ST. MARY S PARISH FAMILY 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford, MA 02745 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. - Lk 24:45-46 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD PARISH OFFICE & MAILING ADDRESS 106 Illinois Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 Telephone 508-995-3593 Fax 508-995-2453 Email stmarysnb@stmarynb.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00AM-3:30PM Closed on Holidays FAITH FORMATION Phone........508-995-3593 Email..davidbeaulieu@stmarysnb.com LITURGY & WORSHIP Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday......8:00AM Saturday Vigil.......4:00 PM Sunday.....8:30,10:30 & 7:00PM PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Daniel W. Lacroix, V.F. Pastor Mrs. Peggy Lenihan Parish Secretary Mr. David Beaulieu Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Barbara Bonville Director of Parish Ministries Mr. Thomas Leman Catechetical Assistant Mrs. Suzanne Beaulieu RCIA Coordinator Mrs. Patricia Ferreira Music Director Mr. Martin Flinn Building & Grounds Web Site stmarysnb.com ST. VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY Phone..508-995-3593 Ext 6 Confession: Saturday.....3:00-3:45 PM Adoration: First Friday of the Month after the 8:00AM Mass and ending with benediction at 1:00PM The Church is Handicap accessible.
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls in this week s Mass intention; for the souls in Purgatory; and for the deceased of our parish. Weekend Mass Intentions Saturday Apr 14 4:00 PM Alice M. Couture by daughter, Rona F. Mingola Sunday Apr 15 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Randall Villeneuve by family Community Mass: Joseph Rapoza, David Silva, Grace, Tony & Peter Colangelo, Hector Pedro 7:00 PM Sr. Rita Pelletier Weekday Mass Intentions Monday Tuesday Apr 16 Apr 17 8:00 AM 8:00 AM For Parishioners of St. Mary Anna & Antero Tavares by Carlos & Augusta Thursday Apr 19 8:00 AM Frank Lawrence, Jr. by Frank (18th anniversary) Friday Apr 20 8:00 AM Gertrude Mello by husband, James Next Weekend Saturday Apr 21 4:00 PM Jeanne Provencal & Loretta Patnaude by Annette & Armand Sunday Apr 22 8:30 AM George & Marguerite Ouimette by Roland & Florence Roy 10:30 AM Community Mass: Jose M. Tavares, Joao Gaspar, Ernest Dube 7:00 PM Omer Bergeron SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Congratulations on the birth of your child! The church celebrates with you and is ready to prepare you if this is your FIRST child being baptized at our Parish. A welcoming instruction for parents and god -parents is usually held the second Sunday of the Month after the 10:30AM Mass. Baptisms are usually celebrated the fourth Sunday of the month at the 10:30AM Mass. Please call the Parish office to schedule this sacrament. INITIATION OF ADULTS: Adults expressing an interest in becoming Catholic are invited to search through our RCIA formation process. For more information, please call the Parish Office. FAITH FORMATION: Grades 1-9. First Eucharist is a two year program, grades 1 and 2. Confirmation is a two year program, grades 8 & 9. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations on your engagement! Please speak to Fr. Dan at least one year in advance of the intended date to allow adequate time for Parish and Diocesan Marriage preparation. FOR OUR HOME-BOUND: Contact the Parish Office to receive Holy Communion at home if you are confined. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: May be received after any weekday Mass or by appointment. Parish Financial THANK YOU to all who share their talent, time, presence, and support with our Parish. April 8th Collection $4475. Next weekend s second collection is for the Diocesan Assessment Annual Appeal to date $31,560. Thank you for your faithful stewardship!! Saint Mary's Parish Family, composed of those who have accepted the invitation to follow Our Lord Jesus Christ, is a Roman Catholic faith-filled community. The faithful members of this Eucharistic Community, in union with the Universal Church, admit to a genuine responsibility to welcome, evangelize, witness and serve others in Christ's name. We place ourselves under the protection of our Blessed Mother as we seek to imitate her son. Bulletin Deadline Monday, 12:00 Noon REMEMBRANCE BOOK Is located near the doors closest to the Tabernacle. This prayer book has been compiled to provide people with the opportunity to entrust their loved ones to God s all embracing love.
April 15, 2018 14-day Memorial Candles: In Memory of Homidas Trial by Louis & Louise Trial In Memory of Rita Thompson by daughter, Sandra Icon Candle: In Memory of Carol A. Day by Barbara Bonville & Elizabeth Pittsley Hosts for April: In Memory of Mark Richard by Paul & Doris Richard Paschal Candle: In Memory of Normand Bergeron by wife, Shirley & son STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Third Sunday of Easter The disciples in today s Gospel came to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread. When we share what we have with those who are in need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our midst (Our Sunday Visitor, ibid., page 17). All Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers & Music Ministry - CORI renewals are available in the priest s sacristy. Volunteers who have previously been CORIed and would like to renew, please call Dave Beaulieu at the office. Eucharistic Minister and lector renewal forms are also included. Please complete all forms fully and return by April 30. There are a number of 8:00AM Weekday Masses for 2018 available. If interested please call the office. The Parish office will be closed Friday, April 20 for staff training. Thank you for your understanding. HVAC UPDATE As you are aware, on December 31 st, the two-air handler heating coils froze and ruptured. They have been repaired and we contracted Advance Air to examine the cause and perform needed maintenance on the system. They determined that the master controls and safety equipment failed. The controls are original and parts are no longer available. We need to replace the controls which will cost $38,000 and then deal with the replacement of the church air conditioner evaporator and coils, which are also original equipment and whose coils have leaks and the compressors failed. That cost is to be determined when we go out to bid. The primary circulator for the boiler has also failed and must be replaced, $13,000. I was hoping that the controls and repairs would be covered by our boiler insurance; the insurance does not cover freeze ups or antiquated equipment. We should have sufficient funds on hand for the HVAC repair, but your generous support of the building fund is most sincerely appreciated. If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives and loves you unconditionally, and so do we. If you have been hurt by the church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace. If life is becomes burdensome, we are happy to support you. We are happy you are here and want you to stay. Come visit us each week and worship God with us! BISHOP ATTENDING LAY LISTENING SESSIONS THROUGHOUT DIOCESE Come and share your hopes and dreams for our Church! Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is hosting a series of Listening Sessions at different parish locations as part of the strategic planning process here in the Fall River Diocese. Members of diocesan parishes are invited to attend one of them to offer their thoughts into that process. Listening Sessions are scheduled as follows: April 12, St. Mary Cathedral; ; April 20, St. Julie Billiart Parish, Dartmouth; All sessions will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Diocese of Fall River Youth and Youth Education Faith Formation Let the children come to me Luke 16:18 With 1st Communion and Confirmation quickly approaching just a review of the dress code. For 1st Communion, girls, a white or pastel colored dress with a ring of flowers (baby s breath, etc.) for their hair. NO crowns, tiaras or veils! Boys, dress shirt, tie and appropriate shoes. NO sneakers or tyroleans! For Confirmation, girls, a dress, skirt or slacks and blouse. Boys, dress shirt, tie and appropriate shoes. No sneakers or tyroleans etc.! Please contact Mr. B. with any questions. PLEASE NOTE!! April 28th - 1st Communion Retreat 8:45 11:00 April 29th - Confirmation Rehearsal @ St. Francis, Acushnet. Please arrive by 1:45. SPONSORS MUST ATTEND! RCIA I have called you by name" Isaiah 43:1. Pamphlets explaining the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are available at each entrance of the church. New class will begin in September. Please call the Parish Office if interested. Office Of Child Protection If you would like more information about how the Diocese is responding to the crisis of sexual abuse, please visit our website at www.fallriverdiocese.org It contains information on how to report an incident of abuse, Diocesan policies and procedures, and the Code of Conduct for all employees, clergy and volunteers. Prayer Shawl Ministry These shawls have helped people in times of need due to either illness, surgery, the loss of a loved one, the illness of a child and many more issues. Our group gathers on Monday afternoons from 1-3 in the Fr. Unsworth Center. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining this group or would like more information about this caring ministry please call Mary Ellen at 508-998-2087. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW): This ministry involves participants to share the Word of God with children pre-school through Grade 3. Children are blessed during a Sunday morning Mass and are sent forth with adult leaders to the Memorial Chapel. Using approved texts that follow the same readings that adults share on each Sunday, the children listen and respond to the Word of God. They listen to an age-appropriate homily by one of the adult team members. They join the assembly for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We are looking to form a team of Adults to lead our young people. If you are willing to help in this ministry, please contact Fr. Dan at the office or email at RevDLacroix@aol.com. All Saints Ca holic School Come and see the educational opportunities available, from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 8 at All Saints Catholic School. Now accepting registrations for 2018 2019. Small classes, engaged learning, Catholic faith and values! Visit us today at www.ascsnb.org and share the Good News of Catholic education with your family and friends! The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) and Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools are excited to announce The Catholic School s Hope and Opportunity Initiative. This Initiative will provide 100 scholarships for up to $2000 per student for the 2018-19 school year to new low-income K-8 students in Fall River, Taunton, and the Greater New Bedford Area Catholic Schools. If you, or someone you know, wants to send their child to a Catholic School please contact Sarah Heaton at (508)678-2828 or sheaton@catholicsa.org. PRO-LIFE BOOT CAMP What is the meaning of life? If you are entering or currently in high school, then we can help you find the answer. At Pro Life Boot Camp, we discuss important matters in our Catholic faith that many young people question today. During the weekend, we play games, travel throughout the community, and have group discussions with other young people interested in life and the Catholic faith s view of the world. This camp runs from Thursday July 19 to Saturday July 22 at Stonehill College. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Hamel and/or Carina Borges at sthamel4@gmail.com or 774-4006895.Thank you and we hope to see you there!
We congratulate Abby-Lin Resendes for being accepted to receive the Pope Pius X Award next month. She is a senior altar server and Faith Formation catechist assistant, and Abby is always willing to help when needed. We thank her for her example and service to our parish. W o r l d w i d e M a r r i a g e E n c o u n t e r Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds need to be opened to know what God has done for us, and what he wants for us in our marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 21-22, 2018 in Brewster, MA and May 19-20, 2018 in Warner, NH. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https:// wwmema.org/. Mother s Day, May 13th: Once again we will provide an opportunity to remember your mother on Mother s Day. Envelopes will be available next week for your use at the entrance of church. For each $5 donation, a rose will be purchased for our altar on Mother s Day weekend. All names submitted (living or deceased) will be remembered at all the Masses on Mother s Day weekend. Please return your envelope as soon as possible so proper arrangements can be made. The Catholic Charities Appeal has a tremendous impact on our community as over tens of thousands of people are assisted annually across the Diocese of Fall River. Through the generosity of the parishioners of the 82 parishes of the Diocese, the hungry are fed, the sick and infirm are cared for, and the children and adults in need of shelter and protection are housed and comforted to name a few of the many services that depend on the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. 94 cents of every dollar donated last year went directly to the agencies and apostolates funded by the Annual Appeal. As the 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal begins, please pr ayer fully consider giving as generously as possible to our brothers and sisters in need. A pledge will allow you to contribute more and spread it over ten months without a payment being made until July. No Gift is too Small! May 1 June 27, 2018 Parish Offices will be closed Patriot s Day, April 16 th First Communion will be celebrated on May 6th, at the 10:30 am Mass. Please plan accordingly. Confirmation will be celebrated May 2nd at 7PM at St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet SERVICE IS THE PRICE WE PAY FOR BEARING THE NAME CHRISTIAN