Bulletin for May 31, 2009
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Saturday, May 30 8:30 William Ferguson By the family Sunday, May 31 7:30 Theresa Senecal 1st Anniversary by the family Monday, June 1 8:30 John Sheehan By the family |
Thursday, June 4 8:30 Ann-Marie Blute Months Mind by the family Saturday, June 6 8:30 Elizabeth Tamasy 1st Anniversary by the family Sunday, June 7 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family |
SCHOOL MASS
On Thursday, June 4th the students of St. Mary School will participate in the 8:30 am daily Mass as they celebrate with all the children in the second grade who have made their First Communion this year.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
June 6-7
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Servers: |
| 4:30 |
K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, A. Lynch, O. Maher, C. Seed. P. Seed |
| 7:30 |
A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, C. Corazzini, M. Henry, K. Lavin, C. McCabe |
| 9:00 | J. Dubois, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, A. Ruggieri, M. Terry, M. Terry |
| 11:00 |
C. Logan, M.K. Paulina, M. Paulina, M. Snow, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
D. Buricatu, A. Canzano, D. Clemson, R. Hevey, C. Lunt, W. Wright |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
| 4:30 | R. Foley |
J. Aubrey, M/M Bellerose, M. Blute, K. Contreras, M. Damico, L. McAllaster, M/M Piecz, A. Scribner, S. Seed |
| 7:30 | T. Kennedy |
W. Gooley, M. Gulino, T. Keegan, R. Mungovan, D. Tivnan |
| 9:00 | M. Egan |
J. Barry, M/M Coghlin, J. Godek, M. Gordon, S. Landry, J. Maliakal, F. Mannella, L. Rybacki |
| 11:00 | B. Hardwick |
E. Baroni, M/M Holland, J. McDonald, E. Page, M/M Pratt, L. Shuba, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
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5:30 |
R. Blute |
M. Beaudry, A.M. Blute, C. Cruz, G. Joubert, G. Nahm, M. Serafin |
Helen Hartnett
A woman to take time to gain wellness, J in crisis to gain solid footing, full and fast recovery for Fran following an operation, a successful medical regimen for M; Peggy's recovery with physical therapy, and a good outcome for Jerry's hearing, Deacon Patrick Ssekyole for fullness of the Holy Spirit as he is ordained to the priesthood on Sat June 6th , Al Olson for comfort and relief of pain after surgery for a full and fast recovery, Nancy/Mom for strength and to make a miraculous recovery, Linda Horton undergoing chemo for healing of the cancer she has now and for good results from another biopsy, special intention for John, Mike Brown for healing of pneumonia after gall bladder surgery and a heart attack and peace for his wife, Pat. Continued prayers for many who are unemployed to gain jobs; Richie's comfort; Sharon; and special intentions for three. Thanksgiving for: an answer to a dilemma; Susan's wellness and multiple answered prayers
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
Shrewsbury Vacation Bible School
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August 3- August 7 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and songs! $40 per child. 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. |
MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TODAY
If you have not had the opportunity to do so, we encourage you to MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TO OUR ENDURING COVENANT IN THE MONTH OF MAY
Pledge envelopes are available at the entrances of the church and at the Pastoral Center.
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AN INVITATION TO ALL THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY’S GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION |
Bishop George Rueger will celebrate Mass at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church and bless our groundbreaking. A light reception will follow in the parish hall
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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This week Lauring Construction Co. will begin work on the new parking lot in front of the pastoral center where the rectory and “little brown house” once stood. They will be installing the necessary drainage system as well as a new water pipe from the pastoral center to the street. JJ Bafaro Co. has been removing the asbestos and old boilers from the church and preparing for the installation of the new ones. They will also continue to install the duct work for air conditioning in the church. |
PRESBYTERAL ASSEMBLY
The priests of the Diocese of Worcester will gather with Bishop McManus from June 1-3 at SeaCrest in Falmouth for the annual Presbyteral Assembly. Please pray for all the priests of the diocese as they gather together for prayer, fellowship and learning. On Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 Deacon Frank Myska will offer a Communion Service at 8:30 am in place of morning Mass.
CHECK OUT THE CD’s
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At the Lighthouse Catholic Media display in the front vestibule of the church. New additions to the collection of CD’s include:
Donations for CD’s are $3.00 and 50 cents for the pamphlets. |
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Sunday, May 31 9:00 Adult Choir _ Grade 8 Classroom Monday, June 1 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Wednesday, June 3 4:00 Children’s Choir – Church |
Thursday, June 4 8:30 School Mass Friday, June 5 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Sunday, June 7 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
CLASS OF 2009 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Congratulations, best wishes and prayers to all the members of St. Mary’s Parish who are graduating from high school, college and graduate school this spring. We wish you all the best in the years to come.
