Bulletin for December 13, 2009
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Saturday, December 12 8:30 Howard W. Kidd Sunday, December 13 7:30 Simon Sawtelle By the family Monday, December 14 8:30 Lothar Sigloch By the Tamasy family Tuesday, December 15 8:30 Elizabeth Tamasy By the family Wednesday, December 16 8:30 Respect for Life By the Respect Life Committee |
Thursday, December 17 8:30 Ashley Foley By Sandi and Rich Carlson Friday December 18 8:30 Irene Nerkowski By the Grden family Saturday, December 19 8:30 Vincent Amatucci By the family Sunday, December 20 7:30 Mary and Frank Keegan, Natalie and Chris Dona By Paul and Arlene |
December 19-20
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
A. Berard, M. Favulli, B. Lemieux, R. Puthanangady, C. Seed, P. Seed |
| 7:30 |
K. Brenner, S. Brenner, W. Hayden, A. Lemoine, C. McCabe, P. Storer |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, J. Dubois, M.T. Egan, P. Egan, C. Lunt |
| 11:00 |
J. McCoy, S. McCoy, A. Smiley, A. Smiley, M. Terry, M. Terry |
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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 | E. VanAtten |
J. Aubrey, L. Bellerose, M. Damico, M. Law, I. Lespasio, L. McAllaster, M/M Nelligan, A. Scribner, S. Seed, K. VanAtten |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | R. Pape |
M. Blute, P. Caouette, M/M Donovan, A. Lo |
W. Gooley |
| 9:00 | F. Mannella |
J. Barry, M/M Coghlin, M. David, F. Doiron, J. Godek, S. Landry, J. Maliakal, F. Mannella, V. Sheehan |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | K. Paulina |
E. Baroni, S. Berkowitz, J.M. Carey, M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, E. Korpi, M. Minnucci, L. Shuba |
J.M. Carey |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
A.M. Blute, S. Jakubiak, G. Joubert, M/M Thompson |
J. Walent |
special intention for Bobby and Sean; Stanley Posey serving in Afghanistan, for God’s protection,; Tracy for success in conceiving a longed for baby; Mary Lynn in hospice care and for her family; Bobby Dixon's recovery from an accident; full recovery for Elizabeth Whelan who's been in hospital; an ease of medical troubles for Laurence White; BA struggling with an addiction and for the family to intervene in a positive and conclusive way and for all those trying to live with the pain of addiction; a woman diagnosed with macular degeneration to have courage and acceptance; safety for a woman at risk with an illness; peace and safety for M.; full recovery for a woman after a fall; Jared undergoing chemotherapy for full healing and peace for his wife and four young children; Angela for a quick recovery from gall bladder surgery; God’s guidance and understanding for two troubled marriages and for all marriages that may be in turmoil; special intention for a young man on a special project; Lisa’s successful hip replacement on 12/7; all those affected by the flu and /or secondary infections and for all caregivers and for all those seeking employment. Continued prayers for: peace and for all service men and women; Rachel; Don; Jim; Christine; Sue; Emma; Daniel; Charlie; Nancy; Janey; Lyd; Richie; Moe; Jackie; Joanne; Gary; Paul; Elaina; and Amy. Thanksgiving for: Susan’s job; Don’s successful knee surgery; safe travel for a group; Frank and multiple prayers answered.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
BLESSING OF A CHRISTMAS TREE
Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation:
the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night.
We praise you for the light of Israel:
the Law, the prophets, and the Scriptures.
We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son:
He is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace,
who fills us with the wonder of your love.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us
As we illumine this tree, may the light and cheer it gives
be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts.
May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
BLESSING OF OUTDOOR NATIVITY
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The blessing and lighting of the parish outdoor nativity scene and manger will take place on Saturday evening, December 19th immediately following the 4:30 pm Mass. Join us with the Children’s Choir for a few Christmas carols and blessing. |
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BLESSING OF HOME NATIVITY
Next weekend’s bulletin will include a blessing for all the figures in a traditional nativity set. As you place each figure in the scene, there is a special prayer that you can offer with your family. On Sunday, December 20 we invite children to bring a figure of the Christ Child to the 9:00 am Mass for a special blessing before placing it in their family nativity.
The Christmas Mass schedule will remain the same as it has been for the past years with one exception – because of the construction and more limited parking, the additional 4:30 pm Vigil Mass will take place at St. John’s High School where there is more handicapped parking and easier accessibility
Thursday, December 24
Friday, December 25
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Sunday, December 13 9:00 Adult Choir – Grade 8 classroom Monday, December 14 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, December 15 6:00 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal - Church Wednesday, December 16 9:30 Religious Ed Staff Meeting – St. John |
Thursday, December 17 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, December 18 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, December 19 8:00 MOMS Group – PC Kitchen Sunday, December 20 9:00 RCIC – Math room |
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JET SET - The bus for the Regal Players will be leaving the Senior Center on Sunday, December 13th at 2:30 P. M. |
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MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Linda Russell In thanks for her continued good health |
THANK-YOU to all the parishioners who have made their pledge to the St. Mary’s Capital Campaign. The capital campaign has raised $3.6 million for our current building project, but we will need to raise $1.4 million more to pay off our construction loan from the diocese. Construction is moving along on schedule, and with the masonry work now complete, we can see the impressive addition to our parish and school. We are hopeful that the windows will be in place by the end of the month. If you have not made your pledge and are now ready to do so, we encourage you to take one of the campaign pledge envelopes by the bulletins and return it to the pastoral center. Thank-you for your ongoing support of Our Enduring Covenant.
CHRISTMAS AND YEAR END GIVING
Many people enjoy using Christmas and year’s end as a special time to give to their favorite Catholic institutions and also positively impact their federal and state income taxes. Christmas and year end giving provides many advantages to you
MATCHING GIFTS FOR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
Two parishioners recently discovered that their employer’s Matching Gifts Program would match their regular Sunday offertory throughout the year up to $1,000. By filling out their company’s paperwork, they were able to double their support of St. Mary’s Parish. Check with your employer on Matching Gift opportunities that you may have.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
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The December packet of offertory envelopes contains one marked Christmas Flowers. Your offerings will assist us in decorating the church for the Christmas season. Please write the names of family members on the envelope so that we may remember them at Mass. |
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
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A Penance Service for our three cluster parishes – St. Anne’s, St. Mary’s and St. Mary of the Hills – will be held at St. Mary of the Hills this Sunday, December 13 at 3:00pm. Let us come together to celebrate this sacrament of God’s mercy as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christmas. |
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RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Today’s second collection is for the support of the Retirement Fund for Religious. Religious sisters and brothers have cared for others and did so with little concern for themselves. Today tens of thousands of them are now elderly, frail and in need of assistance. The Retirement Fund for Religious, with its theme, Share in the Care,
Supports these men and women who continue to shape the lives and the faith of millions of Americans. It is important that we offer our thanks to these religious who have influenced us so deeply.
HEIFER PROJECT
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This Christmas, help to end hunger and poverty, one family at a time. Make this a memorable Christmas by taking part in a growing tradition here at St. Mary's Parish. Give the gift that ends hunger with a hand-up, not a hand out. Instead of material gifts, choose to honor your friends, family or business associates with gifts that help struggling families become self-reliant. Alternative gift giving through Heifer International is the perfect way to share the true meaning of Christmas with the special people in your life. |
Donations received are used to provide struggling families world-wide with the lifesaving gift of livestock and training in its care. Visit the Heifer Project table in the vestibule of church to inquire or purchase your gift. Call Corinne Hetzler @ 508.842.2449 with questions. Thank you.
