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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 AM
Monday-Wednesday 8:00 AM
Pastor:
Rev. Edward J. Hanlon [email protected]
Deacon:
Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Varney…[email protected]
Religious Education:
Carole LeBlanc [email protected]
Director of Music:
Patricia Saviet
Parish Secretary:
Celeste Allain [email protected]
Parish office hours: 8:30am-2:00pm M-F
89 Main Street
South Grafton, MA 01560
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday 4:00 PM
Call rectory for appointment
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the Third Sunday of the month at
12:00 PM. Call the rectory to make arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Couples planning for marriage should contact the rectory
one year prior to the wedding date.
CARE FOR THE SICK
Please contact the rectory if you know of anyone who is
hospitalized or confined to home because of age or illness.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
Please introduce yourselves after Mass. We want to know
and serve you. We hope you become active members of
our parish community.
We are a Stewardship Parish
TIME ◆ TALENT ◆ TREASURE
508 839-5354 • FAX 508 839-5430 • Religious Education Office 508 839-6800 • Web: stjamesgrafton.com
Saint James Parish
SAINT JAMES CHURCH SOUTH GRAFTON
Saturday, January 26
4:30 PM 3rd Anniversary, Betty Pagliaro
By Diana and Michael Bechard
Sunday, January 27
7:30 AM Helen Brousseau by the Polish National Home
10:30 AM Parishioners of Saint James
Monday, January 28
8:00 AM Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, January 29
8:00 AM 26th Anniversary, Dorothy Radzik
By the Radzik family
Wednesday, January 30
8:00 AM 14th Anniversary, Jennie Wojnar
By Pat & Walter Wojnar
Next Saturday, February 2
4:30 PM All grandparents’ and ancestors’ souls
By Tina Ponce
Next Sunday, February 3
7:30 AM Sgt. Cameron A. Meddock
By Nic Wojnar, family & team
10:30 AM Parishioners of Saint James
January 19 & 20 $2,085.50
Higher Utilities $20.00
THANK YOU!
STATEMENT OF 2018 DONATIONS
If you would like a statement of your donations to Saint
James for 2018, please contact Celeste at 508-839-5354 or
by email at [email protected]. Statements are not sent
out unless you request one. You can either receive your
statement by email or regular mail. Thank you.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY DONATIONS
Any Partners in Charity donations you may have made
are recorded at the Diocesan level, not here at Saint James.
For any donations $250. or over, a tax statement is
automatically mailed to you from the Chancery. If your
donation was below that amount, you can request that a
statement be sent to you by emailing
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOMECARE PROGRAM
...is looking for aides to care for individuals in surrounding
towns. Aides provide light housekeeping, laundry and
shopping. Paid training and flexible schedule. Please call
1-800-649-4364.
The Harvest Fair Committee
Valentine Bake Sale & Raffle
Feb. 9th & 10th
Our Annual Valentine Bake Sale and Raffle will be held
in two more weeks-time to get some sweets for your
sweethearts! You can take a chance at the raffles, too.
Get those delicious recipes ready. We need you to bake
something special for someone else to give their sweetheart
this Valentine’s Day! Please bring your baked goods to the
main vestibule of the church on Saturday, February 9th,
from 1 to 4 PM. Thank you!
This year’s raffle items are:
Large stuffed huggable Bunny & candy
Bird Lovers Basket
No fuss lovely Terrarium Bowl
A Cupcake Stand with 12 delicious, professionally
decorated cupcakes
Mystery Box worth over $50.
Tickets will be $2 each or 3 for $5.
Veteran’s Sock Drive for Local Veterans
February 1st – 28th
We are collecting new socks for men and
women, all colors, sizes and styles (no ankle
socks please). This sock collection will be
on-going from February 1st through February
28th. Collection boxes are located at all 3 parishes; St.
Mary, St. Philip, and St. James. Please help us to fill them
all so we can be sure everyone has warm feet in this cold
weather.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Love is patient, love is kind. Increase your love for one
another by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend. The next Weekends are Mar 8-10, 2019 in
Duxbury, MA and Apr 13-14, 2019 in Brewster, MA. For
more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-
710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS COLLECTION
Many dioceses here in the United States face challenges
due to priest shortages, lack of funds, remote geography, or
impoverished parishes. The Catholic Home Missions
Appeal supports these dioceses that struggle to make ends
meet and to serve the many needs of their parishioners.
Please be generous on the weekend of February 3rd to help
strengthen the Church at home. Your support will truly
make a difference.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 27, 2019
Helen Brousseau May her soul and all the souls
of the faithful departed
Rest in Peace
MUSTARD SEED Our parish will be serving the
monthly meal at the Mustard Seed
this Monday, January 28th.
Parishioners who would like to help
serve the meal are asked to meet at
the rectory at 5 PM. Those who
were contacted for baked goods are
asked to drop them off at the rectory
by Monday before 5:00. Thanks!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
9:00 AM Grades 1 and 2 Religious Ed classes
And Grade 2 Parent Meeting
10:15 AM Youth Choir
6:00 PM High School Religious Ed classes
MONDAY, JANUARY 28
3:30 PM Grades 3-5 Religious Ed classes
5:00 PM Mustard Seed
NEXT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Souper Bowl Collection at Mass
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Souper Bowl Collection at both Masses
9:00 AM Grades 1 & 2 Religious Ed classes
11:30 AM Monthly Outreach meeting
6:00 PM High School Religious Ed classes
6th Grade Gathering Day Sunday Feb 10 @ St. Philip Church 9 am- 3 pm We ask that families attend the 9 am Mass at St Philip. Our gathering will start right after Mass and go until 3 pm. Children are asked to please bring lunch. Parents are being asked to donate water and snacks for the event. Any questions? please email Carole at [email protected]. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the faith formation of your child.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Next weekend, we will participate in the Souper Bowl of
Caring at all the Masses. The proceeds will be used to
support local needs. At the end of each Mass, students from
our parish will be standing at the church exits with soup
pots to collect your donations. Please give as generously as
you are able. Thank you!
THANK YOU FROM THE VETERANS’ MINISTRY
Thank you to all parishioners who donated to the
“Spread the Warmth” coat drive for the Veteran’s
Ministry. We had one entire car filled to the brim with
warm coats, scarves, mittens, and even some socks that
were included in the donation boxes. So, on behalf of the
Veteran’s Ministry, we would like to thank our parish
families for donating items that will provide warmth and
protection in the cold winter months to follow. It is
because of your kindness and consideration that we can
provide for those in need. With heartfelt gratitude and
appreciation, thank you and God Bless.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot
portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (Nehemiah
8:10) Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God
does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life. He
wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be
grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share
our blessings with those who are in need without expecting
anything in return.
MOM AND SON GAME NIGHT!
You Are invited To the Grafton Cluster
Mom & Son Game Night
Who: Mom (Grandma, stepmom, favorite aunt or
significant woman in the boy’s life) and Son/s in Grades 1
through 5
When: Friday, February 8 2019, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: St. Mary’s Parish Hall
Why: to strengthen family bonds
Admission: $5 per family
Treat yourself to a special night out with your son/s. There
will be a variety of games to play or feel free to bring your
favorites with you! It’s a fun night out together!
Blessings,
Darleen Farland (St. Mary/St. Philip Benizi)
Carole LeBlanc (St. Mary/St. Philip Benizi/St. James)
