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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
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)
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
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
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.
This bulletin ad space is available immediately.
Call 508-798-0612.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS
It’s a joy to welcome new parishioners and visitors. Please let us know who you are.
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
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.
9/29 - Team 7 10/6 - Team 8
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
PARISH COUNCIL The council serves as the primary consultative voice of the people of God in North American Martyrs Parish. The council advises the pastor on various aspects of parish life. They meet on the first Tuesday of the months of October, November, December, April, May, and June. The following parishioners serve on the parish council for 2018-2019:
Donna Wrenn - (508) 832-2535 Bill Prendiville - (508) 365-7925 Ann Marie Wisialko - (508) 832-3083 Dave & Darlene Lamontagne - (508) 832-3283 Karen Dobson - (508) 523-3657 Gerard Delongchamp - (508) 757-4279
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
Oatmeal Jelly/Jam Juice (bottled or boxed) Mayonnaise Coffee Ketchup Pasta Sauce Canned tuna Canned or instant potatoes Crackers
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 Daniel O’Leary, Michael Lannon, Anthony Dadah,
Kathleen Moylan, 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,
Donna and Michel Langevin, Edward Laconto, Jean Laconto, Loretta LaFleur, Ralph Lanigan,
Alice Leduc, Peter Letourneau, Richard Levansavich, Sr., 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,
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.
First Friday Friday, October 4, is the First Friday of the month. Adoration of the Real Presence of Jesus will begin after the 7 a.m. Mass and will conclude at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. We
encourage you to visit the church during the day for a few moments of reflection and prayer.
The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated
on September 22, 2019, for
Samantha Elle Herron Daughter of Matthew and Amanda (Riik) Herron
We congratulate the parents and welcome Samantha Elle into the Church and our parish.
Any additions/deletions to our Prayer List, please contact us at [email protected] or 508-798-0612.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established…” (Luke 16:25-26) When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life.
COLLECTIONS
The collection for last weekend was $4,888. We are 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]. Sessions are held in January, April, June, and September. The full policy is posted on the bulletin board of the church and on the North American Martyrs website.
Novena to St. Joseph in Worcester
The 8th Annual Novena to St. Joseph will take place at Christ the King Parish on Monday evenings this fall. There will be prayer for the seriously ill, for improvements in palliative care, and prayer to raise awareness about all attempts to end human life unnaturally as in the case of physician assisted suicide or euthanasia. The Novena will be celebrated for 9 consecutive Mondays from 7:15 pm to 8 pm. Mrs. Kris Correira will be the speaker/homilist this Monday, September 30. As always, all are welcome to participate in this annual Novena.
G.K. Chesterton to “Visit” Assumption College
Drawing upon Catholic convert and apologist G.K. Chesterton’s wit, wisdom and humor, historian John C. “Chuck” Chalberg, Ph.D., will take on the character of Chesterton and examine and contrast topics of concern in the early 1900s to their continued impact and interest in today’s society. The lecture, "What's Still Wrong with the World," is based upon a book written by Chesterton more than a century ago. Some of the topics “Chesterton” will discuss include the state of the family, feminism, education, democracy and the general state of the country. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center on the Assumption College campus, 500 Salisbury Street in Worcester.
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 right here at North American Martyrs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7 -9 p.m. in the Sacristy classroom in the church. Our next meeting dates are October 14, and October 28. For more information, contact Karen Lennox at 508-373-2067.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus.
(Luke 16:20)
H ow many times do you think this rich man walked past Lazarus every day? Yet it’s as if
the man never really saw him; he was little more than part of the “landscape.” The rich man just accepted Lazarus’ presence as a fact of life.
The rich man in Jesus’ parable dies and ends up in torment in the netherworld. But it’s not simply because he was rich. It was because he didn’t care for this other human being who was, in a way, part of his daily life.
We all know that being a Christian means caring for the less fortunate. There are so many needy people that we can feel overwhelmed. And besides, most of us aren’t policy experts with the know-how needed to lift people out of poverty. Even if we gave away all of our possessions, it would hardly make a dent.
It’s helpful, then, to remember that Jesus didn’t have some grand strategy for solving the problem of poverty either. He just reached out to people, one by one. If the rich man in Jesus’ parable had done the same thing by caring for the beggar at his door, his life might have ended much differently.
That’s where we can start too—by helping one person at a time, especially those whom we encounter as part of our daily lives. If every person did that, think about how many people would be reached!
Remember too that God wants you to help those people who may not be lacking in material goods but are still “poor.” As St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “There are many people in the world dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love.” Your care and presence for these people are just as important.
At Mass today, ask the Lord to open your eyes to someone who may be at your “door,” without you even realizing it. You can make a real difference!
Adapted from The Word Among Us
Women’s Mini-Retreat - October 19
The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester will be having a Mini-Retreat for Women entitled “Re-entering the Paradise of the Heart: A Spiritual Path for Healing” on Saturday, October 19, 9 am
to 1:30 p.m. (Mass at 8:30 a.m.) at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Our speaker will be Sr. Kathryn Hermes. 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. Flyers are located on each of the church bulletin boards.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 6 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Grade 7/8 Class
Thursday, October 10 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Tuesday, October 15 7:00 p.m.– Religious Education Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 16 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Meditation (EYF)
Thursday, October 17 - 7:00 p.m. - Scripture Study
Sunday, October 20 3:45 - 6:00 p.m. - Confirmation Gathering 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Grade 7/8 Class
Tuesday, October 22 6:45-8:30 p.m. - Compline, St. Joseph’s Abbey (EYF)
Thursday, October 24 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Sunday, October 27 1:00 p.m. - Auburn Faith Walk for Hunger 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Grade 7/8 Class
Thursday, October 31 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Scripture Study
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
Bishop Robert J. McManus will celebrate the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 pm at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester. This liturgy of thanksgiving to God for many years of faithful witness to the sacredness of Christian marriage honors couples who are marking significant anniversaries (25th, 40th, 50th, etc.) this year. A light reception will follow downstairs in the Cenacle. Family and friends are welcome! Couples wishing to attend should pre-register no later than October 11 so that commemorative certificates may be issued. To register, complete the registration form at www.worcesterdiocese.org/wedding-anniversary-mass, or contact the Office of Marriage and Family at 508-929-4311 to request that a copy of the registration form be sent to you.
Register Now WORCESTER CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
“The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Our Faith” November 23, 2019
All women are invited to this exciting Conference, to rediscover and renew your faith to be held at Assumption College on Saturday, November 23. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S.; Michelle Schmidt; Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.; and Tim Francis. Bishops and diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For more information or to register, visit www.worcestercatholicwomensconference.com or call Corinn Dahm at 508-277-3969. Seating is limited, register today!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
The Bereavement Ministry is in need of volunteers. Anyone interested in working during funeral receptions in the parish hall, please call Jane Van Winkle at 508-756-9064. Thank you.
