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1464 Grafton Road Millbury, MA 01527 (508) 755-5253 Fax (508) 754-4659
Pamela Murphy
Phillip D. O’Connell, Jr., P.C.
Attorney at Law425 Pakachoag St.Auburn, MA 01501Tel: (508) 832-5872Fax: (508) 832-7167
Family Child Care Center 102 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501
508-767-1214 [email protected]
30 Auburn Street Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-5981 X14 Fax (508) 832-0464
E-Mail - [email protected]
www.capitolsiding.com
CAPITOL SIDING CO.
DALE SARKISIAN, Sales Manager
Vinyl Siding, Roofing, Replacement Windows,
Seamless Gutters, Carpentry
Open Daily at 4:00
STEPHEN LONDREGAN
10 Prospect Street Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-2553
Private Bereavement Luncheons
Scott McDonald Plumbing & Heating
Scott McDonald, Plumber Worcester, MA Lic#31613 and Insured
Cell: 508-572-5393 [email protected]
Service & Repairs No Job Too Small
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 4158, Auburn, MA
Meeting in the Church Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month. For more
information, please call Robert Anastasi at 203-521-7636. Also, find us on Facebook.
A Higher Standard of
Concrete Protection
GOLD SEAL WATERPROOFING Basement & Foundation Waterproofing
► Concrete Foundation Repairs ► Bulkhead Leaks Solved ► Crack Injection—Urethane/Epoxy ► Sump Pumps Installed ► Waterproofing Membranes ► Interior Drainage Systems
Paul Beauregard 508-832-6275 [email protected] www.goldsealwaterproofing.com
Steven J. Robichaud, Sr. 508-407-8715
Cell: 508-561-0880
Roofing ▪ Siding ▪Windows ▪ Decks Painting ▪ Kitchens ▪ Bathrooms ▪ Additions
Licensed & Insured Parishioner of NAM
BELANGER PLASTERING & PAINTING
Fully Insured/Free Estimates Residential/Commercial Interior/Exterior Michael - 508-987-5510
Dedicated to the Education and Preservation of Town History
Nicholas S. Lynch NMLS#1408490 Mortgage Loan Originator [email protected] (774) 272-0694
Purchasing & Refinancing Your Home - Member FDIC - Member DIF
Durocher Electric Residential Electrical Work
Master Electrician
Marc J. Durocher 508-864-1135, durocherelectric.com [email protected]
Facebook: Green Tech, Auburn greentechlandscape.net
Lawn Treatments, All Natural Tick Control, Irrigation Service, Landscape Lighting
Licensed & Insured BBB A+ Accredited
Mike Sullivan
774-696-9491
O’Connell & O’Connell, P.C. Attorneys At Law
425 Pakachoag Street Tel: (508) 832-5872 Auburn, MA 01501 Fax: (508) 832-7167
This bulletin ad space is available immediately.
Call 508-798-0612.
41 South Street, Auburn, (508) 832-6856 Open Tues. & Sat. 9:30-12:30 or by appt. www.auburnhistoricalmuseum.org Email: [email protected]
Come see our 1890 Cobbler’s Bench on exhibit!
Ma License # 36172E Insured #22728-A
Brian O’Malley 774-234-6295 [email protected]
Here’s how Auto Advisors can help you -Hassle free shopping - no haggling with dealers -All makes and models - new or used -Finance, cash, or lease transactions -Straight Talk on pricing, trade-in values and rebates -Help with the entire transaction and paperwork -This is a FREE service for the Customer
Looking for a babysitter?
Sophie is a 13-year old 8th grader at AMS. She is American Red Cross certified.
Call or text her at 774-289-4062.
2nd Sunday of Easter April 28, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS
Rev. John F. Gee, Pastor Rectory 508-798-8779
Joan Sundstrom, Religious Education Coordinator Religious Education Office 508-798-0612
Parish e-mail: [email protected]
Relig. Ed e-mail: [email protected] Web Page: namartyrsauburn.org
North American Martyrs Church 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA 01501
Confessions Saturday 3-4:00 p.m.
Baptisms See policy on bulletin boards and website
Weddings Please make arrangements 1year in advance
It’s a joy to welcome new parishioners and visitors. Please let us know who you are.
PARISH COUNCIL The council serves as the primary consultative voice of the people of God in North American Martyrs Parish, The council advises the pastor on various aspects of parish life. They meet on the first Tuesday of the months of October, November, December, April, May, and June. The following parishioners serve on the parish council for 2018-2019:
Donna Wrenn - (508) 832-2535 Bill Prendiville - (508) 365-7925 Ann Marie Wisialko - (508) 832-3083 Dave & Darlene Lamontagne - (508) 832-3283 Karen Dobson - (508) 523-3657 Gerard Delongchamp - (508) 757-4279
Bereavement - Refreshments are offered to families after the funeral of a loved one. You may request this ministry by calling Fr. Gee at 508-798-8779.
Prayer Shawl - If you or anyone you know is in need of a Prayer Shawl, please call Angela Rothera at 774-633-0692.
Hymn Requests - Eagle’s Wings is our liturgical music group that plays at the 8:30 mass. Please call Pete Michaud at 508-755-5863 or talk to him after mass.
Coffee And … - Every Sunday after the Masses, teams of men in the parish serve coffee and doughnuts in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome.
4/28 - Team 2 5/5 - Team 3
Hall Reservations -- To reserve the hall, please contact T Jablanski at [email protected].
Bulletin Items - Please submit by Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. all items to appear in the bulletin. Contact Pam at 508-798-0612 or [email protected]
7:00 a.m. (M-F) 8:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Kateri’s Kitchen Open Saturdays, 10-12
Food donations may be brought to the altar at the offertory or to the classroom at the back entrance. We are especially in need of the following:
Kateri’s
Kitchen
Cold cereal Dry milk Crackers/Cookies Mayonnaise Juice (bottled or boxed) Salad Dressing Coffee Ketchup Pasta Sauce
We are very grateful for your extraordinary generosity in bringing food. If you have any questions, please call Ann Marie Lucas at 508-752-4852.
Praying
It is the most powerful thing we can do.
Please pray for the victims of the bombings in Sri Lanka and the souls of all the faithful departed,
for those who are ill:
Michael Allen, Pauline Andrade, Larry Barry, Mark Beckwith, Kenneth Bleau, Janie Bouges,
Michele Burke-Pellegrini, Louie Castagna, Curt Clem, Shirley Connor, Christine Cote, Gail Craig, Patricia Darrah, Jean Dowd, June Fuller, Lori Girouard, Ed Handlin,
Bobby Hehir, Kim Johnson, William Kerr, Edward Laconto, Jean Laconto, Loretta LaFleur, Ralph Lanigan, Michael Lannon, Dot LaPorte,
Sandra Lay, Alice Leduc, Peter Letourneau, Audrey Lynn Marron, Michael McGrail, Bob Nist,
Mary Lou Paulli, John Power, Anthony Real, John Rooney, Edward J. Rutkowski, Bernie Shiner,
Scott Staruk, David Tatro, Bonnie Turner, Rolando Werleman
for all the men and women serving in our country’s military, especially for “Big Red”
from our parish during his current deployment.
and for all the diocesan seminarians, especially Brian Ashmankas from our parish.
Fr. John Gavin of the Society of Jesus at Holy Cross College will celebrate one of our Masses each weekend.
First Friday Friday, May 3, is the First Friday of the month. Adoration of the Real Presence of Jesus will begin after the 7 a.m. Mass and will conclude at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. We
encourage you to visit the church during the day for a few moments of reflection and prayer.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’” (John 20:21)
Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus sent the apostles out into the world, so too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and generous. Look for opportunities to share His peace, not only within our local parish boundaries, but outside of them as well. In giving, we receive the peace of Jesus Christ.
COLLECTIONS
The collection for Easter weekend was $4,738. The Good Friday collection for the Holy Land was $788. The special Easter collection was $5,372. We are very grateful for your extraordinary generosity.
Policy for Baptism of Children Call to Celebrate: Baptism, which consists of three group sessions, is required for parents seeking to have their infants/children baptized at North American Martyrs. It is strongly suggested that parents prepare prior to the birth of their child. To register, contact Joan at 508-798-0612 or [email protected]. The next Preparation Sessions will be held in June. (Other sessions are held in September and January). The full policy is posted on the bulletin board of the church and on the North American Martyrs website.
THANK YOU!
Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say thank you! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS
Rice Bowl. Collection boxes are located at the back entrance of the church and in the parish hall.
Diocese of Worcester Night at the Bravehearts
All schools, parishes and agencies of the Diocese of Worcester are invited to join in an evening of summertime fun at the ballpark on Friday, June 14 at 7 pm as Dr. David Perda throws out the first pitch as the Worcester Bravehearts take on Brockton Rox at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field. Postgame fireworks show will complete the evenings fun. Our group will get free Braveheart hats! Tickets online at http://worcesterbraveheartsgroups.com (use password: diocese) or contact Sue at [email protected] with questions.
