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The mission of the “Helping Hands” ministry is to serve those who aren’t able to keep up with tasks around the house and who have...
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- May 27
- 1 min
Music for the Hungry!
A concert was held on May 17, 2024, to benefit our feeding ministries. All who attended (90 at least), parishioners and folks from the...
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- May 8
- 1 min
Eucharist Instruction
On April 28, we celebrated six of our young members who completed the Eucharist Instruction Program. The students completed the...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Eagle Scout Project
We are so grateful that RJ Dixon chose our outdoor patio for his Heart of New England Council, BSA Eagle Scout project! He and some...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Living Gift Market
“FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS AND END WORLD HUNGER” The Heifer Living Gift Market has been a part of St. Francis for many years as evidenced...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Palm Saturday
On March 23rd, 14 children participated in the return of our “Palm Saturday” program. Inspired by the writing of Gretchen Wolff Pritchard...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Refreshment Sunday!
On March 10, the St. Francis community was treated to a delicious breakfast to mark the fourth Sunday of Lent. Laetare, or Refreshment...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Women's Retreat
On Saturday, March 2nd, twenty-six women gathered to share the stories of our spiritual journeys. The day was filled with laughter,...
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- Mar 5
- 1 min
Quilts for Refugee Family
The St. Clare quilters recently donated quilts to an Afghan refugee family of 9: widowed mother and her 8 children (6 boys). We are...
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- Feb 5
- 1 min
Annual Meeting 2024
“Our future is bright as we follow Christ into a challenging world.” Rev. Patrick Perkins The 2024 Annual Meeting took place on Sunday...
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- Jan 3
- 1 min
Advent Luncheon
On Thursday. December 7, Daytime Fellowship (sponsored by Senior Ministry) offered a no cost Advent Luncheon for St. Francis members....
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- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
FA LA LA LOVE!
The Worcester office of DCF is providing gifts for 1,000 children in foster care this Christmas through their Wunderfund Gift Drive. Once...
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- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
Adult Education Opportunities
Worship, Education, Service, and Fellowship are all important aspects of a healthy church. A sermon in the context of a worship service...
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- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
St. Francis History – A Firm Foundation of Saints
First Advent 2023 marked the 70th anniversary of St. Francis’ first formal worship service in non-borrowed space. St. Francis had its...
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- Nov 8, 2023
- 1 min
"A Toast to Cheer and Good Times!"
On October 21st, Fellowship Hall was filled with music, laughter, and German food, as we gathered for our third (almost annual) event. ...
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- Nov 8, 2023
- 1 min
Tending our gardens
On Saturday October 28, at least 12 people turned up with hedge trimmers, chainsaws and other tools to “tend the gardens” at St. Francis!...
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- Oct 12, 2023
- 1 min
A beautiful day for a picnic!
The sun made a rare appearance for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 17! Parishioners enjoyed the sunshine and warmth, food, and...
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- Sep 18, 2023
- 1 min
Quilts for Maui
At their recent meeting, the St. Clare Quilters gathered 8 quilts (for both adults and children, from personal contributions and their...
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- Sep 18, 2023
- 1 min
St. Francis at Holden Days
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Holden Days on behalf of St. Francis this year (including Deacon Jane and others who...
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- Jun 22, 2023
- 1 min
"It's Five O'Clock on a Saturday"
The last Saturday service took place on June 17th. Gifts were presented with gratitude to the musicians who volunteered to support this...
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