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Connect �Office Hours �@St. Mary’s Rectory
159 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
413.743.2110
M/Tu/W - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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@saintmaryscatholic
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Masses & Confession �St. Mary of the Assumption
MASS: Saturday 5:30 p.m.
MASS: Sunday 9:15 a.m.
MASS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.
No Daily Mass November 15th - April 15th
Father Steve Montesanti
PASTOR
Deacon Bob Hitter
Michelle Francesconi
Bus iness Manager
Ann Cain
music Director
Tom Romaniak
maintenance
OCTOBER 6, 2019
Our Giving
Mass Intentions�
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
5:30 p.m. Theodore J. Kolis
Req. by Tom & Suzanne Kolis
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019
9:15 a.m. Patricia Marie Poplaski
Req. by Nicolette & Walter McGovern
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
8:00 a.m. Matty & Jane Ostrowski
Req. by Tom Ostrowski
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019
8:00 a.m. The Parishioners, People, and Visitors of
Assumption Parish
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019
8:00 a.m. The Deceased Bishops and Priests of Our
Diocese
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
8:00 a.m. The Living Bishops and Priests of Our
Dioecese
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019
8:00 a.m. No Daily Mass
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019
5:30 p.m. Karen Gwozdz Patch - Birthday
Req. by Her Mom, Dad, & Family
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019
9:15 a.m. Beatrice, John, Jack, & Brian Gottardi
Req. by Tom & Nancy Zappula
Parish Gifts
All Gifts given in memory of The Deceased Parishioners of
Assumption Parish �
Thank you for your continued support of our parish! Your
contributions enable us to remain sustainable. God bless!!!
Special Collections
Regular Collection $1,989.22
Weekend of September 28th & 29th Catholic Mirror $20.00
Bazaar Planning Our annual parish bazaar is just over two months away!
Planning is underway and we are looking for people to
help. Some of our booths are being changed based on
feedback we have received. Overall the changes will help
streamline the event and make various details work for the
volunteers involved.
�� We will no longer have a White Elephant sale with
household goods. Instead, we will be accepting just
Christmas and other holiday items, children’s items, jewelry,
and pocket books. Donations will be accepted on the
following dates:
�� Monday, October 28th - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
�� Friday, November 1st - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
�� Monday, November 4th - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
�� Thursday, November 7th - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
We will not accept household goods, dishes, appliances, clothes,
sporting goods, décor items, books, furniture, kitchen ware,
glassware, etc. (The decision to eliminate the White Elephant
sale was due to an overwhelmingly large amount of leftover
donated items over the past few years. Many local charities will
not accept certain types of goods. As a result, we had to pay for
the disposal of items we were unable to sell or donate.)
�� Our bake sale table will now include a variety of homemade
food items in addition to sweets and goodies. There will be
jams, jellies, breads, honey, homegrown herbs, and more!
If you have any ideas or plan to make something,
please let us know.
�� Crafts will now branch out to more than just Christmas. We
will still have many beautiful handmade Christmas items in
addition to some new items that are being created behind
the scenes. Volunteers are needed to make crafts!
In the coming weeks, we will update everyone about the
event. In the meantime, we are already collecting scratch
tickets. If you are able to donate scratch tickets, they may
be dropped in the collection basket at Mass. Thank you!
Candy Maker(s) Needed! We are in search of someone to volunteer as the
chairperson of the candy table at the bazaar. We also
could utilize some volunteers to work behind the scenes
making candy. If you love to make fudge and other
delicious confections, and are willing to take on the
coordination of this table, or if you would like to make some
candy for us, please contact the parish office. Kathy, our
most recent chairperson, is willing to continue to help but is
no longer able to chair the table. Please feel free to reach out
if you have any questions or would like more information.
We will welcome any new and fresh ideas as well. Now
is the time to offer suggestions! Thanks!
Our October Special Collection is for:
- Mission Sunday
Our November Special Collections will be for:
-Archdiocese for Military Services
-Campaign for Human Development
Please place donations in a separate envelope marked for the
special collection you are contributing toward. Thank you!
PARISH EVENTS & DATES all events are at St. Mary’s unless otherwise noted Monday, October 28th Saturday, November 2nd Bazaar Donation Drop Off - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. All Souls Day
Thursday, October 31st Monday, November 4th All Saints Vigil Bazaar Donation Drop Off - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 1st Thursday, November 7th All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation Donation Drop Off - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 1st Thursday, November 14th Bazaar Donation Drop Off - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Last Daily Mass until Monday, April 20, 2020
News and Updates New Parish Mass Schedule
Senior Meals
Daily Mass - Important Notice Over the course of the past several years, Daily Mass
attendance has decreased. Attendance is especially low
during the winter months. As a result, we have decided
not to hold Daily Mass from November 15th through
April 15th. The last Daily Mass for 2019 will be held on
Thursday, November 14th at 8:00 a.m. Masses will
resume on Monday, April 20th with a Monday and
Wednesday only schedule. For anyone wishing to attend
Daily Mass during the winter, you are welcome to attend
at Notre Dame Church in Adams Monday - Thursday at
8:30 a.m. and the first Friday of every month at
St. Stanislaus Church at 10:00 a.m. We will be transferring
Mass intentions from weekdays in November and
December to earlier dates and will contact you to make
the change if necessary. Please contact the office with any
questions. As always, we thank you for your continued
support and cooperation!!! God Bless!!!
Please note our new weekend Mass times:
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. - St. Mary’s Church
Sundays: 9:15 a.m. - St. Mary’s Church
The Cheshire Council on Aging is not only for Cheshire
residents! If you don’t live in town and still would like
to participate, you are more than welcome to join!
Hot Lunch for Seniors 60+ is served each Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested
donation of just $2.00! To reserve your meal, contact
413-743-9719 at least 24 hours in advance.
Transportation is available on Wednesdays by calling
413-446-2559.
Public Rosary Rally Our parish will hold a Public Rosary Rally in honor
of the 102nd anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s
Miracle of the Sun on Saturday, October 12th at 12:00
noon in the courtyard behind St. Mary’s Church.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event, which will be
held rain or shine. The program will consist of:
Immaculate Mary, Angels, Holy Rosary, How to Pray the
Rosary, Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Prayer of
Total Consecration, Divine Praises, and O Sanctissima.
Flu Vaccination Clinic The Berkshire Public Health Alliance, through a public
health nursing contract with the Town of Cheshire, will be
offering a Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Cheshire Senior/
Community Center, on Wednesday, October 9th from
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. All are welcome! The vaccine is
available at no charge to individuals ages 6 months and older.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please wear a shirt with sleeves that may be easily rolled up
and if you have insurance, please bring your card.
Box Tops for Education Over the next few years, Box Tops for Education will
move to a digital format and the physical Box Tops
will be phased out.
The new process is quite simple. Download the Box Tops
for Education App and sign up with St. Stanislaus as your
school. When you purchase a Box Tops item, go to the
app and scan your receipt. Eligible products are clearly
marked but you may scan any receipt for eligible products
if you are unsure.
Currently, we are still accepting clipped Box Tops for St.
Stan’s, so please keep bringing them in! All physical Box
Tops will still be accepted as long as they aren’t expired.
During the transition, the school can even “double
dip” (scan & clip)!
Please download the app and give it a try! Thank you in
advance for supporting your local Catholic School!
Thank you! We extend our loving thanks to our Religious Education
staff and to all who provided such a beautiful tribute and
party for us. May God always reward your kindness and
generosity, and may He always bless your good work.
Sincerely,
Deacon Bob & Diane Hitter
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