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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
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
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.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 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.
10/13 - Team 1 10/20 - Team 2
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 John Harvey, Colleen McDermott, Francis Graves,
Kathleen Gagne, Gervais Larochelle, Kenneth LaFleche, 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.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” (Luke 17:18)
Most of us live “easy” lives. We have food, shelter, and clothing. We go on vacation every year and own a car or two. Most of us take this all for granted. Did you ever notice that people with the least amount of possessions are usually the most grateful? Shouldn’t this be the other way around? Take time every day and thank God for all He has given you.
COLLECTIONS
The collection for last weekend was $5,799. 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, 7:15-8:00 p.m. 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. Rev. John Gavin will be the speaker/homilist this Monday, October 15. As always, all are welcome to participate in this annual Novena.
Why should we care for the environment?
This is the question that Salt and Light Television Network attempts to answer with the brilliant documentary series Creation. Many around the world have grappled with the urgent questions of the environment and ecology by focusing on political and ideological solutions that may be noble and good, but are often lacking in deeper meaning and purpose. Creation seeks to answer the deeper questions about ecology and the environment within God’s revelation as found in his creation and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Each 30 minute episode will be presented in the parish hall on 6 Friday evenings throughout the year beginning at 7pm with discussion to follow. The episodes and corresponding dates are as follows: October 18 - Sense of Wonder; November 22 - The Human Person; January 31 - Respect; February 28 - Groaning; March 27 - Grammar of Creation; May 15 - Integral Ecology. You can find more information about Creation at www.saltandlighttv.org.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend any or all of the dates by calling 508-798-0612 or emailing [email protected]. We hope you will be able to join us for this important series!
We will continue our annual novena to the North American Martyrs this week at the daily 7:00 a.m. Mass. The Feast of the North American Martyrs will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, Let’s thank God for the wonderful contribution that they made to our Christian faith.
Catholic Support for those Fighting Addictions
Worcester Diocese Calix Society meeting takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 am. (Oct. 19), with the potential for Mass and Adoration either before or after. The location is on the second floor of the Emmaus Center across from Sacred Heart Parish in Webster. Calix is a fellowship that provides Catholic support for those seeking freedom from the slavery of addiction, and for their families and friends who also suffer. A key mission of the Calix Society is to lead members back to the rich sacramental life of the Catholic Church, by “substituting the cup that stupefies with the one that sanctifies.” For more information, contact Kyle at 508-887-2225, or [email protected]."
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.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God? (Luke 17:18)
T oday’s readings feature two foreigners suffering from leprosy: Naaman, the army commander of
the king of Aram, and a man from Samaria. Both were miraculously healed by the God of Israel—Naaman, through the prophet Elisha, and the Samaritan, by Jesus. And both recognized it: Naaman pledged not to offer sacrifice “to any other god except to the Lord” , and the Samaritan was the only one of his company to return to thank Jesus (Luke 17:15). Both stories contrast these foreigners’ faith with the complacency of God’s people.
These readings underscore the truth that God is the God of all the nations, not just of Israel. Even in the Old Testament, foreigners sometimes acknowledged Israel’s God as their own. When Jesus was preaching in his hometown of Nazareth, he pointed out that God had chosen not the “insiders,” but Naaman and the widow in Zarephath to whom he sent his prophets. In a similar way, Jesus praised the faith of the Samaritan who returned to thank him. It seems that God sometimes uses outsiders to shake up the people on the inside who may have grown complacent about their faith.
God can still use people on the periphery to open our eyes and give us a different perspective. For example, a person who comes to Mass for the first time may have lots of questions. As someone who has been attending Mass for years, you might have taken such rituals and prayers for granted. But now you dig a little deeper to learn more about the liturgy. Or suppose you become friendly with a Christian from another tradition who isn’t shy about praying with people. He might show you how to be bolder in prayer.
We can all benefit from a different perspective. So get to know people outside your normal circles. God just might have something important to show you through them.
Adapted from The Word Among Us
Please join us for the Major David Brodeur Foundation’s annual Klepto 5k which will be held Sunday, October 20, at 1 p.m. at North American Martyrs. This family-friendly 5K offers long sleeve tech T-shirts, kid events, raffles, music, BBQ sponsored by Catering Options, and a post-race party sponsored by Worm Town Brewery. Registration is available at http://www.Klepto5k.racewire.com.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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
You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils, and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000 volunteers!
Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in our community: • Vigil location: outside the Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St., Worcester • Vigil hours: 7am to 7pm daily • Local contact: Lee Crowley, 508-8871064 or [email protected]
Learn more … get involved … and sign up for prayer times by visiting our campaign at 40daysforlife.com/worcester
Light of the World Retreat at St Roch's Catholic Church in Oxford, October 25-28, 2019 is an opportunity to meet Jesus personally and to let him give new purpose, meaning and direction to your life. If you would like to accept this invitation from the Lord, call Terry Ann Renaud at (508)987-2382 or email [email protected]
Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Patch Fair First Congregational Church, Auburn
At the First Congregational Church, 128 Central Street, the “Pumpkin Patch” will be open daily through October 31, 10 a.m. until dusk.
The Pumpkin Patch Fair will be held on Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fall décor, holiday décor, gift ideas, handmade crafts, vintage treasures, frozen meals to go, baked goods, jewelry, and so much more.
The Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation was held on September 22. Please keep the following candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, December 8, at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Zachary Amero Jacques Durocher Priscilla Kot Madison Anger Adam Fuller Drew Lemansky Brendon Bailey Emma Gaudreau Nicholas Loughlin Kaelin Beauregard Emily Henry Matthew McGill Laura Byrne Kyle Jackson Emma McGrillen Thomas Cowden Kaitlyn Jess Liam Silva Alysha Creelman Kieran Keaney Rachel Toth Mia Dellostritto Kyle Kennedy
