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We wish you a Merry Christmas!
SAINT ANNE PARISH BULLETIN
Joy to the world The lord has come…
PARISH LIFE
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS: Thank you to everyone who contributed toward the beautiful Christmas flowers that adore the church. We remember and pray for all those honored and memorialized. A list of the names is posted on the bulletin boards in the foyers of the church.
Ministry members will not meet on Monday, December 26 and January 2. They will resume meetings on January 9th and will meet every Monday at 10:00am in the Parish Hall Conference
Room. The beautiful completed shawls are available for parishioners to take at the Parish Office during the week. Annette Buhsmer, Chair UNITED PARISHES OF SOUTHBOROUGH FOOD PANTRY: On behalf of all our Pantry clients, a very heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to the Giving Tree and the Southborough Food Pantry. A special thanks to Orla Wages for all her work in coordinating the Giving Tree project. Her efforts and your generosity ensured the success of this year’s program. As your gifts are being distributed to our clients, I have the honor of receiving thanks on your behalf. Please know that you have made many people’s lives brighter this Christmas season. May you and your family have a joyous, peace-filled Christmas and New Year. Pantry hours (located at Pilgrim Church) are Tuesdays from 7-8 pm and Fridays from 10-11 am Pat Draper, Coordinator RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a spiritual and educational formation process to assist and support adults as
they become full members of the Catholic Church. If you, a family member, friend or acquaintance are interested in exploring the Catholic Faith through the RCIA program please contact Fr. Albert.
ST. ANNE PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT ~ 2017: to be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Highfields Golf and Country Club in Grafton. Call Bernie Small to volunteer, 508-662-0357.
ST. ANNE NEW WEBSITE AND ONLINE GIVING: With our new website we have an additional resource for online giving and online CE registration St. Anne Parish partners with eCatholic and BluePay for easy on-line giving. Our one-step on-line form allows both one-time gifts, as well as regular, scheduled donations. Please visit our Parish website www.stannesouthborough.org and select the Quick Link to the On-Line Giving page/Religious Education. PARISHPAY: St. Anne Parish partners with Parishpay for easy on-line giving. Parishpay allows both one-time gifts, as well as regular, scheduled donations. Please visit our Parish website www.stannesouthborough.org for the link to Parishpay or contact Parishpay at 1-856-727-4741 to have a Customer Service Representative assist you with enrollment
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Held on Sunday at the 10:30am Mass during the school year. If interested in participating in a CL leadership role, please contact Joanne Flathers at [email protected] or 508-485-4345.
OUR FATHER’S TABLE: Thank you to everyone who donated toward the First Aid Kits for the clients of Our Father’s Table. We have received the $500.00 toward our initial cost of the kits. May God bless you!!
YOUTH MINISTRY UPCOMING DATES* January 21, 2017 ~ Game Night January 22 ~ Youth Ministry Planning Meeting @ 6:00pm March 4 April 8 May 13 *Events for these dates will be announced.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Schedule of Upcoming Events:
During this time of thanksgiving, faith, hope and joy we would like to express our deep gratitude to each of you (Catechists,
Students and Parents) and your families for being a part of our faith-filled Religious Education Program here at St. Anne. May the beauty, peace and joy of this most blessed season envelope
you all with the infinite love of God, and the wonder of the birth of His only Son, our Savior and brother, Jesus Christ.
A joyous and blessed Christmas to each of you! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Santa
Breakfast last Sunday morning. We had a wonderful visit from Santa and enjoyed great conversation, fellowship and delicious food.
Grade 1-2 - Meets next month Sunday January 8 with
Mrs. Pat Battles from 9-10:30AM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or on or Monday January 9 with Mrs. Rebekka Hermans-Or and Mrs. Kelly Hurley from 4-5:30PM in the classroom to the left of the stage.
1st Reconciliation/1st Eucharist ~ Grade 2 and up ~ Meets next month Sunday January 8 with Mrs. Joanne Flathers and Mrs. Pat Draper from 9-10:30AM . This class meets for the most part in the Children’s Liturgy Room. These children meet twice a month. The children will meet again in the month of January on Sunday January 22 . On January 22 there is also a Parent Meeting for Parents of the 1st Reconciliation/1st Eucharist students from 10AM – 10:30AM in preparation for First Reconciliation. This meeting will be held in the Parish Hall Conference Room. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Sunday January 29 from 2PM -3PM in the church.