SCRIPTURE STUDY
A Scripture Study using the “Six Weeks with the Bible” series will be held on Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. in the rectory, beginning Thursday, May 2. The series title we will be using is “Mary: Jesus’ Mother—and Ours.” We will look at six episodes from Mary's life in the Gospels of Luke and John: the annunciation, visit to Elizabeth, the birth of Jesus, the encounter in the Temple, the wedding at Cana, and Jesus' death on the Cross. Author Kevin Perotta also delves into some areas of Mary's life not explicitly covered in the Gospels, such as her birth free of original sin, her assumption into heaven, and her maternal role in the family of Jesus' followers. All of this comes together to gives us a distinct sense of Mary as a person. Please call the Religious Education Office at 508-798-0612 if interested in attending.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION APRIL-MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, April 28 1:00 p.m. - First Eucharist Celebration 5-6:30 p.m - CREW Event 6:30-8:15 p.m. - Grade 9/10 Class
Thursday, May 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Saturday, May 4 - Community Harvest (EYF)
Sunday, May 5 8:30 a.m. - First Eucharist Presentation Mass with Reception to follow 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Grades 9/10 Class
Wednesday, May 8 - 12-7 p.m. - Religious Ed Registration
Thursday, May 9, 7-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Thursday, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Thursday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Thursday, May 30, 7-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Divorced/Separated Support Ministry
Are you a divorced or separated Catholic who needs to share with others what you are going through? Meetings are held at St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H Putnam Ext. in Charlton, MA on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7- 9 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus room. Our next meeting date is May 13. For more information, contact Karen Lennox at 508-373-2067.
2nd Sunday of Easter Do not be afraid. (Revelation 1:17)
I t happened just about every time God revealed himself. John had a vision of the risen Jesus, and
it made him faint with terror (Revelation 1:17). Isaiah had a vision of the majesty of God, and he cried out, “Woe is me, I am doomed!” (Isaiah 6:5). Ezekiel saw God coming in the clouds, surrounded by rings of fire, and he fell on his face in awe (Ezekiel 1:28).
Even more “ordinary” revelations of God’s holiness had a similar effect. Peter fell to his knees and cried out, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man,” after Jesus miraculously filled his nets with fish (Luke 5:8).
These may be dramatic scenes, but what happened next is even more dramatic. Jesus told John, “Do not be afraid,” and then proceeded to give him messages for the churches (Revelation 1:17). Isaiah had his sins purged, and God called him to be a prophet (Isaiah 6:8). Seeing Ezekiel facedown on the ground, God told him to stand up; he just wanted to talk with him (Ezekiel 2:1). And Jesus told Peter, “Do not be afraid,” and then called him to become a disciple (Luke 5:10).
Do you see the pattern? In each story, God made it clear that the person’s past sins and mere mortality didn’t pose obstacles to him. He was more focused on the work he had for them to do.
This is what divine mercy looked like in biblical times, and it’s what it looks like today. It’s God forgiving our every sin, cleansing our consciences, and easing our fears. It’s also God looking with sadness on a darkened, sinful world and sending us out as his ambassadors.
Do not be afraid. Jesus says these words to you today. Don’t be afraid of God. He loves you and he forgives you. And don’t be afraid to share that mercy with the people around you. Forgive them just as you have been forgiven. Let them see in you the merciful face of God.
Adapted from The Word Among Us
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNUAL REGISTRATION
For children entering Grades 1-10 in September 2019
This registration is for Summer Loreto (children entering grades 1-6); Fall/Winter sessions (children entering grades 7,8 or 9,10) and Sacramental Preparation classes for First Reconciliation & First Eucharist. (Registration for Confirmation will be at a later time.) For more information, please contact us at 508-798-0612 or [email protected].
We will have an additional registration on Wednesday, May 8, from 12-7. If you haven’t registered, please make every effort to attend this registration.
Scholarships The Auburn Council Knights of Columbus will be offering two $1,000 Scholarships this Spring. To be eligible, you must be
1. A graduating senior of the 2019 class 2. A child or grandchild of a member of the Auburn
Council K of C or an active member of North American Martyrs Parish.
Applications are available at the Religious Education Office and must be mailed to the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 34, Auburn, MA 01501, on or before May 1, 2019. Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients upon successfully completing their first semester in college.
Yoga classes are continuing on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. There is no charge for the classes, but a gratitude basket will be available.
Venerini Academy Preschool Program Friday, May 10 -- 12:00 - 1:30 pm.
Young parents are invited to bring their 2-5 year old children for a midday program of outdoor fun, creativity, and exploration at Venerini Academy. Enjoy a taste of our amazing preschool for children ages 2.9 through Kindergarten. Tours and September enrollment information will be available. To register and for more information visit veneriniacademy.com.
