Saint Anselm Roman Catholic Church Sudbury, Massachusetts

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1 Sudbury, MA St. Anselm Church Saint Anselm Roman Catholic Church Sudbury, Massachusetts OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Anselm Rectorate is a caring committed, Catholic community fostering a close and effective collaboration among the clergy, religious and laity, living the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. With appreciation of our diversity, we create a welcoming partnership of loving relationships through our commitment to sharing our time, talent, and treasure. We provide an atmosphere of collective thankfulness and spiritual nourishment through our vibrant sacramental life. RECTOR: Rev. John Swencki 100 Landham Road, Sudbury, MA Rectory Fax Marriages Couples should contact the Rectory Office at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick Can be received following the 9:30 Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month or by appointment Masses Saturday Vigil - 5:00 pm, Sunday -9:30 am Baptisms Please call the Rectory to arrange an appointment. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 Sunday 8:30-9:00 And by appointment

2 April 20th HOLY SATURDAY Morning Prayer 9:00am Easter Vigil Mass 8:30pm April 21st EASTER SUNDAY Mass at 9:30am Morning Mass Mon-Wed 9:00am Tuesday, April 23rd Building and Grounds meeting Tuesday, April 23rd PC Meeting Wednesday, April 24th First Communion rehearsal 6:30pm Saturday, April 27th 5:00pm Mass For all parishioners Sunday, April 28th 9:30am Mass First Communion all who are in need of healing, especially Carol Antonelli, Kate Barker, Sharon Brogna, Jennifer Brown, Krisy Browning, Jennifer Buckley, Debbie Butcher, Jaxson Claire, Kay Clark, Joan Cusato, John Damiano, Maryellen Damiano, Ida DeAngelis, Anne D Ambrosio, Kelly Del Greco, Anastasia DeSavi, Carol Devine, Susan Devlin, Meaghan Downing, Robert Eldridge, Bonnie Espinoza, Nina Forde, Robert Gibbs, Mark Hanlon, Sean Hanson, Nikita Harper, Eunice Howitt, Shirley Kelly Tricia Kibbe, Layla Sophia Krieger, Karl KÖnig, Barbara Mackiewicz, Estelle Martinez, Mary McLaughlin, Joe Medeiros, Beth Monahan, Richard Morris, Taryn Morris, Lillian Niles, Bill Overacker, Brian Palestis, John Reynolds, Joe Robinshaw, Douglas Robinson, Lisa Russell, Bob Santone, Kathy Shannon, Sybil Sigel, Gillian Smith, Pat Smith, Gretchen Stevenson, Phil Swissler, Deana Taylor, Mary Ellen Tetreault, Robert Tevelin, Richard Tirrell, Amy Walsh, Michael Weiner, Dolores Wilson, and Ellen Wright. Collection on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday is for the Clergy retirement fund. There will be a collection on April 27th and 28th for St. Anselm s to help defray the costs of Spring clean up. CATHOLIC TV CHANNELS Verizon Fios Channel 296 RCN Channel 85 Sky Angel IPTV Channel 142 Comcast Cable Channel 268

3 A couple of my brothers took a trip to New York with the grade school their kids attend and walked the city to see some of the sights. The one brother called out to our 5- year-old nephew, Aidan, I love you. No response. He said it louder and again, nothing. On the third attempt, the quickwitted nephew answered in his most matter-of-fact tone, I heard ya! That ended his uncle s teasing in a hurry! I love you. Three little words that many of us rarely say; we just assume that our family and friends know what we think and how we feel about them, so we skip saying it. Yet people often need to hear it, not so much because they don t know, but because they appreciate the thought and the reassurance. It takes no effort on our part, and it offers so much to those we love. The other side effect of not saying I love you is that we stop believing we are loveable, even by God. Assuming something that is never affirmed can lead to doubt, uncertainty and rejection. If we don t hear it, we can wonder if we are making it up, or if we believe something because we want to, not because it s true. So today, right now, let your family know that you love them. Don t show it, say it. Make sure they heard ya! ~James Gaffney, 2010 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing jim@stgeorgepublishing.com St. Anselm will have a movie night on Friday, May 10th at 7:00pm. We will be showing I Can Only Imagine. This is a wonderful movie for teens and adults. CHURCH LIBRARY IIn the Church next to the upstairs bathroom is our Church library. Many people have donated wonderful books to it. Please feel free to borrow a book to read from our library. The prayer shawl ministry creates and distributes prayer shawls and lap robes to those who are seriously ill and for people who have lost a loved one. Baby blankets are given at the time of the Baptism. Recipients are parishioners, family and friends who are in need of prayer and caring. All are welcome to be a part of this wonderful ministry. No experience needed!!!!! Next meeting is April 13 at 3:30pm. For more information call or text Barbara at or bglett@aol.com