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JET SET The Tall Ships are coming into Boston on July 9th and the Jet Set is all set to welcome them into town. On arrival in Boston, we will board the Provincetown 11 cruise vessel for an exciting 1 1/2 hour narrated cruise of Boston Harbor and the tall ships. We will also visit Quincy Market. The cost of the day is $62 (no meals included). Reservations must be made by June 15th by calling Evelyn at 508.845.3511 or Fran at 508.842.8567. |
Come garner the fullness of your faith!
Women’s Cursillo Weekend - June 18 - 21 -Oakhurst Retreat Center
The Cursillo is a unique experience for each person. The love of the Triune God and His Mother are for all, for you. What you experience on the weekend will be yours. What you do on the weekend is to enjoy and learn. Various talks given by Clergy and lay people, daily mass, adoration, reconciliation, great food, music and song. A true rejuvenating rest in the Lord! For registration and further course information contact:
Louise Garone, 508 845-7463 or lgarone@townisp.com
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With Joy and Thanksgiving the Diocese of Worcester announces the Ordination of on: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM |
ALL ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO ATTEND THE ORDINATION CEREMONY
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ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND FR. PATRICK’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING
on: Sunday, June 7, 2009 AT 11:00 am
at: St. Mary Church Shrewsbury
A reception will follow in the parish hall.
St Mary School Openings for the 2009/2010 School Year
There are a few openings still available in the following grades:
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Please contact the school office at 508.842.1601 for information and an application
Pro-Life License Plate
There is an effort underway to encourage the state of Massachusetts to create a specialty license plate with the slogan “Choose Life.” Funds generated by a Massachusetts’ Choose Life plate would, as is already the case in 22 other states, assist women with the expenses of a full term pregnancy such as medical bills, temporary housing, food and maternity clothing. The process of ordering a “Choose Life” license plate is an easy one and only a minimal cost, over and above the usual expense of registering a vehicle, is required.
We here in Massachusetts only have until June 30th to voice our support of life through a Choose Life license plate. Applications will be available at Masses in the weeks ahead, along with representatives from the St. Mary’s parish Pro-Life Ministry. Please consider this wonderful opportunity to promote respect for life while assisting unborn children and their mothers.
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 $137,034
Number of Gifts 349
Our annual appeal provides the resources which are necessary to continue the work of 29 charitable, educational and pastoral agencies, ministries and programs so vital to the life of over 300,000 Catholics living in Worcester County. Over the years our parish family has consistently demonstrated its goodness to others. We are leaders in providing charitable, education, pastoral and human services. Please make a commitment based on your gratitude to god for the blessings in your life as well as your ability to assist others.
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.
SHARE THE BOUNTY
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The end of May is the "official" beginning of our summer growing season and Share the Bounty hopes you will contribute to its effort. Throughout the summer, home grown and/or farmer's market/produce stand/store bought produce that is brought to church on weekends is delivered to Worcester County Food Bank on Monday morning for distribution to local food pantries so the less fortunate in our community may enjoy fresh vegetables. Seed packets and small vegetable plants will be available (free!) the next few weekends to get you started, please take one home and designate it for Share the Bounty! |
Barefoot Sunday
Next Sunday, June 7th, at the 5:30 Mass, St. Mary’s Youth Group, Ora et Labora, will be hosting “Barefoot Sunday”. All around the world people walk barefoot due to extreme poverty and natural disasters. All are welcome to join them in solidarity, by removing their shoes during the offertory and leaving church barefoot. These shoes will then be donated to Soles4Souls, which distributes used shoes to those in need around the world.
Next weekend, June 6 and 7, I ask for your support of the Annual Catholic Communications Campaign. It may seem strange at first to think of communications as essential to the work of the Church yet, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, I ask you to reflect on the importance of social communications to our mission to evangelize. With every prayerful best wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAW STUDENTS
Applications for the St. Thomas More scholarship are now available and may be obtained by contacting:
The St. Thomas More Society
Chancery Office
49 Elm Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Or you may call 508.791.7171 and ask for Eileen in the Diocesan Tribunal. The scholarship is for law students who will be attending an accredited law school in the fall or for a student presently in school. The application must be returned by June 30, 2009. Applicants or their parents must be members of parishes within the Diocese of Worcester.
“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you all truth.
He will not speak on his own, but he
will speak what he hears, and will declared to you the things that are coming.”
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Last Chance!! JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT OUR PARISH SCHOOL |
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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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HELP WANTED
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A parishioner is looking to hire a personal care assistant for 24 hours a week to help care for a wheelchair bound family member. Please call Vi Jefferson, parish nurse, for more information. 508.925.7647 |
TRAVEL TO THE HOLY LAND
With Fr. Paul Tougas from Boylston
Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Nazareth – Galilee
October 5-15, 2009
Cost of $3990 is all inclusive, Airfare from any US city, airfare, taxes, hotel, breakfasts, rustic upscale dinners, transport, guide/tour fees, entrance to all sites. Insurance an additional $200 Non-refundable deposit: $500pp. Remaining balance due July 5, 2009
RETROUVAILLE a Lifeline
Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering a separation of divorce we believe Retrouvaille can help you. Look us up on the web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800.470.2230.
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