May 31st, 2020| Pentecost Sunday| (846)

LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM

Daily Masses Mon—Wed

9:00 AM

RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:30 — 4:00pm

or by appointment

PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR

Fr. Kevin Hartford

stdenis@comcast.net

978-827-5805

DEACON Deacon Richard DesJardins

978-343-6367

SECRETARY/OFFICE Andrew W. Gage

StDenis@comcast.net

978-827-5806

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Administrator

Kimberly Brown

978-827-4892

StDenisRE@comcast.net

OFFICE HOURS Monday — Thursday

10:00 — 3:00pm

StDenis@comcast.net

978-827-5806

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

978-790-1923

BAPTISMS Deacon Richard DesJardins

978-343-6367

NOTIFY THE RECTORY Visitation of the sick & elderly

Weddings, Pastoral Care, Funerals, etc.

ST DENIS CEMETERY

Kelton Rd. Ashburnham 978-827-5806

https://saintdenisashburnham.org/cemetery

Go to: Formed.org Type in

our parish code: 6DF8JG

Take advantage of free

Christian videos,

audio lessons, books

Be part of our Parish! We use

Flocknote.com to share and

communicate within the parish.

• Get Bulletins

• RE Notifications

• Ministry reminders

• And more

Join Via Website or ask

our Parish secretary to set you up!

www.SaintDenisAshburnham.com

85 Main Street / Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430

Saint Denis Parish

Please pray for the intentions of these people at home

and go on our website to watch Saturday’s Mass Online.

https://www.stdenisashbunham.com/parish-video

Sat 5/30 4:30 pm Cindy Gage

By Andrew Gage

Sun 5/31 8:00 am

10:30 am For end of Pandemic

By Parish

Mon 6/1 9:00 am

Tue 6/2 9:00 am

Wed 6/3 9:00 am

Sat 6/6 4:30 pm

Sun 6/7 8:00 am

10:30 am

Next Week: June 7th, 2020| The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity| EX 34:4B-6, 8-9, 2 COR 13:11-13, JN 3:16-18

Video Recording Saturday Mass at 4:30 PM for

Sunday Viewing

We will be video taping the Saturday Mass for

Sunday viewing by those who cannot make it in person.

The Masses are limited too 40 people and COVID-19

measures will be in place, so we will continue to video

tape the Mass for those who are sick, quarantined, or

unable to attend Mass live.

You can View our Masses Under News>Parish

Videos

or https://www.stdenisashbunham.com/parish-video

Fr Hartford’s Reflection

It is with Great Joy that we prepare to celebrate the

sacrifice of the Holy Mass as a community once again. Fifty

days after Jesus rose from the dead, we celebrate the

coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost day is the birth of the church and our re-birth, so

to speak, after months of being isolated from each other.

The Catechism tells us that: “On the day of Pentecost,

when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end,

Christ’s Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy

Spirit, manifested, given and communicated as a divine

person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the

Spirit in abundance. “(ccc#731)” The most Holy Trinity is

fully revealed: Father , Son, and Holy Spirit. This reveals to

us that God is not alone and isolated, closed up within

himself. But that God is an eternal exchange of the love,

and that love, in the person of the Holy Spirit, is now

communicated to us through the sacraments of the church.

Through this outpouring of his eternal love, through

the holy Spirit, that God has manifested to the world: the

church. “The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era in the

dispensation of the mystery’- the age of the church, during

which Christ manifests, makes present and communicates

his work of salvation through the liturgy of his church,

until he comes. “(ccc# 1076)” Jesus shares his risen life

with his church and communicates it to us through the

sacraments.

What great joy it is to once again gather as God’s

community, our hearts and our lives, and entering into the

great mystery of our God. Being nourished by his word

and receiving him in the most Holy Eucharist, so that we

can bear witness to the new life in the Spirit. It is truly the

Good News that we need to hear in these uncertain times.

Christ is with us and will accompany us through this time,

until he comes again.

Notice of safety requirements during Phase 1

The Governor has cleared us to begin the opening phase of re-

opening our churches. Bishop McManus has approved phase one of the

re-opening with strict guidelines for safety. We are preparing the church

and making it as safe as possible for our return. Masses are to begin on

Pentecost weekend, May 30th-31st, at their regular times. Weekday

Masses to begin, Monday June 1st, at the regular time.

Here is an overview of what to expect, so you can decide if you are

comfortable to return. I caution you that a safe return does not mean

you must return. Those of advanced age or with medical

conditions may and should remain home. The Bishop has

lifted the obligation to attend Mass until December 31st,

2020.

• Wearing Masks is Required!

• Must Keep 6-foot distance between people in seats, in isles, when

entering and exiting church, and Communion. Families may sit

together that live in same home.

• Ushers will seat you when you arrive. Please keep 6-feet away while

waiting to be seated.

• Only one Musician and Cantor is allowed, no singing by the

congregation is allowed at this time.

• No offertory will be taken - There will be a basket at door

• Holy Communion will be done one row at a time keeping the 6-foot

distancing as marked on floor. Mask must be worn until you stand

before the priest where you may remove your mask to receive, then

put mask back on to walk away. An usher will spray your hands

with disinfectant as you go up to receive the Eucharist.

• There will be no sign of peace as to avoid physical contact.

• Drive-by confessions will continue in the church parking lot from

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays.

Events| Notices | Calendar| Partner’s in Charity | Offertory Update

Our society of Saint Vincent de Paul conference asks every parishioner to please serve as our “eyes and ears” to advise us of anyone locally such as a neighbor, relative, friend or acquaint-ance who might be struggling with economic

issues as well as other issues such as loneliness or illness and might benefit from a confidential helping hand. The members of Saint Vincent de Paul are willing to provide assistance as much as they are able while maintaining 100% confidentiality. The intent of our St. Vincent de Paul group is to exemplify the loving actions demonstrated by the life of Jesus. Please call the St. Vincent de Paul dedicated phone line at (978) 790-1923 to request assistance for yourself or someone in need. A member of St. Vincent de Paul will be in touch with you.

Let us honor God with our first fruits rather than the leftovers

During this time of trial where the parish will be closed due to virus concerns. We still need to maintain our church. Please consider donating

through Online Giving to keep the parish strong! You may also mail in your envelopes to:

St Denis Parish, 85 Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430.

Since 5/24/20 Envelopes Mailed: Regular Envelopes $ 1,780.00 Parish Needs $ 230.00 Fuel & Maint $ 0.00 Mass Intentions $ 10.00 Unrestricted $ 0.00 Cemetery $ 55.00 Cath Free Press $ 0.00 Online Giving $ 250.00 Total $ 2,325.00 Thank you for your generous support of the parish. Your weekly financial support enables Saint Denis

to provide for the community.

Sat 5/30 3:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Via Car) 4:15 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:30 pm Saturday Mass Sun 5/31 8:00 am Sunday Mass 10:30 am Sunday Mass Mon 6/1 9:00 am Daily Mass Tue 6/2 9:00 am Daily Mass Wed 6/3 9:00 am Daily Mass Thur 6/4 7:00 pm Kerygma Prayer/Bible Study Online : https://join.startmeeting.com/mybiblestudy Sat 6/6 3:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Via Car) 4:15 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:30 pm Saturday Mass Sun 6/7 8:00 am Sunday Mass 10:30 am Sunday Mass 1:00 PM Day of Reflection (Online on Zoom)

Day of Reflection All Invited

Knights of Columbus

We will be having an online day of reflection June 7th at

1:00 PM which all are invited to attend. We wished to have

it live but due to COVID-19 restrictions we felt it be best to

do this in a manner which everyone can attend. We will be

using Zoom as our means to share our thoughts. Our Guest

speaker will be George Leite from the

Cursillo movement in our Diocese. All

members of the Parish are invited. To

join us just use the links below up to 5

minutes before the event.

Topic: Knights of Columbus Reflection -

Zoom Meeting

Time: Jun 7, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/8306296449?

pwd=NzhpSTNlYnZGTWEwUEk5dWVBaGN5dz09

Meeting ID: 830 629 6449

Password: 8bsKzi

Remember our commitments to

Partner’s in Charity. The need is greatest

in times of struggle. Please consider

pledging the same amount you pledged

last year. This would provide stability to

all our diocese programs.

Church Goal Donated % Goal Left to Goal

St. Denis $27,000.00 $5,565.00 21 % $21,435.00

Lector Schedule for June

June 6th 4:30 pm Heather Theisen June 7th 8:00 am Dennis Driscoll June 7th 10:30 am Shannon Demont June 13th 4:30 pm Jean Torrans June 14th 8:00 am Joel Quinones June 14th 10:30 am Kim Brown June 20th 4:30 pm Carol Hamel June 21st 8:00 am Helene La Fosse June 21st 10:30 am Shannon Demount June 27th 4:30 pm Jean Torrans June 28th 8:00 am Sandy Jaillet June 28th 10:30 am Gene Farrell