Bulletin for March 21, 2010
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Saturday, March 20 8:30 Julia Burke By the family Sunday, March 21 7:30 Charles Latino 1st Anniversary by the family Monday, March 22 8:30 James Corey 10th Anniversary by Rick and Diane Tonelli Tuesday, March 23 8:30 Edouard Lefebure By a friend Wednesday, March 24 8:30 Martin Murphy 7th Anniversary by the family |
Thursday, March 25 8:30 Special Intention By a parishioner Friday, March 26 8:30 Rose Battaglia By the family Saturday, March 27 4:30 Vincent Perez By the family Sunday, March 28 7:30 Michael Ciociolo 1st Anniversary and Birthday |
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
March 27-28
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
A. Berard, J. Canzano, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, T. Musgrove, C. Seed |
| 7:30 | K. Brenner, S. Brenner, B. Huie, A. Lemoine, J. Storer, P. Storer |
| 9:00 | D. Buricatu, G. Buricatu, B. Campos, A. Card, R. Hevey, J. Pegg |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, S. Commito, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, A. O’Connor, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
A. Canzano, K. Jakubiak, C. Lunt, B. North, D, North, A. Russo |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | D. Musgrove |
L. Bellerose, K. Contreras, M. Damico, M Kiely, S. Goodwin, M. Gordon, M/M Nelligan, A. Scribner, P. Seed, S. Seed |
J. Bellerose |
| 7:30 | B. Huie |
P. Caouette, M/M Donovan, M. Lemoine, L. Perreault |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Kuruvilla |
J. Armbruster, A.M. Blute, M/M Casey, C. Cote, C. Cruz, A. Figueiredo, M/M Thompson |
A. Figueiredo |
| 11:00 | L. Shuba |
S. Berkowitz, M. Burlas, K. Canfield, E. Korpi, J. McDonald, M. Minnucci, J. Morrissey, E. Page M/M Pratt, L. Shuba, M/M Sousa |
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5:30 |
J. Diamond |
P. Forts, S. Jakubiak, G. Joubert, L. Labreche, F. Mannella, M. Serafin |
J. Walent |
Claire Brown, Kathleen Moynahan, Robert Gaucher and Arline Maguire
Repose of the soul of Mike Doherty and God’s peace for his wife and two teenaged children; Isabel for healing of her leg and to be restored to health; Janice for God’s peace as she prepares for surgery the week after Easter; Elizabeth for full healing from a serious case of pneumonia; Stephanie with a serious heart ailment; Beth W.; Tyler who has a heart defect to be safe and sound; special intention for John; Susan to remain healthy during her high risk pregnancy and for the baby to be born safe and sound; safety and good judgment for a teen; Lennie, in hospital, to receive the help she needs, an ease of pain, and peace; Judy; D. to get back on track; a woman's full and accurate diagnosis for multiple disorders and her participation in appropriate treatment; all caregivers; improved social relations for B.; Jim with a drinking disorder; all mental health professionals, especially Donna, Colin; Amanda; Jane and Lori; Avis with serious health issues to gain peace; safe travel for three women; everyone living with fibromyalgia, especially S. A. and J.; anyone battling a substance abuse problem, including Hannah, Beth; Becky, and Christine; Courtney to know some peace; a couple to gain insight and action regarding their troubled marriage; and an end of violent conflict and peace around the world. 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: Wild Acre Inns, Dawn, Kim, and Catherine, and multiple answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
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 ALMSGIVING
Parishioners who took a CRS Ricebowl at the beginning of Lent are asked to return them next weekend on Palm Sunday. Your contributions will be divided among several charitable ministries that our parish supports, including Catholic Relief Services, St. Anne’s Human Services, Maryknoll Lay Missioners (Evan & Sue Cuthbert), St. Michel’s in Roche-a-Bateau (our sister parish in Haiti), and the Marie-Anne Center at St. Bernard’s Church. As your offering containers are filled, please return them and place them in the Ricebowl collection box in the vestibule of the church.
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 this weekend, March 20 & 21. Thank-you to all who are returning their gift cards this weekend. You may also purchase gift cards this weekend through St. Mary’s Parent Association. |
PALM SUNDAY FOR CHILDREN
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On Palm Sunday, March 28th, a special Children’s Procession and Liturgy of the Word will take place at the 9:00 am Mass. Children will gather with their families in the church and take part in a procession from the church to the parish hall where they will hear a children’s version of the Passion story. After this Liturgy of the Word the children will then rejoin their families in church as they usually do at the 9:00 am Mass. |
EASTER FLOWERS
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Honor and remember your loved ones in a special way at Easter. An envelope for Easter Flowers can be found in your monthly packet. Please write the names of your deceased family members and friends so that we can remember them at Mass throughout the Easter season. Your gifts will help to decorate our church for Holy Week and Easter. |
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Living Stations of the Cross
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We are looking for adults and youth to help with the Living Stations of the Cross. There are speaking and non-speaking parts. The coordinators are Bob Pratt (bnabtbob@yahoo.com) and Dan Musgrove (nmus1000@aol.com). Please consider participating in this meaningful parish tradition scheduled to take place on Good Friday, 3:30 p.m. |
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Sunday, March 21 9:00 St. Mary Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, March 22 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Wednesday, March 24 4:15 Grade 4 CCD – School/PC |
Thursday, March 25 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, March 26 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, March 27 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD- School/PC Sunday, March 28 9:00 RCIC – Mass /Math Room |
CPR TRAINING
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St. Mary’s Health Ministry is sponsoring CPR training for both Health Care Providers (doctors, nurses, etc.) and for non-professionals – called Heart Savers. Classes will be held at the home of CPR Instructor, Pat Ahearn, 4 Main Blvd., Shrewsbury. Training includes Adult, Child & Infant CPR, AED (automatic external defibrillator) and provides a 2 year certification through the American Heart Association. Interested parties should contact Pat Ahearn directly at 508.842.6830 to reserve your place. Please specify which class you require, your name and phone number. |
Dates & Times of CPR classes are:
Shrewsbury Home Repair Group – Important Meeting
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On Thursday, March 25 at 7PM there will be a meeting of people who are interested in--or already involved with—the Shrewsbury Home Repair Program at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. We'll have an opportunity to find out more about the logistics, hear from those already involved, and have a chance to ask questions. If you'd like to reach out to seniors in our community who need help with simple home repairs, please come--and perhaps bring a friend--to this important gathering. Several people from St. Mary's have already expressed an interest. If you'd like to find out more, please contact Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 or jfouhy@aol.com. |
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SUNDAY March 28 Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Mass at 6:45 am and 8:30 am HOLY THURSDAY April 1 8:30 am Morning Prayer |
GOOD FRIDAY April 2 8:30 am Morning Prayer HOLY SATURDAY April 3 8:30 am Morning Prayer |
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EASTER SUNDAY April 4 Plan now to join us for one of our Easter Masses. There will be two Masses celebrated at the same time at 9:00 am and 11:00 am – in the church and in the parish hall. 7:30 am |
YOUTH RETREAT WEEKENDS
Steubenville Youth Conferences offer high school aged individuals a meaningful encounter with God through the use of dynamic speakers and prayer experiences. This summer there will be two different Steubenville weekends offered to young men and women from this area. Please e-mail or speak with Fr. Adam for more information (reida@stmarysparish.org).
St. Mary’s is joining many other parishes across the Diocese of Worcester in conducting the annual Partners in Charity Appeal during the Lenten season. The Annual Partners in Charity Appeal supports 29 vital programs which comprise the charitable, educational and ministerial mission of our local church. Your gift to the appeal this year will provide assistance for the poor, the sick, the young, the disabled, families in crisis, and many thousands more. Our appeal is an opportunity to provide for the needs of others who look to us for hope. Please reflect on the blessings you have received from God as you contemplate a gift to the Partners in Charity Appeal this year.
This weekend we will conduct the IN-PEW collection for Partners in Charity. Please put the gift/pledge envelope you received in the mail last week in with today’s offertory collection. You may also use one of the envelopes found at the end of the pews.
Celebrate Earth Day
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Come help us plant trees to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! The Social Justice and Eco Justice Ministries are teaming up with Shrewsbury's First Congregational Church in April to plant a number of lovely trees at Great Brook Valley. To get ready, we are establishing teams now and there will be a training session to cover all of the details! Please join us: |
Training:
When: SAT. APRIL 10th 10am-12 noon
Where: Shrewsbury First Congregational Church on the Green
What: Training for Tree Team Leaders (slide show and plant one tree)
Who: At least 12 able-bodied adults who can help with heavy lifting of mature trees, and who can commit to the main planting (below). Everyone is welcome to help!
Earth Day Event:
When: SAT. APRIL 24th 9am-3ish -THE BIG EVENT
Where: Great Brook Valley in Worcester
What: Plant 24 trees at Great Brook Valley together with UCC teams
Please contact Evan Page at evancpage@hotmail.com or 774.261.0611 with questions or to sign up!
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