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! ___________________________________________________ ‘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! ____________________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________ 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.’ _____________________________________________________ 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.) ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________ 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. 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