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Saint Mary’s Parish Foxborough, MA
MASS TIMES & SACRAMENTS Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am
Tuesday—Saturday: 9:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 2:45—3:45pm or
by appointment
Request after Mass
Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm
Please call the Rectory to register your child.
Baptism Preparation Classes are held the 1st
Sunday of each month @12:30pm
Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least 1 year
in advance by appointment with a priest.
Eucharistic Adoration Friday—9:30-noon
Saturday—7:00-8:00pm
Fatima Prayer Cells Monday—noon-1:00pm
Tuesday following 9:00am Mass
St. Mary’s Prayer Line If you have a prayer request or are interested
in joining our Prayer Line please call
508-543-2166.
† We are happy to supply gluten-free hosts
to anyone who joins us for Liturgy here at St.
Mary’s. Please speak to one of the ushers or
the celebrant before Mass if you would like a
gluten-free host which are available at all the
Masses.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Matthew J. Westcott, Administrator
PARISH OFFICE 508-543-7726
Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00-3:00pm
Nicole Davin, Anne Robinson—Staff
Laurie Bubencik—Assistant,
Volunteer Coordinator
ohn Zadroga—Organist
Marge Morian-Boyle—Choir Director
Lloyd & Nancy Gibbs—Custodians
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 508-543-4577
Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00-3:00pm
Email: [email protected]
Deborah Gilarde—Grades 1 & 2
Catherine Briggs—Grades 3-6
Julie Foley—Grades 7-9
Anne Robinson—Secretary
IMPORTANT NUMBERS & ADDRESSES
Parish Office: 508-543-7726
Fax: 508-543-7728
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmarysfoxboro.org
Rectory Mailing Address:
83 Central Street,
Foxboro, MA 02035
Our Mission is: Saint Mary’s Parish is a
Roman Catholic community of faith estab-
lished in 1859 in Foxborough, within the
Archdiocese of Boston. We are a parish com-
mitted to worshipping together, to publicly
living, teaching and sharing our faith and to
work at becoming a community with shared
responsibility for meeting the challenge of
being Roman Catholic in a modern world.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
† SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
4:00 Paul & Frances Higgins Memorial
† SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 7:00 Deceased members of St. Mary’s
9:00 Frank & Tracy Giordano Memorial
11:00 Alice Murphy 1st Ann
† TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
9:00 Special Intention
† SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
4:00 Anne Flynn 19th Ann
† SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
7:00 Deceased members of St. Mary’s
9:00 Beatrice Lennon 3rd Ann
11: 00 Mary & Tom Mulkern Memorial
Arthur & Theresa Bergquist
Tom Bergquist, Judy Bergquist
Sally DeLutis
Please remember in your prayers the ill and
infirmed of the parish and all our beloved deceased
especially Ernest W. Edgar who passed away this
week.
The Sanctuary Candle is lit this
week in loving memory of Anne
Flynn. If you would like to remem-
ber your beloved deceased by light-
ing the Sanctuary Candle in their
memory please call the Rectory at
508-543-7726. A $30 donation is requested.
OFFERTORY: $7012.00
Thank you for your continued support and
generosity each week to Saint Mary’s Parish.
The one collection taken at all the Masses on
Christmas is for the Clergy Health & Retire-
ment Trust. All proceeds will be sent entirely
to the Archdiocese of Boston for the retire-
ment and health needs of our 614 priest.
Please remember Rev. Henry Doherty, Rev.
John McElroy, Rev. Richard Casey, Rev.
Stephen Koen and Rev. William McLaughlin
all who served faithfully at St. Mary’s. As
always your support is greatly appreciated.
What gift will you give the
newborn King?
Come sing with Saint Mary’s
Adult Choir during Advent and
Christmas and give the Lord your gift of
praise in song! We rehearse Thursday eve-
nings from 7-8PM in the choir loft. Hope to
see you!
Saint Mary’s Parish Foxborough, MA
Please remember in
your prayers the following
men and women so bravely
serving our country and
their families: William Al-
bano, Louise Balduf, Gra-
ham P. Johnston, Daniel
Sheehan, Shane McAuley. Also Sean Davey, Corpo-
ral Eric Thomas, Cpt. Joseph A. Colantoni, Sgt.
James R. Jarvis III, US Army 1st Lt. Brian Johns &
Technical Sgt. Chris Butler. Also Staff Sgts. Andrew
& Arielle Grato, Sgt. Eric Seiden, Army Airborne.
Also Frank Fleming, Matthew Goode, USAF Major
David Gonsalez, USMC Ryan Davis, Kevin Michael
Ryan, William Lopatka, Pvt. 1st Class Elizabeth V.
McCarthy-Tang.
Also Corp. Senghak Tang. PFC Hyder Alsat-
lawi, USMC Sean Wilson, USAF Ryan Wilson, USCG
Matt Bonneau, USAF Daniel W. Luring, Chief War-
rant Officer 2 Jesse Boyd, Sgt. Nicole L. Jenkins,
Copt. Bill Lord, Lt. FC Sarah Lord, CWO-3 Thaddeus
Yukna, Lt. Comm. Anthony LaCourse and GM2 Paul
J. Bergman. Also USMC Eric Kelly, USAF Lt. Colonel
Mark Barrera, Spec. Ryan Fallows, US Army Private
Mitchell Connolly, Sgt. Jeffrey Kielpinsk.
