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MARRIAGE Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at least one year in
advance to be sure of adequate preparation for the Sacrament. BAPTISM
Parents need to participate in baptism instruction and schedule a baptism date with the parish office.
PENANCE By appointment or on Saturday afternoons, 4:00-4:30 PM.
NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member of this community of believers. We are happy to affirm and welcome your gifts and
presence in our midst. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Become an official member of the Catholic Church. * Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholics
* Adults baptized in other faiths who wish to join the Catholic church
Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Eucharist and/or Confirmation
Interested? Call the parish office for more information. VISIT AND/OR COMMUNION TO THE SICK
Please call the parish office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized or confined to home because of illness. A member of the parish staff or a Eucharistic
Minister will be happy to visit and bring Communion. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember that bulletin announcements must be received in writing no later than 9:00 AM Monday two weeks prior to publication date.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SAINT ROSE OF LIMA
www.saintroseoflima.com
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS LORD’S DAY MASSES
Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
DAILY MASS Monday 9:00 AM
Tuesday-Friday 8:30 AM
HOLY DAYS 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
PENANCE Saturday 4:00-4:30 PM
or by appointment
MAILING ADDRESS 244 West Main Street, Box 685
Northborough, MA 01532
PARISH OFFICE 508-393-2413
Fax: 508-393-4922 Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Rev. James A. Houston, Pastor
Theresa Fugardi, Pastoral Associate [email protected]
Linda A. McGarvey
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Stephen Lavoie
Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Richard R. Zinkus, Dir. of Music [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 508-393-6444 P.O. Box 387
Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday
Closed Fridays
Susan McGoldrick Director Of Faith Formation
THRIFT SHOPPE Thursday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM September-June
Handicapped Accessible
ST. ROSE OF LIMA, NORTHBORO, MA
Stewardship of Treasure
$ 9,692.30 April 28, 2019
$ 7,169.00 May 4, 2019 (193 env)
$ 1,336.00 Loose
$ 5,624.09 Online (73)
$ 14,129.09 Total
Thank you!
“Give and it shall be given to you. Good measure pressed
down, shaken together, running over, will they pour into the
fold of your garment. For the measure you measure with will be
measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38)
Sunday, May 12
Coffee Shop sponsored by the Seppa Family
Happy Mother’s Day
Monday, May 13
Teacher Appreciation Evening, 6:30 PM, Rectory
Tuesday, May 14
No Thrift Shop
Prayer Shawl, 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 16
Prayer Shawl, 10:00 AM
Thrift Shop, Open 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Parish Hall
Rosary, 6:15 PM, Church
Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 PM
Journey Together, 7:00 PM, FLC
Saturday, May 18
Young Neighbors In Action Car Wash and 50/50 Raffle,
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Church Parking Lot
Journey Together, 1:00 PM, Casta Diva Restaurant
Sunday, May 19
Coffee Shop sponsored by the Breeze Family
First Communion Reunion, 10:00 Mass
Passionist Associates Meeting, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, FLC
Easter Season Ignatian Prayer Program, 6:15 PM, Church
Saturday May 11
Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter
5:00 PM Almon (Sonny) Crossman (Wife & Family)
Sunday May 12
Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:00 AM Richard Timothy McCarthy &
Linda Quinn McCarthy (Sawyer Family)
10:00 AM Don Morin & Sue McGlynn (Vicki Killeen)
11:30 AM Rob Kasierski, who is serving in Korea (Family)
Monday May 13
9:00 AM John H. Casali (Carolyn Hays)
Tuesday May 14
8:30 AM
Wednesday May 15
8:30 AM
Thursday May 16
8:30 AM
Friday May 17 8:30 AM
Saturday May 18
Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter
5:00 PM Frieda David (David Family)
Sunday May 19
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00 AM Timothy F. Mazzer (Harrington Family)
10:00 AM Frank and Louise Mulazzi (Carolyn Hayes)
11:30 AM Bruce Rickard, 5th Anniversary (Family)
Partners Appeal 2019
Thank you to those who made a gift and
a special thank you for those who gave for
the first time. We are getting close to
reaching our goal of $122,000. Again, thank
you for your generosity. These funds will be a blessed gift to
help those in need. If you have not yet completed your pledge,
please prayerfully make your pledge and return it to the church
office, place in the collection basket or visit www.partners-
charity.net to make your donation online.
