Parish Lay Leadership



PARISH LAY LEADERSHIP

Finance Council Chairs….Kimberly Schoolcraft, Matthew Barnes

Parish Pastoral Council Chair..………………Kathleen Harrington

Rel Ed Advisory Committee ...Melissa Moriarty, Suzanne Harlow

RCIA ……………………………Ray Breton, Rosemary Thresher

Bible Study………………………………………..........Sue Fratini

Adult Education………………………..Mary Federici, Bob Stack

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS

Rosary Sodality……………..………Nancy Garen/Ursula Tuohey

Social Justice………………….…………….Andrea Cook-Hewitt

Just Faith…………………………………Pat Mack, Karen Scahill

St. Joseph’s Workers………………………………………Fr. Dan

Men’s Ministry Group………………………......................Fr. Dan

Women’s Ministry Group..……………………..…..Mary Federici

Youth Group (JPII Crew)………………….………Lisa Laferriere

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

Cursillo Movement ……………………….………...Karen Scahill

Schoenstatt Movement .……………..……….…Diane Czerwiecki

Boy Scout Troop 821 …………………..…………Chris Muldrew

Girl Scout Troops…………………….……..……....Pat O’Connor

Knights of Columbus………………………………Greg Perreault

PARISH MINISTRIES

Altar Server Scheduling……………………..……… Cindy Monti

Altar Server Training……………………………….Jim O’Connor

Baptismal Prep……………………………..…… Lou Mastroianni

Children’s Liturgy of the Word……………….……….Sue Fratini

Eucharistic Ministers/Readers, Scheduling ......……Beth Modlish

Homebound/Pastoral Care Ministry…………..........Mary Federici

Music Ministry – Adult & Youth Choir……………Melanie Peetz

Contemporary Music Group (Psalm 33).………………Tom Fucci

Sacristans.…………………..……..Irene King, Phyllis Chlastawa,

Jim O’Connor, Irene Breton, Karen Scahill

Soup Kitchen……………… …..... Marcia Daly, Sandy O’Connor

Take & Eat Ministry……..…………………………Cheryl Wood

Wedding Coordinator………………………….…..Donna Whelan

Wedding Team……...…Kathy Harrington, Gina Broderick,

Christina Straney, Tina Broderick

Prayer Line………………..Pauline, 862-3885 or Diane, 568-9754

OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office is located at the Parish Center. Entrance is across from the Mary Garden. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm; Friday 9am-noon. Sue is available to greet and assist you.

NEW PARISHIONERS

We warmly welcome new members to join our parish. Please fill out a registration card on the tables in the church and place in the collection basket. Registration and active participation is necessary for Religious Education and letters of eligibility for godparents and sponsors, as well as Catholic School Parish Subsidy.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The Sacrament is celebrated monthly. Please call the Office to arrange. At least one Godparent must be a Confirmed, active parishioner in their parish, attending Mass weekly.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

The Sacrament of Marriage is planned by an initial meeting with a priest or deacon, at least 6 months in advance. Be sure to contact the church BEFORE committing to date or venue with a deposit.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick is administered by a priest, when requested. Pastoral care to the hospitalized sick and homebound is provided by the pastoral staff, and trained parishioners.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

The Sacrament with Confession is celebrated each Saturday after the 8:00 am Mass, and from 3:15- 3:45 pm, as well as by appointment.

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

The Chaplet is prayed as a group on Saturday afternoons at 3:45 in the Chapel.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

The Novena is prayed every Saturday morning at the 8:00AM Mass in the Chapel.

HOSPITAL VISITS

If anyone has a hospital stay, please have a family member call the parish and indicate whether the parishioner would like to have a visit, or if they would like their name mentioned at Mass during the Prayers of the Faithful.

MONTHLY HEALING MASS

Monthly Healing Mass – 4th Sunday of Every Month at 2:00PM - St. George Church, 202 E. Main St. Chicopee, MA. 413-331-5656

HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES

Hearing Assisted Devices are located near the American Flag at the back of the church.

LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS

Low-Gluten Hosts are available at Communion time in the Chapel

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat 10/28 4:00PM +Denise Valois

1st Anniversary Remembrance

r/b Irene Kmiecik

Sun 10/29 7:00AM +Edward & Katie Chrzanowski

Anniversary Remembrance

r/b Family

8:30AM +Maria Pereira

r/b Albert Family

11:00AM +Catherine Boucher

r/b Family

Mon 10/30 7:00AM +John S. Kiendzior

r/b Therese Trottier

Tue 10/31 7:00AM +Veronica Kelley

100th Birthday Remembrance

r/b daughter Barbara Kelley Drapeau

ALL SAINTS DAY

Wed 11/1 7:00AM +Theresa Forcier

r/b Roger Beaudoin

9:00AM +Fr. Tom Champigny

r/b Michael & Mary Zyra

7:00PM MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Thu 11/2 7:00AM Communion Service

Fri 11/3 7:00AM Communion Service

Sat 11/4 8:00AM +Poor Souls and Holy Souls

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

3:15-3:45PM CONFESSIONS (Chapel)

3:45PM CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (Chapel)

4:00PM +Maurice Valois

Birthday Remembrance

r/b wife Lillian Valois

Sun 11/5 7:00AM +Stephanie Pacholec

r/b Andy & Mary Snoddy

8:30AM +Jeffrey Leavitt

43rd Anniversary Remembrance

r/b Family

11:00AM +Marlene Fondakowski r/b Family

FROM FR. DAN’S DESK…

I want to begin with a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended the 4:00PM Mass last weekend for the intention of my mom on her First Anniversary. It was a great consolation for me to see so many people there among my family and friends and all of you! Of course, I know there was another good reason to come to the 4:00 – to get in line early for the Parish Dinner to follow! I am grateful to all who came to the Mass, and/or the Parish Dinner last Saturday! We served over 325 meals. Thank you to those who waited in the serving line for the food. I heard from many of you that you thought it was worth it! Hindsight is always 20/20 – I wish we had tried seating everyone first and then calling up tables by number – next time – oops, next time? Another handmade 300 golumbki? – I can’t even think about it now! Would you believe – a few of the golumbki from our Dinner made their way to Ohio and were eaten there on Saturday night? My friend Fr. Mike Nimocks who went to the Alumni Days at our Seminary in Boston this past week, stopped to see me and I gave him a few golumbki for him and his sister and brother-in-law. They texted they were thinking of us on Saturday as they were eating them! My thanks to the ladies of the Rosary Sodality and all of the other Bakers who made some really wonderful and plentiful desserts! I cannot thank enough those Parishioners who helped in the kitchen – yes, I made ALL 305 of the golumbki, and did some of the other food prep, but it was the “Kitchen Team” who coordinated keeping the food hot and ready to go on the serving line, that made things run smoothly! Some people commented how quickly we were able to pull such a big event together - just one week from Saturday to Saturday! Thanks to our parishioner – Alice Dawicki, former owner of “Soup’s On” – who made the delicious soup for Saturday night. As you know this was an opportunity for me to take the week of the first anniversary of my mom’s passing, and make it both a celebration and remembrance of her, and an opportunity for us to begin a Fund for a New Heating System for our Parish Center. Thanks to all those who bought a chance at the 50/50 Raffle or made an outright donation to the New Fund. Congratulations to the 50/50 winners (split 3 ways). The great news is that we cleared $3,856 from the dinner! All of which will go into starting the Fund for the heating system. I also received some generous checks from some of you to help “start-up” the New Heating Fund – thank you so much! We’ll also have the large clear plastic container in the Gathering Space in the weeks to come, for you to drop spare change in. Remember the Coffee Can Collections we have done in the past? We’ve always done well with collections for some of our larger needs, with simply collecting spare change! I think the best part of the Dinner on Saturday was the great feel in the room of seeing the Parish Center filled with people. It’s something that would gladden the heart of any Pastor – and it did, me! Thank you again to those who came and to those who worked! Special Thanks to our Parish St. Joseph Workers who attended the dinner or who came afterward to fold up the tables and the chairs in the Hall – it was done so quickly thanks to all of you! We look forward to future fundraiser events in the parish that will keep the fund growing! God bless you all!

