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330 Pratt Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Church and Parish
Center
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Michael K. McManus
Parochial Vicar Rev. Jason Brilhante
Permanent Deacons Deacon Thomas P. Palanza
Deacon Gary A. Porter
Pastoral/Youth Minister Jeff Cahill
St. Mary's School, Principal Kathleen A. Simpson
Ministry to the Sick Sr. Ann William, M.S.B.T.
Office Manager Christine Dumouchel
Finance Office/Bookkeeper Kathleen Fleck
Director of Music Daniel Davey
FAITH FORMATION
Director of Youth Faith Formation Jennifer Linehan
Grades 1-7
Confirmation Formation Jeff Cahill Susan Caughey, Stephanie Motyl
RCIA Coordinator Deacon Gary A. Porter
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office 508-339-2981
Fax 508-339-0612
Youth Faith Formation Office 508-339-4621
Youth Ministry/Ministry to the Sick 508-337-2064
St. Mary’s School 508-339-4800
St. Vincent de Paul Society 508-369-4300
[email protected]
Parish Email [email protected]
Web Site www.stmarymans.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryMans
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM-12Noon
All parish business should be conducted during this time.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND LITURGIES
Weekends
Saturday: Vigil:4:00PM and 5:30PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 5:00PM
Weekdays
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Civic Holidays: 7:30AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Every First Friday following 7AM Mass; Benediction at 5:45PM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Sundays at 1:15PM. Arrangements must be made in advance
by seeing one of the priests or deacons after Mass. Baptismal
Preparation meetings are held the last Sunday of each month
immediately following the Noon Mass in the Family Room.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays from 3:00-3:45PM and 5:00-5:25PM or call the
Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests.
First Eucharist and Confirmation
A two-year preparation process is required for each sacrament.
Contact the Youth Faith Formation Office for information.
Matrimony
An appointment is to be made with one of the priests at least 8
months prior to the intended date. Participation in diocesan and
parish marriage preparation programs is required.
Holy Orders/Religious Vocation
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and
religious life. For information, speak with one of our priests or
visit our Diocesan website www.fallrivervocations.org
Ministry to the Sick
Please notify us if there is a sick or aged family member or
friend who would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion at home.
RCIA
We welcome any adult who desires to complete their initiation
into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for
information.
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cemetery lots are available. For information, contact the Parish
Office.
Parish Registration
Welcome to our Parish family! If you would like to register as
a parishioner, please speak to one of the priests, call the Parish
Office or take a registration packet found in the foyer of the
church. As a parish committed to the vision of stewardship, we
encourage your involvement by sharing with us your God-
given gifts of time, talent and treasure. For detailed information
about ministries, parish activities and contact persons, refer to
our parish website www.stmarymans.org. You may also fill
out your registration/census form there.
ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY
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SAINT MARY
Apr. 4 - Apr. 12
SAT 8PM Vigil Mass
SUN 7:30 ALL
9AM PARISHIONERS
10:30 LIVING &
Noon DECEASED
5PM NO Mass
MON 7AM Charles Hopkins III
TUE 7AM Robert Weldon
8:30 Josephine Montgomery
WED 7AM Peter and Teresa Lucas
THU 7AM Riziero and Iola Alessandri
FRI 7AM Ethel and Roland Clement
SAT 7:30 Vada May Corkery
4PM George Kelso
5:30 Special Intention of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Mary & Nicholas Vicino
9AM Edna and Bernard Higgins
10:30 Maureen DiCenzo
Noon John Baptista Sousa and Julia Reis
Sousa
5PM People of the Parish
Monday Marian Move. Priests 5:30PM Family Room
Men’s Basketball 8:00PM Gym
Tuesday RCIC 5:30PM PC Conf Room
Family Rosary 7:00PM Family Room
AA 7:30PM RG Hall
Wednesday Grade 3/4 5:30PM Parish Center
Grade 6 7:00PM Parish Center
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Choir Loft
Cribbage Club 7:00PM RG Hall
Thursday Grade 5 5:30PM Parish Center
CWC Meeting 7:00PM RG Hall
Grade 7 7:00PM Parish Center
Friday Youth Ministry P. Bruins 5:00PM Offsite
Saturday Grade 1 9:00AM Parish Center
Grades 3-7 Alternative 10:30AM Parish Center
PLEASE PRAY FOR the sick within
our parish community, especially, Diane
Barry, Joshua Bowen, Mary Brennan,
Robert Butler, Verna Buote, Sean
Canavan, Ethel Carl, Christopher Conti,
Carl Cottuli, Kailyn DeAngelis, Sandra
Deckett, Juliana Diamond-Cifello, Brooke DuBeau, Mark
DuBeau, Nancy Farley, Katherine Finegan, Joseph J.
