IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH

Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office in advance to schedule. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Those who are preparing for surgery, homebound, diagnosed with an illness, or advancing in years, are asked to contact the Parish Office for this Sacrament of God’s healing, mercy, and grace.

Sacrament of Matrimony: As part of Diocesan requirement, preparations should be made at least six (6) months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Each Saturday at 3:00 PM, & by appointment.

Liturgical Schedule

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM

Daily Mass

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 6:30 PM

Thursday (At Broadview): 10:00 AM

Holy Day Masses: As Announced in the Bulletin

Welcome! If you are new to the area, we hope that you would consider

making us your spiritual home. If you would like to register, please introduce yourself to the pastor after Mass.

PARISH & CALVARY CEMETERY OFFICES 52 Spruce Street

Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475

www.heartofmary.net Office Telephone: 978-297-0280

Residence Telephone: 978-939-3126 Fax: 978-297-3577

Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM—3:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM—7:00 PM Offices are closed on Friday

Rev. Michael J. Clements, Pastor Email: pastor@heartofmary.net

Mrs. Renee Lupien, Business Manager Email: renee@heartofmary.net

Mrs. Mary Laflamme, Religious Education Email: mary@heartofmary.net

Mr. David LaDeau, Director of Music Email: david@heartofmary.net

Mr. Rick Carrier, Facilities Manager Email: rick@heartofmary.net

Saint Vincent De Paul Society To assist those in need, please contact Mr. Curt Fitzmaurice, 978-297-1600

Protection of Children Policies & Procedures Copies can be obtained by contacting the

Parish Office or visiting www.worcesterdiocese.org.

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A Notice About Calvary Cemetery: The gates to the cemetery are now open. But with the possibility for additional snow, please be cautious entering and exiting the cemetery. Please note that spring clean up does not begin until May 1 and the Cemetery does not officially open until Memorial Day Weekend. Annual Easter Egg Hunt : Please join us directly after Easter Mass for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! All children up to grade 4 are invited to participate in our annual Easter Egg Hunt. We will meet either in the church hall or outside on the church grounds, depending on the weather. Have a Blessed Easter!

Thank you! What a wonderful week of celebrations we have had here at the parish! So many people came together to offer so generously their time and immense talents to make our Triduum and Easter festivities possible, it would take a book to thank everyone for their contributions. The witness of the family of faith was abundantly evident here this week. Thank you for all you did to proclaim the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord! Thank you to Restoration Donors: Thank you to Betty Ashley for donating in memory of Lydia Connor. Thank you to Joyce Maybury and Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Sordoni for donating in memory of Gloria Maybury.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 31: Holy Saturday 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM Easter Vigil: For the People

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday 10:00 AM For the People

Monday, April 2: Easter Monday No Mass

Tuesday, April 3: Easter Tuesday

No Mass

Wednesday, April 4: Easter Wednesday 6:30 PM +Irene Brouillette (16th ann) Requested by Marc Brouillette

Thursday, April 5, Easter Thursday 10:00 AM For the People

Friday, April 6: Easter Friday 6:30 PM +Guy E. & Guy R. Tenney Requested by Family

Saturday, April 7: Easter Saturday 4:00 PM +M/M Daniel Beaudet & Sons

Sunday, April 8: Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM For the People 9:30 AM +Pauline Rouleau (1st ann)

Collections for March 10-11 & 17-18

Thank you for your continued generosity to the parish!

Sunday Offering $5702

Mailed In $1562

Total $7264

Thank You to the Connor Family A beautiful chalice was recently donated in memory of William & Lydia Connor & their

Family, to the parish, in their memory. We are using it on Sunday during the Easter Season.

A special thank you to the Connor family for this beautiful & lasting memorial.

If you would like more information on a similar memorial for your family,

please contact Fr. Michael.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018___

OUR EASTER CANDLE

The Easter Candle is donated in

loving memory of

Our Deceased Loved Ones

With love from, Laurie & Alan Hallquist

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Family Prayer Suggestions for Easter A Prayer before Meals:

Let us rejoice and be glad! On this Feast of feats we are filled with Easter life and nourished by the fruits of the earth.

On this Feast of feasts may we know the presence of Christ in breaking bread with those we love.

On this Feast of feasts let our service to the hungry be a sign of his glory as we share his presence with them.

Let us rejoice and be glad! All the earth cry out with joy! On this Feast of feasts may this meal be blessed as we will be at the feast of heaven. Amen. Alleluia! An Easter Daily Prayer

Alleluia! Alleluia! Let Resurrection joy fill my heart, Lord of life. Alleluia! Alleluia!

May the Spirit’s grace bless me this day, Lord of life. Alleluia! Alleluia! Help me show your life and love today ad every day, Lord of life. Alleluia! Alleluia!

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH… Easter Sunday, April 1 Solemn Mass for Easter Sunday- 10:00 AM

Easter Egg Hunt- 11:30 AM

Monday, April 2 Piano Lessons, 4-7 PM (Hall)

Wednesday, April 4 Piano Lessons, 4-7 PM (Hall)

Thursday, April 5 Our Neighbor’s Kitchen, 5:30 PM (Hall) Serving: Chicken & Biscuits RCIC Rehearsal, 6:30 PM (Church)

Friday, April 6 Adoration 3-6:00 PM (Church)

Saturday, April 7 First Saturday Devotions: Rosary 9:40 AM Mass, 10:00 AM Confessions, following Mass

Sunday, April 8 Religious Ed K-8, 8-9:15 AM (Hall) Monthly Breakfast After Mass (Hall) Baptism, Welcoming, & First Communion for our Children in RCIC, 9:30 Mass Religious Ed, H.S. 6-8 PM (Hall) Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 PM (Church)

The Partners in Charity Appeal: The Annual Partners in Charity Appeal has begun. Our parish goal is $21,300. If you have not yet completed your pledge, please prayerfully make your pledge and return it to the church office or in the collection basket or visit www.partners-charity.net. To date, we have raised $5960 of our goal. Thank you!

Knight of Columbus Dinner: The Otter River Knights of Columbus Council is hosting a roast pork dinner on Saturday, April 14 at Saint Vincent de Paul Church in Baldwinville at 5:00 PM. All proceeds of the dinner will go toward the efforts of the North County Knights for the purchase of an ultrasound machine for Care Net Pregnancy in Fitchburg. Tickets are $8.00 and can be reserved by contacting Chip Downing at 978-855-4810.

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