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Welcome to Annunciation Parish

Parish Staff

Clergy (978) 632-0253

Pastor

Rev. Stephen Lundrigan Ext. 116

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Wilmar Ramos Ext. 130

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Stanley Baczewski (978) 855-9805

Retired Deacon

Rev. Mr. Arthur Giard

Parish Office (978) 632-0253

Business Manager

William Lawton Ext. 113

Parish Secretary

Joanne Kay Ext. 110

Administrative Assistant

LuAnn Thibodeau Ext. 111

Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Maura Sweeney Ext. 117

Director of Buildings & Grounds

Mr. Don Robinson Ext. 109

Building Maintenance

Mr. Donald Cosentino

Music Ministry

Mr. Paul Cormier (978) 602-6166

Mrs. Paulette Fowler (978) 660-0215

Ms. Sharon Sawtell (978) 632-7216

Mr. Eddy Troxler (978) 855-4678

Youth Ministry

Mr. Paul Hartin and Jamison LaRoche

Email: youthministry@annunciationgardner.org

Holy Family Academy (978) 632-8656

Principal

Mrs. Andrea Tavaska Ext. 219

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Jennifer Lucas Ext. 213

Director of Enrollment

Mrs. Nancy Tyros Ext. 250

The Caring Place (978) 632-5745

Director

Mrs. Jane Pineo

Email: jane@tcpgardner.com

From the Pastor’s Desk

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. I was so happy with all our

Masses and services over Easter - and, although I’m a bit tired, I am ener-

gized.

Today we hear about Thomas and his doubts. It’s normal to have

doubts, it is normal to know others who also doubt. Because Thomas doubted

did not make Jesus less alive. Because we may have doubts does not make

those things we doubt about less likely. Our doubts do not change reality.

Faith is a decision to believe when there are other options - and we do this all

the time. We “go with it” about things every day knowing that we will some-

day find out more about the subject. What our Lord asks of us is to have the

faith, to “go with it” and believe, and enter into his life. One day all will be

made clear.

Since last I wrote we have had School Board, Pastoral Council, and

Finance Committee Meetings. We discussed in School Board our enrollment

and plans to invite more families to be part of our school. We looked at the

beginnings of the budget process for next year, our school’s current financial

situation (which is stable), and upcoming fundraising activities. I already told

you of the plans to revamp the school’s math program (across all grades) and

the ways in which we continuously are looking to strengthen the school. In

Pastoral Council we reviewed feedback that was received on the current design

of the parish logo. We expect one final step to come to the final product -

thanks to all who contributed opinions. We also explored ways to approach

the Diocesan Capitol Campaign that you will be hearing about in the near

future and finalized the parish survey that you will also see soon. In Finance

Committee we looked at the current financial situation (our head is above wa-

ter). We spoke about some specific issues (e.g. sale of the old parish truck,

improvements to a few accounting issues, contracting for the lights in the

school, renovation projects, and advanced planning for payment of next year’s

oil bill). We established the budget process and will be beginning this soon to

be done ahead of time as we were able to do last year.

I continue to encourage you to be as involved as possible in the life of

the parish. Weekend Masses are essential for growing in depth of our faith

and in relationship with Jesus. Also I have seen a few new people at daily

Masses - these shorter Masses are a nice way to open our hearts to encounter

the Lord. Don’t forget Bible Study on Tuesday in English and Thursday in

Spanish. Think also about attending the special question and answer session

on the Mass on this Monday, April 29th, It is the final part of our year-long

effort to provide education regarding the Mass. If you have already attended

one of our other sessions, please feel free to come to clarify any lingering ques-

tions you may have. If you have not been to any of these, then this is a good

opportunity to listen and learn about this central activity of our Catholic Chris-

tian life.

With our Spring Festival coming, and more opportunities for educa-

tion we continue to move forward. Youth activities are on the way and other

groups are in the planning. Let’s all continue to work to build our parish as a

place where God is praised, the faith grows, and people come to find meaning

in their life while helping others. God be with you this Easter Season!

Peace,

Fr. Steve

Annunciation Parish Mission Statement:

Strengthened by the Eucharist, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sent by Christ we seek by worship and service to compassionately

meet the corporal and spiritual needs of our parish family and beyond. We desire to warmly welcome the stranger and one another, and

together reach a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In doing this, we are committed to the caring and ongoing Christian formation of

others by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within our faith and local community.

For those who are new to the parish or returning after some time away, we would like to welcome you to our

Catholic community. In this bulletin you will find many opportunities to be enriched and involved. If you would

like to register as a member or have any questions, you can call us at 978-632-0253, email us at

office@annunciationgardner.org, or you can stop by the Parish Office during the week.

