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330 Pratt Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Church and Parish
Center
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Michael K. McManus
Parochial Vicar Rev. Jason Brilhante
Permanent Deacons Deacon Thomas P. Palanza
Deacon Gary A. Porter
Pastoral/Youth Minister Jeff Cahill
St. Mary's School, Principal Kathleen A. Simpson
Ministry to the Sick Sr. Ann William, M.S.B.T.
Office Manager Christine Dumouchel
Finance Office/Bookkeeper Kathleen Fleck
Director of Music Daniel Davey
FAITH FORMATION
Director of Youth Faith Formation Jennifer Linehan
Grades 1-7
Confirmation Formation Jeff Cahill Susan Caughey, Stephanie Motyl
RCIA Coordinator Deacon Gary A. Porter
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office 508-339-2981
Fax 508-339-0612
Youth Faith Formation Office 508-339-4621
Youth Ministry/Ministry to the Sick 508-337-2064
St. Mary’s School 508-339-4800
St. Vincent de Paul Society 508-369-4300
Parish Email [email protected]
Web Site www.stmarymans.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryMans
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM-12Noon
All parish business should be conducted during this time.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND LITURGIES
Weekends
Saturday: Vigil:4:00PM and 5:30PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 5:00PM
Weekdays
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Civic Holidays: 7:30AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Every First Friday following 7AM Mass; Benediction at 5:45PM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Sundays at 1:15PM. Arrangements must be made in advance
by seeing one of the priests or deacons after Mass. Baptismal
Preparation meetings are held the last Sunday of each month
immediately following the Noon Mass in the Family Room.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays from 3:00-3:45PM and 5:00-5:25PM or call the
Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests.
First Eucharist and Confirmation
A two-year preparation process is required for each sacrament.
Contact the Youth Faith Formation Office for information.
Matrimony
An appointment is to be made with one of the priests at least 8
months prior to the intended date. Participation in diocesan and
parish marriage preparation programs is required.
Holy Orders/Religious Vocation
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and
religious life. For information, speak with one of our priests or
visit our Diocesan website www.fallrivervocations.org
Ministry to the Sick
Please notify us if there is a sick or aged family member or
friend who would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion at home.
RCIA
We welcome any adult who desires to complete their initiation
into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for
information.
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cemetery lots are available. For information, contact the Parish
Office.
Parish Registration
Welcome to our Parish family! If you would like to register as
a parishioner, please speak to one of the priests, call the Parish
Office or take a registration packet found in the foyer of the
church. As a parish committed to the vision of stewardship, we
encourage your involvement by sharing with us your God-
given gifts of time, talent and treasure. For detailed information
about ministries, parish activities and contact persons, refer to
our parish website www.stmarymans.org. You may also fill
out your registration/census form there.
ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY
SAINT MARY
Apr. 11 - Apr. 19
SAT 4PM George Kelso
5:30 Special Intention of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Mary & Nicholas Vicino
9AM Edna and Bernard Higgins
10:30 Maureen DiCenzo
Noon John Baptista Sousa and Julia Reis
Sousa
5PM People of the Parish
MON 7AM Giuse Tran Thu
TUE 7AM John F. Lane
8:30 Pauline Sullivan
WED 7AM Mary Alves
THU 7AM Bill Kearns (Living)
FRI 7AM Robert Weldon
SAT 7:30 Ellen M. and Alice M. Flynn and
Angelina Placido
4PM D/M of the Nolan Family
5:30 Special Intention of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Margaret Hubrich
9AM All Who Passed Away in March
10:30 Alice Porter
Noon George Ceppi
5PM People of the Parish
Sunday
KofC Pancake Breakfast 8:00AM RG Hall
Grade 2 9:15AM Parish Center
Baptisms 1:15PM Church
Divine Mercy 3:00PM Church
Women’s Basketball 7:00PM Gym
Monday Marian Move. Priests 5:30PM Family Room
KofC Monthly Meeting 7:00PM RG Hall
Men’s Basketball 8:00PM Gym
Tuesday OLAF Rosary 9:30AM Family Room
AA 7:30PM RG Hall
Wednesday Grade 3/4 5:30PM Parish Center
Grade 6 7:00PM Parish Center
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Choir Loft
Cribbage Club 7:00PM RG Hall
Thursday Grade 5 5:30PM Parish Center
Jr. Bell Choir 6:00PM Choir Loft
Grade 7 7:00PM Parish Center
Adult Handbell Choir 7:00PM Choir Loft
SVDP Monthly Meeting 7:00PM RG Hall
Friday FNL 7:00PM Parish Center/Gym PLEASE PRAY FOR the sick within our
parish community, especially, Diane Barry,
Joshua Bowen, Mary Brennan, Robert Butler,
Verna Buote, Sean Canavan, Ethel Carl,
Christopher Conti, Carl Cottuli, Kailyn DeAngelis, Sandra
Deckett, Juliana Diamond-Cifello, Brooke DuBeau, Mark
DuBeau, Nancy Farley, Katherine Finegan, Joseph J.
