Good Shepherd Mass Intentions. Saint Stanislaus Mass Intentions. July 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 July 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Stanislaus Mass Intentions Saturday, July 21 5:15pm Maria Dalu grandparents Sunday, July 22 10:00am In Remembrance of Anna & Barbara Jasinski Monday, July 23 7:00am Jack Medeiros Tuesday, July 24 8:00am Holy Mass at Good Shepherd Wednesday, July 25 7:00am Father Johnson Thursday, July 26 No Holy Mass Friday, July 27 7:00am Living & Deceased Members of The Cichon & Piszcz Families Saturday, July 28 5:15pm Pro Populo Sunday, July 29 10:00am Henry & Frances Winiarski Memorial Candles burn to the Honor and Glory of God and this month for: July Sanctuary: Valerie Polka Divine Mercy: George Pereira Our Lady of Czestochowa: Henry & Frances Winiarski Pope St. John Paul: Noah Gramitt Financial Blessings 7/15 Weekly: $1, Assessment: $ AC/Heating: $ Maint/Repair: $25.00 Etc.: $80.00 Good Shepherd Mass Intentions Saturday, July 21 4:00pm Mr & Mrs Manuel Pimentel Sunday, July 22 8:15am Pro Populo 10:00am Familia DaSilva & Goncalves 11:30am Joao & Cordelina Rocha Monday, July 23 7:00am Holy Mass at Saint Stanislaus Tuesday, July 24 8:00am José F Calouro Wednesday, July 25 7:00am Holy Mass at Saint Stanislaus Thursday, July 26 No Holy Mass Friday, July 27 8:00am Mr & Mrs Ernest Branco & Sons Saturday, July 28 4:00pm Maria Santos Sunday, July 29 8:15am Antonio M Dias Birthday Memorial 10:00am Thomas Sirois 8th Anniversary; José & Raphaela Sousa; Erminia Pacheco 11:30am Souls of Egas Rocha & wife Conceicao Rocha Memorial Candles burn to the Honor and Glory of God and this month for: July 22-Aug 4 Sanctuary: José Rocha 5yr Anniversary Our Lady of Angels: José Rocha 5yr Anniversary Financial Blessings 7/15 Weekly: $2, Feast: $ Mission Co-op: $1, Organ Repair: $ Maint/Repair: $ Etc.: $ Bulletin Ad: $ Holy Rosary Sodality The Holy Rosary Sodality s prayer intentions for July are for the conversions of the hearts of our country s leaders and citizens, and for safe travel for vacationers. Everyone is invited to pray the rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Grotto. Bring a chair and let Our Lady bless you with a mid-week spiritual boost. Holy Rosary Sodality The Holy Rosary Sodality s prayer intentions for July are for the conversions of the hearts of our country s leaders and citizens, and for safe travel for vacationers. Everyone is invited to pray the rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Grotto. Bring a chair and let Our Lady bless you with a mid-week spiritual boost. For information in English or Portuguese call Norma

