St. Blaise Parish
Parish Resources 1158 South Main St. Bellingham, MA 02019 508-966-1258 Fax 508-966-0310 www.saintblaise.org Reverend Albert M. Faretra, Pastor Fatherfaretra@saintblaise.org Faith Formation Director Mrs. Bethany Grenier, bgrenier@saintblaise.org Parish Business Manager Mrs. Paula Nieva, paulanieva@saintblaise.org Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:00 pm Sunday, 7:30 & 10:00 am Daily Masses Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word Service- Thursday & Friday 9:00 am Holy Days As announced in the bulletin or on the website Reconciliation Saturdays 3:15-3:45 pm in the Reconciliation Room off the vestibule of the church, or by appointment. Baptisms Parents are requested to call the Rectory as soon as possible to arrange for the Baptismal Catechesis and Baptism. Marriages Contact with the Pastor should be made as far as possible in advance so as to allow time enough for the Pre-Cana Program. ~All Are Welcome Here~ Let our overall thought and intention be for all those who feel alienated from our church. For all those who through our thought, word or deed, or our omission of thought, word and deed feel abandoned and unloved. May we be a community of reconciliation and peace. May we accept all people, no matter who they are, no matter where they ve been, no matter what their story is. May we be Christ for others. May all be welcomed here. Parish Mission Statement The mission of the Catholic communities of St. Blaise and St. Brendan is to be a people united in the Eucharist and dedicated to spreading the Good News of God s saving love to all. We seek to encourage the full and active participation of all God s children and be a place where they can come to know, love, and serve God. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we give witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ by actively living the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, thereby being signs of God s love in the world. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry 508-966 966-2862 Wednesdays 11:00-1:00 pm Director: Susan Durkin sdurkin@saintblaise.org We are always in need and very grateful for donations of dry goods, paper goods, and canned goods. Please call for more information and/or assistance. St. Blaise Bingo Bingo information telephone line 508-966-1258 x5 Every Sunday evening at 6:00 pm In the Church Hall (doors open at 4:00 pm) Scripture Readings Scripture for the week of May 29, 2016 29 SUN Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17 30 Mon 2 Pt 1:2-7/Mk 12:1-12 31 Tue Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 1 Wed 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Mk 12:18-27 2 Thu 2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34 3 Fri Ez 34:11-16/Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7 4 Sat 2 Tm 4:1-8/Lk 2:41-51 5 SUN 1 Kgs 17:17-24/Gal 1:11-19/Lk 7:11-17
~St. Blaise Fourth Annual Flea Market~ The Annual Flea Market will be held, rain or shine, on SaturdayJune 18th from 8:00-2:00 pm. Admission is free! Vacation Bible School: Cave Quest Is coming in July!! Explore different bible stories, create crafts, play games, and have fun! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun filled, 1 week, five day program, Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. VBS is for children ages 5 (by August 31st) through 6th grade (Six graders register as students but are Counselors in Training). You choose between two sessions, July 11-15th or July 18-22nd. Teen volunteer applications are also available, great service opportunity! Registration forms are located on the faith formation bulletin, on our website, and on St. Brendan s website www.saintbrendansparish.org. For more information contact Mrs. Griffin at 508-966-9802 or ~Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ~ Eucharist is from the Greek word meaning gratitude, thanksgiving. Today we celebrate this great gift that Jesus gave us. He promised that He would be with us always, and He left us the sacrament of His Body and Blood. Do I know how great this gift is? Do I take for granted - get to Mass a bit late, leave after Communion? Consider who I am receiving. Consider what Jesus calls me to be and to do. Holy Communion is very definitely take out Food. We are called to receive Jesus and bring Him to everyone we meet. Holy Communion is definitely NOT fast food: Body of Christ. Amen. Out the side door. Find a mass time that allows you to stay until the last note of the recessional! Eucharistthanksgiving. The Flea Market will include Crafters, Vendors, Flea Market, Civic Organizations and a cookout sponsored by the Bellingham Knights of Columbus! We are currently seeking the participation of vendors, crafters, and local civic organizations. The spaces are 20 x 20 with major roadside visibility for $30.00 (non-profit groups please call the office), tables may be rented for $5.00 per table. The deadline to reserve your space is June 11th. To reserve your space or for more information please call the parish office at 508-966-1258 or e-mail Paula at paulanieva@saintblaise.org. Vendor agreements can be found at the doors of the church. Show your support and come out and shop our vendors! Grandma s Attic at the 4th Annual Flea Market~ Items for Grandma s Attic may be dropped off at the church on Saturday June 11th and Sunday June 12th after the Masses. We are in need of volunteers to assist with pricing, setting up, cleaning up and working at Grandma s Attic the day of the Flea Market. If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail Paula at paulanieva@saintblaise.org, call the office or sign-up at Mass, sign-up sheets can be found on the back table.
Journey In Faith Confirmation News: The 10th grade Confirmation class will meet on Sunday June 12th from 8:30-10:00 am. Journey in Faith 2016-2017 registration now open: Registration forms are available on the Faith Formation bulletin board, in the office and on the website. All outstanding fees for the Journey in Faith program are now due. If you have any questions please call the office. The St. Blaise 2016 Catholic Appeal is off to a wonderful start! With $12,278 already pledged we are at 54% of our goal. The early outpouring of support from so many helps sustain important ministries throughout the Archdiocese, including here at St. Blaise. If you have yet to give, please pick up a pledge form found at the doors of the church or visit the website, bostoncatholicappeal.org Thank you for your prayers and support. Father s Day Remembrance and Cards: A special booklet remembering our Fathers, Grandfathers, or special loved ones living or deceased will be available Father s Day weekend, Forms can be found at the doors of the church. All names should be submitted by June 13th. Effective the weekend of June 18th and 19th ALL weekend Masses will be celebrated in the air conditioned parish hall. This re-location is for the convenience of all parishioners, elevator service is available, and will continue through to and include Labor Day Office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays from June 6th through August 8th Activities & Events & Meetings Bible Based Faith Sharing Every Tuesday Evening 7:30 pm in the Sacristy All Are Welcome! Choir Practice Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm in the Church New Members are always Welcome! St. Vincent de Paul Monday, June 13th 7:00 pm in the Sacristy Knights of Columbus Wednesday June 15th 7:30 pm in the Church Hall Parish Council meeting Wednesday June 8th at 7:00 pm In the Sacristy Pray the Rosary With the Knights of Columbus Second Friday of the month at St. Brendan s Parish Third Friday of the month at St. Blaise Parish Both at 7:00 pm ALL ARE WELCOME 500 Club Drawing Sunday May 29th after the 10:00 Mass Knights of Columbus Family Meat Raffle: will be held on Saturday evening June 25th at 7:00 pm in the church hall. Don t miss all the fun! Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Marie Crossland
Mass Intentions Saturday, May 28 4:00 pm Gerald McSween Sunday, May 29 7:30 am Ryan Kuphal 10:00 am Tim Crossland Monday, May 30 9:00 am Woody Tyler Wednesday, June 1 9:00 am Adam Antonuccio Saturday, June 4 4:00 pm Dennis P. McDonald Sunday, June 5 7:30 am Our Deceased Parishioners 10:00 am 30th Ordination Anniversary of Rev. Albert M. Faretra St. Blaise Prayer Line Ministry has an e- mail account for your convenience. If you need prayers, know someone who needs prayers and/or would like to be involved in the ministry please use the following e- mail: st.blaiseprayerline@yahoo.com. If you do not have e-mail access, please call the office. Please keep the following in your prayers: Bev, Nate, Brian, Tom, Sue, Angelo, Maryanne, Marjorie, Jeni, Christina and her twins, Joan, Marilyn, s family, Paul, Glen, Joann, and Devon. As the summer months approach, we hope that you will continue to help us meet our financial obligations to the continuing operation of our parish. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry June Donations: The food pantry is requesting low sugar cereals. Thank you for your continued support! Doing any Spring cleaning at home? Do you have any paperbacks, in good condition, that you d like to recycle? The food pantry is looking for books to resell at the food pantry table at the Flea Market on June 18th. In addition, we are looking for donations of wine so we can do a wine basket raffle. If you can help please contact Sue at 508-966-2862 or at sdurkin@saintblaise.org Looking for volunteer opportunities to do as a family this summer? The Food Pantry is looking for families, coworkers, friends, students, etc. to volunteer on a Wednesday morning from July 6th through August 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to make sandwiches for the food pantry. You only need to volunteer for one Wednesday! If interested please contact Sue at sdurkin@saintblaise.org. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Fundraiser at Jalapenos Grill: Save the date, June 7, 2016 and plan a family meal at Jalapenos Grill located at 15 North Main St. here in Bellingham; Jalapenos will donate 10% of your bill to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry! So take the family out to lunch or dinner and support the food pantry! ~Pete s Bluebird Twelfth Annual Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show~ 85 Mendon St. Bellingham 508-966-9717 Sunday June 12th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (rain date June 26th) Show is a Judged presentation of Trophy s (1st, 2nd, & 3rd$1 Place) $10.00 Vehicle donation, register upon arrival Come by to view all the cars, trucks and motorcycles on display! ***RAFFLES***50/50***Hamburgers***Hot Dogs***Beverages*** Proceeds to Benefit: Tuft s Veterinarian School of Medicine in memory of Katie Hometown Hero MSgt. Joe Deslauriers Bellingham HS Athletic Dept. in memory of Nick Penza & Norman Landry III