4510. March 15 St. Patrick's Mass 10:30 am at St. John's Church. All Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock members are urged to attend with a luncheon ( to be discussed ) to follow.

All parishioners of high school age (including those who will be entering as freshmen in September 2020) are invited to attend the 2020 Steubenville East Catholic Youth Conference, to be held at the University of Rhode Island the weekend of July 10-12, 2020. Join our group from St. John’s for a fun, faith-filled weekend of inspiring speakers, engaging liturgies, adoration, wonderful music and fellowship with thousands of other Catholic teens. This year’s theme is “Restored”. Students who have attended in the past have described it as “amazing” and “life changing”. We will stay in the college dormitories and dine in the campus cafeterias. Reservations are being taken now, and need to be received by March 31. For questions, and to reserve a place, please contact chaperones Bill and Betty Madden at 978-368-7487, or John O’Malley at 978-333-9305. More information is available on-line at steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/conf-east/, or by accessing youtube videos from past Steubenville conferences.

The Knights of Columbus would like to announce that they have children’s winter coats available from their annual Coat Drive. If you or someone you know are in need, please contact the Rectory office at 978-368-0366 x201.

Thank you so much to all our 8th level students who participated in our 'Fill That Truck' campaign at St. John's. We were able to fill that truck with at least 70 bags of food items that will go to benefit families in need. A special thank you to our 8th level catechists, Janice Donahue, Diane Melanson, and Carol O'Malley for their help in this project as well! Thank you too all those who donated food items to this very special event!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society extends its gratitude to the all who donated food to our annual Thanksgiving Basket drive, because of your generosity, we were able to distribute 50 boxes of food to individuals and families in need.

Clinton Council #1701 of the Knights of Columbus will be colleting coats for our annual “Coats for Kids” program. New or gently used coats are requested. Collection will be on all Saturdays in October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Distribution will be on Saturday, November 2.