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S. M’ P Corner of Main & Summer Streets, Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 • Website: www.stmarysparish.org NEW PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. Please contact the Pastoral Center to register or for more information. BAPTISMS: Baptisms at St. Mary are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 PM. Parents may also schedule to have their child baptized during one of the Sunday Masses. A preparation session for parents preparing for the baptism of their first child is held on the second Monday of the month in the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Center for more information. MARRIAGES: The policy for the Diocese of Worcester requires a period of one year preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and participation at either the precana conferences or the Engaged Encounter weekend. Contact one of the priests for arrangements. PASTORAL CARE: Arrangements for the reception of the Sacraments at home can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center. Please also notify the Pastoral Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise confined. Emergency sick calls at anytime. Mike Nelson ........................ 508-845-9209 Silvester Norohna .............. 508-925-4581 Tim Rivard........................... 774-275-0616 Sheila Seed ........................... 508-842-6326 Robert Terry........................ 508-798-8734 Susan Zybert ....................... 508-842-7554 Jean Campaniello .......................... 508-842-8288 Robert Doiron .............................. 978-568-3696 Jim Farrell ...................................... 508-330-6153 Lynne Grden ................................. 508-363-3636 Samer Hannoush .......................... 508-615-2760 Matthew Hastings......................... 508-845-5012 P C C M Finance: Maria Lemieux .................................................................................... 508-845-8732 Respect Life: Kurt Brenner .............................................................................. 508-842-0322 Seniors Jet Set: Evelyn Baroni ......................................................................... 508-845-3511 Social Justice: Gina Kuruvilla .......................................................................... 508-925-7801 Outreach: Mary Daly.......................................................................................... 508-845-6819 Stewardship: Kelly Paulina ............................................................................... 508-845-8557 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Mass Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm. Weekdays & Saturday: 8:30 am. Holy Days: 8:30 am., 12:00 pm. & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30–4:00 pm.; anytime by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 pm, Church Friday: 9:00–1:00 pm, Pastoral Ctr. Chapel PARISH STAFF Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose, Pastor Rev. Juan Escudero, Parochial Vicar Philip E. Devine, Deacon Jeannie MacDonough, Principal Gina Kuruvilla, Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Kathy Canfield, Gr. K–4 Rel. Ed. Coord. Laura Osborne, Gr. 5–8 Rel. Ed. Coord. Richard Vacca, Director of Liturgical Music Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse CONTACT US Pastoral Center .................... 508-845-6341 School Office ...................... 508-842-1601 Religious Ed. Office ........... 508-925-7801 Youth Ministry .................... 508-925-7801 Parish Health Ministry ........ 508-925-7647 Our Parish Mission We, the people of St. Mary’s, strive to be a community united with God, dedicated to continuing growth in knowledge and faith, giving witness to Christ through love, worship, education, and service. So that we may fulfill this mission and integrate spirituality with life, we shall reach out to all peoples within and beyond our faith community.

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S�. M���’ P��� !Corner of Main & Summer Streets, Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 • Website: www.stmarysparish.org!

NEW PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. Please contact the Pastoral Center to register or for more information.

BAPTISMS: Baptisms at St. Mary are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 PM. Parents may also schedule to have their child baptized during one of the Sunday Masses. A preparation session for parents preparing for the baptism of their first child is held on the second Monday of the month in the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Center for more information.

MARRIAGES: The policy for the Diocese of Worcester requires a period of one year preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and participation at either the precana conferences or the Engaged Encounter weekend. Contact one of the priests for arrangements. PASTORAL CARE: Arrangements for the reception of the Sacraments at home can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center. Please also notify the Pastoral Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise confined. Emergency sick calls at anytime.

Mike Nelson ........................ 508-845-9209 Silvester Norohna .............. 508-925-4581 Tim Rivard........................... 774-275-0616 Sheila Seed ........................... 508-842-6326 Robert Terry ........................ 508-798-8734 Susan Zybert ....................... 508-842-7554

Jean Campaniello .......................... 508-842-8288 Robert Doiron .............................. 978-568-3696 Jim Farrell ...................................... 508-330-6153 Lynne Grden ................................. 508-363-3636 Samer Hannoush .......................... 508-615-2760 Matthew Hastings......................... 508-845-5012

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C��� � �� M � ��� ��!Finance: Maria Lemieux .................................................................................... 508-845-8732 Respect Life: Kurt Brenner .............................................................................. 508-842-0322 Seniors Jet Set: Evelyn Baroni ......................................................................... 508-845-3511 Social Justice: Gina Kuruvilla .......................................................................... 508-925-7801 Outreach: Mary Daly.......................................................................................... 508-845-6819 Stewardship: Kelly Paulina ............................................................................... 508-845-8557

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Mass

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am

& 5:30 pm.

Weekdays & Saturday: 8:30 am.

Holy Days: 8:30 am., 12:00 pm. & 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30–4:00 pm.; anytime by

appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 pm, Church

Friday: 9:00–1:00 pm, Pastoral Ctr. Chapel

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose, Pastor

Rev. Juan Escudero, Parochial Vicar

Philip E. Devine, Deacon

Jeannie MacDonough, Principal

Gina Kuruvilla, Director of

Religious Education & Youth Ministry

Kathy Canfield, Gr. K–4 Rel. Ed. Coord.

Laura Osborne, Gr. 5–8 Rel. Ed. Coord.

Richard Vacca, Director of Liturgical Music

Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse

CONTACT US

Pastoral Center .................... 508-845-6341

School Office ...................... 508-842-1601

Religious Ed. Office ........... 508-925-7801

Youth Ministry .................... 508-925-7801

Parish Health Ministry ........ 508-925-7647

Our Parish Mission!We, the people of St. Mary’s, strive to be a community united with God, dedicated to

continuing growth in knowledge and faith, giving witness to Christ through love, worship, education, and service. So that we may fulfill

this mission and integrate spirituality with life, we shall reach out to all peoples within and

beyond our faith community.!

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ST. MARY’S SHREWSBURY!

Saturday!4:30pm!

T. Estaphan! S. Seed, S. Goodwin, C. Engdahl, M/M Blanchard! B. Rivard, K. O’Leary, E. Ferguson,!O. Ferguson!

L. Nelligan!

Sunday!7:30am!

P. Caouette! R. Mungovan, W. Gooley, M. Blute, M/M Holland, M. Gulino, P. Kelly! R. Brenner, P. Hastings, A. Corazzini! M. Gulino!

Sunday!9:00am!

P. Larkin! F. Mannella, S. Landry, M. Coghlin, J. Travers, P. Pennucci! M. Larkin, E. Boucher, J. Mahoney!E. Jorda, E. Arsenault, S. Salvan!

S. Zybert!

Sunday!11:00am!

M. Page! S. Berkowitz, L. Ferguson, L. Shuba, J. McAdam, J. Fouhy, M. Minnucci!S. Howard, J. Sousa, J. McDonald!

J. Sweetwood, A. Belanger, J. Karam!A. McNamara!

S. Berkowitz!

Sunday!5:30pm!

Confirmation !Student!

L. Perreault, A.M. Blute, E. Keck, G. Joubert, M. Serafin, S. Blanco! T. Buricatu, S. Damle, J. Thomas!K. Campos!

V. Moskowitz!

Date! Lector! Eucharistic Minister! Server! Sacristan!

Liturgical Ministry Schedule February 10!11�

Date! Time! Intention!

Sunday,!Feb. 4!

7:30 am!

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9:00 am!

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11:00 am!

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5:30!

†Emil and Dorothy Vaudreuil!†Patricia Vaudreuil!By the family!†Rev. Edward Moran!1st Anniversary!†Leonard Johnson!By the family!†Maurice Abasciano!By the family!

Monday, !Feb. 5!

8:30 am! †Robert H.J. Carey!By the family!

Tuesday,!Feb. 6!

8:30 am! †Mr. and Mrs. Norman Foisy!†Larry Grenier!By the family!

Wed.,!Feb. 7!

8:30 am!

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†Virginia Keyes!By Maryanne!

Thursday,!Feb. 8!

8:30 am! †John Cooney!By Joan!

Friday,!Feb. 9!

8:30 am!

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Gamaliel Kassa!7th Birthday by the family!!

Saturday,!Feb. 10!

8:30 am!

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4:30 pm!

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†Charles Stephens!By Frank and Jeanne Vaccaro!

Sunday, !Feb. 11!

7:30 am!

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9:00 am!

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11:00 am!

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5:30 pm!

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Stephen and Tracy Keating!By Mom!

†Luis Domenech!By the family!†Rose Marie Levesque!By Marti and Evan Page!†Mary Masiello, 3rd Anniversary!†Frank Massiello, 35 Anniversary!By the family!!

