Now at midsummer Father Michael would like to share an update about his preparations for the coming year of our Monday Bible Studies. He has now completed his research and writing for the Fall Old Testament study of the BOOK OF EXODUS. This semester will begin on 14 September, at 2:00 pm ( in person at Saint Patrick hall ) and at 7:00 pm ( via zooming ). All are welcome to join our weekly Monday meetings using either format. Many have already contacted Father Michael to reserve / pick up the suggested companion text for this Exodus study. Professor Stephen Binz has written a very helpful commentary entitled The God of Freedom and Life. Thanks to the generous support of our benefactors, we have more copies available should you want to have one. Please call the NCC Office at ( 508 ) 653 - 1093 to let us know.

Each week during the month of October, we will feature the art of children of the parish in the bulletin in honor of Respect Life Month. Each artist that is chosen will receive a prize and their artwork published on the cover of the bulletin. All submissions will be displayed around the parish during Respect Life Month. Click here for more information and submission form.

The NCC Healing Prayer Group will be available to pray for anyone in need of physical, emotional, mental or spiritual healing. Come up towards the altar after Mass where members of our prayer team will pray for you. Sunday, October 4 after 9 AM Mass at St. Linus.

Volunteers provide homemade or store-bought desserts for the Inn’s dinner service. All desserts must be individually packaged, shelf stable and nut free. Desserts may be left at the Front Entryway of the St. Patrick Rectory on the first Saturday of each month before 3:30 PM. We also serve dinner at the Inn on the first Saturday of the month. Time commitment for serving is from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. For more information or to become a volunteer, please email Pam at [email protected] or Sheila at [email protected].

(Part Two) is a study that continues the journey begun in Part One, exploring how the Old Testament reveals the foundations of the Catholic Faith. Part Two, Drawn into the Divine Mystery, focuses on elements of the Tabernacle’s inner sanctuary and their connection to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, incense, Mary, and more. Through this study, we will grow in our love for Scripture and confidence in sharing the Catholic Faith. Participation in Part One not required- all are welcome! We will gather on Sundays in St. Patrick Lower Church Hall following the 11 a.m. Mass from August 16-September 27. Please join us for these inspiring afternoons of prayer, discussion and fellowship! For more information, please contact Jennifer at [email protected].