Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time —September 1

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Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish

Saint Lawrence Church 774 Boylston St., Rt.9, Chestnut Hill

Pastor Fr. Jonathan Gaspar, pastor@stmarybrookline.com

In Residence Fr. James Ojo Fr. Jim Nunes Fr. Sijo Jacob Fr. Marcin Pudo Deacon: Deacon John Nicholson deacon@stmarybrookline.com

Music Directors Arthur Rishi‐St. Mary’s Warren Hutchison‐St. Lawrence

Business Manager Susan Crapo

Pastoral Assistant Mary Sla ery

Religious Educa on Director Dr. Chris ne Nadjarian, cnadjarian@stmarybrookline.com St. Mary of the Assump on School Dr. Theresa Kirk, Principal 67 Harvard Street, 617‐566‐7184 www.stmarys‐brookline.org

Sunday Masses St. Lawrence Church: Sunday ‐ 9:00 am 11:30 am Ordinariate Form, Tradi onal English Catholic Mass St. Mary’s Church: Saturday ‐ 4:00 pm Sunday ‐ 7:30, 10:30 am and 12:00 noon Weekday Masses St. Mary’s Church: Monday ‐ Friday 7:30 and 9:00 am followed by Daily Rosary & Saturday ‐ 8:00 am

Parish Staff

The Catholic Community of Brookline, MA.

Sacraments Sacrament of Bap sm First Sunday at St. Mary’s following the 12:00 noon Mass and other mes by request. Instruc on is the last Sunday of the prior month following the 12:00 noon Mass in the rectory. Call the pastoral office to register.

Sacrament of Marriage Please call the rectory nine months ahead of me.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound Let us know if you or a neighbor are going to the hospital or are homebound so that we can pray and visit you.

Sacrament of Reconcilia on St. Mary’s: Saturday 2:30‐3:30 pm or by appointment

Ministries & Activities St. Mary’s Book Club: Last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in St. Mary’s Rectory. St. Mary’s Mother’s Prayer Group: Meets on Monday at 10:30 am, check bulle n for dates. St. Vincent de Paul Society: Contact the rectory. Young Adults Group: Contact the rectory St. Mary’s Choir and Music Program: Contact Arthur Rishi or visit www.saintmarymusic.org. 12 Step Groups: AA Thursday at 7:00 pm; NA Friday at 7:30 pm; Women’s NA Wednesdays 6:30‐8:30 pm. All in St. Mary’s lower church Anoin ng: 2nd Sunday of month, check bulle n for mes

Novena to St. Anthony: Tuesday a er 9:00 am Mass Eucharis c Adora on: Wednesday 9:30—10:30 am & 6:30—7:30 pm Bereavement Group: Contact the rectory.

Masses

Saint Mary’s Church 3 Linden Place, Brookline Village

Our Two Churches…

Pastoral Offices

Five Linden Place Brookline, MA. 02445‐7311

617‐734‐ 0444 FAX 617‐734‐3001

www.stmarybrookline.com

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Welcome to St. Mary’s!

Here are a few of the ways you can get involved in our Parish…

Liturgical Ministries – The most important activity that we do as Catholics is the worship of Almighty God in the Mass. Lectors proclaim the Word of God in the scripture readings. Extraordinary Ministers of Communion assist the priest and deacon with the distribution of the Eucharist. Altar Servers assist the priest at the altar and in other liturgical rites. Parish Choir/Instrumentalists – Our parish choirs, under the direction of Arthur Rishi and Warren Hutchison, provide support to the sung prayer of the liturgy. The Choir meets before Mass each Sunday to rehearse. Please con-sider joining the choir or share your musical skill by playing an instrument. Parish Religious Education – Our Religious Education provides faith formation for students in Kindergarten up to High School. Parishioners volunteer as catechists/teachers in the program, which runs for one hour on Sunday mornings. Saint Mary’s Elementary School – Our parish school educates over 230 students, beginning with early childhood program up to the 8th grade. Our teachers and staff are highly qualified professionals, and the goal of our school is to form young people who love God and their neighbor. Saint Vincent de Paul Society – Our outreach to those in need is coordinated by the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. They organize food drives at Thanksgiving and a gift program for poor and homeless at Christmas and throughout the year. Our conference works closely with Boston’s Health Care for the Homeless Program. Parish Evangelization Committee – This group helps to coordinate events that help to spread the Good News. From the annual parish BBQ, to special seasonal devotions during Lent and Easter, they are always looking for ways to share the love of God and the joy of following Him. Parish Social Committee – This new outreach coordinates the social times that take place following Sunday Mass. Volunteers are needed to prepare coffee, bring a baked good to share, or to set up the area for times of fellowship following the Sunday Masses. With the renovation of the lower church, our hope is to offer more social opportunities for parishioners throughout the year. Youth and Young Adult Ministry – Brookline is a very young community, and this is reflected in our congregation. Our Youth and Young Adult Ministries provided a strong and supportive community in which to grow in faith, surrounded by friends who share your values and convictions. In addition to devotional and prayer activities, there are social activities and opportunities to learn more about our faith throughout the year. Saint Mary’s Mother’s Prayer Group – Once a month a group of moms gathers together with their children for a time of prayer and fellowship. It’s a wonderful opportunity for new moms to connect with other moms, and for children to make church friends! Social Justice Committee – As a parish we are committed to living the Gospel and working for peace and justice. This committee comes up with ways that we can better promote the Church’s social teaching. Parish Bereavement Ministry – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This ministry seeks to support those who are coping with the loss of a loved one through weekly meetings of faith and fellowship. Alcoholics Anonymous/Recovery Ministry – A.A. groups meet regularly at St. Mary’s and provide individuals with a community of recovery and support. Parish Council/Finance Council – These councils assist the Pastor in his leadership role. The Parish council is made up of a representative group of the parish, and the Finance Council advises the pastor on the financial matters of the parish. Are you new to the parish? Is there a ministry you were involved with elsewhere that isn’t listed here?? Contact our pastor and let him know if you are interested in starting something new here at St. Mary’s!

