LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Mass

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am

& 5:30 pm.

Weekdays & Saturday: 8:30 am.

Holy Days: 8:30 am., 12:00 pm. & 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30–4:00 pm.; anytime by

appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 pm, Church

Friday: 9:00–1:00 pm, Pastoral Ctr. Chapel

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose, Pastor

Rev. Javier Julio, Parochial Vicar

Philip E. Devine, Deacon

Jeannie MacDonough, Principal

Gina Kuruvilla, Director of

Religious Education & Youth Ministry

Kathy Canfield, Gr. K–8 Rel. Ed. Coord.

Richard Vacca, Director of Liturgical Music

Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse

Juan David Parra, Seminarian Intern

CONTACT US

Pastoral Center ................... 508-845-6341

School Office ...................... 508-842-1601

Religious Ed. Office .......... 508-925-7801

Youth Ministry ................... 508-925-7801

Parish Health Ministry ........ 508-925-7647

St. Mary’s Parish Corner of Main & Summer Streets, Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 • Website: www.stmarysparish.org

NEW PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. Please contact the Pastoral Center to register or for more information. BAPTISMS: Baptisms at St. Mary are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 PM. Parents may also schedule to have their child baptized during one of the Sunday Masses. A preparation session for parents preparing for the baptism of their first child is held on the second Monday of the month in the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Center for more information. MARRIAGES: The policy for the Diocese of Worcester requires a period of one year preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and participation at either the precana conferences or the Engaged Encounter weekend. Contact one of the priests for arrangements. PASTORAL CARE: Arrangements for the reception of the Sacraments for homebound parishioners can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center. Please also notify the Pastoral Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise confined. Emergency sick calls at anytime.

Matthew Hastings 508-845-5012 Silvester Noronha ............... 508-925-4581 Kelly Paulina........................ 774-275-1911 Sheila Seed ........................... 508-842-6326 Robert Terry ........................ 508-798-8734 Susan Zybert ....................... 508-842-7554

Marilyn Blanchard ........................ 508-845-1567 Jean Campaniello .......................... 508-842-8288 Robert Doiron .............................. 978-568-3696 Jim Farrell ...................................... 508-330-6153 Lynne Grden ................................. 508-363-3636 Samer Hannoush .......................... 508-615-2760

Pastoral Council

Council of Ministries Finance: Maria Lemieux .................................................................................... 508-845-8732 Respect Life: Kurt Brenner .............................................................................. 508-842-0322 Seniors Jet Set: Evelyn Baroni ......................................................................... 508-845-3511 Social Justice: Gina Kuruvilla .......................................................................... 508-925-7801 Outreach: Mary Daly.......................................................................................... 508-845-6819 Stewardship: Kelly Paulina ............................................................................... 774-275-1911

Our Parish Mission We, the people of St. Mary’s, strive to be a community united with God, dedicated to continuing growth in knowledge and faith,

giving witness to Christ through love, worship, education, and service. So that we may fulfill

this mission and integrate spirituality with life, we shall reach out to all peoples within and

beyond our faith community.

ST. MARY’S SHREWSBURY

Date Lector Eucharistic Minister Server Sacristan

Saturday 4:30pm

E. Van Atten M/M Blanchard, M/M Nelligan, K. Van Atten A. Kerekon, B. Kerekon L. Nelligan

Sunday 7:30am

I. D’Souza M. Benbenek, P. Caouette, W. Gooley, M. Gulino, T. Keegan, M. Lemoine, R. Mungovan

P. Hastings, T. Hruskoci, R. White M. Gulino

Sunday 9:00am

S. Zybert J. Barry, K. Contreras, K. Canfield, J. Sliwoski, S. Zybert E. Boucher, A. Harasim, N. Hughes C. Salvan, S. Silvan

R. St. Pierre

Sunday 11:00am

D. Malo E. Baroni, D. Malo, J. McDonald, M/M Page, L. Shuba, M. Smith, J. Sousa, M. Vallejo

A. Belanger, J. Karam, J. Malo J. McAdam

Sunday 5:30pm

J. Guilford A.M. Blute, C. Cruz, N. Duquette, L. Ferguson, J. Garcia, R. Lopez S. Damle, E. Ferguson V. Moskowitz

Liturgical Ministry Schedule September 14-15

MASS INTENTIONS

The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Mary Par-ish offers you a source of comfort and God's love. If you or someone you know would like to receive a shawl, please contact Deborah at 508-842-8653 or Sue at 508-842-8518 and they will make arrange-ments to deliver a "hug from God."

