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CONTACT US:
OUR COLLABORATIVE STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Woods, STD ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 15
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Paul Sughrue ([email protected]), (781) 718-9433
Deacon: Charles A. Cornell ([email protected]), (978) 562-7447
Exec. Asst. to the Pastor/St. Isidore Business Manager: Robin Ulichney ([email protected]), (978) 897-2710
Pastoral Associate/Collab. Dir. Pastoral Ministries: Diahne Goodwin ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext.13, Pastoral Associate: Steve Ryan ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 21
Administrative Assistant: Janice Howes ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 10
Business Manager: John Morris ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 11
Collaborative Director of Music: Andrea Goodrich ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 12
Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Jim Flanagan ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 23 (High school ministry, Confirmation)
Dir. of Faith Formation (GIFT & Middle School): Barbara Dane ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 16
Coordinator of Young Family Ministries: Carmen Giombetti ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 17
Liturgical Coordinator: Mary Ryan ([email protected]), (978) 263-4305 ext. 35
ST. ISIDORE MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK:
Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. – James Molaskey Saturday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. – Marguerite Piecewicz
Sunday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.– George Savoy
Adult Forma�on & Enrichment Upcoming Events ~ All are welcome!
Contact Steve Ryan or Diahne Goodwin for details.
Sunday Morning faith sharing/scripture reflec�on group at 9:15 AM in the St. Elizabeth Parish Center. Drop in any �me!
Spiritual Book Discussion: This January: “The Good Life” by Richard Gula. Monday mornings at St. Eliza-beth, Thursday mornings at St. Isidore.
Centering Prayer Group on Monday evenings at St. Elizabeth Parish center.
Tuesday Evening Bible Study at St. Elizabeth.
Cursillo, Marriage Encounter, Alpha
FORMING DISCIPLES IN MISSION
A workshop in Parish-Based Evangelization
“ Enjoyable...” “Worthwhile...” “Helped me focus on my rela�onship with Jesus...” “Useful...”
These are just a few of the remarks from some of the over 40 parishioners were able to par�cipate in the November workshop! If you haven’t had the chance to par�cipate, we are please to offer this free work-shop locally a second �me, in a two-evening format.
Tuesday, January 31— Wednesday, February 1 from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Parish Center ~ Dinner included!
Register for this or other loca�ons at: http://disciplesinmission.com/formingdisciples
Celebrate Epiphany! With ValLimar Jansen
Saturday, Jan.7, 7:00 p.m.
St Isidore Church, Stow, MA
Sunday, Jan. 8, 12:30 p.m.
St Elizabeth Church Acton, MA
ValLimar Jansen will lead us in song, prayer, and story to celebrate Epiphany. She is an inter-national recording artist, inspirational speaker,
composer, artist, author and professor who brings it all together in her inspiring performance.
ValLimar’s presentation is great for all ages.
Everyone is invited!!! Come and bring a friend!
Free will offering at the door
For more information, please contact Barbara Dane: [email protected] • 978.263.4305 ext16
COLLABORATIVE MASS TIMES Weekend Masses:
Sat. at 4:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Sun. at 9 a.m. at St. Isidore Sat. at 5:00 p.m. at St Isidore
Sun. at 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.at St. Elizabeth
Weekday morning Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri. at 9:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth
Tues., Wed., Thu. at 9:00 a.m. at St. Isidore
Sacrament of Reconcilia�on - Saturdays: 3:00-3:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth
4:00-4:30 p.m. at St. Isidore
Apple Valley Catholic Community
St. Isidore Parish, Stow
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish,
Acton & Boxborough
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord ~ 2016
St. Elizabeth of Hungary 89 Arlington Street, Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-4305/Fax (978) 263-9014 www.seoh.org
St. Isidore 429 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-2710/Fax (978) 461-0577 www.stisidorestow.org
Merry Christmas!
“May we be in this
world a ray of that
light which shone
forth from
Bethlehem, bringing
joy and peace to the
hearts of all men
and women.”
POPE FRANCIS
Thank you for joining us in celebra�ng the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Blessings to you for a Christmas season full of joy, peace, and wonder.
We extend a warm welcome to all, especially our visitors who have come from afar or are joining us with friends and family! We offer a special word of welcome to those who are seeking a place to belong, a spiritual home where the love, mercy, and joy of the Lord are gratefully received and generously shared. We invite everyone to con�nue to worship with us and also par�cipate in the parish community through its ac�vi�es, ministries, and service opportuni�es.
As a Catholic community, we gather to worship, serve, and give witness to Jesus Christ. We support and celebrate with each other in moments of hardship or sorrow as well as in �mes of joy. At all �mes, we seek to know the joy of the Gospel and share it with others. This bulle�n highlights who we are, what we offer and do. There are many ways to enrich your lives and the lives of others. Please check out our web-sites, (www.seoh.org and www.s�sidorestow.org), and the weekly bulle�ns, which are also available online, or contact any staff member for more details.
Not Catholic? Seeking? Curious? We Welcome you!
Throughout the year and especially at �mes like Christmas, Easter, and sacra-mental celebra�ons like bap�sms, Frist Communions, Confirma�ons, weddings and funerals, we worship together with many who are not Catholic. Most o�en it is the loving connec�on of family—
spouse and/or children—or close friendships that compel us to come together under one roof to worship, cele-brate, seek comfort and strength from God, or simply to support a loved one with the support of a faith communi-ty. All are welcome and we are joyed to pray together! Many, perhaps you or someone close to you, may be seeking a spiritual home or finding meaning and purpose in life. Maybe you/they have wondered about what it means to be Catholic or how to even begin to inquire about what that would entail. We are here to support you, provide a safe place to explore your ques�ons and assist you on your journey of discovery. Please contact any staff person to learn more and explore op�ons.
PRAYER LINE
Never underes�mate the power of prayer! Send your prayer inten�ons, (using first names only, please), to [email protected] for monthly dis-tribu�on and to [email protected] for the email chain.
Why Pray?
Prayer has o�en been called “the raising up of the mind and heart to God”. When we take �me to talk to God, we get a wonderful opportunity to strength-en and deepen our rela�onship with him and one an-other by praying for their needs as well as our own. Can daily prayers change your life? Absolutely! Our lives can be transformed as we encounter the Lord and prayer is one way in which we can do that. It can begin as simply as taking a few moments each day to review your day with God, expressing thankfulness, seeking forgiveness when needed and guidance for the next day. If you are not currently taking �me in your daily life already, it might not be an easy habit to start at first, but it’s definitely one you won’t want to break!
A Community Prayer
Lord, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Guide us and fill us with the Holy Spirit
and ignite in us a fire of love for You.
Help us live as bold witnesses of the Gospel Message
to our families, schools, parish, and world
so others may come to know, love and serve You.
Help us to be Your eyes, ears, and voice in a world
so desperately searching for love and truth.
Amen
OUTREACH: Suppor�ng our wider community
and each other
Both parish communi�es support a number of ministries that aim to serve the material, physical and spiritual the needs in our local area. These ministries are both a service to you and those you may know who may be in need and also a great way to get involved and share your gi�s with the community.
In Both Parishes:
St. Vincent DePaul Conference, serving the needy in the local community
Prayer Shawl Ministry, providing prayers s�tched lovingly into comfor�ng shawls and wraps.
Service at Cor Unum and Lazarus House in Lawrence
Regular Food Pantry contribu�ons Specific to St. Isidore:
Warm Hearts of Stow, a non-profit community organiza�on run by Stow residents for Stow residents.
Specific to St. Elizabeth:
Ministry of Consola�on, offering hope and comfort to those who have lost loved ones
Communion Ministry to the Homebound
PARISH MINISTRIES: Suppor�ng the Mission of Jesus Christ through
the Work of the Community
Music Ministry – children, youth and adult
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Liturgical Environment & Art Commi�ee
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors & Greeters
Altar Servers (youth and adult)
Universal Prayer Wri�ng Ministry
Hospitality Ministry
Liturgy Commi�ee
Infant/Child Bap�sm Ministry
Sunday Café team
Funeral Recep�on Ministry
AV/Technology
Building & Grounds Support
New Parishioner Welcome Ministry Any staff member would be happy to talk to you about these minis-tries and how to get involved!
FAITH
FORMATION
FOR
ALL AGES
Growing in Faith together – Forma�on for the en�re com-munity – All are welcome: children, youth, adults, families, singles, young adults, seniors, everyone!
Sacramental Prepara�on: Bap�sm, First Eucharist, Reconcil-ia�on and Confirma�on.
Chris�an Ini�a�on for non Catholics who seek Bap�sm or Confirma�on or both: Specialized forma�on and sacramen-tal prepara�on for those age 7 through adult.
Adult enrichment: A variety of opportuni�es for Adults to learn and grow in their faith.
Youth Ministry
Jesus sent his apostles out to “go and make disciples.” The YM program responds to this call with educa�onal programs, social, service and spiritual ac�vi�es. Under the direc�on of Jim Flanagan, the collabora�ve youth ministry program include: Local service ini�a�ves Teen Leadership Commi�ee (TLC) Faith forma�on – GIFT & Confirma�on MS & HS Social and community building events Annual Mission Trips – Interna�onal, na�onal
and local.
Check out our Facebook Groups: AVCC Confirma�on Prepara�on Program 2016 - 2017 Apple Valley Catholic Youth Ministry
A parish exists to serve the mission of Jesus Christ. If so, then every aspect of parish life has to be
mission-oriented and mission-driven.
Young Adult Ministry Something for the 20 & 30-somethings!
Check us out on Facebook! Apple Valley Catholic Young Adult Group
There is something for everyone!
-Dinner + Scripture Study—The 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, a�er the 5:00 p.m. Mass at the parish center at St. Elizabeth. -Volunteer Opportuni�es—at Household Goods, Miracle League, Cor Unum to name a few. -Community Building Events—Faith Food & Friends nights, an-nual BBQ , Taco night and more!
Please contact Alicia, Alicia.gianno�@verizon.net, Allan at [email protected] Marie at [email protected]
