October 19, 2014
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Daily Mass Schedule:
Week Day Mass: 9:00 am
(check Bulletin Intention List
for weekly Mass schedule)
First Friday: 9:00 am
Lord’s Day Mass Schedule:
Wednesdays ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
PARISH MINISTRIES WEEKEND
Baptism
Celebrated on the First Sunday of the Month
Marriage
Arrangements with a Priest required
at least one year prior to the wedding date.
Music Ministry
Parish Intern
Paul Reuter [email protected]
Religious Education Ministry:
Cynthia de la Peña
Coordinator grades 1 through 8
[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/site/
stannechildrensliturgy/
Karla Reuter
High School Coordinator/Youth Ministry
Parish Office Hours:
Linda Bradstreet - Administrative Assistant
Bridgitte Morgan- Bookkeeper
Monday ~ Friday
9:30 am to 3:30 pm (to 12:00 pm on Friday)
Telephone 508-485-0141
Parish Fax 508-481-9374
PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY:
It is every adult's moral responsibility to protect possible
victims by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to the
responsible authorities. For particular help you may call:
Frances J. Nugent, Director of Office for Healing and
Prevention, Diocese of Worcester, at 508-929-4363. St. Anne
Parish requires Safe Environment Training for all staff &
volunteers and CORI background checks for all those who
work with children and young people.
ST. ANNE PARISH WELCOMES
ALL VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS
WHO WORSHIP WITH US.
TO JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY,
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE.
01772
Internet Information:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: stanne-southboro.org
SOUTHBOROUGH MA
Organist & Choir Director:
Paul Crivello 508-366-0821
[email protected] (work)
[email protected] (personal)
Kathy Bernier
This weekend at St. Anne's, we are celebrating "Parish
Ministries." We're acknowledging the many areas of committed
service our parishioners give to make our Parish the wonderful
place that it is! Without your efforts, St. Anne's would not be
the dynamic community of faith that it is today! We need
everyone's involvement! There's a place for each person's gifts
in our Parish community.
An important part of our call as Christians is "service", both
inside and outside of our faith community. Countless times in
the Gospels, Jesus tells us that "greatness" and "importance" in
His kingdom is found in a life of service. There's no better way
to feel a part of the Parish than to get involved and volunteer
your time and talent in one or more of our Parish's ministries.
Working together, that's how we continue to be a shining light
in our town.
During the Masses this weekend, we'll be distributing cards
listing all of the areas wherein YOU can be an integral part of
OUR Parish. Please peruse the different choices and check the
ones you might be interested in. There will be a follow up
contact. We invite you either to (a) place the cards in the
Offertory basket; (b) bring the completed card to the Coffee and
Donuts session in the Parish Hall; or (c) drop your card off at
the Rectory.
May the Spirit guide you in your choices. St. Anne's needs
you!
20 BOSTON ROAD
Saturday ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday ~ 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 am Mass during the school year
Confessions: Saturday ~ 4:15 pm
or by appointment
Exposition and Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament:
ST. ANNE CHURCH
REV. DR. CONRAD S. PECEVICH, PASTOR
DEACON STEPHEN LUNDRIGAN
PARISH LIFE
CONGRATULATIONS, PAT JOLICOEUR! At our recent
"Parish Appreciation Dinner" at the Chateau Restaurant on
October 16th, Mrs. Pat Jolicoeur was named "Steward of
the Year" for 2014, recognizing her many years of
outstanding service to St. Anne's Church as a member of
the Altar Society. Pat works quietly behind the scenes to
insure that the altar linens are clean, the proper liturgical
seasons are observed "color wise", and the flowers are
carefully nurtured. It's these little things that matter a lot,
and Pat's right there to take care of them! God bless you
and thank you for the many years you've served St. Anne's!
THE 2014 SERVICE AWARD was given to Judy Quinlan for
the marvelous job she does with the ordering and
arrangement of flowers for the altar area, and the
enhancement of the sanctuary for special occasions such as
Christmas and Easter. Your expertise is deeply appreciated!
God bless you!
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH: During this time we’re
called to reflect on the sacred dignity that human life holds
at all its stages. The former Cardinal Bernadin referred to
the “Respect Life Issue” (Pro-Life) as a “seamless garment”
to include every stage and facet of human life. All life is
God’s gift—a valuable commodity that demands reverence!
Too often our contemporary world loses sight of that fact.
THANKSGIVING BASKET:
The Parish
Advisory Committee is organizing a
“Thanksgiving Basket” to be raffled off in
mid November. The proceeds will go
towards the Haitian Apostolate to help
build the Food Canteen at St. Anne’s School
in Camp Perrin. We are accepting any and
all donations, monetary included, to complete the basket.
Donations can be dropped off at the Rectory.
DIVINE MERCY IMAGE: We are most grateful to Jim and
Monica Shay for their donation of the beautiful “Divine
Mercy Image” which hangs in the side entrance of St. Anne
Church. May this precious image remind us in our
comings and goings of the infinite mercy found in the heart
of Jesus Christ!
BOOK OF THE GOSPELS”: The Parish recently
purchased a Gospel Book to be used by the priest
or deacon when the Gospel is proclaimed. If
anyone wishes to have it memorialized with
names of a loved one(s), the cost of the book is
$100.00. Please contact the Rectory if interested.
BIBLE STUDY meets on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm at the
Parish Hall, Children’s Liturgy Room. This week’s topic:
The Holy Spirit in the Bible.” Come and join us as we
attempt to open up the Scriptures and uncover their
meaning for us today! Newcomers are always welcome!
TO HAVE YOUR CHILD BAPTIZED
Call the Parish Office if you are planning to have your child
baptized in the coming months. If this is your first child, you
must arrange for baptism preparation prior to setting your
baptism date. Baptisms are generally celebrated on the first
Sunday of the month.
VISITATION OF THE SICK
Our extraordinary ministers are always pleased to bring the
Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to join us for weekly
worship. If you or a family member would like to receive
Communion, please call the Rectory. If you know of someone
from the parish who is in the hospital, please let us know.
ANNUAL REMEMBERANCE MASS: We will again have this
Special Mass to remember our deceased loved ones who
have passed away during this past year. It will be held on
Monday, November 3rd at 7:00pm. A light reception will
follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend. If you
have a loved one that as died in the last year and you would
like them to be remembered (other than those who have
been buried from St. Anne Parish), please let us know so we
can remember them at this Mass. Please call the Rectory
with their name, 508-485-0141.
UNITED PARISHES SOUTHBOROUGH FOOD PANTRY:
Thank you so very much for your continuous generous
contributions. Currently we are in need of: canned
pineapple and pears, canned peas, beef stew, chili, tinfoil,
plastic wrap, baggies (all sizes), toothbrushes and toothpaste
(adult and children) and laundry and dish detergent.
Donations may be left in the foyer of the parish hall. Pantry
hours (located at Pilgrim Church) are Tuesdays from 7-8
p.m. and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. Pat Draper
THE PILGRIM QUEEN DEVOTION Blessed Icon of Our Lady
of Guadalupe): The Pilgrim Queen awaits a family to host
her in their home. This is a wonderful way to pray with and
for your family. Never underestimate the power of prayer.
The icon is placed on the altar. Please place your name on
the sign-up sheet when taking her to your home.
CONGRADULATIONS TO
DEACON DONATO INFANTE
who was ordained to the transitional
diaconate on Thursday, October 2nd in
Rome, Italy. St Anne’s is Donato’s home
parish. His parents, Dan and Jean Infante,
were members of St. Anne Parish before
moving to Lancaster, MA. We hope to
celebrate “Deacon Donato” when
he returns to the States.
STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR THE TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME: EACH YEAR AT TAX TIME, WE CONSCIENTIOUSLY
GIVE “TO CAESAR WHAT BELONGS TO CAESAR.” DOES MY
STEWARDSHIP INDICATE THAT I AM AS FAITHFUL ABOUT GIVING “TO
GOD WHAT BELONGS TO GOD”? (SEE MATTHEW 22:21)
PARISH LIFE & STEWARDSHIP
STEWARDSHIP REPORTS FOR:
October 11 and 12, 2014
Weekly Offertory Collection…………...….…$3,397.50
Fuel Offering……………...…….………...….$1,063.00
OCTOBER:
Second collections:
Oct. 5 ~ Capital Improvement*
*(Basket passed twice) Oct. 12 ~ Fuel Offering*
Special Collections:
Oct. 19 ~ World Mission Sunday*
*Diocesan Collection, (submit with regular white
Offering envelope)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: at the 8:30 am Mass. All children
grades K-5 are invited to join in hearing the Gospel and
reflection at an age appropriate level. Younger children are
welcome with a parent. High School or adult parishioners
interested in participating in this program starting in the fall
can contact Joanne Flathers at [email protected] or 508485-4345 at any time.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION SESSION FOR STUDENTS
AND PARENTS: Oct. 5 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. This
program is open to High School students 10th grade and older
who have completed one year of High School Religious
education either in a parish program or at a Catholic high
school.
Thank you for your ongoing, generous contributions!
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE UPDATE:
The total amount
received is $11,685.00 towards a goal of $30,000.00.
Donations are always appreciated. Checks can be made
payable to St. Anne Parish, Haitian Canteen Project. Camp
Perrin is our sister-parish to which we have been linked
in our Worcester diocesan “Twinning Project.”
PLEASE CONSIDER ELECTRONIC GIVING:
To give
through Parishpay visit the Parish Web site stannesouthboro.org and click on Parishpay or go online to
Parishpay. You may also contact Parishpay at 1-866PARISH1 to have a Customer Service Representative assist
you with enrollment.
THE CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE DEVELOPMENT FUND:
The Development Fund will be used for future projects
for the buildings and grounds of the Church. Donations
may be made in memory of a loved one, deceased or
living at any time.
GENERAL ANNOUNCMENTS
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL: OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday,
October 21 at 5:30pm-7:30pm and November 9 at 1pm
-3pm. All students welcome. High School Placement
Test dates: November 14 at 8:30am-10:30am and
December 13 at 8:30am-10:30am. HSPT Prep Course
dates on November 1 & 8 from 9am to 12:15pm.
October Class Dates
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, October 19
Monday, October 20
Monday, October 20
Sunday, October 26
Sunday, October 26
Monday, October 27
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
First Communion
Grades 1-3
High School
Grades 1-3
First Communion
Grades 4 & 5
Confirmation
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
3:15pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:00 pm
5:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:15pm
OUR FATHER'S TABLE: (For students in grades 6-12), October
dates to cook Wednesday the 22nd and to serve, Thursday,
23rd. Please watch for the sign up email.
YOUTH MINISTRY HOLLOWEEN PARTY:
Saturday, Oct. 25 7-9pm for 6th - 8th
Get your costumes ready early.
There will be games, food and fun.
There will also be a costume contest with
prizes. Bring the whole family. If you would
like to donate items such as food, candy, or
decorations, please leave them in the youth ministry office at the end of the parish hall. [email protected]
GOSPEL INSIGHTS:
"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." Jesus had a brilliant way of
navigating tricky situations. In today's Gospel, the Pharisees "plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech." But he
outwitted them, as usual. They wanted to catch him being a political rebel; they expected him to suggest that
paying taxes to Caesar was unnecessary or even unjust. But instead, he shifted the focus. He emphasized the
importance of fulfilling our civic responsibilities but also the necessity of giving to God what we owe him.
So, how do we know what we should "repay" to God? Well, Jesus' response to the Pharisees gives us our answer. He looked at the
Roman coin that bore the image of Caesar on it. Then he concluded that the coin belonged to Caesar because it was made in his
likeness. Now, what bears the image of God? What is made in his likeness? We are! "God created man in his image; in the divine
image he created him; male and female he created them" (Gn 1:27). If the coin belonged to Caesar, we belong to God. We repay God
by giving him ourselves!
This self-giving is what the Second Vatican Council called "the obedience of faith." Through this spiritual obedience, we freely
commit ourselves to God, "offering the full submission of intellect and will to God" (Dei Verbum #5). Jesus is calling us today to use
our will to choose to follow God. Indeed, the one thing we can give God in return for the gift of life is our will. He gave us the freedom
to love him or not. And while the choice is always ours, today Jesus encourages us to make the right decision by giving God what is
really his: ourselves! 2014 Liturgical Publications Inc.
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
and MASS INTENTIONS:
Liturgical Minister Schedule
October 18 and 19
5:00 pm Lector:
Communion Ministers:
8:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers:
10:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers:
Laura Schroeder
Maryanne Hanick & Kathy Murdock
John Callinan
Joanne Flathers & Anne Shea
Peter Bradstreet
Debbie Kutch & Millie Garden
Saturday, October 18 through Sunday, October 26
SATURDAY
5:00 pm: Pamela Misener (Anniversary) and
Rose & Michael D’Amico (Anniversary)
by their Family
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: John F. Albis
by Peter and Linda Bradstreet
SUNDAY
October 25 and 26
5:00 pm Lector:
Communion Ministers:
8:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers:
10:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers
Deb Sandford
Jeannette Castelda/Pat Moran
Elaine Yetman
Doris Campero/Brian Shea
Pat Draper
Millie Garden/Peter Bradstreet
PARISH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Being apart of a parish ministry is important work. It allows all
members to recognize with pride the value provided by the
parish through its volunteer efforts. The Parish Ministry
Weekend on October 18/19 will hopefully focus our attention
on the importance of stewardship, time and talent.
Here is a list of the ministries that are available
for your consideration:
MONDAY
9:00 am: Maria McLaughlin
by the Shay Family
TUESDAY
9:00 am: Margaret Anne Hostage
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am:
THURSDAY
9:00 am: Virginia Tykes
FRIDAY
No Mass
SATURDAY
5:00 pm: Richard “Dick” Castelda
by his wife and Family
Sr. Rose Thelma CSFN
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: Harry Prosperi (14th Anniversary) and
Juliette Boulanger (Anniversary)
by his wife and her daughter,
Georgette Prosperi
ADULT FORMATION (RICA)
ADULT SERVERS (FUNERALS)
ADULT SERVERS
ADULT CHOIR
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY (Church/Home Visits)
St. Anne Parish extends our deepest
sympathy to the family and friends of:
JOAN BARRY
May she rest in peace.
SACRISTY/CHURCH COMMITTEE (Altar Society)
LECTOR MINISTRY
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/TEACHERS
YOUTH MINISTRY
LITURGY COMMITTEE
We pray for the recently deceased:
Laura Lanoue,
Jane Spinoza
May they rest in peace.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND / NURSING HOME
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
CANTORS
CHILSDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
UNITED PARISHES ECUMENICAL OUTREACH
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Angie Pessini, Bob Levangie, Bill MacIver, June Stephens,
Steve Coldwell, Irene Waterman, Sr. Yvette Beford,
Faith Stephens, Caitlin O’Hara, Jenny Polanik, Michael Bernier,
Sr. Paula Norton, Ray Coldwell, Sr. Norene, Sr. Ann Mary Blute,
June Phillipo, Jan & Charlie Mangana, Phyllis Dumas,
Christian Campero, Fred Anketell, Danielle Taylor,
Sr. Ruth Virginia, Sr. Rose Thelma, Jamie Farley, John Gagliano,
Cathy Galbraith, Rachel Knoll, Lana Connors (surgery)
Stephanie McMahon, Diane Toomey
USHERS
CATHOLIC WOMAN’S CLUB
HOSPITALITY/COMMUNITY BUILDING
Next week’s Readings: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 22:20-26
1 Thessalonians 1L5c-10
Matthew 22:34-40
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