Sunday, November 14, 2021

PARISH OFFICE - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

   The Parish Office will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 25th & Friday, Nov. 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

SNOW DAYS

Reminder: St. Mary's follows the same closures as the school system. When the Dartmouth Schools close for a Snow Day, all activities at St. Mary's that same day will be canceled.

AWAY THIS WINTER?

If you are planning on being away during the winter months, please call or email the Parish Office with the dates that you will be away.
Thank you!

SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY AND THE HOLIDAYS

   The Social Concerns Ministry is grateful for the generous donations we have received so far from our parishioners and friends. We hope to be able to provide gift cards for Thanksgiving dinner basics to approximately 65 families across 11 local schools.
   Our friendly and familiar Turkey Tags are available at church entrances to provide details of the support requests. Should we exceed our Thanksgiving needs, we will be able to begin planning for Christmas gift cards for food and/or gifts and clothing.
   We are always pleased to share your generosity with those needing a little extra assistance during the holidays.
   Thank you, your donation makes a difference!

SPECIAL COLLECTION, NOVEMBER 20-21, 2021

     In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) supports programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country.
     For the Fall River Diocese, please keep in mind that 25% of the funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects.
     This weekend, Nov. 20th & Nov. 21st, 5% of our offertory collection will be allocated to The Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

Solanus Casey Food Pantry
The Need is Great! You can help!

Non-perishable food items are urgently needed to restock the Solanus Casey Food Pantry at Catholic Social Services in New Bedford. The items most needed are:
•Breakfast Cereal
•Peanut Butter
•Canned Soups
•Canned Veggies
•Canned Fruit
•Canned Meats
•Tuna
•Pasta Sauce & Pasta
•Macaroni & Cheese
•1lb. bags of Rice or Dry Beans
     Any donation made - large or small -will directly benefit families in need!
     Due to storage issues, please do not donate any fresh vegetables or fresh fruit. The Pantry cannot accept opened boxes or containers or items past their expiration date. Please deliver donations at the main entrance of the Parish Center in the designated outdoor box, labeled "Food Pantry Donations".
     Monetary donations & non-perishable items are also accepted at the “Food Pantry Table” at the Dartmouth Farmer's Market on Friday afternoons.
     Thank you for your generous support!

Prayer Requests

Prayer Line: If you would like to have someone prayed for please either call the Parish Office at 508-992-7505, submit the prayer request on our website, or email: prayer@stmarysdartmouth.org