The Catholic Community of Somerset/Swansea at Saint Louis de France Parish

Parish Staff

Father David A. Costa, Pastor Rev. Kenneth Sicard, O.P., Weekend Assistant

Rev. Gabriel Pivarnik, O.P., Weekend Assistant Rev. James Quigley, O.P, Weekend Assistant

Sister Kathleen Corrigan, S.U.S.C., Pastoral Associate

Rev. Deacon Robert Craig, Deacon

Wendy Thibault, Par ish Office Manager Heidi Dion, Director of Music

Anne Cabral, Director of Faith Formation

Daily Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am, 10:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 pm or by appointment

Parish Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Office Telephone: 508-673-7831 • Fax: 508-567-5177 Parish Email: sldfo@comcast.net

Parish Website: stlouisdefrance.net

Sacraments

Baptism - Please see priest after Mass or contact our parish office to make arrangements.

First Communion - After completing a two year program for first and second grade.

Confirmation - After completing a two year program for grade nine and ten.

Marriage - Arrange at least eight months prior to the wed-ding date. There are several requirements to be completed in advance of the wedding date. Please see priest after Mass or contact our parish office before any arrangements are made.

Outreach Ministry - Please notify the parish office of any pa-rishioner who is unable to attend Mass due to illness or age.

Parish Registration - Welcome! We welcome you to join our parish family. Please introduce yourself after Mass. Regis-tration forms are available at the main entrance of the Church, at the parish office or online at our parish website www.stlouisdefrance.net We very much hope that you feel at home with us!

Parish Mailing Address - Post Office Box 70 • Somerset, MA 02726

56 Buffington Street, Swansea, MA 02777 • stlouisdefrance.net

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 26/27, 2019

St. Louis de France Church 4:00 PM Fr. David Andrade 7:30 AM Peter & Cecile Violette By Children

10:30 AM Robyn & Vivian Rebello Birthday Remembrance

John Lynch, Donna LaFleur & Melissa Cruz By Family

St. Thomas More Church 4:00 PM Edward & Agnes Oliveira Rosalina & Joseph Viveiros

9:00 AM Albert Capeto Luis M. Ramos

St. Patrick Church

4:00 PM Dennis Mathieu 8:00 AM Clare Lariviere Kailyn Faith Donovan Daniel P. Pavao

Monday, October 28, 2019 8:00 AM Lorraine & Rudolph Bernier Tuesday, October 29, 2019 8:00 AM Jose, Decio & Anthony Pacheco Wednesday, October 30, 2019 8:00 AM Gertrude Moreau Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:00 AM Jose Mathias de Sousa

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 2/3, 2019

St. Louis de France Church 4:00 PM Edward Rego 1st Anniversary 7:30 AM Walter & Tekla Orleanski By Family

10:30 AM Joseph M. Oliveira By Family

Mass of Remembrance for September - Alfred Coray, Maurice Lincourt, Daniel Thomas

