Mass Intentions -Week of Dec. 27th The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Saturday 4:30pm @ SM

December 26 Vigil of the Holy Family

Sunday 8:00am @ SH 10:30am @ SH

December 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Madaline Arn, by Ruedi Arn Marc Bussiere (birthday, deceased), by his parents

Monday 8:00am @ SH

December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs All OLSH parishioners, living & deceased

Tuesday 8am @ SH

December 29 5th

Day within the Octave of the Nativity Holy Souls from the November 2

nd offering

Wednesday 8am @ SH

December 30 6th

Day within the Octave of the Nativity A safe journey for Fr. Patrick as he leaves for home for the month of January

Thursday 4:30 pm @ SM

December 31 The Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary

Friday 8:00am @ SH 10:30am @ SH

January 1 The Solemnity of Mary Lucille Casavant, by her family

Saturday 4:30pm @ SM

January 2 Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday 8:00am @ SH 10:30am @ SH

January 3 The Epiphany of the Lord Pamela Ann Michalski, by Karin Tamarkin – Mass with Children

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO DAILY MASS

UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH

. Please pray for our brothers & sisters who have asked for our prayers:

Lisa Marie Berthel, Micah Burt, Myong Cote, Fr.

Dave, Ginger Duhamel, Peter Jennette, Deborah

Kaplavka, Jeanne Kaleskas, Bernie & Priscilla Kulas,

Theresa Lupacchino, Julie Nydam, Fr. William

O’Brien, Reggie Ostrout, Rita Pare, Joseph Putch,

Loretta Roberge, Judy Stickles, Brian Trudeau,

Richard Trudeau

We pray for all the deceased members & benefactors of our parish; all

those in Military Service; those suffering from the effects of natural

disaster, epidemics, and political strife.

Please send us the names of any loved ones you would like to be included on (or removed from) the list. Call 508 867-6469 or email rectory@sacredheartwb.com.

“Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church nos. 1520-23) And in Scripture, through the Apostle James Christ has commanded us: “Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters [priests] of the Church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.” – The Letter of James 5:14-15 So, if you wish to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick for yourself or a loved one, or before or during a hospital stay/surgery for yourself or another, please call the parish office at 508 867-6469. Remember, this sacrament is not reserved only for those who are near death, but for anyone who may be ill or suffering.

Your Sacrificial Offering Last Weekend

General $2,983

Fuel Donation $1,177

Retired Religious Fund $206

Thank you! Your support is our parish’s strength.

Special Collections

1/ 2 & 3 Catholic University of America

1/23 & 24 Catholic Home Missions Appeal

~Stewardship~

“See what love the Father has given us that we should be called children of God; and so we are.”(1 John 3:1)

During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received – being children of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love them, frequently.

~Word of Life~ “Regardless of our circumstances and whether people

acknowledge it, nothing and no one can take away our

God-given dignity.” — USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life

Program

A parishioner has graciously offered to drive those in need of transportation to & from doctors’ appointments. Call the rectory for more information.

~Respect Life Ministry~ There will be a meeting on Sunday, January 10th in

Dugan Hall after the 8am Mass.

New Year’s Mass Schedule New Year’s Eve

Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 4:30pm @ SM

New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary Masses

8am & 10:30am @ SH

Religious Education News…

Sunday 12/27 – No Classes – New Year’s Sunday 1/3/16 – Children’s Mass by Grades 5 & 6 followed by Christmas

Party for all grades – NO CLASSES CONFIRMATION IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 28

TH AT 7PM AT

MARY, QUEEN OF THE ROSARY IN SPENCER. First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 30

th @ 10am @ SH

Next Regular Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 29th at 7pm

Interested in Becoming a Deacon? Find out everything you want to know about

the Diaconate Program of the Diocese of Worcester.

WHO: Men between 31 & 60 with a college degree or the eqivalent

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 9th @ 9am WHERE: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/St. Ann Parish

28 Mulberry St., Worcester Spouses are welcome and urged to attend. Contact: Diaconate Office @ 508 9294335.

Food for the Poor All Masses next weekend will be celebrated by Rev. Paul C. Wilderotter. He will tell us about how his ministry provides direct relief to the poor throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Fr. Widerotter will share personal witness about Food for the Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Fr. Wilderotter was ordained for the Diocese of Charlotte, NC in 1974. Before preaching for Food for the Poor he was a hospital chaplain.

There will be NO second collection for Food for the Poor. Instead, Father will distribute informational flyers to be taken home. Those choosing to contribute will do so via mail.

Food for the Poor Missionary 1/2 & 3

Mass with Children followed by Christmas Party 1/3

Diocese of Worcester Office of the Bishop

49 Elm St. Worcester, MA 01609

December 26, 2015

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

The Catholic University of America, founded in 1887 by the U.S. Catholic bishops with the support of Pope Leo XIII, is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. Established as a graduate research center, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904 and today is home to 12 schools and 21 research facilities. Catholic University is the only American university with ecclesiastical faculties granting canonical degrees in three disciplines (canon law, philosophy, and theology). As such, it has a special responsibility to educate future leaders for our Church and our nations. In a very tangible way, The Catholic University of America belongs to all of us in the Church, regardless of where we live.

All of the funds received through this collection underwrite the financial aid program at the university. Simply put, your contributions directly benefit students at CUA from all over the country, including the Diocese of Worcester, by funding scholarships for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. Through the parish scholarship program, pastors have the opportunity to nominate an academically qualified parishioner to receive an annually renewable scholarship to attend CUA. This past year, more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students at CUA received scholarship support thanks to the funds raised through this collection.

Students at Catholic University receive personalized attention in a wide range of programs, combining an excellent liberal arts curriculum with courses in their major fields of study. Grounded in the philosophy of the Catholic intellectual tradition, these students are well prepared for success in life and ready to make a difference in today’s world. I encourage you to be generous in the special collection for The Catholic University of America, to be taken at the Lord’s Day Masses in all the parishes throughout the Diocese of Worcester, next weekend, January 2 and 3.

With prayerful best wishes, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester