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 September 2, 2012 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 September 2, 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, September 1 st Confessions at 3:00 p.m. CCD Registration in the Kolbe Room after Masses SUNDAY, September 2 nd Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church CCD Registration in the Kolbe Room after the morning Masses MONDAY, September 3 rd TUESDAY, September 4 th Choir Rehearsal check with Mark Narreau, Director WEDNESDAY, September 5 th Alcoholic Anonymous 7:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Room THURSDAY, September 6 th FRIDAY, September 7 th SATURDAY, September 8 th CCD CLASSES from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for Grades K 5 Confessions at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, September 9 th CCD CLASSES from 10:30 11:45 a.m. for Grades 6 10 Chalice of Strength Prayers for Priests & Vocations 4:00 p.m. in the church Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 2
Mass Intentions Saturday September 1 st Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. For Living & Deceased Members of the Holy Rosary Sodality Group of Barbara Marcinkiewicz 4:00 p.m. +Walter & Helen Gill Milton and Judy Misiaszek +M/M Louis McLaughlin & M/M Raymond Church Their Family 5:15 p.m. +Patricia Benoit Lydia Tanne Tony & Phyllis Andre on their 60 th Wedding Anniversary Their Loving Family Sunday September 2 nd ~ Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. +Tadeusz Lopata od Lidia Raica z mezem 9:30 a.m. +Jennie Kareta Her Husband +Sophie Gladkowski Sophie Cuzzone Monday September 3 rd ~ St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Parishioners Tuesday September 4 th 5:30 p.m. +Deceased members of the Trela Family Stanley & Mary Trela Wednesday September 5 th 7:00 a.m. +Ron Chagnon Donna Piechota Thursday September 6 th 7:00 a.m. +Mary Edgerly Anna Stefanowich Friday September 7 th 7:00 a.m. +Chester Pikul Chester & Mary Bogacz Saturday September 8 th ~ The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. +Mary Charwick Son Bruce & Family 4:00 p.m. +Alexander John Lemanski The Oliveira Family +Tommy McLaughlin The Family 5:15 p.m. +William Jacques Mary Lague & Family +Dee Bigos Kim, Irene & Pat Sunday September 9 th ~ Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. +Anna Wilga Mary Wilga and Janet Gula 9:30 a.m. +Ronald Kosnicki ~ 2 nd Anniv. Jack & Family +Veronica Bren Her Daughter Barbara Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 3
~~ DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~~ CCD REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON Saturday, August 25 th & Sunday, August 26 th Saturday, September 1 st & Sunday September 2 nd CCD will begin the weekend of September 8, 2012. September 8 th Grades K 5 ~ 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. September 9 th Grades 6 10 ~ 10:30 to 11:45 a.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 Gospel, Mark 7: "This people honors me with their lips... you disregard God's commandments but cling to human tradition." Forty years of legalized abortion has conditioned more than a generation into accepting abortion as a solution for unwanted pregnancies. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 4
~~ DIVINE MERCY NEWS ~~ UPCOMING EVENTS CANCELLED ~ Saturday, October 13 th ~ Bus Trip to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge 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. 283 7836. STS. PETER & PAUL PRAYER LINE Prayer Intentions, call Cindy Leveille at 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, cake 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.churchofdivinemercy.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. CCD REGISTRATION will be held after Masses, in the Kobe Room on Saturday, August 25th, Sunday, August 26th, Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd. CCD will begin the weekend of September 8, 2012. Anyone having any questions please call Jean Brigham at 283 4232. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 5
THE ROSARY SODALITY will meet on Saturday, September 1 st after the morning Mass. Please join us for breakfast and our monthly meeting. THE STS. PETER AND PAUL MEN S GUILD will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 11 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All current members are urged to attend, and, as always, any and all prospective members are welcome to join us as well. The Men's Guild is not an ethnic nor a cultural organization; we stand united in our desire to serve our Parish, and membership is open to all men (and young men as well!) of the Parish." THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY bus trip that was scheduled for Saturday, October 13 th, has been cancelled due to unfortunate circumstances. Irene Grzywna the coordinator of the trip had to cancel this trip and is sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. Thank you for your understand ing and support. Any monies received will be returned. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 6
~~ AROUND THE AREA ~~ CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL is still accepting new enrollment for the upcoming school year! Cathedral offers a strong, Catholic, college preparatory curriculum that will enable students to develop their skills and increase their knowledge for entrance into and success in competitive colleges and universities! Openings are still available in grade 8, 9, 10 & 11. Visit our website or call Mrs. Pellan Shea in the Admissions Office to begin the admissions process! www.cathedralhigh.org, 413 782 5285 CALLING ALL GOLFERS! Cathedral High School is holding their 23 rd Annual Golf Classic to benefit the students of Cathedral High School on Friday, September 7, 2012. Courses include Franconia Golf Course and Veteran s Memorial Golf Course. Entry fee: $125.00 per golfer. Reception to follow at the Elk s Lodge #61, 440 Tiffany Street, Springfield. For more information please contact Kristen Clark at Cathedral High School (413) 782 5285 ext 4115 or email Kclark@cathedralhigh.org. 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 September 14 16 at Montfort Spiritual Retreat Center in Litchfield, CT. The weekend begins Friday evening, September 14 and continues through Sunday afternoon, September 16, concluding with Mass. The weekend fee is $225/person, which includes the program and materials, all meals on Saturday and Sunday and two nights' stay. For more information and an application for yourself or for a friend, please call Ray at 860 741 3050. Or contact us via our web page at www.beginningexperience.org/connecticut HARVEST ROAST ~ Christ the King 15 th New England Harvest Roast. Saturday, September 16 th opening at 2:00 p.m. serving at 3:00 p.m. Christ the King Center on 41 Warsaw Avenue in Ludlow, MA For info and tickets call: R. Thibault 467 2212, J. Struziak 589 9270, M. Proulx 589 9680, C. Jamroz 583 2344, L. Sliski 547 6041, S.Lozyniak 583 4432. AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR Crafters and vendors are needed for the Christ The King Church Rosary Sodality s Autumn Craft Fair being held on Saturday, October 27 th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Church Social Center on Warsaw Ave. in Ludlow. Tables are $25 (non refundable). Payments can be made to Maryjean Gaumond and sent to 18 Wood Dr. Ludlow, MA 01056 or to Debbie Martell at 43 West Ave. Ludlow, MA 01056. Last day to reserve a table is Friday, October 12 th. For more information please call Maryjean at 583 7846 or Debbie at 547 8739. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 7
IRISH LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITIES at Elms College In cooperation with Elms College, the Irish Cultural Center will offer Irish language courses in the fall semester of 2012. Novice Irish Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. September 5 th to December 14 th. Intermediate Irish Advanced Practice Wednesday s from 6:40 to 9:10 p.m. on September 5 th to December 12 th. For info call 413 592 6951. ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International is looking to expand in 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. AARP TAX AIDE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR 2012 2013 AARP Tax Aide, the nation s largest free volunteer run tax assistance and preparation service is seeking volunteers to be part of tax assistance and preparation. Volunteers are also needed to greet the clients and to do a brief check when tax return is complete. Volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program related expenses. They help taxpayers with a one on one basis at tax sites. It is a great way to learn new skills and to be involved in your community. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. You do not have to be an AARP member or a retiree to volunteer. You can be part of this dynamic team by calling 1 800 227 7669 or log on to www.aarp.org/taxaide. PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE IS SUICIDE and suicide is always a tragedy. This November, Massachusetts voters will have the chance to say yes to no to physician assisted suicide. Ballot Question #2 proposes legalizing physician assisted suicide, allowing a doctor to give terminally ill patients a prescription to end their lives. The Bishops in Massachusetts are asking Catholics to stand with them to help defeat any initiative that promotes suicide and instead support other efforts to provide care and support to the terminally ill. The Catholic Church teaches that God created each and everyone of us in his image and likeness; that every life is precious and that every life deserves to be protected from cradle to grave. The supporters of this measure call it Death with Dignity but they assume that those of us who are ill have no dignity, a notion on which the Catholic Church empathically disagrees. As the weeks wind down toward the November election, let us join together to pray that voters will share our belief that every life has dignity and that suicide should never be encouraged. And let us remember the words Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die, (John 11:25 26) Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 8
~~ DONATIONS ~~ GENERAL FUND In memory of Florence Zabawa ~ $25 from George & Anna Belisle, $10 from Gloria Nowak. In memory of Anna Topor ~ $10 from Gloria Nowak, $200 from Son Frederick & Daughter Elizabeth BURSE FUND In memory of Anna Topor ~ $15 from Josephine & June Slozak SINCERE THANKS For your generosity and support of our parish ~ God Bless All BIBLE WORD SEARCH ~ River Deep, Mountain High 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 ~ Altar, Ararat, Ark, Balaam, Carmel, Cliff, Coast, Dead Sea, Desert, Destruction, Egypt, Elim, Euphrates, Flood, Gerizim, Gihon, Gilboa, Hill, Jerusalem, Jordan, King Herod, Kishon, Masada, Moses, Mount Ebal, Mount Hermon, Mount Sinai, Naaman, Nile, Peak, Philippi, Pishon, Plains, Rain, Red Sea, Rivers, Sea of Arabah, Seir, Spring, Storm, Temple, Tigris, Zerubbabel Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 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 in law. 1.+Phyllis Misiaszek brother Peter & sister inlaw. 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. Mike L. healing 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. +Dee Bigos sister Gloria Nowak. 1. God s blessing & good health for Camden Lee Gloria Nowak. 1. +Edward Zerdecki wife & family. 1... +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. Health & God s blessing for daughter & family. 1. +John Anthony Sanzo Pat Wadas. 1. +John Anthony Sanzo Michael Wojnilowicz. 1. God s blessings & good health for my son Mom. 1. God s blessings & good health, prayers for my son to get his interview for job applied for G.N. 1. Gloria Nowak God s blessings after surgery Mary, Dick, Shirley & Steve. 1. God s intervention for Kevin. 1. Thank you, Jesus, for prayers answered & blessings received, Pauline & Eddie. 1. God s blessings health for our sister in law Amelia, Pauline & Eddie. 1. God s blessings health for our son & daughter in law Pauline & Eddie. 1. Birthday blessings for Emily Izyk Cindy Leveillee. 1. Safe travel for daughters. 1. Blessings & good health for daughters & granddaughters. 1. +Alexander Lemanski +Jennie Vaz & +Julia A. Machnik S.. 1. Michael Lemanski & Stella Maestrone & Joanne S. 1. Konkel family, Lori Vaz & Gail Benoit S. 1. The Lemanski family S. 1. Jesus I Trust In You family blessings. 1. God s blessings & health for Mark Roberts Michael Wojnilowicz. 1. Living & deceased members of Lemanski & Vaz families. 1. +Genevieve Vaz Lori. 1. +Alphonse Roszko wife & family. 1. God s blessings Tom & Jane. 1. Happy birthday blessings for Emily Izyk Barbara. 1. +Sophie & Joseph Socha Barbara. 1. +Frank Miskiewicz Barbara. 1. Happy birthday blessings for Emily Izyk Anna Stefanowich. 1. To St. Lucy for a special favor. 1. +Henry Stefanowich Anna. 1. +Fred & Helen Krawczyk daughter & son in law. 1. Birthday blessings Sophie L. J.L. 1. healing, strength, protection. 1. God s blessings Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 10
Gene Maestrone. 1. Prayers answered Thank you, Dear Lord D.. 1. Blessings for Bryce on his 4 th birthday Great Gramma. 1. +Raymond Sabourin, Sr. Edna & family. 1. St. Jude & St. Anthony. 1. St. Lucy E.. 1. +Louis Zglobicki wife & family. 1. +Stephen & Sophie Noga son Stephen. 1. +John Mastalerz wife & family. 1. Blessings & a Happy, healthy & successful school year for Kevin, Kyle & Jacob. 1. Mary Smola God s blessings & good health Emily Izyk. 1. Special thanks for blessings received. 1. +Florence Zabawa Emily Izyk. 1. God s blessings & health John Ciocia Ruth. 1. God s blessing & health for Kathy Ruth. 1. +Joe Misiaszek Cis & family. 1. God s blessings & return to good health for Kathy Sweet Jesus please help us find a cure love, Mom. 1. god s blessings & good healh for Ashley love, Julie & Carol. 1. God s blessings & good health for Ken love, Julie & Carol. 1. God s blessings & good health for Olive Kapinos love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Lewis Kapinos love, Julie & Carol. 1. +Fred Mastalerz love, Julie & Carol. 1. God s blessings & good health Anna Stefanowich Emily Izyk. 1. +Anna Topor Emily Izyk. 1. God s blessings & good health for all our families. 1. Jesus I Trust In Thee. 1. God s blessings & good health for M. full time job. 1. Healing & God s blessings for Kathy & Michael, love, Aunt Josie & June. 1. +Victor Bukowski wife Frances & family. 1. +Florence Zabawa Frances Bukowski. 1. God s blessings on your 53 rd wedding anniv. Genie & Charlie love, Jack, Reg & family. 1. +Richard Wawro love, wife Barbara. 1. +Walter Smola wife Alice. 1. God s blessings for Alice Smola son Rich. 1. +Grace Kulpa husband Ed. 1. God s blessings, good health & continued success for Rep. Todd Smola EK&GK. 1. In loving memory of Grace Kulpa daughter Debbie. 1. Lord, show my son the way to a new life. 1. Cole B special intentions C.S.&T.S.. 1. Cheryll S. health T.S.. 1. Zsp. Rodzicow Witkowskich od corki. 1. For St. Blaise & his protection & good health surrounding Father Stefan always L.R.. 1. For intentions of Mercy of God & the Prayer Line L.R.. 1. For speedy healing & return to good health for Margaret M. L.R.. 1. For safety & St. Michael s protection for all school children as they return to their classes L.R.. 1. For the souls of those who died unexpectedly & did not receive the last rights of the church nor the benefit of a funeral mass L.R.. 1. +Florence Zabawa Vera Gilbert. 1. +William Gilbert. 1. +Helen Starzyk. 1. +Eleanor Starzyk. 1. +Betty Bielaska. 1. God s blessing & good health for KDJ. 1. Blessings & good health for my grandson Babci. 1. +Walter P. Lech, Jr. Kathryn. 1. To St. Anthony of Padua for special intentions. 1. To Pope John Paul I for good health of Blanche Wostena children. 1. Zsp. Joseph Wostena, Jr. wife & children. 1. Family health & God s blessing. 1. +Frank & Sophie Swiatlowski family. 1. Special intention for Father Stefan S.. 1. +Edward Rudnick family. 1. +Anna Topor Josephine Yurkunas. 1. +Florence Zabawa Josephine Yurkunas. 1. God s blessings for our family. 1. God s blessing & healing for Jake. 1. God s blessing for our family. 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 Cathie & Ron. 1. Health & blessings for Mom Cathie & Ron. 1. +Flossie Zabawa Ron & Cathie. 1. +Ann Topor Ruth Jamrog. 1. +Anna Topor Gloria Nowak. 1. +Florence Zabawa Gloria Nowak. IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers the soul of Thomas McLaughlin. May he rest in peace. Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 11
~~ BACK PAGE HUMOR & MORE ~~ FOOTBALL GAME A guy took his girl friend to her first Longhorn football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience. "Oh, I really liked it," she replied, "Especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn't understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents." Dumbfounded, her date asked, "What do you mean?" "Well, I saw them flip a coin and one team got it and then for the rest of the game, all they kept screaming was: get the quarterback. Get the quarterback! Geeze..It's only 25 cents! Divine Mercy Parish Three Rivers, Massachusetts September 2, 2012 Page 12