SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH 547 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062 www.facebook.com/ stcatherinenorwood 781-762-6080, [email protected] www.stcatherinenorwood.org PARISH SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday: 6:45 a.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. Holiday Masses: 9 a.m. (8 a.m. if there is a town parade) Rosary: Daily at 6:20 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. First Friday/Saturday 6 p.m. - 6:25 a.m. in church Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3-4 p.m. in chapel. Please enter through main church sacristy door and follow directions. Sacrament of Baptism: 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Parent Pre-Baptism class is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. Please call 781-769-5354 ext. 273. Sacrament of Matrimony: Engaged couples must contact one of the parish priests at least 8 months prior to making other wedding plans. Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact one of our parish priests. Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, 781-762-6080 Rev. Stephen Donohoe, Pastor Our Mission: St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a Ro- Rev. Anthony Medairos, Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas Sullivan, Parochial Vicar man Catholic community established in Norwood, Rev. Mr. Frank Tremblay, Deacon MA in 1890. Responding to our baptismal call to ho- Mrs. Doris Hallee, Pastoral Associate 781-769-5354 x273 liness, we seek to live the teachings of Christ in the Mrs. Leah Ramsdell Director of Religious Education and Youth Faith Formation Roman Catholic tradition through worship, education, 781-769-5354 x233 service and evangelization. Mr. Joseph Scolastico, Director of Music/Organist x126 All are welcome in Christ! “(To those sanctified in Mrs. Stephanie Beatrice-Gonzalez Children’s Choir Director/Cantor Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all who are in- Mr. Bob Calarese, Parish Business Manager voking the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every Mrs. Diane Butts, Parish Bookkeeper place Grace and peace to you from God our Father Mrs. Laura Hayes, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Amy Campbell, Administrative Assistant and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to God continuously for you because of the grace of God that St. Catherine of Siena School, 781-769-5354 Ms. Beth Tanner, Principal has been given to you in Christ Jesus. By that grace, Mrs. Anne Noah, Vice Principal in all things, you have become wealthy in him He Mrs. Betsy Narciso, Director of Advancement x271 Mrs. Linda Canniff, Director of Tuition and Financial Aid x275 too will strengthen you, even until the end, without Mr. John Farrell, Director of Facilities & Grounds x269 guilt(” Introduction of First Letter of Saint Paul to Co- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 781-414-2744 rinthians JUNE 6, 2021 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Preserve the Moral Drag Queen Story Hour at Innocence of Children Norwood Public Library As Pastor of our parish and school with many by Jim Drummey children and families, I am deeply bothered to Many of us can remember taking children and grandchildren to learn that Norwood Public Library is sponsoring a Miss Hope Anderson's Story Hour at the Norwood Library. It was Drag Queen Story Hour and gender identity play a wholesome and entertaining time for young children. But now (The Pineapple Project), for children ages 3-8. the Library has gone in a different direction by sponsoring The Library’s presentation aimed at children vio- "Storytime with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends" on June 16th. lates their innocence and places them in moral The Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) originated on the West jeopardy. It is morally and ethically offensive to Coast in 2015 and has now spread to schools and libraries across the country. Usually featuring men dressed as women, with bi- both children and parents. It violates the role of zarre makeup and costumes, the programs are aimed at children parents to form their children on such moral is- ages three to eight to help confuse them about their sexuality sues in the sanctuary of their home. This is not through "glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role mod- what one should expect when they send their els," according to the DQSH website. children to the local town library, recreation park, One of the founders of the story hour is "Lil Miss Hot Mess," who or other public event. reads from the book The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish (sung to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus"). Lil I urge our parents, parishioners, and the good Miss Hot Mess has said that a drag queen is "willing to step out- citizens of Norwood to contact your Town Select- side the box and dance to our own beat sometimes." Other books men and Town Manager in calling for an end to promoted by DQSH include The Princess Boy and Santa's Hus- these presentations and the like. band. Once upon a time, you had to go to an adult club in Boston to see Respectfully in Christ, transvestites. Now you can take your little children to see them at Father Donohoe the Library, where your tax dollars pay for this inappropriate pro- gram. This isn't inclusivity; it's madness. New Church Protocols It's not being bigoted or homophobic to object to this kind of Beginning May 29 event. Rather, it's being solicitous about keeping little children innocent and not exposing them to crude adult behavior. • Vaccinated people are no longer required to But with this kind of propaganda everywhere, is it any wonder wear masks or socially distance in our church, that some children are ambivalent about their sexuality? Some as per guidelines issued by the State of Mas- have been brainwashed into thinking that they are in the wrong body. So they go to ethically challenged doctors, who give them sachusetts. The State does advise that non- puberty blocking hormones or surgically mutilate their bodies. vaccinated people continue to wear masks. A recent episode of 60 Minutes featured interviews with young • It is understood that people may continue people who now profoundly regret going through sex changes. It wearing masks for a variety of reasons. was heartbreaking to hear them describe how counselors and phy- These decisions will be respected. sicians rushed them through treatments that later prompted • The parish and pastor will not be policing the thoughts of suicide and altered their lives forever. population. Every parishioner and family is As Adam and Eve learned in the Garden of Eden, trying to be expected to make a sound, reasonable deci- "like gods" can have devastating consequences. God made us sion. male and female and to suggest that one can change to the oppo- • The dispensation from the obligation for com- site sex is contrary to science. ing to Sunday Mass has not yet been lifted. Those who would disturb the natural innocence of children to Even when it is, anyone who is feeling ill advance an agenda should heed the warning of Jesus. Whoever should remain at home. leads children astray, He said, "it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown • Saint Catherine’s continues to livestream all into the sea" (Mark 9:42). Masses for those who are more comfortable watching from home. If you wish to contact the Norwood Library Trustees about the DQSH program, their names are Chairman John C. Hall, Margue- • For your convenience, we are now passing rite Cummings, Sara Begg, George Michalec, Donna Montgom- the offertory basket. For those who have en- ery, and Joseph Greeley. rolled in online giving, we are grateful and we encourage you to continue your stewardship by giving in this way. Mass Intentions The Altar Bread and Wine are offered in memory of Daniel Farren (12th Anniversary). Saturday, June 5 7:00 a.m. In reparation for the Offenses Committed Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary The Sanctuary Candles in the church and chapel 4:00 p.m. Dorothy McCoy are lit in memory of Daniel Farren. Sunday, June 6 7:00 a.m. Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Joseph and Frances Doherty Wedding Banns 11:00 a.m. Anthony Colamaria Bann 3: Yacoub Mouawab Melhem Monday, June 7 6:45 a.m. Elizabeth “Betty” Cullen and Laura Ashley Donnellan Tuesday, June 8 Bann 2: Michael F. O’Rourke and 6:45 a.m. Sister Helen Thomas, CSJ Casey E. Ducharme Wednesday, June 9 6:45 a.m. Donald Michael Schaffer Thursday, June 10 Music guides with lyrics to this weekend’s 6:45 a.m. Carol Whitty (1st Anniversary) hymns and the Responsorial Psalm are Friday, June 11 6:45 a.m. Mary Louise MacIntyre available on the tables near the doors of Saturday, June 12 the church. 7:00 a.m. Deceased Intentions of the Saint Mary’s Young Adult Group and the Forsaken Please help us keep our church clean by Holy Souls in Purgatory 4:00 p.m. John Martin (2nd Anniversary) taking any items you bring into the We are now accepting Mass intention requests through church back out of the church when you September 2021. Please email leave. This includes music guides and [email protected] or call 781-762-6080. bulletins. Car Wash BSA Scout Troop 49 Norwood will be having a Are you registered with us? car wash on Saturday, June 5th, and Saturday, Registering is easy. Visit our parish June 12th, from 9 a.m.