Saturday,!Feb. 3!

8:30 pm!

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4:30 pm!

†Charles Morelli!By the family!†James Postale!1st Anniversary by the family!

MASS INTENTIONS! Reposes of the souls of Kitty Valiante, George McIlroy and Ben T and peace for their families; a woman with anxiety to have peace

and calm; Valerie to have discernment and clarity when choosing a husband; Andrea to have a healthy baby and finally conquer her drug habit; success for John’s interview on 2/7; healing for a young man who had brain surgery; Richard to manage his chron-ic illness well; Pam’s recovery from hernia surgery; successful surgery and recovery for Tom B.; Allison following difficult news; Katie to gain full healing; Sylvia; Jack, Callan and Ivan to receive what they need and for greater ease; Dean’s safety and increased wellness; Susan and her family during a difficult time and transition; Maryann and Erica following a crushing loss; an accurate diagnosis for Jamie; safe travel for several; Diane; Bar-bara and Kelsey; Katie; and for peaceful discourse and support for the marginalized.!Continued prayers for: Sr. Marion; Sr. Rita Mae and other sis-ters suffering with severe illness; Nancy Gale TT; Allison; Nan-cy; Beverly; David; John to take the next step; PA; Tim Martin; Ben; Viola; Helen; Connor; Dawn; Allison; Chrissy; John’s job and research; Andy T.; Walter; Elizabeth; Jeff; Alexander; Tim Cook; Shirley B.; Scott; Matt; Julia; PD; MN; AH; AP; DP; Neil; Kevin; Paul; Vicki; Haley C.; Cathy; Christine; Kathy; BC; John; Becky; Jean’s ankle; Matt; Paul; Lisa; Andrea; Chico; Rose; Bill; Ted; Esther; Susan; Justin; Kristy; Wayne; and Norah. !Thanksgiving for: !family members visit to an ill family mem-ber; M’s weight loss and improved health; shrinkage of a tumor for Scott; LJ’s help for Keri; Baughnita Leary’s forgiveness of Gerard Dube for the vehicular homicide of her family; safe travel for several; a positive learning experience; Dr. Judson Brewer’s winning idea of digital therapy centered on mindfulness to help solve the opioid crisis, along with four other winners; Campaign for a Commercial�Free Childhood; all graces; and answered pray-ers. !Prayer Line: Tracy at 508�450�0137or Susan at 508�479�4667 or [email protected]!

JET SET� Save the dates: !

June 27th�Gloucester Lobster Cruise including a New England clam Bake and a narrated cruise $91!

July 19th�The Lakes Region Summer Theater presents “Show Boat” with lunch at Hart’s Turkey Farm $91!

August 12/13� Saratoga Races with an addition to be announced!

October 1�3�Three Day Montreal Spectacular $395!

Mark Campaniello and Eugene Costa!

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Sunday, February 4!9:00! St. Mary Adult Choir�Media Center!9:00! Scout Sunday Mass!9:00! Grade 2 Mass!9:00! Children’s Choir!10:15! Grades 3 & 4 CCD�Hall, School, LMR!12:30! Baptisms�Church!3:00! Adult Confirmation�St. Paul’s Cathedral!6:30! RCIA�Media Center!Monday, February 5!9:15! Weight Training�Large meeting Room!

6:30! Webelos Den 9�Hall!6:30! Cub Scout Den 7�Gathering Space!Tuesday, February 6!9:30! Bible Study�Large Meeting Room!

6:00! Eucharistic Adoration!7:00! Social Justice Ministry�Large Meeting Room!

Wednesday, February 7!8:00! Kindergarten screening�Large Meeting Room!

2:00! Environmental Stewardship�St. Luke!4:15! Children’s Choir�Church !4:15! Grades 3 & 4 CCD�Hall, School!6:00! Cub Scouts Den 6�Hall!6:30! Cub Scout Den 9�St. John!6:30! Girl Scouts�Gathering Space!7:00! Adult Faith Formation�St. Luke!7:00! Pastoral Council�Large Meeting Room!

Thursday, February 8!9:15! Weight Training�Large Meeting Room!

6:30! Gentle Yoga�Large Meeting Room!

7:00! Pure in Heart�Mary’s Room/Chapel!7:00! Boy Scouts�Hall!Friday, February 9!9:00! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament�Chapel!4:30! Girl Scouts�Hall!6:00! Girl Scouts�Hall!6:00! Girl Scouts�Gathering Space!Saturday, February 10!9:00! Grades 1 & 2 CCD�LMR, Hall, School, PC!11:00! Grades K, 1 & 2 CCD�LMR, Hall, School!Sunday, February 11!9:00! St. Mary Adult Choir�Media Center!10:15! Grades 3 & 4 CCD�Hall, School, LMR!12:30! Households of Faith�Hall, LMR, GS!3:00! Girl Scouts�Hall!4:00! Catholic School Grade 10 CCD�Pastoral Center!6:30! RCIA�Media Center!6:30! Grades 9 & 10 CCD�School, Hall, LMR, GS, PC!

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR SECOND LIGHT OF THE

WORLD RETREAT WEEKEND!

MARCH 16 � 19, 2018!

The Light of the World (LOTW) parish retreat gives parishioners the opportunity to grow in their faith together. The experience helps people to live the Catholic Christian life with more zeal and enthusiasm. The retreat weekend starts on Friday evening (after work) through Monday evening (after work) and during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Unlike most retreats, however, partici-pants return to their homes each night. Men and women attend the same retreat.!Retreat Dates & Times!The retreat weekend will be held right here at St. Mary's and starts with an opening session of Friday. It continues from 8am � 8pm on Saturday Sunday, and concludes with a final session on Monday evening.!

!� Friday, March 16th � 7:00 PM � 9:00 PM!

!� Saturday, March 17th � 8:00 AM � 8:00 PM!

!� Sunday, March 18th � 8:00 AM � 8:00 PM!

!� Monday, March 19th � 6:30 PM � 9:30 PM!

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Additional Details!All meals and snacks are included. You do not need to prepare or bring anything with you, but feel free to bring whatever will make you more comfortable. The environment is relaxed & dress is casual and at the end of each day, you will return to the comfort of your own home.!There will be a series of presentations, each building on the one before to complete a journey of discovering the “Good News.” For this reason, we ask that you please plan to attend the entire retreat.!There will be inspired teaching, humor, hearing how others have come closer to Jesus, time for quiet prayer, and renewal of sacra-ments. There will be opportunities to make new friends through the shared fellowship. There is no anticipated response to the weekend, only the assurance that the Holy Spirit will meet you right where you are.!Informational brochures and registration forms can be found by the bulletins today.!

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Adult Faith Formation Lenten Sessions, !Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.�!

Large Meeting Room*!Join us for our Lenten reflections on the following Wednesdays: February 7th and 28th, and March 7th. *Please note that the first session on February 7th will be held in Luke’s Room at the Pasto-ral Center. Our reflections will be based on the book “The Nails and the Cross” by Geoffrey Rowell and Julien Chilcott�Monk. Imagination sets the scene and Scripture bids us welcome in this fresh approach to contemplating the passion of Christ. Feel free to contact Rita St.Pierre at 508�373�2678.!

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With an early Easter this year (April 1) the Season of Lent will soon be upon us.!ASH WENESDAY will be on February 14th.!Plan now to join us at St. Mary’s as we enter into this holy season!!� 6:45 am Mass & Ashes!!� 8:30 am Mass & Ashes (St. Mary School joins us)!!� 12:00 pm Mass & Ashes!!� 4:30pm Liturgy of the Word & Ashes (Gr. 3 & 4 CCD joins

us)!!� 7:00 pm Mass & Ashes!!

DAILY MASS will be celebrated during the season of Lent at 6:45 am and 8:30 am (Monday thru Friday) and 8:30 am on Sat-urday.!

MUSTARD SEED TEAM �Over the next few weeks, the Mus-tard Seed Team will be collecting new women’s and men’s socks and gloves. There will be boxes at the church entrances for your donations.!Also, if anyone has gently used sturdy men’s shoes or boots, they would be appreciated.!Thanks so much.!! Maryanne! 508 845�9674. !

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SAVE THE DATE�IHN GALA!

Please join us for the first annual Evening of Hope on Saturday, March 3rd from 7:00�10:00 pm at Notre Dame Academy in Worcester.! ! ! The event will feature the opportunity to sample wines, enjoy appetizers and small plates, and spend a lovely Saturday evening with friends and community members��all for a wonderful cause.! For ticket information, please [email protected] or [email protected].! Mark your calendars and spread the word!! Thank you !

Students interested in transferring to Saint John's High School are encouraged to attend our Open House for Transfer Students on!Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 6:00pm � 8:00pm.Please [email protected]!or call (508) 842�8934 ext. 266 to register. !

CATHOLIC FREE PRESS!!

February is CATHOLIC FREE PRESS MONTH. As the church continues to chart its way through these challenging times, it is important to read about the issues in the Catholic media as well as the secular media. The Catholic Free Press can put all the cur-rent world and religious issues in a context of faith in a way that is informative and interesting. Subscribe to the Catholic Free Press this month. Renew or begin your subscription this month for only $30. Drop your subscription envelope in the basket any weekend in February. Our parish is assessed for 404 subscrip-tions, and we must pay this amount even if fewer people sub-scribe. Please help us support our diocesan newspaper.!

Would you like to learn more about Catholic teaching on how we should care for Creation?! The Environmental Stewardship Minis-try will be conducting an adult study group to explore the encycli-cal Laudato Si: On Care of Our Common Home.! We will provide a student study guide to support facilitated discussions on this complex topic.! We will discuss the social justice implications of pollution and the challenges of meeting the goals of a prospering economy while protecting the environment.!!The program will be at the St Luke's Parish Center starting on Tuesday Feb-ruary 13th

!at 7:30�8:30PM and will continue every Tuesday through Lent.! A diversity of perspectives and backgrounds will enrich our discussion.! To sign up or ask questions please email or call Pete Dunbeck �[email protected]!/!781�856�8962! If you would like to participate but this time slot does not work, please send an email to be put on a list for future sessions. !

Saint Mary School!2018 � 2019 School Year!

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Saint Mary School is now accepting applications for our Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 through 8 classrooms for the 2018 � 2019 school year.!!

Schedule a tour to see how Saint Mary School is making a differ-ence for our students, our community and our world as you wit-ness our commitment to faith, academic excellence and authentic examples of service.!!

Our After�School Program is available for Kindergarten through Grade 8 students from 2:30 � 5:30 pm.!!

Saint Mary School welcomes students and families from all faiths and ethnic backgrounds.!!

For more information, please contact our Admissions Director, Cheryl Dolan at [email protected] or 508 842�1601.!!

Visit our website to complete an application and learn more about Saint Mary School: http://school.stmarysparish.org/!

Tickets NOW On Sale!!Same great menu, same low price!!

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8th Annual!!

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Friday, March 9 from 4pm�8pm!

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Discounted tickets are now available at www.StMarysFishFry.com!

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Advance tickets are $8 for the Fish & Chips dinner Kids’ meal tickets are $4.!!

Beginning February 17�18, tickets will be available for purchase after all Masses.!!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact [email protected].!!

Check the bulletin and the parish website each week for more information.!

DINE FOR DOLLARS!Join St. Mary’s Scholl as we dine for dollars at Burtucci’s in Westborough on Wednesday, Feb-ruary 14th. Not only does Bertucci’s have deli-cious meatless pizza & pasta options but they also have some tasty sea food dishes perfect for Ash Wednesday too. Please help yourself to a flyer on the way out of church and we will see you at Bertucci’s!!

Dear Parishioners,!!

On behalf of the staff and guests at Youville House Family Shel-ter, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of toys and clothing. Your gift made Christmas for the adults and chil-dren a much more joyful occasion. !!

It is through donations such as yours that we are able to assist those who are truly in need in our program. Once again, I would like to offer you our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation for the guests at Youville House.!!

Sincerely,!Gail Flynn!Administrator, Youville House!

Al’s Oil Presents St. Mary School’s Second Annual

Night at the Theater

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Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:30pm!

The Hanover Theater for Performing Arts!!

Appetizers, dinner and wine will be served beginning at 5pm!

At Saint John’s High School�Salem Commons!Tickets are $135 per person and include dinner, bus transporta-

tion to and from the theater and tickets to the show!!!

All proceeds benefit the Saint Mary Parent Association!

For tickets please contact Jeannie McDonough at [email protected]!

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Congratulations to the families and the children who were baptized during the month of January: Sofie Dargon and Beatrice Gannon.!!

May they grow in the faith that we profess in Christ Jesus.!!

Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 pm. Please call the pastoral center to make arrangements for your child’s baptism. Parents who would like to have their first child baptized will be asked to participate in a Baptism Preparation session which are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the pastoral center.!

BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS!

Rose and Squire Pub Night!!

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Saturday, February 10, 2018 7 pm until 10 pm!

