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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] or call 978-582-9243.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Dear Families, Our annual 9th level retreat is coming up on Sunday, October 20th, at Immaculate Conception, from 3pm to 7pm. Parents, please drop off your child at 2:45pm at Immaculate Conception Parish located at 809 Main Street, Lancaster MA. Pizza will be served along with other light refreshments. Pick up is at 7pm. If you have not filled out the permission form, please see either Ann or John. If you have any questions, please call 978-368-0052.

We would like to ask the entire parish to remember our Confirmation Candidates and their Sponsors in your prayers as we prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which will be celebrated on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Confirmation families, please be sure to save the date! Thank you and God bless!