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St.Francis of Assisi Parish

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Welcome New Parishioners
We are so happy to have you at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
We recently changed our registration process. All you need do is either fill out the back of the Welcome flier in each
of the pews or directly call the Parish Office at 978-355-2228. If when you call our office manager, it directs you to voice mail,
leave your name and a telephone number and he will call you back.

Year of Saint Francis
Presented by Paula Wood

'Indulgence is an encounter with God, not a spiritual shortcut.’
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, running from
Jan 10, 2026, to Jan 10, 2027, to mark the 800th Anniversary of the Saint's death.
The year features plenary indulgences for pilgrims visiting Franciscan sites and focuses on themes
of peace, poverty, and ecological conversion.
The year is inspired by St. Francis's life of humility, mercy, and care for creation, encouraging a return to gospel living. The Jubilee is an opportunity for the faithful to rekindle their faith, strengthen their relationship with God and with the community of the Church.
The celebration aims to highlight the Saint's message of peace in a world marked by conflict, advocating for reconciliation.
Our parish is a Franciscan site and are hopeful, many people will make a pious pilgrimage here.
More information to come
Do you want to know more about our beloved patron Saint?
In the coming weeks we will piece together the story of his life.
For now, Pax et Bonum, which translates to
“Peace and All Good,"
used by St. Francis as a greeting and blessing. Continue

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY
CONFIRMED MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH
Brianna White, Lucas Mateucci, Zoey Salvadore,
Daniella Gaudreault and William O’Neill

Have you seen our new addition? It is
a Clothing Shed for used clothing, and more.
Items accepted:
Clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, towels, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, and even stuffed toys

Celebrating the Special Franciscan Jubilee Year
We invite you to join St. Francis of Assisi Parish, at
St. Thomas A Becket Church Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
for a reflection on the life of St. Francis
by Corinne Lorenzet, a member of the Secular Franciscan Order.

MONDAY, JUNE 8 - 6:30
ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH
29 SOUTH ST. BARRE, MA
(In the hall-use the side door)
CELEBRATING THE SPECIAL FRANCISCAN JUBILEE YEAR

We invite you to join St. Francis of Assisi Parish, for a reflection on St. Francis and
Sultan Malik in 1219: An Invitation to Kinship by Diana Mackiewiez OFS.

Diana is a member of the St. Joseph’s Franciscan Fraternity in Charlton, MA and
part of the larger Blessed Solanus Casey Region.
She has worked and studied overseas in many countries including Israel, where she
traveled to Akko-the Crusader City on the coast.
Her overall teaching philosophy is to understand how geography and politics
have affected those who lived there and to walk in their footsteps. She was an educator
for more than 35 years.
In her talk Diana will discuss the historical events of that time, who is Sultan Malik
and why did St. Francis decide to sail to Egypt to “talk” with the Sultan. She will share with
us the results of their three-week spiritual and social discussions. Then she’ll bring us
through to the present times, to Pope Francis and his encyclical, Fratelli Tutti released
in Oct. 3, 2020. Its emphasis is on fraternity, social friendship, human dignity to
build a compassionate and peaceful world and a rejection of a throwaway culture.
The Year of Saint Francis: Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Special Jubilee Year of St.
Francis of Assisi, running from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, to mark the
800th anniversary of the saint's death.
The jubilee year will emphasize peace, conversion, and the "transitus" (passing)
of the saint. The Pope invites all to make pious pilgrimages to Franciscan churches
and St. Francis Assisi Parish in Barre, is one of the Franciscan pilgrimage sites, here in
the Worcester Diocese.

JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING

Meetings are held monthly from September through June on the 2nd Wednesday of the month,
If you have any questions, please contact
Mary Ann Jordan at 978.355.4606

St. Aloysius Catholic School
Job Opportunity
Business Manager/Development Coordinator
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for Cath
olic education and a strong desire to help our growing school thrive. Responsibilities include managing school finances, fostering donor relationships, and spearheading enrollment initiatives. Please send a letter of interest and resume to St. Aloysius Catholic School, c/o Roberta McQuaid,
PO Box 522,
Gilbertville, MA 01031 or email your information
to rmcquaid@staloysiuscatholicschool.com.
A complete job description is available upon request.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN
TO BE A KNIGHT?
It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness
in brotherhood, a life worth living.
Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission.
Knights come from every stage of life,
In countless corners of the world
Join us as we celebrate real role models
in a world that needs men who lead,
serve, protect and defend
The Parish Council of Knight's of Columbus -
St. Cleophas meets the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 7PM at St. Thomas a Becket Church
If you have questions please contact
Greg Devine at 774-479-8300 or
via email at gdevine@worcester.edu

The Spring 100 Club tickets are ready!
You have until May 8 to reserve your favorite number before they all go on sale after all Masses the weekend of May 9/10.
If you want the same number, you have had please text or call Sherry at (774)200-9228 before May 8.
The weekend of May 9/10 all numbers will be on sale. To make mailing your check easier when you win, we are asking for your mailing address, email and a cell phone or home phone number.

Thank you in advance for supporting the Parish by
purchasing a 100 Club ticket or two. GOOD LUCK!!

The Spring 100 Club tickets are ON SALE NOW
To make mailing your check easier when you win, we are asking for your mailing address, email and a cell phone or home phone number. Thank you in advance for supporting the Parish.

A Mass intention is a specific petition for which the Mass is offered.
Mass intentions can be requested on behalf of another
living person; for example, the healing of someone
who is sick or to commemorate a wedding anniversary.
However, Mass intentions are most commonly
offered in remembrance of a person who has died.
Please contact Deacon Malcom if you would like to request a Mass.

Did you know that Priscilla McGlynn is our Parish Outreach Coordinator
One of her responsibilities is sending cards to parishioners experiencing illness, hospitalization or loss. Please call Priscilla at 508.822.3128 to let her know who may need a card (please include their address) so they know that they are in our thoughts & prayers.

Attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME.org) can help refine and purify your marriage. It can help you in your communication, teach you many skills, and also help you to grow in intimacy and in faith with one another.
Some of the dates to sign up are:
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call
Matt & Julie King at 978-870-5646 or https://wwmema.org/

“St. Francis of Assisi Charitable Needs & Resources Fund”.
The mission of our fund is to Help Families and Individuals in need by assessing the needs for Food, Fuel & Utilities. The one-time assistance will be assessed individually to the circumstances of each family. In addition to helping with the immediate financial needs we will provide clients with recommendation of other resources in the area for legal assistance, housing, and counseling. If you need assistance or know someone who needs assistance please contact
Paula Wood at 978-355-2228 Ext. 6

The Artisans @ St. Francis of Assisi The Raffle Quilt and Christmas Fair Crafters will be meeting at St. Joseph’s Hall the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10 AM- 12 PM. Sewers will be working on quilt blocks and crafters will be working on items for the Christmas Craft Table. Knitters and Crocheters you are invited to bring your projects and join in this fellowship! Can’t attend a day time meeting but want to contribute? Please email Beth Cunningham at elizabethcunningham68@gmail.com.
BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE The Women’s Guild Bereavement Committee will be re-organizing so that once again we will be able to offer lunches for families at a time of loss. These lunches take a lot planning and co-ordination, so a lot of help is needed! The lunch menu consists of a selection of four filled sandwiches, fruit cup, relish tray, chips baked goods and coffee for a cost of $5.00 per plate. We will be looking for donations of fillings, of egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad or turkey salad, baked goods, and kitchen help on the day of the event. If you are able to help in any of these areas, please sign up with your name, phone number and indicate the areas where you could help. Sign up sheets are in the back of the church. Thank you!

Church of St.Thomas-a-Becket and St. Joseph Chapel Are Wheelchair Accessible
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398 Vernon Ave., P.O. Box 186 South Barre, MA 01074
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