On October 5 and 6 a Collaborative Ministry Fair will take place after all Masses. Members of many of our ministries will be available to explain the role of their ministry and answer questions. We invite you to spend a few moments learning about the variety of ways to serve and which one(s) may be a good fit for your talents and schedule. Forms will be available at the tables to indicate your interest and provide contact information for a follow up from the ministry.
Sunday, October 6, at 12:30pm, we will hold our annual Collaborative Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn of Most Precious Blood Church. At this yearly gathering, in observance of the October 4th Feast Day of St. Francis, we give thanks to God for the gift of creation and offer a blessing to our pets, who illustrate to us the unconditional love of God. All pets are welcome and must be on a leash or in a carrier.
On October 1st we celebrate the feast day of our patron, Saint Theresa of Lisieux. In observance of this occasion, we are providing the attached novena for those who wish to follow this tradition during the nine days leading up to October 1.
A novena is a devotional prayer originating in the nine (novem) days between the Ascension and Pentecost, during which Mary, the Apostles, and the disciples prayed for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Any novena, therefore, is nine days of prayer invoking the intercession of Mary or a saint for blessings, guidance, or a special intention.
To make a novena to St. Therese pray this prayer (click on the photo) for nine days beginning Sunday, September 22.
The annual Dover Days Fair will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Among the local organizations and businesses will be our own Dover-Sherborn Catholic Community staff, youth group, and other volunteers. Bring the whole family to enjoy food, games, and fun, and be sure to stop at our table to say hello, spend some time, and pick up some swag!