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Parish Staff Fr. Albert Irudayasamy Parish Administrator

fralbert@stannesouthborough.org

Deacon Paul J. Reuter deaconpaul@stannesouthborough.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Director (grades 1-8) & Pastoral Associate

Donna McIntosh reled1-8@stannesouthborough.org

High School Coordinator/Youth Ministry Karla Reuter

reled9-12@stannesouthborough.org youthministry@stannesouthborough.org

Administrative Assistant

Linda Bradstreet stanne403@stannesouthborough.org

Bookkeeper

Bridgitte Morgan bridgitte@stannesouthborough.org

Safe Environment Coordinator Pat Moran

pat@stannesouthborough.org Music Ministry

Organist & Choir Director: Paul Crivello 508-366-0821

musicdirector@stannesouthborough.org Kathy Bernier ~ Organist,

Saturday at 5:00pm Maintenance Matt Bernier

mbern@stannesouthborough.org

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.

DECEMBER 4, 2016

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

If you would

like to join our faith

community, please call the

Parish Office to register

as an active member.

May God bless you.

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: stanne403@stannesouthborough.org

Web: www.stannesouthborough.org

Amy Buttiglieri ~ Webmaster

webmaster@stannesouthborough.org

Loving God,

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PARISH LIFE and STEWARDSHIP

PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORTS FOR: November 19/20, 2016 Weekly Offertory Collection ……………………...$5,637.00 Catholic Campaign for Human Development…….$1,192.00 November 26/27, 2016 Weekly Offertory Collection……………………….$2,622.00 Thank you for your ongoing generous contributions. DECEMBER Second Diocesan Collections Christmas Flower Offering anytime prior to Christmas The Immaculate Conception December 8 Retirement for the Religious December 11 Christmas Offering December 25

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 THE CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE DEVELOPMENT FUND: The Development Fund will be used for future projects for the buildings and grounds of the Church. Donations may be made in honor of a loved one, deceased or living at any time. HAITIAN APOSTOLATE: St. Anne Parish, Southborough is linked to St. Anne Camp Perrin, Haiti which we refer to as our “Sister Parish” through the Worcester Diocesan “Twinning Project.” Your donations are always welcome. DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER: Thank you to everyone who has purchased a card or cards to sell. We still encourage people to be mindful of this fundraiser as it relates to the several important projects that need to be done around the church. Cards are available in the foyers of the church for parishioners to purchase. Self service/honor system. OUR FATHER’S TABLE: St. Anne Parish supports the clients at Our Father's Table in Marlboro once a month. This year Our Father's Table has asked St. Anne Parish to provide First Aid Kits to distribute during the Christmas season. We would ask that our parishioners consider donating between $5 and $10 dollars to help cover the cost of these First Aid Kits. These donations can be dropped off at the rectory or turned in at a Religion Education class. There is also a red box in the back foyer of the church where you can drop off your donations. 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.

GOLF TOURNAMENT 2017: The golf tournament will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Highfields Golf and Country Club in Grafton. Call Bernie Small @ 508-662-0357 to volunteer.

THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE ~ 2016

All gifts should be returned this weekend. Here are the guidelines to help in the distribution process:

If YOU TAKE A TAG, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU RETURN A GIFT FOR THE REQUEST.

If you take a tag requesting a gift, please wrap the gift and return it with the original tag attached. This identifies who will receive the gift and is very important to assist in the distribution.

GIFT CARD REQUESTS: PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFT CARDS. PLACE THEM IN AN UNSEALED ENVELOPE WITH THE ORGINAL GIFT TAG ATTACHED. The agencies that distribute the gifts need to know the dollar value of each certificate in order to make an equitable distribution among the families. If you have sealed the envelope, please put the dollar value on the front of the envelope (IN PENCIL). Also, please be sure the gift card is activated by the store at the time of purchase.

Gift receipts are advisable with clothing items should an exchange be necessary.

A GIFT CARD MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ANY GIFT IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY FILLING A SPECIFIC REQUEST.

Lessons and Carols: The High School Ministry Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 11 in the church at 7:00pm A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a service which began in the Church of England in 1918 and is now celebrated worldwide. Through the Bible readings, each accompanied by carols and hymns, the program presents the story of Christ, including Adam and Eve sinning in the Garden of Eden, the prophets’ promise of a Savior and the birth of Jesus, ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PRAYER, SONG

AND SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS are welcomed and will be used for decorating the church for the Christmas season. Please list all the names of those you wish to remember & honor with your donation. Donation envelopes are found in the weekly envelope packet & extras envelopes are in the foyers of the church.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets every Monday at 10:00am in the Parish Hall Conference Room. All are invited and welcomed to join the group at any time. 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: Pantry hours (located at Pilgrim Church) are Tuesdays from 7-8 pm and Fridays from 10-11 am Pat Draper, Coordinator

COME JOIN SANTA FOR BREAKFAST

On DECEMBER 18

Begins at 8:00am to 10:30am

SANTA ARRIVES AT 9:30am

In THE PARISH HALL

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 jflathers@charter.net or

OUR FATHER’S TABLE: This year Our Father's Table has asked St. Anne Parish to provide first aid kits to distribute during the Christmas season. We would ask that our parishioners consider donating between $5 and $10 dollars to help cover the cost of these First Aid Kits. These donations can be dropped off at the rectory or turned in at a Religion Education class. There is also a red box in the back foyer of the church where you can drop off your donations. December 10 (Saturday) 6:00 to 8:30pm Christmas

Party: Yankee Swap, Cookie Swap, Ugly Sweater Contest! Come and participate in some or all of the activities. If you want to participate in the Yankee Swap please bring two

gifts, one to swap, and one to donate. The gifts should be $10 and under and appropriate for ages 11 through 14. For the ugly sweater contest, please wear your ugliest Christmas sweater. There will be prizes for the ugly sweater contest

December 11 (Sunday) 6:00pm Youth Ministry Meeting

Classes resume this week. We hope you all enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving.

Students meeting on Sunday mornings in Grades 1, 2 and 3 have been rehearsing with Paul Crivello (our music director and organist) for the past few weeks. They will be singing at the 10:30AM Mass on Sunday, December 4th. These children have also been invited to sing at this year’s 5PM Christmas Eve Mass.

Grade 1-2 - Meets Sunday Dec 4 with Mrs. Pat Battles from 9-

10:30AM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or on Monday Dec 5 with Mrs. Rebekka Hermans-Or and Mrs. Kelly Hurley from 4-5:30PM in the classroom to the left of the stage. Next month’s classes are Sunday, January 8 or Monday, January 9 .

1st Reconciliation/1st Eucharist ~ Grade 2 and up ~ Meets on Sunday Dec 4 from 9-10:30AM with Mrs. Joanne Flathers and Mrs. Pat Draper. This class meets for the most part in the Children’s Liturgy Room. These children meet twice a month and they will meet again the following Sunday Dec 11 from 9-10:30PM. Next month’s classes are Sunday, January 8 and 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 which will take place on Sunday, January 29th from 2PM -3PM in the church.

Grade 3 – Meets Sunday Dec 4 with Mrs. Deb Sanford from 9:00am 10:30AM in the classroom to the right of the stage or on Monday Dec 5 with Mrs. Laura Schroeder from 4-5:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room. Next month’s classes are Sunday, January 8 or Monday, January 9 .

Grade 4-5 – Meets Sunday Dec 4 with Mrs. Beth McGonagle from 4- 5:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or on Sunday Dec 5 with Mrs. Beth McGonagle and Mrs. Melissa Shields from 4- 5:30PM in Parish Hall Large Room. Next month’s classes are Sunday, January 8 or Monday, January 9.

Grade 6 - Meets Monday Dec 5 with Mrs. Cindy de la Pena from 7- 8:30PM in the Parish Hall Conference Room or Tuesday Dec 6 with Mrs. Donna McIntosh from 4-5:30PM in the classroom to the left of the stage. Next month’s classes are Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 10 .

Grades 7 and 8 will meet Monday evening, Dec 5 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 Dec 6 with Mr. Paul Reuter and Mrs. Karla Reuter from 4-5:30PM in the Conference Room. Next month’s classes are Monday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 10 .

Confirmation Class December 4 at 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Grades 9-10 December 11 will participate in the Christmas celebration of Lessons and Carols in the church at 7:00 PM

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS & PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

YOUTH MINISTRY

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Office for Youth Ministry Boys' Basketball Program: Tryouts will take place on Monday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 7:30 - 9:00pm at Finn School. Contact Denise Howard at dhoward555@aol.com if you are interested in participating.

PRAYER SPONSOR PROGRAM: Thank you to all the parishioners who have taken a Prayer Sponsor Card to support and pray for the young people of our Parish who will be going through First Communion and Confirmation in 2017. Prayer is a powerful way to support our candidates especially as they journey towards God and His Sacraments. We encourage you to send them a card or note through out the year by dropping it into the “Prayer Sponsor Mailbox” which will be located in the front entrance of the Church. The box will be there until the end of April. We will forward the card or note to the candidate. If you have any questions, please contact Donna at reled1-8stannesouthborough.org, or Karla at reled9-12stannesouthborough.org or call at (508) 485-0141.

WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER The next WWME Weekends are Dec 2-4 and Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.WWMEMA.org. “Women Of Faith” Morning of Prayer “Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning” will be held on Saturday, December 10, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, at St. Anne Convent, 720 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough. Presenter: Barbara A. Mullen, CSJ, is Mission Advancement and On-Going Formation Director for her Province, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry. A registration fee of $10.00 is paid at the door. Pre-registration is required by December 5, 2016. To pre-register, please contact Sr. Yvette Bellerose at yvettebellerose@gmail.com, 774-239-3372 or Ann Williams at annw63@gmail.com, 508-481-8176. COME AND ENJOY “THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY AT THE FATIMA SHRINE” The lights are on daily from 5:00pm – 9:00pm through December 28th, 2016. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the Shrine Hall. During this time the GIFT SHOP will also be open daily from 11:00am – 9:00pm.

December 4th, 3:30pm CHRISTMAS CONCERT – ST. CECILIA’S CHOIR under the direction of LELIA TENREYRO -VIANA.

December 10th at 5:00pm all are invited to join in for a nice Pasta Dinner.

December 24th CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS at 8:00pm

December 25th - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 11:00am All these events will take place at the SHRINE,101 Summer Street, Holliston, MA. For more information call (508) 429-2144.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE with MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 11, 2016

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:

June Stephens, Sr. Yvette, Faith Stephens, Helen Manning, Caitlin O’Hara, 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, Rosemary Ward, 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

Liturgical Minister Schedule December 3 and 4

5:00pm Lector Roger Jolicoeur Communion Ministers P. Moran/J. Castelda 8:30am Lector Bill Yetman Communion Ministers E. Yetman/D. Campero 10:30am Lector Peter Bradstreet Communion Ministers P. Howard/J. Flathers Counters J. Flathers and S. LoVerso December 7 ~ Vigil for the Immaculate Conception 7:00pm Lector Cindy de le Pena Communion Minister P. Bradstreet

December 10 and 11 5:00pm Lector Laura Schroeder Communion Ministers J. Castelda/P. Moran 8:30am Lector Ellen Kluge Communion Ministers F. Schiebe/NEED 10:30am Lector Joe Cruciani

Communion Ministers P. Howard/J. Flathers

Counters: R. Flathers

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.

SATURDAY 5:00pm Susan (Infante) Despo by Jim and Millie Garden

SUNDAY 8:30am Raymond Murphy by the McMahon Family

10:30am Parishioners of St. Anne Parish

MONDAY 9:00am Mr. William Fahey by Dick and Sue Morgan

TUESDAY 9:00am Margaret Anne Hostage by her Family

WEDNESDAY

Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception

9:00am 7:00pm

Healing for Joan Misener by the Prayer Shawl Ministry Parishioners of St. Anne Parish

THURSDAY 9:00am Margaret Halpin (Month’s Mind) by the Brian Morgan Family

FRIDAY NO MASS

SATURDAY 5:00pm Ellie Ryan by the Andries and D’Souza Family

SUNDAY 8:30am Parishioners of St. Anne Parish

10:30am

For the youth of St. Anne Parish

The 2017 Religious Art calendars are available for parishioners . We thank the Morris Funeral Home for donating these beautiful

calendars once again. Calendars are located in the foyers of the church.

My dear parishioners, I am writing these few lines to express my gratitude for your generosity in helping to furnish 7 Walker Street. As most of you know, the house had to be renovated and furnished. It would not be in good shape today without your generous contribu-tions. Your thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. Some of our parishioners had visited the house while I was away and thought that it was well done. At this juncture, I need to acknowledge the hard work and planning that Bernie Small did in making this house quite conducive and comfortable. A parishioner told me that Bernie was the best person to do the interior decoration after visiting this house. It is a great compli-ment to her and sincere thanks for all that she did. As you may know, Bernie was the chairperson for last year’s golf tourna-ment and is a co-chair for this year. Those who have worked with her know how committed and dedicated she is when given responsibilities. On behalf of the parish, I express my thanks to her. In case you want to see the interior designs and decorations, you are most welcome to visit our website. Assuring you of all my prayers! God bless, Fr. Albert

A LETTER FROM FR. ALBERT TO PARISHIONERS

Schedule for Advent and Christmas

Holy Day ~ The Immaculate Conception Thursday, December 8

Mass Times: Vigil Mass on December 7 at 7:00 pm Holy Day Mass on December 8 at 9:00 am

Confessions for the Advent season

Wednesdays starting on November 30, December 7, 14, and 21

from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Church Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Mass Times: 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm

The Nativity of the Lord ~ Christmas Day Mass Times: 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 12 noon