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I wanted to take this opportunity to give some updates with regard to the parish before I depart for Springfield.
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Cemetery: Thanks to Deacon Rod for coordinating the cemetery clean-up. The cemetery is now open for spring burials and a weekly mowing schedule has been set in order to keep the grounds looking good. Please join me in congratulating Deacon as this week he celebrates 5 years of ordination to the permanent diaconate!
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Music Director: I have been unsuccessful in securing any sort of "fill-in" while looking for a new director. In the meantime, I want to thank our choir for the way in which they have stepped up to lead us in song.
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Altar Rails: I was able to find another craftsman to complete the altar rail project. Larry Roux, a local Catholic man from Turners Falls, will begin work on the rails this week. The cost of the project has increased to $15,000, nevertheless, due to a recent large donation, we have raised nearly all the funds needed to complete it. Thank you for your generosity!
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Solar: Recently the parish has been connected to a community solar program, which offers a 10% discount on our electric bill. The solar farm is located in Lansborough, MA at a former golf course. We should begin to see a reduction in our bill mid-summer.
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Fr. Frank: I want to thank Fr. Frank for his help in the parish this past year. I know we all wish him well as he begins his new role as the Administrator of Our Lady of the Valley in Sheffield, MA.
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Please join us in bidding a fond farewell to Fr. Frank on Sunday May 22nd following the 10:30am Mass. Light refreshments will be served.
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The Knights of Columbus are selling raffle tickets - first prize $1,000. Tickets are $20 and on sale after the Masses this weekend. Winners will be drawn at Summerfest.
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Holy Family Craft Fair will make a comeback this year - Mark your calendars for Saturday November 19, 2022.
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Join us to bid Fr. Jon good-bye on Friday May 27th 6pm-8pm in the parish hall. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
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Ascension Thursday is a holy day of obligation: Thursday May 26, 2022. Masses are at 8am, 12:05pm, and 6pm.
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Mark your calendars for our annual Summerfest Parish Picnic on Sunday June 26, 2022 following the 10:30am Mass.
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Beginning May 28th, the Saturday morning Mass is canceled until further notice. There is a 9am Saturday Mass at the Newman Center at UMass.
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