St. Francis of Assisi Parish Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 We remember our loved ones who passed away during this past year: Joseph P. Phil Janson Gisele E. Desmarais Brandon R. Leonardo Theresa Dzialo Alice Henrique Alfred Medeiros Denise B. Remy Helen Kinnane Harold J. Higgins Stephen Higgins Katherine G. Lyons Michael B. Souza Earl F. Britland, Sr. Beatrice Bird Virginia Pereira Claire Ferneza Joan Collins Theresa Frates Hilda Carvalho Dorothy Dot Lachance Jamie Tavares Alice Walsh Mary Ferreira Isaura Perry
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Swansea, MA Parish Mission Statement: In the spirit of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we dedicate ourselves as living stones to building our parish family with Christ as our foundation. Enlivened by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves by sharing God s transforming love with our families, our community and our world. Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael A. Ciryak Maintenance: Tony Roderigues Faith Formation: Christine Patota (Grades 1-7) Confirmation: (Grades 8 & 9) Youth Ministry: Justin & Amanda La Croix and Melanie Boyer Finance/Office: Barbara Wenc Parish Council President: Wayne Gray Music Director/Organist: Ada Simpson Cantors: Allison Messier & Andi Flax Parish Address: Church: Office/Rectory Office hours: 530 Gardner s Neck Rd 270 Ocean Grove Avenue Swansea, MA 02777 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. or by appointment Contact: Parish Office: 508-673-2808 Parish fax: 508-672-6241 Email: stfrancisswansea@comcast.net Website: www.stfrancisswansea.com Religious Education: 508-673-2808 or 508-674-0024 religiouseducation@stfrancisswansea.com St. Vincent de Paul: 508-673-2808 Youth Ministry: 508-673-2808 50 Week Club: 508-674-5202 Jim & Alice Join our Parish Family Please introduce yourself to our clergy after Mass. Call the Parish Office to register. Bulletin notices may be submitted to the Parish Office in writing by Friday a week prior to the Sunday bulletin when it will be posted. Church is handicapped accessible. Saturday Vigil: Sundays: Monday Thursday: Civic Holidays: Liturgical Celebrations 4 p.m. 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. only Sacraments: Baptism: Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Parish Office to arrange a date and supply pertinent information. Individual Baptismal preparation is required. Sponsors: must receive from their respective Catholic pastors a sponsor certificate, which is the signed word of one priest to another that the proposed godparent is a Confirmed, fully-practicing Catholic who is qualified to be a godparent by living in harmony with our faith. Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:15PM to 3:40PM or call the rectory for an appointment. First Eucharist & Confirmation: Preparation two years prior to receiving each Sacrament is mandatory as a registered student in the Faith Formation Program. Matrimony: Couples are asked to consult with our priest at least six months in advance of the intended date to allow time for marriage preparation, including the Diocesan Program. Ministry to the Sick: Please notify us if someone you know is homebound and would like to be added to our Communion call list, or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Low gluten hosts available: Please let us know before Mass if you have a need to receive this type of host.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat. Sun. 11/12 4:00 p.m. Paul & Lorraine Boulay by Diane & Jim Daugherty Paul & Margaret Hitchen by daughter Margaret 11/13 8:00 a.m. Kathleen C. Doucette by daughter Barbara 9:30 a.m. Stella & Dominic Troy 11:00 a.m. Richard Petit (26th Anniv) by his wife and sons Mon. 11/14 9:00 a.m. Robert J. Peloquin Tues. 11/15 9:00 a.m. Dorothy Lachance by Wanda Wed. 11/16 9:00 a.m. Emilia & José Medeiros Ida Lopes by Rose Pacheco Thurs. 11/17 9:00 a.m. Mariana Campos - Sat. Sun. 11/19 4:00 p.m. Normand Michaud (1st Anniv) by neice & nephew 11/20 8:00 a.m. Dorothy Lachance by her husband Alice Walsh by Wanda 9:30 a.m. Virginia Pereira 11:00 a.m. Beatrice & James Bird We pray for Manuel Furtado, Leon J. Menard, Jr. and Teresa Josephine Liebl who recently passed from this life into eternity. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Book of Remembrance: During the month of November the Book of Remembrance is located in the Baptistery. All names entered in the book are remembered during the month of November. Names previously entered do not need to be entered again. Please enter the names of your loved ones who have recently passed away. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. (Lk 21:14-15) November Candles burn in memory of: Sanctuary Lamp: Normand St. Laurent by daughter and family Altar Candles: Fortier Family & Wneta Family Tabernacle Candles: Oscar & Cecile Fontaine by son & daughter-in-law Crucifix Candles: Herman & Mary Costa by granddaughter Offertory Collections November 5-6, 2016 Due to the early transmittal of this bulletin, the amounts for the collections last weekend will be posted in next week s bulletin. Thank you for your faithful support. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development funds programs in communities across the United States. Next weekend (Nov. 19-20) our parish will participate in this special collection to help break the cycle of poverty. St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Fund: In making funeral arrangements, you may wish to consider enrolling the deceased in our Saint Francis of Assisi Memorial Fund. Relatives and friends who donate to the fund in memory of the deceased receive a thank you card from the parish, and another card is sent to notify the family of your gift. The gifts are charitable contributions and may be a supplement or a substitute for flowers. Those whose names are enrolled are remembered in the Masses and prayers of the Parish.
