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6 Parish teens returned fromNazareth Farm in rural West Virginia
after spending a week engaged in outreach to help the very poor.
Nazareth Farm is located in one of the poorest counties in the
U.S. Teens from all over the Country come to the Farm to spend
a week working in the local community. The Staff lead them in
a variety of projects ranging from roofing, painting, to decking
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Emily Sullivan, Paul Campo, Michael
McNeil, Ashley Goncalves, Erin Carberry, & Matt McKenna
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| One of our Teenagers wrote this reflection
about Nazareth Farm: "Nazareth Farm
is a place of new, enriching and spiritual experiences. For
a week we, six teenagers, from St. Agatha Parish sacrificed
who we are and what we own to live a life of simplicity, and
a life in solitude with the community we served in West Virginia.
Though we were challenged to come out of our comfort zones
with difficult work, the bonds formed by trust were incredibly
strong and fulfilling. We as a group found it hard to arrive
in our new surroundings and challenges but we also found it
even more difficult to leave at the end of the week. We learned
much during our stay at the Farm, prayer, simplicity, community,
service, courage and determination to name just a few. The
lessons we learned and the friendships we formed will be with
us for the rest of our lives. Thanks to all of you who supported
us in making this trip. Through your generosity and prayers
you changed our lives and together we brought hope to the
community in West Virginia."
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YOU ARE INVITIED TO JOIN A
“JustFAITH”
GROUP COMING TO THE MILTON/QUINCY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY THIS
FALL!
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What is JustFAITH?
JustFAITH
provides a lively and challenging format to read, view, discuss,
pray, experience and be formed by the tradition of Catholic
social teaching and the Biblical call to create a more just
world.
Participants are also afforded the privilege of becoming community
with other participants and sharing a journey of faith and compassion
that changes lives, inspires faithful witness, and transforms
the world through love and service.
Do participants
need to have previous experience or knowledge of Catholic social
teaching?
No. People benefit from JustFAITH
if they have been involved in social ministry for a long time
or if they are newly interested.
How is the
JustFAITH
program structured?
JustFAITH
involves groups of about 10-15 people, who meet for 30 weekly
sessions, two weekend retreats and four Saturday immersion experiences.
Overall, this adult formation process extends over 8 months
and uses books, videos, guest speakers, discussion, prayer,
retreats, immersion experiences, and community building. Testimonies
of participants around the country attest to the personal transformation
that happens to people who complete the program.
Does
it cost anything to participate in JustFAITH?
The books cost approximately $140/person and are paid in installments;
no one has to pay the full book costs up front.
Who
do I contact for more information?
Mary
Gallagher @ 617-698-2439 or mgallagher@stagathaparish.org
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WORRIED ABOUT AN ELDERLY
NEIGHBOR or
ARE YOU A SENIOR WITH CONCERNS?
Mary Ann Sullivan, Director of the Milton Council on Aging,
has some ways to help: |
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- Call the COA at 617-898-4893.
There are many wonderful services available for all kinds
of needs which they can suggest.
- Call Wanda Craig, the Milton Police Department
Elder Affairs Officer,
at 617-698-3800.
- Call South Shore Elder Services at 617-472-6667.
All calls are confidential. No question is too strange; no
worry is too insignificant. Working together as a community
we can support our elders in a safe and comfortable way. Your
concern could be the difference for someone’s life.
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PUPPET MINISTRY
Fr. Charlie and his friends from Puppetville have
left on their Summer vacation!
They will return in the Fall.
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Milton Catholic Collaborative
Working in Faith … Toward a Shared Future
St. Agatha Parish, St. Elizabeth Parish,
St. Mary of the Hills Parish
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“Logo Contest”
AND THE WINNER IS……. |
Many children
in Grades 1-5 who attend the Milton Catholic parish schools
or Faith Formation classes at St Mary of the Hills, St Agatha
and St Elizabeth churches submitted wonderful drawings for
the Milton Catholic Collaborative “Logo Contest”.
We were amazed at the thoughtful ways children imagined what
represents Catholics in Milton and Quincy working together
for love of God and one another. |
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Fr. Peter Casey offers
congratulations go to Andrew Golden, 10 years old, whose drawing
was chosen by a group of parishioners from St Mary of the
Hills and St Agatha parish. We think you’ll agree that
Andrew understands what Milton churches collaborating is all
about!
Click
here to view the current MCC Newsletter...... |
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Got a minute (truly just a minute)?
Want to help the world without leaving home and without
spending even a penny?
Visit our Go,
make a difference page...
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St.
Agatha Parish
432 Adams Street / Milton, MA 02186
Telephone: 617-698-2439 / Fax: 617-698-1517
E-mail: rectory@stagathaparish.org
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