St. Mary Of The Assumption Parish

St. Ann Church

January 1, 2017 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045 | 781.925.0680 | Administrator: Fr. Mark Derrane

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Monday, January 2: No Religious Ed: Gr 6, 7, 8 No Bell Choir

Tuesday, January 3: 4:15 pm Grade 3 Faith Formation 5:30 pm Grade 4 Faith Formation

Wednesday, January 4: 4:15 pm Grade 2 Faith Formation 5:30 pm Grade 5 Faith Formation 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Mtg.

Thursday, January 5: 4:15 pm Grade 1 Faith Formation No Choir

Saturday, January 7: 11:30 am Year 2 Confirmation Prep

Sacrament of Baptism Celebration of Baptism is typically celebrated on the last Sunday of the month at 12:30pm (after the 11:00 am Mass). Please call the office to schedule a Baptism.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Arrangements should be made with Fr. Mark or Deacon Jim at least six months prior to wedding date.

Sacrament of the Sick

Please notify us if you know of someone who would like to receive this sacrament, or someone who is una-ble to get to church, but would like to receive the Sac-rament of the Eucharist.

Saturday, December 31: 9:00 am Barbara & Peter Boretti 4:30 pm For the New Year Sunday, January 1: 7:00 am No Intentions 9:00 am No Intentions 11:00 am No Intentions Monday, January 2: 9:00 am John Mooney Tuesday, January 3: 9:00 am No Intentions Wednesday, January 4: 9:00 am No Intentions Thursday, January 5: 9:00 am No Intentions Friday, January 6: 9:00 am Special Intention Saturday, January 7: 9:00 am No Intentions 4:30 pm John Jackson Sunday, January 8: 7:00 am Pasquale Truglia 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Lea DeRosa & Theresa Rebello

MASS INTENTIONS PARISH ACTIVITIES

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: 9:00am Monday-Saturday Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am Confession: Saturday 3:30pm- 4:15pm Rosary: 8:30 am Monday-Saturday

Offertory - Weekend Of 12/17- 12/18/2016

Mass Attendees % of

425 Seats Envelopes Loose Total

4:30pm 91 21% $ 445.00 $ 321.49 $ 766.49

7:00am 72 17% $ 799.00 $ 414.00 $ 1,213.00

9:00am 136 32% $ 1,245.00 $ 552.00 $ 1,797.00

11:00am 134 32% $ 524.00 $ 369.88 $ 893.88

Total 433 All Masses $ 4,670.37

ParishPay $ 1,620.00

TOTAL $ 6,290.37

Weekly Budget $ 6,200.00

Over/(Under) Budget $ 90.37

YTD Over/(Under) Budget $ 3,229.50

Hull Knights of Columbus would like to invite members to our monthly meetings, every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm. We are always looking for new members of practicing Catholic men over the age of 18 and invite you to join us, please call 781-925-2700. Becoming a member of our Catholic organization helps to support St. Mary of the Assumption Parish / St. Ann Church, Catholic Charities, the handi-capped, vocations, American Red Cross, and needs in our community.

These meetings will also be noted in the bulletin under Parish Activities. For more infor-mation, please go to www.hullMaKofC.org. God Bless our parish!

Peter Marciano - Hull Council 4865 K of C Recorder / Church Director

Peter Marciano and John Barbuto are two members of our local Knights of Columbus who are providing our coffee and donuts one Sunday a month at the 9am Mass. Thanks so much for being part of our Parish community!

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1. A Catholic smartphone? Surprisingly, you’ll find plenty of smartphone apps to help you become a better Catholic. Simply type “Catholic” in your phone’s app store search index, and you’ll find a long list of apps including prayers, Catho-lic radio stations, Confession guides, Bibles, etc. Instead of texting or checking email during idle time, make use of those apps to learn more about your faith.

2. Find a patron saint If you don’t have a patron saint, it’s time to find one! Saints are our heroes in faith and are powerful intercessors for us in heaven. You might want to learn more about the saint you were named after, your Confirmation saint, the patron saint of your profession or hobby or any saint who interests you.

3. Attend daily Mass Most parishes offer daily mass during the week in the morning, evening or during lunch. Since the group at-tending is usually small and there is often no singing, most daily masses will only take about 30 minutes of your day. In return, you’ll receive extra graces and blessings for the small sacrifice.

4. Go to Confession every month Yes, it’s difficult to face your sins and say them out loud, but frequent reception of the Sacrament of Recon-ciliation gives you the grace to fight those sins and perhaps finally defeat them. If your parish’s allotted time for the sacrament conflicts with your schedule, call the parish office to make an appointment.

5. Read the Bible If you don’t own a Catholic Bible, invest in one and keep it out where you will see it every day. Attend a Bible study if your parish offers one or ask your priest to start one if it’s not available. You’ll also find helpful guides online or in a Catholic bookstore.

6. Get involved with your parish Volunteering as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, choir member or usher requires a very small time commitment but will pay off by helping you to feel like an important part of your parish. For other ideas, call your parish office and ask for volunteer opportunities that will fit your schedule.

7. Pray the Rosary The Rosary has been hailed by saints and popes alike as a powerful weapon to defeat evil and a beautiful way to meditate on the gospels. There are many powerful blessings and promises granted to those devoted to the Rosary.

8. Check out Catholic radio Catholic radio stations are popping up all over America and you need not live near one to listen in. Most stations broadcast online or offer smartphone apps. Try a few different stations and programs to find one that interests you.

9. Read about your faith If all you do is go to mass every Sunday, you’re missing out on many wonderful resources for your faith. This year, resolve to read at least five books on Catholic topics. Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance.

10. Spend some time in front of the blessed Sacrament Many parishes offer Eucharistic Adoration, but you can stop by a Catholic church any time the doors are open and spend a little quality time with Christ. Even just 10-15 minutes on a regular basis will deeply improve your

spiritual life.

Let us know your favorite Saint and we will feature them in the bulletin!

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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION NEWS

Worship

Service

Faith

Confirmation meetings resume next week with Year 2 students meeting on January 7th and Year 1 students meeting on January 21st. Students will be onsite at the church each day 11:30am - 5:30pm.

Please remember to bring a lunch, but afternoon snacks will be provided.

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Social Justice Causes 2017

JANUARY

My Brother’s Keeper (blanket drive)

FEBRUARY/MARCH - LENT

Dufresnay Haiti Foundation

MAY

Sunset Point Camp

JUNE

Youth Ministry Summer Service Trip

JULY

TBA

AUGUST

Cradles To Crayons

SEPTEMBER

Parish Finances

OCTOBER

St. Vincent de Paul

NOVEMBER

Wellspring Food Drive

DECEMBER

Giving Tree

Religious Ed Craft Fair to support Dufresnay Haiti Foundation

“View From The Pews” Parish Survey

Please watch for a survey that we

will be sending out in the near future. We would appreciate your time and look forward to hearing

your thoughts!

Healing Mass at St. Paul’s, Hingham Square, this Tuesday, January 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the lower church. Those who have serious ill-nesses or who are facing surgery may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Others may come forward after Mass for prayers for their own or others’ needs.

EVENING MEDITATION:

Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at the Morcone Center. Contact Gail Salvetti on 781-837-1411 with any ques-

tions. Please note: there will be no classes on Dec. 26th and Jan. 2nd. Meditation will continue as usual

on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. throughout the winter months.

SAVE THE DATES! January 10th: 4-week Spiritual Enrichment program, “Meeting Christ in Prayer” with Joe O’Brien. 6:30 p.m. at the Mor-cone Center.

January 17th: Listening to Other Voices with Rev Fred Small — Kairos and Climate. 7:15 p.m. at the Morcone Center.

Upcoming Events

Glastonbury

Abbey

Holy Days of Obligation - 2017

January 1, 2017 (Sunday) Mary, the Holy Mother of God*

May 25, 2017 (Thursday) The Ascension of the Lord

August 15 (Tuesday) Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary*

November 1 (Wednesday) All Saints *

December 8 (Friday) The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 25 (Monday) The Nativity of the Lord

THE COMING YEAR….

Deacon Doyle Blanket Drive Starting weekend of January 14th/15th

More information coming in next weeks bulletin

Over 20 years ago, Deacon Ted Doyle began a “Blanket Drive” in our parish. He had identified a simple need of people of all ages – a warm blanket in

the winter time. From a simple ask for $8 from those who could spare it one

weekend in January many years ago, the Blanket Drive became our winter outreach project. When Deacon Doyle passed away, Deacon Jim ensured his legacy would live on and continued to spear-head this drive. With the needs of so many going beyond the simple blanket, we now partner with My Brothers Keeper and support their furniture delivery and food support programs. But Deacon Doyle’s spirit of chari-ty and mercy lives on in our drive.

“Your donation is tax deductible and divinely accountable.” -Deacon Doyle

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CAST (in order of appearance)

Narrators: Fallon Ryan and Marin Healey Isaiah: Owen Bechtold Shepherd Family: Father: Jack MacNeil, Mother: Grace Kiley, Matthew: Tegan Bellew, Benjamin: Jimmy MacNeil Angel Gabriel: Monica DelGuidice Mary: Petra Bechtold Angel of the Lord: Lily Putnam-Resnick Joseph: Anthony Alibrandi Roman Soldiers: Captain: Joseph DelGallo, Foot Soldiers: Derek DelGallo, Colby Lofgren, Tristen Lofgren, and Jamison Norton Innkeeper’s Family: Innkeeper: Aidan Moroz Wife: Montana Alibrandi Abigail: Grace Kiley Star Angel: Ellen O’Connor Baby Jesus: Reign Ervin Heavenly Angels: Lead Angel: Skye Ervin Angels: Alyssa Donato, Eleanor Kiley, Elle Popp, Natalie Reilly, and Gianna Thorne Shepherds of the Field: Chance Ervin, Malik Ervin, Miles Ervin, Quintin Ervin, and Jacob Hester King Herod: Joseph DelGallo The Three Kings: Gaspar: Aidan Moroz Melchior: Mason DelGallo Balthazar: Anthony Brandi Thank you to Tina DelGuidice and Caryn O’Connor for all their assistance; and to Joseph Scolastico and the adult choir for providing the beautiful Christmas music. Thanks also goes to all the parents who provided the delicious goodies.

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