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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Mass
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am
& 5:30 pm.
Weekdays & Saturday: 8:30 am.
Holy Days: 8:30 am., 12:00 pm. & 7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30–4:00 pm.; anytime by
appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 pm, Church
Friday: 9:00–1:00 pm, Pastoral Ctr. Chapel
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose, Pastor
Rev. Javier Julio, Parochial Vicar
Philip E. Devine, Deacon
Jeannie MacDonough, Principal
Gina Kuruvilla, Director of
Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Kathy Canfield, Gr. K–8 Rel. Ed. Coord.
Richard Vacca, Director of Liturgical Music
Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse
Juan David Parra, Seminarian Intern
CONTACT US
Pastoral Center ................... 508-845-6341
School Office ...................... 508-842-1601
Religious Ed. Office .......... 508-925-7801
Youth Ministry ................... 508-925-7801
Parish Health Ministry ........ 508-925-7647
St. Mary’s Parish Corner of Main & Summer Streets, Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 • Website: www.stmarysparish.org
NEW PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. Please contact the Pastoral Center to register or for more information. BAPTISMS: Baptisms at St. Mary are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 PM. Parents may also schedule to have their child baptized during one of the Sunday Masses. A preparation session for parents preparing for the baptism of their first child is held on the second Monday of the month in the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Center for more information. MARRIAGES: The policy for the Diocese of Worcester requires a period of one year preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and participation at either the precana conferences or the Engaged Encounter weekend. Contact one of the priests for arrangements. PASTORAL CARE: Arrangements for the reception of the Sacraments for homebound parishioners can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center. Please also notify the Pastoral Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise confined. Emergency sick calls at anytime.
Matthew Hastings 508-845-5012 Silvester Noronha ............... 508-925-4581 Kelly Paulina........................ 774-275-1911 Sheila Seed ........................... 508-842-6326 Robert Terry ........................ 508-798-8734 Susan Zybert ....................... 508-842-7554
Marilyn Blanchard ........................ 508-845-1567 Jean Campaniello .......................... 508-842-8288 Robert Doiron .............................. 978-568-3696 Jim Farrell ...................................... 508-330-6153 Lynne Grden ................................. 508-363-3636 Samer Hannoush .......................... 508-615-2760
Pastoral Council
Council of Ministries Finance: Maria Lemieux .................................................................................... 508-845-8732 Respect Life: Kurt Brenner .............................................................................. 508-842-0322 Seniors Jet Set: Evelyn Baroni ......................................................................... 508-845-3511 Social Justice: Gina Kuruvilla .......................................................................... 508-925-7801 Outreach: Mary Daly.......................................................................................... 508-845-6819 Stewardship: Kelly Paulina ............................................................................... 774-275-1911
Our Parish Mission We, the people of St. Mary’s, strive to be a community united with God, dedicated to continuing growth in knowledge and faith,
giving witness to Christ through love, worship, education, and service. So that we may fulfill
this mission and integrate spirituality with life, we shall reach out to all peoples within and
beyond our faith community.
