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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-Friday, 9:00AM-2:00PM. 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 9/16 4:00PM +Ricardo & Rosa Obrero

r/b Kharmen & Carlo Saruca

Sun 9/17 7:00AM +George Croteau

r/b his Family

8:30AM +Barbara Dinkel

Birthday Remembrance

r/b her daughter Anna Horkun

11:00AM +Joe Conroy

Anniversary Remembrance

r/b the Conroy Family

Mon 9/18 7:00AM +Kay M. Higgins

r/b Catherine Higgins

Tue 9/19 7:00AM +Gerard Lamoureux

r/b Lorraine Masciadrelli

Wed 9/20 7:00AM +Marlene Fondakowski

r/b her Family

Thu 9/21 7:00AM Communion Service

Fri 9/22 7:00AM Communion Service

Sat 9/23 8:00AM +Nicolina Grimaldi

Birthday Remembrance

r/b her Family

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

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

3:45PM CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (Chapel)

4:00PM +Mary & Paulo Gilberti

r/b their daughter-in-law Pat Gilberti

and Family

Sun 9/24 7:00AM +Paul Labrie

14th Anniversary Remembrance

r/b his wife Monica Labrie

8:30AM +Florence Oleksak

8th Anniversary Remembrance

r/b Larry Oleksak and daughters

11:00AM +Victims of 9/11 & All Terrorist Attacks

r/b The Parish

FROM FR. DAN’S DESK…

I can’t express enough the weight of grief experienced in our parish last week with the loss of two young men whose funerals we celebrated here in our church – I continue to ask you for prayers for the family of Cameron Walker age 22, and Brandon Robert age 25 – who both died in car crashes. I pray that these families will seek and feel God’s abiding love and comfort to them!

My friends each Fall, Firtian Adams Funeral Service offers a grief program called “Living After Loss”. Jill Adams and Mary Ann Rode are skilled grief counselors who offer a 6 week group program for those experiencing the pain of loss. Whether it is recent or long past, this program can be a great help. I attended it 13 years ago just after my father had passed away. I had just arrived in the parish and it was recommended to me. I can’t recommend it highly enough to you! Please see the information elsewhere in this bulletin and call Jill ASAP if you want to register. There is NO COST, but it does fill up so don’t hesitate to call!

My friends this week Catholic Parishes throughout our Country are celebrating Catechetical Sunday – the official start of our Religious Ed Programs for all ages in our parish. Not only is our Program from Kindergarten thru Grade 11 beginning, but Programs for our adults also begin in the weeks ahead – Our Bible Study on Tuesday nights, which has become very popular will begin soon, as well as our Adult Ed Programs on Tuesday nights and Thursday mornings. If you have never taken an “Adult Ed” Program, consider the invitation to deepen your faith and meet others in the parish seeking to do the same! Please see the flyers near the bulletins this week and register as soon as possible! We pray God’s blessings on all Coordinators, Teachers and Aides, as well as our Parents – first teachers of their children! From our youngest to our most senior members, may we all embark on a year of learning more about our Catholic Faith, growing closer to the Lord!

Though I had planned to take the bus from our parish going to the EWTN Family Conference in Worcester last Saturday – due to a funeral I was not able to ride the bus, but I was able to take my own car and catch up with our group afterward. It was a great day seeing so many of the EWTN program hosts and celebrating our Catholic Faith! Thanks to everyone who attended, and to Diane Czerwiecki & Andrea Cook-Hewitt for coordinating the bus in my absence! I hope more in the parish will take advantage of such great programs!

Our prayers continue to be needed by all those affected by the recent hurricanes – Harvey, Irma and Jose which wrought such devastation on so many areas. Thank you for continuing to remember those lost, families grieving, those who lost homes and property, and the relief workers who continue tirelessly to help those in need! THANK YOU to all those who have donated in our Special Collection Basket in the Gathering Space over the last two weekends for the relief efforts. If you would like more info on how to give “on-line”, see that information elsewhere in this bulletin. God bless you for your kindness and may none of us ever know such loss in our lives!

