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-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 7/8 4:00PM Todd Mackechnie, for health

r/b Paul & Louise Stevens

Sun 7/9 7:00AM +Lucien Briere

Anniversary Remembrance

r/b Deacon Paul Briere

8:30AM +Theresa Shea

1st Anniversary Remembrance

r/b the Parish

11:00AM +Gustino & Lena DiTrollio

r/b the Zecca Family

Mon 7/10 7:00AM Janice Holt, for healing and peace

r/b the Parish

Tue 7/11 7:00AM +Reynaldo Cruz

r/b the Parish

Wed 7/12 7:00AM People of the Parish

Thu 7/13 7:00AM Communion Service

Fri 7/14 7:00AM Communion Service

Sat 7/15 8:00AM Mass

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

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

3:45PM CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (Chapel)

4:00PM +Edward J. Bean Jr.

Birthday Remembrance

r/b his Wfe and Family

Sun 7/16 7:00AM +Louis Laferriere

Birthday Remembrance

r/b the Laferriere Family

8:30AM +Edward and Kajetan Adamites

r/b Ella Adamites and Family

11:00AM +Lawrence Perry

2nd Anniversary Remembrance

r/b his daughter Donna Shibley and Family

PRAYER-LINE

To request prayers for yourself or a loved one,

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

Ten Ways to Grow Closer to Christ this Summer, 2017

1. Pray through the Day

• Start your Day with Prayer:

• Liturgy of the Hours for Families:

• Conclude the Day with an Evening Examen:

2. Join a Men’s or Women’s Group

• Start a Men’s Group and Fuel your Faith:



• Gather your Girlfriends and Form a Catholic Book Club:

• Join an Online Women’s Book Study: Who Does He Say You Are?:



3. Care for Our Common Home

• Living Out Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home:



• Prayers For Mother Earth Video:

• St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun:

4. Exercise Your Mind

• Start a Prayer Journal:

• Summer Reading Suggestions from the U.S. Catholic Book Club:

• Study in a Summer Course with Dayton Virtual Learning:

5. Be Adventurous

• Summer Ideas for Families:

• Create a Summer Bucket List:

• Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Adventures:

6. Plant a Garden

• Plant Seeds of Faith:

• Plant a Catholic Garden:

• Prayer for a Garden:

7. Participate in a Catholic Experience

• Honor Our Lady of Fatima on the 100th Anniversary of Mary’s Apparition in Fatima:

• Stop at New Melleray Abbey to Join in Mid-Day Prayer:

• Pray, Hike, and Enjoy Praying Outdoor The Way of the Cross at St. Donatus Catholic Church, St. Donatus, IA:



8. Focus on Family – the Domestic Church

• Five Ways to a Stronger Family Video:

• Day-by-Day Living for Families as the Domestic Church:



• Ten Summer Ideas For Catholic Families:

9. Practice Mercy

• Start Seeing Others through Mercy:

• Fifty Corporal Works of Mercy Ideas for your Summer Bucket List:



• How To Practice Works of Mercy Today:



10. Find Personal Leisure Time

• Check off your list: Ten Classic Movies all Catholics Should See:



• Check out these 2017 Summer Movie Trailers:

• Reconnect with/Visit an Old Friend:

SANCTUARY CANDLE

Is burning this week in honor of

KIMBERLY JUDEN

requested by her Mother

MARY GARDEN CANDLE

Is burning this week in loving memory of

+BOB ORSZAK

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

requested by his wife Marilyn Orszak

VACATION BIBLE EXPERIENCE (VBE)

Register now! Registration forms are available in the gathering space for Vacation Bible Experience being held July 31 through August 4 - “Maker Fun Factory”! Kids ages 4 through entering 5th grade will become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God through music, games, crafts, and Bible stories.

Together we can make this the best VBE yet!

For anyone interested in helping, here’s how:

Volunteer during VBE week

Forms for volunteer staff are in the Gathering Space; please fill out and return to the Parish Office. Volunteer staff for this program range in age from students entering 6th grade through adults.

Help decorate the Parish Center in advance of VBE

You do not need to be an artist – there are many different jobs to be done. Simply join us in the Parish Center during any of the following dates/times:

Mondays July 10, 17, and 24

from 9am-1pm and 4-6pm

Tuesdays July 11, 18 & 25 from 6:30-9pm

Wednesdays 12, 19, & 26

from 9am-1pm and 6:30-9pm

Thursdays July 13, 20, & 27

from 9am-1pm and 6:30-9pm

Fridays July 14, 21, 28 from 9am-1pm

We greatly appreciate any time you can give!

