JANUARY 11, 2015
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
“...every child of God is able to defeat the
World—-by means of our faith.” 1 John 5:4
Daily Mass Schedule:
Lord’s Day Mass Schedule:
Saturday ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday ~ 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
8:30 am Mass during the school year
Confessions: Saturday ~ 4:15 pm
or by appointment
Exposition and Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament:
Wednesdays ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Baptism
Celebrated on the First Sunday of the Month
Marriage
Music Ministry
Organist & Choir Director:
Paul Crivello 508-366-0821
[email protected] (work)
[email protected] (personal)
Kathy Bernier
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
[email protected]
Internet Information:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: stanne-southboro.org
John understood Jesus' real identity. He knew that this
was not just another good man, not just a wise teacher or a
gifted leader. John realized that Jesus was truly God-mademan. And because of this, the prophet also comprehended
how perfect Jesus was. In relation to this perfection, John
honestly acknowledged his own sinfulness with this analogy
about the sandals. But look what happened: even though John
proclaimed that "one mightier than I is coming after me," Jesus
showed up at the Jordan River and asked John to baptize him!
Jesus humbled himself by going through this ritual of
cleansing and purification, even though he didn't need to.
John may have thought himself unworthy, but that didn't stop
Jesus from coming to him.
Jesus wants to come to us too. Not because we have
"earned" his love or because we are "worthy" of some great
honor, but simply because he loves us. God sent his Son to us
to be one of us, to walk among us, to care for us and guide us.
When we were baptized, he counted us among his beloved
children in a special way, but that joyful bond is not a thing of
the past. By our baptism we are always his children, even
when we may be disobedient or belligerent ones. His love is
not calculated or quantified; it is a free gift. May we
appreciate this gift enough to show our gratitude by a life well
lived.
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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
"I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his
sandals." That was a lowly job. Removing someone's sandals
back in the days when everyone walked everywhere on dusty,
sandy desert ground was a dirty task. So when John the Baptist
said he wasn't even worthy for that humble duty, he was
emphasizing an important point.
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Week Day Mass: 9:00 am
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for weekly Mass schedule)
First Friday: 9:00 am
ST. ANNE CHURCH
REV. DR. CONRAD S. PECEVICH, PASTOR
DEACON STEPHEN LUNDRIGAN
PARISH LIFE
IT'S OUR TIME TO GIVE A GIFT TO YOU!
Once again this year, we will be presenting a
copy of one of Matthew Kelly's books, Four
Signs of A Dynamic Catholic, to each parish
household as an "Epiphany gift." Books were
given last weekend. If you did not get your
book last weekend, copies are in the foyers of
the church. It is our hope that this little book will be read
by all of our parishioners and continue to spark the
spiritual renewal that is currently taking place here at St.
Anne's! It's a "good read" and an "interesting read!" We are
hoping to have "Book discussion groups" spin off from
here. Please make sure you have a copy for your home!
They are your gift from St. Anne's Parish.
RESUMES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12 from
7-8:30pm. In addition to studying the
upcoming Sunday readings, we will begin
exploring the Gospel of Mark (this year is
the year of Mark in the liturgical calendar). Bible study
will meet in the Rectory. Please bring your bibles.
GOD BLESS OUR CHILDREN! Children in our Religious
Education Program made Thanksgiving cards and
Christmas cards & gifts for the retired Sisters of St. Joseph
at Bethany Retirement Center in Framingham. You would
not believe the joy our little ones brought to the sisters at
these special times of the year. We're so proud of all the
many out-reach projects going on here at St. Anne's!
A CALL FOR HELP! St. Anne's Parish is in process of
organizing a "Building and Facilities Committee" that will
oversee the Parish facilities and recommend updates and
improvements when and as needed. We are looking for
parishioners in the building or construction field who are
willing to donate their time and talent to assist us in this
necessary undertaking. We are very proud of our Parish
facilities and want to maintain them as well as possible. If
you are interested in being a part of this committee, kindly
contact Father Conrad at the Rectory. Your contribution
is important in this area!
WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP FORMING: St. Anne
Parish is in the process of exploring the process of
forming a "Women's Spirituality Group" that would meet
monthly or bi-monthly to meet the spiritual needs of our
women. This would be directed by a woman for women
only. We're in process of arranging the details with a
spiritual director. We hope to find the most convenient
day and time to accommodate as possible. Please watch
for details.