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Mass Intentions

at Holy Spirit Church

at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church

Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention

Saturday, April 27th 4:45 p.m. Emilien Richard, 10th Anniversary by his family

Charles & Cecilia McKean by daughter, Karen Kelley

Sunday, April 28th 7:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Liz & Leo Thibodeau and their son Bob by daughter/sister LuAnn

Jeannine Cormier “for better health” by Omer & family

Alban Cyr 21st Anniversary by Georgette

Mr. & Mrs. George Martin by Georgette

Monday, April 29th 9:00 a.m.

Yvonne Mitko by Lawrence & Ann Morris

Eileen Sisk by Intercessory Prayer Group

Wednesday, May 1st 9:00 a.m. Beatrice Hudson, 5th Anniversary by daughter Nancy

Yvonne Mitko by Cindy & Gabe Bundy, sister & brother-in-law

Friday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Gloria LeBlanc by Joseph & Diana Andrews

Robert Tondreau by daughter Roberta Tassone

Confirmation Mass

Saturday, May 4th 4:45 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Cormier by their daughters

Julienne Maillet, 27th Anniversary by family

Sunday, May 5th

7:30a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Francis Murray by his loving wife Jean & family

Jeanne Wironen by Michael Doiron & Family

Oscar Maillet, 3rd Anniversary by wife & family

Mary & Joe Macey, and Eleanor & Ray Dionne by family

Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention

Sunday, April 28th 8:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Herve Roy by the Mack family

Living & Deceased Members of the St. Joseph’s Holy Rosary

Sodality by St. Joseph’s Holy Rosary Soldality

To be announced

Tuesday, April 30th 7:30 a.m. Nancy Marsello by Peg & Don Locke

All Parishioners of Annunciation Parish

Thursday, May 2nd 7:30 a.m. Andre & Geneva Maillet by their Aunt Marie

Irene Magliacane by her sister Alma

Saturday, May 4th 4:00 p.m. Cecilia McKean by her daughter Karen Kelley

Gary Letendre by the family

Sunday, May 5th 8:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Ellen Daly, 1st Anniversary by her family

John & Marie Eliason by their children & families

To be announced

Saturday, April 27th 4:00 p.m. Herve Roy, 3rd Anniversary by his wife & daughter

Gary Letendre by his family

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Upcoming Events

Week of April 28th– May 5th

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Rev. Mr. David Wong who has a particular special-

ty in the development and meaning of the Mass

will be joining us for a Q & A session this Monday,

April 29, 2019 at 7:00pm at Holy Spirit Chapel. If

you have questions that you would like to submit

ahead of time you may submit them through our

parish website or by contacting Mrs. Sweeney in

the parish office at 978-632-0253. This will be a

great opportunity to have your questions answered

or learn from the questions of others.

Sunday April 28th

9:00 a.m. Grades 1-5 Religious Ed at Holy Rosary

9:00 a.m. Grades 6-8 Connect Session at Holy Rosary church hall

2:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Devotions and refreshments at Holy Rosary

4:00—5:30 p.m. Hospitality Dinner at Holy Rosary

Monday April 29th

Coffee Social after 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary

1:00 Intercessory Prayer Group

7:00 p.m. Q & A on the Mass at Holy Spirit

Tuesday April 30th

6:30 p.m. Bible Study Holy Rosary Hall

Wednesday May 1st

6:00 a.m.—6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Rosary

6:30 p.m. Confirmation Practice at Holy Rosary

Thursday May 2nd

9:00 Faith Sharing Group

1:30 p.m. RCIA at Holy Rosary Rectory

6:30 Cusco Biblico (Bible Study) at Holy Spirit

Friday May 3rd

* No first Friday Mass and Devotions due to Confirmation

7:00 p.m. Confirmation at Holy Rosary

7:00 p.m. HFA School Play at Mount Wachusett Community College

Saturday May 4th

1:00 p.m. HFA School Play at Mount Wachusett Community College

3:15-3:45 p.m. Confessions at Holy Spirit

3:15-4:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Rosary

6:00 p.m. HFA School Play at Mount Wachusett Community College

Sunday May 5th

9:00 a.m. GIFT for Grades 1-5 at Holy Rosary

9:30 a.m. “Coffee And” sponsored by Prison Ministry

after 8:30 Mass at Holy Spirit

11:30 a.m. High School Gathering at Holy Rosary

* IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGES THIS WEEK

• Wed. May 1 - Eucharistic Adoration will end early at 6 p.m. this week for

confirmation practice.

• Fri. May 3 - No evening Mass Friday at Holy Spirit. All are welcome to join

us at Holy Rosary for the confirmation Mass instead.

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Upcoming Events

Save the Date - Spring Festival

May 10th and 11th

Come join us for a fun-filled and tasty weekend for our An-

nual Spring Festival. All proceeds support Holy Family

Academy.

• Friday May 10 12:00 -8:00pm

*Pork Loin Dinner 4:30-8:00pm

• Saturday May 11 10am—4:00pm

Food Court (French , Polish and American food)

• Both days enjoy: Booths, cash raffles, sweets, pas-

tries,ice cream, silent auction, attic treasures and chil-

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Learn how to make poutines —join the fun!

♦ Friday May 10th at 7:00am prep work

♦ Saturday May 11th at 7am cooking

Contact:

Normand Legere 978-632-4594 or

Eileen O’Shea at 978-632-8671

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Holy Family Academy

Red Sox Ticket Raffle

Ticket Sale Extension to May 11!

There is more time to purchase raffle tickets to see

the 2018 World Champion Red Sox battle the Texas

Rangers on Monday, June 10, 2019.

You could be the lucky winner of this $1,000 pack-

age which includes 4 tickets (each ticket $240 face

value), Pre-game field access, State Street Pavillion,

and a $40 food allowance. Please contact Leonette

Roy at 978-632-8318. Tickets are $5/1 or $20/5.

All proceeds benefit Holy Family Academy.

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Join other seniors for a fun night of food, music and

socialization. The free event is will be held at

Gardner High School.

Date: Tuesday, May 7

Time: 5-8 pm

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Spiritual Guidance

Please Pray For: Mary Beth Brow, “Little” Genevieve, Patricia Beaton-King, Elliott Russell, Marie Celeste B., Leonne Tagen, John

Scott St. Cyr, Marie Jurgelonis, Alfreda “Marie” Bergeron, Judy Woodwarth, Addison Auza, Billy Foss, Henry Cichonski, Marguerite

Pouliot, Larry Butler, Stephaine Peterson, Omaira Lopez, Chase Daunais, Lou Robichaud, Steve Gormley and Linda Gray.

For other prayers and special intentions, call our Prayer Line at (978) 630-2283. These intentions will not appear in the

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• ACTS 5: 12-16

• REV 1: 9-11A,12-13,17-19

• JN 20:19-31

Monday April 29th

• ACTS 4: 23-31

• JN 3: 1-8

Tuesday April 30th

• ACTS 4: 32-37

• JN 3: 7b-15

Wednesday May 1st

• ACTS 5: 17-26

• JN 3: 16-21

Thursday May 2nd

• ACTS 5: 27-33

• JN 3: 31-36

Friday May 3rd

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

• JN 14: 6-14

Saturday May 4th

• ACTS 6: 1-7

• JN 6: 16-21

Sunday May 5th

• ACTS 5: 27-32, 40b-41

• RV 5: 11-14

• JN 21: 1-19

Information on the Sacraments

Baptism: If you would like to have your child baptized call

Maura Sweeney at (978) 632-0253 Ext. 117, or email

religioused@annunciationgardner.org

First Communion: for adults and children over the age of 7.

Call Maura Sweeney at the Parish Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117

Confirmation: call Maura Sweeney at the Parish Office

(978) 632-0253 Ext.117

Holy Orders: If you are feeling called to explore a vocation to

the priesthood, please contact our diocesan vocations director Fr.

Jim Mazzone at jmazzone@charter.net or by phone at 508-340-

5788

Holy Matrimony: notify the Church approximately one year

in advance. For Marriage Preparation, call the Parish Office at

(978) 632-0253

Anointing of the Sick: call Fr. Lundrigan at Ext.116 or

Fr. Ramos at Ext.130

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CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS!

This Friday evening May 3rd , 21 of our parishioners (17 highs school students and 4 adults) will

be confirmed along with 65 others from our deanery at Holy Rosary Church. An additional 3

high school students from our parish will be confirmed at St. Cecilia’s in Leominster later in the

month. Please keep all of these young people in your prayers as they complete their initiation

into our Catholic faith and strive to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church in the

years to come.

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From the Office

Goal: $50,000

Received:

$29, 293

Thank you for your donations. We

are at 59% of our goal! The campaign

will continue through August.

Please note that donations to the

campaign can be made from out web-

site, annunciationgardner.org.

Simply click on the Partners in

Charity logo and provide our parish

name “Annunciation Parish”.

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