The Blackstone-Millville Food Pantry has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps reusable Bag Program for the month of June. They will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at the Uxbridge location. The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. Help the Food Pantry and the environment!

The 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal continues. Thank you to all of you who have contributed. To date we have received $17,907.00 of our parish goal of $25,000. If you have not made your gift yet, please prayerfully consider making a pledge or donation as soon as possible. You can do this by the collection basket, by mail, or online at www.Partners-Charity.net. We need everyone ’ s help to reach our goal. We have only $7,093.00 left to meet our goal!!

Catechist Training will be held on three consecutive Monday nights -- June 10th, 17th, and 24th -- for all catechists for the 2019-2020 school year. There is no charge to attend, and classes will be directed by Fr. Victor. The Diocese requires that all catechists attend training, and these classes will fulfill our diocesan obligation.

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.

Please remember those less fortunate when doing your weekly shopping! This week's food pantry needs are: Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, Deodorant, Toilet Paper, Jelly/Jam, Fluff, Canned Pasta, Crackers, Cookies

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 new Liturgical Year begins on December 2nd. We will be ordering the New St. Joseph Missals on October 29th for anyone who would like one. The price of the Missals are $4 each, with payment due at the time of the request. If you are interested in ordering a Missal, please see Lisa in the Parish Office BEFORE October 29th.

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.