St. Mary's Of The Sacred Heart - Hanover MA, Weekly Bulletin

ST. MARY OF THE SACRED HEART
Bulletin for week of November 16, 2008
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Bread and Wine this week have been donated in memory of Tim Murray!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, November 15th
4:00PM Lorraine Coleman-----Anniv

Sunday, November 16th
9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary's and for Clare Marty-----Anniv
11:30AM Raymond and Clare Martucci-----Anniv

Tuesday, November 18th
7:30AM Richard Hegerich----Mem

Wednesday, November 19th
7:30AM Kathleen Murphy----Mem

Thursday, November 20th
7:30AM James Hanlon-----Anniv

Saturday, November 22nd
4:00PM Ines and Alfredo Andrade-------Anniv

Sunday, November 23rd
9:30AM For the parishioners of St. Mary's and also for Ann DeFeo and
Patrick and Delia McCormack----Mem, Theresa Conway----Anniv,
John Foley---Anniv, Diane Stempleski-----Anniv and Joanne and
Richard Smith----Anniv
11:30AM Stephen and Leona Potcner and Robert Mowbray----Anniv

Please remember in your prayers our parish sick and our parish deceased.

I	Allison Whitcher and Michael Chizauskas

OFFERTORY Many thanks for the $12,606.00 received for last week's offertory.

GRAND ANNUAL As of November 4th, we have received $66,443.00 from 236 contributors for our Grand Annual. Letters have been mailed out to all of our parishioners. If you haven't received your letter, please call the parish office. We hope that you will prayerfully consider making a donation to this appeal which will support our parish.

ST MARY'S ST. VINCENT DE PAUL is asking for your help!!!!! With the holidays coming up, we are asking parishioners to donate gifts of money, and or gift certificates to Shaw's and Stop and Shop so we are able to help fellow parishioners throughout the holiday season. At this time we do not have any Shaw's or Stop and Shop gift cards to give to those in need. You can leave your donation at the parish office.

ST MARY'S ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREE Our St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Giving Tree will be on display November 30th. There will be a variety of ornaments for parishioners to choose from, but due to difficult economic times, gifts of money will be the most needed to help families in our parish. Your support this year is truly needed.

ARISE Together in Christ

ARISE Session I Encountering Christ Today Was a huge success with more that 100 people gathering in small community for the past 6 weeks. Thank you to the ARISE team, our small community leaders and those who participated. Session II will be held during Lent 2009. Stay tuned for details.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul is asking for your help!!!!! With the holidays coming up, we are asking parishioners to donate gifts of money, and or gift certificates to Shaw's and Stop and Shop so we are able to help fellow parishioners throughout the holiday season. You can leave your donation at the parish office.

STEWARDSHIP Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 16, 2008
"For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich." (Mt 25:29) Good stewards are like the industrious and reliable servants in today's Gospel, prudently using and multiplying the gifts entrusted to them by God. For more information about stewardship at St. Mary's, please call Margie Gallagher at 781-826-4303.

MONTH OF ALL SOULS November has always been a month in which we remember our dead in a special way. Memorial envelopes have been made available (in the hospitality area) for this purpose. Please keep the following people in your prayers.
Rev Nils Johnson, Jr., Anthony Quincy Losordo,
Everyone Who Has Gone Before Us, Alice DiCicco, Kate Reaney,
Diane Stempleski, Anthony and Kathryn Losordo, Ellen Lanning Trainor, Anthony Quincy Losordo, and Kate Reaney

CARNIVAL BAZAAR Special thanks to Karen and Brian Gill and their committee for running our Carnival Bazaar this past weekend. It was a great time for the kids and adults. We appreciated all the parishioners that made beautiful craft items for the different tables and those who came and supported this special parish event. It was a great success, thanks for sharing in this successful event.

COMFORT FOOD Many people have asked 'What is Comfort Food?' Comfort Food is a ministry within Saint Mary's Church that brings meals to those in need. Comfort Food has brought meals to the sick, those undergoing chemo, families who have experienced a loss and those who have undergone surgery and are temporarily unable to cook for themselves. More than 80 parishioners have volunteered to drop off a meal for those in need. How does it work? If you know someone who could use a little help, please contact Maura Dowling or Ellen McDonough. They will contact one of the Team Leaders; Patty Cockey, Chris Ashburn, Kathy Connelly or Barbara Budak. The Team Leader will contact you and ask about allergies, food preferences, etc., and send out a request to the ministry members who will be dropping off meals, usually a couple of times a week for 2-3 weeks. How can I help? If you would like to add your name to the list of volunteers, please email mdowling@stmaryshanover.com.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR Life in the Spirit Seminar will continue on Tuesday, November 18th after the 7:15PM Mass. For more information, call Barbara Tobin at 826-4955.

FESTIVAL CHOIR Last call!!!! Have you always wanted to sing in the choir but can't make a commitment year round? Then Festival Choir is for you! The Festival Choir Rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM in the church. We will present a concert at 7:00PM on Christmas Eve and sing at 7:30PM Mass. Experienced singers are welcome. Please call Ellen McDonough for more information.

ARISE The ARISE planning team will meet Monday, November 17 at 7:15 PM in the Parish Center.

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE St. Mary's will host the Hanover Clergy Association Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 PM in the church. Those who wish to sing in the Ecumenical choir need to be here at 6 PM for rehearsal. This year the choir will be directed by Chad Weirick of the Congregational Church. Volunteers are needed to provide refreshments. Please call Ellen McDonough.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Monday, December 8th, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary , a Holyday of obligation, Masses will be 7:30AM, 4:45PM and 7:15PM.

OUTBACK AND COMEDY NIGHT Friday, December 5th. Cocktails at 6:30PM; Dinner at 7:30PM. Don't miss out on this great evening. This event has sold out for the past three years so don't delay on buying your tickets. Tickets are $40.00 a person. Tables of 8 and 10 and individual tickets can be reserved with payment. No tickets will be reserved without payment. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office. Sorry, no refunds.

BAPTISMS Baptisms for December will be Saturday, December 6th at 11:00AM and Sunday, December 21st after our 11:30AM Mass. Please call the parish office to schedule a Baptism.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Mark your calendar! Rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant will be held Wednesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 17 at 6 PM in the church. All children in grades 2 and up are welcome. You must attend both rehearsals in order to participate. Costumes are provided. The pageant is presented during the 5:30 PM mass on Christmas Eve.

SPEAKER, BEVERLY MOORE On November 22nd, Beverly Moore will be speaking at the Parish Hall of the First Congregational Church of Hanover, UCC. Beverly Moore is author of the book, "Matters of the Heart and Mind." She is also a coach with StilMee. StilMee is a leader in Alzheimer coaching providing in home coaching for family caregivers; educational programs and training; public presentations and assisted living residence support. Beverly will talk about care from the heart and mind for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's or senility, as well as their caregivers. The program presentation begins at 10 am . The Indoor Labyrinth will be open from 9 am till noon in the Parish Hall for meditation and reflection. Refreshments will be served. For more information call the church office at 781-826-4762 or visit the website www.fcchanoverucc.org

LABOR GUILD The Labor Guild of the Archdiocese of Boston will conduct the fall term of its School of Labor Relations on Monday evenings, September 15 through November 17th. Courses include Steward Training, The Working Voter, Building Power, Labor Law, The Building Trades and many more. For more information, call 781-340-7887.

SHAW'S RECEIPTS Shaw's Supermarkets will support St. Mary's in their efforts to benefit the LifeTeen trip to Australia. St. Mary's will receive 1% of all monies spent at Shaw's. Please bring in their receipts to Margie Gallagher in the Parish Office or you can leave them in the hospitality area of the church. Many thanks!

UNO's FUNDRAISER ON SUNDAYS Uno's Chicago Grill at Hanover Mall will donate up to 20% of your check to benefit St. Mary's LifeTeen Hanover every Sunday in 2008. You must present the coupon/certificate shown below at the time of payment to have up to 20% of your check's value, excluding tax and tip, donated. It is not to be used with other coupons or discounts. These certificates are not to be distributed in the restaurant or within the perimeter of the parking areas.

Click on the image below to download a copy of the coupon/certificate and bring it to Uno's with you. You will need Adobe Reader to download this document.