The Millville Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Spaghetti Supper Benefit for Kevin Anderson on Saturday, October 5 from 5 to 7 pm in St. Monica's Hall. Kevin, a Millville resident, is battling multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood, and has recently had a stem cell transplant. All money raised will help the family pay the mounting medical bills. Tickets are $10 per person. Please see Ann or Mike Lesperance for tickets.

Please join us on Sunday, October 6 at 2pm for an Annointing of the Sick Service sponsored by the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. We invite and welcome anyone who is ill, feeling the advances of age, or struggling with any health issues to join us in receiving this sacrament. Family and friends are welcome. Light refreshments will be served in the hall following the service. Anyone who needs a ride may contact Kathy Zmetra at 508-883-4070 or Ann Lesperance at 508-883-6873.

Members of the SVdP council will be taking part in the National Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, September 29th. Donations will be accepted after all Masses this weekend (9/21, 9/22) and next (9/28, 9/29). A T-shirt will be given to anyone donating $25 or more. All money donated will be used to help those in need here in our community and our parish. Thank you for support our Saint Vincent de Paul council.

Our next Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the Rosary will be held on Thursday September 26, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Augustine Church. "Let every knee bend before Thee, O greatness of my God, so supremely humbled in the Sacred Host. May every heart love Thee, every spirit adore Thee, and every will be subject to Thee!" -- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Rafflemania, will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019. We need your help! Donate a gift, be a sponsor, provide a baked good, volunteer, purchase Grand Raffle tickets being distributed the weekend of September 28/29. If you are unable to attend, you may buy tickets for three of the raffles before or after Mass during the month of October. Items will be displayed and committee members will be selling tickets. Please contact Ann Lesperance at 508-883-6873 or alesperance@charter.net with any questions, to volunteer, or if you wish to donate items. This can only be a success with the help of many.

Please remember those less fortunate when doing your weekly shopping! This week's food pantry needs are: Brownie Mix, Cereal/Granola Bars, Crackers, Kids' Snacks

Our annual preserves and bread sale raised $1,163.50 for the parish. Thank you to all who purchased preserves and baked goods and to those who returned and donated jars, fruit, pastries and labels. Special thanks to Rita Benoit, Diane and Emile Berthelette, Nancy Guilmain, Priscilla Laliberte, Jeannette Laplume, Shirley Marchand, Mary Ryan, and Kathy Zmetra.

As we begin our partnership with the diocese of Mitú and Bishop Medardo, we are looking for members of both parishes to help oversee and discuss ways we can support them, including the possibility of mission trips. If you are interested in participating in the committee, please call the Good Shepherd rectory and leave your contact information. You can also see either of the PPC Chairpersons Colleen Curis or Jason Cote.

Living Faith Booklets for April, May and June 2019 are available on the bookshelf inside the main doors of the church. A $2 donation is requested to defray the cost of the subscription.

The 2019 AND 2020 Mass Intentions Books are available, and there are plenty of open Masses as well as many open weeks for the Sanctuary Candle. Mass Intentions and the Sanctuary Candle donations are still only $10.00 each.

Join us for Holy Hour after the morning Mass every first Thursday of each month. All are invited to attend!

Please check out the Lost and Found Basket located at the front door of the church. There are quite a few items looking for their owners.

In the case of inclement weather, if there is NO SCHOOL or a TWO HOUR DELAY, there will be NO Mass. If there is a one hour delay, Mass will be celebrated.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of our parish receives money for the clothing that is placed in their clothing bin.The bin is located just past the garage on the left as you exit the property.Please deosit only clothing that is still usable.