November 13, 2016 Confirmation I - Grade 8 students will meet in the church hall on Nov. 13th and Nov. 20th. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by 9:30 a.m. Mass with their class. Confirmation II - Grade 9 Students will meet next Sunday, November 20th. Class begins in the church hall at 9:30 a.m. followed by 11:00 a.m. Mass. Grades 6 & 7 attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, followed by class downstairs until 11:30 a.m. Grades 3, 4, & 5 Grades 1 & 2 FAITH FORMATION Tuesday, 4:30 5:30 p.m Thursday, 4:30 5:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Children (3 yrs. to Kindergarten) who are pre-registered for the Preschool Program will come to the 9:30 a.m. Mass with their families. After receiving a blessing by the presiding priest, their teachers will take them downstairs for the program. Parents pick up their children downstairs after Mass. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS: Annual BROWN BAG Sundays Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding their annual food collection during the month of November. We are preparing for the upcoming holiday food baskets which will be brought to needy families. Our food pantry is also in need of replenishment. Nonperishable food items may be brought to the church entrances. You may also help to provide for the purchase of vegetables, fruit, turkeys and other foods to enhance the holiday cheer for the needy by making monetary donation in an envelope marked BROWN BAG DONATION and dropping it into the collection basket. Please make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society. If you are in need of a food basket for the holidays, please call the rectory and arrangements will be made to deliver your basket. REMINDER: The New York City Bus Trip will be on Saturday, November 19, 2016. All those who have reserved a seat on the bus should meet at the church parking lot that morning. The bus will leave at 6:30 a.m. sharp. GRADES 3, 4 & 5: Next Sunday, November 20th, families will worship at the 9:30 a.m. Mass with their children in Grades 3, 4 & 5. Join us after Mass for fun, fellowship and coffee & donuts in the church hall. All are welcome! Knitting Ministry: Our next meeting will be next Tuesday, November 22nd at 1 p.m. in the church hall. Currently we have several prayer shawls, so if you know of anyone who is ill and in need of a prayer shawl, please let us know. Christmas Choir: Rehearsals for our parish Christmas choir will be held on the following Wednesdays at 7PM in the church: 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 12/21. All voice parts are needed and the ability to read music is not necessary. This is an opportunity for you to learn new music and make new friends as you share your musical gifts and enhance our Christmas celebrations through sung prayer. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need a few helpers for the upcoming Christmas Pageant. It s not a long term commitment. For more information on how you can help, please call Mrs. Patota at 508-673-2808. This makes a great service project! 50 Week Club Members are reminded to please bring your club membership dues up to date. For more information please contact Jim and Alice Lanczycki at 508-674-5202. The Club Dinner will be held the last Saturday in April at the Venus de Milo Restaurant. Lucky 50 Week Club Winner for November 13th is: Manuel Silveira Congratulations, Manny!
Parish and Diocesan Events The 22nd Annual Fall Fundraising dinner event for The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE), formerly known as the St. Mary s Education Fund, will be held at White s of Westport on Thursday evening, November 17, 2016. The guest speaker for the evening will be Mother Dolores Hart, a Benedictine nun who began her career as a Hollywood actress. Bishop dacunha will present the Timothy J. Cotter Friend of Catholic Education award to longtime President of the Pawtucket Red Sox, Michael Tamburro, for his steadfast support of Catholic Education. If you are interested in sponsoring, attending, advertising at this event, wish to make a donation, or for more information, please contact the Foundation Office at 508-675-1311 or visit www.face-dfr.org. MARIAN MEDAL AWARDS CEREMONY: The 2016 Marian Medal Awards will be presented at a prayer service Sunday, November 20th at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral in Fall River. We are pleased to announce that our parish recipient this year is Christine Patota. Christine represents the many people of our parish who serve in various voluntary ministries. Thank you for all you do. Congratulations Christine! St. Francis of Assisi Family Life Committee and Youth Group are sponsoring a Chili Contest / Vendor Fair & Flea Market Sunday, NOVEMBER 27th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Advent Crafts and Activities Bake Sale Hotdogs and beverages Tables can be rented for $20 for you to sell your flea market items, crafts, etc. $5 to enter your famous chili and just a donation to try all the chili and vote on your favorite! CELEBRATE CONNOLLY! Bishop Connolly High School will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year with a program of special events. BCHS Open House: November 23, 2016 beginning at 9 a.m. tour Connolly and its campus as you enjoy exhibits that look back at highlights and milestone moments from the past 50 years. Reception at 3 p.m. Football under the lights: Cheer on the Cougars at BCHS Stadium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23rd as they play their Thanksgiving rival team from St. John Paul II High School. 50th Anniversary Grand Reunion: Calling all Alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends past and present are welcome to attend the Grand Reunion on Saturday, November 26, 2016 / 6 p.m. / White s of Westport. Tickets are $35.00 per person. For more information or to purchase dinner tickets, visit their website www.bishopconnolly.org Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) By your perseverance you will secure your lives. Let us persevere in the love of God as manifested by our marriages. Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are December 2-4, 2016 in Duxbury, MA and January 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information call Steve and Michelle O Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.wwmema.org. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, December 18, 2016 Christmas Pageant Join us for our Christmas Pageant to be presented by St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Come, enter into the true spirit of Christmas. Experience the Nativity story being portrayed through narration and traditional hymns. Refreshments will be served after in the church hall.