I just want to remind everyone that our Parish Bus Trip to the “Mercy and Mary Retreat Day” with Fr. Michael Gaitely on November 11, in Charlton MA, will be coming up in just a few weeks. I am going to ask everyone at this time, who signed up for the trip, to drop your payment for the bus fee of $5.00 and the fee for the Retreat Day of $49.95, in the collection basket in the next few weeks – that will confirm your seat on the bus! As of last count we still have a few seats left on the bus so if you are interested in attending, please call Sue in the Parish Office. Reminder: the bus leaves from the Parish Center at 6:30AM and returns at 8:00PM.

Just a reminder that our “Annual Mass of Remembrance” on November 1 is coming up as well. It’s a great opportunity to remember someone who has gone before you – a long time ago – or just in the past year. As always we encourage you to bring a framed picture of the person to place before the altar or just to come and sit in the shadows that night and reflect. It’s a “candlelight” Mass that we began to do by candlelight a few years ago during the October Snowstorm, and we have continued celebrating the Mass by candlelight ever since. Come and remember those you love, and reflect upon the reassurance that God gives us, that we will indeed, see them again!

God Bless, Fr. Dan

SANCTUARY CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+BRIAN LARIVIERE

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

requested by Fran & Tom Benson

SPECIAL INTENTION CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+ZACHARY W. HALL

requested by aunts Marsha and Carol

MARY GARDEN CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+JEANNE AMNOTTE

requested by cousin Annette Schoenrock

SACRED HEART CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+JAMES & CATHERINE BURKE

requested by Maryalyce & Michael Morrissey

PRAYER-LINE

To request prayers for yourself or a loved one,

please call Pauline at 862-3885 or Diane at 568-9754.

This Wednesday is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at 7am, 9am and 7pm (Mass of Remembrance – see further info below).

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

All are invited to attend our annual Candlelight Mass of Remembrance on All Saints Day, Wednesday November 1st at 7:00PM. It’s a great opportunity to remember someone who has gone before you – a long time ago – or just on the past year. As always we encourage you to bring a framed picture of the person (preferably 5x7 or 4x6) to place before the altar. Come and remember those you love, and reflect upon the reassurance that God gives us, that we will see them again!

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER POOR BOX:

PARISH “HELPING HANDS”

The Parish “Helping Hands” Fund was created to respond to the needs of parishioners in difficult financial circumstances. Poor Box envelopes are on the left side table in the gathering space - please drop in the collection basket.

BONTON COUPON BOOKLETS

At all the Masses next weekend you will have the opportunity to purchase a Bonton Community Day booklet for $5 and receive a $10 off coupon, 30 percent off savings pass, plus 30 percent off yellow dot during our community days November 8-11.  There will be many doorbusters and bonus buys plus you can presale items at the end of October. All proceeds benefit OLBS parish and we thank you for your support. 

ADORATION FOR NOVEMBER

Adoration will be held Thursday, November 2, from 7:30am-8pm. The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Holy Souls are those who have died in the state of grace but are not yet free from all punishment due to their unforgiven venial sins and all other sins already forgiven for which satisfaction is still to be make. They are certain of entering heaven but first they must be prepared in Purgatory. The Holy Souls cannot help themselves because for them the night has come when no man can work. It is a great privilege of brotherhood that we can shorten their time of separation from God by our prayers, good works and, especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Merciful Father, in union with the Church Triumphant in heaven, I beg of You, have mercy on the souls in purgatory. Be mindful of Your eternal love for them and show them your mercy because of the boundless merits of Your beloved Son. Be pleased to free them from pain and sorrow that they may soon enjoy eternal peace and happiness. God, Heavenly Father, I thank You for the grace of perseverance which You have granted to the souls of the faithful departed.

Loving Savior, Jesus Christ, You are the King of kings in the land of eternal bliss. I beg of You, in Your mercy hear my prayer and set free the holy souls in purgatory.... Lead them from the prison of darkness to the light and freedom of the children of God in the Kingdom of Your glory. Loving Savior, I thank You for having redeemed the poor souls with Your most Precious Blood and saved them from eternal death. God, Holy Spirit, enkindle in me the fire of Your Divine love. Arouse my faith and confidence, and graciously accept the prayers I offer You for the suffering souls in purgatory.

-Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik SVD, Divine Word Missionary

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for November is that Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.

GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!

We thank the following who have made donations to the General Church or Mortgage Fund:

In memory of John Tuohey

Ladislaw Pfeifer

Marcia Sanford

Richard & Frances Curran

Norma Lewis

Chris & Joe Dupelle

Betty Hogan Oleksak

Jane McQuat Chandler

Anne and Barbara Kelley

Bill & Nancy Garen

Grace & Dan Sullivan

Gordon & Florence Snyder

James & Alice Doxsey

Mary Lafreniere and Family

Richard & Rochelle Benoit

Kathleen Harrington

The Chrzanowski Family

Marilyn Dostal

Pete & Donna Whelan

Marilyn Orszak

Pat & Jack Mack

Donna Luciani & Timothy LaBrecque

Tom & Rosemary Gavin

Ann & Ray Crum

Kathy & Al Wozniak

Fred & Beth Modlish

Lee Blair

Diane Wright

In memory of Daniel Manning

Pat Pouliot

OUTDOOR STATIONS/MEMORIAL STONES

We are offering a couple of new memorial “options” involving our Stations of the Cross Garden. In the Gathering Space you will find a sample of a “MEMORIAL STONE” which can be purchased and inscribed for placement in our Outdoor Stations of the Cross Garden. Please take a sheet and consider purchasing a memorial stone and having it personalized. The Memorial Stones will be $250. Also, we are replacing the OUTDOOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS in the Stations Garden across from the entrance to the Chapel which are deteriorating rapidly. New flat surface color “metal” Stations will replace them. Anyone who would like to “memorialize” a Station of the Cross (only 14 available), please also see the sample in the Gathering Space take a copy of the “Order Form” on the round table. Memorialization of the Stations will be $150.

NOVEMBER 4/5

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS

Old Testament: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10

New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13

Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

READERS

4:00PM Lynn Nault 7:00AM George Plante

8:30AM Paul Plourd 11:00AM Diane Czerwiecki

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

4:00PM Rachel Dionne, Todd Dionne, Rochelle Benoit,

Ken Malo

7:00AM Dave Trotman, Lee Reynolds, Pat Mack

8:30AM Bruce Campbell, Mary Regan, Marilyn Orszak

11:00AM Rosemary Thresher, Rosemary Adams,

Karl Weckstrom, Mikey Hebda

OUR STEWARDSHIP

October 15, 2017

Regular and Development (gold) $ 10,041

Budget Requirement per Week 9,600

441

THANK YOU!

SACRED HEART MEMORIAL CANDLE

We are also adding a New Candle – the SACRED HEART MEMORIAL CANDLE which will be located by the Sacred Heart Statue near the Choir. Like the other memorial candles available, this candle can be scheduled to burn for a loved one or for an intention, and will be listed in the bulletin. We are now scheduling the Sacred Heart Candle for the remainder of 2017 and 2018. Like the other candles – the offering is just $10 and can be scheduled by calling Sue at the Parish Office.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY

We are seeking a few individuals, to help our group meet the needs of some Westfield families who find they are struggling. Some areas of need for volunteers: food pantry assistance, answering phone requests for help and entering the information on the computer (from home), stand-out collections at various Parishes twice a year. Our meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month from 7-8pm, September through June at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 86 Mechanic Street, Westfield. Leave a message at 568-5619 and a member will return your call. Thank you.