Repose of the souls of Mary Ann White, Mark Parr and Jackie Kennedy; full and fast recovery of a knee replace-ment for Jim; Anthony; MS;

a special intention for S.; Hannah’s successful RN testing; James, Marcia and Miles; Samantha and Jacob; Donna and Kev-in following a loss; Paul to receive an accurate diagnosis and prognosis; Jean’s smooth transition to a new job; Heather to gain balance and increased professional ease; Chris recently diag-nosed with cancer; Michael’s full recovery from 8/5 surgery; Paul P.; Michelle to receive good results from cancer treatment; Susan’s wellness; a successful and productive trip to Rome for Sister Maureen; and for all those suffering from natural disasters and those aiding in recovery. Continued prayers for: John’s safety; Margaret; SW; Peggy; Kathleen; DT; Sue; Will; Amalia; Jerry; David; CM; Craig; Mark and Tim and everyone suffering with addiction; Clare; Mrs. C.; DL; Deborah; Kendra; VKM; Teresa; Leslie; Marlo; Je C.; Caleb; Caleb W.; Sarah W.; Marianne; Kevin; Kathleen; Sue; Sam; DP; AP; Sue; David; FT; Chuck; Michael; Matt; Rob; Alex; Bill; Peter James; Effie; Jan; Linda A.; Andrew; Dixie; William; John; Christine; Helen; Charles; Stanley;Jacob; Cindy and those with no one to pray for them. Thanksgiving for: John’s gradually improved health; all the volunteers and participants responsible for Sheriff Evangelidis’s Annual Senior Picnic; safe travel for several; all those who coor-dinated and donated to the recent Oak Middle School school supply swap; all the volunteers who worked and are working to restore the gardens in Prospect Park; the marigold concept; gen-erosity of heart from Stephen, Marianne and Mark; JW’s re-search and aid; and all answered prayers. Prayer Line: Tracy at 508-450-0137

Date Time Intention

Saturday, Sept. 7

8:30 am 4:30 pm

†Louie and Annie Basilissa By the family †Daniel Bailey 5th Anniversary by the family

Sunday, Sept. 8

7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

†Peter Margelony 17th Anniversary by the family Frank Kokernak 100 Birthday by the Harney family †John Pedone , 10th Anniversary †James Pedone, 11th Anniversary By the family †Robert, Sr. and Marie Cuccaro By the family

Monday, Sept. 9

8:30 am

†Gerald Nugent By the Howard family

Tuesday, Sept. 10

8:30 am †Michael Brekka By St. Mary Faculty and School

Wed., Sept. 11

8:30 am

†Richard McNamara Birthday Remembrance By the family

Thursday, Sept. 12

8:30 am

†Roger Descheneaux By the family

Friday, Sept. 13

8:30 am

†Eilyana Moynihan Turpin 13th Anniversary by the family

Saturday, Sept. 14

8:30 am 4:30 pm

†Helen Norton By Mary Lou Darcy †Matthew J. Murray By the family

Sunday, Sept. 15

7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

†Rev. John F. Cahill 10th Anniversary by St. Mary Parish †Christopher Cote 50th Birthday Remembrance By the family †Danielle Simas By the family †Thomas T. Brekka By the family

Marlene Dupre`

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, September 8 8:00 Pancake Breakfast-Hall 12:30 Baptisms-Church 3:00 Girl Scout Troop 30308-Gathering Space 6:30 Grades 9 & 10 Faith Formation-Hall, School, LMR, GS Monday, September 9 9:15 Weight Training-Large Meeting Room 7:00 Haiti Committee-St. John 7:00 Grades 3 & 4 Catechist Meeting-St. Luke 7:00 Baptism Class-Mary’s Room 7:00 Webelos Den 7-Gathering Space 7:00 Grade 9 Parent Meeting-Large Meeting Room 7:30 Grade 10 Parent Meeting-Large Meeting Room Tuesday, September 10 12:00 Legacy of Hope Reception-Large Meeting Room 6:00 Eucharistic Adoration-Church 7:00 Family Festival Meeting-Media Center 7:00 SYFS Large Meeting Room 7:00 Social Justice Committee-Mary’s Room Wednesday, September 11 5:45 Gentle Yoga-Large Meeting Room 6:00 Family Festival Meeting-Gathering Space Thursday, September 12 9:15 Weight Training-Large Meeting Room 7:00 Boy Scouts-Hall 7:00 Family Festival Meeting-Gathering Space 7:00 Liturgy Committee Meeting-Mary’s Room Friday, September 13 9:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament-Chapel

RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or if you are a Catholic who would like to complete your initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) can help. The RCIA forms adults in the Catholic faith and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation. For addition information please call Msgr. Mike at the Pastoral Center at 508-845-6341.

St. Mary’s Capital Campaign A second collection will be taken up this weekend (September 7/8) for St. Mary’s Capital Campaign – Our Enduring Covenant. Thank-you for your support as we continue to pay down our con-struction loan.

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Volunteers Needed

Do you have a gift for story-telling or a passion for teaching young children? Are you creative, entertaining or just enjoy sharing your faith? We need YOU! The Children's Liturgy of the Word

team is seeking volunteers (seniors in High School or older) to help at the 9:00am Sunday Masses. This program provides mean-ing and color to the weekly Scripture readings. Volunteers are typically scheduled for one Sunday a month, but volunteer for as little or as much of your time as you can share. Leaders are need-ed for preschool, K-2nd grade or 3rd-5th grade levels. Lesson ideas are provided. For more information, please contact Larry Cardani (the.cardanis@verizon.net).

St. Mary’s Choir will begin its new fall season on Sunday, September 22nd singing at the 11am Mass.

We here at St. Mary’s Church are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated, talented and committed choir. The four section choir, which includes about 20 singers, meets Sunday morning at 9:00am in the school library for a 1-½ hour rehearsal and then contributes spiritual music at the 11:00am Masses.

New members are always welcome. While musical training and experience are helpful, the desire to sing is paramount. Making music for your parish community can be a profound experience to those who are willing to give it a try

If you would like more information about joining the choir con-tact Rick Vacca at 508-753-0230 or (rpav21@gmail.com) - or Christine Carter (cmdunn04@yahoo.com) Or just stop up to the choir loft and introduce yourself! All Are Welcome…..

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS We extend our Congratulations, Best Wishes and Prayers to Sarah Keiler & Nate Staples who were married here at St. Mary’s last weekend. May God bless their marriage and life together as husband and

wife.

The Cluster Book Club will be meeting on Sep-tember 12th at 7 pm in St. Anne's rectory. We are reading the book "Personal Transformation and a New Creation: The Spiritual Revolution of Beatrice Bruteau". All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Tom Schonhoff at 774/262-6174

LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT WEEKEND

at ST. MARY’S PARISH

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATES

NOVEMBER 15-18, 2019

September 8, 2019

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

If you have already registered your child for CCD for the upcoming school year, Thank you!

For those of you who have not, please register for classes online by logging on to our website www.stmarysparish.org and selecting “Youth” in the drop down menu under “Religious Education.” Registration is ongoing. Classes will form soon. Catholic School students preparing for the sacraments of Eu-charist/Reconciliation or Confirmation, in Grades 2, 9 and 10 starting in the fall of 2018 also need to register online. Thank you!

Religious Education Teachers urgently needed for Grades 9, 8, 7, 4, 3, and 1. High School and Middle School classes meet twice monthly; Elementary School classes meet weekly. Please consider volunteering your time to share your faith with the young children of our parish. If you think you may be interested please contact Kathy Can-field at Kathy.canfield@stmarysparish.org or 508-925-7801 ext 313 or Gina Kuruvilla.

St. Mary Parish Presents

British Landscapes

A Trip To England, Scotland & Wales in 2020

June 25—July 4, 2020

Ten Days—Eight breakfasts & four dinners

With Collette Travel

Brochures available in the sacristy and Pastoral Center

Call or see Fr. Mike for more information

An informational meeting will be held on

Wednesday, September 18

At 6:00 pm in the Gathering Space

Join Us In Singing the Lord’s Praises!

Starting on September 4, the St. Mary’s Parish Children’s Choir will be rehearsing every Wednesday in the main church from

4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Boys and girls from kindergarten up are invited to join us. New members are al-

ways welcome to come and give us a try. Children will be singing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass about every other Sunday

starting on September 22. Please call Jan Cappello, Choir Director, at (508) 393-3189 for more information.

Dear Clergy and Parishioners,

Shrewsbury Human Services Food Pantry located at St. Anne’s Church appreciate your donation to help with the purchase of gift cards and school supplies for our “Back to School Campaign.” Your charitable gift provided us with the resources to help Shrewsbury students in need.

The students value your donations and help them with the tools to succeed in school. We are fortunate as a community to ad-dress the problems of many families in our community.

We believe in the sense of community and respect the intrinsic worth of each person and treat them judiciously and with com-passion. We respect their lives, worries ad stories and work to-ward better servicing our clients.

Thank you for helping us with our mission to do God’s teaching and work by helping others.

Peace and love, Elaine LeBlanc Director

Urgent Need for Volunteers Please consider coming to the Senior Center and helping us with our Meals on Wheels pro-gram for Shrewsbury. It is working in the kitchen and dining room in a friendly working environment. Please join us. Help is needed especially on Wednesday and Thursday (4 hours, 8:30-12:30). Call Ken Colon 508-841-8758.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS BREAKFAST WHO’S YOUR BOSS?

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 7:30am – 9:00am

Assumption College (Tsotsis Center), 500 Salisbury St, Worcester

Catholic business owners and professionals are invited for a morning of fellowship, networking and charity. You’ll be in-spired by a presentation from Karen Laganelli, CEO at Notre Dame Healthcare, about what happened when she put God in charge! Rev. Richard Reidy, Vicar General, Diocese of Worces-ter, will lead us in prayer. Tickets: $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Represent your business! Reserve seats at (508) 767-1230 or email Cindy.dorsey@1230radio.com. Online at www.1230radio.com.

IHN - Friendly House and The Manor Banquet Facility have part-nered to host A Taste of West Boylston Street and Neighbors on Monday, September 23rd, from 5:30-8:30pm at the Manor, 42 West Boylston Street, West Boylston. This family friendly event will have food and drink, live entertainment and a Silent Auc-tion. All funds raised during the evening will be donated to IHN. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children prior to the event and $40 for adults and $20 for children at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the IHN website or from Terry Waite at twaite@townisp.com or Bridgid Rubin at rubin@townisp.com. Please join us for a fun evening benefit-ing a wonderful cause! Thank you.

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time