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Welcome to Annunciation Parish
Parish Staff
Clergy (978) 632-0253
Pastor
Rev. Stephen Lundrigan Ext. 116
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Wilmar Ramos Ext. 130
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Stanley Baczewski (978) 855-9805
Rev. Mr. Martin Beck (920) 883-8361
Retired Deacon
Rev. Mr. Arthur Giard
Parish Office (978) 632-0253
Business Manager
William Lawton Ext. 113
Parish Secretary
Joanne Kay Ext. 110
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Maura Sweeney Ext. 117
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Mr. Don Robinson Ext. 109
Building Maintenance
Mr. Donald Cosentino
Music Ministry
Mr. Paul Cormier (978) 602-6166
Mrs. Paulette Fowler (978) 660-0215
Ms. Sharon Sawtell (978) 632-7216
Mr. Eddy Troxler (978) 855-4678
Youth Ministry
Mr. Paul Hartin and Jamison LaRoche
Email: [email protected]
Holy Family Academy (978) 632-8656
Principal
Mrs. Andrea Tavaska Ext. 219
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Jennifer Lucas Ext. 213
Director of Enrollment
Mrs. Nancy Tyros Ext. 250
The Caring Place (978) 632-5745
Director
Mrs. Jane Pineo
Email: [email protected]
From the Pastor’s Desk
We are challenged today to keep the Lord’s Word and told that the Holy
Spirit has been sent to help teach us all things. It is one of the great ways that
Jesus continues to be present to us. Jesus is present in His Word, He is truly pre-
sent, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist, and He is present in the
Body of the Church. Through this Church He touches us so we can be His own
hands and feet. Jesus continues to communicate with us and reveal Godself to us
through the Holy Spirit. Acting through the teaching office of the church, His Spir-
it guides us in unpacking and applying the Scriptures, and unfolding His revelation
through the centuries. It is a marvelous plan, it is an amazing way that Jesus stays
present to us and continues to teach us through the Church. What a privilege to
receive such a gift.
On Sunday, May 19th we had 5 baptisms and 19 children who made
their First Holy Communion. Deacon Stan and I were speaking that evening about
how encouraging a sight that is, and how much we need to remember that God
always has the ability to make all things new. I also attended the youth concert we
hosted on that afternoon (in which a few of our young parishioners preformed). It
is so good to see this activity. We have had a high school youth social event and I
am trying to put together a group who will work with Jamison LaRoche and Paul
Hartin in building youth ministry. If you would like to participate, please send an
e-mail to [email protected]. We also are planning two
Theology on Taps for the summer for young adults (18-39). We are open to other
ideas as well.
We are also planning activities for the upcoming summer (there was the
Golf Tournament that just happened, the Bravehearts Game in a couple of weeks,
Parish Picnic - date to be announced, and maybe some others). I received a report
from our Faith Formation team with a preliminary set of suggested faith formation
activities for the coming year (Fall, Winter, Spring) and there are some good op-
tions on there. More on this as things are finalized.
Bids will be going out to contractors for both Convent renovation and
the long-awaited handicaps access project. Once these are in, Finance Council and
I will be able to select the most reasonable individual to do these jobs. The Capi-
tol Improvements committee has formed and will be meeting this week to get to
updated list of improvements needed and a plan for addressing these.
If you have not given a pledge or gift to the Partners-in-Charity cam-
paign please consider doing so (envelopes are in the pews, or you can give elec-
tronically on the website). We are approaching our parish goal and I think it
would give us a great sense of collective achievement to hit it. The many minis-
tries that are supported by this drive are so important.
Look for announcements soon for Fr. Ramos’ send off party and for a
celebration to honor Mick Beck (as of this weekend Deacon Mick Beck). I have
been asked about who will be Fr. Ramos’ replacement. Now that all announce-
ments have been made, I can let you know. Our new Associate Pastor will be Fr.
Miguel Pegan who is currently serving at St. Cecelia’s in Leominster. Fr. Miguel
and I had a lunch meeting in late March to do some preliminary discussions, and I
think you will all like him. He is a kind and humble man who is known to be a
dedicated and prayerful priest. You will get to meet him as he transitions to be
with us. Let us all continue to give thanks for the presence of the Holy Spirit who
is with us and supports us.
Annunciation Parish Mission Statement:
Strengthened by the Eucharist, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sent by Christ we seek by worship and service to compassionately
meet the corporal and spiritual needs of our parish family and beyond. We desire to warmly welcome the stranger and one another, and
together reach a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In doing this, we are committed to the caring and ongoing Christian formation of
others by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within our faith and local community.
For those who are new to the parish or returning after some time away, we would like to welcome you to our
Catholic community. In this bulletin you will find many opportunities to be enriched and involved. If you would
like to register as a member or have any questions, call us at 978-632-0253, email us at
[email protected], or stop by the Parish Office during the week.
God bless,
Fr. Steve
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Mass Intentions
at Holy Spirit Church
at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church
Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention
Saturday, June 1 4:45 p.m. Sr. Marie Alberte Cormier by her sisters
Artur Jose Rodriques Gaspar by Jo-Ann Leonard
Sunday, June 2 7:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Denise Maddock, 8th Anniversary by her family
Gerard & Maurice Vautour by their family
Alice Breau by her family
Camille J. Callant, 2nd Anniversary by his wife Agnes Gallant
Monday, June 3 9:00 a.m.
Frances Girouard by Mr. & Mrs. Leandre & Anna Cormier
Dr. Max Frei by Dr. & Mrs. James Faust
Wednesday, June 5 9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Friday, June 7 9:00 a.m. Yvonne Mitko by Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Ann Morris
Living & Decesased Member of the St. Joseph’s Holy Rosary
Sodality by the St. Joseph’s Holy Rosary Sodality
Saturday, June 8 4:45 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Jalbert by Barthy & Gerene
Rene, Irene & Dennis Blacquiere by the Blacquiere family
Sunday, June 9
7:30a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Bernice Beaulieu, 13th Anniversary by her husband, Rejean & family
Jean Wironen by Rene & Paul Doiron & family
Odilion & Laura Maillet by Lucille Maillet or Lucielle?
Yvonne Mitko by Cindy & Gabe Bundy (her sister & brother-in-law)
Mass Date Mass Time Mass Intention
Saturday June 1
Sunday, June 2
4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Peter & Lauretta Kraskouskas by their family
Pearl Conlan by her family
Cleo Monette, 5th Anniversary by his wife & family
To be determined
Tuesday, June 4 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Thursday, June 6 7:30 a.m. Frank Antos by his family
Cathy Gallant by her family
Friday, June 7, First Friday Mass
Saturday, June 8
6:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Malvina McCusker by her son Kyle
John F. LeBlanc, 14th Anniversary by his children
Shari Whipple, 3rd Anniversary by her husband & family
Sunday, June 9 8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Cherrie Bourgeois by her family
Stephen Dickie by his parents
TBD
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Upcoming Events
Week of June 2—June 9
Sunday June 2
Masses as usual
Monday June 3
Coffee social after 9:00 a.m. Mass
1:30-2:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Group
6:30 p.m. Grit and Grace Book Club in the Rectory on Nichols St.
Wednesday June 5
9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion at Holy Rosary
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Rosary
Thursday June 6
1:30 p.m. RCIA in the Rectory
5:30 p.m. Curso Biblico (Bible Study) in the Rectory on Nichols St.
Friday June 7
6:30 p.m. First Friday Mass at Holy Spirit *** HFA Grad
Saturday June 8
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Confessions at Holy Spirit
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Confessions at Holy Rosary
Sunday June 9
Masses as usual
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7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion at Holy Spirit
6:30 p.m. Religious Ed Listening Session in the Rectory
6:30 p.m. No Bible Study—will resume next week in Holy Rosary Hall
Did You Know?
When Holy Spirit Chapel was
built each window in the church
was designed to symbolize one of
the fruits or gifts of the Holy Spir-
it. In celebration of the feast of
Pentecost, our Adult Faith Formation Commit-
tee has put together a small booklet explaining
the meaning behind the symbols depicted in our
windows. These booklets will be available at the
back of church to allow those visiting the church
to have a greater appreciation of the artwork
surrounding them. Please feel free to take the
time to pick one up and explore the space we
pray in. We just ask that you return your copy to
the back of church when you are done for others
to use as well.
Please note that a similar booklet is being designed
for Holy Rosary and will be ready by the Feast of All
Saints.
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Parents and Catechists are in-
vited to join us for a listening
session regarding the future of
Religious Education in our par-
ish. Come share your ideas on
what is working, what could be
improved and explore new pos-
sibilities.
Our last session will be held this Tuesday,
June 4th @ 6:30 and will be held in the Rectory.
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Upcoming Events
GRIT & GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our next book club meeting will be Monday, June 3rd at 6:30
p.m. in the rectory. We plan to read chapters 10-15 of Hid-
den Women of the Gospels by Kathy Coffey. Extra copies are
available at the rectory or by contacting Maura Sweeney at
978-632-0253 Please feel free to join us for the lively conver-
sation and theological reflection even if you haven’t been
reading along with us.
TAKE …ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
Everyone from Annunciation Parish, Holy Family
Academy & The Caring Place is invited to join us for an
evening of Bravehearts Baseball on Friday, June 28th
at 7:00 pm at Fitton Field, at Holy Cross College in
Worcester.
This will be a great opportunity for us to build communi-
ty while cheering on the Worcester Bravehearts. Tickets
are $8 per person and include reserved seating, a free hat,
free parking and fireworks to wrap up the evening. To
order your tickets pick up one of the registration forms
from the back of church or go to our parish website
AnnunciationGardner.org . This game is expected to sell
out quickly so please order your tickets soon. For more
information contact Maura Sweeney at 978-632-0253 or
email [email protected]. Tickets and
hats will be available to be picked up beginning Monday,
June 24th .
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Congratulations to Deacon Martin (Mick) Beck who
was ordained a permanent Deacon this weekend at St.
Paul’s Cathedral in Worcester by Bishop McManus.
Deacon Beck has been assigned to serve in our parish .
We invite members of our parish community to con-
gratulate him in person at 1:30p.m. at Holy Rosay on
June 9. Pastries and beverages will be served.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
You are Invited to the Presbyteral Ordina�on �
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Spiritual Guidance
Please Pray For: Mary Beth Brow, “Little” Genevieve, Patricia Beaton-King, Elliott Russell, Marie Celeste B., Leonne Tagen, John
Scott St. Cyr, Marie Jurgelonis, Alfreda “Marie” Bergeron, Judy Woodwarth, Addison Auza, Billy Foss, Henry Cichonski, Margue-
rite Pouliot, Larry Butler, Stephaine Pederson, Omaira Lopez, Chase Daunais, Lou Robichaud, Steve Gormley, Linda Gray,
Elaine Richard, Benjamin Soba, Robert, and Al Watts.
For other prayers and special intentions, call our Prayer Line at (978) 630-2283. These intentions will not
appear in the bulletin and can be passed privately by first name only.�
Information on the Sacraments
Baptism: If you would like to have your child baptized call Maura Sweeney at (978) 632-0253 Ext.
117, or email [email protected].
First Communion: for adults and children over the age of 7. Call Maura Sweeney at the Parish
Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.
Confirmation: call Maura Sweeney at the Parish Office (978) 632-0253 Ext.117.
Holy Orders: If you are feeling called to explore a vocation to the priesthood, please contact our
diocesan vocations director Fr. Jim Mazzone at [email protected] or by phone at 508-340-5788.
Holy Matrimony: notify the Church one year in advance. Call the Parish Office at (978) 632-0253
for Marriage Preparation.
Anointing of the Sick: call Fr. Lundrigan at Ext.116 or Fr. Ramos at Ext.130.
Questions of the Week
Adults & Kids: What are some of the most important things to ask God?
Daily
Readings
Sunday June 2
∗ Acts 7:55-60
∗ Rev 22:12-14,16-17, 20
∗ Jn 17:20-26
Monday June 3
∗ Acts 19:1-8
∗ Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday June 4
∗ Acts 20:17-27
∗ Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday June 5
∗ Acts 20:28-38
∗ Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday June 6
∗ Acts 22:30, 23:6-11
∗ Jn 17:20-26
Friday June 7
∗ Acts 25:13b-21
∗ Jn 21:15-19
Saturday June 8
∗ Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
∗ Jn 21:20-25
Sunday June 9
∗ Acts 2:1-11
∗ 1 Cor 12:3B-7, 12-13
∗ Jn 20:19-23
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From the Office
Goal: $50,000
Received: 39,500
Consider a one time donation or a pledge
to the Partner’s in Charity Campaign.
Your kindness will help people in our
community & the Diocese.
Donations to the campaign can be easily
made from annunciationgardner.org.
Simply click on the Partners in Charity
logo and provide our parish name
“Annunciation Parish”. Thank you.
Food Pantry Requests!
The Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry has been very busy, and
is in need of rice & potato mixes, jelly, pasta, jelly soup, instant
mac n’cheese, and canned carrots and fruit. Thank you in
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