"The one who has faith in me will do the works I do, and far greater than these," Jesus tells his disciples. That's quite an assignment for us as Christian stewards!

Those that are ill or have health problems, or are shut-in... Roger Pierce, Cathy Jacobs, Evelyn Moore, Chris Chesak, Leela Kalyanaraman, Renee Graves, George Shaffer, Mark Morin, Patrick Godley, Jeffrey Rushing, Marilyn Williams, Valeria Craven, Lindsey Kimball, Mary Patrick, Eileen Bean, James Murphy, Anna Murphy, Jean Gendron, Richard Doiron, Shelley Richard, Bill Ellsworth, Andrea Craven, Pam Puputti, Lori Beaulieu, Fran Charnitsky, Sandy McCoy, Terry Montanari, Steve Florio, Sheila & Peter Galland, John Hanafin, Joseph Mitchell, Annie Poutenis, Beth L'Etoile, and Ursula Sowa.

HOSPICE OF NASHOBA NURSING SERVICE invites people who are grieving the loss of a loved one to a workshop: Getting Through the Holidays on Saturday, November 18th from 10am to 11:45am in the Meeting Room of Shirley Library. No charge for this workshop. For more information or for directions, call the workshop leader, Margaret Ledger at 978-772-3337, ext. 320.

LOAVES & FISHES. We ask that everyone help us KEEP THE SPIRIT OF DRIVE ALIVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SO LOAVES & FISHES CAN THRIVE. Please continue to bring in non-perishable items. Cash donations are also greatly appreciated.

FREE Community Education Program: “TRENDY DRUGS RECOGNITION for ADULTS” Come listen and learn from the very dynamic speaker: Marilyn Belmont. Thursday, October 26, 2006 from 6-8PM at Shirley Middle School Auditorium, 1 Hospital Road, Shirley, MA. Please call early to register at 978-425-2630 ext 501. Program includes: Recognition:…..drug paraphernalia…..eye clues…..physical symptoms…..how to talk to your kids about drugs. Sponsored by the Shirley Public School District, Police Department Local Union 205 and the Enhanced School Health Services Grant. Childcare Provided / Adults Only Please

ENTRANCE TO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON. The Placement Test for all Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston will be administered on November 18, 2006 and again on December 9, 2006. For registration forms and info on test locations, contact the Catholic School Office at 617-298-6555.

CRAFTERS WANTED! The Christmas Extravaganza at St. Anthony's parish is right around the corner. This year, it will be held on Saturday, November 25 from 10am to 5pm (Thanksgiving weekend). Since we would like to expand the craft section, if you or anyone you know is a crafter, why not consider selling your unique, upscale, handmade items as St. Anthony's celebrates the beginning of the Holiday Season. If you are interested, please call St. Anthony's at 978-425-4588 and an application form will be sent to you. In an effort to avoid duplication of crafts, it is requested that you submit a sample or photo of your craft, which will be returned upon acceptance of your application. The registration fee is $20.00 and is due by November 3rd.