MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, May  11th-Pentecost Sunday—Mother’s Day

8:30 AM..  Mass for All Mothers

10:30AM.. Mass for All Mothers

11:30AM.. Anointing of the Sick

Monday, May 12th

9:00AM… Walter Keating req. by his family

Tuesday, May 13th

9:00 AM.. Fred Grant req. by his sister Betty Wojnowski

10:30AM..Communion Service at Draper Place

Wednesday, May 14th

9:00AM..Josephine Carney req. by Colleen Iacovelli

10:30AM.. Mass at Continuing Care

Thursday, May 15th

9:00 AM…Bob O’Grady req. by Kay and Larry Ghelli

Friday, May 16th

9:00AM.. Communion Service

Saturday, May 17th

4:00 Confessions

5:00PM..Brian Breen req. by his sister Carol Kilcourse

( Mass for Graduating Seniors)

Sunday, May 18th—Trinity Sunday

8:30 AM.. Giuseppe DiBlasi (1st Anniversary) req. by his Family

10:30AM..Katherine Friesema, Emma Friesema,and

Joseph Bache Baptisms

 

 

 

 

PARISH SCHEDULE

 

Sunday, May 11th

·        Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 8:30 & 10:30AM, Center

Conference Room

·        Mother’s Day Dinner, 12:00PM, Hall

Tuesday, May 13th

Parish Life Night, 7:00PM, Hall

Wednesday, May 14th

Mom to Mom,9:30-11:00AM, Hall

Season’s of Hope, 7:30-8:30PM, Parish House

Thursday, May 15th

Thrift Shop, 9:30-3:30PM, Hall

Saturday, May 17th

AA,  8:30-9:30AM, Center

Mother’s Day Dinner, 6:30PM, Hall

Sunday, May 18th

·        Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 8:30 & 10:30AM, Center Conference Room

·        Confirmation Prep session #6, 3:30-5:00PM, Hall

 

 

 

 

 

     Dear Church,

 

 

            The food insecurity crisis in Haiti is hitting the press and TV news a great deal these days.  Many of you are wondering how situations like this could ever occur.  Some have asked why Haiti can’t take care of itself.  Food insecurity is nothing new in Haiti or in the Third World, and the crisis in most situations is impacted beyond the boarders of underdeveloped countries.  For example, because we want cut flowers all year long many southern hemispheric countries grow flowers to sell to the US, using land that could produce food.  Wealthy land owners can make more selling flowers than producing food for hungry bellies.  It is a very complex system, but I think you get the idea.

 

            I know the situation in Haiti, because I lived and worked there for many years.  I watched as situations unfolded and felt as powerless for Haiti as I sometimes do right now as we continue as a country to believe that we can solve international problems by going to war rather than through diplomatic means.

 

            For those of you who have asked why Haiti can’t feed itself, I can give you an update on the most resent events that have caused Haitian farmers to stop growing food for Haiti.  In order for Haiti to have trade with other nations it has had to comply with Structural Adjustment Programs (SAP) placed on them by outside influences.  Precious farm land was turned into Industrial Parks where Foreign Factories were built, many clothing factories were set up, along with companies with familiar names like Spalding and 3M.  These factories in the 1980’s were paying Haitians 11 cents US per hour to make the Pocahontas pajamas sold at Wal-Mart for $7.77.

 

            In the meantime, with free trade (not Fair trade) Haiti was flooded with “Miami Rice” produced by US farmers who were subsidized by our tax dollars. The Haitian rice was more expensive to produce so it undercut Haitian farmers and put them out of business.  As soon as there was no competition for domestic rice, the cost of “Miami Rice” has skyrocketed.  This puts Haiti and many other underdeveloped countries in the situation they are in today.

 

            Our immediate response is “charity” collecting food and money to prevent further starvation.  This is only a very short term response.  In the depths of my heart, I personally feel called to speak out about the injustice that has brought this about.  I am looking to spend my energies being a voice for the voiceless, helping people move from misery to poverty with dignity.                         

                                    Happy last day of Easter                                                                

               Fr. Bill

 

 

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION!  Registration for weekly classes and sacramental preparation for 2008-2009 will begin May 1st and continue through June 30th.   Schedules for classes and sacramental preparation programs are posted in the vestibule.

 

 

Thrift Shop: The thrift shop has the following items available

2 Pairs Womens Golf Shoes size 71/2 and 8

2 Fishing Reels ( Garcia & Dawai) $10.00 each

A brand new “Hampton Bay” six light candlebra dining room fixture $25.00

 

MUSTARD SEED DONATIONS:  We are looking for monetary donations for the Mustard Seed. We bring food on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.  Christina Schlupf, the coordinator of this ministry buys fresh fruit on that Tuesday to bring to the people we feed.  Our funds from previous donations are low, and we are asking you to consider donating to this.  If you are unable to prepare food, but would like to be involved, this is a great way to do so.  You may put your donations in the collection basket in an envelope marked Mustard Seed, attn: KAY or mail to the parish office.   Thank you!

 

 

THE DAILY BREAD FOOD PANTRY:  And the King will say to them in reply, "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
~ Matthew 26:40

 

The Milford Daily Bread Food Pantry is  in need of Canned Pasta, (e.g. spagetti,ravioli). Thank you so much for your continued support of those in need.

 

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE

 

Our Summer Mass Schedule will go into effect on             Sunday, May 25th.

 

 

     Our Mass Schedule will be :

     Saturdays @ 5:00 PM

     Sundays @ 9:30AM

 

Pray for those who made their First Eucharist

 

April 26th - 5PM

April 27th -10:30AM

May 3rd - 5PM

May 4th - 10:30AM

Emily Iacovelli

Alex Lee

Michaela Casey

Kyle Hobson

Olivia Burke

Luke Emery

Tyler Reynolds

Dante Mancini

Catherine Hodgens

Juliette Reis

Megan McLellan

Abby Tobin

Michael Webber

Sophie Pigeon

Jonathan Rice

Danielle Brown

Rachel Szmethy

Tyler Welch

Carrie Maurais

Bryce Brown

Julia Alberto

Julia Holt

Lilla MacDonald

Riley Noyes

Christopher Carron

Meghan Holt

Jacob Moschetto

Madelyn Paquette

Hayley Carron

 

Brian McMahon

Melissa Davis

Jennifer Holland

 

 

Jake Goldberg

Charlie Swift

 

 

Alex Goldberg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                      

                              

 

 

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEWARDSHIP EMPHASIS:  In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, “There are different gifts,but the same Spirit; there are different ministries, but the same Lord.”How am I using my gifts for the common good?

 

   (From Stewardship By The Book by Sharon Hueckel)

 

REFLECTION QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

How could God's love be reflected through you this week?

 

 

 

 

Please pray for those who are ill:

 

 

 

Claire Courtney                        Helen Roberti

Eileen Cabanna                          Kurt Areano                         

Colleen Lum                              Robo Arcand                             Bob DiAntonio   

Stephen Jastremski

Kevin Chambers                         Anne Sullivan                                                Bob Daly                                    Dwight Page

Josephine Simone

 

Please pray for those who have died:

 

       Frank Frazier

 

 

 

TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE:  The Tabernacle Candle will burn this week in memory of

 Bob O’ Grady req. by Larry and Kay Ghelli.

 

 

MASS READINGS  FOR May 11th — May 18th, 2008

Sunday:             Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34;1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13; John 20:19-23

 Monday:           James 1:1-11; Psalm 119:67-68,71-72,75-76; Mark 8:11-13

  Tuesday         James 1:12-18; Psalm 94:12-15,18-19; Mark 8:14-21                                               

Wednesday:       Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Psalm 113:1-8; John 15:9-17

   Thursday:       James 2:1-9; Psalm 34:2-7; Mark 8:27-33                   

 Friday:             James 2:14-24,26; Psalm 112:1-6; Mark 8:34-9:1          

Saturday:          James 3:1-10; Psalm 12:2-8; Mark 9:2-13

 Sunday:            Exodus 34:4-6,8-9; (Psalm) Daniel 3:52-55; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18

 

                                     

 

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS: "Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the holy ones greet you."  Do you believe in the holiness of the kiss you give your spouse? If you want just a little more holiness in your marriage, consider enriching it by taking time away together. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends in New England are June 20-22, July 18-20, and September 19-21.

For more information call Ray & Beth Ginepro at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

 

 

Tony Melendez, Catholic Performer: Tony Melendez will be performing at:

 St. Joseph Church

 46 Woodland St.

Fitchburg ,MA

 Saturday, June 7th, 2008.

Tickets are $10.00 children 12 and under are free with adult admission. Please contact Phyllis @ 978-798-1041 or Li Sandia @508-365-3909 Please join us in welcoming Tony and his musical group.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

 

Weekend

Collection Amt.

 

5/3-4

 

$5,346.41

Total To Date:

 

$174,695.45

 

 

WEEKEND OF 5/3-4

           

 

242

 

142

 

271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       May 17/18

5:00 PM

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

Nursing Homes

ALTAR SERVERS

 

Cory Iaciofano

Christopher Iaciofano

Kelley Barrett

Julia Becker

Carolyn Chaplin

Anna Siefring

Kurt Carnaroli

Andrew Smith

Madison Adams

Andrew Finn

Anna Haynes

Caleb Ricardi

Ethan Ricardi

 

CANTORS

 

Emily Barrett

 

Julia Becker

 

 

Kayla Beckvold

 

Children's Liturgy of the Word

 

N/A

 

Mary Smith

 

Tracey Libertore

 

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

 

Frank Rummo

Elaine Rummo

 

 

Virginia Potty

Jane Becker

Debbie Carroll

 

Sue Conciatori

Mike Conciatori

Mary Cockcroft

Cont. Care

Ralph Archambault

Sandy Archambault

Draper Place

Virginia Larkin

READERS OF THE WORD

Joan Burke

Alane Baker

 

Anthony Garramone

Ralph Becker

 

Joe Sperino

Ryan Farrell

 

 

VIDEOGRAPHER

 

Dan Summers