mission statement - St. Mary`s Church, Dartmouth, MA

MISSION STATEMENT
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish: A Welcoming, Eucharistic Community where we promote our faith, share our gifts
and serve all in the name of Jesus Christ.
Pastor
Rev. Rodney E. Thibault, JCL
[email protected]
Director of Parish Faith Formation
Benvinda Costa-Reedy, [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry
Peter Carvalho, [email protected]
Parish Faith Formation Office
(508) 992-7505
Director of Music Ministry
David Arruda
Facilities Manager
Thomas Bernat
Parish Office
Secretaries
Stella M. Souza
Barbara A. Mello
Parish Office Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone: (508) 992-7163 or (508) 992-2945
Fax: (508) 992-5209
Parish Website: www.stmarysdartmouth.org
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Mass Schedule
Rosary: Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM
Daily Mass: Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM
Civic Holidays: 8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM or by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM Attendance at Baptismal Preparation Session is required of parents and godparents.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples contemplating marriage must contact Fr Thibault one year in
advance for proper preparation.
Communion to the Homebound
Please notify the rectory of any parishioner who is unable to attend Mass
due to illness, disability or age. Eucharistic Ministers are available.
New Parishioners
Welcome! Please introduce yourself to Fr. Thibault and be
sure to register to become a new parishioner.
ST. MARY’S, DARTMOUTH
Super Bowl Soup Fundraiser
To Benefit The Ladies Guild
From Father Rodney
We welcome into God’s family through
the Sacrament of Baptism
We all know the story and plight of Moses so well. One
day he is revered by the people he has been chosen to lead
and the next day they turn away from him. This, of course,
goes on for years…40 to be precise. It is a constant game
of tug and pull. When he gets exacerbated, Moses usually
turns to the Lord and asks God what he is supposed to do
with these stiff-necked people. In response, God usually
does one of two things: He tells Moses that he will destroy
the people and start over again or He enables Moses to
perform some miraculous sign and wonder so that they
remember how powerful God is. In the first reading we
read from the Book of Deuteronomy this Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time, Moses realizes that his time on the earth is
coming to the end and predicts that God will choose from
them, one from their own kin, a great prophet who will lead
and guide them. His prophecy reminded me of something:
from our own families and friends and neighbors, people
who have been called to preach the Gospel this very day are
in our midst. Of course, we sometimes think that it cannot
be possible. How can so and so preach? He or she is not
capable of helping me to hear the voice of God. Actually,
as a sign of humility in the sight of God, we are challenged
to hear His voice from the baptized and be open to how
God is speaking today in and through those in our very
midst. We might actually be surprised what God has to say
or whom He has chosen/selected to speak His words. We
must be open to how God’s Spirit is active and alive in the
21st century. If we listen carefully, we might be surprised at
what God has to say to us!
Landen John Patricio, Benjamin Noah Cordeiro,
Confirmation
Soup will be on sale this weekend
Saturday, January 31st after the
4:00pm Mass and Sunday, February
1st after all morning Masses at the
church. Your choices will be: Kale,
Chicken, Minestrone, Chili, Baked
Beans, assorted Pastries and more.
Sunday February 1st
Faith Formation Class Grades 4, 5 & 6
8:45am - 9:50am or 10:15am- 11:20am
Life Teen Mass - 5:00pm
Monday, February 2nd
Adult Faith Formation - 10:00am - 11:30am
Edge Grade 7- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, February 5th
Life Teen Bible Study - 6:30pm
Saturday January 31st
Faith Formation Class Grade 2- 9am - 10:15am
Grades 1 & 3 10:45am - 12noon
John Cole Meehan and Gavin Kiel Meehan
These children were Baptized during the month of
December and January.
Congratulations to their
Parents and Godparents.
A Preparation Course for Adult Confirmation
Any adult 18 and older wishing to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation should contact their parish priest for details
and registration forms Spring Classes will begin on
February 28 & March 3, 2015 Classes will be held at
two locations: Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River,
MA and Holy Family Parish, East Taunton, MA The
Conferral of the Sacrament will be held at St. Mary
Cathedral on Saturday, May 9,.2015.
Parish Prayer Line
If you would like to have someone prayed for please call
Jeannette Houbre at 508-994-8676 and your intention will
be added to our Prayer Line. Please remember in your
prayers all our Service Men and Women, who are separated
from their families serving our country.
We received word that Bishop Edgar da Cuhna will
celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation here at Saint
Mary’s on Friday, 1 May 2015. This will be our new
Bishop’s first pastoral visit to our parish. Please pray for
our confirmandi as they prepare to confirm their faith in
Jesus Christ.
First Communion
Our second graders will be celebrating First Communion on
Saturday, 2 May 2015. There will be two groups: one at
10:00AM and another at 1:00PM. Please pray for our
second graders as they prepare the Eucharist for the very
first time.
Flu Season 2015
Well, it is official: FLU SEASON 2015 has begun.
The Southcoast Hospitals Group made the news public in
late December and so, to that end, in an effort to keep
everyone healthy this Flu Season, we will be suspending the
Precious Blood. The Flu Season usually runs until the end
of March and so hopefully, we will be able to resume that
Sacred practice at that time. Thanks for understanding.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Winter Clean-up Special Parish Collection
Next Weekend February 7th/8th
Looking ahead…LENT 2015!!!
That’s right: LENT! Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, 18
February 2015 just a few weeks away and the season of
preparation for Easter will soon be upon us. Just a few
things you might want to take note of as you prepare your
schedule.
Mass during Lent will be celebrated Monday through
Saturday at 8:00AM. The Saturday morning Mass is added
for those who wish to attend. Likewise, a Friday evening
Mass will be celebrated at 7:00PM each Friday during Lent.
This is a good opportunity for families to take some time
during the week to pray as a family. Additionally, before
the Friday evening Mass, Stations of the Cross will be
prayed at 6:30PM.
Watch the bulletin for more information from the Social
Concerns Ministry who will be hosting an Agape Supper at
some point during Lent. The evening will begin with the
Celebration of the Eucharist in church and the soup supper
will be held in the parish center.
Hopefully, some of these opportunities will help you to
spiritually gear up for Lent.
Inclement Weather
It has been the practice at St Mary’s in past
years that when school is canceled in the
Dartmouth School District the 8am Mass will
likewise be canceled. Please note that this
practice was established in an effort to ensure
the safety of parishioners. The Mass intention
will always be satisfied at a later date.! We also would like
to ask our Daily Communicants attending the 8am Mass to
please park in the back parking lot and use the Door on the
West side of the church which has our handicapped ramp
during inclement weather so that not all sidewalks and stairs
would have to be shoveled and ice melted by 7:30 am.
Thank You !
This collection helps with snow-removal, sanding and
higher than normal energy cost that each of us incurs during
the winter months. Thank you for your continued generosity
and ensuring that our parish grounds and buildings are safe
places for everyone to visit.
February = Anchor Month
Every year, the month of February is the time when we
renew our subscription to the Diocesan newspaper: the
Anchor. If you would like to renew your subscription
which is $20 per year, there are yellow renewal envelopes
at each entrance of the Church. If you do not yet subscribe
to the Diocesan newspaper and would like to do so, please
take one of those same yellow envelopes to subscribe. You
can simply drop the envelope into any collection basket and
we will take care of the renewal/new subscription.
Our Prayers are asked for:
Maria DaGloria Rodrigues, Monica and Lionel Saint, and
all the faithfully departed whose anniversary of eternal life
occurs at this time
St. Mary’s Parish Blood Bank
We would like to thank our parishioners for their donations
to our parish blood bank at St. Luke’s Hospital.. We are
asking any parishioner who is able to give the "Gift of
Life" by donating blood please do so. To donate to our
blood bank go to St. Luke's Hospital Blood Bank and tell
them you would like to donate to St. Mary's Parish Blood
Bank. Any registered parishioner is covered under St.
Mary’s Blood bank if they are in need of blood. For more
information call St. Luke's Blood Bank 508 961-5320 or
Stella at the rectory. (992-7163)
Second Collections for the
Month of February
8th - Winter Clean-up
18th - Evangelization
22nd - Catholic University of America
Winners for Calendar Raffle
January 25th - January 31st
Jan. 25th Scott Borowicz - Jan. 26th Louis Bernier
Jan. 27th Michael Long - Jan. 28th Joan Walker
Jan. 29th Joseph Martin - Jan. 30th Bertha Vieira
Jan. 31st Isabel Motha
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary candle burns the week of
1 February - 7 February
In Memory Of
William L. Wilde Jr.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Seeking the Peace of Forgiveness
Saturday, January 31st
Vigil Mass - 4:00pm
Mary C. Freitas
Sunday, February 1st
8:00am – 1st. Anniversary Aguinaldo G. Cacilhas
10:00am – Parish Memorial: Margaret J. Folan,
Georgianna Pedro, Donald M. Dwyer,
David James Kubiski, Alzira Carvalhana,
Genevieve Tracz, Catherine LeBlanc
11:30am – Jose Pimentel
5:00pm – For the Parishioners of St. Mary’s
Monday, February 2nd - 8:00am
Barbara Amaral
Tuesday, February 3rd - 8:00am
12 Anniversary Hilda Andrade
Wednesday, February 4th - 8:00am
Special Intention
Thursday, February 5th - 8:00am
Antonio Manuel Sousa & Family
Friday, February 6th - 8:00am
Joao Raposa
Saturday, February 7th
Vigil Mass - 4:00pm
Antone and Mary DeLima
Sunday, February 8th
8:00am – For Parishioners of St. Mary’s
10:00am – Rachel Cunha and Joao Cunha
11:30am – Jessie Bernier
5:00pm - 1st Anniversary Sheila Martinez Pina
Presiders Schedule
Feb. 7th & 8th
4:00pm Fr. William Kelly
8:00am Fr William Kelly
10:00am Fr. James Preskenis
11:30am Fr. Thomas Rita
5:00pm Fr. James Preskenis
A day retreat for Women will be held at St. Mary’s
on February 21st, 2015 from 9am to 3pm. Offered by
Catholic radio host and speaker, Allison Gingras. What
are you struggling to let go of and who are looking to
forgive? The day will include inspiring talks, small group
discussion, delicious lunch, Reconciliation and even
shopping! Register by mail: or online;:
https://seekingpeacedartmouth.eventbrite.com
Send a check payable to Reconciled To You for $25.00 to:
Reconciled To You; PO Box 784, Raynham Center MA
02768
**Please include lunch choice (ham, tuna or
turkey) and contact information in mail in registrations. For
Information email Alison at: [email protected]
or call her at 508-243-1133
Mass Intentions and Sanctuary Lamp
Please be advised that the Mass book has been opened for
January thru June of 2015. Please contact the rectory to
book Masses for 2015. You can book one weekend mass
and 2 daily masses at this time. Please note that the
recommended donation as set by the province is $10 a
Mass. Additionally, those who would like to reserve the
Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one to burn for a
particular week is also available at this time. The donation
is $25 a week.
Ladies Guild Sunshine Chairperson
For the month of February is Gail Costa. Please call Natalie
at 508-99-35716 if a Guild Member is in the hospital or ill
at home.
2014 Year End Statements of Donations to the Parish
Anyone wishing to receive their record of donations for
2014 tax purposes, can send us a note or email the office at
[email protected]
Clothing Drive
A sincere thank you to all parishioners and Faith Formation
families who so generously contributed clothing and coats
to the Clothing Drive. With the help of St. Mary’s,
Diapers’n Things was able to give out over 100 warm
winter coats to families in need. Thank you so much!
January 24th/25th
Parish Collection
$10,270
December Monthly Report
Receipts
$68,093
Expenses
$62,370
Thank You for Your Faithful Stewardship
Desiree F. Winterhalter, D.M.D.
Antonio Fernandes, Jr., D.M.D.
JOHN T. VEALE, D.M.D., M.P.H.
PETER G. VEALE, D.M.D.
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