Church: .................................... 63 Southworth Street Parish Center: .......................... 53 Southworth Street Parish Office & Rectory .......... 54 Southworth Street Mailing Address: ..................... 54 Southworth Street Williamstown MA 01267-2414 Phone: .................................... 413-458-4946, ext. 11 Ext. 10 for mass times only Email: ............. saintspatrickandraphael@gmail.com Web site: ................ www.williamstowncatholics.org

Church and center are handicapped accessible.

Parish Staff

Religious Education Coordinator and

Parish Secretary. ............................ Debbie Cameron Parish Accountant .............................. Linda Ludwig Maintenance ............................................. Gary Jolin

Lay Leadership

Pastoral Council Chair ..................... Jeffrey Welch Finance Council Chair…………….…....Tom Gajda Child Advocate…………..……..Donna Denelli-Hess

Organists Michael Dilthey, D. Mus. & Joshua Birns-Sprague

Mass Schedule Saturday:………………………………….4:30 p.m. Sunday:……………………………………8:30 a.m. ………………………………………...….10:30 a.m. Weekdays Monday through Thursday…….8:30 a.m. Holy Day Mass:………………8:30 a.m. & 7:00p.m. Reconciliation:…………….Saturday 3:00-4:00 p.m. Adoration:..………………..Saturday 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Par ish Miss ion Sta tement Affirming our common baptismal call to

holiness and discipleship, we at Saints Patrick & Raphael Parish strive to deepen our

communion with Christ and His Church. By worshipping God through Word and sacrament,

serving our community with God’s healing compassion, giving freely what we have received, nurturing our children in faith, and respecting the dignity of all human life, we hope to be a sign of –

and invite all people into – God’s loving presence in the world.

Sts. Patrick & Raphael Parish

Will iams town , Massachu se t t sWil l i ams t own , Massachu se t t sWil l i ams t own , Massachu se t t sWil l i ams t own , Massachu se t t s

Rev. John P. McDonagh, Pastor

February 2, 2020

The Presentation of the Lord— February 2, 2020

Baptism: Call the parish office to schedule. Baptisms normally celebrated on the last Sunday of month, 11:30am Marriage: Call for an appointment with the priest at least 12 months prior to the wedding date for planning and preparation. Anointing of Sick: Contact the priest or see him after mass prior to planned surgeries, hospitalization or treatment. Ministry to the Dying: Do not wait—contact priest as soon as prognosis is made for in-home or care-center visitation. Rosary: Mon-Thu., 8:05am /Confessions: Sat., 3-4pm Eucharistic Adoration – Sat., 3-4pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Sunday mornings after the 8:30am Mass in choir loft (9:15am). RCIA: See pastor if interested in becoming Catholic. Food Pantry: distribution 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1-3pm Meals Ministry prep & delivery: 2nd Sundays. Office Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9am-noon and 1-3:00pm Closed holidays, Fridays, and as announced in bulletin. Membership: Contact the office to join our parish. To report child sexual abuse by any employee of the Roman Catholic Church call the confidential number at 800-842-9055 or email reportabuse@diospringfield.org. New Direction - formerly N. Berkshire Pregnancy Center 413-346-4291 or email: info@newdirectionpc.org Bulletin: Deadline for notices: Mondays at noon. Please remember the Catholic Church in your Last Will and Testament either by a bequest to the Diocese of Springfield or to our Parish, or to both. The legal title for the Diocese of Springfield is Roman Catholic

Bishop of Springfield, a corporation sole; the legal title for our parish is

Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, a corporation sole, for Saints

Patrick and Raphael Parish.

W e welcome all those who are visiting this weekend! We hope you feel at home in our parish.

If you have any news you’d like posted here, births, bap-tisms, marriages, deaths, prayer requests, etc. please notify the parish secretary.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of Anita Hanlon. Anita’s fu-neral was celebrated here on Monday, January 27th.

Low-gluten hosts are available for those who have a gluten allergy. Please notify the priest in the sacristy before Mass.

Candle offerings this week are given to the Glory of God and…

Sanctuary light: In memory of Renzie Lamb by his family

Blessed Virgin: In memory of William Edward Flynn by his family

St. Raphael: WELCOME to Fr. John by the Altar Guild

To reserve candles for a particular week, please call the parish office. The suggested offering is ten dollars.

Pray for world peace God bless America

EXPECTING A BABY?EXPECTING A BABY?EXPECTING A BABY?EXPECTING A BABY?

E xpectant parents can enroll now for a Baptism Preparation session prior to their

child's birth. Let the parish office know so that we can send you information on the important role parents undertake in being the "first teach-ers" of their child's Catholic faith. We will also provide information and requirements for the selection of an appropriate Godparent. Con-tact the parish office for more information.

The Mass is intimately united to Christian life and mis-The Mass is intimately united to Christian life and mis-The Mass is intimately united to Christian life and mis-The Mass is intimately united to Christian life and mis-sion. The final blessing and dismissal send us forth to sion. The final blessing and dismissal send us forth to sion. The final blessing and dismissal send us forth to sion. The final blessing and dismissal send us forth to transmit what we have received to our brothers and sis-transmit what we have received to our brothers and sis-transmit what we have received to our brothers and sis-transmit what we have received to our brothers and sis-ters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose ters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose ters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose ters. If we leave directly after Communion, then we lose this important component of our spiritual life. this important component of our spiritual life. this important component of our spiritual life. this important component of our spiritual life.

DDDDONATIONSONATIONSONATIONSONATIONS ~ T~ T~ T~ THANKHANKHANKHANK YYYYOUOUOUOU!!!!

Food Pantry: Adams Community Bank

In memory of: Stefania Jacob by Alan & Barbara Agostini ; Donna Denelli-Hess; John & Jane Allen; Allen & Valerie Hall; Scott & Anna Flynn Doerle; Ruth Richard-son

In memory of: Anita Hanlon, by Alan & Barbara Agostini

In memory of: Larrie Ann Noyes, by William & Marianne Judge

OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY RRRREPORTEPORTEPORTEPORT JAN 26JAN 26JAN 26JAN 26 PARISH COLLECTIONS: PARISH COLLECTIONS: PARISH COLLECTIONS: PARISH COLLECTIONS:

General: $2,912.00

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS: DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS: DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS: DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS: Latin America $490.00

Thank you for your heartwarming and generous support. It is greatly appreciated. Your friend in Christ, Fr. John.

From to day's 2nd Reading, Hebrews 2~

"Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus like-wise shared in them..."

How do we dare to discriminate, judge, kill?

HOLY WATER BOTTLESHOLY WATER BOTTLESHOLY WATER BOTTLESHOLY WATER BOTTLES Bottles for Holy Water are available to those who would like them for $1.00. If inter-ested, they are in the sacristy.

SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIESSUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIESSUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIESSUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Sat., Feb 1 Welcome Fr. John!

3-4pm Adoration & Confessions 4:30pm Mass

Sun., Feb 2 8:30am & 10:30am Masses

8:30-10:15am Rel Ed grades 7-10

Mon., Feb 3 After school-4:30pm Rel Ed for grades 1-6

Sat., Feb 8 3-4pm Adoration & Confessions

4:30pm Mass

Sun., Feb 9 8:30am & 10:30am Masses

8:30-10:15am Rel Ed grades 7-10

Meals Ministry & Coffee Hour following both Masses along with a *MEET & GREET* with Fr. John in the parish center.

TRAVELING?TRAVELING?TRAVELING?TRAVELING? Find a Catholic Church anywhere nationwide as well as Mass Times:

1-800-627-7846 or go to

www.Masstimes.org

WWWWEEKENDEEKENDEEKENDEEKEND MMMMEALSEALSEALSEALS MMMMINISTRYINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY MEET & GREETMEET & GREETMEET & GREETMEET & GREET

“Take and Eat” volunteers will be preparing and delivering hot meals next Sunday, February 9,

2020. The Meals Team will host a coffee hour to include also a Meet & Greet with our new Pastor, Fr. John. This will take place follow-ing both Sunday Masses – why not stop by and say hello!

MINISTRY REMINDERSMINISTRY REMINDERSMINISTRY REMINDERSMINISTRY REMINDERS Please call to inform the rec-tory office of homebound or seriously ill parishioners—413-458-4946 x11.

A VOCATION VIEWA VOCATION VIEWA VOCATION VIEWA VOCATION VIEW Presentation of the LordPresentation of the LordPresentation of the LordPresentation of the Lord

“She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all…” We are called to bear witness to Christ in our lives. Could you be called to do so as a priest, deacon, or consecrated religious? If you think God is calling you, please email voca-tions@diospringfield.org. Website: www.myvocation.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDVOLUNTEERS NEEDED HospiceCare in the Berkshires, Inc is looking for north county volunteers interested in becoming a patient and family volunteer. Volunteers are friendly visitors or respite providers to our patients in their homes, hospital or skilled nursing facility. If you have time and would like to volunteer please call (413) 443-2994.

HAVE YOU SCHEDULED A MASS HAVE YOU SCHEDULED A MASS HAVE YOU SCHEDULED A MASS HAVE YOU SCHEDULED A MASS FOR LOVED ONES?FOR LOVED ONES?FOR LOVED ONES?FOR LOVED ONES?

DON’T FORGET to call the rectory office

and schedule A Mass in memory of your loved ones—what a beautiful and meaning-ful way to remember them.

Don’t miss precious opportunities to pray for family members and friends! We have several openings.

What a nice “gift” for our deceased loved ones… The stipend set by the diocese is $10.00.

ALTAR GUILDALTAR GUILDALTAR GUILDALTAR GUILD————BE PART OF OUR TEAM!BE PART OF OUR TEAM!BE PART OF OUR TEAM!BE PART OF OUR TEAM! Easter is coming! The Altar Guild is looking for help tending to many aspects of the worship space, decorating the sanctuary, flowers, altar linens, etc.. You may volunteer at different levels of service and commitment. Training is provided. Contact Karyn O'Toole, coordinator, at sistermaryballchange@yahoo.com ; 860-303-4443 or the Parish Office at 413-458-4946 x11.

Readings for the week of February 2, 2020

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3/Ps 86/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16

Observances for the week of February 2, 2020

Sunday: The Presentation of the Lord; World Day for Consecrated Life Monday: St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop Tuesday: Wednesday: St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr Thursday: St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day ©LPi

ST. STAN’S SCHOOL ST. STAN’S SCHOOL ST. STAN’S SCHOOL ST. STAN’S SCHOOL AMAZON SMILE PROGRAMAMAZON SMILE PROGRAMAMAZON SMILE PROGRAMAMAZON SMILE PROGRAM

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POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2020POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2020POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2020POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2020

Listen to the Migrants’ Cries:

We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal

trafficking, may be heard and considered.

THIS WEEK’S EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONTHIS WEEK’S EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONTHIS WEEK’S EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONTHIS WEEK’S EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday, Feb 1 4:30pm Alex & Marion Petro, by Barbara Petro

Sunday, Feb 2—The Presentation of the Lord 8:30am Stephen Rougeau, by his family 10:30am Robert Delisle, birthday remembrance, by his family

Monday, Feb 3

8:30am Rita Krawczyk, by Carl & Paula Wolf

Tuesday, Feb 4 8:30am William Powers, by Carl & Paula Wolf

Wednesday, Feb 5 8:30am COMMUNION SERVICE

Thursday, Feb 6 8:30am Stefania Jacob, by Paul Dube

Saturday, Feb 8 4:30pm Alex & Marion Petro, by Barbara Petro

Sunday, Feb 9—Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30am Stefania Jacob, by Carl & Paula Wolf 10:30am Cheryl LeClaire, by Thomas & Barbara Joseph

MINISTRY OF SERVICEMINISTRY OF SERVICEMINISTRY OF SERVICEMINISTRY OF SERVICE Date Time Lector Euch. Minister

Feb 8 4:30pm D Denelli-Hess Jackie Sedlock Feb 9 8:30am Lynne Blake Carol DeMayo & Carole Kalisz 10:30am Fran Flaherty Karyn O’Toole & Jack Miller

If you are having a Mass said for someone on a Sunday morning and you would like to

present the Gifts to the altar, please let one of the ushers know this before Mass begins.

