Mission Statement Saint Matthias Parish To live out the message of Jesus Christ and become, in fact and appearance, a true Christian community. 409 Hemenway St. Faith Formation Marlborough, MA 01752 Faith formation is a lifelong process: an ongoing interaction with God’s creative goodness. We allow the Gospel to transform us 508-460-9255 and then bring transformation to the world. The Faith Formation Program at St. Matthias Parish provides opportunities to grow as individuals and as a community. We offer classroom sessions for children, a comprehensive Confirmation program, intergenerational learning in a variety of formats, and an adult enrichment program. For more information, contact Theresa Salafia ([email protected]). Community Prayer Line Our prayer line, coordinated by Marie Mangan (978-562-2891), offers prayers for you, your loved ones and friends. Requests may also be placed in the "Prayer Request" box at the rear of the Church. All requests will be kept confidential. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those who are not baptized or have been baptized into another Parish Leadership Christian community and are interested in learning more about initiation into the Catholic faith are invited to speak with Theresa Francis P. O'Brien, Pastor Salafia ([email protected]). [email protected] Doug Peltak, Deacon Infant Baptism [email protected] Our parish celebrates the sacrament of Baptism for infants and Paul G. Coletti, Deacon children under the age of 7 at regularly scheduled Sunday [email protected] Masses. Please call Deacon Doug at any time during pregnancy Theresa Salafia, Faith Formation Director or at least two months in advance for information on baptismal [email protected] catechesis and the choosing of godparents. Judy McManus, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] Adult Confirmation Diane Balinski, Office Manager Adults desiring to complete their Christian Initiation with the [email protected] sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to contact Fr. Fran April Lowe, Communications Administrator/Receptionist Reconciliation [email protected] This sacrament of God’s infinite forgiveness, also known as Darleen Doona, Bookkeeper Penance and Confession, is celebrated on Saturdays at 3:15PM or [email protected] by appointment with Fr. Fran. Communal celebrations of the James Cannava, Maintenance sacrament occur during Advent and Lent. Joe Grimaldo, Co-Chair, Finance Council Paul G. Coletti, Co-Chair, Finance Council Anointing of the Sick The Church encourages all who are ill, about to undergo surgery, St. Vincent dePaul Society - 978-493-3037 or confined to their homes due to illness to be prayed over and anointed with sacred oil. This can take place at a parish Mass, in Celebrations of the Eucharist the home or in the hospital. Please speak with Fr. Fran for more The Lord’s Day details. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Marriage Congratulations to engaged couples! Please contact Fr. Fran Liturgy of the Word for Children eight months to a year before your wedding to plan a program of Liturgy of the Word for Children is Celebrated at the marriage preparation. 10:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month (October through April) Welcome New Parishioners! We invite you to share in our life as a Eucharistic Community. Weekday Please complete a registration card found at the church entrances Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 9: 00 a.m. or register at the parish office. We look forward to welcoming you to our parish community. Holy Day 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS PARISH, MARLBOROUGH, MA INTENTIONS OF THE EUCHARIST THIS WEEK AT ST. MATTHIAS Saturday, May 12 Saturday, May 12 — 4:00 p.m. Mim Gowaski — Memorial Celebration of the Eucharist Church, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 13 — 10:00 a.m. Marlborough Community Cupboard Collection bins located at the church entrances Constance Aramburu — 1st Anniversary Memorial Sunday, May 13 Saturday, May 19 — 4:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist Isaac Baricinas Church, 10:00 a.m. Cayden Tambeau — Special Intention Marlborough Community Cupboard Collection bins located at the church entrances Sunday, May 20 — 10:00 a.m. Coffee Social Edward Surprenant — Memorial Parish Hall, following Mass Monday, May 14 Weekday Mass for the Week of May 13 Finance Council Meeting Upstairs Conference Room, 7:15 p.m. Weekday Mass will be held Tuesday, May 15 Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Meeting in the downstairs conference room Downstairs Conference Room, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 Office Hours for the Week of May 13 Shawl Ministry Downstairs Conference Room, 6:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday St. Vincent DePaul Society Meeting 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Parish Hall, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Thursday, May 17 9:00 a.m. — Noon Choir Rehearsal Church, 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST WORSHIP BOOKLET Saturday, May 19 The Worship Aid for the Easter Season is found in the Celebration of the Eucharist with Baptism book rack in the pews. All of the Mass responses as well as Church, 4:00 p.m. the musical selections are included. Lift your voices in celebration. Please return the booklet to the book rack at the Sunday, May 20 end of Mass. Thank you. Celebration of the Eucharist Church, 10:00 a.m. Coffee Social SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parish Hall, following Mass Please welcome into our faith community Cayden Nicole Tambeau NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS Saturday, May 19 during the 4:00 p.m. Readings for Pentecost Celebration of the Eucharist May 19 and May 20 Together let us pray for Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13 Cayden Nicole and her family. John 20:19-23 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER RCIA – RITE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH FORMATION INITIATION OF ADULTS Blessings to all our Saint Matthias mothers and those who serve us with motherly love. Have you ever wondered, or has someone asked you, what RCIA is and who participates in it? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of Bishop Robert Reed will administer the Sacrament of faith formation to prepare individuals to participate fully in Confirmation to our candidates Sunday, May 27, 2018 the Catholic Church through the reception of Baptism, at 10:00 a.m. Please continue to pray for our candidates Confirmation and Eucharist. In a friendly and relaxed and their families in the weeks ahead. setting participants are encouraged to ask questions and enter into discussion related to ones living out the catholic Note to Confirmation candidates and sponsors: faith. A process of inquiry, learning, prayer and reflection enables an individual to discern if he/she continues forward Rehearsal is Tuesday, May to the sacraments. 22 at 7:00 p.m. in church. If a sponsor is unable to attend Who participates in RCIA? rehearsal a parent or guardian ** Unbaptized adults or those who have been baptized should be present. in another Christian Church ** Baptized adult Catholics who have not received Confirmation and Eucharist SCRAPBOOKING SATURDAY ** Children older than seven who have not been SATURDAY, JUNE 9 baptized or who have been baptized but not ST. MATTHIAS PARISH HALL received Eucharist. Scrapbooking Saturday, June 9 is a time to enjoy an If you or someone you know may be interested in the atmosphere of fellowship, laughter, and of course, time to RCIA here at St. Matthias Parish, please email Theresa work on your scrapbooks! We hope you will join us for a Salafia at [email protected] or call the parish office at wonderful day of scrapbooking on June 9, 2018 at St. 508-460-9255. Matthias Parish Hall, Marlboro, MA from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The cost per person is $35.00 and proceeds will benefit the St. Matthias St. Vincent dePaul Society, a Pray for the conference whose work is to provide assistance to the H e a l i n g needy in Marlboro. For more information, please contact of the sick Jackie Tolan at (508) 633-3852 or at [email protected]. Please Pray For… MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY CUPBOARD Richard Abraham, Joan Abshire, Joyce Belliveau, Boyle Family, Conor Canavan, Elisangela Cardoso, Peggy Cronin, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTION Delia Cruz, Connie Cyr, Del Cyr, Rita Dennison, Clara Mae Dickerson, Grace Dowd, Doyle Family, Jack Duprey, Trevor The St. Matthias Parish monthly Marlborough Faulls, Colin Fawkes, Jason Fournier, John Gifford, Hannah Community Cupboard food collection bins will Gluck, David Giugno, Philomena Hedin, Russ Hokanson, be placed at the church entrances this weekend Cristina Janunas, Emma Johnson, Margaret Little, Mary May 12 and May 13, to support our Martocci, Emma Larrivee, Tom McClay, Maura McGuiness, Marlborough friends and neighbors who need a Holly McIntyre, Kay McNeill, Roger Melenson, Michael bit of assistance. Messom, Steven Meuse, Glenn Molloy, Betty Montgomery, In addition to donating food items, some of the Donna Morgan, Theresa Morrill, Deborah Natoli, Jennifer services that the Cupboard provides and which you may Natoli, Bob O’Connor, Theresa Perry, Jean Peltak, Matt assist with are the donation of personal hygiene items, Pendergast, Janet Pilecki, Michael Pilecki, Andy Rivers, Lois baby diapers, clothing and pet food. Other options include Schofield, Kathleen Shine, Benjamin Smith, Edward Suzano, on-line donations to feed a family and food delivery to Andrew Tivnan, Ray Thomas, Trunfio Family, Jenny Weibel homebound seniors through the Senior Mobile Market and Robert Vona. program, Check out the United Way website: https:// www.uwotc.org/MCC for more information. Donations can **Please let the office know if you would like to continue to be be dropped off at the Cupboard located 255 West Main included in the prayer line.