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Annunciation Parish

ONE PARISH PRAISING GOD IN TWO LOCATIONS

May 19, 2019

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Welcome to Annunciation Parish

Parish Staff

Clergy (978) 632-0253

Pastor

Rev. Stephen Lundrigan Ext. 116

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Wilmar Ramos Ext. 130

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Stanley Baczewski (978) 855-9805

Retired Deacon

Rev. Mr. Arthur Giard

Parish Office (978) 632-0253

Business Manager

William Lawton Ext. 113

Parish Secretary

Joanne Kay Ext. 110

Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Maura Sweeney Ext. 117

Director of Buildings & Grounds

Mr. Don Robinson Ext. 109

Building Maintenance

Mr. Donald Cosentino

Music Ministry

Mr. Paul Cormier (978) 602-6166

Mrs. Paulette Fowler (978) 660-0215

Ms. Sharon Sawtell (978) 632-7216

Mr. Eddy Troxler (978) 855-4678

Youth Ministry

Mr. Paul Hartin and Jamison LaRoche

Email: [email protected]

Holy Family Academy (978) 632-8656

Principal

Mrs. Andrea Tavaska Ext. 219

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Jennifer Lucas Ext. 213

Director of Enrollment

Mrs. Nancy Tyros Ext. 250

The Caring Place (978) 632-5745

Director

Mrs. Jane Pineo

Email: [email protected]

www.tcpgardner.com

From the Pastor’s Desk

Jesus tells His disciples to love one another as He loves them. That’s a tall

order because His love was complete. His love was to the death. It is very

easy to look at others, hate the wrongs they cause us when they bother or

hurt us, and decide to withhold that love. Jesus’ call is difficult sometimes

but it is part of His great plan. Moving ourselves in love towards others -

especially when we feel we have reason to dislike them - opens us up to

receiving the love of God. It also works to build a more peaceful existence

in the world. We may not even realize how we have pushed others out of

our “circle” of concern and love. Perhaps as we continue to reflect on the

mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection we can see our way clear to

“resurrecting” some distant relationships - or forming some new ones with

others in our community.

We had our Spring Festival last weekend. I enjoyed the conversations I

had with people and seeing the children playing both indoor games and

kickball (and also eating a LOT of cotton candy). One of the best times

was the impromptu sing-along that took place around the keyboard on the

stage - that was fun! When they met, the School Board looked at enroll-

ment, finances, marketing and the golf tournament. There is still time to

sign up to play in the tournament or become a sponsor for this event. Info

is in the bulletin and on website. Mrs. Tavaska and the teachers are look-

ing at new math curricula and we will be putting these in place for the up-

coming school year.

Pastoral Council finalized the parish survey, discussed outreach efforts, the

logo, and looked at a few other issues. We do have a couple open spaces

on the council - if anyone is interested, please contact me.

Not much to report from this past week except that I was on vacation. It

gave me a chance to do a few neglected things, and take a break from the

normal routine. I am looking forward to getting back to some things this

upcoming week and will be reporting on them in an upcoming col-

umn. Thanks to all who wished me a good vacation, it is appreciated.

We have been making good progress as a community and there is still

much to do. I am encouraged by those who step forward and assume

leadership - this is what we need. When we empower each other to en-

gage in discipleship, and when we help each other to discover how the

Lord is calling each one to minister in this church community, then we can

grow and become a powerful instrument in God’s hands.

The more I think of it, the more happy I am to be here. I continue to see the

potential that we have yet to tap. Each struggle is an opportunity for

growth, each obstacle is a chance to see the power of Jesus’ work, and

each success is a chance to give thanks to the God who provides so well

for us. Have a great week!

Annunciation Parish Mission Statement:

Strengthened by the Eucharist, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sent by Christ we seek by worship and service to compassionately

meet the corporal and spiritual needs of our parish family and beyond. We desire to warmly welcome the stranger and one another, and

together reach a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In doing this, we are committed to the caring and ongoing Christian formation of

others by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within our faith and local community.

For those who are new to the parish or returning after some time away, we would like to welcome you to our

Catholic community. In this bulletin you will find many opportunities to be enriched and involved. If you would

like to register as a member or have any questions, call us at 978-632-0253, email us at

[email protected], or stop by the Parish Office during the week.

