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Mariage Preparation Schedule 2018
Registration and more information www.fallriverfaithformation.org
Oct. 27- Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Dec. 1- St. Mary's Parish Center, 12:00-7:00 pm
Mariage Preparation Schedule 2019
Registration and more information www.fallriverfaithformation.org
January 6- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm
January 26- St. Mary's Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm
March 2- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
March 23- Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
April 6- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
May 4- Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
May 11- St. Mary's Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm
May 18- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Bereavement Support
Dec. 5, 2018- "We Remember" Prayer Service, Holy Trinity Parish.
DACA
On September 5, 2017, the President's administration announced that the DACA program was going to end. However, on January 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Inmigrations Services (USCIS) announced that due to a federal court order, "USCIS has resumed accepting request to renew a grant of deferred under DACA" until further notice.
You need to know:
1- People who have EVER had (or currently have) DACA are allowed to file requests for DACA;
2- People who had their DACA terminated will be able to file requests for DACA;
3- People who NEVER had DACA will not be able to request DACA.
It is unclear how long this policy will continue- it could change any time. Therefore, it is recommended that all eligible individuals who had or have DACA to speak with a inmigration attorney immediatly to fing out what their rights are regarding this change in policy.
Catholic Social Services of Fall River may be able to help you with your application for free.CSS represents people on their DACA cases at no cost and has helped over 200 people with their applications. This service is only available to those who have ever had or currently have DACA.
More information: Call Catholic Social Services, Fall River (508) 674-4681
FACE
FACE financial aid has a new deadline of January 31, 2018. If you are planning on applying, please do so as soon as possible. The website is https://online.factsmgt.com/signin. They are asking for your W-2's and tax forms, and they will probably not be done by the deadline, but the application needs to be filled out, and the needed forms can be uploaded later. Late applications will not be accepted! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Brady at the school, and she will be able to help you. sbrady@sjsjschool.com
Hope and Opportunity Initiative
The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) and Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools are excited to announce The Catholic School’s Hope and Opportunity Initiative. This Initiative will provide 100 scholarships for up to $2000 per student for the 2018-19 school year to new low-income K-8 students in Fall River, Taunton, and the Greater New Bedford Area Catholic Schools. If you, or someone you know, wants to send their child(ren) to a Catholic School please contact Sarah Heaton at (508)678-2828 or sheaton@CatholicSA.org.
Cursillo
Join the Holy Cross Retreat Hlouse located on the grounds of Stonehill College for a three day learning experience in basic Christianity. For everyone who want to experience and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Men's weekends-October, January or March and Women's weekends-November, February or April. More Information: Contact Jim Lane at 508-238-0889 or fallrivercursillo@gmail.com
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus. November 6-15, 2018. Hosted by Rev. Philip N. Hamel, St. Joseph-St. Therese Parish, New Bedford, MA. $3,499.00 p/p from Boston. Includes roundtrip air from Boston, First class hotels, breakfast & dinner daily, comprehensive sightseeing. Porterage entrace fee and more. For details contact Rev. Hamel 508-995-5235 (leave message-repeat phone number) o e-mail PNHamel@aol.com (in subject box: Pilgrimage to Italy)
Permanent Diaconate Class
The Most Reverend Edgard M. da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River invites all those are interested in pursuing the vocation of the diaconate, sheduled to begin the Aspirancy phase in spring of 2019, are invited to submit a preliminary application. Information meeting will be held on November 8,2018 with a final meeting on January 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM on Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, New Bedford, MA. More information: frpermanentdiaconate@verizon.net or 508-990-0341.
Holy Hour for Vocation- Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 PM, St. Mary's Cathedral
National Vocation Awareness Week- November 4-November 10
Marian Medal Awards Ceremony- Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 PM, St. Mary's Cathedral
Fall Adult Confirmation- Wednesday, November 28 at 4:00 PM, St. Mary's Cathedral
A Day with Mary
On December 1st, 8:00 AM-3:15 PM, join St. John the Baptist Church in Westport for a Day of instruction, devotion, and intercession. Confessions available during the day.
Salvation Army Christmas Applications
The Salvation Army would be accepting Christmas Applicatiions on Tuesday, October 30 thru Friday, Novembrer 16, and also on Tuesday, November 27 thru Friday, November 30. Hours for applications: 9:30 AM-11:45 AM. For working individuals and full time students evening hours on Thursday, November 8 and on Thursday, November 29, from 5:00-7:00 PM. You need to bring documentation that proves your work or full-time student situation to be seen in the evening. No mondays appointments. Office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. More info.: 619 Purchase St., New Bedford, Tel.: 508-997-6561
Retreat for Catholic Men
Betania II Spiritual Retreat & Conference Center invites all catholic men to their retreat to be held on Saturday, December 15, with Rev. Edward A. Murphy as retreal director. More information: 508-533-5377.
2019 Women and Men's Conference
The Fall River Diocese 2019 Women and Men's Conference will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Stonehill College in Easton. More details soon.
Volunteer Couples
The Diocesan Mariage Preparation program needs more team couples (age is not a consideration). The meets are held in three locations: Mansfield, Dartmouth and Dennisport on Cape Cod. More information: bbonneau@dfrcs.org or 508-678-2828 ext. 13.
Amaka Waterm Borehole Project
The Cranberry Catholic Collaborative with Sts. Martha and Mary, Sacred Heart, St. Rose of Lima Parish together a Fr. J.T. Osunkwo, a Parochial Vicar native Nigerian priest, are involved in the Amake Waterm Borehole Project to provide clean water to Fr. Osunkwo home village. This is a great opportunity for high school students across parish lines to help. More information: Amy Dow, Director of Project Development, amydow@cranberrycatholic.org or Fr. J.T. at judethaddeus@cranberrycatholic.org.
Project Rachel
If you are hurting from a past abortion experience,does not matter is you are women o men, Project Rachel can help. Rachel is a private, confidential and sensitive service that will refer you to a priest and/or counselor with special training. Call 1-508-997-3300 or pla@plrachel.com
Hospice Volunteer
Beacon Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to spend time with their patients. If you want to make a difference please contact Erin Hassel at 508-324-1900 ext. 108.
Eucharist Minister
Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford needs volunteers as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist on Sunday, Monday and Friday. If you feel called to help in this important ministry, please contact Pauline C. Gates, Director of Pastoral Care at 508-336-6751, ext 1124.
Local Volunteer Hospice
Beacon Hospice seeks local volunteers for quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients out of its Fall River office. There are so many ways to be a volunteer like visiting patients on an ongoing basis, sitting vigil, knitting blankets, chart of life for our dementia patients, etc...Interested? Contact Erin Hassell, Volunteerr Coordinator, 508-324-1900 ext. 108 or erin.hassell@amedisys.com
Sacred Heart Home
Do you feel God asking you to do something more for him? One way to help in his Vineyard would be to volunteer as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Our need, at the present time, is for Sunday and Monday mornings. If you feel called to help, please contact Pauline C. Gates, 508-996-6751 ext 124.
Hospice Volunteer
Kindred Hospice is seeking volunteers to care for patients in facilities and homes throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers can choose where, when and how to give their time. They offer in-person trainings and orientations to fit busy schedules. For more information, contact Cynthia Dynan at 508-672-0580
Knitting for a good cause
Your homemade blankets could bring warnth, confort and cheer to terminally ill Veterants patients. Any size, red, white and blue is greatly appreciated. Contact Erin Hassell, Volunteerr Coordinator, 508-324-1900 ext. 108 or erin.hassell@amedisys.com
Retrouvaille
A program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. If you feel lost, alone, or bored in your marriage; if you are constantly fighting, or simply “shut down”; if you are considering separation or divorce, Retrouvaille provides marriage help! For more information call: 1-800-470-2230, or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Retreats:
Prayer Groups (English)