Saint Christopher Parish 950 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014 Saint Christopher Parish 950 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 Rectory phone 508-853-1492 - FAX 508-853-4338 Religious Ed.-Church Hall/ Bingo 508-853-3302 Email: parish @stchristopherparishworcester.org Web site: www.stchristopherworcester.org Rev. Stanley F. Krutcik, Pastor [email protected] Deacon John N. Barton Safe Environment Coordinator Mrs. Diane Dadah Administrator of Religious Education 508-853-3302 Mrs. Sheila Slik Coordinator for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 508-853-3302 [email protected] James Joinville – Music Director Clesson Dupuis - Business Manager [email protected] Sister Mary Le Blanc, PBVM Administrative Assistant [email protected] John Slik - Building & Maintenance Therese Murphy—Receptionist Leo Pedone - Bingo Chairman Office Hours - Monday to Thursday 9:30am – 4pm Friday - 10am-3pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3-3:30pm BAPTISM: By Appointment Please see the Pastor after Mass for a form. Baptism Preparation: Mrs. Sheila Slik by appointment only. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Please contact the Pastor to make an appointment Twelve months in advance Before making plans for reception and wedding date. SCHEDULE OF MASSES Vigil Mass Saturday 4:00pm Sunday Mass 8:00am & 10:00am Weekdays Mon.. Thurs. & Fri. 9:00am Holy Day Masses 9:00am & 5:30pm The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica SATURDAY November 8 4:00pm Shirley Cutroni & Shirley Hopkins Requested by Nancy Pastore SUNDAY, November 9 8:00am Fr. Edward D. Niccolls (40th Anniversary of Ordination) Requested by Maryanne & Bob Josephson And Elizabeth & Jesse Knot 10:00am Loretta Barry (5th Anniversary) Requested by Charles Barry & Family MONDAY November 10 9:00am Our Parish Family TUESDAY November 11 9:00am No Mass WEDNESDAY November 12 9:00am No Mass THURSDAY November 13 9:00am Mass FRIDAY November 14 9:30am Lilia Butler Requested by her Husband 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY November 15 4:00pm Jim & Louise Swanski Requested by their Family SUNDAY, November 16 8:00am Alice MacQueston (10th Anniversary) Requested by Judy & Ellen 10:00am Charlene Sangenario Dumais Requested by her Family To our Faithful Morning Mass People… As the temperature in the Church begins to drop, as it has been this past week, Morning Mass on Monday and Thursday, almost always will be in the Church Hall, because it is just not financially feasible or fiscally responsible to heat the church for so few people. But Friday Mass will always be in the Church. !""#$ "%$ &'('()*+,-' Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǯ Ǥ John Roscoe Alice Mard Edward Long Carlo M. Trafecante Marino A. Morazzini Paul J. Courtney Doris R. Plouffe Rosalind Francis J. Pepper, Jr Pearl E. Tetreault John T. Fleming Brian T. Pedone Lilia Butler Pasquale Marizotti Margaret Richardson Carpenter н DĂLJƚŚĞLJƌĞƐƚŝŶƉĞĂĐĞ + !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"" Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project In order to complete his Eagle Scout project, John Terranova, one of our high school parishioners, involved with the planning, preparation, and organizing, has undertaken the task of replacing parking signs and re-painting the lines and markings in our parking lot and driveways. In some challenging weather conditions last weekend, John and his staff and team of Scouts from Troop 9, have done a wonderful job, and as of this writing, still have a little more work to do. We thank him for his perseverance and willingness and hard work and wish him well in all his future endeavors. ******************* So….in light of John’s work in our parking PLEASE… areas, you are reminded… abide by the NO PARKING zones that are clearly marked, so as to allow access lanes for emergency vehicles should that become necessary. And PLEASE don’t forget—leave the spaces closest to the church—for those who may have difficulty walking. Thank You Very Much. Calendar of Parish Events: November 9, 2014 to November 16, 2014 SUN Nov. 9 Coffee Shop Between the 8 and 10am Masses MON Nov. 10 Wachusett Community Band 6:30 to 8:30pm Church Hall THU Nov. 13 Religious Education Office 6:30-8:30pm Church Hall FRI Nov. 14 Bingo - Help Always Needed Call Leo at 508-853-9492 SUN Nov 16 Coffee Shop 7pm Church Hall Church Hall Between the 8 and 10am Masses Church Hall Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:00am Mass for children Grades 1-5. Parents and Visitors are welcome ALL CLASSES OR MEETING TIMES ARE: 11AM - 12:15PM November 16 Classes - Grades 1-6 : Confirmation and Sacrament of Reconciliation November 23 Classes - Grades 1-6 Family Advent Program (Parent must attend) IF you have any Questions please call Diane Dadah, our Religious Ed Administrator, at 508-853-3302. Mrs. Dadah is available on Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm in the Rel. Ed Office. COFFEE SHOP Between the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses Please join us for coffee, juice, doughnuts, bagels, etc. This is a great chance to meet new people or to spend some time with old friends. St. Christopher Prayer Line If you have a request for prayers, or know of someone who might, please call and leave a message for me. All we need is the person’s first name and the nature of the request (example: Annie - for successful operation). I will contact those on the Prayer Line to add the intention to their list. If you want to join our Prayer Line, please call me. Janet Stank 508-852-8117 OPEN HOUSE AT VENERINI ACADEMY Venerini Academy will host a Fall Open House on Thursday, Nov. 13, 9- 11 a.m. Visit our classes! Meet the Family! Call 508-753-3210 ext. 7310 for more information. Mass Offerings Mass offerings for Masses already scheduled may be place in the collection