St. Mary's - 11Oct09 Bulletin

FLU CLINIC for Shrewsbury seniors on October 15 from 9:00am to noon at the Senior Center. Pre-registration is required, call the Board of Health Office at 508.841.8512. You are required to bring proof of age and your Medicare and health insurance cards to the clinic.

Repose of the soul of Todd L. Stafford and peace for his brothers; the young people of the parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall, and those who are preparing for the sacrament; Beth and her daughter Stephanie's recovery from a cardiac arrest; Kirsten's family relationship to improve and for a potential job; Lyd, diagnosed with cancer to be pain free and retain good spirits; Steven; safe travel for a group and a woman; Kevin to ascertain and follow a path to improving his living situation and those of his family; Helen to make an easy move to be cared for by her daughter and for her safety; Sherri, Claire and Darlene as they consider residential options for everyone's benefit; Beth to receive the help she needs and to choose wellness; for everyone with addictions to regain health; a smooth transition to a new living situation for B.; the Williams family, in turmoil, to put their children first; and for peace around the world and in our own community and for everyone working for it. Continued prayers for: J. to accept the help he needs; Irene undergoing treatment; D.; an accurate diagnosis for W.; B.; Christine, in denial of an illness, to discern health; Eric; Richie; Shannon's and Molly's pregnancies; Amy; Linda; Brenda; Tom M.; Peggy; A.; Ben; Kathy; Abigail; Moe; and Jackie. Thanksgiving for: Lynne's encouraging diagnosis; Dick's weight gain; and many answered prayers.

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

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Next Sunday, October 18th, is World Mission Sunday and our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, reminds us that we must be a Church committed to being ‘One Family in Mission.’ On this occasion we unite with Catholics throughout the world in a special pledge to the missionary task that we all share.

All Catholics have the opportunity to fulfill their baptismal responsibility for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through their active participation in the efforts of the four Pontifical Mission Societies: The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter Apostle and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.

The first three of these societies seek prayer, sacrifice and financial support for the Church’s missionary work, and provide financial assistance for the pastoral and evangelizing programs of the Church in Africa, Asia, the islands of the Pacific and remote regions of Latin America. This includes aid for the education and support of seminarians, religious novices and lay catechists; for the work of religious communities in education, health care and social services; for communication and transportation needs; for disaster and emergency relief; and for the Church’s ministry to children.

The Missionary Union of Priests and Religious is a spiritual apostolate that helps deepen a missionary spirit among priests and religious men and women, catechists and educators who help inspire the faithful. All can be a part of this effort, especially through prayer and through encouraging others to come to an awareness of their own role in the Church’s missionary work by virtue of their Baptism.

I urge all in our diocesan family to share in the work of evangelization, offering your prayers and sacrifices for the Church’s missionary efforts, and in a special way on World Missionary Sunday. Your generosity to the collection for the Propagation of the Faith next weekend will nurture the lives and faith of our brothers and sisters in 1,100 mission dioceses. It will also be a source of blessing for our own Diocese as we place evangelization at the heart of our life as Church.

With every prayerful best wish, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester

October's Items of the Month are coffee, tea, or cocoa. Like every month, our goal is to collect 200 items, thank you for your continued support!

The Knights of Columbus will be having their Tootsie Roll Drive after Masses on Saturday October 10, and Sunday October 11 and gratefully accepting donations on behalf of Special Needs Children in Shrewsbury. Please support this worthwhile charity.

As the Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the issues of the H1N1 flu, we will continue to follow the protocol that has been in place since late last spring. The diocesan Office for Worship will issue new guidelines if it becomes necessary.

During the offertory collection when the basket reaches the person at the center aisle, please pass it forward so that person in front of you can continue passing it to the side aisle for collection by an usher.

On June 2, 2010 we will be traveling to the Providence Performing Arts Center to see the JERSEY BOYS, broadways hottest show. The cost for this performance will be $99 (so save your nickels and dimes). Reservations should be made as soon as possible. Money will be collected by April 2, 2010.

Ed & April Laughlin from St. Bernadette Parish, Port Saint Lucie, Florida will be speaking at all Masses and will share their personal stewardship journey.

Join us for this session to learn more about stewardship of time and talent and how it applies to each of us personally. Our presenters will be Ed & April Laughlin. All are welcome!

Please join us in the parish hall as we embrace stewardship in our parish. Take a few moments to see the various ministry opportunities and services that are available at Saint Mary’s Parish.

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 – 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.

St. Peter Marian Central Catholic – Sunday, October 18th from 1:00-3:00 pm at both Junior and High Schools. Placement tests are November 14 and December 5 at 8am.

Holy Name – Open House Sunday, October 18 from 12-3 pm. Entrance exams for grades 7 and 9 are Saturday, November 14 at 8 am and Saturday, December 5 at 8 am.

Saint Michael School, Hudson – Information night – October 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Call 978.562.2917 for more information.

The Daughters of Isabella – Shrewsbury Chapter will be having their annual Penny Sale on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at the Fr. Smith Center at St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Doors will open at 6 PM / drawing at 8 PM. Coffee and light refreshments will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s charitable works. All are welcome.

FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DRIVE
Parking Lot - Sat, Oct. 17, 2009 - 9 am- 12 noon

The Donations Clearinghouse and Saint Mary’s are collecting furniture and household goods to help families and individuals leaving area shelters and transitional housing. The DCH is also committed to helping people with limited fixed incomes, DCF reunification cases, those who have suffered from fire or flood, victims of domestic violence, and the elderly.

With rents in Worcester County on a rapid increase, families are faced with coming up with large sums of money to move into their new apartments, leaving them with empty and cold living arrangements for their families. With your help we can provide them with household necessities that will turn their new apartments into homes.

Please think about household items you no longer use that are in good condition—and bring them to Saint Mary’s Parking Lot on October 17, 2009 from 9 am to 12 noon. If the items are too large or too heavy, please give the DCH a call at 508.791.7265 ext. 22 and arrange a free pickup of the items on a different day.

Your furniture, household donations and monetary contributions are all tax-deductible. Values of donations need to be determined by your tax accountant and yourself, to the fullest extent of the law. A tax-deductible receipt will be provided at the time of donation.

For individuals interested in serving the parish as a Eucharistic Minister, please mark your calendars with the dates of upcoming training workshops, either of which can be attended by an interested individual.

For any 5th grader or older interested in becoming an Altar Server, a mandatory training workshop will be offered on two separate occasions. A perspective altar server need attend only one of these sessions.

More information about becoming a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server or Lector will be forthcoming.

When you do have a television or any other unwanted electronics to discard, remember that still useful items can be donated to others. Local electronics and office supply stores have recycling programs. There are many helpful resources on the web to help you safely and conveniently recycle your e-waste. Two sources are Massachusetts DEP’s website: http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/reduce/electron.htm ; and Earth 911’s website: http://earth911.com/electronics/ .

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.

Mass	Servers:
4:30	C. Evan, K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, M.T. Daly, B. Lemieux, T. Musgrove
7:30	A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, D. Clemson, J. Goljan, R. Kiely, A. Lemoine
9:00	D. Cabrera, M. Cabrera, M. Curran, M. Curran, J. Dubois, M. Henry
11:00	S. Commito, A. O’Connor, K. Pitney, M. Snow, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski
5:30	D. Buricatu, E. D’Souza, J. Hardwick, S. Hardwick, B. Huie, K. Jakubiak

Mass	Lectors:	Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:	Sacristan:
4:30	D. Musgrove	M/M Bellerose, K. Contreras, R. Ferrante, S. Goodwin, M. Law, M.L. Lordan, M.B. Rogers, A. Scribner	M/M Bellerose
7:30	T. Kennedy	W. Gooley, G. McNamara, A. Noone, F. Nugent, D. Tivnan	W. Gooley
9:00	J. Kiel	P. Ahearn, J. Barry, M. Benbenek, F. Doiron, K Jefferson, J. Maliakal, F. Mannella, L. Rybacki, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert	S. Zybert
11:00	G. Morelli	J.M. Carey, M/M Cote, M. Cote, S. Howard, E. Korpi, J. McDonald, E. Page, M/M Pratt, M/M Sousa, D. Troio	J.M Carey
5:30	J. Forts	M. Beaudry, A.M. Blute, S. Jakubiak, G. Joubert, M/M Thompson	J. Walent