Grade 3 – Meets Sunday January 8 with Mrs. Deb Sanford from 9:00am- 10:30AM in the classroom to the right of the stage or on Monday January 9 with Mrs. Laura Schroeder from 4-5:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room.
Grade 4-5 – Meets Sunday January 8 with Mrs. Beth McGonagle from 4- 5:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or on Sunday January 9 with Mrs. Beth McGonagle and Mrs. Melissa Shields from 4- 5:30PM in Parish Hall Large Room.
Grade 6 - Meets Monday January 8 with Mrs. Cindy de la Pena from 7- 8:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or Tuesday January 9 with Mrs. Donna McIntosh from 4-5:30PM in the classroom to the left of the stage.
Grades 7 and 8 will meet Monday evening, January 9 with Mrs. Monica Shay and the team of 7th/8th grade teachers from 7- 8:30PM in the Parish Hall Large Room or on Tuesday afternoon January 10 with Mr. Paul Reuter and Mrs. Karla Reuter from 4-5:30PM in the Conference Room.
Confirmation Class - January 8 from 9:00AM to 11:30AM Grades 9 & 10 - January 22 from 7-8:30PM.
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE with MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 24, 2016
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
SATURDAY 5:00pm Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
11:00pm Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
SUNDAY 8:30am Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30am Phil Wood by his Family
12noon Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
MONDAY 9:00am Caitlin O’Hara
TUESDAY 9:00am Margaret Anne Hostage by her Family
WEDNESDAY 9:00am Ashley Cooke by Paul and Connie LeDuc
THURSDAY 9:00am Pray for all Families
FRIDAY NO MASS
SATURDAY 5:00pm Thanksgiving for blessing received
Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God
SUNDAY 8:30am For all mothers
10:30am For all mothers
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
June Stephens, Sr. Yvette, Faith Stephens, Helen Manning, , Jenny Polanik, June Phillipo, Jan & Charlie Mangana, Danielle Taylor, Jamie Farley, Stephanie McMahon, Rachel Knoll, Brad Arsenault, Paine Family, Lavallee Family, Marilou A. Custodio, Patty Morgan, Melinda O’Connor, Susan Davis, Scott Broussard, Paul Brodeur, Kenny Cassidy, Colleen Manning, Simone Almeida, Pat Austin, Nolan Francis Lane, Bill Yetman, Phil Auzenne, Gayle Dufour, Kathi and Jim Davis, Robert Nelson, Kevin Giblin, Pauline Mickle, Alexandra Barr, Carolyn Green, (Red) Weir, Zenta Franz, Denise Perrin, Katie Lutz, Susan Blake, Judi Shea, Irene
Larochelle, Catherine Galbraith, Kim Chnshan, Barbara Peterson, Cecilia Lynch, Irene & Victoria, Joan Provencher, Isabel Chesak, George Wood, Louise Tootalian, Gertrude Wallace, Judy Christian, Jeanne Walker
My dear parishioners, The angel of the Lord appeared to Shepherds and said to
them, “ Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people” (LK 2:10) What good news did the angel of the Lord proclaim? "To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord." (LK 2:11) On Christmas night, two thousand years ago, our Savior to be, Baby Jesus was born in a manger under the stars.
As we gaze at the manger that has been set up in our Church or any manger, we wonder, why did Jesus choose such a poor environment to be born in? Surely, as our King, as the King of kings, He deserved better! But this is what Jesus wanted! This was His way of teaching us that the Kingdom of God belongs to the poor, the humble, the obedient, those who suffer, etc. Had Jesus been born as the Son of a worldly king and queen, surrounded by famous people and riches, surely, the shepherds would not have been allowed to approach Him. Jesus wanted to be with His people. That includes you and me. The joy that Jesus has brought into the world, has never ended! While this great joy is remembered every year on Christmas Day on a very large scale, it is also remembered every day of the year. It is remembered through our love for our neighbors, our charitable deeds, our goodness, our gentleness, and our effort to keep the peace in our families, our community and in the world. I am proud of you all for sharing God’s love by participating in the Giving Tree project and other charitable events.
During the next twenty-four hours, all will be rejoicing. The human spirits shall be filled with an outpouring of joy and peace. The eyes of the little ones shall glitter as they open their Christmas gifts. Families and friends shall gather around the table to feast on great foods. Holy music shall be heard from every home. Christmas lights shall blink on the Christmas trees and outside on the houses. These are moments that shall always be remembered. Let us value these moments, let these moments be a stepping-stone to love people throughout the year.
On this special day, I wish you all a Merry Christmas. May the Infant Jesus bless you all and fill you with His love and Joy. May I invite you to share God’s love with everyone you meet this Christmas season and may we become God’s instruments of bringing joy and peace. Let us praise God as angels did “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” With prayers, Fr. Albert
PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY: It’s every adult's moral responsibility to protect possible victims (any age) by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities. For particular help you may call: The of Office for Healing and Prevention, Diocese of Worcester, at 508-929-4363. The Diocese of Worcester requires Safe Environment Training for all staff & volunteers.
Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2017 Mass Times:
Liturgical Minister Schedule Christmas Eve & Christmas, December 24 & 25
5:00pm Lector Pat Draper
Communion Ministers J. McCarthy & D. McCarthy
11:00pm Lector Bill Yetman Communion Ministers E. Yetman/C. Carreras
8:30am Lector Ellen Kluge
Communion Ministers NEED
10:30am Lector Jim Garden Communion Ministers NEED
12 Noon Lector Peter Bradstreet
Communion Ministers NEED
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Dec. 31, 2016 and Jan. 1, 2017
5:00pm Lector Laura Schroeder
Communion Ministers P. Moran/J. Castelda
Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God
8:30am Lector Tom Bhisitkul
Communion Ministers C. de la Pena/C. Carreras
10:30am Lector Pat Draper
Communion Ministers P. Bradstreet/J. Flathers
We pray for the recently deceased, Caitlin O’Hara age 33
after a long fought illness. May she rest in Peace
CHRISTMAS EVE
AND
CHRISTMAS DAY
DECEMBER ~ 2016
Parish Staff Fr. Albert Irudayasamy Parish Administrator
Deacon Paul J. Reuter [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Director (grades 1-8) & Pastoral Associate
Donna McIntosh [email protected]
High School Coordinator/Youth Ministry Karla Reuter
[email protected] [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Linda Bradstreet [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Bridgitte Morgan [email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator Pat Moran
[email protected] Music Ministry
Organist & Choir Director: Paul Crivello 508-366-0821
[email protected] Kathy Bernier ~ Organist,
Saturday at 5:00pm Maintenance Matt Bernier
Lord’s Day Mass Schedule: Saturday ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday ~ 8:30 am & 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 am Mass during school year
Filipino Mass: Third Sunday of the month ~ 12 pm
Daily Mass Schedule:
Week Day Mass, Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am
First Friday: 9:00 am Confessions:
Saturday ~ 4:15 pm, or anytime on request
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Wednesday ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism
Call the Parish Office to schedule a Baptism.
Baptisms are generally celebrated at any of the Masses on the first
weekend of the month so that the child may be welcomed and received
in the presence of the parish community.
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements with a Priest required at least one year prior to the wedding date.
Visitation of the Sick Fr. Albert, Deacon Paul and
St. Anne’s Ministers of Communion are pleased to bring Holy
Communion to parishioners who are unable to join us for weekly worship.
Please call the Parish Office to arrange a time convenient for all.
Parish Contact Information Office Hours, Monday ~ Thursday
9:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday ~ 9:30 am to noon Telephone 508-485-0141
Fax 508-481-9374
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.stannesouthborough.org
Amy Buttiglieri ~ Webmaster
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May God bless you.
with his peace
Lord Jesus, son of God and
son of Mary, deepen our
faith to see your life-giving
grace all over the world.
May we have a sense of
urgency That today, right
now we are in the midst of
your loving revelation.
With heart, soul, and voice,
may we rejoice.
