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Saint Gabriel  the Archangel 

OFFICE :  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 ()  8:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 5:30 PM Weekdays:  8:30 AM ( 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) can be celebrated during or apart from Sunday . 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 , Confirmation and . 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 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

 May 16, 2021 : 7th Sunday of 

God remains where love remains. When a be- liever realizes without doubt that God is love, it is a powerful moment. Being able to place our resurrection trust in this fundamental truth allows us to experience God’s presence in all of our experiences: the good and the bad, posi- tive and negative, life enriching and destruc- tive events we encounter. It is no wonder that St. Paul so accurately tells us that it is love that endures all things and lasts. How can God not endure or ever fade away? Because he is God, Jesus also guarded and protected his dis- MASS INTENTIONS ciples as the endearing shepherd who always had their best interest at heart. If we become Sat., May 15 8:00 Mary Norman too immersed in the world, we lose touch with   5:00 Ricky Summers, req by Rooney’s these deeper realities. We can become so pre- Sun., May 16 8:00 Dorothy Mehalko, req by Family occupied with preserving what we have creat-    John Mattson, req by Family   10:30 ed or think that we need, forgetting that it is   12:00 not building our city that really matters, but   5:30 Anthony Bonina, req by Family God’s. Jesus clearly did not belong to the Mon., May 17 8:30 Raymond Finn, req by Family world and, by virtue of his resurrection, he Tues., May 18 8:30  Weds., May 19 8:30   tries to get us to understand that we do not ei- Thurs., May 208:30 Robert Sinur ther. The truth brings us to other worldly, more Fri., May 21 8:30 For the Holy Souls in Purgatory divine places and takes our eyes off of the Sat., May 22 8:00  concerns that often captivate our fears and   5:00 Jean Bullock, req by Lazaraz’s Sun., May 23 8:00 Spinner Family, req by Family storm our senses. Life can easily erode our   10:30 Gloria Camire, req by St Gabriel's faith. Think of your life over the last couple of    Festival  weeks. What challenged your faith and dis-   12:00   5:30 Daniel Ahearn, req by Rooney tracted your divine glance? Even being overly    Family stimulated with technology and social media  can erode our sense of confidence and cause us to forget who we really are. We need to dis- tance ourselves from the world in order to ex- perience the joy that Christ offers. The world CHECK WITH OFFICE TO SEE IF  will never like the word of God. It is too chal- EVENT CANCELLED OR HAS BEEN  lenging and too perplexing. The world mistak- RESCHEDULED: (Make sure to have downloaded St Ga- briel’s APP and get instant cancellation/ updates) enly believes that it can survive on its own. It  is a mistaken judgment that may cost people a Mon., (all) Study 10:00am  lot in the end. It is all so very simple: God re- Mon., (all) Marian Rosary Group 4:00 pm mains when we love one another. If in all the Thurs.,  3rd of each MonthM Grief Group  business of our lives and all that each day  Mtg. 7:00 pm in Parish Hall Sun.,   3rd of each Mth.NPeace & Social  brings, the good and the bad, we follow the   Justice Mtg. 7:00 pm MVirtually.  call and path of love, we will walk with God. Sun. May 16 YNIA Meeting 6:158:45 pm There is nothing to fear and anxiety finds no Mon., May 31 Day (OFFICE CLOSED) home.  SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORNER: REMINDER: ALL MASS TIMES  Anyone looking for the Summer class schedule can WILL RESUME TO PRECOVID find it on our website at www.Stgabrielma.org. SCHEDULE : Registration forms are also available on our web- Morning Mass will be 8:30 am , ex- site. Registrations have been mailed out in March.  cept Saturday mornings at 8:00am., all The Religious Education schedule for the 20212022 will be Live Streamed!! school year has been posted on St. Gabriel’s website., and registration forms have been mailed or can be Weekend Mass will be Sat. at downloaded from our website. 5:00pm ; and Sunday at 8:00 am, If you have any questions please contact Simone. 10:30 am, 12:00 and 5:30 pm.. Again the Sunday 8:00 am Mass will be Live Streamed!!! There’s No Place Like Home Anyone who has booked a Mass for 7:30 or 8:30 am that Mass will be held Where do you get the best night’s sleep? For me, it’s in my at the 8:00 am Mass that weekend. All own bed. I don’t even really know why. There’s something about the texture of the sheets, the groove I’ve worn in the Masses booked during the week will pillow. The mattress seems to recognize my shape. I’ve got be said at the 8:30 am Mass. Any a job that sees me traveling often and I’ve stayed in plenty of nice places. But there’s just no sleep like the sleep you questions please feel free to call the of- get at home. fice at 5086031430.

