JUNE 18, 2017 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
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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 …………………..………………..Joe Muto
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.
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 6/17 4:00PM +Edward Lubas
r/b Paul & Louise Stevens
Sun 6/18 7:00AM +Raymond W. Broderick
r/b Robin & Michael Tierney
8:30AM +Guillermo Lopez del Castillo
r/b Kharmen & Carlo Saruca
11:00AM +Don Blair
Father’s Day Remembrance
r/b his daughter Suzanne Harlow and Family
Mon 6/19 7:00AM +Lillian & Robert May
r/b their Family
Tue 6/20 7:00AM +Ernest Cipriani
Anniversary Remembrance
r/b the Cipriani Family
Wed 6/21 7:00AM +Charles & Rita Hague
r/b their Family
Thu 6/22 7:00AM Communion Service
Fri 6/23 7:00AM Communion Service
Sat 6/24 8:00AM +Nancy Tobias
6th Anniversary Remembrance
r/b her daughter Kirsten Tobias
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
3:15-3:45PM CONFESSIONS (Chapel)
3:45PM CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (Chapel)
4:00PM +Margaret Conroy
Anniversary Remembrance
r/b the Conroy Family
Sun 6/25 7:00AM +Paul J. Couch
1st Anniversary Remembrance
r/b Joanne & Bernie Couch
8:30AM +Therese Lussier and +Norma Blanchet
r/b Paul & Cindy Lussier
11:00AM +Deceased Members of the Croteau Family
r/b Lisa & Gary Gauthier
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FROM FR. DAN’S DESK…
We welcome this weekend Deacon Kevin McCarthy from our Diocese who will speak at all the Masses regarding Maryknoll Missions. Fr. Shea and I both have known Deacon Kevin for many years since our days at Holy Cross Parish in Springfield. Deacon Kevin is a Permanent Deacon in our Diocese and one of his many ministries is his work on behalf of Maryknoll. He has made many missions trips in his life and is passionate about the important work of such groups as Maryknoll. I know you will all welcome Deacon Kevin warmly this weekend!
We also welcome back to the area our own native son of the parish – Fr. John Tuohey. Fr. Tuohey has worked for many years as a medical ethicist for a Catholic healthcare network out in Oregon. He has recently “retired” from that ministry and is returning to our Diocese. I know his parents – John and Ursula Tuohey feel very blessed to have him coming home. You’ll probably see Fr. Tuohey around the parish and taking a Mass here and there as he gets settled back to living in the area. So we very warmly WELCOME HOME Fr. John Tuohey!
Last weekend was a busy one for us here at the parish with the wonderful Ordination and Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Barrent Pease. I know those who attended his Ordination truly were moved by that experience, and those that were able to attend his Mass of Thanksgiving and Reception were overjoyed to celebrate with him such a beautiful occasion. We presented Fr. Barrent with the vestment purchased by the parish for him, and he was grateful for the gift. Thank you all for supporting that effort as well as keeping Fr. Barrent in your recent prayers. But don’t stop praying for him yet – it’s a big adjustment to learn to minister in a parish as a newly ordained priest, so I hope you will keep him in your prayers as he begins his priestly ministry at St. Thomas Parish in West Springfield.
These weeks of Spring contain many celebrations of religious life including the significant anniversaries of religious sisters and brothers in our Diocese. I want to congratulate the Sisters of Providence who recently celebrated the significant anniversaries of 5 of their sisters including my friend and “prayer partner” – Sr. Mary Cecilia Vallee, SP, who celebrated 70 years as a vowed religious sister of Providence. It was my honor to attend a special Mass for Sister and all the Jubilarians, along with our parishioners – Karl and Maryann Weckstrom and Marino and Christina Biagini. Please read more about Sr. Mary Cecilia’s life and ministry in the insert in this weekend’s bulletin.
The Sisters of St. Joseph also celebrated special anniversaries of their sisters including Sr. Mary Shea, SSJ – sister of our own Fr. Tom Shea. Sr. Mary celebrated 60 years as a vowed religious Sister of St. Joseph. Congratulations!
The Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph celebrated two outstanding anniversaries of their sisters – Sr. Benilda and Sr. Christine both celebrated 75 years as a vowed religious Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph. Sr. Beneilda is from Westfield and taught at Holy Trinity School for many years. Our parishioners – Dan, Deb and Danielle Bovat - friends of Sr. Benilda - all made the trip out to Buffalo to celebrate with her! 75 years as a sister is truly a blessing!
Our Parish Tag Sale, held a couple of weekends ago, was a tremendous success! I thank again – Ron and Linda Gerlip – for talking on this fundraiser as an act of love for the parish! They worked tirelessly for several weeks accepting donations, sorting, pricing and cleaning items for the sale. And then were there for the entire 3 days of the Tag Sale! They were blessed by many Volunteers who came to assist them. Everyone’s efforts paid off as we were able to clear a profit of $9,000 for the parish! We will probably actually clear $10,000 in a few weeks when we put a few items up on “Ebay” that we felt were worth a bit more and would garner more when sold on Ebay. Also, I’m not sure if anyone noticed an “antique bible stand” that was displayed near the religious items tables? Someone donated it and I had never seen anything like it before. So I called a friend of mine who knows antiques and I sent her a picture of it and the company name inscribed on it. She sent me back the exact same picture and maker, and it currently sells for $3,800. Glad we didn’t give that item to Goodwill! So if we can sell that item along with a couple of others – our profit for the Tag sale will be over $13,000! Not bad! Thanks to everyone for shopping the Tag Sale as well!
Finally, I need to end on a more somber note – we recently lost a wonderful parishioner, former staff member of the parish, member of the Rosary Sodality, and member of the Schoenstatt Community - Jean Blair. Jean was our Parish Secretary at two different points in her life – the first time for 8 years and the second time for 20 years! When I came to the parish in 2004 Jean was our Parish Secretary. She was very devoted to the parish and to our former pastor Fr. Hugh Crean, who toward the end of his tenure as pastor was beginning to exhibit some signs of dementia. During that time Jean was able to keep things running smoothly in the parish, and help Fr. Crean during what was becoming a difficult time in his life. Jean helped me to settle in here as the pastor who took a very beloved and popular pastor’s place – not an easy thing to do! Jean shared her knowledge of the parish and the people, and her experience was invaluable to me! Jean died very suddenly attending the high school graduation of one of her beloved grandchildren. I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to Jean’s daughter – Suzanne Harlow, her husband Lincoln and her grandchildren – Jacob and Erin from our parish, as well as the rest of Jean’s children, aunts and cousins and extended family in the parish and beyond. Jean, May God grant you His Peace!
God Bless, Fr. Dan
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SANCTUARY CANDLE
Is burning this week in loving memory of
+VINCENT PIPER
requested by his Family
SPECIAL INTENTION CANDLE
Is burning this week in honor of
JOANNE & BERNIE COUCH
IN THANKSGIVING
FOR ASSISTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP
requested by Michael & Mary Zyra
MARY GARDEN CANDLE
Is burning this week in loving memory of
+HELEN MERKLEIN
requested by her Family
VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN CANDLE
Is burning this week in loving memory of
+ROBERT LEAVITT
requested by his Children
MARYKNOLL MISSIONS
We welcome this weekend Maryknoll Mission Educator, Deacon Kevin McCarthy, who will speak at all the Masses. The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers minister in 23 countries in Asia, Latin American, and Africa. Maryknoll’s task is to share God’s Word throughout the world, especially among the poor in places where the Church is unknown or in great need. Deacon Kevin will be happy to talk with anyone interested in working short-tern or long-term in Maryknoll’s missions.
FRANCISAN MISSIONARY SISTERS
AUGUST CALENDAR RAFFLE
Next weekend we will welcome once again the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi who will be selling their August Calendar Raffle Tickets here at all Masses. The funds raised help to support the ministry of the Sisters. For $10.00 you can but a Calendar Raffle Ticket and have 31 chances to win between $25 and $100 each day of the month of August. I’m sure my friend Sr. Mary D’Angelo will be helping us from heaven this year! Thank you for supporting her Sisters!
PRAYER-LINE
To request prayers for yourself or a loved one,
please call Pauline at 862-3885 or Diane at 568-9754.
HARMONY HOUSE TO CELEBRATE OPENING
Great news! Harmony House will celebrate the opening of its first home for the terminally ill at 663 Pendleton Avenue Chicopee, on Tuesday June 20. Harmony House will be welcoming their first residents and ask for prayers as they begin this special ministry to the dying. Many thanks for all those who have, and will continue to support them financially in this work of mercy.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Registration forms are available in the gathering space for Vacation Bible Camp 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. Helpers for this program range in age from students entering 6th grade through adults. Together we can make this the best VBC yet!
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Bishop Mitchell Rozanski is extremely grateful for the generosity of so many who have given to the Annual Catholic Appeal this year. As the Appeal winds down its “active” phase, it continues to make the request that those who may not yet have given to the Appeal this year, consider making a donation, even a small one, in the weeks ahead. Envelopes with brochures on the agencies and ministries which receive funding from the Appeal are located near the bulletins. THANK YOU as always for your generosity! To date, our parish has raised $43,053 from 317 donors.
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, you may book the Sanctuary Candle for 2018 which burns for 2 weeks ($20) or the Special Intention Candle, Outdoor Mary Garden Candle or Outdoor Veteran’s Memorial Garden Candle, for 2017 and 2018, for 1 week ($10). Masses and candles may be scheduled in memory of a loved one for an anniversary or birthday remembrance. Also, general intentions for the recovery from illness, or a “special intention” can be scheduled.