Bulletin for September 4, 2011
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Saturday, September 3 4:30 Joe and John Kozlowski By the family Sunday, September 4 7:30 Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil, Patricia Vaudreuil by the family Monday, September 5 8:30 Helen Haynes By the family Tuesday, September 6 8:30 Janet Iandoli, Months Mind By the family |
Thursday, September 8 8:30 Keith Belinskas, Months Mind By the Gendron family Friday, September 9 8:30 Joseph Padavano By Mr. and Mrs. Robert Labonte Saturday, September 10 8:30 Grace Gentile By Margaret and John Barry Sunday, September 11 7:30 Paul O’Dell, Jr. By John and Edith Kelleher |
SCHOOL MASS
On Thursday, September 8th the student body of St. Mary School will participate
in the 8:30 am Mass as we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
September 10-11
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J. Canzano, M.K. Canzano, A. Lynch, D. Lynch, M. Wackell, M. Wackell |
| 7:30 | P. Daly, W. Hayden, A. Lemoine, S. Pegg, H. Plifka, J. Plifka |
| 9:00 | P. Egan, J. McCoy, M. McCoy, A. Morgera, R. Morgera, K. Muzzy |
| 11:00 |
J. Canfield, A. Kiel, A. O’Connor, A. Srnka |
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5:30 |
M. Curran, J. Hardwick, E. Lemoine, J. Lemoine, M. Lemoine, A. Russo |
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Mass |
Lectors: |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: |
Sacristan: |
| 4:30 | D. Musgrove |
K. Contreras, R. Ferrante, M/M Nelligan, B. Randazzo, H. Reynolds, S. Seed |
M/M Bellerose |
| 7:30 | F. Nugent |
M/M Cote, M. Gulino, M. Lemoine, R. Rice |
W. Gooley |
| 9:00 | S. Lunt |
M. Benbenek, A. Bernier, M. Clark-Phelps, L. Labreche, F. Mannella, A. Nickle |
S. Zybert |
| 11:00 | W. Gooley |
I. Berkowitz, K. Canfield, S. Howard, E. Korpi, M. Minnucci, E. Page, J. Sliwoski |
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5:30 |
J. Guilford |
A.M. Blute, C. Cruz, A. Figueiredo, P. Forts, G. Joubert, E. Lemoine |
A. Figueriedo |
Marguerite Sarasin
Repose of the soul of Jeanette Baylis, and peace for her husband; repose of the soul of Malone, a month old baby girl and peace for her parents and grandparents; Tonie healing of her medical problems and God’s peace; T & R having fertility problems that God will bless them with a child; anyone who is suffering as a result of Hurricane Irene, particularly those who lost lives and for the safety and aid of all those working to restore order and care for victims of the severe weather; safe travel for everyone traveling over the holiday weekend; peace for Bud Stevenson; safe pregnancy for Brenda; a woman with stage IV cancer; a young person battling depression for find a path to wellness; several people seeking employment including Craig; Paul; B.; Christopher; K.; and AT; Peggy as she begins a rigorous chemo and radiation regimen; A. to gain useful help for two ailments; W. to find clarity regarding health and work; safety and health for two young adults; Fred; two communities in transition to accept change and its' inherent gifts; K's upcoming move; and constant prayer for peace in our midst and around the world. Continued prayers for: Alex; Dixie; James and for Hayes as he faces surgery; Richie; David; Maureen; Jean; Hayes Brown; David W.; Brady; Alex Pratt; A.; Timothy H.; Christine F.; H.; Sean; Donna; W.; EW; Bea; Richard; Christopher R.; J.; Anne; Peter; Elaine; A.; B.; F.; Dixie; Kathleen; Allie; Barbara; John; Mikey; Samuel; Martin F.; CB; D.; M.; Beth; DM.; D.; Greg; Diane; Carol; AM; Ed; Shannon; Edison; and an increase in compassion. Thanksgiving for: MTW's improved peace; and all those who experienced only inconvenience during Hurricane Irene and answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508-842-2279 or Susan at 508-934-0133 or susanbk@townisp.com
PARTNERS IN CHARITY 2011
CONGRATULATIONS ST. MARY’S and THANK-YOU
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Thank-you for your generous response to this year’s Partners in Charity Appeal. Although we did not reach our goal this year, you were extremely generous to this important appeal. The 29 ministries, agencies and programs supported by Partners in Charity will be able to continue their work of charity, education, and pastoral service because of your tremendous generosity. Thank-you! |
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St. Mary’s Goal $190,000
Amount Raised $174,407
Number of Gifts 505
ST. MARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Opening of St. Mary School
Sunday, September 18th - 11:00 am - Mass with Bishop Robert McManus
All are invited to join in this celebration.
