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Fourth Sunday of Advent
“O COME, O COME EMANUEL”
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
475 Main Street
West Springfield MA 01089
Office Hours: Monday / Wednesday / Friday
9:00am until 3:00pm
Business: (413) 736-4071
FAX: (413) 734-5484
MISSION STATEMENT:
Daily Mass — 7:30am Monday
through Friday (Chapel)
St. Jude Novena with Mass
Tuesdays — 7:15pm (Church)
Saturday Vigil — 4:00pm (Church)
Sunday Masses — 8:30am
and 10:30am (Church)
Confessions — Sat. 3:15pm (Church)
Baptisms — anytime! Please
contact Celeste Labbe for details.
Sacrament of the Sick — anytime!
Please contact the priest.
We are a diverse Roman Catholic faith
community proudly located within the
Merrick Section of West Springfield. Our
Lord calls us to reach beyond the care
and support of each other to foster an
active Apostleship with our neighbors.
We strive to lovingly trust in the power of
the Holy Spirit. Through the Eucharist
and Daily Prayer, we seek to accept within
ourselves the profound love Jesus has for
us individually, joyfully expressing this
gift with every person we meet. We strive
to consciously live out the words of Christ:
“love one another as I have loved you!”
Spiritual Support
Pastor Father Piotr Pawlus
Funerals — Monday through
Saturday; please contact the priest.
Parish Secretary Edward Parent
[email protected]
Weddings — year round!
Please contact the priest with
advance notice (normally one year).
Deacon Donald Philip
[email protected]
Generations of Faith — Saturdays;
please contact Celeste Labbe.
Pastoral Minister Francesca Brandt
Home Visits — yes! Please contact
Deacon Philip or Francesca Brandt;
always private and personal!
Religious Ed. Director Celeste Labbe
[email protected]
[email protected]
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in
the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship in West Springfield. This event
will be held in the St. Thomas the Apostle gymnasium on
Saturday, January 10, 2015 beginning with registration at
8:30 AM.
This event is sponsored annually, with winners progressing
through local, district, and state competitions. International
champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on
scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls
will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Last
year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over
3,600 local competitions.
All contestants on the local level are recognized for their
participation. Participants are required to show proof of age
and written parental consent at registration. Age eligibility
is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1. Participation forms can be printed in advance from the K of C
website, www.kofc.org (http://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/
service/youth/freethrow/1598_Print.pdf). Please contact Tom
Butler at 739-1373 if you need additional information.
The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.8 million members in 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated over
70 million volunteer hours and $167.5 million to charitable and
benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church,
councils, communities, culture of life, families and youth.
Pro-Life Reflections
From the Gospel of Christmas Day,
John 1: He was in the beginning
with God...what came through him
was life..."
Christ's humanity existed as The Word before the beginning of time; how can we destroy and disrespect that
common gift we share with Him?
On behalf of Fr. Piotr Pawlus and the Parish Staff, we want to
wish everyone in the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini family a
Holy and Blessed Christmas
20/21 DECEMBER 2014
The 2015 Mass intention book is in.
You may call the Parish Office at 7364071 to place a request for Masses.
Intentions can be for the repose of a
soul, for the living, or in thanksgiving
for the answer of a favor received.
JOY TO THE WORLD - WATCH SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING ON EWTN!
EWTN is proud to take you to Rome to celebrate Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day Masses with Pope Francis, and to the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
in Washington, D.C. to enjoy its magnificent choir. Throughout this Christmas season, enjoy inspiring musical performances, animated features, children's specials, movies and
new holiday presentations perfect for the entire family. Find
all the ways you can view EWTN by going to www.ewtn.com/
channelfinder and typing in your zip code!
“Christmas in Harvard Square: The Boys of St. Paul's
Choir School:" Watch and listen as young men from St. Paul's
Choir School, the only Catholic boys' choir school in the U.S.,
make their international recording debut. Airs 6 p.m., Sunday
Dec. 21; 11 p.m., Monday Dec. 22; & 1:30 p.m., Saturday,
Dec. 27.
