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MARRIAGE
Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at least one year in advance to be sure of adequate preparation for the Sacrament.
BAPTISM Parents need to participate in baptism instruction and schedule a baptism date
with the parish office. PENANCE
By appointment or on Saturday afternoons, 4:00-4:30 PM. NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member of this community of believers. We are happy to affirm and welcome your gifts and
presence in our midst. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Become an official member of the Catholic Church. * Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholics
* Adults baptized in other faiths who wish to join the Catholic church
Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Eucharist and/or Confirmation
Interested? Call the parish office for more information. VISIT AND/OR COMMUNION TO THE SICK
Please call the parish office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized or confined to home because of illness. A member of the parish staff or a Eucharistic
Minister will be happy to visit and bring Communion. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember that bulletin announcements must be received in writing no later than 9:00 AM Monday two weeks prior to publication date.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS LORD’S DAY MASSES
Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
DAILY MASS Monday 9:00 AM
Tuesday-Wednesday 8:30 AM
Communion Service Thursday-Friday 8:30 AM
HOLY DAYS
8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
PENANCE Saturday 4:00-4:30 PM
or by appointment
MAILING ADDRESS 244 West Main Street, Box 685
Northborough, MA 01532
PARISH OFFICE 508-393-2413
Fax: 508-393-4922 Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Rev. James A. Houston, Pastor
Theresa Fugardi, Pastoral Associate [email protected]
Linda A. McGarvey
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Stephen Lavoie
Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Richard R. Zinkus, Dir. of Music [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 508-393-6444 P.O. Box 387
Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday
Closed Fridays
Susan McGoldrick Director Of Faith Formation
THRIFT SHOPPE Tuesday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
September-June Handicapped Accessible
SAINT ROSE OF LIMA
Stewardship of Treasure
$ 6,919.50 December 8, 2019 $ 723.00 Loose $ 2,614.59 Online $ 10,257.09 Total
Thank you!
It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.
—Mother Teresa (1910-97), Catholic missionary to India .
Sunday, December 15
Coffee Shop sponsored by the Carlucci Family
Passionists Associates Meeting, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, FLC
Monday, December 16
Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 17
Thrift Shop, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Parish Hall
Communion Service, Whitney Place, 10:30 AM
High School Youth Group, 6:30 PM - Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 18
YNIA Meeting, 6:00 PM, Parish Hall
Thursday, December 19
Communion Service, 8:30 AM
Prayer Shawl, 10:00 AM
Rosary, 6:15 PM, Church
Friday December 20
Communion Service, 8:30 AM
Sunday, December 22
Coffee Shop sponsored by the Owen Family
Decorating the Church for Christmas, 1:00 PM
Saturday December 14 Third Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Don Perry (Margaret Spano) Sunday December 15 Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Adam Christensen (Jan & Nick Cappello) 10:00 AM Leo Collard, Irene Collard, Lloyd Collard & Amy Jolly-Anniversary Remembrance (Joan Collard & Family) 11:30 AM Donald Morin – 1st Anniversary (John & Lee Zawacki) Monday December 16 9:00 AM John Casali (Carolyn Hays) Tuesday December 17 8:30 AM Samuel Priestley (The Family) Wednesday December 18 8:30 AM Yvonne P. Johnson - Month Anniversary (The DeFeudis Family) Saturday December 21 Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Esther D. Ahearn - 7th Anniversary (Julie & Rich) Sunday December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Rosemary McGee (The David Family) 10:00 AM Raymond Salvo (The Harrington Family) 11:30 AM Lawrence Kelley - 5th Anniversary (Daughter - Maria Guyer & Family)
St. Rose of Lima, Northboro, MA
Fa
Families
“Dear Families, always live in faith and simplicity, like the Holy Family of Nazareth! The joy and peace of the
Lord be always with you!”
~~Pope Francis `
Advent Prayer Program
The Sisters of St. Anne invite you to their annual Advent Prayer Program at Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church,
228 Lincoln St., Worcester on: Tuesday Dec. 17 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM.
Presenter ,Sr. Yvette Bellerose
The Creche structure has been assembled and ready for Advent. As you may have noticed each week, new figures will be added to the crèche. The reason behind this: 1st Weekend of Advent…”The Angel is there making “Ready the Place.” 2nd Weekend of Advent…“The Shepherd and his flock arrive in anticipation of the event.” 3rd Weekend of Advent… “Sensing what is to come, the oxen and donkey take their place waiting for the Holy Family.” 4th Weekend of Advent… “Mary and Joseph arrive and prepare a resting place for their new Son.” Christmas Eve… “The time has arrived for our Savior to be Born!”
Stewardship Tithe
A tithe in the amount of $800 was sent to the Pastoral Counseling Centers of Massachusetts. Their mission as a private non-profit counseling agency is “to bring healing and growth through a holistic approach that focuses on all aspects of a person’s life.”
SAINT ROSE OF LIMA Religious Education Office
P. O. Box 387 Northboro, MA 01532 Phone: 508-393-6444 Fax: 508-393-4922
Hours: 10 AM-5 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Closed Fridays
Third Sunday of Advent
From the Pastor~
The Legacy of Hope Campaign
I am always so grateful to the parishioners of our parish who are so generous and sacrificial in helping us to do our fair share in helping others and caring for all of our property and buildings.
Many people are still considering their pledge amount and are praying in order to determine their gift. Thank you in advance for all you are doing to assist our parish. God always loves a cheerful giver. Let’s all do something beautiful for God! ~ Fr. Jim
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It’s that time of year again, the annual “decking of the church.”
