Bulletin for September 12, 2010
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Saturday, September 11 8:30 Richard and Eileen Leahy By the Leahy family Sunday, September 12 7:30 Frank Warren 1st Anniversary by Lara and Mark Monday, September 13 8:30 June Thomann By the Church Ladies Tuesday, September 14 8:30 Special Intention |
Wednesday, September 15 8:30 Christopher Cote In honor of his birthday by the family Thursday, September 16 8:30 Respect Life By the Respect Life Committee Friday, September 17 8:30 James Giumentaro By his parents Saturday, September 18 4:30 Michelina Pacifico By Nicolina Tropeano Sunday, September 19 7:30 Vera O’Neil |
September 18-19
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Mass |
Servers: |
| 4:30 |
A. Canzano, J. Canzano, K. Maher, C. McCabe, C. Seed, R. Welch |
| 7:30 | J. Goljan, W. Hayden, K. Huie, P. Huie, A. Lemoine, P. Magnuson |
| 9:00 | M. Curran, M. Curran, E. D’Souza, C. Lunt, A. Ruggieri, M. Travers |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, D. Clemson, A. Kiel , J. Pegg, J. Troio, J. Yarzebski |
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5:30 |
B. Campos, P. Daly, K. Gordon, S. Gordon, S. Kuruvilla, W. Wright |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | F. White |
M/M Bellerose, K. Contreras, M. Damico, R. Ferrante, S. Gallerani, S. Goodwin, M. Law, A. Scribner, P. Seed, S. Seed |
M/M Bellerose |
| 7:30 | C. Ferrante |
W. Gooley, M. Lemoine, G. McNamara, G. Niklewski, A. Noone |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Landry |
J. Barry, M. Benbenek, D. Chiampa, M/M Godek, M. Clark-Phelps, K. Jefferson, V. Sheehan, J. Zerwas, S. Zybert |
D. Chiampa |
| 11:00 | M. Connors |
K. Canfield, J.M. Carey, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, S. Howard, E. Korpi, J. McDonald, J. Sliwoski, M/M Sousa, D. Troio |
J.M. Carey |
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5:30 |
J. Reynolds |
P. Forts, M. Gordon, G. Joubert, G. Kuruvilla, M/M Thompson |
A. Figueiredo |
Jeanie A. Zeek
In 2010, we have recalled the faithful love of one of the Church’s most beloved saints, St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. As we have worked together to provide for the needs of thousands of people in the Diocese of Worcester in the year ahead, we have shared the words of the Cure of Ars, “Let us open our heart…our good God will open His.” Your support of 29 charitable, educational and pastoral programs is an excellent witness of your own Christian generosity. I am grateful for the efforts of Msgr. Rose as well as those who helped to promote the annual appeal in the parish. Please be assured of my appreciation for the goodness of those parishioners who joined together as Partners in Charity to enable this accomplishment. With every prayerful best wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, |
Join the Stewardship Committee!
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The mission of the Stewardship Committee is to encourage our community to embrace a life of stewardship by fostering a joyful spirit, grateful heart, and a deeper appreciation of God's gifts. We strive to fulfill our baptismal calling by supporting the faith journey of our brothers and sisters by education and by praying for conversion as together we build the kingdom of God. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Kelly Paulina at 508.845.8557 or join us at our next monthly meeting on Monday, September 13th at 7PM in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome! |
Social Justice Ministry - Tuesday, September 21 - 7-8 pm
Simple refreshments at 6:30 pm
Large Meeting Room in the new facility
Have you ever wondered what our social ministry does? Here's a small sample: Our fall furniture drive for people in need. Our twinning project with St. Michel's in Haiti. The Worcester Walk for the Homeless. Tree Planting--with First Congregational Church--at Great Brook Valley. Sharing meals and conversation with former prisoners at Dismas House and Dismas Family Farm. Share the Bounty. Our Item-of-the-month partnership with St. Anne's Food Pantry. Family Social Justice. Eco-Justice. Shrewsbury Small Home Repair Program. Benefit concerts. Heifer Project International. Peace (September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace - aka World Peace Day). And more.
Whether you're already involved in this ministry—or simply curious--we invite you to join us to hear more about these initiatives and to brainstorm new ideas for what promises to be an exciting year. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 or jfouhy@aol.com.