PARISH CENSUS PARISH CENSUS PARISH CENSUS PARISH CENSUS INFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATION

If you have changed your telephone num-ber and/or address or are moving out of the area, please con-tact the rectory office so we can update your information. Thank you! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

St. Joseph Cemetery in Pittsfield, MA is looking to hire a new Cemetery Superintendent to replace the current Superintendent who is retiring. Interested candidates should have experience in lawn maintenance, su-pervising and managing staff, working effectively with the public and un-derstanding budgets. The person must be able to drive trucks and lawn care equipment, able to respond to emergency situations and work effec-tively and compassionately with families at the time of a loss. Please email a resume to St. Joseph Cemetery at: stjoecem@verizon.net

OUR PARISH BULLETINOUR PARISH BULLETINOUR PARISH BULLETINOUR PARISH BULLETIN Please remember the generous sponsors who make our bulletin

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Presentation of the LordPresentation of the LordPresentation of the LordPresentation of the Lord “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, ac-cording to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles,

and glory for your people Israel.” Very often, having more light is not something we desire as it forces us to confront something we really do not want to see. There can be comfort found in darkness. It has an eerie sense of security to it. We do not have to challenge ourselves or be challenged and can simply exist in some fabricated state of self-fabricated blissfulness. Jesus came to bring light, and it is a light that is resisted by many and hated by some. It is a light that causes us to see things as they really are and not as we would want or need them to be. It is no wonder then that Simeon boldly and honestly proclaims to Mary, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you your-self a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” We have to take the Gospel message as it is and not just use those parts that are useful to us or more palatable. Taking Je-sus at face value can and will lead to turmoil and dissention. Hearts will be pierced. Whether we like it, Jesus’ proclamation of what the world God created really ought to look like has real and absolute social implications. It has a lot to say about how we treat our brothers and sisters: spiritually, personally, economically, and globally. It has every-thing to do with the poor, the immigrant, the scared, the unborn, the vulnerable, the sick, and the broken. The light opens us to a challenging, table-turning experience that may not be something we want to see but shows us where we need to be. ©LPi

Fr. John!

Greetings, I have fond memories of going to Church with my father at the Paulist Center Boston. Afterward, we came to enjoy a donut at a coffee shop, where my father invited me to express my experience of God in the scripture. I do appreciate his pa-tience with my efforts as well as his driving lessons to and from church.

While at BC High, I became interested in how public transportation affects economic development. I studied this material at UMass Amherst, where I became involved in campus ministry at the invitation of classmates and the preaching of Fr. Joe Quigley, Fr. Michael Twardzik and Fr. Merle Lavoie. Instead of continuing studies in graduate school at Chapel Hill, I obtained at STB in theology at the Dominican Fathers' Angelicum University in Rome and a STL in dogmatic theology at the Jesuit Gregorian University in Rome. After ordination, I served in Springfield area parishes and vocation work. I obtained a JCL degree canon law at St. Paul's University Ottawa and worked a number of years in the Springfield Marriage Tribunal as an advocate for people seeking annulments. I obtained an MBA at Western New England College and served as Rector of St. Michael's Cathedral, Spring-field.

I began working in Campus Ministry first at UMass and Amherst College and later at Duke University, Springfield College, American International College and Smith College. Along the way, I also taught at Seton Hall University and AIC. Most re-cently I also served as a temporary administrator of St. Mary's Parish, Hampden, and as a Visiting Priest at Williams Col-lege. I understand my mission statement to be "enabling people to trip over the presence of God". Contemporary artists, as well as playwrights, explore themes cultures seek to understand. I see both as offering pointers for effective preaching. I look forward to appreciating their insights available in the area.

Fr. Michael sees the St. Patrick-St. Raphael Parish as a family. I am grateful for his warm welcome and that of Debbie, Karen, Donna, Jim, Bob, the counters and of course, Sammy. I look forward to meeting parishioners, those active and those not so active. I feel honored to build upon the hard work of previous pastors, among them Fr. Michael Lillpopp, as well as the parishioners. I feel I have a lot to learn. I look forward to nourishing the parish family as well as being nourished by it. I also look forward to serving as a Visiting Priest at Williams another semester as well as coordinating Campus Ministry Out-reach for the Diocese.

I have come to believe that the Spirit is active in times of our transitions. So, let us pray for each other.

God bless you, Fr. John

Solemn Profession of Vows—February 1, 2020 Bro. Philip Nolan, O.P.

A L M A M A T E R

Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts

Brother Philip Nolan grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts where his family attends the Parish of Saints Patrick and Raphael. He went to Williams College, majoring in philosophy. As a junior in college, he spent a year studying in Oxford, England, where he first met Dominican friars. After graduating, he worked for First

Things magazine for two years before joining the Province of St. Joseph. “The rich intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Order caught my eye first, but it was the humanity and joy of the friars I met that helped me to be open to God’s call. Alongside and with the help of

my brothers, I desire to be conformed to Christ through studying and preaching God’s promise of salvation.”

Fr. John