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48 Saint Paul St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Telephone: 508-883-6726 • Fax: 508-883-2079
Email: [email protected] Parish Website: WWW.STPAULBLACKSTONE.ORG
LORD’S DAY MASSES
Saturday, 4:00PM (Vigil Mass)
Sunday, 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and
5:00 PM
DAILY MASSES Monday,
Thursday, Friday at 8:00 AM
and Tuesday & Wednesday, Communion Services at 8:00 AM
ADORATION Fridays from
11 AM to 12 Noon
CONFESSIONS Saturday,
3:00 PM, or by appointment
RECTORY OFFICE
HOURS
Monday—Wednesday 9 AM—4 PM
Other times by
appointment only.
CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL #976 BLACKSTONE, MA
MASSES FOR THE WEEK: Saturday, July 7 4:00 PM Roland Demers (birthday remembrance) by his wife Sunday, July 8—14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Deceased members of the Raymond Pelletier, Sr. family by family 11:00 AM Leona Bergeron by Ann Marie Watson 5:00 PM Health Intentions for Josephine Monday, July 9 8:00 AM Elizabeth McCool by Gladys Tyks Tuesday, July 10 8:00 AM Communion Service Wednesday, July 11 8:00 AM Communion Service Thursday, July 12 8:00 AM Communion Service Friday, July 13 8:00 AM Communion Service Saturday, July 14 4:00 PM Casimier “Chet” Szeliga by his wife & family Sunday, July 15—15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Minnie Pilvinis by a friend 11:00 AM The Martin family by family 5:00 PM John Pilvinis by a friend THIS WEEK the sanctuary lamp burns in memory of: Roland Demers by his wife.
Members of the family requesting the Mass are asked to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar.
MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR JULY 14 & 15
SAT., July 14, 4:00 PM (Lector) Lauren Labonte (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion): S. Clark, S. Kelly, L. Morin, S. & T. Tenerowicz (Altar servers) Normand Guerard, George Remedes SUN., July 15, 8:30 AM (Lector) Susan Hayes (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion): P. Dunlavey, S. Supple (Altar servers) J. Laren, F. Stavinski, K. & Z. Moore SUN., July 15, 11:00 AM (Lector) Morgan Rockhill (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion): P. Lariviere, C. Walsh, R. Laverdiere, V. Rockhill (Altar servers) Normand Guerard Sun., July 15, 5:00 PM (Lector) OPEN (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion): H. M. Paulhus, D. Guertin, J. Guertin (Altar servers) Sophia Guertin, Natalie Guertin
NOTE: A REMINDER IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. REMINDER: New schedules are available in the church or on our website.
OUR WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP 07/01/2018
DUE TO EARLY SUBMISSION of the bulletin, our Weekly Stewardship will be
reported next weekend. Thank you.
Bottles ‘n cans raised another $43.15 Dollars for Doors (D4D) 101.5% of goal (All new D4D $ raised now are being set aside for next door) 2nd Collections: July 7 & 8—Debt Reduction July 14 & 15—S.O.S. Fund
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER—THANK YOU!! We are delighted to receive a total of $240.00 from the Blackstone Girl Scouts and the Blackstone Pack 3144. Each contributed $120 as their thank you for the use of the Parish Center for their activities. The money is very much needed and appreciated!
The Light of the World Retreat is coming to St. Paul’s Church again this fall! Stay tuned! Mark your calendars! • Friday, October 19th – 6:30pm – 8:30pm • Saturday, October 20th – 8:00am – 6:30pm • Sunday, October 21st– 8:00am – 6:30pm • Monday, October 22nd – 6:30pm – 8:30pm This retreat is FREE (donations are encouraged) You will be provided spiritual enlightenment, the abundant love of Christ Jesus… and good food! Registration forms will become available in the church, at the rectory or on our website.
CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL JULY 8, 2018
NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL BSA – TROOP 1— Joining BSA is easy! For more information, send Eric an email to [email protected] Follow us on Face book: Troop 1 Blackstone.