Catholic University of America's Christmas Concert:
Don't miss this brilliant blend of angelic voices and the wonderful sounds of the Christmas Season! Airs 11 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 25; 1:30 p.m., Dec. 28 and 10:30 p.m., Dec. 31.
"The Church and the Poor: Caribbean Christmas:" The
Missionaries of the Poor Celebrate the Birth of Christ with traditional songs and vibrant presentations that embody the Caribbean Spirit. Airs 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27.
"Saint Peter:" Acclaimed actor, Omar Sharif brings the
story of Saint Peter's story to life in a two-part special presentation. Part 1 airs 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27; Part 2 airs 8 p.m.,
Saturday, January 3. All broadcast times are Eastern
ECUMENICAL OUTREACH CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
This Christmas Eve day December 24th a dinner will be held at the First Congregational
Church, 20 Lathrop St. West Springfield
from 12:00 NOON until 2:00 PM. Turkey,
ham, vegetables, all the fixings and dessert
will be served. If you wish to have a meal
delivered within the Main, Union, Park St. and
Memorial Ave. neighborhoods please call Diane at the W.
Spfld. Senior at 739-0247. to volunteer, or for a ride, or to
make a monetary donation , Please call Rose at 734-9853.
Donations may also be sent to: Carol Goulet, 40 Prince Ave.
West Springfield, Ma 01089. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Sponsored by the Big E Trust!
Sunday Offerings (12/14): $
Needed Each Week: $3,400.00
Difference (12/14): $
Not available at this time
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
20/21 DECEMBER 2014
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS
Christmas Flower Offering in Memory of
Marie & John P. Bushey; Andrew Sr.,
Mary, Andrew Jr. & Janina Maliwka;
Cleonice Girotti; Medorda, Louis, Joseph & Florence Zecchi; Edward H.
Meehan; Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bourbeau;
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bourbeau Jr.; Roger,
David, Barbara & Margaret Bourbeau;
Claire & Leroy Parent, Henri & Augustine Lamoureux;
Eugenia & Edward Parent; Lamoureux family; Catherine &
Bernard Berard; Paul Desaulniers; Raymond Banas; Theda
Houghton; George, Florence & Tillie Farris; Luthur & Janice
Tise; Louise Rizzo; Edward J. Safarik; Ignacy & Stella Starzyk;
Theresa & Joseph Racicot; Theresa & Mike King; Rosalie
Briggs; Larry & Irene Larrabee; Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Moitozo;
Fernand Remillard; deceased relatives of Moitozo, St. Pierre &
Chaloux; Christine Martin; Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Sheehan;
Reginald W, Anna M. & Ellen Derby; John & Eleanor Harrington; David Salter Sr.; Pamela Diamond Redfern; Abel & Dorothy Parent; Donna Mattson; Lil Brumley; Norma Riendeau;
John Sterling; Dansereau & Zimmerman family & friends;
Larry Senez; Donald Dumas; Senez family; Dumas family;
Dora & Joseph Ghareeb; Sylvia & Louis Kubik; Joan F. Bonfitto; John Platosz; Gary Guidetti; William Enko; Linda Mary
Winkler; Mr. & Mrs. Juhn Mullins; Mullins Brothers & Sisters,
John, Fergus, Peg, Helen & Judy; George Moran; Matthew
Michael Heenan; Stephen & Helena Brocka; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Nostin Sr.; Mr. & Mrs. John Doherty Sr.; Mr. & Mrs.
