EASTER SUNDAY
FR. NAUGHTON, FR. MOONEY AND THE PARISH
STAFF EXTEND TO ALL OUR PEOPLE PRAYERFUL
WISHES FOR A PLEASANT DAY AND THAT ALL
EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND HOPE OF OUR LORD’S
RESURRECTION
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND
1ST Reading: Acts 10: 34a, 37-43
2nd Reading: Col 3: 1-4 or 1Cor 5: 6b-8
Gospel Reading: Jn 20: 1-9 or at the evening Mass, Lk 24: 13-35
MASS INTENTION
Mon….Apr. 12..….9:00 a.m….Alice Kasevich
Tue…..Apr. 13.… 9:00 a.m….Alan DeMoranville, Sr. & Jr.
Sat……Apr. 17…..5:00 p.m….Irving Burke & Catherine Crest
Sun…..Apr. 18…..9:00 a.m…. Carlos Ferreira
Sun…..Apr. 18…11:00 a.m…. Philip Paulson
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
EASTER – a name taken from an ancient celebration of
the goddess of Spring. FOR US – a celebration of Jesus. OUR
PASSOVER - Jesus passing over from death to life in the
Resurrection.
It is our Passover from death to life. We celebrate Jesus’
resurrection, and, at the same time, we renew our Baptism
promises - promises made for us when we were infants, and now
we make them for ourselves.
To fulfill our promises, we think of parishes that will
remain open in this century. The parishioners will support the
parish by their presence and sacrificial generosity.
OFFERTORY FOR LAST WEEKEND.…$4346.48
EASTER COLLECTION: There will be ONE collection at the
Masses on Easter. Special Easter envelopes will be found in your
monthly envelope packet. Contributions placed in the special
Easter envelopes will be sent to the Archdiocese for the support
of our sick and retired priests.
APRIL 11, 2004
RECONFIGURATION OF PARISHES
As you may be aware, the results of all of our parish and
cluster meetings have been submitted to our Vicariate (South
Region of the Archdiocese). From there, they have been sent to
the Central Commission which consists of Priests, Sisters and
Laity working with Bishop Lennon. We have been requested to
pray diligently and fervently to the Holy Spirit for guidance
for this group of people to whom so much work of the
Archdiocese has been entrusted. If you would like to keep
abreast of all that is going on in this area, we recommend you go
into the website www.rmc@rcab.org (Rebuild My Church at
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston) and www.rcab.org and
click on Reconfiguration.
R.C.I.C. and R.C.I.A
Congratulations to Katlyn Houlihan, John Lynch and
Rose Bernier who received the Sacraments of Initiation at the
Easter Vigil and to Bill McGurk, who completed his Initiation in
the Catholic Church by receiving Confirmation and the Eucharist
at the Easter Vigil. We welcome all of you into full participation
in the Catholic Church. Our Parish Community, especially those
who have attended the 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. Masses, has been
praying for you and looking forward to this day when you will
join us at the Table and take your rightful place of ministry in the
Church.
Happy Anniversary also to those of you who have entered
the Catholic Church in past years at the Easter Vigil.
FAMILY SPRING BREAK
Please join us on Sunday, April 25th after the 9:00 a.m.
Family Mass for a special celebration to welcome Spring!
This is a perfect time for families of the parish to meet
and socialize. There will be activities set up for children of all
ages to partake in, and there is always the ever popular play area.
In addition to the coffee, tea, punch and donuts there will be an
assortment of cheese & crackers and fresh fruit. So come down
to the parish hall and take a break while the kids enjoy the
activities.
Sponsored by the Parish Playgroup. Happy Spring!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday, April 18th: No grade one classes
Confirmation has no class on April 12th……they are done for the
year
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First Communion: May 1 and 8th at 10:30 a.m.
Confirmation: May 15th at 5:00 p.m.
OUR PARISH BULLETIN WEBSITE
Please note that you can access our parish bulletin
online. Joe Moriarty, a parishioner, updates this each week. Joe
provides us with all kinds of interesting links. It really is worth
your time to explore our website!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 7:30 P.M.
The members of the Middleboro/Lakeville Knight of
Columbus will meet on Tuesday, April 13 th at 7:30 p.m. in the K
of C Hall at 262 West Grove St., Middleboro. We welcome all
veterans and “Old Timers” with all your valuable experience and
wisdom. Anyone needing a ride or would like more information
about joining the Knights of Columbus should contact our Grand
Knight, Ernie LaBlanc at 508-947-3194.
EASTER SUNDAY
 (TIME CHANGE FROM LAST WEEKENDS
BULLETIN) SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 11, 2004
We are planning to have the BACCALAUREATE MASS for
our High School Seniors on Sunday, MAY 23RD at the 11:00 A.M.
Mass. There will be more information in up-coming bulletins.
CLOTHING DRIVE FOR ST. FRANCIS HOUSE LAST TWO WEEKS ENDS OF MAY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER/RAFFLE
CHICKEN, STEAK AND CHOCOLATE CAKE DINNER
AND RAFFLE
It’s Spring cleaning time again and we will be collecting
MEN’S clothing from May 23rd to May 30th. At that time
would you bring the clothing to the Rectory porch and they will
be delivered to St. Francis House in Boston – a shelter and social
service (employment seeking) house for men. We did this last
year and the Franciscan Fathers and the other men were most
grateful.
The Middleboro/Lakeville Knights of Columbus will
present a chicken, steak and chocolate cake dinner and raffle on
Saturday, April 17th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Rte. 28
Middleboro, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Prices for this dinner are $6
for adults and $4 for children.
At the last dinner more there were more than 20 winners.
Some went home with more than $40 worth of food and/or
money.
For reservations call Bob at 508-947-4320.
WOMENS SILVER TEA
The members of the First Congregational Church at the
Green invite you to their annual Silver Tea to be held on
Saturday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. The program will be in the
Christian Education Building at 6 Plympton St., Rte.105 at
Rte.44, Middleboro. "Still Working", the men's quartet from
Central Methodist Church will entertain in their lively,
enthusiastic style. They will have the usual assortment of dainty
sandwiches and sweets with the tea and coffee. They hope we
can join them for an inspirational afternoon.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 18TH
On Sunday, April 18th, Archbishop Sean O’Malley
O.F.M.Cap., will celebrate a special Mass in honor of Divine
Mercy Sunday t 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Immediately following this Mass, Archbishop Sean will preside
over the Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer. At the Divine Mercy
Mass and Holy Hour there will be a life-size oil painting of the
Divine Mercy image, which is visiting the Cathedrals of major
Archdiocese throughout the United States, under the sponsorship
o9f the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. All the
faithful of the Archdiocese are cordially invited to join with
Archbishop Sean in these Divine Mercy celebrations and to view
this rare Divine Mercy image as it visits Boston.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
An experience for building communication, creating
intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family
and faith. This program is for couples who believe they have a
good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer
communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their
marriage. Weekends: April 30th, June 18th and August 13th
For further information or details contact: 1-800-367-0343, 1508-653-8864 or 1-866-367-6193.
DATES TO REMEMBER.
Apr. 13:
Apr. 17:
Apr. 25:
Apr. 25:
Apr. 27:
Apr. 30:
May 01:
K of C meeting – 7:30 p.m. in Hall on West Grove St.
Kof C Dinner/Raffle – 6:49 in Hall on West Grove St.
Family Spring Break – 10:00 in hall
Family Mass – 9:00 a.m.
Gr. 2, First Communion Rehearsal – 4:30
Gr. 2, First Communion Rehearsal – 4:30
First Communion – 10:30 a.m.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
1st Reading: Acts 5: 12-16
2 Reading: Rv 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel Reading: Jn 20: 19-31
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