Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Times St. Andrew the Apostle September 10, 2017 Taunton, MA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

BAPTISM Twenty-Third Parents who are registered and practicing members of the parish should call the rectory to make Sunday in Ordinary arrangements.

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

†MASS INTENTIONS † WEDDINGS Couples who are registered and practicing members SATURDAY, September 9 of the parish may call the rectory eight months in 4:00pm – Rene Poirier advance to make arrangements. SUNDAY, September 10 8:00am – Manual DaCosta NEW PARISHIONERS 10:30am – Albert Bousquin We welcome you to our parish! Registration forms are

MONDAY, September 11 available at the entrances of the church. Please complete 8:00am – Hildegard Keating the form and return as soon as possible.

TUESDAY, September 12 WOMEN OF FAITH 8:00am – Marie C. Vieira For more information, please contact President, WEDNESDAY, September 13 Kathy Duarte at 508-822-5455. 8:00am – Geraldine Munise

THURSDAY, September 14 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #11914 8:00am – Roy Shepherd For more information, please contact Grand Knight, Bob Crossman, at 508-823-7920. FRIDAY, September 15 8:00am – Florinda Faria & The Silva, Moitoza and Faria Families PRAYER and ADORATION

SATURDAY, September 16 4:00pm – Jorge Botelho. Mr & Mrs Antonio Araujo MONDAY Our Lady of the Novena SUNDAY, September 17 is held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm with 8:00am – Alfred Cravenho 10:30am – Lisa Marie Andrade – 12th Anniversary Rosary and Benediction.

TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP

Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the PARISH STAFF Church. Rosary adoration and prayer. Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor 508-824-5577 ext. #1 WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR Teixeira, Sexton Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Nathaniel DeCastro, Music Director & Organist 774-328-2721 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION [email protected] First Friday of the month after 8:00am Mass Faith Formation Coordinator until 6:00pm. [email protected]. 774-526-2640 Nancy Roberts, Administrative Assistant AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES 508-824-5577 ext. #2. 508-822-1401 fax Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; [email protected] Grandparents Day St. Vincent DePaul Monday: Patriot Day 508-880-1583 Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Wednesday: St. Chrysostom

St Andrew the Apostle. 19 Kilmer Ave. Taunton, MA Thursday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Office: 508-824-5577. Fax: 508-822-1401 Friday: Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday: Ss. Cornelius and www.standrewtaunton.org

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

Let the people’s faith and piety wax stronger From whenever they hear its melodious peals. At its sound let all evil spirits be driven afar; let thunder and Father Murphy lightning, hail and storm be banished; let the power of your hand put down the evil powers of the air, causing them to tremble at the sound of this bell, and to flee at the sight of the holy cross engraved thereon. Bells not only call people to prayer, May our Lord Himself grant this, who overcame they have a spiritual weight that isn't death on the gibbet of the cross, and who now widely known. reigns in the glory of God the Father, in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. In older cities, especially in the downtown area, Note how the priest calls down God’s power to bells ring out every hour from the steeple of the drive away “evil spirits” as well as “thunder … local church or cathedral. They are sometimes hard lightning, hail and storm” through the sound of to hear in the hustle and bustle of traffic, but when these bells. The blessing continues with a final visiting a country parish the bells can be heard from prayer that again recalls the spiritual weight the miles around. bells are given. Church bells have been around since the 5th century and were in common usage in the . O , the almighty ruler, as you once calmed They were particularly used by monastic the storm at sea when awakened in the boat from communities to call the . Later on the custom the sleep of your human nature, so now come with became more common in parish churches and the your benign help to the needs of your people, and bells were used to call the people to the celebration pour out on this bell the dew of the Holy Spirit. of the Eucharist as well as the recitation of the Angelus prayer throughout the day. So the next time you hear a church bell, remember the spiritual power it has and offer a short prayer to However, the church bells also have great spiritual God, thanking him for the many blessings in your power. When a new church bell is installed it is life. traditionally “baptized” or “consecrated” by the or local priest. Former ceremonies mirrored that of baptism and the current ceremony still requires the use of holy water. The bells are also given a name in honor of a particular patron , though many are named after the Blessed Mary. The Roman Ritual provides a very solemn blessing of church bells and it speaks of the spiritual symbolism and sacramental power these bells now possess.

God, who decreed through blessed , your servant and lawgiver, that silver trumpets should be made and be sounded at the time of sacrifice, in order to remind the people by their clear tones to prepare for your worship and to assemble for its celebration. Grant, we pray, that this bell, destined for your holy Church, may be hallowed by the Holy Spirit through our lowly ministry, so that when it is tolled and rung the faithful may be invited to the house of God and to the everlasting recompense.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

OUR LADY OF FATIMA FAITH FORMATION BEGINS CANDLELIGHT

Classes for Grades1-8 will begin on Sunday, September PROCESSION th 10th and will be held at Galligan Public Schools on OCTOBER 13 th Sunday mornings from 9:10am – 10:20am. Friday, October 13 there will be a candlelight Confirmation I Class will meet on the 1st and 3rd procession with Our Lady of Sundays of the Month. First Class will be on Sunday, Fatima Statue from the Eagles September 17th and will meet in the Parish Hall from Club to St Andrew's Church 9:10am – 10:20am. beginning at 6:30pm.

th Concluding with a Mass at St Confirmation II Class will meet on the 4 Sunday of Andrews at 7:00pm. the Month. The First Class will be on Sunday, th There will be a movie based September 24 and will meet the Parish Hall from 9:10am – 10:20am. on the events at Fatima 100 years ago, immediately after the Mass in the Parish Hall.

