BULLETIN FOR MARCH 13, 2016

CHURCH VIGIL LAMP BURNS IN MEMORY OF JOHN CARPENTER, SR. CENTER VIGIL LAMP BURNS IN MEMORY OF CINDY McGWIRE (Birth.)

ST. DOMINIC CANDLE BURNS IN MEMORY OF MARY DEUBEL

Saturday Mar. 12 4PM Irene Motta (6th Anniv.), Robert Yarborough, Leslie Ann Uhnak, All Parishioners and Benefactors Sunday Mar. 13 7AM Miranda, Oliveira & Castelo Branco Family 9AM Jose Souza Pimentel, Jose Patricio Bernardo, All Souls In Purgatory, Horacio & Irma DeBrum 11AM John Carpenter Sr., James Manton, Yvonne Ferreira Monday Mar. 14 8AM Rose O’Connell Tuesday Mar. 15 8AM Catherine Lundy Wednesday Mar. 16 8AM Mary Deubel Thursday Mar. 17 8AM Mary Moniz Friday Mar. 18 8AM Manuel Alua 6:30PM Mary and Antonio Viveiros and Sons Saturday Mar. 19 4PM Memorial Mass: Ambrose A. Powers, Jr. & Sr., Rene Bernard, Lisa Camara, Antonio Elizardo Caetano, Manuel Caetano, Theresa Morris, Arthur Lauzon, Edward Devlin, Marcella Jean PALM SUNDAY Mar. 20 7AM All Parishioners and Benefactors 9AM Jason Archambault (Birth. Rem.), Lisa Secher Family Liturgy 11AM Mary Costa, Barbara Fonseca and In Honor of St. Lucy BUDGET REPORT for February 21 BUDGET BREAKDOWN Budget $3,546.00 180 Envelopes $2,805.00 Candles 138.00 Loose 7 41.00 Cath. Relief Svcs. $1,365.00 Total $3,546.00 THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION is our Monthly Building and Maintenance. Please be generous. Thank you. GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION is the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles from the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help restore the Church and build the future in the region. Please give generously to this collection next week.

LENTEN SERVICES: There is a 6:30 Mass this Friday followed by the Stations of the Cross.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Please see the enclosed flyer for schedules, times and services. EASTER FOOD DRIVE: Food bags are available at the entrance to the Hall and the Church. Please return the food bags by noon next weekend, Palm Sunday.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: SUNDAY March 13th Grades 3 & 4 9:30 – 11AM SUNDAY April 3 Grades 1 & 2 9:30 – 11AM FAITHWAYS STUDENTS – Remember: Attend Friday Lenten Service = 1 credit hour. Lenten Service on Holy Thursday and Good Friday = 1 credit hour. Easter Service on Saturday or Sunday = 1 credit hour CONFIRMATION will be held this weekend. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 12 at 7PM – Girls’ Confirmation Sunday, March 13 at 7PM – Boys’ Confirmation WOMEN’S GUILD will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 16th at 7PM. SCHOLARSHIP FUND CALENDAR FUND-RAISER: The Knights of Columbus are holding their Annual Calendar Raffle to benefit the Scholarship Fund. It is the April Surprises Calendar! The cost is $10 Per Calendar. They are available after all Masses and at the Rectory. Please support this worthy endeavor. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES are being offered at two locations: St. John of God Church this Wednesday, March 16th from 6-6:45PM, and St. Patrick’s Church in Somerset on Monday, March 21st at 7PM. Please see flyers at entrance to Center and Church. CAMP ST. DOROTHY is now taking registrations for their Christian Camp for children ages 4-13. It is located on the grounds of Sisters of St. Dorothy at Mt. St. Joseph in Bristol. Children enjoy plenty of fun in outdoor sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and Bible stories in an atmosphere of love and respect for all God’s creatures. Call 401-253-5434 or 401-626-8359. RETROUVAILLE Marriage Renewal Weekends will be held April 8-10 and September 16-18. To register or for more information call 1-800-470-2230 or www.HelpOurMarriage.com PROCLAIM & MAGNIFY! Saturday, April 9th, 9am – 3pm presented by Radio CorMariae (88.5 WPMW). This year’s conference, “Light in the Darkness” is on living the faith in troubled times. John ZACHARY KING, former Satanic priest and Charlie Johnston, private visionary, as they illuminate the Storm of “our culture in darkness” with clarity, and reveal Our Lady’s plan of Triumph. This special event will be hosted at Bishop Stang High School, 500 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA. Tickets available are $25 per person with a luncheon provided. The day will include the sacrament of Confession for attendees. WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING MASS REQUEST for April, May and June. Remember that vigil lamps are available in memory of your loved ones.

LENTEN INSPIRATION

“Let today be the day you give up who you’ve been for who you can Become.”

Holy Spirit Domingas

“DOMINGAS”

“DOMINGAS” SPRING CROWNING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SOCIETY

The First Dominga will be hosted by Larry and Pat Machado from March 28 – April 1 here in our Parish Church

The Second Dominga will be hosted by Bill & Fran Bouchard from

April 4 - 8 here in our Parish Church

The Third Dominga will be hosted by Fernando & Octavia Jacome from April 11 - 15 in their home

The Fourth Dominga will be hosted by Linda Carpenter from

April 18 - 22 here in our Parish Church

The Fifth Dominga will be hosted by Neli & John Costa from April 25 - 29 in their home

The Sixth Dominga will be hosted by Tony & Karen Pavao from

May 2 – 6 in their home

The Seventh Dominga will be hosted by the Holy Spirit Society from May 9 - 13 here in our Parish Church

The Holy Spirit Festival will be held on May 15th.

Tickets will be available sometime in April.