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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]
www.capitolsiding.com
CAPITOL SIDING CO.
DALE SARKISIAN, Sales Manager
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
Math Made Easy Tutoring for students in Grades 3-9
Pamela Judge Mathematics Tutor
(508) 887-2783 [email protected]
Durocher Electric Residential Electrical Work
Master Electrician
Marc J. Durocher 508-864-1135, durocherelectric.com [email protected]
MA Teaching License, Mathematics (5-8)
Facebook: Green Tech, Auburn greentechlandscape.net
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
This bulletin ad space is available immediately.
Call 508-798-0612.
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!
Ma License # 36172E Insured #22728-A
Brian O’Malley 774-234-6295 [email protected]
Here’s how Auto Advisors can help you -Hassle free shopping - no haggling with dealers -All makes and models - new or used -Finance, cash, or lease transactions -Straight Talk on pricing, trade-in values and rebates -Help with the entire transaction and paperwork -This is a FREE service for the Customer
2nd Sunday in Lent March 17, 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., Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
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.
3/17 - Team 5 3/24 - Team 6
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. (M-F) 5:30 p.m. (M, W, F) 8:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
During the season of Lent, daily Masses will be held:
Monday through Friday, including Thursdays – 7 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 5:30 p.m. Saturdays - 8:00 a.m.
Stations of the Cross will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by Mass.
Confessions will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Tuesday nights from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
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 Fr. Henry Donoghue, Jessica Bartkus, and the
souls of all the faithful departed,
for those who are ill:
Michael Allen, Pauline Andrade, Larry Barry, Mark Beckwith, Kenneth Bleau, Janie Bouges,
Louie Castagna, Michele Burke-Pellegrini, Christine Cote, Gail Craig, Patricia Darrah,
Jean Dowd, June Fuller, Lori Girouard, Ed Handlin, Bobby Hehir, Kim Johnson, William Kerr,
Edward Laconto, Jean Laconto, Loretta LaFleur, Ralph Lanigan, Michael Lannon, Dot LaPorte,
Sandra Lay, Peter Letourneau, Audrey Lynn Marron, Michael McGrail, Bob Nist,
Mary Lou Paulli, John Power, Anthony Real, John Rooney, Edward J. Rutkowski, Bernie Shiner,
Scott Staruk, David Tatro, Bonnie Turner
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 March 10, 2019, for
Cosette Simonne Mulligan Daughter of Jack & Jacalyn (Robida) Mulligan
We congratulate the parents and welcome Cosette Simonne into the Church and our parish.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.” (Genesis 15:7) Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether your home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do you show your gratitude to God for the home He has given you? Do you make a sacrifice of any kind? Do you return any of your finances to God, investing equally in your eternal home just as you invest in your earthly home?
COLLECTIONS
The collection for last weekend was $4,158. 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 next Preparation Session will be held in April. (Other sessions are held in June, September, and January). The full policy is posted on the bulletin board of the church and on the North American Martyrs website.
19th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
Men (of all ages, including teens and college students) are invited to this important annual conference, scheduled for Assumption College on Saturday, April 6th. Visit the conference website at www.firstmensconf.org for information. Come
and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders. Bishops and priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer the Conference Mass. The cost is $25 (with $20 subsidy from NAM Parish) if registered through North American Martyrs by March 25th. Please call the Religious Education Office at 508-798-0612 to purchase tickets.
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting and educational experience. The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy with organized talks and discussions. The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more. There is a Men’s weekend on March 21-24 at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For information, please contact Sue Leighton at 508-278-3155 or [email protected].
SECOND WEEK OF LENT - ENCOUNTER ANNET
In Uganda, we encounter Annet and her family, children forced to flee violence, searching for stability. How are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you support those
worldwide who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
The Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence, therefore, we should NOT EAT MEAT on those days.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, March 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. - First Eucharist Class
Tuesday, March 19 - 7:00 p.m. - First Eucharist Parent Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 7-8:30 p.m. - Lenten Faith Sharing
Sunday, March 24 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Grade 9/10 Class
Tuesday, March 26- 6:30-8 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration (EYF)
Thursday, March 28, 7-8:30 p.m. - Lenten Faith Sharing
Sunday, March 31 8:30 a.m. - First Eucharist Class Mass (Scully/Lynch) 9:30-11:30 a.m. - First Eucharist Class 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Grade 9/10 Class
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 meeting dates are March 25, April 8, April 22. For more information, contact Karen Lennox at 508-373-2067.
