Bulletin for November 1, 2009
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Saturday October 31 8:30 Special Intention By a parishioner Sunday, November 1 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family Monday, November 2 8:30 Danielle Simas In honor of her 27th Birthday by the family Tuesday, November 3 8:30 Joseph Ventresca 2nd Anniversary by the family Wednesday, November 4 8:30 Piet Zorge By his wife and family |
Thursday, November 5 8:30 Thomas Kenary 33rd Anniversary by the family Friday, November 6 8:30 June Johanna Carroll By the family Saturday, November 7 8:30 Stephen W. Heald, Sr. By Mr. and Mrs. William Keville Sunday, November 8 7:30 Amelia Sicolo By the family |
HOLIDAY FAIR
St. Anne’s Church Hall - November 7 from 9 am-3 pm
Gift items, Jewelry, Harvest Café, Christmas Items
All proceeds to benefit our food Pantry
This year we would like to enhance our bake sale area where the proceeds go directly for the purchase of food for our food pantry. Monthly we distribute to more than 178 registered Shrewsbury residents. We are reaching out to our area churches and asking if parishioners would consider baking or purchasing an item for us. Please call JoAnn Keegan at 508.799.4169.
Ministry Schedule
November 7-8
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Servers: |
| 4:30 |
K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, A. Morgera, R. Morgera |
| 7:30 |
K. Brenner, S. Brenner, W. Hayden, A. Lemoine, C. McCabe, P. Storer |
| 9:00 | D. Cabrera, M. Cabrera, M. Curran, M. Curran, J. McCoy, S. McCoy |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, A. Smiely, A. Smiely, M. Terry. M. Terry, J. Troio |
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5:30 |
E. D’Souza, J. Hardwick, S. Hardwick, K. Jakubiak, L. Perreault, E. Whitlock |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | F. White |
L. Bellerose, M. Damici, S. Goodwin, M. Kiely, M. Gordon, I. Lespasio, M/M Piecz, H. Reynolds, M. Rogers, K. VanAtten |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | W. Gooley |
M/M Holland, G. McNamara, R. Mungovan, F. Nugent |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Zybert |
J. Barry, M. Benbenek, M/M Coghlin, M. David, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, S. Landry, L. Rybacki, V. Sheehan |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | K. Paulina |
K. Canfield, M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, J. McDonald, E. Page, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
No minister assigned |
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5:30 |
A. Figueiredo |
M. Beaudry, A.M. Blute, S, Jakubiak, G. Joubert, M/M Thompson |
J. Walent |
Carolyn Abdella, Marco John Garofoli and Mary and Gerald Sullivan
Repose of the soul of Eric and God’s peace for his mother; full recovery for a boy injured during football; Gary for healing after a massive heart attack; Jon P. for protection as he deploys to Afghanistan; Amy K. and her husband and children recovering from the swine flu; B. and Paul to gain insight and the drive to enact new thinking patterns; an easy transition to new housing for two women; Claire; Mamie's health; Helen's health and for her daughters as they try to establish a safe living situation for her; a woman with a neck injury to regain wellness; good results for a medical test for M. and a clear path to health; and for the cause of peace to gain momentum and action. Continued prayers for: Nancy/Mom for continued healing; a person diagnosed with cancer to gain a full recovery; AM; Christine; Sue; Beth; the Williams family; Molly L; Jackie; Irene; Kevin; Frances; Jerry; RJ Pinto; S.; Tom M.; and BE. Thanksgiving for Vi’s successful cardiac procedure and answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
St. Mary of the Hills announces its new Mass Schedule!
Beginning the weekend of November 14/15
Saturday Vigil – 4:30
Sunday – 9:00 and 11:15 am
Great progress has been made this past month at the St. Mary’s Construction site. The steel structure for the new building was erected in just two days. Now the welders are at work, the cement floor for the second floor has been poured, and the building is now being enclosed with vapor barriers and insulation. Within a few weeks the masons will begin their work laying the bricks. We hope to have the entire building enclosed before the first snowfall. Visit the parish web site for pictures that show all the work that has been accomplished since May.
