APRIL 5, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
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APRIL 5, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
PARISH LAY LEADERSHIP
Finance Council Chair………………….…..Kimberly Schoolcraft
Parish Pastoral Council ……..……………………..…Mary Regan
Religious Education Advisory Committee …….Melissa Moriarty,
Suzanne Harlow
RCIA ………………………………….Joline Lambert, Bob Stack
Bible Study………………………………………...Joline Lambert
Adult Education………Mary Federici, Joline Lambert, Bob Stack
Parish Organizations
Rosary Sodality……………..………Nancy Garen/Ursula Tuohey
Social Justice………………….…………….Andrea Cook-Hewitt
St. Joseph’s Workers………………………………………Fr. Dan
Men’s Ministry Group………………………...Deacon Paul Briere
Women’s Ministry Group…………………………..Mary Federici
Youth Group (JPII Crew)………………….………Lisa Laferriere
Affiliated Organizations
Cursillo Movement ……………………….………...Karen Scahill
Schoenstatt Community……………..……….…Diane Czerwiecki
Boy Scout Troop 821 …………………..………………..Joe Muto
Girl Scout Troops…………………….……..……....Pat O’Connor
Knights of Columbus………………………………Greg Perreault
Parish Ministries
Altar Servers………………………………..………….Sue Fratini
Baptismal Prep……………………………..…… Lou Mastroianni
Children’s Liturgy of the Word……………….……….Sue Fratini
Eucharistic Ministers, Readers……….………..……Beth Modlish
Homebound/Pastoral Care Ministry…………..........Mary Federici
Music Ministry – Adult & Youth Choir……………Melanie Peetz
Contemporary Music Group (Psalm 33).………………Tom Fucci
Soup Kitchen……………… …... Nancy Garen,, Sandy O’Connor
Sacristy.…………………..……….Irene King, Phyllis Chlastawa
……………………….Jim O’Connor, Irene Breton, Karen Scahill
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
Our Parish Family warmly welcomes new members to join our parish. Please register by a call to the Parish Office or fill out a registration card on the tables in the church and place in the collection basket. Registration is necessary for Religious Education and letters of eligibility for godparents and sponsors.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament is celebrated by appointment. 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 one year in advance.
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.
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 on the parish list of the sick at Mass.
PARISH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office: 413-562-3450
Parish Fax: 413-562- 9875
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 489, Westfield MA 01086
Website: www.diospringfield.org/olbs
Sue Fratini, Parish Secretary
Fr. Dan Pacholec
Deacon Paul Briere
Mary Federici
Religious Education :
Director of Faith Formation:
Deacon Paul Federici Coordinator of Elementary Grades:
Sheila Conroy Coordinator of Middle/High School:
Lisa Laferriere Melanie Peetz, Music Ministry 562-3450
Bob Stack, Facilities Manager 562-3450
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat 4/4 HOLY SATURDAY
8:00PM EASTER VIGIL
+Joseph Wright
4th Anniversary Remembrance
r/b wife Diane & Family
Sun 4/5 EASTER SUNDAY
7:00AM +Maurice Valois
Anniversary Remembrance
r/b wife - Lillian Valois
8:30AM +Frank Silvia
12th Anniversary Remembrance
r/b The Federici’s
11:00AM +Al Sutherland
Birthday Remembrance
r/b Tom Layman
Mon 4/6 7:00AM +Mary Sypek
5th Anniversary Remembrance
r/b Fr. Dan
Tue 4/7 7:00AM +Antoinette & Armand Champagne
r/b Jerome Harrison
Wed 4/8 7:00AM +Payeur Family
r/b Helen Light
Thurs 4/9 7:00AM Communion Service
Fri 4/10 7:00AM Communion Service
Sat 4/11 8:00AM +Andre Dumais
r/b Pat Mack, Suzanne Malloy
& Lee Reynolds
3:15-3:45PM Confessions
4:00PM +Raymond Stevens
Birthday Rememrance
r/b Paul & Louise Stevens
Sun 4/12 7:00AM Special Intention
8:30AM +Josephine Gerlip
Birthday Remembrance
r/b Ron & Linda Gerlip
11:00AM +Gerald Bernard
5th Anniversary Remembrance
+Diane Bernard Raschilla
3rd Anniversary Remembrance
r/b wife & mother - Jane
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APRIL 5, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
FROM FR DAN’S DESK…
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
I want to wish all of you in our parish, and those visiting with us today, the true blessings of this Easter Season!
I hope this day, perhaps spent at the dinner table with family or friends, will inspire good conversation about our Faith and the blessing it is for us to know Jesus and to share in His life, death and resurrection! I realize that there is a tension sometimes on the holidays, between our older generations for whom our Faith was always a given, and our younger generations who question more thoughtfully, the existence of God and the importance of His Church and a more “active” practice of the Faith. As humans, we do have the gift of the ability to use both head and heart, in discerning the Truth of God’s existence and His love and care for us. Whatever our age or wherever we are with our faith - we all are a “work in progress” in God’s eyes. Perhaps as we break bread together today with those we love, we may talk openly, and listen carefully, to one another. God’s desire is that we have an active relationship with him through prayer and interaction with one another! Let us all be “evangelizers” in how we speak about our faith – not “twisting” arms of those we love, but simply witnessing to what we believe in – our example and the joy on our faces when we talk about our faith is the best witness of all!
I certainly think that we, as a Parish this year, have celebrated Lent with great reverence and devotion – experiences like Fr. Gary Caster’s Weekly Wednesday Evening Lenten Series – “A Short Course in Love”, the Visit of the Relic of St. John Paul II, the Healing Mass with Fr. McCarthy, the Men’s Retreat, the Women’s Evening of Reflection, the Stations of the Cross – especially the Children’s “Living” Stations, the Lenten Penance Service with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession, or our participation in the Lenten Rice Bowl Collection for those in need around the world – I hope all of you had a chance to take part in some or all of these uplifting experiences which help to make the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection this day – more meaningful!
A special congratulations to our RCIA Candidates who receive the Easter Sacraments at the Vigil this weekend – Andrea Babinski, Bobbie Jo Reed, Eric Niedziela, Jeremy Rudzik and Tammy Dougherty! Also thanks to their supportive Sponsors, the RCIA Team, and RCIA Coordinator Joline Lambert. And blessings to four year old Everett Reed, son of Bobbie Jo and Patrick Reed, on his Baptism at the Easter Vigil! May the Risen Christ inspire your hearts and keep you ever in His care!
Wishing all of us who are the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, the peace and inner joy of knowing God’s love for us and the sacrifice of His Son which gives us all the hope of eternal life!
God Bless, Fr. Dan
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APRIL 5, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
SANCTUARY CANDLE
Is burning this week in loving memory of
+THERESA FORCIER
requested by Roger Beaudoin
DEACON PAUL BRIERE
Please keep Deacon Paul Briere in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from his second recent surgery. We wish Deacon Paul a speedy recovery!
DEACON PAUL FEDERICI
Please also keep Deacon Paul Federici in your prayers. He is having some severe pain in his knee and it has been keeping off of his feet. It may just be a severe case of tendonitis, but please keep both of our deacons in your prayers!
GOD BLESS & THANK YOU!
We thank the following who have made donations to the General Church Fund:
In memory of: Art Schoenrock
Regina & Edward Ekmalian Barbara Hall
Barbara & Richard Rubin The Rix Family
Janet & Russell Smith
In memory of: Jacqueline & Paul Nadeau
Jerome Harrison
In memory of: Kevin Regan
Janet Regan
Stewardship Thought: Please remember your parish in your estate planning. God bless you!
RELIC OF ST. JOHN PAULLII
Thank you to all who attended the Masses on March 25 and 26 with the Relic of St. John Paul II. Also thank you to those who contributed to the collection for the Friends of St. JP II “Be Not Afraid” Center being built in Krakow, Poland. The total collected at the two Masses was $1,390. If anyone was not prepared or did not have a chance to contribute, you may send a check payable to: Friends of St. JP II Be Not Afraid Center, and send to 122 Liberty Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. You can also log on to their website at: www.johnpaul2usa.org.
BISHOP MITCH ON FACEBOOK
Bishop Mitchell Rozanski has started a FaceBook page to help stay in touch with the Catholic community. Folks will be able to join him as he travels about our diocese as well as have the opportunity to hear his insights and thoughts. Friend him at “Bishop Mitch Rozanski” on FaceBook.
“RUN WESTFIELD” – PARISH TEAM
REGISTER NOW
Saturday May 16 (1:00PM Start), is the date of the 5K Road Race – “Run Westfield”, begun two years ago by our parishioner – Mike Tierney. The race begins at Westfield State University and culminates in downtown Westfield with a kind of “street festival”.
Our Parish is forming a “Team” called “Wholely Spirit – Team OLBS”. We will have our own colored Tee Shirts and our Team Name imprinted upon them. Our charity will be the “Westfield Soup Kitchen – Summer Program” – to assist them in purchasing food during the slow Summer months of food donations. The race is 3.1 miles and can be run or walked. For more information or to Register, please go on to the “Run Westfield” website: www.runwestfield.com. Click on “Registration for Flat Fast 5K”, scroll down to “Select Method of Registration”, and select the first option – “Join a Team” – follow the prompts from there. Again our Team Name is: “Wholely Spirit – Team OLBS”.
Also, anyone wanting to contribute to our Team’s fundraising designated group – The Westfield Soup Kitchen – can make a donation under Fr. Dan ‘s name on the website. He is the “team captain”, and all contributions made under his name will go to the Soup Kitchen on behalf of the whole team!
PRAYER-LINE
To request prayers for yourself or a loved one, please call Pauline at 862-3885 or Diane at 568-9754
OUR STEWARDSHIP
March 22, 2015
Regular and Development (Gold) $ 9,493
Budget Requirement per Week 10,295
(deficit) (802)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
VACATION BIBLE CAMP!
Climb Mt. Everest at Vacation Bible Camp during the week of August 3-7! Learn new songs, play games, do arts and crafts and learn more about Jesus!
COFFEE HOUR
The Social Justice Team will hold their monthly Coffee Hour next Sunday after the 8:30 and 11:00AM Masses in the Parish Center lobby. All are welcome! We serve coffee, juice and homemade desserts. Your donations are used to help fund the once a month lunch program at the Samaritan Inn. Thank you for your continued generosity!
REGISTER IN THE PARISH
If anyone is joining us this weekend and would like to make our Parish your home, we would love to have you – please pick up a Parish Registration Card at the entrance tables in the church, fill it out, and drop it into the collection basket.
LENTEN RICE BOWLS
Please return your Lenten Rice Bowl Containers to the box in the Gathering Space over the next two weeks. Thank you for your support of Catholic Relief Services and its work with the poor throughout the world!
GLUTEN-FREE EUCHARIST
Just a reminder that the Eucharist is available at every Mass in a gluten-free host. Those wishing to receive the gluten-free host are asked to go to the Chapel during distribution of Communion at Mass. When the Eucharistic Ministers return to the Tabernacle, one of them will distribute the gluten-free hosts to whoever is in the front row near the tabernacle. God Bless!
OUTDOOR MARY CANDLE
The outdoor Mary Garden Candle has several openings this spring – both in April and in May. The candle will burn for 1 week and the offering is $10.00. The candle can be requested in the name of, or in memory of someone. Please call the Parish Office to request.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Did you know that the Annual Catholic Appeal is looking for volunteers? Some of the agencies that are supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal are looking for volunteers to help with various jobs, such as sewing baby bibs for the Bethlehem House, serving meals at Providence Ministries, help with database cleanup, answering phones and much more! If you feel that you can help, please email Stacy Dibbern, Annual Catholic Appeal Manager at or call 413-452-0670. To date, our parish has had 221 donors for a total of $27,380 raised. God Bless you for your kindness!
WESTFIELD SOUP KITCHEN
“OUR COMMUNITY TABLE”
The Board of Directors of Our Community Table is providing the following list of suggested supplies that are used at Westfield’s Soup Kitchen: canned corn, green beans, peas, carrots & fruit, tuna fish, baked beans, pickles, hot sauce, spaghetti sauce, elbow macaroni, ziti, grated cheese, cranberry sauce, olives (black), salad dressing, cookies, coffee, salt, pepper, sugar, ketchup, relish, mustard, plastic forks, spoons & knives, S.O.S. pads, dish detergent (hand), small sponges, 13 gallon trash bags, paper towels, and napkins. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! The food collection basket is in the Parish Center lobby, just inside the entrance near the Mary Garden.
VINE AND BRANCHES RELIGIOUS
GIFT SHOP RETURNS TO OLBS
Just in time for Confirmation gift giving, the Vine and Branches Gift Shop will visit Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Religious items including medals, rosaries, crucifixes, Bibles and religious statues, as well as cards and gift bags, will be available for purchase in our Parish Center after all Masses on the weekend of April 11 & 12. The Vine and Branches Gift Shop is located at Sacred Heart Parish, 1065 Springfield St. in Feeding Hills.
FR. GARY CASTER’S BOOKS
Once again we thank Fr. Gary Caster for leading the first 5 weeks of our Parish Lenten Series. Anyone who did not have the opportunity, but would like to purchase one of his books, should call the Parish Office – we have a limited supply on hand.
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APRIL 11/12
READERS
4:00PM Lynn Nault 7:00AM George Plante
8:30AM Kharmen Saruca 11:00AM Rob Stevenson
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
4:00PM Pat Pouliot, Ken Malo, Darlene Fucci
7:00AM Pat Mack, Steve Murphy, Alex Trzasko III