St. Mary's - 28Jun09 Bulletin

Repose of the soul of Doug Ingalls, Kathy's recovery from recent surgery, Jeanne's recovery from cancer surgery, Mary Ann to have a good outcome following medical treatment, Sue's successful treatment for cancer, Diana's full health following lung cancer treatment, Christie's uncle to have a smooth transition to a new home and for the correct care for his deficits, safe travel for several, safety for a woman and full wellness, Julie Loesch Wiley a swift recovery from a bicycle accident, Jerry, Michael, Ann in hospice, Joan, DJ for accurate diagnosis, proper treatment and speedy recovery, safe travel for Susan, increase of peace around the world and for our parish. Continued prayers for: Naomi and Cynthia both suffering with cancer, Brad, Claire, Ellen, Pat, Nora, Richard, Sharon, Tom, Avis, Trish, Larry, Russ, Maureen, Nancy, Richie, and all those seeking employment. Thanksgiving for: Margaret O'Brien and many answered prayers.

Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com

LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS, INC. our publisher, will have a sales representative available within the next few weeks for those interested in placing a new ad. This is your opportunity to secure a space for the new publication year. To place your ad, please contact the sales person listed on the ad page or our office. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ad. Keep in mind; our advertising sponsors make this publication possible.

As you can tell from the parking lot, our construction is well underway. With the rains subsiding work on the new parking lot will continue this week as the underground drainage system is installed. Work will continue assembling the new boiler in the boiler room and the air conditioning units on the roof. Work has begun around the entrance to the parish hall. During the construction period we will not be able to use some of the entrances to the church and hall. In addition to the front doors and the side door near Main Street, you will also have access to the Church and hall by the door on the Summer Street side of the church as well as the main entrance to the school on Summer Street.

Today’s second collection will be for the support of The Works of the Holy Father. This annual collection, often called Peter’s Pence, allows the Holy Father to respond quickly to those who suffer as a result of oppression, natural disasters, war and disease. Thank-you for your contribution.

Summer is here and vacations will soon begin. As parishioners head for the ocean, the lakes and mountains, this is a good time of year to consider making your contributions to St. Mary’s through ParishPay. In lieu of weekly collections, the ParishPay program will collect monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit card account. For more information, click here or call Kerry at the Pastoral Center.

Wondering what eco-justice is? Looking to "green" your life and your world? All parishioners are invited to help start St. Mary's exciting new ministry on ecology and justice on Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. We will be discussing the ministry's direction in the coming year, so please bring your ideas. This will be the first of a series of start-up meetings throughout the summer months and interested parishioners may feel free to join at any time. For more information, contact Bob Shine at 20shine@cardinalmail.cua.edu or at 774.239.0027.

As a reminder, our parish follows guidelines of the national Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People approved by the US Bishops and the policies of the Diocese of Worcester in screening those who work with children in our care and in helping victims of abuse find healing. If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a Church employee or volunteer in the past, please contact Frances Nugent, Victim Services Coordinator for our diocese at 508.929.4363 (direct line & confidential voicemail). If you are concerned about a current case of abuse, please contact the local civil authorities immediately.

First Communion pictures are in for all the children that received the sacrament in May 2009. Please come to the pastoral center to pick them up. Monday -Wed. 9:00am-2:00pm.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADES 1-10, AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADES 2, 9 AND 10: June is REGISTRATION month for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes and SACRAMENT PREPARATION classes. Please return the registration form before the end of June. If you have not yet received a form please stop by the Religious Education Office at the Pastoral Center, Mon-Wed 9:00 am -3:00 pm or call 508.925.7801.

WE ARE IN NEED OF CATECHISTS TO TEACH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES. Our program depends on volunteers. Training is provided along with support throughout the year. It will prove to be a rewarding experience for you. Parents of children enrolled receive a 50% discount off the total fee for teaching positions. We are truly grateful to those who have served in the past and we pray others will come forward to serve this year.

Many thanks to all those whose prayers, good wishes, encouragement and financial support have helped pave the way for a memorable service experience!

At the time of this writing St. Mary’s High School students are in Miami and West Virginia working for Habitat for Humanity. Please continue to pray for the following students:

And their chaperones: Larry Aube, Ann Iaccarino, Mario Kerr, Gina Kuruvilla, David Lizotte, Dawn Nelson and Fr. Adam Reid. We could never have done it without your support!

Bishop McManus has asked all parishes in the diocese to undertake one final appeal to parishioners on behalf of the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal. Currently we have reached 85% of our diocesan goal with over eighteen thousand Catholics in the diocese of Worcester who have already made a donation. In recent years we have typically had better results by this time. We all recognize the impact of current economic conditions on our campaign as well as similar charitable appeals in our communities.

Our annual appeal provides the resources which are necessary to continue to the work of 29 charitable, educational and pastoral agencies, ministries and programs absolutely vital to the life of over 300,000 Catholics living in Worcester County. In light of cutbacks in many social service agencies funded by federal, state and local governments, it is especially important that we continue to provide hope for others.

If you have not had the opportunity to do so, please make a gift or pledge to this year’s Partners in Charity appeal. Envelopes have been placed in the pews this weekend as we encourage your participation. Thank-you to all those who have already made their commitment in the past weeks.

St. Mary’s Goal $175,000
Amount Raised in Pledges/Gifts $146,704
Number of Gifts. 419

Tickets will be available after all Sunday Masses. Please visit the Raffle Committee to purchase your tickets. As a special Sunday incentive this year, if you purchase two tickets after a Mass, you will have the chance to spin the wheel-of-luck and win an additional ticket. The greater your investment, the greater your odds of winning an extra chance at these great prizes!

Is pleased to announce the return of two exciting programs for youth this summer:

Contact Jeffrey Chin, M.S.W. 240 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, 508.845.6932 or jchin@townisp.com or visit the website at www.syfs.cfsites.org for applications.

We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD and $.50 per brochure. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Donations will be used towards the purchase of additional materials.

If you are hurting from an abortion you wish you never had, we can help. We are a healing and reconciling outreach ministry to women and men who have experienced abortion. Our counseling and reconciliation service is free and confidential. Call us at 508-791-HOPE.

Join us to volunteer with Notre Dame Hospice - Volunteer applications are now being accepted at Notre Dame Hospice, 557 Plantation Street, Worcester, 508.852.5505. Volunteers will be trained to accompany and offer support to patients with a terminal illness and their families.

Adult Volunteer Service Opportunities: “Vacations That Give” invites adults of all ages to come together in service to those in need. We are excited about our up-coming trips and invite you to join us for one or more of the following:

“Vacations That Give” is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Anne and the directors are: Sr. Yvette Dargy and Sr. Pauline Laurence.

The Holy Land Trip (Oct. 5-15) - “Get to Know You Meeting “
Sunday, June 28th at 5:00pm - St. Mary of the Hills

This is to gather those already signed up and to invite interested persons to come for information and a discussion of the itinerary. Fr. Tougas will host this reception meeting and Dr. Anthony Nachef will also be present. He is most knowledgeable of The Holy Land. The group is now numbering 16.

Support SHS Athletics by attending a spaghetti dinner on July 11th from 5:00 - 8:30 pm in the St. Mary's cafeteria. It will be hosted by Troop 158, and managed by Matt Georgian for part of his Eagle Project. Tickets to the event will be sold beforehand, with prices being $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Prices at the door will be $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Profits will go towards the purchasing of benches for the soccer field at the Shrewsbury Public High School. The tickets will be sold after Sunday Masses (hopefully), or can be picked up from this location: 91 Bumble Bee Circle, Shrewsbury MA. Please call ahead if you plan on coming here to buy tickets. Ask for Matt Georgian at 508.845.2464.

Do you long for a more conscious experience of God’s presence and love? If God is waiting for you to explore a closer relationship in the midst of a busy life. Spiritual Direction invites you into this relationship. Let me journey with you as you deepen your relationship with God.

Mass	Servers:
4:30	C. Seed, P. Seed
7:30	K. Brenner, S. Brenner, W. Hayden, R. Kiely, A. Lemoine, P. Magnuson
9:00	D. Cabrerea, M. Cabrerea, M. Curran, M. Curran, K. Gordon, S. Gordon
11:00	S. Commito, M. Favulli, E. Hirtle, K. Jakubiak, K. Pitney, J. Troio
5:30	B. Campos, A. Card, S. Kuruvilla, B. Lemieux, L. Perreault, J. Walent

Mass	Lectors:	Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
4:30	J. Kiel	J. Aubrey, M/M Bellerose, K. Contreras, I. Lespasio, S. Seed
7:30	M. Monahan	M/M Cote, M/M Donovan, R. Mungovan
9:00	S. Landry	P. Ahearn, J. Barry, M/M Coghlin, M. David, M. Gordon, S. Landry, F. Mannella, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas
11:00	K. Paulina	E. Baroni, M/M Holland, S. Jakubiak, J. McDonald, E. Page, M/M Pratt, M/M Sousa, D. Troio
5:30	A. Figueiredo	A.M. Blute, M/M Casey, G. Kuruvilla, M/M Thompson