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Dear friends,
+ Free back to school Physicals:
We are happy to inform that Mercy Hospital is offering FREE Back-to-school Physicals to children in the community on Friday, August 15th. Physicals will take place from 1:00pm-4:30pm and include immunizations, vision screening, and TB testing.
+ Important appointments not to be missed:
- Saturday, Aug. 16th “St. Rocco Novena and Anointing of the Sick” at 7:30pm
- Sunday, Aug 17th St. Rocco Celebrations: High Mass at 10:30AM followed by Procession, Benediction, and Refreshment.
- Sunday, Sept. 7th: Birthday of Blessed Mother: High Mass at 11:00Am followed by Procession, Benediction, Refreshment.
- Saturday, Sept. 13th: Parish Assembly at St. Therese of the Child Jesus National Shrine, Darien. From 9:00am prompt to 4:00pm. Lunch will be served
+ Capital Campaign:
The work at the roof will start, hopefully, by Monday next week. So far we have reached the amount of $11,401.00. We are half way; one more little effort by everyone and we shall be there. Thank you to all generous donors who contributed to this sum.
+ St. Jerome Parish celebrates “Velika Gospa”
St. Jerome Croatian Parish invites friends and neighbors to join them for our 102nd annual celebration of the feast of Velika Gospa (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Friday, August 15, 2008 at the parish grounds on 28th and Princeton.
In preparation for this feast, a novena will be held for nine evenings beginning on Wednesday, August 6th, at 7 p.m. in our church..
On the day of the feast, festivities will commence at 10 a.m., with the traditional procession through the neighborhood, and be followed by a Solemn High Mass at noon in the church. The celebration will continue throughout the day and evening with food, beverages, games, music, and dancing. A $20,000.00 grand prize raffle drawing will conclude the evening. Come, join us to honor Our Lady and spend a wonderful day among friends and neighbors.
+ Parish Council Meeting:
The minutes of our meeting of July 23rd have been prepared by Wendy and are very useful to have a deeper understanding of our Parish.
+ Planning the Catechetical Year 2008-09
We met on Wed. July 30th with the people of downtown: For your information, please, read the attached minutes prepared by Joe.
+ Chinatown Summer Fair:
We are happy to share with you that this event was able to make $6,033.51 net profit. Quite a record: CONGRATULATIONS! For more information, please, see the attached Financial Report.
+ Monies:
Sunday Collection $2,475.00
Mandarin Mass $ 120.00 |
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