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Diocesan Health Facilities Golf Classic
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
LeBaron Hills Country Club
Lakeville
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Proceeds from this golf tournament will benefit the over 900 individuals served in the five diocesan health facilities and their community programs. Registration deadline is July 30. Visit www.dhfo.org or call 508-679-8154 for information. |
| contact Diocesan Health Facilities 508-679-8154 for more information |
A Day with Mary
Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:50 a.m. |
St. Francis Xavier Church
125 Main Street
Acushnet |
Come spend a day -or some part of one- with the Blessed Mother. This is offered as an open day of instruction, devotion and intercession based on the message given by Our Lady of Fatima in 1917. All are welcome. Program begins with a video. Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Confession available all day. Program expected to conclude at 3:10 p.m. (Please bring a bag lunch.) |
| contact St. Francis Xavier Parish 508-995-7600 for more information |
Courage Group Meeting
Saturday, September 04, 2010 7 p.m. |
For location information,
contact Fr. Richard Wilson
at 508-992-9408 |
Courage is a welcoming support group for Catholics experiencing same-sex attraction who gather to seek God's wisdom, mercy and love. For location information and/or further information, please contact Fr. Richard Wilson, the group's spiritual moderator. |
| contact Fr. Richard Wilson at 508-992-9408 for more information |
Mass to Commemorate Mother Teresa on Her Feast Day
Saturday, September 04, 2010 10 a.m. |
St. Lawrence Martyr Church
565 County Street
New Bedford |
This Mass to commemorate the Feast Day of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta is actually taking place on the preceding day because the actual day -September 5- falls on a Sunday this year. All are welcome to attend. |
| contact St. Lawrence Martyr Parish 508-992-4251 for more information |
Come Walk With Me, A Bereavement Program beginning
Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:30 p.m. |
Our Lady of the Cape Parish
468 Stony Brook Road
Brewster |
This is a six-week breavement support program being offered by the Lazarus Ministry of the Our Lady of the Cape Parish. It will begin this evening and continue on consecutive Thursdays through October 14. Sessions will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program is designed for persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one within the past year. Pre-registration is required. Contact Happy Whitman at 508-385-3252 or Eileen Birch at 508-394-0616. |
| contact Our Lady of the Cape Parish 508-385-3252 for more information |
Day of Recollection for Religious
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:30 a.m. |
St. Julie Billiart Parish
494 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth |
Sr. Dorothy Schwarz of the Sisters of St. Dorothy will offer the keynote presentation on "Too Busy Not Too Pray" at this annual Day of Recollection for Religious. Bishop Coleman will celebrate Mass and recognize men and women religious celebrating significant jubilee years. |
| contact Office for Religious 508-992-9921 for more information |
Upper Cape Area Divorced & Separated Group
Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:30 p.m. |
Christ the King Parish Center
The Commons
Mashpee |
This Divorced/Separated Support Group is offered as a peer healing ministry. Organizers want prospective participants to understand that they "have been where you are and understand your pain. You are not alone."
Sessions conclude at 2 p.m. Please use back door of Parish Center for entrance to meeting. |
| contact E-mail: ma_eaton_46@yahoo.com for more information |
Catholic Cancer Support Group at Our Lady of Victory
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7 p.m. |
Our Lady of Victory Church Parish Center
230 South Main Street
Centerville |
This is a faith-based support group. All are welcome: cancer patients, survivors, family and friends. Meeting begins with Mass and anointing of the sick in the church. It then moves to the parish center for discussion and support. |
| contact Our Lady of Victory Parish Office 508-775-5744 for more information |
Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7 p.m. |
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Hall
481 Quaker Road
North Falmouth |
This cancer support group meets the third Wednesday of each month. Evenings begin with the celebration of Mass and a program follows. All are welcome. |
| contact 508-563-7770 for more information |
St. Mary's Education Fund Fashion Show & Luncheon Tea
Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:30 a.m. |
Oyster Harbors Club
Osterville
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This Fashion Show & Luncheon Tea will benefit the St. Mary's Education Fund. The Fund provides need-based financial scholarships to students at Catholic elementary and middle school students in the Fall River Diocese. Social will begin at 11:30; Luncheon and Fashion Show will follow at 12:15 p.m. Contact Jane Robin at 508-759-3566 for information and/or tickets. |
| contact Jane Robin 508-759-3566 for more information |
Divorced-Separated Support Group
Thursday, September 16, 2010 7 p.m. |
St. Julie Billiart Parish Center
494 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth |
This Divorced-Separated Support Group meets on the second and last Thursday of each month. Meetings feature guest speakers, discussion, and refreshments. New attendees welcome. Call Bob Menard for details: 508-673-2997. Tonight's meeting will feature an airing of the video, "Surviving Divorce," by John Bradshaw. |
| contact Bob Menard 508-673-2997 for more information |
Legion of Mary Day of Recollection
Sunday, September 19, 2010 8 a.m. |
Cathedral Camp Retreat Center
167 Middleboro Road
East Freetown |
This Day of Recollection of the Legion of Mary is open to members and non-members alike. For details or to register, please call 508-995-2354. |
| contact 508-995-2354 for more information |
Fall Scripture Study: Gospel According to Matthew beginning
Monday, September 20, 2010 7:15 p.m. |
St. Louis de France Parish
56 Buffington Street
Swansea |
This Fall Scripture Study on the Gospel According to Matthew will be offered on Mondays, from September 20 through November 15, with an optional film session on November 22. Sessions will begin promptly at 7:15PM in St. Louis de France School, 2nd floor. The 1.5 hour sessions will use the Little Rock - Collegeville guide. Good will offerings will be accepted. For more information, contact Charles R. Demers at forums8799@mypacks.net or 508.264.5823. To register, contact Nancy Toolin at the parish office, 508.674.1103.
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| contact St. Louie de France Parish 508-674-1103 for more information |
Adoption by Choice
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:30 p.m. |
Catholic Social Services
1600 Bay Street
Fall River |
This will be an information session for individuals interested in domestic newborn or international adoptions. There is no charge to attend; call 508-674-4681 to register. Session should conclude at 8:30 p.m. Adoption by Choice is an adoption and pregnancy counseling program of Catholic Social Services of the Fall River Diocese. |
| contact Catholic Social Services 508-674-4681 for more information |
Lower Cape Cod Support Group for Separated & Divorced Catholics
Sunday, September 26, 2010 7 p.m. |
St. Pius X Family Life Center
5 Barbara Street
South Yarmouth |
Divorced and separated Catholics of Lower Cape Cod are invited to join this monthly support group. Meeting program topics vary. For information, please contact by e-mail: janegreene1@comcast.net |
| contact E-mail: janegreene1@comcast.net for more information |
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