St. Mary School Church Hall and Gathering Space!

Tickets are $30 in advance!

Come cozy and casual and mix and mingle as you sip, sample, and support our school!!

Join us for appetizers, entertainment, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Treat yourself to a night out!!

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To register for this event please send your name, email, and a check made out to the St. Mary Parents Association (SMPA) to:!

Scott Sargent, St. Mary School, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545!

(Email confirmation will be issued. You will be checked in at the door. Any questions, please email Scott at ssargent @townisp.com!

ST. MARY’S ORGAN FUND!St. Mary’s Parish is proud of its longstanding commitment to quality music for our liturgical celebration. Our Sunday Masses, weddings, funerals, Christmas & Easter would not be such faith�filled and joy�filled celebrations without music and without the organ.!!

History!Thirty years ago the people of St. Mary’s made a significant com-mitment to grow our music program with the decision to build a pipe organ for the church. The Berkshire Organ Company was chosen to build a pipe organ for St. Mary’s, but the business was closed following the death of its owner. The Austin Organ Com-pany literally “picked up the pieces” and continued the building project until its completion. Because of the false start with the original firm, the cost of completing the organ was considerably more than the parish had anticipated. The decision was made to use a lesser quality electronic control system in order to save money with the hole that a higher quality console would replace it in the future. Now, many years later, the time has come for us to update the electronic system and replace the organ console.!!

Fundraising Efforts!Over the course of the last 5 years through generous memorial gifts and contributions, we have raised $50,000. The parish fi-nance committee also set aside and dedicated $50,000 to cover the cost. Another $30,000 was raised in November as the Adult Choir, Liturgy Committee, Staff, Cantors, Musicians, Friends and Family gathered at a special Organ Fundraiser honoring Rick Vacca.!!

How blessed we are as a parish to have had Rick Vacca as our Director of Liturgical Music for the past 25+ years! Join us for cake on Sunday, February11th after the 11:00 Mass as our parish family continues to celebrate Rick’s 25+ years at St. Mary’s. Or-gan fund contribution envelopes will also be available. Hope to see you there!!

NEW PARISHIONERS!!

We extend a warm welcome to the following people who joined St. Mary’s parish during the month of January: Andrew and Ni-cole Caola, Conor and Mary Beth Cashman, Dan Desjardin and Amanda Shaw, Derek Hubbard and Elizabeth Shea, Brennan and Colleen Powers, James Powers and Melissa Pelley, and Brent Smith.!

WELCOME TABLE!!

If you are a new parishioner, we are very glad to welcome you to St. Mary’s. In the coming months we hope that you will take time to GET REGISTERED ... GET CONNECTED ... and GET IN-VOLVED. Parishioners involved in our Welcoming Ministry are here to help you in any way we can.!!

To register in the parish, you may call or stop by the Pastoral Center and Kerry, the parish secretary, will help you. You can also register online at the parish website at!www.stmarysparish.org.!

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555 main Street

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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508-845-9850

Rte. 140 North of Rte. 20,185 Memorial Dr., Shrewsbury

LOCATED ON THE SHREWSBURY-GRAFTON LINE

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97 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA

508-425-3543

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508-864-9175

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508-792-3100

307/309 BOSTON TURNPIKE, RTE 9

SHREWSBURY, MA • (508) 755-3015

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Realtor® / Parishioner

I can OPEN doors for you!

(508) 320-8797

181 Main Street • Shrewsbury

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OD’S

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Birthday Parties

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Life • Business

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543 Main St., Shrewsbury

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Mary Ann BarryREALTOR®

[email protected]

www.MaryAnnBarry.com

The KeyTo Your

New Home

NATIONAL

GLASS

WORKS INC.

508-753-7209

372 Park Avenue

Worcester

The Affordable Quality Choice

12 Town Farm Road • Charlton, MA 01507

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MONTI’SPIZZA PLUS369 West Main St. • Northboro

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Party Platters

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393-6113

Mary SuretteRealtor

508-635-6694508-450-2023

6 Park Ave. Worcester, MAwww.marysurette.com

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508-864-2380

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SENIOR LIVING GUIDANCE

508-845-9974415 Boston Turnpike, Suite 308 BShrewsbury, MA 01545

E-mail: [email protected]

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Notary Public | ReNet Member

PICKLE HAUSDELI

SANDWICHES & CATERING

276 W. Main St. Northboro

508-393-6760

www.picklehausdeli.com

Parishioner