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MARRIAGE�

Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at least one year in

advance to be sure of adequate preparation for the Sacrament.�

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BAPTISM�

Parents need to participate in baptism instruction and schedule a baptism date �

with the parish office.�

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PENANCE�

By appointment or on Saturday afternoons, 4:00�4:30 PM.�

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NEW PARISHIONERS�

Welcome! Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member �

of this community of believers. We are happy to affirm and welcome your gifts and

presence in our midst.�

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)�

Become an official member of the Catholic Church.�

Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholics�

Adults baptized in other faiths who wish to join the Catholic church�

Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Eucharist and/or Confirmation �

Interested? Call the parish office for more information.�

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VISIT AND/OR COMMUNION TO THE SICK�

Please call the parish office if you or a member of your family is hospitalized or �

confined to home because of illness. A member of the parish staff or a Eucharistic �

Minister will be happy to visit and bring Communion.�

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS�

Remember that bulletin announcements must be received in writing no later than

9:00 AM Monday two weeks prior to publication date.�

www.saintroseoflima.com�

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LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS�

LORD’S DAY MASSES�

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Saturday 5:00 PM�

Sunday 10:00 AM�

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HOLY DAYS�

8:30 AM & 7:00 PM�

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PENANCE�

Saturday 4:00 PM � 4:30 PM or �

by appointment�

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MAILING ADDRESS�

244 West Main Street, Box 685�

Northborough, MA 01532�

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PARISH OFFICE�

508�393�2413�

Fax: 508�393�4922�

Email: saintrose1@verizon.net�

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Office hours: Mon�Fri.�

8:30 AM � 4:30 PM�

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Rev. James A. Houston, Pastor�

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Theresa Fugardi, Pastoral Associate�

t.fugardi@aol.com �

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Linda A. McGarvey�

Administrative Assistant�

saintrose1@verizon.net�

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Stephen Lavoie�

Director of Youth Ministry�

stroseyouthministry@verizon.net�

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Richard R. Zinkus, Dir. of Music�

riczin58@charter.net�

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE�

508�393�6444�

P.O. Box 387�

Office Hours: 10:00 AM � 5:00 PM�

Monday�Thursday�

Closed Fridays�

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Susan McGoldrick�

Director Of Faith Formation�

smcgoldrickreled@verizon.net�

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THRIFT SHOPPE�

Tuesday 10:00 AM � 3:00 PM�

September�June�

Handicapped Accessible�

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Stewardship of Treasure�

August 23, 2020�

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� � $ 8,274.00� (85 env)�

� � $ 97.00� Loose�

� � $ 4,111.27� Online (83)�

� � $ 12,482.27� Total�

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Thank you!�

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A tithe in the amount of $500 was sent to the Northborough

Food Pantry.�

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Stewardship is not job�oriented or project�minded. It is a way of

life for a lifetime.�

Stewardship�

Consider On�Line Giving�

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Are you aware that you can give online

through your checking, debit or credit card

accounts? �

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It is a simple and efficient way to fulfill your stewardship �

commitment. It also benefits St. Rose by knowing what regular

income to expect each weekend so that we can meet our �

financial obligations. �

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To enroll in online giving, go to www.saintroseoflima.com,

click on the top right tab that says “Give” and follow the �

instructions � it’s that easy!�

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Stay connected to the Mass:�

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Go to the St Rose of Lima website:�

www.saintroseoflima.com�

Click on: Online Mass�

View at anytime�

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The Sunday Mass can now be seen on�

Northborough Cable, Tuesdays at 11:00 AM�

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Verizon channel 31�

Charter channel 191�

Unless otherwise specified, parish events and activities �

are suspended until further notice. �

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Weekend Masses are being held on Saturday at 5:00 PM (which

is also live streaming on the St. Rose Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/stroseoflimaparish�

and �

Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Sunday Mass will be held outside,

weather permitting (bring your own chair).�

S�. R��� � L�� , N��������, MA�

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If you scheduled a Mass Intention and the Mass was �

cancelled due to Covid�19, please call the office at �

508�393�2413 to reschedule.�

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Saturday September 5�

� Vigil: Twenty�Third Sunday in Ordinary Time�

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5:00 PM� William H. Leland II (Family)�

