Bulletin for September 27, 2009
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Saturday, September 26 4:30 Mary Grace Nathan By the family Sunday, September 27 7:30 Anne Hurley By the family Tuesday, September 29 8:30 Msgr. William F. Mattimore By the family Wednesday, September 30 8:30 Anne Colecchi |
Thursday, October 1 8:30 Amelia Sicolo 7th Anniversary by the family Friday, October 2 8:30 John Scheffer By the family Saturday, October 3 8:30 Grace Condon and Kitty Viscardi By the Rosary Group Sunday, October 4 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil Patricia Vaudreuil By the family |
FLU CLINIC
Today from 8 am – 12 noon in the church hall. If you have not registered walk-ins are welcome.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
October 3-4
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Servers: |
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E. Cristy, D. Clemson, M. Daley, M. Favulli, A. Lynch, T. Musgrove |
| 7:30 | K. Brenner, S. Brenner, E. D’Souza, R. Kiely, A. Lemoine, V. Pitney |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, M. Henry, B. Huie, C. Kelly, A. Ruggieri |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, J. Hardwick, S. Hardwick, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, J. Troio |
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5:30 |
C. Buricatu, R. Hevey, K. Jakubiak, K. Lavin, B. North, D. North |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | S. Gallerani |
J. Bellerose, M. Blute, M. Law, I. Lespasio, L. McAllaster, M/M Nelligan, M/M Piecz, M.B. Rogers, A. Scribner |
L. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | M. Monahan |
W. Gooley, G. McNamara, R. Mungovan, G. Niklewski, A. Noone |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Lunt |
P. Ahearn, M/M Coghlin, M. David, T. Kelly, L. Labreche, F. Mannella, L. Rybacki, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert |
P. Ahearn |
| 11:00 | G. Morelli |
K. Canfield, M/M Cote, M. Cote, M. Horner, E. Page, M/M Pratt, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
S. Zybert |
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5:30 |
J. Reynolds |
M. Beaudry, C. Cote, P. Forts, S. Jakubiak, G. Joubert, M. Serafin |
J. Walent |
Dorothy Titterington
Repose of the soul of Ray Salisbury; Lyd's upcoming diagnosis, treatment and overall health; Barry, Frank and Ron all living with cancer and for their healing; Maggie Barry; L and her EFMs; Tricia's continued recovery from cancer; Nicholas; the right outcome for a job interview for K.; B.; safe travel for a group; Maggie C.; improved working environment for A. and a smooth transition to a different living situation; growth for E.; safety for FA and M.; a family during a difficult time, a greater awareness of peace and each individual's role in prayer and practice of same and for Tom M as he prepares to deploy to Afghanistan. Continued prayers for: Amy; Linda; Brenda; Lynne; Christine; Jim; Nikki; Mary K.; Suzy; Marsha; Richard; A.; Ann in hospice; D.; B.; Carin; Shannon; Elaine; Joe; Rose Marie M.; Ben; Kathy; Jen; Eric; Nancy; Abilgail and Scott. Thanksgiving for: excellent weather for Family Festival, all those who volunteered their time, talent and treasure to support our school, and for answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
ITEMS OF THE MONTH
The Item of the Month is body soap: liquid or bar. We are only 50 short of our goal of 200. Thank you for helping us add something special to food bags that support local Shrewsbury residents in need. October's Item of the Month will be tea, coffee, or cocoa
FESTIVAL THANKS FROM FR. MIKE
THANK-YOU to everyone who made last weekend’s FAMILY FESTIVAL such a wonderful experience of community. Kids of all ages had some “good ol’ fashion fun” all weekend long. THANK-YOU to all the committee members and chairs who put in countless hours preparing for the weekend, especially Co-chairs Jack Carney and Mike Lovelace. THANK-YOU to all the people of St. Mary’s Parish & School and Friends of St. Mary’s who made generous donations to the festival. And THANK-YOU to all who came and spent part of their weekend with us. CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Festival Grand Raffle – Nancy Conley won the first prize of $15,000 and Kenneth Dunn won the tickets to the Red Sox and Patriots games.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS COLLECTION
The Diocese of Worcester will be holding its 2009 Annual Appeal for Catholic Schools this weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated as St. Mary School uses the funds to support tuition assistance, technology improvements and special educational projects for the children. Proceeds from this second collection at St. Mary’s will support our own parish school or you may designate your gift to another diocesan or parish school.
RCIA OPEN HOUSE If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic or if you are a Catholic who would like to complete your initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) can help. The RCIA forms adults in the catholic faith and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation. For additional information please call Fr. Mike, Fr Adam or Deacon Frank at the pastoral center. An RICA OPEN HOUSE will be held on Sunday, September 27 at 6:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are Welcome.
STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION - ST. MARY’S SHINING STAR
Shining Stars is an opportunity for parishioners to recognize another parishioner for their stewardship actions and deeds. Do you want to say “thanks” or acknowledge a parish member for being a good steward by using their time, talent or treasure to serve others? You may recognize an individual, a family, a couple, a teenage or child.
Today we announce September’s Shining Star:
ANN BENBENEK
As a busy wife, mother and middle-school teacher, Ann always has time to share with our parish. It is obvious that the Sunday Eucharist is at the heart of her life, because so much of what she does is centered on the Eucharist. At St. Mary’s Ann serves as a Grade 2 CCD teacher, helping to prepare young children for their First Penance and First Communion. She coordinates the adult leaders for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 am Sunday Masses and helps to organize the children who sing at that Mass. In addition she and her husband are Eucharistic Ministers and Ann serves on the parish Religious Education Board. Thank-you Ann for sharing your gifts with the children and families of St. Mary’s!
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Sunday, September 27 8:00 Flu Clinic – Hall Monday, September 28 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, September 29 7:00 Grade 4 Catechist Meeting – St. Luke Wednesday, September 30 12:00 Staff Meeting – Mary’s Room |
Thursday, October 1 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, October 2 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, October 3 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, October 4 9:00 St. Mary Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our The Deceased members of the Donated by the family |
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St. Mary’s Parish Boys Basketball Program: Open to boys in grades 5 through 8, Season runs from Nov – Mid-March, Games & practices on weekends. Cost $60. Contact Bill Nash (508.523.0852, bnash@brainshark.com) for additional info, including a registration form. |
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Grade 4 Catechist meeting Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 pm in St. Luke’s Room in the Pastoral Center. |
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) is a program of sacrament preparation for children from 3rd grade through 9th grade who have not yet received one or more of the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Classes for the 2009-2010 year begin on September 27. To register your child or children, please call the Religious Education office as soon as possible at 508.925.7801. If you have questions about the program, call Kelly Jefferson at 508.847.6782.
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Bible Study for Adults with Fr. John O’Brien will begin again on Monday, October 26th from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. We will meet in the Pastoral Center on the second floor in Matthew Room. We will discuss Paul’s vision of the Christian life In the world from his letters the Galatians and the Colossians. All are welcome! Fr. O’Brien is a wonderful and knowledgeable scripture scholar and makes the Bible so understandable and fun to learn. Please call Sue Landry and register soon (508.925.7801). |
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Friday, Dec 11, 2009! “Sounds of the Season” - St. Mary’s Christmas Benefit Concert will be held this year on Dec 11 at 7p.m. in St. Mary’s Church. All are welcome!! |
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Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners, The teachers, students and staff at St. Mary School want to express our appreciation to all those who spent many hours here this past weekend. The Family Festival was a great success. The Festival Committee under the leadership of Jack Carney and Mike Lovelace put in countless hours for our students and the school. Special thanks to all the parish members who volunteered their time to make this a fun family weekend. It was great to see parishioners volunteering at Gerardo’s Trattoria and the many booths throughout the festival. This was a wonderful example of our parish and school coming together and celebrating the gift of family in the many forms it may take. On behalf of St Mary School my sincere thanks. Warm regards, |
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The Volunteer Committee of the Family Festival would like to thank everyone who took the time to volunteer at the Family Festival. We hope that your volunteer experience was fun and that you felt a sense of pride in our Parish community. Thank you again! Lynne Grden, Stephanie Muzzy, Jean Marie Carey, Kathryn Edmunds |
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Respect Life Sunday October 4, 2009
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Shrewsbury will have its annual Life Chain on Sunday, October 4 from 2:00-3:30 pm at White City Plaza, Shrewsbury. Signs will be available. Please join us. |
Respect-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 September 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.
HARVEST BRUNCH
Please join us in the church hall after the 11am Mass on Sunday, Oct. 4th for our second "Local Harvest Brunch" as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis, as well as the bounty and blessings we receive from the hard work of our local farmers and artisans. The menu will be varied, and will highlight local and regional food. All are invited. Please contact Terry Lunt at 508.845.1834 or lunt@townisp.com, Sindhu Puthanagady at stputhan@hotmail.com, or Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 to reserve your seat(s) or for further information.
WOMEN OF ST. MARY’S LUNCHEON
Thursday, October 1 at 12 noon at the Olde Post Office Pub, Grafton. $16.25 per person Call Jean Zorge for more information 508.842.5685.
A Triduum Celebration - In honor of St. Therese of Lisieux
Tuesday, September 29th – Thursday, October 1st
St. Mary of the Hills, Boylston
Tuesday, September 29 – 7:00pm Prayer Service
Anointing of the Sick Msgr. James Moroney
Wednesday, September 30 – 7:00 pm Prayer Service
Blessing of the Roses Msgr. James Moroney
Thursday, October 1 – 7:00pm Mass
Procession to the Shrine Bishop Daniel P. Reilly
“A Shower of Roses Religious Shop” here each night. Roses also available.
ECO JUSTICE
Charge your cell phone in your car. (source: The little green handbook)
Charge your cell phone while on the go, using energy from your car battery. You will enjoy the same fully charged cell phone, but from an energy source that regenerates itself from the car engine. Cell phone chargers drain energy from electrical outlets while they charge your phone. And if you leave your charger plugged in after you finish using it, it continues to draw unnecessary energy.
Use the dishwasher (source: The little green handbook)
Put the sponge down and step away from the sink. An energy efficient dishwasher requires less than 5 gallons of water to clean a full load of dishes, so why are you still washing by hand? You will save time and thousands of gallons of hot water each year by loading your dishwasher to capacity and allowing it to do its job. And you already know the equation: less hot water equals lower energy and water bills. Of course, whether it’s the dishwasher or the washing machine, you should only wash full loads to save water and energy.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
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Do you want to share your faith with the children of the parish? Is a weekly commitment too much to give? Then join us as a leader for Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9am Sunday Mass. Leaders are typically scheduled 8-9 times a year. Materials and training are provided. Please contact Ann Benbenek 508.842.9651 or annbenbenek@yahoo.com for more information. Not sure if this is for you? Come by and see what we do! CLotW is held every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month. |
OBERAMMERGAU Passion Play – May 25 to June 2, 2010
Join with friends and fellow parishioners for the reenactment of the Passion of Our Lord, which occurs only once every 10 years. This all inclusive trip provides meals and comprehensive sightseeing to Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Switzerland and Blozano, Italy. Space is limited and available on 1st come 1st serve basis…. $4195 pp all inclusive. For more information contact Jim McWilliams at 508.842.3142 or jimmcwilliams@townisp.com.
OPEN HOUSES
Saint John’s High School – Sunday, October 18th and 25th at 1:00 pm. The entrance exam will be held on Saturday, October 31st at 8:30 am. Contact the admissions office at 508.842.8934 X 266 or www.stjohnshigh.org, jmorse@stjohnshigh.org.
Notre Dame Academy – Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 pm. Entrance exam will be on Saturday, November 7th at 8:30 am, pre-registration is required. Call Mrs. Riordan at 508.757.6200 X 229.
Marianapolis Preparatory School – Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 pm. For more information call 860.923.9245 or www.marianapolis.org.
In 2009, we have recalled the faithful love of one of the Church’s most beloved saints, St. Paul, our Diocesan patron. As we have worked together to provide for the needs of thousands of people in the Diocese of Worcester in the year ahead, we have shared St. Paul’s words from his First Letter to the Thessalonians, “Work in faith…Labor in love… Endure in hope.” Your support of 29 charitable, educational and pastoral programs is an excellent witness of your own Christian generosity. I am very grateful for the efforts of Msgr. Rose as well as those who helped to promote the annual appeal in the parish. Please be assured of my appreciation for the goodness of those parishioners who joined together as Partners in Charity to enable this accomplishment. Please pray that St. Paul will continue to bless our efforts. Many parishes are continuing to conduct the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal. Thousands of individual families throughout the diocese have yet to make their gifts. Following your inspiring example, it is my hope that together we will continue to build on what we have already accomplished in this campaign and meet our Diocesan goal. With every prayerful best wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Departs from St. Mary’s at 6:00 am
Departs from NY at 7:00 pm
Tickets are $37 pp - Call Terry Pratt at 508.842.8126
Outdoor Family Portraits by Frank Kavanagh
brought to you by St. Mary School Parent Association
Appointments available during Sunday Coffee or by contacting Sheila Plifka at plifkas@yahoo.com or 508.845.5866. For more information on Mr. Kavanagh’s Photography: www.kavanaghphoto.com 617.251.6569 or 207.985.3870
The "Can't Waite for a CF Cure" bike team will be holding a bake sale after the 7:30 and 9:00 am Masses to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research and medical programs. The team is led by Dan Waite and family. The ride will take place on October 3rd in Holliston. Thanks in advance for keeping us on the road to a cure.
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