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, January 12th 4:00pm Mass Memorial Mass for David Benhaim Requested by Toni Benhaim. Sunday, January 13th 9:30am Mass For all parishioners ST. ANSELM SPECIAL COLLECTION There will be a special collection this weekend to help defray the ongoing expenses of St Anselm Church, Rectory and grounds. Thank you for your continued generosity. Join us downstairs in the Church hall after Sunday morning Mass for a coffee social. Thank you to the Bauer family for hosting. Morning Mass Mon-Wed 9:00am Tuesday, January 15th 10:00am Building and Grounds meeting. Saturday, January 19th 4:00pm Mass For all parishioners Sunday, January 20th 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, 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. FROM THE VICAR GENERAL In response to many reports of cold and flu illness throughout the region, the decision has been made to eliminate the distribution of the Precious Blood within the Archdiocese of Boston until further notice. CATHOLIC TV CHANNELS Verizon Fios Channel 296 RCN Channel 85 Sky Angel IPTV Channel 142 Comcast Cable Channel 268
LITURGY MINISTRY MEETING There is a mandatory meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, and mass coordinators on Sunday, January 27th after Mass. PAPER RECYCLING CONTAINER The paper recycling company is no longer in business. Please do not use the large container in the parking lot anymore. It is full and we are looking into how to get it removed. 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 mail to 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. 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. HELP NEEDED We are looking for a PCA with flexible working hours, during the week days and/ or weekends. Someone who is energetic and has great initiative, humor, play skills and implement his home physical program on a daily basis. Ryan Rodrigues, 21 years, happy young boy who has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. He uses global communication skills to let us know of his wants. He loves music, watch sports, Disney channels, go for a walk on his gait trainer and even ride his adapted tricycle. He is busy all the time and working with him is fun and fulfilling. The salary is $15.00 per hour, paid biweekly by MassHealth. We live in North Framingham, close to the High School. If you need more information or interested in helping Ryan improve in his quality of life, please call Monica Rodrigues 508 361 0787. Thank you. 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
BAPTISM OF THE LORD Life is shaped by all kinds of events, some larger than others. Births, deaths, weddings, school and friends have a great influence. But sometimes, small things can make a big difference. A helping hand or listening ear in time of need, a word of encouragement or simply being accepted for who we are can change the course of our lives. You never know how you will impact someone else with your words and deeds. Our life of faith is also shaped by large and small events, but no one single event is more important than our Baptism, an event that many of us cannot remember because we were infants. Yet it put us in a special relationship with God and made us members of the Church. Too often it is celebrated more as a social event than a religious one, yet it has life-defining and lifegiving effects. Since it is such an important time, share with your kids the story of that day. Watch the video. What happened? Why did you choose the godparents you did? Who was the priest or deacon? Were there other children baptized? What happened afterwards? What were you thinking? What were your hopes for your child? With pictures, videos and godparents, you can renew the commitment you made for your children and give them a better understanding of how their faith life began. 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. 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. ~James Gaffney, 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing jim@stgeorgepublishing.com
LAST CHANCE! 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 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:
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 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