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PARISH LAY LEADERSHIP
Finance Council Chair………………….…..Kimberly Schoolcraft
Parish Pastoral Council Chair.……………….…………Ken Malo
Capital Campaign Chair …………………..………...Peter Whelan
Fundraising Committee Chair…..………...... Andrea York
Religious Education Advisory Committee …….Melissa Moriarty,
Suzanne Harlow
RCIA ……………………………………..………..Joline Lambert
Parish Organizations
Rosary Sodality……………..………Nancy Garen/Ursula Tuohey
Social Justice………………….…………….Andrea Cook-Hewitt
Affiliated Organizations
Cursillo Movement ……………………….………...Karen Scahill
Schoenstatt Community……………..……….…Diane Czerwiecki
Boy Scout Troop 821 …………………..…………….Joe Mitchell
Girl Scouts…………………………….……..……...Pat O’Connor
Knights of Columbus Council #100………..…………....Earl Rule
Parish Ministries
Altar Servers………………………………..………….Sue Fratini
Baptismal Prep……………………………..…… Lou Mastroianni
Children’s Liturgy of the Word……………….……….Sue Fratini
Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Ushers………..……Beth Modlish
Homebound/Pastoral Care Ministry…………...... Mary Federici
Men’s Retreats/Spirituality………………….…….…Deacon Paul
Music Ministry – Adult & Youth Choir……………Melanie Peetz
Sacristans/Altar Guild………………………………...Bob Somers
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
New parishioners may register by a telephone call to the Parish Office, 562-3450, or fill out a registration card at the entrances to the Center and place in the collection basket.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered by appointment only. Please call the Office to make arrangements. Note: at least one Godparent must be a Confirmed and active parishioner in their parish.
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 an anointing, which is administered by the priests, when requested. Pastoral care to the hospitalized sick and homebound is provided by the pastoral staff, and trained parishioners.
Hospital Visits
Due to the new privacy laws, we can no longer get names of parishioners from the hospital. 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 from the parish, or if they would like their name on the parish list of the sick at Mass.
Bereavement
Please contact the Office regarding the loss of your loved one, so we may assist your preparation for a meaningful Liturgy.
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 5/11 3:15-3:45PM Confessions
4:00PM +Charles Kolodziej
4th Anniversary Remembrance
r/b family
Sun 5/12 7:00AM Elizabeth Laudato
In honor of her 100th Birthday
r/b family
8:30AM +Anna Hyjek
r/b daughter, Patricia Lafontaine
11:00AM +Jose Torres
r/b Kathy Harrington
Mon 5/13 7:00AM +Nan Gallo
r/b Pat & Bob Pouliot
Tues 5/14 7:00AM +Phyllis Brown
r/b Frank & Camilla Myers
Wed 5/15 7:00AM Special Intention
r/b Fr. Dan
Thurs 5/16 9:00AM Communion Service
Fri 5/10 7:00AM Communion Service
Sat 5/11 8:00AM +Denise Tillotson
Birthday Remembrance
r/b Peter & Phyllis Chlastawa
3:15-3:45PM Confessions
4:00PM +Frank & Louise Grimaldi
Wedding Anniversary Remembrance
11th Anniv. Remembrance (Frank)
r/b daughter Jean & family
Sun 5/12 7:00AM +John & Rosetta Perazella
r/b family
8:30AM +Theresa Forcier
r/b Roger Beaudoin
11:00AM +Donald & Mark Moras
Anniversary Remembrance
r/b their wife & mother
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FROM FR. DAN’S DESK….
Happy Mother’s Day Everyone! This weekend we remember at all the Masses the names of mothers, living and deceased, which have been sent in by way of the Mother’s Day Remembrance Envelopes placed on the Altar in the remembrance basket this weekend. May God grant peace to all those who have died, and joy and love in this life, to all who are still among us!
