Saint Anselm Roman Catholic 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, Dec. 8th 9:00am Mass The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Saturday, Dec. 8th 4:00pm Advent Sunday Memorial Mass for John Michael Santone Requested by Susan Santone Sunday, December 9th 9:30am Mass Memorial Mass for John & Mildred McHugh Requested by Maureen Dunne Morning Mass Mon.-Wed. 9:00am Tuesday, December 11th 10:00am. Building and grounds meeting. Saturday, December 15th 4:00pm Mass Memorial Mass for Carol Downer Requested by Michael & Susan McMahon Sunday, December 16th 9:30am Mass 52nd Anniversary Memorial Mass for Bernie Cabral Requested by Dori Cabral TABERNACLE CANDLE In memory of Vincent Barry Requested by Angelina Barry Monday, December 17th 9:00am Mass Memorial Mass for Vincent Barry Requested by Angelina Barry 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, Brian Palestis, John Reynolds, Joe Robinshaw, Douglas Robinson, Lisa Russell, Kathy Shannon, 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. Please pray for a founding member of St. Anselm Earl (Babe) Cannon who passed to the Lord. He and his wife worked very hard Volunteering to get St. Anselm s up and running in the beginning. May he rest in the loving arms of his heavenly Father. PASTORAL COUNCIL AND GREETERS Perhaps you have noticed people wearing name tags at church functions. They are Greeters and Pastoral Council members who would be happy to answer a question, listen to a comment and/or pass on suggestions to enhance your church experience at St. Anselm. Thank you for your interest.
To Maureen McHugh, Susan Migliorisi, Kristin Flanagan, all the helpers and especially to everyone who donated items to the children s shopping spree. It was huge success and the children had a wonderful time. To Toni Benhaim who donated the four new Chalices to the Church. These beautiful Chalices are in memory of David Benhaim, Rose and Anthony Pasquarello, Barbara Milane and Roseann Priestley. St. Anselm s is so grateful for such a generous gift. 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. UPCOMING SPECIAL MASSES Dec. 24th 9:00am Mass Advent weekday Mass Dec. 24th 4:00pm Mass Christmas Eve Dec. 25th 9:00am and 11:00am Mass Christmas Day Masses Dec. 31st 9:00am Mass Liturgy of the 7th Day within the Octave. Dec. 31st 4:00pm Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Jan. 1st 9:00am Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God ADVENT WEEK 2, PEACE Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-bestversion-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL Sunday, Dec. 9th, and 16th after Mass Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 23rd after Mass. 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!!!!! Our next mtg. will be Jan. 12, 2019.For more information call or text Barbara at 978-697-0747 or bglett@aol.com
For St. Anselm s to help offset our operating costs. MEMORIAL MASSES If you have booked a memorial Mass for a loved one and would like to bring up the gifts at Mass please let someone in the Sacristy know. PARISH CATHOLIC APPEAL COORDINATOR VOLUNTEER Help Wanted - Annually St Anselm participates in the Archdiocese's Catholic Appeal. We are seeking a volunteer to coordinate next year's campaign at our church. The Catholic Appeal is an annual plea for funds to support ministries, vocations, social services, and needy parishes as well as other Archdiocesan activities. St Anselm has a long history of responding in a leadership way to the campaign. We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this year's activities. The coordinator is asked to attend a two hour training session and lead the Campaign kick off and in-pew pledge weekends which will be February 23-24 and March 2-3 next year. If you would like additional information or can help by volunteering please contact the rectory. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS Christmas flower and decoration donations have been received in memory of the following: Martin & Sylvia Berkowitz, Leo & Emily Courchaine, Theresa Courchaine, The Courchaine family and friends; Mr.& Mrs. Magazu, Mr. & Mrs. James Colantropo, Mr. & Mrs. John Magazu, Mr. & Mrs. S. Colantropo, Mr. & Mrs. Walter LaForest, The Doyle family and the Robinshaw family; Vincent Barry, The Feuersanger, Stroetgen, and Pierce families; Vincenzo Colafella, The Brogna and Mascioli families; The DiGiandomenico, DiGrappa and Bucci families; The Samper family; Pasquale & Angela Mercuri, Patricia Mercuri White, Dr. Francis & Ann Paglia, and Francis Paglia, Jr. ST ANSELM GIVING TREE Dear St Anselm community, Please help us continue our Giving Tree Christmas tradition by supporting families going through hard times in our area. Take one or several tags from the trees in the Church and bring the wrapped gifts with the corresponding tag attached to each of them by Sunday December 16th. Thank you for your generosity! ONLINE GIVING Is available on our website through paypal, It s simple and easy. Go to our website http://www.stanselmsudbury.org/ And click the donate button. Thank you and God Bless.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE FOR ST. FRANCIS HOUSE The 10 th grade confirmation class is once again sponsoring a winter clothing drive for St Francis House in Boston. St Francis House provides day shelter and other programs for poor and homeless adults in downtown Boston. Please bring any donations of clothing to St Anselm church and place them in the boxes near the entrances. The boxes will be in place from December 8 until January 6. The items with highest needs: Winter coats (gently used okay) Winter thermals (gently used okay) Sweatshirts and hoodies (gently used okay) Hats, gloves, scarves, and socks (new items only, for these four cases) Thanks in advance from the confirmation class, and from the people of St Francis House. 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. WEEKDAY MASSES IN THE WINTER Please note that if schools in Sudbury or Framingham are cancelled or delayed due to weather there will not be morning Mass on that weekday. PICTURES OF LOVED ONES There is a basket in the front vestibule of the Church with pictures of loved ones from the Mass of remembrance. Please take your picture home with you after mass. If you are new to the Church please contact the Rectory 978-443-8981 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: City/Town/Zip: Phone/Cell: E-Mail Address: Family Members: Date:
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 Altar Cloths $300 Stained Glass Windows (2 available) $500 each Hymnals $25 Suggested Donations -- (other) Memorial Masses $20 Mass Card $10 Tabernacle Candle $20 one week Altar Bread & Wine $20 one week Laid to rest, his descendants reenacted an ancient rite. This gesture of love beyond death, more than anything else, it may be what makes us human. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us: we walk in their footsteps, we kneel on their graves. Each time we speak their names or honor their ways, perhaps they do live again. To be remembered, and nothing more, that alone may be the secret to immortality. A passage from National Geographic Television