Saint Mary Parish Established 2006 - Serving Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown and Rowley
Church and Parish Offices-94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 Church-202 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969
Web Site: www.SaintMaryParish.org E-Mail: [email protected]
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 13, 2019
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Saint Mary Parish Serving Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown & Rowley
Parish Mission Statement St. Mary Parish is a living and loving community of believers seeking
a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We depend on His love to guide and nourish us in our quest for holiness. Gathered around the Word of God and His holy Sacraments, we are
called to be witnesses of Him by our service to our people, our families, our neighborhoods and our world. We strive to provide a
warm welcoming home for all the People of God. 202 Main Street
Rowley, MA 94 Andover Street Georgetown, MA
At St. Mary Parish... (See pg. 6 for Rel. Ed. Information)
Oct. 14 - Office Closed Happy Columbus Day Weekend! Oct. 15 - Bible Study (G), 11 am Oct. 15 - Women’s Club Meet (G), 7 pm Oct. 16 - Bible Study (G), 7 pm Oct. 17 - Scout Troop 50 Meet (G), 7 pm Oct. 19 - Saint Mary Parish/Green Day Recycle Day, (G-Parking Lot), 9 am to 2 pm Oct. 21 - PFC Meet (G), 6:30 pm
Parish News and More…..
PARISH REGISTRATION
New to town? Returning to your faith? We would like to know you and welcome you! If you’d like to register online, please visit: www.saintmaryparish.org and click onto Parish Registration under Quick Links. Please feel free to visit our Parish Office during our regular business hours of M - F, 9 am to 1 pm.
Saint Mary Parish Statue Garden Rowley Church
After the sale of the rectory property, the statue of our Blessed Mother Mary was removed from its long time location next to the rectory and
was placed in the basement of the Rowley church. A committee was formed to decide the best location as well as design ideas. With Father Dan's approval, we are ready to move forward with the work. The new statue base work will begin shortly and a local artisan has generously offered to repair the statue as a donation.
We are anxious to have it placed in a prominent and honorable location on the Rowley site where all families in our parish will enjoy for many years to come.
St. Mary's Parish is seeking donations toward the placement of the St. Mary statue. All monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Please make your check out to Saint Mary Parish and make note “St. Mary Statue” in the memo of your check or online donation.
Blessed Mother Mary, pray for Us!
*People Helping People* We have started collecting for
Thanksgiving baskets! These are the items that are most needed. Please
check your donations for expiration dates.
Bisquick Sugar Canned Fruits Pasta Sauce Cake Mix, Frosting Mac & Cheese Cereal Soup Coffee & Tea Flour Graham cracker pie crusts Baked Beans Pasta Crackers Peanut Butter Gravy Mix/Jar Jam & Jelly Instant Potatoes Tuna Oatmeal Pudding, Pie Filling Boxed Pie Crust Rice Ketchup, Mustard Stuffing Mix Relish, Mayonnaise Hot Cocoa Canned Vegetables
Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues, & other non-perishable items. Cash donations and Grocery Store Gift Cards are accepted. Please place all donations in the designated bins in the vestibule of the Churches. All gift certificates & money donations should go to the rectory.
Deadline for Donations: Wed., 11/20
Thank you, as always, for your generosity in making the Thanksgiving season a joyous one!
This month we welcome the following families that have recently joined our
St. Mary Parish Family!
The DiChicco Family The Grant Family The McCarthy Family The McLaughlin Family The Murphy Family The Oppedisano Family The Pace Family The Purcell/Caissie Family The Ramsdell Family The Rygiel Family The Tuttavilla Family
We are truly blessed to have you here with us!
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PARISH STAFF
Rev. Father Dan McCoy, Administrator [email protected]
Deacon Ray Doucette [email protected]
Mrs. Maureen Cannon, Business Mgr. [email protected]
Mrs. Julie Potter, Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Jeanne Soucy Religious Education/Youth Ministry
Coordinator [email protected]
Direct Phone Line: 978-352-6540
Ms. Sara Sturdivant, Music Director [email protected]
Mr. Will Soucy Building Maintenance
COUNCILS
Parish Finance Council (PFC) - Tom Parisi, V. Chair
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) - Linus Hahn, V. Chair
Saint Mary Parish Serving Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown & Rowley
PARISH OFFICE HOURS All offices are located at Georgetown Rectory
Phone: (978) 352-2024 Fax: (978) 352-2308
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 am -1 pm E-Mail: [email protected]
OUR REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
WEEK DAY MASSES
Monday 8:00 a.m. Rowley Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Rowley Tuesday* 7:00 p.m. Rowley
*This evening is our Holy Hour. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Rowley
Thursday* 7:00 p.m. Georgetown *This evening is our Holy Hour.
Friday 9:00 a.m. Georgetown Saturday 9:00 a.m. Georgetown
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Georgetown Sunday 7:30 a.m. Rowley Sunday 9:00 a.m. Rowley Sunday 11:00 a.m. Georgetown
Baptism
Baptisms are scheduled on the 4th Sunday of the month Odd months - Georgetown, 1 p.m.
Even months - Rowley, 1 p.m. Instruction held Saturday before @ 11am in Georgetown
Baptisms may also be celebrated at Sunday Masses. To schedule, please contact the rectory at 978-352-2024.
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:45 to 4:15 PM - Georgetown TBA - Rowley
By appointment, call 978-352-2024.
Marriage
Contact the church as least 6 months in advance to set up a personal interview with a priest.
A 6 month minimum notice is normally required.
Sacrament of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick is a sacrament given for healing and recovery. Those who are ill or entering a
hospital and wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission may do so by calling the rectory.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
MEETING
Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30 pm Rectory Dining Room
PARISH
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tues., Nov. 13, 6:30 pm Rectory Dining Room
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
First Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM in the K of C Hall on
East Main St.
WOMEN’S CLUB
Tues., Oct. 15, 7 pm Fall Floral Arrangement
With Anastasia’s Florist-$15/Fee Women 18 yrs. old + are Invited to
Join this wonderful Club!
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Carol D’Agosta, Baby Hadley Martin, Todd Burr, Andrea, Laura, Russell Steeves, Baby Ambrose, Paul Sartorelli, Mike Jaras, Corey McGrath, Richard Donnelly, Eric Allen, Joshua Martinez, Linda Cotton, Rosalie O’Callaghan, Gina D’Amico, Dave Zelie, Christy Baronas, Deb Baronas, Janine Pettigrew, Baby Emma Rose McGowan, Anthony James, Mark Kasprzyk, John Bell, Bob Mansfield, Robin Day-Laporte, Frances McCoy, Peter Lyon, Barb Cole, Sam Covino, Barbara Parisi, John Magner, Julian Russo DiGeorge, Tommy Cook, Jane Gunzelmann, Kristen Rockwood, Robert Rockwood, Lisa Maloney, Michael Geary, Judith Evans, Cameron Cyr, Mikey Grover, Rick Kelleher, Mary Lou Rentschler, Donna Palardy, Theresa Deflumere, Carol Ann Moccia, Alicia Donna Soule, Sara Morgan Hunt, Courtney Quilliam, Nicholas Ward, Nan Hadley, Karen Drahozal, Carole Rochefort, Linda Baroway, Irene Wladkowski, Charlie Holbrook, James Maney, and all ill within our community and in the world.
Mass Intentions This Week…... Sanctuary Lamps
The Sanctuary Lamps next to each Tabernacle in our worship spaces burn brightly to remind us of the Real Presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This week our Sanctuary Lamps are burning for:
Sam Bellino and Gary Egan
Saturday October 12 9:00 am-G Wayne J. MacDonald 4:30 pm-G Hedwig Jarosewicz - Birthday Memorial Sunday October 13 7:30 am-R Repose of the Souls of Robert Young & Margaret Martin 9:00 am-R Edith & Ferdinand Altieri 11:00 am-G Russell V. Rowe - Birthday Memorial Monday October 14 8:00 am-R Sam Bellino - Comfort & Blessings Tuesday October 15 8:00 am-R Gary Egan - Comfort & Blessings 7:00 pm-R Holy Hour Wednesday October 16 8:00 am-R Carol D’Agosta - Healing & Blessings Thursday October 17 7:00 pm-G Holy Hour Friday October 18 9:00 am-G Joan E. MacDonald Saturday October 19 9:00 am-G All ill in our Parish/in the World 4:30 pm-G Judith Molinari-Wynn 3rd Anniversary Sunday October 20 7:30 am-R Our Parishioners of Saint Mary Parish 9:00 am-R Gilbert Holmes (9th Anniversary) and Danielle Holmes Yagjian (8th Anniv.) 11:00 am-G Johan & Peter MacIsaac and their daughter, Johanna
Scripture for the week of Oct. 13
13 SUN 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
14 Mon Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32
15 Tue Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41
16 Wed Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46
17 Thu Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54
18 Fri 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9
19 Sat Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12
20 SUN Ex 17:8-13/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8
Please call the Rectory or e-mail Julie at: [email protected] to advise us as soon as you would like your name or your loved one’s name to be removed. God bless all…..
Please pray for our Active Military:
Luke Begoing Ariana Rivera Sean Scally
Please send an email to: [email protected]. Your “Active Military” loved ones name will be put on this list to be prayed for while they are serving. May God keep them safe and protect them from all harm.
Attention: Communion Outreach Eucharist Ministers
We get new requests from time to time to bring
communion to someone’s home. We are trying to update our list of Eucharist Ministers who do Outreach. If you would like to participate in our Outreach program or you are already a volunteer, please contact Deacon Ray at 978-815-6587.
Thank you for your support of this important ministry!
Brand New Hospital Bed is Available
One of our Parishioners has a brand new hospital bed for anyone who may be in need of one. XL twin sheets are needed, 2 rails at the top, remote to adjust head, foot and height of bed, manual crank too. If needed, bed can be delivered to you. If you would like more info, please contact this wonderful family directly:
Laurie Kinney at 978-852-3315.
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Collection for This Weekend
This week’s second collection will support the Holy Father’s “Peter’s Pence” collection that provides funds for emergency and disaster relief. This collection will also provide support to The Catholic University of America that educates priests and lay people for ministry and for the Inner City Parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston. Your generosity and prayers will assist the Holy Father and the various missionary efforts at home and abroad. For information on these Collections, go to: 1. www.usccb.org/ppc 2. www.cua.edu 3. www.BostonCatholic.org
Collection for Next Weekend
Next week’s 2nd collection supports Catholic World Missions. By Baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church and share their faith as missionaries. World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelization programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith—a Pontifical Mission Society. Please visit www.propfaithboston.org for more information.
More News…. Church Support Weekly Offertory
The weekly goals are based on our projected budget for the fiscal year 2019 - 2020:
RESULTS FOR WEEKEND 10/5 - 10/6
Offertory: $6,218
Grand Annual: $18,004.50
Weekly Offertory Goal: $8,673
Intentional Disciples are Intentional Givers. Thank you for your contributions
to support your parish!
It’s Back this Year! Save the Date: Sun., Nov. 17, Noon
Pebble Land Rush - Great Grand Sheep Knights of Columbus
87 East Main Street, Georgetown
The Knights of Columbus, thanks to the generosity of the Aulson Family and many parish members, will be holding its 5th Annual Great Grand Sheep Pebble Land Rush after the 11 am. Mass on Sunday, November 17, 2017. It’s a fun event, and for a donation of $10, you can visit a great sheep petting zoo, enjoy some nice food and hot chocolate, and have a chance to win up to $500! Check out details at www.SheepDeeds.com.
Deeds make great Gifts and can be purchased from Bert Hanlon or any of the KOC members. This is our biggest,
most fun fundraiser of the year!
St. Mary Parish - Green Day Recycle Day Sat., Oct. 19, 9 am to 2 pm
Georgetown Church Parking Lot
Cost to You: • $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Lap-tops, Misc. Electronics • $10 each for Microwaves, Small Appliances, Grills, Lawn Mowers & Snow Blowers (gas removed) • $15 each for TVs under 19,” Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers • $20 each for TVs between 19” and 24,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large Appliances, Exercise Equipment • $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Large Refrigerators • $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35” • $35 each TVs over 36” • $40 each for Projection TVs
ACCEPTING ANY AND ALL ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES!
ALL TOWNS WELCOME! RAIN OR SHINE ZERO LANDFILL, CASH OR CHECK
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
2019 Grand Annual Results
$85,000
$80,000
$10,000
$30,000
$20,000
$42,006
$60,000
$70,000
$50,000
$90,000
We are most grateful for the
generosity shown by so many
of our parishioners to our
“Grand Annual Collection.”
If you have not yet had an
opportunity to return your gift
card, please do so as soon as
possible. Every gift is
welcomed and sincerely
appreciated. Thank you for
your generosity!
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Adult Faith Formation
Rite of Initiation of Adults, RCIA
If you are not a Catholic and have thought about becoming one with us,
this is the process for you.
Please contact the Rectory at 978-352-2024.
Religious Education Program Direct Phone Line: 978-352-6540 E-Mail: [email protected]
Saint John Paul Men’s Meeting Group
(Read & Discuss Sunday Scriptures)
Every other Saturday Morning 7:30 - 8:30 am. This group meets in the Georgetown Rectory Dining
Room. All men are welcome - no reservation needed! Coffee, scripture and……...
For more information, please call Linus Hahn at: 508-265-3975, or e-mail him at: [email protected].
Next Meeting: Sat., 10/26/19
Important Upcoming Dates for our Religious Education Program.
All Classes are held in Georgetown.
Oct. 13 No Religious Education Happy Columbus Day Weekend! Oct. 20 Rel. Ed. Grades 1, 3 & 5, 9:30 am Followed by 11 am Mass Oct. 20 Rel. Ed. Grade 10, 5 pm
Religious Education
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
2019-2020
If you still need to register your child (children) for Religious Education, applications for registration are available:
Online at www.saintmaryparish.org. (under Catholic Education tab - click Children’s Education - Scroll down to Fall Program,
At the Rectory office.
We need your help!! Teachers, Substitute Teachers
& Hall Monitors are Needed For Religious Education- All Grades
If you are interested in this important ministry, please contact:
Mrs. Jeanne Soucy at 978-352-6540 or e-mail: [email protected].
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WISH LIST
The Religious Education Program is in need of assistance with the following items. If you are
able to donate any of these items, please drop them off on Sunday before/after classes or at the Rectory during regular business hours of M-F, 9am-1pm.
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
Copy Paper
Card Stock (White & Colored)
Large Plain White Paper Plates
Individual Bottled Water
Your kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated!
Altar Servers Still Needed at All Masses
We are still in need of more Altar Servers. If you are entering the 3
rd grade or above and
are interested in becoming an altar server, please reach out to Jeanne Soucy at: [email protected]. Training can
begin over the summer to learn the role of an altar server and to train and shadow with our current servers.
Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Outreach Program
The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the parishioners of Saint Mary Parish, are offering the opportunity to help the homeless in the Greater Haverhill area by serving a
meal and/or cooking a meal. This would take place twice a month at the Emmaus Homeless Shelter in Haverhill on the second and third Wednesday of each month. If interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact:
John Takis at 978-352-2335.
Bible Study
*Session 1 has begun: Tuesdays from 11:00 am-1:00
pm [bring a lunch] and Wednesday nights from
7:00-9:00 pm.
*Session 2 begins Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 11:00-1:00
[bring a lunch] and Wednesday night, January 8
from 7:00-9:00. For more information, further
clarification or to sign up, please contact:
Bob Sullivan at [email protected].
ALL ARE WELCOME - NO FEES!
