St. Mary’s Parish Corner of Main & Summer Streets, Shrewsbury, Mass. 01545 • Website: www.stmarysparish.org

NEW PARISHIONERS: We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. Please contact the Pastoral Center to register or for more information. BAPTISMS: Baptisms at St. Mary are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 PM. Parents may also schedule to have their child baptized during one of the Sunday Masses. A preparation session for parents preparing for the baptism of their first child is held on the second Monday of the month in the Pastoral Center. Call the Pastoral Center for more information. MARRIAGES: The policy for the Diocese of Worcester requires a period of one year preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and participation at either the precana conferences or the Engaged Encounter weekend. Contact one of the priests for arrangements. PASTORAL CARE: Arrangements for the reception of the Sacraments for homebound parishioners can be made by contacting the Pastoral Center. Please also notify the Pastoral Center when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise confined. Emergency sick calls at anytime.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Mass

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am

& 5:30 pm.

Weekdays & Saturday: 8:30 am.

Holy Days: 8:30 am., 12:00 pm. & 7:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30–4:00 pm.; anytime by

appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 pm, Church

Friday: 9:00–1:00 pm, Pastoral Ctr. Chapel

PARISH STAFF Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose, Pastor

Rev. Javier Julio, Parochial Vicar

Philip E. Devine, Deacon

Jeannie MacDonough, Principal

Gina Kuruvilla, Director of

Religious Education & Youth Ministry

Kathy Canfield, Gr. K–8 Rel. Ed. Coord.

Richard Vacca, Director of Liturgical Music

Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse

Derek Mobilio, Seminarian Intern

CONTACT US Pastoral Center 508-845-6341

School Office 508-842-1601

Religious Ed. Office 508-925-7801

Youth Ministry 508-925-7801

Parish Health Ministry 508-925-7647

Our Parish Mission St. Mary Parish is a diverse and welcoming Catholic community giving witness to Jesus

Christ through love, worship, faith formation, and service. We fulfill our mission by living

the Gospel through word, action, and evangelization within and beyond our

community.

Silvester Norohna………..508-925-4581 Kelly Paulina……………..774-275-1911 Sheila Seed……………….508-842-6326 Robert Terry……………...508-798-8734 Sheryl Zarozny……………508-842-2159 Susan Zybert……………...508-842-7554

Marilyn Blanchard …………….508-845-1567 Jean Campaniello …………….508-842-8288 Lynne Grden ……………..508-363-3636 Samer Hannoush …………….508-615-2760 Matthew Hastings……………...508-845-5012 Adib Karam ……………..774-253-9814

Pastoral Council

Council of Ministries Finance: Maria Lemieux 508-845-8732 Respect Life: Kurt Brenner 508-842-0322 Seniors Jet Set: Evelyn Baroni 508-845-3511 Social Justice: Gina Kuruvilla 508-925-7801 Outreach: Maryanne Damico 508-845-9674 Stewardship: Kelly Paulina 774-275-1911

MAY 31, 2020

Date Time Intention

Saturday, May 30

8:30 am 4:30 pm

†Robert and Ann Rohanna By the family †Aime and Georgette Ledoux By the family

Sunday, May 31

7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Dennis and MaryEllen Daly 40th Wedding Anniversary By the family †Marguerite Akey †Jean Malo By the family †Patricia Marie Hilmer By Kathy and Karen Kelly

Monday, June 1

8:30 am

†Deceased Members of the Daughters of Isabella

Tuesday, June 2

8:30 am †Those who have died from Covid-19

Wednesday, June 3

8:30 am

Thursday, June 4

8:30 am

†John Rooney By Andree Connors

Friday, June 5

8:30 am

†Ana Cardona

By the Lo family

Saturday,

June 6

8:30 am

4:30 pm

Yli & Marilyn Vallejo 50th Wedding Anniversary †Mary Forde-Mathieu By the family

Sunday, June 7

7:30 am 900 am 11:00 am 5:30 pm

†Frances Tomaiolo By the family †Sousa-Fernandes family & friends By Joe and Elisa Sousa

Repose of the souls of Lorraine Ockerblum, Faye Hunter and Mark McLeod; a young woman with a serious health issue; a very

premature baby’s safety and wellness; all those suffering with any illness to have the proper support and follow through of treatment; Caroline recovering from Covid-19; Kristin a nurse caring for Covid-19 patients in Houston; kidney transplant donor, Luke Brenner and recipient , Dr. Todd Coulter for quick recovery and good health; all those who have died of Covid 19; Eddie and Barbara; Christine’s recovery from a miscarriage; Donnie’s suc-cessful medical test; a peaceful passing for Lorraine; EV success for an upcoming mission for people with addictions and depend-encies; Diane to receive and benefit from the appropriate treat-ment for a serious ailment; a woman’s severe arm wound to heal; GF; a family in turmoil to resolve their differences; and for a safe and steady re-opening of our state and a continued drop in Covid 19 infections; Karen dealing with multiple losses; Bob; Sr. Jeaninne’s overall health; Melissa; all those who continue to work as first responders and health care workers and supporters of health care systems; truck drivers; essential business owners; all those struggling without work anticipating the re-opening of business; everyone wearying of social distancing, mask wearing and hand washing to stay courageous and follow our state guide-lines; for everyone missing their religious services and those who provide spiritual direction; and especially for all those affected by Covid 19 who are ill, have died, or are dealing with the effects of this pandemic. Continued prayers for: Christine; Diane; Karen; Sr. Jeaninne; Melissa; Michael; John S.; Joan F.; Tara; Beverly; Frank; Sarah R.; M.; Sean; Judy and family; Mercey L.; Juanita; Marge; Pe-ter’s uncle; AB; Jackie; Ray; Jen and those in group homes; Grace; Michael T.; Nicole; Clare; Jonathan; John; Julie G.; Dave; safe pregnancies for Katie, Kendra; Christine and Colleen; Hunter; Whit; Connor; Paul; Margaret; Nancy; Patrick; Charlie; Robbie; DP; Sarah; Sara; Christine; Brian; Jacob; Joe; Joy; Caren; Matt; Lisa; Larry; baby Mason; Mary; Pat; Marilyn; Sher-ri; Velma; GR: SD; Bruce; Megan; Carol; Judy; FM; Gloria; MF; Sue; David C.; Martin; RSM; Tim C.; Tim M.; Fred; Wesley; Matthew; Chris; Lilly; Toni; Mark; Pam; Charlie; Carin; Bailey and Megan. Thanksgiving for: John Petrangelo and his Facebook group who are making 3-D hard shell and respirator portions of needed masks; donors Howard Grossman and John and Susan Haffy to SYFS; David’s release from the hospital following Covid-19 treatment; a woman’s wound healing the sale of a home; neigh-borly cooperation and aid; warmer weather; all those working tirelessly to improve our “new normal”; Frank’s sister’s recovery from Covid 19; HH Teachers; all offerings; the End of Life pro-gram at U Mass; Code 3 Association and Rally USA.org; the curve flattening; constant adapting to a “new normal”; KMC; many people grateful for the CARES act and some supplemental income; all the lessons available due to the pandemic and the presence to learn from it; for those who are working without thanks and behind the scenes to keep myriad things going; and for all answered prayers. Prayer Line: Call or text Tracy at 508-450-0137

John Williams, Ann Kim Chi Nguyen Ngo,

Joseph Vo Van Ngo and Anna Bay Thi Haynh

And Theodore Bialecki

CLASS OF 2020 CONGRATULATION

Best Wishes and Prayers to all of our St. Mary’s Parishioners who are graduating from high school

and college this spring. We celebrate your achievements in the most unusual commencement season that has taken place within all of our lifetimes. May you continue to find creative and safe ways with family and friends to mark this long expected achievement.

St. Mary’s Parish

The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Mary Parish offers you a source of comfort and God's love. If you or someone you know would like to receive a shawl, please con-

tact Deborah at 508-842-8653 or Sue at 508-842-8518 and they will make arrangements to deliver a "hug from God."

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Today, O God, you bring to fulfillment the pas-chal mystery of Jesus your Son.

You open wide your hand and satisfy with your good gifts the needs of all.

Fulfill the promise of these Fifty Days with the abundant harvest of your Spirit’s gifts.

Pour forth your Holy Spirit on the Church that we may be a living Pentecost throughout history and to the very ends of the earth.

Gather all nations and peoples as one to believe, to hope and to love.

WELCOME DEREK MOBILIO SEMINARIAN INTERN

This weekend we welcome DEREK MO-BILIO to the St. Mary’s Parish communi-ty. Derek recently completed his second year of Theology at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, MA and will be with us for a ten-week summer internship. Derek’s home parish is St. Francis of Assisi in Barre. We look forward to being a part of

Derek’s formation for the priesthood in the Diocese of Worcester. Please be sure to welcome Derek when you meet him over the coming weeks.

CONFESSIONS RESUME ON JUNE 6 The Sacrament of Penance will be offered once again on Satur-day afternoon from 3:30 – 4:15 pm beginning next Saturday, June 6th. Our parish confessional remains unsafe due to the closeness of the priest and penitent seated only a few feet apart or separated only by a grill not designed to prevent virus transmission. For the time being Confessions will be heard in the Large Meeting Room opposite the elevator. Penitents will be seated six feet from the priest and will have the option of ano-nymity or facing the priest. The penitent and priest should both be wearing a face covering or mask. A waiting area will be found outside of the large meeting room with chairs also six feet apart. Confessions should not last longer than three to five minutes, in order to limit exposure of both priest and penitent.

ON CARE FOR4 OUR COMMON HOME (Laudato Si’)

Fifth Anniversary of Pope Francis’

Encyclical The week of May 16-24 marked the 5th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the care of crea-tion and the environment We are members of the mystical body of Christ. As members of His body - “through whom all things were made”. We have re-sponsibilities towards all God’s creation, the most precious of whom is the human person. Practices which lead to environmen-tal degradation negatively impact the poor the most. In his video message to celebrate Laudato Si Week, Pope Francis encouraged reflection on the “kind of world…we want to leave to those who will come after us, to children who are growing up…The cry of the earth and the cry of the poor cannot continue…Let us take care of creation, a gift of our good Creator God.” ( https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-03/pope-francis-laudato-si-week.html) During Laudato Si Week, the Environmental Stewardship Com-mittee of the Diocese of Worcester, held a diocesan-wide ‘Day of Prayer’ for the Earth, for our brothers and sisters in need, and for the mindful use of the Earth’s resources. Other events originally planned for the spring have now been moved to the fall due to the pandemic. Here are two simple but important ways in which we can reaffirm Laudato Si’s call to be good stewards of creation and to thank God for the wonderful gift of our common home: 1. Reduce waste and counter our “throwaway culture”. (LS no. 22). Let us identify ways in which we can use reusables instead of disposables, and let us commit to making one change that reflects good environmental stewardship, this month. 2. Pray before and after meals, giving God thanks for what we have. Saying a short prayer not only makes mealtimes special and blessed but also helps us recognize what Laudato Si teaches – that this “moment of blessing, however brief, reminds us of our de-pendence on God for life.” (LS no. 227)

The WALK FOR THE HOME-LESS must go on (line) Over the past 15 years, St. Mary’s has participated in the CMHA Walk for the Homeless in Worcester. Since we cannot walk shoulder to shoulder because of Covid-19, they have planned a virtual walk so that much needed funds can be raised for an array of programs provided to thousands of Worcester County residents. As a parish community we can still be involved with this cause by visiting the website walkforthehomeless.org. By selecting DO-NATE NOW you can make a pledge directly to St. Mary’s Team Shrewsbury. If you would like to set up a personal account and join the team, select BECOME A FUNDRAISER and follow directions provid-ed. People who sponsor you can now see your page. Between now and May 31, walk around your neighborhood, yard, or home with family and friends (social distancing of course) and even hold a sign!! If you can send a photo to kpaulina@gmail.com that would be great. For more information email Jeanne Vaccaro at momv518@aol.com. We will keep walking together although apart until we can overcome homelessness. God bless and stay safe.

