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Volume 6, Number 1 September 10, 2024
In this Issue
- Catechetical Sunday
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Catechist Training Schedule
- New Parish Catechetical Leaders
- Job Opportunity Available
Catechetical Sunday
September 15, 2024
“Lord, when did we see you hungry?” Matthew 25:37
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
40th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of CGS in the United States as we gather together for a
CGS 40th Anniversary Watch Party.
Friday, Sept. 20th 6-9 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
1400 Main Street, Leominster
Registration Fee: $25
Catechist Training Opportunities--Fall, 2024
Toward Provisional Certification...
Introduction to the Ministry of the Catechist
Our Lady of Czestochowa
34 Ward Street, Worcester, MA 01610
3 Thursday Sessions beginning November 14th
6 pm - 8 or 9 pm
Darleen Farland and Mary Pat Heelan, Instructors
$45 Registration Fee
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Advent Day of Reflection for Catechists
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish
34 Ward Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Sunday, December 8th
2 pm - 8 pm
Presented by the Office of Religious Education
$40 registration fee (includes dinner)
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Please welcome these new Catechetical Leaders:
- Sr. Ines Almeida SSA
St. Mary of the Hills, Boylston
- Eileen Frances
St. Gabriel the Archangel, Upton
- Maegan Fredette
Our Lady of Providence, Worcester
- Jacklyn Green
St. Roch, Oxford
- Charlene Griffin
St. Richard of Chichester, Sterling
- Nathan Torres
St. John Paul II, Southbridge
Job Opportunity
- St. Anne St. Patrick Parish in Fiskdale (Sturbridge)
Seeking a Director of Faith Formation. This is a full-time position which can include weekends and evenings. The program provides faith formation, catechetical instruction, and sacramental preparation for children, teens and adults, in conjunction with the pastor. See attachment for details.
Please submit a letter and interest and resume to: Fr. Luc Martel, AA, Pastor, St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, MA 01518 or email:
