Bulletin for September 7, 2008
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Saturday, September 6 8:30 Special Intention Sunday, September 7 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil by the family Monday, September 8 8:30 Jane C. Baron by John Harrington Tuesday, September 9 8:30 Amelia Sicolo by the family |
Thursday, September 11 8:30 Arthur Mallon 1st Anniversary by the family Friday, September 12 8:30 Brian Nelligan 6 Month Anniversary by parents & family Saturday, September 13 8:30 Joanne Brueggemann by the family Sunday, September 14 7:30 Paul O’Dell, Jr. by John and Edie Kelleher |
Liturgical Roles
September 13-14
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Mass |
Servers: |
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A. Paulina, M.K. Paulina, V. Pitney, C. Seed, P. Seed |
| 7:30 | A. Berard, J. Goljan, B. Kleister, A. Ruggieri |
| 9:00 | D. Duquette, M. Duquette, K. Gordon, G. Rocco, J. Rocco |
| 11:00 |
E. Cristy, K. Hirtle, C. Mende, M. Snow, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
E. Brenner, D. Buricatu, C. Cote, M. Merendino, B. North, S. Teebagy |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | K. Paulina |
L. Bellerose, M/M Blanchard, C. Ferrante, R. Ferrante, S. Gallerani, M. Lordan, K. Paulina, S. Seed, M.B. Rogers |
| 7:30 | P. Caouette |
M/M Donovan, W. Gooley, M. Gulino, G. Niklewski |
| 9:00 | L. Shuba |
P. Ahearn, M. Benbenek, M/M Coghlin, N. Duquette, J. Godek, M. Gordan, S. Landry, V. Sheehan, S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | A. Amato |
V. Cavanna, M/M Cote, M/M Holland, M. Minnucci, E. Page, R. Sanguinet, M/M Souza |
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5:30 |
J. Forts |
M/M Casey, C. Cruz, P. Forts, G. Joubert, M/M Nahm |
Charles Estaphan
Improved health for Kevin following food poisoning, safety and accurate diagnosis for M., insight and healing for MS, Jackie's wellness, Donna, successful surgical procedure for Frances, the sale of a home, employment for two people, especially Keith, improved health for T., Christine, for all those affected by Hurricane Gustav, participation and awareness of our parish Harvest Brunch and the Little Brown House fund, increased contributions for our capital campaign, peace around the world and safety for all. Continued prayers for: Jim, Jimmy, Chris D., two teens, Steven, Patrick, Due D., Bob J., JC, a pregnant Mom, a couple with cancer, Eric, Mike Jr. Yvonne, Nicholas D., Shelley, Deborah, David, A., B., and M. Thanksgiving for prayers answered.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
SCHOOL MASS - SEPTEMBER 8th
The students and faculty of St. Mary School will attend the 8:30 am Mass on Monday, September 8th, the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of August: Colton Auger, Cooper Davis, Dylan Henderson, Connor Koob, Brendan Parisi, Avery Russell, Thomas Ryan, Zak Salovardos, Jacob Turner, and Madeline Zawada. May they grow in the faith that we profess in Christ Jesus. |
Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 pm. Please call the pastoral center to make arrangements for your child’s baptism. Parents who would like to have their first child baptized will be asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation session which are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the pastoral center.
NEW PARISHIONERS
We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of August:
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Paul and Christienne Belsito |
Brian and Amy O’Donnell |
| Peter |
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| Matthew and Kristy Cygielnik | Jason and Sara Port |
| Kendra |
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| Irwin and Evelyn D’Souza | Robert and Kathleen St.Martin |
| Edridge and Ian |
Brooke, Brenna, and Noelle |
| Mary Farina | Patrick and Kristi Moore |
| Michael and Lisa Fitzgerald | Edward and Geraldine Temple |
| Michael and Kaitlyn |
Ellainna |
| Robert and Sandra Fryc | Brian and Kerry-anne Ward |
| Christian and Nicole |
Keira |
| Erik Lovira and Stephanie | Mark and Robin Warren |
| Tyler |
Niko and Teatum |
| Kristina MacCartney | Shaun and Elise Weigold |
| Taylor |
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| Michael and Karen Wells | |
| Taylor and Ashley |
If you are new to St. Mary’s please introduce yourselves to Fr. Mike and Fr. Adam after Mass and call the Pastoral Center during the week so that you can register in the parish.
A Mass of Welcoming and Reception will take place on Sunday, September 28th at 11:00 am. All new parishioners to St. Mary’s are invited to join us.
Thank-you for your ongoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of August(weekly average) $14,987
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PARISH PAY ?
During the summer months many parishioners found that ParishPay is the best way to continue their support of St. Mary’s Parish throughout the year. Find out how ParishPay works by clicking here or calling the Pastoral Center. In lieu of weekly collections the ParishPay program will collect monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit card account.
