The Catholic Parishes of Medfield and Norfolk Coming together to know God, to love God, and to serve God

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1 The Catholic Parishes of Medfield and Norfolk Coming together to know God, to love God, and to serve God The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 PM St. Jude 5:30 PM St. Edward Sunday 7:00 AM St. Edward 8:00 AM St. Jude 9:15 AM St. Edward 10:30 AM St. Jude 11:45 AM St. Edward 5:00 PM St. Edward St. Edward the Confessor Parish St. Jude Parish 133 Spring Street 86 Main Street, P. O. Box 305 Medfield, MA Norfolk, MA Phone (508) Phone: (508) Faith Formation: (508) Faith Formation: (508) Fax (508) Fax (508) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-2:30 PM Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-1:30PM Website: (Located in lower church with Faith Formation Office) Website: stjudenorfolk.org Pastor: Rev. Stephen P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Gregory G. Priest in Residence: Rev. Robert Rivard, F.M.S.I./Norfolk Deacon: Fred Horgan/Medfield Pastoral Associate: Mary Sheedy, Finance & Operations Manager: Diane Walsh, Director/Music Ministry: Chris Administrative Assistant: Lori Faith Formation: Elaine Morisi, Gr. 1-5 Faith Formation: Anna Mae O Shea Brooke Gr. 6-8 Medfield...amob.stedward@gmail.com Faith Formation: Toby Burrell, Gr. 9-10:. tburrell.stedward@gmail.com. tburrell.stjude@gmail.com Faith Formation Admin Asst: Caroline Fechtelkotter/Medfield....caroline.fech@stedward-ma.org Administrative Assistant: Deb Bergerson/Norfolk...stjudenorfolk@comcast.net Faith Formation Admin Asst: Louise Caussade/Norfolk lcaussade@stjudenorfolk.org Faith Formation: Lorraine M. Wright, Gr. 1-8 Norfolk......lmwright@stjudenorfolk.org Parish Nurse: Beth Budny/Norfolk.(508) stjudesfcn@gmail.com Weekday Masses 9:00 AM St. Jude Monday -Friday *Come pray the Rosary with us Monday thru Friday following the 9AM Mass at St. Jude. All are most welcome! 9:00AM St. Edward Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat Holy Day Masses 9:00 AM St. Jude 9:00 AM St. Edward 7:30 PM St. Edward Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM St. Jude New Parishioners Welcome! Please call one of our parish offices to register. SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation at the following time and by request: Sat 3:00-3:30 PM St. Jude, Sat 4:30-5:00 PM St. Edward Baptism: St. Jude: 2nd Sun of month 1:30 PM, Parents instruction meeting preceding Wed at 7:30 PM St. Edward: Last Sunday of month 1:30 PM. Parent instruction meeting preceding Thurs at 7:30 PM Sacrament of the Sick: Available at the end of the 9AM Saturday Mass at St. Edward and monthly at St. Jude on dates to be announced and by request.

2 Dear Parishioners and Extended Family Members, Praised be Jesus Christ! MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR Now that we have begun the new year, we are able to take longer looks back as well as ahead towards the future. As I look back, I wish to thank all who expressed your Christmas and New Year wishes to me in the manners in which you have. Please know how much I appreciate the time and generosity you spent to express yourselves to me in such a way. It really gave me the feeling that I am continuing to settle in and make myself at home as I still strive to get to know you more. Because of the advanced deadlines, this is the first real time bulletin letter I have written in a while. I find it funny how people ask me if I survived Christmas. It was quite the experience for me in both parishes. Fr. Gregory and I tried to encourage those we only see at that time in church to come and visit more often. We would appreciate if you would follow up with that same message when you encounter the same people out and about. Now that the new year is in full swing, there are plenty of reminders of what is down the road. The first was this past Saturday, when Fr. Gregory and myself celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time with each parish s Faith Formation second graders. It was a joyful experience for the both of us to bring our Savior s loving mercy and compassion to so many of our collaborative s children for the first time. The children were attentive and engaged as well as prepared. They are now one step closer to First Communion. Thank you to Lorraine Wright and Elaine Morisi for coordinating these ceremonies and to their teachers for instructing them so well. May we follow the example of these children and embrace Jesus love, mercy, and compassion in this wonderful sacrament! This past Monday, Fr. Gregory and I began interviewing Confirmation candidates as part of the requirement for receiving that sacrament. (We begin with St. Ed s since their Confirmation is before St. Jude s). It is always encouraging for me to hear how our students have experienced the faith up until now in their lives. Also, to have the chance to encourage them to hang on to it and build on it in their lives, especially since they will be leaving home in the not-too-distant future. Fr. Gregory and I have always been impressed during our encounters with the collaborative s Confirmation candidates. In closing, I wish to convey how grateful I am for your welcome and acceptance of me during my first seven months here. As I continue to experience many firsts, your patience and kindness is always appreciated. Gratefully yours in the Newly Baptized Christ, Fr. Steve from This Week In Church Signs: C mon. What else are you doing before noon Sunday? St. Jude Offertory January 6, 2019: $ 5,500 December On Line Giving: $ 8,900 St. Edward Offertory January 6, 2019: $ 6,592 December On Line Giving: $ 13,028 ST JUDE MASS INTENTIONS ST EDWARD Jan 17: 9:00 Nancy Bosy Jan 13: 7:00 David Lebudinski (healing) Jan 13: 9:15 John M. Quinn, Jr. Jan 20: 9:15 Doris Marie Carrier Jan 20: 11:45 Peter Dundon Jan 20: 5:00 David Lebudinski (healing) St. Jude is $ 18,266 short of goal. GRAND ANNUAL UPDATE St. Edward is $ 13,475 short of goal. We are still accepting donations if you haven t had the opportunity to respond. Every gift is welcome and appreciated. Thank you to all who have already donated to this important collection.

3 Parish news Page 3 Weekly Opportunity for Special Occasions and Memorials at St. Jude Parish SNOW EMERGENCY/ CANCELLATION POLICY With winter upon us, we wanted to advise that if Medfield/Norfolk schools are closed, morning Mass and Faith Formation classes will be cancelled. Message from the Archdiocese of Boston regarding distribution of Holy Communion: In response to many reports of cold and flu illness throughout the region, the decision has been made to eliminate the distribution of the Precious Blood within the Archdiocese of Boston until further notice. SCOUT SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3RD 9:15 AM Mass The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on Scout Sunday. The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent," and Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are encouraged to attend mass on Sunday, Feb. 3rd 9:15 am. Please wear your Class A uniform. A Linger Longer after mass will be sponsored by Pack 200. You can help beautify our Sanctuary at St. Jude Parish by donating flowers in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving for a birthday, anniversary or special event. We would be happy to make arrangements for flowers on a particular weekend. Please contact: Deb Bergerson OPERA Please join Fr. Steve for an encore performance of Carmen! Live HD broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. Saturday, February 9, 2019 Meet at Patriot's Place theatre lobby by 12:30pm Send a $28 check to St. Edward (made out to St. Edward and "opera" in the memo section). The Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated immediately following the Mass on Saturday, January 26th, 4pm at St. Jude. The primary aim of the Sacrament of the Sick is the healing of those who are sick. Holy Hour for Life Sunday, January 20, 2019 Following the 11:45 Mass at St. Edward In honor of the National Day of Prayer and Penance, The Collaborative of the Catholic Parishes of Medfield and Norfolk will celebrate a Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing on Sun, Jan 20th at 12:45PM in the St. Edward chapel. This is offered for those who have been wounded by abortion, for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and for those who govern us, that they may be guided by justice, truth and a love for the gift of life. Holy Hours will be held at parishes throughout the Archdiocese on different days and times and we will all be praying in solidarity with the thousands of pilgrims going tot Washington, D.C. for the March for Life. Please join us, all are welcome! It may involve physical healing. It may involve spiritual healing. It may promise restoration. Or, it may guide one to resurrection into God s kingdom. That belongs to God to decide. The Sacrament of Anointing is open to all who have health problems due to illness or age, or have impending surgery. Through the Sacrament of Anointing, the Church supports the sick and elderly in their struggle against illness and continues Christ s work of healing. The sacrament expresses the sharing that each one of us has in the suffering of others. Even if you have participated in the past, we urge you to join us for this moving liturgical event. Friends and relatives are encouraged to attend this communal celebration. Retrouvaille Christian Peer Ministry Retrouvaille, a Christian peer ministry for hurting and struggling marriages is planning couples weekends on February 8-10, 2019 and June 21-23, 2019 in Framingham, MA. Over 76% of those who attend a weekend are still married five years later. Over 95% would recommend a weekend to a struggling couple. For more information, please contact: Allison & Ted Beauparlant, Community Coordinators Retrouvaille of New England (508) or RetrouvailleNE@gmail.com

4 Parish News Page 4 FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION St. Edward/St. Jude Collaborative Sponsors Second Annual Retreat at the Newport Harbor and Marina Hotel - March 9-10, 2019 Sometimes as one enters into a new year - reflection is a part of the process. What did we like about 2018? What would we like to maybe change about 2018 if we had the ability to do so? So, as we enter into 2019, it might be interesting to also reflect on our prayer and our God moments in 2018 and to think about where am I in my relationship with God. Retreats offer one an opportunity to get away from our usual routines, a space for prayerful reflection and a chance to deepen our relationship with God. God always invites. How will we respond in 2019? For our Second Annual Retreat at Newport we have chosen for our theme - IS GOD ENOUGH? Our title is meant to be provocative but the question is a serious one! Can we truly say and mean that God is enough? We are returning on March 9-10, 2019, to the Newport Harbor and Marina Hotel and we have the perfect getaway package for the weekend - one day of prayer (Saturday) and one day of fun (Sunday) to explore Newport on your own. Liturgy is included as part of our retreat on Saturday afternoon. Our retreat weekend starts on Saturday morning and includes one overnight, four meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning. One person in a room - $203, two people in a room - each person $158. If you want to start your weekend early - come on Friday night and pay an extra $89. The hotel also has a pool and a special for parking for these two days. Why not gift yourself with this weekend! You can Mary Sheedy at: marysheedy@comcast.net or call her at for any questions. A $100 deposit holds your spot on this retreat. You can mail it in or bring it in to either of the Faith Formation Offices. We need your commitment asap as we can only take 40 people on this venture. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Are you interested in becoming Catholic or just curious about the Catholic faith? Would you like to explore questions about God and the Church? Or, are you a baptized adult seeking full initiation through Holy Communion and Confirmation? If so, RCIA is for you! RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It culminates in full membership in the Church through the Sacraments, but is also an open-ended process of inquiry, learning, and preparation. No commitment is necessary! Come, meet experienced Catholics and other inquirers in a friendly small-group setting, and see where this journey can take you. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Mary Sheedy at msheedy.stedstjude@gmail.com or St. Jude at Transformed in Love Marriage Prep Transformed in Love for engaged couples is the Archdiocesan program for marriage preparation. For upcoming dates, locations, and registration information, visit bostoncatholic.org/ transformedinlove; or contact Liz Cotrupi at ecotrupi@rcab.org. ST. JUDE BOOK OF PRAYERS:A special prayer space has been created in the little room off the Narthex at St. Jude. There will be a podium with a binder on it you are invited to place the names of all those for whom you ask us to pray. Please enter the names in the binder in order that prayers may be offered for your loved ones. ST EDWARD PRAYER REQUESTS: Just a reminder, that there is a binder on the table in the Narthex in which you are invited to place the names of all those for whom you ask us to pray. You are most welcome to enter names in this booklet in order that prayers may be offered for your loved ones. St. Vincent de Paul Society Collection Box accepts clean, useable clothing. Charitable donations to benefit persons in need can be dropped in the box located at the rear of St. Edwards s parking lot. CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." -- Martin Luther King, Jr.

5 LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION-YOUTH & ADULTS Page 5 St. Edward Faith Formation St. Jude Faith Formation Faith Formation classes resume this week for students in grades 1-8. If your child misses class due to illness, please stop by the faith formation office to pick up the missed lesson to complete at home. Grade 2 Reminder: The First Communion Parent Meetings are offered on Sunday, January 13 th at 10:30 a.m. OR on Monday, January 14 th at 10 a.m. Preschool & Children s Liturgy of the Word St. Edward Parish Liturgy will run at the 9:15 Mass on the following dates: Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 3, Mar 3, Mar 31, & Apr 17 Preschool Liturgy is geared toward toddlers up to preschool age children and Children s Liturgy is for children in Grades K-3. We are in need of volunteers again this year, we greatly appreciate all the volunteers who help to continue to enable this program to run every year. If you have either any questions, or would like to volunteer, please call the St. Edward Parish office. Faith In Action Please visit: ministries, Faith In Action calendar link for more opportunities. If you d like to be part of the Faith In Action ministry team and would like to help or initiate a project, please reach out to Anna Mae: amob.stedward@gmail.com Thanks! The Chaplet of Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is said after the 9:00 AM Daily Mass at St. Edward on the first Wednesday of every month. Please come join us. ST JUDE PRAYER GROUP Every Wednesday morning after the 9:00 AM daily mass at St. Jude, an informal group meets in the small room off the sanctuary to pray and study the upcoming Sunday scripture readings? All are welcome please join us for coffee and sharing! PRAYER SHAWLS Prayers shawls are meant to provide comfort and prayers for those seriously ill or for those who have recently experienced a death of a loved one. If you would like to receive a prayer shawl for you or another, please contact Grade level Mass at 10:30AM for Grades 1 thru 6 - Following a Linger Longer Meet & Greet in the Parish Hall: Sun, Jan 20, Grade 3 Celebrate the Saint of the Day Sun, Mar 31, Grade 4 Lent Project YOUNG ADULT EVENT JESUS across the Border - Monthly Gathering January, 18, 2019 St. Joseph the Worker Shrine 37 Lee Street, Lowell, MA 7:30 PM - 12 AM Social Event: Birthday Party games and a March for Life celebration PARKING: Validated garage parking available - 75 John Street & Limited street parking Please us at Info@JESUSaCROSStheBorder.org or visit our Facebook Page for more information. ST. JUDE PEER MINISTRY The St. Jude Peer Ministry team wishes to thank the parishioners of St. Jude for helping to make our Operation Gratitude Holiday Drive so successful. We collected over 120 handwritten letters and hundreds of wish list donations for veterans, deployed military personnel and first responders. All donations were delivered to the Norfolk Senior Center which is a designated Operation Gratitude drop off site. A special thank you to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade Faith Formation classes and Lorriane Wright for their tremendous support of Operation Gratitude. Also thanks to peer ministers Kylie Breen, Charlotte Barnard, Livvie Atkins and Jack Hastry for spearheading this project. You have all made a difference in the lives of our heroes!

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Page 6 St. Edward Eucharistic Ministers: Have you seen the new Ministry Scheduling Program (MSP?) If not, please contact Eileen Trinity at StEd.MinSched@gmail.com ST JUDE- NORFOLK FOOD PANTRY Once again, the Norfolk Food Pantry is seeking food, paper goods and staple donations with the cooler weather approaching. Collection bins are now available, on an ongoing basis, at the side and front entrances of the church. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A special opportunity for you and your spouse A Weekend of Discovery A Lifetime of Love January South Kingstown, RI March 8-10 Duxbury, MA April Brewster, MA June 8-9 Medway, MA For more info: WWME or EMMAUS HOME VISIT MINISTRY Has it been some time since you have had the opportunity to receive Holy Communion? The Emmaus Ministry has volunteers who will bring Holy Communion to your home. Just make a phone call (see below) and a volunteer will contact you. There is nothing you have to prepare for Holy Communion in your home and you decide whether it will be a brief event or you may want some time to socialize. You may set up an appointment and on that day you may not be feeling well just call your volunteer and cancel/reschedule. It is as easy as that. Contact: Pauline Medeiros EMMAUS MINISTRY Ride Ministry We provide rides for parishioners to Church and other parish events. Please contact us if you need a ride or if you are able to volunteer to drive. Very flexible. Contact: Terry Davis Joan Kiessling BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Friday at 12:00pm is the deadline for announcement requests for the following week. Please to: lori.lyons@stedward-ma.org Thank you:) Specific items needed are as follows: Cereal (non-generic) macaroni and cheese, tuna, peanut butter, jelly (no grape), spaghetti sauce, crackers, toiletries like soap and toothpaste, paper goods like toilet tissue and paper towels, condiments, canned fruit, canned pasta like Spaghetti-o's, coffee, sugar, baked beans. Please no glass containers. Per Town of Norfolk: No open packages, no expired dates, no packages without expiration dates appearing. These cannot be accepted. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! MEDFIELD FOOD CUPBOARD Several food collection bins have been set up in the narthex of the church for donations to the Medfield Food Cupboard. Interested parishioners are encouraged to make a donation when attending Mass. At this time, the Medfield Food Cupboard is serving 85 adults, 17 senior citizens and 44 children, and your donations would help feed our Medfield neighbors in need. Last year enough food was supplied for 60 households to make 3-4 meals per week; this was made possible by donors financial and food contributions to the Food Cupboard. All unexpired, unopened and non-perishable donations are deeply appreciated. Food Cupboard is especially in need of juice boxes and, kid Friendly cereal (example: Cinnamon Toast Crunch), lunch size boxes of raisins, peanut butter, jam, canned pasta and sauce, bags of rice, tuna (in water preferred), cookies/crackers/salty snacks. (Please leave your donations in the bins provided). Thank you for your generosity! One Family Knitters meets on Thursday morning in St. Edward lower rectory at 9:30.am. We welcome new knitters or crocheters to visit and see if you would like to help with making warm, wearable items for those in need. No time commitment necessary, just drop in. For those who prefer to work at home, kits are available in the St Edward's library. Donations of leftover yarn would be gratefully accepted at this time, can be left in the library and will be put to good use. Please return finished kits, to church library. Thank you. For any questions, please call Mary at ofknitters@gmail.com or Hannah at NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK ( collects high-quality gently-used furniture, appliances, and household goods that are then made available at no cost to veterans, refugees, and families transitioning from homelessness. If you are downsizing, renovating or disposing of a loved one s property, New Life is a meaningful option to turn unwanted furniture and household essentials into an opportunity to help others. Items needed include: Pots and pans, Sheets/bed linens, Towels, Silverware, Drinking glasses. Donations can be dropped off on Saturdays between 9 and 11:30 at the warehouse at 105 Elm Street in Walpole. New Life can also to do a pickup for more than one large furniture item. Visit newlifefb.org and click on Donate" to request a time for a furniture pickup (sometimes 2 weeks out). Please also see the website for acceptable and unacceptable items for donation.

7 END OF BULLETIN ANY TEXT OR GRAPHICS ENTERED ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE PRINTED BULLETIN Church Name: Church City: Routing Code: Saint Edward Parish & St. Jude Parish Medfield, Massachusetts, and Norfolk, Massachusetts R Run Number: 15 Filename: Phone Number: Fax Number: Editor/Contact: Lori Lyons Format: btd NOTE: Grayscale pages 3 through 6 COMMENTS: