Divin ne 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 Halll 283 4320 Email: stspeterpaulanne@gmail.com ~~~ Website: www.churchofdivinemercy.org May 18, 2014 I am in the Father and the Father is in me 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 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 (668 9110) Website Editor Paul Brozek ~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ Welcome to Divine Mercy Parish ~ We are pleased to havee you present today and extend to you the warmest of welcomes. It is fitting thatt 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, iss 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, May 17 th Rosary Sodality Annual Tag Sale from 8:00 a..m. to 3:00 p.m. Confessions at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, May 18 th CCD Classes for Grades 10 & 11 Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:000 p.m. in the church MONDAY, May 19 th TUESDAY, May 20 th Choir Rehearsal check with Mark Narreau, Director WEDNESDAY, May 21 st Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Room THURSDAY, May 22 nd FRIDAY, May 23 rd Confirmation 5:30 p.m. at Divine Mercy SATURDAY, May 24 th Confessions at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, May 25 th Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:000 p.m. in the church Page 2
Mass Intentio ons Saturday May 17 th 7:000 a.m. +Genevieve Vaz Her Daughter Lori 4:000 p.m. +Marian & Stanislawa Wasiuk Sister Leokadia Wasiuk +Arlenee Britt & Sister Wielkewicz Gloria Nowak 5:155 p.m. +Deceased Members of the Hallez Family Their Family +Brian Donovan John & Irene Dyl and Mikey Sunday May 18 th ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:000 a.m. +Jan i Maria Safianek od Waclaw i Janina +Sophie Bastek Her Daughter Nanci 9:30 a.m. +Edward & Bernice Tenczar Their Daughter in law and Family +Andrey Gula & Her Sister Anna Maria Their Family & Friends 2:000 p.m. May Devotions to Our Lady Monday May 19 th 7:000 a.m. Father Thomas Schmitt healing The Apostles off Prayer Tuesday May 20 th ~ St. Bernardine e of Siena, Priest 5:30 p.m. +Tomasz & Maria Wielkiewicz Their Daughter Mary Wednesday May 21 st ~ St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 7:000 a.m. +Sister M. Cecilia (Nadolski), F.S.S.J. ~ 30 th Anniversary Sts Peter & Paul School Reunion Committee Thursday May 22 nd ~ St. Rita of Cascia, Religious 7:000 a.m. +Judy Allard Lynne Riendeau Friday May 23 rd 7:000 a.m. +Mary Bolow M/M Edwardd Koss 5:30 p.m. CONFIRMATON Saturday May 24 th 7:000 a.m. +Salli Rosinski The Rosary Sodality 4:000 p.m. +Sabina (Bigda) Lachowski Andrew & Cindy Leveillee +Carol Lavigne The Apostless of Prayer 5:155 p.m. +Margaret Brigham ~ Birthday Remembrances Her Daughter Jean +Edmund Lizak & Victor L. Rivard, Sr. Bob, Mary Lee, Matt & Kristie Frydryk Sunday May 25 th ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:000 a.m. +Helena Wytrwal and Weronika Kloczkowska The Wytrwal Family 9:30 a.m. +Edward & Victoria Lech Their Sister +Marilyn Astin Her Family 2:000 p.m. May Devotions to Our Lady Page 3
~~ DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~~ CCD Classs Final Schedules Grades 10 & 11 will continue till Confirmation on May 23 rd Even though formal classes are ending religious education continues by attending Weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation with their families. Any questions please call Jean Brigham at 283 4232 ~~ ~ ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT ~~ Wednesday 7:30 a.m. too 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. We are so blessed to have the Blessed Sacrament exposed for 18 yrs. now. The Blessed Sacrament can't be exposed unless a person is willing to sacrifice 1 hour. Will you be that person???? If you can substitute or commit to a specific hour, for information please contact Diana Roth @ 283 8709. We need your help! God will not be outdone in generosity! Looking for a goodd GPS? God Provides Salvation, He gives the right direction. For Reflection: We better get used to each other s faults, Because, we never know who our neighbor will be in heaven. PRO LIFE REFLECTION From today's Gospel, John 14: "...whoever believes in me will do the work that I do..." Christ restored health, life and hope; our task is clear. Page 4
