The Roman Catholic Parishes of St. Ann, Lenox, MA and St. Patrick, West Stockbridge, MA ST. ANN S LENOX web site: stannlenox.org email address: stannlenox@verizon.net Pastoral Staff: Rev. Christopher J. Waitekus, Pastor Deacon George Keator (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Deacon John Zick (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Deacon Dan Romanello (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul) Mrs. Deborah Kuni, Administrative Assistant (St. Ann s) Mrs. Margot Towl, Administrative Assistant (St. Patrick s) Mr. Ron Ramsay, Director of Music Programs (St. Ann s) Mr. Art DeVylder, Director of Music (St. Patrick s) Diane Lesure, Victim s Assistance Advocate, (413)-664-4892 Deacon John Zick DRE (St Patrick) (413) 232-0137 Mrs. Joan Davis, DRE (St. Ann) (413) 637-4027 or (413) 841-5021 Dianne Romeo, R.N., Parish Nurse -637-2684 Rectory / Cemetery Office (St. Ann s) 134 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240-2395 Tel. (413) 637-0157 Fax (413) 637-2945 E-Mail: stannlenox@verizon.net Rectory / Cemetery Office (St. Patrick s) 30 Albany Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266-9200 Tel / Fax (413) 232-4427 E-Mail: stpatricksws@verizon.net Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 p.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Saturday 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Lenox Dale Sunday 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick s, West Stockbridge Sunday 9:45 a.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Sunday 11:15 a.m. St. Ann s, Lenox Daily Mass: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. at St. Ann s Holy Day: Holy Day: Vigil, 7 p.m. St. Patrick s Holy Day, 7 a.m. St Ann s, 5:30 St. Vincent de Paul Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann s / 4th Saturday 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Patrick s ST. PATRICK S WEST STOCKBRIDGE email address: stpatricksws@verizon.net Sacrament of Baptism: Call the rectory of your choice to register. Baptisms are by appointment with the pastor. Sacrament of Marriage: We welcome the opportunity to prepare and celebrate with couples the Sacrament of Marriage. Please call either rectory office at least 8 months before the wedding date. St. Ann Mission Statement: St. Ann Church is a community of faith within the Roman Catholic tradition. Through celebration of Eucharist and participation in the Sacraments we seek to live our lives as a welcoming family that strives to make known the living presence of Jesus Christ in the ministry of our everyday lives. Empowered through the word of God we recognize the call to serve as the defining mark of our community. Personal involvement through participation in one or more of the ministries to serve the needs of our parish family and local community is invited and encouraged. The Family Center is an extension of St. Ann Church as a place of welcome and renewal where we strengthen the bonds of community and work together for the building of the Kingdom of God. St. Patrick Mission Statement: The mission of St. Patrick Church is to respond faithfully to God s call as a Roman Catholic Community. The celebration of Eucharist and the Sacraments are central to our parish life. We seek to care for one another and to reach out to those members of our community who are in need.
ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Oct. 3 4:00 p.m. Katherine M. and Richard C. Gilson, req. by their children and their families Sunday Oct. 4 9:45 a.m. Rose Bernasconi, req. by her granddaughters 11:15 a.m. Rosana Menaca, req. by Carlota Roman Monday Oct. 5 7:00 a.m. Lillian Huber, req. by Jim and Marge Prince Tuesday Oct. 6 7:00 a.m. Mass for the people of St. Ann, St. Patrick, & St. Vincent de Paul churches Wednesday Oct. 7 7:00 a.m. Francis Mahoney, req.. by Cheryl Saunders Thursday Oct. 8 7:00 a.m. Communion Service with Deacon George Keator Friday Oct. 9 7:00 a.m. Cynthia Fagan, req. by the parish of St. Ann Saturday Oct. 10 4:00 p.m. Ray & Kay Dunn, req. by their family 5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Sr. Patricia, Fr. Bill & Joseph Carroll Sunday Oct. 11 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church Mary & Joseph O Connell 9:45 a.m. Janette I. LeBeau, req. by her husband and family 11:15 a.m. Alice Rowley Riiska, req. by Margaret Menatti Please pray for the deceased, including Ken Hamberg, and the sick. ST. ANN STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection Summary for Week 13 COLLECTION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 WEEKEND COLLECTION : $ 3,251.00 AMOUNT NEEDED EACH WEEKEND: $ 5,300.00 THANK YOU! WE DEPEND ON YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT Weekly Envelopes: This Weekend: Regular Weekly/Grounds/Catholic Mirror Next Weekend: Regular Weekly RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Kindergarten: Sunday, Oct. 4, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Nov. 1st Grade 1: Sunday, Oct. 4, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.in the Family Center. Next class: Nov. 1st. Grade 2: Sunday Oct. 4, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Oct. 18. Grades 3 & 4: Sunday Oct. 4, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Oct. 18. Grades 5-8: Sunday Oct. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Family Center. Next class: Oct. 20, New Spirit Retreat. Grades 9 & 10: Sunday, Oct. 4, in the Family Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Next class: Nov. 1. ST. ANN S MUSIC CORNER Sun. 9:45 a.m. St. Ann Youth Choir Sun. 11:15 a.m. St. Ann Ensemble OUR SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS FOR ALICE ROWLEY RIISKA This weekend we welcome Sister Cindy Matthews, a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, NY, who is the pastoral minster at Holy Cross Parish in Springfield. Sister Cindy will share with us her vocation and her life with the Franciscan Sisters. Please make her feel welcome! St. Ann Youth Choir rehearsals, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. St. Ann Ensemble rehearsals, following the 11:15 Mass If you are interested in singing with this fun ensemble group please go up to the loft after Mass and speak with Ron. The next rehearsal will be Oct. 11th after the 11:15 Mass. St. Ann is now on Facebook. Please like us at: St. Ann Parish Lenox,MA
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 3 & 4 Saturday 4:00 p.m. L. Decorie C. Decorie, C. Kirby JT & C. Novitsky Sunday 9:45 a.m. J. Hopper F. Marinaro, M. Somes S. Cestone, M. Ward Sunday 11:15 a.m. S. Lyon L. Loring, T. Romeo volunteer needed WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 10 & 11 Saturday 4:00 p.m. S. Merlino M. & R. DeFazio A. & I. Conlon Sunday 9:45 a.m. H. Biernacki P. Archey, volunteer needed J. & I. Cooney, B. Ames Sunday 11:15 a.m. M. Wilser D. Zola, J. Coxon S. Herman COFFEE HOUR TEAMS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS Oct. 11 - Team #2 Captain: Millie Kirby & Susan Floyd Bakers: Vicky May, Anne Sarkis, Michelle Colvin & Kim Herman. Oct. 18 - Team #3 Captain: Nabih & Marilyn Nejaime Helpers: Jeremiah & Christa Ames Bakers: Joanne Lane, Kathy Face, Mary Conlon, Sandy Morley. LOST AND FOUND A key ring was found on the sidewalk in the front of St. Ann s several weeks ago. If you lost a Honda key with a small blue flashlight attached to the key ring, please come into the rectory office and pick it up. MASS OF ANOINTING On Sunday, Oct. 25, following the 11:15 a.m. Mass, Fr C.J. will confer a special Blessing of Anointing of the Sick on anyone seriously ill, awaiting surgery or recuperating from surgery or treatment for a serious illness. Anyone wishing this Blessing is welcome to stay after Mass and participate. A reception will follow in the Family Center for anyone attending. All are welcome. Members of the Spiritual Life Commission will assist Fr. C.J. and serve at the reception. Ladies Monthly Luncheon ~ The October 5th luncheon for the woman of our parish has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The luncheon will resume on the first Monday of November, Nov. 2nd. Please bring a dish to share. Rediscover their Spiritual Roots Pope Francis, in his encyclical The Joy of the Gospel, continually raises the need for the Church to reach out to people - in a spirit of welcome, understanding and mercy. The Diocese of Springfield, under the leadership of Bishop Rozanski, has begun planning for an evangelization process designed to reach out to those who may be disenfranchised in some way, inviting them to Rediscover their Spiritual Roots. It is our hope that this process will encourage people to take a fresh look at our church and faith tradition. In order for us to plan an effective program we need to hear from you about your experiences with the church, the strengths you perceive and the areas which cause you difficulty or may need more attention. Please consider participating in and sharing with local family and friends an on-line survey now available which will help us understand these issues. It is open through October 5 to all active and inactive Catholics, as well as non-catholics who work and collaborate with our faith community. The survey can be accessed through both diospringfield.org and iobserve.org. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us! ST. THERESE S PARENTS TO BE CANONIZED St. Ann Church (and many Roman Catholic Churches throughout the world) have a statue of St. Therese of Lisieux within their church. At St. Ann's, her statue is just inside the main doors to the left. On Thursday, Oct. 8, her parents (Louis Martin and Maria Zelie Guerin Martin) will be canonized as saints of the church. The two will be the first married couple to be canonized in the same ceremony. As you enter church this weekend, please notice the flowers in front of their daughters statue and think of your own wonderful parents and the model they were for you. A Note From Fr. C.J. Please know that my door is always open if you have a concern or question regarding our church, parish center or cemetery. I encourage your questions and comments. 637-0157. St. Joseph Church, Pittsfield, will hold a local Public Square Rosary Rally at the church on Saturday, Oct. 10, at noon. All are welcome to join them as they pray for our nation. Questions: Jodi Poole, 841-0789.
OCTOBER 04, 2015 Saint Patrick Church West Stockbridge, MA Mass Intention for Oct. 04, 2015 Robert Spence, Sr., 10th Anniversary, req. by family LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ALTAR SERVER WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 4 Sunday 8:00 a.m. K. Davis S. Panzeri C. Parker, L. O Gara WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 11 Sunday 8:00 a.m. B. Dowling L. Fields C. Parker, L. O Gara ST. PATRICK STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collection on September 27, 2015 Weekly Parish Support $ 1,348.00 Building Maint. $ 123.00 Total $ 1,471.00 Thank you for your continued support! UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR ST. PATRICK S PARISH CENTER SUN. OCT. 4: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass SUN. OCT. 11: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass WEEKLY ENVELOPES: This Weekend: Regular Weekly/Cemetery/Fuel/Catholic Mirror Next Weekend: Regular Weekly OUR SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS IN MEMORY OF PETER B. MCMAHON Our Lady of Fatima Statue St. Patrick has a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima. This statue is available to take home if anyone would like to have her visit for a week or two. In you are interested, please call Shirley Panzeri at 232-7750. Feel free to join us after Mass in our Parish Center for an hour of coffee, tea, light snacks and some good conversation. Come meet up with friends you haven t seen in a while or meet some new ones. If you d like to help us with our weekly coffee hour, a signup sheet can be found at the doors of the church. Religious Education News Sunday, Oct. 4, Class following 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, Oct. 11, No Class Columbus Day Sunday, Oct. 18, Classes resume following 8 am Mass MEETINGS St. Patrick Finance Council will meet on Thursday, Oct. 8th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. St. Patrick s Fall Festival ~ Mark your calendars today for Sunday, Oct. 31, from 9 to 2 as St. Patrick holds their annual Fall Festival Fund Raiser. Watch the bulletin and your mail for more details! Prayer Line: St. Patrick s parish has a prayer line network for anyone needing prayers. To request a prayer be said or if you would like to be a volunteer on the prayer network please call Shirley Panzeri at 413-232-7750.
ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX ST. PATRICK CHURCH, WEST STOCKBRIDGE OCTOBER MEETINGS & EVENTS (All events held in St. Ann s Family Center unless otherwise noted) RCIA: Monday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. BIBLE STUDY WITH DEACON DAN: Wed. Oct. 7, 6:30 8 p.m. ST. ANN S WALKING GROUP: Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m. BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING: First Sunday of the month, in Family Center following the 9:45 a.m. Mass. ROSARY: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Mon. Oct. 12, 7 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Rectory basement room. FINANCE COUNCIL: Tue. Oct. 13, 7 p.m. SHAWL MINISTRY: Thu. Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. St. Ann. LADIES MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Cancelled for October. CAN YOU HELP? St. Ann s is looking for one new Altar Sodality member. You would be paired with another member and asked to give us a hour or two, every 5 to 6 weeks, to polish up the Altar and sacristies at St. Ann Church. Again, please call Debbie at 637-0157 if you can help us. St. Ann s is a Welcoming Parish! That being said, St. Ann s Family Life and Community Outreach Commission of our Parish Council is seeking volunteers to act as greeters at two doors of the Church, welcoming parishioners and guests, extending a hand and greeting people as they enter for Mass. Volunteers would share a welcoming smile, a handshake, or a greeting and assistance as needed, as people come into our church. If you are interested in helping with this new ministry, please leave your name and phone number, as well as the Mass you prefer, with the office or by calling Joe Healy at 413-442-9121. With enough volunteers we could each be called to serve once a month or less. Please help us further demonstrate our willingness to reach out to serve God and one another. Diapers Needed! Reminder ~ Pregnancy Services of Berkshire County is always in need of diapers. Please place them in the front entry of the church. Thank you for your support! Short Excerpts Taken from Pope Francis Addresses And Homilies HE GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR ME Jesus gave himself up to death voluntarily in order to reciprocate the love of God the Father, in perfect union with His will, to demonstrate His love for us. On the cross Jesus loved me and gave Himself for me (Galatians 2:20). Each one of us can say: He loved me and gave Himself for me. Each one can say this for me. This excerpt was taken from the book, Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts, Words of Challenge and Hope by the Word Among Us. Lenox Food Pantry The Lenox Food Pantry could use our help in stocking the pantry shelves. There are many families in need of a little bit of extra help and the Lenox Food Pantry is a vital part of that help. The pantry s shelves are very bare these days, so please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to church with you whenever possible. As we enter fall and then winter, the need will be increasing. Just a reminder; when making a donation of canned goods etc.. Please be aware of the expiration date printed on the item. St. Ann s cannot bring the item to the pantry if the date has come and gone, nor can the pantry give out the item to anyone. Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past! It really does make a difference. Vinny Flynn, best-selling author of 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, and Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, Director of the Marian Helpers Association are teaming up to lead a Mary, Mercy, & the Eucharist pilgrimage to Italy, October 18-29, 2015! Visit some of the most beautiful churches in the world, four Eucharistic miracle sites, the incorrupt body of St. Clare, the Holy House of Nazareth, the tomb of Padre Pio, and Rome, including a papal audience. Includes daily Mass with Fr. Chris, a series of short teachings from Vinny, as well as a "Hem of the Garment" healing service in Assisi. Information: Select International Tours, 1-800- 842-4842 or Marianne Murphy, mmurphy@selectintl.com. Gluten Free hosts are available at St. Ann and St. Patrick parishes to those who cannot receive hosts with gluten. Please notify the priest before Mass and a Gluten Free host will be presented to you during communion.
ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX ST. PATRICK CHURCH, WEST STOCKBRIDGE Kids Corner The duck is going to school - find all the hidden pictures!