Mass Intentions ~ Week of Dec. 28th The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Saturday 4:30pm at SM

Dec. 27 Vigil of The Holy Family Marc Steven Bussiere (32

nd birthday, deceased), by his

parents

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

Dec. 28 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Peter Coulthard (20

th ann.) & Peter Coulthard, II (16

th

ann.), by the family David Reardon, by his family

Monday 8:00am at SH

Dec. 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas All OLSH Parishioners, living & deceased

Tuesday 8:00am at SH

Dec. 30 Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas No Mass Today – No weekday Masses until Feb. 9

th

Wednesday 4:30pm at SM

Dec. 31 Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary Amanda Leigh Vincent, by her brother & grandmother

Thursday 8:00am at SH 10:30am at SH

Jan. 1 The Solemnity of Mary All OLSH parishioners living & deceased All OLSH parishioners living & deceased

Friday Jan. 2 Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen No Mass today

Saturday 4:30pm at SM

Jan. 3 Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord Robert Walker, by Corrine Walker

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

Jan. 4 The Epiphany of the Lord Karl Krueger, by M/M Robert Conlon Ileene Johnson, by M/M Bernard Kulas

Please note: We no longer have Mass on the First Friday and First

Saturday of the month.

Please pray for our brothers and sisters who have asked for our prayers:

Allie Tonna Beane & Baby Girl, Eva Benson, David

Booth, Jodi Brenner, Baby Micah Burt, Rev. Richard

Carey, Billy Chisholm, Roy Couture, Ginger Duhamel,

Joseph & Margaret Fortunato, Bill Galonek, Ruth

Gilman, Mary Margaret Habib, Tom & Maureen

Hannigan, Ann (Nancy) Harrison, John Lorange,

Joseph Lupacchino, Julie Nydam, Reggie Ostrout, Rita

Pare, George Pollet, Joseph Putch, Jeffrey Rick, Lorraine Rys, Amerigo

Simeone, Mildred Skaza, Christine Snyder, Brian Trudeau, Sue

Witaszek, Josephine Zglobicki, and Fr. Dave

This week we remember parishioner Eva Benson. May she rest in the

peace of Christ.

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

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

disaster, Ebola, and political strife.

VENERINI ACADEMY WINTER OPEN HOUSE On Sunday, Jan. 25 (Snow Date: Jan. 28) from 12:15-3:00 p.m., Venerini Academy invites interested families to visit their campus. Chat with our teachers, parents

and students. 27 Edward St. Worcester. 508-753-3210 X 7310 or visit www.veneriniacademy.org or Facebook: Venerini Academy School.

Your Sacrificial Offering Last Weekend

General $3,925

Christmas Flowers $1,324

Fuel Contribution $2,077

Retired Religious $235

Special Collections

12/31 & 1/1 Solemnity of Mary

1/3 & 4 Catholic University of America

1/10 & 11 Monthly Renovation Fund

ALL CHECKS MUST BE PAYABLE TO:

“OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART“

~Stewardship~

“Whatever you do,” says St. Paul to the Colossians, “. . . do it in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to

God the Father through Him.” And so it is that we offer our gifts in the Eucharist “through Him, with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.” (See Colossians 3:17)

~Word of Life~ “Are we moved by the suffering of those without shelter? Do we seek to alleviate the fear, confusion and panic that women facing unexpected pregnancies may be experiencing? Do our hearts ache for elderly patients in nursing homes who feel abandoned and unwanted, having no one to visit them? Our mission is to show each person the love of Christ. As uniquely created individuals, we each have unique gifts which we are called to use to share Christ’s love.” — Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, 2014 Respect Life Month Statement

OLSH PARISH YOUTH ACTIVITIES GROUP Any adult parish members interested in joining the

committee for establishing a Youth Activities Group at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, please call Wally

Connor at 413-813-8100 or by email at connor122@charter.net

Some Suggested Catholic New Year’s Resolutions:

1. Attend Mass weekly (daily, if possible).

2. Go to Confession monthly.

3. Read the Bible.

4. Get involved with your parish.

5. Pray the Rosary.

6. Watch Catholic TV or listen to Catholic radio.

7. Download a Catholic app on your smart phone or tablet.

8. Visit regularly with a lonely neighbor or nursing home resident.

Sunday 12/28 – No Classes – Happy New Year! Sunday 1/4 – Mass with Children at 10:30 by Grades 6 & 7 All

students are to sit in assigned rows with their teachers. Please bring a non-perishable donation for the food pantry. Christmas party to follow in Dugan Hall. All students must be picked up by 12:30pm. No Classes today

CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 8, 2015 at 7pm AT MARY, QUEEN OF THE ROSARY IN SPENCER

Next Regular Meeting – Tuesday Dec. 30th at 7pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, Jan. 8th 1 - 6pm in Dugan Hall

There’s nothing like some good

comfort food on a cold winter’s night! SATURDAY JANUARY 17TH

MEATLOAF DINNER

DUGAN HALL 6 PM

TAKE-OUT 5:30

K of C Free Throw Competition Saturday Jan. 24, 2015 at

6:30pm West Brookfield Elementary

School Open to boys & girls 9-14

The Solemnity of Mary

January 1st

God our Father, on this Feast of Mary, the Mother of God give us an appreciation of the many gifts You have given us during the past year. Help us bless You in return during the coming year by sharing some of our gifts with others who have far, far less than we do. Amen.

Catholic University Special Collection

December 26, 2014 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, nearly 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 4 and 5.

With prayerful best wishes, I remain

Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester