MISSION STATEMENT · 13/10/2019 · Lady of Fatima followed by the familiar “Adeus” farewell...
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MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Mary of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic Christian Community centered around the Eucharist, welcoming all, while growing through faith and stewardship.
ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am
(Lower Church Chapel)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated monthly at 1:00 pm. A Baptism class is held for
all new parents and godparents on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. To schedule your Baptism or for more infor-
mation, please call Lisa Hudson at the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment to begin the prep-
aration process and to confirm a date and time for your wedding. This process should begin at least six months in advance of the desired date.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to hospital
admission or any other reason, please contact the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00-3:45 pm or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Fridays after the 9:00 am Mass in the Lower Church Chapel.
ROSARY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Chapel.
ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH
ST. MARY SCHOOL
4 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
School Website: www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org School Office: 781-665-5037
46 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Parish Website: www.stmarysmelrose.org
Parish Office: 781-665-0152 Fax: 781-665-2750
Hours: 9:00am—4:00pm, Monday—Friday
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Shawn Allen Pastor
Rev. Charles Hughes In Residence
Rev. John Janko, SDB Weekend Assistant
Ms. Marge Keohane Operations Manager
Mr. Christopher Beza Principal, St. Mary’s School
781-665-5037 [email protected]
Mrs. Janine Hanley Mrs. Linda Simko
Directors of Religious Education 781-590-4948
Mrs. Paula Lowell Music Director
[email protected] 978-658-0161
Mrs. Lisa Hudson Parish & Religious Education Secretary
Mrs. Jaclyn Meehan Confirmation Coordinator
Mr. George Riley Maintenance Supervisor
Saint Mary Parish, Melrose, MA
DISCIPLES IN MISSION
I am very grateful to Phyllis Cerys who has accepted the volunteer position of Disciples in Mission Coordinator. Phyllis will be responsible for coordinating Saint Mary’s efforts of evangelization as outlined in the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Plan for Disciples in Mission. On behalf of our parish, I want to thank Phyllis for her willingness to undertake this endeavor. Father Shawn
Please pray for those who are ill and especially for
Maureen McIsaac Stephen McFarland Ellie & Paul Pistorino
William Doherty Eleanor Lynn
Robert Nobrega
Our Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of
Saint Mary Parishioners
Please pray for our recently deceased loved
ones.
We pray in a special way for whatever reason.
We pray for all those who are lonely,
for those who have no one to pray for them,
and we pray for one another.
Saturday, October 12 4:00 pm Ida Sciarra
Sunday, October 13 7:30 am Saint Mary Parishioners 9:30 am Patrick J McCann 11:30 am Immacolata Perrino
Saturday, October 19 4:00 pm Paul Tighe
Sunday, October 20 7:30 am Mary G Allen 9:30 am Jean Curll, Charles Curll & John Leahy 11:30 am Robert Lenehan
Check out our new Parish website!
While still a work in pro-gress, please take a look!
www.stmarysmelrose.org
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Part 8
Symbols of the Journey Symbols are an important part of our lives as Christians and they help to define and express the realities of our Cath-olic faith. White Robe – Each newly baptized member of the Church is presented with and dressed in a white garment to symbolize that they have become a new creation in Christ Jesus. They have now clothed themselves in Christ and pledge to always walk in the way of the Lord. The white robe also symbolizes that they have been cleansed of sin and received the gift of new life. It is the outward sign of their Christian dignity and inner devotion to God. Candle – Each newly baptized member of the Church is also presented with a small baptismal candle, which is lit from the Easter Candle. This candle signifies that this newly baptized Catholic has received the light of Christ and is called to always walk as a child of light. The flame of faith is now to be kept burning brightly in the life of the new Chris-tian. Sacred Chrism – This oil, called Sacred Chrism, is blessed by the Cardinal at the annual Chrism Mass (In Bos-ton, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross during Holy Week). It is a sign of the gift of the Holy Spirit being given to the newly baptized. It is often called the “chrism of salvation” for it sig-nifies that the person has been saved and blessed by Christ, who himself was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King. The oil is a blessing in which we pray that this newly baptized Cath-olic will always live as a member of Christ’s body and have a part in the gift of eternal life.
If you are even a little bit interested in becom-ing a Catholic, please give Fr Shawn a call at
the rectory at 781 665 0152.
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for October 13, 2019
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Second Kings 5:14-17 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3 3-4 Second Reading Second Timothy 2:8-13 Gospel Luke 17:11-19
A holiday weekend in New England is, of itself, a good rea-son to give thanks. Think beyond this colorful world God gives us. Recall those times when God carried you through a difficult time of sickness, death of a loved one, employ-ment concerns, or even just a difficult day. Recall the lepers in today’s gospel. All were made clean, but only one ex-pressed gratitude. Take a moment today to thank God for the many times you were carried/comforted through life’s difficulties.
Readings for October 20, 2019
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Exodus 17:8-13 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading Second Timothy 3:14-4:2 Gospel Luke 18:1-8
“Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed. . . proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient”. Paul makes it very clear that the scriptures we hear are God’s inspired word for us. Therefore, when we pray with the Scriptures, we can be confident that God shows us where and with whom we are to “proclaim the word.” So as the familiar hymn proclaims, “Take the word of God with you as you go. Take the seeds of God’s word and let them grow.”
Sgt Paul Consoli, US Army Major Martin Forrest, USMC
LtCol Steven Gerardi, US Army Cpl Matthew Gregorio, USMC
Pvt Michael Butler, USMC L/Cpl Daniel Morelli, USMC
Sgt Brian Crawford, US Army LtCol Bernard Banks, US Army
H.C. Evan Carroll, USN Sgt Patrick Briatico, USMC
E3 James E. Wilson, US Army AB Dan Munday, USAF
SR Patrick Casey, USCG Cpl Kevin J. Doherty, USMC Cpl Cam DeCroteau, USMC
SPC Bradford Saunders, US Army Major Eric DiNoto, US Army
Aft Devon Emery, USAF
Lt Patrick Forrest, USMC Cpl Mark Gregorio, USMC
L/Cpl Jare Wimberly, USMC LtCol McGregor, USMC
SPC James LaCroix, US Army WO James Pappa, US Army SS Jessica Rainwater, USAF
S/F Justin E. O'Brien, US Army Lt J/G Quincy King II, USAF Lt John R Moreschi Jr., USN Cpt Daniel J. Parker, USAF Sgt Mickhail Jean, US Army Sgt Jacob Pezzini, US Army
Cpl Michael Igo, USMC Sgt Sean D. Mooney, ARNG L/Cpl Michael Baker, USMC
Pfc Matthew Hanley, US Army
Please pray that God will watch over and safeguard
our men and women serving in the military.
We thank you for your service.
SAINT MARY PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PROGRAM
NO CLASSES TODAY OR TUES-DAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY!
Please check the website for procedures on attendance, the calendar, etc. http://stmarysreligioused.weebly.com
Please contact our Coordinators, Linda Simko or Janine Hanley for registration information or questions
Email - [email protected]
If you are able to share your talents and teach, co-teach or be a class assistant, please contact our Coordinators.
SAINT MARY PARISH CONFIRMATION
PROGRAM
Next Class is Sunday, October 20th MAAV’s 24th Annual Walk & Candlelight Vigil
3:45pm
Grade 9 4:00-5:00 Grade 10A 5:15-6:45 Grade 10B 7:00-8:15
Please contact our Coordinator, Jaclyn Meehan for any questions Email—[email protected]
Also, if you are able to share your talents and teach, co-teach or be a class assistant, please contact our Coordinator.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers are needed to teach, coteach or substitute teach Religious Education on
Sundays from 10:30-11:30 or Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Janine Hanley or Linda Simko, Directors of Religious Education, 781-590-4948, [email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION?
Volunteers are needed to help with Religious Education on Sundays from 10:30-11:30 & Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Janine Hanley or Linda Simko, Directors of Religious Education, 781-590-4948, [email protected]
ONLINE GIVING CHANGE IN PROCESS! Did you receive your letter regarding your current account? Any problems switching? Call Marge at 781 665 0152 X10
for questions and help!
HELP STOP TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTION IN MASSACHUSETTS
This weekend, October 12/13, volunteers will be collecting signatures of registered voters outside on the sidewalk close to the Fatima Shrine after each of the Masses . The purpose of this petition is to amend the State Constitution so that taxpayer funded abortions are no longer a constitu-tional entitlement in Massachusetts. By signing this petition, you will be taking steps to save the lives of unborn babies. Please stop and sign the petition at the end of Mass.
October 13, 2019
FALL PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
HOLY MASS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA October 13
Mass and the Blessing of the Sick from the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima followed by the familiar “Adeus” farewell
wave of white handkerchiefs to Our Lady.
CANONIZATION OF JOHN CARDINAL NEWMAN October 13
Pope Francis celebrates the Canonization Mass of Blessed John Henry Newman, a Roman Catholic cardinal, scholar,
and founder of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in England. Live from Rome.
EWTN Comcast channel 56 or 238 Verizon channel 285
Welcome singers and
instrumentalists!
If you would like to learn more about music and would like to sing or play an instrument at Mass, please join us!
Contact: Paula Lowell, Director of Music, 978-658-0161 Email: [email protected]
Youth Choir (Grades 2-8) Rehearsals: Thursday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:00pm in the Parish Center. The Youth Choir sings weekly at the Sunday 9:30am Masses.
Adult Choir Rehearsals: Thursday evenings from 7:00– 8:30pm in the Parish Center. The Adult Choir sings at the Sunday 11:30am Masses.
Strings Ensemble We would like to add singers to our new strings ensem-ble. This group will play/sing at the Saturday 4:00pm Mass on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Arlington Catholic High School Want to learn about all the great programs offered at Arling-ton Catholic High School? Celebrate Catholic Schools Week by visiting the Arlington Catholic Open House on Sunday, No-vember 3 from 1-4 pm. For more details, vis-it www.achssas.org! The High School Placement Test for Catholic School Ad-missions will be offered at Arlington Catholic on Saturday, Oc-tober 26 and Saturday, November 16 at 8 am. To learn more about the HSPT, go to www.achssas.org/Admissions for de-tails. Arlington Catholic's Admissions Season is off and running! To schedule a tour, a shadow day, or to register for our Open House, go to www.achssas.org/Admissions. Please contact Steve Barrett, Director of Enrollment, at (781) 777-7014 for more information!
Saint Joseph Preparatory High School
Saint Joseph Prep in Brighton, a co-ed Catholic, independ-ent school for over 275 young people in grades 9-12, will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 27 between 1-4 pm. The school features an exceptional academic program, small class sizes and personal attention, individualized col-lege counseling and SAT/ACT Prep, Chapel Speaking and Advisor Programs, extensive athletic opportunities, and state-of-the-art Science Labs and Learning Commons. The School is also offering a 5 session Test Prep course for the Catholic High School Entrance Test (HSPT) for students who seek to maximize performance for admission and scholarship opportunities. Visit www.saintjosephprep.org for more information.
Weekly Offertory Collections for September
Weekend of September 1 In Pew Collection—$5988. Online Collection—$4078.
Weekend of September 8 In Pew Collection—$5824. Online Collection—$988.
Weekend of September 15 In Pew Collection—$5354. Online Collection—$3478.
Weekend of September 22 In Pew Collection—$5302. Online Collection—$358.
Weekend of September 29 In Pew Collection—$6000. Online Collection—$110.
Thank you for your continuous generosity and commitment to our Parish.
Saint Patrick Parish, 71 Central Street, Stoneham is offering a 6-week support group for people who are
grieving the death of a loved one. Meetings take place on Wednesday evenings beginning October
16 from 6:00–7:30 pm. When you are grieving the death of a loved one, nothing may feel
right and you may yearn to get back to normal, but “normal” no
longer exists. Friends and family want to help but often don’t un-
derstand what you are going through. If you are grieving a loss,
consider joining our Grief Support Group this fall to talk and pray
with others who understand where you are. Together, we will ex-
plore the grieving process and consider the spiritual elements of
grief and healing in an environment of understanding, acceptance,
and support grounded in Christian hope. For more information
and to register, please call Patrice at 781-438-0200 or Mary at
781-438-0960. There is no charge for participating in this group,
which is sponsored by the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322
Main Street, Stoneham.
We are Baptized and Sent!
NEXT WEEKEND we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dio-
ceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders
serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be gener-
ous in next week’s collection for The Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Saint Mary of the Annunciation School and PTO News
Visit the St Mary’s School Website www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org
www.facebook.com/stmaryschoolmelrose
MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary of the Annunciation School is a Catholic community of learners living the way of Christ. We instill discipleship, integrity and academic excellence in a safe, caring environment. Our mission is to educate faith-filled leaders for the future.
Saint Mary PTO Officers 2019-2020
2019-2021 President: Holly Leblanc—[email protected] 2019-2020 Vice President: Wendy Adamovich [email protected] 2019-2020 Treasurer: Meredith Managan - [email protected] 2019-2021 Secretary: Caitlyn Clough—[email protected]
PTO MEETINGS
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Next meeting is on Wednesday, October 16th. Mark Your Calendar!
Please join us as we need everyone’s help to make this a successful year for all our children!
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Annual Halloween Party Sunday, October 27
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Will you help out? Please email any PTO Officer to let them know.
Thank you in advance!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Monday, Oct 14– No School—Columbus Day Wednesday, Oct 16—PTO Meeting Thursday, Oct 17—Progress Reports K-8 Sunday, Oct 27—PTO Halloween Party Friday, Nov 1— All Saints Day—Early Dismissal Saturday, Nov 2/Sunday, Nov 3—Clocks Fall Back!
Considering a Catholic education for your child?
If so, please contact the school office at 781-665-5037 to schedule a tour
and learn more about our wonderful parish school. Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is ongoing.
All are welcome!
GRANDPARENTS/VERY SPECIAL PERSONS DAY
Last Wednesday approximately 200 grandparents and special friends visited St. Mary’s School for our annual Grand-parents/Very Special Persons Day. The morning kicked off with classroom visits
where our students and their guests shared in special activ-ities prepared by our teachers. After the classroom visits, all assembled in the Church for Mass, followed by a special reception in the Church Hall for our guests. Thank you to our grandparents and special friends who took time out of their day to visit us. Our students were so proud to show off their school to some of the most important adults in their lives.
Blessings, Mr Chris Beza, Principal
The new Box Top$ program is here!!!!
You download the new app and all you have to do is click the scan button, hold your phone up to
your receipt and any eligible items will automatically be se-lected & loaded onto your account! That’s it! No entering dates, store location, items, etc! Just simply click & scan!
With the new program in place & no way to track month-ly classroom activity, a School-Wide Contest will be imple-mented! The school year goal has been set for $800.00! If we are able to reach this goal by May 30th the entire school will get a day out of uniform in June! There are still plenty of Box Top$ traditional clipping on items and YES, these can still be turned in! Any Box Top$ that have not expired can still be turned in for school credit towards the $800 goal! Please send these traditional clips in with your child anytime throughout the year! Box tops are mailed into the company Nov 1st and April 1st! Go to our website for more details!
Any questions, contact Jonna Willis: [email protected]
