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1464 Grafton Road Millbury, MA 01527 (508) 755-5253 Fax (508) 754-4659
Pamela Murphy
Phillip D. O’Connell, Jr., P.C.
Attorney at Law425 Pakachoag St.Auburn, MA 01501Tel: (508) 832-5872Fax: (508) 832-7167
Family Child Care Center 102 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501
508-767-1214 [email protected]
30 Auburn Street Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-5981 X14 Fax (508) 832-0464
E-Mail - [email protected]
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CAPITOL SIDING CO.
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Vinyl Siding, Roofing, Replacement Windows,
Seamless Gutters, Carpentry
Open Daily at 4:00
STEPHEN LONDREGAN
10 Prospect Street Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-2553
Private Bereavement Luncheons
Scott McDonald Plumbing & Heating
Scott McDonald, Plumber Worcester, MA Lic#31613 and Insured
Cell: 508-572-5393 [email protected]
Service & Repairs No Job Too Small
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 4158, Auburn, MA
Meeting in the Church Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month. For more
information, please call Robert Anastasi at 203-521-7636. Also, find us on Facebook.
A Higher Standard of
Concrete Protection
GOLD SEAL WATERPROOFING Basement & Foundation Waterproofing
► Concrete Foundation Repairs ► Bulkhead Leaks Solved ► Crack Injection—Urethane/Epoxy ► Sump Pumps Installed ► Waterproofing Membranes ► Interior Drainage Systems
Paul Beauregard 508-832-6275 [email protected] www.goldsealwaterproofing.com
Steven J. Robichaud, Sr. 508-407-8715
Cell: 508-561-0880
Roofing ▪ Siding ▪Windows ▪ Decks Painting ▪ Kitchens ▪ Bathrooms ▪ Additions
Licensed & Insured Parishioner of NAM
BELANGER PLASTERING & PAINTING
Fully Insured/Free Estimates Residential/Commercial Interior/Exterior Michael - 508-987-5510
Dedicated to the Education and Preservation of Town History
Nicholas S. Lynch NMLS#1408490 Mortgage Loan Originator [email protected] (774) 272-0694
Purchasing & Refinancing Your Home - Member FDIC - Member DIF
Durocher Electric Residential Electrical Work
Master Electrician
Marc J. Durocher 508-864-1135, durocherelectric.com [email protected]
Math Made Easy Tutoring for students in Grades 3-9
Pamela Judge Mathematics Tutor
(508) 887-2783 [email protected] MA Teaching License, Mathematics (5-8)
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Lawn Treatments, All Natural Tick Control, Irrigation Service, Landscape Lighting
Licensed & Insured BBB A+ Accredited
Mike Sullivan
774-696-9491
O’Connell & O’Connell, P.C. Attorneys At Law
425 Pakachoag Street Tel: (508) 832-5872 Auburn, MA 01501 Fax: (508) 832-7167
41 South Street, Auburn, (508) 832-6856 Open Tues. & Sat. 9:30-12:30 or by appt. www.auburnhistoricalmuseum.org Email: [email protected]
Come see our 1890 Cobbler’s Bench on exhibit!
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Looking for a babysitter?
Sophie is a 13-year old 8th grader at AMS. She is American Red Cross certified.
Call or text her at 774-289-4062.
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS
Rev. John F. Gee, Pastor Rectory 508-798-8779
Joan Sundstrom, Religious Education Coordinator Religious Education Office 508-798-0612
Parish e-mail: [email protected]
Relig. Ed e-mail: [email protected] Web Page: namartyrsauburn.org
North American Martyrs Church 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA 01501
Confessions Saturday 3-4:00 p.m.
Baptisms See policy on bulletin boards and website
Weddings Please make arrangements 1year in advance
It’s a joy to welcome new parishioners and visitors. Please let us know who you are.
Bereavement - Refreshments are offered to families after the funeral of a loved one. You may request this ministry by calling Fr. Gee at 508-798-8779. Prayer Shawl - If you or anyone you know is in need of a Prayer Shawl, please call Angela Rothera at 774-633-0692. Hymn Requests - Eagle’s Wings is our liturgical music group that plays at the 8:30 mass. Please call Pete Michaud at 508-755-5863 or talk to him after mass. Coffee And … - Every Sunday after the Masses, teams of men in the parish serve coffee and doughnuts in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome.
7/7 - Team 3 7/14 - Team 4
Hall Reservations -- To reserve the hall, please contact T Jablanski at [email protected]. Bulletin Items - Please submit by Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. all items to appear in the bulletin. Contact Pam at 508-798-0612 or [email protected]
7:00 a.m. (except Thursday) 8:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Our Annual Triduum in honor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be held at the Masses on Wednesday, July 10, at 7:00 a.m.; Friday, July 12, at 7:00 a.m.; and Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. Her feast day is Sunday, July 14.
Kateri’s Kitchen Open Saturdays, 10-12
Food donations may be brought to the altar at the offertory or to the classroom at the back entrance.
We are especially in need of the following:
Kateri’s
Kitchen
Cold cereal Dry milk Crackers/Cookies Mayonnaise Juice (bottled or boxed) Salad Dressing Coffee Ketchup Pasta Sauce
We are very grateful for your extraordinary generosity in bringing food. If you have any questions, please call Ann Marie Lucas at 508-752-4852.
Praying
It is the most powerful thing we can do.
Please pray for all those who died for our country and for the souls of
all the faithful departed,
for those who are ill:
Michael Allen, Pauline Andrade, Mark Beckwith, Janie Bouges, Michele Burke-Pellegrini, Louie Castagna,
Curt Clem, Dean Michael Collins, Shirley Connor, Christine Cote, Gail Craig, Warren Creelman, Patricia Darrah, Jean Dowd, Susan Erickson,
Michele Fuller, Sharon Frain, Bob Gauvin, Lori Girouard, Ed Handlin, Bobby Hehir, Kim Johnson,
William Kerr, Donna and Michel Langevin, Edward Laconto, Jean Laconto, Loretta LaFleur,
Ralph Lanigan, Michael Lannon, Dot LaPorte, Alice Leduc, Peter Letourneau, Richard Levansavich, Sr.,
Audrey Lynn Marron, Michael McGrail, Bob Nist, Mary Lou Paulli, John Power, Anthony Real,
John Rooney, Edward J. Rutkowski, Bernie Shiner, Scott Staruk, Lois Stein, David Tatro, Bonnie Turner,
Rolando Werleman
for all the men and women serving in our country’s military, especially for “Big Red”
from our parish during his current deployment.
and for all the diocesan seminarians, especially Brian Ashmankas from our parish.
Fr. John Gavin of the Society of Jesus at Holy Cross College will celebrate one of our Masses each weekend.
The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated
on June 30, 2019, for
Scarlette Mei Lee Dearden Daughter of Eric & Danielle Dearden
We congratulate the parents and welcome Scarlette into the Church and our parish.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few…’” (Luke 10:2) As Catholics we are all called to serve. However, many of us are unsure of what our charisms or gifts from the Holy Spirit are to help build God’s Church. Through prayer we are able to discern how God is calling us. The next time your pastor or fellow parishioner asks you to join a committee, ask God first, if that is what He wants you to do with your gifts.
COLLECTIONS
The collection for last weekend was $4,635. The Peter’s Pence collection was $349. We are very grateful for your loyal support.
Policy for Baptism of Children
Call to Celebrate: Baptism, which consists of three group sessions, is required for parents seeking to have their infants/children baptized at North American Martyrs. It is strongly suggested that parents prepare prior to the birth of their child. To register, contact Joan at 508-798-0612 or [email protected]. The Preparation Sessions are held in September, January, April and June. The full policy is posted on the bulletin board of the church and on the North American Martyrs website.
Explanation of the ‘ROE ACT’
Currently before the Legislature of Massachusetts are two identical bills (House No. 3320 and Senate No. 1209) proposing the “ROE Act” (HB 3320: “An Act Removing Obstacles and Expanding access to Women’s Reproductive Health” and SB 1209: “An Act to Remove Obstacles and Expand Abortion Access”). The Legislature may very well act on these bills this summer.
These acts, if passed, will: expand abortion access, including late-term abortions, during the nine months of pregnancy for virtually any reason; eliminate any requirements that late-term abortions be performed in a hospital; eliminate the requirement that provides medical care to a child who survives an abortion attempt; eliminate the requirement that a minor under the age of 18 have the consent of a parent, guardian, or the courts; and expand state funding for women who cannot afford the procedure.
Mr. James Driscoll, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference, will make a presentation on this important and urgent matter in the parish hall at Christ the King on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 pm. All are invited to come and learn what steps can be taken to oppose the passage of this legislation. The meeting is planned for all the people of Central Massachusetts and our Diocese.
Holy Hour For Priests
On Friday, July 12 from 7 to 8 pm a holy hour to pray for priests will take place at Immaculate Conception Church on 353 Grove St., Worcester. It will consist of adoration, a short reflection, the rosary, silent prayer and benediction, and will be repeated on the second Friday of each month.
Divorced/Separated Support Ministry
Are you a divorced or separated Catholic who needs to share with others what you are going through? Meetings are held at St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H Putnam Ext. in Charlton, MA on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7- 9 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus room. Our next meeting dates are July 8 and July 22. For more information, contact Karen Lennox at 508-373-2067.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time May I never boast except in the cross. (Galatians 6:14)
T he church in Galatia was struggling. The people there had gladly welcomed Paul’s simple
message: Jesus Christ died for their sins, rose for their salvation, and was now inviting them to embrace that salvation through faith and baptism. But after Paul left Galatia, other people arrived with a more complicated message: if you don’t embrace all of Jewish law, especially circumcision, your salvation is incomplete. You have to become a Jewish convert as well as a Christian.
When Paul got wind of this, he fired off a harsh letter of rebuke. “Are you so stupid?” he asked. “It is those who have faith who are children of Abraham,” not just those who are circumcised (Galatians 3:3, 7).
For Paul, the issue went to the heart of the gospel message. If the Galatians embraced circumcision, they would be perpetuating the old division between Jew and Gentile that Jesus had come to destroy. Not only that, but they would be feeding the lie that Jesus belongs only to a certain class or type of people. “There is neither Jew nor Greek,” Paul told them, “there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).
This is one of the most powerful truths of our faith: in Christ, every division is wiped out. Being a Christian is not a matter of deciding who is “in” and who is “out.” Neither are there different “levels” or “classes” of believers. There’s only everybody. We are all equally sinners who are equally loved by God and forgiven by the cross. The question is whether we will accept this salvation and let God’s love heal our divided hearts and change our divisive actions.
Paul never wanted to “boast” about anything that made him feel special or better than other people (Galatians 6:14). The gift of God’s merciful, liberating, transforming love outshone everything else. This love is available to you today at Mass. Come and taste it. Let it break down every division in your heart.
Adapted from The Word Among Us
Yoga classes have been discontinued for the next month. They will resume later in the summer.
Gr. 7-12 Co-Ed Volleyball League (Fun League) Sponsored by Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry
A practice will be held on Sunday, July 7, from 6-7 p.m. Our game will be held on Monday, July 8 at 6:15 p.m. versus Mary, Queen of Rosary, Spencer. The game will be played at St. Christopher’s
Church, 950 W. Boylston Street, Worcester. Please contact Pam Ashmankas at 508-864-8749 with any questions.
Please be aware that the driveway between the hall and the church will be blocked off from 8 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. each day from June 24-28 and July 8-12 due to our Loreto religious education program. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Session 2 of our Summer Loreto Program begins on this Monday, July 8
The Summer Loreto program is for children entering grades 1-6 in September, 2019. This is the beginning of your
child’s religious education year. Any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 508-798-0612.
Note to Parents: Please remember to have your child bring the following items on the first day of class:
Field Trip Permission Slip (one per family—to be returned at sign-in table)
Snack donation (one item from the “safe snack list”)
Lunch in insulated bag or cooler (each day)
Service Project donation (Each child donation of $5.00 (maximum $15 per family)to continue to educate and feed Rwodmine, Wiker, Chardwine, Jean-Darly, and Malachy, our sponsored students from Haiti)
On Monday, please arrive early at 8:15 a.m. and stop at the check-in table in the church hall foyer for your child’s class assignment. On Tuesday through Friday, the days begin at 8:30 a.m.
There will be a Mass on Friday morning, July 12, at 8:30 a.m. with the Loreto participants and families. All parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass.
Trivia Night is back!!! Join us once again for a special trivia edition of Theology on Tap on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30pm at Compass Tavern in Worcester! This is a great opportunity to
showcase your knowledge of Catholicism, pop culture, history, geography, and many more topics! This will be a team competition so feel free to either come with a team or we can put you on a team with some new friends. Prizes will be available! All are welcome!
Doors open at 6:30 for drinks and food. The trivia night will begin around 7:15pm. Then feel free to stay as long as you'd like, grab some more food, and hang out with some awesome people.
Save the Date – Women’s Mini-Retreat - October 19 The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester will be having a Mini-Retreat for Women entitled “A Spiritual Path for Healing our Woundedness” on Saturday, October 19 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Our speaker will be Sr. Kathryn Hermes, FSP, MTS. She is a Daughter of St. Paul and currently directs the Acquisitions Office for Pauline Book and Media Centers. For more information, call Pam at 508-864-8749.
