st. mary’s parish family...saint mary apr. 18 - apr. 26 sat 4pm d/m of the nolan family 5:30...
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330 Pratt Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Church and Parish
Center
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Michael K. McManus
Parochial Vicar Rev. Jason Brilhante
Permanent Deacons Deacon Thomas P. Palanza
Deacon Gary A. Porter
Pastoral/Youth Minister Jeff Cahill
St. Mary's School, Principal Kathleen A. Simpson
Ministry to the Sick Sr. Ann William, M.S.B.T.
Office Manager Christine Dumouchel
Finance Office/Bookkeeper Kathleen Fleck
Director of Music Daniel Davey
FAITH FORMATION
Director of Youth Faith Formation Jennifer Linehan
Grades 1-7
Confirmation Formation Jeff Cahill Susan Caughey, Stephanie Motyl
RCIA Coordinator Deacon Gary A. Porter
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office 508-339-2981
Fax 508-339-0612
Youth Faith Formation Office 508-339-4621
Youth Ministry/Ministry to the Sick 508-337-2064
St. Mary’s School 508-339-4800
St. Vincent de Paul Society 508-369-4300
Parish Email [email protected]
Web Site www.stmarymans.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryMans
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM-12Noon
All parish business should be conducted during this time.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND LITURGIES
Weekends
Saturday: Vigil:4:00PM and 5:30PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 5:00PM
Weekdays
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Civic Holidays: 7:30AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Every First Friday following 7AM Mass; Benediction at 5:45PM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Sundays at 1:15PM. Arrangements must be made in advance
by seeing one of the priests or deacons after Mass. Baptismal
Preparation meetings are held the last Sunday of each month
immediately following the Noon Mass in the Family Room.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays from 3:00-3:45PM and 5:00-5:25PM or call the
Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests.
First Eucharist and Confirmation
A two-year preparation process is required for each sacrament.
Contact the Youth Faith Formation Office for information.
Matrimony
An appointment is to be made with one of the priests at least 8
months prior to the intended date. Participation in diocesan and
parish marriage preparation programs is required.
Holy Orders/Religious Vocation
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and
religious life. For information, speak with one of our priests or
visit our Diocesan website www.fallrivervocations.org
Ministry to the Sick
Please notify us if there is a sick or aged family member or
friend who would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion at home.
RCIA
We welcome any adult who desires to complete their initiation
into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for
information.
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cemetery lots are available. For information, contact the Parish
Office.
Parish Registration
Welcome to our Parish family! If you would like to register as
a parishioner, please speak to one of the priests, call the Parish
Office or take a registration packet found in the foyer of the
church. As a parish committed to the vision of stewardship, we
encourage your involvement by sharing with us your God-
given gifts of time, talent and treasure. For detailed information
about ministries, parish activities and contact persons, refer to
our parish website www.stmarymans.org. You may also fill
out your registration/census form there.
ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY
SAINT MARY
Apr. 18 - Apr. 26
SAT 4PM D/M of the Nolan Family
5:30 Special Intention of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Margaret Hubrich
9AM All Who Passed Away in March
10:30 Alice Porter
Noon George Ceppi
5PM People of the Parish
MON 7:30 James R. Ericson
TUE 7AM Thomas Carroll
WED 7AM John McAlice
THU 7AM Richard McQuade
FRI 7AM Eugene Lavoie
SAT 7:30 Graciela-Anibal Benel
4PM Frank and Alexandra Eckler
5:30 People of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Special Intention of the Parish
9AM Pat Dieselman and Barbara Gaumond
10:30 Robert and Stephen Plant
Noon D/M of the George C,. Shields Knight of
Columbus, Council #420
5PM Peter Palie
Sunday Baptisms 1:15PM Church
Women’s Basketball 7:00PM Gym
Monday Men’s Basketball 8:00PM Gym
Tuesday Septemberfest Meeting 7:00PM Classroom 1/2
AA 7:30PM RG Hall
Wednesday Prayer Shawl 7:00PM PC Conf Room
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Choir Loft
Cribbage Club 7:00PM RG Hall
Thursday Adult Handbell Choir 7:00PM Choir Loft
Friday H.S. FNL 8:00PM Parish Center/Gym
PLEASE PRAY FOR the sick within
our parish community, especially, Diane
Barry, Joshua Bowen, Mary Brennan,
Robert Butler, Verna Buote, Sean
Canavan, Ethel Carl, Christopher Conti,
Carl Cottuli, Kailyn DeAngelis, Sandra
Deckett, Juliana Diamond-Cifello, Brooke DuBeau, Mark
DuBeau, Nancy Farley, Katherine Finegan, Joseph J.
Fitzpatrick, Steven Fletcher, Jean Giglio, Barbara Harden,
Ann Nolan, Ginny McDonnell, Verna Rose McLaughlin,
Marie Mullaly, Robert Pearson, Margarita Prestwich,
William Richardson, Frank A. Signoriello, Rocco Spagna,
Joan Stack, Philip Tracy, and Ellen Westlund, our
homebound, hospitalized, and those in nursing care.
PRAYER CHAIN Do you or a loved one
need the support of our St. Mary’s family
for a special intention? Anyone wishing or
needing prayers for themselves, a loved
one, friend, etc. are encouraged to contact
Gerrie Saulnier at 508-238-6650. The
Prayer Chain Ministry includes confidential prayer
requests in their daily personal prayer life and passes on
these prayer requests through a telephone prayer chain.
An invitation to join this ministry is extended to
individuals interested in praying for the needs of others.
THANK YOU We want to thank all
those who made our Holy Week and
Triduum celebrations so meaningful.
They include those who participated in
the Mandatum, Deacon Gary and
Deacon Tom, altar servers, Eucharistic
Ministers, lectors, Dan Davey, our
Music Director, and the cantors,
musicians, and adult choir, Mike
Salinger and those in the Spirit of Life music ministry,
Eileen Cusack and the children’s choir, those who made
donations for the Easter flowers, those who prepared the
flowers and decorated the Church - all who helped in any
way. The liturgies were beautiful, and we are grateful to
all who participated.
THANK YOU Fr. Jason and I want to thank those who
sent cards, greetings, and food at Easter. The folks here
are so generous, and we thank you for your thoughtfulness.
—Fr. Michael
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND We are
trying to find parishioners who over time have been unable
to come to Church. If you have a relative or neighbor,
please send the name and address to the Parish office so
that we can reach out to them to see if they would like a
visit and to receive Holy Communion.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR
HOSPITAL PROCEDURES If you are scheduled for
surgery or a procedure that will require hospitalization,
please speak to Fr. Mike or Fr. Jason about the possibility
of receiving that Sacrament of the Sick beforehand. It is
an important spiritual benefit for those who are sick.
MANSFIELD, MA
Loving to learn and learning to grow at
St. Mary’s Catholic School www.stmarymansschool.org
508-339-4800
Proudly accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges!
OPEN HOUSE FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS
Families of students with preschool aged children are
invited to our Preschool Open House on Wednesday, April
29th, from 10AM to 11:30AM. Children are more than
welcome to attend. Come see how much fun students are
having in their interactive learning environment!
CLASS OF 2015 CAR WASH
Welcome spring with a newly washed car! St. Mary’s
Class of 2015 will host a spring car wash on Saturday,
May 2nd, from 10AM to 2PM at the Rose Garden parking
lot. Friends of the school & parish are invited to attend.
Donations for service are welcome.
Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y
PARISH CLEAN-UP DAY
On Tuesday, April 21st, from
9AM-12PM, all are welcome to
join us for our annual Spring
clean-up day. This is a great
opportunity for individuals looking to complete service
hours or would like to support our Church community.
For those early risers...feel free to join us at the 7AM
Mass and a light breakfast before we begin our clean-up.
HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Our last High School FNL is scheduled for Friday, April
24th, from 8-10PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome
to join us for an evening of fun.
HIGH SCHOOL PEER MINISTRY TEAM
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
All team members and their friends are welcome to join us
for a Holy Hour of Prayer with Bishop Edgar da Cuhna, at
St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River, on Sunday April 26th.
Those interested in attending should plan on meeting at the
Parish Center at 2PM for departure. We will stop for
dinner on the way home and arrive back to the Parish
Center by 7:30PM. All are welcome.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Our next Friday Night Live will take place on Friday, May
1st, from 7-9PM in the Parish Center/Gym.
For questions or to become involved in Youth Ministry,
please contact Jeff Cahill, Coordinator of Youth
Ministries, 508-337-2064.
