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5 Things: Small Wonders at the Library, Vatican II at Holy Familiy

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 10 in Concord.

1. Small Wonders Activity Program: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library there will be the final Small Wonders interactive program in which children age 18 months to 24 months are invited to enjoy stories, song and dance. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Municipal Light Board at 8 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8:15 a.m., the CCHS Site-Based Subcommittee at 2:30 p.m., the CCHS Build. Comm Finance Subcommittee at 4 p.m., the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations at 6 p.m., the High School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Willard School Advisory Council at 6:30 p.m., the Cemetery Committee at 7 p.m. and the Public Works …

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Five Things: A Memorial Lecture, Concord Orchestra in Concert

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 15 in Concord.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The David Thorp Memorial Lecture listed under No. 1 has been re-scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. 1. David Thorp Memorial Lecture: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Holy Family/St. Bernard's Church in Concord Center, Holy Family Parish will present Reverend Frank DeSiano, CSP in a memorial lecture, who will lecture on the memory of David Thorp, who served Holy Family parish for slightly less than a year as its first Director of Faith Formation. From the event description "[Thorp's] death two years ago touched the hearts of thousands of people locally, not only in Holy Family parish, but also throughout the Archdiocese of Boston where David labored for more thirty years in many capacities. When he died, David was the …

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New Pope Francis Elected: Concord Catholics React

The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signaling that the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church. Locals respond.

White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, a signal at once silent and loud as our own “shot heard ‘round the world.” Cheers rang out from the crowd gathered at Vatican City and the buzz spread quickly as the by-the-second news cycle could carry it. Here in Concord, Holy Family Parish learned of the selection from a newsfeed and tuned in with excitement to see who the conclave elected. It was Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis. He is reportedly the Jesuit pope, the first South American pope and also the first pope to (possibly) take his name after St. Francis of Assisi. “I think we’re pleased,” said Ken Meltz, the director of Faith Formation at Holy Family Parish in Concord. “The …

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Five Things: Staging a Home to Sell, Vatican II Revisited Series Continues

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 28 in Concord.

1. How to Prepare Your Home for the Market: At 7 p.m. tonight at Concord-Carlisle High School, Peggy Yalman, a top producing agent at Coldwell Banker in Concord, with the help of a local stager, will provide a lot of hints on how to get your house ready to sell in today's market. 2. Today In Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Historical Commission at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. and the Agricultural Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Vatican II Revisited: The Church: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, Holy Family Parish will host the Rev Paul Ritt at the Parish Center at 55 Church St. in West Concord as part of the year-long program exploring the …

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In Concord, Surprise Over Pope Benedict XVI's Resignation Announcement

While unprecedented, Ken Meltz, director of faith formation at Concord's Holy Family Parish, wonders whether the pope's resignation could be precedent-setting.

Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement yesterday that he will resign the papacy at the end of this month “took everybody by surprise,” says Ken Meltz, director of faith formation at Concord’s Holy Family Parish. “It’s kind of unprecedented in he current age,” said Meltz, “But his age and the schedule that he keeps underscore his reasons for resigning.” But because it’s without precedent doesn’t mean it won’t be precedent-setting. As times when the pope would rarely leave Rome gave way to a modern era in which the pope travels the world as a global leader, Meltz said it’s possible those increased travel demands could lead to more papal resignations. Before Benedict, the last time a pope resigned the papacy was six centuries ago. Expectations are …

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Five Things: Stories, Cell Phones, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 8 in Concord.

1. Story Time with Puppets: At 10:30 a.m. today at Barefoot Books, you can find a spot on the storyteller throne, pick out your child's favorite Folkmanis puppet (or try a new one on for style!) and let the tales begin at "Puppet Storytime." 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Conservation Coffee at 7:30 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord School Committee at 6 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m., the Library Committee at 7 p.m. and the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord …

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Five Things: Collecting Cell Phones for Soldiers

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 2 in Concord.

1. Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive: Beginning New Year's day through Jan. 31, the Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry and the non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers are asking Concord residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. Residents can donate their phones at the specially marked boxes at the entrances to Holy Family Parish Church in Monument Square or at the Holy Family Parish Offices at 55 Church Street in West Concord. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Natural Resources Commission at 7 p.m. and the West Concord Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Just a Few More Days to GIVE ART: Open through Jan. 6, Albright Art Gallery's …

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Five Things: Moms' Comedy Night Out and Vatican II Revisited

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know today in Concord.

1. Moms' Comedy Night Out: At 7 p.m. tonight, Barefoot Books on Thoreau Street is hosting a "Moms' Comedy Night Out" to support Families First Parenting. Entertainer Marcy Goldberg Sacks promises to  add lightness to the craziness of parenting with her talk: Surviving Motherhood Through Humor, and up to 40 percent of the evening's sales will benefit the non-profit organization Families First. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Board of Appeals at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m., the Citizens Committee to Study School Transportation at 7 p.m. and the Finance Committee's Guidelines Subcommittee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Vatican II Revisited: The Liturgy: At 7:30 p.m. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 14

Community Chest tickets and an early St. Paddy's Day celebration are among things to know about today.

  "Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. While heavy rain and snow falls in California, the east coast is enjoying a bit of spring-like weather. The warm trend will continue here today with mostly sunny skies and a high of 61. The overnight low will be around 35. 2. Tickets are currently on sale for the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Spring Gala. The gala, taking place on March 31, will provide a social evening of games, a raffle, a silent auction and more. 3. A St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held at Barefoot Books today. Stop by at 4 p.m. for a Celtic story telling and an Irish craft. 4. Holy Family parish hosts an Adult Faith Formation Course…

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Holy Family Lecture to Tackle 'End of Life Issues'

The lecture will take place on March 20.

The following was submitted by the Holy Family Parish. Holy Family Parish in Concord is pleased to announce an upcoming adult faith formation presentation:  "What Are They Saying About End of Life Issues?" This talk will take place on Tuesday, March 20 in Monument Hall located at 62 Monument Square in Concord. The presenter will be Jesuit priest and medical doctor Myles Sheehan, SJ, who is also Provincial of the New England Jesuit province.   A 1978 graduate of Dartmouth College and 1981 graduate of Dartmouth Medical School, Father Sheehan served as a resident in Internal Medicine at the Beth Israel Hospital from 1981-1984, and was a Fellow in Geriatric Medicine with the Division on Aging at Harvard Medical School from 1989 to 1991.   Dr. …

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