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1 Divine Mercy Parish (Founded 2010) Saints Peter & Paul Church Est St. Anne Church Est St. Adalbert Church Est Three Rivers, Massachusetts Rev. Stefan J. Niemczyk, Pastor Rectory: 2267 Main Street (413) Office Hours: Mon. & Fri. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.; Tues., Wed., Thursday 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Divine Mercy Religious School & Parish Hall stspeterpaulanne@gmail.com ~~~ Website: February 2, 2014 Th_ F_[st of th_ Pr_s_nt[tion of th_ Lor^ Vigil of Sunday 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.(polish) and 9:30 a.m. Daily Masses 7:00 a.m. (except Tuesday) Tuesday Novena & Mass 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Refer to Mass Schedule ~~~~ SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 3:00 p.m. First Friday at 6:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM & HOLY MATRIMONY Contact Rectory to make arrangements SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING) Contact Rectory when the need arises SICK CALLS Anytime Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 1

2 Items for the bulletin should be submitted no later than Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Editorial discretion on all items. Director of Religious Education Jean Brigham ( ) ~ Parish Secretaries Lydia McKee & Debra Ingalls Choir Director & Organist Mark Narreau ( ) ~ Organist Mary Besko & Barbara Kelleher ( ) Website Editor Paul Brozek ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Divine Mercy Parish ~ We are pleased to have you present today and extend to you the warmest of welcomes. It is fitting that we should celebrate the Holy Mass together at our Parish, the center of our spiritual life. We ask everyone gathered here to remember this is a holy place. It is a place where the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lord present among us, is kept in the tabernacle. It is also a sacred place for prayer. Therefore, please maintain a respectful silence in the Church out of consideration for the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and those who are praying. Thank you for your understanding. WEEKLY CALENDAR SATURDAY, February 1 st Confessions at 3:00 p.m. CCD Classes for Grades K 5 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Men s Guild ~ Meatloaf Dinner ~ 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall SUNDAY, February 2 nd CCD Classes for Grades :30 to 11:45 a.m. Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church MONDAY, February 3 rd TUESDAY, February 4 th Choir Rehearsal check with Mark Narreau, Director WEDNESDAY, February 5 th Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Room THURSDAY, February 6 th FRIDAY, February 7 th SATURDAY, February 8 th Confessions at 3:00 p.m. CCD Classes for Grades K 5 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, February 9 th CCD Classes for Grades :30 to 11:45 a.m. Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 2

3 Mass Intentions Saturday February 1 st ~ Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Holy Rosary Sodality Group of Debbie O Connor 4:00 p.m. +Veronica and Alexander Stala Majocha +Hedy Workum Gloria Nowak 5:15 p.m. +Alvin & Nora Rondeau Their Son James and Family +Doris Kivior Irene Bergeron Sunday February 2 nd ~ The Presentation of the Lord 8:00 a.m. +Za Rodzine Kloczkowski and Wytrwal 9:30 a.m. +Carol Lavigne M/M John Yurkunas +Jeannette Santos Her Husband and Children Monday February 3 rd ~ St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop 7:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Parishioners Tuesday February 4 th 5:30 p.m. +Jozef Sucharski ~ 3 rd Anniv. His Wife and Family Wednesday February 5 th ~ St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 7:00 a.m. Strength and good health for Connie Lynne Riendeau Thursday February 6 th ~ St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. +Stephanie Molleur Her Family Friday February 7 th 7:00 a.m. +Kazimierz Kusek Joe and Jo Fitzgerald Saturday February 8 th ~ St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin; BVM 7:00 a.m. +Father John Ayers The Rudnick Family 4:00 p.m. +Casimir Janosz Sister Sophie Cuzzone +Edward Marhelewicz His Family 5:15 p.m. +Barbara Rebello Gumbs Charlene and Steve +Robert, Donald, Roger, Richard & Ronald Bigos The Bigos Family Sunday February 9 th ~ Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. +Jan and Alexandra Dziedzic The Majocha Family 9:30 a.m. +Carol Lavigne The Rosary Sodality Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 3