As many of you know who read our Parish Facebook Page, I recently discovered the Fatima Shrine at Stanley Park. What a discovery and what a gem! Though Stanley Park is a “private” park, it’s always great to me when I see representations of our faith in public places! As you know we are in the midst of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions in Fatima Portugal in 1917. The Shrine is a great place to stop when at Stanley Park – it is located behind the Carillon and to the right. It consists of a stone grotto constructed in 1951 by Rocco Calegari – the same gentleman who created the stone base for the Statue of Mary in our Mary Garden. That stone base was much higher at the old church, but for height reasons was buried deeper here in our Mary Garden. It’s lasted many decades thanks to the work of Mr. Calegari. The Shrine at Stanley Park was blessed in 1952 by Fr. Dacey – a priest of our Parish at that time. It’s really worth stopping by the Shrine, and if you are so inclined – there is a group that meets to recite the Rosary at the Shrine on the 13th of the month as our Lady had asked the Fatima Children to do. The next Rosary will be prayed there on October 13.

In keeping with the celebration of Fatima, we will once again host an Outdoor Public Rosary Rally here at the Parish on Saturday October 14 at 12:00 noon. Our Parishioner – Mary Lou Bonfitto - has been coordinating this Rally for the past several years. Rallies are held at churches around the country on this day. Please come – especially in this year of the 100th Anniversary of Fatima – and pray for peace in our world and Our Country!

Best wishes to Jeremy Trottier - a member of our Boy Scout Troop who is currently doing his Eagle Scout Project – A Braille Trail at Stanley Park – his grandmother – our parishioner - Terry Trottier – is certainly very proud of him!

God Bless, Fr. Dan

SANCTUARY CANDLE

Is burning this week in honor of

GABRIELLA JUDEN

requested by her grandmother

MARY GARDEN CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+FRANCES & JOSEPH STANTON

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE

requested by Nancy Butler

VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+ROBERT A. GREENLEAF, U.S. NAVY

requested by the Employees of I.T.I.

PRAYER-LINE

To request prayers for yourself or a loved one,

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

BEGINS THIS WEEKEND

Please return your completed Religious Education registration to the parish office as soon as possible. Forms are available on the tables in the gathering space or on our website. Religious Education classes start this Sunday September 17 for grades 2-11 and next Saturday September 23 for grades K-1.

KINDERGARTEN

We have a wonderful Program for children entering Kindergarten every other Saturday Morning from 9:00-10:30am beginning September 23. Music, creativity, and learning our first prayers are part of the curriculum for this first year experience of Religious Ed for our youngest children. Consider giving your child a great “start” to coming to Religious Ed, by beginning them in our Kindergarten Program. Contact Sheila Conroy at 562-3450 for more details!

HELP NEEDED FOR FALL REL ED PROGRAM

There is a need for a Teacher’s Aide in Grade 4 for our Religious Education Program. If you can help, please call the parish office at 562-3450.

AUG/SEPT POOR BOX -

OUR PARISH ‘TAKE & EAT’ PROGRAM

Poor Box Envelopes are on the left side bulletin table.

COLLECTION FOR HURRICANE HARVEY

The Bishops of the United States are asking all parishes to take up a special collection for the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims. There are two ways to give – you can make a donation by cash or check, in the basket on the round table in the Gathering Space. Please make checks payable to “OLBS” and on the Memo Line indicate “Hurricane Harvey”. All checks and cash will be sent to Catholic Charities USA. You can also make a donation on line directly to Catholic Charities USA via their website, or thru a Diocese of Springfield website link. If desiring to make a donation online, go to or and follow the link for Hurricane Relief. Total Parish Collection so far - $3,377.

ANNUAL PARISH MEN’S RETREAT

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend our annual Parish Men’s Retreat to be held on September 22-24 at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT. This is a shared retreat with men from several other parishes and space is limited. Register now so that you can reserve your private room. The retreat includes delicious meals, inspirational liturgies, uplifting music, free time and workshops. It begins with dinner at 6PM Friday and concludes with Sunday brunch at noon. Brochures with registration forms are available in the Gathering Space on the tables with the weekly bulletins. Financial support is also available if needed. Our goal is to share this wonderful experience with you. Why not give it a try? For info, call Paul Lussier at 529-2326 or John Strauss 562-9818.

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. Whether you sing well or not, consider helping us to lead the congregation in song – Youth are especially welcome as singers or musicians. For more information, please call Tom Fucci at 562-4967.

RCIA

Who is RCIA for? 1. Persons in need of Baptism. 2. Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic. 3. Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. Our RCIA program will be starting soon; for more information, please contact Deacon Paul at 562-3450 or deaconpaulf@.

ROSARY RALLY – OCTOBER 14TH

In anticipation of the Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 14th at noon outside the church under the portico, we will focus on facts regarding Our Lady of Fatima miracles. Throughout the year, there have been many events commemorating Our Lady of Fatima’s 100th year anniversary. The messages are even more pertinent now, and in this chaotic world, should be taken seriously.

• Did you know that Jacinta was the youngest seer? She was only seven years old during the apparitions. To free souls from the fires of hell, Jacinta freely undertook sacrifices. In the fierce hear of the summer, she gave up drinking water. As a sacrifice to God’s Glory, she offered her afternoon snacks to children even poorer than she. To save souls, she took upon herself the pain of wearing a rough piece of knotted rope next to her bare skin. She endured the exhausting interrogations and insult of disbelievers all without the smallest lament. “If only I could show hell to sinners!” she said, “how happy I would be if all could go to paradise.” (Fatima Center, 2016)

HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES

In an effort to allow more people to use the hearing assisted devices, and keeping in mind hygiene and sanitary concerns, we will be providing earbuds - the ear piece and wire that attached to the mobile units. So that everyone will have their own earbuds, please take - at no cost - a set of earbuds from the table with the listening devices at the back of the church to use with the mobile unit in the charger. After Mass, bring the mobile unit back to the charger, keep the earbuds and take then home, then bring them back to church each week when you come. The mobile units will still have the over-the-ear hearing pieces that came with the system for those who prefer to use them.

BEQUESTS

We have been blessed as a Parish over the years, to be named in parishioners’ Wills and Trusts, and we are always grateful for such gifts! Please consider remembering Our Parish in your own Will as a lasting legacy to the Parish. GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!

OUR STEWARDSHIP

September 3, 2017

Regular and Development (gold) $ 9,473

Budget Requirement per Week 9,600

(deficit) (127)

THANK YOU!

SEPTEMBER 23/24

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:6-9

New Testament: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

READERS

4:00PM John Lanoue 7:00AM Sandy O’Connor

8:30AM Paul Plourd 11:00AM Rob Stevenson

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

4:00PM Ken Malo, Jim O’Connor, Bob Ragone,

Trish Ragone

7:00AM Pat Mack, Beth Modlish, Lee Reynolds

8:30AM Mary Regan, Irene Breton, Donna Bourbeau

11:00AM Karen Scahill, Lisa Stawasz, Marie Gilberti,

Rosemary Thresher

ADULT EDUCATION AT OLBS

This fall, the parish offers the following series:

Galatians: Set Free to Live

Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, beginning Oct 3, 8 weeks

Paul’s letter to the Galatians reveals the merciful love that God the Father has for us, his children. This study will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you. Join us for this 8-week DVD series. There are no prerequisites: all are welcome! Cost: $25 for workbook.

Introductory Bible Series

Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, beginning Oct 3, 8 weeks

Do you wish that you could get a ‘big picture’ of the Bible, to understand what it’s about? This series will help make sense of the Bible, and how it relates to your everyday life. See how the sacraments and our entire Catholic faith are rooted in Scripture. This DVD series is both easy to follow and infused with humor and is very engaging! Optional: $15 for study kit.

Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life

Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, beginning Oct 3, 6 weeks

- or -

Thursdays, 10am-noon, beginning Oct 5, 6 weeks

The bible books of Wisdom, Proverbs, Sirach and Ecclesiastes provide insight into living wisely. This DVD series covers topics such as wisdom in times of decision making, wisdom for peace of mind, wisdom in speech, wisdom in age, and wisdom in Christ. Join us as we grow in Wisdom together! Optional: $20 for study journal.

