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330 Pratt Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Church and Parish
Center
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Michael K. McManus
Parochial Vicar Rev. Jason Brilhante
Permanent Deacons Deacon Thomas P. Palanza
Deacon Gary A. Porter
Pastoral/Youth Minister Jeff Cahill
St. Mary's School, Principal Kathleen A. Simpson
Ministry to the Sick Sr. Ann William, M.S.B.T.
Office Manager Christine Dumouchel
Finance Office/Bookkeeper Kathleen Fleck
Director of Music Daniel Davey
FAITH FORMATION
Director of Youth Faith Formation Jennifer Linehan
Grades 1-7
Confirmation Formation Jeff Cahill Susan Caughey, Stephanie Motyl
RCIA Coordinator Deacon Gary A. Porter
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office 508-339-2981
Fax 508-339-0612
Youth Faith Formation Office 508-339-4621
Youth Ministry/Ministry to the Sick 508-337-2064
St. Mary’s School 508-339-4800
St. Vincent de Paul Society 508-369-4300
Parish Email [email protected]
Web Site www.stmarymans.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryMans
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM-12Noon
All parish business should be conducted during this time.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND LITURGIES
Weekends
Saturday: Vigil:4:00PM and 5:30PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 5:00PM
Weekdays
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Civic Holidays: 7:30AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Every First Friday following 7AM Mass; Benediction at 5:45PM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Sundays at 1:15PM. Arrangements must be made in advance
by seeing one of the priests or deacons after Mass. Baptismal
Preparation meetings are held the last Sunday of each month
immediately following the Noon Mass in the Family Room.
Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays from 3:00-3:45PM and 5:00-5:25PM or call the
Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests.
First Eucharist and Confirmation
A two-year preparation process is required for each sacrament.
Contact the Youth Faith Formation Office for information.
Matrimony
An appointment is to be made with one of the priests at least 8
months prior to the intended date. Participation in diocesan and
parish marriage preparation programs is required.
Holy Orders/Religious Vocation
Please pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and
religious life. For information, speak with one of our priests or
visit our Diocesan website www.fallrivervocations.org
Ministry to the Sick
Please notify us if there is a sick or aged family member or
friend who would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion at home.
RCIA
We welcome any adult who desires to complete their initiation
into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for
information.
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cemetery lots are available. For information, contact the Parish
Office.
Parish Registration
Welcome to our Parish family! If you would like to register as
a parishioner, please speak to one of the priests, call the Parish
Office or take a registration packet found in the foyer of the
church. As a parish committed to the vision of stewardship, we
encourage your involvement by sharing with us your God-
given gifts of time, talent and treasure. For detailed information
about ministries, parish activities and contact persons, refer to
our parish website www.stmarymans.org. You may also fill
out your registration/census form there.
ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY ST. MARY’S PARISH FAMILY
SAINT MARY
Apr. 25 - May 3
SAT 4PM Frank and Alexandra Eckler
5:30 People of the Parish
SUN 7:30 Special Intention of the Parish
9AM Pat Dieselman and Barbara Gaumond
10:30 Robert and Stephen Plant
Noon D/M of the George C. Shields Knights
of Columbus, Council #420
5PM Peter Palie
MON 7AM Thomas Dowd
TUE 7AM Henrique Periera
8:30 Alice M. & John E. Flynn, Jr.
WED 7AM Eileen Farrell
THU 7AM Ellen Colbert
FRI 7AM James Brennan
SAT 7:30 Victor & Mary Silva & John Brennan
4PM Joseph Murphy
5:30 Philippe Schroth, John & Patricia
Finnerty and James Finnerty
SUN 7:30 Edna Higgins
9AM Lorraine Hubrich
10:30 Marguerite Hennessey
Noon Special Intention of the Parish
5PM People of the Parish
Sunday RCIC First Communion 9:00AM Church
Women’s Basketball 7:00PM Gym
Monday Marian Move. Priests 5:30PM Family Room
Den 4 Pack 7 Webelos 5:45PM RG Hall
Baptismal Prep Meeting 6:00PM Church
CORI Training 7:00PM PC Conf Room
Men’s Basketball 8:00PM Gym
Tuesday OLAF Rosary 9:30AM Family Room
Family Rosary 7:00PM Family Room
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Choir Loft
AA 7:30PM RG Hall
Wednesday First Communion Rehearsal 5:30PM Church
First Communion Rehearsal 6:30PM Church
Cribbage Club 7:00PM RG Hall
Thursday First Communion Rehearsal 5:30PM Church
Adult Handbell Choir 7:00PM Choir Loft
Friday Adoration 7:30AM Church
Brownies 78067 2:20PM RG Hall
Divine Mercy 3:00PM Church
Benediction 5:45PM Church
FNL 7:00PM PC Hall/Gym PLEASE PRAY FOR the sick within our
parish community, especially, Diane Barry,
Joshua Bowen, Mary Brennan, Robert Butler,
Verna Buote, Sean Canavan, Ethel Carl,
Christopher Conti, Carl Cottuli, Kailyn DeAngelis, Juliana
Diamond-Cifello, Brooke DuBeau, Mark DuBeau, Nancy
Farley, Katherine Finegan, Joseph J. Fitzpatrick, Steven
Fletcher, Jean Giglio, Barbara Harden, Joan Kearns, Ann
Nolan, Ginny McDonnell, Verna Rose McLaughlin, Marie
Mullaly, Robert Pearson, Margarita Prestwich, William
Richardson, Frank A. Signoriello, Rocco Spagna, Joan
Stack, Philip Tracy, and Ellen Westlund, our homebound,
hospitalized, and those in nursing care.
PRAYER CHAIN Do you or a loved one need the
support of our St. Mary’s family for a special intention?
Anyone wishing or needing prayers for themselves, a loved
one, friend, etc. are encouraged to contact Gerrie Saulnier
at 508-238-6650. The Prayer Chain Ministry includes
confidential prayer requests in their daily personal prayer
life and passes on these prayer requests through a
telephone prayer chain. An invitation to join this ministry
is extended to individuals interested in praying for the
needs of others.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We extend prayerful congratulations to:
Nora Elizabeth Cobb
daughter of Andrew and Bridget Cobb
Jayce Anthony Constantino
son of John and Nicole Constantino
Sarah Jane Fennell
daughter of William and Stephanie Fennell
Abigail Flynn King
daughter of Michael and Samantha King
Brendan Allan Medeiros
son of Richard and Rachel Medeiros
Connor David Murray
son of Brian and Erin Murray
Lucien Champagne Nadeau
son of Samuel and Jamie Nadeau
who were baptized and welcomed into our
faith community this past weekend.
MANSFIELD, MA
Loving to learn and learning to grow at
St. Mary’s Catholic School www.stmarymansschool.org
508-339-4800
Proudly accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges!
OPEN HOUSE FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS
Families of students with preschool aged children are
invited to our Preschool Open House on Wednesday, April
29th, from 10AM to 11:30AM. Children are more than
welcome to attend. Come see how much fun students are
having in their interactive learning environment!
CLASS OF 2015 CAR WASH
Welcome spring with a newly washed car! St. Mary’s
Class of 2015 will host a spring car wash on Saturday,
May 2nd, from 10AM to 2PM at the Rose Garden parking
lot. Friends of the school & parish are invited to attend.
Donations for service are welcome.
HIGH SCHOOL PEER
MINISTRY TEAM HOLY
HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
All team members and their
friends are welcome to join us
for a Holy Hour of Prayer with
Bishop Edgar da Cuhna, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall
River, today, April 26th. Those interested in attending
should plan on meeting at the Parish Center at 2PM for
departure. We will stop for dinner on the way home and
arrive back to the Parish Center by 7:30PM. All are
welcome.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Our next Friday Night Live will take place on Friday, May
1st, from 7-9PM in the Parish Center/Gym.
For questions or to become involved in Youth Ministry,
please contact Jeff Cahill, Coordinator of Youth
Ministries, 508-337-2064.
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S PARISH We hope that
your participation at Mass this weekend has renewed your
faith in Jesus Christ present among us in Word, Sacrament
and His body, the Church. Information about our parish
community may be found at the Welcome Center at the
entrance of the Church. Please let us know how we may
serve you. Our parish depends on the commitment of our
parishioners.
_______I would like to register in the parish. Please send
me a registration packet.
_______I am already registered and would like to receive
budget envelopes in order to regularly support the parish.
_______My address has changed (see below)
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone __________________ Registration#____________
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: SHARING THE
WORD OF GOD IN OUR PARISH FAMILY AND
OUR HOMES It is wonderful to hear how many families
are using the “Question of the Week” to discuss the
readings at Mass on the way home from church or around
the dinner table. How about trying it with your family?
Read Sunday’s Gospel: John 10:11-18 Question for Adults: What qualities of God does the image
of the Good Shepherd suggest? How do you experience
God in this way?
Question for Youth: How do you feel about Jesus’ being
your shepherd? What does it mean to you that he lays
down his life for you?
Question for Children: Jesus tells us he is the Good
Shepherd, but how do you experience God guiding and
protecting you?
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
HOLY HOUR Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and it is
also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Bishop da
Cunha will be celebrating a holy hour today, Sunday, April
26th, at 3PM at The Cathedral of St. Mary in Fall River.
Our Lord implores us to pray and ask the Father to send
laborers for the harvest. Come join the bishop in a united
effort with those from around the diocese to pray for all
vocations, but in particular to pray for vocations to the
priesthood as we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
Adoration of the Most Blessed
Sacrament will take place this Friday,
May 1st, following the 7AM Mass,
will continue with Divine Mercy at
3PM, and will conclude with
Benediction which begins at 5:45PM.
All are invited to spend some time in
quiet prayer with our Lord - come for
even 15 minutes to spend time in the
Real Presence of God!
APRIL 26TH, 2015
CORI TRAINING For those
who are thinking about teaching,
subbing, or volunteering in any
way next year and have not been
CORI'd, the next CORI training
is this Monday, April 27th, at
7PM in the PC Conference
Room.
CORI RENEWAL If you have been CORI’d and need to
fill out a new form for next year, please stop into the office
or come to the training to fill out the paperwork.
ENROLLMENT is slightly different this year. I have
updated the enrollment forms to include the information
that we have on file. That being said you need to come
into the Faith Formation office in order to register for next
year. Enrollment will take place during office hours
(Monday through Thursday 9AM-3PM.) If you are unable
to come in during those hours, please contact the office.
2015/2016 FAITH FORMATION CLASS
SCHEDULES ARE ANNOUNCED 1st grade: Saturday; 9AM-10AM
2nd grade: Sunday, 10AM-11AM
3rd/4th grade: Wednesday, 6:30PM-7:30PM
5th/6th grade: Thursday, 6:30-7:30PM
7th grade: Monday, 7PM-8PM
8th grade: Tuesday, 7PM-8PM
9th grade: Sunday, 6PM-7:30PM (every other Sunday)
3rd-7th grade Alternative: Saturday, 10:30-11:30AM
3rd-7th grade Home-school
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This year, our Vacation
Bible School theme is “Everest; Conquering challenges
with God’s mighty power!” Each of us has challenges in
our lives but with God’s help and love we can do anything.
All students who will be entering grades 1-4 in the fall are
invited to attend this wonderful program about God’s love.
This year, our VBS program will take place July 27th to
31st, 9AM to 12:30PM. Enrollment information will be
available soon!
OUR TITHING FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES As a stewardship
parish, we tithe 7 3/4% of our monthly collection to a
particular diocesan or national collection. This month, we
lend our support to Catholic Relief Services. This
collection supports emergency relief, human development,
and peace initiatives in 99 countries around the world.
Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more
information. If you wish to contribute to this cause beyond
our parish tithing commitment, place your donation in an
envelope marked “CRS”.
PARISHPAY Please
remember that we rely
primarily on the weekly
commitment of parishioners
throughout the year to assist
us in fulfilling our mission here at St. Mary’s. For your
convenience, you may wish to sign up for ParishPay, an
online method of providing weekly support to St. Mary’s
without the need for budget envelopes. Check out the link
on our website or call 1-866-PARISH-1.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR
HOSPITAL PROCEDURES If you are scheduled for
surgery or a procedure that will require hospitalization,
please speak to Fr. Mike or Fr. Jason about the possibility
of receiving that Sacrament of the Sick beforehand. It is
an important spiritual benefit for those who are sick.
ST. PEREGRINE MORNING PRAYER
AND WALK St. Peregrine, who is the Patron
Saint of cancer patients and sick people, was
healed himself when he envisioned Christ
coming off the cross to touch his cancerous leg.
Each Monday, you are invited to join us from 9
-10AM, as we walk and pray for those in need
of our prayers. Meet at the Rose Garden.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
OF SAINT MARY’S
Upcoming YAG events:
Sunday, April 26th: join us
tonight at Holy Hour for
Vocations with Bishop da
Cunha at the Cathedral in Fall River. We will be meeting
at 1:45PM at the Parish Center to carpool.
We have a new Facebook page….”Like” us to stay
updated with current events and information! Here is
the link: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=1574594579463907. For questions, contact Fr. Jason
at [email protected] or Jen Linehan at
[email protected] with any questions.
APRIL BAPTISMAL PREP MEETING FOR
PARENTS Please note that the Baptismal Prep class
originally scheduled for today, Sunday, April 26th, has
been rescheduled to tomorrow, Monday, April 27th, at
6PM in the Church. Please contact the Parish Office with
any questions.
PARISHIONERS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND We are
trying to find parishioners who over time have been unable
to come to Church. If you have a relative or neighbor,
please send the name and address to the Parish office so
that we can reach out to them to see if they would like a
visit and to receive Holy Communion.
C W C C A L E N D A R R A F F L E
WINNERS 4/13-4/19...Dolores Ourmet,
Esther Goyea, Ann Fox, Jessica Lee,
Margie O’Laughlin, Karen Petty and
Michael Sibilia. Congratulations!
C O M M U N I O N M A S S &
BREAKFAST Our annual Mass is
scheduled May 18th at 9AM. Breakfast
will follow at the Holiday Inn at 10AM.
Members may buy tickets at the Parish Office or by calling
Celeste Jones at 508-339-8802.
DECEASED MEMBERS MASS This
Sunday, April 26th, at the Noon Mass,
members of the Knights of Columbus
will be remembering our deceased
members. If you have a father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, son, etc. who
is a deceased member of our council please consider
joining us for this Mass of remembrance.
MANSFIELD CLEAN-UP DAY: Members of the
Knights of Columbus will once again be participating in
the Great American Clean-up Day in Mansfield on
Saturday, May 2nd, from 9-11AM. If you would like to
join us for this important community event please contact
our Clean-up Day Chairman, Cameron Symonds, at 508-
409-1281 or [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP: Have you ever considered becoming a
member of the Knights of Columbus? Please visit our
website: www.kofc420.org or contact Grand Knight Bruce
Gaumond at 508-339-2529 or [email protected]
for more information.
Consider the possibility of a
vocation to the
priesthood, diaconate,
or religious life
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY Now that the snow has
cleared, please help facilitate spring clean-up at the
cemetery by removing all winter decorations, flowers,
baskets, etc. by the end of the month!
MARRIED OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Were you married outside the Church? Would you like to
have your marriage sacramentalized, or in the language of
the Church, convalidated? See Deacon Gary, call the
Parish Office for an appointment, or send him an email at
On Thursday, May 14th, a group of
parishioners from St. Mary's
Church will travel by bus to visit
the National Shrine of the Divine
Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. We
will leave St. Mary's at 7:30AM
and return at approximately 7PM.
If you wish to travel with us, please
call Karen Taff at 508-337-4283.
FALL RIVER DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF
CATHOLIC WOMEN will be having its 62nd annual
Convention on May 2nd at the Wamsutta Club in New
Bedford at 10AM preceded by Mass at St. Lawrence
Martyr Church at 9AM. Our guest speaker is Bishop da
Cunha. Registration forms are available at the Parish
Office for anyone who is interested in attending this event.
DECEASED The following
individuals died during the past
two weeks: Mary E. Beatty,
Robert Becker, Patrick R.
Carroll, James J. Connors,
Sandra Decket t , Daniel
Donovan, Robert J. Travers, and Douglas Alan Verbic.
Let us keep them and their families in our prayers.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
APRIL 26TH
Sun: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-
24/Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8
MEMORIAL BOOK FOR
UNBORN BABIES If you have
lost a baby to miscarriage, a
stillbirth, or an abortion, please
consider naming your precious child
as you mourn and release your child
from your heart to the heart of
Jesus. The Lord has placed
inestimable value on your child from conception and is
deeply loved. Blessed John Paul II words comfort parents
struggling with this devastating experience by letting them
know that, "You will come to understand that nothing is
entirely lost...". He tells us that a your child is "now living
with the Lord". Whether it was yesterday or fifty years
ago, if you have lost a pre-born child, please flip through
the pages of these Memorial Books. You will find comfort
and peace knowing you are not alone in your grief and that
your parish family grieves with you. We invite you to add
your beloved child’s name to the book. Please contact
Kathy Hill in the Respect Life Ministry at 508-397-7280 if
you need help healing.
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE MEMORY OF
YOUR ABORTION? Have you kept it a secret? Do you
turn the TV when abortion is in the news? Do you have
nightmares? Do you get angry/cry but don't know
why? Jesus loves you and your baby(ies) so much and
wants you to live without guilt, shame, or regret. I can
help you find the path to peace and forgiveness from the
Lord, your baby(ies) and yourself!! Call or email me,
K a t h y H i l l a t 5 0 8 - 3 9 7 - 7 2 8 0 o r
[email protected]. Most women I work with have
never shared this secret with anyone. You will be
surprised how healing just telling your story out loud can
be. All discussions are completely confidential!
PRO-LIFE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
…It is necessary to raise awareness and form the lay
faithful, in whatever state, especially those engaged in the
field of politics, so that they may think in accord with the
Gospel and the social doctrine of the church and act
consistently by dialoguing and collaborating with those
who, in sincerity and intellectual honesty, share – if not the
faith – at least a similar vision of mankind and society and
its ethical consequences."
—Pope Francis in speech to a delegation
from the Dignitatis Humanae Institute
Dec. 7, 2013
8TH ANNUAL GREAT
AMERICAN CLEAN-UP
OF MANSFIELD Show
pride in your community
by signing up for this year's
cleanup on May 2nd from 9
-11AM. (rain or shine).
Help us remove the litter
that has accumulated over
the long winter months. Whatever amount of time you can
spare will help, even if it's just an hour. Afterwards, we
invite you to enjoy a free volunteer lunch at our post-
cleanup celebration at the Xfinity Center starting at
11:30AM. The final deadline for registering is Monday,
April 20th. Join your friends and neighbors and help make
Mansfield the cleanest town in Massachusetts! Learn more
at http://keepmansfieldbeautiful.com/litter-cleanup/great-
american-cleanup-of-mansfield/
A B U N D A N T H O P E
PREGNANCY RESOURCE
CENTER in Attleboro provides
assistance and services for anyone in
need. All services are free and
confidential. Volunteers are always
needed! Call toll free 855-299-4218
or email [email protected].
BOYS BASKETBALL DAY CAMP AT BROWN
UNIVERSITY Camps for boys in grades 1-12 are being
offered for boys in grades 1 through 12 this summer by
Head Coach Mike Martin. For information, visit
www.brown.edu/ce/pre-college/sportscamps/camps.php
and go to the “basketball” section.
St. Mary
Mansfield, MA
Contact: Christine Dumouchel
#03-0498