basket. Please enclose your offering in an envelope and indicate for whom the Mass is offered. Please include your name and write: Mass Offering on the envelope. Weekly Goal Last Week: Deficit: $3,495 $3,462 ($ 33) Renovation & Maintenance $1,109 This Week’s Second Collection is for FUEL Deficit Collection: $8,896 Number of Envelopes: 102 Loose Money: $797 YTD Budget: YTD Collections: YTD Electronic Payments YTD Deficit $31,455 $26,262 $ 2,865 ($ 2,328) Thank you very much We count on your support. If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. You can even view your giving history and pledge progress at any time, just by logging in. Please visit [www.stchristopherworcester.org] and click the Online Giving link to get started or access your existing account. Saint Christopher Retired Club The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 19 at 1pm The Retired Club is open to all Parishioners and/or their friends who are age 55 and older. Please join us. Please call Phyllis Carrigan 508-853-2649 HOME VISITS We have Communion Ministers who visit parishioners who are unable to attend church. Please let us know if someone you know is homebound or recovering from illness and would like to receive the Eucharist. Please call: Mary Sullivan at 508-853-5787 or Elaine Laukaitis at 508-853-2172 Stewardship Thought As we pray today for an increase of spiritual gifts, we are reminded by the Bishops’ Pastoral on Stewardship that good stewardship of the Church “Means cherishing and fostering the gifts of all, while using one’s own gifts to serve the community of Faith” Any boy or girl in grade 3 or higher who would like to be an Altar Server, please see Fr. Stanley after Mass so we can arrange for practice as soon as possible. Thank You. Retirement Fund for Religious December 6-7, 2014 Your contribution benefits frail and elderly religious. St. Michael’s-on-the-Heights Country Fair - Saturday, November 22nd 9am - 3pm 340 Burncoat St., Worcester 50-50 Club 11-03 -2014 Week #1 Winner # Bill Morin Thank you to all who support the 50/50 Club. Gift Basket Raffle & Silent Auction Plants-Children’s Table-Jewelry-Country Store Bake Table-Crafts & Needlework-Snack Bar Church Office 508-853-9400 Just 4 Weeks to Go!! CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Saturday Dec 6, 2014 We have some wonderful craft ideas that we are hoping you will be able to help us make for the Festival. We have all the materials and instructions. Craft Making days are: Every Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Church Hall… …hope that you will be able to join us and have some fun while preparing for the Festival. NEXT FESTIVAL MEETING: THURSDAY November 13th 6:30 pm in the Church Hall FESTIVAL KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS THANK YOU VERY MUCH to everyone who has volunteered to help in the Kitchen with preparations, staffing, cooking, etc., for the Festival. Everyone is very enthusiastic and looking forward to the 6th and preparing some wonderful food for the Festival. ................... Don’t Forget…The Festival is a major Fundraiser for our parish. We have lots of work to do and need your help & support to make it a successful event. So…. SIGN-UP sheets will be posted soon for volunteers who will be available to help throughout the day or for preparations during the week of the Festival. Until then, you can call Diane or Joe if you have any questions. or see Fr. Stanley or Deacon John. THANK YOU. REMEMBER..it’s never too early to begin planning or making some great homemade crafts, gathering attic treasures, or thinking about what to do for this year. WHAT DO WE NEED?? We could also use a bunch of plastic containers to store stuff in for the Festival— now to get things ready and later when things get put away. If you can donate one—you would be helping us a great deal. Thank You. Please don’t forget those knitted, crocheted, or wooden craft items—or other wonderful homemade crafts or ornaments which are always wonderful and greatly appreciated. We are also in need of gifts for the Raffle Table. If you can help by donating something it would be greatly appreciated. Items that would be of interest to families… teens…children would be wonderful! All of these things can be dropped off in the front entrance of the Church. Thank You for all your help. For donations or questions, please call: Diane Bennett: 508-852-5012 Joe Camere: 508-832-5098 To help us complete craft projects for our Christmas Festival, we are in need of 9’ garlands of artificial Boxwood. It can be left at any inside church entrance marked: crafts Thank you for your on-going generosity. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Thank you for all the donations which we have been receiving for the White Elephant Table as part of our Christmas Festival. Your may leave future donations at any entrance to the church (indoors) clearly , marked “Christmas Festival.” To help our volunteers please be sure the items are clean. ( No clothing.) We will accept items until the First Sunday of Advent, November 30th. Liz Knott BAKERS NEEDED FOR THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL As in the past all you wonderful bakers have come through to make the bake table a huge success. So we are thanking you in advance for making it happen again this year. We will need an abundance of cookies for the cookie sale. We also need breads, pies, squares etc. You can leave your donation in the church hall on Friday, the night before the Festival, or bring it first thing in the morning of the Festival. Thank you, Joanne Peeso - 508-835-7990 Carol Wolfe- 508-356-6997 1160 West Boylston St. Worcester ASE Master Certified • L1 Advanced Certified State Emission Certified • Hybrids Certified Heavenly Food Spirited Hospitality 508-853-0809 508.853.0789 1068 W. 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