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Sunday� September 6�

� Twenty�Third Sunday in Ordinary Time �

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10:00 AM Peter DeMarco (Dorothy Rossi)�

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Mask Making Update�

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What started as a conversation between two Women’s Club

members has resulted in an extremely successful service project

for our parish. As of August 9th, 2400 masks have been made

and delivered to approximately 30 human service organizations

in our community.�

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Our requests for adult masks have tapered. With the onset of the

new school year, most of our current requests are for children’s

masks. The remaining commitments that we hope to meet are:�

�� Pernet Family Health Services�

�� Family Medical Health�

�� Northborough Schools�

�� St. Peter’s Catholic Church�

�� Worcester Public Schools�

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We are grateful for everyone of you who have supported this

meaningful work and we hope that you can join us for this last

mile. If you have any questions about his project or want to hop

on board, please contact saintrosewomensclub@gmail.com.�

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Prayer of Spiritual Communion�

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My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most �

Blessed Sacrament. �

I love You above all things and I desire �

to receive You into my soul. �

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, �

come at least spiritually into my heart. �

I embrace you as if you were already there, �

and unite myself wholly to you. �

Never permit me to be separated from you. �

Amen.�

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For your health and safety….�

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We will only have one bathroom available for �

emergencies. Please plan to use your restroom at home �

before attending Mass.�

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Thank you.�

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SAINT ROSE OF LIMA�

R./010234 E6378902: O;;07.�

P. O. Box 387 Northboro, MA 01532�

Phone: 508�393�6444 Fax: 508�393�4922�

Hours: 10 AM�5 PM Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.�

Closed Fridays�

T������������ S��� � �� ����� �� �����

Twenty�Second Sunday of Ordinary Time�

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“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world

and forfeit his life?” (Matthew 16:26) St. Francis of Assisi

once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of

God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship

wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent and treasure to

gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities

based on God’s values and not the values of the material

world. ~ The Diocesan Dispatch�

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We are continuing to plan for the 2020�2021 Religious �

Education school year. We will soon have more information

regarding our program and the new online registration process. �

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SAVE THE DATE � BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS�

SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00 AM OUTDOOR MASS �

(weather permitting)�

CELEBRATE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR�

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Students are invited to attend Mass to celebrate the beginning

of a new year of learning. The students are encouraged to

bring their backpacks to Mass and have them blessed. �

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Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers:�

Please return your teacher manual to the Religious Education

Office. You may leave it in the box outside the office. Please

leave a note with your name on the manual so that we may

record that it was returned. Thank you! �

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Elementary Religious Education Families: �

Did your child bring home a prayer bag last winter? If yes,

please return the prayer bag to the Religious Education �

Office by leaving it in the box outside. Thank you! �

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Passion of John the Baptist�

August 29�

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Joh the Baptist was murdered for being a truth teller. �

Sometimes telling the truth can be difficult, but our reward �

in heaven will be great! �

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Covid�19: A Prayer of Solidarity�

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For all who have contracted coronavirus, �

We pray for care and healing.�

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For those who are particularly vulnerable, �

We pray for the safety and protection.�

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For all who experience fear or anxiety, �

We pray for peace of mind and spirit.�

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For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between

food on the table or public safety, �

We pray for policies that recognize their plight.�

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For those who do not have adequate health insurance,�

We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.�

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For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, �

We pray for recognition of the God�given dignity of all.�

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For our brothers and sisters around the world,�

We pray for shared solidarity.�

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For public officials and decision makers, �

We pray for wisdom and guidance.�

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Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, �

comfort and love to all.�

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Grant peace, grant comfort, grant healing. Be with us Lord, �

Amen. �

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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops�

Dear Parishioners,�

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� Who would believe that we will be celebrating Labor

