Divine Mercy Parish (Founded 2010) Saints Peter & Paul Church Est. 1903 St. Anne Church Est. 1882 St. Adalbert Church Est. 1910 Three Rivers, Massachusetts Rev. Stefan J. Niemczyk, Pastor Rectory: 2267 Main Street (413) 283 6030 Office Hours: Mon. & Fri. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.; Tues., Wed., Thursday 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Divine Mercy Religious School & Parish Hall 283 4320 Email: stspeterpaulanne@gmail.com ~~~ Website: www.churchofdivinemercy.org March 18, 2012 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life Vigil of Sunday 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.(polish) and 9:30 a.m. Daily Masses 7:00 a.m. (except Tuesday) Tuesday Novena & Mass 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Refer to Mass Schedule ~~~~ SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 3:00 p.m. First Friday at 6:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM & HOLY MATRIMONY Contact Rectory to make arrangements SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING) Contact Rectory when the need arises SICK CALLS Anytime Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 1
Items for the bulletin should be submitted no later than Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Editorial discretion on all items. Email: stspeterpaulanne@gmail.com. Director of Religious Education Jean Brigham (283 4232) Parish Secretaries Lydia McKee & Debra Ingalls Choir Director & Organist Mark Narreau (583 8541) Organist Mary Besko & Barbara Kelleher Web site Editor Paul Brozek Welcome to Divine Mercy Parish ~ We are pleased to have you present today and extend to you the warmest of welcomes. It is fitting that we should celebrate the Holy Mass together at our Parish, the center of our spiritual life. We ask everyone gathered here to remember this is a holy place. It is a place where the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lord present among us, is kept in the tabernacle. It is also a sacred place for prayer. Therefore, please maintain a respectful silence in the Church out of consideration for the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and those who are praying. Thank you for your understanding. WEEKLY CALENDAR SATURDAY, March 17 th CCD Classes from 9:00 10:00 a.m. for Grades K 5 Confessions at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, March 18 th CCD Classes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Grades 6 10 CCD Classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Grade 11 Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church MONDAY, March 19 th TUESDAY, March 20 th Choir Rehearsal check with Mark Narreau, Director WEDNESDAY, March 21 st Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Room Soiree Meeting in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, March 22 nd FRIDAY, March 23 rd The Living Way of the Cross, 6:00 p.m. with CCD Student Participation SATURDAY, March 24 th CCD Classes from 9:00 10:00 a.m. for Grades K 5 Confessions at 3:00 p.m. Men s Guild ~ Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, March 25 th CCD Classes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Grades 6 10 CCD Classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Grade 11 Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 2
Mass Intentions Saturday March 17 th ~ St. Patrick, Bishop 7:00 a.m. +Julia Marchelewicz Her Family 4:00 p.m. +Sugrue & Johnson Families John & Carol Sugrue +Josephine, William and Bronislaw Kulis Daughter & Family 5:15 p.m. St. Joseph Society Sunday March 18 th ~ Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. +Wieslaw, Helena & Stanislaw Wytrwal od Rodziny +Anthony Putz~4 th Anniv His Family +Stephanie Putz St. Cecelia Choir 9:30 a.m. +Sophie Wojtowicz Her Sons Paul & Stanley +Delphis & Marie Lagare Her Daughter Jeannette Tenczar 2:00 p.m. GORZKIE ZALE Monday March 19 th ~ St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners of Divine Mercy Tuesday March 20 th 5:30 p.m. +Daryl Tyburski His Mom & Dad, Sister Betty & Brothers Tom & Ray +Father Potvin ~ 1 st Anniv. His Sister Claire & Family Wednesday March 21 st 7:00 a.m. +Joseph Majka His Family Thursday March 22 nd 7:00 a.m. +Edward Rudnick His Family Friday March 23 rd ~ St. Turibius de Mogrovejo, Bishop 7:00 a.m. +Celia Swiatlowski Her Family 6:00 p.m. LIVING WAY OF THE CROSS Saturday March 24 TH 7:00 a.m. +Mary Tobiasz Her Family 4:00 p.m. +Walter Frydryk His Wife & Family +Stanley Jamrog His Wife Ruth & Family 5:15 p.m. +Jozef Sucharski His Wife & Family +Nicholas Haskell & the Gavagnin Family Lydia Tanne Sunday March 25 th ~ Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. +Sophie Valtelhas Zygmunt & Janinna Wytrwal +Krystyna & Halina Rybicka od Ojca, Brata z Rodzina 9:30 a.m. +Stanley & Nellie Lysik Their Children +William Watson ~ 9 th Anniv His Wife & Children 2:00 p.m. GORZKIE ZALE Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 3