2 From the Pastor HOLY PENANCE Once the priest has given the penance to the person, he or she should ask the priest any questions they may have about it. If there are none and all is clear, the penitent is then asked to recite an act of contrition. There are several forms of this prayer, but they must all contain two elements: true sorrow for the sins confessed, and a firm purpose of amendment, meaning that with God s grace and help, the person firmly intends never to commit the sins again. Without these two interior dispositions, the priest cannot offer God s forgiveness. When the penitent has finished the act of contrition, the priest/confessor is ready to say the words of absolution. (Note: Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults or venial sins is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church. The regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and make progress in the life of the Spirit. By receiving the gift of the Father s mercy more frequently through this sacrament, we are led to be more merciful as he is merciful.) Saint of the Week 23 July Saint Romula Saint Gregory the Great wrote about Romula, a woman whom he knew in Rome. She and a friend had become disciples of the hermitess Redempta, and all three had taken the veil. A woman of great patience, obedience, and silence, Romula lived a life of continual prayer. But even though, to the eyes of the world, Romula was a woman of advanced contemplation, God wanted her to become yet more perfect, and so he allowed her to sink into a crippling paralysis. Though bedridden, Romula did not despair. Saint Gregory writes, the sickness of her body was the health of her soul; for the less she could do in other things, the more she did in prayer and devotion. When Romula was close to death, she called her two friends to her bedside. As the women entered the room, they were met at once by a blinding light, so that they were forced to shield their eyes. At the same time, they felt the presence of a great many others in the room. A beautiful scent enveloped them. Even after the light faded and the heavenly companions had disappeared, the scent lingered for three days. A priest then came to bring Romula Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. After he left, a choir of angel voices was heard. Romula breathed her last and the sweet aroma faded away. Saint Romula, pray for us! Respect Life Ministry As Catholics we believe Jesus Christ has entered our broken world to conquer sin and restore us to new life. Throughout every age he continues to invite all women and men to follow him through his Church, to whom he has entrusted his teaching authority, so that all can know and follow him. ~USCCB, 2012 July 25, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. This papal encyclical, written by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1968, provides beautiful and clear teaching about God s plan for married love and the transmission of life. Visit usccb.org for more information. July 22-28, 2018 is National NFP Awareness Week: Generations of Love Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a national educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The dates of NFP Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) and the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. More information is available at usccb.org or Respect Life Prayer Intention: For engaged couples and couples discerning marriage; that they may welcome the Lord God into their relationship to discern His will for them and their relationship. School News: The school office is open Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm during the summer. Please call before you come because we occasionally take a day off.

3 Prayer Intentions Priscilla Barton, MaryJane W., Bill Larson, Matt & Cindy Greaney, Alice Gauthier, Crystal Bedal, Ricky Nobrega, Rita Cabral, Rebekah Ponte, Kim & Anne Fischer, Beatrice Moniz, Michael Facchini, Rose Facchini, Patricia O Brien, Anne Marie Hallisey, Kathleen Correia, Pat Cabral, Barbara Howard, Ann & Bob Zygiel, Denny & Joe Bucko, Donald Vezina, Kim Dias, Fernanda Dias, Floyd Fischer, John Romero Jr., Eddie Gravel, Anne Varley, Patricia O Brien, Kelly O Brien, Alyssa Camara, Claire Carreiro, Joanne Soares, Edward Gavin, Anne Cournoyer, Teri Stewart, Wyatt Boulais, Julie Sousa, Tom Sousa, Mary Ann Araujo, Margaret Pietraszek, Teri Dias, Abigail Tavaras, Jillian Lowney, Bruno Texeira, and Braydyn Bentley Dias, Christine Barboza RIP, Francisco Silva, Val Monteiro, Bobby Rozycki, Eddie Gravel, John Romero Jr., Jeannie Quinn, Kevin Soares, Marlene Harrington, Patricia O Brien, Kelly O Brien, Kenneth Carrier, Francis Pacheco, Bob Pereira, Luis Raposo, John T. Haggerty, Barbie Canuel, Paul Canuel, and Carter Wheeler In Thanksgiving for all graces and blessings received. To request prayers for a loved one contact Father Johnson or Leanne Nelson at Let us remember in prayer all those whose funerals that have been held at this church this month: Henry Zdabosz, Midge Teves, and all our deceased family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Let us remember in prayer all those whose funerals have been held at this church this month: Hortense Esther Dzugala, Lillian Furtado, Maria Da Conceicao Silva, Paul E. Augustine, Peggy Medeiros, Carlos Dionizio, Nancy L. Cordeiro Alves, Dorothy F. Pacheco, Alice Pimentel, Antone Custodio and all our deceased family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Good Shepherd is now accepting donations for the Parish Feast. new or gently used books. Adult and children s books are welcome. We are unable to accept magazines or used coloring books. new or gently used jewelry, Please do not donate broken jewelry. donations of new items for the Portuguese Bazaar Save the Date: Clamboil at LePage s Seafood on Monday, August 13 from 4:00-8:00pm. Tickets are $25 for Clamboil or $20 for Fish and Chips. Eat in or take out. Raffles and great prizes! Proceeds will go toward the HVAC system at Saint Stanislaus. Prayer Blanket Ministry Meeting Tuesday, August 7th 12:00pm-3:00pm in the Good Shepherd hall, bring a lunch. If you would like to join the prayer blanket ministry or to request a blanket please contact Joan Burda Youth Group (ages 13+) 7/23 6:00pm-8:00pm meeting 8/18 1:00-4:00pm car wash at Good Shepherd 7/30 6:00pm-8:00pm meeting 8/25 Six Flags 8/7 Youth Day Martha s Vineyard 8/10,8/11,8/12 Good Shepherd Feast

