Bulletin for November 22, 2009
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Saturday, November 21 8:30 Robert McCaffrey By Pam and Keith McKinley and family Sunday, November 22 7:30 Leo Corazzini Cliff and Vi Jefferson Monday, November 23 8:30 Francis J. Coleman, III By Jim and Patty Hopkins Tuesday, November 24 8:30 Frances M. Herron By the Evans family Wednesday, November 25 8:30 George E. Thompson By Ron and Kathy Thompson |
Thursday, November 26 8:30 Matthew Healey By the Kotsopoulos family Friday, November 27 8:30 Joseph Head By the family Saturday, November 28 8:30 Robert A. Cole By the family Sunday, November 29 7:30 John Pedone By the family |
Ministry Schedule
November 28-29
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Servers: |
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K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, K Gordon, S. Gordon, D. Wassef, M. Wassef |
| 7:30 | A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, D. Clemson, J, Goljan, P. Magnuson |
| 9:00 |
D. Cabrera, M. Cabrera, C. Lunt, A. Ruggieri, M. Travers, M. Travers |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, S. Commito, A. O’Connor, K. Pitney, M. Snow, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
C. Corazzini, E. D’Souza, R. Hevey, K. Jakubiak, L. Perreault, E. Whitlock |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | S. Puthanangady |
J. Bellerose, K. Contreras, R. Ferrante, S. Goodwin, S. Gallerani, M. Gordon, M.L. Lordan, M/M Piecz, M.B. Rogers |
L. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | C. Ferrante |
M. Gulino, M/M Holland, T. Keegan, A. Lo |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | K. McKenna |
M. Benbenek, M/M Coghlin, M. David, F. Doiron, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, S. Landry, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | G. Morelli |
E. Baroni, S. Berkowitz, K. Canfield, M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, J. McDonald, M/M Sousa |
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5:30 |
J. Forts |
A.M. Blute, S. Jakubiak, G. Joubert, M/M Thompson |
J. Walent |
Charles Fitch and Peter Arena
Repose of the soul of Fitzhugh Brewer and for his family; repose of the soul of Kristy; Daniel for healing of the Swine flu; Don M. for successful knee surgery and a quick recovery; Jennifer G. full healing from Breast cancer; Emma for healing of pneumonia; Uncle Charlie to have a good outcome; Mary Lynn in hospice care and for her three young sons; Bobby Dixon's recovery from an accident; Megan's safe pregnancy; wee Elizabeth Whelan, in hospital, to receive the help she needs and for her parents; Paul; a successful treatment regimen for a woman; safe travel and safe time for B.; everyone traveling over the coming week to be safe; Jerry S. to gain financial and emotional control of his life; everyone suffering with flu-like symptoms or swine flu; for health care providers; a successful intervention for BA and for the family; Sue; peace around the world; for all those serving in military service; and for all those who have passed that we remember this month. Continued prayers for: Lyd; Richie; Jackie; Moe; Joanne; Nancy; Gary; Patty; Christine; Lynn; Helen; Lynne; and Amy. Thanksgiving for multiple answered prayers and help from RR; Karen; Katie; and John.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
ECUMENICAL THAKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 22 at 7:00 pm - St. Anne Church, Shrewsbury
You are invited to attend the annual Shrewsbury Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 7:00 pm at St. Anne’s Church. Coming together as people of faith to celebrate our gratitude to God, we become all the more aware of the gifts and abundant blessings that surround us. Rev. John Foley, the new pastor of St. Anne’s, will host this year’s celebration and Rev. Mariah Furness Tollgaard, the new pastor at Wellspring Methodist Church, will deliver the Thanksgiving Sermon. Please join us as we come together with the people of Shrewsbury and “give thanks”.
MASS on THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 26 at 8:30 am - St. Mary’s Church
Begin your Thanksgiving Day by giving God thanks around the Table of the Eucharist and receive again the gift of God’s love and abundant blessing. Then your Thanksgiving dinner and the time you spend with family and friends will have even more meaning. Please bring a bag of non-perishable food with you to Mass on Thanksgiving. You will be invited to bring it forward to the altar during the offertory procession. These gifts of food will be given to St. Anne’s Food Pantry. St. Anne’s Human Services expects to prepare over 200 Thanksgiving basket for families in need in our community. Our donations will help to restock the shelves after Thanksgiving Day so that the growing number o people who are turning to food pantries in their need can be served.
ST ANNE’S HUMAN SERVICES
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Help is needed for our Thanksgiving distribution. We have 268 registered families in Shrewsbury. Gift certificates most welcome as well as turkeys. Any help will be appreciated. Please call St. Anne’s Human Services at 508.799.4169. |
ST. MARY’S CHRISTMAS BENEFIT CONCERT
Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm - St. Mary’s Church
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy the “Sounds of the Season” at St. Mary’s annual Christmas benefit concert. Come and listen to amazingly gifted musicians from St. Mary’s and beyond sing traditional, classical and other favorite seasonal songs. Make this a part of your family’s holiday tradition – have a wonderful evening while also helping our brothers and sisters in need. |
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Sunday, November 22 9:00 Grade 8 CCD Bake Sale – Hall Monday, November 23 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, November 24 1:30 Thanksgiving Prayer Service – Church |
Wednesday, November 25 4:15 Children’s Choir – Church Friday, November 27 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, November 28 3:00 Baptism - Church Sunday, November 29 8:00 Jesse Tree Craft Fair – Hall |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Kay Wack In Thanks for Blessings received |
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Today’s second collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which helps people rise above the poverty line by funding programs that focus on the root causes of poverty. It creates permanent, community based solutions to the problem of poverty by funding programs that promote self-sufficiency. CCHD is committed to helping people change the conditions that keep them living in a state of poverty. Thank-you for your support.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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JET SET - The bus for the Regal Players, on December 13th, will leave the Senior Center at 2:30 PM for the 4:00 PM show. Dinner will follow and we will return approximately 7:30 PM. |
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Jesse Tree
Can you believe Advent begins Sunday, November 29th? The SMPA will be selling advent wreaths, candles and calendars to help the families of St. Mary’s celebrate this special time as we prepare for the birth of our savior. Items will be available before and after Mass on Sunday, November 29th from 7 am to 12 pm. Any question regarding this event, please contact Susan Lynch @ 508.845.8564 or smlx2@townisp.com.
ECO-JUSTICE MINISTRY
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Eighth Graders Sell Environmentally Friendly Bottles: St Mary’s Eighth Graders are doing something good for their class and for the environment! They will be selling reusable water bottles at the Holly Fair, December 5th and 6th. Two styles of these attractive bottles, with the name of St. Mary’s emblazoned on them, will be for sale. Reusable water bottles cut down on plastic bottle waste. They save energy in many ways. The Eighth Grade Booth will feature a poster explaining all of the benefits of these bottles. Look for it when you purchase one at the fair. |
NOVEMBER’S ITEM OF THE MONTH – TISSUES
Just a reminder that the item of the month is boxes of tissues. Thank you for your continued support!
NEW: A WOMEN'S MINISTRY for ALL WOMEN of our parish
ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women).ENDOW is a Catholic organization which helps all women, discover their God-given dignity through the richness and authenticity of Catholic teachings. ENDOW utilizes small study groups and conferences to cultivate faith and fellowship. Small ENDOW study groups meet weekly for an 8 week course. Each course is available at a cost of $60 which includes the study guide. Scholarships are available.
To learn more, contact Jennifer Zerwas at 508.845.3883 or ZerwasJ@msn.com. Please come to an ENDOW social Monday evening, November 23rd from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Mary's Room in the Pastoral Center to learn more about this enriching program. ENDOW sessions will begin in January.
GIVING TREE
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On the weekend of November 29th and December 5th our Giving Tree tables will be set up with tags for needy families who are assisted through St. Anne’s Human Services and Catholic Charities. You will have the opportunity to select a tag, purchase and wrap a gift and return it on the weekend of December 12/13. Help bring the spirit of Christmas to a child or teen. |
Need a Gift Card for the Parish Giving Tree?
