March 24, Third Sunday of Lent

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1 Third Sunday of Lent St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 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) March 24, Third Sunday of Lent 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 Third Sunday of Lent St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 Saturday March 23 Vigil Masses Mass on pg. 86 4:00 p.m. Andre & Anita Allain by Gil, Nora & family 6:30 p.m. Ronald Bachand (51st anniv.) by his sisters Sunday March 24 Third Sunday of Lent Mass on pg. 86 7:00 a.m. Rev. Raymond P. Messier 9:45 a.m. Valerie Page (18th anniv.) & Ken Page by Marie Bedard 11:15 a.m. Norman Loiselle (2nd anniv.) by his wife & children Monday March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord Mass on pg. 92 6:30 a.m. Donald Cormier (anniv.) by Bert & Ginette 5:30 p.m. Maurice Payette by the Beliveau family Tuesday March 26 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg. 94 6:30 a.m. Ken Nowokunski by his mother 5:30 p.m. Deceased members of the Richard family by Mr. & Mrs. Arcade Richard Wednesday March 27 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg. 95 6:30 a.m. Maurice & Doris Metivier by Michelle Metivier 4:00-5:15 p.m. Adoration & Confessions 5:30 p.m. Rev. Louis & Lillian Randall by Mark & Michelle Randall Thursday March 28 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg. 97 6:30 a.m. Emile Maillet by his wife & children 5:30 p.m. Rose Tourigny (21st anniv.) by Hughes & Lapierre families Friday March 29 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg. 98 6:30 a.m. Edward LeBlanc by Theresa Caissie 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m. The deceased members of the Cronin family by Patricia Secino 6:00-7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday March 30 Lenten Weekday 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. Livi Arsenault (2nd anniv.) by the family 6:30 p.m. Ed Barry (30th day) by Gerard & Paul Aubuchon Sunday March 31 Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass on pg :00 a.m. Alyre LeBlanc (anniv.) by Bert & Ginette 9:45 a.m. Deceased members of the Leon Gallagher family by their family 11:15 a.m. Domethilde Bernard (13th anniv.) by Jean-Noel, Anne-Marie & family 2

3 Third Sunday of Lent Monday thru Saturday: Monday thru Friday: Monday thru Thursday: Wednesday 4-6:30 PM: Wednesday 4-5:15 PM: Thursday 6:30: Friday 3PM: Confessions: St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 LENT AT ST. CECILIA S Mass at 6:30 AM Mass at 5:30 PM Rosary at 3:00 PM Homemade soups and bread in parish center. This week we will be serving Beef Barley Soup. Free will offering to support St. Vincent de Paul Society Adoration Adult Faith Formation The Sacraments: Gateways of Grace Stations of the Cross Wednesday 4-5 PM; Friday 6-7 PM; Saturday 3-4PM At this midpoint in the Lenten Food Drive we offer thanks to all who faithfully contribute to its success. Your kindness makes a big difference in the lives of many in our community. Next weekend we will be collecting: canned meats, canned tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, instant potatoes, baked beans, and canned vegetables. Rice Bowls - Join our faith community and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a lifechanging Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Cardboard rice bowls are available on the table at the entrances of the church. Use them during the 40 days of Lent to save loose change and return them at the end of Lent. A little bit every day adds up to a large donation to help children around the world. FOR LENTIi FOR LIFE Leominster Lenten Mission- Generate Joy! 7 pm Sunday, March 31 Wednesday April 3 Guest speaker for all four nights: Fr. Jonathan Slavinskas Sunday, 3/31- St. Leo- Evening Prayer Monday, 4/1- St. Anna- Mass Tuesday, 4/2- St. Cecilia- Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday, 4/3- Holy Family- Mass, followed by Reception in the hall Welcome! In a spirit of joyful hope we welcome Grant Woodrow Stillman into our parish family by baptism as he begins his life of faith here within our parish community. 3 The Sympathies of the parish community are extended to the family and friends of Ken Nowokunski who died in Concord recently. He was the son of Dolores Nowokunski of this parish. Please remember him in your prayers.

4 Third Sunday of Lent St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 OUR LADY, HEALTH OF THE SICK, PRAY FOR US Please pray for those who are ill, especially: Leo Caissie, Chase Daunais, Helena Eagle, Robert Eagle and Carol Scoville. If you know someone who needs prayers, call the rectory and we will add them to our list for a month. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Children in Grades 1-6 Classes meet on Sunday, March 31st from 9:45 AM 11:00 AM. Families are encouraged to attend the 11:15 AM family Mass as a continuation of the children s faith formation. Teenagers in Grades 7-10 Classes meet on Monday, March 25th from 7:00 PM- 8:15 PM. Attention High School Youth: Looking to enhance your personal relationship with Jesus. Is he your friend or someone you learn about? Come join us at Steubenville East held at U-Mass Lowell July 12th-14th. We are looking to attend with other local parishes. Please join me for an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 27th from 7:00-8:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lake. Hope to see you there!! Please remember the doors are locked 15 minutes after classes start. Please call the Religious Ed. Office at to ask the monitor to open the door. We will be unable to have the Bell Choir this Easter due to lack of participation. Theology on Tap: Join on Tuesday, April 2nd at Compass Tavern in Worcester! Our speaker will be Dr. Veronica Roberts Ogle, professor of Philosophy at Assumption College. The topic will be "Sacramental Time or the Never-Ending Newsfeed? Augustinian Advice for a Distracted Age". Theology on Tap is a gathering for young adults (ages 18-39) that provides an informal and laid-back atmosphere to meet other young adults, encounter Christ and dive deeper into various topics and reallife issues that relate to our faith. Whether you are devout in your faith or haven t set foot in a church in years (or never!) Theology on Tap is the perfect place for you! All are welcome! Cost is free!! ( Appetizers, dinner and drinks are available for purchase.) *Must be 18 or over to attend. Must be 21 or over to purchase and consume alcohol. Compass Tavern in located at 90 Harding St. in Worcester. Plan to gather from 7:00-9:00 for a lively conversation! Presentation at Anna Maria about the realities at the Mexican Border Fr. Steve Lundrigan will present Reality of life on both sides of the border: Responding in light of faith and reason on Thursday, March 28 at 3 pm in Zecco Performing Arts Center at Anna Maria College. Fr. Steve will discuss his recent three-day visit to the Mexico Texas border. Another faculty member, Barbara Driscoll de Alvarado, who lived and worked in Mexico, will provide a brief historical/political context. The public is invited Partners in Charity Appeal Thank you to those who made a gift and a special thank you for those who gave for the first time. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. To date we have raised $46,803. However, we need the support of all members of St. Cecilia Parish if we are to be successful in reaching our parish goal of $50,000. If you have not yet completed your pledge, please prayerfully make your pledge and return it to the church office or in the collection basket. We are confident that, with God's help and yours, we will rise to it! If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope in pew today or visit Thank you! Collection Report: Last Week s Stewardship: $

5 Third Sunday of Lent St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 Hold the Date!...St Cecilia's is sponsoring an air conditioned motor coach trip to the Pawtucket Red Sox on Sunday, June 9, Cost is $25.00, which includes bus ride, reserved box seat ticket and $2.00 ball park credit. Bus will leave St Cecilia's Parish Center parking lot at around 11:00 A.M. (game time is 1:05). Call Dave & Dee at (978) if you would like to go. Save the date: April 10th Dr. Rollo with be speaking at St. Cecilia in Leominster about Doctor Assisted Suicide. The Ladies of St. Anne have teamed up with the Leominster Region Wide The Respect Life Group will host this event. It will be held in the Parish Center at St. Cecilia's in the evening at 7pm. Save the Date: April 27, 2019 at St. Cecilia Parish Center Spring Flea Market 9am - 6pm Poutine 9 am - 6pm (or until sold out) Râpée 11:30am - 6pm (or until sold out) Eat in or take out Beverages and pastries available for purchase The Montachusett Chorale's Fugue Ensemble will present "The Many Moods of Lent: A Musical Reflection" on Sunday, March 24th at 3:00 pm in St. Leo Church. Beloved anthems, spirituals and sacred jazz selections will lead us to the joyful season of Easter. A free will offering will be taken to be given to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at the church. All are welcome. 19th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men s Conference at Assumption College Men (of all ages, including teens and college students) are invited to this important annual Conference, scheduled for Assumption College on Saturday, April 6. Visit the conference website at for information and to purchase tickets online and elsewhere. Come and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Kevin Dunn, Francesco Cesareo, Trent Horn, Father Warren Savage, Mike Aquilina and Eric Mahl. Bishops and priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer the Conference Mass. For a Conference brochure, further information or registration, call Sara Smillie at Adult tickets are $45 until March 25, afterwards $60. Student tickets are always $30. Tune In To WQPH 89.3 FM Your Catholic Radio Station 5

6 Third Sunday of Lent St. Cecilia Church, Leominster MA March 24, 2019 NEWS St. Cecilia I Leominster I Volume 2 Please Respond Today! We have already seen many households show their interest and support for the goals and plans of St. Cecilia's by indicating their intent to join us at a campaign reception. These receptions are your opportunity to learn firsthand about the exciting future for our community and ask specific questions, all while gathering with your fellow parishioners. + All receptions will be hosted in the Parish Hall. + Refreshments will be served. + Will last approximately one hour. Please join us for one of the following dates: Wednesday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m. or Wednesday, April 1 0th at 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP today by returning your reply card found in the pew and placing in the offertory basket, by calling (978) or ing office@stceciliachurch.net Your response is appreciated, as it will save dedicated volunteers time and effort. To see more frequently asked questions and receive more campaign information, please visit our campaign website at 6

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