St. Blaise Parish
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish Resources 1158 South Main St. Bellingham, MA 02019 508-966-1258 Fax 508-966-0310 www.saintblaise.org Reverend Albert M. Faretra, Pastor Fatherfaretra@saintblaise.org Rev. Mr. Richard J. Brennan, Permanent Deacon deaconrjb@gmail.com Parish Business Manager Mrs. Paula Nieva, paulanieva@saintblaise.org Faith Formation Director Mrs. Bethany Grenier, bgrenier@saintblaise.org Music Ministry Co-Directors Mrs. Marie Crossland, mycrossland@comcast.net Mr. Charles Grenier, grenierproperties@gmail.com Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 7:30 & 10:00 am Daily Masses Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word Service- Thursday & Friday 9:00 am Holy Days As announced in the bulletin or on the website Reconciliation Saturdays 3:15-3:45 pm in the Reconciliation Room off the vestibule of the church, or by appointment. Baptisms Parents are requested to call the Rectory as soon as possible to arrange for the Baptismal Catechesis and Baptism. Marriages Contact with the Pastor should be made as far as possible in advance so as to allow time enough for the Pre-Cana Program. Parish Mission Statement The mission of the Catholic communities of St. Blaise and St. Brendan is to be a people united in the Eucharist and dedicated to spreading the Good News of God s saving love to all. We seek to encourage the full and active participation of all God s children and be a place where they can come to know, love, and serve God. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we give witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ by actively living the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, thereby being signs of God s love in the world. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry 508-966 966-2862 Wednesdays 11:00-1:00 pm Mrs. Susan Durkin, Director sdurkin@saintblaise.org We are always in need and very grateful for donations of dry goods, paper goods, and canned goods. Please call for more information and/or assistance. St. Blaise Bingo Bingo information telephone line 508-966-1258 x5 Every Sunday evening at 6:00 pm In the Church Hall (doors open at 4:00 pm) ~All Are Welcome Here~ Let our overall thought and intention be for all those who feel alienated from our church. For all those who through our thought, word or deed, or our omission of thought, word and deed feel abandoned and unloved. May we be a community of reconciliation and peace. May we accept all people, no matter who they are, no matter where they ve been, no matter what their story is. May we be Christ for others. May all be welcomed here.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Activities & Events & Meetings Bible Based Faith Sharing Every Tuesday Evening 7:30 p.m. in the Sacristy All Are Welcome! Choir Practice Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m. In the Church New Members Always Welcome! Knights of Columbus Wednesday Jan. 2nd 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall Ladies of St. Ann Thursday Jan. 10th 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall St. Vincent de Paul Monday, January 14th 7:00 p.m. in the Sacristy Prayer Shawl Ministry Will begin meeting EVERY Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Sacristy Ministry does not meet on holidays or during inclement weather ~500 Club ~ Next drawing Sunday December 30th after the 10:00 Mass. Parish Council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9th 7:00 p.m. in the Sacristy Knights of Columbus Meat Raffle: Saturday evening January 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. Don t miss all the fun! St. Blaise Bingo will be closed on Sunday December 30th. Help us ring in the New Year And join us on Sunday January 6, 2019! Mass Intentions Saturday, December 29 4:00 p.m. George Sutherland Sunday, December 30 7:30 a.m. Mrs. Jacqueline Chevalier Hill 10:00 a.m. Lucien Benoit Monday, December 31 9:00 a.m. Roland Chevalier Saturday, January 5 4:00 p.m. Special Intention Sunday, January 6 7:30 a.m. All who have died in 2018, Parish and Family Members 10:00 a.m. William Priante If you need prayers or know someone who needs prayers please use the following e-mail: st.blaiseprayerline@yahoo.com. If you do not have e-mail access, please call the office. Please keep the following in your prayers: Baby Lexi and mom Tina, Gloria, Kevin, Paul, David, Marie, Deb, Kristen, Peter, Ryan, and Fr. Paul. An Evening of Faiths and Fellowship! THIS SUNDAY EVENING As the Town of Bellingham prepares for a year long tri-centennial celebration, join the Bellingham Community for an evening of Faiths and Fellowship. This interfaith evening will be held on December 30th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the upper room of the Town Meeting House (yellow building). The evening will include offerings from St. Blaise, St. Brendan, Sri Shiva Temple, and New England Chapel. ALL ARE WEL- COME! Ultreya Mass~ The next Ultreya Mass will take place on Friday January 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Al and the entire Staff Wishes you and your family A very Happy, Healthy & Blessed New Year!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Journey In Faith ~JOURNEY IN FAITH NEWS~ January 5, 2:00-5:00 p.m. January 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~Confirmation News~ The next Confirmation class will be held on Sunday, January 13th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in the Rectory. Altar Server Training~ will take place the weekend of January 5th & 6th after the Journey in Faith sessions. Children must have made their First Communion to be included in the training. To sign-up please contact Beth at bgrenier@saintblaise.org. Journey in Faith Sessions: JIF Sessions: Family Mass: January 5 & 6, 2019 Jan. 27, 2019 February 2 & 3, 2019 Feb. 10, 2019 March 2 & 3, 2019 March 17, 2019 March 30 & 31, 2019 April 7, 2019 April 27 & 28, 2019 No Family Mass The annual contribution statements~ for 2018 will be ready beginning the week of January 7, 2019. If you would like a statement of your contributions for tax purposes, please call the office at 966-1258 or e-mail Paula at paulanieva@saintblaise.org. Please note that Paula needs at least a day or two notice for statements to be printed and statements will not be mailed unless requested. ~Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph~ Every parent of a teenager can relate to this Gospel. The 12-year-old Jesus is a bit surprised about his parents concern. Upon returning to Nazareth, he was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor. Those years were a time of growth for the Holy Family. We know the vocation of parent is not always easy. Pray in a special way today for all parents, grandparents, and guardians. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry The December food pantry request is for small bags of rice, and low sugar cereal. Thank you for your continued support. Thank you to all who participated in another wonderful year of our holiday programs here at the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. Thanks to the generosity of St Blaise parishioners and those in our community, we distributed 180 Thanksgiving baskets to those in need this year. 130 children and teens were adopted in our Adopt A Child program and an additional 100 children had gifts under their tree this year thanks to all the toy drives organized throughout our community. I also want to thank all our wonderful volunteers who worked tirelessly these past two months to spread cheer to those less fortunate. Thank you and Happy New Year! Sue Durkin, Director of Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Soleminity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation January 1, 2019 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday Offertory Summary of last weekend s Collection: Offertory: $5,140.00 Automatic Bill Pay Offertory: $640.00 Total Offertory: $5,780.00 Thank you for your continued support! Thank you to all who contributed to last weekend s special Christmas collection to provide for the health and well-being of the 580 active and senior priests in good standing in the Archdiocese of Boston. As we continue to celebrate the holidays with our families and friends please consider a gift that supports our Boston priests, who dedicate their lives to our Church and all of us. Our priests need ur support now more that ever. If you were unable to give last week, contribution envelopes can be found at the doors of the church or you may donate online: clergytrust.org.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The 2019 Archdiocesan Parish Family Baby Shower Dedicated to: Mary, Mother of the Life Within O Mary, Mother of the Life Within, all life we entrust to you. The life of every expectant mother and the child within her womb. The life of every human body, the life of every human soul. The life of every newborn child and the life of all grown old. You held the Lord to your own heart and drew Him so close in. So draw us now in all our needs, O Mother of the Life Within. Come join our Parish Family Baby Shower Please bring an unwrapped baby gift to Mass between January 5th - January27th 2019 Baby Items Needed All items needed are 0-3 months and 3-6 months especially Nightgowns- baby sleep bags - baby bottles - newborn or size 1 diapers, Diaper bags - size small sleep & play - sweaters - crib sheets - socks, Flannel receiving blankets - pacifiers - toiletries - diaper rash ointments - Baby shampoo - body wash & maternity clothes (NO BABY POWDER) All proceeds benefit Pregnancy Help Office, Archdiocese of Boston If you prefer a monetary donation, please make check payable to: Fund for the Unborn ~Our Parish Prays For Life~ A Holy Hour for Life will be held on Sunday January 20th from 1-2 pm at St. Blaise as part of the Archdiocesan observance of the January 18th National Day of Prayer and Penance. This Holy Hour will be held at parishes throughout the Archdiocese so that we will be praying in solidarity with the thousands of pilgrims going to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life. Led by Fr. Al, we, along with our brothers and sisters of St. Brendan s will pray together for those who have been wounded by abortion, for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and that those who govern us may be guided by justice, truth, and a love for the gift of life. The Holy Hour is organized by Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Pro Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston. Please join us, all are welcome. SNOW EMERGENCY CANCELLATION POLICY With winter upon us, we will institute a policy that when the Bellingham Schools are closed ALL weekday parish functions, including morning Mass and the Food Pantry, will be cancelled. Weekend services and Journey in Faith cancellations will be announced on Channel 5, on our phone line, and on our website. Bingo cancellations will be announced on the bingo information line, 508-966-1258 ext. 5 and also on our website.
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