The St. Mary Parent Association will have an order form available and some cards on hand during the weekend of November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th downstairs in the hall. Retailers include Barnes & Noble, Borders, Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, Toys-R-Us, Wal-Mart and Visa gift cards. You can choose from cash and carry or filling out an order form and we will purchase the card for you and deliver it back to the church!
Call Chris Baril at 508.845.1025 or e-mail CBaril@townisp.com with any questions.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
December 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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Children and parents share the special meaning of Christmas while participating in the pageant. Family involvement is needed as we bring the Christmas story to life during Mass. Join us for rehearsals in the church on Tuesday, December 15th and Monday, December 21st at 6:00PM. Costumes will be provided. Your assistance with pageant rehearsals is appreciated! Please contact Mary Cote 508.667.5218 to indicate which person(s) in the pageant story your family member(s) would like to represent. |
CALLING ALL BAKERS!
Donations of homemade & store bought baked goods will be gratefully accepted for the St. Mary Holly Fair. Baked goods may be dropped off on Friday, December 4th from 8:30 am to 3pm in Mary’s Room at the Pastoral Center. Delivery can be made directly to the Parish Hall after 3pm on Friday or during the Fair on Saturday, Dec. 5th or Sunday, Dec. 6th. Please contact Amanda Brown at (508)842-8311 with any questions.
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Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners, On behalf of St. Anne’s Human Services, please accept our grateful thanks for your congregation’s contributions toward our coat drive. Your support aids us in helping the many people in need on this community, especially during these difficult economic times. Thank you all so very much for helping us to help others. Love and Peace, |
Mark your calendar!
Fr. Adam and the Respect Life Ministry of St. Mary's invite you to join them on a trip to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, January 21 we will attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul. After the Mass we will head to Washington for a day that will include a visit to the largest Catholic Church in North America, the Basilica of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, “America’s Catholic Church” and participate in the March for Life. We will return on January 22nd. Contact Fr. Adam at 508.845.6341 or reida@stmarysparishorg.
The Saint Mary Holly Fair
December 5th 9:00am – 6:00pm
December 6th 8:00am – 1:00pm
in the Church Hall
Holiday Shopping!
Gifts, Crafts, Handmade Jewelry, Pottery, Home Décor, Flameless Candles,
Sports Merchandise, Gift Cards, Natural Foods, Children’s Books, Handbags,
Yummy Baked Goods and much more!
Fresh Wreaths, Greens, Cemetery Boxes and Boxwood Trees by
Holly Fair Raffle!
Each of our talented vendors is donating an item to our raffle! Enter to win a beautifully handcrafted item from one of our over 20 crafters! Or, enter to win a new American Girl Doll or a Worcester Sharks Ice Hockey package, including game tickets and merchandise! Tickets are 3/$1.00 and can be purchased at the Holly Fair.
This wonderful annual event is a splendid way to get into the holiday spirit and find everything you need on your shopping list. Advanced orders for wreaths, cemetery boxes and boxwood trees can be placed by calling Danielson’s directly at 842-8992.
See you at Holly Fair!
Sponsored by the St. Mary Parents’ Association.
For inquiries, please contact Nancy Freud at nancyfreud@townisp.com
In Gratitude
“Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.”
On Saturday, November 7th, the families of those parishioners who have died since last All Souls Day gathered for a beautiful Mass of Remembrance. Following Mass, everyone in attendance was invited to a breakfast buffet in the parish hall. Once again, a major portion of the expense of the breakfast was paid for by a very generous donation from Britton Funeral Homes. Each year, Shannon Henry, and Britton staff members come to the Mass and breakfast to offer their support as well. The parish extends its deepest gratitude to Britton Funeral Homes and to Shannon Henry and David Bellerose for their generosity and support in making this event possible.
How to buy, wrap and deliver your Giving Tree gift on less than 60 seconds:
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This service is offered by the St. Mary Parents’ Association. There is no surcharge, and no extra expense associated with the gift cards. They are sold at face value and can be redeemed for the full value. For more information, Contact Chris Baril at 508.845.1025 or CBaril@townisp.com.
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