February 1 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
For those who will come to Jesus to be freed from their
demons, he Himself is that healing truth that will make them
free ~ Eleonore Stump is Professor of Philosophy, St. Louis University
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
And just in case those who heard him doubted his
legitimacy, Jesus proved his authority by more than words;
he cast out evil spirits. When the people witnessed Jesus
commanding "even the unclean spirits" and saw that these
spirits obeyed him, they were "amazed" at this "new teaching
with authority."
What our Jewish ancestors experienced is recorded
for us to bolster our own faith. Although we were not there
to see these events unfold, if we meditate on the reality of
today's Gospel story we will also be astonished and amazed.
Jesus is more than a teacher. He is more than a kind man
with an attractive philosophy. Jesus has power over the
spiritual world! His authority over us is real. And he
exercises this authentic authority for our own good. He has
the power to do away with evil and to set us free, both
through his teachings--passed on to us in the Bible and in
the Church--and through his action in our lives. We only
need to follow his lead.
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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
"The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught
them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Jesus
was doing something different. His teaching was new, fresh,
surprising. The Jewish people were used to the teaching style
of their scribes, the scholars who interpreted the Scriptures
and taught the corresponding laws. The scribes were legalists
by trade, who focused on what was required of the Jews
based on the holy writings. For them, the law was dominant.
But when Jesus showed up in the synagogue and began to
teach, he was dominant. As the incarnate Son of God, he
spoke with an authority that was greater even than the
religious laws.
SOUTHBOROUGH MA
Arrangements with a Priest required
at least one year prior to the wedding date.
Gospel Insights
20 BOSTON ROAD
Week Day Mass: 9:00 am
(check Bulletin Intention List
for weekly Mass schedule)
First Friday: 9:00 am
ST. ANNE CHURCH
REV. DR. CONRAD S. PECEVICH, PASTOR
DEACON STEPHEN LUNDRIGAN
PARISH LIFE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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). A change of location: Bible study will
meet in the Conference Room in the Parish Hall.
POT LUCK FAMILY DINNER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
following the 5 pm Mass, 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.
ST. ANNE'S PARISH LENTEN RETREAT with Sr. Rosemary
Mulvihill, RSM to be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2015
from 9:30 to 1:30 pm at Betania Center, Medway, MA.
Cost: $35.00. per person. (this includes lunch). Please
make your reservation by February 21st. Let us continue
the spirit of that wonderful evening of recollection we had
last December and find some time for ourselves spiritually
during Lent to be with the Lord. Those who attended have
fond memories of the dynamic and engaging personality
of Sister Rosemary. Scholarships available.
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.
Companions on the Journey into the Heart of God: A spiritual practice for today's woman.
These sessions will explore methods of prayer and practice that will lead us to a deeper awareness of "God-with-us" and "God-within-us"
Through the method of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina (hold reading) we will have a chance to deepen our prayer life and our own personal lives. There will be time for sharing and conversation of person insights gained.
WHEN: Monday or Friday mornings 10:30amnoon
WHERE: Parish Center
FOR WHOM: interested women
PRESENTER: Sr. Patricia Cushing CSJ
(founder/director: The Dear Neighbor Center for Spirituality and Healing)
NOTE: For interested persons there will be a brief introduction on SUNDAY FEB 22nd after the last Mass. to decide the preferred day. For those who are interested but not able to attend the first meeting contact Kim at: [email protected]
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. 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.
2014 Tax Statements have been mailed to parishioners
who made a recordable donation of $250.00 or more
through the envelope system or checks written to the
Parish.
If you donated through Parishpay you will receive a Tax
Statement directly from them. Also, The Diocese of
Worcester will send out a tax statement to those who
contributed to Partners in Charity.
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 24 and 25, 2015
Weekly Offertory Collection…………...…..….$4,746.00
Catholic Home Missions………………………$ 992.00
Thank you for your ongoing generous donations!
FEBRUARY SPECIAL AND SECOND COLLECTIONS:
Capital Improvement Fund
Fuel Offering
Catholic Free Press Month
Ash Wednesday
Church in Latin America
February 1 (basket passed twice)
February 8 (basket passed twice)
February 18
February 22
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE UPDATE:
The total amount
received is $13,778.00 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
SCOUT SUNDAY 2015: For all boy scouts AND all girl
scouts. You are warmly invited to a worship celebration
to honor the devotion of our scouts and their promises to
faithful leadership! To be held on February 8 at 2:00pm at
Pilgrim Congregational Church If any scouts would like
to participate in the worship, we have a range of roles
available. Contact John Hurley at [email protected].
All families are invited to bring refreshments for a
gathering after the worship.
MONTHLY RETREATS: on themes of Consecrated Life and
Mission Today at Fatima Shrine, Holliston. The next half
day retreat will be Sunday February 8th, beginning at the
11:00am Mass. A second input will be offered at 1:45pm
for those who wish to stay for both sessions, concluding
with the World Mission Rosary at 3:00pm. The retreat director will be Fr. Joe Matteucig, s.x and the Theme will be RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES &
MISSION. For more information call, 508-429-2144.
15th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MEN’S
CONFERENCE: All men are invited to this important
annual Conference, at Worcester’s DCU Center on
Saturday, March 21.
For Conference brochure,
information or registration call 508-929-3445, Visit
website www.firstmensconf.org.
