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Liturgical Celebrations
Sunday Eucharist Daily Eucharist Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8am; 9:30am; 11am; 5pm Monday—Saturday 9am (No 5pm Liturgy Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Reconciliation Friday 9:30am—3pm Saturday 3:30-4pm
Reach us by Telephone Reach us Online Parish Office: 781-769-2522; 9:30am-4pm Website: www.sttim.net Religious Education: 781-762-4868 Parish E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 781-769-9362
Pastor: Rev. Gerard Petringa…ext. 25…………………………………...…[email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Stephen R. LeBlanc…ext. 33….…….……………[email protected] Weekend Assistant: Rev. George Emerson………..……..………………………………….…….. Business Manager: Judson Vail…………………………....……......……[email protected] Pastoral Associate: Colleen Campion...ext. 28…………………....……[email protected] Music Director: Bonnie Gleason...ext. 11………………………………………[email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator for Children: Mary Ganley...ext. 27…………[email protected] Faith Formation Director for Youth: Mary Ellen Herx...ext. 26..…....…………[email protected] Parish Secretary: Janet Kelly...ext. 32………….………………............................ [email protected] Office Assistant: Jeannine Manning...ext. 36…………………………………[email protected]
650 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 Serving Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood
May 6, 2018
Adult Initiation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process of individual faith development and communal formation. Anyone interested in learning more about what it means to become a Catholic Chris-tian, should contact the parish office.
Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at scheduled Liturgies. Parishioners who are expecting a child should contact the office at least two months in advance, or as soon as possible to make arrangements and meet with the Baptismal Preparation Team.
Reconciliation Also known as “penance” or “confession”, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is regu-larly available every Saturday at 3:30pm in the church. Individual appointments may also be made with one of the priests. The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated communally during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
Marriage Engaged parishioners who are interested in being married at St. Timothy Parish must contact the Pastor at least six months in advance. Call the office regarding Mar-riage Preparation classes.
Sacrament of the Sick Praying for healing in body, mind and soul has always been a part of the Church’s ministry to those who are ill. Anyone who is seriously ill or anticipating hospitalization, may celebrate the Sacra-ment on Saturdays following the 9am Mass, or upon request.
Devotion/Prayer Groups Rosary is said Monday through Satur-day prior to morning Mass. Bible Study Monday evenings at 7:15pm Wednesday afternoons at 1pm Thursday mornings at 9:30am New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Thursday from 7:30-9pm. All are welcome.
Welcome Parishioners and Visitors
to St. Timothy Parish!
Please join us for coffee, refreshments and fellowship
after the 9am Friday Mass and the
8am and 9:30am Sunday Masses!
Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of St. Timothy serves the areas of Norwood, Walpole, Westwood, and all who come to our door. The serenity of our waterfront church property is a natural re-minder of all the gifts that God has given us.
It is our vision, as a Eucharistic people, to come to know and love Christ, to proclaim his teachings through word and deed, to worship together and to minister to one another. We strive to form a supportive and generous faith-filled community. We seek to bear witness to Christ's presence and compassion to all by our service to our sisters and brothers.
Jesus himself, gives the mission to us. “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fa-ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. (Matthew 28:18-20)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Breaking Open the Word Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel
Question for Children: Who needs Jesus’ love this week? How can you show them his love?
Question for Adults: How is love of others connected to love for God?
May 6 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter Today’s Scriptures give us a message that is loud and clear: “Let us love one another. . .” and “This is my commandment, love one another.” The love that we share is not our own, but rather it is the love God has for us. Love is a powerful means of evangelization. The love of a faithful disciple draws people to Jesus Christ. So, let’s take the scripture to heart this week and extend the love of God to others.
A Message from our Pastor
Training for Bakers of Eucharistic Bread
One of the unique attributes of St. Timothy’s is that at our 9:30am and 11am Masses each Sunday, we use home-baked bread for our Eucharist. This is a very special ministry at St. Timothy’s, one which enhances our worship in a very special way. We have a team of dedicated parishioners who rotate the responsibility of reverently baking the bread each week. If you love baking and would like to contribute to our weekly worship by baking the bread we use at Mass, we invite you to a training session on Wednesday, May 16 from 7pm-8pm in the Church Hall. At the meeting we will teach you exactly how to bake the bread, what ingredients to use, and how to offer this task to God as an offering of time and talent. If you can attend the training, please call the office to RSVP by Tuesday, May 15. Also, if you are interested but cannot attend this training, or if you have any questions, please contact Janet or Colleen in the main office at 781-769-2522.
This is a weekend of joyful celebration for our parish communi-ty as 101 girls and boys receive their First Communion during four Masses over the two days. What a blessing for the parish family as these young people enter more closely into relation-ship with the Lord. It is a graced moment for them and their families who have nurtured them in their faith.
We are also grateful to those who have been part of their faith journey: For their parents and grandparents who choose to share faith with their children; for Mrs. Mary Ganley, our Faith For-mation Coordinator; for all of the Catechists who have walked with these children in their classes over the last two years; and for all the staff and volunteers who help to make the program possible throughout the school year, to all of you we offer our thanks and appreciation.
We are also very grateful to the wider parish community for your generosity that makes our Faith Formation Program possi-ble. Without your faithful financial support, it would not be possible to operate our program. As a parish, we place great importance on Faith Formation at all phases of life, but espe-cially for the youth of the community. As a community, we show our support for the program with our time, talent and fi-nancial contributions that make it all possible.
May all of us experience in some way the blessings and grace of this wonderful celebration and gift of God’s presence and love for us.
Fr. Petringa
Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Masses at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
On Saturday, May 19th at 12:00pm we will be holding a Mass at St. Timothy Parish in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. This Mass will be held in Portugese. All are welcome and encouraged to take part in this beautiful and powerful tradition!
Calendar of Events
Sunday, May 6 9am-12pm Blood Pressure Clinic—Hall 9:30am Communion—Church 11:00am Communion—Church Wednesday, May 9 1:00pm Bible Study—Ruocco 7:00pm Meditation Group—Lane Library Thursday, May 10 9:45am Bible Study—Ruocco 7:30pm New Jerusalem Prayer Group —Hall Friday, May 11 9:30am Morning Coffee—Hall 9:30am-3:00pm Eucharistic Adoration—Church 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed—Church Saturday, May 12 10:30am Confirmation—Church 1:30pm Confirmation—Church
Financial Statement Weekend of April 28/29
$8,947.00
Thank you!
This Week at Saint Timothy
Readings for the Week of May 6, 2018
Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 [19a]/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19
For Weekend Masses: If the Mass intention is for your family member, you are welcome to bring up the gifts during the Offertory at that Mass. Please speak to the Mass Captain ten minutes before Mass begins if you would like to participate in this way.
Saturday, May 5 9:00am Dardinski Family, Living and Deceased 4:30pm First Communion
Sunday, May 6 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00am Manuel Dafonte and Maria DaSilva, Remembrance 9:30am First Communion 11:00am First Communion 5:00pm Catherine M. DiGregorio, Birthday Memorial
Monday, May 7 9:00am Catherine & Caroline, Healing
Tuesday, May 8 9:00am Emil Ostrom, Jr., Birthday Memorial
Wednesday, May 9 9:00am Carson Davis, Memorial
Thursday, May 10 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord 9:00am Monica, Sylvestre & Maria DaSilva and Manuel Goncalves, Memorial
Friday, May 11 9:00am Maria Barbosa, Memorial
Saturday, May 12 9:00am Rose Varano, Memorial 10:30am Confirmation 1:30pm Confirmation 4:30pm Pat Caufield, 1st Anniversary
Sunday, May 13 Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00am S.A. Araujo and Rosa & José Cunha, Memorial 9:30am Horacio Caneja, Memorial 11:00am James & Anna Barrett, Memorial 5:00pm Barbara McHugh, Memorial
Marriage Banns
Erin Mulvehill and Matthew Fallon
Next Week’s Ministry Schedule SPRING MEDITATION GROUP— Please join us! Looking for a chance to pray in quiet yet also in community? Are our troubled times calling you to reach out to God and to our broth-ers and sisters in faith? Join us for a half hour of prayer, medita-tion and mindfulness with the intention of peace for our communi-ties, our nation and our world. The time is purposefully short so that we can include as many of our busy parishioners and commu-nity members as possible. The group meets on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 7:30 pm in Lane Library, the building to the r ight of the church as you face it, by the rectory. All are welcome!
****SAFETY is in OUR HANDS!**** Each month we feature information to help build our awareness of safety-related issues and our ability to be strong advocates. Eve-ry member of our community can contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, safe environment for our students and those at risk. Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today’s fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s Web site offers a range of practical information for parents and guardians that will help keep children safe from harm. The site also features an interactive quiz on child safety designed for both adults and children. To take the quiz, visit the NCMEC Web site and click on “Child Safety”: www.missingkids.com. For particular help you may call: The Office of Child Advocacy Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Boston 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Maureen DiMilla, Director: 617-746-5996
IMPACT NORWOOD
Impact Norwood is a substance use prevention coalition of Norwood’s police, fire and health departments, Norwood Hospital and library, Council of Aging and more! They use a community approach to promote a drug free and healthy Norwood through aware-ness, education, prevention and action. Find out more at “impactnorwood.org”
They will be offering two free events during National Prevention Week:
Monday, May 14th: Free yoga classes at the Norwood Rec. Center to help community members relax in a healthy way. Open to all ages and abilities. General class: 4 - 5 pm or 6 - 7 pm; Family Yoga: 5 - 6 pm.
Friday, May 18th: Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to provide adults with the tools needed to identify and intervene when youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. Class runs from 9 am - 4 pm, at the Norwood Police Station, Community Room. Register at “impactnorwood.org” In Matthew 18:5, Jesus says “whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” It takes the responsibility of all adults to keep children and youth safe from abuse. Thank you for your commitment to keeping the children in our parish and community safe.
May 12/13
EM Team 2
Lector Altar Server
Saturday, 4:30 PM
Fred Bachofner - L1 Bob McHugh - L2
Joseph Greene Victor Greene Nevan Sujit
Sunday, 8:00 AM
Barbara Ferrazzani - L1 Richard Russo - L2
Deirdre Galvin Fiona Galvin NOT FILLED
Sunday, 9:30 AM
Dave Hern - L1 Maureen Vinson - L2
Heather Begg Theresa Begg Kyle Grosso
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Dan Burton - L1 Molly Polansky - L2
Roisin O'Carroll Ferdia O'Carroll Nelson Rivas-Santos
Sunday, 5:00 PM
Jane Singh - L1 Thomas Bockhorst - L2
Kate McLellan Evan McLellan Julian Singh
We celebrate our students’ light and faith and ask you to keep them in your prayers, especially those preparing for First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Good and gracious God, we ask your blessing on our First Eucharist and Confirmation students. May your Holy Spirit support and guide them throughout their final preparation to receive God's generous love and grace. Help them to open themselves to discipleship, following in Jesus' footsteps as people who love and include everyone. Grant them an untroubled heart and a joyful spirit. May they feel supported by the prayers and love of St. Timothy's Parish family. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen
Congratulations to our Second graders who celebrate their First Holy Communion this weekend! God Bless you!!
CONFIRMATION TWO Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8th and 9th, Rehearsals 6:30 pm in the hall (pick one date) Saturday, May 12th, Confirmation Liturgies 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
*****REGISTRATION OPENING SOON***** We will open online registration with a new online payment feature by May 15th. Register for fall classes, Vacation Bible School (July 23 - 27) and Matthew 25 (July 9 - 13). Stay tuned!
MATTHEW 25: WEEK of SERVICE, FUN and LEARNING, JULY 9 - 13, 2018
All middle and high school students are welcome to participate in a week-long local service immersion program during the week of July 9th. Make new friends, play games, be outside, make a difference in our community eve-ry day, all while learning more about our God’s call to justice and our Catholic tradition of social teaching. We will need one adult chaperone per seven students. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Contact Mary Ellen ([email protected], 781-762-4868 x26) if your child is interested and/or if you can serve as a chaperone one or more days.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: JULY 23rd - 27th THANKS to generous parishioners willing and able to donate their time, talent and energy, our strong tradi-tion of VBS at St. Timothy’s can continue on! This year’s theme, “Cath-letics,” plays off the excitement of this winter’s Olympics, focusing on how we “exercise” our “muscles” to more fully love Jesus and follow His example of life lived in dedication, healing and love.
A sign up link will soon be posted on our website (sttim.net), along with a new online payment feature. Cost for the week is $40/student. A volunteer sign up, for those entering sixth grade and up, will be posted too. Please contact Mary Ganley ([email protected]) with questions about enrolling your child/ren in VBS or Mary Ellen Herx ([email protected]) about volunteering for VBS . We share 781-762-4868, ext 26 (Mary Ellen) and ext 27 (Mary).
Faith Formation
In Our Community
Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day Saturday, May19th 9am—2pm
It’s time to recycle all those old electronics! Clean out your basement or garage and bring your items to the St. Timothy Parish parking lot! The following is a list of recyclable items, including, but not limited to:
TVs, monitors, computer towers, laptops, VCR, copiers, DVD, stereo equipment, microwaves, dehumidifiers, radios, small electronics of any kind, lighting, vacuums, any appli-ance such as stoves, washers, dryers, etc. Exercise equipment, lawn mowers, snow blowers, small engine items, empty pro-pane tanks $10.
TVs up to 18" $15 each; TVs 19" to 24" $20 each; TVs 25" to 31" $25 each; TVs 32” to 35” $30 each; TVs 36” and larger, wood console, and projection TVs $35” each.
CRT monitors $15 each; flat panel monitors $10 each, AC units and dehumidifiers, $15; Microwaves $10 each; Small dorm refrigerators, $1; Washers, dryers, stoves, $20 each; Large refrigerators, $25; Lawn mowers, ride on included, snow blowers, $10 each; Grills $10 each; Any kind of exercise equipment, $10 each.
Keyboards, car batteries, cell phones, circuit boards, no cost **Event held rain or shine! Cash or checks accepted.**
Bicycle Recycle: Please bring any and all unwanted or under used bikes to the parking lot. We will be accepting any model of bike: mountain, road, BMX, etc., in any condition. Our aim is to keep bikes from being thrown out when they can be reused.
Pine Street Inn We will be serving supper at the Pine Street Inn on Monday, May 26. If you are able to help in any way, please call Anne at 781-769-3840. Donations to pay for these meals may be sent to: Campagna, 86 Countryside Lane, Norwood, MA 02062. Please make checks payable to St. Timothy Christian Service Fund.
St. Tim’s Book Group The next meeting of the St. Timothy Book Group will be on Monday, May 21 to dis-cuss The Red Coat by Dolly Carlson. In addition, our upcoming books selections and meeting dates are listed below. All meetings are held from 7:30-9pm in the Ruocco Center and attendance is on a drop-
in basis. We love new faces and new opinions, so please join us! Remaining meetings for 2018: Monday, May 21: The Red Coat by Dolly Carlson Monday, June 25: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott Monday, July 23: Faith: A Journey for All by Jimmy carter Monday, August 27: Will’s Red Coat by Tom Ryan Monday, September 24: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Hi-gashida Monday, October 29: Every Note Played by Lisa Genova Monday, November 26: Eternal Life by Dara Horn Monday December 10: Christmas Books Swap
Interested in Faith and Social Justice? Join us on Thursday, May 24th from 6-9pm, Braintree Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree. The Labor Guild / Archdio-cese of Boston is offering a one-night workshop with a panel of various faith leaders discussing their faith’s call to social jus-tice. Second half will be small group discussions led by the panelists. To learn more and register, please email [email protected] or call 781-340-7887. More infor-mation may be found on the flyer on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“This I command you: love one another.” Learn how to love your spouse as Christ asks by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are May 19-20, 2018 in Warner, NH and Jun 9-10, 2018 in Medway, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
Montrose School Spring Open House
A 2017 National School of Character. Join us on Thursday, May 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Learn more about our nationally recognized program with lifelong results. Meet our Head of School, Dr Karen E Bohlin, and hear from students, faculty, parents and coaches about athletics, academics, student life and tuition assistance. Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Montrose is an independent day school for girls in grades 6-12 in Medfield, MA. Visit MontroseSchool.org. Boston College School of Theology & Continuing Education
Summer Events on Campus
Faith Formation: Past, Present, and Future—Thursday, June 28, 4:30-5:45pm. As part of STM’s 10th Anniversary celebration, join us for a light supper and consider how the work of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry has influenced and continues to shape the Church’s tradition of handling on the faith.
Beyond its Use-By Date? Pondering the Future of Faith—18th Annual Evelyn Underhill Lecture in Christian Spirituality. Saturday, July 14, 10:00-11:45am. The future of faith and the prospects of the church can seem bleak. Is there room for hope? If so, what shape would hope take? This lecture explores a hope for the future that holds together trust in God, self-criticism, and openness to the unexpected. Images of the Magdalene: A Natural History—10th Annual Mary of Magdala Celebration. Friday, July 20, 12:00-3:00pm
All events are FREE of charge and Open to the Public Please register at www.bc.edu/stmce
Norwood St. Vincent de Paul (“SVP”) Norwood SVP receives most of its funding through the gener-osity of parish supporters. In addition, there are several Archdi-ocesan SVP funds that our local group can access to assist call-ers who meet specific criteria. These programs may offer some assistance with various needs. If you would like to make a do-nation, please send it to St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catherine Rec-tory, 547 Washington St., Norwood, MA 02062. For more information call 781-762-3805.