Bulletin for November 18, 2007
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Saturday, November 17 8:30 Antonietta Frabotta by her daughter Sunday, November 18 7:30 Robert Piazza, Jr. by Paul and Elsie O’Dell Thursday, November 22 8:30 Robert A. Cole by his daughter |
Friday, November 23 8:30 Joseph Head by the family Saturday, November 24 8:30 Alleyne Foley by Karen and John Foley Sunday, November 25 7:30 Margaret O’Brien Garone by the family |
BAKE SALE THIS WEEKEND after all Masses to support the LITTLE BROWN HOUSE. Please visit our bake sale tables downstairs in the hall and at the Main St. entrance to Church. Raffle items include two TREASURE-FILLED BASKETS and a beautiful HOUSE QUILT made especially for this event. Thank you so much for your support.
Liturgical Roles
November 24-25
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| 4:30 |
S. Carter, S. Carter, K. Jervah, A. Paulina. M.K. Paulina, M. Paulina |
| 7:30 | J. Millar, L. Millar, T. O’Donnell, T. O’Donnell |
| 9:00 | C. Logan, R. Perkins, K. Postale, J. Rocco, J. Wilhelmy |
| 11:00 |
K. Brenner, C. Cantin, L. Cox, M. Favulli, D. Hetzler, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
R. Anthony, S. Kuruvilla, B. Langhammer, K. Langhammer, C. Linh, N. Mancini |
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Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | J. Genco |
C. Ferrante, C. Genco, S. Goodwin, I. Lespasio, M. Lordan, K. Paulina, M/M Piecz, A. Scribner, M.B. Vilandre |
| 7:30 | M. Monahan |
R. Cote, M/M Donovan, G. McNamara, F. Nugent |
| 9:00 | L. Perkins |
K. Faucher, J. Godek, W. Gooley, M. Gordon, K. Jefferson, G. Joubert, L. Labreche, S. Landry, V. Sheehan, S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | B. Holland |
E. Baroni, K. Canfield, V. Cavanna, C. Hetzler, M/M Holland, J. McDonald, R. Sanguinet, M/M Sousa |
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5:30 |
J. McBride |
V. Anthony, A. Blute, M/M Casey, P. Forts, C. Holland, M/M Nahm, M/M Thompson |
Carole Mallozzi, Robert Greene and Jeffrey Whittaker
For a man to regain his eyesight, Matt to be healed by chemo and radiation, Cindy to be cured, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment for Michael, special intention for a man. Continued prayers for: Tom, Cody and Yorkie, Louanne, Linda, Elizabeth, AB, SP, Beth, Frances, Cindy, Elliot, Lynn, Helen, Fran's grandson, George, Kendra, Bob and Pat B., Mike M., Baby Gabe, S., Joanne, a family, a woman, Keith, Annie, Kathleen, Mary and Dottie Thanksgiving for: Kathryn’s successful surgery, Matt’s successful surgery, Bill, safe travel for T., and for many prayers answered.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508-842-2279 or Susan at 508-934-0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
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SAVE THE DATE!! Celebrate the Sounds of the Season at St. Mary's annual holiday benefit concert. Beautiful holiday music and refreshments! Fri, Dec 14th, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. |
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are invited to a workshop with Mr. Paul Covino on Thursday, November 29th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Church. Please call the Pastoral Center (508-845-6341) if you will be attending.
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Dear Friends, This weekend, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, college students are longing to return home and many others are finalizing their travel plans in order to be with family and special friends. As we prepare for and celebrate thanksgiving this year, let us take time to give thanks to our God who has blessed all of us in so many ways. |
Please join us for two special opportunities this week when we will come together as a Christian community to express our gratitude. The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service for all the people in the town of Shrewsbury will be held this Sunday evening at 7:00 pm in the chapel at Calvary Retreat Center. On Thanksgiving Day the Liturgy Committee has planned a special Mass at 8:30 am. Gathering around the Table of the Lord at the Eucharist is the best way that we as Catholic Christians can express our gratitude to God. It sets the tone and gives new meaning to all the traditions that will follow that day.
Along with Fr. Manny and the staff of St. Mary’s Parish and School, I extend to you and all of your family our best wishes and prayers for a grateful and joyful Thanksgiving Day.
Fr. Mike
SHREWSBURY ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 18
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You are invited to attend the annual Shrewsbury Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm at Calvary Retreat Center on South Street. Coming together as people of faith to celebrate our gratitude to God, we become all the more aware of the gifts and abundant blessings that surround us. Rev. David Nason, Minister of Congregational Life at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, will preach the Thanksgiving sermon. Please join us as we come together with the people of Shrewsbury and “give thanks”. |
MASS ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 22 - 8:30 am - St. Mary’s Church
Please join us and bring a bag of nonperishable food to be brought forward to the altar and distributed later to people in need through St. Anne’s Human Services.
THE WEEK AHEAD
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Sunday, November 18 7:30 Bake Sale – Hall Monday, November 19 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, November 20 9:30 Thomas Merton Group – Mary’s Room |
Wednesday, November 21 4:00 Children’s Choir – Church Thursday, November 22 8:30 Thanksgiving Day Liturgy – Church Friday, November 23 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, November 24 8:30 Feast of Christ the King Sunday, November 25 8:00 Jesse Tree – Hall |
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Thomas Merton Group will meet on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:30 am |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Daniel Richard In honor of his 2nd Anniversary |
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On the weekends of November 25th and December 2nd our giving tree tables will be set up with tags for the needy families of St. Anne’s Human Services, Catholic Charities and residents of Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Please attach the tag to the outside of all gifts and return on the weekend of December 8th and 9th. Please do not return before December 9th. For more information call Maryanne Damico 508-845-9674. |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK
This weekend marks the conclusion of Religious Education Week in all the dioceses of New England. This is a time to recognize and thank all the wonderful volunteers who make our programs happen. “How great is the love God has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Thank-you to all our catechists and volunteers for the gift of faith you share with the children of God and with the children and youth of the parish. Thank-you also to our Religious Education staff here at St. Mary’s:
Susan Landry, Director
Laura Osborne & Gina Kuruvilla, Coordinators
Paul Gannon & Harry Duchesne, Youth Ministers
Dianne Tymon & Michelle Hannen, Secretaries
Thea Brazeau
Religious Education Board Members
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Holly Fair Weekend 2007! At St. Mary School 16 Summer Street Shrewsbury Saturday, December 1st from 9 am to 6 pm Fresh Wreaths, Door Swags, Local Crafters, This year, we're taking pre-orders for wreaths and other greenery. Your friends and family will love this Christmas Spectacular event! Sponsored by the St. Mary Parents’ Association |
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ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN AGES 5-18!!!!!
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We are looking for all children interested in singing a few Christmas Carols at the 7p.m. Christmas Eve Children's Pageant Mass on December 24th. There will only be 2 Rehearsals: Thursday, December 13th from 6:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Thursday December 20th from 6:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Church. Everyone in existing choruses are welcome to join us! This is meant to be simple but LOADS of FUN!!! We are trying to get all the children of the Parish that were part of Vacation Bible School, the school chorus, and church choruses and all those who have always wanted to sing All TOGETHER!!! |
There will be a sign-up list in the Pastoral Center for anyone interested in joining! Lyric Sheets and Rehearsal CD's will be available in the Pastoral Center Office Monday, November 26th. Any additional information or questions (or if you are willing to help!) please contact: Ann Tomashefsky - Children's Christmas Festival Choir Director at (508)757-5777 or ptomashefsky@ netzero.com. Look forward to seeing and hearing the children of the parish all singing together!!! More opportunities will follow in 2008!!!
A PARTNERSHIP
St. Mary’s Parish, Shrewsbury, MA
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St. Michel’s Parish, Roche-a-Bateau, Haiti
Thank-you to all those who responded so generously to last week’s collection for our sister-parish in Haiti. We are grateful to Deacon Peter Faford for his words of invitation and encouragement. His presence at the Worcester Diocesan Mission House in Les Cayes will enable us to have more regular communication with Fr. Brutus Gulber, pastor of St. Michel’s. Thank-you to our parish Haiti Mission Team for inviting Deacon Peter and for their leadership in this important ministry in our community – Joe Cantin, Joe Arcabascio, Lynn Perreault and Mike Thibodeau.
Since 1994 St. Mary’s has extended a helping hand to St. Michel’s in Roche-a-Bateau in Haiti. Through our partnership – sometimes called our “twinning project” – we provide $800 a month in support to this very large parish in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
A Couple of Facts: St. Michel’s consists of nine chapels – some accessible only by foot or horseback. Each community has its own school – offering the only education available to most of the children. In May 2006, Rev. Brutus Gulber, the pastor of St. Michel’s visited St. Mary’s to thank us for our help This month is another opportunity to revisit and renew our individual and parish commitment.
Join us in our ongoing efforts to serve the people of Haiti. Just return this information to the Pastoral Center through the mail or Sunday collection.
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_____ Make a gift of $_____ each month toward our parish goal _____ Serve as a member of our Haiti Mission team _____ Learn more about our partnership with St. Michel’s _____ Travel to Haiti with a parish group Name ___________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________
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CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This week’s second collection is for the support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which helps people rise above the poverty line by funding programs that focus on the root causes of poverty. CCHD is committed to helping people change the conditions that keep them living in a state of poverty. These compassionate projects in our diocese and throughout the U.S. support low-income people as they work together to improve educational opportunities, create jobs, and improve access to services for the disabled. Thank-you for your generous support.
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