BEWARE!! SCAM EMAILS Please be aware if you receive an email from Msgr. Mike asking you to do a favor for him. More often than not the request is for the purchase of gift cards. Msgr. Mike will never send you and email asking you to buy gift cards. Be sure to check the email address. If it comes from a gmail account, know that it is a scam.

May 31, 2020

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ST. MARY’S SUNDAY OFFERTORY THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

During the past two months as Masses were suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, the people of St. Mary’s have con-tinued to be very generous in their stewardship and support of our parish. Many parishioners mailed in or dropped off their Sunday envelopes. As we return to the celebration of Mass in our church, we will not be able to pass the basket for collections. Instead, a basket will be placed at the entrances of the church so that you may drop off your offering on the way into Mass or on your way out of church afterwards. I invite and encourage you to continue your support of St. Mary’s through our online giving tool called WeShare. WeShare has implemented the safest security standards for online transac-tions and your privacy will be protected at all times. You will be able to set up one-time or recurring donations and choose when and how to give to any of our different collections. You will also be able to view your complete, accurate financial records at any time during the year. Sign up on our parish website www.stmarysparish.org If you have any questions about WeShare, please do not hesitate to call Kerry at the parish office at 508-845-6341.

PARTNERS IN CHARITY 2020 A word of thanks to the many St. Mary’s parish-ioners who have made a gift/pledge to this year’s Partners in Charity Appeal. Your support for this important lifeline for our local church is greatly

appreciated. The funds raised from Partners in Charity help sup-port more than 25 vital ministries and agencies in our diocese that assist tens of thousands of people throughout Worcester County. In these most challenging of times as we continue to live in the midst of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the people of St. Mary’s have stepped up once again with their generosity and support. THANK-YOU.

St. Mary’s Goal $180,500

Amount Collected/Pledge $169, 765

Number of gifts 310

As you are able, please return your pledge/gift envelope to St. Mary’s Parish at the Pastoral Center or mail it to 20 Summer Street, Shrewsbury. You may also return you gift directly to the Partners in Charity Office at 49 Elm Street, Worcester, 01609. As time permits, please watch this year’s Partners video at www.partners-charity.net where you may also may your gift

online.

Diocese of Worcester Office of the Bishop

49 Elm Street Worcester, MA 01609

“And they were all filled with Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled

them to proclaim.” (Acts 2:4) Dear friends in Christ, Our mission as the Catholic Church relies on our ability to proclaim -to communicate- the Good News of salvation. Pen-tecost reminds us that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to get out from behind closed doors and to have the courage to share God’s love with others by our words and our deeds. I am sure it has occurred to you as it has to me that recently we have been living our lives like the Apostles who were locked away in the upper room after Jesus ascended into heaven. Public safety measures have not only encouraged “stay at home” measures but prohibited gathering as a com-munity to be fed by the Word of God and the Blessed Sacra-ment. Now, while following proper precautions, we are be-ginning to gather responsibly as a community. What kept us feeling like we were part of a parish family while we were isolated? Communications: emails, social media, websites, videos, conference calls, even bulletins and letters in the mail; all served as means by which we combatted social and spiritual isolation and by which we were at least fed by the Word of God while fasting from the Eucharist. Next weekend I invite you to participate in the nationwide Catholic Communications Campaign. Half of that collec-tion is used to support the national office whose voice repre-sents the Church in the national media and provides interdi-ocesan communications. The remainder serves as an im-portant part of a multi-faceted funding for our local commu-nications which provide, among other things, a framework for parish and diocesan-wide email, websites, online and ca-ble Masses and local representation in secular news outlets. Had it not been for the Communications Ministry set in place nearly three years ago, it would have been very difficult for us to have been so connected and informed throughout this pandemic. In the “New Normal” of parish and diocesan life, we will be stronger still, thanks to improved social communi-cations. Please accept my sincere thanks for any contribution you can make for the Catholic Communications Campaign in your parish collection on the weekend of June 7th, or online at worcesterdiocese.org. My fervent prayer this Pentecost is that the Holy Spirit will bestow on each of us “the joys that never end.” With every prayerful best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester

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