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Saturday, October 22 — 4:00 p.m.
Abraham Colon — 6th Anniversary Memorial
Sunday, October 23 — 10:00 a.m.
Jane McCarthy — 15th Anniversary Memorial
Tuesday, October 25 — 9:00 a.m.
Franz and Christina Schmidt — Memorial
Saturday, October 29 — 4:00 p.m.
Frank Hill — Memorial
Sunday, October 30 — 10:00 a.m.
Jeff Davis — Memorial
Saturday, October 22
Celebration of the Eucharist with Anointing of the Sick Church, 4:00 p.m.
St. Francis House Men’s Clothing Collection Bins at church entrances
Sunday, October 23
Faith Formation Grade 1 to 5 Classrooms, 8:30 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.
Celebration of the Eucharist with Anointing of the Sick Church, 10:00 a.m.
St. Francis House Men’s Clothing Collection Bins at church entrances
Faith Formation Grade 6 to 8 Classrooms, 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Monday, October 24
Triduum Meeting Downstairs Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Downstairs Conference Room, 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26
Shawl Ministry Downstairs Conference Room, 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 27
Choir Rehearsal Church, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29
Celebration of the Eucharist Church, 4:00 p.m.
Ministry Fair - Wine and Cheese Harvest Parish Hall, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 30
Faith Formation Grade 1 to 5 Classrooms, 8:30 a.m. — 9:45 a.m.
Celebration of the Eucharist Church, 10:00 a.m.
Ministry Fair - Harvest Coffee Social Parish Hall, 5:00 p.m.
Faith Formation Grade 9 to 10 Mass at 10:00 / Classroom 11:15 to Noon
ST. MATTHIAS PARISH, MARLBOROUGH, MA
Weekday Masses for the Week of October 23
Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Downstairs Conference Room
INTENTIONS OF THE
EUCHARIST
THIS WEEK AT
ST. MATTHIAS
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
MUSIC
Gathering Song: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
Hymnal # 622
Preparation of Gifts: You Are All We Have
Hymnal #508
Communion: On Eagle’s Wings
Hymnal # 593
Recessional: Sing A Song
Hymnal #53
Office Hours for the Week of October 23
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. — Noon
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
OCTOBER 22 AND 23
A communal Anointing of the Sick will be
celebrated this weekend, October 22 and 23 during Mass.
This sacrament is intended for the strengthening and healing
of those who are ill, elderly or about to undergo a surgery. It
is a normal part of Catholic life and not just for those who
are dying. If you would like to take part in this Sacrament of
Healing please take the pin being offered by our greeters and
have a seat that is toward the middle aisle of the pew. Shawl
Ministry members will be handing out pins. They will also
be available after mass to distribute prayers shawls to those
who wish to receive them.
OCTOBER 23, 2016
FROM FR. FRAN
This weekend we will celebrate
the Sacrament of the Sick at our
Masses. From the beginnings of the
church, communities have gathered
around those who are ill and, with a
priest to lead, they have lifted up
prayer for the sick, invoked the
presence of the Holy Spirit and
anointed them with the blessed oil. In
this sacramental encounter we
believe that God has showered grace
and strength on the sick person.
The point of this anointing is not for the person to
receive a miraculous recovery, (although if God chooses
to do so, it is an incredible gift) rather, it is to unite the
sick person, the community and Christ together in asking
the Creator to be gracious and close to the sick person.
It is up to each individual to discern if a sharing in
this sacrament would be a helpful and comforting
experience during a time of illness – physical, emotional
or spiritual. Also, those who will be having surgery or
testing in the next weeks are invited to the sacrament as
well as those feeling the effects of aging. The gift of the
sacrament is to strengthen the sick person and to instill
God’s inner peace and healing. If your physical,
emotional or spiritual condition is such that this moment
would bring strength and comfort, we invite you to
partake of the Sacrament of the Sick.
Many thanks to all who worked to make our
Parish Yard Sale a success. A number of faithful
parishioners came together to give many hours in
preparing, hosting and cleaning up after the Yard Sale.
We also had some great food provided by our parish
baking ministry and our “grilling” ministry. Please see
the flyer in today’s bulletin for a list of all who were so
generous with their time. Of course, we couldn’t have a
Yard Sale without those parishioners who donated the
many items that made for great bargains. Thanks, also to
those who put up Yard Sale signs on their front lawns. It
was great to go around the neighborhood and see a bit of
publicity for our community.
This weekend we begin our 2017 Grand Annual
Collection. If you are on the parish mailing list you
should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail.
Packets are also available in the baskets at the doors of
the church. St. Matthias Grand Annual Collection is our
most important fundraiser of the year. All of your
donations go directly into our operating budget. I am
very grateful for whatever you are able to give to keep
our parish in good fiscal shape.
Just a reminder. Please do not park your car in
front of the church. This is a fire lane which we need to
keep clear at all times. If you are dropping off or picking
up someone from Mass, please use the fire lane
cautiously. Thanks for understanding.
May they live forever in the arms of God. A
number of our parishioners have recently experienced the
death of a loved one. As a parish, let us pray for all those
grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, relative or friend.
During this difficult time, please know that your parish
family is here to support you. May your loved one be
surrounded by our prayers and the light of Christ’s
unending love.
You are encouraged to pray these readings at home during
the week as you reflect on this Sunday’s Word and prepare
to celebrate next week’s Eucharist.
Readings for October 22, 23 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary time
Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Readings for October 29, 30 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary time
Wisdom 11:22-12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Pray for the Heal ing
of the s ick
Please Pray For...
Richard Abraham, Laurie Burt, Peggy Cronin, Delia Cruz,
Connie Cyr, Del Cyr, Clara Mae Dickerson, John Gifford,
Joe Gillis, Russ Hokanson, Emma Johnson, Kathryn Keeler,
Emma Larrivee, Frank Mangan, Kay McNeill, Holly
McIntyre, Roger Melenson, Theresa Perry, Jean Peltak, Andy
Rivers, Benjamin Smith, Edward Suzano, Ray Thomas, Ann
Vigeant and Amy Noel Wyman. To add someone to this prayer list, please call the Parish
office at 508-460-9255 or email [email protected].
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation gatherings have begun for the 2016-
2017 school year. It is heartening to have so many new
families joining with us as we journey in faith.
Faith formation gatherings for October 23 are as follows:
Grades 1-5 8:30 - 9:45 am
Grades 6,7,8 6:00 - 7:15 pm
If families need to verify calendar information for Faith
Formation visit the parish website: www.stmattpar.org -
click Faith Formation tab. The website is also a great tool
for learning about many other parish events.
If you have questions please contact the Faith
Formation Office at 508-460-9255.
Weekly Offertory Goal: $4,000.00
Total Collection of October 15, 16 $3,989.00
Of that amount ParishPay donations were $ 894.00
Haiti Hurricane Relief Collection $1,980.00
Parishioners Celebrating Mass October 15, 16…… 380
Special Collection for October
October 22 and 23 — World Mission Sunday
Financials for the Month of september
Total Income for the Month of September $23,108.00
Total Expenses for the Month of September $22,143.00
Net Income: $ 965.00*
* The offertory collection for the month of September
totaled $16,576. This is an overage of $576.00 of our goal.
PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL AT ST. MATTHIAS
The Society Of St. Vincent DePaul is dedicated to feeding,
clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our
community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As
important, the Society provides meaningful opportunities for
volunteers to help their neighbors in need with love and
compassion. It provides help for people's physical, mental and
spiritual needs. In doing this the volunteers show those in need
that they matter and they are children of God.
On October 29 and 30, our parish will be hosting a
Ministry Fair after both masses. If you would like a little
more information about the St. Vincent dePaul Society, please
stop by the table and talk to a parishioner about what is needed
and expected. Please take a few minutes between now and the
Fair to give some honest thought: is this a vocation that God is
calling you to? If the answer is yes and you want to come on
this journey with other parishioners, there will be a meeting on
Monday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall to start
establishing a Conference at St. Matthias. Please call Dale
Dolesh (248-240-3615) for more information.
ST. FRANCIS HOUSE
CLOTHING DRIVE
Our annual St. Francis House Clothing Drive is being
held this weekend. St. Francis House is the largest day
shelter in New England, serving over 800 poor and
homeless men and women each day. This year, St. Francis
House has asked us to focus on men’s clothing, specifically:
· Men’s Footwear new - sizes 9-14
· Men’s Pants (especially jeans) and Shirts
· Men’s Coats, Jackets, Sweater, Sweatshirts/hoodies
· Men’s Hats, Gloves, and Scarves
· Men’s Socks & Underwear & Undershirts
(only NEW undergarments accepted)
Clothing may be dropped off following mass at the
portico in the back of the building, across from the parish
hall kitchen door. If you have items to donate that you
did not bring today they may be dropped off at the office
through Tuesday. Thank you so much for your
generosity.
PARISH DIRECTORY UPDATE
Thank you for your participation in our effort to update
your parish information. Our goal is to improve
communication so that we can serve you more effectively.
As of October 24, 111 households have completed the
directory cards provided to you. Forms are also available
on the St. Matthias web site, www.stmattpar.org for your
convenience.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (VIRTUS©)
In compliance with the Archdiocese of Boston mandate
regarding the protection of children and others Saint
Matthias will provide the required training for all volunteers
who have the possibility of interacting with children and
other vulnerable persons (sick, elderly) on Saturday,
November 19 from 5:00 - 7:15 pm. A light collation will
be provided. Registration is required. Please contact the
parish office at 508-460-9255. Facilitators for this training
are April Lowe and Theresa Salafia. These facilitators have
received training certification from the Archdiocese of
Boston Child Advocacy Office.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
T h e a n n u a l “ M a s s o f
Remembrance” will be celebrated on
Sunday, November 13, 2016. This
annual celebration provides us with
the opportunity to join with all our
fellow parishioners who have lost a loved one in the past
year, to remind them that we continue to care for them and
walk with them. The Art and Environment Committee will
be busy creating a proper and dignified pictorial memorial
which will be located in the foyer of the church starting
November until the first Sunday of Advent. It will display
pictures of all of those whose funerals were celebrated here
at St. Matthias in the past year. Additionally we also include
parishioners whose loved ones died this past year and their
funerals were celebrated outside of St. Matthias.
As we have in the past, we want to display these
pictures as part of the memorial and include them in the
book of the dead and roll of names to be read aloud at the
“Mass of Remembrance” on November 13. If you have lost
a loved one since last November and the funeral was
celebrated outside St. Matthias, please be sure to contact
Deacon Doug as early as possible at 508-460-9255 with the
information. We ask that all photos be submitted by
October 28 to allow the Art and Environment Team ample
time to plan and put the display together.
ST. MATTHIAS PARISH
MINISTRY FAIR
A Harvest of Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that St. Matthias Parish has over 20
ministries? Come learn more at our Parish Ministry Fair
on October 29 and 30! From Art and Environment to Youth
Altar Servers, our parish strives to create a community where
people can feel welcome, develop a sense of belonging, and
have the opportunity to become actively involved in the
spiritual and community life of the parish.
At the fair, you can learn more about the breadth of
volunteer opportunities across our parish, which involve
service to the church and outreach into the greater
Marlborough community. Whether you are interested in
offering silent prayer for others at home through the Prayer
Line or taking part in organizing a parish event such as the St.
Patrick’s Day dinner, there is always room for one more in our
ministries.
Take a stroll through the Parish Hall and visit with Ministry
Members:
Saturday, October 29 - Following 4:00 p.m. Mass
- Harvest Fair Wine and Cheese Reception
Sunday, October 30 - Following 10:00 a.m. Mass
- Harvest Fair Social
Food and beverages will be available and a chance to win a
Giving Thanks Basket.