Bulletin for October 17, 2010
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Saturday, October16 8:30 Eleanor Connor, 1st Anniversary by the family Sunday, October 17 9:00 Marco Garofoli By the family Monday, October 18 8:30 June Thomann By the Leahy family Tuesday, October 19 8:30 Julia and William F. Mattimore By the family |
Wednesday, October 20 8:30 Respect Life By the Respect Life Committee Thursday, October 21 8:30 Angelo and Grazia DeTiberiis By their granddaughter Saturday, October 23 4:30 Joseph, Angelina, Marguerite And Clara Asselta By Robert and Janet Conlon Sunday, October 24 7:30 Eugenia Ross, 4th Anniversary By Paul and Elsie O’Dell |
October 23-24
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Mass |
Servers: |
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K. Clougherty, K. Clougherty, A. Lynch, M. Wackell, R. Welch, W. Wright |
| 7:30 |
A. Amatucci, A. Amatucci, S. Brenner, C. Corazzini, W. Hayden, K. Huie |
| 9:00 |
M. Curran, L. Giordano, J. Hayeck, G. Morelli, A. Ruggieri, M. Travers |
| 11:00 |
S. Commito, A. Kiel, J. Pegg, B. Saxe, A. Smiley, A. Smiley |
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5:30 |
D. Buricatu, G. Buricatu, S. Gordon, J. McCoy, S. McCoy, A. Russo |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | J. Bellerose |
M/M Bellerose, K. Contreras, M. Damico, R. Ferrante, S. Gallerani, S. Goodwin, M. Law, M.L. Lordan, H. Reynolds, M. Rogers |
M/M Bellerose |
| 7:30 | R. Pape |
M. Blute, W. Gooley, A. Lo, G. Niklewski, D. Tivnan |
F. Mannella |
| 9:00 | S. Zybert |
D. Chiampa, M/M Coghlin, F. Doiron, M/M Godek, S. Landry, J. Maliakal, F. Mannella, V. Sheehan |
P. Ahearn |
| 11:00 | M. Connors |
M/M Berkowitz, M. Burlas, J. Fernandez, J. Fouhy, M. Horner, E. Korpi, M. Minnucci, E. Page, M/M Pratt, L. Shuba, J. Sliwoski |
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5:30 |
S. Fredrickson |
D. DeFazio, P. Forts, M. Gordon, G. Kuruvilla, M/M Thompson |
A. Figueiredo |
Justin Onorato
Clay Anderson, for quick recovery from a leg injury; John, with late stage bone cancer, for acceptance, and a peaceful death; Safety for Brian M. and Johnny P. both deployed in Afghanistan; Ann Marie B. for successful treatment of cancer; a safe pregnancy for Jen; recovery from an illness for Fran; anyone suffering with myriad neurologic disorders to find their best health; Joanie's healing, Paul; B.; Christine; Liz; Derek; Beth; a family in turmoil to find peace; Cindy's Mom; AM's health; community and world peace. Continued prayers for: Christine F.; Emma; Joan; Marissa; Kevin; Monica's Dad; Beth-Anne; Jim; RM; Allie; Aaron; Eileen's friend; Mr. D.; Peter; Tony; Helen; Lynn; Ron; Alaena; and S. Thanksgiving for: the miners' safe release and all the rescue workers; help from A and W; healing of Bill’s vision, for JoAnn’s successful hip replacement and multiple answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508-842-2279 or Susan at 508-934-0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
Mass of Welcoming and Reception
This Sunday at 11:00 am we will celebrate a Mass of Welcoming for people and families who have joined St. Mary’s over the past year. We welcome you warmly to our parish community and hope you will find a spiritual home with us and opportunities to grow in your faith. Following Mass please join us for a light reception in the New Gathering Space.
ST. MARY’S SHINING STARS
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. Download a nomination form from the stewardship section of our parish website: click here.
Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
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THE SHINING STARS FOR OCTOBER Tracy Keating & Susan Kitchin |
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I would like to acknowledge the good and necessary work done by Tracy and Susan. Week after week they take the time to listen or read the needs of the people of St. Mary’s and publish them in the bulletin. Their work provides comfort to those who use the Prayer line because we know the power of prayer. God bless them both for their fine work.
World Mission Sunday – October 17
Today is World Mission Sunday and Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that we must be a Church committed to bringing the Good News of the Gospel to all people. On this occasion we unite with Catholics throughout the world in a pledge to the missionary task that we all share. We offer our prayers and financial support through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Thank-you for your support through today’s second collection.
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This weekend, October 16th and 17th the Respect Life Committee will sponsor a ”Baby Bottle Drive” to help Visitation House. Visitation House is the only Catholic non-profit organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that houses pregnant women in crisis. Please take a Baby Bottle and fill it with spare change/dollars. On November 20th and 21st return the Baby Bottles to the church filled with your charitable contributions. Click here to learn more about Visitation House. |
Got Life? Join others from St. Mary’s parish and school in celebrating this precious gift during the national March for Life, January 24th 2011. Register today! reida@stmarysparish.org
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Sunday, October 17 9:00 St. Mary Choir – Grade 8 Classroom Monday, October 18 9:15 Weight Training – LMR Tuesday, October 19 7:00 Commission for Women – St. Matthew Wednesday, October 20 4:00 Girl Scouts – St. Matthew |
Thursday, October 21 9:15 Weight Training – LMR Friday, October 22 9:00-1:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, October 23 9:00 Grades 1 & 2 CCD – School/PC Sunday, October 24 8:00 Flu Shots – 2nd Floor Stairwell |
St. Anne’s Human Services
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Thanksgiving will soon be here and St. Anne’s Human Services is already planning to assist 286 families (853 people) with a Thanksgiving basket. Gift cards of any amount to local grocery stores will be greatly appreciated. Please drop them in the collection basket in an envelope marked “St. Anne’s – Thanksgiving” at any weekend Mass. |
Adult Bible Study with Rev. John O’Brien CP
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This Fall adult Bible Study will look at the 2nd and 3rd parts of the Prophet Isaiah. This is beautiful and inspiring literature focusing on God’s making a new creation and the power of redemptive suffering. Come and join us on Monday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 in the Pastoral Center. The dates are: October 18, 25; November 1, 15, 22, 29; December 6 and 13. Welcome! Bring a friend! Sue Landry |
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St. Mary’s Parishioners, On behalf of the Knights of Columbus we want to say thank you for your role for a successful Tootsie Roll Drive. All of our efforts would be in vain if we did not have the locations to put them into motion. The donations that we collected will make for a positive contribution to the Knights of Columbus Charity Fund. The works of charity will be strengthened and ongoing. The recipients, the Special Children, will continue to be able to get their special audio and video equipment, van conversions, special equipment, special education items and countless other aids that the fund has consistently provided for through the generous contributions. We are proud of our commitment to his program and a sense of pride should be felt by you also for your support. Thanks you again. |
Shrewsbury’s Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil
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Join us on Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. on Shrewsbury Town Common for music, memories and a moment of silence to promote lung cancer awareness and research. The Shine a Light National Lung Cancer Vigil is an event to honor loved ones, increase disease awareness, and further grassroots efforts to secure a more comprehensive plan for lung cancer research funding. Shrewsbury’s first annual “Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil” will honor the memory of Ellen Samia, Stephen Heald and Bruce Nattinville and give hope to those in our community currently battling lung cancer. The Shrewsbury Vigil will feature live music by Scott Ricciuti, John Donovan and Jack Cleary. |
New Item of the Month: Flour
Thank you for donating over 120 packages of deodorant. This month we will be collecting flour. Our goal is to collect 200 packages of flour so that each food bag, given out at St. Anne's, will include this "special" item. Thank you for your continued support!
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JET SET - Please join the Jet Set on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 as we travel to the North Shore Music Theatre to see the classical musical A Christmas Carol. The cost is $82 per person and includes lunch at the Old Country Buffet. Reservations must be made and money received by November 14th by calling Evelyn 508-845-3511 or 508-826-7439 or Fran 508-842-8567. |
MOVING FORWARD
As you know St. Mary’s is now involved in Sharing Our Blessings, an increased giving initiative to strengthen all 100+ parishes in the Diocese of Worcester. In recent weeks our parish has been preparing for the program by recruiting volunteer leadership, updating parish records and producing program materials. Soon all members of the parish will be invited to participate in Sharing Our Blessings. We hope you will respond positively and with generosity.
This past week you received a letter and a brochure from Msgr. Mike describing Sharing Our Blessings and how our parish will be involved. It is an opportunity for all of us to take an active role in the growth of our parish and for each parishioner to practice the principle of stewardship – giving back a portion of our blessings to God. The following information from past annual finance reports shows the trends in giving for the Sunday Offertory and why it is important for us to strengthen our weekly giving at this time
TRENDS IN GIVING - ST. MARY’S SUNDAY OFFERTORY
| Year | Weekly Average in Sunday Offertory |
| 2004 | $14,200 |
| 2005 | $14,200 |
| 2006 | $15,100 |
| 2007 | $15,800 |
| 2008 | $15,200 |
| 2009 | $15,000 |
| 2010 | $14,300 |
On Commitment Weekend, November 13 & 14 each parishioner will be asked to make a commitment to the parish’s regular collection. Please pray about your participation in this important effort.