~~ ~ DIVINE MERC CY NEWS ~~ UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, May 23 rd Confirmation Sunday, July 27 th Divine Mercyy Parish Annual Picnic 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 forr your intentions etc. THE APOSTLESS OF PRAYER ~ If you would like prayers for anyone or would like to join the prayer line, please call Cindy Leveilleee at 283 7836. FOOD SHARE Please continue to assist with your donations to the Food Share program. All non perishable items are accepted, including crackers, Jell O, condiments, coffee, tea, jams, jellies, cakee mixes, etc. Drop off donations in the box at church. Thank you for your help! 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. PARISH WEB SITE www.church hofdivinemercy.org. Paul Brozek is the person that updates the web site; if you have any comments or would maybe like to see something added, please contact the Rectory. Weekly bulletin can be viewed there. NOW WHERE DID I PUT THATT? Life can get real busy for some of us and we tend too forget stuff when that happens. We are about to get busy again in the Parish Kitchen and a few items thatt we re lent out haven t been returned yet. If you have borrowed something and haven t had a chance to return it, could you please do so before our busy time gets under way? Thank you. Page 5
SHRED FOR A CURE The Relay for Life team, Anne s Angels will host a fund raiserr for the American Cancer Society. The event will take place on May 31, 2014 at the Belchertown Town Hall from 9:00 am to 12:000 pm. Have your personal papers professionally and securely shredded by PROSHRED. Their truck will be available to shred all your papers for a monetary donation of your choosing. 100% of your donations will go to the American Cancer Society. In New England, the money is used to fund cancer research, provide rides to and from treatments, and for the Hope Lodges in Worcester, Boston, and Burlington VT. Any questions please call Paul McGrath at 658 7285 ~~ AROUN D THE AREA ~~ ST. STANISLAUS BASILICAA of Chicopee is holding a special event to commemoratee the canonization of Pope Paul II. It will take place on Sunday, May 18 th beginning with a 12:00 p.m. Mass and followed by dinner in the St. Stanislaus Parish Center. We are hoping to have multi cultural the Very Rev. J. McCurry, who will speak representationn from the many parishes in the Springfield Diocese. The homilist will be about the life and works of Pope John Paul II at the dinner celebration, accompanied by the musical talents of our diocesan school children. Tickets are $25/Adults and $10/children under 12. For information and tickets, please call 413 594 6669. We hopee to see you there! THE SOCIETY OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE OF WESTERN MA will host a festive Polish songfest and meatloaf party along with a short election and the installation of officers. This will be held on Monday, May 19 th at 6:000 p.m. in the downstairs dining room of the Chicopee Lodge of Elks on 431 Granby Road in Chicopee. The hearty meatloaf dinner will cost $10 with coffee, tea and dessert included. There will be lottery/money tree raffle and the Society is requesting members and guests to donate new items between $10 20 to help with this fundraiser. Prizes may be brought the day of the event. Tickets 413 592 0227 and must be purchased by May 12 th as none will be sold at the door. Public is welcome. for sale before and after the Sunday 9:30 masses. For more information, contact Pam Kosnicki 413 283 3252. Thank you. Page 6
