158 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890

Phone: 781/729-0055 Fax: 781/721-6542

Email: info@stmaryswinchester.org

Website: www.stmary-winchester.org

Rev. Paul K. Hurley, Pastor

MASSES

Weekends (Upper Church) Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:30am

Weekdays (Lower Church) Monday – 6:45am

Tuesday – 6:45am and 9:00am Wednesday – 6:45am Thursday – 6:45am Friday – 6:45am and 9:00am

Reminder: The Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before weekday Masses

Fridays following 9am Mass: Exposition and Adoration concluding with Chaplet of Divine

Mercy at 3:00pm

Holy Days (Upper Church) Masses at 6:45am, 9:00am and 7:00pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45pm

BAPTISM Celebrated on the second Sunday of each month at 2pm. Call the Parish Office to register.

MARRIAGE Arrangements for marriage should be made with the parish priest at least eight months in advance to allow for adequate preparation. Please call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.

VISITATION TO THE SICK We are most eager to help anyone who cannot celebrate Mass with us in church. If you wish to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office.

September 22, 2019

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PARISH STAFF Administrator Rev. Paul Hurley Parochial Vicar Rev. Augustin Vondou Senior Deacon Anthony DiLorenzo

Finance & Operations Director Michael Fitzmaurice

Director of Music Jane O’Keefe

Business Office Richard Randazzo

Administrative Assistant Anne Campbell

acampbell@stmaryswinchester.org

PARISH OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 158 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890

PARISH OFFICE PHONE 781/729-0055 ,

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

OFFICE OF MINISTRIES & RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION Phone: 781/729-1965

Email: ccd@stmaryswinchester.org Religious Education Coordinator Colleen DeBruyckere Administrative Assistant Colleen Marek Pastoral Care Coordinator LeiLanie D’Agostino

Nursing Home Outreach: LeiLanie D’Agostino,

Mike Heffernan and Mary Toomey

Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran

Phone: 781/729-9000 ext. 2295

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL Phone: 781/729-5515 ~ Fax: 781/729-1352 Principal Maryann Perry, Ed.D.

Director of Tuition & Admissions Patricia Petrulavage

PARISH COLLABORATIVE PLANNING www.disciplesinmission.com

Transformed in Love

Marriage Preparation Program

Transformed in Love for engaged couples is the

Archdiocesan program for marriage preparation.

For upcoming 2019-2020 dates, locations and

registration information, contact Liz Cotrupi at

ecotrupi@rcab.org or visit bostoncatholic.org/

transformedinlove.

Adoration of the Most

Blessed Sacrament

When He returned, He found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep

watch for one hour?" Mark 14:37

Come and spend the most peaceful hour (or part of

an hour) of your week with Jesus. Each Friday

after the 9 AM Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is

exposed upon the altar in the Lower Church. The

recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will take

place at 3:00pm, followed by reposition. Please

join us. We are committed to having at least two

persons present at all times of Adoration. There is

a sign-in book in the Gathering Room near the

entrance to the Mary Chapel. If you can commit

just one hour or more, please contact Ursula

Koslowski at 781/729-6170 or email: ukos42@verizon.net.

Council of Social Concern Items for the month of September:

Macaroni and cheese

Canned potatoes

Donations may be left in the bin

at the Winchester Stop & Shop

Hearing Assistance Devices Available

Did you know that St. Mary Church has a Personal PA

Tour Guide System available for those with difficulty

hearing? The parish has three lightweight, multi-

channel systems that help listen directly to the sound

coming through the public address system. Volume

controls are easy to use. If you want to use the Personal

PA Tour Guide, simply come to the sacristy before

Mass to borrow a unit, and return it after Mass.

Scripture for the week of September 22, 2019

22 SUN Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13

23 Mon Ezr 1:1-6/Lk 8:16-18

24 Tue Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Lk 8:19-21

25 Wed Ezr 9:5-9/Lk 9:1-6

26 Thu Hg 1:1-8/Lk 9:7-9

27 Fri Hg 2:1-9/Lk 9:18-22

28 Sat Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Lk 9:43b-45

29 SUN Am 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Timothy urges that “..supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life.” Who among us doesn’t need to be reminded to be faithful to prayer and to rely on Christ our savior. That is especially true when the concerns of family or work or the world weight heavy upon us. Set aside ten minutes each day this week to sit quietly in prayer. Place your concerns before God, and be open to where God will lead.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Sept. 21/22 Parish Monthly Collection

Sept. 28/29 Hurricane Dorian Relief

Oct. 12/13 Holy Father & Missionary Efforts

(Peter’s Pence)

Oct. 19/20 World Mission Sunday

Oct. 26/27 Parish Monthly Collection

St. Mary Parish 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019

Altar Server Training September 22 and September 29

There will be two altar server training classes in the

upper church on September 22 and September 29 from

12:30pm to 2:00pm. Anyone who has received their

First Holy Communion and is interested in joining the

altar server ministry is welcome. Parents should attend

the first session. Existing servers are welcome to come

for a refresher. If you are planning to attend or have any

questions, please email kevin.lindmark@comcast.net.

Special Collection to Benefit

the Bahamas September 28/29

Cardinal Sean has authorized a special second collection

for the (arch)dioceses of the Bahamas and the United

States that have been ravaged by the destruction of

Hurricane Dorian. We have all seen the devastation

caused by this severe storm. The emergency needs of

the local Church in these areas will be great. We will

take up this collection on September 28/29. Checks

should be made payable to St. Mary Parish and clearly

marked on the memo line Hurricane Dorian Relief. As

information about the destruction and needs becomes

known, the Archdiocese of Boston will work in

collaboration with Catholic Relief Services for the

Bahamas and Catholic Charities USA for any US

diocese that has emergency needs. Please keep all of

our brothers and sisters impacted by the hurricane in

your prayers.

Mass in the Community

This week Fr. Augustin will be celebrating Aberjona

Rehab and Nursing Center on Monday. Please keep all

people who are not able to participate in Mass in your

prayers. If you or anyone you know is not able to get to

Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, a

ride to Mass or if you could provide a ride to Mass for a

neighbor, please contact LeiLanie D’Agostino at

781/729-1965 or ldagostino@stmaryswinchester.org.

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St. Mary Parish 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019

Out to Lunch Book Study

This gathering explores how, due

to our rigid preoccupation with

our busy-ness and routines, we

fail to sense or appreciate the

presence of God all around us;

consequently, we miss out on the

chance to tap in to common sense,

we miss out on the chance to love

God and others, and we miss out

on the chance to connect with

Jesus Christ as our Lord and

Savior. Moore highlights hallmarks of the Christian

faith that are essential and life-giving for all persons,

and which can be ours if only we will learn to recognize

God’s majesty when it is near and open our lives to the

change God offers.

If you wish to register for this unique and

meaningful book study, please contact LeiLanie

D’Agostino at ldagostino@stmaryswinchester.org.

Please type BOOK STUDY in the subject line of your

email. You will receive a reply with additional

information. Upcoming sessions will be on September

29 and October 13 from 2-3pm in the Parish Center.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon and

Barnes and Noble.

As We Say Thank You and

Good Luck to Fr. Joe Keville…

For the last three years, Fr. Joe Keville has called St.

Mary Parish his home. While not officially assigned to

St. Mary Parish, Fr. Joe has been a fixture here. His

kindness and good humor have earned him a place in all

our hearts. Fr. Joe will be relocating in the coming

weeks as he moves to St. Florence Parish in Wakefield.

Fr. Joe’s last day at St. Mary will be Sunday, September

29. Fr. Joe will be addressing all the Masses on

September 28/29, and there will be an opportunity to

wish him well in the Gathering Room immediately

following the 10am Mass on September 29. Please stop

by to thank him for his support during his time at St.

Mary Parish.

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S t . M a r y Y o u t h G r o u p N e w s

Wednesday., October 16: Cor Unum Meal Center

(3:00pm-7:30pm) Lawrence, MA

St. Mary School of Winchester is now registering

students in full-day Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade

5 for the 2019/2020 school year. We welcome students from

many cultures and religions offering an enriching educational

experience that builds the foundation for responsible,

compassionate citizens. Our curriculum focuses on the

S.T.R.E.A.M. model for education: Science, Technology,

Reading, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

We have an exciting curriculum for students in our Pre-K

through Grade 5, and it prepares students for a growing and

ever changing world economy as well as benefit their

cognitive development.

At St. Mary Parish we believe the premise that every

child has the right to a Catholic education. We do not turn

away any family based on financial need. Our students

benefit from this safe space to learn and explore their faith.

We invite you to learn more about the offerings of our

great school. Please contact us as 781/729-5515 or visit

www.stmaryswinchester.org for enrollment information.

The St. Mary After School Program is open Monday-

Friday from 2:30pm-6:00pm. For more information or to

register, please email us at:

afterschoolprogram@stmaryswinchester.org.

St. Mary Parish 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019

It’s Time to Register

for CCD Classes and

the Sacrament of

Confirmation!

Classes are scheduled to begin the week of October 6.

To register online please visit our parish website at

www.stmary-winchester.org and select the CCD tab at

the top of the page. If you have questions, please email

ccd@stmaryswinchester.org or call the Religious Ed.

Office at 781/729-1965.

Religious Education Teachers Needed

Our Success Depends on YOU! ,

We are looking for teachers for all grade

levels and assistance at all class times in

the office and class buildings. Perhaps

you and a friend would like to team teach or team cover

a class time in the office! Thank you for being a

member of the St. Mary Parish Family; and thank you

for considering the CCD Program as the place where

you can share the gifts God has given you! Teacher

training will be provided and offered throughout the

month of September. Classes are every other week from

October to April. If you are able to help, please call the

CCD Office at 781/729-1965, or you can find a

volunteer form under the CCD section of the parish

website at www.stmary-winchester.org. Thank you!

St. Mary After School Program Helpers

and Substitute Teachers Needed

Our after school program is looking for people interested

in working the program. Sessions run Monday-Friday

from 2:30-6:00pm. If you are interested in working any

days, please contact the school office at 781/729-5515.

Substitute teachers are needed for all grade levels.

Please contact the school office at 781/729-5515, if you

are interested.

IMPORTANT -

Re: CCD Class Schedules

CCD class schedules have been emailed to all

families of registered students. Classes will begin on

Sunday, October 6. If you have not received a

schedule, please contact the CCD Office at 781/729-

1965.

We are looking for families who have not yet

registered as well as a few more teachers. Please help!

Contact us at ccd@stmaryswinchester.org.

New Faith Formation Program

Our parish will be using a faith formation program

called the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies. This is a method of

instruction that integrates faith formation lessons with

the life of the parish community experienced in the

Sunday Eucharist. The content of the program flows

from the Sunday Gospel, and the children learn their

faith within the rhythms of the liturgical year—Advent,

Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary Time.

Come check it out after all Masses this weekend in

the Gathering Room to hear and see what the buzz is

about! Children registered for St. Mary Religious

Education can bring home this week’s lesson and share

it with the family.

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Today’s Reflection

As summer turns to autumn, many of the Gospel selections we hear concern themselves with the Last Judgment. Our worthiness for eternal life in heaven can be indicated by the way we treat each other and the way we handle our possessions. As we celebrate today’s Eucharist, let us reflect on whether we are using our wealth for the benefit of others or if our pursuit of wealth is blinding us to the needs of our neighbor.

Janet K. O’Leary

CALENDAR NOTES

Tuesday, September 24 9:30am Coffee Connection Gathering Room

Thursday, September 26 7:30pm Communications Committee Mtg. Parish Center

Friday, September 27 9:30am Exposition and Adoration Mary Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Mary Chapel

Pray for Peace and Safety If you have a family member serving in the military, please let us know. We will publish their names in the bulletin to remind everyone to ask God’s blessing on them so that they may return safely to their families.

Gen. Mark A. Milley 1st Lt. Robert Gill

2nd Lt. Ian O’Leary Sgt. Madelaine Hinson

Navy Seabee Peter Ferro Sara Matthewson

Sgt. Spec. James Powers PFC Nick Garber

PFC Thomas Donahue Sgt. Alex Hinson

Cpl. Michael Wilkinson Michael DeLuca

Lccpl. Eamon Garber Lt. Mark Rippetoe

Cpl. Andrew Powell Captain Kevin Burke

Col. Eric Halliday Master Sgt. Jaime Beltran, USMC

Lt. Andrew Norris Maj. Nicholas Caputo

Cpl. Timothy Bell Lance Cpl. Joshua Morgan

Cpl. Christopher Arrigo Seaman Brendan Crowther

Col. Christopher Hamilton Lt. Peter Brennan

Sgt. Matthew Menezes Pvt. Maria Longo

Lt. J.G. Ted Murner 1st Lt. Kay Murner

Ryan Lamarre, USN Justin King, US Army

SN Jordan Young, USN William Gromlich, USN

CPO Matthew Williams, USN Cpt. Dane Lannon USAF

Eric Brogna, USMC Staff Sgt. Robert Magee, USMC

SPC Matthew Schipelliti 2nd Lt. Christopher White, USMC

Cameron Alexander Cody Hamblin

2nd Lt. Thomas Grady PFC Matthew David Carr

Lt. Kevin Plumer, USN Lt. James Spry, Jr.

1st Lt. Olivia Nardone PFC Anthony C. Vozzella, US Army

Sp. 4 Joseph D. Amante, USA Derek Stevens, USA

2nd Lt. Anthony Carter, USMC Sgt. Andrew Cranfill, USAF

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, September 21 St. Matthew 4:00pm Anniversary James F. Mawn, Sr.

Sun., Sept. 22 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Parish Mass 10:00am Anniversary Patrick Gill 11:30am Anniversary Alice Stackpole Monday, Sept. 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina 6:45am Memorial Intentions in the Prayer Book

Tues., Sept. 24 Weekday 9:00am Memorial Robert Emmett Anderson

Wed., Sept. 25 Weekday 6:45am Benita Pintone

Thursday, Sept. 26 Sts. Cosmas and Damian 6:45am Sick and Homebound Parishioners

Friday, Sept. 27 St. Vincent de Paul 9:00am For a Special Intention

Saturday, September 28 St. Wenceslaus 4:00pm Harold W. Lanfear, Jr.

Sun., Sept. 29 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Parish Mass 10:00am Memorial Rosa Pelagio 11:30am Anniversary Richard Mueller

St. Mary Parish 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019