Bulletin for January 24, 2010
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Saturday, January 23 8:30 Leo Connolly By the family Sunday, January 24 7:30 Leo Corazzini By St. Mary Parent Association Monday, January 25 8:30 Rosario Spinola By Nicolina Tropeano Tuesday, January 26 8:30 Anna and George O’Brien By the O’Connor family Wednesday, January 27 8:30 Florence and Thomas O’Connor By the O’Connor family |
Thursday, January 28 8:30 Beatrice and Larry Walsh By the O’Connor family Friday, January 29 8:30 Virginia Davidson By the family Saturday, January 30 8:30 Mary and Guy Leone By the family Sunday, January 31 7:30 Rose and Henry Santos By the family |
Liturgical Roles
January 30-31
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
J. Canzano, E. Cristy, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, T. Musgrove, C. Seed |
| 7:30 |
K. Brenner, S. Brenner, W. Hayden, B. Huie, P. Magnuson, C. McCabe |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, M.T. Egan, P. Egan, J. Hayeck, C. Lunt |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, D. Clemson, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
B. Campos, J. Hardwick, S. Hardwick, J. Pegg, L. Perreault, M. Scricco |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | D. Musgrove |
L. Bellerose, R. Ferrante, M. Gordon, M. Rogers, S. Seed |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | C. Ferrante |
M. Blute, P. Caouette, M/M Donovan, L. Perreault |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | P. Larkin |
M. Clark-Phelps, M. David, L. Labreche, J. Zerwas |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | M. Connors |
M. Burlas, K. Canfield, J. Fernandez, S. Howard, J. Morrissey, D. Troio |
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5:30 |
B. Barry |
M/M Casey |
A. Figueiredo |
Repose of the soul of Mary Lynne and for her family; Ali H. as she learns Arabic, travels and serves as a nurse in the Middle East; Ellen in the ICU battling to recover following her lungs collapsing and for her young family; that the people of Haiti may be blessed by the outpouring of aid and prayers after the devastating earthquake; an increase in vocations to the Priesthood, and the Consecrated Religious Life; for C, in dealing with a learning difficulty; Barbara McSweeny, for relief of pain, and full healing, after a fall; Will to have success in school; confidence in faith for Jane to have success in healing; Erika, for a full recovery of a brain injury after an automobile accident; for a correct diagnosis and healing for M.T.R.; comfort for D. dealing with a break-up; that K. and G. will find peace and the right path; for George to have a powerful and uplifting retreat experience; safe travel for all those attending the March for Life in DC; Kevin to gain insight in a therapeutic environment; all children in families with crisis to receive the help and love they need, especially B. and CC; Connor to gain friendships; David to know joy and improved health; Paul to enjoy service and see it's benefit; Kathy's successful treatment for an illness; and for constant prayer and action for the goal of world peace. Continued prayers for: Gloria; Bob F.; Lynne; Richie; Amy; Karen Z.; Mary McGeoch; Richard D.; Robert B.; Mary; Anne and Marie; Elaine; Beth; Ben; Kathleen; Mary Ann; Dottie; Pam; Sean; Lyd; Gary; and Elliot. Thanksgiving for: S's improved health; B's job; safe travel for many; a resolution for B's academic snafu Uncle Charlie’s continued recovery and many answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
THANK-YOU for your most generous response to last week’s special collection for the earthquake relief efforts now underway in Haiti. St. Mary parishioners donated $11,531 which has now been sent to Catholic Relief Services. Your outpouring of support will help buoy the relief efforts as CRS workers move food, water and medical supplies to quake survivors. CRS is trucking supplies overland from the Dominican Republic and shipping USAID Food for Peace food and other aid into Haitian ports north of Port-au-Prince. CRS staff are working at 11 distribution points in Port-au-Prince, mainly informal camps set up by those who have left their damaged homes. They are handing ouT food, hygiene kits and medical supplies. CRS President Ken Hackett, commenting on the state of Port-au-Prince, where some 3 million people are estimated to have been affected said, “There is no way that everyone can be taken care of immediately. This was just too great a disaster. We are working as hard and as fast as we can and in doing that we have helped thousands of people and we will get aid to thousands more in the coming days.” CRS staff have been working in Haiti for 55 years. They have an extensive network of aid partners in the country, including Catholic schools, hospitals and health centers. If you have not had the opportunity to make your donation to CRS, you may do so this weekend or during the coming week. Place an envelope marked “Haiti Earthquake Relief” in the collection basket or send to the pastoral center.
THANK-YOU to a group of young girls from St. Mary’s who wanted to help out with raising funds for relief efforts in Haiti. They made headbands and sold-out after one Mass last weekend. Here is their “thank-you” note to the people of St. Mary’s.
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Dear Msgr. Mike, We raised 171 dollars for Haiti. We didn’t think we would raise that much money. But we did! We are all so proud and happy we could help. Thank-you for letting us sell the hair accessories after Mass. If we didn’t we would never have raised that much money. Thank you sooo much! Sincerely, |
HAITI COMMITTEE
St. Mary’s Haiti Committee is hosting a special “Haitian Evening” in the parish hall on Tuesday, January, 26 at 7:00 pm., for anyone interested in learning more about St. Michels’, St. Mary’s “sister” parish in Roche-a Bateau, Haiti. Charlie Eisenmann will share his first hand experiences, stories and pictures from his recent visit with Fr. Beliard and the people of St. Michel’s parish. The committee will also discuss future plans to further assist the people of St. Michel’s parish. Haitian treats and coffee will be served.
GRAYSON WARREN BROWN
Is coming to St. Mary’s in March
Mark your calendars today
March 7, 8 & 9 at 7:00pm
Bring new life and spirit to your faith.
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Sunday, January 24 9:00 RCIC – Math Room Monday, January 25 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, January 26 7:00 Father/Daughter Dance Committee Meeting – St. Luke Wednesday, January 27 11:00 Grade 5 Retreat – Pastoral Center |
Thursday, January 28 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, January 29 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, January 30 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, January 31 9:00 Bake Sale – Hall |
SCOUT SUNDAY
The 5:30 pm Mass on January 31st will be the Scout Sunday Mass. This Mass recognizes the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Scouts provides fun, fellowship, and training to our youth while emphasizing honesty, self-reliance, and respect. Through a year-round program, it affects character, citizenship, and personal fitness. We want to offer a special prayer and word of thanks to the leaders of Troop and Pack 158 of St. Mary's. All Cub Scouts and Boy Scout are welcome.
To all adult parishioners:
Join us for St. Mary’s Bible Study in Lent and the Easter season. Fr. John O’Brien, CP will lead us in studying the prophet Isaiah, often called the 5th gospel. We will also study the heroism of Daniel. Classes will be on Mondays from 9:30 – 11:30 am from February 15th – May 10th in Matthews room in the pastoral center.
GROW IN YOUR FAITH - LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA - NEW CD’s AVAILABLE
Three new CD’s have been added to the Catholic Lighthouse Media display in the front vestibule of the Church. The cost of CD’s is only $3. Grow in your faith in 2010
BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF – Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose - by Matthew Kelly
Fundamental truths conveyed in a clear, effect manner. Matthew Kelly will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Men’s Conference. He possesses a powerful ability to combine the ageless tool of storytelling with a profound understanding of today’s culture and the common yearnings of the human heart. He shows us how to see the challenges in our everyday lives in a new light.
FAITH - By Dr. Peter Kreeft
How do we understand our Catholic faith? This presentation explains the relationship between faith and reason, faith and authority, and faith and the Church.
ANGER AND FORGIVENESS - Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald
This CD provides a spiritual and psychological prescription for overcoming the sinful anger that poisons the mind of Christ within, causing alienation and division. His practical wisdom shows that only by learning how to forgive can we hope to promote healing and understanding in our relationships.
PASTA FESTIVAL
Come join us at the St. Mary Pasta Festival! An evening filled with good food, great dessert, and a great time to celebrate with our parish family.
When: Saturday, January 30
Where: Church Hall
Time: Immediately following 4:30 Mass
Sponsored by the St. Mary Parents Association
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN DANCE
On Saturday, February 6th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm for grades 6, 7, & 8 in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Tickets are $7 and only limited tickets will be sold at the door. No outside drinks are allowed and proper dress is required. Call Dot Henry for tickets at 508.393.0932.
January Item of the Month: Instant Mashed Potatoes
Just a reminder that the Item of the Month is Instant Mashed Potatoes. Thank you!
OUR ENDURING COVENANT
The Campaign Continues
Construction progress remains on schedule and the installation of windows was completed this past week. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, fire alarm and sprinkler subcontractors are now hard at work in the interior of the building. THANK-YOU to the many St. Mary Parishioners who have been generous in their support of our capital campaign. If you have not had the opportunity to make your pledge to OUR ENDURING COVENANT, please consider doing so this month. Pledge envelopes are available at the entrances of the church and at the pastoral center.
THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING….
Last weekend as people were leaving Mass many found a card on the windshield of their cars endorsing one of the candidates in the recent election for U.S. Senate. Please know that St. Mary Parish and the Catholic Church do not endorse any individual candidates running for elective office. The person/people responsible for placing the political advertisements on you car in the parish parking lot did not seek permission to do so and would not have been granted permission had they asked.
Msgr. Michael Rose
St. Mary School Open House and Registration
Sunday, January 31, 2010 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - St. Mary’s Church Hall
Preschool-Gr. 8
Family, Caring, Safe Environment - Quality Education - After School Program
16 Summer St., Shrewsbury
508.842.1601
www.stmarysparish.org/school
Accredited by the N.E. Assoc. of Schools & Colleges
HEIFER PROJECT THANK YOU
The money is still coming in for St. Mary’s 2009 Heifer Project gift market. Just last week, the 4th grade CCD class turned in a check for $90 which they had raised in support of Heifer Project. Our total at present is $2,620, which is just over half an “ark” of animals. Thank you to all who gave so generously in these difficult economic times!
St. Mary's Adoptive Parents, pre-Adoptive Parents, and Foster Care Providers will host our "Celebrate Culture Night" on Thursday, January 28. Our facilitator is Janice. Come enjoy a tasty treat from China. Please bring a folktale from your child's place of origin (or yours!) All are welcome. O'Connell Pastoral Center at
7:00 pm. RSVP Donna 508.842.2529.
The Archdiocese of Anchorage, for example, has 11,500 registered Catholic families living within a region as vast as 140,000 square miles, and only 30 active diocesan priests. Of the 29 counties in the geographically sprawling Diocese of Salt Lake City, only 16 have a resident pastor. Year after year, this appeal helps dioceses that cannot provide basic pastoral services to their people without outside help. This assistance is essential to scattered and isolated churches. Your donations support a wide range of pastoral activities with special emphasis on evangelization, religious education, ministry training for priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people, and support of poor parishes. I encourage you to be generous to the 2010 Catholic Home Missions Appeal, a special collection to be taken at the Lord’s Day Masses in all the parishes throughout our diocese next weekend, January 30th and 31st. Through our personal generosity in this important appeal, we will all share in the work of evangelization in the United States. Grateful for your goodness and asking the Lord to bless you, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
ECO-JUSTICE MINISTRY
Change a light, and you help change the world. Replace the conventional bulbs in your 5 most frequently used light fixtures with bulbs that have the ENERGY STAR and you will help the environment while saving money on energy bills. If every household in the U.S. took this one simple action we would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions from nearly 10 million cars, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Interested in information on climate change? EPA offers a detailed link at its website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/
St. Mary School alumnus Ralph Masiello (The Icky Bug man) will be visiting the school February 2, 2010 (8:30am) as part of the nation’s Catholic Schools Week celebration. Mr. Masiello is an Award Winning Children’s Book Illustrator. His presentation will include the story of his journey from the halls of St. Mary’s to his current International success, as well as a hands on art demonstration. The event is open to the young children of Shrewsbury. Seats are limited and registration is required. Contact Sira Naras in the St. Mary School alumni office for more information. naras@stmarysparish.org or 508.845.6341. Funded by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DEACON?
Find out everything you wanted to know about being a deacon. Come to the Information Session scheduled on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Our Lady of Loreto Parish Center which is located at 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a deacon and wanted to know more about what it would involve, now is your opportunity! There is no obligation. Wives are encouraged to attend. The Session begins at 7:00 pm. (Snow date is February 2, 2010)
N.E.T. Works Theatre Productions Inc. presents YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
At the Southgate Theatre, 30 Julio Drive Shrewsbury - Directed by Holly Dion
PROCEEDS to benefit St. Anne’s Food Pantry. Tickets are available in the sacristy after Mass today
Enjoy the theatre and support a worthy cause.
BIRTHDAY BAGS
St. Anne's Food Bank in Shrewsbury is requesting 50 plus "Birthday Bags" for 2010. The birthday bags typically consist of a cake mix, frosting, candles and perhaps a book/small toy in a gift bag. They will be distributed to local children who would not receive a cake on their birthday without our help. Please assist in anyway you can - a complete gift bag or select items mentioned above. (There is also a need for disposable cake tins.) Representatives from the 8th grade will be collecting these donations in the parish hall between the hours of 8:45 - 12:15 on Sunday January 31st. Please contact Janet Hevey 508.842.8111 with any questions. Thank you for your support!
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
January 24 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
There exists in our parish community a diversity of unique gifts. God has provided us with these gifts in order to advance His Kingdom. Our sisters and brothers in other Christian denominations have also been blessed with unique gifts that are being used for the same purpose. This week, the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity comes to a close. We pray that throughout the year all Christians would be good stewards of their relationships, seeking to understand each other, being always patient and humble, and listening to one another, so that the Body of Christ may be truly united.
Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Scholarships
Applications have been placed in area High Schools. Applicants must be a Shrewsbury resident. Interested students should seek out the application and apply for this award. Further information can be obtained from any club member. Thank you.
Valerie Gannon, Publicity Chair
gannonv40@yahoo.com, 508.845.6364
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