!SATURDAY, MARCH 31, HOLY SATURDAY!! 7:30 PM! Justin Bergeron, (14th Anniv .) !! ! Req. by The Patsky Family!SUNDAY, APRIL 1, EASTER SUNDAY!! 7:00 AM! For the People of St. Anne!! 9:00 AM! Pasquale “Patsy” Mattero, Req. by Family!!10:30 AM! Jane Maguire (1st Anniv.) Req. by Family!!

WEEK of APRIL 2, APRIL 8, 2018!MONDAY,! APRIL 2, 2018!! 9:00 AM! Mary Smith (Birthday Remem.) Req. by Family!TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018,!! 9:00 AM! For the People of St. Anne! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018,!! 9:00 AM! Lori Desilets (Birthday Remem.) Req. by Family!THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018! !7:00 PM! Connie Ambrosini, Req. by Mary Bartholomew!FRIDAY, !! APRIL 6, 2018, Jewish Passover, 7th Day!! 9:00 AM! For the People of St. Anne!SATURDAY,APRIL 7, 2018, Jewish Passover, 8th Day!! 4:00 PM! Loretta Niedzewski & Nancy Bergeron,!! ! (38th Anniv.) Req. by the Patsky Fam!

SUNDAY, ! APRIL 8 2018, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY!! 7:00 AM! For the People of St. Anne!! 9:00 AM! Vincent D’Errico (2nd Ann.) Req. by Wife & Fam!

!10:30 AM! Mary Higgins (2nd Anniv.) Req. by Family!!!!!!

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018, EASTER VIGIL!! 7:30 PM! Eu. Min.! Josh Bryant, Tammy Mastro! ! ! ! ! Gail Ryan!! ! Lectors! Jane Person, Joanne Zannotti!! ! ! ! Irene Chiarvalloti!!! ! Servers! Noah Bryant, !! ! ! ! Alexander & Vincenza Burdulis! !!

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018, EASTER SUNDAY!

! 7:00 AM! Eu. Min.! Larry Bull!! ! Lectors! J. McRell!! ! Servers! Nicholas & Joseph Morana!! !

! 9:00 AM! Eu. Min.! Jean Dugan, Kristine Romano!! ! ! ! Barbara Lee, Tracey Loconto!! ! Lectors ! Likhitha Eda!! ! Servers! Evan Romano, Karuna Singh!! ! !

!10:30 AM! Eu. Min.! David Lebel, Mary McNiffe�Camp!! ! ! ! Maureen Marois, Kathy Hallice! !

! ! Lector! Mary Courtemanche! !

! ! Servers! Cameron & Caden Barnett!

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APRIL 7! ! Grade 2! ! 10:00 � 12:00 pm!

8!! Kindergarten & Grade 1! 8:00 � 9:00 am!

! ! Family Mass! ! 9:00 am!

8!! Confirmation Candidate & Sponsor!! ! Rehearsal � Church 6:00 pm!

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����������������������������������������������������������������������������!Marty Rotella returns on !

Monday, April 9 , 7:00 PM !

St. Mary of the Hills!

Who is God? Who am I? !

What is Prayer? What is Love?!

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FR. GILGUN’S HOMILIES!

Fr. Bernie Gilgun, resident of St. Anne’s Church from 1984 until his death in 2011, was known for his kindness and advocacy for the poor, and also for his gift of preaching. Several of his homilies were recorded during his time with the parish and are available on the website for meditation and inspiration. They may be accessed under Parish Information and Resource Library. or directly at stannesparish.org/gilgun.php.!

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EASTER SUNDAY!hink of what is above, not of what is on earth.” (Colossians 3:2) On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how He is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill His salvation plan.!!

All Are Welcome No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., no matter what your own self image: you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here.!�������������������������!

HOSPITAL VISITS.!If you have a family member hospitalized at UMASS Memorial (Belmont St.) or UMASS (Lake Ave.) please call the rectory (508�757�5154) with their name so that we may arrange a visit with one of our priests or deacons.!

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1230 AM & 970 EMMANUEL RADIO!

2018 SPRING PLEDGE DRIVE!7:00 AM�6:00PM. APRIL 4�6, 2018!

To donate/pledge, (508) 767�1230 visit 1230radio/com; or mail your donation to Emmanuel Radio, P.O. Box 20027, Worcester, MA 01602. Your tax�deductible donation will help keep Catholic radio on the air serving all local parishes/Catholic schools and organizations/charities.!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

OPERATION RICE BOWL!Returns accepted starting the week after Easter. Thank you!!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

SPRING LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW!

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence!Saturday, April 14, 2018!

Wachusett Country Club, Prospect St., West Boylston!Cash Bar at 11:30 and lunch at Noon!Fashions from “Adore” in Worcester!

Tickets are $40 per person�tables of eight can be reserved!Contact Jo�Anne Cronin @ 508�842�1569 to reserve or purchase!

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ST. ANNE’S FIRST MOVIE

NIGHT!Saturday, April 7, 2018!

“THE SHACK”

!Fr. Smith Center!Snacks provided!

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Free Admission � call 508�757�5154, ext. 12 to reserve!������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY IN CLINTON!

St. John the Guardian of our Lady Parish!80 Union Street, April 8 !

Confessions from 2�3; Prayer Service @ 3 PM!

Mass to follow @ 4 PM!

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PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND FATIMA!