ST. ANDRE BESSETTE COUNCIL #15829–Our upcoming meetings are on Mondays: • July 16 at St. Paul’s Anyone interested in joining or finding out more about this Blackstone council should contact Jeremy at [email protected]
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Phil Dunlavey
Norman Guerard Fran Tyks Fred Stavinski David Monson Pauline Lariviere Marion Clark Suzanne Clark Lynne Wigglesworth
The Bereavement ministry serves those that have lost a loved one through death. Please prayerfully consider joining this team and thank you to those currently serving. For more
information on joining this ministry, contact the rectory. “Blessed are those who weep and mourn for they shall be
comforted” (Matthew 5:4)
REMEMBER: The members of St. Paul’s Parish Council include: David Guertin, Morgan Rockhill, Bert Galipeau, George Remedes, Normand Guerard, Susan Demers, Julianne
Guertin, Virginia Rockhill and Renee Miskiewicz. Please take a moment to talk with them and bring them your questions or concerns or ideas. They are your liaisons.
THE BABY BOTTLES for Visitation House in Worcester are still available at all entrances to the church. Please take one home and fill with your loose change. If anyone writes a check, please make it payable to Visitation House. If you have any filled bottles, return at any Mass. Thank you.
PROJECT ST. MATTHEW FUNDRAISER— Our next event is Saturday, July 7th following the 4:00 PM Mass. The progressive door prize winner was not present last month, so
it will be $50 in July. REMEMBER, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN - IT IS A $100 CLUB and you can join in at any�me; $50 allows new members to par�cipate in the July event, keeping in mind there is a chance to win $500 monthly for the remainder of the year and a monthly meal and you do not have to be in a�endance to win the $500. (6 chances remain)! Last year, this fundraiser raised almost $7,000 a�er expenses. REMEMBER THE MORE PARTICIPANTS, THE GREATER THE FUNDRAISER! Where can you eat and have a chance to win money, plus help your church? This fundraiser directly supports St. Paul’s Church General Fund. For more info call Sharon at 508-883-3388. Forms are in the church to sign up. Or use this for below to reserve your Project St. Ma�hew �cket: Name:__________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Telephone: _________________# of �ckets ___________ I am enclosing $______ to pay for _____ month(s)
36TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT—Coming again this fall—Save the Date—November 10th! It is not too early to start thinking about shopping and getting ready
for this year’s Turkey Trot. Yes, please shop for NEW items and drop off at the church or the rectory and mark your bag or box “Turkey Trot.” Thank you in advance for your help.
WE RECEIVED A THANK YOU from Visitation House for the bottles they picked up which began during Lent. The total of donations was $1,095.00. To quote them: “Your parish’s donations help to provide a stable living environment as well as material, emotional, and spiritual support to the
most vulnerable population in this Country, homeless, pregnant women, who desperately need a place called Visitation House. May God bless you and your parishioners for your generosity and multiply your blessings 100 fold.
OUR NEWEST on-going fundraiser, Paper Retriever bin, located in the rear of the Parish center next to our dumpster has been a success. It is filling up quicker than we can empty it, so thank you for your continued donations! We are on a schedule to have it emptied more frequently.
SOCIAL EVENTS COUNCIL (SEC) still needed here at St. Paul’s. Do you love planning events, potluck dinners, movie nights, game nights, ice cream social, hospitality hour, golfing event, etc. Consider using your talents to arrange social events at the church. As it says on our sign out front of the Parish Center, Ch _ _ ch...what’s missing “u r” !! Consider it...volunteer and start a council. We need you!
RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: Deb Campano. Phone 508-883-2590 Email: [email protected] • Please keep in mind that Mass is every week, whether we
are in session or not. Please pray the rosary as a family. IMPORTANT—PLEASE NOTE: • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SESSIONS HAVE ENDED FOR THE
SUMMER. • 2018-2019 Registration Forms are available in the church
and at the sign-in table as well as on our website. Please complete the form and return as soon as possible.
• Note—NEW INFORMATION—Children who miss a year of Religious Education due to not being registered or those who are registered but do not attend sessions on a regular basis WILL need to make up the missed year.
Prayer for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding and strength they need.
To follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen
MARK YOUR CALENDARS—UPCOMING EVENTS
8:45—9:45 AM—Tuesdays & Thursdays
BONEBUILDERS CLASSES FEE $2
Saturday, July 7, 5:30—7:00 PM
PROJECT ST. MATTHEW’S 5TH EVENT (DINNER—TICKET HOLDERS ONLY)
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Friday, July 13, 11:00 AM—12 Noon ADORATION IN THE CHURCH
Friday, July 13, 7:00 PM
FIRST STEP TO SERENITY—PARISH CTR.
Monday, July 16, 7:00 PM ST. ANDRE BESSETTE KOFC MEETING
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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 7:00 PM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL BLACKSTONE, MA
ST. PAUL CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND The Endowment fund was established for the
perpetual upkeep of the church. Memorial donations cards are available at the rectory.
MEMORIAL BLOCKS are still available in our Medi ta t ion Garden behind St. Paul’s Church. Forms are available in the rectory and in the church on the literature tables. Cost is $160 for up to 4 lines of engraving and additional lines for $10
each. This is a fundraiser and 100% of all monies raised goes to St. Paul’s Endowment Fund for the upkeep of the garden and church.
KIDS’ KAMP—July 16-20—at St. Paul’s! Come have some fun from 9AM-12 Noon, $20 per child, Grades 1-4. Games, Crafts,
Snacks and Fun! Registration forms available in the church. Register by July 8th.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC) training for those who desire to serve the community of the Church of Saint Paul by distributing Holy Communion at the weekend Masses.
You must be confirmed, have a love for the Eucharist and be available. The training is scheduled for July 15, 2018 after the 11 AM Mass in the Sacristy. Plan for 1 hour. If interested please contact the office or any EHMC.
14TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 0976 JULY 8, 2018
JOIN US ON FRIDAYS FOR ADORATION from 11:00 am to 12 noon.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE: The Sacrament of Baptism at St. Paul's Parish is a community experience and is on the third (3rd) Sunday of each month DURING the 11AM Mass. Baptisms for 2018 include: July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16. Godparents must be practicing Catholics. Sponsor letters are required. It is necessary to participate in the Baptismal Preparation Class. Please call the rectory at 508-883-6726 to schedule all baptisms.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
Serving the needs of the poor in Blackstone For information and assistance
Please call: Mary Jane 508-344-1440 or Dan 508-883-8684
As part of a “collaborative ministry” and in the spirit of our diocesan “Parish Cluster Program”, St. Paul’s Parish and St. Theresa’s Parish of Blackstone, MA collaborate to serve the needs of the poor and destitute of our town. Various services are provided such as: food vouchers, rent assistance, clothing, emergency overnight lodging and prescription assistance.
PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK Communion calls to the homebound, hospital and
convalescent home visits are important pastoral concerns. Call the rectory to notify us.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please call any time. If you know that you will be admitted to the hospital, please call the office to make arrangements
to receive the Sacrament of the Sick after the daily or Sunday Mass.
MARRIAGE Make arrangements with a priest at least one year
prior to the wedding date, and before plans are made for reception hall, caterers, etc.
The Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is required.
PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is every adult’s moral responsibility to protect victims by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities. For help you may call: The Office for Healing and Prevention, Diocese of Worcester at 508-929-4363. St. Paul’s Parish requires Safe Environment Training for all staff & volunteers and CORI background checks for all those who work with children and young people.
Blackstone-Millville Food Pantry
The Blackstone-Millville Food Pantry is located in the Parish Center at St. Paul’s Church, 48 St. Paul Street in Blackstone. It is open to residents of Blackstone and Millville.
JULY NEEDS: jam/jelly, fluff, canned chicken, canned pasta, brownie mix, ketchup & mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry & dish detergent
The hours of operation are Tuesdays from 7-8PM and Saturdays from 10-11AM. Residents are required to have a photo id and proof of residency.
D O N ’ T F O R G E T O U R O N - G O I N G FUNDRAISING—Our cans, empty-ink cartridges and Brigido receipts are a consistent fundraiser. Cans may
be dropped off anytime by the rectory garage. Containers are in the front of the church for Brigido receipts, ink cartridges and cell phones. Also, don’t forget our clothing shed! Plus, our new Paper Retriever and Book Bins, too! NO CRUSHED CANS PLEASE, as they are no longer redeemable.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor—Rev. D. Timothy O’Mara Business Manager—MaryAnn DeRestie
Fiscal Affairs—Marcia Behrens Facilities —Paul Beaulieu
Building & Grounds—Steve Kaczor Cemetery Caretaker—George Remedes
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Coordinator—Deborah Campano • 508-883-2590
MUSIC MINISTRY Roger Fontaine
Alan & Mary Beth Ducharme Leo Langlois, Organist
Wayne Arsenault and Daniel Pepin Cantors
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
CONFIRMATION? COME AND SEE AT SAINT PAUL. • It is for anyone, from junior high to adults of all ages, seeking
more information on the Catholic Faith • We also reach out to people who were baptized Catholic as an
infant but did not continue their religious education, and now wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion.
• Reception of Baptism and Confirmation is a church requirement to become a Godparent at Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation.
• If interested, please come spend an hour or contact the rectory at 508-883-6726 or Debbie Campano at 508-883-2590.
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