4 Parish Calendar Please see bulletin for details Every Wednesday at 6:00pm everyone is invited to pray the rosary in the Grotto at Saint Stanislaus. Bring a chair. Tuesday, August 8th Youth Day Martha s Vineyard Friday, August 10th, Saturday, August 11th, Sunday, August 12th Good Shepherd Feast Monday, August 13th 4:00-8:00pm LePage s Fundraiser Saturday, August 18th youth group car wash at Good Shepherd 1:00-4:00pm. $5 Confessions every Monday evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm. We will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament as well during that time. During July, confessions will be at Good Shepherd. Then in August at Saint Stanislaus. Calendário paroquial Por favor veja um boletim para detalhes Todas as quartas-feiras, às 18 horas, todos são convidados a rezar o rosário na Gruta de São Estanislau. Traga uma cadeira. Terça-feira, 8 de agosto dia da juventude Martha ' s Vineyard Sexta-feira, 10 de agosto, sábado, 11 de agosto, domingo, 12 de agosto Festa do Bom Pastor Segunda-feira, 13 de agosto 4:00-8:00 PM Lepage ' s fundraiser Sábado, 18 de agosto, o grupo de jovens estão no Good Shepherd das 1:00-4:00h. Para um car wash $5 Confissões todas as segundas-feiras das 18:30 às 19:30. Teremos a exposição do Santíssimo Sacramento também durante esse tempo. Durante julho, as confissões serão no Bom Pastor. Então, em agosto, em Saint Stanislaus Year of The Visitation of The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa Icon Visitation dates have been extended through December 2018 July August 7/21-7/28 Richard & Ana Bielawski 8/4-8/11 Still available 7/28-8/4 Tom & Cindy Wrobel 8/11-8/18 Seraphim & Fernanda Nobrega 8/18-8/25 Kevin, Jane, & Juliet Antonio 8/25-9/1 Paula Midura Being a host family requires only that you honor Our Lady through prayer during your host week. You can bring her to your home following the 5:15 (Saturday) Mass at Saint Stanislaus. Return must be before the 5:15 Mass. A lighter icon of Our Lady is available in the sacristy. You may choose either one. Good Shepherd Parish Food Pantry Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries are always welcome. The food pantry is available to anyone in need on Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm or by appointment. Pawsox tickets are once again available in the Parish office for the current month. Bible Study There will be No Bible Study for the summer. We will resume in the fall.

5 Seniors News For more information or reservation call Phyllis or Adele Summer Calendar Aug 2-Mohegan Sun Aug 13-Senior picnic Colt State Park Aug 23-Gloucester Lobster Cruise Sept 6-Foxwoods Jersey Boys Sept 9-Seniors mtg & lunch Sept 13-Clay Hill Farm lunch Stonewall kitchen Around the Diocese The annual novena to St. Anne begins Tuesday, July 25. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 7pm. There will be a brief period of quiet prayer and reflection before our speaker gives a brief reflection on the spiritual life. The holy hour will conclude with the novena prayers and Benediction. The reflections this year will center around the seven Sacraments. Please join us in the lower church at St. Anne s Shrine 818 Middle Street. In Fall River.

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