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December 26, 2021St. Ann's Church652 Main Street, PO Box 488, North Oxford, MA 01537St. Ann's Church652 Main Street, PO Box 488, North Oxford, MA 01537Rectory # 508-987-8892To help us to keep in touch with you please email us at stannsrectory@hotmail.comPlease check out our website for live streamed Masses www.stannschurch.usPlease send prayer requests to StAnnParishPrayerline@hotmail.comFr. Michael Lavallee, PastorDeacon James Denning (Retired)Rebecca Power, Parish SecretaryPeggy Moynahan, Religious Education SecretaryRoland Gauthier, Director of Music (1-508-865-1222 or islandhopper11@aol.com)Dennis O’Brien, Maintenance DirectorCONFESSIONSConfessions will be held in the church confessional on Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45 pm or byappointment.Mass schedule: Saturday, Mass 4:00 pm & Sunday, Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 amWeekday Masses: Monday through Thursday 8:30am(The 4:00 pm Mass is live streamed directly to our website www.stannschurch.us )Join us for weekly Bible Study lead by Fr. Michael on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the church hall or on-line viaZoom. We gather to reflect upon the gospel readings for the coming Sunday in a group setting. For instructionson how to join by Zoom, please send email to ZoomGoodSt.Ann@outlook.com
Dear Friends in Christ,Saturday, Dec. 25Sunday, Dec. 26Monday, Dec. 27Tuesday, Dec. 28Wednesday, Dec. 29Thursday, Dec. 30Friday, Dec. 3110:00 am JosephTopalianreq. by Theresa TopalianGerald Holtenhoffreq. by Mr. & Mrs. Morrissey11:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving SpecialIntentionreq. by Mary LajoieNO MORNING MASS9:00 am FUNERALShirley QuilliaNO MORNING MASS8:30 am Mass of Thanksgiving SpecialIntentionNO MORNING MASS4:00 pm Lester Phinneyreq. by Fr. Michael2022Saturday, Jan. 1Solemnity of Mary,Mother of GodSunday, Jan. 29:00 am Robert Kapurchreq. by The Family4:00 pm Jeanne Moultonreq. by The Family9:00 am Children's Mass11:00 am Russ & Anna Genanderreq. by Ron & Janice GagnerSUNSHINE MINISTRY: The Sunshine Ministry is here to brighten up the day for anyparishioners who are unable to attend weekly Mass and would like to receive cards forbirthdays, anniversaries, get well, or just a nice monthly "Hello". Please contact GayThomas @ 508-340-5608Offertory for the weekend of December 18 & 19On this Sunday, December 26, the Churchcelebrates the Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus,Mary and Joseph. Our celebration of this importantday in the Church’s calendar challenges us toreflect upon the importance of faith in family life.The gospel tells us that Joseph and Mary went tothe Jerusalem Temple “each year.” This detailshows us that they were observant and faithful intheir practice of the Jewish faith. They includedJesus in this observance, forming Him in the habitof prayer, worshipping God in the Temple andloving God. The child Jesus took freely into Hisheart the example of Joseph and Mary’s faith and,therefore, became a faith-filled person Himself.It should not surprise us, then, that Jesus did notwant to leave the Temple once Joseph and Marybrought Him there. He knew that the Temple wasHis “Father’s house” and as Joseph loved Jesusand wanted to be with him as his foster- father, soJesus wanted to be with His Heavenly Father in theTemple. In the human love that Joseph and Maryshowed Jesus in their home, Jesus, in hishumanity, came to know the heavenly love of God.The last lines of the gospel teach us much aboutJesus’ early life. It states “Jesus advanced inwisdom and age and favor before God and man.”This did not happen simply because of Jesus’divinity. Jesus grew spiritually, emotionally andphysically because of Joseph and Mary’s care ofHim. He became the human person that He wasbecause of the formation Joseph and Maryprovided Him.OffertoryMaintenanceOnline GivingTotal 2,608.00 70.00 30.00 2,708.00During the coming year, may God bless all of ourfamilies with a greater understanding of faith’srole in the formation of children and theimportance of love and example from parents totheir children.SVDP In Christ, Fr. Michael130.00
We would like to express appreciation to all parishioners who have made pledges or donations to The Legacy of Hope. We have collected 99,983.60 towards our goal of 222,947.00. Thank you !!If you are a parishioner and are in need of assistance, please call 508-987-8892and leave a message on the SVDP private line and someone from the SVDP will return yourcall. Maybe you lost your job and are behind on your utilities or can't afford to have oildelivered. We can help. We also can point you in the direction of other resources that areavailable.The Blessed Sacrament Adoration Chapel - Come spend one hour a week with JESUS!At the Blessed Sacrament Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, 17 E. Main St.,Webster, MAAll hours are available, but the following hours are in need of dedicated adorersSunday - 2-3 am, 8-9 am, 3-4 pm, Tuesday 3-4 pm, 10-11 pm, Wednesday - 4-5 am,Wednesday 4-5 am, Friday - 11 pm -12 am, Saturday -12-1 am, 1-2 am, 4-5 am, 10-11am,11am-12pm, 3-4 pm.We are also in need of substitutes. Please consider being placed on our Substitute Call List.Please contact: Jeanne Guerin (508) 208-9064, Barbara Avery (508) 943-1489 and Nancy Kudzal(508) 864-6147. Thank you!Recently, the Oxford Council of The Knights of Columbus donated some warm Winterchildren’s coats to the SVDP Society. There are still some coats remaining in Boys’ andGirls’ sizes 7-18. If a child you know is in need of a coat, please contact the Rectory at 1508-987-8892 and we will contact the SVDP Chairperson to coordinate.Are you or a loved one sick or homebound? Has a loved one moved to anursing home? Has a loved one been hospitalized? Please speak to Fr. Michael afterMass or call Fr. Michael at the Rectory (508) 987-8892 to let us know. We would like tobring Communion and the Sacrament of The Sick to them and include their names in thePrayers for The Sick offered weekly at Mass.HYMNS FOR SUNDAY, DEC. 261.2.3.4.92827791O Come, All Ye FaithfulAngels We Have Heard on HighSilent NightHark! The Herald Angels Sing
St. Ann's Christmas flowers have been ordered from Auburn Florist . Thank you !!Members who have contributed to this year's flowers are:Mr. & Mrs. Marc ArsenaultRaymond & Denise AvoleseJanice CarslonMrs. Debra CashmanEdward & June DearyRobert DemaioDonna FreelandMr. & Mrs. Ronald GagnerMrs. Anna GemmePaul CasavanteHarry & Doris JarvisChristine SendrowskiMary Ann HealyPaula BouthillerMr. & Mrs. James LaliberteJohn & Janice LaplumeTimothy & Farah LawsonBeverly MarleyMrs. Erleen McCarthyMr. & Mrs. Timothy MilletteEdwin & Karen MirlesPatrick MooreMr. & Mrs. Donald KrasinskasTheresa GoodrichLynn LyonsConstance StaffordTheresa DonnellyJulia KrasinskasBarbara KravetzGay ThomasTheresa TopalianSeven & Paulette WilliamsonJeanne ZaleskiRobert & Mabel ZeveskaMr. & Mrs. Daniel VielMr. & Mrs. William O'BrienMr. & Mrs. Roger HartyMr. & Mrs. William O'BrienJana LamotheFrederick & Diane HaddadRELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORNERFAMILY MASSES (2021 - 2022)We are happy to once again have Children's Masses at St. Ann's Church. Children's Masses will beheld on the first Sunday of every month. Children's Masses will have a homily geared towards youngchildren and will be followed by a gathering in the church hall. This gathering will include a snack forthe children, (Coffee Shop will be available for the adults). We invite all the families with youngchildren to join us! Please mark your calendars: Sunday, January 2ndSunday, February 6thSunday, March 6thSunday, April 3rdSunday, May 1stSunday, June 5thMandatory Parent Meeting RE The Circle of Grace Safe Environment Curriculum to be held Monday,January 10 at 6 PM in the Parish Hall.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT HELD SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021
MEMBERS OF THE CASTSUMMER HUDSON - EVETY COSENTINO - ONE OF THE THREE KINGSJAMES LAWSON - ADAMNOELLE LAWSON - STARMARIE COSENTINO - MARYSTEPHEN JONES - ARCH ANGEL GABRIELNATHAN DeADDER - JOSEPHEMILY DUPUIS - SHEPHERDKRYSTIANA SOBOCINSKI - ONE OF THE THREE KINGSWith special thanks to Mr. Mark Bourdeau, Director, Mr. Roland Gauthier, Organist and all families ofReligious Education Students who participated in this Pageant
Dec 26, 2021 · 99,983.60 towards our goal of 222,947.00. Thank you !! If you are a parishioner and are in need of assistance, please call 508-987-8892 and leave a message on the SVDP private line and someone from the SVDP will return your call. Maybe you lost your job and are behind on your util
