Saint  the Archangel Parish

OFFICE HOURS:  Rev. Laurence V. Brault / Pastor MONDAY M FRIDAY  Rev. V. Sagar Gundiga / Assoc. Pastor 9:15 AM M 4:00PM 5086031430 Fax15085291629 LNJǕǖǓLjǚ SDŽljdžDžǖǍdž Lord’s Day:  5:00 PM (Vigil)  8:00, 10:30 and 5:30 PM Weekdays:  8:30 AM (Rosary at 8:00 AM) Saturday:  8:00 AM  Holy Days:  7:00 PM (Vigil)  8:30 AM and 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays at 4:00 PM or by appointment. Those wishing spiritu- al direction should phone the Parish Office for an appointment. CHRISTIAN INITIATION (For Infants) Baptisms can be celebrated during or apart from Sunday Mass. For information concerning our parent and god- parent preparation program, please contact the Parish Office. (For Adults) The R.C.I.A. is for NonCatholic and Catholic Adults who wish full initiation into the through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The R.C.I.A. is an ongo- ing process designed to meet individual needs. The R.C.I.A. Faith Sharing Community meets regularly on Tuesday evenings at 7:00.  SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE : contact Pastor for infor- mation at least 6 months prior to designated wedding date  WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish  family. If you have discovered our Church and like what you experience, why not become a member? Contact the Parish Of- fice for more information.   PARISH BULLETIN All items must be emailed to [email protected] or  proposed in writing and left at the Parish Office by 9:00 AM  Monday or one week early for holidays.  PASTORAL CARE Director of Religious Education Arrangements for the reception of the sacraments at home can Simone Caron [email protected] be made by contacting the Parish Office. Please also notify the  Parish Office when a parishioner is in the hospital or otherwise Parish Administrative Assistants Colette Rooney [email protected] SAINT GABRIEL’S PARISH, UPTON

April 25/26 and all of May: ALL Eucharistic Minister, Lecter's and Alter servers will be notified when Mass’s may resume.

On most Sundays during the Easter season in Cycle A, our is taken from the . This week’s MASS INTENTIONS Gospel, however, is taken from the Gospel of Luke. As in last week’s Gospel, today’s Gospel shows us how the first community of disciples came to believe that had ris- Sat., Apr 25 8:00  Bernard Moors en from the dead. In these stories we gain insight into how   5:00 Sandra Daigle, req by Family the community of the Church came to be formed.  Sun., Apr 26 8:00   10:30 Deceased members of St. Gabriel When we read today’s Gospel, we may be surprised to    Women's Club learn that these friends of Jesus could walk and converse   5:30 Peggy Brooks, req. by with him at some length yet not recognize him. Again we    Morin Family discover that the risen Jesus is not always easily recog- Mon., Apr 27 8:30 Claire Muldoon Tues., Apr 28 8:30 For the Holy Souls in Purgatory nized. Cleopas and the other walk with a person    Req. by St Gabs. Redemption  whom they believe to be a stranger; only later do they dis-    Ministry cover that the stranger is Jesus. We learn that the first Weds., Apr 29 8:30 Ken Wilson, req by Simone Caron community met and recognized Jesus in the breaking of Thurs., Apr 30 8:30  the bread, just as we meet Jesus in the Eucharist. Fri., May 01 8:30 For the Holy Souls in Purgatory Sat., May 02 8:00 We can imagine the feelings of the two disciples in to-   5:00 Mary’s Immaculate Heart day’s reading. They are leaving their community in Jeru- Sun., May 03 8:00 Nancy Andres, req by Family salem. Their friend Jesus has been crucified. Their hope is   10:30 John Kearns, req by his Wife gone. They are trying to make sense of what has occurred,   5:30 so that they can put the experience behind them. Mon., May 04 8:30 George Cuoto Tues., May 05 8:30 For the Holy Souls in Purgatory Jesus himself approaches the two men, but they take him    Req. by St Gabs. Redemption  for a stranger. Jesus asks them what they are discussing.    Ministry He invites them to share their experience and interpreta- tion of the events surrounding his crucifixion and death. When the two disciples have done so, Jesus offers his own interpretation of his crucifixion and resurrection, citing Jewish Scripture. In that encounter we find the model for  our Liturgy of the WordNwhat we do each time we gather as a community for the Eucharist. We reflect upon our life CHECK WITH OFFICE TO SEE IF  experiences and interpret them in light of Scripture. We EVENT CANCELLED: gather together to break open the Word of God.  In the next part of the story, we find a model for our Litur- Mon., (all) Study 10:00am  gy of the Eucharist. The disciples invite the stranger Mon., (all) Marian Rosary Group 7:00pm Thurs., (all) Children Choir practice 6:00 pm (Jesus) to stay with them. During the meal in which they Sun., May 10 Mother’s Day share in the breaking of the bread, the disciples’ eyes are Sun., May 17 YNIA Meeting 6:30 pm (TBD) opened; they recognize the stranger as Jesus. In the Eucha- Thurs., May 21 Ascension Thursday rist too we share in the breaking of the bread and discover Mon., May 25 Memorial DayM OFFICE CLOSED Jesus in our midst. Just as the disciples returned to Jerusa- Sun., May 31 Pentecost Sunday lem to recount their experience to the other disciples, we Thurs., May 4 Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm (TBD) too are sent from our Eucharistic gathering. Our experi- Mon., June 2225Summer Rel. Ed Classes begin ence of Jesus in the Eucharist compels us to share the sto- Sat., July 4 Holiday ry with others. Mon., July 617 Summer Rel. Ed Classes THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORNER: CHOIR NOTES: Anyone looking for the Summer class schedule can find it on our website at www.Stgabrielma.org. Registrations have been emailed to all regis- tered families. Please forward registration form and fee to the office. If you have not received a form please call the Rel. Ed of- fice or pick up a form in the Narthex.   RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES FOLLOW SCHOOL  CLOSINGS. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES  ALL CHOIR PRACTICES ARE UNTIL SCHOOLS REOPEN!!! CANCELLED UNTIL A LATER   DATE! PLEASE CONTACT THE Schedule for April: (CANCELLED) Apr., 26 Confirmation Practice 6:30 OFFICE WITH ANY Apr., 30 Confirmation Mass 7:00 QUESTIONS!!!   Schedule for May: (TBD) May 3  Euch. Class  8:0010:20 .  May 6  First Comm. Practice for    10:00 Mass  4:00 pm St. Gabriel's Vacation Bible School 2020:It May 7  First Comm. Practice for is with great excitement that we are announc-   2:00 pm Mass  4:00 pm ing the return of VBS at St. Gabriel’s Church May 9  First Communion Mass 10:00 am/or       2:00pm in Upton!! Jennifer Rigdon will be joining Schedule for June: (TBD) Mary Lee Siple as codirectors as we make June 22M 25 Summer Rel. Ed Classes Grades 711    91:00pm or 48:00pm  plans for this summer. As always camp will  be held the first full week of August. The Schedule for July: (TBD) July 610 and 1316  Summer Rel. Ed Classes Grades  dates are August 3rd to August 7th. Our    5 & 6 , 9:30M 12:00pm theme this year will be Sonrise National Parks! We are really in the need of ADULT volunteers as well as many other younger Healing Service volunteers who are heart   The next St. Raphael’s Heal- and soul of our camp.  ing Service will be held on Thursday, May 14th.(TBD) Registration forms  This will include a healing will be available Mass with confessions at 6:00 p.m. and Mass at 7:00 p.m. very soon so keep an  Individual prayers of healing eye out. will be prayed over those who Thank you for all  come following Mass. Your help!!

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION WE ARE STILL COLLECTING RINSED, REDEEMABLE The Lord invites us personally to spend  BOTTLES AND CANS FOR MASSES FOR ALL THE HO- time with Him during adoration.  LY SOULS IN PURGATORY. YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Let’s accept His invitation!  IN HELPING SOULS LITERALLY GET TO HEAVEN:) Being still and setting aside an hour to   adore Him may be a hard thing to do; but, it may be the most important. The times when you need God **Due to the COVID Virus we are asking to hold the most are when you don’t think you need Him. Our next your cans and bottles until this crisis ends. Your First Friday Adoration will be on May 1st. If you are able to kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated! spend some quiet time in prayer, please sign the sheet by April 26, 2020

Grief Support Meeting ST. GABRIEL WOMEN’S CLUB The next meeting of the grief support SCHOLARSHIP group ministry will be May 23rd. St. Gabriel Women’s Club is offering four (TBD) The primary mission of this $300 scholarships to high school seniors planning to ministry is to help bring healing to the further their education. The student must be a mem- wounds caused by grief. Meetings consist of listening to a reflective ber of St. Gabriel’s Parish. Selection is based on an reading followed by optional sharing. essay titled “How I live my Christian life in my All are welcome to attend whether community” and their service to St. Gabriel’s Par- you are grieving the loss of a spouse, ish. Applications are available in the Narthex at St. child, sibling or friend and regardless of whether the loss Gabriel the Archangel Parish or you may download was recent or long ago. For more information please do it from our website stgabrielma.org; or from Nipmuc not hesitate to contact Fr. Larry or Christine Baldiga at Regional High School and Blackstone Valley Tech- [email protected] or call 5083206654 and feel nical High School websites. free to leave a message.  Contact Sally Riendeau at [email protected] if you have any questions. May Second Collections: Completed applications need to be submitted for May 3  Haiti consideration by May 1, 2019 to Sally May 21  Ascension of the Lord Riendeau, President of St. Gabriel Women’s Club. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Please mail all  The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets from 78:30 p.m. on the first applications to: Thursday of each month during the school year. Please come to Sally Riendeau knit or crochet, to share stories and to pray! Everyone is welcome. For more information call Neeni  2 Tower Rd Francis at 5086154786. Mendon, Ma. 01756  Do you wish to obtain a prayer shawl?  If you wish to obtain a prayer shawl for someone who needs a “hug from God” (for loss, comfort, illness, surgery, military, The Benefits of Electronic Giving etc.) please fill our a request form found in the entrance of the  Reduces check processing fees church. Occasionally the forms will be inserted into the weekly  Reduces collection time church bulletin. Please send it or take it to the parish office.  Allows staff more time to focus on ministries We will call you when it is ready to be picked up. The shawls  Creates peace in knowing your data and autodeposited gifts are FREE! Donations of yarn and/or money for supplies are are secure very much appreciated. If you would like to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry, just attend their meetings on the first Thursday  Accommodates special collections and tuition of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Gabriel’s. All are  Provides a giving history for tax statements welcome! ( Contact when starting again)  Reaches a wider demographic of givers 

YOU CAN DONATE TO PARTNERS IN CHARITY ONLINE!  Spring Time Glory! Go to the parish’s website to donate:  https://www.stgabrielma.org/ Once again Spring has sprung at St. Gabriel’s! Our campus is lovely CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? with perennials and We have made it easier for parishioners to send in prayer re- flowering bushes. Some quests by adding a direct link to our prayerline right on our web- Green Thumb enthusi- site at WWW.STGABRIELMA.ORGand clicking on asts have offered to care the "MINISTRY" tab. As always you can send your intentions: for individual gardens. prayers for the sick, for healing, for thanksgiving by sending an Sprucing up, weeding, email to[email protected]. We are always trimming, etc. If you are looking for more volunteers to join us in prayer. The commit- interested in donating a ment is just your own time in prayer with our list which is dis- couple of hours please tributed bimonthly, no meetings, no hassles. If interested in join- call the office and see what’s available. If you’ve adopted a ing this ministry send an email to our prayerline as well. We garden in the past, please consider doing it again this year! hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Tuesday Adoration My friend, an appeal from My Sacred Heart to Peace & Social Justice Ministry your loving heart from your friend Jesus . Join us in praying, learning and acting on issues that Won’t you please take an hour of your  address the needs of the poor and vulnera- precious time to come and visit me in the ble in our community and world.Topics Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. So many are trying to deal with we have discussed include: gun violence, problems alonewithout me and my help. They immigration, abortion, living wage, caring seem to have no time for me. I am there for you for our environment, human trafficking and want you to come to me. and the death penalty. The ministry meets monthly on the third Sunday of each month after the Food Pantry needs: Especially during 5:30pm Mass (approximately 6:30pm) in lower level of the church. Our May meeting will be held these difficult times on Sunday, May 19th. (TBD), please speak with Fr. Many individuals and families visit our Larry, or Sarah Baldiga:[email protected] Food Pantry each month to help supple- or 5083208676. ment their low income. We are able to provide basic none perishable foods, paper and cleaning sup- plies. Small week- ly donations are always appreciat- ed, and they help to keep  REDEMPTION to Redeem the Holy our shelves well Souls stocked. Your caring and thoughtfulness   is deeply appreciated by all who visit the  Food Pantry.    This Ministry has asked at this time to hold off bringing in your clean cans and bottles until this Covid crisis has

ended.! Thank you all for your kind  consideration.

Knights of Columbus  If interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus or becoming a member, please contact Don Cook at  15086348548. 

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