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March 2018 Newsletter Monthly - #106

Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018

Friday March 02 5:30 PM Stations and Adoration of the Cross Saturday March 03 4:30 PM Rose Daboul, RIP (Peter) Sunday March 04 8:30 AM Victor Ramah, RIP (Family

Margaret Bonemery, RIP (Helen) Friday March 09 5:30 PM Stations and Adoration of the Cross Saturday March 10 4:30 PM Sunday March 11 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Friday March 16 5:30 PM Stations and Adoration of the Cross Saturday March 17 4:30 PM Sunday March 18 8:30 AM Ray and Evelyn Stevens, RIP (Stevens Brothers)

Souls in Purgatory, RIP 10:30 AM Second Collection: Fuel Friday March 23 5:30 PM Stations and Adoration of the Cross Saturday March 24 4:30 PM Sunday March 25 HOSANNA SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Second Collection: Richard S. Thomas Jr. Scholarship to

benefit the children of St. Anthony Church Thursday March 29 THURSDAY OF THE MYSTERIES 7:00 PM Washing of the Feet, Mass of the Last Supper – officiated by

Bishop Gregory Mansour 8:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday March 30 GREAT FRIDAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION 6:00 PM Solemn Burial of Our Lord – Bring a flower Second Collection: Holy Land – Good Friday Saturday March 31 GREAT SATURDAY OF THE LIGHT 4:30 PM Sunday April 01 THE GLOURIOUS RESURRECTION 8:30 AM Ray and Evelyn Stevens, RIP (Stevens Brothers)

Holy Souls in Purgatory, RIP 10:30 AM

In Memory of Our Beloved Deceased

St. Anthony Women’s Guild

Members McClelland Florist, Chicopee

413.594.4520

Mom, we will remember & love you forever, Your

Daughter Liz, & Grandkids Joseph & Christina

Tanya Boulos Marie Elias

In Loving Memory of: Raymond V. Ayers Katherine J. Ayers Robert E. Ayers Edward & Mary T. Karam Susie Shahum Simon & Montura Shahum Rosie & Eddy Karre Randy Ennis Sadly missed by Joan & Gene Karam & Families

Liturgy Intentions for the Month of March 2018

LENTEN CONFESSIONS Lenten confessions will be heard every Friday in March by a priest from outside the parish from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Altar Eucharist Celebration

Please consider sponsoring the cost of the Altar Eucharist Celebration for any month in memory of a loved on or any other special intention you would like. Contributions are: Candles: Host: $40.00/Month Vigil: $40.00/Month Wine: $45.00/Month Altar: $50.00/Month

Shrine of St. Anthony Candles: $50.00/Month

The Host, Wine, and Candles are being offered in March: In Loving Memory of Thomas C. Anthony by Frances Anthony.

Knight’s of Columbus Home City Council 63 meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at 7 PM in the Parish class room. We invite all to follow us and watch for the council's upcoming events on our web page: www.home-city-63.org, THANK YOU!!!

Events Of The Month

PASTORAL VISIT AND COMMUNION We pray God’s blessing for the healing and well being of the sick and the shut-ins of our parish. Remember them in your prayers. If you know of anyone who is homebound and would like a pastoral visit and communion please contact Fr. George or the Rectory at 413.732.0589

ANNOUNCEMENT

St. Anthony Church has always been about parishioners united together as one community that cares, supports and helps each other at every event and whenever a need arises. We’re always together in good days and bad days as one family. That’s why we thought about sharing with all the great news. Huzni and Montaha Hermez, after over ten years of working hard, their dream of buying a home for their growing family is finally coming true! All parishioners are invited to join us for a big breakfast on the 18th of March right after Mass to celebrate the house warming event and give support to this family who dedicated themselves to this church since day one of their arrival as immigrants from Iraq. Your financial support is greatly needed so they can accomplish what needs to be done to settle in their own dream home! “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING – will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 9:15 a.m. in the Cedar’s Hall. All members are urged to attend. MAHRAJAN MEETING – The next meeting for the June 2, 2018 Mahrajan is scheduled for Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. All parishioners of St. Anthony are encouraged to help in any capacity they can. Thank you in advance. THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS DINNER will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Cedar’s Banquet Facility. Tickets are $20.00 with food catered by Tanya Boulos (413-885-2140) and Marie Elias. PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH –Sunday, March 25th. Please see the enclosed flyer. PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE – after all Masses on March 25th. Bakers needed, please consider donating your specialty and above all support St. Anthony Church by buying our products which are made with love.

FINANCIAL CORNER

Month of January: Total income (Guild and Church) $32,848.80 Total expense (Guild and Church) $35,781.44 Net income ($ 2,932,64) Total income (Cedars Hall) $10,019.00 Total expense (Cedars Hall) $15,267.52 Net income ($ 5,248.52)

COFFEE HOUR Stop in after 8:30 & 10:30 Sunday Mass for

coffee and conversation!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Chrism Liturgy at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY – will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Lenten meal in the Lower Hall. Anyone interested in attending please RSVP the Cathedral by either phone (718) 624-7228 or email at cathrectory@verizon.net. not later than March 16th.

SECOND COLLECTION DURING LENT BISHOP’S EPARCHIAL CHARITIES APPEAL

Throughout Lent we will be having the annual Eparchial Charities Appeal. Every family is asked to participate in the Appeal at a level which is meaningful for them. Please see the enclosed letter from Bishop Gregory outlining the needs of the Eparchy and how your donation addresses these needs. An envelope can be found in your collection packet and be dropped in the basket anytime during Lent; please make checks payable to St. Anthony Church. Thank you in advance for your continued help.

RICHARD S. THOMAS JR. SCHOLARSHIP TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF ST. ANTHONY CHURCH

The second collection for the Richard S. Thomas Jr. Scholarship to benefit the children of St Anthony Church will be held on the weekend of Palm Sunday, March 24th and 25th. Over 35 scholarships have been given out with many thank you received. Applications for this year’s scholarship will be made available at the back of the Church.

and Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday March 29, 2018

Washing of the Feet and Mass of the Last Supper Officiated by Bishop Gregory Mansour

7:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Good Friday March 30, 2018

Solemn Buria l of the Lord 6:00 p.m.

Easter Vigi l Mass

Saturday, March 31, 2018 4:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday

April 1, 2018 8:30 a.m. and10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 11th begins daylight saving time. So, “Spring Forward” and move your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday, March 10th.

EASTER FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS

If you would like to make a contribution to help defray the cost of Easter flowers and decorations you may do so by dropping the envelope from your packet in the collection basket any weekend during Lent. God bless your continued support.