St. Mary's - 23Aug09 Bulletin

Amy to find the help she needs; a woman with severe illness to fully desire wellness and to find her way back to health; a family with turmoil to gain peace and greater understanding; Denise; safety for F.; Carin and her children; Richard; Doug; D.; Jen; an ease for all those suffering with anxiety, especially BA; our sisters and brothers in the Sudan to have peace and safety, especially Fr. Philip; and for everyone seeking employment, especially Sarah. Jennifer, for a successful pregnancy and continued good health; Marsha, thanksgiving for successful thyroid surgery, and prayers for continued recovery; Maureen Higgins with a recurrence of cancer to gain wellness and peace; Rose Mary's recovery from surgery; earlier cataract surgery for Ben; for a clear path and cooperation for improved health for D.; Lynne to gain insight regarding a worry in her life; a friend; discernment for E. considering a move; all those seeking employment, especially two young people; Rose Marie McAndrews as she regains health; a good alternative for respite health for F.; peace around the world and safe travel for all families returning students to college.. Continued prayers for: Bob; Joe and his family; Janet; Peggy; Eric; Gary; a son; Kathy; Maureen Higgins; Rosemary and Rose Marie McAndrews. Thanksgiving for B.'s and A.'s help and answered prayers

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

Adults who have been baptized catholic and made their First Communion, but who have not been confirmed, are invited to participate in an adult confirmation class. Several preparation sessions will be held before the adult confirmation at St. Paul’s Cathedral in early February. Please call Fr. Mike or Fr. Adam at the pastoral center for more information.

“It is time again for us to make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise!” Come join us at the 9 am Sunday liturgies starting on 9/13/2009. We ask that children interesting in sing please be at mass around 8:45am in order to prepare accordingly.

New members always welcome. If interested, or for more information please call Kristin Defosse @ 508.854.2499. Thanks for your help and support with this ministry!

We have now reached 95% of our parish goal for this year’s Partners in Charity Appeal, but only three more weeks remain for this appeal. THANK-YOU to the many parishioners who have already contributed. If you have not yet had the opportunity to do so, please support this year’s appeal with your gift or pledge in the month of August. Every gift is important to the 29 ministries that are funded each year through Partners in Charity.

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.

Members of Saints Francis & Therese Catholic Worker will be here on the weekend of August 22 and 23, 2009, with our homemade baked goods. The sale of our wholesome bread and muffins, made with organic ingredients, is the main source of income which supports our ministries. We shelter homeless men and women, and we work for justice and peace. There is no set price for the bread as we prefer to depend on your generosity to carry on the works of mercy.

The Items of the Month are Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard or Relish. (No glass jars, please!) We're almost there with only 50 more to go. Thank you for your support! September’s items of the month are body soap, liquid or bar.

You do not need to donate items to participate. You may drop off at Chris Baril’s house, 315 Gulf St. or bring to the swap. Call 508.845.1025 for information.

Attention Catechists and Volunteers for Religious Education:

SAFE Environment training is required by the Diocese for all Volunteers who work with our youth in any way must attend a one-time training. Sessions will be held at St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury on:

Wednesday, August 26, 7:00-9:00 pm, church hall
Wednesday, September, 7:00-9:00 pm, church hall
Thursday, October 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, church hall

You only need to attend one of the above.

The Annual Tri-Parish Religious Education Catechist Training will be held again this year at St. Anne’s Pastoral Center in Shrewsbury on Saturday, September 19, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

In addition, on Saturday, October 3 at St. Rose of Lima, there will be a Day of Enrichment for catechists of grades 7 - 12 that will focus on Adolescent Catechesis. Dr. Theresa O’Keefe will be the keynote speaker (excellent) and you will have 4 workshops to choose from

Attention Parents:

This is the time we are looking for teachers in grades 1-10. We are asking for a year and hope you will consider it. We cannot have a program without volunteers. We will train you and support you all the way. Give us a call. (508.925.7801)

REMINDER:

Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 In-Home Class Sign Ups will take place in the Church Hall on the following dates:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009 – 10AM-12NOON
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009 – 10AM-12:30PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 – 6:30PM-8PM

Even though you have returned your mail in registration form, students in Grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 must sign up at this time in order to be enrolled in Fall classes.

PLEASE NOTE:

The above sign up dates do not apply to students of grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 who registered for the Households of Faith Program.

New 10 week Yoga class beginning on August 31st each Monday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the Father Smith Center. The cost is $15 for the ten weeks. All are welcome. Class ends on November 16.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Shrewsbury on Thursday, August 27 at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. ALL DONORS WILL RECEIVE A COUPON GOOD FOR A FREE CARTON OF FRIENDLY’S ICE CREAM!! DONORS CAN ALSO REGISTER TO WIN RED SOX TICKETS!

Cathedral Choir School after-school programs for students 8-18 years old, begin September 9th at the parish center of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Come and join us for this wonderful educational, musical and spiritual opportunity! For further information, [take a brochure from the vestibule and/or] contact director Paul Jernberg at 508.755.6096 or cathedralchoirschool@gmail.com.

In the spirit of the parish expansion plans, the Family Festival Committee is also building on the traditions of St. Mary by once again offering a new and improved Grand Raffle. This year you can double your chances of winning and it won’t cost you any more than last year. That’s right – two Grand Raffle Tickets for $100! Or if you prefer, one ticket for $75. Either way, it’s quite a bargain and a great way to put $15,000 in your pocket. And back by popular demand is the same fantastic second prize – four box seats to the Red Sox/Indians game on October 4th and four premium seats to the Patriots/Jets game on November 22nd!

Tickets may be purchased from the Raffle committee after selected masses. 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 be entered into a special drawing for a one of ten FREE Raffle tickets to be awarded at the end of August. So buy your tickets now, spin the Wheel-of-Luck and increase your odds of winning!

Tickets may also be purchased through the parish website: click here. Just print off the Raffle Flyer, complete the ticket order form, and send it with your payment to the address provided.

Register online at Active.com or mail in application, cost is $15 (kids race is free), same day registration from 11:00 – 11:45am. All pre-registered athletes will receive an event t-shirt. Click here, or contact Paula Hayeck for more information at pachayeck@yahoo.com

Mass	Servers:
4:30	A. Canzano, E. Cristy, K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, A. Lynch, R. Puthanangady
7:30	C. Corazzini, R. Kiely, A. Lemoine, P. Magnuson, P. Storer, W. Wright
9:00	M. Curran, M. Curran, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, M. Travers, S. Travers
11:00	D. Clemson, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, K. Pitney, M. Snow, J. Yarzebski
5:30	M. Henry, S. Kuruvilla, K. Looney, B. North, D. North, J. Walent

Mass	Lectors:	Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:	Sacristan:
4:30	R. Lespasio	M. Blute, M. Damico, L. McAllaster, M/M Piecz, M. Rogers, A. Scribner	M/M Bellerose
7:30	C. Ferrante	M. Gulino, M/M Holland, T. Keegan, A. Lo	W. Gooley
9:00	V. Russo	J. Barry, M. Gordon, L. Labreche, F. Mannella, L. Rybacki, S. Zybert	S. Zybert
11:00	C. Somers	J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, E. Page, M/M Pratt, M/M Souza	J.M. Carey
5:30	J. Reynolds	M/M Casey, C. Cote, P. Forts, G. Joubert, G. Kuruvilla	J. Walent