God blessed,

Fr. Steve

Mass Intentions

at Holy Spirit Church

at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church

Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention

Saturday, May 18th 4:45 p.m. Imelda LeBlanc by Leona Lashua & Bertha Leonard

Richard “Ricky” Thibeault 1st Anniversary by Dan and Karen Kelly

Clarence “Chibs” Goguen & Deborah Goguen Doherty by Family

Sunday, May 19th 7:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Ivan and Claire Johnson by Jean Murray and family

Jeanne Wironen by Corinne Gariepy

Our 1st Communion students and their families

Monday, May 20th 9:00 a.m.

Clementina DiVito by her family and friends

Cynthia Desmarais by Jay and Melody Phelps

Wednesday, May 22nd 9:00 a.m. John S. Gearan, 50th Anniversary, by family

Loraine Bourque by Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bourque

Friday, May 24th 9:00 a.m. Father Maurice Guimond O.C.S.O. Trappist by Paul

Leo Maillet by Paul

Saturday, May 25th 4:45 p.m. Jerry & Josephine Doucet by Melas & Florence Doucet

Telex & Beatrice Richard by Melas & Florence Doucet

Sunday, May 26th

7:30a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Gregoire Croteau by family

Francis Murray by his wife, Jean & family

Richard Thomas by Fern & Germaine Comeau

Yvonne Mitko by Judy R.

Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention

Saturday May 18th

Sunday, May 19th

4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Mr. J. Robert Pelletier, 14th Anniversary by his siblings

Janet Mulqueen, 7th Anniversary by her family

Cherrie Bourgeois by her family

Nicole Borey by Norman & Bernice Legere

To be determined

Tuesday, May 21st 7:30 a.m. All parishioners of Annunciation Parish

Thursday, May 23rd 7:30 a.m. Joseph Tatro by Marie LeVanti

Saturday, May 25th 4:00 p.m. Norman Baril by his daughter, Denise

Carol Cormier, 6th Anniversary by her husband, Leo and family

Sunday, May 26th 8:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1st Lt. Ryan Patrick Jones by his parents Elaine & Kevin Jones

Marion Schmidl by Mary

TBD

Upcoming Events

Week of May 19th – May 26th

Sunday May 19th

Spanish Hospitality after 12:00 Mass at Holy Spirit

Monday May 20th

Coffee social after 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary

1:30-2:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Group

6:30 p.m. Grit & Grace Book Club in Holy Rosary Rectory

Wednesday May 22nd

6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Rosary

6:30-8:00 HFA Talent Show at Holy Rosary Church Hall

Thursday May 23rd

9:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group

1:30 p.m. RCIA in the Rectory

5:30 p.m. Curso Biblico (Bible Study) in Holy Rosary Rectory

Friday May 24th

10:00 a.m. Religious Ed Listening Session in the Rectory

Saturday May 25th

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Confessions at Holy Spirit

3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Rosary

Sunday May 26th

Masses as usual

4-5:30p.m. Hospitality Dinner Holy Rosary Hall

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6:30-8:00 p.m. Paint Night for Catechists at Holy Spirit

6:30 p.m. Bible Study Holy Rosary

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May 27 Memorial Day - Mass Location

On Monday, May 27th the

9:00 a.m. Mass will be held at

Notre-Dame Cemetery.

Please note: Weather Per-

mitting. If inclement weather, Mass will be held as

usual in Holy Rosary. There will be no coffee so-

cial following Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION WEEKEND

This weekend 19 children from our parish will

make their first communion at the Masses

that their families ordinarily attend. We hope

that you will rejoice with them as they receive

Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time and

give thanks for this precious gift which allows

us to receive Christ’s, body, blood, soul and

divinity whenever we attend Mass.

Thank You…

... from the Respect Life Committee

Thanks to our generous parishioners for a successful

carnation drive in honor of our Holy Mother and our

mothers, grandmothers, etc. We will be donating our

profit of $231 to Problem Pregnancy of Worcester

(formerly in Athol) on behalf of Annunciation Parish.�

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Golf Classic News

We are looking for teams of four to

play in our tournament

Consider sponsoring a hole

Support our 50/50 & other raffles

Join us at the post-tournament

dinner

For additional information on how you

can help, please contact Eileen O’Shea

at 978-632-8671.

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GRIT & GRACE BOOK CLUB

Our next book club meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday,

May 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory. We will continue

discussing the book Hidden Women of the Gospels by Kathy

Coffey. We will be focusing on chapters 5-9. Extra copies

are available. Please feel free to join us for the lively conver-

sation and theological reflection even if you haven’t yet

begun the book.