POT LUCK FAMILY DINNER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
following the 5 pm Mass, beginning at 6
pm in the Parish Hall. Please mark your
calendars for this
"Pot Luck Family
Dinner" for parishioners and friends. We
hope to get together for an enjoyable time
of "good eats," good company, and ole
fashioned fun. Bring the family. There will
be entertainment for the youngsters! For further
information call Joe or Arlene Kutzko at 508-954-5252.
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO'S INTERESTED IN JOINING
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? Do you know anyone "on the
fringes" who may have dropped out of the Church and
desires to "come home”? If so, please invite them to consider
being part of our Parish's R.C.I.A. There's nothing like the
"personal touch." We would like to formalize the RCIA
Process on the First Sunday of Advent. Call Fr. Conrad for
more details.
R.C.I.A TEAM: Anyone who is interested in being part of
our formation training to welcome adults into the Church is
asked to contact Fr. Conrad or Linda at the Rectory. Take the
“bushel basket” off your faith! Join the team today!
UNITED PARISHES SOUTHBOROUGH FOOD PANTRY:
Thank you so very much for your continuous support of the
Southborough Food Pantry. You make it possible for us to
help our clients. Currently we are in need of cookies,
canned pears and pineapple, tinfoil, plastic wrap, baggies
(all sizes) and kitchen trash bags. As most food items are
date sensitive, please be sure that your donation is not out of
date. Donations may be left in the foyer of the parish hall. If
you know of anyone who may benefit from the Food Pantry,
please encourage them to come. Pantry hours (located at
Pilgrim Church) are Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. and Fridays
from 10-11 a.m. Again, thank you for your continued
generosity to the Southborough Food Pantry. 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. Start the new year with the Pilgrim Queen
Devotion for your family. Please sign your name and the
date you take her into your home.
Southborough Knights of Columbus will be selling
raffle tickets in January after the Sunday morning
masses to benefit the High School Seniors of St.
Anne and St. Matthew Parishes. There are only
200 raffle tickets being sold at $20.00 each and there are
three prizes: (1st) $1,000, (2nd) $750 and (3rd) $250 in
cash. Please support the Fr. Thomas Garlick Memorial
Scholarship Fund for High School Seniors and win some
cash in the process.
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.
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.
PARISH LIFE & STEWARDSHIP
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
STEWARDSHIP REPORTS FOR:
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.
January 5, 2015
Weekly Offertory Collection…………...…..….$2,968.07
Capital Improvement .……………………….$ 834.52
Solemnity of Mary ………….……………...….$1,185.00
Thank you for your ongoing generous donations!
JANUARY SPECIAL AND SECOND COLLECTIONS:
Solemnity of Mary
Capital Improvement Fund
Catholic University
Catholic Home Missions
January 1
January 4
January 11
January 25
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE UPDATE:
The total amount
received is $13,728.00 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(866-727-4741) 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
HALF DAY RETREATS AT FATIMA SHRINE IN HOLLISTON:
Xaverian Missionaries are offering monthly Mini-Retreats
on the Second Sunday of each month (except May 3rd)
giving those who come an opportunity to celebrate the
many ways that Mission can be expressed and lived. Call
508-429-2144 to reserve a place. This weekend a second
input will be offered at 1:45pm, concluding with the
World Mission Rosary at 3pm. Topic this Sunday: “BEING
CATHOLIC IN A DIVERSE WORLD: HONORING THE
PLURALISM OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM”
ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL (266 Main St. Northboro)
OPEN HOUSE: Fully accredited PreK-8th grade Catholic
School and a 2014 US Department of Education Blue
Ribbon School, annual Open House on Sunday, January 25
from 1-3 pm (with a complimentary breakfast after 11am Mass)
and Thursday, January 29 from 10am-1pm. Learn all about
January Class Dates
Sunday, January 11
Sunday, January 11
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
Monday, January 12
Sunday, January 25
Sunday, January 25
Monday, January 26
Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
First Communion
Grades 1-3
High School
Grades 1-3
First Communion
Confirmation
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
3:15pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
9:00 am
4:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:15pm
YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEETINGS:
First Sunday of each Month at 6:00 pm. For February it is
changed to the second Sunday, February 8th at 6”00 pm
New members always welcome!
GAMES, SNACKS AND FUN! Youth Ministry
is having another great event! GAME
NIGHT to be held on Saturday, January
24th, 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. There will be lots
of different games to try. Come and join us
for the fun!
