Bulletin for March 7, 2010
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Saturday, March 6 8:30 Angelo Spinola By Nicolina Tropeano Sunday, March 7 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family Monday, March 8 6:45 Bill and Virginia Cataldo By the family Tuesday, March 9 6:45 Jean and John Collins By the family |
Wednesday, March 10 8:30 Terry and Curry Galli By a friend Thursday, March 11 8:30 William Joseph Cogoli, Shirley Rose Cogoli, William Edward Cogoli By Dr. Janet Cogoli Friday, March 12 8:30 Isabelle Bombard St. Mary Parent Association Saturday, March 13 8:30 Mass for Thanksgiving Sunday, March 14 7:30 Robert Piazza, Sr. By Paul and Elsie O’Dell |
March 13-14
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Mass |
Servers: |
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A. Canzano, E. Cristy, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, T. Musgrove, R. Puthanangady |
| 7:30 | K. Brenner, S. Brenner, J. Goljan, B. Huie, K. Huie, R. Welch |
| 9:00 | M. T. Egan, P. Egan, J. Hayeck, M. Henry, A. Morgera, R. Morgera |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, G. Morelli, A. O’Connor, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
K. Jakubiak, S. Kuruvilla, B. North, D. North, L. Perreault, J. Walent |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | D. Musgrove |
L. Bellerose, R. Ferrante, M. Gordon, M. Law, M.B. Rogers |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | F. Nugent |
M. Gulino, M/M Holland, T. Keegan, F. Nugent |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Landry |
M. Benbenek, F. Doiron, K. Jefferson, S. Zybert |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | G.. Morelli |
S. Berkowitz, K. Canfield, J. McDonald, J. Sliwoski, M/M Sousa |
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5:30 |
E. O’Connor |
S. Jakubiak, G. Kuruvilla |
A. Figueiredo |
Joseph Dellagala, Sr. and Anna Kiley
Baby Theresa with numerous serious birth problems and for her parents; Ellen and her family; Lynn as she manages the media regarding an important matter; a woman to fully accept her illnesses and to choose wellness; for everyone battling addictions to gain a desire for wellness, especially K; BA; and M; the swift resolution of a murder investigation; awareness and motivation for D; acceptance of constant transition for all of us, especially F.; a group of women to reassess pride and accept help; for any children embroiled in domestic troubles, especially C; S; B; and C; Peg to recover from an illness; Bobby's health to improve; Bill M; Anne and Anne; Dara for a swift diagnosis and full healing; Liz suffering with MS; Richard Marzilli for successful surgery to remove a mass on his brain; Bill recovering from eye surgery for full return of vision; the citizens of Shrewsbury to take advantage of the blessings of being able to participate in public issues like this coming week’s vote; peace around the world, especially in the Sudan and Middle East. Continued prayers for: Lena; Paul O'H; Chickie; Kelly E; Christine; Kathy Z.; Gloria; Elaine; Paul; Alice; Mindy; Helene; Linda O.; Paul S.; Paul P.; Dee; Debbie; Amy; Richie; Lyd; Beth; Elliot; Lynne and Martin. Thanksgiving for: a granddaughter's successful healing; Dr. P.'s help; safe travel for several and multiple answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
SAVE THE DATE ... Saturday May 15, 2010 New York’s Late Night Catechism is coming to St. Mary’s. For more information contact Sira Naras, Advancement Director, St. Mary School – naras@stmarysparish.org or 508.845.6341.
DAILY MASS will be celebrated during the season of Lent at 6:45 am and 8:30 am (Monday thru Friday) and 8:30 am on Saturday.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE - COME HOME TO GOD'S MERCY
Celebrate the Sacrament of Penance during the season of Lent this year:
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
A Lenten Bible Study with Fr. John O’Brien, CP will continue this Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome. Just bring your bible!
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER include the ROSARY at 7:30 pm on Monday evenings in the pastoral center chapel, ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST on Fridays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the pastoral center chapel, and the CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm in the church. |
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NEW CD’s from CATHOLIC LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA
New CD’s for Lent are now available in the display in the front vestibule of the church
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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 (www.stmarysparish.org) 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.
NEW PARISHIONERS - We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of February:
Greg and Beana Borecki, Robert and Lisa Branca, Brian Crownover and Marie David,
Manuel and Diane Gomes, Adam and Colleen Johnson, Sandra Roche, Lisa Smith,
Phyllis Trainor, and Ryan and Meagan Tuttle.
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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Sunday, March 7 9:00 RCIC – Mass/Math Room Monday, March 8 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, March 9 9:30 Thomas Merton Group – Mary’s Room Wednesday, March 10 4:15 Grade 4 CCD – School/PC |
Thursday, March 11 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday. March 12 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, March 13 9:00 Grades 1&2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, March 14 9:00 RCIC – Mass/Math Room |
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The Merton Group will meet on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
March Item of the Month: Laundry Soap/Detergent
Thank you for helping us collect over 150 packages of cookies and crackers! This month's new item is Laundry Detergent. This special item will be added to the 200 monthly food bags given out at St. Anne's. These bags help local Shrewsbury residents in need. Thanks again!
CLUSTER LENTEN MISSION at ST. MARY’S CHURCH
WELCOME
GRAYSON WARREN BROWN
THE POWER OF FAITH
Sunday, March 7 7:00 pm
Monday, March 8 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 9 7:00 pm
The week we have been waiting has arrived!
Don’t miss this year’s Lenten Mission!
You will be lifted up, renewed, and inspired by the music
and the message of this talented presenter and musician
Grayson Warren Brown is an internationally known liturgical composer, author, recording artist and speaker. He has published six collections of liturgical compositions, including "Been So Busy", "Halfway Home", and "If God Is For Us". His latest release is "Greatness and Glory Are Yours" , which includes the award winning hymn, "Come To The Water".
Grayson began his liturgical ministry in the late 1960's in a small inner-city parish in New York City. It was there that he learned how significant an authentic and spirit-filled experience of worship can be to those in need of hope. Forty years of experience working with multicultural parishes throughout the United States and abroad, have given him a unique insight into the power that good liturgy can instill in people of all races and cultures.
Grayson is now dividing his time between writing, composing, and traveling the country presenting workshops, speaking at conventions and conducting parish missions and revivals. His down-to-earth approach to liturgy and scripture, coupled with his dynamic speaking style, have made him one of the most sought after presenters in the United States today.
Click here for more information!
Grayson Mission Pick-up Choir - In preparation for the cluster mission Grayson Warren Brown has asked to put together an energetic pick-up choir that will assist him with singing joyful music that will encourage everyone to get up on their feet and sing. All are invited! This "pick-up" choir will rehearse with Grayson on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 5:00pm (sharp) to 6:00pm in the hall of St. Mary's church.
Come and be a singing part of this years exciting mission!
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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. Leaders have been assigned to pray the rosary every hour parishioners are encouraged to pray with them at anytime during the 24 hours. Please sign up in the church vestibule or the church hall to assist in this devotion. Families are welcome. |
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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. GRADE 2 PARENTS: Please return your child’s job list to Sue as soon as possible. |
Easter Giving Tree
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Help St. Mary’s Outreach and St. Anne’s Human Services feed the less fortunate of our community. On the weekends of March 6 & 7 and March 13 & 14, tables will be set up in the front vestibule with Easter tags with requests for food cards from local supermarkets. Please return the tags along with the food cards on the weekend of March 20/21 so they can be delivered before Easter. |
Need a Gift Card for the Parish Easter Giving Tree?
The St. Mary Parent Association will have an order form available and some cards on hand during the weekend of March 6th & 7th and March 13th & 14th downstairs in the hall. Retailers include Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, and ShopRite. You can choose from cash and carry or giving us your Giving Tree card along with a check made out to SMPA and we will purchase the card(s) for you and deliver them back to the church! Click here for more information, or call Chris Baril at 508.845.1025 or e-mail CBaril@townisp.com with any questions.
FINANCE REPORT
Thank-you for your ongoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of February (weekly average) $15,004
Church in Latin America $1,949
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.
AN INVITATION TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS
St. Mary's is joining with other churches in town and with the Shrewsbury Senior Center to reach out to older residents who need small repairs to their homes. These repairs range from replacing light bulbs and smoke detectors to installing grab bars or doorbells and helping with basic household repairs.
The Senior Center provides referrals--and volunteers provide the labor. Homeowners pay for materials. Central One Federal Credit Union has provided $2,500 to help those who cannot afford to purchase materials. We're hoping that many members of our parish community will reach out to our neighbors through this program. If you would like to help--or simply find out more, please contact Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 or jfouhy@aol.com.
When we act with compassion, generosity, and commitment to justice for the “least among us,” we act as the Lord’s true disciples. This appeal enables the bishops of the United States to assist people in need throughout the world. I assure you that your personal generosity to the collection is vital to our labors to extend the Church’s ministry of charity to the poor and dispossessed. The most recent example of the extraordinary efforts made by Catholic Relief Services is the response currently being made to support the people of Haiti. I take this opportunity to thank you for the $508,581 that has been raised by Catholics in the Diocese of Worcester. Our participation in offering relief to the Haitian people is part of the nearly $61 million dollars that has been raised by Catholics throughout the United States and directed to CRS. We have been receiving frequent updates on the efforts of CRS and I encourage you to learn more about their efforts on their website, www.crs.org. Beyond Haiti, the efforts of CRS continue to support development projects in more than 80 other nations. Your generosity supports a number of other important CRS-inspired agencies, including Migration and Refugee Services, the Holy Father’s Relief Fund and the Department of Social Development and World Peace. When you give to the Catholic Relief Services Collection you are assisting millions of the poor throughout the world. I am very grateful for your generosity. With every prayerful best wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
Eco-Justice Ministry
Saint Francis is remembered for his love of nature. In his Canticle of the Creatures, he reflects on the beauty of God's Creation. Part of that Canticle reads:
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Brother Sun All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, And fair and stormy, all the weather's moods, By which you cherish all that you have made. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water, So useful, humble, precious and pure. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire, Through whom you brighten up the night. How beautiful is he, how playful! Full of power and strength. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Earth, our mother, Who feeds us in her sovereignty and produces Various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. |
Share the Beauty of Your Community with a Fresh Air Child!
This summer share the natural beauty of your community with a child from the Fresh Air Fund. Consider hosting a child, joining thousands of other host families throughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada – opening their hearts and homes to New York City children from low-income communities through the Fund’s Friendly Town program.
The summer dates this year are:
*Call or email Julie North for further information – 508.842.0467 julie@jne.com
MASON KNIGHT DINNER DANCE FUNDRAISER
K of C Hall, 206 S. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury
Sat, April 24, 2010, $12.50 per person
Social Hour 6 pm, Italian Buffet 7pm
Dancing Music by Shrewsbury HS Jazz Group
Sponsored by Shrewsbury’s Adelphi Council K of C and Matthew John Whittall Lodge of Masons to benefit Shrewsbury HS Musicians and Athletes. For tickets call A.J. DiLeo 508.842.6647 or Ed Pescaro 508.845.3081.
Event Program Book for contributors: Sponsors $10 each; Patrons $5 each; Advertisers: Full page $80. ½ page $50, ¼ page $30. Call Tom Rooney 508.842.6428, Dave Chiampa 774.676.4303.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of February:
Ellory Aherne, Alexis Ferris, Quinn Fitch, Caela Galante, Alexander Krolewski and William O’Rourke.
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.
10th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
Bishop McManus is sponsoring the 10th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference on March 20th at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year’s speakers include; Jesse Romero, Matthew Kelly, Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Dale Ahlquist. Bishop McManus will celebrate the Conference Mass. An informational brochure is available in the Church, our parish contact is Kurt Brenner at 508.842.0322/kurttb@msn.com. For tickets visit www.firstmensconf.org. Bishop McManus requests that men from all Worcester Diocese parishes support this event and he looks forward to seeing you at the Conference.
Vacation Bible School
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When: August 2-6, 2010 On-Line registration opens on March 1, 2010 - Click here to register Sign up to Volunteer! For more Information, contact Lynne Grden, ldgrden@yahoo.com. Space is limited. |
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