John Nostin Sr.; Mr. & Mrs. John Padden Sr.; John & Francis
Padden; Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon; Angie Giorgi; Forest
Wright; James Damewood; Dennis Asta-Ferrero; All Service
Personal; John Mergerian; The DeRaleau family; John & Josephine Negrucci; Raccio family; Sennello family; Melillo family;
Mr. & Mrs. John B. Stone; Dr. John B. Stone; Mr. &
Mrs.Moris Fournier; Miss Loraine Mangin; Mr. & Mrs. Joe
Mangin; Miss Muriel Mangin; Henrietta Gilbert; The Bonfitto
family; the Moran family; John Platosz; Joseph Lieu Bui;
Maria Linh Bui; Carl, Marie & Peter Buck; Kathy Westbrook;
Fr. John Johnson; Norman Noe & family; Payer family; Rydell
family; Meade family.
Also donations for flowers from the following
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bilodeau; Mr. Roger Morin;
Rev. Mr. & Mrs Donald Philip; Mrs Joanne
Connell; Jania & Adnan Krkalic; Mr. & Mrs
Marko Kolak
IN HONOR OF THE CELEBRATION OF
CHRISTMAS, our Parish Offices will be
open on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd 9am–
3pm and Wednesday 24th 8:30am—
11:30am. The office will be closed on December 26th. May everyone have a Blessed
& Merry Christmas……...
Darlene Duval, Brianna Croteau, Rita
Coffey, Ann McCarthy, Ellen-Marie
Ferrara, Marie Colbert, Barbara Warren,
John Fitzgerald, Julie Miller, Eleanoir
Longe, Beverly Strodel, Sheila & Hugh
Crean, Katherine Monko, Jean Perrault,
Jean-Carol Broka, Fr. Charles Gonet, Paul
Dansereau, Terry Croteau,, Katriana
Lawson, Michael Blanchet, Joseph Murat,
Ronald St. George, Maria Accorsi,
Roseann Durkee, Robert Chelli, Al
Claycomb, Willie Johnston, Sean O’Neill, Anthony Seville, Ida
Pagon, Darillyn Paterson, Kurt Facey, Thomas Merck, Ann
McCarthy, Connie Senez, Ryan.
SANCTUARY LAMP 20/21 DECEMBER 2014
Church: soul of Giulia Malaguti
Chapel: Bishop Joseph Maguire
For a Mass Intention celebrated or Sanctuary Lamp lit
“In
memory of, in honor of, or any intention for the living and the
deceased,” please call our secretary at 736-4071.
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“Remember, if Christmas isn’t found in your heart , you won’t
find it under the tree.”
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Did you know that Alcoholics Anonymous
meets in our Parish Center — is God inspiring
you to join us? The meetings are Monday,
Wednesday & Friday from 12noon until
1:00pm. It is a traditional Program (Group
Sharing; Big Book; occasional Speaker) led
by three local ladies in sobriety. Showing up is half the battle.
Mother Mary’s Thrift Store
Mother Mary’s Thrift Store – 364 High St.,
Holyoke MA 01040 – announces Happy
Holidays Christmas Sale, to run Tuesday
December 16th –Tuesday December 23rd.
Household items, clothing & furniture on
sale 20% off!!! Stop in and take a look at what we have available for purchase!
Visit us at 364 High St. during regular business hours
Tuesday – Friday 11am – 5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm.
A fundraising project of Providence Ministries for the Needy,
selling high-quality pre-owned housewares, furniture and clothing at reasonable cost to benefit the Ministries’ mission to feed,
clothe and shelter the needy since 1980.
For more information contact Raymond at 413-536-5200 or
[email protected]
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; 1 Samuel 2:1-8; Luke 1:46-56
Tuesday: Malachi 3:1-24; Psalms 25; Luke 1:57-66
Wednesday: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Psalms 89; Luke 1:67-79
Thursday: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalms 98; Hebrews 1:1-6
John 1:1-18
Friday: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Psalms 31;
Matthew 10:17-22
Saturday: 1 John 1:1-4; Psalms 97; John 20:1-8
Sunday: Sirach 3:2-14; Psalms 128; Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:22-40
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday Fourth Sunday of Advent
12/20 4:00 PM Harold, Madeline& Maureen Vosburgh & Ann
Levine, req. by family
Sunday
12/21 8:30 AM Rena & Laurent Parent, req. by Linda Parent
10:30 AM Giulia Malaguti, req. by Maria Accorsi
Monday
12/22 7:30 AM Joseph Maria Bui, req. by family
Tuesday St. John of Kanty, Priest
12/23 7:30 AM Joseph Marie Toan Ngueyn, req. by wife Mai
7:15 PM Bishop Joseph Maguire
Wednesday
Vigil of Christmas
12/24 7:30 AM In Honor of the Baby Jesus, req. by Giuseppina
Marino
4:00 PM John Baker, req. by Marge Baker
12:00 AM (Midnight) McGarry & Davignon Families, req.