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S PARISH We hope that
your participation at Mass this weekend has renewed your
faith in Jesus Christ present among us in Word, Sacrament
and His body, the Church. Information about our parish
community may be found at the Welcome Center at the
entrance of the Church. Please let us know how we may
serve you. Our parish depends on the commitment of our
parishioners.
_______I would like to register in the parish. Please send
me a registration packet.
_______I am already registered and would like to receive
budget envelopes in order to regularly support the parish.
_______My address has changed (see below)
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone __________________ Registration#____________
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: SHARING THE
WORD OF GOD IN OUR PARISH FAMILY AND
OUR HOMES It is wonderful to hear how many families
are using the “Question of the Week” to discuss the
readings at Mass on the way home from church or around
the dinner table. How about trying it with your family?
Read Sunday’s Gospel: Luke 24:35-48
Question for Adults: When have you had an "Aha"
moment, when you suddenly realized that God was with
you?
Question for Youth: What are some ways that you know
that God is with you? Who are the people, where are the
place, and what are the occasions when you feel closest to
God?
Question for Children: Name some times when you know
Jesus is with you.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
HOLY HOUR Next Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday
and it is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Bishop da Cunha will be celebrating a holy hour next
Sunday, April 26th, at 3PM at The Cathedral of St. Mary
in Fall River. Our Lord implores us to pray and ask the
Father to send laborers for the harvest. Come join the
bishop in a united effort with those from around the
diocese to pray for all vocations, but in particular to pray
for vocations to the priesthood as we celebrate Good
Shepherd Sunday.
APRIL 19TH, 2015
CLASS ENDINGS FOR THIS
YEAR Faith Formation classes have
ended until the fall. Thank you to all
who helped make this year successful!
I truly appreciate all the teachers,
office volunteers and substitutes that
assisted me this year! If you are
interested in helping next year please email me at
CORI TRAINING For those who are thinking about
teaching, subbing, or volunteering in any way next year
and have not been CORI'd, the next CORI training is
Monday, April 27th, at 7PM in the PC Conference Room.
CORI RENEWAL If you have been CORI’d and need to
fill out a new form for next year, please stop into the office
or come to the training to fill out the paperwork.
ENROLLMENT is slightly different this year. I have
updated the enrollment forms to include the information
that we have on file. That being said you need to come
into the Faith Formation office in order to register for next
year. Enrollment will take place during office hours
(Monday through Thursday 9AM-3PM.) If you are unable
to come in during those hours, please contact the office.
2015/2016 FAITH FORMATION CLASS
SCHEDULES ARE ANNOUNCED 1st grade: Saturday; 9AM-10AM
2nd grade: Sunday, 10AM-11AM
3rd/4th grade: Wednesday, 6:30PM-7:30PM
5th/6th grade: Thursday, 6:30-7:30PM
7th grade: Monday, 7PM-8PM
8th grade: Tuesday, 7PM-8PM
9th grade: Sunday, 6PM-7:30PM (every other Sunday)
3rd-7th grade Alternative: Saturday, 10:30-11:30AM
3rd-7th grade Home-school
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Tired of the snow?
We’re not! This year, our Vacation Bible School theme is
“Everest; Conquering challenges with God’s mighty
power!” Each of us has challenges in our lives but with
God’s help and love we can do anything. All students who
will be entering grades 1-4 in the fall are invited to attend
this wonderful program about God’s love. This year, our
VBS program will take place July 27th to 31st, 9AM to
12:30PM. Enrollment information will be available soon!
HOMESCHOOL Reminder to the homeschool students
that packets and e-assessments were due April 16th.
OUR TITHING FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES As a stewardship
parish, we tithe 7 3/4% of our monthly collection to a
particular diocesan or national collection. This month, we
lend our support to Catholic Relief Services. This
collection supports emergency relief, human development,
and peace initiatives in 99 countries around the world.
Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more
information. If you wish to contribute to this cause beyond
our parish tithing commitment, place your donation in an
envelope marked “CRS”.
PARISHPAY Please
remember that we rely
primarily on the weekly
commitment of parishioners
throughout the year to assist
us in fulfilling our mission here at St. Mary’s. For your
convenience, you may wish to sign up for ParishPay, an
online method of providing weekly support to St. Mary’s
without the need for budget envelopes. Check out the link
on our website or call 1-866-PARISH-1.
HOLIDAY PARISH OFFICE
HOURS The Parish Office will be
closed on Monday, April 20th, in
observance of Patriots Day. Please
plan accordingly for all parish
business. Morning Mass will be celebrated at 7:30AM.
ST. PEREGRINE MORNING PRAYER AND WALK
St. Peregrine, who is the Patron Saint of cancer patients
and sick people, was healed himself when he envisioned
Christ coming off the cross to touch his cancerous leg.
Each Monday, you are invited to join us from 9-10AM, as
we walk and pray for those in need of our prayers. Meet at
the Rose Garden.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
OF SAINT MARY’S
Upcoming YAG events:
Thursday, April 23rd:
Bowling at North Bowl in
Attleboro. If you would like
to carpool, please meet at the Parish Center at 6:40PM.
Otherwise you can meet us at the alley at 7PM.
Sunday, April 26th: join us at Holy Hour for Vocations
with Bishop da Cunha at the Cathedral in Fall River. We
will be meeting at 1:45PM at the Parish Center to carpool.
We have a new Facebook page….”Like” us to stay
updated with current events and information! Here is
the link: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=1574594579463907. For questions, contact Fr. Jason
at [email protected] or Jen Linehan at
[email protected] with any questions.
APRIL BAPTISMAL PREP MEETING FOR
PARENTS Please note that the Baptismal Prep class
originally scheduled on Sunday, April 26th, has been
rescheduled to Monday, April 27th, at 6PM in the Church.
Please contact the Parish Office with any questions.
SEPTEMBERFEST DATE ANNOUNCED AND
PLANNING MEETING THIS TUESDAY September
13th!! This is a time for our parish family to come
together to enjoy the day and each other's company. There
is always something for everyone -games, baked good,
crafts, pony rides, raffles, prizes and of course food. This
day is not possible without your participation. We are
always looking for new ideas and thoughts; please join us
this Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 PM for our planning meeting
in the Parish Center (classroom 1/2). Adult volunteers are
needed for every location. We are also looking for those
interested in helping one of the area chairs in the planning
and set-up of their area. For questions, contact
[email protected] or call Adria at 508-339-
3036; Judy at 617-733-4574 or Kathy at 774-266-6179.
CWC CALENDAR RAFFLE
WINNERS 4/6-4/12...Sandra Levine,
Donna Charron, The Diaz Family, Beth
Stentiford, Mary Cinelli, Janice Hoar,
and Fr. Mike. Congratulations!
C O M M U N I O N M A S S &
BREAKFAST Our annual Mass is
scheduled May 18th at 9AM. Breakfast
will follow at the Holiday Inn at 10AM.
Members may buy tickets at the Parish
Office or by calling Celeste Jones at 508-339-8802.
DECEASED MEMBERS MASS On Sunday, April 26th, at the Noon
Mass, members of the Knights of
Columbus will be remembering our
deceased members. If you have a
father, grandfather, brother, uncle,
son, etc. who is a deceased member
of our council please consider
joining us for this Mass of
remembrance.
MANSFIELD CLEAN-UP DAY: Members of the
Knights of Columbus will once again be participating in
the Great American Clean-up Day in Mansfield on
Saturday, May 2nd, from 9-11AM. If you would like to
join us for this important community event please contact
our Clean-up Day Chairman, Cameron Symonds, at 508-
409-1281 or [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP: Have you ever considered becoming a
member of the Knights of Columbus? Please visit our
website: www.kofc420.org or call or email Grand Knight
B r u c e Ga u mo n d a t 5 0 8 -3 3 9 -2 5 2 9 o r
[email protected] for more information.
APRIL 19TH - 9AM MASS This
week at the Sunday 9AM Mass, we
especially remember those who
passed away in March: Robert P.
Delaney, Jr., Frances M. Eckler,
Jeanne C. Farinella, Gilio Funari, Elmerinda Gallus,
Antoinette M. Johnson, and James Patrick O’Donnell.
Please pray for the deceased and their families.
A T T E N T I O N
B U S I N E S S
O W N E R S ,
PROFESSIONALS,
SELF-EMPLOYED
& FAMILIES Bulletin advertising opportunities
available! Liturgical Publications, our bulletin publisher, is
working on securing new ads for the advertisement section
of our bulletin. We need and appreciate your help! Please
consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation
makes our bulletin successful and you attract customers!
Advertisements may be purchased for business, a family, a
charity, in memory of a loved one, or to support an
organization. If you would like to run an ad or get
information please contact Joe Buchonis at 978-885-6060
Consider the possibility of a
vocation to the
priesthood, diaconate,
or religious life
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY Now that the snow has
cleared, please help facilitate spring clean-up at the
cemetery by removing all winter decorations, flowers,
baskets, etc. during the month of April. Thanks!
MARRIED OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Were you married outside the Church? Would you like to
have your marriage sacramentalized, or in the language of
the Church, convalidated? See Deacon Gary, call the
Parish Office for an appointment, or send him an email at
Please patronize our
advertisers. They make our
publication possible.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
OF APRIL 19TH
Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn
2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Jn 6:30-
35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Next Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
MEMORIAL BOOK FOR UNBORN BABIES If you
have lost a baby to miscarriage, a stillbirth, or an abortion,
please consider naming your precious child as you mourn
and release your child from your heart to the heart of
Jesus. The Lord has placed inestimable value on your
child from conception and is deeply loved. Blessed John
Paul II words comfort parents struggling with this
devastating experience by letting them know that, "You
will come to understand that nothing is entirely lost...". He
tells us that a your child is "now living with the
Lord". Whether it was yesterday or fifty years ago, if you
have lost a pre-born child, please flip through the pages of
these Memorial Books. You will find comfort and peace
knowing you are not alone in your grief and that your
parish family grieves with you. We invite you to add your
beloved child’s name to the book. Please contact Kathy
Hill in the Respect Life Ministry at 508-397-7280 if you
need help healing.
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE MEMORY OF
YOUR ABORTION? Have you kept it a secret? Do you
turn the TV when abortion is in the news? Do you have
nightmares? Do you get angry/cry but don't know
why? Jesus loves you and your baby(ies) so much and
wants you to live without guilt, shame, or regret. I can
help you find the path to peace and forgiveness from the
Lord, your baby(ies) and yourself!! Call or email me,
K a t h y H i l l a t 5 0 8 - 3 9 7 - 7 2 8 0 o r
[email protected]. Most women I work with have
never shared this secret with anyone. You will be
surprised how healing just telling your story out loud can
be. All discussions are completely confidential!
PRO-LIFE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“It is a scientific fact that human life begins at
conception...This has been the consistent teaching of the
Church from the very beginning, a teaching already
discernible in the natural moral law, and so a teaching
from which no Catholic can dissent in good conscience.”
—Archbishop Cordileone of San Fransicsco
8TH ANNUAL GREAT
AMERICAN CLEAN-UP
OF MANSFIELD Show
pride in your community
by signing up for this year's
cleanup on May 2nd from 9
-11AM. (rain or shine).
Help us remove the litter
that has accumulated over
the long winter months. Whatever amount of time you can
spare will help, even if it's just an hour. Afterwards, we
invite you to enjoy a free volunteer lunch at our post-
cleanup celebration at the Xfinity Center starting at
11:30AM. The final deadline for registering is Monday,
April 20th. Join your friends and neighbors and help make
Mansfield the cleanest town in Massachusetts! Learn more
at http://keepmansfieldbeautiful.com/litter-cleanup/great-
american-cleanup-of-mansfield/
FALL RIVER DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF
CATHOLIC WOMEN will be having its 62nd annual
Convention on May 2nd at the Wamsutta Club in New
Bedford at 10AM preceded by Mass at St. Lawrence
Martyr Church at 9AM. Our guest speaker is Bishop da
Cunha. Registration forms are available at the Parish
Office for anyone who is interested in attending this event.
A B U N D A N T H O P E
PREGNANCY RESOURCE
CENTER in Attleboro provides
assistance and services for anyone in
need. All services are free and
confidential. Volunteers are always
needed! Call toll free 855-299-4218
or email [email protected].
BOYS BASKETBALL DAY CAMP AT BROWN
UNIVERSITY Camps for boys in grades 1-12 are being
offered for boys in grades 1 through 12 this summer by
Head Coach Mike Martin. For information, visit
www.brown.edu/ce/pre-college/sportscamps/camps.php
and go to the “basketball” section.
St. Mary
Mansfield, MA
Contact: Christine Dumouchel
#03-0498