R.C.I.A. OPEN HOUSE
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If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or if you are a Catholic who would like to complete you 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 11th in the Large Meeting Room in the new addition.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please call or email landrys@stmarysparish.org or 508-925-7801. If God touches your heart and wants you to come into His teaching ministry. God bless you. Sue |
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Join us on October 12, 2011 for our foliage trip as we travel along the Kancamangus Highway, voted by AAA as one of the top ten most scenic highways. Included will be full course buffet lunch at the Indian Head Resort. The cost will be $61 per person. Reservations and payment must be received by September 25th by calling Evelyn 508-845-3511 or Fran 508-842-8567. |
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Sunday, September 4 12:30 Baptisms – Church Tuesday, September 6 4:00 Brownies – Gathering Space Wednesday, September 7 5:30 Paul Gannon Music Ensemble & Lessons – Church Thursday, September 8 8:30 School Mass |
Friday, September 9 9:00-1:00 – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Chapel Saturday, September 10 8:00 Catechetical Training – Hall/Large Mtg Rm/Gathering Sp Sunday, September 11 11:00 Welcome Table - Hall |
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MARY'S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our John Pedone In honor of his 2nd Anniversary |
Thank-you for your ingoing support of St. Mary’s Parish
Month of August (weekly average) $14,415
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PARISHPAY?
As the new academic year begins, please consider using ParishPay for you support of St. Mary’s Parish. More than 200 parishioners find that ParishPay is the best way to continue their support of the parish. Find out how ParishPay works by clicking 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.
Sue Landry is looking for a volunteer to write children’s names in attendance registers for grades K-4. Come to the Pastoral Center Mon-Wed from 9:00 – 4:30 pm whenever you can. Thank you so much! Sue (508 925 7801)
Safe Environment Training Class
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Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 -8 pm To Register for date of your choice, please email: Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse & Safe Environment Coordinator at jeffersonv@stmarysparish.org. |
If you have not yet submitted a CORI application and ID, please contact the ministry office for which you plan to volunteer.
Merton Group Program -2011-2012
The Merton Group will meet for both day and evening in the Fall. All meetings are held in the Pastoral Center on the second Tuesday of the month beginning on September 13. There is no meeting in December. The program and schedules are posted here.
The day program will meet 9:30 -11:00 AM. The evening program will meet 7:00-8:30 PM. The book that will be discussed is titled "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Paul Elie. The supplementary reading will be “The Moviegoer" by Walker Percy.
Before the first meeting please read the first six chapters of the book by Paul Elie. Also please read the short novel by Percy.
If you have any questions please direct them to John Collins at jpcoll@townisp.com or phone him at 508-753-6203.
BAKE SALE after all Masses TODAY, Sunday, Sept. 4. The Refugee Welcome Ministry Bake Sale that was planned for last Sunday was rescheduled to today because of the hurricane. Please help local families arriving from refugee camps and settling in our community by stopping by the bake table for homemade goodies and refreshing lemonade. Thank you.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of August:
Aiden D’Souza, Charlotte Filippetti, Kellyn Matthews, Brendan Nicalek, Emily Pulsifer,
Madison Schmit, Hannah Shuckerow, Isabella Strangie, and Zachary Strangie.
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.
The 2010 Family Festival - A Community Celebration!
We hope you will join us September 16-18 at the annual Family Festival. 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. Tickets will be available after all Sunday Masses. Additionally, there will be lots of games, rides, food and entertainment. The Festival will run as follows:
Friday: 6PM - 10PM
Saturday: Noon - 7PM
Sunday: Noon - 5PM
There is also the famous Pub Quiz on Saturday night at 8:00PM and the Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning at 8AM.
We look forward to seeing you there. For more information, please click here.
Welcome Table
If you are a new parishioner, we are very glad to welcome you to St. Mary’s. In the coming months we hope that you will take time to GET REGISTERED ... GET CONNECTED ... and GET INVOLVED. Parishioners involved in our new Welcoming Ministry are here to help you in any way we can.
To register in the parish, you may call or stop by the Pastoral Center and Kerry, the parish secretary, will help you. Kerry can provide you a Registration Form or you can download one from the Parish website: click here.
You may also register on the first Sunday of the month from 8:00 – 11:00 am at the WELCOMING TABLE which will be set up in the Hall. Parish Pastoral Council and parish staff members will be there to register you in the parish and welcome you to our faith community. They may be able to answer your questions or point you in the right direction. They will also have information that will introduce you to the life, activities and ministries of St. Mary’s.
We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of August:
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Mark and Debra Aho, David and Melissa Bentley, Matthew and Danielle Bigda, Todd and Beth Boulay, Kenneth and Elizabeth Conway, Michael and Elizabeth Dennison, Michael and Beatrice Fontaine, Harold and Chantal Kassa, Kieran and Natasha Maunsell, Robert and Evemarie McNeil, Robert and Christine Murner, Jose and Lisa Ramirez, and Kyle and Emily Smith. |
If you are new to St. Mary’s please introduce yourselves to Fr. Mike and Fr. Marcin after Mass and call the Pastoral Center during the week so that you can register in the parish.
Item of the Month: Soup
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The Item of the Month is Soup. Over the past two weekends you have donated over 130 cans of soup! Wow! Our goal is to give one extra item to each of the 270 families that receive food from St. Anne's. |
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Pick an "Apple"
Thank you for picking up "apples" last weekend. There are only 20 apples left! Remember to purchase a gift card, any amount, to a local store, such as Target or Wal-Mart. These gift cards will be used to help families purchase their child's back-to-school needs, such as sneakers or clothing. The "apples" will be collected during the weekend of September 10th and 11th. Thank you again for your support!
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