4 ~~ DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~~ February 15 th & 16 th ~ NO CCD February Vacation WINTER WEATHER ~ Check Channel 22 News or WWLP.com for CCD Cancellations Any questions please call Jean Brigham at ~~ ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT ~~ Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are so blessed to have the Blessed Sacrament exposed for 18 yrs. now. The Blessed Sacrament can't be exposed unless a person is willing to sacrifice 1 hour. Will you be that person??? If you can substitute or commit to a specific hour, for information please contact Diana We need your help! God will not be outdone in generosity! Looking for a good GPS? God Provides Salvation, He gives the right direction. For Reflection: We better get used to each other s faults, Because, we never know who our neighbor will be in heaven. PRO LIFE REFLECTION From today's 2nd Reading: Hebrews 2. "Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested." We may not be tested to the extremes of assault, abuse or oppression as some members of our human family but we can still, with compassion, help those who are. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 4

5 ~~ DIVINE MERCY NEWS ~~ UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, February 1 st Men s Guild Meatloaf Dinner Parish Hall 6:00 p.m. MOTHER OF MERCY PRAYER FORCE Anyone who would like their intentions prayed for please them to jmjdrsr2007@yahoo.com. We have a network of prayer warriors who will pray for your intentions etc. THE APOSTLES OF PRAYER ~ If you would like prayers for anyone or would like to join the prayer line, please call Cindy Leveillee at FOOD SHARE Please continue to assist with your donations to the Food Share program. All non perishable items are accepted, including crackers, Jell O, condiments, coffee, tea, jams, jellies, cake mixes, etc. Drop off donations in the box at church. Thank you for your help! BLESSINGS AT COMMUNION TIME If anyone cannot or does not wish to partake of the Eucharist, you may come forward in Father Stefan s line with your arms crossed on your chest to receive a blessing. PARISH WEB SITE Paul Brozek is the person that updates the web site; if you have any comments or would maybe like to see something added, please contact the Rectory. Weekly bulletin can be viewed there. SIGN OF PEACE The Sign of Peace is an option at Mass. It s not obligatory to shake hands. To protect yourself from any flu strain or other illness, use common sense! A friendly nod of the head or offering a sincere verbal, Peace to you, is perfectly acceptable. (Divine Mercy News continued) 5 Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 5

6 MEN S GUILD MEATLOAF DINNER The Sts. Peter and Paul Men's Guild will be hosting a Meatloaf Dinner this Saturday, February 1 ST in the Parish Center. The dinner will begin with social time accompanied by hors d'oeuvres beginning at 6:00 P.M., with the dinner being served starting at 6:30 P.M. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased by contacting Fred Orszulak ( ) or Tom Losaw ( ) or by seeing any Men's Guild member. These dinners are wonderful opportunities to spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a great meal at minimal cost. If you haven't been to one before, give it a try...you will not be disappointed!! THE DOMINICAN NUN S will be visiting us on February 1 st and 2 nd to sell their delicious homemade breads, pies and brownies before and after each of the masses on the 1 st and 2 nd. Please stop by their table that will be set up as you walk into the front of the church. RELAY FOR LIFE OF QUABOAG VALLEY Sunday February 9th from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Belchertown United Church of Christ. Learn more about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2014 Event, form a team or join a team! Prizes and light refreshments. For more information contact parishioner Paul McGrath at The Sts. Peter and Paul Men's Guild will hold its February meeting on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. All current members are urged to attend, and any prospective members are invited to come as well. Membership in the Men s Guild is open to all men of the Parish, including young men as well. Come be a part of this vibrant and uplifting Parish organization!" TO LECTORS OF THE 4 P.M. AND 5:15 P.M. SATURDAY MASSES: Please pick up your new schedule in the Sacristy unless it was ed to you. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 6

7 A SCOUT IS REVERENT: Cub, Boy, and Venture Scouts along with Adult Leaders are asked to help celebrate Boy Scout Sunday by participating in the 9:30 Mass. The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8, 1910, based on the program started by Lord Baden Powell in England on August 1, Scout Sunday this year will be celebrated on February 2 rd. The Boy 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. This year we will be recognizing one of our youth who does just that Jared Kozlik, Troop 57, Belchertown will be recognized for receiving the Boy Scout Religious Emblems award Ad Altare Dei. For more information on the Mass or the Religious Emblems program for scouts of all ages, please contact Pam or pamdkos@verizon.net. Scouts who would like to participate are asked to meet in the 9:10. OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOVENA ~ February 2 nd 10 th O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort to the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many suffers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests. Through gratitude for favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues that I may one day share your glory. Our lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be) ~~ AROUND THE AREA ~~ IRISH CULTURAL CENTER ~ 15TH ANNIVERSARY , Come enjoy a good movie, catch up with friends and possibly win one of the many commemorative raffles planned for the year. Wednesday, February 5: The Poetry of Ireland A visual tour of Ireland and its poetry. Wednesday, February 12: Waveriders ~ A documentary of the surfing culture in Ireland. Wednesday, February 19: Durango On the eve of World War II, a struggling young farmer organizes an Irish cattle drive to break the local cattle buyers monopoly. All films start at 7:00 PM, free and open to the public Library Theater, Elms College HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ Admission Open House for prospective students and their families on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, :30 PM at the school on 134 Springfield St. Chicopee. Come, take a tour and meet our administrators, faculty, and students. Information for September 2014 enrollment. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Admissions Office at , ext by February 11th. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 7

8 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CASINO NIGHT ~ Mohegan Sun Bus Trip! Date: Sat. March 1, 2014 Cost: $ **Includes $15 meal coupon and $15 in free bets at the Big 6 wheel! Departure: 3:00 Holyoke Catholic High School, 134 Springfield Street Chicopee. Arrival at Casino: 4:30 pm Departure from Casino: 10:30 pm Arrival at HCHS: 11:55 pm. **For each passenger over 21 (Players club card needed for package sign up for one on arrival if needed) Check written to HCHS Booster Club can be sent to: Liz Cassidy PO Box 860 Belchertown, MA THE STANLEY JEZ SCHOLARSHIP is open to University of Massachusetts Amherst students majoring in forestry, environmental science, or arboriculture in either the College of Natural Sciences or the Stockbridge School at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Qualified students are ranked in order of consideration by the following: 1.Catholic students from Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, Mass. and Holy Trinity Parish, Westfield, Mass. 2.Catholic students from any parochial school in the Catholic Springfield Diocese. 3.Catholic students from public or private schools in the Catholic Springfield Diocese and recommended by the Bishop of Springfield.** 4.Catholic students from any Diocese in Mass and recommended by their Bishop.** 5.Other students in the College of Natural Sciences majoring in forestry, environmental science or arboriculture. **Letter from the Bishop must be sent to Dean Baker for application to be considered. This application is good for one academic year only and due May 1. Returning students must submit a renewal application. Completed applications may be submitted to: Dr. Martha Baker, Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences, 220 Morrill Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA scholarships@umassp.edu HAITI PLUNGE INC. has openings for high school and college students for the May 22 31, June and August 7 16 teams. Applications can be downloaded from the website: Haiti Plunge Inc. a non profit organization, sends mission teams eight times a year to work in sustainable development. Designed especially for high school and college students but also welcomes adults if there is space on a team. Located in Haiti s Central Plateau, 58 miles north of the capital city of Port au Prince. Haiti Plunge Inc. is in its 29 th year of working with a nine village agricultural cooperative. Since it originated in the Berkshires priority for team spots go to local youth. However, the program is national in scope so once the priority time frame for Berkshire student s ends it is opened to students throughout the country. Each student must raise their $1,600 trip cost through a sponsorship program set up by the organization. Team members are challenged to live the same life style as the people they are working with: no electricity or running water. For more information on the program call: or thehaitiplunge@gmail.com Always remember Show respect to the Lord. Genuflect as you are able, But, do it with your heart! Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 8

9 ~~ DONATIONS ~~ SEMINARIAN FUND In Memory of Irene Mozden ~ $50 from Edward & Jean Krol, William & Sophie Bigda, Bill & Betty Morrison, Barbara Miskiewicz, George Motyka SINCERE THANKS For your generosity and support of our parish ~ God Bless All ~~~ BIBLE WORD SEARCH ~ War and Peace All the words listed below are in the puzzle left, right, up, down or diagonally. Find each word and highlight it. After you have found all the words, use the leftover letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer. You can find the answer on the back page but no peeking. SEARCH WORDS ~ Abimelech, Abraham, Almighty, Amalekite, Amorites, Anointed, Army, Arrow, Assyria, Brutal, Camp, Chariots, City, Commander, David, Deity, Hierarchy, Holy war, Horsemen, Horses, Jericho, Jezebel, Lot, Merciful, Midianite, Moabites, Monarchy, Nations, Power, Security, Soldiers, Songs, Testings, Theocracy, Victories, Warrior, Wonders Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 9

