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Adult Faith Formation Summer Offerings

St. Mary Church in Uxbridge is pleased to announce two summer programs for ongoing discipleship formation through their Adult Faith Formation program. These are an Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching and 33 Days to Morning Glory - a Consecration to our Blessed Mother.

Peter Fritz, Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross will be teaching a five-week Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching. This will begin on Wednesday July 27th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is often thought of as the church’s best-kept secret. We are all aware that God loves us and asks us to

love our neighbors. But fewer people know that the church gives us principles and guidelines to help us love God and our neighbor not just in private, but also in public; not just in our homes and neighborhoods, but also in politics and society. CST is this body of principles and guidelines. In this class, modern CST will be surveyed and participants will see how it advocates for Christ-

centered living. Everyone will learn the biblical and traditional roots of CST, and three of the main principles of CST, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the universal destination of goods, will be discussed. No prior knowledge of CST or theology is needed. Brief weekly readings will be provided. Please register at: https://stmaryuxbridge.org/st-maryuniversity-of-uxbridge

Mary Fahey will be facilitating 33 Days to Morning Glory – A Consecration to our Blessed Mother. This six-

week program will be held on Mondays, July 11th – August 16th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will help you develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through his mother Mary. This book and video program is part of the Hearts Afire series by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC who is director of evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge. Four major saints who had a deep devotion to Mary will be highlighted: St. Maximillian Kolbe, Mother St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. John Paul II and St. Louis de Montfort. Cost for the program is $30.00 and includes a book and workbook. The books will be

ordered through the office. Please signup on our website: https://stmaryuxbridge.org/33-days-to-morningglory Should you have any questions or if you need to register by phone for either offering, please call the office at: 508-278-2226 X 23. Both programs will be held at St. Mary Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend!

Peter Fritz, Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies from the College of the Holy Cross.

Emily Warner Scholarship Award Winner

The Thimble Pleasure Quilt Guild is pleased to announce that the recipient of its 2022 Scholarship is Emily Warner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Warner of Uxbridge. Emily is a recent graduate of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School and will be attending the University of Hartford where she will be enrolled in the

University Honors Program to study art.

This scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors in the towns represented by the members of the guild and presently, is offered to students in 13 area towns. Emily Warner, pictured with Joyce Gilmore, a member of the Scholarship Committee.

Sutton Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, will host a returnable bottle and can drive during the week of July 9th - July 17th. Simply swing by the M.M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, 6 Singletary Avenue, and drop your items in the trailer which will be parked alongside the building. Tell your family, friends, and neighbors. Being a small organization, which is dedicated to preserving the history of Sutton, the funds from this drive help keep the programs going and their buildings operating. So don't toss out those returnables from your 4th of July events, bring them by.

Remember, if you are out and about around town this summer, take note of the QR codes at various locations, including the Town Center Cemetery, the General Rufus Putnam Museum, the M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, the Manchaug Diorama in the Manchaug Mills, and the Cattle Pound and Hearse House. These signs, funded through a grant with the Sutton

Beginning Bridges CFCE ‘s vision is that children, youth and families reach their full potential now and in the future. Their mission is to work with Cultural Council, a local agency, supfamilies and community partners to ported by the Mass Cultural Council, a create the conditions for children, state agency, allow the visitor to comyouth and families to thrive socially, plete a self-guided tour by accessing academically and economically. Fund- historical site information on their ing for the Coordinated Family & smartphones. Information can also be Community Engagement Grant is pro- found under "More" - "Self-guided vided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Tours" at suttonhistoricalsocietyinc. Early Education and Care (EEC) and org. sponsored by South Middlesex Oppor- As always, members of the Society tunity Council (SMOC-Child-care/ are available to provide tours of the Head Start). Beginning Bridges CFCE General Rufus Putnam Museum, the has funding for the towns of Mendon, Eight Lots School House, the M. M. Northbridge, Upton & Uxbridge. Cur- Sherman Blacksmith Shop, and the rently, their free comprehensive servic- Town Center Cemetery. If interested, es include weekly indoor and outdoor please reach out to them at Sutton1704 parent/child playgroups. They also @gmail.com. offer parent education programs, the Lastly, for a little light reading, check Ages & Stages Develop-mental ques- out all of their historic newsletters tionnaire and can connect families to recently uploaded on their website under the newsletters tab. Membership to the society is open year-round. Applications can be downloaded from the website. Join them today and be a steward of Sutton's rich history.

community resources.

Upcoming Events-Registration is required for all upcoming events. Links can be accessed on their website or contact Emily Murray. Please check out their website and Facebook page for the summer program and read around town events in Uxbridge, Northbridge and Mendon. • Parent Child Playtimes: 07/06, 7/14, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at the Uxbridge Playcenter, 9 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA, lower left office. • Open House: Tuesday, 09/13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Uxbridge Play-center, 9 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA, lower left office, meet playgroup facilitators, register for fall groups, ask questions. • Coffee and Conversations: Thursdays, 07/07, 09/08, 11/03, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Taft Public Library, 29 North

Beginning Bridges announce events Historical Society wants Ave. in Mendon, join them for an informal drop-in playtime where families Returnable Bottles & Cans will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development and family friendly resources. Please bring your own coffee. Muffins from Muffin House Cafe will be provided. • Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins: Wednesdays, 07/20/22, 08/10/22 & 09/21, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Whitinsville Social Library. • Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins: Tuesdays, 07/5, 08/02 & 09/06, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Upton Town Library. • Story Walk: Tuesday 7/12, at Vanderzicht Stables, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 61 Rawson St, Uxbridge FMI: BeginningBridgesCFCE.weebly.com – Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE – Emurray@smoc.org – 508-278-5110.