October 28, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Rectory: 170 Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Telephone (978) / / Parish Website: stceciliachurch.net / Like St Cecilia s Church on Facebook 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) Bingo Telephone: (978) October 28, Thirtieth 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: As Announced In Bulletin Rev. Robert D. Bruso Pastor Rev. Miguel A. Pagán Associate Pastor 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. Mrs. Paula Doucet Director of Religious Education Mr. David M. Lasky Organist

2 Saturday October 27 Vigil Masses Mass on pg :00 p.m. Georgina Daigle (16th anniv.) by the Daigle family 6:30 p.m. Adelard Allain (13th anniv.) by his wife, Mariette & children Sunday October 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg :00 a.m. Yvonne Belanger (1st anniv.) by her children 9:45 a.m. Joan Fontaine (2nd anniv.) by Ethel Smith 11:15 a.m. Patrick Ledden (15th anniv.) by his son, Patrick & Cheryl Monday October 29 Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. Emile Maillet (30th day) by his wife & family Tuesday October 30 Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. Renée (Cormier) Browne (30th day) by Kevin & Michele Mack, Simard s 12:00 p.m. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesday October 31 Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. Special intention for the Parish by a parishioner Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m. Edwardo Pedroza (7th anniv.) by the family Thursday November 1 All Saints Mass on pg :30 a.m. Emile Maillet by his sisters 5:30 p.m. Rene Gaudet (1st anniv.) by his family Friday November 2 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed Mass on pg :30 a.m. Rev. Richard G. Roger by June & Larry Tanowski 1:30 p.m. Mass at LaPierre East in the Community Room 6:00-7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday November 3 St. Martin de Porres, Religious Mass on pg :30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confession Vigil Masses Mass on pg :00 p.m. Eugene Lemire (32nd anniv.) & Marguerite Lemire (16th anniv.) by their family 6:30 p.m. Lucille (6th anniv.) & Ovila (46th anniv.) Richard by their children Sunday November 4 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg :00 a.m. Lucille Berube (30th anniv.) by the Miller family 9:45 a.m. Lester & Alice Lamothe by their daughter 11:15 a.m. Lorette E. McDonald (15th anniv.) by her husband, Gerald & family 2

3 Dear Friends, A Message From Our Pastor. Master, I want to see. When Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted, he gave Jesus a clear and concise answer. Are we willing to do the same? In our prayer life, sometimes we wander all over the place, without focusing on what it is we really want. We want to see weather physically, spiritually or emotionally we want all the barriers between ourselves and our desired happiness removed. Sometimes, if we are honest, we admit that we are the ones who are putting up the barrier between ourselves and our happiness. We want a happy marriage but we are unwilling to put our spouse first. We want good grades in school but we don t want to put in the extra time we need for study. We want to be healthy, but we aren t willing to give up our bad habits, like cigarettes, overeating and the lack of daily exercise. Seeing at times demands painful clarity. We sometimes have a flash of awareness and then we pull back. We make excuses. It s not my fault. It s because someone else doesn t do their part. The poet Carole Etzler wrote: Sometimes I wish my eyes had never been opened/but now that they are I am determined to see. We need the same grace. We need the willingness to look at ourselves as we are, not as we would like to think we are. A good daily examination of conscience at the end of the day is a powerful tool for self-knowledge. How much time did I spend in prayer today? How much time did I sit in front of the TV? Did I take the time to make a healthy lunch, or did I grab some processed food, filled with salt and sugar, and pop it in the microwave? Did I take a walk outside, even for a few minutes, or did I walk no further than to the refrigerator to get a snack? Master, I want to see. It is an important request to ask of Jesus. If we receive the gift of selfawareness, let s put it to good use. May God bless you all, Father Bob Bruso IMPORTANT PARISH MEETING - TO HEAL AND TO RESTORE TRUST We will have a meeting in the Parish Center this Sunday, October 28 at 1:30 in the afternoon. The time has long since passed for us to pretend that we as a parish community have not been damaged by the sinful behavior of a priest assigned here. Dr. Don Favreau, a psychologist and family therapist, who has worked with victims of sexual abuse, will be here to listen. This is not a lecture. This is a listening forum. Anyone who has been affected by this situation is urged to attend. You may have been a victim, or know a victim, or have become angry, alienated and confused by the news reports. We are not gathering to refute any reports or challenge anyone. The priest who was assigned here was convicted and sent to jail. No one is going to pretend nothing happened at St. Cecilia s Parish. THIS SUNDAYAT 1:30 IN THE PARISH CENTER 3 How did it happen? What did we do wrong? Why didn t those who knew or suspected didn t speak up? Or maybe people spoke up and were ignored. A representative from the diocesan Office for Healing and Prevention will be here to explain what steps have been put in place to prevent anything like this from happening again, and to offer support to anyone who has been victimized. I know this is a very sensitive subject and many people aren t ready to talk about it, but for everyone s well being and healing, it s time to begin. Please consider coming to listen respectfully, to share what you wish to share, and to find out what is being done today. This is also a good forum for parents of children or teen agers to learn what you can do to arm your children against sexual predators.

