PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Nicholas Desimone, Pastor

fathernick@stmaryuxbridge.org

Rev. Dennis O’Brien, In Residence

fatherdennis@stmaryuxbridge.org

Deacon John F. Dugan, Deacon

deaconjohn@stmaryuxbridge.org

Mrs. Susan Leighton, Administrative Assistant

sleighton@stmaryuxbridge.org

Mrs. Annette Gion, Director of Faith Formation

agion@stmaryuxbridge.org

Mrs. Donna Featherstone, Faith Formation Secretary

dfeatherstone@stmaryuxbridge.org

Mrs. Patti Kane, Director of Family Life Ministry

pkane@stmaryuxbridge.org

Mr. Daniel Zabinski, Director of Music

dezbnsk@verizon.net

Mrs. Carol Dugan, Baptism Coordinator

cdugan247@charter.net

Mr. Dwain Robbins, RCIA Coordinator

Mrs. Liz Wondolowski, Safe Environment Coordinator

Mr. Peter McHugh, Parish Council Chairperson

peter.two@charter.net

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm

Closed Fridays & civic holidays

Telephone: 508-278-2226

FAITH FORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday:

9:00am-5:30pm

Closed Fridays & civic holidays

Telephone: 508-278-3777

OUR LADY OF THE

VALLEY SCHOOL

Mrs. Marilyn Willand, Principal

Telephone: 508-278-5851

mwiland@worcesterdiocesek12.org

SAINT MARY CEMETERY

Steve Marsh, Caretaker

Telephone: 508-278-6592

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00am

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Weekday Mass: 7:00am (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

7:00am (On Civic Holidays)

Holyday Masses as announced

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays at 4:00pm and at

other times by appointment

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The baptism of infants and children is

celebrated monthly. A gathering of parents

preparing for the baptism of their child is

held periodically in the parish center.

Please contact the parish office

for more information.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Couples planning to be married should

contact the Pastor one year prior

to the wedding. A Program of prep-

aration is required of all couples

planning to marry in the church.

PASTORAL CARE

OF THE SICK

If you wish to receive

the Sacraments

(Reconciliation, Anointing,

Communion)

at home or in the hospital,

please contact

a member of the

pastoral staff.

R.C.I.A.

Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults

Adults who are interested in

becoming members

of the Catholic Community

are invited to contact the

Parish Office.

WELCOME! If you are a visitor to our parish, we welcome you to our celebration of the Liturgy.

Your presence blesses our gathering in prayer! We are also happy to welcome new people to our parish family.

If you live in the area and would like to become a part of our parish community, please contact

Susan Leighton in the Parish Office at 508-278-2226.

Saint Mary Parish 77 MENDON STREET, UXBRIDGE, MA 01569

Telephone: 508-278-2226 • Parish Fax: 508-278-7949

www.stmaryuxbridge.org

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

In the charity of your prayers, please remember the sick of our parish and others especially Sheila Jeziorski, Laura Wayland, Tim Crow-ley, Michelle Mashak, Cynthia Gluck, Joe Deslouriers, Jack Stafford, Dr. Ken Burgwinn, Lisa Martini, Lena Bonaventura, Frances Gniadek, Joan Mulligan, Sr. Yvette Beford, James Clark, Stephen Fearebay, Steven Forman, Maureen Bernard, Todd Smith, Alex Larsen, Carl Speight, Deb-orah Carmichael, Madeleine Jolin, Gary and Donald Havumaki, Eliza-beth Minicozzi, Greg Anacki, Frances Bachant, Donna Hardy, Bob Gray, Philip Harcourt, Kairo Santiago, Linda Poulin, Chloe Holden, Bill Cote, George Shaheen, Alan Titus, Elizabeth Brennan, Lily Agostino, Rose-mary Marshall, Jacquelyn Kleya, Kevin Larson, Sandra Robbins, Dan-ielle Anacki, Robbie East., Ronald Valliere, Seth Updergraff, Matthew Jackson, Elizabeth Cybulski, Elaine Ethier, Debbie Stafford, Ann Mark-with, Morgan Creighton, Sr., Theresa Aldrich, Lisa Firth, Bruce Palmer, Larry Grenier, Joan Smith, Paulette Girard, Elise Strickland, Elizabeth Kennedy, Sandra Goff, Donna Courtney, Jonathan Sanchez, Jane Lang-ton, Charlie Murphy, Shirley Tellier, Lucy Kiley, Gabrielle Caron, Edward Machalik, Justin Smith, Karen Ciepielowski, Anne Trudeau, Maureen Tracy, Mary Jane McLaughlin.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEAD

In the charity of your prayers, please pray for those who have died, Gerald Skeean, Frances Gaffney, Sophie B. Jeziorski, and for all the victims of war and terrorism.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

In the charity of your prayers please pray for all those serving in the armed services, especially, Sgt. Michael St. Jean, Ashley Wallis, Ryan Carnell, Capt. Eric Calvey, Lt. Evan Depetrillo, Ens. Samuel P. Rose, and Capt. Michael Dion, Lt Col. Sean Cahill, Airman Felice Covino IV, Cpl. Timothy Strom, John Flood.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER CHAIN

If you wish to have a personal intention or special needs re-membered in prayer, please contact Donna Featherstone at 508-278-

3777 or at dfeatherstone@stmaryuxbridge.org.

Sat., June 30

Candle Intention John & Barbara Galas Gac

5:00PM Theresa Benjamin by the UHS Class of 1953

Sun., July 01 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30AM For the People of St. Mary Parish

9:00AM Jack & Louise Doonan by Deb Doonan

11:00AM Blanche Pelletier by the Leighton Family

Mon., July 02

7:00AM Richard A. Whitehouse by the Parish Staff Tues., July 03 St. Thomas, Apostle

7:00AM Lorraine Lussier by Friends

Wed., July 04

7:00AM David Shupple by Betty Cusson

Thurs.,July 05

7:00AM Vanessa Dexter by the Leighton Family

Sat., July 07

Candle Intention Joel McMurray by the Family

5:00PM For the People of St. Mary Parish

Sun., July 08 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30AM Barbara Vadnais by the Family

9:00AM Carole Mackey by the Family

11:00AM George & Constance Beland by Michelle Beland

ST. MARY PARISH, UXBRIDGE Sun., July 01 9:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word—Hall 10:00am RCIA Inquirers Gathering—Conf. Rm. 10:00am Coffee & “Holey Donuts” Gathering—Hall Wed., July 04 Independence Day—Office Closed

Thurs. July 05 Staff Day—Office Closed

7:00pm Bible Study—Conf. Rm. Sun., July 08 9:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word—Hall 10:00am RCIA Inquirers Gathering—Conf. Rm.

STEWARDSHIP

Gratefully, we receive God’s gifts. Responsibly we cultivate and

share them in love and justice with others; and return them with

increase to the Lord--USCCB

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SERVICE

Part of the Light of the World small group experience is service pro-jects. In the past they have written letters to the Confirmation Candi-dates, made greeting card packages to deliver to the homebound, weeded the gardens and grounds on the church property, served at the Mustard Seed, collected items for shelter programs, and the list continues…….

PRAYER

“…as a matter of equality your abundance at the pre-

sent time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality.” (2 CORINTHIANS 8:14)

We are responsible not only for our own lives, but for the lives of those around us. It is important that we not only grow, nur-

ture and share our gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the “Body of Christ”. We are called

to be dependent on each other and not live in isolation.

WEEKEND OF JUNE 24, 2018

Ordinary $4,908.50

Renovations $70.00

Fuel & Energy $270.00

Catholic Communications $27.00

Peter’s Pence $760.00

Total $6,035.50

Thank you for your generosity.

NO EUCHARTISTIC ADORATION/CHAPLET OF

DIVINE MERCY DURING JULY AND AUGUST

The weekly devotion of Eucharistic Adoration/Chaplet of Divine

Mercy will be suspended during the summer months of July

and August and will resume in September. The church build-

ing can become stiflingly hot in the summer heat and many

families will be away on vacation in the next few months. In

the Fall parishioners will be asked to consider committing (or

recommitting) themselves to this worthy practice. Thank you to all who

participated in this ministry this year.

YOUR OPINION COUNTS GALLUP ME25TM SURVEY

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

STARTING JULY 22, 2018

FAITH ENRICHMENT THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Each day at Shipwrecked

VBS, kids travel through field-tested

rotations that reinforce relevant Bible

Points and immerse kids in new ad-

ventures. It will be a blast!!!

Registration is open now and

will continue. Forms can be picked up

at the church entrances.

All are welcome!!

Any questions, call the Faith Formation office at 508-278-3777.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MTGS.

Volunteer meeting times to begin planning and making

decorations are as follows. Everyone is welcome whenever it’s

best for you.

Wednesday, June 27 10:00am

Wednesday, June 27 6:00pm

Monday, July 02 10:00am - Make decorations

Monday, July 09 6:00pm - Make decorations

Thank you—any questions, contact Donna Featherstone at

dfeatherstone@stmaryuxbridge.org, or 508-278-3777.

We are looking for an adult to volunteer to work in

the crafts room during VBS, contact Donna Featherstone.

July 16-20

Come Join Us

WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE DEERFIELD RIVER,

FIFE BROOK SECTION

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

Date: Friday, July 27

Class of Rapids: I, II, III Riverside Picnic Lunch provided

Cost: $70 per person (Graduating seniors from high school receive a discount rate of $35) Reserve your spot today!! Call the Office.

Pictures

From

White

Water Rafting

2017

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION—FALL 2018

The school year is winding down; but we have to begin preparing for Family Faith Formation for the fall. We are looking for teachers and non-teachers to share their faith with our children and families. For teachers who taught last year, we welcome you to re-turn. We also invite others to help out—maybe even in team teach-ing with a spouse.

We started a new program last year for Grades K-6. This new program provides the parents with the opportunity to become the primary teachers of their children. Parents work with their chil-dren at home, then we meet once a month, either on Sundays, 12:15-3:15pm or Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm. Parents stay with an adult presenter and the children go to classrooms for 90 minutes. During that time, the parents are given the materials to work with their chil-dren at home.

For grades 7 & 8, we are doing "Encounter", a program that is fun and interactive on the Great Adventure Bible. There are dis-cussion groups, and it works really well if 2 adults lead each group. There will be training and meetings once a month to distribute your materials for the lessons.

Please pray and discern if God is calling you to teach come September. I will also be praying for all of you. Thank you.

The Special Kick-Off dates for the Family Faith For-mation 2018/2019 will be determined soon. Watch future bulle-tins for more information. The Planned Family Faith Formation Grades K-8 Gath-ering Dates and Times for the 2018/2019 season are below:

SUNDAY TIMES

12:15 -3:15 PM

MONDAY TIMES

5:30-8:30 PM

September 16, 2018 September 17, 2018

October 14, 2018 October 15, 2018

November 18, 2018 November 19, 2018

December 09, 2018 December 10, 2018

January 13, 2019 January 14, 2019

February 10, 2019 February 11, 2019

March 03, 2019 March 04, 2019

April 07, 2019 April 08, 2019

FIRST RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

PARENT MEETING—PLEASE CHOOSE ONE PARENT MEETING TO ATTEND IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED BEFORE

Option 1 – Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Confer-

ence room

Option 2 – Saturday. October 13, 2018 at 1:30pm in the Confer-

ence room

PREPARATION SESSION 12/15/18 9:00AM TO 3:30PM

Due to minimal calendar and space availability, there will be just one all-day Preparation Session. Snacks and Lunch will be provided.

REHEARSAL WITH ICE CREAM SOCIAL 1/11/19 6:30-7:30PM

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 1/12/19 10:00AM

FIRST EUCHARIST SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

WATCH BULLETINS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SPARE SOME CHANGE, CHANGE A LIFE

For the past few weeks, the Youth Ministry has been ap-

preciatively collecting donations from the generous

parishioners of St. Mary to help support our teens with

Camp Sunshine & Steubenville East. While we are still

tallying all the money collected, we wish to offer our

most sincere thanks and gratitude for all your support.

This money will be used in support of Camp Sunshine

and to defray the cost of Steubenville East for the teens attending.

Please keep the teens and chaperones in your prayers. Thank you.

PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS July 01, 2018

FAMILY LIFE HAPPENINGS……

PLAYGROUP Meets – Wednesday’s in the Parish Hall or playground from 9:30am-11am.

WE DID IT!!! THANK YOU!

GOAL TO REACH—-$68,800.00

AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE—-$70,574.12

Thank you for all that you do to help our parish and our diocese. This year your generosity exceeded last year’s donations by over $1,700 and the number of contributors likewise greatly in-

creased. Your gift to the Partners in Charity Appeal helps reflect Christ’s love to many people whose lives are touched by the ministries and services of this diocese. Because of your generosity we are able to make an impact in the lives of thousands of our diocesan brothers and sisters. The enthusi-astic response of so many is a wonderful testament of how we reach out to others. It gives me confidence that we will continue to journey in faith and grow in the understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Thank you again for all of your continued support of these ministries.

Rev. Nicholas Desimone

Pastor

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Coming in July—Seminarian Jose Caravajal will host

A New Topic to be announced

Dates: July 23, July 30, & Aug. 06

Time is 6:30-8:00pm in the Parish Center. Please join us.

WE LOVE HAVING YOU AS

PART OF OUR FLOCK!

St. Mary Parish has subscribed to a new communications

program called Flocknotes. Some of you may have already received

emails welcoming you to St. Mary Flocknotes!

A simple explanation is that this program will allow group

leaders such as LOTW Coordinator, Bible Study Head, Morning Star

Ministry Coordinator, etc., to more easily and quickly contact every-

one in their respective groups regarding any updates, changes, can-

cellation of events, etc., that may come along. Messages can be sent

out and responses received by either email or texts using your cell

phone numbers. More information will be sent out soon.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

someone on the Vision Team: Diane Moriarty, Deacon John Dugan,

Jim & Sue Fish, Jen & Bob Nealon, Dwain Robbins or Fr. Nick.

SAVE THE DATE:

LIGHT OF THE

WORLD RETREAT:

OCTOBER 26-29,

2018

OLV SCHOOL OPENINGS

Our Lady of the Valley School has open-ings in its early primary classes. Openings in Kin-dergarten and PreK are also available. Please call 508-278-5851 for more information.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD

ALUMNI FALL REUNION

For all who have attended a

LOTW retreat, come join us after the

5:00pm Mass on Saturday, September 22,

for appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, wine and

beverages as we celebrate our continuing

Faith Journey and prepare for our next

LOTW retreat on October 26-29, 2018.

MOUNTAIN RETREAT EXPERIENCE

Come join us for a Mountain Retreat Experience! The setting of a

mountain retreat is different than any other retreat as it removes all of

the world’s fast paced and technology-driven distractions. It is a time to

allow for personal reflection and a spiritual experience.

Date: August 24 & 25, 2018 (Save the Date)

Where: Zealand Falls, New Hampshire

Cost: $120 pp; $50 non-refundable deposit due July

15 and final payment due July 28 – includes, sleeping

accommodations, Friday night dinner, Saturday morn-

ing breakfast ….there are 20 spaces reserved.

Who: Anyone that is physically capable of taking a walk in the

woods with a light backpack; young adults, parents and teens, or

guardians and teens, families. All adults must have had a CORI and

attended Safe Environment in order to participate. Adult Participation

forms (Release/Indemnification) and/or Youth Parental/Guardian forms

(Youth Release/Indemnification) are required. Contact the office for

these forms.

Contact: Judy Gauvin at 508-865-7877 or

email mtretreat@thegauvins.com or Annette Gion

at 508-278-3777 or

email gionannette@gmail.com More information

will be forthcoming.

CATHOLIC ADVENTURE CLUB - MEETUP GROUP NEW EVENT!

On Saturday July 7th, 2018, join us for dinner and then celebrate the Uxbridge 4th of July Fireworks! We will meet for din-ner and then watch the fantastic fireworks at 9pm in Uxbridge! Call or email Peter for more information and to sign up: pe-ter.two@charter.net or call 201-888-0798 FREE and open to all single Catholic Adults.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

It is with great joy that we welcome these families who have recently registered here at St. Mary Parish. Please take the time to welcome our new brothers and sisters in Christ at our Masses, and when you meet them outside of church.

Matthew & Eleanor Auger Thomas & Courtney Mofford

James & Michele Blackburn Christopher Perry &

Craig & Marybeth Haye Christina Baker Gregory & Caroline Jones William & Mary Slattery

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Anne Lepage Mark Wills & Vanina Guidi

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