On the cover of our weekly bulletin, we welcome new people to our Parish and invite them to register. I’m often asked: Why register?  There are many reasons. For the Parish, it gives us a better picture of our Parish. We are required to report statistics to the diocese which are used to determine the size of our diocese. These numbers are sent to Rome each year to there can be an accurate count of the number of Catholics in the world. The information we obtain from registrations helps us plan programs and events that will meet the needs of our people. Simply knowing the age of our members can help us design programs of religious education for our young people, assess the need for communion ministers to the homebound, and make plans for our future. We can also keep accurate records regarding contributions to the parish. For registered members, there is a sense of belonging to a faith community, the ability to fully participate in the life of the parish, determining jurisdiction for the sacrament of matrimony, and having a say in what happens in our Parish.   

     As we continue to see new people come to our parish, we invite them to register. For those who have been coming here for a long time, we invite you to make the commitment of joining our parish community. I also want you to know that we do not share any personal information with any other organization including the Diocese.

     Registration forms are conveniently located in the Book Room off the main entrance to the church, they can be picked up at the Rectory during business hours (Mon-Fri 10:00am to 6:00 pm), or just give us a call, and we’ll be happy to mail one out.  

     American Express used to advertise that “Membership has its privileges.” The same is true of St. Casimir Parish.    

God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

FALL FUND RAISER
 

Our Ninth Annual Clambake/Steak Bake/Autumn Raffle will take place on Saturday, October 26^th, beginning after the 5:30 Mass in our upper hall. Raffle tickets are now available at the back of the Church. All parishioners are asked to pick up their envelope with Raffle tickets, as this will save us the cost of mailing them to everyone.
    DINNER (as well as extra lottery drawing) TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE after weekend Masses at the main entrance to the church, in the cafeteria after the 10:00 Mass, and during the week at the rectory during business hours. Ticket prices: Clambake - $30, Steak-bake - $35, extra dozen clams - $10. In addition to great food, there will be plenty of refreshments, a basket auction, split raffles, sideboards and much more.
      WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to help with this project: help set up, clean up, bake, and help in other ways. Please sign up in the church’s main entrance to help us out.

     PROGRAM BOOK Again this year, we are printing a program book for our Fall Fund Raiser. Parishioners, Parish Organizations, and businesses are invited to advertise or send their greetings showing support for our Parish. An ad can be placed in the book for as little as $10. Ad forms are in everyone’s ticket envelope. Additional forms are available at the back of the church. Everyone is invited to participate.