ST. MARY’S SHREWSBURY
Date Lector Eucharistic Minister Server Sacristan
Saturday 4:30pm
E. Van Atten M. Damico, C. Engdahl, S. Gallerani, S. Goodwin, S. Seed, K. Van Atten J. Karam J. Nelligan
Sunday 7:30am
N. Hughes M. Benbenek, M. Blute, W. Gooley, M. Gulino, T. Keegan, A. Noone R. White M. Gulino
Sunday 9:00am
K. McKenna P. Ahearn, J. Barry, M. Coghlin, P. Pennucci, B. Randazzo S. Boyle, E. Boucher, N. Hughes B. Jorda, E. Jorda
R. St. Pierre
Sunday 11:00am
D. Malo S. Berkowitz, J. Ellis, S, Howard, J. McAdam, M. Minnucci, M/M Page, L. Shuba, J. Sousa
A. Belanger, M. Johnson, J. Malo J. Sweetwood
S. Berkowitz
Sunday 5:30pm
E. O’Connor A.M. Blute, A. Figueiredo, G. Joubert, M.L. Nevins, J. Srnka E. Ferguson, N. Srnka A. Figueiredo
Liturgical Ministry Schedule July 27-28
MASS INTENTIONS Repose of the soul of Mar-yann; Ben K’s full and fast recovery from a serious sur-gery; Sam struggling with addiction to fully heal; David
and Julie; Betty suffering with dementia; smooth transition to a new home for Molly and Jeff; FT’s safety; all caregivers; safe travel for all over the summer holidays; Kim R’s successful knee replacement; Virginia’s grandchild; Jess’s recovery from pneu-monia; Chuck; increased peace for J; Caleb entering the semi-nary; Jeff and his work; complete healing for AS’s illness; Ken-dra following a loss; improved health for Maureen; M. O’Connor and family as they contemplate new living arrangement after a fall and deteriorating health; Joseph for safe travel; Leslie S. donating a kidney to a stranger for safety and a quick recovery and successful renewed health for the recipient; and continued vigorous pursuit of peaceful speech and action for all. Continued prayers for: Michael Brekka, successful cancer treatment; Matt; Rob; Mel; and Alex with cancer; Anthony who is deployed; MAL; Ruby and Bill; Peter James; Carly; Marge; MaryLou; Jan; Nancy; Tim; Effie; Dani; Sr. Marion; David; Jake; Linda A.; Michael; Dixie; John; William; Joe; Tim; Chris-tine; Sarah; CW; Regina; Jim; Susan; Helene; George; Eileen; Charles; W’s daughter; Andy; Connor; Richard; Stanley; John; Jacob; Sarah’s pregnancy; Doug; Cayllie; Sue; Harry; Chico; Cindy and those with no one to pray for them. Thanksgiving for: the excellent caregivers at Milford Regional Hospital and Brigham and Women’s hospital; Erin’s safe deliv-ery of baby Aine; Mel’s improved brain scan; wonderful hospi-tality from several; personal instruction from Megan, Judy, Greg, and Allan; Emily’s and Rob’s passionate vocations; Oregon For-est Service; safe travel for several; a sisterhood of women; John's, Sue's, and Susan’s graciousness; great summer weather; Shrewsbury Parks and Rec’s free program that sponsored Mike Piazza and his Border Collies’ K-9 performance; the Shrewsbury Rotary Club’s fourth annual Food & Brew Fest which benefits St. Anne’s Human Services and backpack and back-to-school supplies for kids in need; and all answered prayers.
Prayer Line: Tracy at 508-450-0137
Date Time Intention
Saturday, July 20
8:30 am 4:30 pm
†John “J” Mollo By the family †Afra Steuer By the family
Sunday, July 21
7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am
5:30 pm
†Lillian Ovitt, 24th Anniversary By Paul & Elsie O’Dell †Jeffrey Doyle, 9th Anniversary By Connie, Don and Laura †Jose & Theresa Fernandez, Manny Chaves, Alipio Martins, Hilda Cor-riea, Armando Sousa, Filomena Sousa, Paul Dirth, Ruth Foley, Pam Cawley, Carol Singh and Anne Dealy By Joe and Elisa Sousa †David Giles Jefferson 48th Anniversary by his mother
Monday, July 22
8:30 am
Jose Garcia 60th Birthday, by his family
Tuesday, July 23
8:30 am †Ann McCarthy By Gina Joubert
Wed., July 24
8:30 am
†Mary Alice Lyons By the family
Thursday, July 25
8:30 am
†Jean Josie By the family
Friday, July 26
8:30 am
†Albert Leigh By Mike Nelson
Saturday, July 27
8:30 am 4:30 pm
†David Campaniello, Months Mind By John & Patricia Caparso †John “Jack” Collins By Sue & Ray Cote
Sunday, July 28
7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm
†Real Balthazar By his cousin †Betsy Colangelo By a parishioner †Salvatore & Theresa Desto By Theresa Manna †Tommy Noonan By Joy Thomas
The Men’s Group will not be meeting in the summer.
