The Newburyport Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual Tootsie Roll Drive fundraiser (God's Special Children fundraiser) after all weekend Masses on October 24–25. Please stop by and support the Knights!

JPII was elected pope in October 1978 and was the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years! He was our pope for 27 years. He is the patron saint of World Youth Day!

Tomorrow we wrap up Fr. Morin's October series on saints in art. Join us for our last session: Thursday, October 22 at 9:45 a.m. in IC St. Louis Hall, Newburyport.

Oct. 18 was World Mission Sunday. There is still time to give. Visit buff.ly/IVHRFEF for more information. buff.ly/QUgIR0V

Don't forget to RSVP to your ministry leader.

Our Collaborative has partnered with the #1 Prayer App in the world: HALLOW! Check this weekend's bulletin for how to sign up.

WOW! What a day it was. The IC Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 10 was a huge hit! Thanks to all our vendors, our helpers, and our guests. It was a wonderful day.

The bulletin is online.

This whole month we celebrate the Rosary! This prayer draws us into meditating ever more deeply on the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous mysteries we read in the Gospel. Try taking time to pray the Rosary this month!

This weekend!

Holy Redeemer Holiday Fair planning meeting Thursday, October 8 Nativity Hall All are welcome to come and learn more

Did you know that the Family Life team maintains a list of Catholic and Christian mental health professionals? Email [email protected] for more info! During Mental Illness Awareness Week, join us in praying for those who struggle with mental illness.

Don't forget to drop off any donations to the Harvest Fair in the foyer by Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00 noon.

Free Admission. Stop by. Invite your friends.

Baked goods will be for sale and monetary donations for IC Haiti accepted after the 4:00pm Mass on Sat., Oct. 3, & the 9:00 am & 11:30am Masses on Sun., Oct. 4. Please support the school-age bakers of the parish who, along with their families, initiated this fundraiser 2014.

IC & HR St. Vincent de Paul “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Annual Walk is Sat., Oct. 3 Registration @ 9:00 Walk @ 10:00 Both IC & HR Parishes are participating. It's less than 3 miles and is easy enough for all ages. The walk begins and ends in the IC Church parking lot.

The legacy of this mystic, poet & friar is shown in his absolute devotion to Christ, his friendship with St. Clare, and his awe of creation. Free refreshments! Film starts promptly—no trailers or coming attractions!

We have two coffee hours this weekend! Join us at IC Parish Center, Newburyport after the 9:00 Mass or at St. Ann Hall, W. Newbury after the 10:00 Mass! We would love to hear how your summer was.