4 THIS WEEK S FEATURED MINISTRY IS THE LITURGY COMMISSION. This group coordinates with our Rector and plans all Liturgical celebrations. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. The ministry encompasses Mass Coordinators, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters, Music and decorating for Liturgies. We welcome new members, but especially those who feel called to offer service before or during Mass in any of the roles listed above. Training is offered, coordinated with our Sacristan. It is hoped that our efforts bring fulfilment of the mandate to love one another as He loves us and hopefully bring our members to encounter the joy of the risen Christ. If you have a particular interest or talent, we would be thrilled to hear from you! Please call the rectory at or speak with any of the folks you see assisting at Mass. WE NEED YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! God Bless! PURCHASE OF MEMORIALS AND SUGGESTED DONATIONS Church Pews $500 each Altar Cloths $300 Suggested Donations -- (other) Memorial Masses $20 Mass Card $10 Tabernacle Candle $20 one week Altar Bread & Wine $20 one week EASTER DONATIONS Donations for Easter have been received in memory of the following: The deceased members of the Nix, Gray, Brooks, Barrows, & Yochimura families; The Reilly & Casperowitz families; Robert Clark, Joseph & Louise Boschettto, Judith DiCarlo, Carmen & Florence Noce, The Aylward family, Ellen Agabedis, Vincent Barry, Paquelle & Angela Mercuri, Francis & Ann Paglia, Patricia & John White, Barbara & Joseph Robinshaw, Leo & Emily Courchaine, Martin & Sylvia Berkowitz, All deceased family and friends of the Courchaine family; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dynko, Mr.& Mrs. Matthew Charsky, The Brogna & Mascioli families; Lawrence A. Labagnara, Virginia A. Labagnara, Mary Thomas, Alex Malley, John & Anna Labagnara. Classes have ended for the year. First Communion rehearsal Wed. April 24th. 6:00pm First Communion Sunday, April 28th 9:30am Confirmation rehearsal Wed. May 1st 6:30pm Confirmation Thursday, May 2nd 7:00pm

5 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE For those who have not yet made pledges for this year s Catholic Appeal, forms are available from the rectory or in church. We ask that you consider helping us achieve our goals, both total financial support and participating families. Every pledge is so helpful and important. Even if you already responded to the direct plea from the Archdiocese, completing the pledge card will assure that St Anselm gets credit for your generosity. Please return pledges to the rectory or deposit them in the collection boxes in church. Thank you. THE BROWN BAG LUNCH will be on Tuesday, April 30th at noon in the Vigil Room. Come and bring your lunch and your drink and chat with other folks. All are welcome. If you are new to the Church please contact the Rectory or stanselm@verizon.net if you would like to join our community. No matter what your past or present status in the Catholic Church No matter what your current family or marital situation No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc. No matter what your own self image No matter where you are on life's journey You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at St. Anselm! St. Anselm Church New Member Registration Form or Prayer Partner Name: Address: PLEASE connect to the St. Anselm website ( and then select the Amazon logo to connect to all of Amazon to search and select your purchases. St. Anselm receives a percentage of the advertising fees for all purchases from Amazon made using the link on our home page. Thank you. City/Town/Zip: Phone/Cell: Address: Family Members: Date:

6 Sudbury, MA St. Anselm Church