Families
“Mothers, ready to sacrifice so much for their
children, and often for others as well, ought to
be listened to more. We should understand
more about their daily struggle to be efficient
at work and attentive and affectionate in the
family.”
~Pope Francis
Thank You!
Our parish changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants
to say THANK YOU! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice
Bowl in the bins in the Gathering Space .
Baptismal Congratulations
We congratulate
Cal Joseph Kucinski
And
Kennedy Valle
Who were recently baptized at St. Rose of Lima in the
Lord and in the faith of life of the Church. May the Lord
bless them and their families as they continue their
journey to know and love the Lord!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SAINT ROSE OF LIMA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
P. O. Box 387 Northboro, MA 01532
Phone: 508-393-6444 Fax: 508-393-4922
Hours: 10 AM-5 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Closed Fridays
Easter Season Ignatian Prayer Program
A series of Ignatian Prayer experiences will be
presented at St. Rose of Lima. The program will focus on the
post Resurrection appearances of Jesus, through guided
Scriptural meditation. This will be led by Jesuit Fr. Thomas
McMurray from Holy Cross, and a team of experienced Ignatian
prayer leaders. The meetings will take place at 6:15 PM on May
19 and June 2. (No session on Memorial Day weekend). All are
welcome at any or all sessions.
Co-Ed Youth Volleyball
Any student in grades 7-12 is welcome to sign-up
for the Diocesan Volleyball League. Practices
will begin in late May and games will be held in
mid-June through August. All participants must
complete a registration form and return it to the FLC along
with the $25 fee. Registration forms are available at:
https://saintroseoflima.com/youth-athletics or in the FLC.
Forms are due by Monday, May 27th.
Easter Resurrection Bags
Easter Resurrection bags are available in the Gathering Space.
We have chosen many of Pope Francis’s quotes regarding
families to design this year’s bags, decorated by the children
in our religious education program, grades 1-10. Please fill the
decorated bag with food, to be shared with the hungry at the
Northborough Food Pantry, and return by Pentecost Sunday -
June 9th. Thank you.
St. Rose Community Garden
It is almost time once again to get our
Community Garden planted. Sign up in the
Gathering Space to help with Planting Day
and/or to be a Farmer of the Week. Sign up sheets
will be available after all the Masses, June 1/2, June 8/9, June
15/16. Planting Day will be Saturday, June 1st at 10:00 AM.
Come and join us! All ages are welcome at this wonderful
opportunity for families to serve together. Many hands make
light work! (rain date: Sunday, June 2nd at 1:00 PM). For more
information, contact [email protected].
Journey Together
Journey Together members will plan to meet for lunch on
Saturday, May 18th at 1:00 PM at Casta Diva Restaurant,
35 Solomon Pond Rd, Northborough. (508-466-2080). Some
members will meet at St. Rose parking lot at 12:30 PM for
carpooling. Thank you to Pat Link for contacting the restaurant.
The next general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th
at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.
Mother’s Day Prayer
On this Mother’s Day, we thank you, dear Lord, for the mothers in our lives.
We are grateful for and treasure all of the women in our lives that love us and
care for us. Not only do we remember our mothers, but our grandmothers,
godmothers, aunts, sisters and friends. In the name of your
Holy Mother Mary, we pray. Amen
Children’s Liturgy
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students
Sunday, May 12 during the 10 AM Mass
Religious Education Teacher Appreciation Evening
Monday, May 13 at 6:30 PM
In appreciation of the time you’ve given to the St. Rose Religious Education pro-
gram, please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Rectory.
First Communion Reunion
Sunday, May 19 at 10 AM Mass
All children should attend Mass wearing their First Communion attire.
Save the Date: Vacation Bible School (K-5) ~ June 24 – 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Bible Stories, Snacks, Games,
Music and Crafts Help is needed: We are in need of an adult volunteer to coordinate games. We
are also in need of high school and middle schooler helpers. We will be looking
for a new coordinator for 2020, as Dawn Stiles will be retiring from this
position after several years of a job well done. Please call the office to volun-
teer: 508-393-6444 or email Susan McGoldrick at [email protected].
2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Registrations for the 2019-2020 school year will soon be mailed. When you
receive your family’s registration, please complete and return it to the Religious Education Office.
Your Participation is Needed
The Religious Education Program at St. Rose of Lima is a volunteer program. It
is dependent on your willingness to share your time, talent and faith with our children. This upcoming school year, we anticipate needing your help in some of
the following programs:
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
(K-1) Sept – May Sunday mornings during the 10 AM Mass
Elementary, Middle School & High School
Grade Level Coordinators, Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, Substitute Teachers and
Hall Monitors
Wedding Congratulations Congratulations to
Frankie (Mueller) and Stephen Sullivan II
who were united in Holy Matrimony on
Saturday, May 4, 2019. May the good Lord
who has blessed your love together, grant you great happiness
throughout the coming years.
MAY 12, 2019
Liturgical Ministry Schedule May 18 & 19, 2019
Date
Lector Eucharistic
Ministers
Altar Servers Cup Ministers
Saturday
5:00 PM
C. Swan
J. Buchheit, M. Scholl,
P. Garber, L. Garber
T. Breeze,
M. Breeze
Sunday
8:00 AM
J. Sargent
S. Seppa, A. Niemiec,
B. Halter, D. Tarka
A. Reyes,
A. Reyes,
K. Colebourn
Sunday
10:00 AM
B. Colglazier
S. McGoldrick, L. Long,
J. Bukow, G. Collette
L. Cushman, A. Cushman,
R. Cushman, J. Herdman
M. Ransden, W. Kearney,
A. Kennedy, M. Mayo
Sunday
11:30 AM
J. Meschisen
J. Castle, B. Murphy,
D. Tobin, L. Zawacki
C. Brannon,
C. Brannon,
JP Benatuil
Upcoming Youth Group Meetings
The Middle School and High School Youth Group is an
opportunity for pre-teens and teenagers of the parish to join
together in faith for various social, spiritual and service
programs. Anyone in grades 6-12 is encouraged to join us for
Youth Group meetings and events.
Mark Your Calendar with these upcoming dates:
Middle School Youth Group Dates:
June 7: End of Year BBQ 6:30 –8:00 PM
With activities and games
High School Youth Group Dates:
June 7-8: Lock-In Event 7:30 PM-10:00 AM
Be on the lookout for more details soon!
If you have not participated in the Youth Group before and are
interested in learning more, please email Stephen Lavoie:
Steubenville East Youth Conference
Who… Students enter ing 9th grade in the Fall of 2019 to
those who just graduated high school.
What… A youth conference including speakers, great
music, Mass and much more.
Where… University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
When… Friday, July 12th – Sunday, July 14th Why… Spend a weekend with fellow teenagers from
St. Rose of Lima, St. Bernadette, and from parishes
across New England, getting inspired in youth faith
journey and growing in friendship with peers.
How………….. Contact Stephen at
[email protected] or Lori Howard from
St Bernadette at [email protected] for more
information.
St. Rose of Lima Scholarships-Now Available
Any St. Rose graduating high school senior interested in
applying for the 2019 St. Rose of Lima Scholarship, is asked to
pick up an application from Stephen in the FLC (Monday-
Thursday, 10AM-5PM). All applications are due by Monday,
May 13th at 5PM.
Young Neighbors Annual Car Wash Looking to remove built up winter dirt and
salt from your car ? We have the answer…
hard working Young Neighbors teams will
make your car sparkle during their Annual
Car Wash and Dry Fundraiser, Saturday, May 18th,
9AM-12:30PM. $5 per car donation. (Rain date: Saturday,
June 8th).
50/50 Raffle... Raffle tickets are $5 and will be on sale after all Masses on
May 11/12. Drawing will be held at the end of the car wash.
These are our last two fundraisers before our group of 50 teens
head out on their summer mission trips. Thank you in advance
for your support.
Chaperones Needed this Summer
As our YNIA prepare for their summer mission trips, we are
looking for a few parishioners to step-up and serve as
chaperones for a few of our trips. If you are able to give a week
of your time and are interested in deepening your faith, all while
being inspired by teens who are interested in helping others,
please consider joining us. For more information,
contact Patrick Guay at [email protected] or Stephen
Lavoie at [email protected].
Coaches Needed
The Diocesan Volleyball League is kicking off
and we are looking for your help! If you are
interested in coaching or assisting in coaching a volleyball
team this summer, please contact Stephen Lavoie at