By Gert Davignon & family
Thursday The Nativity of the Lord
12/25 8:30 AM Catherine Berard, req. by the Parent family
10:30 AM Edmond Raleigh, req. by John & Kathy Sherbo
Friday
St. Stephen, The First Martyr
12/26 7:30 AM Communion Service by Deacon Donald Philip
Saturday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
12/27 4:00 PM Matthew Michael Heenan, req. by Aunt Jean
Carol
Sunday
12/28 8:30 AM Joseph Marie Toan Ngueyn, req. by wife Mai
10:30 AM Tommy Fahey, req. by his wife & family
Our Catholic tradition calls us to pray for the dead,
especially in the celebration of Holy Mass. To request a
Mass Intention for the repose of a soul, please call the Parish Office at 736-4071. Masses may be celebrated for the
intentions of the living as well as the dead. A stipend of
$10.00 is normally rendered for each request.
In faith, hope and love, please say a
Daily Rosary for our local clergy:
Sunday, Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Bishop
Timothy McDonnell (Springfield); Monday, Fr. Raymond Soltys (Ludlow); Tuesday, Dn. Joseph Garde (Springfield);
Wednesday, Fr. Joseph Soranno - retired
(Wilbraham); Thursday, Dn. Thomas
Gaudrault (South Hadley); Friday, Fr.
Mark Stelzer (Springfield); Saturday, Dn.
Antonio Gois (Ludlow).
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Lector
Sacristan
E. Minister
20/21 2014 — 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Saturday
4:00 PM V. Bonebo
Server: M. Moran
M. Moran
Deacon Don
Phyllis B.; Paul B.
Sunday
8:30 AM L. Philip
B. Remillard
Deacon Don
Server: B. Remillard
B. Morin; R. O’Connor
10:30 AM T. Day
B. Remillard
Deacon Don
Server: M. & S. Ryder
John M.; Jane M.
Greeters: C. Labbe, B. Bonfitto & L. Woelflin
Tuesday St. Jude Novena
7:15 PM P. Kelly
M. Moran
Phyllis B.
24/25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)
Wednesday
4:00 PM (Vigil) C. Labbe M. Moran
B. Malvezzi
Server: M. & S Ryder
M. Colbert; S. Zimmerman
Thursday
12:00 AM (Midnight) Jon P.
8:30AM (Dawn) V. Rizzo
Server: Jon P.
Jo P; Paul B; Phyllis B.
B. Remillard
Jo P.; L. Philip;
B. Remillard
10:30AM (Day) John M.
B. Remillard
Deacon Don
Server: S. Zimmerman
Jane M.; S Zimmerman
27/28 DECEMBER 2014 — THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Saturday
4:00 PM Phyllis B.
M. Moran
Server: S. Zimmerman
Sunday
8:30 AM Jon P.
B. Remillard
Server: B. Remillard
10:30 AM C. Labbe
B. Remillard
Server: N. Barret; P. Kelly
Greeters: Lucina & Michael Barrett
Tuesday St. Jude Novena
7:15 PM John M.
M. Moran
Paul B.
B. Malvezzi; M. Moran
R. O’Connor
Jo P.; B. Morin
D. Salter
J. Kelly; F. Brandt
B. Malvezzi
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West Springfield, MA 01089
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