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 Home Page Parish Fr. Culloty Colleen Campion Bonnie Gleason Kathy MacKenzie Leah Ramsdell Betsy Rivard Joseph Messina Sue Bartlett 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) Deacon Joseph Messina Liturgy Director Colleen Campion (ext. 28) Music Director Bonnie Gleason (ext. 11) Religious Education Director (gr.k-6) Kathryn MacKenzie (ext. 27) Youth Formation Ministry (gr.7-10) Leah Ramsdell (ext. 26) Parish Secretary/Religious Education Secretary Kathy Tinson (ext. 32) Parish Nurse Betsy Rivard (ext. 34) Building and Grounds Sue Bartlett 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 The Guild normally meets the first Tuesday of the month, Oct. -May. New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Thursday from 7:30-9pm. All are welcome!

2 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD JANUARY 1, 2012 MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD QUESTION OF THE WEEK Breaking Open the Word Suggested text for faith sharing: Today s Gospel Wednesday, January 4, 7:30pm, Baptism Catechesis Thursday, January 5, 4:30pm, Children s choir rehearsal Thursday, January 5, 5:30pm, Epiphany dress rehearsal Thursday, January 5, 7pm, Choir rehearsal Thursday, January 5, 7:30pm, New Jerusalem Prayer Group Friday, January 6, 9:30am, Blood Pressure Clinic Friday, January 6, 6pm, Epiphany dinner followed by celebration at 7pm Sunday, January 8, 9-12pm, Blood Pressure Clinic Liturgical Calendar Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, January 2 Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Wednesday, January 4 Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursday, January 5 Memorial Saint John Neumann Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord A Prayer for The New Year Bless us, O Lord, and bless the time and the seasons yet to come. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill this new year with your kindness, that we may be glad and rejoice all the days of our life. Lector/Altar Server Schedule January 7/8 4:30 Lector: Bob McHugh, Lori Lyons 4:30 Server: Jack & Anna Lyons, Aidan Mulligan 8:00 Lector: Linda Rau, Joe White 8:00 Server: Rachel Graham, Colin & Liam Ridge 9:30 Lector: Peter Maloney, John Hamilton 9:30 Server: Jillian Reilly, Fiona Galvin, Margaret Wall 11:00 Lector: Brian London, Ann Fogarty 11:00 Server: Mary Erickson, Rocco Cufone, Meghan Pagliuca 5:00 Lector: Karen Manor-Metzold, Allison Russo 5:00 Server: Becky & Austin Persons, Caitlin Kahaly Question for Children: Who teaches you to have faith in God? Question for Adults: When have you found it difficult to understand or accept a teaching of the church? What helps you be faithful? MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 31 9:00 Lisa Sutherland Memorial 4:30 Neil Flaherty Anniversary Sunday, January 1 8:00 Peter A. Mucciarone Anniversary 9:30 Vincenzo & Anthony Vigliotti, Maria Vittorio Memorial 11:00 Antonio & Chiara Vigliotti, Carmine Yebba Memorial Monday, January 2 9:00 Theresa Curley Memorial Tuesday, January 3 9:00 Clara Walsh Memorial Wednesday, January 4 9:00 Alice Keenan Birthday Memorial Thursday, January 5 9:00 Mary Curley Memorial Friday, January 6 9:00 Special Intention Saturday, January 7 9:00 Joanne Russo Ebert Birthday Memorial 4:30 John Donnelly Sunday, January 8 9:30 Eugene Borkowski Memorial 11:00 Sophie Starr 10th Anniversary 5:00 Rose & Silverio Rodrigues Memorial

3 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD JANUARY 1, 2012 MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-6 Classes resume Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Religious Ed classes for Grades K through 6 will not be held during Christmas Break, through Monday, January 2 nd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3 rd. Happy New Year! First Reconciliation On Sunday, January 15 th and on Saturday, January 21 st, our Second Grade students will be receiving the gift of God s peace and forgiveness through First Penance. Please pray for them as they continue to prepare for this most special time of spiritual growth. Rehearsal for First Penance will be held on Tuesday, January 10 th. For those children receiving the Sacrament on Sunday, January 15 th, rehearsal will be at 4:00 pm. For those children receiving the Sacrament on Saturday, January 21 st, rehearsal will be at 5:00 pm. Both rehearsals take place in the Church. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy MacKenzie at or kathy@themackenzies.net. In Case of Inclement Weather Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be announced on Channels 4, 5 and 7. In addition, please check the Religious Education line ( ) for cancellation information. FIFTH annual Epiphany Celebration: Sign up this weekend! Our 5th annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Friday, January 6, Dress rehearsal is on Thursday, January 5 th from 5:30-6:30 pm. This is a wonderful intergenerational parish-wide celebration. Come and be a part of the fun! Epiphany Dinner Sign Ups Please sign up in our gathering space with your name and number of people attending the Epiphany dinner at 6pm on Friday, January 6. All are welcome! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Financial Statement December 25, 2011 $28,534 PARISH NURSE NEWS Mark your calendars! Our Annual Blood Drive to benefit Children s Hospital will take place here at St. Timothy's on Sunday, Feb. 12, Please watch the bulletin for further details! Bereavement Support Group The next Bereavement Support Group will begin the end of February. For many people, participating in a support group lessens the feelings of isolation that result from a loss and provides comfort, reassurance and healing. If you are interested in attending, please call the Parish Nurse Office for more details and to register , ext. 34. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 from 10:00-11:30am in the Church Hall. This group is open to anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. Please call the Parish Nurse Office for more information and before attending for the first time. Blood Pressure Clinic The next BP Clinic will be held downstairs in the Church Hall on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 after the morning Masses. YOUTH FORMATION MINISTRY Grades 7-10 YFM Class Schedule Classes resume on the schedule below: Grade 8-Tuesday, January 3rd (please note that the previous date given was incorrect) Grade 10-Sunday, January 8th Grade 8 in Mrs.Gardella/Mr. O'Brien's class-sunday, January 8th Grade 7-Tuesday, January 10th Grade 10 in Mr. Vaccarini's class-tuesday, January 10th Grade 9-Sunday, January 15th Grade 7 in Mrs. Erickson/Mr. Barry's class-sunday, January 15th Thank you! Thank you to all those generous parishioners who bought gifts for our Giving Tree. Also to all the volunteers who helped sort, bag and deliver all the gifts. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our parish!

4 Gertrude and John Feeney Members of the Gallivan and Brennan Families The Caprarella Family Kenneth Mercier Robert H. Lowey The Cardile and Coviello Families Bob Briody, Members of the Daley and Briody Families John Herlihy Alfred and Ellis Shaheen Ann and Joseph Flaherty Robert and Mary Connelly John and Nella Murphy, Anne Intraversato, Ligia Carlson, Ed and Helen Rau Martha McCann Rosa and Antonio Amorim Phyllis and Ruth Magee Mary and Butch Amirault Margaret O'Brien Bishop Paul Duffy, Carol L. Duffy, Paula L. Gately Bob, Greta, and Joann James and Margaret Marriott, Albert and Mary Reid Beverly Marriott, Coleen Devereaux, Wallace Reid, Earl and Mary Baxter, William and Evelyn Higgins, Stanley and Eva Gaw Eileen McLaughlin, Thomas McLaughlin Kevin Curran Ippolito Mottola John and Bridget Folan Catherine McNulty The Schepis and Riciputi Families Donald F. Kelloway, Francis T. Lane, Peter J. Mucciarone, Peter A. Mucciarone Mark Scannell The Jones Family Robert DaCruz The Doherty Family Jean M. Volpe Thomas J. Lyons Arthur, Elizabeth, John, Joseph McLeish Daniel Kelly CHRISTMAS HONOR'S LIST Molly and John Arena Cecilia and Robert Heath The Loycano and Frangioso Families Margaret Blizard Cynthia Brennan The Chaisson and Dower Families The Tinson and Quint Families Paul and Helen Costello Fr. Lucien Chassė Joanne Hetherington The Fitzpatrick and Messina Families The Hines and Palmieri Families John J. Lally Leo M. Burkett The Collins and Skelly Families The Postler and Ryan Families The Robbins, O'Connor, and Ricard Families William and Catherine Hansen Richard McSweeney The Kascavitch and Seibert Families The Zochowski and Borkowski Families The Guarin Family The McCabe, Kelliher, Bevans, and Glebus Families Silvestro J. DiGregorio Joanna Smith, Mary Costello, Alice and Brian Collins Joseph Oliverio Mike and Jay Halle Leo Tanzi Mary Mahoney James R. Frend III John and Jacqueline Frawley Robert King, Ronald Morrison The Bachofner and Donahue Families The Mitchell and Holm Families Robert Trainor Edwardo Piotrowski The Babel and Wieliczka Families Tekla Wieliczka The Urann Family The Brodeur and Sinclaire Families The Gorman and Spadoni Families Anne Curran Paul McKeon Joseph Beltramini Dan and Jimmy Reen George and Audrey Scott, Vincent McDonough Vito and Maria Politano, Felice Politano, Robert Bartuto, George Theofilou, Mary Xixis The Trask and Furze Families Biaggi, Antoinette, Barbara and Butch Germano, Mary and Frank Barry, Charlie and Lil Toole, Cheryl Blaney Edward and Corrine Rogers Louis and Regina Catano The Lee and Marsh Families Christopher Howland John and Edith Raftery, James and Dorothy Foscaldo Robert Carey Jonathan Way The McDonough, Palmer, and Dray Families Muriel E. Woodman Melania Kraw William Corkery Margaret and John Kenney, Betsy Jordan, Mary and John McManus, Mary and Edward Malley, Albert and Ann Ouellette Leo J. Will Arthur Porter, Irene and Eugene Kenney Guy and Ruth Christiano, Patricia Ricci The Cox and Gallagher Families The Gavin and O'Connor Families Rita A. Clifford William and Muriel Harrison, Joseph and Florence Ulatowski, George, Elvera, and George Jr. Powers, The Kraft and Juskiewicz Families John Donnelly Michael and Julia Krohto Barbara A. Dold, Helen M. Pennie, Emma L. Dold, Emma D. Murray, William D. Dold Richard Esper Stalla Kopacz, Anne Quigley Alice McGaffigan, Ann McNeil Arthur, Elizabeth, John, Joseph McLeish Daniel Kelly Arthur, Elizabeth, John, Joseph McLeish Daniel Kelly Frank, Helen, and Francis Murphy The Penta and Faherty Families

5 Greetings From Our Pastor Dear friends- On behalf of Fr. Emerson and myself, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and kindness during this Christmas season. I think there was a wonderful spirit as we celebrated this joyous feast. The generosity of so many to the Christmas collection for the needs of the retired and ill priests of the Archdiocese; the overwhelming response to our Giving Tree project; the donations people gave to help those struggling at this time of the year these are all testaments to your desire to put your faith into action by works of charity and kindness. May God bless you for your many acts of goodness. I also want to thank all those who gave so much of their time and talent to help us celebrate this season. I m grateful to our lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers and servers who helped with our liturgies. The music at each Mass had a distinct style and helped us to pray better. And a word of thanks to those who worked so hard behind the scenes decorating the Church and seeing to all those details that require so much time, but make things flow so well all of us in the parish are in your debt. We now leave one year behind and approach a new year. None of us has any inkling of what lies ahead. If life is true to form, most of us will experience a new year with its share of joys as well as some sorrows and disappointments. No doubt there will be challenges ahead for all of us as a nation, a church, as families and as individuals. No matter what lies in the future, there is one thing we can rely on and that is the importance of our faith. It is faith that helps us to be grateful for our blessings and assures us of God s strength in the face of difficulties. Truly faith is the greatest gift we can have. As I grow older and things in life seem to change so rapidly at times, I am so grateful for that gift of faith, which, no matter what happens in the days ahead, reminds us that all things work out for the good for those who love God and invite God to be active and present in their lives. Finally, I would remind you that our Epiphany celebration will be held on Friday evening Jan. 6. It consists of a dinner in the parish hall followed by our pageant in the church. All are invited to this evening a chance to renew old acquaintances, to meet new people, and to relax and enjoy ourselves after the business of Christmas. Please sign up at the exit to church this weekend if you plan to be with us. Again, thank you for all you do and may God bless you and your loved ones in Fr. Culloty Christmas Honor s List Rose DeSimone James Davock Joseph Russo, Joanne Russo Ebert Harold and Ursula Ross Antoni Zoladkowski Margaret Cullen, Hannah O'Sullivan Susan Morrison Richard and Mary Ehrlich John Canniff Paul F. Dyer Robert and Grace Price James and Anna Barrett Joseph Baglini John McCann, Tom Mastas Leo F. Wilson Mary Barnes Perednia Family Monica Silva, Sylvester and Maria DaSilva The Ciapciak Family Francis and Gertrude Mason Raymond York, Alice Manson Antoinette and Michael Totino, Celia and Joseph Logrippo, Bill Young Jim Schippers and Family Tom Pomer and Family Peter Kennedy Mary T. Reagan Gerry Noble Mary and Richard Ehrlich James and Ann Whalen Thomas and Eileen Whalaen Joseph and Mary Spadazzi Theresa Spadazzi Robert Murphy Theresa Savio Thomas Trainor Margaret and George Browne Robert and Irene Caister Lisa Marie Burns, Robert T. Bodge Arthur V. Tenaglia Rita Guisti

6 NORWOOD, WALPOLE, WESTWOOD JANUARY 1, 2012 MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Information page Church name: St. Timothy Parish Bulletin number: Contact information: Kathy Tinson Number of pages: 5 Software: Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe standard 9 Microsoft XP Printer number: Samsung 6345 Date of publication: November 29, 2009