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Saint Mary Catholic Parish FamilySaint Mary Catholic Parish FamilySaint Mary Catholic Parish FamilySaint Mary Catholic Parish Family Established June 30, 2006 - Serving Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown, Rowley

94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 - Church & Parish Office

202 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969 - Church

Rev. Robert A. Poitras, Pastor

January 27, 2013

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Jack Sarver, Jack Hobbs, Cameron Cyr, Vivian Clark, John Clark, Vivian M. Hughes, John Deflumere, Abbey Killam, Kristen Ascenzi, Barbara DeAngelis, Thomas Michael Morse, Anne Bergstrom, Natalie Keefe, Barbara Bergstrom, Alanna Casey, Michael Gaunce, Michael Geary, Margaret Hanlon, Joan Rollins, McKinley Rose Nicholas, Amber Talbot, Nadine Tuzzalino and all the ill of our parish.

PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER all our faithful departed.

Saturday January 26 G 4:30 PM People of the Parish

Sunday January 27 R 9:00 AM Clarence & Shirley Dupray (Wedding Anniv, Memorial)

Sunday January 27 G 11:00 AM Robert Melideo

Monday January 28 R 8:00 AM Joseph “Bud” McKinnon

Tuesday January 29 R 8:00 AM John J. Casey

Thursday January 31 G 7:00 PM Intentions of the Celebrant

Friday February 1 G 9:00 AM Intentions of the Celebrant

Saturday February 2 G 4:30 PM Confirmation II Students

Sunday February 3 R 9:00 AM Emily Hughes (1st Anniv.)

Sunday February 3 G 11:00 AM Robert Melideo (Month’s Mind)

January 27, 2013

202 Main Street Rowley, MA

94 Andover Street Georgetown, MA

Parish Mission Statement St. Mary Parish is a living and loving community of believers

seeking a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We depend on His love to guide and nourish us in our quest for

holiness. Gathered around the Word of God and His holy sacraments, we are called to be witnesses of Him by our service to our people, our

families, our neighborhoods and our world. We strive to provide a warm welcoming home for all the People of God.

PARISH E-MAIL ADDRESSES Fr. Bob Poitras [email protected] Deacon Paul Dow [email protected]

Catholic Education [email protected] Music - Sara Sturdivant [email protected] Business Manager - Nan [email protected] Secretary - Maureen [email protected]

Father James Fahey Senior Priest in Residence

All Committees [email protected]

Web Site - www.SaintMaryParish.org Blog - www.StMaryECE.wordpress.com

Saint Mary Parish Serving Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown & Rowley

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:30 PM - Georgetown

Sunday - 9:00 AM - Rowley 11:00 AM - Georgetown

Monday & Tuesday - 8:00 AM - Rowley Thursday - 7:00 PM - Georgetown

Friday - 9:00 AM - Georgetown

Parish Office Hours

Rectory PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon. – Fri. from 9AM to 1PM 978-352-2024

ECE Office See page 9 (978) 352-6540

Weekend Collections

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 20 $6,107.98

Thank you for your Faithfulness and Generosity!

The collection for Monthly Offering was $2520.00

Notes from Father Bob

St. Mary Parish, Georgetown - Rowley

This Week Second Collection

January 27, 2013

The Parish 411 Last Monday did not go as planned. I had planned on waking up, saying my prayers, celebrating morning Mass, and then searching and reading the paper and internet for all the info on the Patriots trip to the Super Bowl. As we all know that just didn't happen. Too bad. Maybe next year. The good news is Red Sox begin spring training in less than a month. Go Sox!

Last Monday evening we had a beautiful night of prayer as we held a Holy Hour for Life. It was an appropriate night to hold a Holy Hour for Life since Monday was the eve of the 40th Anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision that legalized abortion in our country. In the 40 years since its legaliza-tion there have been over 55 million abortions. 55 million lives that never had a chance to be the next hero, the next saint, the next president, the next mom or dad. We have much to bring to prayer including the healing of those men and women who had to make the difficult deci-sion to have an abortion. Those men and woman are victims as well and are in great need of our support and prayers.