CATHEDRAL DRAMA TO PERFORM AT CITY STAGE The Cathedral Drama club will perform the Play Seeking Sleeping Beauty on May 30th and 31 st at City Stage in Springfield. This lighthearted fairytale is sure to entertain people of all ages. Come and seee Little Red Riding Hood, Carabosse the Evil Witch, Countt Dracula, The Old Women in the Shoe, Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, and Prince Florimund try to wake the Sleeping Princess. The play will start at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students, children and seniors. You can purchase tickets by calling Cathedral at 782 5285 or at the door the night of the performance. SJB School Registration: St. John the Baptist School is accepting applications for limited openings in Grades K, 1, 3, 7 & 8. You can access an application online at www.sjbludlow.org under the Registration link. For more informationn or to schedule a Principal s Tour, please call the school at 413 583 8550. You ll be glad you did! Walk to Aid Mothers and Children, sponsored by Massachusetts Citizens for Life, benefits 27 beneficiary groups which help pregnant women and their children, Sunday, June 29, 2014, 1:30, Boston Common, featuring Lift Ministries. Pre register as a walker, start a team, or make a donation to a specific beneficiary: http://respectlifewalk.org/ or call 617 242 4199. ST. MARY S PARISH will conduct its 30 th Annuall Carnival on the grounds of St. Mary s School on South & Charles Streets in Ware. The Carnival will be held on Thursday June 12 th, Friday June 13 th and Saturday, June 14 th. Entertainment on Thursday the 12 th will be Donna Lee from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday entertainme ent will be the Maestro s Men from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday entertainment will be the Skidmarks from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Polish food will be sold on all three days. Please join us for good time! SUNDAY BINGO: Holyoke Catholic High School is pleased too announce our weekly Sunday Bingo has relocated to our new handicap accessible, air conditioned location, Pope John Paul II Social Center, 67 St. Kolbe Drive (offf Maple St.) in Holyoke. Doors are open at 10: 30 A.M. and Bingo begins at 1:00 P.M. The entrance cost is $20.00 for all paper bingo. Theree is also a concession which offer sandwiches and desserts for sale. Come join the fun! We look forward to seeing our faithful players and welcome any newcomers. Page 7
Divine Mercy Parish Council Meeting May 14, 2014 Minutes Opening Prayer: Led by Fr. Stefan Attendance: 12 Present (Fr. Stefan, Diane Baldyga, Margaret Brozek, Barbara Kelleher, Dick Kelleher, Carol Mastalerz, Sally Mastalerz, Lydia McKee, Victoria Miner, Donna Olearczyk, Fred Orszulak, Tom Schultz, John Yurkunas): 6 excused (John Fox, Tom Losaw, Carol Mastalerz, Mark MacDougall, Luke Roberts, Joe Brozek) ~ The board nominated and voted for a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. John Yurkunas was elected Chairman, and Fred Orszulak Vice Chairman. ~ A discussion was held regarding how many times the parish council is required to meet. Father said the recommendation is a minimum of 3 times a year, and maximum of once a month. OLD BUSINESS: ~ Father Stefan signed the papers for the sale of St. Anne s on September. 18th. A lower price was accepted, for the Church and property, because of the considerable expense connected with keeping the building (insurance, property taxes, maintenance). ~ A suggestion was made at the last meeting that a notice be put in the bulletin for names of active duty military servicemen and women who are parishioners and family members of parishioners. A banner could be made displaying their names, reminding all parishioners to pray for their safety, and safe return to their homes and families. A notice will be put in the bulletin to gather names. Perhaps a parishioner would like to fashion the banner. ~ Father suggested wishing parishioners a Happy Birthday in the bulletin, as well. NEW BUSINESS: ~ The picnic committee will be meeting soon. Tickets have been ordered. ~ There are 28 students being confirmed this year. ~Envelopes for the coming year have been ordered. ~ John Yurkunas asked if every member could come to the next meeting with one idea to increase the spirituality of our parish. ~Father recommended that, because of the changeover in leadership of the Parish Council, and fewer number of meetings that were held this year, the board members terms be extended by one year expiring one year later than previously. ~ Father said a place must be found for the St. Anne Anniversary Quilt that was put together many years ago by each parish organization, and many parish families. It was framed, and previously hung in the St. Anne parish hall. A suggestion was made that it be placed on the stage in the school, against the back wall. Motion was made to adjourn. Seconded and passed. Closing prayer was led by Father Stefan Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts May 18, 2014 Page 8
~~ DONATIONS ~~ GENERAL FUND In Memory of Mitchell Dobek ~ $25 from Shirley Pratt, $25 from Peter & Frances Misiaszek, $50 from Carl & Irene Ersing, $25 from Cynthia & Brian Williams, $20 from Kathryn & Edmondd Guilmette, $25 from Mark & Doris Solomon, $20 from Kathleen & Arthur Duquette SEMINARIAN FUND In Memory of Mitchell Dobek ~$10 from Sister Janice Molloy S.S.J., $10 from Charles & Genevieve Bates, $10 from Gloria Nowakk SINCERE THANKS For your generosity and support of our parish ~ God Bless All ~~~ BIBLE WORD SEARCH ~ 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 Almighty God, Angels, Boils, Commandments, Destroyed, False Prophet, Famine, Followers, Harlot, Hell, High Priest, Holy City, John, King, Lake of fire, Lion of Judah, Magog, Mark of the beast, Most High, Pergamum, Pit, Powerful, Revelation, Satan, Saved, Seal of God, Soldier, Stars, Transgression, Treachery, Wickedness, Witnesses Page 9
VOTIVE LAMP INTENTIONS 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 in law. 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. 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.+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.+Edward Godek wife Pat. 1. Health & God s blessings for Irene Orluk Sophie. 1.+Kowalczyk family family. 1. +Rusty Nowak wife & son. 1. +Nancy Szostek Gloria Nowak. 1. +Dee Bigos Gloria Nowak. 1. God s blessing & good health for Camden Lee Gloria Nowak. N. 1. God s blessing & good health for my son Mom. 1. +Edward Zerdecki wife & family. 1. +John Olearczyk wife & family. 1. God s blessings & health for daughter in law Donna. 1. +Stanley & Anna Socha daughter Dottie. 1. Zsp. Franciszka 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. Zsp. John I Michael Boronski J. F.. 1. Zsp. Patricia Kohler J.F.. 1. Zsp. Mary ( Frydryk) Boronski J.F... 1. +Edward Zerdecki wife & family 1. God s blessings & health for A.K.. 1. Lord, grant my request & good health Evelina Alley & Christian Michael dela cruz. 1. +Roger Brach rest in peace. 1. Lord help wishes come true, good health & world peace Evelina Alley & Christian Michael de La Cruz. 1. Eternal peace for Rica dela Cruz & Jovencio Perez Evelina Alley. 1. God s blessings & good health for Gloria Hughes L. Wasiuk. 1. Thank you Lord for all the blessings Evelina Alley. 1. In thanksgiving & appreciation for those ladies who helped on the Mothers Day Rose Sale Lynne R.. 1. +Fred Mastalerz love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Marjorie Marciniec daughter Connie. 1. +Leo Garceau wife Connie. 1. +Thomas Marciniec sister Connie. 1. +Stephen & Sophie Noga son Stephen. 1. Jesuis I Trust In Thee. 1. God s blessings & good health for N & a full time job. 1. God s blessings & good health for M & B. 1. O zdrowie I Boze blogoslawienstwo dla Terry & Joe Cordo od Mamy. 1. Zsp. Jozefy Wasiuk od corki Leokadii. 1. Zsp. Floriany Wasiuk od synowej Leokadii. 1. +Mitchell Dobek Gloria Nowak. 1. +Mary Kapinos daughter in law. 1. +Agnes Lechowicz daughter. 1. +Lewis Kapinos love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Barbara Koprek Marcia C.. 1. God s blessings & good health for J&C & healthy baby. 1. Safe travel for daughters. 1. God s blessings & good health for A for complete recovery. 1. Blessed Mother blessings & good health for daughters & granddaughters. 1. +John Mastalerz wife & family. 1. +Walter Swiatlowski family. 1. Speedy recovery for Paulee Koss Helen Swiatlowski. 1. +Wanda Kwasnik brother Michael. 1. +Mitchell Dobek Art & Vicki Miner. 1. +Mildred Janulewicz Art & Vicki Miner. 1. +Mildred Janulewicz Mary Flynn. 1. +Richard Wawro love, wife Barbara. 1. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts May 18, 2014 Page 10
+Alfred L. Jasnocha, Sr. with love, Jack, Reg & fam. 1. +Alfred L. Jasnocha, Jr. with love, Jack, Reg & fam. 1. +Joe Misiaszek Cis & family. 1. +Bertha Niemiec. 1. +Henry Stefanowich Anna. 1. +Stanley Krol Anna. 1. To St. Lucy for a special favor. 1. Jesus I Trust In You family blessings, health, strength & protection. 1. +Mitchell Dobek Julie Strempek. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz Barbara. 1. +Sophie & Joseph Socha Barbara. 1. +Anna Koziol Pat & Paula. 1. +Paul & Julia Borowiec their family. 1. Family health & God s blessing. 1. For Mom & Dad s health TKNE. 1. To St. Lucy for special intentions. 1. To Pope John Paul I for good health of Blanche Wostenaa children. 1. Zsp. Virginia Ginny Lee Maryann Wostena. 1. Zsp. Joseph Wostena, Jr. wife & children. 1. Paul S family C.S. &T.S.. 1. Michele C. family C.S.&T.S.. 1. Cheryll S. T.S.. 1. +Bertha Mastalerz Joe & Patricia Mastalerz. 1. + Pauline Michonski Joe & Patricia Mastalerz. 1. +Victoria Jablonski Joe & Patricia Mastalerz. 1. +Anne Mastalerz Joe & Patriciaa Mastalerz. 1. +Josie Michonski Joe & Patricia Mastalerz. 1. +Ann Kurych Joe & Patricia Mastalerz. 1. Zsp. Rodzicow Witkowskich od corki. 1. Confirmation blessings Nicholas Kubacki. 1. First Communion Blessings Beckett Vigneux. 1. Living & deceasedd members of the Lemanski & Vaz families. 1. Genevieve Vaz Lori. 1. St. John Paull II healing, strength, protedtion. 1. Michael Lemanski & family & Joanne S.. 1. Konkel family & Lori Vaz S.. 1. The Lemanski family S.. 1. +A.J. Lemanski & Jennei Vaz S.. 1. +Julia A. Machnik & +Gale Benoit S.. 1. +Stella Maestrone & +Gene Maestrone S.. 1. God s blessings for Todd, Madeline & their family. 1. God s blessings & guidance for my son & his family. 1. +Grace Kulpa husband Ed. 1. God s blessings, good health & continued success for Rep. Todd Smola EK&GK. 1. Inn loving memory of Grace Kulpa daughter Debbie. 1. +Dad Richard Wawro Deb & Pete. 1.. In loving memory of Fran & Vic Bukowski Cathie & Ron. 1. Health & happiness of K.T.E.N. M.P.. 1. God s blessings & healthh for J.J.P.B.J. M.P.. 1. Blessings & health for Adele McCloskey Edna Sabourin. 1. St. Lucy special intention E.. 1. St. Jude & St. Anthony E.. 1. + Raymond Sabourin, Sr. Edna & family. 1. God s blessing & healing for Jake. 1. God s blessings for our family. 1. +Walter P. Lech, Jr. Kathryn. 1. +Frank & Sophie Swiatlowski family. 1. Special intention for Father Stefan S.. 1. +Edward & Alice Rudnick family. 1. +James Pappadullis brother in law Francis Lajzer.. IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers the souls of all who have recently passed including Vera Gilbert. May they rest in peace. Page 11
~~ BACK PAGE HUMOR & MORE ~~ JOKES PRINTED ON THIS PAGE ARE ONLY MEANT AS A FORM OF HUMOR AND ARE NEVER INTENDED TO OFFEND ANYONE. How to Tell the Weather To tell the weather, go to your back door and look for the dog. If the dog is at the door and he is wet, it s probably raining. But if the dog is standing theree really soaking wet, It s probably raining really hard. If the dog's fur looks like it's been rubbed it's probably windy. the wrong way, If the dog has snow on his back, it s probably snowing. Of course, to be able to tell the weather like this, you have to leave the dog outside all the time, especially if you expect bad weather. Sincerely, The CAT Page 12