Bulletin for June 20, 2010
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Saturday, June 19 4:30 Mr. Edwin B. Coghlin, Sr. By the family Sunday, June 20 7:30 Paul O’Dell, Jr. By Mom and Dad Monday, June 21 8:30 Robert McCaffrey By Keith and Pam McKinley and family Tuesday, June 22 8:30 Ellen Samia By Genevieve Pandolfi Wednesday, June 23 8:30 Rita Tougas By Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaccaro |
Thursday, June 24 8:30 Angelo & Josephine Nicoletti, Joseph Paisson By Philip and Mary DiDio Friday, June 25 8:30 Msgr. Paul Andrews By Genevieve Pandolfi Saturday, June 26 8:30 Our Grandparents Sunday, June 27 7:30 Ellen Samia By Pam and Keith McKinley |
Liturgical Roles
June 26-27
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
A. Canzano, J. Canzano, K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, C. McCabe, J. Pegg |
| 7:30 | D. Clemson, C. Corazzini, J. Goljan, K. Huie, J. Storer, P. Storer |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, E. D’Souza, C. Lunt, K. Maher, M. Travers |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, S. Commito, A. Kiel, A. O’Connor, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
B. Campos, E. Cristy, P. Daly, J. Hardwick, S. Hardwick, L. Perreault |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | J. Bellerose |
L. Bellerose, R. Ferrante, S. Goodwin, M. Law, M.L. Lordan, M/M Nelligan, M/M Piecz, H. Reynolds |
M/M Bellerose |
| 7:30 | W. Gooley |
M/M Holland, A. Lo, G. Niklewski, D. Tivnan |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Zybert |
P. Ahearn, M. Benbenek, M. Clark-Phelps, M/M Godek, K. Jefferson, L. Labreche, S. Landry, L. Rybacki, J. Zerwas |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | C. O’Connor |
E. Baroni, M/M Berkowitz, K. Canfield, J. Fernandez, E. Korpi, M. Minnucci, M/M Pratt, L. Shuba, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
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5:30 |
B. Huie |
M/M Casey, P. Forts, G. Joubert, G. Kuruvilla, L. Perreault |
J. Walent |
Marie Fitzgerald and John Paul Anich
Repose of the soul of Eleanor Loefler; B. in a serious accident to fully recover; Bill Ebbels's health and a viable alternative health regimen; George's successful back surgery; Millie's healing following three fractures; Jane and Chris to find the correct back treatment for their ailments; F.'s full recovery from an infection and acceptance of the appropriate help for diminishing eyesight; Mike McCall's safety; Wm's full and fast healing; Christine and B. to enter treatment and find success; contract work for Kate; healing for John’s hand; Robert’s peaceful recovery in body and spirit and for his family; safe travel for a woman and a family; Liz and Derek on their wedding weekend; Lauren; and Richard.
Continued prayers for: J. and C.; Esther’s recovery from surgery; Janet; Andree; Veronica Johnson; Elsie O.; Sherie and Lisa; Terry HM; Edison; Bridget L.; Fred; Pauline; Anne; Richie; Helen; Sharon; Sylvie; Mike S.; Amy; Sharon; Patty and Jennifer. Thanksgiving for: safe travel for Susan; Sophie Currier; D. Sallient; Melissa; Petya; Taylor; and many others at BIDMC; and for answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
DEDICATION OF ST. MARY’S NEW ADDITION
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESENT ST. MARY CHURCH
11:00 AM Mass with Bishop Robert McManus
12:00 PM Blessing of New Addition
Followed by Reception & Tour
St Mary School currently has openings in the following grades:
Preschool Session A on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
Preschool Session B on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
Grades 3 and 5
Please call the School Office (508.842.1601) for more information
HOSPITAL VISITS AND COMMUNION CALLS
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Msgr. Mike and Fr. Adam make regular visits to the UMass – Memorial and St. Vincent Hospitals each week to visit parishioners who are patients there. Because of patient privacy laws, they do not always know if a parishioner has been hospitalized. Please call the pastoral center to let us know if a family member or neighbor has been hospitalized or is a patient in a local rehabilitation and nursing center. If you are confined to your home due to illness or age, please call us at the pastoral center so that the priests and Vi Jefferson, our parish nurse, may visit you with communion. |
The 2010 Family Festival - A Community Celebration!
We hope you join us on September 17, 18 and 19, 2010 to celebrate the tradition of the St. Mary Family Festival. This weekend we are kicking off one of the most exciting attractions of the Festival – the Grand Raffle. The Raffle is always one of the most anticipated parts of the festival and this year’s grand prize of $15,000 is sure to attract a lot of attention. The second prize this year is just as exciting – four box seats to a Boston Red Sox game and four premium seats to a New England Patriots game.
Tickets will be available after all Sunday Masses. Please visit the Raffle Committee to purchase your tickets.
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Sunday, June 20 12:30 Baptisms - Church Monday, June 21 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, June 22 6:30 Relay for Life Meeting – St. Matthew |
Wednesday, June 23 7:00 Finance Committee Meeting – Mary’s Room Thursday, June 24 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, June 25 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel |
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Dear Parishioners, St. Anne’s Human Services wishes to acknowledge your generous check in the amount of $250. Your continued support of our efforts to serve the needy here in the town of Shrewsbury is greatly appreciated. We are currently serving more than 600 individuals and your caring and sharing makes this possible. Love & Peace, |
A Stewardship Thought
June 20, 2010 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“But who do you say that I am?” Luke 9:18-24
Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They respond with several names or possibilities. Then Jesus asks, “But who do you say that I am?” Now the question is personal. To answer they must reveal what is in their heart and head. Their answer will tell Jesus how they feel about him. Peter says: “You are the Christ of God.” That took great faith and courage. The implications were enormous; Jesus waste no time in bluntly telling them that the “Christ of God” was going to suffer; be rejected by the authorities; killed and rise on the third day.” Jesus leaves nothing to the imagination. Then he adds what his closest friends were most afraid to hear: “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” We may be relieved that we were not present with Jesus two thousand years ago. But Jesus is present with us today - in the Eucharist; in his Church. He asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” How do we answer him? Are we willing to accept the consequences?
Religious Education Registration for 2010-2011 will be held from June 1 – 30, 2010
Students who are currently enrolled will be receiving a registration form in the mail. All public and private non-catholic school students in grades K – 10 need to register for classes yearly. All catholic school students in grades 2, 9 or 10 need to register for sacrament programs.
First Communion pictures are in, please come pick them up.
Office hours: Mon. Tues. Wed. 9:00am-3:00pm CLOSED ON THURS. Fri. 9:00am-12:00pm.
St. Mary’s Jet Set II
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Join us on July 14th as we travel south for a day at Foxwoods beginning with a breakfast buffet and ending with a delicious lobster clambake at Captain Jack's. The cost of this day of fun is $62 and reservations must be made by June 25th by calling Evelyn 508.845.3511 or Fran at 508.842.8567. Also, we need to know your entree selection at sign-up time: Lobster or Prime Rib. |
Save the dates:
ADOPTIVE PARENTS MEETING
The Thursday, June. 24 meeting of St. Mary’s Adoptive Parents, pre-Adoptive Parents, and Foster Care Providers Support Group will focus on “Writing a Vision for Your Family. "Facilitator: Donna. All are welcome.
O’Connell Pastoral Center. Arrival 7:00 p.m. Start 7:30. End 9:00.
[After this June meeting, our new season opens on Sept. 30.]
RSVP Donna 508.842.2529
Safe Environment Training Class
6:30 – 8:00 PM - Wednesday, June 28 (Date Changed!)
Location: Grade 8 Classroom – 2nd Floor – St. Mary’s School
Pre-registration required – space limited
To Register for date of your choice, please email: Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse & Safe Environment Coordinator jeffersonv@stmarysparish.org. the following information:
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Subject line: “Safe Environment Class” Please provide the following:
Note: If you are not a member of St. Mary’s Parish, please provide your parish name and town. If you have not yet submitted a CORI application and ID, please contact the ministry office for which you plan to volunteer. |
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
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An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Shrewsbury on Thursday, June 24th at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. This blood drive is open the public and residents from all surrounding towns are invited to participate. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are also welcome. All donors will receive a free showcase cinema movie ticket! Donors can also register to win a “staycation” worth $350 and Red Sox tickets! If you are in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and have not given blood in the past 65 days you may try to donate. The Red Cross now requires a positive ID before donating. Call 1-800-RED CROSS. |
Please Drive Carefully
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Please join us for an hour of adoration, rosary, and worship guitar music by two talented singers named Kathy and Matt Bernier. It will be an evening of prayer and thanksgiving for all the blessings that God gives us. The time is 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 28th in the Saint Therese Chapel in the Pastoral Center. Men and women of all ages are welcome to attend. This is being put on by the Saint Mary's Rosary Group in celebration of it's two year anniversary. |
As We Forgive: July 17, 8am to 5pm – for all members of the family. Full day of activities, workshops and lunch is included. Special keynote talk by Dr. Greg Popcak, a nationally known expert in Catholic pastoral counseling. Event includes Eucharistic Adoration, Mission Rosary and Vigil Mass. Held at the Father Peyton Center and Stonehill College, North Easton, MA. Cost: $10 Individual / $50 maximum for a Family. REGISTER EARLY for only $40 for your family, including lunch. For more information or to register: Call 508.283.4095 or 800.299.7729 or www.FamilyRosary.org/conference. Event sponsored by Holy Cross Family Ministries.
The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.
Trust in the tender embrace of God’s mercy! It’s normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one’s heart, a hole so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness. Project Rachel is the Catholic Church’s ministry of healing and reconciliation to those who have been wounded by abortion. Our services are free and strictly confidential. Call Project Rachel at 508-791-HOPE or learn more at www.hopeafterabortion.com.
Give your marriage a well deserved vacation. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are July 23-25, September 17-19 and September 24-26. For more information and to register call 800-710-wwme or visit our website www.wwmeMA.org
Shining Stars
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Shining Stars is an opportunity for parishioners to recognize other parishioners for their stewardship actions and deeds. Do you want to say “thanks” or acknowledge a parish member for being a good steward by using their time, talent, or treasure to serve others? You may recognize an individual, a family, a couple, a teenager or child – all recognitions are anonymous but we ask you to include your name and phone number for any clarifications, if necessary. Download a nomination form from the stewardship sections of our parish website: www.stmarysparish.org. |
Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
THANK-YOU to all those who made their gift to this years PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL during the month of May. 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.
St. Mary’s Goal $175,000
Amount Raised in pledges/gifts 389
Number of Gifts $133,575
Answer the call of the Lord and sustain the works of charity, education and ministry in our diocese throughout the year. The needs increase each year simply because the needs of people continue to grow. More than 300,000 Catholics living in Worcester County and thousands of other people will benefit from your generosity. Over the years the St. Mary Parish family has consistently demonstrated its goodness to others. We are leaders in providing charitable, educational, pastoral and human services for others.
Envelopes for your gift/pledge can be found at the end of your pew today. You may place yours in the collection basket today or mail to the pastoral center during the week. Please be sure to check with your employer about a Matching Gift and attach the form to your pledge card.
Pope Benedict XVI wrote the following in his encyclical Charity in Truth. “God’s love. gives us the courage to continue seeking and working for the benefit of all” (Caritas in Veritate, no. 78). The Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father to support victims of disaster, war, and oppression and others most in need of emergency assistance. The pope, being pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes, and the faithful in grave difficulties. Through loving charity, the Holy Father casts Christ’s love upon the world. For example, Nazareth Boys Town in Mbare, Rwanda, received assistance from Pope Benedict XVI for abandoned orphans who are victims of genocide and civil war. Casa di accoglienza Giovanni Paolo II Opera Don Orione, a residence that gives free shelter and specializes in assisting special-needs pilgrims traveling to Rome, was recently refurbished through the Peter’s Pence Collection. And in Bosnia, the Hospital of St. Vincent de Paul, a health institution in Sarajevo staffed by religious, was established with support from the Collection. As we participate generously in the appeal, we join Catholics throughout the world in a loving expression of solidarity, sharing in the concern of the successor of Peter for the many different needs of the universal Church and for the relief of those most in need around the globe. Please join the Holy Father in his mission. With every prayerful best wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
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