Become a member of our Parish’s Facebook page – it’s a wonderful way to view pictures of our recent activities and hear about upcoming events!

U.S.O. CHRISTMAS STOCKING COLLECTION

We are once again collecting items for the U.S.O. to be given to our military men and women in active duty situations abroad this Christmas. Flyers listing items needed are located near the bulletins, and there is a box in the Gathering Space marked “U.S.O. Christmas Stocking Collection”. There is also a need for Christmas stockings. The collection will continue through November 5. Call Shirley with any questions at 413-454-4833.

AN INVITATION FROM

OUR MUSIC MINISTRY

ADULT CHOIR - We are looking for new members to join our Adult Choir to sing at our 8:30am Sunday Mass, and other significant Liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the church.

YOUTH CHOIR - We are looking for YOU - if you would like to sing and want to be part of a group that will participate very actively at the 11:00am Mass each Sunday! Grade 3 and up are welcome. Rehearsals are typically Sunday mornings at 10:15am.

For more information on both choirs, contact Melanie Peetz, our Parish Music Director, at 562-3450.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

Psalm 33, our Contemporary Music Group, is looking for singers, guitar players and bass players who might want to share their talents at this once a month Sunday Evening Mass. Youth are especially welcome from middle and high school, as singers or musicians. For more information, please call Tom Fucci at 562-4967.

RCIA

RCIA is for persons in need of Baptism, persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic, and persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and /or Confirmation. Please contact Deacon Paul at deaconpaulf@ or 562-3450 for more info about our RCIA program.

500TH COMMEMORATION

OF THE REFORMATION

A joint Lutheran-Catholic prayer service led by Springfield Roman Catholic Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski and Pastor Lauren Holm of the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Springfield will be held to commemorate the Reformation on Sunday, October 29 at 2pm at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield. Following the prayer service, all participants will be invited to the adjoining Bishop Marshall Center to help prepare food packages for the homeless. Bishop Rozanski cordially invites all to take part.

ALL SAINTS DAY PARTY

Bring your family to the annual All Saints Day Party on October 31 from 6:30-8:00pm at St. Stanislaus School gym, Front Street, Chicopee. Entrance and parking behind the school. Please dress as a saint, bible character, or one of God's creatures only. Play themed games and have treats. $2 donation per family + a bag of candy per child participant. To volunteer or for info call Mike McManus 533-5204 or Joe Strain 788-4342.

LET'S HELP SAVE LIVES!

The Student Council at Pope Francis High School will be hosting their Fall Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, November 3 from 8am-2pm at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Hall, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chapman Street Chicopee. Call Lynn Leone to schedule an appointment at 331-2480, ext. 2221.

POPE FRANCIS PREP SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Pope Francis High School will host an OPEN HOUSE for prospective students currently in grades 8-11 and their families on Sunday, November 5. Join us for a tour of our new facility on Wendover Road and a presentation at St. Michael’s Academy. Register online at open-house or call Ann Rivers, Director of Admissions, at (413) 331-2480, ext.1132.

THE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IS COMING!

Holy Family Parish in Russell is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 11 at the VFW on Route 20 from 9am-3pm. Jewelry, LulaRoe, quilted and wooden items, decorations, gifts, homemade jellies and soaps, beautiful handcrafted art of every type, and so much more! There will be lots of Christmas crafts and gifts, and homemade macaroni and cheese, soups, stews, chili, cornbread and goodies will be available for purchase to eat there or take home. We haven't forgotten about the kids! There'll be a craft table for them to make their own Christmas ornament to take home! We hope you’ll stop by and get your Christmas shopping done early!

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKET DRIVE

Catholic Charities is accepting Thanksgiving baskets for our annual Thanksgiving holiday initiative. Donations of baskets with non-perishable food items and/or monetary contributions can be dropped off at Catholic Charities, 65 Elliot Street, Springfield, M-F 9am-4pm. Deadline for donations is Monday, November 13. For more information, please contact Laura Robertson at (413) 452-0572.[pic][pic][pic]

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