MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, May  4th—7th Sunday of Easter

8:30 AM..  Mass for the Parish Family

10:30AM.. Mass (First Eucharist)

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Monday, May 5th

9:00AM… Special Intention

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Tuesday, May 6th

9:00 AM.. The Right to Life and an end to Abortion

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Wednesday, May 7th

9:00AM..Special Intention

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Thursday, May 8th

9:00 AM…Special Intention

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Friday, May 9th

9:00AM.. Communion Service

7:00PM.. 4U Novena

Saturday, May 10th

4:00 Confessions

5:00PM..For Walter and Peter Tolenti requested their mother Margaret  - Lillian Callahan Baptism

Sunday, May 11th—Pentecost Sunday—Mothers Day

8:30 AM.. Mass For the Parish Family

10:30AM..Mass For the Parish Family

11:45AM..Anointing of the Sick

 

 

PARISH SCHEDULE


 

 

Sunday, May 4th

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

·        Pray and Play School, 10:30AM, Classroom 3 (Last Session)

·        Coffee and Creed, 9:40-10:20AM, Fr. Reilley Center (Last Session)

·        Faith Formation Classes, 9:40-10:20AM, Fr. Reilley Center Classrooms ( Last Session)

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

Monday, May 5th

Girl Scout Leader Meeting, 6:30-9:30PM, Hall

Wednesday, May 7th

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

Thursday, May 8th

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

Saturday, May 10th

AA,  8:30-9:30AM, Center

Mother’s Day Dinner, 6:30PM, Hall

Sunday, May 11th

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

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

 

 

 

 

      Dear Church,

 

 

            What an extremely busy and fast-paced liturgical season we have been caught up in these past few months.  We jumped from Christmas season into Lent, and now our Easter Season is quickly coming to and end.  In a sense I am looking forward to Ordinary Time and a slower pace, soon to be followed by our summer schedule.  In the whirlwind of it all, we may have missed some “Kodak Moments.”  I would like to mention a few, and ask us all to thank God for these blessings.

 

·        Standing in the “Still-point” and allowing the still-point to become our touchstone.  Bringing the touchstone into our heart!

·        The wonderful liturgies of Holy Week; the 26th Seder Supper, washing each other’s feet, veneration of the cross, the blessing of the Easter Fire and a new Paschal Candle carrying in the Light of Christ.

·        Welcoming Peter Gibson to Our Catholic Faith!

·        The flowing waters of Baptism

·        Inviting our young people to the table of the bread for First Eucharist

·        Surpassing our Annual Partners in Charity goal

·        The fantastic time we all had at Italian Night

·        Formation of our new Hospitality and Justice and Service Teams

·        Our journey through the Creed

·        The continued diligence of our Parish Life Teams

·        Collaboration with our cluster parishes

·        The new art and environment Team (seasonal decorating of the church)

·        The establishment of the Seasons of Hope, a bereavement ministry

·        Fr. Bill’s great sense of humor and humility!

 

 

Join me in thanking God for the blessings we receive from one another as parish, and do take time to raise up in prayer your own personal “Kodak Moments.”

                                                                                                                    

   Happy Easter,                                                                        

        Fr. Bill

 

 

 

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS!  The annual recognition Mass for Graduating Seniors will be held on Saturday, May 17th at the 5PM Mass.  We will be awarding the parish scholarships at this Mass.  Please RSVP to the parish office if you are planning on attending, 508-473-1900 or pchaplin@shchopedale.org.

 

 

2nd Annual Mother’s Day Dinner

 

               Our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day brunch will be on Saturday, May 10th at 6:30pm & Sunday, May 11th @ 12:00pm.  This weekend will be your last chance to buy tickets. Tickets are on sale at the front door of the church after every mass.

Ticket prices are $13.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors and kids ages 5 to 12 years and free for children 4 years old and under.

 

 

 

 

SEASONS OF HOPE:  Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?  If you are in need of consolation and comfort, this Christ-centered bereavement group is for you.  The group will meet in the parish house on Sunday evenings beginning on April 6th.  Prayer, scripture, faith sharing, and companionship begin at 7:30PM.  For more details please call Pam Chaplin at 508-473-1900 or by email at pchaplin@shchopedale.org.

 

 

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE:  Our Summer Mass Schedule will go into effect on Sunday, May 25th.

 

Our Mass Schedule will be :  Saturdays @ 5:00 PM  and  Sundays @ 9:30AM

 

 

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 will be posted and inserted in the bulletin the weekend of May 3rd and 4th.


 

 

STEMARDSHIP EMPHASIS:  In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays, “I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do.” Good stewards follow His example by using their time and talents for the glory of God.

 

   (From Stewardship By The Book by Sharon Hueckel)

 

 

REFLECTION QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

 


If you were to be criticized because of your Catholic faith, how would you respond?



 

 

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  still in need of Macaroni, (e.g. Ziti, Penne, Fusili). Thank you so much for your continued support of those in need.

 

 

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!

 

 

 

 

TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE:  The Tabernacle Candle will burn this week in memory ALEXANDER SPERONI req. by his wife Gilda and family.


 

 


Please pray for those who are ill:


 Claire Courtney                        Helen Roberti

Eileen Cabanna                          Kurt Areano                         

Colleen Lum                              Robo Arcand                             Bob DiAntonio   

Constance MacGregor

Kevin Chambers                         Anne Sullivan                                                Bob Daly                                    Dwight Page

          Josephine Simone            Dorothy Mooney

           Alba Daniel                    Edward Holland III             


                                    

 

 

       

                              

MASS READINGS  FOR May 4th — May 11th, 2008

Sunday:            Acts 1:12-14; Psalm 27:1,4,7-8; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11                                                 

Monday:           Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 68:2-7;   John 16:29-33

Tuesday :         Acts  20:17-27; Psalm 68:10-11,20-21; John 17:1-11

Wednesday:     Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 68:29-30,33-36; John 17:11-19

Thursday:        Acts 22:30;23:6-11; Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-11; John 17:20-26

Friday:             Acts 25:13-21; Psalm 103:1-2,11-12,19-20; John 21:15-19          

Saturday:         Acts 28:16-20; Psalm 11:4,5-7; John 21:20-25

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

        

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 



 


 

 

 

       

 

                                             

                           

                          

 

 

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

 

Weekend

Collection Amt.

 

4/26-27

 

$4,290.42

Total To Date:

 

$169,349.04



WEEKEND OF APRIL 26/27         

 


5:00 PM  

8:30

     10:30 AM

235

153

210

 

 


 


 

       May 10/11

5:00 PM

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

Nursing Homes

ALTAR SERVERS

 

Alex Manna

Michael Periera

Theresa Periera

 

Anna Siefring

Kurt Carnaroli

Lillian Stanas

Dillon Stanas

Gina Gonzalez

Charles Hockenbury

Allie Lenart

Jonathan Rajcula

Sarah Finn

 

CANTORS

 

Stephen Chaplin

 

Barbara Seidenberg

 

4U

 

Children's Liturgy of the Word

 

N/A

 

Colleen McMahon

 

Mary Wilson

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

 

Jean Dudley

Phil O’Connell

 

Ken Konicki

Ed Pirela

Lou Thibault

 

Judith Cherrington

Lynne Zullo

Linda Phillips

 

Cont. Care

Virginia Potty

Ken Konicki

Draper Place

Ellie Maurais

READERS OF THE WORD

 

Alane Baker

June Wright

 

Virginia Larkin

Francis Larkin

 

 

Donna Rajcula

Lauren Rajcula

 

VIDEOGRAPHER

 

Ryan Coffey