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our parishioner – Betty Laudato, who celebrates on this Mother’s Day, her 100th Birthday! Those of you that know Betty know her to be a very kind and graceful lady, and we are so happy to celebrate with her at the 7:00 AM Mass on Sunday. Betty attends that Mass most weeks and I will be presenting her with a few special commemorations on this very special occasion! I know we have a few other parishioners who are nearing the century mark – so eat your vegetables and get plenty of sleep – we look forward to celebrating your birthdays as well!
Not nearly 100 years old yet, but nearing his retirement, is Ray Broderick, our parishioner and Principal of Westfield High School. Ray and his family have been long time parishioners here, and Ray and his wife Tina, are part of “Team Broderick” – a group of Broderick family members that clean the church on Saturdays as part of their stewardship to our Parish. Ray will be retiring at the end of June along with Tina, who teaches in the Westfield School System. They are both looking forward to doing some anticipated travelling after retirement. From many conversations with Ray, I know that he has a really wonderful outlook on the field of education today. He also is very realistic about the challenges of education and young people today, but he is also very optimistic about the possibilities for the future of each young person, and helping young people to reach their potential. I’m happy that so many of the youth in our Parish over the years, have been blessed to know Mr. Broderick during their time at the high school, and benefit from his years of guiding and motivating young people. We wish Ray and Tina well in their retirement!
Speaking of influencing young people, it’s at this time of year, that each parish in the Diocese gets to nominate a CCD teacher for the Diocesan Pius X Award, given annually to an outstanding teacher in our Religious Education Programs. I am happy to say that this year the recipient of this award is our parishioner, John Strauss. Many of you know John from his cantoring and directing of the Choir at the 8:30 Sunday Mass, as well as his cantoring at so many funerals in our parish. John also is, what I call, our “Techno-Wizard”. He has a great technical awareness in most areas of electronics and sound, and has been so involved in our technical set up for the choir area in the church and all the video and sound systems we use over at the Parish Center. We have come a long way technically, with John’s help. What I appreciate so much about John is his giving nature. He has always made himself available to me and to so many others in our parish who often have need of a technical set-up for a program or presentation. We all know we can call on John, and if he is able to do it, he will always take the time to help! But John is more than just our technical guy or our cantor, he has also been a CCD Teacher for many years in our Middle and High School CCD Programs and has been a pioneer since the inception of the new curriculum and format for our High School Program – known as “DIAC”, which is now going into its 7th year. John has a gift with our high school students – he loves to engage them and they certainly respond. John is a highly educated man who has taught biology and chemistry in a medical college, and has now found his “vocation” in teaching in a special school for students with troubled backgrounds. John has certainly found his niche in teaching and guiding young people, and we are blessed to have him giving of his time and talent to us and to our young people in the parish. And so I congratulate John Strauss as our 2013 Pius X Award Winner!
It’s come to my attention recently, that due to gluten allergies or sensitivity, some parishioners have not been able to receive Communion. I have had a couple of requests for gluten–free hosts, and so we have ordered some that are specially made - they are not completely gluten-free, but have only a slight trace of gluten in them. We are establishing some way to distribute these special hosts at all Masses. If there is anyone who would like to receive Communion in this form, please contact me by phone or e-mail, and let me know which Mass you generally attend, so that we can have an idea of how many hosts to have on hand at any one time. We will plan to reserve some in the Tabernacle at all the Masses.
Finally, a special THANKS to Paul and Cindy Lussier, for all of the nice gardening work they are doing in our new outdoor Stations of the Cross Garden across from the Chapel. They are doing some planting, trimming and pruning, and adding so much to that already wonderful area through their gardening skills. If you have not taken a walk over to the Stations Garden – please do so and take in the beauty and quiet of this special place!
Next week we celebrate Pentecost and the highpoint of our Easter Season. Have a great week everyone!
God Bless, Fr. Dan
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SANCTUARY CANDLE
Is burning this week in loving memory of
+DEBBIE LEAVITT
1ST ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE
requested by the Leavitt family.
SPECIAL INTENTION CANDLE
Is burning this week in honor of
ELIZABETH LAUDATO
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
requested by family.
FIRST COMMUNION
We are pleased to celebrate the Sacrament of First Communion for our second grade students at the 11:00AM Mass next Sunday, May 19th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Just a reminder that we are currently taking registrations for the Fall Religious Education (CCD) Program in our Parish for all grade levels. Registration Forms are being mailed to all families with children already in our program, as well as those with children entering Kindergarten in the fall. We invite parents with children who will be entering Kindergarten to register now for our Kindergarten Program. It’s a wonderful program that can give your child an opportunity to get used to religious education and get a “head start”. Our teacher, Mrs. Mary Ann Wecktrom has many years of experience in teaching our children. Please call the Parish Office at 562-3450 for more information about the Program, or e-mail our Coordinator of Elementary Religious Education, Sheila Conroy, at .
DAY OF PRAYER
The next Diocesan Day of Prayer will be held here in our Parish Center on Tuesday May 21 at 7:00PM and Wednesday May 22 at 10AM. Brother Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales and award winning artist, author, story teller and speaker will present “Moved by the Spirit”, a colorfully unique day of prayer. To register, please email Lois Kozikowski in the Diocesan Faith Formation Office at with your name, phone number, and which session you wish to attend or call 452-0841. There is no charge – all are most welcome.
APRIL/MAY POOR BOX:
THE GRAY HOUSE
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN
Next week our parish will take up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). The collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese, so please be generous in this collection. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you.
SANCTUARY CANDLE FOR 2014
We are now booking intentions for the Sanctuary Candle for 2014. The Sanctuary Candle can be booked in memory of a loved one for a two week period. The stipend for the candle is $20. Please call the Sue in the Parish Office if you would like to book an intention.
PRAYER-LINE
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call Pauline at 862-3885 or Diane at 568-9754 to give their name to our Parish Prayer-Line Team.
VOCATIONS
Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God. As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise. Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness. (Luke 24:46-53) If you think God is calling you, contact Fr. Gary Dailey at or 452-0816. Website: www.myvocation.com.
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VACATION BIBLE CAMP-SAVE THE DATE!
August 5-9 2013, 9:00AM – Noon
preschool (age 4 by August 1) – grade 5
This year’s theme is “Kingdom Rock”
- Where Kids Stand Strong for God!
MAY 18/19
READERS
4:00PM Bob Stack 7:00AM Sandy O’Connor
8:30AM Joanne Brooks 11:00AM Ron Gerlip
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
4:00PM Beth Modlish, Joyce Dintzner, Dick Dintzner
7:00AM Alex Trzasko III, Dave Trotman, Eileen Romani
8:30AM Mary Regan, Irene Breton, Karl Weckstrom
11:00AM Rosemary Adams, Sal Porcello, Irene Porcello
HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE
MARY DAY AT
BLESSED SACRAMENT HOLYOKE
Blessed Sacrament School in Holyoke will celebrate MARY DAY with their annual procession and mass on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:15pm. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the school at 413-536-2236.
TAG SALE
Saints Peter & Paul Rosary Sodality of Divine Mercy Parish will sponsor a tag sale on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Parish Center on Main Street in Three Rivers. A unique shopping experience including a bake sale, light lunch available and free coffee all day!
BENEFIT CONCERT
The Holyoke Career Closet, located on campus at Holyoke Community College, announces “Rock Out For The Holyoke Career Closet Benefit Concert” at The Waterfront Tavern on 920 Main Street, Holyoke on Saturday May 18th from 7:30-11:30PM. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or at the door. Purchase tickets in advance at www.provministries.com/donate (must be 21 years of age to enter). Guest performers are Maverick West, Kudzu and Lord Jeff. The Holyoke Career Closet will be accepting clothing donations at the show. We accept clothes in good condition and we are specifically looking for office dress clothes. The Holyoke Career Closet is a project of Providence Ministries for the Needy, working to feed, clothe, and house the needy of Greater Holyoke since 1980.