Fitzpatrick, Steven Fletcher, Jean Giglio, Barbara Harden,
Ann Nolan, Ginny McDonnell, Verna Rose McLaughlin,
Marie Mullaly, Robert Pearson, Margarita Prestwich,
William Richardson, Frank A. Signoriello, Rocco Spagna,
Joan Stack, Philip Tracy, and Ellen Westlund, our
homebound, hospitalized, and those in nursing care.
PRAYER CHAIN Do you or a loved one need the
support of our St. Mary’s family for a special intention?
Anyone wishing or needing prayers for themselves, a loved
one, friend, etc. are encouraged to contact Gerrie Saulnier
at 508-238-6650. The Prayer Chain Ministry includes
confidential prayer requests in their daily personal prayer
life and passes on these prayer requests through a
telephone prayer chain. An invitation to join this ministry
is extended to individuals interested in praying for the
needs of others.
THANK YOU We want to thank
all those who made our Holy Week
and Triduum celebrations so
meaningful. They include those
who participated in the Mandatum,
Deacon Gary and Deacon Tom, altar
servers, Eucharistic Ministers,
lectors, Dan Davey, our Music
Director, and the cantors, musicians,
and adult choir, Mike Salinger and
those in the Spirit of Life music
ministry, Eileen Cusack and the children’s choir, those
who made donations for the Easter flowers, those who
prepared the flowers and decorated the Church - all who
helped in any way. The liturgies were beautiful, and we
are grateful to all who participated.
THANK YOU Fr. Jason and I want to thank those who
sent cards, greetings, and food at Easter. The folks here
are so generous, and we thank you for your thoughtfulness.
—Fr. Michael
MANSFIELD, MA
Loving to learn and learning to grow at
St. Mary’s Catholic School www.stmarymansschool.org
508-339-4800
Proudly accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S GIANT TRAVELING
MAPS PROGRAM VISITS SMCS Students at St.
Mary’s School dove into the wonders of the Pacific Ocean
with one of the world’s largest maps of the world’s largest
ocean. The map, measuring 26 feet by 35 feet, gave student
explorers a fun, interactive experience through rich content
and exciting activities that enliven the study of geography.
Designed for grades K-8, the map was on loan through
National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Maps program,
managed by National Geographic Live, the public
programming division of the National Geographic Society.
The Pacific Ocean maps and curriculum were developed
and funded by two $1 million Oracle Commitment Grants,
awarded to National Geographic. Students had a great
time “swimming across the Pacific Ocean!” Thank you,
Mrs. Tamul, for coordinating an awesome day!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Our
next Friday Night Live will take
place on Friday, April 17th,
from 7-9PM in the Parish
Center/Gym.
HIGH SCHOOL PEER MINISTRY TEAM
Our monthly meeting will be held this Sunday, April 12th,
from 6-7:30PM, in the Rose Garden. All team members
should plan on attending. Dinner will be served.
YOUTH MINISTRY PARISH CLEAN-UP DAY
On Tuesday, April 21st, from 9AM-12PM, all are welcome
to join us for our annual Spring clean-up day. This is a
great opportunity for individuals looking to complete
service hours or would like to support our Church
community. For those early risers...feel free to join us at
the 7AM Mass and a light breakfast before we begin our
clean-up.
For questions or to become involved in Youth Ministry,
please contact Jeff Cahill, Coordinator of Youth
Ministries, 508-337-2064.
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S PARISH We hope that
your participation at Mass this weekend has renewed your
faith in Jesus Christ present among us in Word, Sacrament
and His body, the Church. Information about our parish
community may be found at the Welcome Center at the
entrance of the Church. Please let us know how we may
serve you. Our parish depends on the commitment of our
parishioners.
_______I would like to register in the parish. Please send
me a registration packet.
_______I am already registered and would like to receive
budget envelopes in order to regularly support the parish.
_______My address has changed (see below)
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone __________________ Registration#____________
CONGRATULATIONS ST. MARY’S
SCHOOL GIRLS GRADE 5/6
BASKETBALL TEAM The Saint
Mary’s School girls’ grade 5/6 basketball
team won the Diocesan tournament, and
then represented the Diocese in the New
England CYO championship tournament
last weekend in Fitchburg. They faced a team of much
larger girls from Bridgeport, and although down by 25
points at half-time, they made a phenomenal comeback and
lost by only 5 points, 41-36. We congratulate them on a
great game and on a remarkable year. They represented us
and the Diocese well. Team members are: Abby Brooks,
Rachel Burke, Tegan Cinelli, Rachel Costello, Erica
DiCorpo, Mikayla Dorrer, Courtney Kass, Kathleen
Malone, Mia Mancini, Lydia Mordarski, Emily Precopio,
Emma Spellman, Ria Thekkethala, Emilie Vienneau, and
Reagan Viens. We want to thank Head Coach, Paul
Mordarski, and Assistant Coaches Drew Burke and Johnny
Malone, for their dedicated work with these girls.
EASTER FLOWERS We are grateful
to those who have made donations in
memory of loved ones for the Easter
flowers which will adorn our beautiful
altar during the Easter season. Envelopes
may be found in your budget packet as
well as at the entrances of the Church. Thanks so much!
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC
S C H O O L D A Y A T
BERTUCCI’S MANSFIELD
CROSSING Help support our
parish school on Wednesday,
April 15th, from 11AM-9PM.
With Bertucci’s Dining For Dollars Program 15% of your
total order will be donated back to St. Mary's Class of
2015. Treat yourself to a night out! Required flyer can be
found on the school website. Enjoy and thank you!
APRIL 12TH, 2015
CLASS ENDINGS FOR THIS
YEAR Faith Formation is coming to
an end. The last classes are::
Grade 1: Saturday, April 11th
Grade 2: Sunday April 12th
Grade 3: Wednesday, April 15th
Grade 4: Wednesday, April 15th
Grade 5: Thursday, April 16th
Grade 6: Wednesday April 15th - please remember the
Mandatory Parent Meeting during class-time
Grade 7: Thursday April 16th
Grade 3-7: Saturday, April 11th
Thank you to all who helped make this year successful! I
truly appreciate all the teachers, office volunteers and
substitutes that assisted me this year! If you are interested
in helping next year please email me at
CORI TRAINING For those who are thinking about
teaching, subbing, or volunteering in any way next year
and have not been CORI'd, the next CORI training is
Monday, April 27th, at 7PM in the PC Conference Room.
ENROLLMENT is slightly different this year. I have
updated the enrollment forms to include the information
that we have on file. That being said you need to come
into the Faith Formation office in order to register for next
year. Enrollment will take place during the class time for
you to come in or during the Faith Formation office hours
which until April 16th are as follows: Monday/Tuesday
9AM to 3PM; Wednesday/Thursday Noon until 8PM;
Saturday 8:30-11:30AM; and Sunday 8:30-10:30AM.
2015/2016 FAITH FORMATION CLASS
SCHEDULES ARE ANNOUNCED 1st grade: Saturday; 9AM-10AM
2nd grade: Sunday, 10AM-11AM
3rd/4th grade: Wednesday, 6:30PM-7:30PM
5th/6th grade: Thursday, 6:30-7:30PM
7th grade: Monday, 7PM-8PM
8th grade: Tuesday, 7PM-8PM
9th grade: Sunday, 6PM-7:30PM (every other Sunday)
3rd-7th grade Alternative: Saturday, 10:30-11:30AM
3rd-7th grade Home-school
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Tired of the snow?
We’re not! This year, our Vacation Bible School theme is
“Everest; Conquering challenges with God’s mighty
power!” Each of us has challenges in our lives but with
God’s help and love we can do anything. All students who
will be entering grades 1-4 in the fall are invited to attend
this wonderful program about God’s love. This year, our
VBS program will take place July 27th to 31st, 9AM to
12:30PM. Enrollment information will be available soon!
HOMESCHOOL Reminder to the homeschool students
that packets and e-assessments are due by April 16th.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 12TH
HOUR OF MERCY 3-4PM
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Exposition and Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament
All are Welcome to Celebrate
God’s Abundant Mercy
Divine Mercy pamphlets are available
at the main Church entrance.
