January 2012

 

Thank you Deacon Cliff King

 

Deacon Cliff King retired from full duty at the end of 2011. We miss him already and wish him a happy, healthy retirement filled with the laughter of family and the peace of God. Here is Deacon Cliff’s note to all of us:

 

A Note From Deacon Cliff King

 

It has been truly a graced experience to have served at St. Thomas Parish for the last 16 years, and St. Dorothy Parish for the past two years. It has been exciting to watch the two communities as they go through the growing pains that will result in one parish community. It is with mixed emotions that I announce to you that I will retire from full duty at the end of 2011, in order to spend more time with Loretta and the kids and grandkids, with diminished responsibilities here. I will keep you in my

prayers and ask you keep us in yours.

 

God Bless

Deacon Cliff

 

Thank You to All Who Made the Season Bright!

 

Our thanks to all who contributed so much to making our Christmas season so bright:

 

·        The adult and children choirs of St. Thomas Church as well as the Trinity Singers for presenting another great Christmas concert, and the crew who prepared the refreshments after the concert.

 

·        The crews who decorated the two churches and halls.

 

·        All who gave to the Giving Tree at both churches as well as those who gave to Birthright, thank you. You brightened the lives of many children.

 

·        The music ministry at both churches. Thanks for your work at the various liturgies.

 

·        All those who gave to the Christmas collection.  That collection goes to the Clergy Benefit Trust which funds the health and retirement benefits of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston.

 

·        All who gave to the various drives for social justice.

 

Look for Tax Letters

 

Tax letters will be mailed by January 20. If you have not received your letter by then, please call the parish offices, 978-658-4665.

 

Need a Ride?

 

For important errands (medical, dental, pharmacy, banking, Sunday Mass), we have a volunteer team of drivers. For more information please call Noel at 978-658-4909.

 

No Religious Education Classes on January 15/16

 

There are NO Classes on January 15/16 due to the Martin Luther King Holiday.  We meet next on Sunday, January 29, and Monday, January 30. 

 

Get Ready for Confirmation

 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, April 15 at St. Dorothy Church and Saturday, April 21, at St. Thomas Church.  If you have question or concerns, please contact Judy Odiorne High School Faith Formation Director at 978-658-4665 X 108 or e-mail JOdiorne@parishmail.com.

 

On January 28 the students will be serving a meal at Dwelling Place in North Woburn. If you would like to attend or donate toward the meal, please contact Pat Archfield at the parish offices, 978-658-4665.

 

Young Faith Students Attending 10:30 Mass

 

Grade 7 & 8 students in the Young Faith program at St. Dorothy will be attending the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, January 15. They will be sitting in the left-wing seats across from the choir.

 

St. Thomas Religious Education Classes

 

Class Schedule

 

·      Monday

Grade 1: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Grade 4: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 

·      Tuesday

Grade 2: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Grade 5: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Grade 7 or 8: 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.

 

·      Wednesday

Grade 3: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Grade 6: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 

Office Hours

 

·   Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

·   Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

St. Dorothy Religious Education Classes

 

Class Schedule

 

·      Grade 1: Saturday 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

·      Grade 2: Saturday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

·      Grade 3: Saturday 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or Wednesday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

·      Grade 4: Wednesday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

·      Grade 5: Thursday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

·      Grade 6: Tuesday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

 

St. Thomas and St. Dorothy’s Mass Schedule

 

Weekend Masses

 

St. Thomas	St. Dorothy's
Saturday: 5:30 p.m.  Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon	Saturday: 4:00 p.m.  7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

 

Weekday Masses at St. Dorothy’s

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.