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Welcome to Annunciation Parish
Parish Staff
Clergy (978) 632-0253
Pastor
Rev. Stephen Lundrigan Ext. 116
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Wilmar Ramos Ext. 130
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Stanley Baczewski (978) 855-9805
Retired Deacon
Rev. Mr. Arthur Giard
Parish Office (978) 632-0253
Business Manager
William Lawton Ext. 113
Parish Secretary
Joanne Kay Ext. 110
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Maura Sweeney Ext. 117
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Mr. Don Robinson Ext. 109
Building Maintenance
Mr. Donald Cosentino
Music Ministry
Mr. Paul Cormier (978) 602-6166
Mrs. Paulette Fowler (978) 660-0215
Ms. Sharon Sawtell (978) 632-7216
Mr. Eddy Troxler (978) 855-4678
Youth Ministry
Mr. Paul Hartin and Jamison LaRoche
Email: [email protected]
Holy Family Academy (978) 632-8656
Principal
Mrs. Andrea Tavaska Ext. 219
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Jennifer Lucas Ext. 213
Director of Enrollment
Mrs. Nancy Tyros Ext. 250
The Caring Place (978) 632-5745
Director
Mrs. Jane Pineo
Email: [email protected]
www.tcpgardner.com
From the Pastor’s Desk
Jesus tells His disciples to love one another as He loves them. That’s a tall
order because His love was complete. His love was to the death. It is very
easy to look at others, hate the wrongs they cause us when they bother or
hurt us, and decide to withhold that love. Jesus’ call is difficult sometimes
but it is part of His great plan. Moving ourselves in love towards others -
especially when we feel we have reason to dislike them - opens us up to
receiving the love of God. It also works to build a more peaceful existence
in the world. We may not even realize how we have pushed others out of
our “circle” of concern and love. Perhaps as we continue to reflect on the
mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection we can see our way clear to
“resurrecting” some distant relationships - or forming some new ones with
others in our community.
We had our Spring Festival last weekend. I enjoyed the conversations I
had with people and seeing the children playing both indoor games and
kickball (and also eating a LOT of cotton candy). One of the best times
was the impromptu sing-along that took place around the keyboard on the
stage - that was fun! When they met, the School Board looked at enroll-
ment, finances, marketing and the golf tournament. There is still time to
sign up to play in the tournament or become a sponsor for this event. Info
is in the bulletin and on website. Mrs. Tavaska and the teachers are look-
ing at new math curricula and we will be putting these in place for the up-
coming school year.
Pastoral Council finalized the parish survey, discussed outreach efforts, the
logo, and looked at a few other issues. We do have a couple open spaces
on the council - if anyone is interested, please contact me.
Not much to report from this past week except that I was on vacation. It
gave me a chance to do a few neglected things, and take a break from the
normal routine. I am looking forward to getting back to some things this
upcoming week and will be reporting on them in an upcoming col-
umn. Thanks to all who wished me a good vacation, it is appreciated.
We have been making good progress as a community and there is still
much to do. I am encouraged by those who step forward and assume
leadership - this is what we need. When we empower each other to en-
gage in discipleship, and when we help each other to discover how the
Lord is calling each one to minister in this church community, then we can
grow and become a powerful instrument in God’s hands.
The more I think of it, the more happy I am to be here. I continue to see the
potential that we have yet to tap. Each struggle is an opportunity for
growth, each obstacle is a chance to see the power of Jesus’ work, and
each success is a chance to give thanks to the God who provides so well
for us. Have a great week!
Annunciation Parish Mission Statement:
Strengthened by the Eucharist, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sent by Christ we seek by worship and service to compassionately
meet the corporal and spiritual needs of our parish family and beyond. We desire to warmly welcome the stranger and one another, and
together reach a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In doing this, we are committed to the caring and ongoing Christian formation of
others by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within our faith and local community.
For those who are new to the parish or returning after some time away, we would like to welcome you to our
Catholic community. In this bulletin you will find many opportunities to be enriched and involved. If you would
like to register as a member or have any questions, call us at 978-632-0253, email us at
[email protected], or stop by the Parish Office during the week.
God blessed,
Fr. Steve
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Mass Intentions
at Holy Spirit Church
at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church
Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention
Saturday, May 18th 4:45 p.m. Imelda LeBlanc by Leona Lashua & Bertha Leonard
Richard “Ricky” Thibeault 1st Anniversary by Dan and Karen Kelly
Clarence “Chibs” Goguen & Deborah Goguen Doherty by Family
Sunday, May 19th 7:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Ivan and Claire Johnson by Jean Murray and family
Jeanne Wironen by Corinne Gariepy
Our 1st Communion students and their families
Monday, May 20th 9:00 a.m.
Clementina DiVito by her family and friends
Cynthia Desmarais by Jay and Melody Phelps
Wednesday, May 22nd 9:00 a.m. John S. Gearan, 50th Anniversary, by family
Loraine Bourque by Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bourque
Friday, May 24th 9:00 a.m. Father Maurice Guimond O.C.S.O. Trappist by Paul
Leo Maillet by Paul
Saturday, May 25th 4:45 p.m. Jerry & Josephine Doucet by Melas & Florence Doucet
Telex & Beatrice Richard by Melas & Florence Doucet
Sunday, May 26th
7:30a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Gregoire Croteau by family
Francis Murray by his wife, Jean & family
Richard Thomas by Fern & Germaine Comeau
Yvonne Mitko by Judy R.
Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention
Saturday May 18th
Sunday, May 19th
4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Mr. J. Robert Pelletier, 14th Anniversary by his siblings
Janet Mulqueen, 7th Anniversary by her family
Cherrie Bourgeois by her family
Nicole Borey by Norman & Bernice Legere
To be determined
Tuesday, May 21st 7:30 a.m. All parishioners of Annunciation Parish
Thursday, May 23rd 7:30 a.m. Joseph Tatro by Marie LeVanti
Saturday, May 25th 4:00 p.m. Norman Baril by his daughter, Denise
Carol Cormier, 6th Anniversary by her husband, Leo and family
Sunday, May 26th 8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1st Lt. Ryan Patrick Jones by his parents Elaine & Kevin Jones
Marion Schmidl by Mary
TBD
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Upcoming Events
Week of May 19th – May 26th
Sunday May 19th
Spanish Hospitality after 12:00 Mass at Holy Spirit
Monday May 20th
Coffee social after 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary
1:30-2:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Group
6:30 p.m. Grit & Grace Book Club in Holy Rosary Rectory
Wednesday May 22nd
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Rosary
6:30-8:00 HFA Talent Show at Holy Rosary Church Hall
Thursday May 23rd
9:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group
1:30 p.m. RCIA in the Rectory
5:30 p.m. Curso Biblico (Bible Study) in Holy Rosary Rectory
Friday May 24th
10:00 a.m. Religious Ed Listening Session in the Rectory
Saturday May 25th
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Confessions at Holy Spirit
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Rosary
Sunday May 26th
Masses as usual
4-5:30p.m. Hospitality Dinner Holy Rosary Hall
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May 27 Memorial Day - Mass Location
On Monday, May 27th the
9:00 a.m. Mass will be held at
Notre-Dame Cemetery.
Please note: Weather Per-
mitting. If inclement weather, Mass will be held as
usual in Holy Rosary. There will be no coffee so-
cial following Mass.
FIRST COMMUNION WEEKEND
This weekend 19 children from our parish will
make their first communion at the Masses
that their families ordinarily attend. We hope
that you will rejoice with them as they receive
Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time and
give thanks for this precious gift which allows
us to receive Christ’s, body, blood, soul and
divinity whenever we attend Mass.
Thank You…
... from the Respect Life Committee
Thanks to our generous parishioners for a successful
carnation drive in honor of our Holy Mother and our
mothers, grandmothers, etc. We will be donating our
profit of $231 to Problem Pregnancy of Worcester
(formerly in Athol) on behalf of Annunciation Parish.�
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We are looking for teams of four to
play in our tournament
Consider sponsoring a hole
Support our 50/50 & other raffles
Join us at the post-tournament
dinner
For additional information on how you
can help, please contact Eileen O’Shea
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GRIT & GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our next book club meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday,
May 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory. We will continue
discussing the book Hidden Women of the Gospels by Kathy
Coffey. We will be focusing on chapters 5-9. Extra copies
are available. Please feel free to join us for the lively conver-
sation and theological reflection even if you haven’t yet
begun the book.
Concert Announcement
North County String
Ensemble and Chorus
North County Music will be perform-
ing their annual Friends and Family
Concert in the lower hall of Holy
Rosary Church this Sunday, May 19 at
2:00. Please come and enjoy beautiful music presented
by the youth string orchestras and the youth chorus.
Light refreshments will be served afterward.�
TAKE …ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
Everyone from Annunciation Parish, Holy Family Academy &
The Caring Place is invited to join us for an evening of
Bravehearts Baseball on Friday, June 28th at 7:00 pm at Fitton
Field, at Holy Cross College in Worcester.
This will be a great opportunity for us to build community while
cheering on the Worcester Bravehearts. Tickets are $8 per person
and include reserved seating, a free hat, free parking and fire-
works to wrap up the evening. To order your tickets pick up one
of the registration forms from the back of church or go to our
parish website AnnunciationGardner.org . This game is expected
to sell out quickly so please order your tickets soon. For more
information contact Maura Sweeney at 978-632-0253 or email
[email protected]. Tickets and hats will be
available to be picked up beginning Mon., June 24th .
RELIGIOUS ED LISTENING SESSION
Parents and Catechists are invited to join us for a listen-
ing session regarding the future of Religious Education in
our parish.
Come share your ideas on what is working, what could
be improved and explore new possibilities. We will offer
three sessions please pick the one that works best for
your schedule. All meetings will be held in the Rectory
on the following dates:
• Friday, May 24th @ 10 a.m.
• Thursday, May 30th @ 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4th @ 6:30. p.m.
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Spiritual Guidance
Please Pray For: Mary Beth Brow, “Little” Genevieve, Patricia Beaton-King, Elliott Russell, Marie Celeste B., Leonne Tagen, John
Scott St. Cyr, Marie Jurgelonis, Alfreda “Marie” Bergeron, Judy Woodwarth, Addison Auza, Billy Foss, Henry Cichonski, Margue-
rite Pouliot, Larry Butler, Stephaine Pederson, Omaira Lopez, Chase Daunais, Lou Robichaud, Steve Gormley, Linda Gray,
Elaine Richard and Benjamin Soba.
For other prayers and special intentions, call our Prayer Line at (978) 630-2283. These intentions will not
appear in the bulletin and can be passed privately by first name only.�
Information on the Sacraments
Baptism: If you would like to have your child baptized call Maura Sweeney at (978) 632-0253 Ext.
117, or email [email protected].
First Communion: for adults and children over the age of 7. Call Maura Sweeney at the Parish
Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.
Confirmation: call Maura Sweeney at the Parish Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.
Holy Orders: If you are feeling called to explore a vocation to the priesthood, please contact our
diocesan vocations director Fr. Jim Mazzone at [email protected] or by phone at 508-340-5788.
Holy Matrimony: notify the Church one year in advance. Call the Parish Office at (978) 632-0253
for Marriage Preparation.
Anointing of the Sick: call Fr. Lundrigan at Ext.116 or Fr. Ramos at Ext.130.
Questions of the Week
Adults: When have you seen the power of
love overcome a bad situation?
Kids: Do you believe love is stronger than
hate? Why?
Daily
Readings
Sunday May 19th
∗ Acts 14:21-27
∗ Rv 21:1-5a
∗ Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Monday May 20th
∗ Acts 14:5-18
∗ Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday May 21st
∗ Acts 14:19-28
∗ Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday May 22nd
∗ Acts 15:1-6
∗ Jn 15:1-8
Thursday May 23rd
∗ Acts 15:7-21
∗ Jn 15:9-11
Friday May 24th
∗ Acts 15:22-31
∗ Jn 15:12-17
Saturday May 25th
∗ Acts 16:1-10
∗ Jn 15:18-21
Sunday May 26th
∗ Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
∗ Rv 21:10-14, 22-23
∗ Jn 14:23-29
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From the Office
Goal:
$50,000
Received: $37,944.00
Consider a one time donation or a
pledge to the Partner’s in Charity
Campaign. Your kindness will help
people in our community & the Diocese.
Donations to the campaign can be easily
made from annunciationgardner.org.
Simply click on the Partners in Charity
logo and provide our parish name
“Annunciation Parish”. Thank you.
Food Pantry Requests!
The Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry has been very busy, and is in
need of rice & potato mixes, jelly, pasta, jelly soup, instant mac
n’cheese, and canned carrots and fruit. Thank you in advance.
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