4 Religious Education Continues Children in Grades 1-6 classes resume Sunday, Oct. 28 th from 9:45 AM-11:00 AM and encourage children to attend 11:15 AM Mass to continue building a friendship with Jesus. Teenagers in Grades 7-10 classes resume October 29 th from 7:00 PM- 8:15 PM. Have a fun time this Halloween and don t forgot to think about the Saints and the great love that they had for God. Think of Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa, our newest Saints and by how by loving and serving others they loved and served God. Rehearsals for the Children s Christmas Pageant, Gr 1-6, and the Christmas Bell Choir, Gr 7 12 begin WED, November 7th! If you would like to participate, please sign up in CCD class or call the Religious Ed office. Christmas Pageant The rehearsal schedule is as follows: Bell Choir Wednesday Wednesday 11/ 7 5:00 5:45pm 11/7 6:00 7:00pm 11/14 5:00 5:45pm 11/14 6:00 7:00pm 11/21 NO REHEARSAL 11/21 NO REHEARSAL 11/28 5:00 5:45pm 11/28 6:00 7:00pm 12/5 5:00 5:45pm 12/5 6:00 7:00pm 12/12 5:00 5:45pm 12/12 6;00 7:00pm 12/19 5:00 5:45pm 12/19 6:00-7:00pm Saturday Saturday 12/ 22 10:00 12:00 Dress Rehearsal 12/22 10:30 12;30pm Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 12/24 3:15pm 12/24 3:00pm Attendance at all rehearsals is very important. Christmas Eve will be here before we know it! See you all at our first rehearsal, Nov 7th!! Mrs. Maloney The Ladies of St. Anne would like to thank all the bakers, the volunteers and those who supported their bake sale last weekend. It was a huge success! Congratulations to our guest customer Helena, the raffle winner! Star of Bethlehem - Due to bad situation and the interruption of tourist trade that is happening with our Christian families in Bethlehem the birth town of Jesus. Maysoon Khair will be at our church this weekend representing school of Joy for slow learner children and over a hundred Christian families who make their livelihood through the selling of their hand carved olive wood religious articles. After all masses there will be a display of these hand carved items such as nativity scenes, crucifix, rosaries, last supper and many other beautiful religious statues. Please look over the carvings that are available and help support this self / help project to keep the children and the Christians present in the holy land of Jesus birth. Thank you and God Bless you! 4

5 BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES NOVEMBER 1ST We meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 at the Parish Center. This year s theme is The Acts of the Apostles From a Gathering of Believers to the Community of the Church. All adults are welcome. The Sympathies of the parish community are extended to the family and friends of Ursula Dandy whose Funeral Mass was held recently. Please remember her in your prayers. Great news! Due to outstanding response a new date has been added. Photography dates November 9, 10 & 27 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament For Life This Wednesday 12noon to 1pm in St. Cecilia Church Join the Leominster Region Wide Respect Life Committee and pray for life on your lunch! Once again we are taking calls for the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree request line is We are taking requests through Nov. 9th. This is a once a year opportunity to put a smile on a child s face who otherwise might not have a present under their Christmas Tree. If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to call this number. WQPH RADIO 89.3 FM invites you to A live broadcast and luncheon Happy JACK Restaurant 785 N Main St Leominster MA This Saturday November 3 11AM -3PM $20 per person buffet St. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus Church is hosting a weekly prayer vigil, in the church, starting on Thursday, Nov. 1st from 6:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. and every Thursday in November, except for November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day. Our prayers are being said to Our Father in thanksgiving for the gift of life and for an end to abortion and euthanasia. Everyone is invited to join us. Contact: Joyce Aucoin at aucoinjoyce@gmail.com or Collection Report Weekly Stewardship: $6,814. 5

