Bulletin for February 7, 2010
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Saturday, February 6 4:30 William Finnerty By the family Sunday, February 7 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family Monday, February 8 8:30 Dorothy Thompson Delfanti Tuesday, February 9 8:30 Amelia Sicolo By the family Wednesday, February 10 8:30 James and Kathleen McSweeney By their daughter |
Thursday, February 11 8:30 John J. Genco By the Kelly family Friday, February 12 8:30 Vincent Perez By the family Saturday, February 13 8:30 Gilbert Burke 3rd Anniversary by the family Sunday, February 14 7:30 Charles Birri By his sister-in-law and family |
LENT IS COMING.....
The season of Lent will begin soon on Ash Wednesday, February 17th.
Plan now to join us at St. Mary’s as we enter into this holy season
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6:45 am Mass & Ashes |
Liturgical Roles
February 13-14
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
J. Canzano, K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, M.T. Daly, P. Daly, C. Seed |
| 7:30 |
A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, J. Goljan, W. Hayden, K. Huie, C. McCabe |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, M.T. Egan, P. Egan, J. Hayeck, C. Lunt |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, A. O’Connor, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
A. Card, R. Hevey, B. North, D. North, A. Russo, J. Walent |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | <none> |
J. Bellerose, K. Contreras, I. Lespasio, H. Reynolds, S. Seed |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | R. Pape |
M. Gulino, M/M Holland, T. Keegan, F. Nugent |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | M. Harris |
M/M Coghlin, S. Landry, L. Rybacki |
D. Chiampa |
| 11:00 | K. Paulina |
K. Canfield, J. McDonald, J. Sliwoski, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
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5:30 |
C. Hardwick |
M/M Thompson |
A. Figueiredo |
Antonetta DiPierro
Peter to let go; Luke; determinate action for a woman's health; Lena's accurate diagnosis and relief of symptoms and pain; a solution for a foot ailment for Frances; Mica; an ease of all those who suffer insomnia, especially B.; A. and S.; successful chemo treatments for Hayes Brown, 5 after discovery of a Wilms tumor, God’s peace and comfort for Edward Goljan in hospice and peace for his family; special intentions for C, dealing with difficulties in college; a woman and her children having difficulties dealing with the return of her ex-husband/ children’s father; Pat B. and all grieving the loss of a loved one; the safety of Lt. Col Jon Liba and all serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and other dangerous places in the world; success for our upcoming Lenten Mission; married couples working through struggling relationships; healing of 5 yr old girl battling aggressive brain cancer; David for successful treatment of depression; good medical prognosis for D.; successful Cardiac Ablation on 2/28 for Susan; an increased awareness of the jump in domestic violence following the Super Bowl and safety for anyone at risk; Judy and Libby. Continued prayers for:; Barbara McSweeney in rehab; Alex with end stage cancer; Heather Milling healing of Ewings Sarcoma; 2 yr old Summer; William Schuler; Elaine; Gloria; Bob; Donnie; Paul; Heather; Bonnie; Ellen; C.; Will; David; Kathy; Connor; Devin; Mary M.; Richard D.; Richie; Dottie; Pam; Lyd; Gary; Elliot and everyone recovering from the Haiti disaster and all those working to aid the relief effort. Thanksgiving for: George’s uplifting retreat and safe travel and answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
THE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES…….
THANK-YOU to all those parishioners who have made their pledge to St. Mary’s Capital Campaign and are making payments on their pledges. As we move forward, we encourage parishioners who have not made their pledge to please do so. Visit the parish website (click here) for an update on our construction plans. Pledge envelopes are available in the sacristy as well as the pastoral center. Thank-you for your ongoing support of Our Enduring Covenant.
BREAKDOWN OF PLEDGES
| NUMBER OF GIFTS | AMOUNT |
| 1 | $150,000 |
| 3 | $100,000 |
| 1 | $60,000 |
| 3 | $50,000 |
| 1 | $40,000 |
| 2 | $30,000 |
| 25 | $25,000 |
| 6 | $20,000 |
| 4 | $12,000 - $15,000 |
| 32 | $10,000 |
| 18 | $6,000 - $8,000 |
| 64 | $5,000 |
| 30 | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| 83 | $2,000 - $2,500 |
| 77 | $1,000 – 1,800 |
| 120 | Up to $1,000 |
CATHOLIC FREE PRESS
February is CATHOLIC FREE PRESS MONTH. As the church continues to chart its way through these challenging times, it is important to read about the issues in the Catholic media as well as the secular media. The Catholic Free Press can put all the current world and religious issues in a context of faith in a way that is informative and interesting. Subscribe to the catholic Free Press this month. Renew or begin your subscription this month for only $23. Drop your subscription envelope in the basket any weekend in February. Our parish is assessed for 404 subscriptions, and we must pay this amount even if fewer people subscribe. Please help us support our diocesan newspaper.
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Sunday, February 7 9:00 RCIC – Mass/Math Room Monday, February 8 8:00 Book Fair – Hall Tuesday, February 9 9:30 Thomas Merton Group – Mary’s Room |
Wednesday, February 10 4:15 Grade 4 CCD – School/PC Thursday, February 11 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, February 12 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Chapel Saturday, February 13 10:30 Knitting Ministry – Mary’s Room Sunday, February 14 9:00 Book Fair – Hall |
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NEW PARISHIONERS - We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of January: Melchiorre and Amy Conti, Jarrod and Margaret Cronin, John and Ann Fahey, Gracjan and Kamila Harasim, Eric and Marie Jones, Lauren Krol, Joe and Leeann Marchionna, Damian and Rachael Mars-Bailey, William and Amy Porter, James and Crickett Sweetwood, and Thomas Williams. |
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.
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Grade 2 Catechist: Meeting reminder for Tuesday, February 9th, at 7:00 pm in Matthew’s Room in the Pastoral Center. Please make a big effort to attend so we are all on the same page for First Communion prep. Thanks, Teachers. Sue The Religious Education program is in need of two fairly big screened TV’s and DVD/VHS players. Do you have any you might be getting rid of? To be able to follow up lessons with a DVD on the matter is so vital to young people. If you can help us out, please call Sue Landry at 508.925.7801 |
FINANCE REPORT .
Thank-you for your ongoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of January (weekly average) $14,842
Catholic University $2,142
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PARISH PAY ?
Many parishioners have found that ParishPay is the best way to continue their support of St. Mary’s Parish throughout the year. Find out how ParishPay works by checking the parish website (click 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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GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE - A 51 year old Shrewsbury resident and St. Mary’s parishioner will be requiring a kidney transplant. He will need a blood type O kidney donor. For more information call: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Kidney Donor Coordinator, Nancy Salonpuro at 617.632.9851. |
WORD FROM HAITI - We received the first email last week from Fr. Beliard, the pastor of St. Michel’s in Roche-a-Bateau, since the devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince
Translated from Creole by Jean-Evens Dupuy
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I am very happy to hear from you. The earthquake did not affect Roche-a-Bateau at all. It’s only the capital that has been affected. Many people who live in the capital died and also the house in the cities close to the capital collapsed. But those who are living in Les Cayes are very secure, thank God. However, the misery rises drastically because people are leaving the capital to return home, especially in Les Cayes. People keep coming to knock at the door to ask for food all the time and I am unable to respond to all their needs and hunger. Thank you so much for your support to the parish in which I am the pastor. This parish is very poor. You may understand how difficult the situation could be in Les Cayes. Fr. Beliard |
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to St. Mary’s next week, February 10th – February 14th. On Wednesday, 2/10, the Fair will be open until 4:00. It will also be open Thursday, 2/11, from 6:00 – 7:00. During the weekend of the 13th – 14th the Fair will be open after all the Masses. Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift, or just a good read during these long cold winter evenings? St. Mary’s Scholastic Book Fair has the solution. If you have any questions, please call or email Kathy Canfield, 508.842.8505 kcanfield@townisp.com.
Feed The Mind Read A Book!
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SAVE THE DATE: On Friday, March 19, 2010 St. Mary’s will begin our annual 24 Hour Rosary and Adoration to pray for an end to abortion. The Rosary will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 19th and end with the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, March 20th. Bishop Daniel Reilly will celebrate the Mass and speak on respect for life issues. |
GRAYSON WARREN BROWN IS COMING TO ST. MARY’S
Sunday, March 7 At 7:00 pm
Monday, March 8 At 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 9 At 7:00 pm
The cluster parishes of St. Anne’s, St Mary’s and St. Mary of the Hills invites you to join us for this year’s “NOT YOUR ORDINARY LENTEN MISSION” with Grayson Warren Brown. Grayson came to St. Mary’s more than ten years ago and the church was filled to capacity each night as people came to hear his music and his preaching. Don’t miss out!
Grayson believes that a good parish mission can truly “stir into flame” the spirit that Paul talks about in his letter to Timothy. Thus he brings an enthusiasm and spirit to the missions that have made them popular throughout North American. Conducting over twenty a year, Grayson’s parish missions are filled with song, laughter, prayer and most of all a deep understanding of the gospel message of Jesus.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of January:
Desmond Candelmo, Griffin Conti, John Kardos,
Maxwell Mitchell, Abigail Pulsifer, Isaac Tyrrell and Priya Vohora.
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.
Worcester Diocesan Men’s Catholic Conference
Bishop McManus is sponsoring the 10th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference on March 20th at the DCU Center in Worcester. An informational brochure is available here in the Church, Your parish contact is Kurt Brenner/ 508.842.0322/kurttb@msn.com. For tickets or more details visit www.firstmensconf.org.
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Useful Information on Climate Change. The issue of climate change continues to be in the news. What is climate change? What is "cap and trade"? When government officials talk about the science and solutions, where can people go for detailed information? A useful resource on the internet is the US EPA's website. It includes practical information, questions and answers, publications and suggestions for things we can all do to save energy and reduce the amount of emissions going into the atmosphere. This information can be found at http://epa.gov/climatechange/ |
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