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED AN DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA EMMAUS RETREAT? SEPTEMBER 13TH Emmaus is a retreat for men and women (ages 20+) Prayer before any statue of Our Lady of Fatima who seek to grow in their relationship with Those seeking an indulgence must also pray an Our Christ, regardless of their present level of faith or Father, recite the Creed and invoke Our Lady of practice. We want to invite you to join us on our Fatima. next Emmaus weekend. You will be welcomed by a

loving community, spend time in personal and To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must communal prayer, and celebrate the also fulfill the ordinary conditions: Go to confession sacraments. The next Emmaus is November 3-5 at and Communion, be interiorly detached from sin, Cathedral Camp in East Freetown, MA. For more and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. information or to apply online, email us at [email protected] or visit our website: WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION www.emmausretreats.com . Will be celebrated with a special Mass

of Thanksgiving for couples observing VATICAN YOUTH SYNOD 2018 significant wedding anniversaries The Vatican is seeking input from (including first year) during 2017. This those people involved in the spiritual celebration will take place on Sunday, formation of youth ages 16-29 and September 24, 2017 at 3:00pm at St. Mary’s directly from the youth. The youth Cathedral in Fall River. If you would like an are asked to respond directly to a invitation, please contact the rectory as soon as Vatican survey, through link possible. 508-824-5577. provided below. Synod on Young

People survey for youth ages 16-29: https://survey- synod2018.glauco.it/limesurvey/index.php/147718 Women of Faith will be having their first meeting th ALTAR SERVERS on Thursday, September 14 . We will be having a We are looking for young people ages 8-16 who are potluck dinner at 6:30pm with meeting to follow. interested in serving the Lord. There will be an We would like to invite all the women of the Parish Altar Servers training class in September. If your to attend and join our active group. All future nd child is interested in becoming an Altar Server meetings will be the 2 Thursday of the month at please contact the rectory. 7:00pm. Hope to see you ALL there!!!

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

HURRICANE HARVEY Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in parishes of the Fall River Diocese to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey and to assist in recovery efforts in areas impacted by the devastating storm and related flooding. SINGERS: THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU There will be special envelopes available at all the In the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish music entrances if you would like to make a donation. program. If you like to sing, you are invited to join the Adult Choir, which sings at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday mornings; the Youth Choir, for grades 3 and above, rehearses Saturdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm and sings at the 8:00am Mass on Sunday mornings. Please contact Nathaniel DeCastro for more details.

Hymns ~ Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Times Opening — O God, Our Help in Ages Past #442

Offertory — Lord, Who at Thy First Eucharist #366

Communion — One Bread, One Body #339

Recessional — To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King #729

WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT Thank you for your gifts to our faith family. The Offertory for the weekend of September 3rd:

Weekend Masses $ 2260.00

Diocesan Assessment $ 1792.00 ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Candles $ 33.00 The Office of Faith Formation will be offering Adult Confirmation Classes beginning on September 19 & 20, 2017 (for 6 consecutive weeks) Upcoming Second Collections from 7:00-9:00pm at Holy Cross Parish in Easton September 10 – Fuel, Maintenance & Repairs Tuesday evenings; and at Bishop Stang High September 17 – Religious Education School on Wednesday evenings respectively. Both sessions conclude with a retreat on October 28, 2017. For more information please contact Deacon Bruce Bonneau at 508-678-2828 ext 13. Or visit the website www.fallriverfaithformation.org.

CRAFTERS NEEDED St. Parish is looking for Crafters for their annual Gingerbread Craft Fair to be held Saturday, October 14. Tables are only $15.00 each. Call Dot Brennan at 508-823-1805 If you are interested.

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ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS September

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00pm VIGIL MASS 6:30pm FAITH First Friday Adoration 9:00am – 6:00pm FORMATION Staff Meeting

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR Novena NO Youth Group 7:00PM KNIGHTS OF 7PM CHOIR REHEARSAL COLUMBUS

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 10:30AM MASS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6PM HOLY HOUR 6:30PM WOMEN OF CCD Begins Novena FAITH 7PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 9:10 – 10:20am

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8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR HEALING MASS Novena 6:30pm CCD 9:10 – 10:20am 7:00PM KNIGHTS OF 7PM CHOIR REHEARSAL COLUMBUS Rosary 6:00pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR Novena CCD 9:10 – 10:20am 2017