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Sunday, September 7 12:30 Baptisms – Church Monday, September 8 8:30 School Mass Tuesday, September 9 7:00 Daughters of Isabella – Hall Wednesday, September 10 2:30 School Choir – Church |
Thursday, September 11 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, September 12 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, September 13 8:30 Catechist Training – St. Anne’s Sunday, September 14 4:00 Confirmation Retreat Leaders Meeting – Hall |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Arthur D. Cardinal In honor of their birthdays The flowers adorning the statue of our Blessed Mother Arthur Mallon Donated loving by his family |
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Attention Parents of Grades 1-4 and Households of Faith. A letter is coming this week in the mail from Sue Landry regarding this year’s Religious Education program. Classes begin on the following dates:
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FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
With the conclusion of the Democratic and Republican Conventions and the presidential campaigns now in full gear, we know that Election Day on November 4th will soon be here. For many years the bishops of the United States have sought to share Catholic teaching on political life through a series of statements issued every four years focusing on political responsibility and faithful citizenship. This year’s statement highlights the role of the Church in the formation of conscience, and the corresponding moral responsibility of each Catholic to hear, receive and act upon the Church’s teaching in the lifelong task of forming his or her own conscience. With this foundation, Catholics are better able to evaluate policy positions, party platforms and candidates’ promises and actions in light of the Gospel and the moral and social teaching of the Church in order to help build a better world. A summary of the Bishop’s Statement will be available later this month or you may download the full statement by visiting www.faithfulcitizenship.org. Voter guides from the Mass Catholic Conference and Faithful Citizenship, which do not favor one candidate over another, will also be available in the coming weeks.
ST. MARY’S RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE - In answer to numerous questions to us, the positions of the two Presidential candidates on abortion related issues are as follows according to the Mass. Citizens for Life in Boston: John McCain is pro-life and supports a ban on partial birth abortion as well as parental consent for underage girls. Barack Obama is pro-choice, even opposing a partial birth abortion ban and parental consent for underage girls. For more info call Mass Citizens at the Scrafft Center in Boston at 1.617.242.4199.
ADULT CHOIR - At the 11:00 Mass on September 21st our adult choir will return to their rightful place in the loft after a well-deserved summer break. St. Mary’s is extremely blessed to have such dedicated and committed choir members. The music they offer enhances our liturgies immeasurably, and they in turn enjoy and value the experience of a close-knit community of music-lovers. Perhaps you have considered joining the choir before…now is the time! As the hymn exclaims, “All Are Welcome!” Being part of the choir means a weekly rehearsal on Sunday morning for an hour and a half (9:00AM – 10:30AM; no weeknight rehearsals) and participation in the 11:00 liturgy (September through May). Please consider carefully whether this is your year to praise God in song. If you have questions or simply want to get a sense of what it means to be part of the choir feel free to call or email our choir director, Marti Page 508.835.3470 martipage127@charter.net or our liturgical music director, Rick Vacca 508.753.0230, rpav21@gmail.com
SHARE THE BOUNTY
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If your garden is yielding vegetables, please consider contributing some of your bounty to feed those less fortunate in our community. Donations of veggies from parishioner gardens and/or farm stands is collected in the large basket in the back of church on weekends and delivered to the Worcester County Food Bank on Monday mornings for timely distribution to local food pantries. Thank you for your generosity! |
Please plan to share the bounty from your garden (or local farmstand) with those less fortunate in our community as we present these gifts during the 9am Mass next Sunday, Sept. 14th. During the offertory procession, in addition to the bread and wine, we will offer produce from the parish garden as well as parishioners' gardens. Children and adults are welcome to join the procession as we offer our gifts.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
An invitation to find out more about our social justice ministry
The first social justice meeting of the fall will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:15 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. If you have a desire to join with others in making a difference in our world, please come and explore the possibilities. To find out more, call Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 or watch for more details in next week's bulletin.
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RCIA Open House If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic or if you are a Catholic who would like to complete your initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) can help. The RCIA forms adults in the Catholic faith and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation. For additional information please call Fr. Mike, Fr. Adam or Deacon Frank at the pastoral center. An RCIA Open House will be held on Sunday, September 14 at 7:00 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome. |
It is time again for us to make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise! Come join us at the 9 am liturgy starting on 9/7/2008. New members always welcome. If interested, please call 508.854.2499 (Kristin) or 508.865.2903 (Mary). We'd also like to take a minute to welcome our newest cantor addition to the 9 a.m. liturgy, Janice Higgins. We're so excited to have her and her beautiful voice blessing us on Sunday mornings.
Cub Pack 158 Registration:
St. Mary's Cub Pack 158 will conduct registration in the Church Hall on September 15th from 6:30 pm until 7:45 pm. The first Pack meeting will be held on September 29th in the Church Hall at 7 pm. Scouting is a family- oriented activity that stresses having fun and "doing your best". Scouting activities include the Blue & Gold Banquet, the Pinewood Derby, a spring camp out, and a Estes rocket launch among others. Any questions please contact John Travers at 508 845-0043 or travers@townisp.com.
5th ANNUAL PUB QUIZ
The 5th Annual Family Festival Pub Quiz promises to be an exciting evening of challenge, competition and fun. Come greet, meet and beat your friends and fellow parishioners in this grand test of general knowledge for the title of “Smartest in the Parish”!! Click here for more information, and a registration form.
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