ST. TIMOTHY PARISH. Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at scheduled Liturgies.

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1 650 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA Serving Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood Liturgical Celebrations Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 8am; 9:30am; 11am; 5pm (No 5:00 pm Liturgy Memorial Day through Labor Day) Daily Eucharist Mon.-Sat. 9:00am Reconciliation Sat. 3:30-4:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 9:30am 3:00pm Reach us by Website: Parish Fr. Culloty Colleen Campion Bonnie Gleason Kathy MacKenzie Leah Ramsdell Betsy Rivard Sue Bartlett Judson Vail Reach us by Telephone Parish Office Religious Education Youth Formation Ministry Fax Pastor Rev. John P. Culloty (ext. 25) Senior Priest in Residence Rev. George Emerson (ext. 13) Business Manager Judson Vail Pastoral Associate/Liturgy Director Colleen Campion (ext. 28) Music Director Bonnie Gleason (ext. 11) Religious Education Director (gr. K-8) Kathryn MacKenzie (ext. 27) Youth Formation Ministry (gr.9-12) Leah Ramsdell (ext. 26) Parish Secretary/Religious Education Secretary Janet Kelly (ext. 32) Parish Nurse Betsy Rivard (ext. 34) Facilities Manager Sue Bartlett (ext. 24) Adult Initiation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process of individual faith development and communal formation. Anyone interested in learning more about what it means to become a Catholic Christian, should contact the parish office. Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at scheduled Liturgies. Parishioners who are expecting a child should contact the office at least two months in advance, or as soon as possible to make arrangements and meet with the Baptismal Preparation Team. Reconciliation Also known as penance or confession, the Sacrament of Penance is regularly available every Saturday at 3:30pm in the church. Individual appointments may also be made with one of the priests. The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated communally during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Marriage Engaged parishioners who are interested in being married at St. Timothy Parish must contact one of the priests at least six months in advance. Call the office regarding Marriage Preparation classes. Sacrament of the Sick Praying for healing in body, mind and soul has always been a part of the Church s ministry to those who are ill. Anyone who is seriously ill or anticipating hospitalization, may celebrate the Sacrament on Saturdays following the 9am Mass, or upon request. Devotion/Prayer Groups Rosary is said Monday through Saturday prior to morning Mass. Guild of St. Timothy Please refer to the bulletin for meetings. Women s Bible Study Monday evenings at 7:15pm Wednesday afternoons at 1pm Thursday mornings at 9:30am New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Thursday from 7:30-9pm. All are welcome!

2 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD DECEMBER 29, 2013 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Events of the Week Thursday, January 2, 4:30pm, Children s Choir Epiphany Rehearsal Thursday, January 2, 5:30pm, Epiphany Rehearsal Thursday, January 2, 7:15pm, Adult & Youth Music Epiphany Rehearsal Friday, January 3, 9:30am, Blood Pressure Clinic Friday, January 3, 9:30am-3pm, Eucharistic Adoration, Chaplet prayed at 3pm Friday, January 3, 6pm Epiphany Dinner & 7pm Celebration Liturgical Calendar Sunday, December 29 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Wednesday, January 1 Solemnity of the Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord, Mary the Holy Mother of God Thursday, January 2 Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Saturday, January 4 Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Sunday, January 5 The Epiphany of the Lord Lector and Altar Server Schedules January 4/5 4:30 lector: Kristi Jacobi, Bob McHugh 4:30 server: Mary Erickson, Talia Fruci, Kyle Grosso 8:00 lector: Barbara Ferrazzani, Eleanor Chmiel 8:00 server: Conor & Roisin O Carroll, Kate McLellan 9:30 lector: Eve Madden, Mike Guarin 9:30 server: Grace & Declan Burke, Meghan Sullivan 11:00 lector: Christine Tetreault, Richard Healy 11:00 server: Sarah & Faith Berry, Rachel Tetreault 5:00 lector: John McVinney, JJ O Donnell 5:00 server: Peter Horsfall, Lily Robinson Eucharistic Ministers: Team 1 QUESTION OF THE WEEK Breaking Open the Word Suggested text for faith sharing: Today s Gospel Question for Children: What good thing will you do this week to show your love for a parent or grandparent? Question for Adults: What can you do this week to help someone in your family feel more secure and loved? Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 28 9:00 Special Intention 4:30 Rosa Soares, Memorial Sunday, December 29 8:00 Norman Hall, 3rd Anniversary 9:30 Eugene Borkowski, Memorial 11:00 Marguerite Dervan, Memorial 5:00 Dr. Frank Mason, 2nd Anniversary Monday, December 30 9:00 Lisa Sutherland, Birthday Memorial Tuesday, December 31 9:00 Anthony Akl, Healing Thursday, January 2 9:00 Marie Leonard, Month s Mind Friday, January 3 9:00 Dr. Charles Lynch, Anniversary Saturday, January 4 9:00 Phyllis Frances, Memorial 4:30 Alice Keenan, Birthday Memorial Sunday, January 5 9:30 Johanna Leigh Redner, Memorial 11:00 Daniel Reilly, Month s Mind 5:00 Rose Silverio Rodriques, Anniversary Please pray for Kurt Dold whose funeral was recently celebrated in our parish.

3 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD DECEMBER 29, 2013 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/Gr. K-8 YOUTH FORMATION/Gr. 9&10 Classes resume Thursday, January 2, 2014 Religious Ed classes for Grades K through 8 will not be held during Christmas Break, through Wednesday, January 1st. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2nd. Happy New Year! Grade 2 Mass and Parent Discussion On Sunday, January 12 our Grade 2 students will gather with their families to celebrate the 9:30am Mass together. Following Mass, the parents of our Grade 2 students are encouraged to attend a presentation by Dr. Jane Regan of Boston College in the Ruocco Center. At the same time, the students will gather in the Hall for an hour of activities aimed at enriching their faith. Following the activities of the morning, parents will be selecting preferences for First Eucharist dates and times. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy MacKenzie in the Religious Ed. Office. PARISH NURSE NEWS Visits to the Sick and Homebound If you or a family member is unable to come to church due to illness or the aging process, and would like a visitor from the parish to come to your home and bring the Eucharist, please call the Parish Nurse, Betsy Rivard. We have many dedicated volunteers who are happy to visit! Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday morning, January 14, The group is open to people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. New members are welcome. Please call the Parish Nurse before attending for the first time. Blood Pressure Clinic The next BP Clinic will be held downstairs in the Church Hall on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 and Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 after the morning Masses. Upcoming Class Dates: Confirmation I Class-Sunday, January 26 th from 3:15-4:45pm Confirmation II Class-Sunday, January 26 th from 6-7:30pm Confirmation II Retreat Students in Confirmation II should have already submitted and received notification regarding which retreat date has been assigned to them. If your student is in the second year of our program and has NOT received this information, please contact Leah at ymindirector@gmail.com ASAP. The dates for the retreat are: Friday, January 10 th from 3:15-9:45pm Saturday, January 11 th from 11-5:30pm Sunday, January 12 th from 11:30-6pm Families will receive further information about the permission slip, dress code and where and when to pick up and drop off your student as we get closer to the date itself. Reminders for Students in Confirmation I and II Students in Confirmation I are asked to submit their Confirmation sponsor forms to the Youth Minister ASAP. Students in Confirmation II are asked to submit their Confirmation name sheets no later than March 9 th. An was sent home with a list of Saints names as well as some websites where Saints names can be researched. We also have books available in the YFM Office. 5pm Sunday Liturgy Students in the Confirmation program and their families are invited and encouraged to join us for the 5pm Sunday liturgy at St. Tim s. This Mass is geared towards our young people and our Youth Ensemble helps to provide the music for this Mass. Additionally, priests from both St. Catherine s and St. Timothy s alternate celebrating the liturgy with us each week! Please join us!

