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Rectory: 170 Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Telephone (978) 537-6541 / 537-6542 / 537-6543

Parish Office Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 4 pm Religious Education (C.C.D) Office Telephone (978)537-5596

Bingo Telephone: (978)537-5596

November 12, 2017 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 & 6:30 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:45, and 11:15 A.M. Weekday Masses (Monday - Saturday): 6:30 A.M. Holy Day Masses: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil) 6:30 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.

Rev. Robert D. Bruso

Pastor

Rev. Eric K. Asante Associate Pastor

Rev. Richard G. Roger

Retired

Deacon Ronald J. Aubuchon Deacon Robert S. Connor, Jr.

Confessions: Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Saturdays, 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Baptisms: Please call the rectory in advance to

schedule baptismal instruction.

Marriages: Couple should contact the rectory at

least one year in advance. A marriage preparation program is required.

Mr. David M. Lasky

Music Director, Organist

Mrs. Patricia A. Secino, Religious Education Director

and Director of Evangelization and RCIA

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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Cecilia Church, Leominster November 12, 2017

Saturday November 11 Vigil Masses (Veterans Day) Mass on pg. 205

4:00 p.m. Marie LeBlanc (anniv.) by her son & family 6:30 p.m. Rickie Daigle (36th anniv.) by the Daigle family Sunday November 12 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg. 205

7:00 a.m. Ramon J. Richard (30th day) by Kevin & Michele Mack, Simard’s 9:45 a.m. Evelyn Bergeron (18th anniv.) by her family 11:15 a.m. Michelle Brosseau (4th anniv.) by Mom, John, Joe & Claudette Monday November 13 St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Mass on pg. 210

6:30 a.m. Tony Daigle by Marie Richard & family Tuesday November 14 Weekday Mass on pg. 212

6:30 a.m. Irene B. Belrose (30th day) by Kevin & Michele Mack, Simard’s

Wednesday November 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor Mass on pg. 213

6:30 a.m. Jean Besnahan by the Connor family

Thursday November 16 St. Gertrude, Virgin Mass on pg. 213

6:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish

Friday November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Mass on pg. 214

6:30 a.m. Shirley Pothier by Roger & Joyce Pothier 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday November 18 Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter & St. Paul Mass on pg. 216

6:30 a.m. In honor of Jack & Linda Kinsey’s 50th Wedding Anniversary 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Confession Vigil Masses Mass on pg. 217

4:00 p.m. Rose Tata (anniv.) by her family 6:30 p.m. Theresa & James Provo by their children & grandchildren Sunday November 19 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg. 217

7:00 a.m. Melinda & Alyre LeBlanc by Bert & Ginette 9:45 a.m. Paul Hamel (7th anniv.) by his family 11:15 a.m. Charles St. George (2nd anniv.) by his wife & family

LAST CHANCE … All Christmas in Acadia raffles will by drawn on

Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 P.M. You do not have to be present at the

Fair to claim your prizes. The Booth Chairpersons will be at the

Parish Center hall on Monday evening, Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M.

for prize distribution. After Wednesday, Nov. 15, prizes may by picked

up any day of the week from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the rectory.

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A Message From Our Pastor.

Dear Friends, This is a weekend to catch your breath after another successful St. Cecilia Parish Fair. So many tremendous volunteers made it possible. Now we all take a deep breath and get ready for the Holiday Season. I’m not a big fan of terms like “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greeting” when it is used to avoid the more appropriate term “Merry Christmas,” but in this case it works. We are about to enter into more than a month of special holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, truly the Holiday Season. We begin with Thanksgiving, when we take the time to thank God for a bountiful harvest and for all that we have received. In some ways it is the simplest of holidays, no gifts, minimal decorations, no cards, just an opportunity for family and friends to gather together for a festive meal. But how do you celebrate Thanksgiving without a home to go to? When I was at St. Anthony Parish, a parishioner, who was a schoolteacher, took in a family that had been burned out of their home. The family was a husband and wife, three children and the husband’s brother. The father worked two jobs, his brother also worked and the wife worked part time. They had paid a first and last month’s rent, and a security deposit totaling $3600. They contacted their “landlord,” a real estate holding company with a post office box in New Hampshire.” No response. Then they went to the police. The police found out that this company folded after the fire. The Red Cross had provided them with three nights hotel accommodation. Now they had to get out or pay on their own. This is when the teacher got involved and it was at this time that I real-ized how hard working families can become homeless. Shortly thereafter, St. Anthony Parish joined the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, who provide housing, meals and counselling to families at the worst time in their lives, to get them back on their feet. Now St. Cecilia Parish has joined the group. We have wonderful volunteers who cook meals and staff the center in the evening until 8 o’clock. Every volunteer is acting on your behalf, in your name. When a volunteer cooks a meal, the parish reimburses them for the food they bought (not their labor and time). There also are staples that the center always needs like milk, bread, paper towels, etc., which our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society pays for but a parish volun-teer does the shopping for the week we are volunteering. Not everyone can cook a meal or go grocery shopping for staples or spend time at the center. But everyone can help. Next weekend, we will have a collection so we can put aside those funds to pay for food and supplies for our turn as MIHN volunteers. If everyone could give just a dollar or two, we would have enough money to last all the weeks we volunteer this year. This is a special collection. There is no envelope in your packet for this collection. At this time of the year when we take the time to give thanks for all that we have received, remem-ber those struggling through a difficult time. Be a part of our St. Cecilia Team of volunteers for MIHN by becoming a financial supporter. The collection is next weekend. May God bless you all, Father Bob Bruso

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Collection Report

Last Week’s Stewardship: $9,282.50

ADULT FAITH FORMATION "Our Lady in Scripture, Tradition and Catholic Devotion"

Join Fr. Bob for a faith-filled look at the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church continuing this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center.

Religious Education Classes

No Monday Evening Classes this week. Classes will resume on Nov. 20 at 7 PM.

Sunday Morning Classes for Grades 1-6 resume next Sunday at 9:45am. Attending

the 11:15 A.M. Mass is included in the program.

CHRISTMAS PORK PIES!! We Are Now Taking Orders for pork pies. Cost of pies is $13.50 each. All orders must be received by December 4 and will be available for pickup December 20, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Please fill out the order form below and either drop it in the collection basket or at the rectory or mail it. Thank you!

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Pork Pie Order Form Name_______________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________ Phone_________________

Please Specify Quantity

Fresh Baked __________ Fresh Unbaked__________

*PLEASE NOTE: NO FROZEN PIES AVAILABLE*

Do you have an old Christmas Tree you would like to get rid of?

The Parish Art and Environment Committee is presently looking for donations of any green pre-lit with white lights Christmas trees for the Christmas season. We are looking for 7-9 foot trees with white lights only. If you need pickup, please call the rectory 978-537-6541 for arrange-ments.

“The Giving Tree is your (once a

year) opportunity to give back to children who otherwise might not

have a present under their tree. Won't

you take a moment next weekend

and select a tag from the tree to bring a child

a Christmas smile? Light up their eyes and

heart with happiness on this day.

The Sympathies of the parish community

are extended to the family and friends of Yvonne G. Belanger, Rene G. Gaudet and

Lillian I. Normandin

whose Funeral Masses were held recently. Please remember them in your prayers.

Parish Council

Meeting

this Tuesday at

6:30 PM

in the rectory.

All parishioners are welcome!

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Please join us on Saturday, November 18th from 8 am - 4 pm at St. Bernard’s Elementary School for our Annual Holiday Fair! Our kitchen will be stocked with many great dishes!. Our Pastry Booth will feature homemade apple pies along with many other Goodies. Our children's section features crafts, games, face-painting and much more. Plus we have many vendors setting up shop. We hope to see you!!

“PRAISE HIM ALL WAYS” St. Boniface Parish, 817 Mass. Ave., Lunenburg, presents it’s 2nd Annual Music Festival

on Sunday, November 19 at 2 pm in the church. Choirs, Dancers, a String Ensemble, Children, Ethnic Groups and Clergy will all offer songs of Praise and Thanksgiving to Our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Refreshment and Fellowship to follow in the Hall. Admission: One Personal Care Item (toothpaste/brush,body wash, deodorant, shampoo,

hairbrush, disposable razor, etc) to donate to an Area Homeless Facility. For more info, contact Claire Garrity Neas at (617)823-4237.

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