Sincere thanks to all who attended the Mass of Thanksgiving and/or the reception the weekend of June 18/19, 2000 to honor our two newly ordained deacons :  Thien Nguyen and Tomasz Borkowski!  Special thanks to those who served on the Reception Committee:  Chairperson Linda Bienvenu, Susan Turcotte, Shirley Allia and Amanda Allia and to all who baked for the reception!  God love you all!      (Fr. Jack commented that last Sunday was a very happy Father�s Day for him as he celebrated Mass with two of his �sons� � whom he has mentored � serving as deacons with him at Mass.) Parish Renovation Committee:  Any members of our parish family who would like to serve on a Renovation Committee are asked to contact Peter Webster, Chairperson of our Parish Council (978) 939-5118 or Diane Murray, Parish Council Secretary (978) 939-2761 This year our Parish Family Fair will take place on Saturday, November 11 in our parish hall.  If you would like to volunteer your time/talents, please contact one of the following members of our Fair Committee:  Sheila Tallman, Chairperson (939-5886), Charlene Arsenault (939-4396), Cecile Berthiaume (939-5664) or Alice McGovern (939-8852).  Please watch the bulletin for further information. We wish to thank those who served on our Parish Council this past year: (1999/2000)  Chairperson Peter Webster, Secretary Diane Murray, Cecile Berthiaume, Linda Bienvenu, Janice Caisse, Michael Lucas, Paula McMaster and Fr. Jack.  We also thank the members of our Finance Committee who take turns representing the Finance Committee at Parish Council meetings:  Chairperson Sue Cwartkowski, Patrick Daigle, Vilma Hendricken, Bruce Koziol and David Strout.  God bless you all! Free Medical Clinic:  The Guild of Our Lady of Providence has begun a Free Medical Program. It will be open every Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm in St. Bernard's church (lower level) 228 Lincoln Street, Worcester.  This program offers free health care to folks who are uninsured or underinsured. Job Opening:  Sacred Heart School has posted a Notice Of Job Opening for August 2000.     First Grade Teacher   Please submit letter of intent to Mrs. Linda M. Rice, Principal Sacred Heart School  53 Lynde Street, Gardner, MA 01440  (978) 632-0950.  Fax: (978) 630-2448 or email: [email protected].     A successful candidate for the position of first grade teacher at Sacred Heart School must be an active member of the Roman Catholic Church and hold a current early childhood certification from the Massachusetts department of Education.  The applicant must demonstrate pastoral competencies, current knowledge about early childhood curriculum and instruction, effective management of the classroom environment, high expectation for student achievement, and fulfillment of professional responsibilities to student, parents, and colleagues. Sign up For Jesus!:  Judy Brown is our coordinator for scheduling St. Vincent de Paul parishioners for adoration in the Blessed Marie Rivier Oratory (in Holy Rosary Convent on Regan Street in Gardner).  We are encouraging more of our parishioners to sign up for an hour of adoration per week for the next year.  Commitment forms will be found on a table in our front vestibule.  When completed, please drop your form in the collection basket or leave it at the rectory.  Thanks!  Katherine Moody---Class of 2000:  Katherine Moody graduated from Gardner High School on June 3, 2000.  She was awarded the following scholarships: Peter Berg, Angela Zampogna, Anthony P. LaGrassa, Vaito Eloranta Memorial, Templeton Arts and Crafts, and Gates Scholarships.  Kate also received these awards: Stanley Z. Koplic DOE for Excellence in MCAS Scoring and the President's Education Award for Athletic/Academic Achievement as well as a Scholastic Grant from John Hopkins University.

     Kate was a member of the Gardner High School Swim Team all four years and Captain her Senior Year. She is a member of Pro-Merito (National Honor Society)  She was Chairperson of "Community Service 2000," Treasurer of the Multi-Cultural Club and the 1997-1998 Speedo High School Swimmer of the Year.  Kate appears in "Who's Who in High School Athletics" as well as "Who's Who in High School Academics."

     Congratulations, Kate! Congratulations:  The following members of our parish family have recently received college degrees:  Angela "Angie" Everhart, Eric McGrath, Elizabeth "Betsy" Page and Russell " Russ" St. Pierre (Mount Wachusett Community College) and Kathryn "Katie" Cooper (Franklin Pierce College). Congratulations and God bless you all! St. Thomas More Scholarship for Law Students:  Applications for the St. Thomas More Law Scholarship are now available and may be obtained by contacting: The St. Thomas More Society, Chancery Office, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or you may call (508) 791-7171 and ask for Judy in the Diocesan Tribunal.  The scholarship is for law students who will be attending and accredited law school in the fall or for a student presently in law school.  The application must be returned by June 30, 2000.  Applicants (or their parents) must be members of parishes with the Diocese of Worcester.  The Scholarship is usually in the amount of $3,000.

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