St. Thomas More Church

4:00 PM Helen Ryan O’Melia Marjorie Mulready

9:00 AM Special Intention for Elizabeth Raymond James H. Sullivan

St. Patrick Church

4:00 PM Drew Cummings Mary & Joseph Crowe Souza 8:00 AM Amos & Sara Carvalho

From the desk of Fr. Costa

I write this article for the Sunday bulletin, while I’m “escaping” for a few days vacation. One of my favor-ite places to visit is located west of Philadelphia, on the Pennsylvania/Delaware line, very near to Amish country. Longwood Gardens is an American botanical garden found in Kennet Square, PA. It consists of over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows. There are beautiful, newly restored fountains, which spray water set to various musical pieces, both classical and popu-lar. The centerpiece of the gardens is the large Victo-rian style conservatory where the floral displays are changed four times a year with the changing of the seasons. This building also houses one of the largest pipe organs in the world. Concerts are held on a daily basis. Right now the gardens and conservatory are filled with chrysanthemums of all colors, varieties, and sizes. And the autumn leaves add a spectacular backdrop. You can’t help but think of God while walking here. Most of you know I’m a real big Disney fan and I love to visit “the happiest place on earth” in Orlando. But right up there as a place of rest and relaxation is Longwood Gardens. The peace and quiet joined with the natural beauty of creation energizes me. This is where I go to “escape” and rejuvenate. Truly this is a holy place. I highly recommend Longwood as a place for you to visit. I am truly grateful for the wonderful staff and priest friends who make this break possible. Many thanks especially to Wendy, Sister Kathee, Fr. Jim Butler, and Fr. Gabriel! ___________________________________________ Many thanks to all who have volunteered to assist as

catechists in our Faith Formation program. We are still in need of group leaders for 7th and 8th grade. These monthly classes are held on Monday (Grade 8)

and Tuesday (Grade 7) evenings. No prior experience is necessary. Classes begin this Monday and Tuesday. If you are able to share your time and Faith with our

young people, please give Wendy a call at the parish office.

SAINT LOUIS DE FRANCE SWANSEA

30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 27, 2019

Collections for October 20

Budget $ 3,407.47 Propagation of Faith $ 1,434.60

Thank you for your continued generosity

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR The soul of Roger Storey whose funeral was held here last week. We commend his soul to Jesus and Mary and pray for consolation for his surviving family members and friends.

THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

The Feast of All Saints, a holy day of obligation, will be celebrated on Friday, November 1. Because we

want to be home to welcome our children and youth “trick or treating” on Halloween, the evening before the Feast Day, we will NOT have a vigil Mass on

Thursday, October 31. Instead, there will be three Masses to mark the holy day on the day itself. The schedule is as follows:

Friday, November 1: The Feast of All Saints 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Saint Patrick Church followed by Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament

Benediction will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church 12:05 p.m. Mass @ Saint Louis de France Church

7:00 p.m. Mass @ Saint Thomas More Church _________________________________________________

The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls. We will remember all of our parishioners whose funeral Masses were celebrated in our parish churches this past year (from November 1, 2018, to October 31, 2019). The dates for these Masses are as follows:

Saturday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. Mass @ Saint Thom-as More Church Saturday, November 9, 4:00 p.m. Mass @ Saint Patrick Church Saturday, November 16. 4:00 p.m. Mass @ Saint Louis de France Church

Faith Formation Schedule All classes/meetings will take place at the Saint Thomas More Parish Center

Grades 1 & 2 will begin on Sunday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Grade 6 will meet on Monday, October 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grade 7 will meet on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grade 8 will meet on Monday, October 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Confirmation I (Grade 9) will meet on Sunday, October 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Confirmation II (Grade 10) will meet on Sunday, Octo-ber 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Please remember to sign in at Mass

St. Patrick Church Annual Bazaar and Craft Fair Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 5pm in St. Patr ick

Parish Center. 306 South Street, Somerset. Admission to the Bazaar and Craft Fair is free.

There will be a silent auction, a money raffle, scratch tickets and a gift card/gift certificate tree raffle among other prizes. Homemade food and baked goods available all day, chil-dren’s games and activities in the children’s room and many area crafters.

St. Patrick Church Men’s Club

The St. Patrick Men’s Club holds monthly meetings, the fourth Tuesday (at 6.30pm) from September through June. As we look ahead to further linking our parishes and bringing our parishioners together we ask for your help. We are accepting new members and are currently waiv-ing the annual membership fee for all new members from St. Thomas More and St. Louis de France. If you enjoy a good social gathering while helping our parishes please contact me directly at (508) 415-8356 or johd97@yahoo.com

CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM Last weekend we welcomed into the family of God Isla Marie Dusseault, daughter of Eric & Sarah Dusseault. We congratulate the Dusseault family on this happy day.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Louis de France will meet on Monday, No-vember 4th at 7pm in the church basement.

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