10 VOTIVE LAMP INTENTIONS 1. +Joseph Misiaszek Peter & sister in law. 1. Zsp. Deceased members of Salamon & Marcinkiewicz families. 1. +Deceased members of Gut & Yurkunas family. 1.+Helen & Francis Ford Pat. 1. Zsp. Jana Wasiuk od zony z rodzina. 1. God s blessing & continuing recovery for Eleanor Charlie. 1.+Michael A. & Mary Wojnilowicz son Michael. 1. Pray for world peace Holy Rosary Sodality. 1.+Edward Ziobrowski family. 1. For all members of the military Rosary Sodality. 1. For an end to abortion Rosary Sodality. 1. Health for our sick parishioners Rosary Sodality. 1. For Priestly and Religious vocations Rosary Sodality. 1.+Edward Godek wife Pat. 1. Health & God s blessings for Irene Orluk Sophie. 1.+Kowalczyk family family. 1. +Rusty Nowak wife & son. 1. +Nancy Szostek Gloria Nowak. 1. +Dee Bigos Gloria Nowak. 1. God s blessing & good health for Camden Lee Gloria Nowak. N. 1. God s blessing & good health for my son Mom. 1. +Edward Zerdecki wife & family. 1. +John Olearczyk wife & family. 1. God s blessings & health for daughter in law Donna. 1. Thank you Jesus for so many prayers answered & blessings received Pauline & Eddie. 1. God s blessings & good health for Gloria Hughes L. Wasiuk. 1. Zsp. Veronika Stala 35 th anniv. grandson John Dziedzic. 1. To St. Polycarp for special intentions. 1. To Pope John Paul I for good health of Blanche Wostena children. 1. Zsp. Joseph Wostena, Jr. wife & children. 1. Belated Happy Birthday for Paulee Koss Barbara & Anna. 1. God s blessings & good health for Del McClosky John & Irene Dyl. 1. God s blessings & good health for Barbara Miskiewicz John & Irene Dyl. 1. +Fred & Helen Krawczyk daughter, Susie & son in law Leslie. 1. St. Lucy E. 1. St. Jude & St. Anthony E Raymond Sabourin, Sr. Edna & family. 1. +Louis Zglobicki wife & family. 1. Jesus I Trust In You family health strength & protection. 1. +Chester Wojnilowicz 7 th anniv. brother Michael. 1. +Anna Tyburski T & T. Kulig. 1. +Chester Wojnilowicz sister Mary. 1. +John Mastalerz wife & family. 1. God s blessing & good health for Lilly on her 14 tth birthday Babci & Dziadziu. 1. Safe travel for daughters. 1. Blessed Mother blessings & good health for daughters & granddaughters. 1. +Walter Swiatlowski family. 1. +Stephen & Sophie Noga son Stephen. 1. +Joe Misiaszek Cis & family. 1. God bless you on your birthday & always Michael Wojnilowicz Pat Godek. 1. God s blessings & health for Julie & Carol Mastalerz love Pat. 1. +Fred Mastalerz Pat Godek. 1. Special intentions for Barbara before Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. 1. For Mom & Dad s health TKNE. 1. +Ann Tyburski Charlie & Eleanor Jasak. 1. God s blessings & good health & a full time employment. 1. God s blessings & good health for M & continued happiness. 1. Thank you St. Anthony for prayers answered A.B.M.. 1. Jesus I Trust In Thee. 1. Thank you Jesus for a safe trip last week for S & D. 1. Zsp. Mary Smola Emily Izyk. 1. God s blessings & good health for Anna Stefanowich Emily Izyk. 1. God s blessings & good health for Barbara Miskiewicz Emily Iizyk. 1. Blessings & healing for Del McClosky Paulee & Eddie. 1. Thanksgiving for Father Stefan & God s blessings & good health for Father on his 27 th ordination anniv. and all year. Andrew & Cindy Leveillee. 1. +Mildred Robak beautiful remembrances of a good friend love, June. 1. St. Jude help my grandson. 1. +Alice & Walter Smola your loving children Rich, Kathy & Chris. 1. +Dad Richard Wawro Deb & Pete. 1. +Richard Wawro love, wife Barbara. 1. God s blessings, Mom, May God keep his arms wrapped around you & improve your health love, Carol. 1. +Lewis Kapinos love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Fred Mastalerz birthday remembrance, love & miss you so very much love, Julie & Carol. 1. Family health & God s blessing. 1. Paul S. family C.S.&T.S.. 1. Michele C. family C.S.&T.S. 1. Cheryll S. T.S.. 1. God s blessings for John & Lea & family Mark Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 10

