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Page 1: ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY...2020/05/31  · Confirmation Formation - Grs. 9-10 Matthew A. Bourque RCIA Coordinator Teresa Murphy CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office 508-339-2981 Fax

330 Pratt Street

Mansfield, MA 02048

Church and Parish

Center

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Michael K. McManus

Permanent Deacon Deacon Thomas P. Palanza

St. Mary's School, Principal Matthew A. Bourque

Ministry to the Sick Sr. Ann William, M.S.B.T.

Finance Office/Bookkeeper Kathleen Fleck

Office Manager Jean-Marie Bourque

Director of Music Timothy Gannon

FAITH FORMATION

Director of Youth Faith Formation - Grs. 1-8 Patricia Colbert

Asst. Director of Youth Faith Formation Maureen Buonpane

Confirmation Formation - Grs. 9-10 Matthew A. Bourque

RCIA Coordinator Teresa Murphy

CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Office 508-339-2981

Fax 508-339-0612

Youth Faith Formation Office 508-339-4621

Youth Ministry [email protected]

Ministry to the Sick 508-339-2981

St. Mary’s School 508-339-4800

St. Vincent de Paul Society - Help Line 508-369-4300

Parish Email [email protected]

Web Site www.stmarymans.org

Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryMans

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All parish business should be conducted during this time.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND LITURGIES

Weekends

Saturday: Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.

Weekdays

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.

Saturday and Civic Holidays: 7:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Every First Friday following 7 a.m. Mass

Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m.

Benediction at 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENTS

Baptism

Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements must be made in advance

by seeing the priest or deacon after Mass. Baptismal

Preparation meetings are held the last Sunday of each month

immediately following the 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Family

Room.

Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. or call the Parish Office

to make an appointment with a priest.

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 we encourage your involvement. 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

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PENTECOST SUNDAY

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION

IN THE CHURCH

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

and Solemn Benediction will take place this

Friday, June 5th, following the 8 a.m.

Mass and will continue with Divine Mercy

at 3 p.m. and will conclude with Benediction which

begins at 5:30 p.m. Please use the side door off of the

large parking lot to enter the church. All must wear a

mask, hand sanitize when entering, social distance

while in the church, and please stay within the

designated areas of the church. All are invited to spend

some time in quiet prayer with our Lord - come for even

15 minutes to spend time in the Real Presence of God!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, let us continue to pray for one another during this difficult time.

We need to keep in our prayers those who have died, those who are sick, the medical personnel,

and first responders who are tending to the sick. We pray, too, that the virus be contained and that

a vaccine be developed soon.

May 30 - June 7

SAT 4 p.m. Abigail Gay

SUN 7:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Cottuli and

McIntyre Families

9:30 a.m. Special Intention

11:30 a.m. Paul Amichetti

5 p.m. People of the Parish

MON 8 a.m. Special Intention

TUE 8 a.m. Special Intention

WED 8 a.m. Lee O’Malley and George Pothier

THU 8 a.m. James Kane

FRI 8 a.m. Deceased Members of the Benson

Family

SAT 7:30 a.m. Special Intention

4 p.m. Special Intention

SUN 7:30 a.m. Nicholas and Mary Vicino and

Peter DeTrolio Jr.

9:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Lombardi and

Bellucci Families

11:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Anton,

DePalma, Phillips and Ketterle Families

5 p.m. People of the Parish

PUBLIC MASSES

On May 18th, Governor Baker issued directives for the

first phase of reopening some industries and activities,

including houses of worship. On May 25th, we received

instructions from Bishop da Cunha in which he informed

us that in the Diocese of Fall River our churches will

reopen for public Masses on the Feast of Pentecost,

beginning with the Vigil on Saturday May 30th. Bishop da

Cunha also included the directives that individuals (not a

family) must keep a distance of six feet apart (meaning that

every other pew must be roped off), and that the Church

must be cleaned and sanitized after each Mass. While we

have been able to sanitize the reduced area that was open

during the week, this last requirement will be a challenge

but we will follow it.

For those who wish to attend weekend Mass, we are

required to use only one entrance, so you will enter at the

front of the Church. We have provided 4 additional

handicapped spaces near the front of the Church. You will

be required to wear a mask, and you will sanitize your

hands upon entering the building. You will then find a seat

maintaining the six foot distance from non-family

members.

We have been instructed that there will be no

congregational singing, nor will missalettes/hymnals be

used or bulletins distributed.

There will be no collection taken during Mass. There will

be receptacles at the exits when you leave Church for

donations. For Holy Communion, you will process down

the SIDE aisles in a single file. Just before having the

Eucharist dropped into your hand, the mask and gloves

must be removed. During this period of health concern, the

Diocese has instructed that in order to avoid a greater risk

of contamination, Communion should be given only in the

hand and NOT on the tongue.

At the conclusion of Mass, you may leave using any of the

exits but doing so ONE PEW AT A TIME.

Once everyone has left, the Church will be cleaned and

sanitized.

Obviously this is all new. We may need to modify how we

conduct Masses after this first weekend, so I ask for your

continued patience.

PLEASE CONSULT THE PARISH WEBSITE DURING

THE WEEK TO BE APPRISED OF ANY CHANGES.

TAPING OF WEEKEND AND

WEEKDAY MASSES

We will continue to tape the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass each

weekend, and the daily Mass (see the change in time for

the daily Mass further in the bulletin) and it will be posted

on the Parish website for those who wish to view it.

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Consider the possibility of a

vocation to the priesthood,

diaconate, or religious life

MAY 31, 2020

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL NOW

CALLED CATHOLIC APPEAL

There have been some significant changes to the Annual

Catholic Charities Appeal that I want to bring to your

attention. The Diocese has decided to change the name of

the Catholic Charities Appeal to the Catholic Appeal. The

Appeal had traditionally been held during the months of

May and June. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has

been delayed until June 1st through July 31st. The Diocese

has also decided that it would take over the mailings which

in the past have been handled by the individual parishes.

Bishop Edgar da Cunha will send a letter along with a

contribution card with the first mailing. The Diocese will

then send a second mailing later in June with the letter

from the pastor.

In the past, the pastor’s letter would be in the first mailing.

In that mailing I would send individualized letters to those

who gave the previous year thanking them again for their

prior donation and asking them to consider another

donation. It does not seem feasible for me to send

individualized letters in this new timetable. I simply want

to mention this before the Appeal begins.

Fr. Michael

WELCOME HOME COLLEGIANS

& GRAD STUDENTS

Although we have not been able to see you, I realize that

most of you have been home since the shutdown in March.

Learning online has not been the ideal, but you were able

to complete the semester and year. We look forward to

your presence and participation among us once the Church

is open. For those who have been or will be graduating in a

virtual ceremony or at a live ceremony later in the year, we

offer our congratulations on this important milestone. As

you begin a new phase of your life either in the workplace

(hopefully you will find work during these unprecedented

times) or graduate school, we extend our prayerful best

wishes.

CONGRATULATIONS

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

Like their college counterparts, our high

school seniors have been finishing up their

high school education online. We have parishioners in

many schools (Xaverian Brothers, Bishop Feehan,

Mansfield, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical,

Wheeler, Norton, Oliver Ames, Mount Saint Charles, and

Saint Mary Academy - Bay View), so I am not aware of

how each school is handling graduation. Nevertheless, we

extend our congratulations to them. We will keep them in

our prayers as they go on to college, join the work force, or

enter the service.

As we have done in the past, I would like to schedule a

High School Senior Mass in the summer. More

information on that to follow.

PENTECOST

This weekend is Pentecost. Liturgically, this

weekend marks the end of the Easter season.

CHANGE IN TIME OF DAILY MASS

As part of the resumption of public Masses, the Diocese

has required that the Church be sanitized after each Mass.

Since we want to keep the Church open each day for visits

and private prayers, we will do so in a reduced area that

will be accessible. In order for the janitors to have

sufficient time to disinfect the Church in the morning, we

will need to change the daily Mass time from 7 a.m.

to 8 a.m. for the foreseeable future. You will be asked to

use the side entrance facing the parking lot, and follow

the directive that individuals must keep a distance of six

feet apart. The front half of the Church will be accessible.

The Church will be open until 6 p.m.

DISPENSATION FROM

THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND

WEEKEND MASS

Bishop da Cunha has extended the dispensation from

the obligation to attend weekend Mass remains in effect

until further notice.

Bishop da Cunha is aware that many people, because of

age or a medical condition, should not attend Mass during

this pandemic. Likewise, many may prefer to stay home

because of fear of contracting the virus. In light of this, the

dispensation will remain in effect.

THANKS!

During these unprecedented times, we are grateful to Kris

Jepsen for taping each daily Mass, and to Rob Sibilia,

working in conjunction with Jack O’Neill of Mansfield

Cable, for taping the weekend Mass, and to Sue Caughey

for posting all on our parish website.

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Sunday

Baptismal Prep Meeting 1:00 p.m. Church Family Rm

Teen Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Church

Tuesday

AA 7:30 p.m. RG Hall

Wednesday

Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Loft

Cribbage Club 7:00 p.m. RG Hall

Thursday

Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Church Choir Loft

Family Rosary 7:00 p.m. Church Family Rm

Saturday

Marian Priest Movement 8:00 a.m. Church Family Rm

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Grades 1 - 8

Office phone number

508-339-4621

Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed on Friday

Registrations for 2020-2021 were mailed in mid-

April. We realize that many families are in financial

stress. We want you to complete the registration form and

return it without payment so that we can prepare for next

year. If you are able to pay at some point in the coming

year, we will process the payment then.

Schedule of classes for Grades 1 through 8 (2020-2021)

Grade 1: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Grade 2: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Grades 3 + 4: Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Grades 5 + 6: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Grades 7 + 8: Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Alt. Grades 3 - 8: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Home-school option available for Grades 3 through 8.

St. Mary’s

Catholic School

www.StMaryMansSchool.org

Please pray for our students, families, and staff who are all

working together to provide at-home instruction during

this time.

We wish everyone the best as we all stay safe and separate

and do our utmost to provide education and guidance to

our students and families during our time apart from

one another. God bless!

DECEASED

The following individuals died this past

week: Viola C. Lyle and Paula

(Boldrighini) Gendron (sister of Susan

Tibbert, Lisa Pelrine, Neal Boldrighini,

and Edward Troy). Let us keep them and

their families in our prayers.

PARISH NECROLOGY

A parish necrology is a listing of the anniversaries of those

parish members who have gone before us over the past

25 years - so we ask that you keep these folks in your

prayers, particularly on the anniversary of their death.

May 31 Nancy E. DePalma 1995

Dorothy Antonucci 2008

Alfred L. Hebard 2018

Joanne M. Dutra 2019

Lucy G. Restagno 2019

June 1 Brian Swanson 2009

Mario L. Presentato 2015

Phyllis T. Forant 2017

Victor J. Drapalla 2018

Paul G. Hubrich 2018

June 2 John V. O’Leary 2000

Bernard J. Dolan 2006

Edward C. Gurnon 2019

June 3 Viola M. DePrizio 1995

Alicia M. O’Malley 2008

Marie McDonald 2011

June 4 Jennifer L. Haskins 1996

William A. Lawrence 1996

Doris C. Turinese 1999

Silvio J. Morini 2005

Francis J. McDermott 2011

Margaret M. Haines 2012

June 5 Dorothy DeStefano 1999

Jesse J. Swiderski 2006

Anthony J. Copparini 2008

Emma C. Pascucci 2017

June 6 John R. Swafford 2004

Lillian H. Pernock 2016

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SAINT MARY, MANSFIELD, MA

PERMANENT DIACONATE -

JACK O’BRIEN

As we mentioned before, Jack O’Brien is applying for

acceptance in the Permanent Diaconate Program for our

Diocese. As Jack begins this discernment and formation,

let us keep him, his wife Jan, and his two daughters,

Megan and Kathleen, in our prayers.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS -

Congratulations to Paden Palanza of

Mansfield High School and Aidan

Corrigan of Bishop Feehan High School

who were selected as our Council’s $500 College

Scholarship winners this year. The Knights wish both these

amazing and talented students well as they start their

college studies this Fall.

MEMBERSHIP - Have you ever considered becoming

a member of the Knights of Columbus? The Knights of

Columbus is the world’s largest lay Catholic men’s

organization. All good Saint Mary’s Catholic men over the

age of 18 are invited to join our local Knights of Columbus

Council here in Mansfield, MA (K of C Council #420).

Please visit our Council website at www.kofc420.org and/

or email us at [email protected] for more information.

If not you, who? If not now, when?

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC

WOMAN'S CLUB

Catholic Woman's Club April Calendar

Due to the coronavirus limiting our

interactions, the Catholic Woman's Club

has decided to postpone drawing the

winners of the April Calendar until June or perhaps

September (the next 30 day months).

All tickets that have already been sold and received will be

held onto until the drawing day. If you have tickets

already sold, they can be mailed to St. Mary's CWC,

330 Pratt Street, Mansfield 02048. We will also be

extending the period for calendar sales. You can find the

calendar on the parish website ht tps: / /

www.stmarymans.org/news/catholic-womens-club-prize-a-

day-raffle

The Catholic Woman's Club members thank you and will

be praying for your health and well-being during these

difficult times.

ONLINE ADULT FAITH FORMATION

FORMED.ORG

The Easter Season is the traditional time for all the faithful

to develop a deeper understanding and love of the

mysteries of the faith. As we begin this season, in the

unusual circumstances of social distancing,

FORMED.ORG can be an especially helpful aid. It is free

to all parishioners, and has an extensive video, audio and

reading library for all ages.

You may want to consider the following:

For young children, under 8, The Opus Joyous Show.

This is presented in a cartoon format, each episode

describing a wonderful story of spiritual adventure. Each

episode is about 30 min long.

For older children, 8 and up, Dream. This documentary

series highlights stories of people around the world who

found their purpose in life by embracing God. Each

episode is about ½ hour long.

For older teens and adults Faithful Traveler in the Holy

Land Since none of us are traveling for time being,

become an armchair pilgrim to the Holy Land. Each

episode, about ½ hour long, visits a sacred site in the Holy

Land.

To register, Go to formed.org/signup; select our parish -

St. Mary, Mansfield MA 02048; register with your name

and email address; check that email account for a link to

begin using FORMED.

Once you are in your own FORMED.ORG account, click

on ON DEMAND, then go to the line immediately below

that has 4 heading: STUDY/WATCH/LISTEN/READ

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC WOMAN'S

CLUB $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DUE DATE - JUNE 1ST!

St. Mary’s Catholic Woman’s Club is offering two $1,000

scholarships to any graduating senior who plans on

attending a two or four year college. The scholarships are

awarded on service to the Parish, to the community, and

other stewardship activities. Interested students may obtain

applications at Mansfield High School, online via

Mansfield High School’s website and via the student/

parent portal on Naviance and also at the Parish Office. All

completed applications are due back by June 1st and

should be sent to St. Mary’s Parish Office, 330 Pratt

Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. Attn: CWC Scholarship.

For further information or any questions, please contact

Celeste Jones at 508-339-8802.

PINE STREET INN

There will be NO June visit to the Pine St

Inn. Due to the COVID-19 virus,

v o l u n t e e r s e r v i n g h a s b e e n

suspended. We are hopeful that the October visit will go

on as planned. As you can imagine, this pandemic is

causing significant, unexpected, unbudgeted expenses.

If you'd like to donate directly to Pine St Inn, please see

their website https://www.pinestreetinn.org. Thank you

please keep the staff and residents of PSI in your prayers.

For further information, please contact Shannon Burke at

774-719-2288 or Donna Sommerich at 508-285-2378.

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READINGS FOR THE

WEEK OF MAY 31st

Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or

Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/

Jn 7:37-39. Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-

15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 53, 55, 56 [52b] or Ps 19:8, 9,

10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-

2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Day:

Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7,

12-13/Jn 20:19-23

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/

Jn 19:25-34

Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/

Mk 12:13-17

Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk

12:18-27

Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28-

34

Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168

[165a]/Mk 12:35-37

Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/

Mk 12:38-44

Next Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/2

Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

PLEASE PRAY FOR the sick within

our parish community, especially: Diane Barry,

Joshua Bowen, Verna Buote, Sean Canavan,

John P. Collins, Christopher Conti, Kailyn

DeAngelis, Max Derva, Ann Marie Diamond, Brooke

DuBeau, Mark DuBeau, Katherine Finegan, Steven

Fletcher, Guy Frongillo, Aiden Goodreau, Rita Hindman,

John Horan, Ginny McDonnell, Marie Mullaly, Kathy

Murchinson, Tara O’Regan, Robert Pearson, Elizabeth

Potter, Julia Russell, Roger Sequin, Rocco Spagna, Jon

Weinstein, and Ellen Westlund, as well as our homebound,

hospitalized, and those in nursing care.

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 Today’s 1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11

Question for Adults: Share about times when you felt the

power of the Spirit, giving you the right words, giving you

insight into a dilemma, or in other ways.

Question for Youth: On Pentecost, the apostles were able

to speak in a language that everyone could understand.

How will you make Jesus more known to others in your

own way this week?

Question for Children: When have you heard your inner

voice or conscience guiding you to do what is right?

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SOCIETY OF

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

St. Mary’s Conference - Mansfield

PENTECOST

In today’s Gospel of John, on the evening of that first day of the

week, when the disciples were hidden, and the doors were locked

for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said

to them, “Peace be with you….as the Father has sent me, so I

send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them

and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you

forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are

retained.”

The Feast of Pentecost brings Jesus’ ministry into focus: We are

sent to continue Jesus’ ministry, armed with the Holy Spirit and

specific instructions as to what we are to do -- forgive! By His

ascending into heaven and sending the Holy Spirit, Christ made

His mission our mission. To forgive doesn’t mean to forget-- it

means to restore love! This is the ministry for which the Spirit

empowers us, and this is how we can live in peace. (Living Liturgy)

In what way does the Holy Spirit lead and guide you

to bring peace to your neighbors in need?

“In this time of social distancing, it is extremely important to

check in with loved ones and neighbors through phone calls,

letters, and other safe forms of communication. Now more than

ever, the sick, elderly, shut-ins, and those with less stable

employment, need our care and support.” (Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha)

Have you considered learning more about our mission

at the St. Vincent de Paul Society?

You may reach us at: [email protected] or call

SVdP Helpline: 508-369-4300

St. Mary’s Vincentians are available to our Mansfield neighbors -

individuals and/or families - in need of food, clothing, or shelter assistance.

Through the generous donations of parishioners and the Mansfield community,

the Conference also offers potential financial assistance for utilities, groceries,

household, or medical needs. Vincentians are also available to provide delivery to

our homebound neighbors.

SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!

SCOUTING AT ST. MARY’S

Scouts BSA (Troop 51)

& Cub Scout Pack 7

Did you know that St. Mary’s sponsors Scout Troops and a

Cub Scout Pack for the entire family? Scouting is for both

boys and girls now. The mission of Scouts BSA is to

prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices

over their lifetimes…and they do this through fun and

challenging activities that promote character development

and physical fitness. Programs are Kindergarten - 12th

grade. Email [email protected] for information

about joining Scouting.

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Leading Edge Cosmeticand Family Dental Care

508-261-9261

PATRICK LYONSGREENHOUSES, INC.

Retail • Open Year RoundPh. (508) 543-4113

303 Central St., Foxboro, MA 02035

Monuments, markers, benches, and civic memorials

for today and generations to come.2 Kelley Boulevard, No. Attleboro, MA

508-699-8981www.morseandbeggsmonument.com

Marian Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab

33 Summer St. Taunton, MA 508-822-4885

Timothy Lynch, ODMegan Lambert, OD

Roderick Lorente, OD1 North Main St.

508.339.7600www.BayEyeCenter.com

Sherman & JacksonF u n e r a l H o m e

55 North Main St., Mansfield 508/339-2000www.shermanjackson.com

Women’s Business Enterprise Tel. 508-238-6550

508-238-8391

FOLANWATERPROOFING &

CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.Celebrating Over 50 Years in Business

Building Restoration& Masonry Contractors

“A NAME YOU CAN TRUST”795 Washington StreetSo. Easton, MA 02375

Mary Ellen Card / President

Concrete • Brick • Stone • Loader Backhoe/Bobcat Service Excavation • Irrigation • Mulching • Mowing/Trimming

www.CandPsilvaLandscaping.comCarlos Silva • 508-285-3628 • [email protected]

Commercial • Residential

TONY’S TREE SERVICE LLCAnthony K Shaw

MANAGER

8 Windermere Dr. • Mansfield, MA 02048508-337-2133 • Cell: 508-317-8084

[email protected]

Fully Insured • Bucket Truck Service • Whole Tree ChippingBackyard Expansions • Lot Clearing • Stump Grinding

Ornamental Pruning• Removals and Take-Downs

Monuments • Cemetery LetteringCleaning & Repairing

Mon-Sat 9:30-5:00 or by Appointment

Custom Designed Monuments170 Washington St., Rte. 138, N. Easton, MA

Jack McTernanLinda McTernan (508) 230-2449

EASTON MEMORIALS

Madonna Manor 85 No. Washington Street • North Attleboro

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Pain Management (508) 699-2740

NEIL SPERONI

ADVANTAGEAPPLIANCE

127 NORTH MAIN ST., MANSFIELD, MA 02048

SALES, SERVICE & PARTSTel. (508) 339-1002 • Fax (508) 339-4881

&Happy Hollow

Frame SHopTHe NexT Door Gallery250 N. Main St., Mansfield, MA

508.339.1234Hours: M-F: 10-5 • Sat.: 10-3

CERTIFIED ARBORIST508-543-5644

www.treetechinc.net

Galileo TutoringMath. Physics. SAT Prep

12 yrs. experience/CORIcheck Call Greg (508) 216-3088

Pediatric Specialistsof Foxboro & Wrentham

Expert and Compassionate Careof the Area’s Youth Since 1976

132 Central Street, Foxboro508-543-6306

155 South Street, Wrentham508-384-7867

Normand E. ChartierInsurance Estimates • Checkpoint Inspections

MANSFIELD BODY SHOPCertified Collision Analyst

Expert Body & Fender WorkFrame Repairing & Front End Work

Auto & Truck Painting

1004 EAST STREET, EAST MANSFIELD, MAHours: 8-6 Weekdays • 8-1 Saturday

(508) 339-8278

1-800-PLUMBER +Air of S.E. MA 11 Robert Toner Blvd. Ste 5 #303 Attleboro Falls, MA 02763

(508) 761-8700 | www.1800plumber.com/semassCharlie Murch • [email protected]

Plumbers and Air Conditioning Techs available 24/7Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Cleaning

MPL # 15590

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Kitchen & Bath RemodelingInstallation of Gas Pipes • Service Work

Licensed & Insured #21446JOHN DEFINA (508) 339-2044

compliments of

Robert F. Sibilia, D.M.D.General Dentist

Lifelong Parishioner

508-339-8231

Stephen J. Cosgrove Residential/Commercial

E L E C T R I C I A N Ph.: 508-339-7932 Cell: 508-954-5908 Mansfield, MA License #E39483

“NO JOB TOO SMALL”

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIALLUKE REI - 10 year labor warranty

508-726-8910Fax: 508-622-0691 • ReiRoof.com

Insurance Claims

Arts ‘N FlowersUNDER NEW OWNERSHIPwww.artsnflowers.comJEANA SANTOS, [email protected]

660 East Street, Mansfield, MA

508-299-6355

[email protected]

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LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS J. FLANAGAN, JR.

Contact Karen Boyle to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6463

Owner / CHRIS SMITH508-337-9027

47 Chauncy Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

Founded in 1926Online Learning Since 2012

A Catholic, independent, co-educational, boarding and day school for grades 9-12

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