2nd Sunday in Lent Look up. (Genesis 15:5)
All three readings today urge us to do one thing: fix our eyes on heaven. In the first reading, God told Abraham to look at the night sky. “Count the stars, if you can. Just so . . . shall your descendants be,” he promised (Genesis 15:5). Abraham, who was already advanced in years and childless, would somehow become the father of many nations.
In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that “our citizenship is in heaven” and not in this world (Philippians 3:20). He tells us that we belong there, and that we should keep that truth in mind so that we can “stand firm in the Lord” (4:1).
And in the Gospel, Jesus gives Peter, James, and John a vision of his heavenly glory. He knew he was headed for the cross and that his death would shake them to the core. So he gave them this vision to strengthen their faith and encourage them, even as they saw him arrested, tortured, and killed.
Jesus wants us to fix our eyes on heaven as well. He wants us to focus on his glory and his promises as we pray each morning. He knows that if we do, we’ll give the Holy Spirit the opportunity to write these promises on our hearts. We’ll let the Spirit show us Jesus’ love and mercy so that we can stay close to him during the day.
Here are some key promises you can fix your eyes on. First, God promises to keep his covenant with you, just as he kept his covenant with Abraham. Second, Jesus promises that your citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). You belong to him! And third, the Holy Spirit promises that if you fix your eyes on Jesus in prayer every day, you’ll begin to see him more clearly, just as the apostles caught a glimpse of him at his transfiguration.
Choose one of these promises today, and dwell on it. Repeat it over and over. Fix your heart on the way it reveals God’s love for you. Look up to heaven, and let your heart be filled with all its goodness and grace!
Adapted from The Word Among Us
Annual Vocation Discernment Retreat The annual Vocation Discernment Retreat for men high school age and older will be directed by Bishop McManus on Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13, 6 pm to 6 pm at the Immaculate Conception Retreat Center in Putnam, CT. There is no cost for this retreat, and transportation is provided from Worcester. Go to www.worcestervocations.com for more information. Sign up by contacting Fr. Jim Mazzone at [email protected] or 508-340-5788.
St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School “Our Time to Shine” Auction Gala
Friday, April 5, Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks
This gala has been a cornerstone event benefitting the many children and families that have passed through our halls. This auction has enabled our administrators and faculty to enhance the learning tools necessary to help our students achieve at their highest level. On behalf of St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School, we are asking for donations (items, gift certificate, or service) that will be featured prominently at this Spring fundraiser. Tickets for the event are available thorough the school if you would like to attend. For more information, see our website www.stpetercentralcatholic.com.
Pax Christi Massachusetts Spring Retreat “Creating the Contemplative Space that Grounds Us”
Saturday April 13, 2019, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Xavier Hall
101 Summer Street, Holliston MA This year’s retreat theme will further develop and help us internalize in prayer challenges and responses found in the recent Pastoral Letter on Racism. http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-
action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf. You are welcome to give it a read before that day.
This year’s retreat leader is Sr. Teresita Weind SNDdeN, Congregational Leader for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur world wide. Registration forms can be found on the church’s bulletin boards. Donation is $35 before March 29th, $40 after and at the door. High School/College students with ID are free. For more information, contact [email protected].
“Gather the Dreamers” - Morning of Reflection Saturday, April 6, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A morning of reflection of God’s invitation to embrace the meaning of “See I Am Doing Something New! Now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah: 43:19) will be held on Saturday, April 6, at the Phelan Center of Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant Street, Worcester. Presentation will be by Sr. Marie Therese Martin, CSJ, a sister of St. Joseph of Boston and currently pastoral associate of our Lady of Angels. Cost is $10. Registration form is available on both bulletin boards of the church.
Notre Dame Academy’s Open House for prospective students will be held on Sunday, March 24th from 2-4 p.m. Students currently in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are encouraged to attend. Please visit our website www.nda-worc.org to pre-register. NDA is the only catholic private and independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 7-12 in Central Mass.
