May 11, 2008

 

Dear Friends,

            As I get older I have to accept whatever limitations that span of time places on me. As a result I count more on the Holy Spirit’s help than ever before. This “Advocate” that heaven has sent to help us is very creative. Solutions, answers, new ways to look at things and ways to do them flash into your mind. These are only a few gifts the Spirit will share with you. For many, since they were confirmed at an early age, have stored the gifts in a sort of “spiritual closet” of their soul. Well, it might be time to open that closet and use the special help the Spirit offers you. Pentecost reminds us not to forget you hold the key to that closet.

 

            The Vietnam Dominican Sisters of Ct wish to thank everyone who supported their Bake Sale at St. John’s for the care of Lepers. They raised $800.00.

            The communion breakfast on Sunday May 18th is for all the men of the parish who would want to attend. It all begins that morning at the 8AM Mass followed by a full breakfast at the St. John’s Gym with guest speaker Bill Gibbons the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Holy Cross College. Tickets are $5.00. The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this. Bring yourself maybe your son or a friend, The church and the parish needs the witness of men. So here is the opportunity. It will be a good experience.

Peace,

         

 

ST. VINCENT de PAUL- The most creative job in the world involves: taste, fashion, decoration, recreation, education, transportation, psychology, romance, cuisine, designing, literature, medicine, handicraft, art horticulture, economics, government, community relations, pediatrics, geriatrics, entertainment, maintenance, purchasing, direct mail, law, accounting, religion, energy and management. Anyone who can handle all those has to be somebody special. She is, she’s a homemaker. Happy Mother’s Day! SVDP will meet Tuesday June 10th in the Rectory at 7PM.

 

WALK FOR HUNGER to benefit THE ITEM APPEAL, WHEAT & St. VINCENT de PAUL will take place on a Saturday morning May 31st, 2008. Registration will be a 9:00AM and the Walk will begin at 10:00AM. For those who are unable to walk the 5 miles, there will be a walk in the park. The need of these three groups is great so we encourage many to participate or to donate to the walk.

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- Is God calling you to be an adorer? Available time slots are: Mondays at 10AM, 4PM and 5PM, Wednesdays at 9AM, and Thursdays at 8AM. To sign up, or for more information please call Sue Belfield at 508-869-0508, or Deb Goodsell at 978-368-7333.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- FLEE MARKET INFORMATION: The K of C will be collecting items for the June 14th, 2008 FLEE MARKET on the following dates at St. John’s Gym – Mondays – 5/12, 5/19 & 6/2 (NO drop off on Mon. 5/26 – Memorial Day) from 10AM until 12 Noon and on Saturdays – 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 & 6/7 from 6PM–8PM.

 

VISION WORKSHOP- An introduction to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Religious Education course for children based on Montessori methodology. For all adults interested in the religious capacities of children and how to nurture and develop them. 3 sessions: Friday, May 23, 7-9PM; Saturday, May 24, 9:30AM-12:30PM, and Saturday 1:30-3:30PM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Clinton MA. To Register: please call Sue Nohrden 978-365-2359 or email: Smnohrden@hotmail.com.

 

THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday, May 12th, 2008, at 6:30 PM in St. John’s Parish Center.

ROSE SALE: The Daughters of Isabella will be selling roses to benefit Springhouse after each Mass on May 10th & 11th. Suggested donation is $3 each.

 

ADULT FAITH FORMATION- Diocesan course Ge 101, Introduction to the Creed, started Wednesdays May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7 to 8:30PM. The day of the week will be determined by the participants. The sessions will be informative for anyone who wants to know more about the Catholic faith. Also any person who is interested in exploring participation in Ministry as a Catechist or a helper is invited to come to this four week evening program to be held in St. John’s Center. Credits toward Certification as Catechist by the Diocese will be earned for completion of the program. Call the Faith Formation Center, 978-368-0052 for more information.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12-16

MONDAY                   5:15 PM          Mass for Marie E. Gannon req by Her Family

TUESDAY                  7:00 AM          1stAnniversary Mass for Nancy Bailey req by Her husband, children &  grand                                                                  children

WEDNESDAY            7:00 AM         Mass for Edward H. O’Toole req by Katherine Fadden & Family

THURSDAY               7:00 AM         Mass for Mary Ann Notaro req by Her Family

FRIDAY                      7:00 AM         Anniversary Mass for Sal Cardillo req by Richie, Lucrenzia & Jerry Cardillo

 

VIGIL LIGHTS

In Memory of Eleanor Elia req by Her Daughters

In Memory of Mary Ellen Morey req by Her Granddaughters, Debbie & Doreen

In Memory of Doris Laney req by Her Family

In Memory of Andrew Bibbo req by His Mother

Health & Blessings for Peter Merrill on His 60th Birthday req by His Mother, Gloria

In Memory of Gina Dylewiez req by Gloria Merrill

In Memory of Edwin Abreu req by Gloria Merrill

 

BANNS

III. Kate Guadagnoli & Jonathan Buck

III. Deirdre Goodman & Frank Osborn

II. Jennifer E. Mills & Matthew M. Dumas

II. Jillian Silvestri & Kevin Gatulis

II. Jennifer I. Graves & John A. Schaeffer

I. Danilys Troche & Juan Ramos

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR MAY 17-18

4 PM – B. Fitzgerald, M. McGraw, S. Mitchell, G&W Segelhorst

8 AM – B. Casasanto, D&A Doyle, R. Kulis, L. Mello, M. Nosek, C. Quinones, C. Soldi

10 AM – F. Beglane, C. Beyeler, S. Despotopulos, M. Gallagher, A. Lee, R. Mayou, C&M Thorogood

11:15 AM – E. Gonzalez

11:30 AM – G. Gonzalez, B. McDonald, K. O’Toole

 

WEEKLY COLLECTION – The Regular Parish Collection for the weekend of May 3-4 totaled $6,194.00. The collection for Ascension Thursday totaled $1,043.00. Thank you for your continued support.  The collection next week is for The Parish Development Fund.

 

LARGE FLEA MARKET SCHEDULED TO BENEFIT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- On Saturday, June 14, from 8-3PM, the Clinton Council of The Knights of Columbus will be holding a large flea market at St. John’s Gym. The day will include children’s games, lunches and many items for sale. All proceeds of the day will benefit the Clinton Council of The Knights of Columbus. The Knights are beginning to collect flea market items for June 14th. If you have things you’d like to donate to us, please drop them off at St. John’s Gym on Monday evenings ONLY from 6-8PM (unless otherwise announced). Please check the lists below before bringing items to the gym. If you are in doubt about whether or not to bring something, please call first! If you cannot come to the scheduled drop-off times or are elderly and need help lifting boxes, please telephone Fr. Lavallee at the Rectory (978-368-0366) and we will make an appointment with you to come to your home for a pick-up. Thank you for your generosity! The Clinton K of C.

ONLY GOOD ITEMS PLEASE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

Items Accepted: jewelry, household items, lamps, pictures, games, toys, dishes, crocheted and knitted items, GOOD QUALITY FURNITURE, CD’S, DVDs & Records, non-electric tools, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, sporting equipment, stamps, religious items, sports memorabilia, good quality office supplies, brand new items (unopened), military items, Christmas/holiday decorations,

Items NOT Accepted:

computers & computer monitors, printers, televisions, electronic equipment, exercise machines, books, small appliances, clothing, shoes/purses, stuffed furniture, beds & bedding, mattresses, baby strollers & car seats, light fixtures, cabinetry and shelves, stuffed animals, rugs and carpets, magazines and newspapers, phones, pet beds, pet grooming items, pet toys, food items, baskets & garden furniture. NO DAMAGED OR GLUED TOGETHER OBJECTS.