We are in need of a dozen volunteers to help transform our worship space from Advent to Christmas. If you can spare some time on Sunday, December 22nd at 1:00 PM, please sign-up in the gathering space. A light lunch will be provided. With luck we should be finished by 3:00 PM. Please consider sharing your time and talent so that our spiritual home can once again reflect the joy of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christmas Eve Masses, December 24th 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and Midnight
Christmas Day Mass, December 25th
10:00 AM
Children’s Liturgy
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students
Sunday, December 15 during the 10 AM Mass Sunday, December 22 during the 10 AM Mass
Please note: This does not take the place of first grade religious education classes.
Evening for Catechists Friday, January 17th 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Walking the Path of Faith: The Power, Providence and Presence of God in Everyday Life
Presented by Sr. Bridget Haase A light dinner and dessert will be served.
Please RSVP to Susan McGoldrick at 508-393-6444 or [email protected] by January 10th
Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, December 7, 2019
Luca Amato Elisabeth Kemp Jacob Awdycki Eleanor Klusacek Ryan Awdycki Madelyn Maher Adrian Bathyacha Christopher McGinty Ethan Begley Colton McManus Alexis Bierschied Lena McMenemy Sofia Bufalino Marinella Vincent Newbould John Califano Keegan Perry Ian Ciak Nola Prinz Henry Cieslica Owen Quillen Ivy Collison Lauren Ruszkoski John Fortini Benjamin Stiles Travis Frick McKenna Sullivan Thomas Garcia Abigail Susanin Dominic Giorgi Woodford Huy Thai Adelyn Guenette Marilyn Tietjen Gabriel Harrington Cody Tran Ava Horan Simone Vaal Jordan Wencis
Elementary Classes Grade 1 Sunday Dec. 15 8:45 - 9:45 AM
Grade 5 Monday Dec. 16 4:00 - 5:00 PM Grade 2 Tuesday Dec. 17 4:00 - 5:00 PM Grade 3 Wednesday Dec. 18 4:00 - 5:00 PM Grade 4 Thursday Dec. 19 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Classes resume the week of January 12th.
Middle School Classes Grades 6, 7, & 8 Monday Dec. 16 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Grades 6, 7, & 8 Tuesday Dec. 17 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Classes resume the week of January 12th.
High School ~ 9th and 10th Grade Classes Sun. Dec. 15 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Confirmation Class Sun. Dec. 15 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Classes resume the week of January 5th.
Advent Prayer for Families
Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus is your greatest gift to us,
a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family
this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each
other and to your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day.
Help us to always trust in you. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you.
Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love.
Amen
Liturgical Ministry Schedule Dec. 21 - 22, 2019
Date
Lector Eucharistic Ministers
Altar Servers Cup Ministers
Saturday 5:00 PM
M. Sargent
B. Halter E. Bouvier B. Savage P. Doyle
J. Flynn, S. Flynn,
A. Sullivan
Sunday 8:00 AM
B. Gillon
P. O’Hearn L. Hagen P. Link
M. Femia
L. Cushman, A. Cushman, R. Cushman
Sunday 10:00 AM
Z. Marchese P. Quillen
L. Long S. Jackson
R. Pfannenstiel T. Foster
N. Long, A. Long, S. Long
B. Colglazier, A. Kennedy
K. Guay, J. Rhinhart
Sunday 11:30 AM
C. Ozoszko
B. Kelly C. Walsh
E. Li D. Tobin
JP Benatuil,
A. Infante, D. Infante
Youth Group Meetings
The Middle School and High School Youth Group is an opportunity for pre-teens and teenagers of the parish to join
together in faith for various social, spiritual and service programs. Anyone in grades 6-12 is encouraged to join us for
Youth Group meetings and events.
Middle School Youth Group Dates January, 2020 No Meeting
February, TBD Rock Climbing in Worcester
High School Youth Group Dates
December 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Christmas party and Yankee Gift Swap
January 14, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM February 18, Tubing during winter break
To learn more about the Youth Groups, please email Stephen Lavoie: [email protected]
December 15, 2019
2020 Diocesan Boys’ Basketball League Starting Up
As the 2020 Worcester Diocesan High School Boys Basketball season approaches, we will be holding evaluations/tryouts at St. Bernadette’s.
Those interested in this year’s league should plan to attend one of the following evaluations:
Sunday, December 15th, 6:30-8:00 PM Saturday, December 21st, 6:30-8:00 PM
After all tryouts, those committing to play will need to complete a diocesan release form. See our website for more information.
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Welcome Back College Students College Dinner
St. Rose of Lima will be holding its Annual College Dinner on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the rectory. All college students are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing all of you and catching up before you head back for your next semester.
Please RSVP to Stephen Lavoie at: [email protected].
Winter Reminders
As we are fast approaching the winter months, here are a few reminders:
When school is cancelled or there is a delayed start due to inclement weather, morning Mass will be cancelled.
If there is an early dismissal or school cancellation due to inclement weather, all evening meetings will be cancelled.
Please do not leave exterior doors of the church open during the winter months.
Pray the Rosary…
Praying of the Rosary will take place on Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM in the Church. In praying the Rosary, we include the petitions and intentions of our parishioners, the ministries of our parish,
the prayers of our community and world. By praying the Rosary, we reach out and offer spiritual support to our brothers and sisters who are in need.
The Rosary Ministry is a great way for parishioners of all ages to have an active part in our Church community.
Please join US!