There were many events and observances this week around the Archdiocese and country that promoted a deeper respect for all human life from conception to natu-ral death. One of the largest events took place this past Friday when tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters from around the US participated in a March for Life in Washington DC. Our own Deacon Paul Dow and his wife Maureen were among the many thousands that participat-ed in the March for Life. The annual march for Life is a beautiful and inspiring event, especially since so many of those marching are the youth of our parishes around the country. The continued education of the evils of abortion and the devastating effect of a devaluing of a respect for all human life are so important for all of us. However, it is truly inspiring to see so many young people taking ad-vantage of these opportunities to promote the defense for all human life.

Let each of us take a moment this week to educate ourselves a little more on who we are as Catholics and our call to promote the respect of all human life. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a great educational site on human life and dignity with many dif-ferent links to educational documents. You visit the site at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/. It would also be good to set aside time this week to pray in a special way for our societies need to better understand and respect the dignity of all human life. As a gift from God, all human life is sacred from con-ception to natural death. The life and dignity of every per-son must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. Peace and Blessings, Fr. Bob

Offertory Information

More detailed information regarding our parishes’ offertory and collections is now available on our website under the Finance Council. www.saintmaryparish.org/finance-council/collection- information

Coming Events

Feb 2 Confirmation II Retreat

Feb 6 ECE Support Committee Meeting (G) 7:30

Feb 9 VIRTUS Training (G) 9:00

Feb 13 Ash Wednesday 8AM (R) & 7PM (G) Masses

March 9 Pasta Supper after 4:30 Mass (G)

Remember Saint Mary Parish Family When making your final wishes known, please remember Saint Mary Parish Family. To make sure your final wishes are the way you want them, have your attorney contact the Archdiocese for precise wording (617) 245-0100.

In just a few minutes, you can greatly enhance your personal stewardship efforts by logging on to ParishGiving.org and begin making your weekly offering though Electronic Funds Transfer.

www.ParishGiving.org

Church In Latin America

Generous gifts made to today’s Collection will fund evan-gelization, formation, and catechesis projects for the Church in Latin America. As young people from around the world prepare to make pilgrimages to Brazil for World Youth Day, the young faithful of Brazil face the hardships of poverty and violence and a lack of priests and trained lay leaders to help them live faith. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Pleas support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s Collection.


Parish News

January 27, 2013

Sanctuary Lamps The Sanctuary Lamps next to each Tabernacle in our worship spaces burn bright-ly to remind us of the Real Presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The week of January 27 the lamps are burning for:

The Carbone Family

Memorial Mass for Fr. Jim Carroll St. Basil’s Salvatorian Center

Monday, January 28th at 7:30PM

All are invited to a memorial Mass for Fr. Jim Carroll.

Fr. Jim spent a lot of time in his years of ministry working with the youth at the St. Basil Salvatorian center in Me-thuen, MA. The community would like to offer a memorial Mass for to celebrate his going home to God who he so faithfully served.

St. Basil Salvatorian Center 30 East Street

Methuen, MA 01844

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

February 3, 2013 We celebrate all of our wonderful boy scouts

today for their accomplishments and we encourage them to continue their good work in

our community.

If you are a Boy Scout Leader please contact the Rectory so we can make the necessary

arrangements. 978-352-2024

Save the Date!

Pasta Supper

Saturday, March 9

Italy & Switzerland With Father Bob!With Father Bob!With Father Bob!With Father Bob!

Date: September 28 – October 10, 2013

Where : Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Tuscany Florence, Venice, Lake Como, Milan, Switzerland

Cost : $4,499.00 Airfare and All-Inclusive

For questions or concerns, please contact: Father Bob, (978) 352-2024 or the Proximo Travel Co at (855)842-8001, www.proximotravel.com.

THE JOY OF MINISTRY! Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers,

Greeters, Ushers We are always looking for more lay ministers for our Masses. This is an opportunity to serve God, your Church, and your community.

If you are interested in any of the Mass ministries, please contact the Rectory (978)352-2024.

Fr. Bob extends an invitation to ministry to all our young men and women who were confirmed this Fall. As con-firmed adults in the Church, you are able to serve in a variety of ministries.

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the Called!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition

All boys and girls ages 10—14 are invited to participate in the local level Council competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship.

The local competition will be held on Monday, January 28, from 10AM—12PM Georgetown Middle/High School Gym

located at 11 Winter Street, Georgetown.

The competition is sponsored annually by the Knights of Columbus with the winners progressing through local, district and state competition. Council 6064 cover the territory of Georgetown, Boxford, Byfield, and Rowley.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in this event. Participants and their immedi-ate families are invited back to the Council home on East Main Street for a pizza party. Sharpshooters will be re-quired to furnish proof of age and receive written parental consent.

Forms will be available online at www.frankmeadercouncil6064.org/basketball.pdf

or contact Jim Connolly at [email protected]. For additional information contact Reg Tardif or Jim Connolly event co-chairmen at 978-352-6473

Miscellaneous


January 27, 2013

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

B & B Auto Clinic, Inc. (978) 352-6001

Scripture for the week of January 27, 2013

27 SUN Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/1 Cor 12:12-30 28 Mon Heb 9:15, 24-28/Mk 3:22-30 (317) 29 Tue Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35 (318) 30 Wed Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20 (319) 31 Thu Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25 (320) 1 Fri Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 (321) 2 Sat Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 3 SUN Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31—13:13

St. Mary of the Annunciation School an inclusive co-ed Catholic elementary school

preschool - grade 8 in Danvers, is currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Join us for an Open House

Tuesday, January 29th 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For Information and to Register:

Genevieve Fiorente 978-774-0307 ext. 301

[email protected]

Project Rachel Retreat for Hope & Healing after Abortion

Do you know someone who is carrying grief and sorrow over past abortions? This one day retreat is designed to help women hurting from past abortions experience the personal love of Christ and find hope for healing.

Winter/Spring Dates

Saturday, February 2 Saturday, March 16

Saturday, April 6 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Sponsored by the Project Rachel Ministry – Archdiocese of Boston. For more information and registration for the date of your choice, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or [email protected].

Thank You from St. Mary's Women's Club

The members of the St. Mary's Women's Club would like to express their gratitude to the following businesses for their contributions to the Annual Women's Club Auction which was held on Tuesday November 13. Their generos-ity was greatly appreciated.

Georgetown Liquors and Building Supply Jimmy K's Restaurant Little's Block of Shoppes Louise Clancy - Avon Rep. Nunan's Florist Sedlers Antiques Tip to Toe Ingraham Tree Farm Sals Pizza of Georgetown Johnnies Place Theo's Instant Replays Cafe 97 of Groveland Ed DesJardins - Artist Paisley Farm and Greenhouse Waynes' Community Store of Boxford West Village Provisions

Finally, thank you to everyone who donated items, attend-ed the auction and helped make it a success.

We are delighted to report that the Auction resulted in a profit of $2,419.05!

Weekend Retreat Benedictine Abbey, Still River

February 22 - 24

The Little Daughters of the Sacred Heart will be holding their 9th annual women’s weekend retreat February 22-24, at the Benedictine Abbey in Still River, Massachu-setts. This year’s retreat, Streams in the Desert , will fo-cus on discovering God’s healing love during life’s most challenging times. Each year women from many different parishes come together in this picturesque abbey to pray, fellowship, and deepen their love for God. If you are inter-ested in attending please e-mail Marie Thibodeau at [email protected] or go to our website little-daughters.org and look at the complete retreat brochure.

Bottles & Cans & Ink Cartridges

Please bring recyclable bottles and cans to the Hall. Please bring empty ink jet cartridges to the vestibule or

pick up a mailing baggy and send in the ink cartridges for free. These items are recycled, and the money is used to

benefit the Religious Education program. Thank you to all who participate!

PLEASE! NO WATER BOTTLES!

E-MAIL MEMBERS OF COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to e-mail such correspondence to

[email protected]

Please let us know if you wish to become a member of any of these committees or councils .

Sacraments & Meeting Information


PARISH MEETINGS All meetings are in the Georgetown Hall

unless another location is specified.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)

Leala Ciampa-Fantasia (978) 352 - 4691 Ron Chorzewski (978) 352 - 5540 Tim Colby (978) 948 - 5486 Darryl Fedorchak (617) 240 - 5372 Linus Hahn (978) 352 - 2985 Kathy Killam (978) 948 - 8636 William Lucas (978) 887 - 1978 Anna McGrath (978) 948 - 8484 Rosemary Morse (978) 352 - 6175 Scott Paganelli (978) 352 - 8888 Mike Salvo (978) 476 - 2490

Call the Rectory if you are interested in being considered.

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL (PFC) Tom Parisi - Vice Chair

Nanette Hadley (Staff Liaison) Jim Biagioni Kevin Bisson Frank D'Aloisio Diane Loehle Chuck Trotta Donald Coleman Tom Parisi

Call the rectory if you are interested in being considered.

PPC MEETING

Feb 10 @ 4:00PM Rowley Hall

PFC MEETING Regular Meeting

March 3 @ 4:00PM Georgetown Dining Room

PFC - Facilities Sub Committee MEETING TBD

ECE SUPPORT

February 6 @ 7:30PM Georgetown Hall

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

First Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM in the K of C Hall on

East Main St.

WOMEN’S CLUB Christmas Party

February 19 @ 7:00PM Georgetown Hall

PFC MEETING Budget Committee TBD

January 27, 2013

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BAPTISM Baptisms are typically scheduled on the Fourth Sunday of the month.

Odd months - Georgetown Site 1:00 PM Even months - Rowley Site 1:30 PM

To schedule, please contact the rectory at 978-352-2024.

CRITERIA FOR GODPARENTS OF BAPTISM

1. At least 16 years of age 2. Already Confirmed 3. A practicing Catholic (Leads a Catholic lifestyle)

MARRIAGE PREPARATION A marriage ceremony is relatively brief - the marriage is for a lifetime. The Church wants couples to prepare for the marriage - not just the ceremony. Please address the following: • Notify parish at least SIX MONTHS in advance • Request a personal interview with priest to set date & time • Complete the necessary paperwork • Attend marriage preparation sessions • Plan ceremony and set time for rehearsal

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM - Georgetown site

If you would like to make an appointment for a time during the week, please call the rectory at 978-352-2024.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Sick is a sacrament given for healing and recovery. Those who are ill or entering a hospital and wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission may do so by calling the rectory.

Bringing Up Altar Gifts If a Mass is being said for a family member and you would like to bring up the gifts, please let the ushers and greeters know on your way into church.

Contact the rectory to have a Mass said for your family member, 978-352-2024.

If you are not a Catholic and have thought about becoming one with us, this is the process for you.

RCIA

For more information, please contact Deacon Paul Dow @ 978-887-5350

[email protected]

Announcing the St. Mary Parish Youth Choir! Next Rehearsal Jan. 20th!

This choir is for all ages and all experience levels. We will meet Sundays on ECE Week A, after the 11 am Mass in Georgetown.

Come sing contemporary worship music with us, and learn to sing the Mass! Some of the songs we will be learning:

Here I am Lord Awesome God Lead me, Lord

Go Make a Difference

And many more! Contact Sara in the music office to sign up. (978) 352-2024 ext. 7

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Once a month we offer a blood pressure screening to our parishioners. It is hosted by nurses in our parish who generously volunteer their time. The next clinic is the weekend of Feb. 2 & 3 after each of the Masses. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the rectory at (978) 352-2024.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Our local Knights of Columbus chapter is always looking for new members. This Catholic men’s organization is known as the “strong right arm of the Church” and also offers wonderful benefits for those who become members. For more details, contact Tom Parisi at

978-352-8880 or www.georgetownkofc.org


Parish Clubs & Organizations

Parish Festivities Committee

Join the Festivities Committee and help our parish provide wonderful events for you, our

parishioners! We host several events throughout the year in both Georgetown and Rowley. If you like to

provide ideas, decorate for parties, or like to help with setting up for events, we could use help wherever your talents shine! If you are interested in volunteering to

help, contact Bonnie Lucas at [email protected].

BLESSED JOHN PAUL MEN’S GROUP

Feb. 9, Feb. 23 7:30 - 8:30AM

McDonalds, Rowley

Reading & discussion of lessons & gospel for the following Sunday

For more information, call Peter Carpentier at (978) 500-2119.

January 27, 2013

Rite of Initiation of Adults , RCIA

If you are not a Catholic and have thought about becoming one with us,

this is the process for you.

Please contact Deacon Paul Dow @ 978-887-5350 [email protected]

St. Mary’s Adult Choir

The adult choirs of Georgetown and Rowley are always looking for new members. We practice Tuesday evenings at 7 in Georgetown and Saturday mornings at 11 in Rowley. I give free vocal instruction to any choir members or potential choir members. All you have to do is sign up!

Let's make this music ministry grow!

Sara Sturdivant [email protected]

Bible Study

Wednesday Mornings - 11AM - 1PM OR

Monday Evenings - 7PM - 9PM

All Classes are held in the Georgetown Hall

For more information contact Bob Sullivan at [email protected].

Women’s Club The next meeting will be on

February 19 at 7:00 PM in the Georgetown Church Hall.

The event this month is a Fun, Feel Good, Interactive Program presented by Pat Shea in the church hall.

The ECE donation this month is individual snacks such as pretzels, chips, popcorn.

For more information please contact Julie Stevenson at 978-352-2891. The Women’s Club is open to all Women of the Parish over 18 years of age. Come and bring a friend!

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Just as your body has many different parts, so it is with the Christian family. Each part of your body has a special job to do, and without that party your body could not work properly. Without your legs you could not stand up and walk.

Many different parts make up one body, and every part is just as important as another. Each one of us belongs to the one family of God and has special gifts which God has given to us. We must use these gifts to make sure that the one body of Christ works properly and is full of life.

Let’s Think About the Reading

Each part of the body does its own par-ticular job, which only it can do. You can nei-ther see with your ears nor smell with your knees! The whole body relies on the eyes for sight, and on the ears to hear, and on the legs to carry it about. No part can manage without the others; they are all equally important.

St. Paul compared us to parts of the one body of Christ. What did he mean? At baptism each of us became a member of the family of God and was invited to share in the life of Jesus who rose from the dead. Although there are many Christians in the world, together we make up one church, or one body, that believes in and follow the teachings of Jesus. When we loose a member of the body of Christ we loose a special part of us. We loose the only part that can do their special talent. What talents or spe-cial gift do you bring to the body of Christ.

Lord Jesus, you call each one of us to belong to one people, the family of God. Help us, together with our brothers and sisters, share your love with the world. Amen.

Evangelization & Catholic Education

St. Mary Parish,

Children’s Gospel LET’S LAUGH

January 27, 2013


Bottles & Cans & Ink Cartridges

Please bring recyclable bottles and cans to the Hall. Please bring empty ink jet cartridges to the vestibule or pick up a mailing baggy and send in the ink cartridges for free. These items are

recycled, and the money is used to benefit the ECE program.

Thank you to all who participate!

PLEASE! NO WATER BOTTLES!

Evangelization and Catholic Education

St. Mary Parish,

Directors: Robyn Blum (K-5) and Annie Rhodes (6-11), Secretary: Julie Potter 978-352-6540 [email protected]

ECE Blog: www.stmaryece.wordpress.com Confirmation I blog: www.stmaryalpha.wordpress.com

Office Hours: By Appointment


January 27, 2013

Feeling generous?

The ECE program could use:

Tissues for runny noses White copy paper (letter size)

HP Ink 56, 57, 58 Postage - postcard stamps and 1st class

letter stamps and !

This is B week. Catholicism Course

Experience the “Most Vivid Catechism Ever Created”

Creator and host Fr. Robert Barron illu-minates what Catholics believe and why, while immers-ing you in the art, architecture, literature, music, and all the riches of the Catholic tradition.

Running 11 Wednesday evenings between Jan 9 and June 12

7 - 9 PM in the Georgetown Hall.

For more information contact: Annie Rhodes at

(978) 352-6540 or [email protected] Next Class is February 27

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Confirmation II Retreat

Saturday, February 2

Georgetown Church Hall

10:30am-5:30pm

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