We also encourage you to consider using PARISHPAY for your support of St. Mary’s. Over 150 parishioners are using this electronic form of giving and have found it to be the most effective way to give. To learn more about ParishPay click here or call Kerry at the Pastoral Center.
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As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1Peter 4:10
Mass of Remembrance & Breakfast
Saturday, November 6, 2010 ~ 8:30 a.m.
In November, we set aside time to remember our brothers and sisters who have been called home to Christ. A memorial book will be placed on the altar, and parishioners are invited to write the names of their loved ones in it so that we can remember them at Mass throughout the month.
On Saturday, November 6th, the parish will also celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance at 8:30 a.m. The names of parishioners who have died this past year will be read and a candle will be lit in their memories. The names and candles will remain on the altar for the remainder of the month.
Immediately following Mass, the parish will host a breakfast in the parish hall. All are invited. RSVP to the Pastoral Center at 508-845-6341 by Monday, November 1st if you plan on attending the breakfast.
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Walgreen’s can come to St. Mary’s to administer your flu shot this year!
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Where: Top of the stairwell 2nd floor of new addition |
If Medicare is your primary insurance, there is no charge to you for the flu shot. Just bring your Medicare card - Walgreen’s will take care of the billing. All others, please check with your insurer to determine if they will cover or reimburse you for your costs. Cost of the vaccine will be $24.99, payable at the time of the Flu Clinic. Check your office visit co-pays to see if this is more economical. Recipients for flu shots at this clinic must be at least 18 yrs of age.
To reserve your place, please contact Joe Godek at 508-757-0713. Please leave your name and phone number, and how many family members will be receiving the Flu Vaccine. Open to all - tell your family, friends and neighbors. Walk-ins welcome!
Flu shots will be administered by one of our own parishioners, Joseph Godek –Reg. Pharmacist & Certified Reg. Immunizer. Additional staff will be provided to accommodate all who sign up.
St. Mary’s Knitting Ministry
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The St. Mary’s Knitting Ministry creates prayer shawls for parishioners and members of the wider community as a sign of God’s presence in our lives. They are a tangible sense of prayer – given and received. Every shawl is prayed over and blessed by each woman in the ministry. If you know someone who would like to have a prayer shawl, please call Marti Page (508.835.3470) to make arrangements. |
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The Monday/Thursday exercise group is moving from the pastoral Center to the new large meeting room at the church. We would like to invite you to join us. We exercise with hand and ankle weights and resistance bands. With this exercise we are maintaining and improving our strength and balance. All are welcome. Come any Monday or Thursday at 9:15 and check us out. We are sure you’ll want to come back! |
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Attn: Women of St. Mary's and friends - You are cordially invited to a reunion luncheon at the Post Office Pub in Grafton on Thursday, Oct. 28th @ noon. The cost is $16.25 & the choices are Chicken Marsala, Baked Haddock or Autumn Roast Pork Loin. Price includes coffee, tea or soda & apple crisp dessert. Call Jean @ 508-842-5685 before 10/20 for more info. All are welcome!
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The Daughters of Isabella – Shrewsbury Chapter will be having their Penny Sale once again on Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at the Fr. Smith Center at St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Doors will open at 6 PM / drawing at 8 PM. Coffee and light refreshments will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s charitable works. |
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NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP Saturday, December 11, 2010 Departs from St. Mary’s at 6:00 am Tickets: $37 pp |
OPEN HOUSES
Saint John’s – Open House for interested 8th graders on Sunday, October 17th and 24th at 1:00 pm. Entrance exam will be held on Saturday, October 30 at 8:30 am. See our website at www.stjohnshigh.org or contact the admissions office at 508-842-8934 x 266, jmorse@stjohnshigh.org.
Holy Name – Open House, October 24 from 12-3 pm. See our website at www.holyname.net for more information.
Notre Dame – 8th grade girls and transfer students entrance exam Saturday, November 6th, 8:30 am. Pre-registration is required. Call Mrs. Riordan @ 508-757-6200 x 229 or register online at www.nda-worc.org/admissions.
St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic – Open House Sunday, October 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Placement tests: November 13 at 8 am for 9th graders and December 4 at 8 am for Junior High Students. See our website at www.spmguardians.org or call 508-852-5555 for more information.
Shrewsbury High School Girls Ice Hockey Team
Electronics Recycling Fundraiser
Shrewsbury High School Upper Parking Lot
Saturday, October 23rd, 8:30am -3pm
For more information visit the Shrewsbury High School website - click here.
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