Bulletin for February 1, 2009
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Saturday, January 31 4:30 Joseph and Pauline Roche By Maryann Auger Sunday, February 1 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family Monday, February 2 8:30 John Cooney By the family |
Wednesday, February 4 8:30 Parishioners of St. Mary’s Saturday, February 7 4:30 Charles Estaphan By the Welch family Sunday, February 8 9:00 Jean and Lelio Vergnano, Elizabeth and Peter Gallo By the family |
St. Mary Parents’ Association GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Featuring JENNY BOSTON and other fabulous beauty, home & gift vendors!
Friday, February, 6th - 6:30-9:30pm – Parish Hall
An evening of shopping, socializing, door prizes and tasty treats! Contact Jen Colombo at Jen@PowerEngineersLLC.com if you or someone you know might like to join us as a vendor.
Liturgical Roles
February 7-8
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Servers: |
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E. Cristy, A. Lynch, P. Mangan, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, R. Puthanangady |
| 7:30 |
A. Lemoine, P. Magnuson, C. McCabe, T. O’Donnell, T. O’Donnell, P. Storer |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, E. Lemoine, M. Lemoine, C. Lunt, S. Nelson |
| 11:00 |
K. Brenner, C. Logan, M.K. Paulina, N. Sex, M. Snow |
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5:30 |
A. Card, R. Hevey, K. Looney, B. North, D. North, L. Perreault |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | J. Bellerose |
J. Armbruster, a. Figueiredo, S. Gallerani, M. Kiely, S. Goodwin, I. Lespasio, M/M Nelligan, M/M Piecz, M.B. Rogers |
| 7:30 | W. Gooley |
R. Cote, T. Josie, M. Lemoine, G. McNamara, F. Nugent |
| 9:00 | M. Harris |
M/M Coghlin, F. Doiron, J. Godek, T. Kelly, S. Landry, E. Lemoine, J. Maliahal, F. Mannella |
| 11:00 | C. O’Connor |
J. Barry, K. Canfield, J. Fernandez, M/M Holland, E. Korpi, J. McDonald, E. Page, M/M Pratt, L. Shuba |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
M/M Casey, C. Cruz, P. Forts, G. Nahm, D. Tivnan |
David Price and Rose Macey
Augusta to respond to medication, Richie suffering with metastasized cancer and complications to have an ease of pain and peace, Jim T. swift recovery from leg surgery, Roger in stage 4 cancer to be comfortable and know God’s peace, David with an alcohol addiction, Richard with a drug addiction, a woman to gain an accurate diagnosis and to fully and quickly recover from a severe illness, Cindy and her family for health in the New Year, a young man to gain insight and complete health following a cycle of illness, successful business for Kathleen, an ease of stress and anxiety for F., employment for several seeking jobs, a special intention for three people, the success of Jerry's and Michael's plan to help others, and peace around the world. Continued prayers for: Ralph, Adam, Roland L., Toni L., Christine, Natalee, Tim Milligan, Anna, Joe, a Mom and child, David, Frank L., Patrick, Audrey, ES, Dixie, Fr. Leo, Carl, Kevin, Luke, Elliot, Dan, Jimmy, Dick, Andrea, Marisa, and Jimmy, our enduring covenant campaign's success. Thanksgiving for: Brad's help, S's improved back, Arlene’s successful surgery, and multiple answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the St. Mary Church hall next weekend, February 7 & 8. The Fair will be open on Friday, February 6 from 6:30- 9:30 pm, Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm and 4:00 - 6:00 pm and Sunday, February 8 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Proceeds benefit St. Mary School. Thank you for your support!
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A Respect Life meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm in the Pastoral Center. |
9TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
All parish men as well as their sons, brothers, fathers and friends are invited to this important annual Conference, scheduled for Worcester’s DCU Center on Saturday, March 28th. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Bill Wegner, Brian Brown, Msgr. Frank Lane; Joe Klecko, Guy Doud, McManus will offer the conference Mass. Diocesan priests and bishops will hear confessions. For a conference brochure, further information or to register call 508.929.4345. Visit our website – www.firstmensconf.org for information and ticket purchases. Kurt Brenner will serve as our parish contact for this year’s Men’s Conference.
MASS OF APPRECIATION
Father Manuel Clavijo will celebrate a Mass of Appreciation on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Shrewsbury to express his gratitude to the people who have contributed to the Colombian Project. All who are sponsoring a child, have donated to the general fund, assisted at the yard sale, or are interested in hearing about the project are most welcome. Please join Father Manuel after Mass for a reception in the church hall. Beverages and light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Mary Lou at 508.845.6646 or lordanlou314@aol.com.
The 5:30 pm Mass on February 8th is designated as Scout Sunday. This Mass recognizes the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Scouting provides fun, fellowship, and training to our youth while emphasizing honesty, self-reliance, and respect. Through a year-round program, it affects character, citizenship, and personal fitness. We want to offer a special prayer and word of the thanks to the leaders of Troop and Pack 158 of St. Mary's. All Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are welcome.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time • February 1, 2009
A prominent theme in the Gospel of St. Mark is the divine authority of Jesus of Naza¬reth. While Moses was a prophet who spoke from a personal experience of God, he promised a great prophet who would be Jesus himself. He is the one empowered by his Father to be the Messiah; whose teaching reached into people’s hearts and caused them to turn toward God. Even “unclean spirits” responded to him. Stewards allow the teachings of Jesus Christ to touch them and transform their lives. Do we recognize the authority of Jesus to touch us each day? Do we give Christ the op¬portunity to transform us?
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Sunday, February 1 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, February 2 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, February 3 7:00 Building Committee Meeting – Mary’s Room Wednesday, February 4 2:30 School choir – Church |
Thursday, February 5 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, February 6 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, February 7 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, February 8 8:00 Grade 7 Bake Sale – Hall |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The Flowers adorning the statue of our Walter Ford Donated lovingly by his wife on |
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HUMAN SERVICES AT ST. ANNE’S is in need of a working electric stove/oven. Contact Elaine at 508.799.4169 or 508.612.4084 if you have one you would like to donate. |
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From the Parish Nurse:
St. Mary’s Health Ministry is offering chances to win one of 4 great First Aid and Safety products by the American Red Cross.
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1st Place Deluxe Family First Aid Kit (over 100 pieces) 2nd Place Deluxe Personal Safety Emergency Pack (over 30 survival & first aid items) 3rd Place First Aid & Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide (comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for first aid & disaster-related emergencies) 4th Place Pocket First Aid Kit (20 items to carry in purse, gym bag, child’s back-pack, briefcase) |
Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Drawing to be held on Sunday, March 1, 2009
Purchase tickets in church hall following Masses beginning this weekend, or by calling Viola Jefferson, Health Ministry Office @ 508.925.7647 – please provide your name & phone number.
Detailed description of prizes can be found on the Health Ministry Board outside the church hall, at the table where tickets are sold, or by email request @ jeffersonv@stmarysparish.org. Please place “First Aid Kits” in the subject line and a response will be sent.
CPR Class for Health Professionals – Doctors, Nurses, etc.
CPR (Adult, Child & Infant), AED (defibrillator), 2 Year Certification
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TIME: Begins at 6:00 PM Sharp
LOCATION: At home of CPR instructor, Pat Ahearn, 4 Main Blvd, Shrewsbury
COST: $60.00 per person (discounted for St. Mary’s group)
INCLUDES: Books, DVD, 2 year certification
Reservation required by calling 508.842.6830. Please identify yourself as the “St. Mary’s group” to receive this special discount, and leave your name and phone number
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Sunday February 8th from 10:00 – 12:15 in the church hall 7th grade CCD students will collect donations to benefit St. Anne’s Food Bank in Shrewsbury. St. Anne’s needs 50+ “birthday bags” for 2009 and we’re ½ way to that goal! The “birthday bags" will consist of a cake mix, frosting, candles and perhaps a book/small toy in a gift bag. They will be distributed to local children who would not receive a cake on their birthday without our help. Please assist in anyway you can - a complete gift bag or any of the select items mentioned above are greatly appreciated. (There is also a need for some cake tins.) Please contact Janet Hevey 508.842.8111 with any questions. Thank you to everyone for your help! |
Valentine’s Day Bake/Gift Sale: Please stop by our table in the Parish Hall after Mass on Sunday, February 8 to pick up a treat for your Valentine’s Day sweetheart. Our 7th Grade Religious Ed class is raising funds to sponsor the education of a Haitian student and we would appreciate your support. We will have individual items, whole cakes and small gifts for you to buy for that special someone in your life.
