July 2009 Newsletter.pmd

The
Goodnewsletter
A Newsletter for members of St. Ann, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Patrick Parishes
(413) 637-0157 ~ 134 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240
2009 - No. 3
JULY 2009
A Message From the Pastor . . .
Who is the Patron Saint of Parish Priests?
While St. Bridgid of Ireland is the Patron Saint of Dairy Workers,
St. Joseph of Arimathea the Patron Saint of Funeral Directors, St
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Martha the Patron St. of Cooks and St. Albert the Great Patron
Saint of Scientists, who is the Patron Saint of Parish Priests? The
answer to that question is Saint John Vianney. John Vianney was
ordained a priest in 1815 and three years later he was made a
parish priest of Ars, France which was a remote French hamlet.
His reputation as a wonderful confessor and director of souls made
him known throughout the Christian world. People from around the
world sought him out, especially as a Christ-like confessor and it is
said that he often heard confessions for up to sixteen hours a day.
He passed into Eternal Life on August 4, 1859 and was canonized
a saint of The Church on May 31, 1925.
The reason I bring up St. John Vianney in this issue of the Goodnewsletter is to relate to you that
recently Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XI has decided to dedicate a “Year for Priests” from June 19,
2009 to June 19, 2010 and at the same time to honor the 150th anniversary of St. John Vianney’s
death. With the Patron Saint of Priests as an inspiration, the next year will be a year of looking at the
ordained priesthood, with special attention paid to our parish priests and the unique work they do
each and everyday.
As your parish priest, I hope and pray that I always exhibit a joy for my vocation in our three
communities - especially in the confessional as we celebrate God’s Divine Mercy in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. Like St. John Vianney before me, I share an awesome responsibility to reconcile
hurting people with Almighty God and there is no more powerful way than through the sacraments of
our Church and especially through the words of absolution, “And I absolve you from you sins, in
the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.”
May you have a wonderful summer and enjoy each and every moment of this glorious season.
- Fr. C.J.
EDITOR’S NOTE
by Deb Kuni
Another summer has rolled around and we are already complaining
that there isn’t enough summer left to do everything we want to do. It
didn’t help that our spring was cold and rainy and fall-like! With the
new season, comes a new issue of our church newsletter. We have some
fantastic young writers gracing our pages with their thoughts. I hope
that you take the time to read their articles and enjoy them. I know I
did!
There have been many things going on in our parish since our last
issue. We have rebuilt the upper portion of our bell tower; we have
wired our beautiful church with a new alarm system to protect it from
fire; and we have held concerts and Italian dinners, to just name a few
of the activities. Our finance council continuously looks for ways to
improve, maintain and better our church buildings and grounds. They
are preserving the best of the best, for future generations to enjoy. If
you look at the Financial Update article in this issue, you’ll see some
projects that have been accomplished as well as some future projects
planned to improve our parish buildings and grounds.
This past May, another class of 1st graders made their First Holy
Communion. And another class has made their Confirmation. And still
another has graduated from high school. These years have flown by.
Before we know it, they will be enrolling their own children in St.
Ann’s Religious Education Program to complete the circle.
Our biggest parish fundraiser event, The Lawn Party, is only days
away. There are so many volunteers working to bring this family-friendly
event to you, that I wouldn’t know where to begin to thank them all. If
you have an hour or two to spare on Aug. 1 or Aug. 2, please come by
and take a look at all of the activity. Good food will abound, I promise.
St. Ann’s Travel Club is up and running once again with bus trips
planned for the upcoming months. The first one will be to Weston
Vermont on Oct. 7. Check out all the details in the article found within
the pages of this newsletter. Watch our weekly bulletin for future trip
announcements. If there is someplace you would like us to plan a trip
to, please let Father C.J. know. If at all possible, we will look into
putting a trip together.
The St. Vincent de Paul vs St. Ann softball game is scheduled for
Sunday, Aug. 16. Please watch for signup sheets in the back of the
respective parishes, and plan to come out and enjoy the day, and the
game. St. Ann’s has taken home the trophy two years in a row. Maybe
this year is the year for St. Vincent de Paul to make a come back with a
big victory. You’ll have to stay tuned to find out.
West Stockbridge will once again hold their Zucchini Festival on the
streets of town. The festival will be held on Aug. 8th and St. Patrick’s
parish will have a booth selling fried dough and fried zucchini, from 9
a.m. until 8 p.m., we hope to see you there as well.
Enjoy the summer, your gardens, Tanglewood, Kennedy Park, Sandy
Beach, or wherever you most dream about being this time of year. Before
you know it, our summer will become winter again, the daylight hours
will get shorter and the circle will start all over again.
2.
THANK YOU TO A
DEDICATED VOLUNTEER
We would like to extend our
best wishes and sincere gratitude
to Patricia Eder for her many
years of service to the religious
education program. Pati is
“retiring,” after teaching
throughout her two daughters
CCD years - from elementary
school through Confirmation.
She previously received the
Pope Pius X Award for her
service, and most recently has
been a 7th grade catechist.
One of our recent highlights in
middle school was the evening
that Mrs. Eder led the students
and teachers in a Passover
Supper. Pati will be missed by
both staff and students. Bless you!
Table of Contents:
1. A Note from our Pastor
2. Editor’s Note
3. New Orleans, by Jimmy Zuber
5. Annual Financial Report
6. Financial Update
7. Gymnastics, by A. Schilling
8. RCIA News
8. Zucchini Festival
8. From a Catholic’s Point of View
9. From our Parish Nurse
9. Annual Parish Softball Game
10. St. Patrick’s Altar Sodality
10. St. Patrick’s CCD News
11. Circle of Friends
11. My First Holy Communion
12. 50/50 Raffle Winners
12. St. Vincent de Paul’s Annual
Block Party
12. UNICO
13. Girl Scouts Banquet
13. St. Ann’s Travel Club
14. A Look Back at Our New Parsonage by Deb Kuni
16. St. Ann’s Religious Education
17. Spencer Brother’s Concert
17.-19. Our Advertisers
20. Our Changing Community
New Orleans
by Jimmy Zuber
At first I didn’t know what to expect. I had heard about it in the news; I had been fundraising for nearly a year,
but without seeing New Orleans in person, I couldn’t fully grasp what it would be like.
Well one morning, I found myself on a bus headed to Newark airport. What I didn’t realize was that the reality
of the matter was starting to set in. The bus came to a halt and we piled out. Before we knew it we had boarded
the delayed flight and were ascending into the sky. As the plane rose and the shrunken landscape washed away
by sheets of clouds, a sense of separation was developing. We were no longer in our familiar, comfortable place,
nor had we reached our destination; it was a sort of limbo, a mix of tiredness and anticipation, that pervaded the
trip to there.
“Look it’s the Gulf!” pointed out one student.
“No, it’s Lake Ponchatrain,” corrected another.
I looked out, leaning over my row of seats in order to try and catch a glimpse. Unable to see anything, I sighed,
so close, yet New Orleans remained a mystery.
The plane landed clumsily on the runway, jostling everyone. Eager to stretch our legs we squeezed out into
the small, air-conditioned, New Orleans airport. Our welcome was primarily a small blinking airport sign that
said, “WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS.” Beside employees and TSA officials, I saw only a few other people
in the airport. After securing our luggage, we walked out into the oppressive, wet heat and went about getting
our rental vans.
Driving from the airport into New Orleans proper, it became obvious to us that we had entered a different
place. Most noticeably was the construction itself. Small, low lying houses lined the highway, which itself was
patched and cracked.
We rounded a corner and finally reached our destination. It was a two level, shot gunned house (traditional
New Orleans building style that consists of a hallway with rooms jutting off to either side; easily expandable).
There was a black, iron fence and a gravel front yard with a few junk cars. What was most memorable was the
condemned houses that enclosed us. The pink, falling down buildings were supposed to have been historic
buildings and were, therefore, not demolished.
“The Depot House” (written in gold letters on a green wooden sign), would become our home for the week.
The circle of chairs out front would be where we spent our nights talking. The cold showers would be an
integral part of our morning routine.
Having arrived at New Orleans we decided to get a feel for it. We drove around and marveled at the juxtaposition
of destruction and construction. Houses everywhere were in terrible condition, lawns overgrown, and roofs
collapsed. Although it had been years since the hurricane, its legacy was everywhere. A morbid, recurring sign
of this were the orange “X”s that were painted on buildings touched by hurricane Katrina. In the four quadrants
formed by the X there is written the company that inspected the building, the amount of hazards in it, the date
it was inspected, and the amount of bodies found inside, which is written in on the top of the x. Passing by, we
saw many zeroes, however, unfortunately, there were quite a few times in which zero was not the number
written. Coupled with this destruction however, are signs of resurgence.
The next day we visited a hotel to listen to a talk about New Orleans. What we found was a little more down
to earth than I had expected. We walked into the narrow, traditionally furnished hotel, out through the door and
sat down in a circle on the deck outside. We were greeted by a grad student in sociology who gave us a synopsis
of New Orleans. He talked about the “confluence of influences” that made New Orleans what it was. It is a
coming together of many cultures (Caribbean, French, African American among others) which characterizes
New Orleans. He also discussed the psychological and economic effects that the hurricane Katrina had on the
population.
We left the hotel informed, but still lacking the whole picture of New Orleans. As I have learned it is easy to
see something on the news and try to empathize, but, only seeing it with one’s own eyes can be enough to fully
understand the hardship which the people of New Orleans endured. To better understand this we were brought
to Stanley’s house.
We pulled up with our caravan of vehicles and were amazed by how nice his house had looked, especially
compared to the devastation in the area surrounding it. This home owner had been lucky, for his house was
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made from brick and was sturdy, and not swept up with the storm surge. We were informed that his house had
been renovated by a group of volunteers from Lenox, walking inside we realized what a wonderful job they had
done. The only legacy left by the storm was a photo album containing shocking pictures. Water damage had
ravaged the house, but with help from some Lenox volunteers, this home owner had a beautiful place in which
he and his family could live.
We all gathered around in his living room and listened to him tell the story of his experience with Katrina. He
told us how his family had to rush onto the balcony and wait there for rescue. He told us how many people who
had climbed up into their attics to avoid the rising water had gotten trapped up in there and died. He then
described to us the confusion brought on by the aftermath of the hurricane; how it took him a long time to
finally be reunited with his family, and even longer for the house to be in working condition. After all of what
he endured (and he still had it better than those who had completely lost their homes and livelihood) he felt it
necessary to pass his story onto others so that they might learn what the brave people of New Orleans went
through.
We had been informed and enlightened, yet we still had to do what we had come for. We met up the next day
at a building for the St. Bernard Parish project. While there, we sat down on a bench and received a quick talk
about the projects, the basic logistics surrounding it, and some experiences that people have gone through that
they thought were particularly memorable. One overriding theme presented throughout the talks was that anyone
could help. There was once a senior lady who could barely walk and could only stand for a short time that came
down to help. They soon found her a job where she could sit down and she painted the whole lower level of the
house. Truly, anyone who wants to help , can.
Now that we were informed, enlightened, and inspired, we were shipped over to our job sites to get to work.
The work that we had to do, involved mold remediation. Due to water damage, mold was at levels too high for
the house to be livable. Therefore, we had to perform a rigorous three step process to remove the mold. To every
single piece of wood in the house, (studs, baseboards, rafters, etc.) we had to: 1. Wire-brush to activate the mold
spores; 2. Wipe them down with an anti-mold solution called “shockwave”; 3. Paint them over with anti-mold
paint to seal in and kill the mold. It was hard, tedious work but we knew first hand, from our meeting with
Stanley, the value of this work. After many days in the hot sun, improvised picnic tables, and messy painting,
we had finally finished.
New Orleans, for me, is a very paradoxical city. On one side there is a sense of loss and despair. On the other
side there is a rich and lively culture that runs through the veins of the city. This life can be seen everywhere: in
the French Quarter; in the boisterous Bourbon Street; in the traditional, historical structures, in the cuisine
(from the eye watering jambalaya and crawfish, to the mouth watering po-boys), and in the good ‘ol New
Orleans spirit, best reflected in the sign that read: “Do you know what it’s like to miss New Orleans?”
This sense of life is also reflected in the community. There was a banner hanging in the ninth ward which
thanked volunteers. In the house next to the one that we worked on, painted on it was, ‘1Con todo mi Corazon!”
Spanish for: With all my heart! This touched me as a sign of New Orleans’s true appreciation. As we learned
from the parish workers, these were people who were unable to help themselves. They had families to support;
they had to work all day just to provide food. Our work was the only way that many could hope to regain their
homes. For this help, they were deeply grateful.
New Orleans, for us personally, was a bonding experience. Our group of 25 high school students, (juniors and
sophomores), came down to New Orleans not knowing how much it would change us. Those who before were
once acquaintances, became friends, and those already friends became even closer. Co-existing and working
together for a week, we spent much time together, and developed great lasting connections.
For some, myself included, it takes a humbling experience such as this to have such a great effect. And in this
humility, imposed upon us by the magnitude of the situation and the stark realization of how lucky we are and
how different things could be, we drew closer in a common purpose, one to take time from our normal lives and
to help those who were truly in need.
And then it ended when it seemed like we had only just began. We packed up, waved an affectionate goodbye
to the Depot House, where friendship and good conversation had taken place. Off to the city itself where we had
seen many sights, good and bad, and to the greater sense of New Orleans, a “confluence of influences,” which
had, in return for our compassion and hard work, given us camaraderie, humility, and maturity. New Orleans
was a growing experience, one that undoubtedly changed us, while we sought to change it.
4.
St. Ann Parish
Actuals Summarized FY05-FY09
Income
Weekly Collections and Donations
Interest on Savings
Pooled Fund Gains/(Loss)
50/50 Raffle
Candles
Bulletin / Newsletter
Church Rental
Other Income
FY2009
$307,023
7,849
-33,835
2,820
3,845
4,925
3,700
3,055
FY2008
$298,470
9,962
8,653
3,353
2,848
5,250
5,475
2,857
FY 2007
$255,344
23,732
10,474
2,583
2,682
5,525
6,250
4,850
FY 2006
$244,498
22,749
31,041
2,198
3,893
4,710
4,250
3,282
FY 2005
$244,076
12,231
9,877
3,024
3,608
5,310
2,150
3,790
Subtotal
299,382
336,868
311,440
316,621
284,066
13,228
N/A
159,971
17,465
N/A
62,092
6,620
N/A
506,884
75
167
197,560
17,813
1,267
190,721
472,581
416,425
824,944
514,423
493,867
Salaries and Benefits
Utilities
Household (Rectory)
Repairs and Maintenance
Misc. Improvements
Supplies, Printing, Postage, Copier
Insurance (Fire and Liability)
Cathedraticum Assessment
Education Assessment
CCD
Landscaping / Snow Removal
Professional Services
Publications
Liturgical Supplies / Flowers
Scholarships / Gifts / Donations
Miscellaneous
Loan Interest
109,940
28,775
12,726
19,844
21,221
13,286
16,728
19,244
20,858
9,935
7,048
9,050
5,660
9,942
3,709
728
10,696
113,060
33,112
9,162
9,684
33,097
12,490
14,856
16,963
18,628
13,038
8,440
10,194
3,794
9,921
3,570
427
7,624
103,996
35,581
6,167
6,337
5,415
11,992
14,880
15,675
19,740
8,117
5,544
11,770
1,918
9,352
3,410
849
13,501
96,469
27,633
6,644
3,523
17,488
16,139
12,483
16,306
18,353
7,848
10,266
9,494
2,490
7,343
3,000
1,495
N/A
116,266
24,626
3,824
8,651
1,850
12,922
13,381
14,843
18,353
10,680
6,475
10,569
3,534
10,376
3,135
1,047
N/A
Subtotal
319,389
318,060
274,244
256,974
260,532
Capital Improvements
294,912
88,799
1,082,092
83,367
0
614,301
406,859
1,356,336
340,341
260,532
13,631
11,901
770
16,780
16,684
346,444
319,389
27,055
345,680
318,060
27,620
307,586
274,244
33,342
285,822
256,974
28,848
293,269
260,532
32,737
Bequests and Gifts
Future Of Hope
Special Fundraising
Total Income
Expenses
Total Expenses
Checkbook Balance at End of Fiscal Year
Memo:
Operating Income
Operating Expense
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
5.
Financial Update
by Joe Cacciola
The Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2009 is included in this issue of the Goodnewsletter. It is the
responsibility of the parish finance council to deliver a report on the parish’s finances annually. The included
report fulfills that obligation.
Operating income for the year was $346,444. This figure has been adjusted to exclude non-realized losses
from our pooled investment account at the diocese of $33,835. As is the case with many parishes, our parish
investment account has suffered significant losses in the current investment climate. Although these are “paper”
losses, we include them along with the other more tangible income and expenses so that you have the complete
picture. All donations received for the new church heating system and bell tower restoration projects were also
excluded since this money is not available as “operating revenue.” Operating expenses for the period were
$319,389. This figure was adjusted to exclude the capital expenditures for this fiscal year of $294,912 for both
the heating system and the bell tower projects, leaving an operating surplus for the fiscal year of $27,055.
Just for your information, the final cost of the new church heating system, which was completed on Nov. 13,
2008, was $209,733.08. This total includes the design of the asbestos abatement plan, the removal of all asbestos,
the removal of the entire old heating system, and the design and installation of the new system. The new heating
system was a big investment for the parish, so it may be worth while to look at the difference in heating costs for
the last twelve months as compared with the previous year when we heated the church with oil and used a very
inefficient heating system. While it is always risky to make these kinds of comparisons due to the variability of
fuel costs (natural gas prices fell significantly in 2009), it’s all we have to work with. For fiscal year 2008,
heating oil for the church cost $18,300. In fiscal year 2009 the natural gas cost for the church was $9,019, with
the new gas fired high efficient heating system. Regardless of fluctuations in fuel costs, we expect the new
heating system will continue to deliver significant savings over many years.
Many of the maintenance and improvement projects which have recently been completed or are in process
have been paid for through the generosity of the parishioners and friends of the parish. However, we needed
help in the form of a loan from the Knights of Columbus Church Loan Program with two of the major projects,
namely the restoration of the bell tower and the new high efficiency heating system for the church.
Let’s look a bit more closely now at the K of C loan. The loan, in the amount of $275,000, was secured in
October 2008. The plan was to use about $125,000 for the new heating system, after a single parishioner
donation of $100,000 was received. The balance of $150,000 was earmarked for the bell tower restoration
project. That is pretty much the way the money was spent. Any excess, over and above what was needed for
those two projects, was used to fund some of the other projects such as the installation of a fire alarm system in
the church, and the upgrading of the church’s bell system. Any remaining balance after those projects are
completed will be used to pay down the debt.
The loan has an amortization term of 10 years with a balloon payment, for the entire balance owed, due on
September 1, 2013, the end of the fifth year. Thanks to our fundraisers, donations received to-date, and with the
doubling of principal payments whenever possible, we have already paid $41,285 on the principal, leaving a
balance owed as of July 1, 2009 of $233,715. While this is good work, we have a long way to go to retire this
debt. If we did no more than to meet the minimum monthly payments until the balloon payment is due, we
would be required to make a one time payment of $130,296 in 2013.
Some may ask why we took on any debt in 2008. The answer is that the bell tower restoration project could
not wait due to its dangerous condition, and the time to invest in a new high efficiency heating system could not
have been better. With the price of heating oil approaching $4.00 a gallon, with most heating system contractors
desperately searching for work, (guaranteeing us a very good price), and with interest rates as low as they were
from the Knights of Columbus, we felt, and the diocese agreed, this was the time to make that kind of investment.
So, how will we deal with this debt? We will continue to apply all donations received to reduce the debt,
continue to make additional payments on the principal whenever possible, continue with our fundraising efforts
and, we will very likely run a low key fundraising campaign in the next year or so depending on how well the
pay down is going.
You can help by supporting all of the fundraising events that are planned, and by making a donation, if
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possible, to the either the bell tower restoration project or to the church heating system project. You can be sure
that every penny will go toward the debt reduction. One more thing, if you do make a donation, please include
a note saying how you want to money to be used. That will help keep our books in proper order.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or to see me, or any member of the finance
council.
What Gymnastics Has Taught Me
by Annabella Schilling
For the past ten years, gymnastics
has been a big part of my life. In April
this year, I became the Massachusetts
State Level 6 Gymnastics Champion
on the uneven bars and in the allaround. My sport of gymnastics is very
demanding. It requires a lot of hard
work, sacrifice and discipline, but it
has taught me a lot.
Through my years of doing
gymnastics, I understand that in order
to become good at something, you
need to work hard. Whether it’s
conditioning, working on my routine,
or trying to fix the problems in my
routine, I need to put in a lot of effort.
Hard work not only makes your body
stronger, but it also makes your mind
and your emotions stronger because
you realize you can do things you
thought you couldn’t do.
When you work hard at a sport, you
often have to make sacrifices. I’ve
missed many sleepovers at friends’
houses; school dances and parties, all
because the practice schedule my sport
requires, requires me to spend many
hours in the gym. It’s hard not to get
to go to the special things my friends
are going to, but when you truly love
something, the sacrifices you need to
make don’t seem all that big in the long
run.
My sport of gymnastics also takes a
lot of discipline. I often have to do
things that I don’t want to do.
Sometimes I don’t want to do a back
hand spring over and over again to get
it right, or get back on the beam after
I’ve fallen off. But I know that if I
stay down on the mat I won’t get
anywhere.
The skills I’ve learned from my
sport have also helped me outside
of the gym. I’ve become a better
person in school, out in public, and
also in church. Discipline helps me
wake up early Sunday morning to
go to Mass. Discipline helps me
with my prayers and helps me to
follow the Commandments. I
understand how important it is to
give up my time to help other people
and that giving up things for a
bigger reason makes you feel good.
I know that if I set the example of
working hard, I might help other
people who are finding things
difficult to do.
I truly love my sport of
gymnastics. I am very grateful for
what gymnastics has taught me. It’s
helped me see myself and the world
differently. And whatever has been
hard or whatever I have given up, it
is all worth it to get the ultimate
prize in the end.
Dates to Remember . . .
Lawn Party ~ Aug. 1st & 2nd
W. Stockbridge’s Zuccini
Festival ~ Aug. 8th
Parish Softball Game ~ Aug. 16
St. Vincent de Paul’s Annual
Block Party ~ Aug. 22nd
Assumption - Aug. 15th
*Labor Day - Sept. 7th
Vermont Bus Trip ~ Oct. 7th
*Columbus Day - Oct. 12th
All Saints Day - Nov. 1st
*Thanksgiving ~ Nov. 26th
*St. Ann and St. Patrick Rectory
Offices will be closed in observance of these holidays, please
plan accordingly.
If you have not
picked up your directory yet, please
contact St. Ann’s
business office to
make arrangements
for pick up. Thank
you.
7.
RCIA NEWS
Monday, May 18, marked the last session of the 2008-09 year of the RCIA program. Just as a little review:
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process established by the universal church
to introduce candidates to the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. This year two candidates were
received into the Church, here at St. Ann’s. We welcome Melissa Minkler and Pam Scarsi.
Although the program was designed for people who have an interest in joining the church, those of us who
have participated in the program for several years, have found that reflecting on the teaching of the Church and
on the Word of God, has given us a deeper appreciation of our Catholic Faith. Our average attendance each
Monday evening of this past year numbered about thirteen people. If only two people became Catholics, who
are these many others? They are Catholics who are finding enrichment in their understanding of what the
Church believes and teaches. One cannot love what one really doesn’t know. Love grows with deeper knowledge.
Didn’t Jesus tell us: “Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”? Mutual
support in faith is very strengthening.
The Church recently celebrated the commenoration of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Jesus’ last directive was
to go forth and spread the Good News. These words are directed to everyone. How are you doing in this area?
Is your faith growing or stagnant? Are you trying by word and example to lead others to God? The first RCIA
session of the next scholastic year will be on Monday evening, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in St. Ann’s Family Center.
All are welcome – CATHOLIC OR NON-CATHOLIC!
FROM A NEW CATHOLIC’S POINT OF VIEW
By Pam Scarsi
For the first time, I attended all the Holy Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter
Sunday.
I found these to be so spiritually up-lifting, and want to say that they were absolutely beautiful. I was
moved each day, with how different the Altar looked from white, to red, and then to total darkness with just
candles.
On Good Friday, I thought when everyone went up to the cross that was a very humbling moment. On the
Easter Vigil, there were so many wonderful readings and this is the day that I made my First Communion
and my Confirmation. What an awesome moment for me in my life!
There was an enormous amount of preparation that went into these Masses by Fr. C.J., the choir, the Altar
Servers, and all the people who did the readings. Everyone should be highly commended for their services.
Father C.J.’s attire was very elegant with the red! I hope that next year I’ll be able to be a part of the
preparation for these Holy Masses.
West Stockbridge Zuccini Festival
St. Patrick’s Parish will once again be selling fried dough and fried zucchini sticks at this
year’s 6th Annual Zucchini Festical in West Stockbridge. The festival will be held on
Aug. 8th. If you would like to help out, four or five people are needed for one hour
coverage, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. throughout the day. Please sign up after Mass or
contact Kathleen Davis at 232-0360. We hope to see you there!
8.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE SOME SMALL
BUT LIFE SAVING CHANGES!
by Dianne Romeo, Parish Nurse
Recently I was involved in a lively discussion on cholesterol. There were many interpretations and questions
and I thought a quick review of the basics might be helpful. It’s the right time to make some diet changes
armed with the right information.
So what is cholesterol? It’s a soft, fat like substance that your liver produces naturally and it is also found
in the food you eat. Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol, but the problem arises with the
different types of cholesterol that there are. Let’s break them down into the Good and the Bad and the really
Ugly.
Good cholesterol is referred to as your HDL. This type carries harmful cholesterol away from your arteries.
Bad cholesterol, LDL, can join up with other fats and attach to artery walls making them clogged.
Ugly cholesterol, Triglycerides, is a form of fat found in food and in body fat. They are often found in
people who have high cholesterol levels, have heart disease, diabetes or are overweight. A desirable level
for your total cholesterol is under 200mg. Triglyceride level should be under 150.
In striving to adjust your levels, work on getting the HDL higher and the LDL lower. Talk to your health
care provider about the test results and your personal goals. They can give you information to get started on
eating right and other changes that will lead to a healthier life.
Take advantage of all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that are offered at this time of year. It’s easy to
get started on the “5 a day” minimum when farmers markets and backyard gardens are at their peak.
On Aug. 1st, the same Saturday of St. Ann’s Annual Lawn Party, the B.M.C. Health and Wellness Van will
stop by from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. They are a great community resource and worth checking out. I’ll be there,
outside the van, to introduce myself, distribute some nutrition information and take suggestions for future
programs. Please stop by to tour the van and say hi!
There are two great lectures lined up this fall by the Berkshire County Nurse Ministry. In September, St.
Ann Church will host Dr. M. Bradway, who will talk about common colon-rectal problems; In October one
of the Pittsfield parishes will sponsor a program by the D.A. office concerning all the issues surrounding
bullying. This topic is so timely, as your child starts the new school year. More information on dates and
times will be in St. Ann’s weekly bulletin. Please consider attending these worthwhile programs. They are
under an hour, free and offer light refreshments and the opportunity to ask personal questions.
In the fall, Father has allowed me the opportunity to organize an introductory fitness/stretch class. A
wonderful instructor has agreed to teach the class, so all we need is your interest. The class would run once
a week, on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays of each month, from 8-8:45 a.m. The first class is free and then
there would be a small weekly fee. Every step towards better health has to begin somewhere. Please watch
the church bulletin for the date that classes will start, or call the rectory office later in August, 637-0157.
Maybe this could be your beginning!! Enjoy the great outdoors this summer!
St. Vincent de Paul Parish vs St. Ann Parish
Have you signed up yet to be part of this year’s parish softball
game? If not, please consider supporting your parish (St. Ann or St.
Vincent de Paul) softball team ~ St. Ann wants to hold onto the
trophy for a third year in a row and St. Vincent de Paul would like
to win it back!
There are signup sheets located in the back of each church ~ please
join us for a day of fun and good natured rivalry. Even if you will
not be playing, please come by and cheer your parish team on to
victory!
9.
St. Patrick’s Rosary Altar Sodality
by Shirley Panzeri
St. Patrick’s Rosary-Altar Sodality was originally formed in 1950 under the guidance of Father
W illiam T. Lee. The group was established to clean altars in the sanctuary and to assist with
decorating the sanctuary. The Sodality seeks to help their members grow in holiness through
sponsoring events such as Evening of Recollections, guest speakers, and other devotions.
After several years of being dormant, the group was re-activated in 1998 by Fr. Steven F.
McGuigan. also ventured into fundraising. Today the sodality continues to grow both spiritually
and socially.
On Saturday, May 3rd, Fr. C.J. celebrated a Mass for the members and guests in the Parish
Chapel. A luncheon followed in the Parish Center. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and
especially the camaraderie. Our Mother’s Day Rose Sale was a great success. A total of $228 was
raised to benefit the women and babies at the Alights Pregnancy Center in Hudson, NY.
The Sodality concluded the 2008-2009 year with their Annual Dinner and a short business meeting
at the Cork ‘N Hearth Restaurant on Wednesday, June 3. Plans were made to reconvene on
W ednesday, Sept. 2, in the Parish Center,tostart the new year.
Once again, the Sodality wishes to invite and encourage women of the parish to join us for both
spiritual and social events. If you would like more information, please feel free to call Shirley
Panzeri at 232-7750.
CCD News from St. Patrick Church
by Dorothy Pieropan
St. Patrick’s CCD program has completed another successful year. We have all greatly benefited from
the exceptional pastoral guidance from Father C.J., and the prayers and cooperation from our parish
family. It must be also duly noted that we convey our great appreciation to our staff members: Rosemary
Waitekus, Brenda Cadorette, Kathleen Davis, John Zick and Art DeVylder, for sharing their faith as well
as their time, talent and treasure, with the children and young adults.
The students in both the elementary and high school grades continue to show growth in their faith
and spirituality, both academically and socially. Our outreach program, “Good Works – Life Experiences”
has gained great strides and is both rewarding for the children and the homebound, the elderly or those
in nursing homes.
Following Mass on Sunday, May 3, the May Crowning was held outdoors for everyone. Lucy Fasano,
Grade 4, was crown bearer this year. This event concluded our program for this school year.
Once again, we extend to everyone, our heartfelt appreciation. We take this opportunity to wish
everyone a healthy, happy and safe summer vacation as we look forward to convening in September.
We ask that you continue to pray for the children and young adults in our parish. May they grow to
know, love and serve God!
10.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
BY MARY ANNE AND CAROL KIRBY
The Circle of Friends is a ministry under the arm of St. Ann’s Parish Council’s
community outreach commission. This is a group of caring volunteers that have
offered their assistance to grieving families when the family has requested the use
of the family center for a funeral reception. This is such a wonderful ministry. We
continue to have parishioners ask if they can join this very worthwhile group.
Every parishioner has something unique to offer to the group.
Let us just take a moment in this issue, to explain about the food for a funeral
reception. This is one of the areas we get the most questions about. When the rectory office notifies us that a
parishioner has requested use of the family center for their funeral reception, we contact that family and offer
our assistance. At that time, we are able to offer the family a list of caterers that parishioners have used in the
past that have been very helpful and worked out well. But, it is really up to the family which caterer they
choose.
Sometimes the family will not use a caterer at all. The reason being, their family or neighbors are going to
prepare and bring food to the parish hall for the reception. This also is a great idea. If this is the case, we then
ask the family if they would give us a list of the food they are having so we can set up the correct number of
tables on which to place the food. We also ask the family to let us know the approximate number of people that
they are expecting to attend. We just need an idea so we can set up the correct number of tables and chairs for
their guests.
At this point, this is all that the family really has to do - we take care of the rest of the reception! If you would
like to join us in this worthwhile ministry, or just learn more about it, please call Mary Anne or Carol Kirby at
637-2188. We are truly blessed with our group of volunteers and we are very thankful for all of their help.
My First Communion
By Abigail Schilling
It is Saturday morning, my First Communion day. I get dressed in
my white dress, my new white shoes and my veil. My sister helps
me with my hair and I get to wear my mom’s jewelry. My dad says
I look very pretty.
When I get to the Family Center all my friends are there. Everybody
looks so nice. I cannot wait. We walk into the Church together in a
special order that matches the pews where our families are sitting.
We have a flower in our hands to give to our moms.
Everyone has a special part to do in the Mass. Some people read.
Some people bring gifts to the Alter. We all pray together and then we get to receive our First Communion.
We walk two by two up to the Alter. I make sure I’m holding my hands in prayer when I walk up to Father
C.J. After I receive I make the sign of the cross and sit back down with my family.
After everyone is finished, Maximilian Keator and I get to sing a special song with the choir called Shine
Jesus Shine. It’s one of my favorite songs. When the song is over Max and I go back to our pews and now
it is time for me to do my job. I get to give flowers to my choir teacher and Mrs. Vreeland who plays the
piano. I am so glad I get to do this part. Mrs. Morley is the best teacher in the world! Then everyone in the
First Communion class gets to sing a song together on the Alter.
My First Communion day was so much fun. I am so glad that I got to be with my family and friends. I am
also glad that I had such great teachers. But the best part was having Jesus come into my heart. I will
remember this day for the rest of my life.
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St. Ann’s 50/50
Raffle Winners
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April
1st Prize: William Carmell $200
2nd Prize: Michael Kelly $21.84
3rd Prize: Timothy Sheehan
$21.84
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4 Prize: Marybeth Mitt $21.84
5th Prize: William Colvin $21.84
May
1st prize: Paul Gamache $200.00
2nd Prize: Matthew Cain $15.90
3rd Prize: Mary Shipp $15.90
4th Prize: Josephine Pignatelli
$15.90
5th Prize: James Tremblay $15.90
June
1st prize: Christine Cooney $200
2nd Prize: Kathleen Face $21.25
3rd Prize: Larry Anzivino $21.25
4th Prize: Edward Peters $21.25
5th Prize: Marlene Morris $21.25
Save the date!
This year, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, along
with the Lenox Dale Fire Company, will hold
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their annual fundraiser on Sa
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immediateling the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St.
Vincent de Paul Church. There will be the usual
delicious food, beer, wine and soda, as well as
music to dance to and lots of other family fun.
Plan to stop by the Block Party with your family and visit with old friends, make some new
ones, and plan on haviing a great evening of
family fun. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lenox Dale Fire Company and St.
Vincent de Paul Parish. See you there!
St. Ann Parish would like to thank the Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO for purchasing,
cooking, and delivering the chicken and risotto dinners for our most recent Italian dinner
fundraiser.
For those of you who might not know, the Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO is an organization
that was formed on Oct. 9, 1987. It is in its 17th year of existence here in the Berkshires,
and has 125 members. It currently ranks as the third largest chapter in UNICO National.
To be a member you must be or be married to someone of Italian decent. Both men and
woman can be members.
UNICO, an acronym for Unity, Neighbor, Integrity, Charity, and Opportunity, provides
assistance to the sick and needy and grants educational scholarships to local high school
seniors and continuing education students. Their most recent priest member is Father
C.J. If you would like more information about UNICO please see Father, call Scott
Pignatelli at 637-3460, or visit their Pittsfield website: http://www.unico-of-pittsfield.org/
index.htm.
12.
ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT BANQUET
AT ST. PATRICK PARISH CENTER
On Thursday, May 28, Girl Scout Troops 40207 and 40244 held their annual banquet at Saint
Patrick’s Parish Center. Father C.J. attended the event for the first time and enjoyed the company of
our youngest leaders in training as well as the potluck dinner.
Troop 40207 is lead by Kathleen Davis and Lillian Heller. Most of the girls including parishioners,
Brianna Davis and Megan Race, have been in the group for five years. They have traveled to New
York City, Howe Cavern, several museums, and camped several times at Camp Marion White in
Richmond. This school year, in addition to nursing home visits, the girls helped serve dinner at the
Salvation Army in Pittsfield on a montly basis. This coming fall Troop 40207 will bridge from
juniors to cadettes at a service unit event to be held in Otis at Camp Bonnie Brae.
Troop 40244 is lead by Laurie Conquest and began as an extension of the older group. Both
troops participate in a local service unit which includes the towns of Great Barrington, Housatonic,
Monterey, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge.
Troop 40207 with Father C.J.
ST. ANN TRAVEL CLUB ANNOUNCES
UPCOMING TRAVEL PLANS!
We have reinvigorated our St. Ann Travel Club with plans for a Fall Foliage trip to
Vermont on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Cost is $25 per person, for a coach bus trip
departing at 10:30 a.m. from St. Ann’s Church parking lot to Weston, VT.
The day includes a scenic fall foliage trip up Route 7 to Weston, a stop to shop at the
Vermont Country Store, the Weston Village Christmas Shop, Weston Village Store and
galleries. Scenic nature trails are available for non-shoppers. Lunch may be
purchased through Weston restaurants located nearby.
About mid-afternoon, we will travel to the Benedictine Priory for a tour. Mass
will be celebrated at 5:15 p.m. A dinner stop on the way home will conclude our
day in Vermont. The bus should return to Lenox at about 9:30 p.m. Reservations
will be held by a check made payable to St. Ann’s Travel Club and mailed to St.
Ann’s, 134 Main St. Lenox, MA 01240 or by calling 637-0157 for updated
information. If you would like to be notified about future St. Ann Travel trips,
please provide us with your email address, and we will add your name to our St.
Ann’s Travel Club email list, and notify you when future trips are planned.
Watch St. Ann and St. Patrick’s weekly bulletin or check on our website, for more details.
www/[email protected].
13.
COME TAKE A TOUR OF OUR NEW “PARSONAGE”
by Deb Kuni
In a different century, you could pick up a local newspaper and read any social news article and come away
knowing every single detail of an event, as if you had been there to experience it all first hand. You didn’t
necessarily need an invitation to the event. The writing style back then was informal and newsy. Every detail of
a wedding, for example, was spelled out for the reader. What the bride wore, who was in attendance; even how
the room was decorated. It was gossipy, but informative, and that’s just the way everyone liked it. On Monday
morning, out back at the clothesline, over the weeks laundry, women of the town who had little hope of ever
attending such haughty-taughty social gatherings could chew over the details with their neighbor-in-kind and
decide it was much too stuffy a party for them, anyway!
Today, our social news items pretty much stick to just the facts. You almost never get to know who was (or
wasn’t) in attendance, what the bride and her attendants wore, or what kind of flowers adorned her bouquet or
the church, never mind how much the wedding cost the bride’s father!
While cleaning out some old folders in the parish rectory office a last fall, I found a photo copy of a newspaper
article, “St. Ann’s Parsonage.” (A parsonage is another name for a priest’s home on church property – a
rectory.) I don’t know what newspaper the article was clipped from, nor when it was written, as it is undated and
there is no notation to tell me.
This article is so great though! So full of the juicy details! When I stumbled on it, I knew I had to share it with
the parishioners of this church. I couldn’t think of a better group of people to share it with, than those people
who descend from the very pages of this great old write-up.
The following is that article transcribed verbatim. Sit back and enjoy the ride through time as you learn all
about the birth of St. Ann’s parish rectory!
ST. ANNS PARSONAGE.
A Fine Structure Erected by
Lenox Catholics.
A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.
St. Ann’s current Rectory
LENOX, Feb. 15. – The parsonage, which St.Annes parish have just completed is a very convenient
cottage and an ornament to the village. It is situated on the east side of Main street on the north west
corner of the Church street lot.
On the south west corner of the building there is a neat and well proportioned tower in which is the
main entrance. Passing through this entrance the visitor finds himself in a square porch. On the right
of this porch and occupying the lower floor of the tower is the reception room finished in terra cotta.
From the porch one passes into the front hall which extends from the front porch half way through the
building, then turning at right angles it extends to an entrance on the west side and from this part of
the hall arises the flight of winding stairs which leads to the second floor.
On the right of the front hall and also connected with the reception room, is the study, which is
elegantly finished in oak, with a carved oak mantel, and a handsome set of book cases built in the
wall. In this room there is a large and very convenient oak writing desk which is a gift from one of the
cottagers. The paper is a white ground with a buff figure.
On the left side of the hall, the room nearest the street, is the parlor which is supplied with a very
heavy Brussels carpet, a fire place with a beautiful tile hearth and fine furniture.
The next room on the left of the hall is the dining room, which has a quartered oak floor, oiled and
varnished, with a genuine Smyrna rug in the center.The table chairs and an elegant sideboard, hand
carved and all of oak, comprise the furniture; the paper is white and gilt and the walls are hung with
appropriate pictures. For transmitting signals to the kitchen an electric bell is provided which is rung
by pressing with the foot a button, placed in the floor near the head of the table.
Parsonage - continuted on page 15
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Parsonage - continuted from page 14
The passage from the dining room to the kitchen is through the butlers pantry which as well as the
kitchen is fitted with all the modern appliances.
On the second floor there is a hall which corresponds exactly with the lower one. The southwest
which is directly over the reception room is Father Dowers room and is finished in light blue, the paper
being a light blue interchangeable ground with a gilt figure, with oak furniture.
On the opposite side of the hall is the guest chamber finished in cream color. This chamber is
finished with a fire place with red tiles. The furniture is of oak. On the second floor there are also two
spare chambers one finished in light buff and pink, the other in white and gilt, both being supplied with
fire places, and being furnished with ash.
Next to these is the bath room finished in cherry, the floor of quartered oak and the paper an
imitation of tiles. The housekeepers room is situated over the kitchen.
On the third floor is the coachmans room which is connected with Father Dowers room by an
electric bell and three other rooms all carpeted and warmed. In the basement is situated the laundry
and steam heating plant.
The entire house is warmed by steam and lighted by gas.
M.E. OBrien of Lenox was the architect and builder, Richard O’Brien did the plumbing, Backus of
Pittsfield put in the heating plant and Gilbert & Barker of Springfield the gas machine.
The cost complete was $7,500. This society is only a little more than a year old (previous to that
time being a part of the Lee parish) and in that time it has remodeled the church at a cost of $1,500,
build the parsonage at a cost of $7,500, expended $2,000 in grading the grounds putting in crushed
stone walks and telford drives, and is now building a small but convenient stable and carriage house
that will cost $1700.
Father Dower is to be congratulated on his success, and the parish on having such a man as Father
Dower for a pastor.
I have spend many hours searching Lee, Lenox and Pittsfield’s Library records, not to mention hours on the
internet, trying to determine the year that this current building was built;
what, if anything, it was used for before it became our rectory, and what it
was used for during the brief period that Fr. Grace purchased and used the
Willows as a Rectory. The Willows was a private home located on the
Shrine side of St. Ann’s Church, and was purchased by Fr. Grace to be used
as the rectory. Some years later, the Roche family purchased this building
from Fr. Grace, moved it to it’s current location, where it ultimatley became
Roche Funeral Home.
Reading all of the history of our parish has raised a question for me.
Formerly The Willows
Which St. Ann Parsonage is this historic article describing? I think I know. I think it is the current building, but
am not completely sure. Both the Willows and the current rectory building have changed so much over the past
100 years, that I can’t be sure.
This clipping and that question, made me think seriously about the need to compile a church dossier; something
permanent to leave for those who come after us, and those who today might care to learn how we came to be
what we are today. I wonder if some of our longtime Lenox families have such things, long ago filed safely
away in their attics, that were passed down from family members who helped establish this parish. Things to
help us document our journey so far, like old event programs, old bulletins, newspaper clippings, or photographs;
items that we can use to build a formal, permanent record of our parish history.
I know that over the years, some of our members have already given us pictures and some documents that they
found among family treasures of old. They are priceless and we are taking good care of them. But, I can’t help
but wonder if putting them away in a safe, dark place is an injustice. Shouldn’t we find a way to make this
collection accessible to parish members who are interested in the deep, rich history of our church and our town?
It’s something to consider. Something that would be fun to put together. I know many of you are interested in
history, in general. I know many of you are interested in local history in particular. Let me know what you think
of this idea and if you have any ideas about how we can best gather, preserve and display our parish history.
15.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
It’s that time of year again, when the religious education office goes on a summer schedule. I can always be
reached via Deb Kuni at 637-0157 in the church office, and remember that the DVD’s, tapes, and other books
are at your disposal all summer long. Father C.J. will be happy to allow you into the office to borrow things
during the summer months. Please remember to write down your name and what you borrowed and leave it on
the desk so that the “office” may keep track of the whereabouts of the items.
Confirmation was celebrated on May 3, 2009 at St. Ann Church. Monsignor Christopher Connelly presided
over the Sacrament and 32 young adults were confirmed. The CCD program for 11th grade students will be
changing in the fall, when the students return. Father C.J. will be teaching an 8 week program, along with a
mandatory Confirmation Retreat lead by New Spirit, Inc. The students will be confirmed in the beginning of
December. The program currently used, Confirmation, by RCL Company will again be used. It involves not
only the student, but the sponsor as well. Over the last few years the students have attended classes on a once
per month basis. We hope this new arrangement will be an improvement for the juniors, allowing for more of
a consistent learning process and freeing up their very busy springtime schedules associated with high school
and sports. HOWEVER, this will mean that the students should use the summer months in achieving their 5
hours of community service. I am sure that the “Lawn Party” will be looking for volunteers to work booths and
help with the Saturday night dinner. Please be sure and have a note/form signed by Father C.J. or someone in
charge, showing the hours you volunteered. This applies to any volunteering you do during the summer months.
Forms will be available at the Rectory Office or on line at www.stannlenox.org.
We enjoyed a most beautiful First Holy Communion Day on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. There were 18
children who received our Blessed Lord for the very first time. As it was also “Swine Flu” Season, the children
were not offered the precious Blood. This option, receiving under both Species, will be considered again next
year with the class of 2010.
The children did a wonderful job and were well prepared by their catechist Dana Nejaime and her daughter,
Lily. I hope you enjoyed the banners created by the class as they prepared for this special day in their young
lives!
We are very blessed to have so many good and dedicated catechists. Having said that, the Appreciation
Dinner for all involved in Religious Education was held on May 26th, 2009. Thirty teachers, aides and volunteers
were present to share a delicious Italian buffet and pleasant company. I look forward to having these special
folks back with us next season. There will be an opening in the 7th grade classroom. This class meets on
Sunday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at LMMHS. Anyone interested, please contact the CCD office as soon as
possible, 637-4027.
God bless all the children, young adults and those who minister to them, with a wonderful, relaxing, healthy,
happy summer. See you all when the leaves start changing!
Linda M. Hermanski, CRE
The
St. Ann’s First Holy Communion ~ Class of 2009
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St. Ann’s Business Listings
ACCOUNTANTS
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Gymfest of the Berkshires, 10
Lyman St. Pittsfield, 445-5689
AUTO PARTS
Bunnell Auto Parts 113 West
Street, Pittsfield 442-4824
Lenox Fitness Center, 90 Pittsfield
Rd., Lenox, 637-9893
BAGELS
Berkshire Bagel, 18 Franklin St.,
Lenox 637-1500
BED & BREAKFAST
Hampton Terrace Bed &
Breakfast, 91 Walker St., Lenox,
637-1773
ELECTRICAL
Pignatelli Electric, Lenox, 6373460
GLASS DOORS
Lenox Glass & Door, 52 Crystal
St., Lenox, 637-1044
INNS
The Gables Inn, 81 Walker St.,
Lenox, 637-3416
INSURANCE
Toole Agency, Lenox, 637-1234
LAMPS/LIGHTING
The Lamplighter, 162 Main St.,
Gt. Barrington, 528-3448
MARKETS
Tanner’s Market, 2 Crystal St.,
Lenox Dale, 637-2052
Loeb’s Foodtown, 42 Main St.,
Lenox, 637-0270
O’Brien’s Market, 84 Main St.
Lenox, 637-1048
PAINTING
Dennis Field, Lenox 637-1447
Albert N. Pignatelli & Sons, Inc.,
Lenox, 637-1858
REAL ESTATE
Roberts & Associates, P.O. Box
25, Lenox, 637-4200
Piretti Real Estate, 22 Walker St.,
Lenox, 637-1696
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The Curtis, Walker St., Lenox 6371709
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Spencer Brother’s Concert
by Carol Quinn
On April 24, I was held captive. Not by villains, but by the spellbinding music of harp and song.
I was accompanying six residents from Pine Hill Assisted Living, to St. Ann’s Church for a concert to raise
funds to restore the bell tower of the church. I soon forgot I was working and was transported back in time.
The emotional music the beautiful church and truly the voice of an angel made one feel they were close to
heaven. Thank you to everyone responsible for this beautiful concert.
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FULL MARKET AND DELI
18.
JOHN J. PIGNATELLI & SONS INC.
Electrical Contractors
P.O. BOX 2153
LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS 01240
SCOTT PIGNATELLI
BUS: 637.3460
HOME: 637.4878
The Lamplighter
Michael & Kathleen Cleary
Fine Lamps, Shades & Fixtures
162 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Telephone: 413-528-3448
[email protected]
~ www.berkshirelamplighter.com ~
Fully Insured
Dennis G. Field
Interior/Exterior Painting
P.O. Box 1913
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
413/637-1447
SAINT ANN’S ANNUAL LAWN PARTY
Mark you calendars today ~ St. Ann’s Lawn Party will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 and
Sunday, Aug. 2 under the Big Top! Bring the whole family. We will hold our Auction
from 11 to 2 p.m. There will a giant tag sale, lots of food, raffles, a bake sale, and
MUCH MORE. Hope to see you there!
Telephone (413) 637-1709
Facsimile (413) 637-1710
O’Brien’s Market
84 Main Street
Lenox, MA 01240
DENNIS G. WELCH
Real Estate, Ltd.
G.R.I.
Broker
413-637-1048
19.
Dennis G. Welch
The Curtis, Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
OUR CHANGING COMMUNITY
Saint Ann Chur
Churcch
New Parishioners
Orlando R. Lorie
Karen Kelly
Hascal and Jeanne Dodge
Alba Ryan
John and Agnes Thompson
Todd and Emily Borsody Tyer
Lucille Merker
Dominck Putignano
Gary and Brooke Hawkins
In Memoriam
Albin Wesolowski
Norman Gwara
Linda Riddle
Anthony Salvatore Sr.
Patricia Bierbaum
Mary Quinn
Mary E. Meyer
Donald H. Reid
Baptisms
Carter William Tyer
Carlene Rae Cain
Anna Marie Oliva
Jack Francis Bellefontaine
Charlotte Ellen Culver
Emilia Michelle Scully
Shea Ann Davidson
Arianna Renee Berke
Logan James Stacy
Emmeline McNamee Mohr
Lauren Elizabeth Benham
Saint V
incent de Paul Chur
Vincent
Churcch
In Memoriam
Nanette VanAlstyne
Olga Govoni
John Herbert
Madeline Connors
Mary Cahalan
Baptisms
Adam Lrhazi
Julia Zanin
Saint Patric
k Chur
Patrick
Churcch
In Memoriam
John J. Capelli
G. Edward Desaulniers
Virginia Brenton
Saint Ann Church
134 Main Street
Lenox, MA 01240
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