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Coffee Socials after Mass

Please join us for an informal hour of food and fellowship

with your fellow parishioners! St. Mary’s Socials: Following the 7:30 am Mass: September 1 In the lower sacristy Following the 10:30 Mass

On the rectory patio St. Lawrence Social: Following 9:00 Mass: Every Sunday

Mass Inten ons for the Week

Saturday, August 31

4:00 pm Joe Lawlor, Anniversary

Sunday, September 1

7:30 am Cecelia Madden, Birthday Memorial 9:00 am Mass for Parishioners 10:30 am Alois Hoe berger 12:00 p.m. Joseph Strain, Anniversary

Monday, September 2

9:00 a.m. Msgr. Leonard Coppenrath, Memorial

Tuesday, September 3

9:00 a.m. The Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday, September 4

9:00 a.m. Gertrude Crowley, Month’s Mind

Thursday, September 5

9:00 a.m. William (Bill) Huntley, Memorial

Friday, September 6

9:00 a.m. George and Mary Varley, Anniversary

Saturday, September 7

8:00 am Elizabeth Brown, Anniversary 4:00 pm Margie Ferreira, 5th Anniversary

Sunday, September 8

7:30 am Patricia and Paul Phoenix, Memorial 9:00 am Mass for Parishioners 10:30 am Denis & Ellen Cronin, Anniversary 12:00 p.m. Helen Grace Murphy and Andrea Lynn Murphy, Anniversary

Religious Education Teachers needed! We are seeking catechists to teach in our Religious Education program grades k-8. Our program meets on Sundays for an hour starting at 9:15 a.m. right

before the 10:30 mass.

The following teachers are needed: 1st grade: 1 teacher 3rd grade: 2 teachers

All materials and supplies are provided for you! If you are interested in joining a fantastic

formation team, consider becoming a catechist! Please contact Christine Nadjarian at

st.marybrooklinereled@gmail.com for more information.

Summer Mass Schedule Ends Today Beginning today, September 1st, we will resume our Sunday Mass at 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s. Beginning on Monday, September 2nd, our daily Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays.

Our Weekly Offertory Cash $1,859.00 Checks $2,460.00 Coins $ 90.00 By Mail $ 800.00 On-line Giving $1,199.00 Total $6,408.00

Religious Education News: Religious Education registration for grades k-10 is now open! Please use the following link to register for religious education: https://www.stmarybrookline.com/_modules/form.php?id=26. Yearly religious education fee (cash or checks) can be mailed or dropped off at the St. Mary's rectory. Checks can made out to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Address is: 5 Linden Pl, Brookline, MA 02445. Cost is $60.00 per child or for 2+children is $100.00. The first day of religious education will be on Sun-day, September 29th. Please email cnadjarian@stmarybrookline.com for more information.

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Prayers for our Military Please pray for the following members of the military who are serving to protect all of us:

Staff Sgt. Vincent Carter James Joseph Crawford, Jr., USMC

James Finn-Hersey

Welcome! If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of God's love for us. We hope that you find a home here among friends who pray together, work together and grown in friendship together. Check out our website to find out more about our parish or to register online: stmarybrookline.com If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us. If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to contact our pastor, Fr Jonathan. In many cases we can work with you toward a favorable solution, so you can again receive the Sacraments in the Catholic Church.

Welcome! If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of God's love for us. We hope that you find a home here among friends who pray together, work together and grown in friendship together. Check out our website to find out more about our parish or to register online: stmarybrookline.com If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us. If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to contact our pastor, Fr Jonathan. In many cases we can work with you toward a favorable solution, so you can again receive the Sacraments in the Catholic Church.

St. Mary’s Mother’s Prayer GroupSt. Mary’s Mother’s Prayer Group NEW MOM? MOM WITH YOUNG CHILDREN? Join us with or without your babies/kids to sing, share, snack and pray once a month resuming in September! Please email Erin at MirandaMA@aol.com to learn more and join our email list.

First Saturday Devotion There will be First Saturday Devotion celebrated by Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 8:00 a.m. to make reparation for offenses committed against the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary; Mass will be followed by Holy Rosary for the same intention.

St. Vincent de Paul Society The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be Tuesday, September 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Rectory, To learn more about meeting times and membership, please contact Kathleen Alvarez at kathleenaalvarez@gmail.com.

Project Rachel is a confidential Catholic outreach ministry offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions.

If you are experiencing pain and grief from an abortion, know that you are not alone. Project Rachel is here to help. Call 508-651-3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events Sunday Rosary GroupSunday Rosary Group

Every Sunday following the 12:00 noon MassEvery Sunday following the 12:00 noon Mass Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

September 8 following the 7:30 and 9:00 am Mass September 8 following the 7:30 and 9:00 am Mass Brown Bag Sunday Brown Bag Sunday

Next on September 14/15Next on September 14/15 Please bring your donations of nonPlease bring your donations of non--perishable items perishable items

to help St. Paul’s Food Pantry. to help St. Paul’s Food Pantry. Novena To St. Anthony Novena To St. Anthony

For The UnemployedFor The Unemployed Tuesdays after the 9:00 am MassTuesdays after the 9:00 am Mass

COFFEE RECEPTION Sunday, September 22, following the 12:00 Mass there will be a reception for all years St Mary's High School graduates in the cafeteria. There will be coffee, tea, cold drinks and pastries. We will have many alumni participating in the Mass. Please join us to reminisce and laugh! Bring your Yearbooks and photos to share. We will begin planning our next all years event for the Fall of 2020!! So much to do! Please join us!

Kindly RSVP by emailing smhsbrookline@gmail.com by September 8.

Annual Golden and Silver Anniversary Mass If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please join Cardinal Seán O'Malley on Sunday, October 6 at 3 PM for the annual Anniversary Mass with renewal of vows at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.

Couples can register for the event at bit.ly/WeddingAnniversaryMass19 or by visiting the Family Life Page at BostonCatholic.org. For more information, contact Emily Elliott ateelliott@rcab.org

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St. Francis House Outreach Our monthly outreach to St. Francis House in Boston will resume after the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Lawrence Church on September 8. We will meet after Mass in the basement of St. Lawrence Church to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that will be delivered to St Francis House later that morning. Contributions of bread, peanut butter and jelly are requested, but all are urged to assist in making sandwiches following the Mass.

St. Mary’s Book Club September 30th: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. October 28th: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean. November 25th: The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham. All meetings are at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. If you have questions, please contact Mary Slattery at 617-566-1653 or marypslattery@comcast.net. New members are always welcome.

Scripture Readings for the Week 1 SUN Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-

24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 2 Mon 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 3 Tue 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 4 Wed Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 5 Thu Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 6 Fri Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 7 Sat Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5

St. Mary’s Choir Needs More Singers! St. Mary's Parish Choir will resume on Sunday, September 15. We rehearse on Sundays at 9:30 sharp, and sing at the 10:30 Mass on most Sundays. There is no weeknight rehearsal. New members of all voice types are welcome, but we especially need altos and sopranos. There is no audition, but you should be able to read music and sing in tune. If you are interested, just come to the choir loft at 9:30 am on September 9. Contact Arthur Rishi at arishi@hbs.edu if you have questions.

Cursillo: An Opportunity to Deepen Your Faith

Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. It is an encounter with Jesus Christ in a small community of the Church, in order to deepen your own faith and to strengthen your ability to be a witness of Christ in the world. The Cursillo weekends run from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, and are held at the Campion Center in Weston. There is a women’s Cursillo weekend October 24-27, and a men’s weekend December 5-8. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the website at www.bostoncursillo.org, or contact Claire Nicholson at claire@nicholson5.com.

Supporting the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust

The Annual Celebration of the Priesthood Dinner to support the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust will be held on Thursday, September 19 at the Seaport World Trade Center. St. Mary’s will be reserving a table and tickets are $350 per person. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to attend. This year’s event will feature remarks by His Eminence Cardinal Seán O’Malley. The Celebration of the Priesthood dinner attracts more than 1,500 people annually and offers us the unique opportunity to show our support and appreciation for the work our priests do every day to build stronger communities throughout our Archdiocese. Please consider supporting our priests by purchasing a ticket to the dinner. Call our Parish Office at 617-734-0444 or stop by for more information.

Clergy Health and Retirement Trust Across Greater Boston, we are blessed with priests who enliven and enrich not only our parishes but our surrounding communities. Through their ministry, they work tirelessly to bring Christ’s love to all those who need it. Truly, the strength and vibrancy of our parishes and broader communities depend on the health and well-being of our priests. Please support our priests by making a gift to the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust al clergytrust.org or by giving generously to the upcoming special collection on September 14/15. This dedicated second collection is a primary source of funding to care for our priests. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Funds from this special collection are managed by the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust—an independently managed trust with a majority lay board of trustees. The funds are used for the sole benefit of active and senior priests in good standing.