"Parish Bulletin"
FROM THE PASTOR
We thank Carolyn Johnson and Dr. Dorothy Kardas for the picture of St. Faustina holding the image of the Divine Mercy. This is now below the Image of the Divine Mercy.
An Icon of the Holy Family was given to the parish by Cardinal Sean O’Malley. This has been placed above the Ambry near the baptismal font.
The flowers on the altar this weekend for First Communion and for Mothers Day next weekend are donated by Gertrude & Joseph Cardarelli in honor and in memory of all mothers
For the Weekend of April 20, 2008
Weekly Offering: $6,704.50
For the Weekend of April 27, 2008
Weekly Offering: $6,572.00
Monthly Maintenance: $3,386.00
Donations to the Parish: Thanksgiving St. Anthony favor received $25.00 In Honor of St. Anthony $5.00, In memory of
Marie Eskel $10.00
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS
“The Sound of Music” St. Joseph School
Auditorium. Friday May 2nd 9:30 AM; Saturday May 3rd 7:00 PM and Sunday May 4 2:00 PM. Please call the school to reserve your tickets $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for Senior citizens and children under 14
10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Conference Room. This committee will meet 3-4 times over the next several months. Please consider this notice an invitation to join us as we plan our celebration on November 1st, 2008. If you would like to join this committee and unable to make the meeting or have questions do not hesitate to contact the Rectory and leave a message for Rich Connors.
Would you like to learn how to knit?
Do you know how, but want to learn the finer points? The Plum Island Knitters will be meeting Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 in St. Rita Room. The cost is $65.00 for a four week session with all the proceeds going towards the Katydid Foundation, a non-profit autism organization. Please contact Anita Perkins at 978-255-1130 or PIKnitters@comcast.net about reservations
For the month of May
May 14th 10th Anniversary Committee meeting -rectory
May 17th Girl Scout Tea—Parish Hall
May 20th 4th Degree K/C—St. George Room
May 21st Liturgy committee—Rectory
May 31st Thanksgiving in May Dinner—Parish Hall
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Hennessey here on September 20, 2008
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, May 4, 2008
4:00 PM Richard Kamal, John Meola, Paul Bradley, John Maglio
8:00 AM .Wendi Dionne, Eleanor Fortier, George Daley
9:30 AM Jeannette Perreault, Jeannette Henderson, Marie Eskel
11:00 AM Giacaloni Family
Monday, May 5, 2008
8:00 AM Anthony DiPirro
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
8:00 AM Nelson & Antoinette Fecteau
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
8:00 AM for the people of All Saints Parish
Thursday, May 8, 2008
8:00 AM Lydia Paquette, Antoinette Perreault, Matthew Navien
Friday, May 9, 2008
8:00 AM Joseph, Maria & Elsa Maria Dink
Saturday, May 10, 2008
8:00 AM Margaret Kalashian
4:00 PM Catherine & Alexander Rowinski, Paul Bradley, Irene Boucher, Robert Culpon, Gertrude & Niblo Piccirillo
Sunday, May 11, 2008
8:00 AM .Sonia & Brigida Buccini, Josephina Curcio, Eda Lawrence, Margaret Earley
9:30 AM Alfred Moustafa, Josephine King
11:00 AM George Moquin
Sanctuary Lamp for the Week of May 4, 2008
Chapel: John Connors
Sunday, May 4, 2008
3:30 PM Family Holy Hour
Monday, May 5, 2008
8:00 AM Thrift Shop
8:30AM Adoration
6:00 PM Youth Choir—Church
7:30 PM Barbershop Chorus—Parish Hall
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
8:30 AM Adoration
6:00 PM St. Anthony Devotion—Chapel
6:00 PM Adult Tap—Parish Hall
8:30 PM 12 Step AA Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
8:00 AM Thrift Shop
8:30 AM Adoration
6:00 PM Knitting Class—St. Rita Room
6:30 PM Line Dancing—Parish Hall
6:30 PM Activities Committee—St. Joseph Room
Thursday, May 8, 2008
8:30AM Adoration
Friday, May 9, 2008
8:30AM Adoration
6:30 PM First Communion Practice—Church
Saturday, May 10, 2008
4:00 PM Roast Pork Dinner—Parish Hall
Sunday, May 11, 2008
3:00 PM Family Holy Hour
THE BE NOT AFRAID FAMILY HOLY HOUR is hosting a novena on video based on John 17, the priestly prayer of Jesus. We meet in the Chapel on Sunday’s at 3:30 to 4:30 PM to pray for life, our families and our country. All are welcome, There will be no Holy Hour this Sunday March 30th Divine Mercy Sunday.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Dear All Saints Parish Family,
Many "firsts" in the life of a child such as their first cry, first word, and first step occur within the context of the family. With your initiative and faith, your child received the first Sacrament of the Church - Baptism. Afterwards, it was you who first spoke to your child about God. Now is the time for your child to recognize the saving love of God in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Let us pray for the children receiving Jesus in the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time today. May they continue their life with the inclusion of prayer and the nourishment Jesus provides for all of us.
Stephanie Ash, Michaela Battistone, Nicholas Bell
Kyle Bellemore, Thomas Benedetti, Emily Benson
Madison Brady, Matthew Brussard, Nicholas Brussard
Meredith Budds, Luis Castillo, Jacob D’Aoust
Emily Delaney, Jakob DeRoche, Benjamin Devaney
Skylar DiPietro, Nicholas Fabrizio, Jason Germosen
Steven Germosen, Madison Houle, Emma Lavallee
Matthew Lavallee, Jason Love, Kaila Manning
Ariana Mell, Mary Elizabeth Miller, Addison Nolan
Timothy O’Neil, Sean Ouellette, Emily Petrillo
Patrick Rich, Allison Richardson, Hannah Riley
Tyler Roberge, Gabrielle Sanchez, Matthew Scharn
Skyla Shibel, Kiernan Simes, Mary Rose Steed
Alexander Tilden, Saige Tudisco, Jacklyn Verrette
Victoria Wentworth
God Bless You
Maureen
Sunday May 18th 9:30 Mass
May Procession for all parishioners.
Please meet Father, Ms. Simone and Mrs. Cartier
On the front lawn at our Blessed Mother statue for the crowning.
Handing on the Light of Christ
Thank you to all supporters of the 2008 Catholic Appeal. Our parish has raised $23,240.00 from 176 households, reaching 70.4 percent of our parish goal of $33,000.00. If you have not yet pledged, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal. Remember, our parish will receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above our goal. Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge towards the end of the year. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the church to be mailed in, or for more information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank you!
PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Dear Parish and School Families,
Lights, camera, action! St. Joseph School presents “The Sound of Music,” this weekend on Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:30 PM in the school auditorium. Our actors and actresses have been practicing since December and they are ready to sing and act their way into our hearts. I look forward to seeing you.
Again, I come to you, our extended family, to help me collect some items for our science department. If you happen to have some of these things and would care to donate them to us, the grade 6 science teacher would be most appreciative. Looking for modeling clay, string, plastic spoons, boxes of corn starch eye droppers, marbles and small and large measuring cups. Thank you.
OPEN HOUSE for St. Joseph School Early Childhood Center, Tuesday, May 13th from 6-7 PM. Registration is for Nursery (3 year olds) and Pre-K (4 year olds) please bring birth certificate if you are planning to register your child.
Come and visit and see what Catholic education is all about.
WANTED: An art teacher, who is willing to teach grades 1-8. Schedule can be flexible. Please call the school if you love art and children. 978-521-4256
Happy May, Carol Simone
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL AND PAPA GINO’S
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
Papa Gino’s will donate 20% of all proceeds to St; Joseph School on Thursday, May 15, 4:00 to 9:00 PM
782 River Street Haverhill, MA. 978-372-5468
Please present this coupon when ordering.
CALLING ALL ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL ALUMNI: Please complete the form below, helping us gather information for a new data base. There is a wealth of activities going on in our school. We want to share that information with our Parish families and Alumni who may have moved out of the area. If you know of a St. Joseph School graduate, who has moved out of Haverhill, or out of our parish, please give the office their address or email by filling out the form below and mailing it to St. Joseph School of All Saints Parish 56 Oak Terrace, Haverhill, MA.01832 Or email the information to the school at sjshav@comcast.net
ALUMNI INFORMATION
Name:_________________________________Class of:_______
Address:______________________________________________
City:_____________________State:_________Zip:__________
Email:_______________________Phone#:__________________
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Your Arise parish team continues to meet regularly to bring this program of spiritual renewal and faith sharing to all of you. The invitation from the Holy Spirit is open to each and every one of us as Catholics to grow in our relationship with Jesus. The Arise core team asks for prayer during this process so that we may all Arise Together in Christ. More information will be forthcoming.
All Saints Annual Pro-Life Baby Shower
Throughout the month of May, All Saints will hold its Annual Pro-Life Baby Shower to sponsor the work of the Pregnancy Care Center here in Haverhill and the Office of Pregnancy Help for the Archdiocese. On the weekends of May 10 & 11, May 17 & 18, and May 24 & 25, a bassinet will be at the side altar for NEW, UNWRAPPED baby & maternity gifts. Suggested items include: baby bottles, disposable diapers & wipes, diaper bags, crib sheets, sleep & play rompers, blanket sleepers and onesies (any size), receiving blankets and baby bath items. Monetary donations can also be made by cash or check made out to the FUND FOR THE UNBORN or the PREGNANCY CARE CENTER. Thank you and God Bless!
SHELTER NEEDS Winter protocol at the Lowell Transitional Living Center is over, so homeless men and women who are not in recovery are sleeping outside. LTLC is seeking tents, tarps and sleeping bag donations for them. If you are able to help, kindly deliver donations to the shelter in care of Director, Carmela Coughlan or Outreach Worker Abdul-Wahab Kadar, at the Eugene/Hildegard Center, 37 Lee St. Lowell, MA. 01852 or call 978-458-6346 X215
PILGRIMAGE TO CANADA August 5-8, 2008 - $350.00 deluxe coach bus leaving from Holy Angels Church in Plaistow, NH. Spiritual director: Fr. Francis Mawn, Pastor Corpus Christy in Lawrence. We will be visiting the shrines of Sacred Heart, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Old Quebec City and St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal. Price includes two full meals a day, accommodations with private facilities etc. Please contact Corrine Grise at 603-553-1711 or 603-362-4793 or email cdgmary@aol.com
C h o o s e L i f e
You’re Invited to Pray the Pro Life Stations of the Cross
Wednesday May 28 @ 6:30 PM
First Station
Though innocent, Jesus is condemned by the power of the state. In like manner, our innocent brothers and sisters in the womb have been condemned. Their rights and dignity are not recognized. In this way they bear a special likeness to Jesus.
Contact: Rita Mistretta 603-898-1027 r.mistretta@comcast.net
he Bread and Wine used at all the Masses during the Month of May are given in memory of Arline Lyons by her family
“It is holy and wholesome to pray for the dead”
In your kindness please remember
Donna Holloran, Jane Raymond