We are encouraged with our building project and grateful to all those parishioners who have made a gift/pledge to the capital campaign. As the construction continues, so does our capital campaign. At the end of the fiscal year on August 31, 2009 we had a total of:
486 pledges
130 additional gifts
$3,675,000 raised
The capital campaign continues because we need to raise an addition $1.4 million. If you have not made a pledge to the campaign, please consider doing so during the month of November. Pledge envelopes can be found with the bulletins in the vestibule of the church and at the pastoral center.
STEWARDSHIP AT ST. MARY’S
BUILDING UP – REACHING OUT
Thank-you to all the parishioners who came to last week’s Stewardship Ministry Fair and to all the chairs of various ministries who creatively displayed their activities and invited people to join them. Everyone who took time to visit the tables at the Ministry Fair walked away amazed at the level of activity and ministry in our parish. We are grateful for so many good stewards in our parish community. We invite parishioners to join any of our parish and school ministries by filling out one of the Stewardship forms that can be found by the bulletins this weekend.
A PARTNERSHIP
St. Mary’s Parish, Shrewsbury, MA and St. Michel’s, Roche-a-Bateau, Haiti
Charlie Eisenmann, a member of St. Mary’s Haiti Committee, will be speaking at all of the Masses next weekend, November 7 & 8. Charlie recently returned from Haiti where he had the opportunity to visit with Fr. Beliard, the Pastor of St. Michel’s parish in Roche-a Bateau, and to renew our twinning covenant. Charlie will speak to us about the relationship St. Mary’s has with St. Michel’s and of his experience witnessing how our support makes a dramatic difference in the lives of the people of St. Michel’s parish.
Envelopes for donations to support our “sister” parish in Haiti will be available next weekend. Our covenant with St. Michel’s is $800 a month which enables the parish to do a great deal that would not be possible without our assistance.
ANNUAL ST. MARY SCHOOL SENIOR LUNCHEON
St. Mary School would like to invite the seniors of the parish to the annual luncheon on Friday, November 20 form 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Please join us for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Space is limited so please reserve early! R.S.V.P. to Paula Hayeck @ 508.869.9990 (pachayeck@yahoo.com) by Monday, November 16.
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Sunday, November 1 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday November 2 9:15 Weight Training - Mary’s Room Tuesday, November 3 8:00 Parent Conferences – School/Hall Wednesday, November 4 2:30 Christmas Play Practice – Church |
Thursday, November 5 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, November 6 8:30 School Mass (All Saints) Saturday, November 7 8:00 MOMS Group – PC Kitchen Sunday, November 8 9:00 St. Mary Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
SCHOOL MASS
On Friday, November 6th the student body of St. Mary School will participate in the 8:30 am Mass as they honor, remember and celebrate All the Saints.
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Daniel Richard In honor of his 4th Anniversary |
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HELP! - Sue Landry is looking for someone to cover the CCD office in the school hall on Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 11:30 am while classes are going on. This will entail answering the phone, collecting attendance records and calling the absentees and just being present so Sue can visit the classes in the pastoral center and school. If anyone can spare the time, please call Sue at 508 845 5411. Thanks so much! |
WASTE LESS FOOD TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING AND SAVE MONEY
Americans throw away anywhere from one quarter to one half of their food, which leads to tons of greenhouse gas emissions and billions of lost dollars. Food scraps are the third-largest contributor to U.S. waste, comprising upwards of 50 million tons. Some studies estimate that reducing food waste by half could cut negative environmental impacts by up to 25%. Freeze more food so it doesn’t go bad. Find a local food bank or homeless shelter that accepts donations. Or, try composting your turned or moldy vegetables. Whatever you do, consider all possible uses for your food before you throw it away.
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus |
MINISTRY WORKSHOPS
The workshops are open to anyone already in a ministry or anyone who wishes to become a Lector or Eucharistic Minister. There will be sign-up sheets available in the church.
Mass of Remembrance & Breakfast
Saturday, November 7, 2009 ~ 8:30 a.m.
In November, we set aside time to remember our brothers and sisters who have been called home to Christ. A memorial book will be placed on the altar, and parishioners are invited to write the names of their loved ones in it so that we can remember them at Mass throughout the month.
On Saturday, November 7th, the parish will also celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance at 8:30 a.m. The names of parishioners who have died this past year will be read and a candle will be lit in their memories. The names and candles will remain on the altar for the remainder of the month.
Immediately following Mass, the parish will host a breakfast in the parish hall. All are invited. RSVP to the Pastoral Center at 508.845.6341 by Monday, November 2nd if you plan on attending the breakfast.
VISITATION HOUSE BOTTLE DRIVE
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THANK YOU to all who took a Baby Bottle and those who have already made a contribution to Visitation House, a Catholic non-profit home to help pregnant women in crisis. Click here for more information about Visitation House. Just a reminder that the Baby Bottles will be collected this weekend, November 1st at all the Masses. A basket will be in the vestibule of the church. If you prefer to write a check please make payable to Visitation House. Thanks so much for your support. |
ANNA MARIA COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION presents its 33rd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 4 pm and Sunday, November 8th from 10 am to 3 pm. The Fair will take place at Anna Maria College Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA in the Fuller Activities Center. Donation - $2 which will benefit Alumni Scholarship.
GATHER US IN 2009
“The Triumph of Forgiveness – Sharing Stories of Compassion”
November 7 at DCU Center
Guest Speakers: Paula D’Arcy and Immaculee Ilibagiza
All Diocesan women and guests are invited to participate in this day-long event featuring presentations and workshops on women’s spirituality. Tickets are $45 pp; $20 for students (lunch included). To register call 508.836.4686.
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL 5K
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On Sunday, November 8th at 1pm, the fifth annual running of the Veterans Memorial 5K will be held in Shrewsbury to raise funds for Veterans Inc., an agency providing services to homeless veterans in the Worcester area. The race will begin at their new Shrewsbury location, 59 South St., formerly the Passionist Retreat Center. Race information and applications are available at www.veteransmemorial5k.org.The race is co-sponsored by the Karyn Polito Golf Tournament and the Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union. |
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Wonder & Awe Wisdom Understanding |
Right Judgement |
Knowledge
Courage Reverence |
This weekend, the following students will receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Please keep them in your prayers.
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Kathryn Andreoli |
Timothy Evans |
Jason Luby Erin Lynch Matthew Lyon Tracey Maffei Brett Malboeuf Mangan Patrick Lauren Mansir Jennifer Mansir John McBride Shainan McGinnis William Michalski Alex Minalga Ryan Moran Patrick Murphy Jenna Nelson Rachael Noack Ethan O’Connell Samuel O’Keefe Jilian O’Neill Holly Ouellette Michaella Paddock John Palermo Alexander Paulina Luke Perreault Nicholas Porcaro Kerry Postale Michael Quinlivan Angela Razzano Austin Riedel Cody Riekstins Chelsea Riggs Michael Rozak Natalie Russell |
Sean Russell Matthew Santoro Mary Schneider Curtis Scibelli Patrick Seed Kevin Shea Conor Shea Mikaela Shelby Tyler Sinnott Anastasia Sliwoski Leland Smith Jessica Snow Brenna St. Martin Sean St. Pierre Emma Stevenson Ryan Stowe Lyndsay Strand Kasey Sullivan Andrew Thebeau Tia Tomaiolo Paul Trotta Alyssa Tsiros Elizabeth Twitchell Samantha Viegas Zachary Viegas John Walent Anthony Wassel Emily Waters Kyle Winchenbach Adam Zarozny Kaitlyn Zeno |
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