Donate needed supplies for VBE

Please save paper towel tubes, brown grocery bags and empty, clean tin cans (any size, labels removed). Papers listing other needed supplies are on/near the VBE box in the Gathering Space in the church. All supply donations can be placed in the VBE box.

THANK YOU!

PARISH OFFICE HOURS - JULY & AUGUST

Monday through Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm

Friday 9:00am- noon

OUR STEWARDSHIP

June 25, 2017

Regular and Development (gold) $ 10,155

Budget Requirement per Week 9,600

555

June Mortgage $ collected $ 4,262

Mortgage due for month 4,182

80

THANK YOU!

OPERATION RICE BOWL

Thank you for your participation during Lent in “Operation Rice Bowl”. Our parish raised $1,675.62 for Catholic Relief Services!

SUMMER “OFFERTORY” GIVING

We wish all those who will be taking a vacation away during the Summer months, a time of quiet and peaceful relaxation! But please don’t forget your parish during your vacation! Sending in Offertory ahead of time, or placing Offertory Envelopes in the collection basket when you return, helps us to keep the bills paid during the Summer months. God Bless You all!

JUNE/JULY 2017 POOR BOX:

YWCA, NEW BEGINNINGS

Since 1986, the YWCA New Beginnings program has offered safe shelter for women and their children seeking to escape domestic violence. New Beginnings staff offers safety planning, individual and group counseling as well as court and medical advocacy for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Over the course of a year, YWCA staff at New Beginnings serves approximately 1,200 women, children and families in need. The shelter specifically offers services to women affected by domestic violence who are also battling a substance abuse and/or mental health problem. The MA Department of Children & Families and the United Way of Pioneer Valley are major financial sponsors of New Beginnings. They also benefit from the generous donations from the community!

MEALS PROGRAM

FOR “HARMONY HOUSE”

Our Parish is looking to provide a once a month meal for Harmony House – a home for the dying - in Chicopee. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in being part of a group for this purpose.

JULY 15/16

READINGS

Old Testament Isaiah 55:10-11

New Testament Romans 8:18-23

Gospel Matthew 13:1-23

READERS

4:00PM Ryan Boisjolie 7:00AM

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

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

4:00PM Rochelle Benoit, Darlene Fucci, Jim O’Connor,

Diane Wright

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

8:30AM Marilyn Orszak, Donna Whelan, Mary Regan

11:00AM Marie Gilberti, Rosemary Thresher,

Lisa Stawasz, Karen Scahill

LETTER FROM BISHOP ROZANSKI

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Soon our diocese will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe (CCEE). This collection provides vital funding for our brothers and sisters living in countries that were once under communist rule. Restoring the Church, in both its structures and its spiritual life, has been difficult, but with your support we can help build a brighter future for this region.

In Estonia, religious observance is rare and very little funding is available to assist youth in learning about Christianity or the Catholic faith. Last year, the Collection for CCEE provided support to a summer camp program for youth. About 30 middle-school aged boys attended the camp where they not only learned about the Catholic faith but also had opportunities to attend Mass and even receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Once they are in high school, boys who have previously attended are excited to return as staff members to lead and help the new group of campers grow in their faith. With your support the faith is able to flourish in this younger generation.

Your donations make a difference for those still struggling in the aftermath of communist rule. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection this year, or if you can increase your contribution. For more information about the collection and who it supports, visit ee.

Thank you for your help to restore the Church and build the future in Central and Eastern Europe.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski

Bishop of Springfield

GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!

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

In memory of: Jean Blair

Bob & Pat Pouliot

Melanie Peetz

Nancy Longey

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Snyder

Lee Blair and Family

The Miller Family

J. W. Cole Financial

Joseph J. Geehern, Jr.

Pat Purdy and Family

Mary & Wolf Herzog and Danielle and Lucas Jez

Elaine & Bob Lees

Rachel & Todd Dionne

Theresa & Darryl Cupak

Theodora Killiard

Robert Suprenant

Dr. Pat Pepek

Frank & Donna Armata and Joan Barnes

David & Nancy Trotman

Bill & Nancy Garen

Trombley Associates

Charlene Berrena

Peter & Donna Whelan

“MERCY & MARY DAY RETREAT”

OLBS BUS TRIP

Join fellow OLBS parishioners for a day Retreat at St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton, MA with Fr. Michael Gaitley of the Marians. The retreat will include a Mass, light breakfast, 4 conferences with Fr. Gaitley, Divine Mercy Chaplet, lunch, Adoration & Benediction, and more. Cost is $49.95 for the day. They are reserving 40 places for us, so though it’s a while from now – don’t be shut out! If we receive 40 people interested we will order a bus for the cost of $5.00 per person. Bus will leave at 6:30am and return by 8:00pm. Please see flyers on the round table in the Gathering Space. Return the response by July 10. No money needs to be paid yet.