Fitzpatrick, Steven Fletcher, Jean Giglio, Barbara Harden,
Ann Nolan, Ginny McDonnell, Verna Rose McLaughlin,
Robert Pearson, Margarita Prestwich, William Richardson,
Frank A. Signoriello, Rocco Spagna, Joan Stack, Philip
Tracy, and Ellen Westlund, our homebound, hospitalized,
and those in nursing care.
PRAYER CHAIN Do you or a loved one
need the support of our St. Mary’s family
for a special intention? Anyone wishing or
needing prayers for themselves, a loved
one, friend, etc. are encouraged to contact
Gerrie Saulnier at 508-238-6650. The
Prayer Chain Ministry includes confidential prayer
requests in their daily personal prayer life and passes on
these prayer requests through a telephone prayer chain.
An invitation to join this ministry is extended to
individuals interested in praying for the needs of others.
EASTER GREETINGS We want to
extend to you and through you to your
families and friends, our prayerful best
wishes for a blessed and happy Easter. May
the joy of the Resurrection remain with you
throughout the year.
EASTER WEEK Each day of this
week is a “Solemnity”: the highest
designation of a Mass. Easter is
such a significant feast in our
liturgical year that it cannot be
contained to only one day. Perhaps
you could join us sometime this
week for Mass? This week, we
resume our regular schedule.
Check the bulletin for Mass times.
EASTER FLOWERS We are grateful to
those who have made donations in
memory of loved ones for the Easter
flowers which will adorn our beautiful
altar during the Easter season. Envelopes
may be found in your budget packet as
well as at the entrances of the Church. Thanks so much!
ST. PEREGRINE MORNING PRAYER AND WALK
Each Monday, join us from 9-10AM, as we walk and pray
for those in need of our prayers. Meet at the Rose Garden.
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MANSFIELD, MA
Loving to learn and learning to grow at
St. Mary’s Catholic School www.stmarymansschool.org
508-339-4800
Proudly accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges!
EASTER is a time of hope and a time of new beginnings.
We thank you for the gift of new life through the
Resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. May we live our
faith in the risen Lord in all we say and all we do. We pray,
Alleluia.
ENROLLMENT for preschool through Grade 8 is
currently underway. Prospective families are invited to
take a tour, visit our website, or contact the front office for
information. Tours are scheduled every Monday at 10AM.
Families are asked to check in at the front office upon
arrival.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Our
next Friday Night Live will take
place on Friday, April 17th,
from 7-9PM in the Parish
Center/Gym.
YOUTH MINISTRY PROVIDENCE BRUINS TRIP
On Friday, April 10th, a trip to the Providence Bruins will
be held for those involved in Youth Ministry. Tickets are
still available - please reserve ASAP to ensure your spot
on this trip. This is also Faith Night at the Dunkin Donuts
Center. We will leave by bus at 5PM and return
approximately 11PM. Permission forms are available in
the Youth Ministry Office at the Parish Center.
HIGH SCHOOL PEER MINISTRY TEAM
Our monthly meeting will be held this Sunday, April 12th,
from 6-7:30PM, in the Rose Garden. All team members
should plan on attending. Dinner will be served.
YOUTH MINISTRY PARISH CLEAN-UP DAY
On Tuesday, April 21st, from 9AM-12PM, all are welcome
to join us for our annual Spring clean-up day. This is a
great opportunity for individuals looking to complete
service hours or would like to support our Church
community. For those early risers...feel free to join us at
the 7AM Mass and a light breakfast before we begin our
clean-up.
For questions or to become involved in Youth Ministry,
please contact Jeff Cahill, Coordinator of Youth
Ministries, 508-337-2064.
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S PARISH We hope that
your participation at Mass this weekend has renewed your
faith in Jesus Christ present among us in Word, Sacrament
and His body, the Church. Information about our parish
community may be found at the Welcome Center at the
entrance of the Church. Please let us know how we may
serve you. Our parish depends on the commitment of our
parishioners.
_______I would like to register in the parish. Please send
me a registration packet.
_______I am already registered and would like to receive
budget envelopes in order to regularly support the parish.
_______My address has changed (see below)
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone __________________ Registration#____________
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR The
middle school students of Saint
Mary’s School put on three
performances of Shrek the Musical
Jr. last weekend. The students did a
great job as everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. We congratulate the students on their talented
performance. We likewise want to thank Kathleen
Bousquet, the Director, Eileen Cusack, the Musical
Director, Lynn DiCorpo, the Producer, and all those who
assisted in this production.
CONGRATULATIONS ST.
MARY’S SCHOOL GIRLS
GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL
TEAM The Saint Mary’s School
girls’ grade 5/6 basketball team
won the Diocesan tournament, and
then represented the Diocese in the
New England CYO championship
tournament last weekend in
Fitchburg. They faced a team of
much larger girls from Bridgeport, and although down by
25 points at half-time, they made a phenomenal comeback
and lost by only 5 points, 41-36. We congratulate them on
a great game and on a remarkable year. They represented
us and the Diocese well. Team members are: Abby
Brooks, Rachel Burke, Tegan Cinelli, Rachel Costello,
Erica DiCorpo, Mikayla Dorrer, Courtney Kass, Kathleen
Malone, Mia Mancini, Lydia Mordarski, Emily Precopio,
Emma Spellman, Ria Thekkethala, Emilie Vienneau, and
Reagan Viens. We want to thank Head Coach, Paul
Mordarski, and Assistant Coaches Drew Burke and Johnny
Malone, for their dedicated work with these girls.
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APRIL 5TH, 2015
CLASS ENDINGS FOR THIS
YEAR Faith Formation is coming to
an end. The last classes are::
Grade 1: Saturday, April 11th
Grade 2: Sunday April 12th
Grade 3: Wednesday, April 15th
Grade 4: Wednesday, April 15th
Grade 5: Thursday, April 16th
Grade 6: Wednesday April 15th - please remember the
Mandatory Parent Meeting during class-time
Grade 7: Thursday April 16th
Grade 3-7: Saturday, April 11th
Thank you to all who helped make this year successful! I
truly appreciate all the teachers, office volunteers and
substitutes that assisted me this year! If you are interested
in helping next year please email me at
[email protected]
ENROLLMENT is slightly different this year. I have
updated the enrollment forms to include the information
that we have on file. That being said you need to come
into the Faith Formation office in order to register for next
year. Enrollment will take place during the class time for
you to come in or during the Faith Formation office hours
which until April 16th are as follows: Monday/Tuesday
9AM to 3PM; Wednesday/Thursday Noon until 8PM;
Saturday 8:30-11:30AM; and Sunday 8:30-10:30AM.
2015/2016 FAITH FORMATION CLASS
SCHEDULES ARE ANNOUNCED 1st grade: Saturday; 9AM-10AM
2nd grade: Sunday, 10AM-11AM
3rd/4th grade: Wednesday, 6:30PM-7:30PM
5th/6th grade: Thursday, 6:30-7:30PM
7th grade: Monday, 7PM-8PM
8th grade: Tuesday, 7PM-8PM
9th grade: Sunday, 6PM-7:30PM (every other Sunday)
3rd-7th grade Alternative: Saturday, 10:30-11:30AM
3rd-7th grade Home-school
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Tired of the snow?
We’re not! This year, our Vacation Bible School theme is
“Everest; Conquering challenges with God’s mighty
power!” Each of us has challenges in our lives but with
God’s help and love we can do anything. All students who
will be entering grades 1-4 in the fall are invited to attend
this wonderful program about God’s love. This year, our
VBS program will take place July 27th to 31st, 9AM to
12:30PM. Enrollment information will be available soon!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 12TH
HOUR OF MERCY 3-4PM
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Exposition and Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament
All are Welcome to Celebrate
God’s Abundant Mercy
The nine day Novena continues each day at 3PM.
(except Easter)
Divine Mercy pamphlets are available
at the main Church entrance.
OUR TITHING FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES As a stewardship
parish, we tithe 7 3/4% of our monthly collection to a
particular diocesan or national collection. This month, we
lend our support to Catholic Relief Services. This
collection supports emergency relief, human development,
and peace initiatives in 99 countries around the world.
Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more
information. If you wish to contribute to this cause beyond
our parish tithing commitment, place your donation in an
envelope marked “CRS”.
RICE BOWLS If you have
participated in this Lenten program,
please bring in your donations by next
week and place it in the containers at
the doors of the Church.
EASTER SUNDAY TITHING A portion of this week’s
Easter collection will be offered for the support of the
infirmed and retired priests in our diocese. Please keep
these men who have given their lives to the Christ and the
Church in your thoughts and prayers as you make your
Easter offering. Thanks.
PARISHPAY Please
remember that we rely
primarily on the
weekly commitment
of parishioners
throughout the year to
assist us in fulfilling our mission here at St. Mary’s. For
your convenience, you may wish to sign up for ParishPay,
an online method of providing weekly support to St.
Mary’s without the need for budget envelopes. Check out
the link on our website or call 1-866-PARISH-1.
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SEPTEMBERFEST DATE ANNOUNCED The date
has been set - September 13th!! This is a time for our
parish family to come together to enjoy the day and each
other's company. There is always something for everyone -
games, baked good, crafts, pony rides, raffles, prizes and
of course food. This day is not possible without
your participation. We are always looking for new ideas
and thoughts, please join us on April 21st at 7 PM for our
planning meeting in the Parish Center (classroom
1/2). Adult volunteers are needed for every location. We
are also looking for those interested in helping one of the
area chairs in the planning and set-up of their area. For
questions, contact [email protected] or call
Adria at 508-339-3036; Judy at 617-733-4574 or Kathy at
774-266-6179.
SAVE THE DATE! Our Holy Father has just announced
the "Jubilee Year of Mercy" from December 2015 through
November 2016. On World Youth Day (WYD) 2016 our
young people will be going to Poland and visiting the
convent of Saint Faustina. The following play will be a
excellent preparation for them:
There will be a live production of "Faustina, Massenger of
Mercy" on October 24th at Bishop Feehan High School
and on October 25th at Stonehill College. More details
will follow.
ST. MARY’S CWC Our next meeting
is this Thursday, April 9th, at 7PM in
the Rose Garden. Our program is "The
Chocolate Shop"; come and enjoy a
"hands on" activity. Please bring a
paper product for the pantry. All
women of the parish are welcome!
20WEEK CLUB WINNER Week #20
- Joanne McLaughlin. Congratulations!
HAPPY EASTER The Knights of
Columbus would like to extend our best
wishes to the parish community for a
HAPPY EASTER! PANCAKE BREAKFAST The
Knights of Columbus will be hosting
their quarterly Pancake Breakfast in the Rose Garden on
Sunday, April 12th, from 8AM until Noon. The cost is
only $10 for a family, $5 for an individual and $3 for a
senior citizen. Proceeds are used to support Seminarian
Deacon Jack Schrader while he continues his studies in
Rome. For questions please contact Charles McPherson
at: [email protected] or call 508-339-3036.
MARRIED OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Were you married outside the Church? Would you like to
have your marriage sacramentalized, or in the language of
the Church, convalidated? See Deacon Gary, call the
Parish Office for an appointment, or send him an email at
[email protected] .
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
(RCIA) is the process for those
who are not of the Catholic faith
and are interested in becoming a
member of the Catholic Church.
This process begins in the fall, leading to reception into the
Church at the Easter Vigil. For information, please contact
our Parish Office, or speak with one of the priests or
Deacon Gary.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
OF SAINT MARY’S
Anyone between the ages of
21 and 36 years of age may
join. The YAG meets once or
twice a month for gatherings
focusing on prayer, catecheses, and social activities.
Please contact Fr. Jason at [email protected] or Jen
Linehan at [email protected] with any questions.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND We are
trying to find parishioners who over time have been unable
to come to Church. If you have a relative or neighbor,
please send the name and address to the Parish office so
that we can reach out to them to see if they would like a
visit and to receive Holy Communion.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR
HOSPITAL PROCEDURES If you are scheduled for
surgery or a procedure that will require hospitalization,
please speak to Fr. Mike or Fr. Jason about the possibility
of receiving that Sacrament of the Sick beforehand. It is
an important spiritual benefit for those who are sick.
OFFICE FOR CHILD PROTECTION Listen to your
children! If a child feels uncomfortable around a relative or
friend whom you trust, do not dismiss the concern. Ask
your child about the reasons for the discomfort and no
matter what you think about the adult, listen with an open
mind. You might discover there was good reason for your
child’s concern! If you would like more information,
please visit the Catholic Social Services website at
www.cssdioc.org or call Debora Berg at (508) 674-4681.
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EASTER SUNDAY
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/5
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or
1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or
Lk 24:13-35
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of
Greater Attleboro is sponsoring its
“4TH ANNUAL FAMILY
WALK” (rain or shine) on
Saturday, April 18th, from 9AM-
12 Noon at the National Audubon
Society’s Attleboro Springs
Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro.
Please visit www.svdpattleboro.org
or register on-site the day of the walk.
ABUNDANT HOPE PREGNANCY
RESOURCE CENTER in Attleboro
provides assistance and services for
anyone in need. All services are free
and confidential. Volunteers are always
needed! Call toll free 855-299-4218 or
email [email protected] .
MEMORIAL BOOK FOR UNBORN BABIES If you
have lost a baby to miscarriage, a stillbirth, or an abortion,
please consider naming your precious child as you mourn
and release your child from your heart to the heart of
Jesus. The Lord has placed inestimable value on your
child from conception and is deeply loved. Blessed John
Paul II words comfort parents struggling with this
devastating experience by letting them know that, "You
will come to understand that nothing is entirely lost...". He
tells us that a your child is "now living with the
Lord". Whether it was yesterday or fifty years ago, if you
have lost a pre-born child, please flip through the pages of
these Memorial Books. You will find comfort and peace
knowing you are not alone in your grief and that your
parish family grieves with you. We invite you to add your
beloved child’s name to the book. Please contact Kathy
Hill in the Respect Life Ministry at 508-397-7280 if you
need help healing.
Consider the possibility of a
vocation to the priesthood,
diaconate,
or religious life
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DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE MEMORY OF
YOUR ABORTION? Have you kept it a secret? Do you
turn the TV when abortion is in the news? Do you have
nightmares? Do you get angry/cry but don't know
why? Jesus loves you and your baby(ies) so much and
wants you to live without guilt, shame, or regret. I can
help you find the path to peace and forgiveness from the
Lord, your baby(ies) and yourself!! Call or email me,
K a t h y H i l l a t 5 0 8 - 3 9 7 - 7 2 8 0 o r
[email protected] . Most women I work with have
never shared this secret with anyone. You will be
surprised how healing just telling your story out loud can
be. All discussions are completely confidential!
PRO LIFE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Unfortunately, what is thrown away is not only food and
dispensable objects, but often human beings themselves,
who are discarded as ‘unnecessary.’ For example, it is
frightful even to think there are children, victims of
abortion, who will never see the light of day; children
being used as soldiers, abused and killed in armed
conflicts; and children being bought and sold in that
terrible form of modern slavery which is human
trafficking, which is a crime against humanity.” —Pope Francis in a speech to diplomats Jan. 13, 2014
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: SHARING THE
WORD OF GOD IN OUR PARISH FAMILY AND
OUR HOMES It is wonderful to hear how many families
are using the “Question of the Week” to discuss the
readings at Mass on the way home from church or around
the dinner table. How about trying it with your family?
Read Sunday’s 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Question for Adults: In what ways has God called you to
die in Christ? How is this expressed in your own life?
Question for Youth: Even the disciples had a hard time
understanding Jesus’ Resurrection - it is that surprising.
What does Resurrection mean to you? What does Easter
mean to you?
Question for Children: What sacrifices do you make for
those whom you love?
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St. Mary
Mansfield, MA
Contact: Christine Dumouchel
#03-0498
