Weekly Bulletin

St. Mary’s Church—Ware, MA
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Pasterka is the name given to the Polish Midnight Mass. Pasterka means Shepherds Mass and it is filled with all the joy and
pageantry the Polish people can muster for this Holy commemoration of the moment when God became man. The Crib is
blessed, processions are held, the bells are rung, and the choir
is at their best. Everything and everyone is directed to the Holy
Christ Child, God, Who became like us to save us!
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‘For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah
and Lord’ (Luke 2:11). This was the message of the angels to the shepherds. A
Savior has been born...FOR YOU. Yes,
the Messiah came to offer salvation to all,
even to these lowly shepherds. They were
simple folk, not highly regarded. They
lived, as it were, on the fringes of society.
Yet in God’s marvelous Providence, the
angels sang the first Gloria for them to
hear. And they were entrusted with the
message of great joy: ‘A Savior has been
born...FOR YOU.’
Living on the periphery, as they did, perhaps the shepherds
felt the full force of isolation and loneliness. Perhaps they felt
the pain of poverty, the burden of labor, and the desire for purpose. But, here they were, tending their flocks in the bleak darkness of night, when light burst into their marginalized realm. Not
only was a Savior born, but He was born for them. He was born
for all.
Again and again, Pope Francis has encouraged us to proclaim
the Good News to all. He dares us not to stay locked up in our
own small, secure social sphere. We must be willing to be disciples to the whole world, and that includes those who dwell in the
fringes of society –the poor, the abandoned, the destitute, the
lonely, the prisoner, and the immigrant.
He spoke these words during World Youth Day 2013: ’Do
not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to
the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away,
most indifferent. The Lord seeks all, He wants everyone to feel
the warmth of His mercy and His love.’
This Christmas, we have the opportunity to give Jesus a great
gift of love. We can give Him the gift of our own brave hearts.
Hearts that are willing to break out of the prison of our own
fears and limitations. We can give Him hearts that are aflame
with His own love for humanity. Hearts that are willing to be
vulnerable. Hearts that are willing to go to the ends of the earth
to proclaim: ’A Savior has been born FOR YOU.’ Merry Christmas, Family!
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St. Mary’s Choir Loft is Looking for SINGERS
All ages and voices welcome!
Rehearsal begins at 9:00am on Sunday for the 9:30am Mass
“He who sings, prays twice.” -St. Augustine
For questions, please email [email protected]
St. Mary’s 8:00am Mass Choir
Rehearsal Schedule:
Sunday, December 21st at 1:00pm
New members are always welcome! Please see Terry Aubin after
the 8:00am Mass for more information.
WARE
Christmas Novena
Novena Dates: December 16-24
(Feast Day: December 25)
O adorable Infant Jesus, my Savior and my God, Who art so
good and Who hast loved me so much! In this night in which
Thou bestowest great Graces on so many souls, grant Thy Heavenly consolation to this poor soul of mine also. I ask of Thee the
grace to love Thee always, from this day forward, with all my
heart. Set me all on fire with Thy Holy Love. I love Thee, O my
God, Who hast become a Babe for love of me. Never let me
cease from loving Thee evermore. Dearest Jesus, our Lord and
God, deign to grant me, during this joyful season of Christmas,
(mention your request), if it be Your Holy Will. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
The Knights of Columbus Museum at 1 State Street, New Haven, CT invites you to attend their 10th annual Christmas crèche
exhibition. The exhibition will run from Dec. 1st, 2014 –Feb.
1st, 2015 and is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (except
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with free admission and parking. This exhibit will host two dozen Italian inspired Nativity
scenes on display. The highlight of the show is a 15 foot Baroque Neapolitan diorama. If you would like more information,
please call 203-865-0400.
H
e was in the beginning with God. All
things came to be through Him, and
without Him nothing came to be. What
came to be through Him was life, and
this life was the light of the human race.
- Jn 1:2-4
“For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ
and Lord. And this will be a sign for you:
you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”
- Lk 2:11-12
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Kid’s Corner
Sharing the Gospel:
On Christmas, follow the example of the angels. "Praise God in
Heaven. Peace on earth to everyone who pleases God." If God is
happy with you, do not worry what others think. Be Joyful - share
Joy. Be Excited - share your Enthusiasm. Be Sorry for your sins share Seeds of forgiveness. Be Up for God - share Uplifting stories.
Be Strong in Faith - share God's Scripture - food for the soul.
Prayer:
Lord, help me see You in the faces of
my family, my friends, and others
around me.
Something to Draw:
Draw the angels singing over Jesus,
Mary, and Joseph.
Mission for the Week:
God, I will take baby food, diapers, and
milk to a young mother with a baby.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Christmas prayer
I said a
for you
because the season’s near. I didn’t ask for riches
but for gifts so much more dear. I asked for
joyful gatherings with your family all around,
and for carols to inspire you with their old familiar sound. I asked for quiet moments in your
heart on Christmas morn, for a special time to
celebrate the Savior who was born. I asked for
friends to send their best that you might know
they care. I asked for peace and love and hope;
and I know God heard my prayer.
Confirmation Classes 2014-2015
Rev. Fr. Piotr Calik and Mr. Brian Rheaume.
Saint Mary’s School after the 9:30 a.m. Mass (10:20-11:40 a.m.)
Group I (grade 9), Group II (grade 10)
Group I
December: 21 (Confession and Holy Hour)
January: 4 & 18
Group II
December: 21 (Confession and Holy Hour)
January: 11, 18, & 22
_________________________________________________ December 21 will be Advent Confessions for Confirmation Classes and a Holy Hour. This
Polish Christmas Carols are sung until
the 2nd of February. The Christmas season,
for the Polish people, starts on Christmas
Eve. Advent is Advent –a time of preparation and anticipation. Unlike many Western
cultures, where Christmas carols and celebrations begin by December 1st, the Polish
people spend that time in prayerful waiting.
The time after Christmas is the time for
celebration.
Unlike the Christmas songs of other countries the Polish carol (called a Koleda) is
not only a prayer, but it is also a story –a
kind of musical drama telling of the miraculous birth of Jesus. These Koledy are a
musical expression of genius and profound
religious conviction. Many Polish carols
date from the early 17th century and reflect, not only the folk culture of the day, but the royal and courtly like of the noble.
The word Koleda is taken from the Latin word meaning the first
day of the month and reflects the ancient custom of pre-Christmas
feasts in mid-winter. With the coming of Christianity, the theme
became the birth of Jesus.
Many of the Koledy are based on the majestic Polonez, a royal and
stately dance from the courts of Polish kings. One such Koleda,
’W Zlobie Lezy’ was based on the Polonez played at the coronation of Wladyslaw IV (1632 –1648).
Adam Mickiewicz, in writing about the beauty of Polish Christmas carols, said: ’I doubt whether there is another country, which
can boast of such a collection of carols as Poland has. It would not
be easy to find any other nation’s poetry with feelings so pure, of
such an extreme sweetness and delicacy.’
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We recently held our 4th Annual Knight’s of Columbus/St.
Mary’s Golf Outing. We had 16 teams participate and fun was had
by all. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their
continued support: Fountain Insurance, Sean Murphy, Weir River
Club, Ware Athletic Club, Silhouette’s Salon, Guzik Motor Sales,
McQuaid Family, Junior, Lyle & Joyce Plante, Jane Alden’s, Stanley Ciukaj, Paul & Holly Harper, American Athletic Shoe, Med
Exchange International, Country Bank, Gravel Real Estate, Moulton
Insurance, Lowe’s, 90 Meat Outlet, Ghepetto’s, Rheaume Family, and
Mickey Hogan.
We would also like to thank the following people for their help
this year: Paul & Holly Harper, Kathleen Soltys, and the Knight’s
of Columbus for a great meal!
Thank you to all,
Gerry Fountain, Chairperson
will be after the 9:30am Mass. There willbe Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praying and
silent time. Your morning will end by 11:30am. This is for both Groups I and II. There will be
no class at school on this day. This is part of the retreat program. Smile, God Loves You!
Weekly Collection
Weekend of Dec. 6/7
Parish Support $ 3227.00
School Support $ 421.00
Cemetery Support $ 240.00
In today’s world, $1.00 will only buy 2 postage stamps and based on our
Diocesan assessment our weekly collection needs to be $5.4 K per week.
20+K+M+B+15 AN EPIPHANY BLESSING FOR THE HOME
Frs. Jeff & Piotr would like to offer a New Year Epiphany Blessing of your
home anytime from January 4 thru January 18, 2015.
Please call the Rectory to sign up for the house blessing.
This short liturgy is a way of marking our homes, usually at the main entrance, with sacred signs and symbols as we ask God’s blessing upon those
who live, work, or visit throughout the coming year. Although the service is
intended for use in home dwellings like apartments, condos, houses, and
college dorms, it is certainly appropriate when adapted for use in offices,
places of business, nursing homes, hospital rooms, and extended-care facilities.
The blessing has three parts: 1) Reciting a short prayer together, 2) Sprinkling
Holy Water throughout the home which is traditionally believed to aid in warding
off evil spirits and angels come to “dwell and keep us in peace, security, love,
and grace.” 3) Using chalk to mark on the doorframe: in English 20 + C + M + B
+ 15 or in Polish "20 +K+M+B+ 15".
(The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the customary names
of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. They also abbreviate the
Latin words “Christus Mansionem Benedicat”, “May Christ bless the house”.
The numbers of the year are divided before and after these letters. The crosses (+) represent the protection of Christ.)
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SMS Lottery Calendars are available!
The calendars are $10 each, with 31 chances to
win cash prizes ranging from $50 to $500! The
calendars will be sold at local businesses, at Bingo, after Masses, or by contacting Lisa DiMarzio
at 413-896-6862. The first number will be pulled
on January 1, 2015. Winners will be notified by
telephone and will be listed in the February Bulletin.
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During the Holy Season of Advent, we have Oplatek (Polish
Christmas Wafers) available in the sacristy after all Masses.
Please come and obtain the Oplatek for your Christmas celebrations. A Donation of $5.00 is asked per
package. Enjoy this Holy season with family and
friends as we prepare for the birth of our Lord, Jesus
Christ.
Merry Christmas
DECEMBER 21, 2014
Saturday December 20th: Late Advent Weekday
8:00am All the souls in purgatory –Requested by Dick & Judy Norton
3:00-4:00pm Confessions
4:30pm +Edna Kopec –Requested by Family
Sunday December 21st: Fourth Sunday Of Advent
8:00am +Lee Dymon –Requested by Family
9:30am +Gasper & Mildred DeSantis –Requested by Frank Jr. &
Rose DeSantis
Confessions after Mass
Monday December 22nd: Late Advent Weekday
7:00am +Rev. Fr. Valentine Kustoz, MS (33rd Anniversasry of
birth into eternal life)
6:30pm Confessions until the last person
Tuesday December 23rd: Late Advent Weekday, St. John of
Kanty, Priest
7:00am +Franciszek, Wladyslawa, & Wieslaw Paszkowski –
Requested by Wieslawa
6:30pm Confessions until the last person
Wednesday December 24th: Late Advent Weekday
7:00am +Mabel Pulchtopek –Requested by Steve & Helen Kutt
4:00pm Living and Deceased Parishioners
11:30pm Kolendy –Polish & English Christmas Carols
Midnight Living and Deceased Parishioners
Thursday December 25th: The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas
9:30am Living and Deceased Parishioners
Friday December 26th: St. Stephen, The First Martyr
7:00am +Zofia Calik –Requested by John & Yolanta Trela
7:30am-5:00pm Eucharistic Adoration
5:00pm Confessions
Saturday December 27th: St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
8:00am +Jan Dziegiel –Requested by Family
3:00-4:00pm Confessions
4:30pm +Sophie & Charles Grigas –Requested by Joyce Bigos &
Richard Grigas
Sunday December 28th: The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph
8:00am +Jozef Niedzwiadek –Requested by Renata & Kazimierz
Madry
9:30am Deceased members of the Anair & Orszulak Families –
Requested by Family
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Please visit our Parish website: www.stmarysware.org. Updates are
occurring regularly. You can submit items for the bulletin through this
website. On the website go under the Parish tab toward the top of the
page, then to bulletin, then to bulletin submission and submit items
you would like to be put in our weekly bulletin. Please submit items
two weeks before you would like them to appear in the bulletin.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and understanding.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8am & Vigil 4:30pm Sunday: 8am and 9:30am
Weekday: 7am(M, T, Thurs., & F) 6:30 PM (Wed.)
Friday Mass: Sept.–June 7am & 8:15am, July & Aug. 7am
Eucharistic Adoration: Thurs. & Fri. 7:30am-5:00pm
The Holy Rosary is prayed Mon. – Sat. after Mass.
Confessions: Wed. 6pm & 7:30pm, Thurs. & Fri. 5pm, Sat. 34pm., and 1/2 hour before every Mass.
DECEMBER 21, 2014
Dec. 21st: St. Mary’s 8:00am Mass Choir practice at 1:00pm.
Dec. 23rd: Would you like to learn more Polish? Fr. Piotr
will have Polish class from 5:30 –6:30pm in the Church
Hall. There will be no Polish classes in January or February.
More classes to come in March 2015 with both dates and
times to come later.
Feb. 9th: Ladies Guild Meeting at 6:30pm in the Church
Hall. Refreshment committee members –Dee Jedetski, Caroline Mucha, Patty Orszulak, and Celia Slozak.
If you have questions for Fr. Piotr regarding Confirmation,
RCIA, Polish Classes, or Bible Study you can leave him an
email at [email protected] and he will get back to you.
Thank you very much! Smile, God loves you.
St. Mary's PTO Gift Card Fundraiser
Gift cards from hundreds of retailers across the
country available for purchase at face value. St.
Mary's PTO makes a profit on all cards sold. For
more information contact Kathleen Soltys 5311113/ 967-5585/ [email protected] . Gift cards
will be available after most Masses. For an up to
date list visit: www.glscrip.com.
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St. Mary’s Bingo: Where: St. Mary’s Church Hall
When: Wednesday Evenings, Doors open at
4:30pm, Kitchen opens at 5:00pm (Free Coffee & Tea), Games start at 6:30pm. Volunteers are always welcome!
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St. Mary’s Church cook books are available for
$15.00. If you would like more information about
them or to purchase a cook book, please call
Yolanta Trela at 967-0258.
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St. Mary’s Rectory (413) 967-5913
Rev. Father Jeffrey Ballou, Pastor
Rev. Father Piotr Calik, Parochial Vicar
[email protected] Office Hours Mon-Thu: 8 am-noon
Church Hall
St. Mary’s School
(413) 967-9728
(413) 967-9936
Mrs. Paula Moran–Principal/Mrs. Beatsy Larson–Secretary
CCD
(413) 967-7753
Mrs. Diane Trzpit, Gr. 1-8
Confirmation Gr. 9-10 and RCIA (413) 967-5913 x107
Fr. Piotr Calik
Visitation to the Sick (413) 967-5207
Mrs. Diane Stelmokas
Organist
Mrs. Louise Christ (413) 323-8892
Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Rectory to arrange.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the Rectory at
least one year in advance to arrange.
Sacrament of the Sick Please call the Rectory to arrange.
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