JET SET Our next trip will be on September 4th , and it will be a Narragansett Light House Cruise. Lunch is either scrod or chicken at the Quonset followed by a narrated tour including 10 lighthouses and a Newport Harbor Cruise. The cost will be $91 and reservations must be received by August 10th by calling Evelyn at 508-845-3511.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MARY’S FLOWERS The flowers adorning the statue of our Blessed Mother are in memory of
David Giles Jefferson
In Honor of his 48th Anniversary Donated lovingly by the family
The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Mary Parish offers you a source of com-fort and God's love. If you or someone you know would like to receive a shawl, please contact Deborah at 508-842-8653 or Sue at 508-842-8518 and they will make arrangements to deliver a "hug from God."
Sunday, July 21 12:30 Baptisms-Church Monday, July 22 8:00 CMSC Drivers Ed-Gathering Space 9:15 Weight Training-Large Meeting Room 5:30 Eastpoint Services-Large Meeting Room Tuesday, July 23 8:00 CMSC Drivers Ed-Gathering Space 6:00 Eucharistic Adoration-Church Wednesday, July 24 8:00 CMSC Drivers Ed-Gathering Space 5:30 Eastpoint Services-Large Meeting Room 5:45 Gentle Yoga-Large Meeting Room Thursday, July 25 8:00 CMSC Drivers Ed-Gathering Space 9:15 Weight Training-Large Meeting Room 7:00 Boy Scouts-Hall Friday, July 26 8:00 CMSC Drivers Ed-Gathering Space 9:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament-Chapel Saturday, July 27 Sunday, July 28
LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT WEEKEND
at ST. MARY’S PARISH
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATES
NOVEMBER 15-18, 2019
Summer is a good time to step back and reflect on the past year.
But it’s not too early to look ahead to the Fall.
Over 90 St. Mary’s parishioners have participated in one of our Light of the World Retreats over the past two years. We hope you will join us this coming year.
The Light of the World parish retreat gives parishioners the opportunity to grow in their faith together. The experience helps people to live the Catholic Christian life with more zeal and enthusiasm. The retreat weekend will take place from Fri-day evening through Sunday here at St. Mary’s. Unlike most retreat, however, participants return to their homes each night. Men & women attend the same retreat.
LETTER TO A SUFFERING CHURCH
A BISHOP SPEAKS ON THE SEXUAL ABUSE CRISIS Have you been feeling hurt, angry, or demoralized about the sexu-al abuse crisis plaguing the Catholic Church? Our parish wants to help, and that’s why we’ve ordered 500 copies of a new book for our parishioners. It’s titled Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop Robert Barron, the auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and the director of Word on Fire. We are all very well aware of the horrific sexual abuse crisis that has haunted our Church, especially this past year. We all grieve the wicked ways that priests have abused children, seminarians, and other vulnerable people. With these scandals in mind, our parish has decided to share with you a new book by Bishop Rob-ert Barron. The book is titled Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis. We’ve ordered a copy of the book for everyone in the parish, and we hope that you will find it helpful. Bishop Barron provides clear insight on the crisis and where we should go from here. He helps to answer the question: Why stay Catholic with so much scandal? The books have been ordered and will be arriving sometime this month. As soon as we receive them we will make them available to you.
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS We extend our congratulations, prayers and best wishes to couples who were recently mar-ried. ALEX PAULINA & REBECCA CARROLL were married on July 12 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mendon, NY JENNA NELSON & BRETT DECKER were mar-
ried on July 13 at St. Mary of the Hills,
July 21, 2019
Saint Mary School Registration and Summer Tours
Saint Mary School is accepting applications for
our Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 through 8 classrooms for the 2019 – 2020 school year.
Schedule a tour to see how Saint Mary School is making a differ-ence for our students, our community and our world through our
commitment to faith, academic excellence and service.
Our After-School Program is available for Kindergarten through Grade 8 students from 2:30 – 5:30 pm.
Saint Mary School welcomes students and families from all
faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
To schedule a tour during the Summer months, please contact our Admissions Director, Cheryl Dolan at
[email protected] or 508 842-1601.
Visit our website to complete an online application and learn more about Saint Mary School:
https://school.stmarysparish.org/application-package
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Are you anxious and worried about many things? Learn how to make Jesus a part of your marriage and take your worries away by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Sep 14-15, 2019 in Medway, MA and Oct 18-20, 2019 in LACONIA, NH. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
EXPLANATION OF THE “ROE ACT”
Currently before the Legislature of Massachusetts are two identi-cal bills (House No. 3320 and Senate No. 1209) proposing the “Roe Act” (HB3320: “An Act of Removing Obstacles and Ex-panding access to Women’s Reproductive Health” and SB 1209: “An Act to Remove Obstacles and Expand Abortion Access”) There is a strong likelihood that the Legislature will act on these bills this summer. These acts, if passed will: ~Expand abortion access, including late-term abortions, during the nine months of pregnancy for virtually any reason; ~Eliminate any requirements that late-term abortions be per-formed in a hospital; ~Eliminate the requirement that provides medical care to a child who survives an abortion attempt; Eliminate the requirement that a minor under the age of 18 have the consent of a parent, guardian, or the courts; and ~Expand state funding for women who cannot afford the proce-dure. Numbers to call to say no to Expanded Abortion Access -”Roe Act” Governor Charles Baker: 617-725-4005 Representative Hannah Kane: 617-722-1485 State Senator Michael Moore: 617-722-1485 Chair –Senate James Eldridge: 617-722-1120 Chair-House Claire Cronin: 617-722-2396
A Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Virgin of Guadalupe, Patroness of unborn children, we implore your intercession for every child at risk of abortion. Help expectant parents to wel-come from God the priceless gift of their child’s life.
Console parents who have lost that gift through abortion, and lead them to forgiveness and healing through the Divine Mercy of your Son.
Teach us to cherish and to care for family and friends until God calls them home. Help us never to see others as bur-dens.
Guide our public officials to defend each and every human life through just laws. Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, to speak for those who have no voice.
We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life
A 30 week directed prayer experience in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola is being offered by a team of Jesuits and parishioners experienced in Ignatian prayer. Starting in Octo-ber 2019. Each weekly session will be approximately ninety minutes and will include reflection, direction and presenta-tion. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at St. Peter’s Church in Worcester adjacent to Clark University. Information nights will be held at St. Pius/St. Joseph’s in Leicester, MA on Sunday, August 4th at 6:30pm and Our Lady of the Lake in Leominster, MA on Sunday, August 25th at 6:30pm. Information and an application form is available on the web site:http://www.findinggodindailylife.com/worcesterspex-home. You can contact the team by e-mail at [email protected] or call Dick Kirk at 508-885-4462.
CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND HOSPITILIZED
Each week Msgr. Mike and Fr. Javier go to the
Worcester hospitals to visit St. Mary’s parishioners. Depending on how patients are admitted into the hospital, we do not always have an accurate list. Please call the Pastoral Center (508-845-6341) if a family member or a neighbor who lives alone has been hospitalized so that we may visit them.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
HELP THE NEEDY
There will be a collection of non perishable food items to help stock the Mustard Seed food pan-try. Boxes for your donations will be at the front and side entrances of the church. Any questions, please call Maryanne @ 508 845-9674.
Would you like to help provide school supplies for Shrewsbury students? Shrewsbury Human Services Food Pantry located at St. Anne’s Church is asking parishioners of local churches to purchase a gift card or gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens and Staples or one of your choosing. Currently there are 360 families registered and a total of 174 students. Tags will be available July 27 & 28. Please take one, pur-chase a gift card and drop it in the offertory bas-ket the weekend of August 17 & 18. Thank you.
ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSOR—VETERAN’S, INC An Eagle Scout Project by Donald V. Aicardi III Project Description: Goal to provide 100 welcome packages for veterans transitioning from homelessness to an apartment. Welcome packages will be created to provide necessities for a transition to an apartment and will include household and personal care items for vet-erans and their families. Contents of the Welcome Package: Gift card for gro-ceries, storage bin, full size shampoo, full size condi-tioner, 3 pack bars of soap, 4 pack toilet paper, brush, spray cleaner, feminine products, deodorants, disposa-ble razors, nail clipper set, medicated powder, comb, shower curtain, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach, scissors, full size toothpaste, 4 pack toothbrushes, dental floss, trash bags, batteries, flashlight and tape.
