Bulletin for March 22, 2009
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Saturday, March 21 4:30 Charles Estaphan St. Mary Parents Association Sunday, March 22 7:30 Isabel Reis Cruz By her granddaughter Monday, March 23 8:30 Martin Murphy 6th Anniversary by the family Tuesday, March 24 8:30 Hyatt Nolan By the Raasch family |
Thursday, March 26 8:30 Shelley Dutton By Cliff and Vi Jefferson Friday, March 27 8:30 Vincent Perez By the family Saturday, March 28 8:30 Evelyn Moore 11th Anniversary by her mother Sunday, March 29 9:00 Richard Mueller 6 Month Anniversary by the Kelly family |
ST. MARY’S PRE-CANA
Last Saturday St. Mary’s Pre-Cana Team conducted a Conference for 20 engaged couples from our parish and surrounding towns as they continue their preparation for marriage. Thank-you to the members of the Pre-Cana Team who led the day:
Steve & Terry Waite, Glenn & Anne Daly, Bob & Clem McNamara, Mike & Miriam Gnieski,
Phil & Maria Lemieux, and Chris & Mary Angela Hardwick
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
March 28-29
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Servers: |
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E. Cristy, K. Clougherty, A. Lynch, M. Wackell, D. Wassef, M. Wassef |
| 7:30 |
C. Corazzini, K. Lavin, P. Magnuson, C. McCabe, T. O’Donnell, T. O’Donnell |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, P. Egan, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, C. Kelly |
| 11:00 |
L. Cox, K. Jakubiak, K. Pitney, B. Saxe, N. Sex, J. Troio |
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5:30 |
J. Armbruster, A. Canzano, A. Card, D. Clemson, M. Henry, W. Wright |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | L. Perkins |
J. Aubrey, M. Damico, A. Figueiredo, M. Kiely, I. Lespasio, A. Lo, M/M Nelligan, M/M Piecz, A. Scribner |
| 7:30 | W. Gooley |
P. Caouette, M/M Donovan, W. Gooley, G. Niklewski |
| 9:00 | P. Larkin |
M. Benbenek, M. David, M. Gordon, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, L. Rybacki, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | C. O’Connor |
M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, S. Jakubiak, M. Minnucci, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
M. Beaudry, A.M. Blute, C. Cote, M. Serafin, M/M Thompson |
Dorothy Thompson Delfanti
Jimmy's smooth transition to a peaceful passing, courage for Trish, James, Sean and Shannon, Roger's peaceful passing and for his family, Jim battling diabetes, Susan with multiple health issues, Vincent to lose weight, Karen to pursue her dreams, Tom, Eileen to have acceptance and strength, Joan to remain well in the face of great loss, Joe and Paul to have continued healthful success, Tricia Johnson, Kaylie to lose weight, a family experiencing a difficult time, Margaret Head, Adele for better health, special intention for Aunt Arlene and Rita, successful cancer surgery that no other cancer will be found and serenity for the family, David an Army Sgt. stationed in Afghanistan for continued safety, Margie good results from her next round of chemotherapy, Sarah and Paul for success in their new business, John for successful completion of his research, J and C to find summer employment, confidence for two women; clear and useful test results for D., success for a new business, the sale of three properties, employment for many, peace around the world and in our midst. Continued prayers for: B., Michael, Avis, Mike Jr., Katie, ES, D., Tim and his family, especially his parents, Brian, R., and Liz. Thanksgiving for: multiple answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
Home of Hope India: As a follow up to his trip to India over Thanksgiving, Parishioner Bob Davis will be giving a talk about his trip to the Prathyasha Bhavan (Home of Hope) orphanage in Kochi, India, an orphanage for 60 - 80 abandoned, neglected, abused girls in Kochi, India. His talk will focus on the daily life of the girls, the growth of the orphanage, the work of the organization here in the U.S. and the future of the Home of Hope in India. His talk will be on Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
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God of mercy, who sent your Son into the world |
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Jesus tells his disciples of the immeasurable generosity God has bestowed on them by offering His only Son for their salvation. Good stewards realize this wonderful gift. God has sacrificed what is most dear to Him for our sake. Do we rejoice in this gift of Our Savior and respond to this love with our own immeasurable generosity? Do we allow the light of Christ to shine in the world through us? Or do we withdraw, refusing this gift, and prefer to live in a way that denies the light of Christ?
DAILY MASS will be celebrated at 6:45 am (Monday – Friday) and 8:30 am (Monday – Saturday) during the season of Lent. Join us each day to be fed with God’s Word and the Eucharist. The students at St. Mary School will join us for the 8:30 am Mass on Thursday, March 19th as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER include the ROSARY at 7:30 pm on Monday evenings in the pastoral center chapel and ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST on Fridays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Join us.
EASTER GIVING TREE
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Help St. Mary’s Outreach and St. Anne’s Human Services feed the less fortunate of our community next weekend, March 21 & 22. Tables will be set up in the front vestibule and by the sanctuary with colored Easter eggs and requests for food cards from local supermarkets. Please return the tags along with the food cards on the weekend of March 28 /29 so that they can be delivered before Easter. |
PALM SUNDAY READERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to participate in the reading of the Passion Gospel on Palm Sunday, April 4 & 5. We need 12 readers for the 4:30, 9:00, 11:00 and 5:30 Masses. All are welcome – teens, adults and lectors. Sign up sheets can be found today in the sacristy. There will be a rehearsal of the reading of the Passion in the church on Saturday, April 4th.
PALM SUNDAY FOR CHILDREN
On Palm Sunday, April 5th, a special Children’s Procession and Liturgy of the Word will take place at the 9:00 am Mass. Children will gather with their families in the church and take part in a procession from the church to the parish hall where they will hear a children’s version of the Passion story. After this Liturgy of the Word the children will then rejoin their families in church as they usually do at the 9:00 am Mass.
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Sunday, March 22 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, March 23 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, March 24 6:00 Pop Warner Sign Ups – Hall Wednesday, March 25 9:30 Bible Study – Mary’s Room |
Thursday, March 26 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, March 27 8:30 24 Hour Rosary – Church Saturday, March 28 9:00 Grade 1 CCD – School/PC Sunday, March 29 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our John Nelligan, Jr. In honor of his 40th Anniversary |
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Your support of this week’s second collection will support development projects in more than 80 nations through Catholic Relief Services. Your assistance supports the pastoral care and other help given to refugees in our own country through Migration and Refugee Services. You will help to provide aid after disasters through The Holy Father’s Relief Fund. Through this appeal you will support efforts for justice through the American Bishop’s Department of Social Development and World Peace as well.
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Shadow of The Cross Date: Friday evening, April 3, 2009 The Shadow of The Cross by Lloyd Larson is a musical setting with narrative passages and songs that focuses on the final hours of Jesus’ life and crucifixion. It reminds us of the magnitude of God’s love, a love so great that it continues through all time and eternity. For Shadows to exist there must be light. In the case of the Passion story of our Lord, that light, as the gospel of John tells us, “was the light of all people”. But as John affirms “ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it”. Candles are extinguish after the completion of each choral piece with the intent to underscore the gradual and deepening darkness as Christ death becomes imminent and final – The service ends in almost complete darkness and the congregation departs in silence and reflection. |
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EASTER AT ST. MARY’S Plan now to join us for one of our Easter Masses. There will be two Masses celebrated at the same time at 9:00 am and 11:00 am – in our church and in the chapel at Calvary Retreat Center on South Street.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS FOR HOLY WEEK
In the sacristy you will find sign up sheets for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Please take a moment today and sign up for any of the liturgical celebrations.
ST. MARY'S IRON CHEF COMPETITION FUNDRAISER
Join us on Sunday, March 22 at 12:30 - 2:00 in the church hall as our own Father Mike and Susan Kitchin battle against Sue Landry and Cindy George. Pampered Chef products will be available for sale. The church will receive 20% of all proceeds. Our goal is $1,000 based on $5,000 in sales. Orders can be placed at the event. Orders can also be placed by going to www.pamperedchef.biz/chefleann
Admission is Free, however baskets will be set up at the doors for donations. There will be recipes for taste testing. A number of items will be raffled off. There will be an event during the competition to entertain and give everyone a chance to go home with a prize. Don't miss this fun filled event as we raise money for our parish. Any questions: please call Leann Ouellette 508.842.2885 or Kathleen O'Rourke (Erickson) 508.845.5261.
St. Mary’s in joining many other parishes across the Diocese of Worcester in conducting the annual Partners in Charity Appeal during the Lenten season. The Annual Partners in Charity Appeal supports 29 vital programs which comprise the charitable, educational and ministerial mission of our local church. Your gift to the appeal this year will provide assistance for the poor, the sick, the young, the disabled, families in crisis, and many thousands more. Our appeal is an opportunity to provide for the needs of others who look to us for hope. Please reflect on the blessings you have received from God as you contemplate a gift to the Partners in Charity Appeal this year. Please take a moment today to read the bulletin insert which describes some of the special works of ministry that are supported each year by your gift. Look in your mail this week for more information and a gift/pledge envelope.
Lenten Family Soup Supper and Discussion: Sunday, March 29 from 3:30 – 5:30pm in the hall. Please bring your family and join us for a Lenten soup supper and discussion on the topic of "Service; how we served in our families growing up and how we might help in simple ways during these economically difficult times". Share in an intimate community Lenten afternoon with discussion breakout groups for adults and children, and a simple family meal. Please rsvp and contact Jen Zerwas with any questions: 508.845.3883 or zerwasj@msn.com
A DISCERNMENT RETREAT for the DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD
Directed by Bishop Robert J. McManus
A time to pray, to listen to think, to learn, and to laugh.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 at 6 pm to SATURDAY, APRIL 4 at 6 pm
High School Age Retreat at the Oakhurst Retreat Center Villa in Whitinsville - This retreat is for young men in high school who are at all levels of discernment – from a curious interest in the daily life of a parish priest to the serious discernment of a vocation to the priesthood.
College Age and Older Retreat at the Oakhurst Retreat Center Manor House in Whitinsville. -This retreat is for those college-age and older men in all stages of discernment who have thought of serving the Lord as a parish priest.
For more information or to register, please contact the Vocation Directory, Fr. Jim Mazzone at jmazzone@charter.net or by phone at 508.340.5788.
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Dear Parishioners, Thank you so much for the huge number of “Birthday Bags” delivered to St. Anne’s Human Services. Please extend our sincere appreciation for all who contributed to this worthy cause. Love and Peace, |
St. Mary’s Adoptive Parents, pre-Adoptive Parents, and Foster Care Providers meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7 pm in the Pastoral Center. Speakers will be a panel of adult adoptees. (We hear the thoughts and feelings of our children through the voice of adults!) All are welcome. RSVP Donna at 508.842.2529.
St. Mary’s Parish extends its congratulations and best wishes to parishioner Joseph Sawyer upon his appointment as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Shrewsbury
Congratulations to the members of the Shrewsbury High School Hockey Team for winning the state championship last Sunday at the Banknorth Garden in Boston.
Congratulations to the members of the St. John’s High School Basketball team for their state championship trophy which they won last Saturday at the DCU.
Dismas House - Volunteers Needed
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Dismas House is a residential program for former prisoners. Legend has it that Dismas was the name of the “good thief” who was crucified with Jesus, and the directors of Dismas House have made it their mission to offer a second chance to those who have served time and been released from prison. St. Mary’s Social Justice ministry is looking to cook, serve and break bread with the residents of Dismas House on Friday, April 17th. We welcome anyone who would like to help in any way. We will gather at about 4p.m. and be done with the meal and clean-up by 7p.m. If you would like to be part of this new parish ministry, please contact Joan Fouhy at 508 842 6724 or Gina Kuruvilla at 508 523 3958. Thank you! |
CALLING ALL WHO LOVE SCIENCE: The St. Mary School Science Fair is looking for you. The science fair is a biennial event at St. Mary School that provides students with a chance to choose a scientific question and investigate that question in great detail. St. Mary School is looking for individuals interested in judging the student’s projects. The commitment of a judge is just one morning this spring, April 14th. You will attend a quick orientation program to judge 5th – 8th grade science projects. While all adults are welcome, we are specifically looking for adults who do not have children in the 5th – 8th grade at St. Mary School to avoid any conflicts. If you are interested, please contact Science Teacher Michael Moakley at moakleym@stmarysparish.org by April 7th so he can get you the appropriate information.
CAMP SUNSHINE FUND RAISER
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On Saturday, 4/18/2009 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 3/22/09 and 4/5/09 Tickets $5.00 Please support our efforts to help a family in need. Please contact Caroline Gnieski with any questions you may have dancingrl71691@hotmail.com |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Michigan State vs Notre Dame
South Bend, IN, Sept. 17-20
Included is round trip to South Bend, ticket to football game, Football Luncheon in Friday and two nights in a Ramada Inn. Call Ed Pescaro, 508.845.3081 for reservations. A deposit of $100 is required with reservation.
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St. Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, MA
Please join us for Friday evening Mass with Reverend Adam R. Reid Stop in any time during the Rosary All are Welcome |
9th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
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All Parish men are invited to this annual Conference, scheduled for Worcester’s DCU Center on Saturday, March 28th. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Bill Wegner (Dare to be Holy); Brian Brown (Same-Sex Marriage vs Religious Liberty: What Redefining Marriage means for the Church); Msgr. Frank Lane (Forgiveness of Sin: the Divine Mandate and the Human Experience); Joe Klecko (Manhood and Faith); Guy Dowd (Why Be Catholic?). Diocesan priests and bishops will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer the conference Mass. Visit our website – www.firstmensconf.org for information and ticket purchases or call 508.929.4345. |
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