Christmas Choir Invitation – 2009
The St. Mary’s Christmas Choir, which includes St. Mary’s Adult Choir will be singing at midnight this year, and anyone who would like to be part of the festivities is cordially invited to add their voices to the mix. Rehearsals are:
Sunday mornings: December 13 and 20, 9am to 10:30am in the school - 8th grade classroom AND December 22, 7:00 - 9:00PM in the church choir loft. It is extremely important that you are fully engaged by attending all three rehearsals. If you're available on all of these dates, we look forward to having you with us.
Questions please contact
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. |
GIVING TREE
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Thank-you to the many parishioners who took tags the past two weekends for the GIVING TREE. Our gifts will be distributed through St. Anne’s Human Services and Catholic Charities this weekend. Please return your gifts with the tag by this Sunday, December 13. For more information call Maryanne Damico at 508.845.9674. |
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of November:
Madison Gilberti, Ellyna Magarro, Liam Mulvena, Ellie Newton and Tiano Sousa .
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 are 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 November:
| William Horan |
David Lawson and Maureen Hayes Christopher and Catherine |
| Rony and Priya Lambert Mabelle and Hannah |
Michael and Christine Jasinski |
| Hale and Sarah Pulsifer Abigail |
Robert and Patricia Sardnola |
| Roger and Lori Trahan |
Nicholas and Christine Vincequere Alyson and Natalee |
| Eram Zaheer and Julie Hanson Kamran and Aidan |
Scott Zimmerman Jolie |
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.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Thank-you to Mary Donovan, the “editor-in-chief” of the St. Mary’s Newsletter, for all her efforts in producing the Fall 2009 edition which was mailed to all parish homes this past week. Additional copies of the newsletter are available in the vestibule of the church. The newsletter is also available online - click here. Please take one with you and share with a family member or friend who has moved from the parish.
The 2009 calendars are available this weekend in the front and side vestibules of the church. We are grateful to Shannon Henry and David Bellerose of Britton Funeral Home and Worcester County Memorials for making these calendars available to us.
ECO-JUSTICE MINISTRY
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LED Christmas lights use light emitting diodes rather than the traditional miniature incandescent bulbs. LEDs are much like incandescent bulbs except that they do not have a filament inside that can burn out and take the entire string of bulbs with it. LEDs have been around for a long time, but only caught on for use as Christmas lights in recent years. Today you can find LED Christmas lights in all kinds of shapes and sizes. They can blink just like the regular incandescent varieties and come in a wide range of colors. The end result is a string of lights that use about one-tenth of the electrical current of the more commonly used incandescent lights. If you are replacing lights that are wearing out, consider the LED option! |
Wrapping paper and cards are major users of paper, and used for only a short period of time. Look for cards and wrapping paper made of recycled paper . Consider creative ways of wrapping gifts that minimize packaging that has to be thrown away.
NEW Women's Ministry ENDOW update
ENDOW Sessions have been finalized and will start in January. Our new ENDOW ministry will begin Friday mornings January 8th from 9-11am in Mary's Room in the Pastoral Center for 8 weeks. If you haven't registered and would like to, please contact Jen Zerwas at zerwasJ@msn.com or at 508.845.3883 or www.endowonline.com Cost is $60.00, materials need to be ordered by end of December. There is still availability.
THANK –YOU FROM VISITATION HOUSE
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Dear Msgr. Rose On behalf of the residents, staff and Board of Directors of Visitation House, I wish to extend our sincere thanks to you, Fr. Adam Reid, Maureen Coghlin, the entire pro-life ministry and last but not least, your parishioners who gave from the heart during the October 2009 St. Mary’s Parish baby bottle fundraiser. To date, you have raised $5,500 with more bottles to count. That is fantastic and miraculous in these troubled financial times to have such a generous response. It is heartwarming to know that you share the same sentiments as we do, when it comes to saving the innocent unborn. We are fortunate that you are getting to know us and are willing to support such a great cause. And we are grateful for responding so thoughtfully to our needs. Please extend my thanks to everyone involved. Wishing you and your Parish family a very Merry Christmas! In deepest gratitude, |
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