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August 1 - St. Mary's Undie Sunday

A PROJECT TO GET BEHIND
St. Mary's Church hopes to help our neighbors with some basics. The Parish is looking to provide the men, women and children in our community with an often overlooked donation - new underwear and socks. The Outreach Committee is collecting donations through August 1. You can bring new purchased items to St. Mary's Church Office, located at 41 Park Street, Manchester (Telephone: 860-649-4583) or call Barbara O'Donnell or Lelia Druzdis at 860-432-2222 and they will pick up your donations. If you can't get out to shop, but want to make a cash contribution to the Undie drive, they will shop for you. All donations collected will be given to MACC. Isn't it a good feeling to know an "unmentionable" can make such a positive difference?

August 3-7 - ECHS Summer Carnival

The East Catholic High School Summer Carnival will take place at the school from Tuesday, June 22 - Saturday, June 26. There will be rides, games, food and fun for the whole family with free admission! Advanced discounted ride tickets are available.

August 6-15 - Little Theatre of Manchester

at Cheney Hall presents -The First 25 Years! A Musical Revue. August 6, 7, 12,13, and 14 at 8:00pm. August 8 and 15 at 2:00pm. Tickets: General $18 (Student/Seniors $16) VIP $23 (Student/Senior $21) Group Discounts: 20 or more in your group and get $2 off per ticket. Celebrating fifty years of great theater!

August 8 - Mass and Picnic

Lourdes Shrine, Litchfield. Celebrate Sunday Mass with your Credo friends and host Rose at the beautiful outdoor Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in Litchfield for the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Afterwards we'll picnic together. Enjoy walking paths, a gift shop and outdoor Stations of the Cross. Pack a lunch or purchase food there.

August 8 - Haiti Cut-A-Thon

The Haiti Helpers will be holding a "Cut-A-Thon" in St. Bridget's school cafeteria on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
We need willing hands to cut and fold fabric, which will be used to make items such as diapers, and maternity dresses. This would be a good opportunity to make some new acquaintances, or perhaps you belong to a group that is looking for a service project. The only think that we ask is that you bring along a pair of sharp scissors for your own use.
If you'd like to know more about our "Cut-A-Thon" (or any of our other Haiti work projects) please call Judy Sutter at 860-643-1368 or Chris La Vae as 860-644-8806.

August 14 - Glenwood Diner Night Out

5:00 pm, Grab a hotdog, hamburger or onions rings and a night out with Credo friends!

August 15 - A Talent Show

will be held on the grounds of Lourdes in Litchfield on Sunday, August 15th from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. If interested in participating, contact Jerry Buchas at: 860-485-0279 or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net. Information should be received by August 1st.

August 28 - Mini Golf

3:00 pm. Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant/Mini Golf Join your hostess Caryn F. in a fun late summer afternoon on the shore. Enjoy a wonderftd meal at Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale. (Primarily seafood menu/medium range pricing). We will then go to Old Saybrook Mini Golf on the water (next to Dock and Dine) on Route 1. This is a town owned facility so we are unsure of the rate at this time.

September 5 - Cruise

Cruise Bridgeport CT to Port Jefferson, L.I. Enjoy Labor Day weekend! Look for Carol's blue balloon on the pier. Ferry leaves pier at 12:30 for a (1hr and 15 min) cruise to quaint Port Jefferson. We will go out to lunch upon arrival and then stroll /shop/ snack/ until we/you decide to go home. Last ferry leaves at 9:30 p.m.. Cost is approx. $25 for ferry. Buy ticket on board. Rain or shine. For maps and directions go to bpjferry.com/directions.html

September 9 - New Day 10 week bereavement seminar

Place: East Hartford, St. Christopher Parish, Ctr. 580 Brewer St.
Date: Thursday, September 9th - Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Registration: (860)568-9069 - (860)569-6436
This program is sponsored by the Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Hartford.

September 12 - 2010 Catholic Youth Spectacular

The Archdiocese of Hartford presents the 2010 Catholic Youth Spectacular! Sunday, September 12, from 2:00pm-7:00pm at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. Register by July 30, cost is $25. Register by August 27, cost is $30. Pick up a registration form and return with check made out to St. Bart's Youth Ministry. Forms are available in Youth Ministry office or at parish website - www.stbartparish.org. Bus transportation from St. Bart's is available. $5.00 donation is welcome to help with cost of bus. Bus departs St. Bart's parking lot at 1:00pm and returns around 7:00pm.

September 15 - Catholic Biblical School

Are you interested in learning more about the Bible? The Catholic Biblical School, offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford, provides an opportunity for adults to come to know, love, and live scripture through an in-depth Bible study from a Catholic perspective. Classes will begin the week of September 13, 2010. Brochures are available in the entrances of the church. For more information, check the website http://www.orehartford.org/cbs.htm or call the Catholic Biblical School at 860-243-9465.

September 17-19 - Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

For more information or to register, contact Joe and Jane Staszowski at 860-644-7260 or meweekend@gmail.com or visit www.wwme.org.

September 18 - Picnic

11:00 am, Picnic at Gay City State Park. Join Credo friends and host Jean. Enjoy the lake, waterfall and walking trails. Bring your lunch or there is a store and pizza place a short distance from park entrance where you can purchase lunch/drinks.

September 25 - Hartford Science Center

12:00 pm Visit Hartford's New Science Center. Join your host Paul G. and other Credo members meeting in the Museum's Main Lobby. The Connecticut Science Center is dedicated to inspiring lifelong learning through hands-on exhibits that explore science. Admission $I7, Combo ticket Admission + 1 movie $21.50. For visitor information call (860) 724-3623 or see www.Ctsciencecenter.org. Post-Event: Possible meal. Open to discussion - Hartford offers many options.

September 25 - Craft Fair

Applications are being accepted for the 25th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Craft Fair
On the church grounds 9:00 - 3:00
Corner of Ellington Rd. & Pleasant Valley Rd., S. Windsor, Ct.
14' x 14' Spaces $35 (after August 31st $45)
Contact: Ersilia Brandoli, 50 Cody Circle, S. Windsor, Ct. 06074 860-528-5209

November 5-7 - Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

For more information or to register, contact Joe and Jane Staszowski at 860-644-7260 or meweekend@gmail.com or visit www.wwme.org.