CAMP SUNSHINE FUND RAISER - On Saturday, February 21st we will be hosting a dance at St. Mary's Parish Hall to raise money to send a family to Camp Sunshine. The dance will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (6th grade & up). We will be selling tickets after all Masses 1/31/09 & 2/1/09 as well as 2/7/09 & 2/8/09. A free raffle ticket will be given with each ticket purchased. Tickets $5.00 Raffle Tickets $1 per ticket OR 6/$5.00. You do not need to be present in order to win a raffle prize. Please support our efforts to help a family in need. Please contact Caroline Gnieski with any questions you may have gnieski@townisp.com.
Shrewsbury Knights of Columbus - Free Throw Championship
Saturday, February 7 at7 2:00 pm
St. Anne’s Church Gym, Rte 9 Shrewsbury
Boys and Girls age 10-14 as of 1/1/09 with proof of age
Parent /Guardian consent
No Cost
Sign up day of event or pick up forms at Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation, Town Hall
Contact armand@townisp.com
YOGA FOR SENIORS TO BEGIN
Our yoga class will begin on Monday, February 9 at 1:00 pm in the Father Smith Center at St. Anne’s. The cost is $15 for a ten week session. Our instructor, Lee Lucive is a well known yoga master. She teaches classes both at the Shrewsbury and Clinton Senior Centers. All are welcome!
Valentine Rosary Breakfast – On Saturday, February 14 the rosary breakfast will welcome men as well as women. This month’s theme is “Love”; God’s love for us and our love foe one another. As usual the breakfast will include morning prayer, a rosary and a reflection. There will be a few valentine surprises as well. Please make reservations by mailing your donation of $20 per person to: Marge Oliveri, 14 Pinedale Rd, Shrewsbury.
*** Cookies With Love ***
Our Family has taken the Saint Mary Parable of the Talents challenge and accepted $50 (talents) with hopes to make it grow! Please help us to multiply our talents, give back to the community and have some sweet fun too!
On Saturday, February 7th from 2:30PM - 5:00PM in the St. Mary Hall, we will be making and decorating Cookies with Love! We will provide everything needed, we just ask for a small donation to help us multiply our talents! Cookies will be packaged and donated to local nursing homes & shelters for Valentine's Day and your donations will be sent to the local charities that St. Mary's supports.
Bring the kids (big & small), bring your neighbor, bring your grandparents - no experience required! Come when it is convenient for you, just stop in any time between 2:30PM and 5:00PM. RSVP is not required, but is appreciated so we know how many cookies to make! Our number is 508.845.8557 or send us an email at paulina@townisp.com.
Christmas Flowers
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Thank you to all who contributed to our Christmas flowers and beautiful decorations for the church in memory of a deceased loved one or as a gift of a family. Many others wish to remain anonymous. We are grateful to all. |
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In memory of:. Cecile and James Galarneau |
Margaret Chamberlain |
Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil Delia and Patrick Hayes John and Helen Cooney Mr. Conceicao Maria Ana Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrissey Sebastian Slosky Trolwega Kocemba Fred Krauss Edward Shuba Hyland Family loved ones Peter Milne Sylvia Parenteau Louis J. Burlas John T. Lordan, Jr. Barry, Walsh, McKenna Families Connie and Stewart Blackett Maurice Kiely Horans, Cavanaugh, Rairs Louis and Richard Doucet Mary and John Skinnner John Fields Paul Caine Ben and Emily Ciecierski Mary Lutchko Eleanor Fitzpatrick Mary Ellen Maloney Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barry Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Paladino John M. Ostrosky Adrian and Gladys Gonyea Victor, Elizabeth and Valerie Sabonaitis Anne Hurley Vito and Shirley Costello Deceased Family Members William and Julia Sanders Edward Holland Alice and John DeGaetano Ann and Roger Burgess John H. Donovan, Sr. Dorothea M. Donovan Walter and Eleanor Collins Donald Davis John and Antoinetta Trotto Dr. Benjamin Covino Nicholas Zona Antonette Dimuro Dr. Alfred P. Iacobucci John Sheehan JoAnne E. Brueggemann Deprey and St.Louis Families Rita and Daniel Sklut Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keley Mr. and Mrs. John Foley Layden Family |
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