4 Pine Street Inn We will be serving supper at the Pine Street Inn on Monday, January 27, If you can help in any way, please call Jayne at Thank you to those who have made generous donations in the past. St. Tim s sends $500 each month to Pine Street Inn. Please help to support this ministry. Donations to pay for these meals may be sent to: Campagna, 86 Countryside Lane, Norwood, MA Please make checks payable to St. Timothy Christian Service Fund. St. Timothy Book Group News We have made our book selections through May. Our meeting dates and books are as follows. All meetings are from 7:30-9pm in the Ruocco Center. January 27: Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country, by Andrew Bacevich. The author, a respected BU professor and frequent interview subject on national public radio, is a St. Timothy parishioner and will attend this meeting to discuss the book with us! February 24: Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel March 31: The Mystery of Breathing by Peri Klas April 28: The Ear of the Heart by Mother Dolores Heart June 1: Amazing Gifts: Stories of Faith, Disabilty and Inclusion by Mark Pinsky Miramar Retreat Center Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks St., Duxbury, MA will be offering the following programs: Jan : Worldwide Marriage Encounter Tom Griffiths, SVD Jan : New Beginnings: A Retreat for Women Peggy Patenaude Jan.29: Mini Retreat Day for Women: Transitions--Carriers of God s Grace in the Midst of Chaos Maureen Casey, SND For more info, check our website at Miramarretreat.org or call us at Conversations in Faith Have you ever wanted to speak and listen with others in the parish community regarding matters of faith? Parishioners and friends are invited to join us for "Conversations in Faith", to be scheduled throughout These informal conversations will provide an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings - while listening and learning from others - regarding various matters related to being Catholic Christians who seek to be followers of Jesus. Please look for details in the January bulletins. Marian High School Attention all eighth graders interested in applying to Marian High School! If you missed taking the HSPT in November or December, it is not too late! Be sure to register for the High School Placement Test being given on Saturday, January 11 th at 8:00am. For more information or to sign up, call Mrs. Merson in the Admissions Office at ext. 203 or admissions@marianhigh.org. The HSPT is a required part of the application for all eighth grade students. The cost is $30. Check out our website at Montrose School Montrose School is hosting an Open House! Interested families are welcome to attend on Thursday, January 16th from 7-9pm with a formal program at 7:45. Montrose School is an independent college preparatory day school with a Catholic tradition for girls grades Please contact Sarah Hills at shills@montroseschool.org with any questions. Montrose School is located at 29 North St, Medfield, MA Parent Enrichment at Montrose On Thursday, January 9 at 7pm Montrose will host a Social Media Panel Helping Teens Navigate Communication Responsibly in the 21st Century. Ms. Christine Warner and Mr. Dan Feeney will be the presenters. Call Ellen Baker at x319 with questions or ebaker@montroseschool.org.

5 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Dear friends- Happy New Year I hope 2014 is a healthy and happy year for you and your loved ones. Recently Pope Francis wrote a letter in which he encouraged all of us to find joy in the Gospel. He did not mean joy in the sense of being silly. I think he meant that if we truly embrace Jesus way of life as it is laid out in the Gospels we will experience a joy that leads to peace of mind and heart even when life is at times challenging and confusing. He used an interesting expression, one you would not expect a Pope to use about the practice of religion today. He said we should not be sourpusses. He said no one is going to be attracted to our religion if we seem sad and burdened all of the time. The early Christians were so elated by their faith in Christ that, even when they were persecuted for their beliefs, they could be at peace. After all, they believed that Jesus was at their side in good times and difficult moments, that He would strengthen them in this life and one day share with them life eternal. Their joy was a joy borne of hope! If we look around us these days we see many people who have so much in a material sense but little or no room for Christ in their lives. Even though they have many things, after you scratch the surface they don t seem to have that inner peace. In some cases they feel that if they can acquire just one more thing they will be content. It seems to me that that search for contentment without Christ becomes unattainable. So perhaps as we approach a New Year, our resolution might be to be grateful to God for the gift of our faith and try as best we can to be joyful Christians in the best sense of that word. In the coming year let us have the courage to live our faith more authentically, to share it with those who would benefit from a deeper relationship with Christ, to be Christ for all of our sisters and brothers. Fr. Culloty Please join us for our Annual Epiphany Celebration Friday, January 3rd Dinner at 6pm; Pageant at 7pm Join us for a spirit-filled evening of fun, friends, music, carols and a telling of the rich, wonderful stories of the Christmas season. Every year there s at least one surprise twist what will we be up to this year? Our evening begins at 6pm with a pasta dinner downstairs in the parish hall. All are most welcome to join us. We will need to plan accordingly with our caterer, so please sign up in the foyer of the church after Mass this weekend! Many are participating in the intergenerational pageant beginning at 7pm in the Church. If you re looking to join, please give us a call! Dress rehearsal Thursday January 2 nd 5:30-7:00pm Prefer to help out behind the scenes? We still need help with costumes, set-up and clean up, angel herding and sheep wrangling, to name a few. If you re willing to help, we ll find a job for you! Call the office at or Colleen at cncampion@yahoo.com. Thursday, January 2nd Epiphany Schedule 4:30-5:30pm, Children s Choir Dress Rehearsal in Church 5:30-7:00pm, Pageant Dress Rehearsal in Church 4:00-7:00pm, Decorate & Set up in Church Hall 7:15-9:30pm, Adult & Youth Music Dress Rehearsal in Church Friday, January 3rd 6:00pm, Dinner in Church Hall 7:00pm, Celebration in Church ************************************************ Christmas Honor s List Each year we print an Honor s List in order to honor family and friends who are deceased. This year the list will be part of our January 5th bulletin. Thank you to those who have donated towards our Advent flowers and decorations.

6 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD DECEMBER 29, 2013 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Information page Church name: St. Timothy Parish Bulletin number: Contact information: Janet Kelly Number of pages: 5 Software: Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe standard 9 Microsoft XP Printer number: Samsung 6345 Date of publication: November 29, 2009