The Roman Catholic Parishes of St. Ann, Lenox, MA and St. Patrick, West Stockbridge, MA

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1 The Roman Catholic Parishes of St. Ann, Lenox, MA and St. Patrick, West Stockbridge, MA ST. ANN S LENOX web site: stannlenox.org address: stannlenox@verizon.net Pastoral Staff: Rev. Christopher J. Waitekus, Pastor Deacon George Keator (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Deacon John Zick (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Deacon Dan Romanello (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Mrs. Deborah Kuni, Administrative Assistant (St. Ann s) Mrs. Margot Towl, Administrative Assistant (St. Patrick s) Mr. Ron Ramsay, Director of Music Programs (St. Ann s) Mr. Art DeVylder, Director of Music (St. Patrick s) Diane Lesure, Victim s Assistance Advocate, (413) Deacon John Zick DRE (St Patrick) (413) Mrs. Joan Davis, DRE (St. Ann) (413) or (413) Dianne Romeo, R.N., Parish Nurse Rectory / Cemetery Office (St. Ann s) 134 Main Street, Lenox, MA Tel. (413) Fax (413) stannlenox@verizon.net Rectory / Cemetery Office (St. Patrick s) 30 Albany Road, West Stockbridge, MA Tel / Fax (413) stpatricksws@verizon.net Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 p.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Saturday 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Lenox Dale Sunday 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick s, West Stockbridge Sunday 9:45 a.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Sunday 11:15 a.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Daily Mass: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. at St. Ann s Holy Day: Holy Day: Vigil, 7 p.m. St. Patrick s Holy Day, 7 a.m. St Ann s, 5:30 St. Vincent de Paul Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann s / 4th Saturday 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Patrick s ST. PATRICK S WEST STOCKBRIDGE address: stpatricksws@verizon.net Sacrament of Baptism: Call the rectory of your choice to register. Baptisms are by appointment with the pastor. Sacrament of Marriage: We welcome the opportunity to prepare and celebrate with couples the Sacrament of Marriage. Please call either rectory office at least 8 months before the wedding date. St. Ann Mission Statement: St. Ann Church is a community of faith within the Roman Catholic tradition. Through celebration of Eucharist and participation in the Sacraments we seek to live our lives as a welcoming family that strives to make known the living presence of Jesus Christ in the ministry of our everyday lives. Empowered through the word of God we recognize the call to serve as the defining mark of our community. Personal involvement through participation in one or more of the ministries to serve the needs of our parish family and local community is invited and encouraged. The Family Center is an extension of St. Ann Church as a place of welcome and renewal where we strengthen the bonds of community and work together for the building of the Kingdom of God. St. Patrick Mission Statement: The mission of St. Patrick Church is to respond faithfully to God s call as a Roman Catholic Community. The celebration of Eucharist and the Sacraments are central to our parish life. We seek to care for one another and to reach out to those members of our community who are in need.

2 ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Oct. 10 4:00 p.m. Ray & Kay Dunn, req. by their family Sunday Oct. 11 9:45 a.m. Janette I. LeBeau, req. by her husband and family 11:15 a.m. Alice Rowley Riiska, req. by Margaret Menatti Monday Oct. 12 7:00 a.m. Mass for the people of St. Ann, St. Patrick, & St. Vincent de Paul churches Tuesday Oct. 13 7:00 a.m. Donald A. Shook, req. by his wife Sherry Wednesday Oct. 14 7:00 a.m. Edward Skowronski, req. by Fr. C.J. Thursday Oct. 15 7:00 a.m. Communion Service with Deacon George Keator Friday Oct. 16 7:00 a.m. Phyllis Doerle, req. by Arielle Doerle and Catherine Flynn Saturday Oct. 17 4:00 p.m. Romildo, Bettina and Anita Antonangeli, req. by their family 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Michael Bailey Sunday Oct. 18 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church Joseph Angelini 9:45 a.m. Clara Gennari, req. by Nancy Kiss 11:15 a.m. Deceased Elms Alumnae of Berk. County, req. by Elms Alum of Berk. Cnty Please pray for the deceased, including Fr. Hugh Crean and the sick. ST. ANN STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Summary for Week 14 COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 4, 2015 WEEKEND COLLECTION : $ 4, AMOUNT NEEDED EACH WEEKEND: $ 5, THANK YOU! WE DEPEND ON YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT Weekly Envelopes: This Weekend: Regular Weekly Next Weekend: Regular Weekly/World Mission Sunday OUR SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS FOR DOT & AL PAUD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY St. Ann Church Office will be closed Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. for regular office hours. Weekend collection counters should plan to come in on Tuesday to count the weekend collection. Thank you. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Kindergarten: Sunday, Nov. 1, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class is Dec. 6th. Grade 1: Sunday, Nov. 1, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.in the Family Center. Next class: Nov. 8th. Grade 2: Sunday Oct. 18, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Oct. 25. Grades 3 & 4: Sunday Oct. 18, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Oct. 25. Grades 6-8: Sunday Oct. 20, New Spirit Retreat for 6-8 grades only 4:30 to 8:30 in the Family Center. No 5th Grade class this week. Next class: Oct. 25. Grades 9 & 10: Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Family Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Next class is Dec. 6th. ST. ANN S MUSIC CORNER This week s Hymn: The Summons SA-494 Sun. 9:45 a.m. St. Ann Youth Choir Sun. 11:15 a.m. St. Ann Ensemble St. Ann Youth Choir rehearsals, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. St. Ann Ensemble rehearsals, following the 11:15 Mass If you are interested in singing with this fun ensemble group please go up to the loft after Mass and speak with Ron. The next rehearsal will be Oct. 11th after the 11:15 Mass. Dominican Sisters Returning to Sell Baked Goods On Sat. Oct. 31st, our friends the Dominican Sisters will return to St. Ann s with their baked goods. Plan ahead!!!

3 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 10 & 11 Saturday 4:00 p.m. S. Merlino M. & R. DeFazio A. & I. Conlon Sunday 9:45 a.m. H. Biernacki P. Archey, T. Fasano M. & T. Leger Sunday 11:15 a.m. M. Wilser D. Zola, J. Coxon Volunteer Needed WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 17 & 18 Saturday 4:00 p.m. C. Meisberger P. Scarsi, M. Tremblay S. Meisberger, M. Ward Sunday 9:45 a.m. K. Joyner J. Caropreso, F. Marinaro J. Cooney, B. Ames Sunday 11:15 a.m. L. Decorie K. DeVylder, L. Franzoni Volunteer needed COFFEE HOUR TEAMS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS Oct Team #3 Captain: Nabih & Marilyn Nejaime Helpers: Jeremiah & Christa Ames Bakers: Joanne Lane, Kathy Face, Mary Conlon, Sandy Morley. Oct Team #4 Captain: Andrew & Melissa Minkler Bakers: Penny Saupé, Jeanne Schnackenberg, Jen Jaehnig, Mark & Molly Elliot. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Let's do it again! Last year we filled 208 shoeboxes that brought a smile to so many poor and in-need children in all parts of the world. We once again invite the parishioners and CCD students of St. Ann, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Patrick parishes to help make this project another success. Please watch future bulletins for further details. St. Patrick Fall Festival ~ Our friends in West Stockbridge will be holding a fall festival and fund raiser on Sat. Oct. 31st from 9 to 2 in the St. Patrick Parish Center. In addition to a delicious lunch a baked good table and Chinese auction, a raffle will be held with four wonderful prizes. At the doors of our church throughout October, you may purchase a raffle ticket for $1 or 6 for $5. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend if at all possible. And Thank You in advance for your support! Diapers Needed! Reminder ~ Pregnancy Services of Berkshire County is always in need of diapers. If you are able to bring a few diapers or a package of diapers to Mass, please place them in the front entry of the church. Thank you for your support! St. Ann s is a Welcoming Parish! That being said, St. Ann s Family Life and Community Outreach Commission of our Parish Council is seeking volunteers to act as greeters at two doors of the Church, welcoming parishioners and guests, extending a hand and greeting people as they enter for Mass. Volunteers would share a welcoming smile, a handshake, a greeting and assistance as needed, as people come into our church. If you are interested in helping with this new ministry, please leave your name and phone number, as well as the Mass you prefer, with the office or by calling Joe Healy at With enough volunteers we could each be called to serve once a month or less. Please help us further demonstrate our willingness to reach out to serve God and one another. MASSTIMES.ORG Mass times for travel The oldest and best place to find Mass Times for most churches. APPLE SQUEEZE BAKE SALE UPDATE 2015 St. Ann s Parish Council s Commission for Family Life and Community Outreach announces another successful Apple Squeeze Festival Bake Sale this year! We were in a new location at the last minute. We added over $500 to the church funds to help promote the Commission goals of serving our parish and community. Thank you to all who participated and purchased! We especially thank the following St. Ann s ANGELS for their time, talent and support with prayers, baking, setting up, manning the booth, finances and clean up: Karen Joyner, Joe Healy, Carol Kirby, Marilyn Nejaime, Sandy Merlino, Gaye Weinberger, Sherry & Mike Wilser, Kate McNulty-Vaughn, Sandy & Francis Morley, Nancy Considine, Judi King, Joey Caropresso, Ceil Hamilton, Kathy & Art DeVylder, Margaret Menotti, Suzanne Malkin, Diana & Vic Stringer, Diane Romeo, Kathy Piretti, Jan Chague, Pat & Dan Romanello, Claire Mooney, Kate Gallagher, Felicity McClanahan, Marta Dragonetti, Liz Vitale, Vicki & Derrick Holt, Margaret Poutasse and Fr. C.J.

4 OCTOBER 11, 2015 Saint Patrick Church West Stockbridge, MA Mass Intention for Oct. 11, 2015 Mary & Joseph O Connell, req. by Linda Pratt LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ALTAR SERVER WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 11 Sunday 8:00 a.m. B. Dowling L. Fields C. Parker, L. O Gara WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 18 Sunday 8:00 a.m. J. Kujawski V. D Aniello C. Parker, L. O Gara ST. PATRICK STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection on October 4, 2015 Weekly Parish Support $ Fuel $ Catholic Mirror $ Building Maint. $ Total $ 1, Cemetery $ Thank you for your continued support! UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR ST. PATRICK S PARISH CENTER SUN. OCT. 11: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass WED. OCT. 14: St. Francis Society, 1-4 p.m. SUN. OCT. 18: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass WEEKLY ENVELOPES: This Weekend: Regular Weekly Next Weekend: Regular Weekly/ Mission Sunday OUR SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS IN MEMORY OF PETER B. MCMAHON Nov. 2nd is All Souls Day - All Souls Day will be upon us before we know it. If you would like the names of your deceased family members or friends placed on the altar and prayed for during the month of November, please submit their names on the back of your All Souls envelopes, found in your October envelope packet. (Please take the time to print these names clearly so that they can be read properly!) If you do not receive envelopes, place the names in an envelope and place it in the weekend collection basket. Our Lady of Fatima Statue St. Patrick has a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima. This statue is available to take home if anyone would like to have her visit for a week or two. In you are interested, please call Shirley Panzeri at Religious Education News Sunday, Oct. 11, No Class Columbus Day Sunday, Oct. 18, Classes resume following 8 am Mass Sunday, Oct. 25, Classes following the 8 a.m. Mass As time gets closer to Christmas, we remind you, if you are able to, please support Operation Christmas Child. Watch future bulletins for more information and several ways that you can show your support. St. Patrick s Fall Festival ~ Mark your calendars today for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 to 2 as St. Patrick holds their annual Fall Festival Fund Raiser. Raffle tickets are on sale for $1 or 6 for $5! Prayer Line: St. Patrick s parish has a prayer line network for anyone needing prayers. To request a prayer be said or if you would like to be a volunteer on the prayer network please call Shirley Panzeri at