For registration (by September 18), or more information, please call Mary or Sue at the office. Registration not necessary for Thursday morning class; please just let us know if you would like to purchase the optional Wisdom study journal.

ELECTRONIC GIVING

Electronic giving can be a simpler and easier way for you to make your donations to the parish. Call the parish office at 562-3450 for more information about electronic giving.

FALL FESTIVAL

Holy Trinity Parish of Westfield will hold their Fall Festival this Sunday, September 17 from 12-5pm at Pilsudski Park, 200 Old County Road, Holyoke. The festival will include Polish & American food, (take out available), music for your listening and dancing pleasure by The Mark VI Band, games for adults & children, bingo, bounce house, raffles & bake sale.

PERFORMANCE BY FRANK RUNYEON

Sacred Heart Parish, 1065 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills will be hosting a live performance by Christian actor Frank Runyeon on Sunday September 17 from 6:30-8:30pm. He will be performing as a one-man drama, the Gospel of Matthew’s “Sermon on the Mount” which will be followed by “Hollywood vs Faith”. This promises to be a beautiful evening for families of all ages! There is no cost for this event; a good will offering will be collected. There will be light refreshments and fellowship immediately following the performance. Frank Runyeon has won national acclaim for his work as a translator and performer of the Biblical Texts over the past 20 years. For info, please call Deb Briancesco, Julie Prats or Lisa Raffia at 786-8200.

ST. MARY’S PARISH SCHOOL

ANNUAL WINE/BEER TASTING

To be held on Friday, September 22 at Tekoa Country Club from 6-9pm. Tickets are $30.00. Honoring Distinguished Alumni Jeff Sarat, Christopher Sarat and Scott Sarat. Contact Audrey Ritchie at aritchie@ or 413-568-5692.

DEE REILLY CONCERT

TO BENEFIT SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH

Irish Country singer Dee Reilly will give a concert Sunday, September 24, to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. The performance will be held at the Sons of Erin, 22 William Street in Westfield, from 2–5PM. Tickets are $20 and will be available in advance at the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregational offices, 577 Carew Street, Springfield during business hours and at the Sons of Erin. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase and there will be a cash bar. For more information, contact Sr. Eleanor Harrington: at (413) 536-0853 or EHarrington@.

LIVING AFTER LOSS

“Living After Loss” is a six week grief support group offering education and information about the grief process, discussion and exploration of practical strategies for coping, and the opportunity to receive support and understanding from others. Meetings will be held at Genesis Spiritual Life Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield from 5:30-7:00 pm on Wednesdays October 4 through November 8. Sponsored by Firtian-Adams Funeral Service Grief Support Center, the program is open to the public and free of cost. Registration is required as space is limited. Contact Jill Adams at 562-3133 for more information or to register.

ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR

MARRIED COUPLES

Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski cordially invites all married couples to celebrate their significant wedding anniversaries in 2016/2017 with a special Mass on Sunday, October 15th, at 4:00 pm, at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Springfield.  Many couples celebrating 25th and 50th anniversaries attend every year, but any couple wishing to remember their anniversary with this special liturgy is also most welcome. Please notify the parish office of your name and address before Monday, September 26th to receive a personal invitation from Bishop Rozanski.

JOB OPENING

Holy Family, a Roman Catholic parish in Russell, is looking for a secretary for 12 hours a week. Duties include bulletin preparation, sending hours to a payroll company, maintenance of sacramental records, ordering supplies and other work related to secretarial duties. You will be interacting with others in this job field. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs are necessary. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and letter of interest to: Secretary, PO Box 16, Russell, MA 01071

FREE ROSARY REPAIR

We have lots of parts. Send your broken rosaries in a padded envelope to: Betty and Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd Apt 502, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931. They will be repaired and returned to you within the week of receipt. Donations of old and broken rosaries are also accepted which will be repaired and sent on to the missions. Include a note indicating repair and return to me, or this is a donation. For information, contact 239-463-3993 or HoldenBnD@.

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