WHY MASS MUST BE LOUD!
By Stacy Trasancos

Mass must be loud because children are loud, and children are the future of the Church. Children need to learn the symbols
of the faith just as they need to learn the symbols of math and language. We wouldn't expect a teen to write an essay or
solve an algebra problem without having exposed him to number and letters in preschool and practice towards more complex
ideas throughout elementary and high school. Children need to learn foundational symbols, and then they need regular practice
using those symbols to develop complex skills of reasoning. It takes the whole childhood, not token occasional efforts.
It takes commitment to being present. This is how we pass on knowledge to the next generation.

PRAYER FOR LABOR DAY
On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor -
in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living. We thank you Lord, for the gift and
opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name.
We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work to defend the rights and needs of workers
everywhere. May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still make a valuable contribution to our
Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity. May our working and our resting all give praise to you until
the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (from Archdiocese of Detroit)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Inviting Teachers to join us as Catechists or Assistant Teachers for our new class schedule starting September 2010.
This revision of the class scheduling was recommended by parents in the 2008 Parish Survey and proposed by the Religious
Education Advisory Committee. Please call Peg at the Religious Education Office if you can volunteer. Religious Education
for Grades 1-5 will be offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. All grades will be offered each day.
First and second choices will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Registration for Religious Education 2010-2011 will be held in the Parish Center on the following dates and times:

Introduction to the Ministry of the Catechist is required for those interested in teaching this year. If you did not attend
the sessions last year please join us on the following dates:

Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board by the parking lot entrance.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The following Service Introductory Experience opportunities are available for students in their Junior year of High School.
Your help is needed to shop, cook and serve the homeless and to care for children in need.
Call Annie Doyle for details and to sign up at 508-450-4134 or 508-853-0183.

BOY SCOUTS
Troop 91 will resume weekly meetings Thursday, September 9 in the Church Hall at 6:45 to 7:45 pm.
Any young man 11 years old or entering the 5th grade can join our Troop!

SINGERS WANTED!!

Experience required: NONE! - Age Range: NINE TO NINETY! - NO AUDITIONS!

St. George Choir is looking to increase its numbers and would like to hear from anyone interested in trying their
hand (voice) at singing in a choir. Lots of people say they can't sing, but have never really tried - except in the bath.
And who knows you maybe the next Luciano Pavarotti! If you would like to try, join us. We hold open choir
rehearsals in the church each Tuesday at 7 pm starting Tuesday, September 14. We are especially in need of
female voices this year. For further information, please speak to Michael 978-563-1758 or any of the choir members.
We are looking forward to you singing with us!

MINISTRY OF MUSIC
We can't see God. We don't have home videos of Jesus' life or recordings of the Sermon on the Mount.
There are no CD's to help us hear how beautifully the angels sang at His birth. God doesn't have a website,
an email address or a cell phone number. No spaceship can reach the Creator's dwelling, no scientific instrument
can measure the power of the Spirit. There are other ways, however, to know God. Music is one of those.
When we participate in music at liturgy, whether singing in the congregation, with the choir, contemporary group,
or playing an instrument, we not only open this door within ourselves, but enable those who hear us to open it within
themselves. The diversity of our music reflects the diversity of our parish community. We gather for worship as a
community to express, renew, and deepen our faith. Through our voices and instruments, using acclamations and
responses, songs, psalms and hymns, we proclaim praise to our God in a profound way. Music has the power to
express our feelings in ways that words alone cannot. Music ministry provides an important services
to the communities that assemble for worship.

GRANDPARENT PRAYER GROUP
Friday, September 17
11:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Conference Room
Join us as we pray for the safety and well-being of our grandchildren. Includes the Rosary and prayers to
Saint Ann and Saint Joachim the grandparents of Jesus. This group meets the third Friday of each month,
September through May. For those unable to come to the church who would like a copy of the prayers to
pray with us at home please contact Ruth Viens, Family Ministry Coordinator, 508-852-5658,
ruthviens@charter.net. Those outside of St. George's parish also welcome.

FATHER MISGIVINGS SHOW AND ITALIAN DINNER
Friday, September 17
6:00 pm
Church Hall - sponsored by Daughters of Isabella
Tickets are $20 each. Plan on an enjoyable evening with Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings.
He is New England's most entertaining one man show. You will enjoy his stories and one liners
about growing up Catholic. For tickets call Dawne Birtz 508-752-1034, Ruth Sarafinas 508-829-6037
or Terry Turgeon 508-757-6209.

WOMEN'S GUILD OPEN MEETING
Thursday, September 23
6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Church Hall
A workshop "Flower Arranging Made Easy" presented by Herbert E. Berg Florist will be the social event.
Please call Brenda Trayah 508-853-4547 to register.
The Women's Guild needs your help and support! The future of the Guild is in jeopardy!!
We are hosting this meeting to make members of the St. George Community aware of this situation,
improve participation and increase active membership. Hopefully you will plan to attend this event.
In the coming year attendance and evidence of support will determine the future of the Guild.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
New members are invited to join this important ministry of outreach to the sick and suffering.
You might want to knit or crochet here at our bimonthly meetings or at home.
Patterns and traditional yarn are available. Call Annie Doyle at 508-853-0183 for more information.

PARISH LEADERS
We are accepting dates for this year, please submit your requests as soon as possible.
Please note that dates/activities are accepted provisionally until the entire calendar is completed.
If there are any questions please call Joan or Anne Good at the rectory 508-853-0183.

THE CHAPEL OF PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION needs additional adorers.
Call Deacon Archie at 508-847-3710 or 508-853-8169.

REFLECTIONS ON THE SUNDAY GOSPEL
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:15 pm in the Parish Center
Join us for reading of the Gospel for the coming Sunday, group reflection, prayer and sharing.
Call Father Michael Lavallee at 508-853-0183 x 16

UPHOLSTERY HELP NEEDED
If you or someone you know is talented in reupholstering antique furniture and are willing to share that talent,
please contact Father Michael Lavallee at 508-853-0183 x 16.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 2, 10:30 am in the Parking Lot

Back by popular demand! Women's Guild Penny Social, Sunday October 17 at 2:00 pm in the Church Hall

The Children's Bible in a Nutshell

In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, "The Lord thy God is one, but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, 'Give me a light!' and someone did. Then God made the world. He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet. 
  
Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden.....Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn't have cars. Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel. Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something. One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Ham.  Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check. 

After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  Jacob was more famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat. Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton Heston.. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh's people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. 

God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then he gave them His Top Ten Commandments. These include: don't lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor's stuff. Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more: Humour thy father and thy mother. One of Moses' best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell over on the town. After Joshua came David. He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn't sound very wise to me. After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed up on the shore.   

There were also some minor league prophets, but I guess we don't have to worry about them. After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of The New. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had been born in a barn too, because my mom is always saying to me, 'Close the door! Were you born in a barn?' It would be nice to say, 'As a matter of fact, I was.') 
  
During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Democrats. Jesus also had twelve opossums. The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him. Jesus was a great man.  He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount. 
  
But the Democrats and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot.  Pilot didn't stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead. 
Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminium.  His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.