OUR TITHING FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES As a stewardship
parish, we tithe 7 3/4% of our monthly collection to a
particular diocesan or national collection. This month, we
lend our support to Catholic Relief Services. This
collection supports emergency relief, human development,
and peace initiatives in 99 countries around the world.
Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more
information. If you wish to contribute to this cause beyond
our parish tithing commitment, place your donation in an
envelope marked “CRS”.
PARISHPAY Please
remember that we rely
primarily on the
weekly commitment of
parishioners throughout
the year to assist us in fulfilling our mission here at St.
Mary’s. For your convenience, you may wish to sign up
for ParishPay, an online method of providing weekly
support to St. Mary’s without the need for budget
envelopes. Check out the link on our website or call 1-
866-PARISH-1.
ST. PEREGRINE MORNING PRAYER AND WALK
Each Monday, join us from 9-10AM, as we walk and pray
for those in need of our prayers. Meet at the Rose Garden.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will be
closed on Monday, April
20th, in observance of
Patriots Day. Please plan
accordingly for all parish
business. Thanks!
SEPTEMBERFEST DATE ANNOUNCED September
13th!! This is a time for our parish family to come
together to enjoy the day and each other's company. There
is always something for everyone -games, baked good,
crafts, pony rides, raffles, prizes and of course food. This
day is not possible without your participation. We are
always looking for new ideas and thoughts, please join us
on April 21st at 7 PM for our planning meeting in the
Parish Center (classroom 1/2). Adult volunteers are
needed for every location. We are also looking for those
interested in helping one of the area chairs in the planning
and set-up of their area. For questions, contact
[email protected] or call Adria at 508-339-
3036; Judy at 617-733-4574 or Kathy at 774-266-6179.
SAVE THE DATE! Our Holy Father has just announced
the "Jubilee Year of Mercy" from December 2015 through
November 2016. On World Youth Day (WYD) 2016 our
young people will be going to Poland and visiting the
convent of Saint Faustina. The following play will be a
excellent preparation for them:
There will be a live production of "Faustina, Massenger of
Mercy" on October 24th at Bishop Feehan High School
and on October 25th at Stonehill College. More details
will follow.
C W C C A L E N D A R R A F F L E
WINNERS 4/1-4/5...Claire Smith,
Anthony Sibilia, Margie O’Loughlin, Edie
Viera, and Betsy Johnston.
C O M M U N I O N M A S S &
BREAKFAST Our annual Mass is
scheduled May 18th at 9AM. Breakfast
will follow at the Holiday Inn at 10AM.
Members may buy tickets at the Parish
Office or by calling Celeste Jones at 508-339-8802.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Knights
of Columbus will be hosting their quarterly
Pancake Breakfast in the Rose Garden this
Sunday, April 12th, from 8AM until Noon.
The cost is only $10 for a family, $5 for an
individual, and $3 for a senior citizen.
Proceeds are used to support Seminarian Deacon Jack
Schrader while he continues his studies in Rome. If you
have any questions, please contact Charles McPherson at:
[email protected] or call 508-339-3036.
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is
the process for those who are not of the
Catholic faith and are interested in
becoming a member of the Catholic
Church. This process begins in the fall, leading to
reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil. For
information, please contact our Parish Office, or speak
with one of the priests or Deacon Gary.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP OF
SAINT MARY’S Anyone
between the ages of 21 and 36
years of age may join. The YAG
meets once or twice a month for
gatherings focusing on prayer, catecheses, and social
activities. Please contact Fr. Jason at
[email protected] or Jen Linehan at
[email protected] with any questions.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND We are
trying to find parishioners who over time have been unable
to come to Church. If you have a relative or neighbor,
please send the name and address to the Parish office so
that we can reach out to them to see if they would like a
visit and to receive Holy Communion.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR
HOSPITAL PROCEDURES If you are scheduled for
surgery or a procedure that will require hospitalization,
please speak to Fr. Mike or Fr. Jason about the possibility
of receiving that Sacrament of the Sick beforehand. It is
an important spiritual benefit for those who are sick.
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY Now that the snow has
cleared, please help facilitate spring clean-up at the
cemetery by removing all winter decorations, flowers,
baskets, etc. during the month of April. Thanks!
ATTENTION BUSINESS
O W N E R S ,
PROFESSIONALS, SELF-
E M P L O Y E D &
FAMILIES Bulletin advertising opportunities available!
