Updated: 08/24/2026​

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Dismas Farm, Oakham. The last of the Summer Sober Suppers for this year will be Friday, August 28th at 6:00 pm. Last chance to enjoy the lovely peaceful setting and great food and conversations. Don’t forget you can also pick up fresh produce and eggs, and say hi to the goats and horses in the barn. 

 

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Spare Change Sunday. Mission Ministries would be happy to accept any spare change you would like to get rid of next Sunday, August 30th. Jars for the various organizations we support are on the table in the narthex. Thank you!

 

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Living with Grief: Our next meeting will be on Sunday, August 30, in the library after the 10a service.  All are welcome.

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Church School Starts Up September 20

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September 1: Registration begins

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September 20: Move-Up Day - Classes begin at 9:45.

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•   The Church School Program is available for all children who are in preschool (age 3 by Sept 1st) through 5th grade.

•   Registration forms need to be completed on all students, even if they are not new to the program, since these forms are given to this year’s teachers.  There are forms available in the narthex. 

There is also an online registration form at www.stfrancisholden.org/church-school

•   Church School families who were enrolled last year should receive Welcome Information in the mail/email.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Church School Coordinator, Amy Mellors, at (508) 843-4233 or churchschool@stfrancisholden.org

 

 

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Parish Picnic: Please join us for a time of fellowship and traditional cook-out fare at the annual Parish Picnic Sunday, September 20th, right after the 10:00 am service. The picnic will be held rain or shine, suggested donation is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family.  Burgers, sausage, dogs, veggie burgers, chips, and beverages are provided. We ask that you bring a side dish or finger-food dessert (please no nuts) to share. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex. We still have some open volunteer slots open. Please consider helping out with the event; set-up, food table monitors are most needed. The sign-up sheet for volunteers is also in the Narthex.

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