Women's Connection of St. Francis
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Thanks for your interest in our Women's Connection. Since 2017, we have been a "connected" group of women sharing prayer, faith, friendship, great food, works of mercy, a love of Christ, service to others and, yes, fun!
Typically we meet in the parish hall four times yearly or participate in at-home initiatives. To learn more about our upcoming events, be sure to sign up for our Women's Connection email list. Email Debbie HERE to sign up for our emails.
There are no fees or dues and all women ages 18+ are welcome to join us.
Scroll below for our latest initiative, Mission, Charities and Photo Gallery.
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Jesus at the Sea of Galilee
Parish Hall, Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:30pm to 8pm
This is also offered as an At-Home initiative. Scroll further below for in-person and at-home details.
Either way, please register ASAP on the link below!
Please join us for our first Women’s Connection meeting in the parish hall since before the pandemic. We are excited to gather once again in friendship, faith, charity, prayer and scripture! On the agenda are talks, discussion and reflection on Jesus' time on the Sea of Galilee.
Featured Speaker: Father Kevin Sepe, who will share words about Jesus' Ministry along the Sea of Galilee.
Scripture Project: Sacred Shells: Leading up to our event, spend some time in reflection. Sit with your Bible, read scripture, meditate, pray and reflect.
What stands out to you? What scripture would you like to share with others ? Do you have a favorite scripture that inspires you? Jot it down and bring it with you for your Scripture Shell.
Our shells will be blessed and we will also put together Scripture Shell Exchange Bags.
Refreshments and Friendship: We’ll have Sea of Galilee Punch (hot mulled cider) and a Snack & Dessert Buffet featuring light snacks and baked goods made by members of the Women’s Connection.
If you are new or visiting….This is a perfect opportunity to meet other women of the parish. We encourage you to join us. Welcome Table: Email Debbie at [email protected] to sign up and let us know if you are new. We will seat you at the Welcome Table where you will easily meet members of the group!
Our Charity -- Debbie's Treasure Chest of Lawrence: Debbie’s is in dire need currently of men’s and women’s sweatpants, all sizes. If you could make a donation of a new pair of sweatpants (rather than toys/books), that would be most helpful to them. If you’ve already purchased toys/books, they will still take them for their Christmas collection.
Prefer to join us from home? Please RSVP and let us know you'll be picking up an At-Home kit. Those will be available at the Parish Information Desk on Oct. 1 and 2 (including a shell to make at home and instructions).
Leave your completed shell at the Parish Information Desk on Oct. 8 & 9. Volunteers at the gathering on the 13th will use your shell to build "Sacred Scripture Exchange Bags". You may pick up an Exchange Bag for yourself at the Parish Info Desk on Oct. 15/16.
AGENDA
6:15 to 6:30pm
Arrival, Welcome and Name Tags
(Later arrivals are perfectly fine)6:30pm to 6:55pm
Refreshments and Friendship6:55pm
Welcome & Opening Prayer7pm to 7:20pm
Featured Speaker, Fr. Kevin, followed by brief table discussions7:20 to 7:45pm
Scripture Project: Sacred Scripture Shells followed by making "Sacred Shell Exchange Bags"7:45pm to 8pm:
Door Prizes and Closing Prayer
REGISTER TODAY so we are able to order the materials in time. Are you joining us in the parish hall? Are you joining us from home? Are you undecided, but will join us either way? Let us know!
REGISTER HERE
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Women's Connection: A Candlelight Evening of Peace, Prayer & Reflection for Ukraine/World
Our special one-hour "Mini Retreat" available online
We've heard from so many who attended our Women's Connection Candlelight Reflection (April 7) or who watched it online that it's "timeless" and "everyone should see it."
A few more comments:"a most moving experience" -- "very powerful" -- "offered me more than I ever expected" -- "a glorious and reverent evening" -- "such a peaceful, calming evening" -- "the lighting, the music, the speakers, the prayers so soothing in a time of trouble" -- "a beautiful, prayerful night"
Thanks to Jerry Serra's professional filming, several who watched the video felt like they were "actually there."
AN HOUR OF PEACE: Feel a sense of peace while praying for peace for Ukraine, the world and your own personal intentions in our candlelit church.
You'll hear inspiring words from Fr. Kevin, music from our talented David Keefe and soloists, and readings from our awesome volunteers.
Many talents were so generously shared; please enjoy.
Watch Candlelight Evening of Reflection
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Walk in Her Sandals 2022
CATIE'S CLOSET Shopping Bags
THANK YOU to all who helped! We provided over 2,000 brand new clothing items, shoes, sandals and toiletries to Catie's Closet, improving the lives of children in need. The generosity of this group is never outdone. Thank you for "walking with us" as we also walked in the footsteps of Christ.
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Mission of The Connection
The Connection builds community among the women of the parish and friends through spiritual, social and charitable gatherings.
We encourage and inspire women to:
-- connect with their Catholic faith through prayer and scripture projects
-- connect with their friends while building new friendships
-- connect with service and kindness in reflection of Christ's love
-- demonstrate the grace and unity we possess to make
a difference as women connected in God's light.
There are no fees or dues. We simply appreciate your contributions toward our charitable missions.
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CHARITIES we've helped
--Catie's Closet (500 pairs of socks)
--Dracut Food Pantry (100 Summer Sunshine Bags)
--St. Francis Garden Ministry for Merrimack Valley Food Bank ($500 toward gardening supplies)
--End 68 Hours of Hunger (thousands of food items to help alleviate childhood hunger in Dracut on weekends)
--St. Teresa of Calcutta Homeless Ministry (400 Homemade Cookie Packs)
--Cancer Care & Comfort Bags for women undergoing breast cancer treatment at Lowell General Hospital
--Art supplies and sensory items for residents at Life Care Center, Billerica, Memory Care
-- Books for the Joseph Middlemiss Kindness Library and comfort items for the Care Bags distributed at Boston Children's Hospital through the Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation (All You Need is Love)
--A Little Pumpkin Baby Shower to benefit Pregnancy Care Centers
--Contributions toward a new roof for our church through Stained Glass Window Tours
--Dinner in Italy to benefit our Homeless Ministry
--400 Sunshine Bags during pandemic for families with children
--150 Blessings Boxes for families during December of pandemic
--200 Toiletries Bags for Catie's Closet and the Homeless
--170 New Coats for Little Pumpkins (Catie's Closet)
-- Hundreds of household cleaning products for Dracut Food Pantry (in honor of St. Zita, patron saint of housekeeping)
--Thousands of children's clothing items for Catie's Closet (Walk in Their Sandals)
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