July 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint Stanislaus Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 21

5:15pm Maria Dalu grandparents

Sunday, July 22

10:00am In Remembrance of Anna & Barbara

Jasinski

Monday, July 23

7:00am Jack Medeiros

Tuesday, July 24

8:00am Holy Mass at Good Shepherd

Wednesday, July 25

7:00am Father Johnson

Thursday, July 26

No Holy Mass

Friday, July 27

7:00am Living & Deceased Members of

The Cichon & Piszcz Families

Saturday, July 28

5:15pm Pro Populo

Sunday, July 29

10:00am Henry & Frances Winiarski

Good Shepherd Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 21

4:00pm Mr & Mrs Manuel Pimentel

Sunday, July 22

8:15am Pro Populo

10:00am Familia DaSilva & Goncalves

11:30am Joao & Cordelina Rocha

Monday, July 23

7:00am Holy Mass at Saint Stanislaus

Tuesday, July 24

8:00am José F Calouro

Wednesday, July 25

7:00am Holy Mass at Saint Stanislaus

Thursday, July 26

No Holy Mass

Friday, July 27

8:00am Mr & Mrs Ernest Branco & Sons

Saturday, July 28

4:00pm Maria Santos

Sunday, July 29

8:15am Antonio M Dias Birthday Memorial

10:00am Thomas Sirois 8th Anniversary;

José & Raphaela Sousa;

Erminia Pacheco

11:30am Souls of Egas Rocha & wife

Conceicao Rocha

Memorial Candles burn to the Honor and Glory of

God and this month for:

July

Sanctuary: Valerie Polka

Divine Mercy: George Pereira

Our Lady of Czestochowa: Henry & Frances Winiarski

Pope St. John Paul: Noah Gramitt

Memorial Candles burn to the Honor and Glory of God

and this month for:

July 22-Aug 4

Sanctuary: José Rocha 5yr Anniversary

Our Lady of Angels: José Rocha 5yr Anniversary

Holy Rosary Sodality

The Holy Rosary Sodality’s prayer intentions for July are for the conversions of the hearts of our country’s leaders and citizens, and for safe travel for vacationers. Everyone is invited to pray the rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Grotto. Bring a chair and let Our Lady bless you with a mid-week spiritual boost.

Holy Rosary Sodality

The Holy Rosary Sodality’s prayer intentions for July are for the conversions of the hearts of our country’s leaders and citizens, and for safe travel for vacationers. Everyone is invited to pray the rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Grotto. Bring a chair and let Our Lady bless you with a mid-week spiritual boost. For information in English or Portuguese call Norma 508-496-0199

Financial Blessings

7/15

Weekly: $1,594.00

Assessment: $989.00

AC/Heating: $250.00

Maint/Repair: $25.00

Etc.: $80.00

Financial Blessings

7/15

Weekly: $2,551.00 Feast: $250.00

Mission Co-op: $1,015.00 Organ Repair: $250.00

Maint/Repair: $209.00 Etc.: $311.00

Bulletin Ad: $400.00

Respect Life Ministry

As Catholics we believe Jesus Christ has entered our broken world to conquer sin and restore us to new life. Throughout every age

he continues to invite all women and men to follow him through his Church, to whom he has entrusted his teaching authority, so that

all can know and follow him.

~USCCB, 2012

July 25, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. This papal encyclical, written by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1968,

provides beautiful and clear teaching about God’s plan for married love and the transmission of life. Visit usccb.org for more

information.

July 22-28, 2018 is National NFP Awareness Week: Generations of Love Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a nation-

al educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The dates of NFP Awareness Week highlight the an-

niversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) and the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the

Blessed Mother. More information is available at usccb.org or www.fallriverfaithformation.org/marriage/natural-family-planning.

Respect Life Prayer Intention:

For engaged couples and couples discerning marriage; that they may welcome the Lord God into their relationship to discern His

will for them and their relationship.

School News:

The school office is open Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm during the summer. Please call before you come because we occasionally

take a day off.

From the Pastor

HOLY PENANCE

Once the priest has given the penance to the person, he or she should ask the priest any questions they may have about

it. If there are none and all is clear, the penitent is then asked to recite an act of contrition. There are several forms of

this prayer, but they must all contain two elements: true sorrow for the sins confessed, and a firm purpose of amend-

ment, meaning that with God’s grace and help, the person firmly intends never to commit the sins again. Without these

two interior dispositions, the priest cannot offer God’s forgiveness. When the penitent has finished the act of contrition,

the priest/confessor is ready to say the words of absolution. (Note: Without being strictly necessary, confession of eve-

ryday faults or venial sins is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church. The regular confession of our venial

sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and make progress in

the life of the Spirit. By receiving the gift of the Father’s mercy more frequently through this sacrament, we are led to be

more merciful as he is merciful.)

Saint of the Week 23 July Saint Romula

Saint Gregory the Great wrote about Romula, a woman whom he knew in Rome. She and a friend had become disciples of the hermitess Redempta, and all three had taken the veil. A woman of great patience, obedience, and silence, Romula lived a life of continual prayer. But even though, to the eyes of the world, Romula was a woman of advanced contemplation, God wanted her to become yet more perfect, and so he allowed her to sink into a crippling paralysis. Though bedridden, Romula did not despair. Saint Gregory writes, “the sickness of her body was the health of her soul; for the less she could do in other things, the more she did in prayer and devotion.” When Romula was close to death, she called her two friends to her bedside. As the women entered the room, they were met at once by a blinding light, so that they were forced to shield their eyes. At the same time, they felt the presence of a great many others in the room. A beautiful scent enveloped them. Even after the light faded and the heavenly companions had disappeared, the scent lingered for three days. A priest then came to bring Romula Viaticum, her last Holy Communion. After he left, a choir of angel voices was heard. Romula breathed her last and the sweet aroma faded away.

Saint Romula, pray for us!

Prayer Intentions

Priscilla Barton, MaryJane W., Bill Larson, Matt & Cindy Greaney, Alice Gauthier, Crystal Bedal, Ricky Nobrega, Rita Cabral,

Rebekah Ponte, Kim & Anne Fischer, Beatrice Moniz, Michael Facchini, Rose Facchini, Patricia O’Brien, Anne Marie Hallisey,

Kathleen Correia, Pat Cabral, Barbara Howard, Ann & Bob Zygiel, Denny & Joe Bucko, Donald Vezina, Kim Dias, Fernanda Dias,

Floyd Fischer, John Romero Jr., Eddie Gravel, Anne Varley, Patricia O’Brien, Kelly O’Brien, Alyssa Camara, Claire Carreiro, Jo-

anne Soares, Edward Gavin, Anne Cournoyer, Teri Stewart, Wyatt Boulais, Julie Sousa, Tom Sousa, Mary Ann Araujo, Margaret

Pietraszek, Teri Dias, Abigail Tavaras, Jillian Lowney, Bruno Texeira, and Braydyn Bentley Dias, Christine Barboza RIP, Francisco

Silva, Val Monteiro, Bobby Rozycki, Eddie Gravel, John Romero Jr., Jeannie Quinn, Kevin Soares, Marlene Harrington, Patricia

O’Brien, Kelly O’Brien, Kenneth Carrier, Francis Pacheco, Bob Pereira, Luis Raposo, John T. Haggerty, Barbie Canuel, Paul

Canuel, and Carter Wheeler

In Thanksgiving for all graces and blessings received.

To request prayers for a loved one contact Father Johnson or Leanne Nelson at 508-678-7412

Let us remember in prayer all those whose funerals

that have been held at this church this month:

Henry Zdabosz, Midge Teves, and all our deceased family and

friends.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through

the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Let us remember in prayer all those whose funerals

have been held at this church this month:

Hortense Esther Dzugala, Lillian Furtado, Maria Da Conceicao

Silva, Paul E. Augustine, Peggy Medeiros, Carlos Dionizio,

Nancy L. Cordeiro Alves, Dorothy F. Pacheco, Alice Pimentel,

Antone Custodio and all our deceased family and friends.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through

the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Prayer Blanket Ministry

Meeting Tuesday, August 7th 12:00pm-3:00pm in the Good Shepherd hall, bring a lunch.

If you would like to join the prayer blanket ministry or to request a blanket please contact

Joan Burda 508-679-6186

Youth Group (ages 13+)

7/23 6:00pm-8:00pm meeting 8/18 1:00-4:00pm car wash at Good Shepherd

7/30 6:00pm-8:00pm meeting 8/25 Six Flags

8/7 Youth Day Martha’s Vineyard

8/10,8/11,8/12 Good Shepherd Feast

Good Shepherd is now accepting donations for the Parish Feast. • new or gently used books. Adult and children’s books are welcome. We are unable to accept magazines or used coloring books. • new or gently used jewelry, Please do not donate broken jewelry. donations of new items for the Portuguese Bazaar

Save the Date: Clamboil at LePage’s Seafood on Monday, August 13 from 4:00-8:00pm. Tickets are $25 for Clamboil or $20 for Fish and Chips. Eat in or take out. Raffles and great prizes! Proceeds will go toward the HVAC system at Saint Stanislaus.

Parish Calendar

Please see bulletin for details

Every Wednesday at 6:00pm everyone is invited to pray the rosary in the Grotto at Saint Stanislaus.

Bring a chair.

Tuesday, August 8th Youth Day Martha’s Vineyard

Friday, August 10th, Saturday, August 11th, Sunday, August 12th Good Shepherd Feast

Monday, August 13th 4:00-8:00pm LePage’s Fundraiser

Saturday, August 18th youth group car wash at Good Shepherd 1:00-4:00pm. $5

Confessions every Monday evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm. We will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

as well during that time. During July, confessions will be at Good Shepherd. Then in August at Saint

Stanislaus.

Calendário paroquial

Por favor veja um boletim para detalhes

Todas as quartas-feiras, às 18 horas, todos são convidados a rezar o rosário na Gruta de São Estanislau. Traga

uma cadeira.

Terça-feira, 8 de agosto dia da juventude Martha ' s Vineyard

Sexta-feira, 10 de agosto, sábado, 11 de agosto, domingo, 12 de agosto Festa do Bom Pastor

Segunda-feira, 13 de agosto 4:00-8:00 PM Lepage ' s fundraiser

Sábado, 18 de agosto, o grupo de jovens estão no Good Shepherd das 1:00-4:00h. Para um car wash $5

Confissões todas as segundas-feiras das 18:30 às 19:30. Teremos a exposição do Santíssimo Sacramento tam-

bém durante esse tempo. Durante julho, as confissões serão no Bom Pastor. Então, em agosto, em Saint

Stanislaus

Pawsox tickets are once again available in

the Parish office for the current month.

Good Shepherd Parish Food Pantry

Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries are always

welcome.

The food pantry is available to anyone in need on Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm or by appointment.

Bible Study

There will be No Bible Study for the summer.

We will resume in the fall.

Year of The Visitation of The Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Icon Visitation dates have been extended through December 2018

July August

7/21-7/28 Richard & Ana Bielawski 8/4-8/11 Still available

7/28-8/4 Tom & Cindy Wrobel 8/11-8/18 Seraphim & Fernanda Nobrega

8/18-8/25 Kevin, Jane, & Juliet Antonio

8/25-9/1 Paula Midura

Being a host family requires only that you honor Our Lady through prayer during your host week. You can bring her to your home

following the 5:15 (Saturday) Mass at Saint Stanislaus. Return must be before the 5:15 Mass. A lighter icon of Our Lady is available in the

sacristy. You may choose either one.

Seniors’ News

For more information or reservation call Phyllis 508-676-8378 or Adele 508-672-0030

Summer Calendar

Aug 2-Mohegan Sun

Aug 13-Senior picnic Colt State Park

Aug 23-Gloucester Lobster Cruise

Sept 6-Foxwoods “Jersey Boys”

Sept 9-Seniors mtg & lunch

Sept 13-Clay Hill Farm lunch Stonewall kitchen

Around the Diocese

The annual novena to St. Anne begins Tuesday, July 25. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 7pm.

There will be a brief period of quiet prayer and reflection before our speaker gives a brief reflection on the

spiritual life. The holy hour will conclude with the novena prayers and Benediction. The reflections this year

will center around the seven Sacraments. Please join us in the lower church at St. Anne’s Shrine 818 Middle

Street. In Fall River.