Father Donato Infante is leading a pilgrimage to Fatima and Rome from September 21�30 with Deacon Steve Kohut of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Worcester, who is also past president of Serra Club of southern Worcester County. This coincides with the annual diaconate ordination in Rome, at which time a Worcester seminarian, Alfred Porras, is on track to be ordained. If you are interested in joining or seeing the itinerary, go to the website www.johnpaultours.com/sjcc. Space is limited so don’t miss out!!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

ST PETER MARIAN JR.�SR. HIGH SCHOOL!2nd Annual Guardian Gala featuring a!

1920’s Great Gatsby Theme ! ! !April 7, 2018 � 6:00 PM!

Exquisite appetizers provided by Peppercorns Grille and Tavern and Kelly K’s Catering; large selection of distinguished beer and wine offered by Wormtown Brewery; music by the Gatsby Jazz Band...dancing, silent auction, live auction and more! This will be a memorable evening reconnecting alumni and friends who share the Guardian bond. Must be 21 years old to attend and tickets are available at www.spmguardians.org.!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

MENTORS ARE NEEDED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Do you enjoy helping young people? Do you like to have FUN? Become a MENTOR. Spend one hour a week sharing activities like hikes or walks, movies, museums, sports, arts and crafts or helping with homework. You can make a friend and a difference in a young person’s life. For more information and to become a mentor call Hilary Amedy at 508�762�3221,!email: Mentoring@ luk.org, or visit www.luk.org/mentoring.!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE CORNER!

Winter 2017/2018 Update: !As of this date for this winter season we have spent $17,920 on snow removal. To date we have received $3,154 in snow removal contributions thru the envelope system. We thank all who have contributed thus far and look forward to your continued support. For those that are not using the monthly envelope system, we provide envelopes in the pew holders for your convenience.!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������!

“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.” USSCB!

Gifts for God! !! !!

Parish Stewardship of Treasure! !! !!

Fiscal Year September 1, 2017 �August 31, 2018!

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Parish budget needs/week:! $10,851! !!

Received weekend of ! Mar. 17/18!

MAR 24/25!

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7,812!9,133!!

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Surplus/Deficit for fiscal year! MAR. 17/18!

24/25!!

! (52,068)! (53,786)!

Special collections this week: !Snow Removal MAR 17/18! 24/25!

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Easter Flowers 17/18! 24/25 !

!230!167!!

393 !238! !

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BUILDING FUND 17/18 ! 24/25 !

!13,747!13,947!!

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April 1, 2018!

Jan Zecco! ! ! !

Cheryl Rabouin! ! ! !

Shane Mulcahy! ! ! !

Cathy Vinton! ! ! ! !

Betty & Tony Mastro! ! Prayers for the !Marlene Rodrick & Family! Deceased and/or! !

Joan Patchell! ! ! Families of the Deceased!Amy Marchese! ! ! Fr. Edward Moran!Joanne Bellucci! ! ! Pete Cosenza!Jeff Burdett! ! ! Cody Beverstock !James Mulcahy! ! ! Patsy Loconto!Jack Healy! ! ! Gloria Frongillo!Joseph Daboul! ! ! Anthony Frongillo!Alice Brodeur! ! ! Anthony Ferraro!Paula Petrone! ! ! Francis Warren!Fran Finnegan! ! ! John Beando Norma Caron! ! ! Vernon Johnson�Barbara Legassey�� � Ronald Hanson Joseph Ferraro & Family! ! Michael Raymond!Dorothy Warren! ! ! Margaret Tuttle!Angela Campanile! ! Walter Kalczynski!Rosie Deshaies! ! ! Frank Sweet! ! !

Krystal Burns & Fam.! ! Dan Kurimsky!Kevin Labitue! ! ! David Danforth!Tony Spalatro! ! ! Ray Danforth! !

Baby Will! ! ! Barbara Michalak!Jean DiPinto! ! ! Michael Mazzola!!Edward LeBlanc! ! ! Neil Cronin!David Priddle! ! ! Chris Foley!Richard Auger! ! ! Anthony DiReda!Thomas Lewis! ! ! Philomene McGourty!Kevin Lacouture! ! ! Dennis Morrissey!Eleanor Kelley! ! ! Rose Mastro!Adrianna & Lynda Ritacco! Ronald Tumeinski!L. Spring! ! ! David Banach!David Cox! ! ! John Pajzer!Erin Morrissey! ! ! Gloria Villa!Christine Cloukey! ! Luigi Mari!Richard Wynne! ! ! Barry Clapp!Beverly Bertrand O’Brien! ! Allan McDonald!Walter Tozeski! ! ! Michael Vuona!Brenda Aitken! ! ! James F. Carlin Jr.!Tom McDonough! ! Eleanor Kelley!Betty Ann Baldino! ! Maurice Monopoli!Steven May! ! ! Steven Baldino!Debbie Frost! ! ! Lena Rhodenizer�Ducharme!John Mahoney! ! ! Bob Piltzecker!Joel Rivera! ! ! Giovanna Morrissey!The Brady Family! ! Lewis Hodgerney!Mary Ciuffredo ! ! ! Elsie Shean!Jeff Burdett! ! ! Steven Laplant!Joanne Bellucci! ! ! John L. Smith!Susan Patriarca�Carvinal! ! John Roberts! !

! ! ! ! Rose Mungo!! ! ! ! Terese Sullivan!! ! ! ! Barbara Roberge! !! ! ! ! Elsa B. Tivnan!! ! ! ! Victor Zona!! ! ! ! Mary Catanzaro!! ! ! ! Judy Daly! !

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