Joe Buchonis from Liturgical Publications will be in our
office the week of April 16th working on securing new ads
for the advertisement section of our bulletin. We need and
appreciate your help! Please consider purchasing an ad.
Your ad and participation makes our bulletin successful
and you attract customers! Advertisements may be
purchased for business, a family, a charity, in memory of a
loved one, or to support an organization. If you would like
to run an ad or get information please contact Joe
Buchonis at 978-885-6060 or [email protected].
DECEASED The following
individuals died during the past
two weeks: Katharine R.
Baglio, Jeanne C. Farinella,
Gilio Funari, and Ruth V.
MacMaster. Let us keep them
and their families in our prayers.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
APRIL 12TH
Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19
-31
Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
The St. Vincent de Paul Society
of Greater Attleboro is
sponsoring its “4TH ANNUAL
FAMILY WALK” (rain or
shine) this Saturday, April 18th,
from 9AM-12 Noon at the
National Audubon Society’s
Attleboro Springs Wildlife
Sanctuary in Attleboro. Please
visit www.svdpattleboro.org or
register on-site the day of the walk.
ABUNDANT HOPE PREGNANCY RESOURCE
CENTER in Attleboro provides assistance and services for
anyone in need. All services are free and confidential.
Volunteers are always needed! Call toll free 855-299-4218
or email [email protected].
MEMORIAL BOOK FOR UNBORN BABIES If you
have lost a baby to miscarriage, a stillbirth, or an abortion,
please consider naming your precious child as you mourn
and release your child from your heart to the heart of
Jesus. The Lord has placed inestimable value on your
child from conception and is deeply loved. Blessed John
Paul II words comfort parents struggling with this
devastating experience by letting them know that, "You
will come to understand that nothing is entirely lost...". He
tells us that a your child is "now living with the
Lord". Whether it was yesterday or fifty years ago, if you
have lost a pre-born child, please flip through the pages of
these Memorial Books. You will find comfort and peace
knowing you are not alone in your grief and that your
parish family grieves with you. We invite you to add your
beloved child’s name to the book. Please contact Kathy
Hill in the Respect Life Ministry at 508-397-7280 if you
need help healing.
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE MEMORY OF
YOUR ABORTION? Have you kept it a secret? Do you
turn the TV when abortion is in the news? Do you have
nightmares? Do you get angry/cry but don't know
why? Jesus loves you and your baby(ies) so much and
wants you to live without guilt, shame, or regret. I can
help you find the path to peace and forgiveness from the
Lord, your baby(ies) and yourself!! Call or email me,
K a t h y H i l l a t 5 0 8 - 3 9 7 - 7 2 8 0 o r
[email protected]. Most women I work with have
never shared this secret with anyone. You will be
surprised how healing just telling your story out loud can
be. All discussions are completely confidential!
PRO LIFE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Moral principles do not depend on a majority vote.
Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is
right, even if nobody is right."
—Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, 1953
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: SHARING THE
WORD OF GOD IN OUR PARISH FAMILY AND
OUR HOMES It is wonderful to hear how many families
are using the “Question of the Week” to discuss the
readings at Mass on the way home from church or around
the dinner table. How about trying it with your family?
Read Sunday’s Gospel: John 20:19-31
Question for Adults: How can you believe in Jesus whom
you have never seen?
Question for Youth: Jesus' words of greeting were "Peace
be with you," followed by the invitation to forgive sins.
How does forgiveness bring peace to you? How does it
change the world?
Question for Children: How can you believe in Jesus
whom you have never seen?
8 TH A N N UA L GR E A T
AMERICAN CLEAN-UP OF
MANSFIELD Show pride in
your community by signing up for
this year's cleanup on May 2nd
from 9-11AM. (rain or shine).
Help us remove the litter that has
accumulated over the long winter months. Whatever
amount of time you can spare will help, even if it's just an
hour. Afterwards, we invite you to enjoy a free volunteer
lunch at our post-cleanup celebration at the Xfinity Center
starting at 11:30AM. The final deadline for registering is
Monday, April 20th. Join your friends and neighbors and
help make Mansfield the cleanest town in Massachusetts!
Learn more at http://keepmansfieldbeautiful.com/litter-
cleanup/great-american-cleanup-of-mansfield/
MARRIED OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Were you married outside the Church? Would you like to
have your marriage sacramentalized, or in the language of
the Church, convalidated? See Deacon Gary, call the
Parish Office for an appointment, or send him an email at
St. Mary
Mansfield, MA
Contact: Christine Dumouchel
#03-0498
