Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time -
October 5, 2008Readings:
+Isaiah 5:1-7 +Philippians 4:6-9 +Matthew 21:33-43
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ST. ROSE de LIMA MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK: ST. ROSE de LIMA MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK: O ct 4 - Saturday 4:00 PM Elphege Roux (B’day remem) by Denise & Normand Lussier6:30 PM Emilienne Lepine by her Godchild, Theresa & family Oct 5 - Sunday 27th Ordinary Sunday
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9:00 AM Louise Roy (4th Anniv) by her husband, Ronald Roy
& family Oct 6 -
Monday:
7:00 AM Doris M Richards (1st anniv) by her husband |
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Dear Parishioner…Around & About Ste. Rose,
Dear Parishioner…Around & About Ste. Rose, Opportunities for Ministerial Roles The parish is in need of committed individuals for ministerial roles at the celebration of the Eucharist. Needed are: Lectors, Youth Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Youth Choir Members, Senior Choir Members, and Altar Servers. LECTOR: Lectors are needed to proclaim "The Word of God" at Saturday/Sunday Mass. The parish is critically short of members for this liturgical ministry. Scheduling lectors will become a little easier with the reduced Mass schedule beginning in January of 2009. To proclaim the Word of God at Mass is to make God present at Mass to all in attendance. As Catholics we believe that God is as present in The Word as in the Eucharist. The celebration of the Liturgy of the Word is not to simply "read" the text of Sacred Scripture but to announce it clearly and boldly. It is upon The Word that the priest prepares the homily for Mass. EXTRA-ORDINARY MINISTER OF THE EUCHARIST: The ordinary minister of the Eucharist is the priest by virtue of ordination. The deacon, by virtue of his ordination is an ordinary minister of the Eucharist along with the priest. Through baptism the members of the laity are called to be an "extra-ordinary" minister of the Eucharist. In conjunction with the priest, the "E.M." facilitates the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass so as not to prolong unduly the Rite of Distribution. The "E.M." assists the Pastoral Staff to bring the Eucharist to the home-bound members of the parish. CHOIR MEMBERS: Youth and Senior Choirs are meant to assist the congregation in singing hymns at each liturgical celebration. Also the choir is meant to inspire the congregation through reflective selections of hymns. A commitment to a choir is of utmost importance. Therefore attendances at rehearsals are critical for the choir to become harmonious and truly inspirational. ALTAR SERVERS: trained Altar Servers are critical to effective and affective liturgical celebrations. Serving at Mass is also a great opportunity for the youth of the parish to grow in a deeper love and reverence for the Eucharist. This role is also one that requires training for devotional service. Each of the above-mentioned liturgical roles need committed people. It
is time for the majority of the parish to "roll up your sleeves" and
more fully participate in the liturgical ministries of the parish. On the day
of baptism all Catholics were anointed with the Chrism of Salvation. The
priest said these words: "As Christ was anointed priest, prophet, and
king so may you live as a member of His body sharing in everlasting
life." Please consider your gifts and become a more integral part of each
celebration of the Eucharist. |
Thank you for your support!
SJA 20 WEEK BOOSTER CLUB WINNER:
Wk #6 9/28/2008 #23 Marc Gonneville
PLEASE REMEMBER in your prayers the souls of
Jane Ricard and Kathryn Haller (Joan Granger’s mother).
OCTOBER MEMORIALS
Hosts in loving memory of the deceased members of the Przybycien and Haughey families by the family.
Church Sanctuary Lamp in loving memory of Edward LaBelle by his wife and family.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION - CCD All classes have now met at least once. We are beginning to
be organized, unfortunately these things come slowly. We are still in need of a
2nd Grade teacher, a 4th Grade teacher and possibly two 10th
Grade teachers or a team of 2. Please continue to pray to the Holy Spirit to
inspire some parishioners to accept this calling.
THE SODALITY OF ST. ANNE will meet Thursday, October 9th at 6:30PM in the Pastoral Center. All women, 18 years and older are invited to attend.
A SPAGHETTI SUPPER to benefit the Retirement Fund of the Sisters of St. Joseph will be held this Monday, October 6th, 4:30-6:30PM at the Knights of Columbus Elder Council #69 on Granby Rd., Chicopee. Adults: $5.00; seniors and children: $4.00; children under 5: free. Tickets will be available at the door.
RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE SSJ RETIREMENT FUND will also be available. Thank you for your support!
A SPECIAL PROJECT to help the homeless and low-income people. Please consider donating new, unused socks and underwear for men, women, boys and girls of all ages and sizes. Collection boxes will be placed in the vestibule of the church the weekends of 11/1-2 and 11/8-9. Thank you for your support!
ATTENTION ALL KNITTERS: Our Warm Hearts-Warming Hands December 13th event is quickly approaching. Please heat up your knitting needles. We need warm winter donations, especially in these difficult times. Also, if anyone has any extra yarn or heavy material to donate, please drop it off at the Pastoral Center. Thank you!