Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Our Heritage
Arrival of Catholic immigrants
to North Attleborough
1826
Mass celebrated for the first
time in North Attleborough
October 1848
First resident pastor
1858
First Catholic church dedicated
June 19, 1859
Present church cornerstone blessed
May 30, 1890
Present church consecrated
December 8, 1901
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive and bear
a son, and you shall name him, Jesus . . .
Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
Luke 1:31, 38
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2014
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, October 18– Vigil Mass
4:00 pm
Joe & Mary Nolan – 24th Anniversary
Normand Brissette – Birthday Remembrance
Sunday, October 19 – 29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 am
Leo & Edith McAlice – Anniversary Remembrance
Barbara Joyce – 2nd Anniversary
11:15 am
Hilda Medeiros – Month’s Mind
Brandon Luise – Month’s Mind
Joyce Noonan- Month’s Mind
Monday, October 20
8:00 am
Sacred Heart
Tuesday, October 21
7:00 am
Bill & Mafalda Garges – for healing
Wednesday, October 22
8:00 am
Sacred Heart
Thursday, October 23
7:00 am
For the People of the Parish
Saturday, October 25– Vigil Mass
4:00 pm
Virginia Gagnon – 1st Anniversary
Edward McCrory – Birthday Remembrance
Elizabeth Gaudreau – Month’s Mind
Sunday, October 26 – 30th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 am
Mary E. Brown – 21st Anniversary
Robert O. Scarlatelli – 1st Anniversary
Mary J. Wagner – Birthday Remembrance
Victoria Ann Leco – Birthday Remembrance
11:15 am
Kate McNamara – 14th Anniversary
Jack McNamara – 1st Anniversary
William Varney – 1st Anniversary
From Father Costa
It’s that time of year! Preparations are well underway
for the 39th annual Saint Mary Christmas Fair. This
year’s fair will be held on Saturday, November 29,
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in our parish center and
church.
The Christmas Fair is the one major fund-raiser our
parish sponsors for the year. Proceeds from the fair
help us to fund many parish ministries and help us to
meet major expenses such as building repair and
heating costs. More importantly, the Christmas Fair
offers us the opportunity to welcome the wider
community into the Saint Mary family and showcases
the gifts and talents, the hospitality, dedication, and
enthusiasm of our parishioners. Every year countless
numbers of visitors tell me how welcome they feel and
how impressed they are with the quality and
craftsmanship of our parishioner’s work. Truly, as
many continually say, the Saint Mary Christmas Fair is
the BEST in the area!
Such quality does not happen overnight or without the
assistance of a great number of people. For our
Christmas Fair to be a success we need YOU! I am
appealing to all of our parish members to be involved
in some way in the 2014 Christmas Fair. There are
countless ways you can help. In this bulletin and in
future publications you will find all sorts of
opportunities to share your time and talent to support
the parish in this important work.
Many thanks to Don McHoul, who has graciously
agreed to once again coordinate the many facets of the
Christmas Fair. My appreciation also goes to the many
chairpersons who are organizing the various tables and
booths. To all who have been working so hard over the
past few months preparing hand-crafted gifts, décor,
and prizes, “Thank You!”
If you have never been involved in the work of the Fair,
please consider joining us. If you are new to our
parish, this is a great way to meet our parishioners and
share your gifts and talents. For more information or to
volunteer, please see Sister Kathee after Mass or
contact the parish office. Together, let’s make the 2014
Saint Mary Christmas Fair the best in the history of our
parish!
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2014
Silent Auction: We are in need of prizes for our silent
auction. Larger ticket items (flat screen television,
iPad or iPod), electronics, personal services (massage,
photography, lawn care), vacation weeks/trips all make
GREAT silent auction prizes.
Raffle Baskets: We welcome pre-made, themed raffle
baskets as well as prizes for various themed raffle
baskets. This is a great way for a group of parishioners
to get together to donate to the Fair. Donations may be
brought to the parish office.
The St. Mary Café: Once again we will sponsor a café
on the day of the Fair. This year, we will offer both
breakfast and luncheon menu items. We are also
seeking business sponsors for our kitchen. Sponsors
will have their business name posted billboard style
above the kitchen entrance. If you or your company
would be interested in assisting us, please contact Fr.
Costa at the parish office.
Christmas Fair 50/50 Raffle: We will be selling
tickets for the 50/50 Raffle at all the Masses beginning
October 25th. Raffle tickets will also be available all
day at the Fair! Last year’s winner took home over
$2,000.
Saint Mary Glass Christmas Ornament: New this year
is a custom-designed beautiful, commemorative St.
Mary’s glass Christmas ornament exclusively designed
for Saint Mary’s North Attleboro by parishioner, Erin
Sweeney, and offered at a cost of $10 each. The
ornament depicts a reproduction of one of our beautiful
stained glass windows. The ornaments will also be
available at all the Masses beginning October 25th.
Supplies are limited.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Once again this year, we will sponsor a “Festival of
Trees” as part of the Christmas Fair. The elegance and
beauty of our church is enhanced by the lights and
decorations of this popular aspect of our Faith.
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees line the main
aisle of the church and are offered as silent auction
items and raffle items.
Parishioners sign-up to
decorate table top trees in various themes. The
creativity of our parish really shines forth in this
unique display. Along with the table top models, there
are four larger trees offered in raffles: the Women’s
Guild tree festooned with gift cards and certificates, the
North Attleboro tree hung with Red Rocketeer apparel,
and Fr. Dave’s Disney themed tree. For those who are
unable to decorate a tree, we also offer Christmas
stockings for raffle. We invite our parishioners to
choose a theme and fill various sized Christmas
stocking with small gifts and prizes. You may sign up
for this option next weekend as well. The Festival of
Trees will open on Friday, November 28 with a
preview night that will include a festive Blessing of the
Trees. Mark your calendars and plan to join us.
Faith Formation News
This week all students will bring home a form to sign
up for the Pageant which will take place on Sunday
December 21st. All faith formation students are invited
to participate. The pageant is under the direction of
Mrs. Eileen Hare. The students will also bring home an
information page with ways to access our class storm
closings through 7 NEWS. You may download a FREE
APP to receive our class storm closings on your cell
phone!
Parents are asked to please drop your child off for class
in front of the school building on the school side.
Children should not be crossing the street-this is a
safety issue for all our children. We appreciate your
support with our drop off on Sunday morning and
Tuesday afternoon/evening. ***Please be aware—there
is parking available for the Tuesday 5pm pickup on
Church Street which runs parallel to Richards Ave. You
may park on Church Street and walk on the right side
of the Sacred Heart Rectory house to the front of the
school to pick up your child.
Grade 6 class will meet Monday afternoon/evening
October 27th at Saint Mary’s parish hall.
Grade 7 class will meet Monday evening October 20th
6:30pm-8:30pm.
Grade 8 class will meet Sunday evening October 19th
6:30pm-8:30pm.
Grade 7 & 8 classes are held in Saint Mary parish hall
Grade 9 Confirmation class for Saint Mary Candidates
will meet Sunday evening October 26th at 6pm in the
hall. All service forms are due at this class.
**Our next faith formation family Mass class is Sunday
November 2nd with St. Mary’s Mass at 9am and Sacred
Heart Mass at 10:15am. A reminder when there is Mass
class there is NO grade 1, 2 & 3 on that Sunday and
NO grade 1, 2 & 3 on Tuesday! The grade 4 & 5
Tuesday class schedule is not affected by the Sunday
Mass class.
ALTAR SERVERS WANTED
Calling all children 4th grade and up…and Adults too!
Have you dreamed of becoming an Altar Server? It is a
wonderful way to serve Our Lord and the Parish
Community. We would love to have you on our ministry
team. If you would like to join us as an Altar Server,
please fill out the YELLOW FORM located on the table
near the Reconciliation Room and place it in the basket
provided, or give to S. Kathee after any Mass. S. Kathee
will contact you directly concerning training and
schedules.
Weekly Collection
Many thanks to all those who continue to remember
the financial needs of our parish. We thank you for
your continued generosity to the parish.
Collection from October 11-12:
Budget: $3,549.00 Debt & Development: $1,743.00
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
“INVITATION TO SERVE”
Jesus told us “whatever you do to the least of my
brothers and sisters so you do for me.” In our own
town, people are hungry, homeless, or cold, and
struggling just to keep their lives and families together
from day to day. Are you looking for rewarding ways
in your own life to follow Jesus’ plea? If so, please
consider coming to our “Invitation To Serve” program
on Thursday, October 23, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
This brief orientation is a chance to learn more about
the history, works and spirituality of the SVDP
Society, and to chat informally with current SVDP
members about their personal experiences serving
those in need. The orientation also includes a visit to
our SVDP Food Pantry. Because of Jesus’ plea, we
see Christ in the faces of those we assist. We invite
you to learn more about how you too can experience
this amazing gift.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
BROWN BAG PROJECT
In an effort to stock our food pantry as the
Thanksgiving Holiday approaches, the St. Vincent de
Paul Society at both Saint Mary and Sacred Heart
parishes are asking for your help. Beginning this
weekend, October 18-19, "Brown Bags" will be
available at all the Masses of both churches. Each bag
will have 6-7 non-perishable items listed on them that
would be a part of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner.
You can help us prepare 40-50 Thanksgiving Dinner
Baskets to those in need by returning the filled bags.
Some ''Brown Bags" will also have a HBA items listed
that cannot be bought with food stamps and are costly
items for one to buy when food needs to be a priority.
Gift cards to Stop & Shop, Shaws & CVS are always
welcome as this allows us to purchase pantry items
when there is a shortage and at times supply a family
with much needed diapers. Bags can be returned
beginning the weekend of October 25-26.
The
conferences of both parishes would like to Thank You
in advance for your support of this project and the
works of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of both
parishes.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Representatives of the Knights of Columbus will be at all
of the Masses this weekend, October 18-19 requesting our
financial assistance with their annual “Tootsie Roll
Drive.” Proceeds from this candy sale help fund the
Knight’s charities assisting those with disabilities. Your
generous attention is most appreciated.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Parishioners from Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s are
invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life
vigil in Attleboro on Saturday, Oct. 25th. Please join the
Respect Life Ministry to pray outside of the Abortion
Clinic, Four Women, from 7:00-9:00 am. Meet on the
public grounds of Angel Park located at 150 Emory St.
in Attleboro. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful
pro-life campaign that has been embraced by more than
half a million people worldwide. It joins 40 days of
prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and has saved
over 5,000 lives from abortion. For more information
visit www.40daysforlife.com/Attleboro ...All things
are possible with God!
NOVEMBER MEMORIAL BOOK
During
the
month of November, the Church
traditionally honors our beloved dead.
The month begins with two feasts, All
Saints and All Souls, both of which
connect us with our ancestors in faith. To
honor our dead, we invite you to write
their names in our Memorial Book,
before or after Mass, please write the names of your
family members and friends on the pages provided. If
you are not able to write the names in the book before
or after Mass, Please clearly PRINT the names and
return the form to the parish office via the collection
basket or the mails (post or e-mail) by Thursday,
October 30. Please note that names which are included
on the All Souls envelopes will be included in this
Memorial Book as well. During November the book
will be placed in a prominent position in the Church to
remind us of our loved ones and our prayer for them.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Parents requesting the baptism of their child should be
registered members of the parish who attend weekend
Mass here at Saint Mary on a weekly basis. Please pick
up and complete one of the Parish Census forms if you
have not already registered with the parish. If this is
your first Baptism here at Saint Mary Parish, parents
are asked to attend a brief baptismal preparation
session. The next session will be held in November.
Advance registration is required. Please call the parish
office or email Monica at [email protected] for
more information.
CROP WALK
It is here!! Today St. Mary’s will be participating in
the annual CROPWALK for the fight against hunger.
The CROPWALK will take place on Sunday,
October 19, 2014 beginning and ending at Capron
Park in Attleboro. Registration begins at 12:30. The
Walk steps off at 1:30 pm, rain or shine. Donations
can be left in the basket at the entrance of the church.
Checks can be made payable to: CWS/CROP. God
bless you for all your kindness and generosity.
SAINT MARY NA #0902
Saint Mary Parish Staff
Weekend Mass Schedule
Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor
Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses, 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
S. Kathleen A. Corrigan, SUSC, Pastoral Associate
Rev. Kenneth Sicard, OP, Weekend Assistant
Daily Mass Schedule
Rev. Gabriel Pivarnik, OP, Weekend Assistant
Saint Mary Church
Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
First Friday of the Month, 7:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church
Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.
Mrs. Monica T. Forte, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Michele Dillon, Faith Formation Coordinator
Mr. Michael Dias, Music Director
Mr. Michael Dillon, Buildings Supervisor
Joining Our Parish
Saint Mary Parish Office
14 Park Street
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information
If you are new to the North Attleboro area, we
welcome you to join our parish community.
Parish census forms are found at the doors of
the church, or you may contact the Parish
Office for more information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Parish e-mail
[email protected]
Confessions are heard in the Reconciliation
Room of the church on Saturday afternoons
from 3:00-3:30, or by prior appointment.
Parish website
www.saintmaryna.com
Sacrament of Baptism
Parish Office Telephone
(508) 695-6161
Facsimile Number
(508) 695-5248
Faith Formation Contact
(508) 695-3823
e-mail: [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Help-Line
(508) 212-4755
Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School
Mrs. Denise Peixoto, Principal
57 Richards Avenue
Baptism is celebrated once a month at 12:30
on Sunday. Baptism Preparation class is
required. Please call the Parish Office for
more information.
Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is usually celebrated on Friday
evening and on Saturday morning and
afternoon. Please contact the Parish Office at
least nine months in advance to begin
preparation.
Sacrament of the Sick
(508) 695-3072
FAX (508) 695-9074
[email protected]
Pastoral care to the sick and homebound is
provided by the parish staff and trained
parishioners. Please call the parish office to
arrange a visit.
Saint Mary Cemetery
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
Mr. Jarrod Ward, Superintendent
Towne Street
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
(508) 695-1173
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in
the parish chapel on the First Friday of each
month. Adoration begins at 7:00 a.m. and
concludes with Night Prayer at 10:45 p.m.
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