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R.C.I.A. OPEN HOUSE If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or if you are a Catholic who would like to complete your initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) can help. The RCIA forms adults in the Catholic faith and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation. For additional information call Fr. Mike, Fr. Adam or Deacon Frank at the pastoral center. The RCIA OPEN HOUSE will be held on Sunday, September 12th at 6:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. |
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
Adults who have been baptized catholic and made their First Communion, but who have not been confirmed, are invited to participate in an adult confirmation class. Several preparation sessions will be held before the adult confirmation at St. Paul’s Cathedral in early February. Please call Fr. Mike or Fr. Adam at the pastoral center for more information.
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Sunday, September 12 9:00 St. Mary Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, September 13 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Tuesday, September 14 9:30 Thomas Merton Group – Mary’s Room |
Wednesday, September 15 12:30 Staff Meeting – Mary’s Room Thursday, September 16 9:15 Weight Training – Mary’s Room Friday, September 17 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, September 18 8:30 Cluster Catechist Training – St. Anne’s Sunday, September 19 9:00 St. Mary Choir – Grade 8 Classroom |
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MARY'S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Jerry Guarino In honor of his 7th Anniversary |
Cub Scout Pack 158 Registration
Monday, September 13th - From 6:30 – 7:45 pm
St. Mary Church Hall
Boys in Grades 1 through 5 are invited to join boy scouts. We have fun through such activities as the Spook-o-ree, Blue and Gold Banquet, Holy Cross hockey game, Pinewood Derby, Treasure Valley Camp out, Battleship Cove sleepover, Estes Rocket launch and Tornadoes baseball game. Pack meetings are on the 3rd Monday monthly from 7-8pm September through June; First pack meeting is September 20 at 7pm. If you have any questions please contact the Cubmaster, Dan Wolohan, 508-845-6562, dwolohan@townisp.com, or Committee Chairman Don Aicardi, 508-845-9720, donmary@townisp.com
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Attention Parents: We are in need of teachers for:
Please call Sue Landry for 1-4 and Laura Osborne for 5-7. We need you, give us a year! You will not regret it. Thanks! Sue |
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.
Beginning Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:00 – 8:30 PM and 11 subsequent sessions scheduled to fit participants’ needs. Meetings will be held in Mary’s Room, O’Connell Pastoral Center, 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. To confirm your participation, or to learn more, please call the Health Ministry Office at 508-925-7647. Space is limited, so please reserve your place now.
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The Merton Group will meet on Tuesday September 14th in the pastoral center from 9:30 – 11:00 am. For this meeting we will finish the book-"Mystics and Zen Masters" -- For our first meeting read pages 154-214. Also bring our new book with you to the first meeting. Any questions call John Collins at 508-753-6203 |
Middle School Dance
Sponsored by St. Mary 8th Grade Class
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Where: St. Mary Parish Hall |
Ticket Sales
Tickets are available to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades of St. Mary School. Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Middle Schools, St. Bernadette’s and Venerini Academy. You may purchase tickets at the St. Mary Family Festival September 17th, 18th and 19th at the Ticket/Information table.
You may also purchase tickets by contacting Maria Lemieux: lemieuxcpa@aol.com or 508-868-8999.
The 2010 Family Festival - A Community Celebration!
With the church expansion nearly complete, the Parish is ready to Celebrate! Following the dedication of the new addition this weekend, we kick the celebration into high gear on September 17, 18, and 19 with the annual Family Festival. With so much to be thankful for the 2010 Festival Committee believes that this year’s theme, while simple, reflects our joy for so many blessings – A Community Celebration!
So please join the Festival Committee, volunteers, fellow parishioners and the entire Shrewsbury community on September 17, 18, and 19 for the 2010 Family Festival. It will truly be a Community Celebration! Whether you volunteer, buy a raffle ticket, or just stop by and share good times with family, friends and neighbors you won’t want to miss this event!
For more Festival information click here.
Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by St. Mary 8th Grade Students
Sunday, September 19th
St. Mary Parish Hall
8:00am – 11:00 am
We appreciate your generous donations toward our 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C.
Bake Table
Please consider baking something to help keep the bake goods table stocked for the entire Festival weekend. You don’t have to be an expert baker to help and we really appreciate any donation. Contact Christine Russo at Christine@russo.com or 508-845-6923 for details.
Thanks for supporting St. Mary Parish and School!
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Thank You Raffle Sponsor!!
Dear St. Mary Parishioners: In appreciation of their support, we ask that you consider the services of The Sumner House. James D. Heald, John M. Heald, David M. Chiampa Thanks, |
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