And Steven Tyler Morse, Justin Rose, TSGT-
USAF Steven Freitas, US Army SPC Dan Burke, Naval
Reservist Senator Michael Rush, Air Force Pilot 1st
Lt.. Kevin Winslow, US Spec. Thomas C. Boyle, Jr.,
SSGT Dane Pare, USMC D Pvt. Daniel J. Flynn, USMC
Lance Cpl Jerome Hanley, US Army Sgt. Ryan H.
Mckay, USMC Lance Corporal Timothy Shallow, Jr.,
USAF Cpt. Erol S. Kelter, USMC Corporal Derek Boti,
USMC Corporal Tyler Geary, K.C. Zerfoss, USMC
Lance Corporal Andrew Santos, PFC Jordan Duguay,
Catherine Balduf, Patrick J. Mitchell, USAF Airman
Kevin O’Hara, USCG Meghan Fuller , USMC Pvt.
George Eliopoulus, USN Casey D. Carbone, Private
1st Class John O’Neil, 75th Ranger Regimen, Private
Peter Cannizzaro , Ryan McGrath USAF & Sgt. Bren-
dan R. McDonald, US Army National Guard, Airman
1st Class Matthew Timmons, SN Jacob Patriarca, US
Navy & 1st Lt. William Buckley III US Army. If you a
family member, friend or loved one serving in the
military please give those names to Father Matt or
call 508-543-7726.
CLASSES WILL RESUME IN JANUARY.
Our congratulations to our 81 second grade
students on their receiving the Sacrament of
Reconciliation this past Saturday for the first
time.
“THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”
A few years ago the Archdiocese
instituted a program called “The
Light is On For You.” It was in-
tended to encourage more peo-
ple to experience the healing
presence of God in their lives
through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Every parish in the Archdiocese will offer the
Sacrament on the same night and at the
same time. We encourage and welcome
everyone to avail themselves of the grace of
the Sacrament during Advent. Each Wednes-
day evening beginning December 2nd the
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available
in the Reconciliation Room from 6:30-
8:00pm.
A special thank you to the
Foxboro/ Sharon Knights
of Columbus for their do-
nation to Saint Mary’s of
the Papal and American
Flags that are on display at the back of the
church.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
When Father Jerry left St. Mary’s in June he
left his beloved train set here for all to enjoy!
Our thanks to Paul Beck for his time and tal-
ent in setting up the train display. Please be
sure to stop after Mass (downstairs in the
Murphy Room) to see the “Hoganville Ex-
press!”
Christmas Eve 4:00pm ( up & down) Midnight
Christmas Day
7:00am 9:00am (up & down) 11:00am
New Year’s Eve
4:00pm
New Year’s Day
9:00am
Next Sunday, December 20th
is the last day for anyone who
wishes to make a donation
toward the cost of the Christ-
mas Flowers in member of
their beloved deceased.
Please place your offering in an envelope
marked “Christmas Flowers” with the names
of those you wish remembered. Place your
envelope in the collection basket/through
the mail slot at the Rectory by December
20th.
As a follow-up to the CDA
presentation on November
15th we are still in need of
members in order to start the
Court here at St. Mary’s. We
are happy to report we have 8 confirmed
women who have applied, but we need at
least 7 more as the minimum is 15 to start
a Court. We would love more! For more
information contact Cindy Patriarca @508-
698-9251 or [email protected]
Readings—Week of December 13
Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/Lk
3:10-18
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-9/Mt
21:23-27
Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-
19, 23/Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85:9-
14/Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8, 17/
Mt 1:1-17
Friday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/Mt
1:18-25
Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-6, 16-
17/Lk 1:5-25
Saint Mary’s Parish Foxborough, MA
3rd Sunday of Advent
A certain priest, known for his girth, returned to his former parish to visit, minus much
of his sizable frame. When asked about his weight loss, he told everyone that chest pains and
the fear of a heart attack motivated him to lose weight and take better care of himself. He felt
better, had more energy and was more active than he had ever been. Once he made up his
mind, he did what was necessary to stay fit.
John’s listeners are convinced by the Baptist’s message that announced the coming of
the Messiah. They want to do something to prepare for the coming of the Lord. It was not
possible or practical to become like John. So, John tells them to do what they can. In their
jobs, communities and daily lives, they were to live in anticipation of the coming of the Mes-
siah, practicing the virtues of the Kingdom by treating people fairly and with respect.
To prepare once again for the celebration of Christmas, we must root out sin and evil in
our lives and renew our commitment to God and holiness. Look for those opportunities every-
day and live your life according to your beliefs. Make up your mind that you will do whatever
it takes to get right with God and prepare for the coming of Christ.
~James Gaffney, © 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing
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