~~ DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~~ There will be NO CCD Classes on April 1 st Palm Sunday, April 7 th & 8 th Easter Observance and April 14 th & 15 th School Vacation CCD Classes for Grades K 5 ~ Saturday s from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CCD Classes for Grades 6 10 ~ Sunday s from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CCD Classes for Grade 11 Sunday s from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any questions please call Jean Brigham at 283 4232. ~~ ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT ~~ Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you can give one hour, or substitute, please call Diana Roth @ 283 8709 Attitude ~ We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust our sails. For Reflection: When people question about whether a Priest should marry? A better question to meditate on Was Jesus married??? PRO LIFE REFLECTION From today's 1st Reading, 2 Chronicles 36: "... and the people added infidelity, practicing all the abominations of the nations and polluting the Lord's temple..." Recent government interference in the denying moral applications of religious tenets erodes religious freedom. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 4
LENT MASS SCHEDULE Mass & Stations of the Cross every Friday at 6:00 p.m. Living Way of the Cross ~ Friday, March 23 rd at 6:00 p.m. CCD Students Grades 6 9 will be participating Palm Sunday ~ April 1 st Regular Mass Schedule CCD Students Grades 6 9 will be presenting the Passion Play at the 9:30 a.m. Mass Holy Thursday ~ April 5 th Mass at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday ~ April 6 th No Morning Mass Services at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday ~ April 7 th No Morning Mass 8:00 p.m. Great Easter Vigil Easter Sunday ~ April 8 th 7:00 a.m. Resurrection Procession & Mass 9:30 a.m. Mass GUIDELINES FOR LENT Ash Wednesday, February 22 nd, & Good Friday, April 6 th are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. On days of fast, when only one full meal is allowed, two other meatless meals may be taken according to one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation to abstain from meat begins at fourteen (14) years of age. The obligation to fast begins at eighteen (18) years of age and ends at fifty nine (59) years of age. Although the faithful may excuse themselves for a just cause from these laws of fast and abstinence, there is an obligation to substitute another penance and no Catholic should lightly excuse himself/herself from this obligation in the Lenten season. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 5
~~ DIVINE MERCY NEWS ~~ UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, March 24 th ~ First Reconciliation at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24 th ~ Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Parish Hall Sunday, May 6 th ~ First Communion at the 9:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, May 15 th ~ Confirmation at 5:30 p.m. MOTHER OF MERCY PRAYER FORCE Anyone who would like their intentions prayed for please Email them to jmjdrsr2007@yahoo.com We have a network of prayer warriors who will pray for your intentions, etc. BLESSINGS AT COMMUNION TIME If anyone cannot or does not wish to partake of the Eucharist, you may come forward in Father Stefan s line with your arms crossed on your chest to receive a blessing. STS. PETER & PAUL PRAYER LINE Prayer Intentions, call Cindy Leveille at 283 7836. Our next Soiree meeting will be Wednesday, March 21 st at 6:30 p.m. Please consider joining us and bring your ideas. If you play a musical instrument, sing, do magic tricks, dance or have a talent to entertain the audience with, come and show us, we d like to see it. If you don t have a talent, but want to participate in another way, we d like you to come also, we can always use the help. Come be a part of the fun!!! CCD STUDENTS from grades 6 through 9 will be participating in the Living Way of the Cross on Friday, March 23 rd at 6:00 p.m. They will also be presenting the Passion Play at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday, April 1 st. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 6
The Men s Guild is hosting a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 24 th. There will be social time with hors d'oeuvres from 6:00 to 6:30 with dinner being served at 6:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The public is cordially invited to dine with us. The dinners put on by the Men's Guild are a perfect way for families and individuals to get out, socialize, and have a satisfying meal at a minimal expense. If you haven't been to one yet, come on out and give it a try! You will be treated like royalty, and you will not go away hungry! ~~ AROUND THE AREA ~~ CONFESSIONS Every Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sacred Heart on Boston Road in Springfield. English Polish Spanish. This is Fr. Tomasz Parzynski s Parish. PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF CANADA Reservations are now being taken for a pilgrimage to the Shrines of Canada. This is a five day pilgrimage beginning on Monday, July 9 th and ending on Friday, July 13 th. We will visit the Shrines of St. Anne de Beaupre, Our Lady of the Cape, St. Joseph s Oratory, St. Joachim Church, Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal, Notre Dame de Bon Secours Chapel, and the tomb and shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. We will also visit a number of other sites of interest including Quebec City, Montreal, as well as the Botonical Gardens and Biodome in Montreal. The cost for the five days will be $680 per person double occupancy; $890/person single; and $580/person triple occupancy. This will include air conditioned motor coach, hotels, admission fees and eleven meals. Passports will be required so please plan accordingly. For reservations or for more information, please call Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Turners Falls at 413 863 4748. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 7
THE SOCIETY OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE will present Mr. Stephen Jablonski, a local architect, as their guest speaker at their monthly meeting on Monday, March 19 th at the Chicopee Lodge of Elks on 431 Granby Road at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Jablonski is responsible for the design of the new foyer and the future concert hall of the Polish center of Discovery and Learning located on South St. in Chicopee. He will speak about his designs and show slides on his completed projects. Open to the public light refreshments will be served. PRE CANA SESSIONS for couples planning marriage will be held at St. Patrick s Columbia Hall, 19 Green St. in Monson on Saturday, March 24 th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (This includes 4:00 p.m. Mass). The fee is $35 per couple. Check in/registration at 8:00 a.m. and includes light refreshments, lunch and materials. Call Peter & Elizabeth Matrow at 413 267 3910 or the Rectory at 413 267 3622. Email preregistration to pmatrow@verizon.net (include name, contact information, wedding date and parish). EASTER BAZAAR AND SPRING GAIK will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church on 84 K Street in Turners Falls on Saturday, March 31 st from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the church undercroft and the St. Therese Catechism Center. Included will be a Polish Food Sale, items from Poland, religious goods, gifts for First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism and Weddings, bake sale, Easter and spring crafts, Chinese raffle, white elephant table and more. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Annual Catholic Appeal The Annual Catholic Appeal is in full swing and we need your support! Thank you to those who have responded to the call already. If you have not returned your donation please prayerfully consider doing so early. During the Lenten season we offer prayers, fasting and Almsgiving as a way to bring us closer to Christ. Your donation provides assistance to more than 40 agencies throughout the four counties of western Massachusetts. Thank you! BEGINNING EXPERIENCE RETREAT For all who are divorced, widowed, or separated there is a special heartache in finding oneself alone again. DIVORCED, SEPARATED AND WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN of all ages are encouraged to attend a Beginning Experience weekend designed for those who wish to resolve the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship and create a more peace filled future. The Beginning Experience weekend will be held April 13 15 at Our Lady of Calvary in Farmington, CT. The weekend fee is $225/person, which includes the program and materials, all meals on Saturday and Sunday and two nights' stay. Information/Application call Ray at 860 741 3050. www.beginningexperience.org/connecticut ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES ~ Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International is looking to expand into the Springfield diocese. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out the following site or contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com: www.caci.org Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 8
~~ DONATIONS ~~ GENERAL FUND ~ In memory of Paula Gralinski $100 from Oliva Farrell, $50 from M/M Roland Lacasse, In memory of Del Kempesty $25 from Vera Gilbert In memory of Ruth P. Gralinski $10 from Gloria Nowak PASCHAL CANDLE ($200) given in memory of Frank Miskiewicz from Barbara BIBLE WORD SEARCH ~ Feelings Between God and His Children All the words listed below are in the puzzle left, right, up, down or diagonally. Find each word and highlight it. After you have found all the words, use the leftover letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer. You can find the answer on the back page but no peeking! SEARCH WORDS ~ Acceptance, Appreciate, Believing, Benevolent, Caring, Certain, Cherish, Companion, Confessor, Constant, Dedicated, Dependable, Devoted, Dutiful, Embrace, Encourage, Enjoy, Esteem, Favor, Fidelity, Grace, Guide, Happy, Honor, Hope, Nourish, Protector, Provide, Secure, Shelter, Shield, Support, Sustain, Treasure, Unfailing, Wonder Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 9
VOTIVE LAMP INTENTIONS 1.+Edna Burns daughter Patty. 1. Zsp. Joseph & Frances Swist daughter. 1.+Earl McKee wife Lydia. 1.+Frank & Mary Falk daughter & son in law. 1.+Felix & Catherine Misiaszek son Peter & daughter inlaw. 1.+Phyllis Misiaszek brother Peter & sister in law. 1.+Sister Josephine Niece. 1.+St. Anne special blessings on grandchildren. 1. St. Anthony for a special favor. 1. +Joseph Misiaszek Peter & sister in law. 1. Zsp. Deceased members of Salamon & Marcinkiewicz families. 1. +Deceased members of Gut & Yurkunas family. 1.+Helen & Francis Ford Pat. 1. Zsp. Jana Wasiuk od zony z rodzina. 1. God s blessing & continuing recovery for Eleanor Charlie. 1.+Michael A. & Mary Wojnilowicz son Michael. 1. Pray for world peace Holy Rosary Sodality. 1. For a friend s health. 1.+Edward Ziobrowski family. 1. For all members of the military Rosary Sodality. 1. For an end to abortion Rosary Sodality. 1. Health for our sick parishioners Rosary Sodality. 1. For Priestly and Religious vocations Rosary Sodality. 1. +Darryl Tyburski love Mom, Dad, sister Betty & brothers Tom & Ray. 1.+Edward Godek wife Pat. 1. Health & God s blessings for Irene Orluk Sophie. 1.+Kowalczyk family family. 1. Healing for Susan B LJF. 1. God s blessings & health for daughter in law Donna. 1. +John Olearczyk wife & family. 1. +Rusty Nowak wife & son. 1. +Nancy Szostek Gloria Nowak. 1. Health & God s blessing for daughter & family. 1. God s blessings & recovery for my sister Dee Gloria Nowak. 1. God s blessing & good health for Camden Lee Gloria Nowak. 1. +Edward Zerdecki wife & family. 1. St. Jude please intercede for employment and strength during this difficult time C.D.. 1. God s blessings & good health for my son Mom.. +Anna Zieminski Larry Zieminski & Terry & Stephanie Cole. 1. Zsp. Franciszke I Wojciecha Frydryk Syn. 1. Zsp. Stella I Leo Pulaski J.F. 1. Zsp. Anne I Michala Zbylot J.F.. 1. Zsp. Edna I Frank Pytka J.F.. 1. Z sp. John I Michael Boronski J.R.. 1. Zsp. Patricia Kohler J.F.. 1. God s blessings, health & strength, Carol. 1. God s blessings for Alice Smola son Rich. 1. God, please walk with me on my journey S.. 1. +Henry Stefanowich Anna. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz Anna. 1. To St. Lucy for a special favor. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz (25 th anniv.) Barbara. 1. A special intention for BJ Barbara. 1. +Sophie & Joseph Socha Barbara. 1. +Victor Bukowski wife Frances & family. 1. Blessed Mother blessings & good health for daughters & granddaughters. 1. Safe travel for daughters. 1. +Richard Wawro love, wife Barbara. 1. +Paula Gralinski Gloria Nowak. 1. +Fred & Helen Krawczyk daughter & son in law. 1. For many heavenly blessings for Father Stefan in this Lenten Season L.R.. 1. +Paula Gralinski & comfort for her family L.R.. 1. For perserverance in our Lenten Sacrifices L.R.. 1. For continued strength & perservance for our cardinals, Bishops & Priests in defending our faith from religious persercution L.R.. 1. For the souls that suffer because of their extreme pride L.R.. 1. For continued safety & strength & Protection for Pope Benedict in all his travels L.R.. 1. For St. Michael to protect Father Jeff wherever he is right now. L.R.. 1. Zsp. Rodzicow Witkowskich od corki. 1. +Paula Gralinski Lydia McKee. 1. St. Joseph s blessing Tom & Jane Kubacki. 1. St. Joseph s blessing Paula Christian. 1. Birthday blessings Katherine. 1. Living & deceased members of Lemanski & Vaz families. 1. +Genevieve Vaz Lori. 1. +Julia Borowiec C. Bukowski & family. 1. For blessings & continued good health for Paul Borowiec C. Bukowski & family. 1. +Victor Bukowski C. Bukowski & family. 1. +Mom & Dad Wanda & Fred Guzik Guzik family. 1. +Paula Gralinski Rosalie Kokoszka. 1. St. Joseph s blessing Sandy & Lenny Parzych. 1. Safe return to our son love, Dad & Mom. 1. +Irene Smith Mary Conant. 1. +Peter McClosky 3 rd anniv. brother Ted & Del. 1. +Walter Smola wife Alice. 1. For Mom & Dad s health TKNE. 1. +Grace Kulpa husband Ed. 1. In loving memory of Grace Kulpa daughter Debbie. 1. God s blessings, good health & continued success for Rep. Todd Smola EK&GK. 1. +John Mastalerz wife & family. 1. St. Jude & St. Anthony E.. 1. St. Lucy E.. 1. +William Kulis & family daughter Edna. 1. +Raymond Sabourin, Sr. wife & family. 1. +Louis Zglobicki wife & family. 1. +Mary Zglobicki the family. 1. +Paula Gralinski Emily Izyk. 1. God s blessings & good health for all our families. 1. God s blessings & full time job. 1. Jesus I Trust In Thee. 1. God s blessings & return to godo health John love, Cioci Ruth. 1. +Fred Mastalerz love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Irene Smith Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 10
love, Julie & Carol Mastalerz. 1. God s blessings & good health for Ashley love, Julie & Carol. 1. God s blessings & Happy 103 rd birthday for Aunt Anna Socha love, Trudy Mercier. 1. +Adele Kempesty Paulee & Eddie. 1. +William Gilbert. 1. +Helen Starzyk. 1. +Eleanor Starzyk. 1. +Betty Bielaska. 1. God s blessing & good health for KDJ. 1.+Aunt Sophie Noga Jennie. 1. +Joe Misiaszek Cis & family. 1. +Alfred L. Jasnocha, Sr. 11 th anniv. love, Charlie & Genie & family. 1. healing, strength, protection. 1. +Hedy Workum S.. 1. The Lemanski family S.. 1. +Alexander Lemanski & +Julia A. Machnik S.. 1. +Jennie Vaz & Stella Maestrone S.. 1. Lori Vaz S. 1. Michael Lemanski, Joanne L & family S.. 1. The Kenkel family S.. 1. Jesus I Trust In You family blessings of health & strength. 1. God s blessing & health for son. 1. Family health & God s blessing. 1. Thanksgiving to Jesus Sonny & Diana. 1. God s blessings & health for Paula Allen Pat. 1. +Fred Mastalerz Pat Godek. 1. Special intention for Father Stefan S.. 1. +Edward Rudnick family. 1. To Pope John Paul I for good health of Blanche Wostena children. 1. Z sp. Paula Gralinski The Wostena family. 1. To St. Joseph for special intention. 1. Z sp. Joseph Wostena, Jr. wife & children. 1. +Pauline Pisarski Fedi Roszko. 1. +Paula Gralinski Fredi Roszko. 1. Forgotten souls. 1. +Irene Smith Josephine Yurkunas. 1. Speedy recovery for Carol Lavigne the Rosary Sodality. 1. For full time employment. 1. Cheryl health T.S.. 1. God s blessing & healing for Jake. 1. God s blessings for our family. 1. +Frank & Sophie Swiatlowski family. 1. +Alphonse Roszko wife & family. 1. +Paula Gralinski Sophie Lebida. 1. God s blessings & healing for John P. Deb & Pete. 1. +Dad Richard Wawro love, Deb & Pete. 1. Health & happiness of K.T.E.N. M.P.. 1. God s blessings & health for J.J.P.B.J. M.P.. 1. +Victor Bukowski R.C.. 1. Birthday blessings for William Bigda Rose Tyburski. 1.God s blessings and recovery for Mary Charwick Gloria Nowak. IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers the souls of Paula Gralinski, Sophie Gladkowski and Irene Fontaine. May they rest in peace. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts March 18, 2012 Page 11
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