11 & Susan. 1. +Elizabeth Lejman Rosalie Kokoszka. 1. +Elizabeth Lejman Veronica Kokoszka. 1. To St. Lucy for a special favor. 1. +Henry Stefanowich Anna. 1. +Sophie & Joseph Socha Barbara. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz Barbara. 1. +Stephanie Clark May she rest in peace Genie Bates. 1. Zsp. Rodzicow Witkowskich od corki. 1. +Russ Kucinski L.V.. 1. Living & deceased members of Lemanski & Vaz families. 1. +Genevieve Vaz Lori. 1. Blessings Sister Lydia. 1. Frank & Terry Kulina S.. 1. The Lemanski family S A. J. Lemanski & +Jennie Vaz S.. 1.+Julia A. Machnik & +Stella Maestrone S Gale L. Benoit & +Gene Maestrone S.. 1. Konkel family & Lori Vaz S.. 1. Michael Lemanski family & Joanne S.. 1. Healing, strength, protection. 1. God s blessings, good health & continued success for Rep. Todd Smola EK&GK.. 1. In loving memory of Grace Kulpa daughter Debbie. 1. +Grace Kulpa husband Ed. 1. God s blessings for Todd, Madeline & their family. 1. God s blessings & guidance for my son & his family. 1. Health & happiness of K.T.E.N. M.P.. 1. God s blessings & health for J.J.P.B.J. M.P.. 1. In loving memory of Fran & Vic Bukowski Cathie & Ron. 1. For God s blessings Carol Lavigne Rich Lavigne. 1. +Frank & Sophie Swiatlowski family. 1. For full time employment Jesus I Trust In You. 1. +Thaddeus & Stephanie (birthday remembrance) Misiaszek love, family. 1. +Walter P. Lech, Jr. Kathryn. 1. Special intention for Father Stefan S Edward & Alice Rudnick family.. IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers the soul of Doris Lynn. May she rest in peace. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 11

12 ~~ BACK PAGE HUMOR & MORE ~~ JOKES PRINTED ON THIS PAGE ARE ONLY MEANT AS A FORM OF HUMOR AND ARE NEVER INTENDED TO OFFEND ANYONE. Something to think about A dog had followed his owner to school. His owner was a fourth grader at a public elementary school. However, when the bell rang, the dog slipped inside the building and made it all the way to the child's classroom before a teacher noticed and shooed him outside, closing the door behind him. The dog sat down, whimpered and stared at the closed doors. Then God appeared beside the dog, patted his head, and said, 'Don't feel bad fella'...they won't let ME in either'. LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS The following names we re drawn from all the entries submitted. If your name is one of the lucky winners, you will receive your check in the mail. The winners for January 25 th through January 31 st as well as 4 additional bonus picks are as follows: January 25 th ~ $ 25 ~ Marcia Topor BONUS PICKS January 26 th ~ $100 ~ Rachel Volk $25 Judy Powrs January 27 th ~ $ 25 ~ Nikki Madamba $25 Bobby Barrett January 28 th ~ $ 25 ~ Rosalie Kokoszka $25 Carol Mastalerz January 29 th ~ $ 25 ~ C. McGrath $25 Jim Bergeron January 30 th ~ $ 25 ~ Josephine Bryant January 31 st ~ $ 25 ~ Joseph Topor, Jr. CONGRATULATIONS And thanks to all who participated in this year s Lottery Calendar Fund Raiser!! Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts February 2, 2014 Page 12