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Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 52 Spruce Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475
BAPTISMS: Call the Rectory in advance to schedule Baptismal instruction for parents and godparents. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Anyone in need of the Lord’s healing and strength from this sacrament should call the rectory.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance by the couple. A marriage preparation program is required by the Diocese of Worcester. RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday 3:00 PM. & by appointment.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM
Daily Mass: Wed & Thur 8:00 AM Tues & Fri 6:00 PM Holy Day Masses:
As announced in the bulletin
ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Michael J. Clements 978-297-0280
DEACON Rev. Mr. Mark J. Carrier
978-297-2175
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Mary Laflamme
978-297-0280
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. David LaDeau
978-297-0959
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE Mr. Curt Fitzmaurice
978-297-1600
FACILITIES MANAGER Mr. Rick Carrier
978-297-0280
SECRETARY Mrs. Renee Lupien
978-297-0280 Mon, Tues & Thur 8:00—1:00PM
Wednesday 8:00—7:00 PM Office is Closed Friday
I H M P W , M
First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016
Sat Nov 26 4:00 Thomas Dodier by friends & family (Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 ) Sun Nov 27 8:00 AM Open Intention Sun Nov 27 9:30 Helen Desmarais by Hallquist Family
(Is2:1-5;Ps122:1-9;Rom13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 )
Mon Nov 28 No Mass On Monday
(Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 )
Tues Nov 29 6:00 PM Carole Morse by the Page Family
(Is11:1-10;Ps72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Lk 10:21-24 )
Wed Nov 30 8:00 AM Fr. Joseph Szwach by the parish
(Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 )
Thurs Dec 1 10:00 AM Open Intention
(Is26:1-6;Ps118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 )
Fri Dec 2 6:00 Kenneth Page (4th ann) By His Family (Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 ) Sat Dec 3 4:00 Leon Arceci by his Wife (Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 ) Sun Dec 4 8:00 AM Homer & Pauline Charlonne by the Charlonne Family Sun Dec 4 9:30 Lorraine Doucette by family
(Is11:1-10;Ps12:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Rom 15:4-9;Mt 3:1-
12 )
BIBLE SHARING Join us for Bible Sharing every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm in the Rivier Center. No expertise needed just a hunger for God’s Word and how it applies to our everyday lives. For more information or questions call, Gerry Couture at 978-297-1346
FLOWERS AT
SAINT MARY’S SHRINE
In Loving Memory:
Helen Desmarais
By: Laurie & Alan Hallquist
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December “Restoration”
December
“Christmas Flowers
December 8 “Immaculate Conception”
SOLEMN SUNDAY VESPERS FOR
ADVENT On the four Sundays of Advent (November 27, December 4, 11 & 18) beginning at 3:30 PM with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions. Vespers begin at 4:30 PM and end with Benediction. This ancient prayer of the Church is composed of the Psalms reminding us of the meaning of this season as we prepare to welcome the Christ Child, once again into our homes and hearts.
FALL FESTIVAL WRAP UP MEETING Calling all booth chairpersons and volunteers: Please join Fr. Michael for a wrap up meeting of our Fall Festival on Tuesday evening, December 6 at 6:30 PM. Please bring with you observations, comments, and suggestions for improvements for next year. Hope to see you there!
FIRST PENANCE On December 10, 2016, our young students will be making their First Penance. Please keep these students in your prayers: Ana Delinski, Emma Henckler, Emma Woolfrey, Madison Woolfrey and Shawn Shelly
First Sunday of Advent N 27, 2016
WEEKLY FINANCIAL PICTURE Due to an early bulletin deadline, last weeks collection will be printed in the next weeks
bulletin.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades Pre-K—8 will meet 8:00 AM -9:15 AM
Nov. 27 December 4th, 11th & 18th
Grades 9—12 will meet 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
December 4th & 18th
WINTER WEATHER POLICIES With winter weather soon to be upon us, it’s important to know if the parish is open or closed. If Winchendon schools are closed, all parish activities are cancelled. This means that Holy Mass, religious education classes, adult faith formation sessions, meetings etc., are also cancelled and the parish office is closed. If there is a delay in the opening of school, Holy Mass will still be celebrated, but please use your best judgement in traveling to the parish. This policy applies to snow storms that happen during the week. Weekend Masses are typically not cancelled. In the even of a weekday snowstorm and Mass is cancelled, the intention for that day will be transferred to the next time Holy Mass is celebrated.
MASSES FOR CHRISTMAS Masses for Christmas are Saturday, December 24 at 5:00PM with our Children’s Pageant. The Christmas Cantata performed by our Parish Choirs, begins at 4:00 PM Mass at Midnight, with Christmas Carols beginning at 11:30 PM. On Christmas day at 10:00 AM. Please make note of the change in Mass times for Christmas.
EMPTY MANGER CAROLNG On Saturday, December 10 at 12:00 noon, there will be empty manger caroling across from the Planned Parenthood office. Please join us as we carol to make known the humanity of the children, born and unborn, who have been lost to us due to violence. Song, prayer and hot beverages. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Aucoin at [email protected].
CALLING ALL CHILDREN We are preparing for our Annual Christmas Pageant at the 5:00 PM Mass. Would your little one be interested in participating? We need shepherds, angels, sheep and other animals, as well as Mary and Joseph! All little ones, ages 3 and up are invited to participate. Please contact Mary Laflamme in the parish office for more information. Rehearsals are on Saturday, December 16 at 10 AM and on Friday, December 23 at 4:00 PM.
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
On December 8, the Church celebrates this great feast of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. As a Holy Day of Obligation and our Nations Feast Day, all Catholics are required to participate at Holy Mass. Feast day Masses will be celebrated on December 7 at 8:00 AM, at 10:00 AM in the Broadview Assisted Living Chapel and at 7:00 PM.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING There will be a Save Environment Training class on Sunday, December 11 at 10:30 AM, after Mass, in the Rivier Center. This class is MANDATORY for all parish workers and volunteers over the age of 18 who have not yet taken a class. If you have any questions, please call Mary Laflamme at the Rectory 978-297-0280 or cell 978-790-5016. Thank you.
HOLIDAY FEAST IN WESTMINSTER
All are welcome to a Holiday Feast on Saturday, December 3 from 5:00-7:00 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 10 Church St., Westminster. Features a Roast Beef Dinner with all the fixings. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Children under 6 are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please all Wendy Provencial at 978-874-0767
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