There’s a feeling that we have when we’re at home. Our bodies seem to recognize it when we walk in the door. Pray the Rosary There’s a relaxation that kicks in, a peace that falls over us. Pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy I think that’s what Heaven will be like. It won’t be pleasure Monday through Friday after our Virtual Mass at or happiness N those words aren’t enough to describe what it feels like to be at home, are they? It’s more than that. If 7:30 . Join us knowing we are all saying this powerful you ever wonder why there is pain in this wrld, it’s because prayer together  we’re not at home. **Every Monday the  Marian Prayer group gathers That’s not to say we don’t belong here. Through God’s at 4:00pm in the Chapel mercy, this beautiful world is where we live out our earthly to pray the Rosary existence, and those existences can be filled with amazing  relationships and profound experiences. In fact, we might Even if everything else has enjoy our time here so much that we don’t want to leave. failed, Don’t give up hope, But there’s a reason this life has so many things that don't The Rosary can turn your life make sense: loss, fear, anger, sickness, hatred. It’s because around. we weren’t made for this place. For our souls, it’s like a  neverending night in a hotel bed MAY 16, 2021 Grief Support Meeting: You know you were born in Massachusetts if:   The next meeting of the grief support  You could own a small town in Iowa for the cost of your group ministry will be May 20th . The home. primary mission of this ministry is to  There are 24 Dunkin Donuts within 15 minutes of your help bring healing to the wounds house and that is how you give directions. caused by grief. Meetings consist of  If you stay on the same road long enough it eventually has listening to a reflective reading fol- three different names. lowed by optional sharing. All are wel-  53 degrees is “on the warm side”. come to attend whether you are griev-  You call chocolate sprinkles “jimmies”. ing the loss of a spouse, child, sibling or friend and regard-  A water fountain is called a “bubbla”. less of whether the loss was recent or long ago. For more  You can go from one side of town to the other in less than information please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Larry or fifteen minutes. Christine Baldiga at [email protected] or call 508  You know how to pronounce towns like Worcester, Haver- 3206654 and feel free to leave a message.  hill, Peabody, Scituate, Chatham and Leominster.  You know what they sell at a “packie”.  You keep an ice scraper in your car year round. ST. GABRIELS APP:  You’ve bragged about saving money at The Tree https://www.parishsolutionsco.com/gabrielupton.html  Shop. We are excited to announce the release of a new Mobile App for  You know what a regular coffee is. our parish. This app is available for download in the Android and  You can navigate a rotary without a problem. Apple Stores. The App is a new and effective way for the parish  You know what a frappe is. to communicate with you and for you to stay connected with the  You never say “Cape Cod” you say “The Cape”. parish. The App is PACKED with prayer resources including  You went to Old Sturbridge Village and Plymouth  Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Mass Readings, the Order of the Plantation at least once in elementary school. Mass, Sunday Reading Reflections, the Bible, the Catechism, a digital rosary and on and on. It is also packed with educational  You know the Mass Pike and 495 create some sort of strange resources, parish events, event sign up forms, mass schedules, weather dividing line. photo capture tools, discussion boards and more. Best of all, we can alert you of extra special happenings and cancellations via Traditionally the St Gabriel's Knights of the app’s push notifications system.  Columbus council hTTraditionally the St Go in your APP Store and look for : Gabriel's Knights of Columbus council has  handed out flowers to all "moms" on St Gabriel Upton  Download and make sure to allow Mother's Day. Unfortunately, due to the PUSH NOTIFICATIONS for all new information. pandemic we are unable to do that again this year, yet we will continue a "tradition" we initiated three years ago. St Gabriel's Knights of Columbus has made donation to Problem Pregnancy in Worcester, on behalf of all our be- loved Mother's as we "Celebrate Life." Problem Pregnancy of Worcester is an all volunteer agency that provides women a real choice by removing the barriers that often block them from keeping their babies. They offer free housing, medical care, ultrasound tests, baby clothes, cribs, car seats, legal help, immigration aid, maternity clothes, life skills counsel- ing, spiritual counseling, and vocational help. To learn more about Problem Pregnancy, visit their website: https:// www.problempregnancy.org/ If someone you know, needs/ FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION wants counseling  please call 508 507 8378. The Lord invites us personally to   spend time with Him during adoration. The purpose is to bring attention to the plight of the unborn Let’s accept His invitation! Being  by counseling women not to have abortions. Your prayers still and setting aside an and donations for the unborn are needed and greatly appre- to adore ciated. Him may be a hard thing to  To all of St Gabriel's moms we "thank you" for the gift do; but, it may be the most im- of life! portant. The times when you  need God the most are when Separate from the Knights contribution, Problem Pregnancy you don’t think you need Him. is doing a GoFundMe campaign for the Mother’s Day Rose Our next First Friday Adora- Drive to support Problem Pregnancy of Worcester. Their tion will be on June 4th from goal is to raise $10,000. The Knights and families have been 9:00 M11:30 AM asked to please promote the campaign by sharing this link "gf.me/u/zqhc3q"  SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Tuesday Adoration BOOKS ARE STILL My friend, an appeal from My Sacred Heart to your loving heart from your friend Jesus Christ. NEEDED :  Won’t you please take an hour of your  Now is the time to clean out your precious time to come and visit me in the Blessed bookshelves. Our new Prison Minis- Sacrament on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 tryis collecting books for adult in- p.m. So many are trying to deal with problems mates and their children. We are in alonewithout me and my help. They seem to need of adult books, children’s have no time for me. I am there for you and want you to come to me. Your friend, Jesus. books, and graphic novels. No textbooks or encyclopedias please. Thank you for your help. If you have any questions please call (508) 603M1430. Pick up is available.  What is the meaning of the letters that pro- fessed religious have after their names? Save the Date! “Let Us The Catholic Church includes hundreds of religious com- Dream” Mini Retreat munities. The , religious brothers, religious sisters, Our Peace and Social Justice Ministry is sponsoring a and of these communities (which are often referred to miniretreat on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9am to 12 as “religious orders”) are committed to particular spiritual noon at the parish.  traditions and often to a particular charism (such as teach- The ministry is offering an opportunity to our brothers and sisters in Christ to ing, healthcare, social work, or pastoral care). To help iden- gather with fellow parishioners to share the stories of their experiences during tify a person as a member of a particular religious commu- the COVID19 pandemic and how we as Christians can successfully move for- nity, the custom developed of including postnominal let- ward from it. The retreat will discuss the blueprint to move forward offered by our beloved in his recent book “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Bet- ters that provide a sort of shorthand for the name of the ter Future.” Members of the Peace and Social Justice Ministry read this book community that the , , sister or is part of. and were drawn to a deeper understanding of what was brought to light during So, for example OSB after a person’s name would indicate the pandemic and what we as Christians are called to do in response to what we that they are a member of the Order of St. Benedict (the have learned. By sharing our stories and our faith, together we can make this first step on our pilgrimage to a better future for all.  ), just as SJ would indicate that a priest or brother is a member of the (the Jesuits) or Please consider joining for this morning of sharing, reflection, and discernment. RSM would show that a woman is a Sister of Mercy. Other We encourage you to read the book as well. For more information or to signup, please contact Sarah Baldiga at [email protected] or 5083208676. common examples include:

DC = Daughters of Charity Food Pantry  FSC = The Brothers of the Christian Schools/Christian Thank you for helping the indi- Brothers viduals and families, who visit our Food Pantry. They deeply appreciate your gifts of nonper- OCist = The Order of Cistercians ishable food, paper products, and cleaning supplies OCD = Order of Discalced  help. Small weekly donations  help to keep our shelves well OFM = The Order of Minor (the ) stocked. May God bless you for your kindness and thoughtful- OFM Cap = The Capuchin Franciscans ness.

OP = The Order of Preachers (Dominicans) Worldwide Marriage Encounter  To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is spon- OSF=Franciscan Sisters soring virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends and are seven sessions on weekdays from SC = Sisters of Charity 7:00pm to 9:30pm.  Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a pri- SDS = Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorian Priests ority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. and Brothers and Salvatorian Sisters) For more information or to apply, call at or visit them at https:// wwmema.org/. Allow Jesus to be Lord of your marriage relationship.@nbsp; The next SSND = School Sisters of Notre Dame English Worldwide Marriage Encounter experiences are:  SVD = Society of the Divine Word (Divine Word Mission-  Thursdays/Mondays Jun 324  see website aries) Providing David A. Pickering • Andrew D. Pickering Pickering & Son Caring Service to Funeral Directors Upton Upton and Mendon Telephone: 508-529-6992 • www.uptonfunerals.com FUNERAL HOME Since 1902 45 Main Street • Upton, MA 01568 WHITINSVILLE Metrowest Oral Surgical MONUMENTAL WORKS Associates Monuments • Markers Steven V. Pittman, D.M.D. • John P. Ouano, D.M.D. Cemetery Lettering • Cleaning Wael Youseff, D.M.D. • Jennifer Frangos, D.D.S. 1312 PROVIDENCE RD. (RT 122) SALES | SERVICE | PARTS THOMAS C. DELFANTI, PROP. 113 Water Street | Milford, MA | 508-473-7900 508-473-1309 508-634-8854 172 Main Street | Northborough, MA | 508-393-1223 508-234-5603 331 Main St, Milford www.franksappliance.com 223 Walnut Street, Suite 2 | Framingham, MA | 508-879-8004 234-2920 Tom Berkowitz THIS SPACE IS Trucking, Inc. Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Trash Removal OFFICE & GARAGE David A. Consigli • www.consigliruggeriofuneralhome.com 279 Douglas Rd • Whitinsville, MA MAILING ADDRESS: Tel: 508-473-0513 46 Water Street • Milford, MA 01757 P.O. Box 905 • Northbridge, MA 01534

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