Bulletin for November 8, 2009
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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 Monday, November 9 8:30 Andrew Volke 7th Anniversary by the family Tuesday, November 10 8:30 James Pedone, 1st Anniversary John Pedone By the family |
Wednesday, November 11 8:30 Roy Kenary By his wife and family Thursday, November 12 8:30 Catherine and Leo Ballard By the family Friday, November 13 8:30 Mark Umphrey By Janet Conlon Saturday, November 14 8:30 Robert Greene 2nd Anniversary by the family Sunday, November 15 7:30 Bobby Piazza, Jr. By Paul and Elsie O’Dell |
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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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Ministry Schedule
November 14-15
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
M.T. Egan, T. Musgrove, C. Seed, P. Seed, D. Wassef, M. Wassef |
| 7:30 | A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, D. Clemson, J. Goljan, P. Magnuson |
| 9:00 |
J. Dubois, M. Henry, A. Ruggieri, M. Travers, S. Travers, W. Wright |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, S. Commito, A. O’Connor, K. Pitney, M. Snow, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
D. Buricatu, A. Canzano, B. Huie, B. North, D. North, J. Walent |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | D. Musgrove |
J. Bellerose, K. Contreras, R. Ferrante, S. Gallerani, M.L. Lordan, L. McAllaster, M/M Piecz, A. Scribner, S. Seed |
L. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | M. Monahan |
W. Gooley, T. Josie, G. Niklewski, A. Noone, D. Tivnan |
W. Gooley |
| 9:00 | P. Larkin |
P. Ahearn, J. Barry, M/M Coghlin, F. Doiron, J. Godek, S. Landry, J. Maliakal, F. Mannella, S. Zybert |
D. Chiampa |
| 11:00 | J. Hawes |
S. Berkowitz, K. Canfield, J.M. Carey, C. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, E. Korpi, M. Minnucci, M/M Pratt, L. Shuba |
J.M. Carey |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
C. Cote, C. Cruz, D. DeFazio, P. Forts, G. Nahm, M. Serafin |
J. Walent |
Repose of the soul of Charlotte McCusker and Fitzhugh Brewer; Howard, Jeremiah diagnosed with flu, and for his secretary in the hospital; Robert F. to regain health after an emergency; Nicholas for recovery from brain surgery; Bryan a Navy Seal and T a Marine both injured in Afghanistan for full healing; Kevin K., for healing of a broken collarbone; all members of the military serving on this Veteran’s Day and God’s Blessings on all those who have given their lives in the service of our country; Gloria; Lynne undergoing radiation; Patty A. suffering with shingles; Joe T.'s full and fast recovery from spinal surgery; Chris to receive the help she's offered and for her family; employment for many, especially Elizabeth; Beth after a devastating loss; Linda; safe travel for a group; Ann; Libby; Susan; Mike; Tom; David F. and David W.; for peace around the world and for conscious actions and mindful pausing. Continued prayers for: Beth A.; Lyd; Kevin; Kirsten; Richie; Jackie; Moe; Joanne for an accurate diagnosis; Haney for successful treatment; Nancy/Mom to experience full healing; Gary for healing after a heart attack; someone diagnosed with cancer; Amy; and a woman with a spinal issue. Thanksgiving for: for the recovery of movement for a young boy after a football injury and prayers answered.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
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Thomas Merton Group will meet on |
Sixth Annual Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly Award
Presented to St. Mary’s Parish Shrewsbury
For its service and whose contribution exemplifies
the mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester
November 2, 2009
This past week at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities St. Mary’s was awarded the Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly Award in recognition of the parish’s service to homeless families who were housed in the “little brown house” on Summer Street for over six years. Bishop McManus presented this parish award to Fr Mike, Joan Fouhy and Cecile Cote this past week. Cathy Loeffler, director of Catholic Charities, spoke warmly about what this house has meant to the families who lived their on their way to permanent housing. Thank-you once again to the many parishioners of St. Mary’s who assisted in any way with the support and running of the “little brown house”.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of October:
Sydney Ash, Julia Azzarone, Danielle Birri, Ryan Blute, Katharine Callan,
Joshua Hynes, William Keddy, Leah Lombardi, Charlotte Luther,
Joseph Silva, Emerson Shuckerow and Joseph Valutkevich.
May they grow in the faith that we profess in Christ Jesus.
Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 pm. Please call the pastoral center to make arrangements for your child’s baptism. Parents who would like to have their first child baptized will be asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation session which is held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the pastoral center.
NEW PARISHIONERS
We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of October: Colin and Susan Adams, Ismael and Lynne Espino, Thomas and Rachel Markland, Daniel and Erin McTigue, Sylvia Scalley, Matthew and Christina Schmidt, Michael and Traci Simmons, David and Flora Tracia, and Lawrence Urbano. If you are new to St. Mary’s please introduce yourselves to Fr. Mike and Fr. Adam after Mass and call the Pastoral Center during the week so that you can register in the parish.
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 8 9:00 St. Mary Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, November 9 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, November 10 9:30 Thomas Merton Group – Mary’s Room Wednesday, November 11 4:00 Cub Scout Meeting – Mary’s Room |
Thursday, November 12 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, November 13 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Chapel Saturday, November 14 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, November 15 9:00 St. Mary Adult Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Are in loving memory of all parishioners Donated by Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse |
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 this 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 Rochea 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.
FINANCE REPORT
Thank-you for your ongoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of October (weekly average) $15,245
Catholic Schools Appeal $3,911
Mission Sunday $2,364
The parish annual report which includes a financial report for the fiscal year just ended (September 1, 2008-August 31, 2009) is now at the printers and will be mailed out within the next two weeks.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PARISH PAY?
Now that the new academic year is in underway, please consider using ParishPay for your support of St. Mary Parish. More and more parishioners are finding that ParishPay is the best way to continue their support St. Mary’s throughout the entire year. Find out how ParishPay works by clicking here or calling the Pastoral Center. In lieu of weekly collections the ParishPay program will collect monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit card account.
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The Jet Set is planning two trips for the near and distant future. The first will be on Sunday, December 13, 2009 to the Regal Players in Waltham to see their Christmas Spectacular. The cost is $72 and will include dinner at the Old Country Buffet in Watertown. Reservations and checks must be received by November 5, 2009. |
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.
Fran 508.842.8567 or Evelyn 508.845.3511 or 508.826.7439.
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.
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Shrewsbury Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service MASS AT ST. MARY’S |
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Think about the storm drains on our streets! These drains remove rain water from the streets. Oil, antifreeze and other fluids that leak from your car are washed into these drains that flow directly into our waterways. In the U.S., it is estimated that petroleum washed off the pavement every year, along with dirty oil dumped directly into storm drains, sends 15 times more oil into the ocean than the Exxon Valdez did. One pint of motor oil can contaminate 125,000 gallons of drinking water and make an oil slick about the size of two football fields. (Source: A Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Water Quality in the Blackstone Valley). Don’t use storm drains as dumps for oil, chemicals, trash or pet waste. If you car develops a leak, fix it as soon as you can.
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. |
S.T.O.P
Students Together Opposing Prejudice
S.T.O.P. is a local education initiative begun in 1991 by three different Faith Organizations in Sudbury. S.T.O.P. is coming to the area and is being sponsored by Shrewsbury’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wellspring United Methodist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Christian Church, Westborough’s Congregation B’nai Shalom, and the Islamic Center of Wayland.
The program is a seven-week curriculum aimed at middle school students. The weekly 1 ½ hour sessions are rotated among the participating houses of worship from mid-January to early March. The goal is to begin with some students who are concerned about issues of tolerance and prejudice, open their eyes to the many forms of bigotry and racism, and give them strategies to confront racism when they encounter it.
The participants learn that racial unity comes through recognition of the value of individuals and the celebration of every person’s uniqueness. They also learn to appreciate that every community is enriched by its diversity. We’re looking for interested seventh, eighth, or ninth graders, as well as older high school students with insights. Parents are also welcome. Please contact Mary Cote (cotem@stmarysparish.org) for more information.
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