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Reach us by Telephone Reach us Online Parish Office: 781-769-2522; 9:30am-4pm Website: www.sttim.net Religious Education: 781-762-4868 Parish E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 781-769-9362 Pastor: Rev. Gerard Petringa…ext. 25………………………………..……[email protected] Weekend Assistants: Rev. George Emerson, Rev. Robert Blaney, Rev. William Murphy……….. Pastoral Associate: Colleen Campion...ext. 28…[email protected] Music Director: Bonnie Gleason...ext. 11………………..………………...…... [email protected] Director of Faith Formation: Joanne Curry...ext. 27………[email protected] Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation: Richard Griffin...ext. 27.……[email protected] Parish Nurse: Mary Fitzgerald…ext. 24…………………………………[email protected] Bookkeeper: Jeannine Manning...ext. 34………………...…………………. [email protected] Parish Secretary: Janet Kelly...ext. 32………….…………………………..…..…[email protected] Office Assistant: Anne Cecere...ext. 36……………………………………[email protected] Custodian: Sean Regan…………………………………..……………...…...…………………….
650 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 Serving Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019
Liturgical Celebrations
Sunday Eucharist Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 8am; 9:30am; 11am
Daily Eucharist Tuesday—Saturday 9am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 9:30am—3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
prayed at 3pm
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30—4pm
Welcome Parishioners and Visitors to St. Timothy Parish!
Please join us for coffee, refreshments and
fellowship after the 9am Friday Mass and after the 8am and 9:30am Sunday Masses!
Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of St. Timothy serves the areas of Norwood, Walpole, Westwood, and all who come to our door. The serenity of our waterfront church property is a natural reminder of all the gifts that God has given us. It is our vision, as a Eucharistic people, to come to know and love Christ, to proclaim his teachings through word and deed, to worship together and to minister to one another. We strive to form a supportive and generous faith-filled community. We seek to bear witness to Christ's presence and compassion to all by our service to our sisters and brothers. Jesus himself, gives the mission to us. “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And be-hold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Question of the Week Question for Children: How can you show that you honor Jesus as the king of your life?
Question for Adults: In what ways is Jesus the ruler of your life?
November 24 ~ Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
On this last Sunday of the Liturgical Year we proclaim that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is King of the Uni-verse. What does this mean for you, an average person in the pew? Is Christ the king an image that you relate to? How else do you think about Jesus when you talk to him in prayer outside of church, or mention him in conversation? How often do you speak to others about his unconditional love, his strength when you are weak, and his comfort in your sadness and trials? More than ever, people need to know about Jesus Christ. If you don’t proclaim who Jesus is and what he does, who will?
For the past few weeks our students in Faith Formation have been working on their annual Thanksgiving service project, preparing boxes filled with food they have col-lected to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for needy fami-lies. This year there were requests from more than 80 families in need. Because of the generosity of the Saint Timothy community, families who otherwise would have gone without will now have a happy Thanksgiving.
Because of the scope of this project, there are many who deserve thanks: the students and families who decorated the boxes and filled them with the donated food; so many families and individuals who donated food and supermarket gift cards to purchase turkeys; the teachers and adults who assisted the students in this project; the volunteers who delivered the filled boxes; and the hard working parish staff who coordinated the project to completion. All deserve a big Thank You for a job well done.
The “Proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving” in Mas-sachusetts in 1784 by John Hancock was to be a day “religiously observed” by the “Ministers and people of all denominations…to unite in Praises of Almighty GOD, of His great goodness…” Thanksgiving Day was always meant to be a religious celebration, a time and opportunity to give thanks to God in prayer for blessings received. As often happens, with time and distance we lose sight of the original intention and create our own version of the day.
Being with family and friends, sharing a nice meal to-gether, cheering on the local high school football teams, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and lots of football games on television are all good things to do and share. But don’t forget to say a prayer of thanks to God for all the blessing received and the freedom that we enjoy to live, celebrate and worship as we choose.
On Thursday, Thanksgiving morning, I will celebrate the Eucharist at 9:00 AM for our community. The Eu-charist is our prayer of thanksgiving to God who never abandons his children. If you can, please join us. If you can’t, know that you and your loved ones will be in my prayers. From all of us on staff at Saint Timothy Parish, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day. May your travels be safe and the day be filled with love and joy. Fr. Petringa
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Advent and the new liturgical year: See what’s happening at St. Tim’s!
Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1, marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a season of joy-ful expectation as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Advent also marks the beginning of our new liturgical year. Several events are taking place in the parish to help you celebrate this season in faith!
Family Mass: Sunday, December 1 at 9:30. All are in-vited to wear a “New Year’s” Party hat to Mass to help celebrate our new liturgical year!
Advent Wreath-Making: Sunday December 1 after the 9:30 Mass. (See separate information on page 4 of this bulletin.)
Making Advent Less Hectic and More Holy, Faith Formation for Adults Take just one hour dur ing this season to reflect on the spiritual nature of the season and prepare your hearts for the celebration of Christs’ birth. The session will be offered four different times during the first week of Advent:
Sunday, December 1 after the 9:30 Mass (a part of the Advent Wreath Making project.)
Friday, December 6 after the 9am Mass – This ses-sion is open to all!
Monday, December 9 at 4pm (Note: this is while religious education classes are meeting. We in-vite parents in particular to attend this session while their children are in class.)
Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30pm in the Lane Li-brary – This session is open to all. Parents of middle schoolers in particular may find this time convenient.
Prayer Books: Advent “Blue Books” are prayer books that provide daily prayer reflections for the season of Advent and are available for free to parishioners on the weekend of Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Advent candles for sale: Do you already have an Ad-vent Wreath at home? Do you need to replenish your candle supply? We will have sets of candles for sale the weekend of Nov. 30/Dec. 1, while supplies last.
This Week at Saint Timothy
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Monday, November 25 9:45am Nurturing Body & Spirit—Hall 7:00pm Book Group—Ruocco 3 7:00pm Bereavement Group—Ruocco Wednesday, November 27 9:45am Nurturing Body & Spirit—Hall 1:00pm Bible Study—Ruocco 6:30pm Capernaum—Hall Thursday, November 28 Office Closed—Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 29 Office Closed 9am-3pm Eucharistic Adoration—Church 3-3:15pm Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed—Church
Collection for Retired Religious Sisters
Today’s second collection is used to assist religious communities to provide for the retirement and health care needs of Sisters who have served in the Archdio-cese. Please take this opportunity to say thank you to the Sisters who have served the Church of Boston so generously for so many years. Your contribution does make a difference. For more information, please con-tact the Delegate for Religious at 617-746-5637.
Readings for the week of November 24, 2019 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 [59b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 [59b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 [59b]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22 Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-4
Financial Statement
Weekend of November 16/17: $8,740.00
We are grateful for your generosity.
For Weekend Masses If the Mass intention is for your family member, you are welcome to bring up the gifts during the Offertory at that Mass. Please speak to the Mass Captain ten minutes before Mass begins if you would like to participate in this way.
Saturday, November 23 9:00am Horacio F. Caneja & Chousa Family, Memorial 4:30pm Pauline McKinnon, 5th Anniversary Sunday, November 24 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00am Catherine O’Connor, 21st Anniversary 9:30am David Begg, Memorial 11:00am Mark, Joey, & Joseph Berube, Memorial and Beth Ann Carpenter, Memorial Monday, November 25 (No daily Mass) Tuesday, November 26 9:00am Joseph Dimattia, Month’s Mind Wednesday, November 27 9:00am Patricia Hartnett and the Hartnett Family, Memorial Thursday, November 28 9:00am Pro Populo Friday, November 29 9:00am Beverly Cheslock and Angelo Malvone, Memorial Saturday, November 30 Feast of St. Andrew 9:00am Carol Hanf, 15th Anniversary 4:30pm Joseph & Marilyn McVane, Memorial Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent 8:00am Bridie Lohan-Darcy, 23rd Anniversary 9:30am Pro Populo 11:00am Donald Reilly, 6th Anniversary
Please pray for the sick and homebound in our parish.
Our MEDITATION group meets on Thursdays from 7:15-7:45pm in the Ruocco Center, Room 6. We gather in silent prayer and conclude by voicing our petitions, concerns, thanks and praise. ALL ARE WELCOME! (Please note: We will not meet on Thursday, November 28th.)
Toothpaste Collection for Bethany House
Bethany House Ministries is a non-profit charitable organization with a
mission to create a compassionate and healing envi-ronment, and to provide competent service for those whose lives are affected by difficulties. They are es-pecially committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual support of prisoners, former prisoners, and their loved ones.
They are asking for donations of 3.5 ounce tooth-paste. Their goal is to make 300 gift bags. Please leave all donations in the basket in the church vestibule by November 30th.
Thank you!!
Save the Date for our Annual Epiphany Celebration
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th 4pm
We’re trying something DIFFERENT!
NEW DATE, NEW TIME!
We’ll have a relaxed dinner after the Pageant, instead of before! SAME GREAT EXPERIENCE BUT ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!
Save the Date: Advent Wreath-Making at St. Timothy’s — Sunday, December 1 after the 9:30 Mass
Advent is not that far around the corner! It begins on Sunday, December 1. During the season of Advent, one way that we mark the passage of the weeks is by the use of an Advent Wreath in our homes. Do you have an Advent Wreath in your home? If not, please join us on Sunday, December 1st after the 9:30 Mass, when we will be offering an Advent Wreath-making opportunity for any family or individual who would like to make a wreath for use in their own home. We will supply all the materials, including wreath forms, greens, candles, ribbon and decorations. Prayer sheets that can be used in conjunction with your family Advent Wreath will also be available. To offset the costs of materials, we do ask for a donation of $10.00. Mark the date on your calendar! We have materials for 50 families to make wreaths. Please sign up for one of the wreath-making kits by using this link to a Sign up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA9A622A3FF2-advent. Or you may call the office at 617-769-2522 and ask to have your name added to the list. We hope that many of you will join us!
In 2011, when the Church adopt-ed an updated English translation of the Mass, many of those re-sponses that were so familiar to us changed. As people who are formed by habit, it was a chal-lenge for many of us to respond ”and with your Spirit” instead of saying “and also with you.” To assist parishioners in familiariz-ing themselves with these new
responses and prayer translations, we placed Mass response cards in the pews, so that they were easily accessible during Mass. Over the past eight years, they have been replaced twice. Since they are well used, these cards are “worse for wear. ” After some consideration, we have decided to remove these cards from the pews permanently. Most people are quite familiar now with the new re-
sponses and prayers. In addition, our missalette publisher has wisely decided to put the text for these major prayers (the Penitential Act, the Gloria; the
Creed and the Invitation to Communion) on the in-side flap of the missalette. With this knowledge, we felt the cost of printing separate response cards was
not necessary. Therefore, beginning next weekend, to have those prayers close at hand, you need only pick up the missalette and open the front cover!
Pine Street Inn We will be serving supper at the Pine Street Inn on Monday, December 23rd. If you are able to help in any way, please call Anne at 781-769-3840. $500 is sent to the Pine Street Inn each month. Donations to pay for these meals may be sent to: Campagna, 86 Coun-tryside Lane, Norwood, MA 02062. Please make checks payable to St. Timothy Christian Service Fund.
FROM OUR PARISH NURSE, MARY FITZGERALD... Bereavement Group The next meeting will be on Monday, November 25th at 7pm in Ruocco 3. Caregivers Support Group The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 3rd at 11am in Ruocco 3. Blood Pressure Clinic Nurses Needed! We offer Blood Pressure Clinics the first weekend of every month. On Friday, nurses are available in the Parish Hall after the 9am Mass and on Sunday, they are available in the Parish Hall from 9am until 12 Noon. Are you a nurse who has a few hours to spare once a month to assist us? If so, contact Mary Fitzger-ald at 781-769-2522 x24. Nurturing Your Body+Spirit Please join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45 to 10:45am for an uplifting session of prayerful, spir-itual and physical fitness for adults of all ages! All are welcome! Led by Eileen Smith
NEXT WEEK’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Christmas Wreath Sale BSA Troop 49 will hold their annual Christmas Wreath Sale after all Masses on November 30th and December 1st at St. Catherine’s & St. Timothy’s. Wreaths
are $20.00 each and all proceeds go directly to the troop to help defray costs. If you would like a wreath, but will not be in town that weekend, please call Denise Giovanni at 781-769-8516 to arrange delivery. Your support is greatly appreciated.
St. Tim’s Book Group
Our Book Group will meet this Monday evening, November 25 to discuss the book, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. All are welcome to join the conversation! We start at 7:30pm and end by 9pm.
Also, please mark Monday, December 16 on your calendars! Our book group will meet at 7:30 for social gathering and a book swap as a way to mark this festive holiday season. All are invited to attend – new participants and returning ones alike! Just bring a wrapped book (gently used books are fine!) for our book swap and a SMALL plate of cookies or other treats to share with the group. You are guaran-teed to walk away with a new book to read over the holidays!
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1:
EM Team 1 Lector Altar Server
Saturday, 4:30 PM
Kathy Drummey - L1 Kristi Jacobi - L2
NO Servers have signed up for this Mass. We need vol-unteers!
Sunday, 8:00 AM
Linda Rau - L1 Patricia Lyons - L2
Nate Hsu Ryan Hsu NOT FILLED
Sunday, 9:30 AM
Dave Hern - L1 Peter Maloney - L2
Emma Keneally Ferdia O'Carroll Roisin O'Carroll
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Molly Polansky - L1 Rob Polansky - L2
Meghan Santos Andrew Santos Michael Santos
God Bless our Newly Baptized!
Adelaide Joan Molari
Savannah Ashley Schwarz Wesley Angus Welch
Emma May Blake Benjamin Robert Cady Nicholas James Cady
Cormac Edward Donovan Aiden Krum Igoe
Nicholas Damon Lindsay
In our Community
Pietà An Ongoing Support Group for Bereaved Parents Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond St., Walpole
Pietà, a support group for bereaved parents who have suffered a loss of a child of any age, will be holding their 36th Annual Lighting Service on Sunday, Decem-ber 1st, 2019 at 2:00 PM. The service will be at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Parents who have lost a child will come together in prayer, song and support as we light a candle in memory of each child.
A reception will be held immediately following the service in the Blessed Sacrament School Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome.
For further information, please call Pauline Medei-ros at 508-359-2953; Jo Collari at 508-446-1092 or Lauren Madden at 508-243-3973
ULTREYA DeColores! St. Mary's Parish in Dedham is hosting an ULTREYA mass and gathering on Tuesday, No-vember 26th at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph Chapel. Please join us; be a friend, bring a friend! The 4th Day talk with be given by Jim Orcutt of My Brothers Keep-er. All are welcome! Advent Mass & Breakfast at Four Points Sheraton Women Affirming Life and the Pro-Life Office in-vite you to their annual Advent Mass & Breakfast Fo-rum on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Norwood Four Points Sheraton (Rt. 1). Cardinal Sean O’Malley will be cele-brating the Mass, followed by breakfast and speak-er, Sr. Barbara Gutierrez, SNDdeN whose topic is Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Companion on the Journey of Life. Tickets: $30 Preregistration required – dead-line: Dec. 5th. Contact Sr. Christine for more infor-mation: 617-276-4467; [email protected]
Christmas Holiday Concert The Norwood Community Chorale presents Christmas Holiday Concert—A Celebration of the Season at the Norwood Theatre on Thursday, December 5th at 7:30 pm. (General admission seating). Doors open at 6:45pm. For advanced tickets call 781-769-7865 or 781-769-2746. Please send checks payable to: Christ-mas Holiday Concert, PO Box 51, Norwood, MA 02062.
The Lived Theology of Dorothy Day The St. Mary Women's Faith Formation Group in Franklin invites you to attend a presentation on "The Lived Theology of Dorothy Day” on Satur-day, December 7, 2019 from 9:30 - 10:30 am in the St. Mary Parish Hall (next to the lower chapel, One Church Square, Franklin). The talk will be given by Fr. Vincent Daily from St. John XXIII Seminary, an expert on Dorothy Day. Come join us for a unique presenta-tion and learn about a woman who was very influential in the Catholic Church.
An Evening of Praise, Worship & Penance On Monday, December 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Parish, Westwood will host our 3rd annual Even-ing of Praise, Worship & Penance in the main church. There will be adoration, benediction, opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, witness talk and praise music by Delmore Worship Band. All are welcome. No fee.
He Is Born A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul
Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 7pm and/or on Sunday, December 8th at 3pm at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Rd., Milton. Tickets $20; Children under 12 Free. Call 617-522-8911 for more info or visit paul-ine.org/bosconcert. Sell-out concert expected. Limited seating. Doors open 90 minutes prior to concert
Love Celebrated: In Thanks for All Who Share Foster Care & Adoption Journeys
In recognition of National Adoption Month, The Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston is sponsoring Love Celebrated: Special Mass in Thanksgiving for All Who Share Foster Care and Adoption Journeys on Sunday, November 24th at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, 3 Linden Place, Brookline, Massachusetts. Fellowship and refreshments to follow the Mass. All who are part of the world of foster care and adoption are invited—adults, families and children. RSVP with #of attendees to [email protected] or (508)651-1900
