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FROM THE PASTOR May you have a happy and holy new year filled with the peace of the Christ child
With profound gratitude to the Everett Funeral Home for their generosity, we are able to offer parishioners a beautiful calendar for the New Year. These are available at the doors of the Church. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 12/28 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass
Margaret Stoddard, Wayne Dwelly
PLEASE PRAY FOR Nickie Lawrence-Archer,The Gerry Family, Erin McKay, Tony Amendolla, Anne Casperson, Thoma Kean, Marlene Carmichael, Leo Alvares, Bobby Nolasco, Chuck Plaistek, Joseph Lombardi, Louis Maffiola, Tony Armata, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Lorraine McDonough, Gregg Giallonardo, Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, Rose Kilmer, Amy Flickenger, Paul Cropper, James Philips, Jean Orme, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Norma P. Lally. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of December 28th will burn in prayer for Michael W. Lesniak, John L. Green, David C. & Catharine Ahern, Mary & Eleanor Garvey, Ralph C. DiGiandomenico, Jr., Vincent S. Teso, Marie Ciccarone & Pasqua DiGiandomenico. If you would like a LAMP in our Church or Adoration Chapel burning for one week, in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory (508) 653-1093. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $15,000.00 $13,666.10 $1,333.90 NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE New Year's Eve, December 31st 4:00 p.m. New Year's Day, January 1st 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Offivcce Closed The Parish Office will be closed from Noon on Wednesday, December 31, for the New Years holiday and reopen Friday, January 2nd, 2004.
SOLEMNITY: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
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WISHING YOU A BLESSED
The Office of Religious Education would like to thank all of the volunteers as well as the students and their families for making this semester a rewarding one. We are looking forward to many more activities and memories in the new year. YOUTH MASS Next Youth Mass Jan 4 2004 7:30 . Religious Education Classes resume after Martin Luther King weekend: Tuesday January 20 grades 3-8 meet at their usual time and place. Wednesday January 21 grades 9-10 meet. Prayer Partners We are still looking for more parishioners to share in the journey of preparation with our 2nd grade students as they move toward the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A Prayer Partner is an individual or a family who commits themselves to praying for a child in 2nd grade that the Lord will be with them and grow in them as they prepare to receive the Sacrament. Prayer partners will have the opportunity to meet the child that they have been praying for before the sacrament date. If this ministry is of interest to you or your family there is a sign up sheet in the back of the church or else please call the Office of Religious Education to be assigned to a child.
The Pre-School Story Hour will be starting again the 9th of January. Come and join us for a story, a craft, a song and more on Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM in the Lower Church Hall! If you have any questions please call Sally DeGeorge (508) 655-0198 or Kim Horton (508) 653-6309. MINISTRY NOTICES PEACE AND JUSTICE Please bring an item or two for the Natick Food Pantry if you can.
RESPECT LIFE Many thanks to all the parishioners for your generous and thoughtful support of the Jesse Tree. This year we were able to assist many families and individuals through your many acts of kindness. Again we thank you for all that you did to make this holiday season brighter for so many! NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING "Come to learn about the latest advances in the field of Natural Family Planing and their medical applications. An Introductory Session on the Creighton Model-Fertility™ Care System will be offered on January 11th, at 7:00 pm in the Joseph Center. All are welcome. Some of its benefits include: can be used to avoid and to achieve pregnancy, empowers the couple; gives control of the fertility to the couple; encourages communication; can be used as a tool to detect and manage gynecologic conditions; and many others.
Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) First Friday Dinner, Fri 1/2, following 7:30pm Mass. Each month we go out to dinner after First Friday Mass. Contact Eric,eje@world.std.com , 508-845-5008. Reflecting a Consistent Ethic of Life Seamless Garment Reflection:
God of comfort, these times seem so uncertain, so scary. The world seems darker than it has in the past and I am less sure of myself. Maybe that's a good thing; maybe now I am turning to you with a realization that I need you so much more and that my life is not in my own control. Let me not forget all of those around the world who are frightened at this moment. Help those who are victims of terrorism and war. Be with those whose losses are so great this year. Hold us all in your loving arms and let us be comforted by the strength and peace You want so much to offer us through the birth of your son, Jesus. Thank you for the many gifts you offer us. The St. Vincent de Paul Society appreciates your continuous support. With the winter season and the holidays the requests for help increase.
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