PRAYER SPONSORS FOR THE CONFIRMATION
CANDIDATES: In order to involve our whole
parish community in the sacrament program of
Confirmation we have developed the Prayer
Sponsor Program. It involves parishioners like you, who
choose to sponsor a Catechumenate with prayer as they
prepare for Confirmation. Prayer is a powerful way to
support our candidates, especially as they journey towards
the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation on May
31st at the Saint Paul Cathedral in Worcester. A basket can
be found in the front foyer with envelopes with
candidates names. For questions, please contact Karla
Reuter at [email protected] or call at (508) 3357968.
the school, registration, and take a tour. Information
[email protected] or call (508) 351-9905.
SOUTHBOROUGH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #119 WILL BE SPONSORING A YOUTH FREE THROW
CHAMPIONSHIP ON JANUARY 14: All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of completion
for the 2015 K of C Free Throw Championship. The Southborough completion will be held on Wednesday, January 14, from
6:00 to 7:30pm at the Trottier Middle School. Entry forms are available at the church entrance. They can be completed in
advance or you can register the day of the event. Older students who would like to volunteer with registration/scoring, call Jim Sullivan
774-217-9374. Winners will advance to district, regional and state competitions during Feb., March, and April. (Last year Kyle
Henderson & Trevor Burns won the state championship in their age groups.)
Liturgical Minister Schedule
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
and MASS INTENTIONS:
January 10 & 11, 2015
5:00 pm Lector:
Communion Ministers:
8:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers:
10:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers
Laura Schroeder
Jeanette Castelda
Bill Yetman
Elaine Yetman
John Callinan
Peter Bradstreet
Saturday, January 10 through Sunday, January 18, 2015
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Counters: Susan Sheehan and Rich Flathers
January 17 and 18, 2015
5:00 pm Lector:
Communion Minister:
8:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers:
10:30 am Lector:
Communion Ministers
Nick Paganella
Greg Polanik
Ellen Kluge
Kate Battles
Janice Brown
Pat. Draper
Counters: Kathy Gittins, need
MONDAY
9:00 am: Healing for Michael Merenda
by Jim and Millie Garden
TUESDAY
9:00 am: Margaret Anne Hostage
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am: John Kelley Jr. (25th Anniversary)
by his Family
THURSDAY
9:00 am: Sherman Olson
by his wife and Family
No Mass
FRIDAY
Next week’s Readings:
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
John 1:35-42
STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR:
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“After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.” (Mark 1:7) We are put on this earth to love God, love our neighbor and make disciples. How many times does our own pride and ego get in the way on fulfilling God’s plan for us? Humbling ourselves before God and putting Him first in all things should be our top priority.
COLD & FLU SEASON The Cup will not be
offered during the winter months. Our Parish
takes all reasonable precautions against infection
at Mass and other Parish events during the
Winter months.
During this time there is no requirement for a handshake at the “Sign of Peace” if a parishioner is
uncomfortable with that greeting. Please respect the
right of a parishioner to offer a verbal greeting of peace
to those near them with shaking hands.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion have been
instructed to wash their hands carefully before Mass
and to use the alcohol-based hand-sanitizer provided
for them prior to the distribution of Holy communion.
5:00 pm: Gana Kwiatkowski (10th Anniversary)
by Dick and Connie Bellotti
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: Healing for Erica Elisabeth Alvarez
by her mother, Amelia Alvarez
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
5:00 pm: Leona Rose
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: Commander Wm. O. Wallace (3rd Anniversary)
by the Wallace & Spicer Families
St. Anne Parish extends our deepest
sympathy to the family and friends of:
Judith Kearns
May she rest in peace.
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, 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, Jamie Farley,
John Gagliano, Catherine and Cynthia Galbraith, Rachel Knoll,
Stephanie McMahon, Diane Toomey,
Doris Campero. Patty Morgan, Ben Walkins, George Paine and
Family, Sue (Infante) Despo, Sr.Virginella, Jessica Hendron,
Sr. Mary Veronica, Richard Dehlham
FILIPINO COMMUNITY MASS
Sunday ~ January 18, 2015
St. Anne Church
1:00 pm
Followed by a Pot Luck gathering in the Parish Hall.
“A little bit of Mercy makes the world
less cold and more just ”
Pope Francis
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ST. ANNE PARISH WELCOMES
ALL VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS
WHO WORSHIP WITH US.
TO JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY,
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE.