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SAINT ANNE ~ SAINT PATRICK PARISH
Home of Saint Anne Shrine
Sturbridge, Massachuse�s
Our Vision
to know Him, to love Him, to serve Him
Our Mission
As a parish family, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will
work to build God's Kingdom by crea�ng opportuni�es for our
parishioners, our community and our visitors, to encounter Jesus
in a life-changing way, to set their hearts on fire with his love and
to challenge them to become fully engaged disciples.
Our Parish and Shrine are served by
the Assumptionists
Rev. Alex Castro, A.A., Pastor
Rev. John Franck, A.A., Associate
Br. Paul Henry, A.A., Pastoral Assistant
Rev. Peter R. Precourt, A.A., In Residence
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Keith Caple'e
Rev. Mr. Dominick F. DeMartino
Lord’s Day Masses:
celebrated in Saint Joachim Chapel
Saturday (vigil): 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM,
12:00 Noon, 6:00 PM
(in the outdoor Pavilion from
June to September)
Daily Mass:
celebrated in Saint Anne Church
Monday thru Friday: 7:15 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday: 10:00 AM
Saturday: 7:30 AM
Holy Day Masses:
celebrated in Saint Anne Church
Vigil: 7:00 PM
Feast: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer:
in Saint Anne Church at 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Confessions: in Saint Anne Church Sacristy
Saturday: 2:00 PM and by appointment
TAYLOR RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
PAINTING - STAINING
CEILING/WALL REPAIRS
508-347-7426
St. Anne Shrine
Gi$ Shop
Open 7 Days
10 AM - 5 PM
Ferdinand C. Sabelis, DMD
www.Sturbridgebraces.com 508-347-7540
Proudly suppor6ng
St Anne - St Patrick Church
A dona6on will be made to the church from any
sale generated by this ad.
413-245-1062
sullivanandcompanyrealestate.com
M & I Carpet Cleaners & Upholstery
Home Cleaning Window Washing Grout Refinishing
Strip & Wax Vinyl Tiles Residential & Commercial
Tel 508-764-6643 Cell 774-230-4364
Marek Owca Southbridge, MA
James Scheurer
JBS OPUS HOME IMPROVEMENT 52 Central St.
West Brookfield, MA 01585
TEL: 1-413-306-2408
EMAIL: [email protected] Registra�on 177836 / CSL
PROBLEM PREGNANCY
888-310-7217 UNPLANNED PREGNANCY?
Get free counseling and
help today.
Babe’s Lawn Care, Inc.
Full Grounds
Maintenance
413-245-1184
KIDS IN THE CONGOKIDS IN THE CONGOKIDS IN THE CONGOKIDS IN THE CONGO Donate cans & bo<les
Sponsor a child’s educa�on for a year for $50
Donate and fundraise for school clothes, supplies, backpacks & books
CONTACT: Lynne Brouille<e (413-209-6526) P.O. Box 584
EMAIL: [email protected] Fiskdale, MA 01518
www.kidsinthecongo.com
MONTAGUE & DESAUTELS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Clement T. Desautels, Of Counsel
Diane C. Desautels
(508)764-3244 334 Main St., Southbridge, MA
Adver6se in the St. Anne-St. Patrick bulle6n
Reach members of our community
Help our parish
Help your business
Call 508-347-7339 today!
Mail: 16 Church Street, Fiskdale, MA 01518
Parish Office: 508-347-7338
Business Office: 508-347-7339
St Joachim (Faith Formation) Center: 508-347-9353
Saint Anne Shrine Gift Shop: 508-347-7461
Saint Vincent de Paul Society: 508-347-6398
Web: stannestpatrickparish.com Fax: 508-347-2982
Email: [email protected]
Shrine Director Email: [email protected]
Please contact the parish office (508-347-7338) for the
Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage.
For Business Owners - Merchant Services
Check Services
Gift and Loyalty
CALL: 508-347-1041
Trinity Catholic Academy,
a Pre-K3 to Grade 8 school,
promotes academic excellence, athle�cs, and
the arts with respect, compassion, and service
among our diverse family, inspired by the
communion of the Holy Spirit.
www.trinitycatholicacademy.org 508-765-5991
Parish Staff
Theresa Johnson, Faith Formation Coordinator
Sylvia Desautels, Faith Formation Sceretary
Julie Glavin, Business Manager
Kelly Rynearson, Safe Environment Coordinator
Joe Mosio, Buildings & Grounds
Elaine O’Connor, Parish Secretary
Right of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Come and see. Those interested in learning more about joining the
Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are
invited to contact the Parish Office at 508-347-7338.
Youth Ministry The Youth Ministry program at St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish focuses
on providing opportunities for our youth to encounter Jesus through
service to the needy, retreat experiences & fellowship with one an-
other. Contact Kathy Menard at 508-347-3129 or Joe Krans at 508-867-
8881 for more information.
Intercessory Prayer Partners In our prayer, we implore the Holy Spirit to help others encounter
Jesus in a life-changing way. If you are interested in joining our
team as a prayer partner, contact Sylvia Desautels at 508-347-9353.
Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Dedicated to helping individuals and families in
our community who are in need.
Monetary donations as well as nonperishable food
items are gratefully appreciated.
Contact 508-347-6398
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY DECEMBER 22
4:00 PM + Joseph & Lucy Carchidi
SUNDAY DECEMBER 23
8:00 AM + Parent - Corriveau - Dawber Families -
Family
10:00 AM + Russell Sorenson - 8th Anniversary - Wife
& Family
12:00 PM + Anna & John Suminski - Daughters
6:00 PM Parishioners and Pilgrims
MONDAY DECEMBER 24
7:15 AM + Stella Domingue - 22nd Anniversary -
Family
4:00 PM (C) Parishioners and Pilgrims
4:00 PM (PC) Parishioners and Pilgrims
6:00 PM Parishioners and Pilgrims
Midnight Parishioners and Pilgrims
TUESDAY DECEMBER 25 - CHRISTMAS
8:00 AM Parishioners and Pilgrims
10:00 AM Parishioners and Pilgrims
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26
7:15 AM + Jania & Maria Fischer - Sisters
10:00 AM + Souls in Purgatory - Mary Brady
THURSDAY DECEMBER 27
7:15 AM + Ann Blakely - Daughter
10:00 AM + LaureDe Dziura - Lucille & John Canavan
FRIDAY DECEMBER 28
7:15 AM + Mom & Dad - Anniversary - Elaine
SATURDAY DECEMBER 29
7:30 AM + Rosario & Emily Mastronardo - Sister, Ann
Dymon & Family
4:00 PM + Bronislawa Wrona - Zofia Polakowski &
Family
SUNDAY DECEMBER 30
8:00 AM + Manuel & Teresa Dias - Daughter, Anna
10:00 AM + Norman Lafrenaise - 3rd Anniversary -
Wife & Family
12:00 PM + David Powell - Mom & Dad
6:00 PM Parishioners and Pilgrims
SANCTUARY LAMPS
DECEMBER
St. Joachim Chapel St. Anne Church
In Memory of Jason Gaumond In Memory of Russell Sorenson
Silent memories true & tender - Family
Just to show we still remember
- Mom & Dad
SAINT ANNE - SAINT PATRICK PARISH
DECEMBER 23, 2018
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
— Luke 1:42
MEMORIES AND DREAMS
Throughout our lives, we retain
the language and habits of our native
region and family of origin. Should we
return to our home after a long absence,
we quickly revert to its familiar speech
and practices. Our deep memory is re-
flected in old stories and words and
speech paDerns. This familiarity runs like an underground
river and accompanies us wherever we go.
Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into
and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and
recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected.
Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling
the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pronounce-
ments and dreams of the prophets point to this time when
the Lord’s words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled.
The memories of her people are alive in her, and memories of
her nourish our own living faith.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Lk 1:67-79
Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14;
Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7;
Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18
Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16, 17;
Mt 10:17-22
Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1, 2-8
Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7-8; Mt 2:13-18
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5-6; Lk 2:22-35
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28;
Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21
or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adults: When was it hardest for you to trust in God’s plan,
as Mary did? What can help you at such times?
Children: When is it hardest for you to obey a parent or
teacher? What can help you obey with more trust?
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE 2018-19
DECEMBER 15 & 16
Weekly - $5,569
Maintenance - $155
Parish Support - $326
Christmas Flowers - $422
Christmas - $300
Retirement for Religious - $550
Immaculate Conception - $70
THANK YOU!
You can see from the thermometer in the hallway that we
have met (and actually) surpassed our goal for the renova-
tion of the garage and maintenance workshop. We are
grateful to all who so generously supported this project.
LAST MASS
The 12 noon Mass next Sunday, De-
cember 30, 2018, will be Fr. Peter’s last
one here. We will have the opportunity
to say goodbye and thank him for all his
years of service to the parish after
the Mass at a special “Coffee and”.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, December 24
4:00 PM - Saint Anne Church
4:00 PM - Saint Joachim Chapel
6:00 PM - Saint Joachim Chapel
12:00 Midnight - Saint Joachim Chapel
Christmas Day, December 25
8:00 AM - Saint Joachim Chapel
10:00 AM - Saint Joachim Chapel
Please note: There will be no Noon or 6:00 PM Mass
on Christmas Day.
MEETINGS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28: YOUTH NIGHT in the Parish
Center Lounge from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
There will be NO presentation of The
Wild Goose during the week of De-
cember 24 - 28. We will resume on
Monday, December 31 with segment
#12. May the presence of the Holy
Spirit, the Wild Goose, abundantly
bless you as we celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord.
Devotions at St. Anne Shrine
in St. Anne Church
Adoration: Friday: 3 - 4 pm
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Friday: 3 pm
Rosary: Friday: 3:30 pm
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Envelopes are now available on the bulle-
tin stands for donations to help us with
the cost of our Christmas flowers in
St. Anne Church and St. Joachim Chapel.
*Our Shrine Gift Shop will be open until 3:00PM
on Monday, December 24th and will be closed on
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th.
Merry Christmas…
Joyeux Noel...Buon Natale…
Feliz Navidad…Nollaig Shona
The Assumptionist Community
and Staff of St. Anne - St. Pat-
rick Parish wish all parishion-
ers and visitors a blessed and
joyous Christmas!
* The parish offices will be closed on Monday, December 24
and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ed RoDy, winner
of the Red Sox Cornhole Game raffled by
Kids in the Congo. Thanks to all who sup-
ported us - $1000 was raised for the orphan-
age in Beni.