5 ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX ST. PATRICK CHURCH, WEST STOCKBRIDGE OCTOBER MEETINGS & EVENTS (All events held in St. Ann s Family Center unless otherwise noted) RCIA: Monday, Oct. 12, No Class this week. BIBLE STUDY WITH DEACON DAN: Wed. Oct. 14, 6:30 8 p.m. ST. ANN S WALKING GROUP: Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m. BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING: First Sunday of the month, in Family Center following the 9:45 a.m. Mass. ROSARY: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Mon. Oct. 12, 7 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Rectory basement room. FINANCE COUNCIL: Tue. Oct. 13, 7 p.m. SHAWL MINISTRY: Thu. Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m. Methodist Church, Holmes Road, Lenox. LADIES MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Cancelled for October. CAN YOU HELP? St. Ann s is looking for one new Altar Sodality member. You would be paired with another member and asked to give us a hour or two, every 5 to 6 weeks, to polish up the Altar and sacristies at St. Ann Church. Again, please call Debbie at if you can help us. Lenox Food Pantry The Lenox Food Pantry could use our help in stocking the pantry shelves. There are many families in need of a little bit of extra help and the Lenox Food Pantry is a vital part of that help. The pantry s shelves are very bare these days, so please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to church with you whenever possible. As we approach fall and then winter, the need will be increasing. Just a reminder; when making a donation of canned goods etc.. Please be aware of the expiration date printed on the item. St. Ann s cannot bring the item to the pantry if the date has come and gone, nor can the pantry give out the item to anyone. Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past! It really does make a difference. Please Join us! OPEN HOUSE St. Joseph Central High School 22 Maplewood Ave., Pittsfield October 21, :00-7:30 p.m. $1,000 Tuition Credit will be awarded to students who enroll for the year by Jan. 15 th. Call for information. Short Excerpts Taken from Pope Francis Addresses And Homilies WE ARE HIS DWELLING PLACE Jesus lived the daily reality of the most ordinary people: he was moved as he faced the crowd that seemed like a flock without a shepherd; he wept before the sorrow that Martha and Mary felt at the death of their brother, Lazarus; he called a publican to be his disciple; he also suffered betrayal by a friend. In him God has given us the certitude that he is with us, he is among us. Foxes, he, Jesus, said, have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head (Matthew 8:20). Jesus has no house, because his house is the people; it is we who are his dwelling place; his mission is to open God s doors to all, to be the presence of God s love. This excerpt was taken from the book, Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts, Words of Challenge and Hope by the Word Among Us. New Location for Blessed Teresa Parish s 50th Annual Bazaar The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Housatonic, will host its 41st Annual Bazaar at a new location. This year s bazaar will be held on Friday, Oct. 16th from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Peter Parish Center, located at 16 Russell St. in Great Barrington. Admission and parking from the East Street entrance are free. In keeping with the bazaar s tradition, there will be plenty of food, games, raffles, and good family-fun for all ages, assured Rev. Murphy. Some of the prizes will include a flat screen TV, an Amish quilt, and picture by National Geographic photographer John Stanmeyer. There will also be a variety of Fall and holiday crafts, jewelry, fudge, pies, and baked goods available for sale. On Friday evening, there will be a silent auction featuring a UniFlame patio heater, a private wine tasting, theater tickets, private fishing outing, and certificates for area restaurants and hotels. There will also be a variety of traditional Polish & Italian foods, hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream available for sale. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic. For more information call the parish office at (413) Pregnancy Support Services of Berkshire Co, Inc. is in need of snowsuits and winter jackets for sizes infancy through size 4. Please call the office at to make arrangements for pick-up. Thank you. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!

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