Day very shortly?! We are already looking to the beautiful fall

season and its amazing foliage. These celebrations are a �

reminder of God’s show of care and love in the midst of this

terrible pandemic. I often wonder when will it be over? Each �

of us must keep up our guard and be watchful for one another

and remember to check on our neighbors.�

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� Each week I am amazed at your generosity and am

deeply moved by your kindness, support and love of God and

love of our parish, St. Rose of Lima. I pray to St. Rose and �

always ask her to bless you and every parishioner in her �

parish...which she generously shares with all of us.�

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� We rely on your kindness and support. We rely on �

everyone’s support to fulfill our financial obligations, which are

the same every month of the year. Soon we will begin to replace

some of the electrical equipment in the church and change all

the old lights to LED bulbs. I expect to have all the costs �

available to share with you as soon as possible.�

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� God bless you and yours.�

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� � � � � ~Fr. Jim�

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PS. Reminder: Prayer Service to end the pandemic will be held

outside at 7:00 pm , Sunday, August. 30th. Please join us.�

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August 30, 2020�

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Youth Group Meetings�

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The Middle School and High School Youth Group are �

opportunities for pre�teens and teenagers of the parish to join �

together in faith for various social, spiritual and service �

programs. Anyone in grades 6�12 is encouraged to join us for

Youth Group meetings and events.�

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Stephen Lavoie, Youth Minister�

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Welcome New Parishioners�

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No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, �

your current family or marital situation, your personal story, age,

background, race, etc... you are welcomed here! �

To register as a new member of our parish family, please call the

parish office: 508�393�2413. We can take all your information

over the phone.�

Partners in Charity�

Annual Appeal…�

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We have exceeded our goal �

and are currently at 107%:�

$130,540.�

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Thank you for your support!�

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Overall, the Diocese is still shy of their goal of $5M by $856,000,

needed to support all of the programs. So, if you have not given

yet, please consider doing so. The deadline for 2020 donations is

Sept. 5th.�

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Through Partners we continue to reach out to the thousands of

Latinos and Africans who come to our Diocese, offer programs

for couples preparing for marriage, prepare new deacons for the

Church, and defend the lives of the vulnerable and the unborn.�

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All of this can only be accomplished by the gifts you make.�

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We hope you’ll be generous, this very day, in making a gift which

reflects your gratitude to God for all you have and remembering

that our gifts must sustain these services every single day of the

year ahead. �

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You can make your donation directly online at:�

https://partners�charity.net/donate �

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Or call the parish office (508�393�2413) and a donation envelope

will be mailed out to you. �

F�i�� �� Fe��

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� We invite you to an evening of hope �

and prayer to end the Pandemic.�

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August 30th from 7�7:45 pm�

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� Music, scripture, and prayer. �

In the St. Rose of Lima parking lot �

(bring your own chairs).�

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We will be gathering in accordance with the

Massachusetts State guidelines which includes

social distancing and wearing face�

� � masks at all times.�

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Baptismal Congratulations�

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With joy, we welcome to the Christian �

community of Saint Rose of Lima�

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Ava McKenzie Flannery �

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who was baptized last weekend. �

We welcome Ava to the Family of God! Blessings on her �

parents and godparents as they guide her on her �

journey of faith! �

Community Meals Curbside Pick Up�

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Every Wednesday�

6:00 PM � 7:00 PM�

Trinity Church �

23 Main Street, Northborough�

Parking Lot�

Community meals are available for curbside pickup. Please

drive up and park. We will deliver your to�go meal to your car.

Please remain in your car, wear your mask and respect �

social distancing guidelines. �

If you would like to donate to the purchase of meals, please

make your checks out to “Helping Hands Association” with

“Community Meal” on the memo line and mail the check to:�

Northborough Helping Hands P.O. Box 383 �

Northborough, MA 01532�

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Volunteer Opportunities: �

Donate cases of water, two dozen individually wrapped �

desserts or your time and help deliver the meals to the guests in

their parked cars. Sign up here:�

�

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49aba822a1f58�

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