Saint Anselm Church Sudbury, Massachusetts Sudbury, MA www.stanselmsudbury.org St. Anselm Church 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 01776 Rectory 978-443-8981 Fax 978-246-0089 www.stanselmsudbury.org 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
Saturday, November 17th 4:00pm Mass Sunday, November 18th 9:30am Mass Memorial Mass for Lorraine Foley Requested by Eleanor Devlin. LECTOR, EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, MASS COORDINATOR TRAINING. After Mass on Sunday, November 18th. Morning Mass Mon.-Wed. 9:00am Tuesday, November 13th Building and grounds meeting 10:00am. Wednesday, Nov. 21st at 7:00pm You are invited to bring the bread, wine, pie and/or anything for your Thanksgiving celebration to be blessed at Mass. 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, Carol Devine, Susan Devlin, Meaghan Downing, Robert Eldridge, Bonnie Espinoza, Fr. Fitzpatrick, Nina Forde, Robert Gibbs, Mark Hanlon, Sean Hanson, Nikita Harper, Eunice Howitt, Tricia Kibbe, Fr. Thomas Kopp, Layla Sophia Krieger, Karl KÖnig, Barbara Mackiewicz, Estelle Martinez, Mary McLaughlin, Joe Medeiros, Beth Monahan, Richard Morris, Taryn Morris, Lillian Niles, Bill Overacker, Pat Pakos, John Reynolds, Joe Robinshaw, Douglas Robinson, Kathy Shannon, Lisa Russell, Gillian Smith, Pat Smith, Gretchen Stevenson, Phil Swissler, Deana Taylor, Mary Ellen Tetreault, Robert Tevelin, Richard Tirrell, Amy Walsh, Michael Weiner, Jason Whitney, Dolores Wilson, and Ellen Wright. Thursday, Nov. 22nd & Friday, Nov. 23rd. The Rectory office will be closed. Saturday, November 24th 4:00pm Mass For all parishioners. Sunday, November 25th 9:30am Mass For all parishioners. This weekend the Archdiocese will take up the Collection for Retired Sisters. Since 1988, the collection has provided needed financial support for religious communities who have served the Archdiocese of Boston as educators and health care and social service providers. Please give generously in recognition of the Sisters years of dedicated service.
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME In a homily about the afterlife, the pastor spoke about the doubts he had when, as a young man, he was trying to figure out the mysteries of God and whether or not heaven really existed. His doubts all but vanished when he attended the viewing of his friend s father. As everyone turned to leave, the wife of the man kissed him and said with great conviction and certainty, Bye for now. Something in her voice and in her tone answered his questions and doubts, assuring him of God s existence and love. That small witness to faith changed his life. In this Gospel, the images that Jesus uses are prophetic images that point to the end of time and the coming of the Lord. We are not told to look for the signs, but rather to have a sense of urgency about what we do and how we live. When it is time and only the Father knows when that will be we will recognize it. There is no need for fear or worry. A life of faith does not allow for complacency, but rather demands an attitude of expectation and attentiveness. Today is the time to act and put into practice what we preach. Tomorrow is not time enough and we have no guarantee that tomorrow will come. Our chance is now. The task is not to wait and wonder when the Kingdom will come, but rather to work and pray so we are ready for it. ~James Gaffney, 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing jim@stgeorgepublishing.com CHILDREN S SHOPPING SPREE Sunday, Dec. 2nd at noon time. The kids can shop for Christmas presents for their Grandparents, Parents, siblings, etc Parents we need some volunteers to help set and wrap presents. Please call or email the Rectory to volunteer. Nov. 18th regular Sunday morning classes Nov. 18th Sunday night teen Mass at Our Lady of Fatima in lieu of classes. Nov. 19 regular Monday classes. Nov. 25th and 26th No classes. 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!!!!! For more information call or text Barbara at 978-697-0747 or email at bglett@aol.com
NOVENA FOR LIFE Respect. Dignity. Life. These are the hallmarks of our Catholic Faith: the Respect for the Dignity of every Human life, from conception until natural death. Respect for the Dignity of Life at every stage of life, not just at conception, is core to who we are as Catholics. Let s come together to Celebrate Life! The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to participate in a special Novena for Life. Each Sunday for nine weeks at 8:20 9:00, between the 7:30 and 9:30 Mass, starting Nov. 18, at Our Lady of Fatima Fr. Robert Hurley Hall the Knights will host a Novena for Life followed by a short presentation on various stages of life and what respect and dignity mean for people in that stage of life. The Discussion Topics will be: Nov. 18: Introduction to the Program Nov. 25: Pregnancy: Parishioner TBD Dec. 2: Early Childhood: Young Fathers Group Dec. 9: Teens: Parish Youth Group Dec. 16: College: FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students Dec. 23: Young Adults: Parishioners TBD Dec. 30: Middle Age: Wayne Lutomski Jan. 6: Elder Care or Retirement: Someone from the Elderly Center of Sudbury Jan. 13: End of Life/Bereavement: Mary Peterson Jan. 14: Holy Hour for Life at St. Bridget, Maynard The final event will be a Holy Hour for Life led by Deacon John Pepi at St. Bridget s, Monday Jan. 13. Please come and join this special program. Make our prayers and voices heard to respect the dignity of life during all stages of life. We know people who are in each stage of life, so come for them and yourself. PLEASE connect to the St. Anselm website (www.stanselmsudbury.org) 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. Are you looking for a way to honor or memorialize a family member or friend? We have the solution and offer the items listed below for your consideration. There will be a commemorating plaque noting the memorial (s). If you wish, you may donate toward an item with another person. What better way is there to remember a loved one as they receive a sacrament, graduate, celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or have returned home to God? Please contact the rectory at 978 443-8981 for further information. The community of St. Anselm thanks you for your interest. Church Pews $500 each Processional Cross $2500 Processional Candlesticks (2) $1100 Altar Cloths $300 Statues for Meditation Garden $500 each Stained Glass Windows (2) $500 each Hymnals $25 Suggested Donations -- (other) Memorial Masses $20 Mass Card $10 Tabernacle Candle $20 one week Altar Bread & Wine $20 one week
CHRISTMAS FLOWER AND DECORATION DONATIONS Donations toward our Christmas flowers and decorations can be made by using the envelopes provided to you in your monthly envelope packets or by using the envelopes at the church entrances. Please print the names of your deceased loved ones on the slip of paper provided. Make sure that you write flowers in the memo section of your check. BROWN BAG LUNCH Wednesday after Thanksgiving at noon, November 28. It will be in the Vigil Room. Bring your own lunch and drink and we ll just spend a little time chatting. All are welcome. YANKEE SWAP CANCELLED It has been agreed that due to the business of the Christmas season, there will not be a Yankee Swap. Instead we re planning a game night in January in the church hall. Details will follow next month. CATHOLIC TV CHANNELS Verizon Fios Channel 296 RCN Channel 85 Sky Angel IPTV Channel 142 Comcast Cable Channel 268 SHORT GRACE PRAYER FOR THANKSGIVING DAY Lord, you made a world full of goodness, Filled with beauty, love and nourishment. Now as we talk and eat and pray, We praise you Lord for Thanksgiving day. 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: City/Town/Zip: Phone/Cell: E-Mail Address: Family Members: Date: