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Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Our Heritage
Arrival of Catholic immigrants
to North Attleborough
1826
Mass celebrated for the first
time in North Attleborough
October 1848
First resident pastor
1858
First Catholic church dedicated
June 19, 1859
Present church cornerstone blessed
May 30, 1890
Present church consecrated
December 8, 1901
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive and bear
a son, and you shall name him, Jesus . . .
Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
Luke 1:31, 38
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, November 8– Vigil Mass
4:00 pm
Joseph Clayton, Sr. – Memorial Mass
Edward McCrory – Birthday Remembrance
Mary Ward – 40th Anniversary
David Ward – Memorial Mass
Robert Cox – Memorial Mass
Sunday, November 9 – Dedication of the
Lateran Basilica
9:00 am
Henry McAlice – Anniversary Mass
11:15 am
Adrian Arteaga – 2nd Month Anniversary
Dan Caffrey - 2nd Month Anniversary
In Thanksgiving to the Staff of Mass General for their care
Monday, November10
8:00 am
Sacred Heart
Tuesday, November 11
7:00 am
Anna Mary Gaboury – 25th Anniversary
Wednesday, November 12
8:00 am
Sacred Heart
Thursday, November 13
7:00 am
For the People of the Parish
Saturday, November 15– Vigil Mass
4:00 pm
Desire “Buster” Larocque – 25th Anniversary
Mary E. Ruby – 12th Anniversary
Joseph M. Ruby – 1st Anniversary
Louise Cote – 12th Anniversary
Dianne Lynch – Memorial Mass
Adele Johnson – 4th Anniversary
Sunday, November 16 – 33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
9:00 am
Normand Brissette – 7th Anniversary
11:15 am
Mario J. Cabral – 4th Anniversary
From Father Costa
As we celebrate Veterans Day this Tuesday,
November 11, let us offer this prayer for all
veterans and for all who are currently defending
our nation and the freedoms we share.
God of peace,
we pray for those who have served our nation
and have laid down their lives
to protect and defend our freedom.
We pray for those who have fought,
whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war,
whose nights are haunted by memories
too painful for the light of day.
We pray for those who serve us now,
especially for those in harm’s way.
Shield them from danger
and bring them home.
Turn the hearts and minds
of our leaders and our enemies
to the work of justice and a harvest of peace.
Spare the poor, Lord, spare the poor!
May the peace you left us,
the peace you gave us,
be the peace that sustains,
the peace that saves us.
Christ Jesus, hear us!
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer!
Amen.
BISHOP FEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Invites all 7th and 8th Graders and their families to
their OPEN HOUSE 2014 today, Sunday,
November 9th at 1:00 pm in the school
auditorium. Learn about the application process,
receive information about transportation and
financial aid, tour the school, hear about the
program of studies, discover the opportunities for
athletic and extracurricular involvement, and learn
about how young men and women may grow in
faith and character. Experience the Feehan spirit!
If you need directions, please call the school at
508-226-6223.
SAINT MARY PARISH GUILD
Saint Mary Parish Guild will hold their monthly
meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in
Saint Mary Parish Center. After the meeting there
will be a program: Designs by Sheila, “A Surprise
Evening”. Any gift cards or certificates for the
Guild Christmas Tree should be brought to this
meeting.
TWO HEARTS PRAYER GROUP
The Prayer Cenacle of the Two Hearts of Jesus
and Mary will hold its final prayer hour for 2014
on Thursday, November 13th in Saint Mary Chapel
at 1:00 p.m. We will be praying for world peace,
continued blessings on our nation, and for all who
suffer persecution for their Christian faith. Please
join us, all are welcome!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus Thomas P. McDonough
Council #330 meet the second Wednesday of
every month at 8:00 pm in Saint Mary parish
center. All current members are encouraged to
attend.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The SVDP Society meets on the 2nd Thursday of
each month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. The
Society helps local families with basis needs,
including food through the SVDP Pantry program.
The demand is great and continues to increase.
Donations of nonperishable food and basic toiletries
can be left either at the bin at our local Stop & Shop,
or at weekly Masses in the marked boxes located at
the two entrances to the church. Financial donations
can be deposited in the poor boxes located at church
entrances. Thank you for your generosity! Anyone
interested in learning more about the works of the
Society, or in joining the Society, please call 508212-4755.
Faith Formation News
This year our faith formation students are invited to
donate one religious Christmas tree ornament. Our
program will donate a decorated
Christmas tree to the fair at Saint Mary’s.
Our beautiful tree will be decorated with
religious ornaments, white lights and an
Angel on top. Ornaments that are glass,
clear, fabric or off white, such as an angel, shepherd,
dove, lamb or the holy family etc., would be perfect.
You are invited to take a chance on our tree at the fair
on November 29th. Thank you for your support with
this very special donation on behalf of our program.
If your child attends class on Tuesday’s during the 45pm session and is participating in rehearsals during
class for the Sacred Heart Christmas Choir please call
Mrs. Dillon to arrange for makeup work. The class
work may be easily done at home as they prepare to
sing for Christmas!
Grade 6 class will meet Monday afternoon/evening
November 10th at Saint Mary’s parish hall.
There are No classes for grades 7 & 8 in November and
December.
Grade 9 Confirmation class for Saint Mary Candidates
will meet this Sunday evening November 9th at 6pm in
the hall. All forms are due at this class.
**There is No class for grades 1 through 5 on
Tuesday November 11th due to the Veterans Day
Holiday.
**There are No classes on Sunday November 30th
& Tuesday December 2nd due to the
Thanksgiving Holiday!
IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
parishioner David Renner, husband of Barbara
Renner whose funeral Mass was celebrated on
Thursday, November 6. Our prayerful sympathies
are extended to Barbara, their family and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto David, O Lord. Let
perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest always
in the loving arms of God.
TRAVEL WHEELCHAIR
A very gently used travel wheelchair has been
donated to anyone in need of one. Please contact
Monica in the office for more information.
Weekly Collection
Many thanks to all those who continue to remember
the financial needs of our parish. We thank you for
your continued generosity to the parish.
Collection from November 1-2:
Budget: $4,254.00 Debt & Development: $1,912.00
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2014
Silent Auction: We are in need of prizes for our
silent auction. Larger ticket items (flat screen
television, iPad or iPod), electronics, personal
services (massage, photography, lawn care),
vacation weeks/trips all make GREAT silent
auction prizes. We need your help to make this a
great part of our Fair again this year!
Raffle Baskets: We welcome pre-made, themed
raffle baskets as well as prizes for various themed
raffle baskets. Some popular themes in the past
were….Coffee Basket, Movie Night, Wine &
Snacks, Spa Basket, Children’s Games, Animal
Treats. This is a great way for a group of
parishioners to get together to donate to the Fair.
Donations may be brought to the parish office.
Baked Goods: Please consider baking some tasty
treats for this year’s fair. They can be dropped off
on Friday for sale the day of the Fair. Please be
sure to mark any items containing nuts or peanuts.
Also, we would love to have some gluten free and
sugar free items for sale.
Christmas Fair 50/50 Raffle: We will be selling
tickets for the 50/50 Raffle at all the Masses.
Raffle tickets will also be available all day at the
Fair! Last year’s winner took home over $2,000.
Saint Mary Glass Christmas Ornament: New
this year is a custom-designed beautiful,
commemorative St. Mary’s glass Christmas
ornament exclusively designed for Saint Mary’s
North Attleboro by parishioner, Erin Sweeney,
and offered at a cost of $10 each. The ornament
depicts a reproduction of one of our beautiful
stained glass windows. Supplies are limited.
BULLETIN NOTICES
A reminder that notices need to be submitted to
the office in writing, by noon on Monday in order
to be placed in the bulletin for the coming
weekend.
As the holidays approach, the
publishing company will require earlier
submission of the bulletin. Please plan ahead for
any notices in late November and December.
Thank you!
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Once again we are looking for parishioners to
decorate Christmas trees for our Festival of the
Trees segment of the annual parish Christmas
Fair. We supply the tree (several sizes to choose
from most pre-lighted), you supply the ornaments
and tree skirt in your choice of color and theme.
The Festival is Nov 28 & 29. You can e-mail or
call Kerry Vigorito kerry@bedardrealty.com (508
294 3883) with any questions. Time to think about
your theme as we try to avoid duplication!
WE WELCOME
Two infants were welcomed into our Faith family
at the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday,
November 2. We are happy to
welcome: Kingston George Caswell
son of Stephanie & Joshua Caswell
and Natalie Grace Moran, daughter of Sarah &
Timothy Moran. Congratulations to the children
and their families on this joyous celebration of
faith!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Parents requesting the baptism of their child
should be registered members of the parish who
attend weekend Mass here at Saint Mary on a
weekly basis. Please pick up and complete one of
the Parish Census forms if you have not already
registered with the parish. If this is your first
Baptism here at Saint Mary Parish, parents are
asked to attend a brief baptismal preparation
session. The next session will be held today
November 9 at in. Advance registration is
required. Please call the parish office or email
Monica at stmaryna@noozi.com for more
information.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Being humble helps us share the
burdens of others.”
~ Pope Francis, November 4, 2014
LECTOR WORKBOOKS 2015
New lector workbooks are available for the
coming liturgical year. The new workbooks begin
the weekend of November 30. The workbooks are
located in the sacristy. We ask you to please check
your name off on the list when you take your
workbook. Thank you!
SAINT MARY NA #0902
Saint Mary Parish Staff
Weekend Mass Schedule
Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor
Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses, 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
S. Kathleen A. Corrigan, SUSC, Pastoral Associate
Rev. Kenneth Sicard, OP, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Gabriel Pivarnik, OP, Weekend Assistant
Mrs. Monica T. Forte, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Michele Dillon, Faith Formation Coordinator
Mr. Michael Dias, Music Director
Mr. Michael Dillon, Buildings Supervisor
Daily Mass Schedule
Saint Mary Church
Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
First Friday of the Month, 7:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church
Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.
Joining Our Parish
Saint Mary Parish Office
14 Park Street
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information
If you are new to the North Attleboro area, we
welcome you to join our parish community.
Parish census forms are found at the doors of
the church, or you may contact the Parish
Office for more information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Parish e-mail
stmaryna@noozi.com
Confessions are heard in the Reconciliation
Room of the church on Saturday afternoons
from 3:00-3:30, or by prior appointment.
Parish website
www.saintmaryna.com
Sacrament of Baptism
Parish Office Telephone
(508) 695-6161
Facsimile Number
(508) 695-5248
Faith Formation Contact
(508) 695-3823
e-mail: smshff@comcast.net
St. Vincent de Paul Help-Line
(508) 212-4755
Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School
Mrs. Denise Peixoto, Principal
57 Richards Avenue
Baptism is celebrated once a month at 12:30
on Sunday. Baptism Preparation class is
required. Please call the Parish Office for
more information.
Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is usually celebrated on Friday
evening and on Saturday morning and
afternoon. Please contact the Parish Office at
least nine months in advance to begin
preparation.
Sacrament of the Sick
(508) 695-3072
FAX (508) 695-9074
smshna@smshna.dfr.org
Pastoral care to the sick and homebound is
provided by the parish staff and trained
parishioners. Please call the parish office to
arrange a visit.
Saint Mary Cemetery
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
Mr. Jarrod Ward, Superintendent
Towne Street
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
(508) 695-1173 or email Jarrod at ripco@comcast.net
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in
the parish chapel on the First Friday of each
month. Adoration begins at 7:00 a.m. and
concludes with Night Prayer at 10:45 p.m.
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Residential • Commercial • Industrial
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Heating & Cooling, Inc.
508-643-5114
RICHARD’S REALTY
Specializing In Rentals
Single Rooms • Efficiencies • Duplexes
N. Attleboro, MA 02760 1-2-3 Bedroom Apartments • Single Homes
Commercial Office Space
Brian D. Lithway, President • brian@bdlheatcool.com
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Complete Installation & Maintenance Service
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508-695-9344
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Dedicated To Caring
85 North Washington Street
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Landscape Management & Construction Services
Glenn Riel,Manager
508-643-1007
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Fax: 508-699-0481 Gutters • Windows • Doors • Decks
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Apartments & Efficiencies
Cable TV - HBO
Direct Dial Phones
Complimentary Coffee
Seasonal Pool
www.cryanlandscape.com
GOLDMARK Federal Credit Union
155 Pleasant St., Attleboro, MA 02703
508-222-3009 • www.goldmarkfcu.com
Teen Freedom Accounts - Adult Must Accompany 13-17
Serving the Area For Over 65 Years
893 Landry Ave., North Attleboro
(508) 695-9324
(Formerly White Birch Motel)
Service & Installation
508-699-8981
Sirois Bicycle Shop, Inc.
Attleboro Cumberland
Oral Surgeons, Inc.
Mark D. Schenkman, D.D.S. • John F. Biernacki, D.M.D.
103 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, MA 02763
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Interior & Exterior Painting
Bathrooms & Hardwood Flooring
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Tribute IN STONE
MONUMENT COMPANY
629 South St., Wrentham, MA
www.tributeinstone.com
508-384-5826 • Fax: 508-384-5155
tributeinstone@gmail.com
John W. Barone, D.M.D. Law Office of John D. Simmons
Estate • Family Law
Practice of General Dentistry LandlordReal
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107 N. Washington St., No. Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 699-2481
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Contractor Disputes • Criminal & Civil
Free Consultation • Located in North Attleboro
508-319-1529 • www.simmonslegal.com
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