St. Mary’s Parish

Our Mission:

“To know Christ and to make Him known.”

8 Church St., Holliston, MA 01746

Website: www.stmarysholliston.com

Email Address: St.marys1870@gmail.com

Rectory Phone: (508) 429 - 4427 or (508) 879 - 2322

Religious Education Phone: (508) 429 - 6076

Fax: (508) 429 - 3324

Mass Schedule:

Monday through Saturday

9:00 AM

Saturday Vigils

5:00 PM

7:30 PM

Sunday

7:30 AM

9:30 AM Family Mass

(C.L.O.W. Sept. – May)

11:30 AM Sung Mass

Holy Days: Announced

Adoration Schedule:

First Fridays from

9:30-10:30 AM

Confession: Saturdays from

Noon – 12:45 PM in the

church or anytime by

appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: Any

time by appointment. Please

call as soon as you are aware

of a serious illness or

upcoming surgery.

Baptism: The 2nd & 4th

Sunday of each month. To

register for Baptism

Preparation call 429-4427.

Marriage: Please call at

least 6 months in advance of

your desired wedding date.

Dear Visitors: Welcome! We are delighted

that you chose to worship with us this day.

Please introduce yourself to the priest, and if

you are interested in becoming a member of the

parish then please call the rectory to register.

Please also be aware that for generations it has

been the custom at St. Mary’s to kneel together

for a silent Hail Mary at the end of Mass.

Please join in!

A Prayer for

My Parish

Almighty God, my parish family is composed

of people like me. I help make it what it is.

It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be

filled, if I help fill them.

It will do great work, if I work. It will make

generous gifts to many causes, if I am a

generous giver.

It will bring other people into its worship and

fellowship, if I invite and bring them.

It will be a parish family of loyalty and love,

of fearlessness and faith, and a parish with a

noble spirit, if I - who make it what it is - am

filled with these same qualities.

Therefore, with the help of God,

I will dedicate myself to the

task of being all the things that

I want my parish family to be. Amen.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018

PARISH STAFF:

Rev. Mark J. Coiro, Pastor

Rev. Jim Flynn, Weekend Assistance

The Xaverian Fathers, Weekend Assistance

Deacon John D. Barry, Permanent Deacon

Deacon Martin Breinlinger, Senior Deacon

Mr. Alwin Chinnappan, Seminarian

Mrs. Fran Crespi, D.R.E., Grades K-7

Mr. Jake Thiringer, D.R.E., Grades 8-12

Mr. Kevin Lyczak, Parish Music Director

Mr. Leo Racine, Director of Contemporary Music

Mrs. Mary Beth Harris, Parish Secretary

Miss Maria Urbina, Religious Education Secretary

Ms. Mary Sanning, Business Manager

Mrs. Najat Whalen, Sacristan

Mr. Billy Hanson, Parish Facilities

R & R Landscaping, Cemetery Care

PANTRY SHELF SUMMER HELP: Regular coffee,

applesauce, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, ketchup,

mayonnaise, Chunky Soup, cookies, canned

turkey/chicken, canned fruits, pasta sauce, canned

tomatoes, toilet paper and cake and brownie mixes.

Donations may be dropped off in the blue bin by the

main parking lot entrance.

3-MINUTE RETREAT: You can get a “3-Minute

Retreat” sent right to your email mailbox each day by

visiting www.loyolapress.com. Three minutes a day

can give you 24 hours of peace. This website has a

wealth of information for all ages. Try it! (Be sure to

click “continue” when ready to proceed.)

THE ROSE FOR LIFE: Is sponsored this week by

the Kampersal Family. Please join them in prayer for

an unborn child. If you would like to sponsor the Rose

for Life please call 429-4427.

PRAYERS AND MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday July 7

5:00 Nicholas Rossini

7:30 Charles Maguire & Kenneth Pereira

Sunday July 8

7:30 People of St. Mary’s

9:30 Linda Dracoules

11:30 Anne “Nanci” Goguen

Monday July 9

9:00 Rev. Laurence Borges

Tuesday July 10

9:00 Rev. Dennis Dever

Wednesday July 11

9:00 Brian Eckert

Thursday July 12

9:00 Margaret O’Neill

Friday July 13

9:00 Stephen Jiencke

Saturday July 14

9:00 Rev. Vincent VonEuw

5:00 James Connolly

7:30 Milagros Diaz, 10th Anv.

Sunday July 15

7:30 People of St. Mary’s

9:30 Raymond & Helen Kelleher

11:30 Pat McDonald Class of 2017

RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED FOR VACATION

THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY: Please note that due

to a staff vacation the Rectory Office is closed

beginning July 2. It will reopen Wednesday, July 11

from 9 AM – 3 PM.

TRAVELING?: Check out www.masstimes.org to find

out the name, location and Mass schedule of the nearest

Catholic Church anywhere in America. God never takes

a vacation from us; let us make time on vacation for God.

WISDOM FROM THE SAINTS: “Let nothing

trouble you, let nothing make you afraid. All things

pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains

everything. God alone is enough.”

- St. Theresa of Avila

MUSIC 5:00 PM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Entrance #559 #543 #543

Offertory #411 - -

Communion #379 #335 #335

Recessional #616 #615 #615

THE PARISH OFFERTORY: FISCAL YEAR JULY 2018 – JUNE 2019

Please try to make up any missed weekly support of your parish for weekends you are away / travelling.

The financial health of St. Mary’s depends on it. Thank you for your faithful and generous stewardship!

Weekly offertory income needed for St. Mary’s to cover its operating costs: $ 11,900.00

Last weekend’s Mass collections: $ 8,134.00

Automatic Giving: $ 3,406.00

Total Offertory: $ 11,540.00

Last weekend’s budget shortfall: - $ 360.00

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018

THIS WEEKEND ST. MARY’S OFFICIALLY WELCOMES KEVIN LYCZAK, OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR, AND JAKE THIRINGER, OUR NEW YOUTH MINISTER. BOTH HAVE MOVED TO MASSACHUSETTS TO MINISTER TO GOD’S FLOCK HERE AT ST. MARY’S. WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME THEM

TO OUR PARISH FAMILY. PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF IF YOU SEE THEM AT MASS!

Kevin Lyczak, Director of Music: A native of Bucks County, PA, Kevin Lyczak received his B.M. in Organ Performance from the Duquesne University Mary Pappert School of Music in May of 2016. There he also received the André Marchal Award for Excellence in Performance. Kevin received his M.M. in Organ Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in May of 2018. While a student, he studied improvisation with Dr. Ann Labounsky (2015-2016), Robert Nicholls (2017) and Vincent Carr (2017). Prior to joining St. Mary’s as Music Director in July of 2018, Kevin served as the Director of Music for St. Barbara’s Parish in Pittsburgh, PA, and at Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick, IN. Additionally, he

ministered as the Accompanying Organist at the First Presbyterian Church in Evansville, IN, and served as the Organist at St. Mary of Mercy, in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, for a daily televised Mass. In 2012, Kevin performed at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA for the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day hosted by Michael Barone. While studying in Pittsburgh, he gave organ recitals at Epiphany Catholic Church, Heinz Chapel, First Lutheran Church and St. Paul Cathedral. Kevin has his Colleague Certification from the American Guild of Organists. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping and biking.

Jake Thiringer, Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Originally from Keyport, New Jersey, Jake Thiringer is a Graduate of Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey. There he studied Music Industry and Production, lead the Student Mass Band for Catholic Campus Ministry, and served on Spring Break Mission trips to Peru and Mexico. Since college, Jake has served as a full time Missionary at Camp Gray Catholic Camp and Retreat Center in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. There he did a combination of Camp Counseling, Retreat Leadership, and Music Ministry. Jake is excited to work with the people of St. Mary’s, including leading the E.P.I.C. High School Youth Ministry and the Grade 8-10 Religious Education Program. In his down time, he enjoys running, sports, playing piano, puns, and spending time with his family and friends.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018

FROM THE PASTOR: Dear Members of the St. Mary’s Family. Below I have reprinted a note Cardinal

O’Malley recently sent to all of his priests. I feel it could easily have been written to all of you who do so much

to build up God’s Church. God bless you!

Dear Father Coiro,

Later this month, it will be my privilege to attend the consistory in Rome as Pope Francis welcomes fourteen new cardinals into the life of the Church. Reflecting the Holy Father’s focus on the universality of our faith and the diversity of the people of God, the new cardinals come from every corner of the world, including Iraq, Pakistan, Peru, Madagascar and Japan. It is good to know that so many nations and peoples are being invited to new roles of leadership in the Church.

Pope Francis also provided us the gift of an apostolic exhortation earlier this year, Gaudete et exsultate (Rejoice and be glad). In this beautiful reflection he described how we are all called to holiness in every time and place. The Holy Father also noted that we live in the presence of saints, very often those around us, who are a witness to the goodness of the Lord and show true care for the needs of others.

As we enter the summer, it is my hope that we will all have time for rest and renewal as well as the opportunity to consider how God has blessed us. On behalf of all those served by the Archdiocese of Boston’s ministries, thank you for all that you do to generously support the work of our Catholic community.

With the assurance of my prayers for you and all your loved ones, I remain,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Archbishop of Boston

13th ANNUAL ALTAR SERVER & YOUTH CHOIR

APPRECIATION TRIP TO 6 FLAGS NEW ENGLAND:

This year’s trip is Tuesday, August 7. Please watch your email and the

Bulletin for upcoming information on the trip. St. Mary’s thanks you for

your generous ministry!

UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP SUMMER

EVENTS:

Brownstone Quarry Park, CT: Tuesday, July 31

Deerfield Rafting: Friday, August 17

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 8, 2018

SAINT MARY’S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:

Get ready for St. Mary’s 12th Annual VBS from July 23-July 27. SHIPWRECKED ~

RESCUED BY JESUS! Come ashore with Bible Discovery and anchor kids in Bible

truths, join the Imagination Station and make a splash with hands on object lessons.

Come to the KidVid Cinema and launch engaging faith conversations. Join

ShipWreck games and plunge into oceans of fun: “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” will transform St. Mary’s

into a place buzzing with the excitement of faith. Visit Ocean Wave Sing and Play, explore true adventures

from the Bible with hands-on adventures in Bible Discovery, dive into experiments in Imagination Discovery.

In Game Makers make a connection to each day’s Bible point with challenging struggles by running, playing

and laughing. Finally, wrap up each day with a Fun Shop Finale. Remember God has BIG PLANS for all of

Us! Registration has now begun.

TO REGISTER: Print registration forms provided at stmarysholliston.com under parish forms.

Many volunteers are needed! We provide child care for children under age 5 whose parents are volunteering the entire

week at VBS. Teen volunteers must be in Grade 7 or above. If you can help in any way please contact: Patty

Baribeau at: pattybaribeau@gmail.com. Pics from last year’s St. Mary’s VBS below!

SAINT MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM JULY 08, 2018

WISDOM FROM THE SAINTS: “If we wish to make

any progress in the service of God we must begin every

day of our life with new eagerness. We must keep

ourselves in the presence of God as much as possible

and have no other view or end in all our actions but the

divine other.” - St. Charles Borromeo

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS ARE

PAST DUE!

IMPORTANT - FAMILY BASE RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION FOR GRADES 3 - 5: Please call the

office (429-6076) to schedule an appointment for your

child’s assessment or Email:st.marysdre1870@gmail.com.

PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1: Please

contact the R.E. office if you have a child entering these

grades and wish to register your child for religious

education. A registration form will be sent to you or you

can go to: www.stmarysholliston.com under “Faith

Education/Youth Religious Education/Registration” and

download the form. Please note that children must

complete Grade 1 before entering our Grade 2 Program.

VOLUNTEER TEACHERS AND MONITORS ARE

NEEDED FOR THE 2018-2019 R.E. SCHOOL YEAR:

Please consider tithing your time to assist in evangelizing

our children and youth. Since parents are the first to teach

their children about God by their love and example, our

program provides ongoing formation to help the children

and youth live out their faith actively. Consider teaching a

class and partnering with someone. Our program depends

on you! We have openings in all grade levels at this time.

A GRADE-3 COORDINATOR IS NEEDED: We need

someone to volunteer as a Grade 3 Coordinator. The

person who volunteers will be trained. The Grade

Coordinators have a vital role in assisting the DRE and

families. If you can help, please contact Fran Crespi at

st.marysdre1870@gmail.com to find out what the duties

of the coordinators entail. This position needs to be filled

for the 2018-2019 school year.

Please note that R.E. Coordinators and Co-Coordinators

are responsible for guiding and assisting both teachers

and students in growing in their relationship with Christ

and His Church. Since this is done best by example, all

parish coordinators are required to be regularly

practicing members of the St. Mary’s worshipping

community.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Meets in the Library

on Tuesday, July 17at 7:45 PM.

CONFIRMATION MASSES: Confirmation is scheduled

for Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM and 1:30

PM. Please contact the R.E Office with your chosen

Confirmation Mass time and Certificate Mass choice by

email: st.marysre1870@gmail.com or at 508-429-6076.

FORMED - PICK OF THE WEEK: The Suitcase is a

story about giving. This is a beautiful tale for the whole

family. Christ said: “unless you turn and become like

children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt

18:3). In this animated storybook narration, young

Thomas’s pure heart helps him to see the path to heaven

and inspires his family to join him on the journey. “This is

a delightful story, with a much deeper meaning than what

appears on the surface! I loved it for many reasons, but

especially because it reminded me of several incidents

with some of my own grandchildren” Deborah M,

Laconia, NH

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (PGC): If you are

18 years of age or older and are volunteering for VBS or

the mission trip to Texas this summer you must take a

PGC Workshop. Please go to: www.virtus.org to find

where the next scheduled workshops are offered.

HELP IS NEEDED

FOR VBS SETUP! High school teens and adults will

be needed to help with the setup

of Fr. Haley Hall for

VBS on July 19, 20 &

21 at 10:00 AM. If you can

help in any way please contact:

Patty Baribeau at: pattybaribeau@gmail.com.

Religious Education Service Hours will be

earned through this activity!