Concert Announcement

North County String

Ensemble and Chorus

North County Music will be perform-

ing their annual Friends and Family

Concert in the lower hall of Holy

Rosary Church this Sunday, May 19 at

2:00. Please come and enjoy beautiful music presented

by the youth string orchestras and the youth chorus.

Light refreshments will be served afterward.�

TAKE …ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

Everyone from Annunciation Parish, Holy Family Academy &

The Caring Place is invited to join us for an evening of

Bravehearts Baseball on Friday, June 28th at 7:00 pm at Fitton

Field, at Holy Cross College in Worcester.

This will be a great opportunity for us to build community while

cheering on the Worcester Bravehearts. Tickets are $8 per person

and include reserved seating, a free hat, free parking and fire-

works to wrap up the evening. To order your tickets pick up one

of the registration forms from the back of church or go to our

parish website AnnunciationGardner.org . This game is expected

to sell out quickly so please order your tickets soon. For more

information contact Maura Sweeney at 978-632-0253 or email

[email protected]. Tickets and hats will be

available to be picked up beginning Mon., June 24th .

RELIGIOUS ED LISTENING SESSION

Parents and Catechists are invited to join us for a listen-

ing session regarding the future of Religious Education in

our parish.

Come share your ideas on what is working, what could

be improved and explore new possibilities. We will offer

three sessions please pick the one that works best for

your schedule. All meetings will be held in the Rectory

on the following dates:

• Friday, May 24th @ 10 a.m.

• Thursday, May 30th @ 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 4th @ 6:30. p.m.

Spiritual Guidance

Please Pray For: Mary Beth Brow, “Little” Genevieve, Patricia Beaton-King, Elliott Russell, Marie Celeste B., Leonne Tagen, John

Scott St. Cyr, Marie Jurgelonis, Alfreda “Marie” Bergeron, Judy Woodwarth, Addison Auza, Billy Foss, Henry Cichonski, Margue-

rite Pouliot, Larry Butler, Stephaine Pederson, Omaira Lopez, Chase Daunais, Lou Robichaud, Steve Gormley, Linda Gray,

Elaine Richard and Benjamin Soba.

For other prayers and special intentions, call our Prayer Line at (978) 630-2283. These intentions will not

appear in the bulletin and can be passed privately by first name only.�

Information on the Sacraments

Baptism: If you would like to have your child baptized call Maura Sweeney at (978) 632-0253 Ext.

117, or email [email protected].

First Communion: for adults and children over the age of 7. Call Maura Sweeney at the Parish

Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.

Confirmation: call Maura Sweeney at the Parish Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.

Holy Orders: If you are feeling called to explore a vocation to the priesthood, please contact our

diocesan vocations director Fr. Jim Mazzone at [email protected] or by phone at 508-340-5788.

Holy Matrimony: notify the Church one year in advance. Call the Parish Office at (978) 632-0253

for Marriage Preparation.

Anointing of the Sick: call Fr. Lundrigan at Ext.116 or Fr. Ramos at Ext.130.

Questions of the Week

Adults: When have you seen the power of

love overcome a bad situation?

Kids: Do you believe love is stronger than

hate? Why?

Daily

Readings

Sunday May 19th

∗ Acts 14:21-27

∗ Rv 21:1-5a

∗ Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Monday May 20th

∗ Acts 14:5-18

∗ Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday May 21st

∗ Acts 14:19-28

∗ Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday May 22nd

∗ Acts 15:1-6

∗ Jn 15:1-8

Thursday May 23rd

∗ Acts 15:7-21

∗ Jn 15:9-11

Friday May 24th

∗ Acts 15:22-31

∗ Jn 15:12-17

Saturday May 25th

∗ Acts 16:1-10

∗ Jn 15:18-21

Sunday May 26th

∗ Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

∗ Rv 21:10-14, 22-23

∗ Jn 14:23-29

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Goal:

$50,000

Received: $37,944.00

Consider a one time donation or a

pledge to the Partner’s in Charity

Campaign. Your kindness will help

people in our community & the Diocese.

Donations to the campaign can be easily

made from annunciationgardner.org.

Simply click on the Partners in Charity

logo and provide our parish name

“Annunciation Parish”. Thank you.

Food Pantry Requests!

The Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry has been very busy, and is in

need of rice & potato mixes, jelly, pasta, jelly soup, instant mac

n’cheese, and canned carrots and fruit. Thank you in advance.

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