At all Masses on Oct. 5 and 6. Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Cecilia Parish is having a collection of newborn, and baby needs to benefit moms and babies served by the Pregnancy Help ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston. Please bring your donations to Mass on the weekend of Oct 5 - 6.

The Knights of Columbus, Bishop Rice Council will host its annual "Special People's Field Day" on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Ashland Fish and Game Club from 12 Noon to 4 PM. It brings together members of the special needs community to enjoy an afternoon of activities including sports, a dunk tank, Ashland Fire Dept. truck, a barbeque lunch, ice cream and giveaway prizes.

Our program for bringing new members into the Catholic Church will start in the fall. The program is for Adults who are not baptized, those who were baptized, but have not received First Communion or Confirmation, or for non-Catholic Christians who want to join the Catholic Church.

St. Cecilia's has begun to send out brief newsletters via email. They contain important announcements for upcoming events such as Holy Days of Obligation, Religious Education registration and social events. Be sure you are on the list.