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ST. ANN’S • LENOX

web site: stannlenox.org

email address: [email protected]

ST. PATRICK’S • WEST STOCKBRIDGE

email address: [email protected]

The Roman Catholic Parishes of

St. Ann, Lenox, MA

and

St. Patrick, West Stockbridge, MA

Pastoral Staff:

Msgr. John J. Bonzagni, Pastor

Deacon George Keator (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul)

Deacon John Zick (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul)

Deacon Dan Romanello (St. Ann, St. Patrick & St. Vincent de Paul)

Mrs. Deborah Kuni, Administrative Assistant (St. Ann’s) 637-0157

Mrs. Margot Towl, Administrative Assistant (St. Patrick’s) 232-4427

Mr. Ron Ramsay, Director of Music Programs (St. Ann’s) 344-6988

Mr. Art DeVylder, Director of Music (St. Patrick’s) 637-1769

Diane Lesure, Victim’s Assistance Advocate, (413)-664-4892

Deacon John Zick DRE (St Patrick) (413) 232-0137

Mrs. Joan Davis, DRE (St. Ann) (413) 637-4027 or (413) 841-5021

Dianne Romeo, R.N., Parish Nurse -637-2684

ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday Feb. 27 4:00 p.m. Members of the Cacciola family, req. by their friends at St. Ann

Sunday Feb. 28 9:45 a.m. Margaret & Anne Leydet

11:15 a.m. Charles Mendes, req. by the parish of St. Ann

Monday Feb. 29 7:00 a.m. Mass for the People of St. Ann, St. Patrick and St. Vincent de Paul parishes,

5:30 p.m. Lenten Mass at St. Vincent de Paul

Tuesday Mar. 1 7:00 a.m. Filomena Maciariello, req. by her daughter and family


Wednesday Mar. 2 7:00 a.m. William “Duke” Lahart, req. by Mary and Gary Shipp


Thursday Mar. 3 7:00 a.m. Communion Service with George Keator


Friday Mar. 4 7:00 a.m. Sheila and William Ruisseaux

5:30 p.m. Lenten Mass at St. Vincent de Paul—Stations of the Cross to follow

6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Patrick Church

Saturday Mar. 5 4:00 p.m. Remo Gennari, Birthday Remembrance, req. by his family

5:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul — Mary Corcoran

Sunday Mar. 6 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church — Rosemary Colvin

9:45 a.m. Norm Gwara, req. by Teresa Romeo

11:15 a.m. Ken Hamberg, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Jeanmarie and family

ST. ANN STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

“Weekly Collection” Summary

COLLECTION ON FEBRUARY 21, 2016

“WEEKLY COLLECTION:” $ 3,249

AMOUNT NEEDED EACH WEEKEND: $ 5,400

AMOUNT NEEDED JULY-JANUARY: $162,113

AMOUNT RECEIVED JULY-JANUARY: $146,726

TOTAL DEFICIT FOR THIS PERIOD: $ 15,387

THANK YOU! WE DEPEND ON YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

Weekly Envelopes:

This Weekend: Regular Weekly

Next Weekend: Regular Weekly/Monthly Grounds/

Catholic Relief Services/ Easter Flowers

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DUCATION

DUCATION

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CHEDULE

CHEDULE

Kindergarten: Sunday, Mar. 6, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the

Family Center. Next class is Apr. 3.

Grade 1: Sunday, Feb. 28, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the

Family Center. Next class: Mar. 6.

Grade 2: Sunday Feb. 28, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Family

Center. Next class: Mar. 6.

Grades 3 & 4: Sunday Feb. 28, 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the

Family Center. Next class: Mar. 6.

Grades 5-8: Sun March 6, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Family

Center. Next class: March 13.

Grades 9 & 10: Sunday, Feb. 28,** 6 - 7:30 p.m. Next

class is March 6. ** Please Note Change of February date.

Rice Bowl Boxes should be returned to the church,

rectory office or CCD office no later than Palm Sunday.

20th.

There will also be a basket by the piano for your boxes on

that weekend.

ST. ANN’S MUSIC CORNER

Hymn of the Week: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

SA-298

Sun. 9:45 a.m. – St. Ann Youth Choir

Sun. 11:15 a.m. – St. Ann Ensemble

• St. Ann Youth Choir rehearsals, Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

If you would like to sing with this fun Ensemble group,

please take a moment before or after Mass and speak with

either Ron Ramsay or Sandy Morley up in the choir loft.

Please pray for the deceased, including Charles Mendes,

father of our custodian, Charlie Mendes, and Tom

Verchot, and the sick

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 27 & 28

Saturday 4:00 p.m. N. Roche C. Meisberger, R. Casey S. Meisberger

Sunday 9:45 a.m. H. Biernacki K. MacKenzie, F. Marinaro S. Cestone, Q. Burnell

Sunday 11:15 a.m. M. Wilser J. Coxon, K. DeVylder Volunteer Server Needed

WEEKEND OF MARCH 5 & 6

Saturday 4:00 p.m. H. Cowhig B. Bilyeu, P. Scarsi M. Ward, B. Ames

Sunday 9:45 a.m. H. Morley M. Somes, P. Archey M. & T. Leger

Sunday 11:15 a.m. B. Aldrich L. Franzoni, J. Healy S. Herman

COFFEE HOUR TEAMS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

March 6 — Team #1 Captains: Carol Kirby & Peggy

Carpenter

Bakers: Gina Kelley, Tracy Reis, Sarah Williams, & Gina

Kirchner.

March 13 —Team #2 Captain: Francine Shelhamer &

Jeffrey Kane

Bakers: Vicky May, Anne Sarkis, Michelle Colvin & Kim

Herman.

OUR SANCTUARY CANDLE

BURNS FOR

JOAN FIELDING

We are now taking requests for St. Ann’s Sanctuary

Candle in 2016 & 2017. Cost is $14 for a 2-week

period, but you can do just one week if you’d like.

St. Ann’s 2016 & 2017 Mass books are in also if

you’d like to book a Mass (or two). Call Debbie at

637-0157 to book either.

Ladies Luncheon—Monday, Mar. 7th we will hold our

monthly Ladies Luncheon at St. Ann’s, in the Family

Center, beginning at 12 noon. If you would like to join

us, please bring a small dish to share.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS: Please feel free to

join us Friday, Mar. 4, for our First Friday Devo-

tions. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed fol-

lowing 7 a.m. Mass and conclude with Benediction

at noon. If you would care to sign up for an hour and

be present in the Family Center during that time, the

sign-up book is located inside the Family Center.

Spring 2016 Bible Study with Deacon Dan

The Gospel of Luke

This class will entail in-depth study and analysis of all

24 chapters of Luke’s Gospel. Classes will be held on

Thursday evenings at St. Ann’s, commencing March 3

rd

,

from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Final days to sign-up.

If you’re interested in attending, please call Deb Kuni

in the church office, at 413-637-0157, to register.

Lenten Vespers—Lenten Vespers will be held Sunday

evening at St. Joseph Church, Pittsfield, at 6 p.m. in the

North Chapel. The half hour service includes scripture,

reflection and sung prayer. It’s a joyous way to conclude

the Lord’s Day, each Sunday during the Lenten season.

Following the service a video and discussion period will

take place, also in the North Chapel. Refreshments will be

available. All are welcome to attend.

14

th

ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE:

On Saturday, March 5

th

the Diocese of Springfield will

hold its 14

th

Catholic Men’s Conference. Bishop Rozanski

invites all men from ages 16 and up, to participate. Once

again, it will be held at Bellamy School in Chicopee. This

year’s speakers include: Marcus Grodi, Jon Leonetti, and

Peter Kreeft. Brochures are available at the doors of the

church. For more information call 413-665-3254 Ext. 13

or register online at: www.spfldmensconference.org. Also,

check us out on Facebook: Diocese of Springfield Catholic

Men’s Conference. We hope to see you there!

BRING IN YOUR OLD PALMS. There are baskets in the

front and the back of the church for you to place your old

palms in when you bring them to church.

2nd Annual Berkshire County Pink Mass — Come

join us at St. Joseph’s Church, Pittsfield, for the 2nd

Annual Berkshire County Pink Mass on Sun. Mar. 6, at

11:30 a.m.

This Mass is intended for those with any type of cancer,

in remission, caregivers of those with cancer and

remembrance of those who have passed away from

cancer.

All are welcome to attend a reception in the Parish

Center, following the Mass.

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Saint Patrick Church

West Stockbridge, MA

Mass Intention for Feb. 28, 2016

Rev. Leonard J. Perrault, req. by a friend

LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ALTAR SERVER

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 28

Sunday 8:00 a.m. V. D’Aniello L. Fields C. Parker, L. O’Gara

WEEKEND OF MARCH 6

Sunday 8:00 a.m. K. David S. Panzeri C. Parker, L. O’Gara

UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CENTER

SUN. FEB. 28: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass

SUN. MAR. 6: Coffee Hour following the 8 a.m. Mass

WED. MAR. 9: St. Francis Society, 1-4 p..m.

ST. PATRICK STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Collection on Feb. 21, 2016

Weekly Parish Support $ 1,199.50

Fuel $ 90.00

Catholic Home Missions $ 5.00

Clothing Shed $ 50.27

Blk & Indian Missions $ 22.00

Easter Flowers $ 25.00

Building & Grounds $ 5.00

Total $ 1,396.77

Cemetery $ 35 .00

WEEKLY ENVELOPES:

This Weekend: Regular Weekly/Building Maintenance

Next Weekend: Regular Weekly/Easter Flowers/Fuel/

Cemetery/Catholic Relief Services

Religious Education News

• Sunday, Feb. 28: Classes following the 8 a.m. Mass

• Sunday, Mar. 6: Classes following the 8 a.m. Mass



Stations of the Cross will be prayed at St. Patrick

Church every Friday during Lent at 6:30 p.m. Because of

Stations, 1st Friday Adoration will not be held this

month, we will pray the Stations instead. Adoration will

resume in April. All are welcome.

The Elizabeth Freeman Center sends the following thank

you to those who participated in their Holiday Project.

“Dear friends from St. Patrick, On behalf of everyone at

Elizabeth Freeman Center, we want to offer a heartfelt

Thank You for donating to families in need through our

Holiday Project. Your gift of caring and hope is a gift that

will be remembered forever. We hear from so many clients

that your gifts have made all the difference in their holiday

season and lives, as they move forward. Your generosity

touches our hearts.”

Warm Wishes, Linda Strassell and Janis Broderick

Clarification Regarding the

Cemetery Records Restoration Project:

There seems to be some confusion regarding the

Cemetery Records Form that was recently mailed out. In

general, the more information you can provide the more

helpful, however, we understand that you may not know

the Section or the Plot numbers of your family member’s

gravesites or the date of death, etc.

If you could just provide us with the names of those you

know are buried in St. Patrick’s cemetery and/or who might

have originally purchase the plot, we will do our best to

match it up with our records. Your information is to

validate our information as much as it is to fill in any

missing information. We are also hoping to establish a

current person of contact for these plots.

Thank you in advance for your help.

St. Patrick’s music department is looking for

2 concert style music stands.

If you happen to have one or two and would

be willing to donate them to us, please

contact Dolores Rocha at 413 698-2226 or

Margot at the church office 232-

4427. Thank you.

MARCH MEETINGS & EVENTS

(All events held in St. Ann’s Family Center unless otherwise noted)

• RCIA: Tuesday, Mar. 1, 7 p.m.

• ITALIAN CLASS: Wednesday, Mar. 2, from 6-7 p.m.

• BIBLE STUDY: Thu. Mar. 3, 6:30—8 p.m.

• SHAWL MINISTRY: Thu. Mar. 3, 1:30 p.m. Methodist

Church

• FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Fri. Mar. 4, 7:30 to noon

• GAME DAY: Fri., Mar. 4, 1 p.m.

• TAP DANCE CLASS: Fri. Mar. 4, 4 p.m. in basement

• WOMAN’S LUNCHEON: Mon. Mar. 7, noon. Bring a

dish to share.

• ST. ANN’S WALKING GROUP: Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

• EXERCISE CLASS: Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.

• ROSARY: Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING: Mon. Mar. 14, 7

p.m. St. Vincent de Paul basement room.

• ANASTISIALOGY LECTURE: Mon. Mar. 28, 4:30 p.m.

with Dr. Rick Saupé.

ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX — ST. PATRICK CHURCH, WEST STOCKBRIDGE

Bible Basics with Bishop McDonnell ~ Monday evenings

during Lent, Bishop McDonnell will hold a Bible class

from 6 to 7 p.m. in the North Chapel of St. Joseph’s

Church, Pittsfield. The schedule is as follows:

The Old Testament

Feb. 29—Prophecies, promises and prayers

The New Testament

Mar. 7—Son of God and son of Mary

Mar. 14– Followers, disciples and apostles

Mar. 21—Then, now and always

Are you missing a cupcake pan with lid?

One was left in the Family Center and we

would like to return it to its rightful

owner. Please stop by or call the Rectory

office if this is your tin. 637-0157.

St. Ann Church recently remodeled a guest bathroom. As a

result, we have removed and stored a standard claw foot tub.

We would now like to sell it. The tub is 60x30x22. There is

also a pedestal sink. Both items are in good

condition. If you or someone you know, is

interested in one or the other, please ask

them to phone Debbie at St. Ann’s Rectory

office, 637-0157 to arrange to see it.

Welcome Fr. Richard Bondi

As many of you have already heard, St. Ann Parish has

been assigned a new resident priest, Rev. Richard Bondi, Fr.

Richard, as he prefers to be called.

A resident priest is just what Msgr. John was to St. Vincent

de Paul before he was assigned as the pastor of our three

parishes. Fr. Richard will reside at St. Ann’s rectory, but he

has diocesan duties that will keep him busy during the day.

You may very well see him from time to time helping out with

Masses, but he is not here as our associate pastor. The

following is a brief introduction from Father Richard:

I thought that the best way for all of you to get to know me

quickly was to write a few words. Born and brought up in

Pittsfield, my family was a member of the former Our Lady of

Mount Carmel Church. All four of my grandparents came

from Italy. I was graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Central

High School in 1966, and from Boston College in 1970 with a

degree in Philosophy and Theology and then, after earning my

Master’s degree in Theology from Mount Saint Mary’s

Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, I was ordained to the

priesthood in 1974. Since then, I have served as a priest in

parishes up and down the Pioneer Valley as well as having

ministered at UMass, Amherst College, Western New England

University, and Mount Holyoke College. Along the way, I also

earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Psychology and

Clinical Studies and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology in New

Testament.

From my undergraduate days, I have always loved Sacred

Scripture and it is to this that I have dedicated most of my

study. I love the Liturgy of the Mass as the absolute center of

our faith and have always striven to celebrate it with dignity

and reverence. I also have a sincere devotion to Mary as the

mother of priests. I love classical music and am grateful not

only for the public radio station in Amherst but also for the

great blessing of now being once again in the heart of the rich

cultural area of Lenox and the Berkshires. I love all dogs but

especially Golden Retrievers of whom I have had five so far

(two raised from puppyhood and three senior dogs adopted

from Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue). Shortly I hope to

welcome my fourth senior Golden from YGRR and share him

or her with all of you. Finally, I love south Florida to which

some members of my mother’s family moved many decades

ago and I currently have a home in the town of Ave Maria

near Naples, FL.

I was recently appointed by Bishop Rozanski as the

Chairman of the Diocesan Building Commission with my

residence now being in St. Ann rectory. I thank Msgr.

Bonzagni and the members of the community I have met thus

far for their gracious welcome. I have heard many wonderful

words about the warmth and depth of faith of you and your

parishes and I sincerely look forward to meeting all of you

and assisting in any way that I can in the three associated

churches. It will take me a while to get to know your names so

please be patient. As for myself, I prefer to be addressed

simply as “Father Richard.” Please keep me in your prayers

as I begin this new chapter in my life and be assured of my

prayers for all of you. -Fr. Richard

ST. ANN CHURCH, LENOX — ST. PATRICK CHURCH, WEST STOCKBRIDGE

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