MARRIAGE

Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at least one year in advance to be sure of adequate preparation for the Sacrament.

BAPTISM Parents need to participate in baptism instruction and schedule a baptism date

with the parish office. PENANCE

By appointment or on Saturday afternoons, 4:00-4:30 PM. NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome! Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member of this community of believers. We are happy to affirm and welcome your gifts and

presence in our midst. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

Become an official member of the Catholic Church. * Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholics

* Adults baptized in other faiths who wish to join the Catholic church

Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Eucharist and/or Confirmation

Interested? Call the parish office for more information. VISIT AND/OR COMMUNION TO THE SICK

Please call the parish office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized or confined to home because of illness. A member of the parish staff or a Eucharistic

Minister will be happy to visit and bring Communion. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember that bulletin announcements must be received in writing no later than 9:00 AM Monday two weeks prior to publication date.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS LORD’S DAY MASSES

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

DAILY MASS Monday 9:00 AM

Tuesday-Wednesday 8:30 AM

Communion Service Thursday-Friday 8:30 AM

HOLY DAYS

8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

PENANCE Saturday 4:00-4:30 PM

or by appointment

MAILING ADDRESS 244 West Main Street, Box 685

Northborough, MA 01532

PARISH OFFICE 508-393-2413

Fax: 508-393-4922 Email: saintrose1@verizon.net

Office hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Rev. James A. Houston, Pastor

Theresa Fugardi, Pastoral Associate t.fugardi@aol.com

Linda A. McGarvey

Administrative Assistant saintrose1@verizon.net

Stephen Lavoie

Director of Youth Ministry stroseyouthministry@verizon.net

Richard R. Zinkus, Dir. of Music riczin58@charter.net

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 508-393-6444 P.O. Box 387

Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday

Closed Fridays

Susan McGoldrick Director Of Faith Formation

smcgoldrickreled@verizon.net

THRIFT SHOPPE Tuesday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

September-June Handicapped Accessible

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA

Stewardship of Treasure

Due to early transmittal of the bulletin Stewardship of Treasure for December 15th will be published next week.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy and thieves break in and steal. But store up

treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there

also will your heart be.” ~Matthew 6:19-21

Sunday, December 22

Coffee Shop sponsored by the Owen Family

Decorating the Church for Christmas, 1:00 PM

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM & Midnight

Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Day Mass, 10:00 AM

Thursday, December 26

Office Closed

Friday December 27

Communion Service, 8:30 AM

Sunday, December 28

Coffee Shop sponsored by the Dunleavy Family

Saturday December 21 Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Esther D. Ahearn - 7th Anniversary (Julie & Rich) Sunday December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Rosemary McGee (The David Family) 10:00 AM Raymond Salvo (The Harrington Family) 11:30 AM Lawrence Kelley - 5th Anniversary (Daughter - Maria Guyer & Family) Monday December 23 9:00 AM William J. Haggerty - 1st Anniversary (Carta Family) Tuesday December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 PM For All the Families of St. Rose of Lima 6:00 PM For All the Families of St. Rose of Lima Midnight For All the Families of St. Rose of Lima Wednesday December 25 Christmas Day 10:00 AM For All the Families of St. Rose of Lima Saturday December 28 Vigil: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 5:00 PM Louise Houle - 9th Anniversary Ron Ledoux - 3rd Anniversary (Family) Sunday December 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00 AM Adam Christensen (Jane McDonough & Mike) 10:00 AM James Beliveau (The Stanley Family) 11:30 AM Mildred Buonto - 25th Anniversary (Granddaughter - Maria Guyer & Family)

St. Rose of Lima, Northboro, MA

The Creche structure has been assembled and ready for Advent. As you may have noticed each week, new figures will be added to the crèche. The reason behind this: 1st Weekend of Advent…”The Angel is there making “Ready the Place.” 2nd Weekend of Advent…“The Shepherd and his flock arrive in anticipation of the event.” 3rd Weekend of Advent… “Sensing what is to come, the oxen and donkey take their place waiting for the Holy Family.” 4th Weekend of Advent… “Mary and Joseph arrive and prepare a resting place for their new Son.” Christmas Eve… “The time has arrived for our Savior to be Born!”

Parish Office Schedule

The Parish office will be closing at noon on December 24th and will be closed all day on December 25-26. The office will reopen on Friday, December 27th.

Also, the office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st. Regular office hours will resume on January 2nd.

The Staff at St. Rose of Lima wishes you all a very blessed and Holy Christmas Season!

Fa

Calling All Ministry Leaders St. Rose of Lima will hold a Ministry Fair on the weekend of January 25& 26. Please begin planning what literature and supplies you would like to display in your booth. Invite others to be included in your planning. The Ministry Fair will be one way in which our parish works to renew Stewardship in January. It is a great opportunity to welcome other people to bring their gifts to our ministries. Any questions, contact Theresa Fugardi: t.fugardi@aol.com or 508-393-2413.

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA Religious Education Office

P. O. Box 387 Northboro, MA 01532 Phone: 508-393-6444 Fax: 508-393-4922

Hours: 10 AM-5 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Closed Fridays

Fourth Sunday of Advent

From the Pastor~

The Legacy of Hope Campaign

We are blessed, indeed, here at Saint Rose with so many generous donations to our Legacy of Hope campaign. These donations, of many different amounts, will help us maintain the beauty, comfort and safety of our spiritual home. For those who have contributed and those still considering a donation, thank you so much. As always, if you have any questions about the campaign or how to make a donation, please call the parish office: 508-393-2413 Merry Christmas to one and all!

~ Fr. Jim

Christmas Eve Masses, December 24th 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and Midnight

Christmas Day Mass, December 25th

10:00 AM

Fourth Sunday of Advent

We know very little about St. Joseph, but in today’s Gospel we see him clearly as a man who dearly loves Mary. When an angel comes to him in

a dream, he dares to believe. Joseph is told to give their child a special name, Jesus, which means, “Yahweh saves.” Emmanuel means “God is

with us.” How do our lives show others that God is with us? Family Faith on the Go

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students

Sunday, December 22 during the 10 AM Mass Sunday, December 29 during the 10 AM Mass

Please note: This does not take the place of first grade religious education classes.

Evening for Catechists

Friday, January 17th 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Walking the Path of Faith: The Power, Providence and Presence

of God in Everyday Life Presented by Sr. Bridget Haase

A light dinner and dessert will be served. Please RSVP to Susan McGoldrick at 508-393-6444 or

smcgoldrickreled@verizon.net by January 10th

Elementary Classes

Classes resume the week of January 12th.

Middle School Classes

Classes resume the week of January 12th.

High School ~ 9th and 10th Grade Classes

Classes resume the week of January 5th.

Grade 10 New Spirit Retreat Monday, February 3, 2020 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Family Life Ctr.

Confirmation Class

Classes resume the week of January 5th.

Confirmation Retreat February 15 – 15, 2020, Sharon, MA

Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday, March 28, 2020, 10:00 AM

Advent Prayer for Families

Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus is your greatest gift to us,

a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family

this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each

other and to your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day.

Help us to always trust in you. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you.

Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love.

Amen

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Holyday of Obligation Mass, January 1, 2020, 10:00 AM

Please join the “Adult Choir,” to celebrate the Birth of Christ

at the Midnight Mass. The prelude will begin at 11:35 PM to get you in the mood for this

happy occasion!

~Rick Zinkus, Music Director

Liturgical Ministry Schedule Dec. 28 - 29, 2019

Date

Lector Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers Cup Ministers

Saturday 5:00 PM

N. Cappello

J. Frazier, M. Scholl, P. Garber, L. Garber

T. Breeze, M. Breeze, AJ Ryan

Sunday

8:00 AM

D. O’Doherty

R. Curran, A. Niemiec,

D. Tarka, L. Dancy

A. Kueter, F. Kueter

Sunday

10:00 AM

M. Grandpre/

J. Rapa

B. Colglazier, H. Carlson, J. Bukow, M. Mayo

L. Cushman, A. Cushman, R. Cushman

P. Guay, W. Kearney,

P. Sullivan, M. Sullivan

Sunday

11:30 AM

D. Gobron

J. Castle, S. McGoldrick, C. Oroszko, B. Murphy

K. Cox,

C. Brannon

Youth Group Meetings

The Middle School and High School Youth Group is an opportunity for pre-teens and teenagers of the parish to join

together in faith for various social, spiritual and service programs. Anyone in grades 6-12 is encouraged to join us for

Youth Group meetings and events.

Middle School Youth Group Dates January, 2020 No Meeting

February, TBD Rock Climbing in Worcester

High School Youth Group Dates

January 14, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM February 18, Tubing during winter break

To learn more about the Youth Groups, please email Stephen Lavoie: stroseyouthministry@verizon.net

December 22, 2019

Welcome Back College Students College Dinner

St. Rose of Lima will be holding its Annual College Dinner on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the rectory. All college students are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing all of you and catching up before you head back for your next semester.

Please RSVP to Stephen Lavoie at: stroseyouthministry@verizon.net.

Year End Contributions Anyone wishing to receive a statement of contributions, please contact the parish office at 508-393-2413 or email: saintrose1@verizon.net to request one. They will be mailed out the week of January 20, 2020.

If you give online and prefer “not” to receive envelopes, please call the office, 508-393-2413 or email saintrose1@verizon.net and we will have them discontinued.

Winter Reminders

As we are fast approaching the winter months, here are a few reminders:

When school is cancelled or there is a delayed start due to inclement weather, morning Mass will be cancelled.

If there is an early dismissal or school cancellation due to inclement weather, all evening meetings will be cancelled.

Please do not leave exterior doors of the church open during the winter months.

Many thanks to all who participated in another successful year for the St. Rose Annual Giving Tree. We appreciate all the parishioners who bought gifts and gift cards and all the youth who helped sort and distribute everything. A huge thank you to our Giving Tree Coordinators Pam Poitras, Jason Cote and Michele Hatem for their continuous efforts. As a parish, we donated over 1,000 gifts and could not have done it without your generosity. Thank you once again for sharing in the spirit of Christmas!