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MARRIAGE�

Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at least one year in

advance to be sure of adequate preparation for the Sacrament.�

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BAPTISM�

Parents need to participate in baptism instruction and schedule a baptism date �

with the parish office.�

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PENANCE�

By appointment or on Saturday afternoons, 4:00�4:30 PM.�

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NEW PARISHIONERS�

Welcome! Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member �

of this community of believers. We are happy to affirm and welcome your gifts and

presence in our midst.�

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)�

Become an official member of the Catholic Church.�

Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholics�

Adults baptized in other faiths who wish to join the Catholic church�

Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Eucharist and/or Confirmation �

Interested? Call the parish office for more information.�

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VISIT AND/OR COMMUNION TO THE SICK�

Please call the parish office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized or �

confined to home because of illness. A member of the parish staff or a Eucharistic �

Minister will be happy to visit and bring Communion.�

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS�

Remember that bulletin announcements must be received in writing no later than

9:00 AM Monday two weeks prior to publication date.�

www.saintroseoflima.com�

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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS�

LORD’S DAY MASSES�

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Saturday 5:00 PM�

Sunday 10:00 AM�

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HOLY DAYS�

8:30 AM & 7:00 PM�

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PENANCE�

Saturday 4:00 PM � 4:30 PM or �

by appointment�

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MAILING ADDRESS�

244 West Main Street, Box 685�

Northborough, MA 01532�

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PARISH OFFICE�

508�393�2413�

Fax: 508�393�4922�

Email: saintrose1@verizon.net�

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Office hours: Mon�Fri.�

8:30 AM � 4:30 PM�

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Rev. James A. Houston, Pastor�

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Theresa Fugardi, Pastoral Associate�

t.fugardi@aol.com �

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Linda A. McGarvey�

Administrative Assistant�

saintrose1@verizon.net�

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Stephen Lavoie�

Director of Youth Ministry�

stroseyouthministry@verizon.net�

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Richard R. Zinkus, Dir. of Music�

riczin58@charter.net�

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE�

508�393�6444�

P.O. Box 387�

Office Hours: 10:00 AM � 5:00 PM�

Monday�Thursday�

Closed Fridays�

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Susan McGoldrick�

Director Of Faith Formation�

smcgoldrickreled@verizon.net�

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THRIFT SHOPPE�

Tuesday 10:00 AM � 3:00 PM�

September�June�

Handicapped Accessible�

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Stewardship of Treasure�

Donations for September 6th will be posted in �

next week’s bulletin. �

Thank you. �

Stewardship�

Consider On�Line Giving�

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Are you aware that you can give online through

your checking, debit or credit card accounts? �

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It is a simple and efficient way to fulfill your stewardship �

commitment. It also benefits St. Rose by knowing what regular

income to expect each weekend so that we can meet our �

financial obligations. �

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To enroll in online giving, go to www.saintroseoflima.com,

click on the top right tab that says “Give” and follow the �

instructions � it’s that easy!�

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� � � � Thank you!�

Stay connected to the Mass:�

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Go to the St Rose of Lima website:�

www.saintroseoflima.com�

Click on: Online Mass View at anytime�

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The Sunday Mass can now be seen on�

Northborough Cable, Tuesdays at 11:00 AM�

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Verizon channel 31 or Charter channel 191�

Unless otherwise specified, parish events and activities �

are suspended until further notice. �

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Weekend Masses are being held on Saturday at 5:00 PM (which

is also live streaming on the St. Rose Facebook page):

www.facebook.com/stroseoflimaparish�

and �

Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Sunday Mass will be held outside,

weather permitting (bring your own chair).�

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If you scheduled a Mass Intention and the Mass was �

cancelled due to Covid�19, please call the office at �

508�393�2413 to reschedule.�

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Saturday September 19�

� Vigil: Twenty�Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time�

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5:00 PM� Mary Ciociola � 1st Anniversary�

(Paul & Rose Duquette)�

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Sunday� September 20�

� Twenty�Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time �

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10:00 AM Margaret Rago & Rose Fernandez �

� (Evelyn DeMarco)�

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Prayer of Spiritual Communion�

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My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most �

Blessed Sacrament. �

I love You above all things and I desire �

to receive You into my soul. �

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, �

come at least spiritually into my heart. �

I embrace you as if you were already there, �

and unite myself wholly to you. �

Never permit me to be separated from you. �

Amen.�

Second Collection, September 13th�

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to support Christians living in the Holy Land�

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Due to the pandemic caused by the Corona virus, it was not �

possible to take up the Good Friday Collection dedicated to �

supporting Christians living in the Land of Jesus. We will have

separate baskets at Mass for this collection. If you are mailing in

your donation, just make a note that it is for the benefit of the �

Holy Land.�

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The collection in favor of the Holy Land is a small gesture of �

solidarity that the whole Church is called to make in order to �

support the Christian communities that are in the Holy Land.�

Thank you for your support! �

Honoring Married Couples on their �

Wedding Anniversary�

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Due to the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic, a public �

celebration of the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

will not be held this year. Congratulatory certificates from Bishop

McManus to couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries

in 2020 will be issued by postal mail. Couples wishing to receive

certificates should complete the registration form at

www.worcesterdiocese.org/wedding�anniversary�mass by �

October 15 or contact the Office of Marriage and Family at �

508�929�4311 to request that a copy of the registration �

form be sent to you. �

Remembering 9/11�

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Almighty God, �

Even as the painful memories of 9/11 are seared into our hearts, �

we hold fast to the hope that even now �

springs forth from the ashes. �

We pray for those still suffering from loss or injury�

as a result of the tragic events of that day. �

Let us never forget those who risked or �

lost their lives to save others. �

Their sacrifices and love represent the best in humanity, �

and the path to which Christ still calls each of us.�

As we continue to honor those that died, may we honor them �

by being loving neighbors to all �

toward building a lasting peace through Jesus Christ. Amen�

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The most needed items at the �

Northborough Food Pantry currently are:�

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Cereal Salad Dressings�

� Cake Mixes Condiments�

� Coffee�� Paper Products�

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Thank you to all who donate!�

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SAINT ROSE OF LIMA�

R,-./.012 E41567.08 O99.5,�

P. O. Box 387 Northboro, MA 01532�

Phone: 508�393�6444 Fax: 508�393�4922�

Hours: 10 AM�5 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.�

Closed Fridays�

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We are continuing to plan for the 2020�2021 Religious �

Education school year. Please watch for a Flocknote with this

year’s registration which can be completed and submitted

online. If you are new to the program or to the parish, please

send an email to Susan McGoldrick, �

Director of Faith Formation, at smcgoldrickreled@verizon.net. �

Classes will begin in October. �

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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS�

SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00 AM�

(Mass will take place outdoors if weather permits. If raining,

Mass will take place inside the church following �

social distancing guidelines.)�

CELEBRATE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR�

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Students are invited to attend Mass to celebrate the beginning

of a new year of learning. The students are encouraged to

bring their backpacks to Mass�

and have them blessed. �

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Twenty�Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time�

Jesus tells us we should forgive “seventy times seven,” which

really means always. Then, as he likes to do, Jesus tells a �

story to explain what he means. How disappointing that the

official in today’s Gospel could not forgive others as he was

forgiven by the king. Is God like the king? �

Matthew 18:21�35 How do you feel about forgiveness? Is it

easy or hard for you to forgive? ~Family Faith on the Go�

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Forgiveness Prayer�

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Lord, please help me to remember the power of forgiveness, and

please help me to extend this to (insert name). I know what it

means to forgive, and I know all of the things you have forgiven

me for, but the pain sometimes makes it difficult to forget � and

at moments, to forgive. Please help me to move past what was

said and done by filling my heart with forgiveness for (insert

name). Please help me to focus on the importance of �

relationships and give us all strength to get back to a better

place. In the name of your son, Jesus I pray. Amen�

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Today is Grandparents Day!�

To recognize an important part of your family, spend some

time socially distant with your grandparents. If they live too

far away, make an old�fashioned phone call to share �

conversation.�

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Thank you all who attended our prayer service Sunday evening,

calling out to the God who saves to end this pandemic. For

those who joined us in person and those who joined us online,

the beauty in the evening lies with you and with your prayers.

We thank you for your presence. There is great power in prayer

and the love that rises up within it and united we can�

accomplish great things.�

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Of course, behind any successful event lies the community

which comes together to enable it to happen. In that light, we

would like to thank all those involved Sunday evening: those

involved in the planning and set�up, the scouts and young

neighbors who helped with the fire and greeting, the band �

who gifted us with beautiful worship music, all those who �

participated in our procession and all who contributed their

voice�including John Zawacki, for his moving reflection and all

those who read our prayers and petitions. A powerful sign of

the fullness of our St. Rose family: gathered in diversity, united

in love� you enriched our prayer by offering your gifts of time

and talent and we thank you.�

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May Christ’s Peace be with you all,�

Fr. Jim and the Saint Rose Staff�

Woodland Walk�

Sponsored by the St. Rose Women’s Club�

Saturday, 9/19 10:00 AM�

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Join us!!! This is more of a walk than a hike. It is three miles of

flat land on Cold Harbor Trail in Northborough. �

The trail is dog�friendly. �

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Please bring a mask. We will maintain a proper social distance

while enjoying the great outdoors and each other! �

Park at the Cold Harbor Trailhead on Cherry Street. There is no

parking lot but you can park on the side of the road. There is also

a different parking location if you would prefer a shorter walk.

Contact us for details (contact info below). �

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Bring your dogs, kids and grandkids! �

Bring your neighbors, sisters and friends!�

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All are welcome but remember…..bring a mask!�

Please email saintrosewomensclub@gmail.com to let us know

you are joining us and we will provide you with the details or

call Lisa Gillingham at 508�468�5678.�

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September 13, 2020�

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Youth Group Meetings�

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The Middle School and High School Youth Group are �

opportunities for pre�teens and teenagers of the parish to join �

together in faith for various social, spiritual and service �

programs. Anyone in grades 6�12 is encouraged to join us for

Youth Group meetings and events.�

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Stephen Lavoie, Youth Minister�

Baptism Preparation

Attending a Baptismal Preparation class is required before �

your child can be baptized. The next scheduled class will �

be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 PM in the Family Life

Center. You need only one class. Expectant parents�

are encouraged to participate in the program while awaiting �

the birth of their child. Call the parish office to register �

(508�393�2413). Classes are held every other month,�

please plan ahead.�

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Blessed Are You Who Bear the Light�

By Jan Richardson �

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Blessed are you �

Who bear the light �

In unbearable times,�

Who testify to its endurance�

Amid the unendurable,�

Who bear witness to its persistence�

When everything seems �

In shadow �

And grief.�

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Blessed are you �

In whom the light lives,�

In whom the brightness blazes��

Your heart�

A chapel,�

An altar where�

In the deepest night�

Can be seen �

The fire that �

Shines forth in you�

In unaccountable faith,�

In stubborn hope,�

In love that illumines �

Every broken thing �

It finds. �

Community Meals Curbside Pick Up�

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Every Wednesday�

6:00 PM � 7:00 PM�

Trinity Church �

23 Main Street, Northborough�

Parking Lot�

Community meals are available for curbside pickup. Please

drive up and park. We will deliver your to�go meal to your car.

Please remain in your car, wear your mask and respect �

social distancing guidelines. �

If you would like to donate to the purchase of meals, please

make your checks out to “Helping Hands Association” with

“Community Meal” on the memo line and mail the check to:�

Northborough Helping Hands P.O. Box 383 �

Northborough, MA 01532�

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Volunteer Opportunities: �

Donate cases of water, two dozen individually wrapped �

desserts or your time and help deliver the meals to the guests in

their parked cars. Sign up here:�

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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49aba822a1f58�

summer �

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Grandparents Day � September 13th�

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A Prayer for Grandparents�

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Dear God, Please bless our Grandparents. �

Thank you for the life they gave my parents and �

for the life they give me.�

For the ways they helped me and made me strong, �

I give thanks. �

For the ways they love me no matter what, I rejoice.�

For the ways they have paved the road that leads me here, �

I am grateful. �

Let them grow in wisdom and joy in life. �

Let them find peace and rest from their work.�

Let them be healed of every sickness and pain.�

And let them see with their own eyes the glory of your Son,

Jesus, in the love of their children and grandchildren.�

Bless them always until they come to rest in you.�

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen�

~ Diana Macalintal �

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For your health and safety….�

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We will only have one bathroom available for �

emergencies. Please plan to use your restroom at home �

before attending Mass.�

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Thank you.�

Back to School Prayer�

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Loving God, thank you for the rest and relaxation we enjoyed

over the summer. Today, we pray for our children as they begin

their new school year. Bless them with joy at seeing friends, �

excitement at new experiences and a love of learning. Watch over

all who learn, replacing fear with joy, anxiety with peace, and

tiredness with energy. Grant teachers �

wisdom, patience and joy in helping their students. �

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen�

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