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MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Mary of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic Christian
Community centered around the Eucharist, welcoming all, while
growing through faith and stewardship.
ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH
ST. MARY SCHOOL
4 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
School Website: www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org School Office:
781-665-5037
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday 9:00 am
(Lower Church Chapel)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated monthly at 1:00 pm.
A Baptism class is held for
all new parents and godparents on the second Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. To schedule your Baptism or
for more infor-
mation, please call Lisa Hudson at the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the Parish Office to schedule
an appointment to begin the prep-
aration process and to confirm a date and time for your wedding.
This process should begin at least six months in advance of the
desired date.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK If you would like to receive the Sacrament
of the Sick prior to hospital
admission or any other reason, please contact the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00-3:45 pm or call
the Parish Office for an appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Fridays after the 9:00 am Mass in the
Lower Church Chapel.
ROSARY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
in the Parish Center Chapel.
46 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Parish Website: www.stmarysmelrose.org
Parish Office: 781-665-0152 Fax: 781-665-2750
Hours: 9:00am—4:00pm, Monday—Friday
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Shawn Allen Pastor
Rev. Charles Hughes In Residence
Rev. John Janko, SDB Weekend Assistant
Ms. Marge Keohane Operations Manager
[email protected]
Mr. Christopher Beza Principal, St. Mary’s School
781-665-5037 [email protected]
Mrs. Janine Hanley Mrs. Linda Simko
Directors of Religious Education 781-590-4948
[email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Hudson Parish & Religious Education Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Jaclyn Meehan Confirmation Coordinator
[email protected]
Mr. George Riley Maintenance Supervisor
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Saint Mary Parish, Melrose, MA
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S! If you are visiting and looking for a
spiritual home, we welcome you to our
Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish Community. We hope that
you find the worship and liturgy uplifting and an encouragement to
your faith.
We invite you to participate in the life of our parish. Whatever
your age or walk of life, we want this parish to be your spiritual
home.
We are a community centered on excellent liturgy, helping people
of all ages grow in relationship with Jesus, and welcoming all.
Please introduce yourself to one of the priests after Mass. We
want to know you and serve you.
Please pray for those who are ill :
Maureen McIsaac Stephen McFarland Ellie & Paul Pistorino
Ellen Barrasso William Doherty
Eleanor Lynn Robert Nobrega
Our Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of
Kenneth Ricci
Please pray for our recently deceased:
Janet Milligan Francis Stamegna
George Currier
We pray in a special way for whatever reason.
We pray for all those who are lonely,
for those who have no one to pray for them,
Saturday, September 7 4:00 pm John J Fitzgerald
Sunday, September 8 7:30 am Saint Mary Parishioners 9:30 am
Wendell Stephens 11:30 am Elizabeth Glionna & Daniel
Glionna
Friday, September 13 9:00 am Domenic Scolaro
Saturday, September 14 4:00 pm Joseph Ippolito
Sunday, September 15 7:30 am Saint Mary Parishioners 9:30 am
Saint Mary Parishioners 11:30 am Catherine Danaher
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Part 3
The RCIA process can be applied to the following 3 groups:
• Unbaptized: persons (age of discretion: 7+ years) who have
never been baptized and who need a process to help them grow in
awareness to God's call to conversion as well as ways to respond to
that call. They are considered cate-chumens.
• Baptized in Another Christian Church: Those who were baptized
into another Christian denomination and wish to enter into full
communion with the Catholic Church. They are considered candidates.
For baptized Christians interest-ed in possibly joining the
Catholic Church, the process will vary depending upon the depth on
one's religious and spir-itual readiness.
• Baptized but uncatechized Catholic Adults: persons who were
baptized as infants and not given any religious instruc-tion in the
Catholic faith. These adults will be prepared to celebrate the
sacraments of penance, confirmation and Eu-charist. They are also
considered candidates. It is important to note that “candidates” do
not always need to take part in the full process. If they have been
ac-tively living the Christian life in another denomination, they
are likely to need very little catechesis and may be wel-comed into
the Church on any Sunday after a short period of preparation.
According to the National Statutes for the Catechumenate, "Those
baptized persons who have lived as Christians and need only
instruction in the Catholic tradi-tion and a degree of probation
within the Catholic communi-ty should not be asked to undergo a
full program parallel to the catechumenate." In the case of
children who have reached the age of rea-son (age 7), the pastor of
the local parish should be consult-ed for information about Baptism
and the other Sacraments of Initiation. Adult Catholics who were
baptized and received their First Eucharist in the Catholic Church
and are interest-ed in the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact
their local parish office. These are Catholics who have been
in-structed in the Catholic faith but who have not received the
Sacrament of Confirmation. A separate program of adult Confirmation
is available to these Catholics, who are then prepared to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation.
If you are even a little bit interested in becom-ing a Catholic,
please give Fr Shawn a call at
the rectory at 781 665 0152.
CLERGY HEALTH AND RETIREMENT TRUST
Second Collection Next Week See bulletin article on Page 5
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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for September 8, 2019
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Wisdom 9:13-18b Responsorial Psalm Psalm 90:3-4,
5-6, 12-13, 14 & 17 Second Reading Philomen 9-10, 12-17 Gospel
Luke 14:25-33
Jesus gives us clear standards for discipleship. He chal-lenges
his disciples and us to be dedicated to the mission. In dramatic
language, Jesus tells us that nothing should stand in the way of
discipleship. And, that discipleship is demanding – involving
sacrifice possible persecution and suffering. Pray that your
discipleship and your willingness to be a faithful follower of
Jesus will be strengthened!
Readings for September 15, 2019
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Responsorial Psalm Psalm
51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 Second Reading First Timothy 1:12-17 Gospel
Luke 15:1-32 The gospel today speaks of the lost sheep, lost coin,
lost son. There is great rejoicing when what is lost has been
found. Each of the parables make it clear that God does not want to
see anyone lost, because of sin. In your prayer this week ask for
the grace to be open to see that God is crazy in love for you just
as if you were the only person in the world. Rejoice in that
gift!
Sgt Paul Consoli, US Army Major Martin Forrest, USMC
LtCol Steven Gerardi, US Army Cpl Matthew Gregorio, USMC
Pvt Michael Butler, USMC L/Cpl Daniel Morelli, USMC
Sgt Brian Crawford, US Army LtCol Bernard Banks, US Army
H.C. Evan Carroll, USN Sgt Patrick Briatico, USMC
E3 James E. Wilson, US Army AB Dan Munday, USAF
SR Patrick Casey, USCG Cpl Kevin J. Doherty, USMC Cpl Cam
DeCroteau, USMC
SPC Bradford Saunders, US Army Major Eric DiNoto, US Army
Aft Devon Emery, USAF
Lt Patrick Forrest, USMC Cpl Mark Gregorio, USMC
L/Cpl Jare Wimberly, USMC LtCol McGregor, USMC
SPC James LaCroix, US Army WO James Pappa, US Army SS Jessica
Rainwater, USAF
S/F Justin E. O'Brien, US Army Lt J/G Quincy King II, USAF Lt
John R Moreschi Jr., USN Cpt Daniel J. Parker, USAF Sgt Mickhail
Jean, US Army Sgt Jacob Pezzini, US Army
Cpl Michael Igo, USMC Sgt Sean D. Mooney, ARNG L/Cpl Michael
Baker, USMC
Pfc Matthew Hanley, US Army
Please pray that God will watch over and safeguard
our men and women serving in the military.
We thank you for your service.
WELLSPRINGS OF FAITH Fr. Jurgen Liias recently interviewed
Monica Medeiros and Mark Wambolt for his 30 minute cable TV program
named Wellsprings of Faith. Monica, who is now Alderman-At-Large,
is a candidate for Mayor of Melrose in the election scheduled for
September 17th. Mark is the National Sales Manager at Eventide
Funds, a firm that supports invest-ments that are sensitive to and
supportive of Biblical values. These two guests provide hope for
the future and their "stories" can be viewed on Sundays at 11:00am
and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00pm on Comcast channel 3 and on
Verizon channel 39.
SAINT MARY PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Classes for Grades 1-8 will begin NEXT WEEK on Sunday,
September
15 or Tuesday, September 17. We will have a 22 week calendar
this year and will end the first week of April.
Please check the website for procedures on attendance, the
calendar, etc. http://stmarysreligioused.weebly.com
Please contact our Coordinators, Linda Simko or Janine Hanley
for registration information or questions
Email - [email protected]
Also, if you are able to share your talents and teach, co-teach
or be a class assistant, please contact our Coordi-
nators, Linda Simko or Janine Hanley.
SAINT MARY PARISH CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Calling all Grades 9 and 10 Confirmation families!
NEXT WEEK, on September 15th, following the 11:30 Mass, we will
be having a meeting. FINAL registration will also take place at
this time! We look forward to see-ing you on 15th! Classes will
begin on September 22nd!
Please contact our Coordinator, Jaclyn Meehan for any questions
Email—[email protected]
Also, if you are able to share your talents and teach, co-teach
or be a class assistant, please contact our Coordinator, Jaclyn
Meehan.
WELCOME BACK to our Coffee Fellowship!
Starting NEXT WEEK Sunday, September 15th
Come join us after the 9:30 Mass for coffee, donuts and
fellowship. Gluten free treats,
too!
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY We’re looking for people
to help set up, serve and clean
up! You can pick one Sunday or join us weekly.
Please contact Elli St. George at (781)258-9952 for
[email protected] or more information.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2019
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
mailto:[email protected]
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September 8, 2019
FALL PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
POPE FRANCIS IN AFRICA September 4-10 As they seek to escape
war and poverty, the nations of Africa welcome Pope Fran-cis and
his message of peace and hope. EWTN has live
coverage of the Papal visit. Pope Francis will visit the
Afri-can countries of Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritiu.
THE BIBLE AND THE SACRAMENTS Fridays at 5:00pm and Mondays at
5:30am
Host Matthew Leonard investigates how the sacraments reveal
themselves in Sacred Scripture and their deep rela-
tionships with the Old and New Testaments.
CATHOLIC KOREA September 20 at 5:30pm This EWTN original
docu-mentary presents the history and current practice of the
Catholic Faith in Korea.
EWTN Comcast channel 56 or 238 Verizon channel 285
RETREAT FOR GRIEVING PARENTS Saturday, September 14, 2019
Saint John the Evangelist Old Parish Hall 115 Middlesex Road
North Chelmsford, MA
9:00 am to 6:30 pm Spiritual Support For Grieving Parents Who
Have
Experienced the Death of a Child No Matter The Age or Reason For
more information or registration
contact: [email protected]
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION—THIS WEEK
September 7 & 8
We hope you are having a safe and relaxing summer! We continue
to have some empty areas on our pantry
shelves. Summer is a time when donations drop off but the need
does not.
Suggestions for items people truly need:
Mouthwash Shampoo Dish/Laundry Detergent Toothpaste Toilet paper
Kleenex Deodorant Air Freshener Cleaning Products Pump HandSoap
Spam Coffee Cooking oil Mayonnaise Mustard Ketchup Jelly/Jam
Parmalat Milk Canned chicken/turkey
Reusable, Paper and Plastic shopping bags please!
God bless your service to our less fortunate sisters and
brothers!
SUMMER ADDENDUM
Fresh Produce: If you have a garden and have extra pro-duce we
can always use fresh vegetables delivered in time for our Friday AM
pantry which runs from 10-11:30. Dollar Tree Gift Cards: We could
also use gift cards to the Dollar Tree (located on Lynn Fells
Parkway in Saugus), to be used toward the purchase of non-edible
items.
If you're interested in helping out, please call the Faith
Evangelical Church at 781 662 8226.
A few general reminders Please know that any and all donations
are welcome even if they are not the suggested items. Our only
request is that expiration dates are checked as any items beyond
their ex-
piration date must be discarded.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers are needed to teach, coteach or substitute teach
Religious Education on
Sundays from 10:30-11:30 or Tuesdays from 3-4
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Janine Hanley or
Linda Simko, Directors of Religious Education, 781-590-4948,
[email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION?
Volunteers are needed to help with Religious Education on
Sundays from 10:30-11:30 & Tuesdays from 3-4
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Janine Hanley or
Linda Simko, Directors of Religious Education, 781-590-4948,
[email protected]
CLERGY HEALTH AND RETIREMENT TRUST Whether they are working to
enrich our parishes or seeing to the needs of the broader
communities in which they serve, priests have dedicated their lives
to helping all of God’s chil-dren. Truly, the strength and vibrancy
of our communities de-pend on the health and well-being of our
priests. Please support our priests by making a gift to the Clergy
Health and Retirement Trust at clergytrust.org or by generously
supporting the upcoming special collec-tion next weekend. This
dedicated second collection is a primary source of funding to care
for our priests. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
Funds from this special collection are managed by the Clergy
Health and Retirement Trust–an independently managed trust with a
majority lay board
of trustees. The funds are used for the sole benefit of active
and senior priests in good standing.
Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion Holy Cross Cemetery
On Saturday, September 14, Fr. Michael McNamara will lead a
Memorial Service at the gravesite of 12 aborted babies located just
outside the cemetery's business/sales office on
175 Broadway in Malden. For more information, go to
AbortionMemorials.com
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Saint Mary of the Annunciation School and PTO News
Visit the St Mary’s School Website
www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org
www.facebook.com/stmaryschoolmelrose
MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary of the Annunciation School is a
Catholic community of learners living the way of Christ.
We instill discipleship, integrity and academic excellence in a
safe, caring environment. Our mission is to educate faith-filled
leaders for the future.
Saint Mary PTO 2019-2020
Please welcome this year’s PTO Officers.
2019-2021 President: Holly
Leblanc—[email protected]
2019-2020 Vice President: Wendy Adamovich -
[email protected]
2019-2020 Treasurer: Meredith Managan -
[email protected]
2019-2021 Secretary: Caitlyn Clough—[email protected]
Parents are vital to our success at Saint Mary. Please commit to
be involved with your PTO.
Come to our monthly meetings. Please feel free to contact any
officer with
any questions.
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
UNIFORM SWAP Monday, September 9 in the Cafeteria
from 5:30-6:30pm
Come help yourself to any uniform pieces you may need. Uniforms
to donate?? Contact PTO president, Holly LeBlanc, at
[email protected]
PTO MEETINGS Meetings will be held on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month. First meeting of the year will be
NEXT WEEK on September 18th at 7:30pm in the Parish Center
across from the Church.
Please join us as we need everyone’s help to make this
a successful year for all our children!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Will you help out? Please email any PTO
Officer to let them know. Thank you in advance!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Monday, Sep 9—Grades 1-8 Parent Information Night and PTO
Uniform Swap Tuesday, Sep 10—MAP Testing Begins Wednesday, Sep
18—PTO Meeting Monday, Sep 30—Fall Clubs Begin
We’re now in full swing and it has been wonderful to reconnect
with our students during these first weeks of school. If you’ve
ever worked in a school or with children, you know that one of the
great joys
is in hearing what they have to say. Children have a way of
saying things that catch us off guard, whether it’s through their
sense of hu-mor, or an unexpected comment, or some piece of wisdom
beyond their years. When I have conversations with the students in
our school, I appreciate the spontaneity, truthfulness, and in many
cases, the innocence of their thoughts. Toward the end of the
previous school year, at a point when the brown in my beard was
starting to turn a greyish/white tint, a kindergarten student said,
“Hi, Mr. Beza. You’re starting to look like Santa Claus!” Out of
the mouths of babes, I guess. As the school principal, I am blessed
to know all the children in our school, so there’s not a day that
goes by that I don’t get the privilege of being on the receiving
end of a comment that’s either funny, insightful, or just plain
wise. A few days before this school year started, as I was waiting
in line at Dunkin for my morning coffee, I bumped into one of our
incoming second grade students. He walked right up to me, and
before I could say hello or ask him how his summer had been, he
belt-ed out, “Guess what?! This year in second grade I get to make
my First Holy Communion!” What a great reminder not just to me, but
to our entire faculty and staff, of why we are here…to support and
advance the Church’s evangelizing mission and to make the faith
come alive for our students. It’s also a reminder to me that as
much as we will certain-ly teach our students this year, if we’re
willing to listen, there’s a lot we can learn from them as
well.
Blessings, Mr Chris Beza, Principal
WELCOME BACK SAFETY REMINDER!
Our first concern is always for the safety of the children. The
area around the school is con-gested during morning drop-off and
afternoon pick up despite the staggered schedules. Re-
gardless of where you park your car, please be sure to use the
crosswalks. Remind your children to look both ways before crossing
any street, and to wait for drivers to stop before crossing any
street. Students and parents must use the crosswalks when dropping
off or picking up students. Please do not stop your car in the
middle of the street to drop off your child. This is an extremely
dangerous habit that puts children at risk. If you are driving,
remember that Melrose has a 25 mph speed limit across the city. And
most school zones have a limit of 20 mph. Please drive
carefully.
PTO WELCOME BACK COFFEE & DONUTS
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello while enjoying
a cup of coffee and a donut or two! Special thank you to Anita
Galante-Bellamy for all her help with this kick off event!
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