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ALL ARE WELCOME HERE�

If you are alienated or upset, �

we welcome you lovingly.�

If you are in need of forgiveness,�

Jesus forgives you completely��

with uncondi�onal love.�

If you have been hurt by the Church, �

we are truly sorry.�

if you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.�

If life has become burdensome, �

we are here to support you.�

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The Tabernacle candle burns for�

“Nancy Lucci”�

By Tony Lucci & Family�

Mass Intentions�

Week of May 10th�

Sunday 10:00 AM �

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MaryLou Gonyea (Family)�

Nancy Lucci (Her Loving Husband/Tony & Family)�

Halina Kaminska, Blessings & Health on Mothers Day

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Susan Cobb (The Cobb Family)�

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Spiritual Communion�

During this time when we cannot go to Mass, we can still unite

ourselves to the Eucharist through making a Spiritual

Communion. By making an Act of Spiritual Communion, we

express our faith in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist and

ask Him to unite Himself with us. Here is the Act of Spiritual

Communion written by St. Alphonsus de Liquori:�

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My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul.

Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least

Spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come,

I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit

me to be separated from You. Amen�

Bereavement Support Group�

While this confinement period is in effect, plans cannot be

make for our next meeting. It is safe to say we will not be

completing this current Spring 2020 session. Please use the

Leader Contact List to call us if you would like to talk. The

Church is open during regular business hours for you to come

and sit, reflect, pray. Please maintain 6 feet social distancing,

refrain from visits if there are 10 or more people present, and/or

if you are coughing, have a fever, or feel unwell. There are

books set up in the entryway for you to look at and borrow if

you would like to do some reading. I will send an update as

soon as we are able to safely meet again. �

Call me any time Beth C. 508�272�6923�

Although we remain separated

physically, it is a comfort

knowing that we are gathering,

together spiritually!!�

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Religious Ed Connec)on~ WE LOVE

COMMIUNITY! In addi�on to celebra�ng

“virtual” Mass, we will con�nue to connect!

Please look for messages and material for

Grade 1�10 students via email. Also, please

check St. Mary’s website (click “Religious Ed at Home”) and our

Face Book page for great enrichment and ac�vi�es. �

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Would you pray for all Graduates? In addi)on, we

invite you to adopt a grad! If you would like to be a

“Congratula�ons Buddy” for one of our Grads,

please email kogrady1@msn.com and we will

connect you with contact info! We know that our

cards of congratula)ons, thoughts and love to our

2020 graduates will be so appreciated. �

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Watch for our invita�ons to “Zoom” ! Check

your email for the next remote mee�ngs!�

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We are looking forward to our remote

visit with our First Communion class! We

cannot wait to peek at your beau)ful

Family Banners! If you have not yet

picked up your banner kit, kits are

wai�ng for pick up on the table in the church entrance. Look for

our zoom invite in your email next week!�

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At your Service! We have many

parishioners who have offered to

share their gi7s! If we can connect

you to one of our volunteers for technical support for computer

issues, for shopping, for telephone check ins, special prayers, etc.

Please contact kogrady1@msn.com. �

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LOOKING FOR MORE OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL SELFIES…

Your pictures li7 us up and fill us with joy! Take Jesus

with you as you go….and send your selfies with our pal

Jesus to us via email ( Kogrady1@msn.com or

maryjaneciesluk@stmaryjeff.com) or tag us on Facebook! �

M�� 10, 2020�

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus News �

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the

St. Mary’s Moms. �

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In this extraordinary time, Knights are

called on to “Leave No Neighbor Behind”. St. Mary’s

Knights can help parishioners needing assistance.

You can contact Ted Del Donno at 508�523�9272.�

If you are a Catholic man at least 18 years old, we

invite you to consider joining The Knights of

Columbus. To accommodate social distancing

restrictions, the Knights have established a special

online Exemplification of Charity, Unity and

Fraternity.�This ceremony is for any candidate

approved for membership and for any 1st�and

2nd�degree members who seek advancement to the

3rd�degree. The online exemplification will continue

every week for the near future.�

For more information about the Knights of Columbus,

please contact Ted Del Donno at 508�523�9272.��

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To sign up for St. Mary’s automated

online donations simply go to:�

https://stmarysjeff.churchgiving.com�

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STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH BUDGET �

2019�2020�

Week of May 3rd�

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Amount Needed……….……..……$10,218 $367,848�

Amount Collected………………….$ 6,064 $374,619�

Budget Surplus (Deficit)………….($ 4,154) $ 6,771�

Annual and one time donations $ 3,000�

Thank you!�

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HELP FOR OUR

PARISH FAMILY �

AVAILABLE DURING

PANDEMIC�

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If you or someone you know is

struggling with being isolated or

are unable to get out to go to the

market or pharmacy during this difficult time, please know there

is help available. If you are experiencing food shortages, there

are food donations available. I can provide resources and food

pantry information if that is appropriate. If you are feeling

lonely and would like to hear a friendly voice, know we are here

to provide company and friendship, over the phone for now, and

will maintain social distancing. We have grocery shoppers and

errand helpers at St. Mary’s to assist you . This is held

confidential, and we will not enter your home. Arrangements for

deliveries will be made with you. Please know you are not truly

alone, and our parish family will do what is necessary to safely

help you during these difficult weeks. �

Please call Beth Cunningham 508�272�6923.�

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PARISH TITHE�

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Our Parish tithe for the week of May 3 will be to the

“Wachusett Food Pantry”�

The Wachusett Food Pantry (WFP) is a non�profit,

non�denominational, volunteer organization founded in January

1995 after a careful needs assessment of the Wachusett area. The

pantry is a free�of�charge, emergency, monthly food program

offering 3�5 days of meals to any family in Holden, Paxton,

Princeton, Rutland, or Sterling with either a short�term or

long�term need. �

IN CASE YOU NEED A LITTLE

SOMETHING……�

The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own

sheep by name and leads them. ... He goes

before them, and the sheep follow him, for they

know his voice. (Jn 10:14, 3�4) Jesus is our

Shepherd. He calls us by name and leads us in the

paths that we should follow. As His sheep, we

ought to be able to hear His voice….�

�� Maybe He is calling you to do something to help someone

who is in need. If this is the case, I'd bet that you already

know who that someone is. �

�� Maybe He is calling you to stop living in the past. Stop reliving

the hurts. Stop making excuses for why you do what you do today.

Start over today.�

�� Maybe He is urging you to ask for help from someone else. It

could be that in your pride you are unwilling to ask for assistance.

You are wai�ng . . . hoping . . .someone no�ces.�

�� Maybe He calls you to some bold ac�on . . . .to do something,

give something, begin something.�

�� Maybe He is calling you to go and tell someone else about the

one who came to die in our place.�

You may already have a good idea of what God wants you to do. It

is likely that God has made it clear through the whispers of His

Spirit. Are you listening?�

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in Action at St. Mary’s �

We offer our THANKS &

GRATITUDE to Barbara Stevens who has been keeping our

church beautiful with gorgeous flower arrangements all over

and has recently added flowers to the planters in the Mary

Grotto in honor of Mary in the month of May.�

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