All Saints Catholic Church

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process through which adults learn about the teachings of Jesus as the Catholic Church has handed them on and put these teachings into practice by living as part of the Catholic community, serving others and praying. RCIA is for three groups of people:

Those who have never been baptized in any faith,
People who were baptized in another Christian faith, and
Baptized Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

For more information please speak to a priest after Mass or call the parish office. We would love to help you on your journey to a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church.

Junior Group - Grades 3 - 6
Senior Group - Grades 7 - 10

Junior: Mrs. Maribeth Royer,  Mrs. Beatrice Larson 
Senior:
Mrs. Lisa Jacques, Mr. John Morrin

Jr. Group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
5:00-6:00 at Saint Mary’s former School.

Senior group — both places All Saints and Saint Mary’s. 

Next meetings:
Please join us on Monday, June 11, 2018 from 5:30-6:30pm, for a meeting about the Ware Catholic Senior Youth Group that will take place in St. Mary’s Church Hall on South St. This meeting is open to interested parents/guardians and the young adults who will be in 7th-10th grade for the upcoming school year (2018- 2019). We will talk about the group’s mission and answer any questions that you may have. Hope to see you there. 

Assisted Listening System was installed next to the sacristy.
After use please wipe & return to the charger. This system is funded by a former parishioner who moved out of town about 40 years ago, but wishes the parish & parishioners well.
 

Diaconate Preformation –Diaconate is          a ministry deeply rooted in Scriptural accounts of the early church. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonia,” which means “to serve”. The permanent deacon is not a priest, substitute for a priest or preparing to be ordained         a priest. While he performs duties that priests also perform, the diaconate exists in its own right. To learn more about being a Deacon, please see a recent story aired on Reel to Reel on the personal call to serve as    a deacon: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXTbiah0vDY

Any questions regarding this program can be directed to Deacon Roger Carrier: deacon_roger@att.net or visit the website: http://spflddiaconate.org 

Former Pastor of our Church died on May 8

Rev. Edward Fitzgerald of the Ordination Class of 1959 has passed away.
Funeral arrangements have been now finalized.
LOCATION -  All Saints Parish, 17 North Street, Ware
WAKE - Monday May 14 4:30 to 7pm, Prayer Service at 6:30pm
FUNERAL Mass - Tuesday, May 15 10am
BURIAL - To follow funeral with interment at
St. Jerome's Cemetery, Northampton Street, Holyoke
PLEASE NOTE: 
For those NOT attending burial in Holyoke, immediately following funeral there
will be a reception at All Saints Parish Hall.

http://iobserve.org/2018/05/09/father-edward-t-fitzgerald-longtime-ware-pastor-dies-at-84/
 

  May He rest in peace.

Congratulations to Deacon Paul Norman

DeaconPaul Norman is assigned to our parish for his last year of formation.

He will start his assignment on Friday June 1st through July 31st,
and continue on the weekend until May 2019. 

A simple & short survey to Better Meet Our Congregations’ Needs was prepared by the Parish Council. The survey is available from May 5th – 20th in the front of the pulpit. You may take it home and return it the following week. All results will be shared with the Parish Council members during the next meeting in June. Thank you for your cooperation. 

As you may know we are starting a Hot Homemade Meal Delivery program here at All Saints Church called Take and Eat. 
We would like to know if you know anyone (yourselves included) who would benefit for getting a hot homemade meal once a month every first Saturday. 

There is no charge for the meal and there are no qualifications in getting the meal. Just asking for it is enough. 

Please call the rectory office  and give the name and address of the person or persons who would like to receive the meal. 

We will build this program based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ "I was hungry and you gave me food, a stranger and you welcomed me, ill and you cared for me."

Faith Formation Survey

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As you probably know starting next year we would like to combined CCD program for both All Saints Church and St. Mary’s Church into One with a new CCD Coordinator. 

After meeting with CCD teachers and Gina Czerwinski from the Diocese we were asked to do the survey asking for your input in this important part of our service.

In a few days you will get either email or mail from the Church you belong to.

Please email or mail it back by June 10, 2018, your completed survey.

That will help us with planning for school year 2018/2019.

Thank You and God bless,

Father Piotr

The Ware Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Dunroamin Country Club in Gilbertville. Check in time is 8:30am with a Shot Gun start at 9:30am. This is a 9 hole scramble format and the fee includes your green fees and cart. Cost is $200 per foursome which includes a chicken BBQ, 50/50 raffle and other raffle items.
If you would like to play, please contact Paul Harper at 413-537-3422 or Gerry Fountain at 413-427-2192.
You can also email them at gfountain@gaudreaufountain.com or diveaddict1@comcast.net.
There are also options to donate to the raffle, sponsor a hole or tee sign.