February Class Dates
Sunday, February 1
Sunday, February 1
Sunday, February 1
Monday, February 2
Monday, February 2
Sunday, February 8
Sunday, February 8
Monday, February 9
Monday, February 9
Tuesday, February 10
Confirmation
First Communion
Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3
First Communion
Grades 4 & 5
High School
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
9:00 am***
3:15pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
4:15pm
YOUTH MINISTRY
OUR FATHER’S TABLE: Grades 6-12 Thanks to the crew of
students and parents who cooked and served January’s meal
of American Chop Suey to 60 guests at the soup kitchen in
Marlboro. Our next dates are February 25th and 26th.
Watch for the sign up email in early February.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEETINGS: Grades 6-8
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!
GLOW GOLF OUTING for grades 6-8: Saturday, Feb. 28th,
6pm-8:30pm at the Glow Golf in the Roche Brothers
Shopping Center in Westborough. Stay tuned for details!
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 , pleas e contact K arla Reuter at
[email protected] or call at (508) 335-7968.
My name is Russell McCarthy and I’m a member of St. Anne sponsored Boy Scout
Troop 92. I have been a parishioner at St. Anne Parish almost my entire life. I
have been working on my Eagle Scout project to benefit the St. Anne community.
The project consists of a flagpole in dedication to Rev. Tom Garlick, an Eagle
Scout himself. Fundraising is an important component of any Eagle Project. I am
asking the parishioners to consider supporting this project by making donations
to help offset the cost. Donations can be sent to my home address at 5 Schipper
Farm Lane, Southborough, MA 01772. Please make checks payable to St. Anne’s
(note McCarthy Eagle Project). Thank you sincerely for your support.
Russell McCarthy
Liturgical Minister Schedule
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
and MASS INTENTIONS:
January 31 and February 1
5:00 pm Lector:
8:30 am Lector:
10:30 am Lector:
Junior Lector:
Deb Sanford
Kate Battles
Peter Bradstreet (First Reading)
(Second Reading)
Counters: Susan LoVerso and Kathy Gittins
February 7th and February 8th
5:00 pm Lector:
Jim Noone
8:30 am Lector:
Kate Battles
10:30 am Lector:
Counters:
Pat Draper
Counters: Sue LoVerso and Kathy Gittins
FEAST OF FAITH
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Old customs fade slowly, and in 1560 the Council
of Trent tried for significate change in pastoral care
of the sick. People resisted, thinking that the last
breath was the right time for the sacrament.
Although physical improvement was often noted
after anointing, it was seen as a kind of bonus, rather
than an expected outcome of a prayer for good
health, strength, patience, and even healing. More
than four hundred years later, many people still do
not ask for anointing until it is literally too late for
the person to have reasonable hope of healing, or at
least be aware enough to participate in the ritual. By
then, it may even be too late for viaticum, the true
“last rite.”
We have a treasure in our tradition that we seem
reluctant to use. We visit the sick, we anoint those
who are in the first crisis of illness, we give
Communion to those who are dying, and we keep
vigil and pray for those close to death. When
anointing is celebrated early enough, optimally when
the sick person is still at Sunday Mass, it can be a
source of courage, faith, and hope for a difficult
road ahead. When we anoint our sick, we remind
them that they belong to Christ and a community of
faith. We bring them into the presence of Christ to
reconcile, heal, and give strength and hope. We
resist forces that isolate and alienate the sick; the
symbol of touch is a powerful act of acceptance.
Why wait until the crisis of illness is dire before we
apply such a rich remedy to body and soul?
~ James Field Copyright@ J. S. Paluch Co
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Saturday, January 31through Sunday, February 8, 2015
SATURDAY
5:00 pm: Dick Castelda (3rd Anniversary)
by his wife and Family
SUNDAY
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: Anthony Christian (1st Anniversary)
by Cindy de la Peña
MONDAY
9:00 am:
TUESDAY
9:00 am: Margaret Anne Hostage
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am:
Carmela O’Connell
by Mr. & Mrs. James Donohue
THURSDAY
9:00 am:
Communion Service
First FRIDAY
9:00 am: OPEN INTENTION
SATURDAY
5:00 pm: Cecile Malone
by Ted & Sara Davis
SUNDAY
8:30 am: Parishioners of St. Anne Parish
Intention for healing for the sick
of St. Anne Parish
10:30 am: Fr. Paul Hanno
St. Anne Parish extends our deepest
sympathy to the family and friends of:
JAMES GUNNING
May he rest in peace.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Bob Levangie, Bill MacIver, June Stephens,
Steve Coldwell, 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 Watkins, George Paine and Family,
Sue (Infante) Despo, Sr.Virginella, Jessica Hendron,
Sr. Mary Veronica, Richard Dehlham, George Mitchell.
Vivian McCabe, Daniel & Steve, Jim Garden
FILIPINO COMMUNITY MASS
Sunday ~ February 22, 2015
St. Anne Church
1:00 pm
Followed by a Pot Luck gathering in the Parish Hall.
Grace is not a part of consciousness;; it is the amount of light in our souls, not
knowledge or reason. ~ Pope Francis
ST. ANNE PARISH WELCOMES
ALL VISITORS AND NEW FRESIDENTS
WHO WORSHIP WITH US.
TO JOIN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY,
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE.