Sudbury, MA www.stanselmsudbury.org St. Anselm Church Saint Anselm Roman Catholic Church Sudbury, Massachusetts 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, December 22nd 4:00pm Mass Memorial Mass for John J. Aylward Requested by Anne Noe. Sunday, December 23rd 9:30am Mass For all parishioners Christmas Pageant at 11:30am in the Church. The rectory office is closed Dec. 22nd through Dec. 30th. Monday, December 24th 9:00am Mass Advent weekday Mass Monday, December 24th 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday, December 25th 9:00am &11:00am Christmas Day Masses Wednesday, December 26th 9:00am Memorial Mass for Beatrice Gillespie Requested by Ann Gillespie. Saturday, December 29th 4:00pm Mass Memorial Mass for Richard Hanlon Requested by Barbara Hanlon. Sunday, December 30th 9:30am Mass For all parishioners 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. CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY Merry Christmas from all the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. The Christmas Collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. These priests have given their lives to faithfully serve Christ, the Church, and you. Please be generous to this important collection. For more information, please visit www.clergyfunds.org
YEAR END GIVING Please consider St. Anselm when making your end of the year charitable donations. Thank you to all those who have been generous throughout the year. Every contribution is very important to our ability to serve our congregation and the needy in our communities. Thank you 2018-2019 SACRIFICIAL GIVING PLEDGES You recently received our annual financial pledge materials in the mail. To those who have already made a pledge, thank you Very much. Pledges can be returned either via mailto the rectory or by depositing your completed card in the collection boxes at the Church entrances. Thank you for being a member of our community and considering participating in our sacrificial giving approach to offertory. FORMING DISCIPLES IN MISSION This workshop is designed to give you the tools to understand the New Evangelization, embrace living as an intentional disciple, become comfortable sharing your personal witness, form disciples, and work in your parish to form disciples. The one-day workshop includes time together in prayer, as well as breakfast and lunch. Any and all are welcome to attend! Saturday, January 5, 2019 8:30AM-3:30PM Breakfast and lunch included. Saint Patrick Church Hall 212 Main St. Watertown, MA 02472 Contact Patrick Krisak at pkrisak@rcab.org or 617-746-5753 for more information. We have been blessed with the following generous donations: A memorial pew from Nancy and Bob Paglia in remembrance of Angela and Pasquale Mercuri, who were founding members of St. Anselm. Chris and Pattie Kenney have chosen to memorialize stained glass windows in honor of their family. Many thanks to both families and God Bless! 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. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 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
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. 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, Francis Paglia, Jr.; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dynko, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Charsky; Robert Devlin; The Aylward family, the Predham family, and Ellen Agabedis; The Leach and Wales families; The Vorderer and O Connell families and friends; Joe & Louise Boschetto, Carmen And Florence Noce; the Reilly and Casperowitz families; Bob Hayes, Joe & Peggy Angel, The DiModica & Maxon families; Timothy Boyce, The Maier & Hrouda families. 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. ONLINE GIVING Is available on our website through paypal, It s a simple and easy way to donate to our Church. Go to our website http://www.stanselmsudbury.org/ And click the donate button. Thank you and God Bless. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION No Classes December 23rd and 24th. No classes December 30th and 31st. Classes resume on January 6th and 7th. MERRY CHRISTMAS May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. Merry Christmas from Fr. John, Fr. Gabriel and the rectory staff.
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. 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:
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE 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 "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:9-14)