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Holy Family of , Mary and St Andrew the Apostle December 31 , 2017 Taunton, MA

DECEMBER 31 2017 OF JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

BAPTISM HOLY FAMILY OF Parents who are registered and practicing members of the parish should call the rectory to make JESUS, MARY AND arrangements.

JOSEPH RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00pm to 3:30pm or by appointment

WEDDINGS †MASS INTENTIONS † Couples who are registered and practicing members SATURDAY, December 30 of the parish may call the rectory eight months in 4:00pm – Month’s Memorial – Firmo Faria. Judith advance to make arrangements. Goyette

SUNDAY, December 31 NEW PARISHIONERS 8:00am – The Holy Family We welcome you to our parish! Registration forms are 10:30am – Barbara Lewis available at the entrances of the church. Please complete the form and return as soon as possible. MONDAY, January 1 8:00am – Blessed Mother WOMEN OF FAITH TUESDAY, January 2 For more information, please contact President, 8:00am – Souls in Purgatory Kathy Duarte at 508-822-5455. WEDNESDAY, January 3 8:00am – Special Intention KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #11914 THURSDAY, January 4 For more information, please contact Grand Knight, 8:00am – Normand Lamarre Bob Crossman, at 508-823-7920.

FRIDAY, January 5 8:00am – Michelle D. Smith PRAYER and ADORATION

SATURDAY, January 6 4:00pm – Margaret “Minnie” Stevens – 8th Anniversary MONDAY

SUNDAY, January 7 Our Lady of the Novena 8:00am – Manuel DaCosta is held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm with 10:30am – Parishioners Living & Deceased Rosary and Benediction.

TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP PARISH STAFF Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor Church. Rosary adoration and prayer. 508-824-5577 ext. #1

Joseph Teixeira, Sexton WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Nathaniel DeCastro, Music Director & Organist includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet for The 774-328-2721 Sick and The Dying [email protected]

Faith Formation Coordinator EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected]. 774-526-2640 First Friday of the month after 8:00am Mass

Nancy Roberts, Administrative Assistant until 6:00pm. 508-824-5577 ext. #2. 508-822-1401 fax [email protected] AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; St. Vincent DePaul The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; 508-880-1583 World Day of Prayer for Peace;

New Year’s Day Tuesday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen St Andrew the Apostle. 19 Kilmer Ave. Taunton, MA Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Office: 508-824-5577. Fax: 508-822-1401 Thursday: St. www.standrewtaunton.org Friday: St. Neumann; First Friday Saturday: St. André Bessette; First Saturday 1

DECEMBER 31 2017 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

the wonders of the Mother of God through From using poetry and hymns. Father Murphy Saints and scholars in the would devote entire books to the topic of Mary’s Divine Motherhood. In all of world history, the most painted woman by far is Mary. And it is

precisely her role as Mother of God that we see To Dream of a Mother depicted, for most of these paintings go under One of my favorite was of understanding the the title Madonna and Child – the image of holiness and beauty of Mary, the Mother of Mary intimately holding her Divine Son for us God, comes from an explanation given by to behold. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. In his typical story-telling fashion, he invited his audience to imagine they were all-powerful and had the ability to create their own mothers. Seems like a crazy idea, but there is a great point in it.

Okay, so you now have all the power in the universe. I’m quite certain that, with your unlimited power, you would create and fashion a mother who was the kindest, gentlest, most compassionate, most understanding, holiest, and most beautiful woman. What child would not want his mother to have such qualities to the greatest degrees?

Well, the point of Archbishop Sheen’s story is that, though we do not have the power and ability to create our own mother, Jesus, the Eternal Son of the Father, did! Just image: The

Eternal Son knows that He is going to come into the world as a little, adorable boy, so He has to prepare a woman to be His very own mother. What a wonder! How holy and lovely May 2018 be a Blessed year for all who come to Our Lady, the Mother of God, must be! our Parish of St Andrew the Apostle

From the very beginning of the Church, saints and mystics have tried to capture in writing and paintings the holiness and beauty of the Mother of God. For example, there is the tradition that St. was an artist and painted many images of Our Lady, A special word of thanks and appreciation for trying to capture her holiness and beauty. Also, the outpouring of Christmas cards and letters I men like St. tried to explain received throughout the Christmas season!

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DECEMBER 31 2017 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

SANTA’S HELPERS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CHURCH

Besides assisting 32 children in the parish, the group loaded up their sleighs and delivered over 525 packages to 4 different agencies. As well as our St Vincent DePaul group who will make deliveries to several families, all who had a better Christmas because of St Andrew’s generous parishioners. Helpers above, Tara Souza who undertook coordinating the project. Eileen Cole, Beth Lortie, Lorraine Hickey, Kathy Duarte, George Hickey, Gale Correria, Mariette Roberts, Diane McGrath,

Kathy’s grandaughter Sophia Olaniyan. Not Altar Servers: Martin Caron, Logan Caron, pictured Corinne Pina, Ann Newton, Joe Teixeira Janelle Garcia, Corrina Janshego from SVdP Group. and Sarah Roberts at Midnight Mass, ready to greet baby Jesus

FAITH FORMATION There will be no Faith Formation Classes until January 7, 2018, for Grades 1-8 and Confirmation I (Grade9) All Confirmation candidates are required to attend Mass on Saturday/Sunday each weekend. There are sign-in sheets available at all entrances

Melissa DosReis all smiles preparing to cantor at Midnight Mass 3

DECEMBER 31 2017 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

THANK YOU to the DECORATING GROUP! ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWER With Sue DaSilva and Marianne Brennan’s DONATIONS: beautiful Christmas decorations, they led the In Memory Of: decorating group comprised of the Women of Candida Roderigues, Donald, Marion & Faith and the Knight’s of Columbus. Knowles, Donna & Bob Cote. Thank you to all for an outstanding ! Ludovina Camara

HEALING MASS Healing Mass at St. Andrew’s Thursday, January 11th Beginning at 6:00pm with the Holy Rosary and will include the Sacrament of Confession. Holy Mass will begin at 6:30pm. It will conclude with healing prayers and Benediction of the Blessed NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Sacrament. All are welcome. It’s the time of year when we make our New Year’s resolutions to change or improve something in our

lives. Why not consider attending Holy Hour, Hymns ~ HOLY FAMILY Prayer Group or Novena? What time could be better Opening – O Come, All Ye Faithful #82 spent than in the presence of our Lord? "Could you not watch one hour with me?" Offertory — Once in Royal David’s City #101

Monday – Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Communion – Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming #90

Novena every Monday ay 7:00pm with Rosary and Recessional – Hark! The Herald Sing #92 Benediction. Tuesday – Prayer Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Rosary Adoaration and Prayer. Wednesday - Holy Hour at 6:00pm. During the WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT hour, the Divine Mercy Chaplet for The Sick and Thank you for your gifts to our faith family. The The Dying is recited in front of The Blessed Offertory for the weekend of December 24/25th:

Sacrament. Weekend Masses $ 3171.00 Annual Collection 1687.00 2018 CALENDARS Christmas Collection 4234.00 The 2018 Parish calendars are available at the Candles 51.00 entrances of the church. Please take one home with Organ Fund 750.00 you.

Upcoming Second Collections January 7 – Diocesan Assessment

Thank you to CRAPO-HATHWAY Funeral Home for Sponsoring the CALENDAR!!!

ONLINE GIVING Our parish offers Online Giving through OUR SUNDAY VISITOR, a web-based electronic contribution application. This service is safe and secure. The link is available on our NEW website. 4

ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS January

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00pm VIGIL MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 7PM Knights of 6PM HOLY HOUR FIRST FRIDAY Novena Columbus ADORATION 8-6pm 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 9:10AM CCD CONF I 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR 6:30pm Healing Novena Mass 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 7PM Women of Faith 14 15 Martin Luther King 16 17 18 19 20 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS NO CCD 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 10:30AM MASS 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal

Novena 7PM Knights of Columbus (Rectory Closed) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 9:10AM CCD. CONF I 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS Novena 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 28 29 30 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 9:10AM CCD CONF II 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP Novena

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