BE A ROCK

            Peter’s history as a follower or friend of Jesus is a bit spotty. It might be natural to wonder if Jesus, in giving him the keys to the kingdom, didn’t feel a bit like a parent giving a teenager the keys to the family car. But it was at the moment when God’s power and presence broke through everything else to raise up Peter’s great profession of faith in Christ as Messiah that Jesus chose to establish the bond between the loving, forgiving mercy of heaven and our vocation to be witnesses of that love, mercy, and forgiveness on earth.

            Like any parent, Jesus no doubt foresaw the failings, the irresponsible maneuvers or impaired senses, the collisions that the church would be headed for. But, most importantly, he also saw us at that moment as God prefers to see us: capable of manifesting great faith, with a willingness to remain at the feet of Christ to understand what it truly means to be Messiah and Christ. As the letter to the Romans points out to us today, we have not known the mind or the wisdom of God, but God knows us and still chooses to manifest the reign of justice, joy, beauty, and peace through us. Let this be our vocation. Let us always strive to be solid ground on which the church of Jesus Christ can be founded and on which it can continue to be built.

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Welcome to St. George Parish!  If you are new to our parish community welcome!  If you have been away and are returning – welcome back!  We missed you!  For info on joining the parish or if you have any questions call the rectory.  If you are visiting us-welcome!  Bienvenue au Ste. George!

Vocation View:  If you wish to follow Him, Jesus said you must deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him. Are you courageous enough to follow Jesus as a priest, brother or sister? If so call Fr. Gary Dailey at 413-452-0811. Email: g.dailey@diospringfield.org. Website: www.myvocation.com

The Parish Picnic will be held TODAY (Sunday) 12:30-5pm.  After the 11 am Mass that day we will dedicate the Shrine of the Divine Mercy and then begin the picnic! Please join us and bring your family and friends!

Women’s Club Craft Fair will be held Oct 11-12.  We are still accepting applications for vendors.  Please call Lisa at 413- 330-8543 if interested.  Price is $40 for two days plus one donation of craft to our raffle

St. John the Baptist Parish, Ludlow, 33rd Annual Parish Picnic, Sunday, Sept 7, 2008: 12– 5 p.m, Ludlow Fish & Game Club, Mass at 11 a.m. under the pavilion, Bring lawn chairs, French Meat Pies, Bifana Grinders with plenty of other picnic foods as well as raffles. Admission and parking are free.

Bulletin announcement: The Future Depends on Love marriage initiative of the bishops of Massachusetts will hold two speaker-training workshops! The first is on September 10 from 7-9:30 pm at the Chancery library, 49 Elm Street, Worcester. The second is on September 26 from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree. Visit www.MassCatholicMarriage.org for an application.  The training will equip you to accurately and persuasively present the Church's teaching on marriage

SJA-SG School will welcome back Grades 1-8 on Wednesday, Aug 27^th.  First day for Kindergarten -Tues, September 2^nd and first day for Pre-K - Sept 3^rd.  If you are registered for the Tuesday/Thursday Pre-Kinder program, the first day of school is Sept 4^th.  On Aug. 27^th, Gr.1-8 students arrive in the school yard at 8:15am. Daily schedule at 8:30am to 2:38pm.  All new students will be greeted by one of the Junior High teachers.  Upon your arrival, look for the teacher holding a “New Student” sign.  At 8:45am, all students will walk over to the church for Mass with their teacher from last year. All families are welcome to attend

Bishop McDonnell invites all married couples celebrating and significant anniversary in 2008 to an Anniversary Mass and reception on Oct. 19, 2008 at 2 pm at the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel.  Please notify the parish office (598-8622) before Sept 15^th if interested in attending

SJA-SG School would like to acknowledge the following gifts made to the school. A new 26” TV was donated for Grade 2 by Elaine and Ed Decoteau.  A CD/Boombox for Grade 8 and other school supplies donated for the younger grades was donated by Ruth Perreault.  Her donation is in honor of Class of 1930 Alumni Sr. Marie Claire Laferriere,   Thank you so much for these gifts

Mission Statement

We, the Roman Catholic parish community of St. George, located in Chicopee Falls, A parish of French Canadian heritage, continue to proclaim Christian values to all people of the surrounding area. As A small Christ centered parish, we minister to the needs of multi ethnic groups of various ages. We are committed to welcoming all people to join us in fostering our faith through sacramental preparation, liturgical celebrations and fulfilling the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. As we begin our second century, we are called to continue to evangelize to those who have been away or have yet to encounter Christ.

New to the Parish? Not registered? If you are new and would like to join the St. George Parish Family. Please call the Rectory 598-8622 or ask for a registration form at Mass