Bulletin for April 4, 2010
|
Monday, April 5 8:30 Rev. Joseph H. Carey By the family Tuesday, April 6 8:30 Mary Langdon By the Kelly family Wednesday, April 7 8:30 Special Intention Thursday, April 8 8:30 James Reynolds 19th Anniversary by the family |
Friday, April 9 8:30 Betty McCarthy By Joan Saturday, April 10 8:30 Amelia Sicolo By the family Sunday, April 11 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil By the family |
An Eagle Project event: On April 17 there will be a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Greendale Family Branch YMCA. It will be for ages 6-8, 8-10, 10-13, and 13-17. It is from 10am to 6pm and the time you play will depend on your age bracket. The tournament benefits the Strong Kids Campaign which provides opportunities to those who don’t usually have them. At the event, there will be food, music, basketball, and prizes for each age bracket. The price is only $30 per team and all proceeds go to the Strong Kids Campaign. To sign up, please contact Sam Maisonet at 508.852.6694 ex 242 or stop by the Greendale YMCA.
April 10-11
|
Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, A. Lynch, J. Pegg, C. Seed, R. Welch |
| 7:30 | S. Brenner, C. Corazzini, P. Huie, A. Lemoine, J. Storer, P. Storer |
| 9:00 |
E. D’Souza, M.T. Egan, P. Egan, J. Hayeck, J. Mastrandrea, A. Ruggieri |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, A. Kiel, A. O’Connor, J. Troio, W. Wright, J. Yarzebski |
|
5:30 |
A. Canzano, J. Canzano, P. Daly, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, C. Lunt |
|
Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | L. Perkins |
M/M Bellerose, K. Contreras, R. Ferrante, S. Goodwin, M. Law, M.L. Lordan, H. Reynolds, M. Rogers, S. Seed, K. VanAtten |
M/M Bellerose |
| 7:30 | F. Nugent |
W. Gooley, T. Josie, M. Lemoine, A. Noone, F. Nugent |
W. Gooley |
| 9:00 | S. Landry |
P. Ahearn, M. Benbenek, M. Clark-Phelps, M. David, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, L. Rybacki, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | J. Kiel |
K. Canfield, M/M Cote, M. Cote, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, S. Howard, J. McDonald J. Sliwoski, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
<none> |
|
5:30 |
S. Fredrickson |
M. Beaudry, A.M. Blute, M. Gordon, G. Joubert, M/M Thompson |
J. Walent |
Mary Arline Zuckerman and James Connolly
Sean; Nancy; and Louanne recovering from hospitalization. Continued prayers for: Susan and her unborn baby; Baby Theresa for healing; Ellen and her family; 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
Members of Saints Francis & Therese Catholic Worker will be here next weekend, April 10 and 11, 2010, with our homemade baked goods. The sale of our wholesome bread and muffins, made with organic ingredients, is the main source of income which supports our ministries. We shelter homeless men and women, and we work for justice and peace. There is no set price for the bread as we prefer to depend on your generosity to carry on the works of mercy.
As we come together today to celebrate the great Feast of the Resurrection, let us rejoice in the hope and promise that Christ’s victory over death brings to all of us. For 40 days during Lent we have prepared for this day. This past week we have remembered Jesus’ Last Supper, Passion and Death on the Cross. And now we celebrate the Resurrection. The fasting has ended and the feasting begins. We will celebrate Easter for the next 50 days!
I want to express my deep thanks to the many parishioners who helped to make our liturgies of Holy Week and Easter such inspiring and faith-filled celebrations. Thank-you to Rick Vacca, Marti Page, choir members, musicians and cantors for the wonderful music which enriched our liturgies so much. Thank-you to Fr. Adam, the members of the Liturgy Committee and the Art & Environment Committee for the careful attention given to planning our celebrations and decorating the church and parish hall. Thanks to the lectors, ministers of communion, altar servers, greeter and ushers for serving in these ministries throughout the year. Thank-you to Deacon Frank and the RCIA team for leading our 4 adults to the Easter sacraments. Thank you to Jennifer Kiel and Mary Cote for coordinating the Palm Sunday passion readers and to Bob Pratt, Dan Musgrove and all those who participated in the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Thank-you to the parish staff for your extra efforts throughout Lent and Holy Week. May the Lord bless you, your families and all of us at St. Mary’s throughout this Easter season. May we experience the joy and the promise that Jesus’ Resurrection brings.
Happy Easter!
Msgr. Mike
|
|
EASTER FLOWERS Thank-you to all who have honored and their loved ones in a special way with memorial contributions for the Easter Flowers. We will remember your family members and friends at Mass throughout the Easter season. |
We extend our prayers and best wishes to the four adult members of the RCIA
who celebrated the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil:
Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
Tam Tau
Received into Full Communion with the Church, Confirmation & Eucharist
Tiffany Brownell, Lynn Taglieri, Tyler Yeager
|
Monday, April 5 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, April 6 1:30 Passionist Associate Gathering – Mary’s Room Wednesday, April 7 4:15 Grade 4 CCD – School/PC |
Thursday, April 8 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, April 9 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, April 10 9:30 Grade 2 CCD Mini Retreat – Hall Sunday, April 11 8:00 Catholic Worker Bread Sale – Hall |
Thank-you for your ongoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of March (weekly average) $13,890
Catholic Relief Services $3,574
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PARISH PAY?
As the summer months begin, please consider using ParishPay for your support of St. Mary Parish. More and more parishioners are finding that ParishPay is the best way to continue their support of the parish. 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.
|
|
JET SET - Checks are now due and payable for the June 2, 2010 performance of The Jersey Boys. The cost is $99 per person and should be sent to Evelyn or Fran. Please call the following numbers for the mailing addresses. Evelyn - 508.826.7439 OR Fran 508.842.8567. |
ST. MARY’S BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
|
|
Our parish building project continues to move forward on schedule. The plastering is now being completed on the first floor of the new addition and the painting has begun on the second floor. The interior of the new addition is truly beginning to take shape and will be as impressive as the exterior of the building is. With ceiling and flooring remaining along with the millwork and bathrooms, we are looking to a completion date in the early summer. Check out some of the construction pictures on the parish website: click here. |
THANK-YOU to all those parishioners who have recently made their pledge to the Capital Campaign – Our Enduring Covenant. Thanks also to those parishioners who have been faithfully making payments on their pledges. If you have not had an opportunity yet to make your pledge, we encourage you to do so in the coming weeks. Pledge envelopes and brochures can be found in the front vestibule or at the pastoral center during the week.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of March:
Jagger Borecki, Dustin Fahey, Patricia Hayes, Lia Hickson, Kaylee Porter and Joshua Wright.
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 March:
Wayne and Meg Bouffard, Suzanne Carroll, Kris and Jennifer Crepeau, Michael and Karen Gilbert,
Kathleen Kalagher, Molly Motley, Jennifer Murphy, Edward and Helen Mwai, Tony and Carole Samaha,
Joseph Venezia and Praveen and Aprna Yeeruva.
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.
New York’s Late Nite Catechism comes to Shrewsbury
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8:00 pm - St. Mary’s Church Hall
$45 premium seating includes 7:00 meet “Sister” Wine and Cheese reception
$30 general admission seating
All proceeds benefit the St. Mary School Annual Fund Campaign
For more information contact Sira Naras, Advancement Director, St. Mary School – naras@stmarysparish.org or 508.845.6341.
Let us open our hearts…Our Good God Will Open His
THANK-YOU to all those who have made their gift over the last two weeks to our annual Partners in Charity Appeal. We are well on our way in this year’s appeal, but we need everyone’s support in order to reach our parish goal of $175,000.
Partners in Charity supports 29 vital programs which comprise the charitable, educational and ministerial mission of our diocese. 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. Please put the gift/pledge envelope you received in the mail in with today’s offertory collection. You may also use one of the envelopes found on the window sills.
PROMISE TO PROTECT - PLEDGE TO HEAL
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak with Frankie Nugent, the Victim Assistance Coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The direct and confidential phone number is 508-9294363.
CPR TRAINING
|
|
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:
Travel to France in July!
Travel to France with Fr. Paul Tougas from St. Mary of the Hills, Boylston.
Where: Paris, Lourdes, Deauville/Trouville, Amboise, Cognac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Arcachon, Barcelona, Spain
When: July 12-24, 2010 Includes Bastile Day Celebrations in Paris
Cost: $3,990 Air fare and all included from any airport in the USA
Proximo Travel – Anthony Nachef, PhD 877.994.8259
When they arrived, they found that the stone had already been moved, and they were greeted with the words, “You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised.” (Mark 16: 4-6) Jesus had indeed been raised from the dead! Through Him the tomb had become the fertile ground of life’s victory over death, and our lives were changed forever by His resurrection. How wonderful it is to hear the good news of the Lord’s resurrection again on this Easter Sunday! How much we need this assurance and encouragement! For too many still live in the dark grave of fear, rejection, loneliness, sin and poverty. Too many still ask, as we sometimes ask, “Will we ever see the light again?” As we pass through life, the haunting question of the women is still often asked, “Who will roll back the stone for us?” Easter proclaims that God will roll back the stone! For Easter is a day of hope reborn, of courage renewed and of faith restored. The foundation of this enduring hope and renewed faith is our deep conviction that Jesus is truly risen from the dead, and that He now reigns as the Lord of life, who will unite all of us with God. “If Christ has not been raised,” wrote St. Paul, “then empty is our preaching.” (I Corinthians 15:14) At Easter, it is good for each of us, worried as we might be about our personal problems, as well as those of our nation and our world, to recall these truths, and to savor the great mystery that restores our courage and rekindles our hope. Easter is the proof that the discouragement we face in the world will give way to the bright promise of the Lord’s victory over sin and death. Hear the Easter proclamation with joy in your hearts this year! Let the good news roll the large stones of your burdens away, and allow the bright light of Christ’s glorious victory to shine. For that victory invites us to share in the Lord’s risen and everlasting life. With every prayerful best wish for a Happy and Blessed Easter, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, |
|
|
Girls Night Out - April 9, 2010 - St. Mary School New Format! Vendors, Fashion Show, Food, Beverages, Raffles, etc. Free Admission Contact Lynne Grden at ldgrden@yahoo.com or 508.363.3636 Sponsored by the St. Mary Parents Association |
 |
Bereavement Support Group - St. Mary’s Health Ministry
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed." Psalm 34
Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to participate in the next Bereavement Support Group.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:00 – 8:30 PM and 11 subsequent sessions scheduled to fit participants’ needs. Meetings will be in the Pastoral Center at St. Mary’s Parish.
Walking this journey with you will be Viola Jefferson and Corinne Hetzler, each experienced in bereavement support and personal loss. We will establish an atmosphere in which participants can share according to their own comfort level. Each person’s confidentiality will always be respected. Please call the Health Ministry Office at 508.925.7647 to confirm your participation or get more information. Space is limited, so please reserve your place now.
SAVE THE DATE! - Friday, June 4, 2010
St. Mary School Scholarship Golf Tournament
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston, MA
|
|
Tee Times: Golf Tournament 18 Hole Championship Course: 12:30 pm Dinner and Awards Ceremony – 6:00 pm For more information and to register click here |
 |
Tournament sponsored by Favulli Electric. Proceeds to benefit St. Mary School Scholarship and Development Fund
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!
Come garner the fullness of your faith!
Women’s Cursillo Weekend
April 22- 25 Oakhurst Retreat Center
The Cursillo is a unique experience for each person. The love of the Triune God and His Mother are for all, for you. What you experience on the weekend will be yours. What you do on the weekend is to enjoy and learn. Various talks given by Clergy and lay people, daily mass, adoration, reconciliation, great food, music and song. A true rejuvenating rest in the Lord! Come garner the fullness of your faith. For registration and further course information contact: Louise Garone, 508 845-7463 or lgarone@townisp.com.
Copyright © 2010, St. Mary's Parish, Shrewsbury MA.
This page last updated on
