The ninth annual United Parishes of Southborough Lenten reflection series starts tomorrow at St. Mark’s church. The theme this year is “What the Cross Means to Me.” Read the full article → from Lenten reflection series starts tomorrow
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Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
In general, supplies at the Southborough Food Pantry are holding steady, but they do have an immediate need for some pantry staples. So while you’re out running errands this weekend, why not pick up a few of these items to donate to the pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
There’s oh-so-much holiday goodness going on this weekend. Here’s another event to add to the list. St. Mark’s will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Hall. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
Pilgrim Church to present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday
It’s an annual holiday tradition at Pilgrim Church: a performance of G.F. Handel’s The Messiah. And this year it happens on Sunday, December 6. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday
Annual pie sale tomorrow morning
We all know what Thanksgiving is about. It’s about getting together with family and friends. About gratitude for all the things that bless our lives. And it’s about pie. Glorious pie. Apple, blueberry, lemon meringue, banana cream. You’ll find them all at First Community Church’s annual pie sale tomorrow in front of Mauro’s Cafe (map). Read the full article → from Annual pie sale tomorrow morning
Ecumenical Thanksgiving service on Tuesday
Southborough’s annual ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be held next Tuesday, November 24 at First Community Church (map). It’s sponsored by the United Parishes of Southborough, an organization that includes the parishes of St. Mark’s Church, Pilgrim Church, St. Anne Church, St. Matthew Church, and First Community Church. The service starts at 7:30 pm. Clergy and Read the full article → from Ecumenical Thanksgiving service on Tuesday
Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Pilgrim Church is holding an electronics recycling fundraiser on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your old electronics, appliances, TV’s, and monitors. Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be a church member to recycle your stuff. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
It’s Bargain Box time again
You know it’s the start of a new season when the Bargain Box opens its doors. The consignment/used clothing store run by St. Mark’s Church is open only twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. And the fall season is just about upon us. The Bargain Box will be open Read the full article → from It’s Bargain Box time again
Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic
St. Matthew Parish and St. Anne Church are teaming up for family fun on Sunday, September 20 at the Laborers Training Center in Hopkinton (map). The annual picnic will run from 12:30 to 4:00 pm, and will include lunch and an outdoor mass. The price is $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets are Read the full article → from Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic
Register for the St. Matthew’s golf tournament
The St. Matthew Parish Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 14 at the Framingham Country Club. Proceeds from the event benefit the St. Matthew, Mary S. Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship. Registration forms are available at the church. They’re also looking for sponsors and raffle items. You can find more information on the Read the full article → from Register for the St. Matthew’s golf tournament
St. Matthew Parish gets new memorial garden thanks to Hopkinton scouts
A group of scouts from Hopkinton built a new memorial garden at St. Matthew Parish — a place of reflection nestled between the church and the parish center. The garden was dedicated to deceased members of St. Matthew Parish last weekend. From the Metrowest Daily News: The project was headed up by Ryan Norby, 15, Read the full article → from St. Matthew Parish gets new memorial garden thanks to Hopkinton scouts
Food pantry donations holding steady
The Metrowest Daily News recently reported that donations at area food pantries are down. But Southborough Food Pantry organizer Barbara Jandrue tells me donations there have been holding steady. “We have been very fortunate,” she said. Jandrue said they also haven’t seen the increase in demand that other towns have. She encourages anyone who needs Read the full article → from Food pantry donations holding steady
Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Life will get back to normal at Pilgrim Church this weekend, at least for a little while. On Sunday the movie props will be tucked away and worship services will be held as usual. It will be a brief respite in the flurry of activity that has enveloped the church this past week as crews Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Easter sunrise service
The United Parishes of Southborough will hold its annual sunrise service on Easter morning at the marina area in Hopkinton State Park (map). The service starts at 6:30 am and will be followed by a continental breakfast at First Community Church on Southville Road. All are welcome to attend. Read the full article → from Easter sunrise service