Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 & 6:30 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:45, and 11:15 A.M. Weekday Masses (Monday - Saturday): 6:30 A.M. Holy Day Masses: As Announced In Bulletin Confessions: Fridays, 6:00-7:00 P.M. Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 P.M. Baptisms: Please call the rectory in advance to schedule baptismal instruction. Marriages: Couple should contact the rectory at least one year in advance. A marriage preparation program is required. Rev. Robert D. Bruso Pastor Rev. Miguel A. Pagán Associate Pastor Deacon Ronald J. Aubuchon Deacon Robert S. Connor, Jr. Mrs. Paula Doucet Religious Education Director Mr. David M. Lasky Organist Rectory: 170 Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Telephone (978) 537-6541 / (978)537-6542 / (978)537-6543 Parish Office Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 4 pm Religious Education (C.C.D) Office Telephone (978)537-5596 Bingo Telephone: (978)537-5596 Our Parish - Our Pledge My church is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them. It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble spirit, if I, who make it, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my church to be.
Saturday January 12 Vigil Masses Mass on pg. 158 4:00 p.m. Elise & Livain Collette by Jan & Wayne Doucet 6:30 p.m. Bernadette Goguen (anniv.) by Carol & Lena Sunday January 13 The Baptism of the Lord Mass on pg. 158 7:00 a.m. Arthur St. Pierre (anniv.) by the family 9:45 a.m. Antoine Doiron (23rd anniv.) & David Babineau (4th anniv.) by Laurie & Claire 11:15 a.m. Alonzo Maillet (6th anniv.) by his wife & children Monday January 14 Weekday Mass on pg. 162 6:30 a.m. Barbara A. Thibert (30th day) by Kevin & Michele Mack, Simard s Tuesday January 15 Weekday Mass on pg. 164 6:30 a.m. Robert F. Dube, Sr. & Wilma Brideau Dube by their children Wednesday January 16 Weekday Mass on pg. 165 6:30 a.m. Fr. Bob Bruso s continued recovery and good health by parishioners Thursday January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot Mass on pg. 166 6:30 a.m. Kevin Leclerc by his mother, Lorraine & brother, Richard Friday January 18 Weekday Mass on pg. 167 6:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish 6:00-7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday January 19 Weekday Mass on pg. 168 6:30 a.m. Claire (Bolduc) Breault by her brother 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confession Vigil Masses Mass on pg. 169 4:00 p.m. Anna & Anastase LeBlanc (25th anniv.) by the family 6:30 p.m. Louis Daigle (30th day) by the family Sunday January 20 The Baptism of the Lord Mass on pg. 169 7:00 a.m. Arthur & Ruth Soucy by last will 9:45 a.m. Brian Thibeault (3rd anniv.) by his wife & children 11:15 a.m. Regina Richard by Emery & Marie Anne Richard St. Cecilia s Bingo - Friday Evenings at 6:30 PM Doors Open at 4 PM - Free Parking, Food and Lots of Fun Come Try Your Luck! 2
Dear Friends, A Message From Our Pastor. The movie Moonstruck has a surprisingly solid appreciation of the values of marriage, considering it is a Hollywood film. There is a scene in which the mother, who is aware that her husband is having an affair, goes out to dinner and ends up in a conversation with another man at the restaurant, who asks her home. She declines. When he asks her why, she says, Because I know who I am. Knowing who you are is not as easy as it sounds. It requires some serious thinking about your beliefs, what you value, and what you are willing to do to maintain your values. The character knew how important her marriage vows were to her and she was not going to compromise, even if her husband was not faithful. Of course, it being a Hollywood happy-ever-after movie, the husband realizes what he is doing wrong and apologizes to his wife and she says, Now go to Confession. John the Baptist also knew who he was. He could have claimed to be the Messiah and his followers would have believed him unquestioningly. But that was not the truth and he was a witness to the truth. He was the forerunner of the Messiah and made the Messiah known when He came. Knowing ourselves demands honesty. It means we do not exaggerate our importance, but it also means we do not minimize what we are capable of doing. Making excuses is never good enough. Instead of saying, That B was good, say If I want to try harder, I can turn that B into an A, or That fight was as much my fault as it was his. Am I willing to be the first to apologize? On another topic, my grandmother used to say: Patience is a virtue to practice when you can. It s rarely found in woman and never found in man. I guess I m proof of that point. I have not been patient in waiting for my health to return and in the end I become sicker. This time, I promised the doctor I would take at least two full weeks off before I start work again. In the meantime, I count on your prayers. Pray also for Father Miguel. He has been doing everything without complaint. When I m back, he deserves a nice vacation home in sunny and warm Puerto Rico. May God bless you all, Father Bob Bruso Children in Grades 1-6 Classes on Sunday, January 20 th from 9:45 AM 11:00 AM. Families are encouraged to attend the 11:15 AM family Mass as a continuation of the children s faith formation. Teenagers in Grades 7-10 Classes resume Monday, January 14 th from 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM. If you arrive late and the doors are locked please call 978-537-5596 and someone will assist you to enter the building. Thank you to our fifth graders who participated in our celebration of the family Mass it made it extra special! 3
The Sympathies of the parish community are extended to the family and friends of Theresa A. Anctil whose Funeral Mass was held recently. Please remember her in your prayers. The Rosary Is Prayed Monday thru Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the church. Please Join Us! Collection Report Last Week s Stewardship $7,027.05 Altar Server Schedules are ready for pickup in the Sacristy. Theology on Tap Lector Schedules are ready for pickup in the Sacristy. Theology on Tap will meet Friday, January 25 th at William s Restaurant in Gardner. William s Restaurant is located at 184 Pearson Blvd. (just off of Exit 23 on Rte. 2.) The topic of conversation is Faith and Science - Can They Coexist. Theology on Tap is a gathering for young adults (ages 18-39) that provides an informal and laid-back atmosphere to meet other young adults, encounter Christ and dive deeper into various topics and real-life issues that relate to our faith. Whether you are devout in your faith or haven t set foot in a church in years (or never!) Theology on Tap is the perfect place for you! All are welcome! Cost is free!! ( Free appetizers, dinner and drinks are available for purchase.) *Must be 18 or over to attend. Must be 21 or over to purchase and consume alcohol. Plan to gather from 7:00-9:00 for a lively conversation! Parish Registration/Update Name(s): Street: City: Zip: Phone: Email: New registration Change of address Change of e-mail address Request envelopes If you are new to the parish, or you have a new address or phone number, please complete this form, place it in the collection basket or mail to: St. Cecilia Parish, 170 Mechanic St., Leominster MA 01453, or e-mail Judy Gariepy at jgg.stc@verizon.net 4
Mass for Life All are invited to attend the annual Mass for Life on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. Please join us as we remember the 46th tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade and pray for an end to abortion and the conversion of our nation. We will also pray in a special way for all those who will be travelling to Washington, DC for the March for Life. All are welcome! National Day of Prayer Did you know that in Dioceses throughout the United States, Jan. 22 is designated as a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Human Life? As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms, in a way similar to our Lenten practices. Learn more about how you can participate at https://www.worcesterdiocese.org/jan-22-day-of-prayer. On Tuesday, Janurary 22, 2019, The Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will be praying the Rosary for Life and the Divine Mercy On Main Street in Fitchburg across the street from the 391 Main St. Planned Parenthood office, outside of the Business District Public Parking Garage. The garage offers two hours of free parking. Please join us for whatever amount of time you have to pray for the babies. 5
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Come join us for a night full of laughs and for a cause at the Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, 165 Electric Ave on Friday, January 25 th. Doors open at 6:30 PM starting with a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner served w/ salad & bread for only $7.00 pp. Show starts promptly at 8:00 PM. And as the old saying goes, Laughter is the best Medicine for the Winter Blues so settle in and enjoy a night with some Stand Up Comedians. Jerry Caruso, whom many of you know with many talents and Co-Founder of Comedy for a Cure, a Celebrity Impressionist and Songwriter! Standing along side of Jerry will be Bill Campbell, who has done it all from comedy clubs to cruise ships to private events to national TV appearances. He hosts his own cable show Campbell's Comedy Corner and has developed an acclaimed 90 minute one-man show. All Proceeds will be benefiting the Sam Pawlak Community Playground being developed at the Coolidge Park. This playground will have equipment for ALL children! It will have wheelchair accessible equipment, sensory equipment, and it will be fenced in! We hope children from all over central Massachusetts and New Hampshire will come and enjoy this playground. Donations can be made directly to Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts http://www.cfncm.org/. For online donations, please find The Sam Pawlak Community Playground specifically. Checks made out to the playground and sent directly to Community Foundation of Central Massachusetts at 649 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Tickets will be sold in advance & at Door for $20.00 ea. You can either contact Cheryl Cucchiara, Beth LeBlanc or Judy Jollimore here on FB or stop by the Fitchburg Knights. There will also be a Raffle Table at the door with many generous gift baskets donated from around our Community. Looking to donate to the worthy cause? Please contact us directly or drop off donation at the Knights of Columbus, 165 Electric Ave, Fitchburg after 12:00 PM Daily. A 50/50 Raffle will also be at the door. Thank you all in advance. Tune In To WQPH 89.3 FM Your Catholic Radio Station 7
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