Bulletin for May 10, 2009
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Saturday, May 9 8:30 Dorothy Thompson Delfanti Sunday, May 10 7:30 Jeanette Williams By Pam McKinley at Family Tree Home Care Monday, May 11 8:30 Benjamin Giovangelo By a friend Tuesday, May 12 8:30 Virginia Walent By Rita and John Mazeika |
Wednesday, May 13 8:30 Harriet Carey By the family Thursday, May 14 8:30 In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother Friday, May 15 8:30 Piet Zorge By Ray and Sue Cote Saturday, May 16 4:30 Helen Carlson By the family Sunday, May 17 7:30 Lillian Ovitt and Eugenia Ross By Paul and Elsie O’Dell |
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
May 16-17
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
E. Cristy, K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, M. Daley, B. Lemieux, A. Lynch |
| 7:30 |
A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, C. Corazzini, K. Lavin, C. McCabe, P. Storer |
| 9:00 |
D. Cabrera, M. Cabrera, E. Lemoine, M. Lemoine, M. Terry, M. Terry |
| 11:00 |
O. Maher, M.K. Paulina, M. Paulina, N. Sex, M. Snow, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
A. Canzano, M. Henry, R. Hevey, B. North, D. North, W. Wright |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | S. Puthanangady |
J. Armbruster, M/M Bellerose, S. Goodwin, M. Kiely, M. Law, I. Lespasio, M.L. Lordan, M/M Nelligan, M. Rogers |
| 7:30 | M. Monahan |
M. Gulino, T. Keegan, G. McNamara, R. Mungovan, D. Tivnan |
| 9:00 | G. Morelli |
P. Ahearn, M. Benbenek, M. David, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, E. Lemoine, J. Maliakal, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | K. Paulina |
V. Cavanna, M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, E. Korpi, J. McDonald, M. Minnucci |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
M/M Casey, C. Cruz, A. Figueiredo, G. Joubert, M. Serafin |
Ann-Marie Blute, Virginia Walent, Christopher Cote
Repose of the soul Helen and peace for their families, Al Olson for successful treatment of cancer, save travel for college students heading home for the summer. Continued prayers for: Richie, Shannon's pregnancy; David, Mike Jr., Eric, B., Tim, Ben, Andy, Pam, Darlene, Peter, Ryan, Luke, Brian, Paul, A, R, ES, David M., Matt G., and Ellen. J, John’s research, Cecil for healing, Nancy for a quick recovery. Thanksgiving for: Bill's help, Liz, Cristin, Annette, good test results for Susan and multiple 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 On Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am at St. Paul Cathedral, Deacon Patrick Ssekoyle will be ordained a priest by Bishop Robert McManus. All are invited to the Ordination Mass. On Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 am Fr. Patrick will celebrate his First Mass here at St. Mary’s. All are invited and welcomed to attend this Mass of Thanksgiving and a reception which will follow in the parish hall. Please keep Deacon Patrick in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination day. |
ST. MARY’S BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
This past week all the utilities were disconnected from the rectory and “little brown house” and they are now ready to be demolished in order to make way for the construction of a new parking area and the groundbreaking for our parish addition. Be sure to save the date – SUNDAY, JUNE 14th for our GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY. Bishop George Rueger will join us and celebrate the 11:00 am Mass and then lead the congregation outdoors for a ceremonial groundbreaking in the parking lot. A reception will follow in the parish hall for everyone.
Please remember that you will be able to contact the priests in the same way you have in the past:
Mailing address: 20 Summer St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone Number Pastoral Center at 508.845.6341
You may leave phone messages with the parish secretary or live answering service during the night/weekend. In case of emergency the priests will continue to be available through the pastoral center number.
THANK-YOU to all those parishioners who have recently made their pledge to the Capital Campaign – Our Enduring Covenant. With the announcement of our building project moving forward, we have been receiving new pledges each week. If you have not had the opportunity to make your pledge, we encourage you to do so in the month of May prior to the start of construction. Thanks also to those parishioners who have been faithfully making payments on their pledges. Pledge envelopes and brochures can be found with the bulletins or at the pastoral center during the week.
MAY IS HAITI SOLIDARITY MONTH
We are one in Christ Jesus beyond our differences and boundaries. – Galatians 3:28
May is Haiti Solidarity Month in the Diocese of Worcester as we highlight our Covenant with the Diocese of Les Cayes and the twinning relationship that exists between several parishes in Worcester and Les Cayes. The Diocese of Worcester maintains a mission house in Les Cayes and St. Mary’s continues our twinning partnership with St. Michel’s Parish in Bateau-a-Roche which is about two hours away from the mission house. Each month we send $800 to help support the needs of St. Michel’s. Join us as we offer our continued support to the people of Haiti
Sunday, May 17
9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses
The Haitian Choir from Mattapan will return to our parish and sing at these celebrations
May 16 & 17
Support St. Michel’s parish with a donation. Envelopes will be available for your support of our twinned parish.
Members of our parish Haiti committee will be pleased to accept your donation as you leave Mass this weekend.
Shrewsbury Vacation Bible School
August 3- August 7 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Contact: Lynne Grden, ldgrden@yahoo.com, 508.363.3636 or
Eric Fournier efournier@fccsm.org or 508.845.7286.
Registration: St. Mary's Parish Hall 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on May 30th and June 6th.
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Saturday, May 9 10:00 First Communion – Church Sunday, May 10 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, May 11 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, May 12 4:30 First Communion Rehearsal Group E – Church Wednesday, May 13 2:30 School Choir – Church |
Thursday, May 14 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, May 15 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, May 16 10:00 First Communion – Church Sunday May 17 8:30 Bake Sale – Hall |
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RESPECT LIFE – MOTHER’S DAY – The Respect Life Committee of St. Mary’s will be selling roses this Mother’s day weekend, May 9 & 10, after all the Masses. Proceeds will benefit Spring House, a residential shelter in Berlin for pregnant women. Your generosity will help a young woman become a more responsible and capable mother who can look forward to a hope-filled future for herself and her family. |
Save the Date - SATURDAY, MAY 30th.
St. Mary's High school students going on summer service trips this year are holding an electronics recycling drive to raise funds for their service trips from 9a.m - 12p.m. in St. Mary's parking lot. All electronic items as well as small and large household appliances will be accepted. There is a small disposal fee for TVs and a suggested contribution of $10 for large items. All other freewill offerings will be gratefully received. Thank you!
Bakers Needed To Help Young Neighbors Raise Dough
Ten St. Mary's high school students will be participating in the Young Neighbors in Action program in July and are seeking donations to fund their efforts by holding a bake sale and raffle after the masses on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday May 17th. Anyone wishing to donate baked goods, please contact Kerry at kerzad@verizon.net or Lorrie at macardfamily@townisp.com. All proceeds will be used to defray the cost of the Young Neighbors in Action Program which involves the students spending a week performing community service in the Worcester area. If you can't be a baker, we hope you'll consider being a buyer!
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc
24th Annual WALK for the Homeless
Sunday May 17, 2009
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Please join St. Mary's Team by supporting the cause and walk with us! We Walk for a community where everyone has a home!! The 3 mile Walk begins and ends at Elm Park. Registration begins at 1:00pm and the Walk starts at 2:00 rain or shine. After there will be a celebratory cookout, kids games, and live entertainment. For more information and to receive a pledge sheet contact Jeanne Vaccaro at 508- 842- 2082. St Mary's Team is registered on line at www.cmhaonline.org. |
Relay for Life Bake Sale
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The team members of Nana Banana will be hosting a bake sale today after the 7:30 and 9:00 am Masses to raise funds for the Relay for Life Team Nana Banana. The team was inspired by the memory of Alice McCann. Donations can be made to the team at the sale or by calling Megan Waite at 508.842.4565 or Kelly McCann 508.842.2790. Thanks for your generosity. |
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Calling All Golfers!! |
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St. Mary School Fifteenth Annual Golf Tournament
Tee Time: Golf Tournament (18 Holes): 12:30 pm
Dinner and Awards Ceremony – 6:00 pm
Click here for info and registration form for the 18-hole event
ST. MARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LADIES 9-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Lunch and Registration Start at 2:30pm |
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RCIC THANKS - Thank-you to Kelly Jefferson who led 12 older children from our parish through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children and prepared them for their recent celebration of First Communion. |
Work in faith ...
Labor in love ...
Endure in hope!
THANK-YOU to all those who have made their gift over the last month to our annual Partners in Charity Appeal. We are making our way in this year’s appeal, but we need everyone’s support in order to reach our parish goal of $175,000.
St. Mary’s Goal $175,000
Amount Raised in pledges /Gifts $117,484
Number of Gifts 309
Partners in Charity supports 29 programs and agencies which help thousands of people throughout our diocese. The donations made are used only for the programs served by this appeal.
Envelopes for your gift/pledge can be found at the entrances of the church and on the window sills. You may place them in the collection basket today or mail to the pastoral center during the week. Please be sure to check with your employer about a Matching Gift and attach the form to your pledge card.
St. Mary Parish extends CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. John Travers and Mr. Kurt Brenner who received the coveted BRONZE PELICAN AWARD last Sunday at St. Paul’s Cathedral for their outstanding service and leadership of Cub Scout Pack 158 which is sponsored by our parish.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
Each week a Holy Hour for Vocations is conducted in a different Church in the Diocese for the purpose of praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. On Thursday, May 14th from 1:30 – 2:30 pm the Holy Hour will be conducted at St. Mary’s Shrewsbury. The Hour consists of Exposition, prayers, readings, homily, rosary, prayer for vocations and Benediction. All parishioners are invited to attend this meaningful devotion. Other weekly holy hours are listed in the Catholic Free Press Diocesan Diary under “Thursday”.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Parish Pastoral Council elections will take place during the Masses on the weekend of May 30th and 31st. This year we will be electing three new members for this important consultative body for our parish. The pastoral council meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September through June. The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to offer vision and direction for the mission of our parish and assist parish ministries in developing their goals and priorities for the year. The council seeks to develop the seven essential elements of parish life – Word, Worship, Community, Service, Stewardship, Leadership and Evangelization. If you would be interested in serving on the pastoral council or would like more information please call Fr. Mike or Susan Zybert, council chairperson (508.842.7554) by Monday, May 18th
Easter Flowers
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Thank you to all who contributed to our Easter 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:. |
In Memory of the deceased members of the McCoy and Borrazzo families |
Ann and Roger Burgess Rocco and Mary DiDonato Jean Cosmo Dr. Alfred P. Iacobucci Giovanni and Rose Iacobucci Joseph and Mary Baczek Angelina and Pasquale Mattero Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nardella Angel Dorotheo Fr. Paul Maher SJ Sandra Dorotheo Stephen Dellagala John Ostrosky Carolyn and Eugene Farraher Ann and Chet Moroski John Hurley Angelina and Edward Simisky Barbara Bortolotti Lauri Bortolotti The Nolli Family Robert A. Cuccaro Rae Genatasio Dick Seed Richard Seed Peter Margelony Helen and John Cooney Nana and Papa Brenner Edeltraud Weigmann Conrad and Margaret Schultz William and Catherine Bray Amelia and Michael Bray John and Antoinetta Trotto Claude and Myrtle Gooley Charles and Margaret Garone The Deprey and St. Louis Family Donald and Claire Hughes Anne Hurley Paul L. O’Dell, Jr. Thomas A., Thomas P. and William F. Muphy Kosmo A., Nicholas Vasil, and Victoria Symock Romulus, Albertine, Paul Desrosiers Thomas F. Loughlin John and Alleyne Foley Bernard O’Neill Lenora O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barry Mr. and Mrs. Francis Paladino Stanley F., Stasia T. and Stanley P. Witkowski George E. Thompson Carl L. and Dorothy C. Delfanti Terry and Curry Galli Einik and Zarozny Families |
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