6 Christmas In Acadia at St. Cecilia s Friday, Nov. 9 from 5-9 pm and Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 am - 7:30 pm If you live on a high traffic road, please consider picking up a sign after Mass at the back porch of the rectory and place the sign on your front lawn. Silent Auction Booth - We ve been asked to enlarge our Silent Auction Booth. The following is a listing of items that were suggested: un-used gift cards, art work, get-a-way weekend, and sports jerseys, jackets or memorabilia. Please drop donations off at the rectory and clearly label for Silent Auction Booth. Thank You! Attention Bakers Apples And Pie Tins may be picked at the rectory garage (near church ramp) immediately after all Masses next weekend. Apples may be used to make apple crisp, apple sauce, apple butter, apple cakes or cupcakes, apple turnovers, caramel apples and apple pies. Attention Pie Bakers! St. Cecilia's is in need of a variety of pies to sell at our Pie Booth. The kind of pies needed are as follows: pumpkin, squash, berry (blueberry, strawberry, etc..), cherry and custard. Bake, Bake, Bake, Baked Goods - This booth requires a large number of sugar-free pies, fresh bread, fudge (with or without nuts, penuche, peanut butter, etc.), cakes, cookies, and a variety of pastries. Donations of these delicious baked goods may be dropped off at the parish hall on Friday, Nov. 9 after 3 p.m. Christmas In Acadia - Service Availability Form - Many Hands Make Light Work... Yes, I am willing to offer one or more hours of service to my parish. Name (s): Telephone Number: A Good Time To Call Me: I Prefer To Work: I Have No Preference: (Booth/Area) Availability: (check ALL that apply and return this form to the Rectory or in the collection basket) Mon., 11/5, Set Up Tues.-Thu., 11/6-11/8, Decorating Fri., 11/9 Sat., 11/10, Day Sat., 11/10, Evening Anytime You Need Me/Us Poutines and Râpée, during the week of the Fair Kitchen, during the week of the Fair Flea Market, during the week of the Fair Attention National Honor Society Students our Christmas In Acadia Fair is in need of volunteers!!! This would be a GREAT opportunity to fulfill your Community Service hours. If you are interested or for more information please contact BettyAnn at the rectory at

7 Due to the generosity of so many parishioners, year after year, we are blessed to keep our Fair Christmas in Acadia expenses to a minimum. Are you looking to make a donation this year? Here are a few suggestions for you... Teen Booth --- The booth could use new items such as electronics, music, clothing, games, accessories, jewelry, gift cards, etc Theme Baskets - Such as, Art Basket (pastels, water colors, canvas to paint, brush set, sponges..), Grill Master (BBQ sauces, grill cookbook, tongs, spatula, skewers..), Chocolate Basket (milk, dark & white chocolate, truffles..), Dog or Cat Basket (pet toys, pet themed picture frame, fancy collar, brush/comb, treats..) Acadian Auction And Pot Luck - We are accepting any new gifts, small and large, as well as monetary donations. A few suggestions may be gift cards, small kitchen appliances, children s toys, tools, etc... Handmade With Love Booth - We are in need of handmade articles such as afghans, mittens, ornaments, stocking-stuffers, small handmade crafts, etc. Ladies Of St. Anne Craft Booth - Looking for handmade Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Crafts. Your donations are gratefully appreciated and may be dropped off at the rectory. If you would like your item donated to a specific booth, please label item accordingly. Thank You! Consider setting items aside for our Christmas in Acadia Fair Flea Market. We will be happy to receive canning jars, musical instruments, gloves, belts, dishes, tablecloths, doilies, toys, medals and jewelry, jewelry, jewelry, etc. Please note, we are unable to accept books, computers, monitors, televisions, electrical appliances, padded furniture, clothing or shoes. We cannot take large furniture. If it doesn t fit in your car, please don t bring it. Upcoming drop off time: Monday, Oct. 29 from 5:00-7:00pm All donations are to be dropped off at the parish center (use lower Third St. and Mechanic St. side door across from the church). During the week of the Fair POUTINES will be available for purchase on Tuesday, Nov. 6 starting at 2:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday all day and on Friday from 10AM to 1PM and also at the Fair while they last! St. Cecilia s Bingo Friday Evenings at 6:30 PM Doors Open at 4 PM Come Try Your Luck! Fall Back! Remember to set your clocks back one hour next Sunday, November 4 when Daylight Saving Time ends. 7

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