4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018

Please Pray for… All who have died these past weeks.

We offer our prayers to their family and pray that they will rest in the Lord’s peace. Those who are sick in the hospital or recovering: Joseph Dedoux, Simon Tesfaye, Dot LaPorte, Joyce Hames, Mekenzie Middlebrooks, Darlene B, Lisa Marengo, Ernest Tremblay, Pauline Allen, Nick Paquette, Amanda Brigham Parker, Paul Masiello, Jacqui Gablaski, Whitney Fritze, Kathleen Bowen, Fr. Martin Donahue, Noreen Mina, Diane Cyr, Robert Boucher, George Maloney, Elaine Lamoureux, Joseph Nisil, Heather Josti-Harris, Melissa Morin Bernard

Our weekly Collection for December 15 & 16 $ 5,260.00

Income YTD $ 95,127.90

Budget YTD $ 95,200.00

Over/(Under) $ (72.10)

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

Parish Office Hours: The Parish office and Faith Formation office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am-5pm. Thursday and Friday the office will be closed. Contact information: Parish Office 508-885-3111 Ext.113 Faith Formation Office 508-885-3111 Ext.105 Parish Email maryqueen@mqrparish.org

Parish Office Hours during Christmas & New Years

December 24,25,26—Closed

December 27 & 28, —Open 9am-5pm

December 31—Open until 12 noon

Jan 1, 2019—Closed

January 2 & 3, 2019—Open 9am-5pm

normal office hours resume after the holidays

First Saturday Eucharistic Exposition

January 5, 2019 8:30am - 4:00 pm

Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00am, Confessions following Mass.

Exposition starting at the end of Mass and continuing throughout the

day until 4:00pm. Confessions 3:00pm –3:50 pm , Benediction 4:00pm.

If you wish to participate, there is a signup sheet in the sacristy.

Faith Formation News:

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Sunday, 9:00-10:00 grades K-2 Sunday, 11:30-12:45 grades 3,5,7 Sunday, 5:30-8:30 grades 9-11 (on scheduled weeks) Monday, 4:45-6:00 grades 2-6 Tuesday 7:00-8:15 grades 6-8

Candle Intentions

Sacred Heart of Jesus candles this week are burning for the sick and recovering people on our parish prayer line.

Mary’s Candles this week are burning for the sick and recovering people on the prayer list in our bulletin. Please pray for all who are sick and those recovering from illnesses and surgeries. Contact the parish office if you would like to sponsor candles in memory of a loved one or for a special intention.

Mass Schedule for Christmas & Holy Days

Dec. 24th Vigil Masses 4:00 pm & 10:00 pm (20 minute prelude of music at both masses) Dec. 25th Christmas Day 10:15 am Dec. 31st weekday morning Mass 8:00 am Dec. 31st Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Jan. 1st Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 9:00 am

Prayer Partners needed...

for 12 students presently in our Confirmation class. A

Prayer Partner is one who offers prayers of words, ac-

tions, and/or abstinence on behalf of another. In this

instance the students do not know the person who is

praying for them, but will meet them at a special Mass

after their Confirmation in May 2019. If you would like

to be a Prayer Partner for a student in the Confirmation

program, please contact Judi Brennan. 7 more prayer

partners are needed.

Thank you to all who have made flower donations this

year ! Donations for flowers are used through out the

year to purchase flowers for special feasts and en-

hance the beauty of our church. A special thank you to

Pat Corson for her generous donation to pay for our

Christmas Flowers this year. Thank you for your con-

tinued generosity Pat.

High School Mission Trip...This years trip will be to

Philadelphia, Pa. July 7-12, 2019. Students will work

with children, food pantries, urban gardening pro-

jects, or feeding the poor. We will also explore some

of Philly’s tourist sights. Cost of the trip is $314 p/p.

Registration forms and a non refundable deposit of

$100 are needed by January 27th. We will work to-

gether to raise funds to help with the remaining bal-

ance. This trip is open to 8th grade students going

into high school through students who have gradu-

ated. Contact Judi Brennan for registration forms

and for more details. Registration forms can also be

found at the doors of the church.

4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018

Mass Schedule Saturday, December 22 4:30 pm Mary Shamoian (3rd Anniv) by her husband Steven

Sunday, December 23 8:00 am Albert Huard (1st Anniv) by Judy Farrell 10:15 am Aleck & Albina Zukowski by the Family

Monday, December 24 8:00 am Carmen Lamoureux by Suzanne 4:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday, December 25 10:15 am Christmas Mass

Wednesday, December 26 8:00 am Alpheuse A. Mayo by the Family

Thursday, December 27 8:00 am Francis & Germaine Moreau by their daughter Louise

Friday, December 28 8:00 am No Mass today

Saturday, December 29 4:30 pm Ken Wheeler (Birthday Remembrance) by Jean & Family

Sunday, December 30 8:00 am Yvette Bouvier by the Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:15 am Paul Grandmont (13th Anniv) by his loving daughters

Calendar of Events Sunday, December 23 Coffee Shop –OPEN

9:00 am -10:00 am

11:30 am -12:45 pm 5:30 pm—7:30 pm

NO FF grades K-2 NO FF grades 3,5,7 NO FF High School Classes

Monday, December 24

4:45pm-6:00 pm 9:30 am

NO FF grades 2-6 Food Pantry-CLOSED

Tuesday, December 25

7:00 pm -8:15 pm NO FF grades 6-8

Wednesday ,December 26

Thursday, December 27

9:30 am Food Pantry—CLOSED

Friday, December 28

Saturday, December 29

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm

Confessions

Sunday, December 30 Coffee Shop—OPEN 9:00 am-10:00 am

11:30 am-12:45 pm 5:30pm-8:30 pm

NO FF grades K-2 NO FF grades 3,5,7 NO FF High School Classes

Men’s Group: Next meeting is Saturday, January 5th,

9:30-11:00 am in the Rectory.

Report Abuse- If you have been abused or victim-ized by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Vic-tim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Worcester is Judith Audette. A report can be made by phone to (508) 929-4363. If the report is made by mail, please send it to: Judith Audette, Victim Assistance Coordina-tor, The Diocese of Worcester, 49 Elm Street, Worces-ter, MA 01609

The Christian Community Choir Presents

“Everlasting Light” A Christmas Carol for a Dark World by Claire Cloninger & Mark Hayes

Performance Schedule

12/23 E. Brookfield Baptist Church 5:00 pm 12/30 Overlook-Masonic Hall, Charlton 3:00 pm 1/6 St. John the Baptist , E. Brookfield 2;00 pm

Food Pantry Request For This Week Hearty Soups

Annual Diocesan Celebration of Confirmation Are you a baptized, catechized Roman Catholic adult (18 or older) who has never been confirmed? The Diocese of Worcester will celebrate a diocesan-wide adult Confirmation on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester. A retreat to prepare for Confirmation will be offered on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Immaculate Concep-tion Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, Ct.. If interested, please contact Fr. Bill.

A message from Fr. Bill…

As Advent comes to an end and Christmas is only a day

away, we await the incarnation of Christ with longing

hearts. The people of Israel waited centuries for a Messiah

who had been foretold by the prophets. They expected a

powerful Messiah who would wield a sword and bring na-

tions under his rule. Instead, He came as a helpless baby

born to peasant parents in a lowly manger. As we receive

the Christ Child into our hearts, let us be thankful for the

many blessings we have received, not least of which is a God

who strengthens us in times of trial, and a God who laughs

with us when we are happy.

As I celebrate Mass this Christmas, my intention will be for

God’s blessing upon each and every member of our parish.

And in thankfulness for each of you who make this parish

welcoming and sacred.

May God Bless You Abundantly

this Christmas and Always