Mission Fund Raiser

Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus, the parent mission of the Franciscans of Divine Mercy has established a fund raiser to help them replace their aging and now deemed dangerous mission vehicle. 

Without transportation they are not able to make their weekly visitations to the nursing homes, hospices and shut-ins all over the tri valley and metro west region they serve celebrating Mass and distributing Eucharist. 

To date their fund raiser to obtain a reliable vehicle to resume fully their ministry to nursing homes, shut-ins, hospices and those often marginalized by society is $150 (one hundred fifty dollars) toward their goal of at least $5000. 

They would also be more than happy to receive a donation of a reliable vehicle in good condition. All donations are tax deductible, a donated vehicle would be credited at Fair Market Value. 

Below is the link to make a donation.

https://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/deposit-for-mission-vehicle/180847

Pax et Bonum
Peace & All God's Goodness be with you

Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus
Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish
Independent Catholic Church of the Americas

Link to Fr. Bob's Weekly TV show
http://www.youtube.com/user/RevBobJohn

Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn

Mission Web Site www.missionstsergius.org

Franciscan Web Site www.franciscansdivinemercy.org

ICCA Seminary Link http://www.iccamericas.org/seminary/

Diocese Office: http://stjosephcupertino.com/index.html

Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!

Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!

Hello! My name is Rosalyn Smith. My little brother, Noah Smith, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer the week of January 13th. This was a big change for everyone. 

Noah is being treated at Jimmy fund Clinic and is doing very well. The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber treats pediatric oncology outpatients and through a unique collaboration, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients receive inpatient care when needed at nearby Boston Children's Hospital. 

We have been so grateful for all the dinners made, the cards, and the gifts were just astonishing. A lot of people want to help and this is a perfect opportunity for kids and adults (Noah's friends or mine or even anyone else) to show their support to Noah. 

Please consider clicking on the link to join the team or donating to support the team. I would love for you to join us and ride along with Noah's Ninjas-here to kick Cancer in the butt!

http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

PMC Kids Rides

Event Details

• Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin, MA
• Sunday, June 15, 2014 8:00am-12:00pm
• Ages 3-14
• Registration fee: $10
• Required fundraising minimum: $25, suggested: $40
• Heavy Hitter Qualification: $250
• Email contact: Lisa Marchioni

The Franklin Connection - June 2014

A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.

Click the link below to read the latest edition.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/June14connection.pdf

Mobile Vision Clinic scheduled for June 6th

Tiny leaf destroyers

On one of my morning walks, I was startled to see these threads hanging from a row of trees. The rising sun light was striking the threads such that they were visible. Multiple threads hanging from the trees. Swinging in the gentle breeze.

it was a challenge to try and get a photo

 I couldn't get a view of the multiple threads. They were moving too much.

A close up of the wormy creature

Not sure exactly what kind of bug these are but they do damage to the trees.

having had a good meal on these leaves, I guess they were moving on

As I changed from my walking clothes to get dressed for work, I also found that one of theses had hitched a ride on me.

Saluting Heroes for Memorial Day 2014 in Massachusetts

From the Mass.gov blog I find these suggestions for "Saluting Heroes for Memorial Day 2014 in Massachusetts"

First established as Decoration Day to observe the sacrifices of those who fought in the Civil War, Memorial Day has become a national holiday to commemorate all men and women who have served in the American military. While there are many ways to celebrate our heroes in the Commonwealth, here are a few things to do this  Memorial Day, May 26: 

• Explore the Veterans History Project online. This program collects and preserves firsthand interviews with America’s veterans from World War I onward. You can even participate in the project by conducting your own interviews with veterans and hosting community events to gather veterans’ stories.

• Pay homage to those who fought in Vietnam at Green Hill Park’s beautiful four-acre Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Worcester.

• Go to South Boston’s Fort Independence, North America’s oldest continuously fortified fort, for a free guided tour of the Castle Island stronghold.

• Visit a veteran’s cemetery in Massachusetts to honor a veteran with the Memorial Day tradition of leaving red poppies at a gravesite.

Franklin 'doughboy' monument - photo from May 2009

For additional items on the listing you can read the full article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/history/saluting-heroes-for-memorial-day-2014-in-massachusetts/

Book Drive extended - 99 in Milford - benefits Dana Farber and Jimmy Fund

**** Our Book Sale has been extended for the entire week! We had such an amazing response and want to share the excitement with EVERYONE. Stop by a few times this week. We have MANY books to share that are still in boxes ****

Book Drive - Milford 99 - May 17-18

Stop by the 99 in Milford on May 17th and 18th from 11am-4pm and check out our Book Drive to benefit The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund.

Lots of amazing books available to get you ready for your Memorial Day Trip reading pleasure!

Stock up on our summer reading material!

Toddler books, Children's books, teenage reading, Novels, books on travel, ...self-help books...the list goes on!

Wonderful author's such as:

• James Patterson
• Steven King
• John Grisham
• Danielle Steel to just name a few.

Stock up for summer! Find summer reading material for your students. Come check us out! We have LOADS of books!

We will also be collecting returnable cans and bottles at this time.

All proceeds from the Book Drive & Bottle and Can collection will be donated to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund.

Last year we raised $7,000. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 this year.

Via  https://www.facebook.com/events/671104832957396/

FHS Boys Basketball Coach not returning next year

In case you missed it, Coach O'Connor was asked not to return as head coach for the boys basketball team at FHS next year.

High School Insider with Danny Ventura & Jim Clark | Boston Herald

			High School Insider with Danny Ventura & Jim Clark...     Earlier this afternoon, Franklin boys basketball coach Dean O'Connor confirmed to the Boston Herald that he had been relieved of his duties.
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			High School Insider with Danny Ventura & Jim Clark...     The punishment was handed out to Franklin basketball coach Dean O'Connor on Wednesday, yet it took several days before people got wind of what fully tr...
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Boys basketball coach O'Connor fired by Franklin

			Boys basketball coach O'Connor fired by Franklin Franklin boys basketball coach Dean O'Connor has been relieved of his position by athletic director Brad Sidwell, the 15-year veteran confirmed in a stateme...
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