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSORS

We would like to thank all those who support our bulletin. If you would like to inquire about placing an ad in the bulletin, you can call Kevin directly at (207) 210-4972 or email him at kdoyon@. Our bulletin is our primary means of communication with you, our parishioners, and your support ensures we receive our bulletin at no cost.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

Just a reminder that the Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayed before the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar, is held every Saturday afternoon at 3:45 in the Chapel. Come before attending the 4:00pm Mass and pray this wonderful devotion.

2018 MASS BOOK

The 2018 Parish Mass Book is now open for scheduling Masses. Sue in our office will be happy to help you schedule a Mass for a loved one at a weekend or daily Mass. The offering is $10.00. Due to a high demand for weekend Masses, there is a request limit of 6 weekend Masses for the year per family – no more than 3 at any one weekend Mass time. (Also, please note that the Mass Stipend should be paid at the time the Mass is reserved. Thank you!)

UPDATE YOUR INFO

Should any of your contact information change - address, home or cell phone number, email address, etc., please call the Parish Office with the new information so we can keep your record up to date. Thank you!

VATICAN “YOUTH SURVEY”

The Vatican has announced that it is seeking the input of Youth - ages 16-29, through a “Youth On-Line Questionnaire”. To involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on Youth in 2018, the Vatican seeks to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young people around the world. What a great opportunity for young people to be heard by the Church! The questionnaire is open to any young person, regardless of faith or religious belief. A link can be found at . 

ALERT TO ALL CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS

Prayer meeting date changed to Tuesday, July 11, at 11am due to the July 4 holiday - please join us at St. Peter & St. Casimir Church, 22 State Street - and stay for our July picnic. Call Alicia for info at 568-0123.

PRO-LIFE VIGIL

Please join Catholics for the Unborn for a pro-life vigil on Thursday, July 13th at 10 AM in the Holy Spirit Chapel, St Michael's Cathedral in Springfield. The vigil begins with Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet then Adoration. At 12 noon there will be Benediction followed by Daily Mass. Please support our efforts to protect innocent unborn life through prayer. For more information call Marilyn at 567-6085.

C.A.M.P.S. MEGA SPORTS RAFFLE

Next weekend is your chance to win tickets for the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics or Patriots games! The raffle tickets will be available to purchase for $5 at all the masses the weekend of July 15 & 16. Proceeds support C.A.M.P.S. ministry (for more info about C.A.M.P.S., see article below).

C.A.M.P.S. REGISTRATION

Do you know a high school teenager who deserves to experience the best week of their life? Would you like them to experience their Catholic Faith in a vibrant, life-changing way? To encounter Jesus Christ personally? To know the power of the Holy Spirit active in their lives? C.A.M.P.S. is excited to be returning to another great adventure at Lakeside in Pittsfield on July 31- August 5 to celebrate the “Best Week of Your Life” Call Nick for more info at 413-949-0165. Website: index.html.

ROSARY AT STANLEY PARK

On Thursday July 13th at 12 noon, please join in Rosary prayer at the Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima near the rose garden in Stanley Park. It is a celebration of her visitation 100 years ago to three Portuguese children. The Rosary will be prayed on the 13th of every month at 12pm through October 13th at that location. For questions, please call 413-562-1945.

MARY’S HOUSE OF PRAYER

Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC will speak about Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary on Thursday July 13 at St. George’s Church, 202 East Main Street, Chicopee. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:00pm followed by the presentation, break and questions & answers from 6:30-8:30pm. For questions call 452-0886.

CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS BUS TRIP

Come with us to St. Anne’s Shrine in Fiskdale MA and celebrate St. Anne’s Feast Day, Wednesday, July 26th from 9am-4pm. The schedule includes being part of a special healing Mass and anointing service, listening to interesting speakers including the mother of “Little Audrey” Santos, join in saying the rosary led by the “Children’s Rosary” from CT, and enjoy the lunch reception. A tour along the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) and the outdoor Stations of the Cross will also take place. The bus departs St. Peter & St. Casimir parking lot on State Street, Westfield at 9am and returns at 4pm. Call Alicia at 5568-0123 for more information and sign up by July 10. Cost is $18 for the bus.  Expect Miracles![pic][pic][pic]

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