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.

The annual Halloween Costume Party and meeting will take place on Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m. in Room 14/15 in the Parish Hall.

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.

RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA classes are for those who want to become Catholic and to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.  It is also for those adults who are Catholic and are baptized, but who may not have received Holy Communion or Confirmation. This program will take place on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Rectory beginning October 13. Those adults interested in receiving the sacraments please contact Fr. Mazzone at fatherjamesmazzone@gmail.com or at 508-340-5788.

The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The guest speaker will be John Mollica. Save the Date: The annual Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 5.

First Day of CCD Classes The first class for Levels K, 1, and 2 will be on 9/14 The first classes for Levels 3 - 10 Sundays will be on 9/15 The first classes for Levels 3 - 5 Mondays will be 9/16 The first classes for Levels 6 - 8 Tuesdays will be 9/17. Cost is $35 per child, max $100 per family.

Saturday, September 28th St. John’s Gym 149 Chestnut Street, Clinton Doors open at 5:30, serving pizza. Games start at 6:00. Come for a fun family evening and support the St John’s CARE Food Pantry. Tickets are $10 to play. There will be a Chinese auction to win many gift certificates and prizes and a raffle to win theme baskets.