December 29, 2019 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph What have you done today to make the Church holy? What have you done today to make the Church welcoming? Welcome to the Nashoba Catholic Collaborative! If you are visiting us for the first time we wish to welcome you and your family and hope that you enjoy your visit. If you would like to join either St Mary’s or St Anthony’s Parish (we are still two, separate entities), there are Registration Forms available in the vestibules of both churches; and on our website, too! WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS Holy Family, Jesus, Mary & Joseph Sat, Dec 28, 4PM – Kim Jhin Dong, r/b From Ayer Friends Sun, Dec 29, 8AM – The Gossman Family, r/b The Family 9:45AM – Alderic Collette, r/b Rosemarie Collette 11:15AM – Florida & George May and, Walter Tarbell, r/b The Family Epiphany of the Lord Sat, Jan 4, 4PM – G. Robert Normandin, Bernard & Irene Lambert, 23 rd Ann., r/b The Family Sun, Jan 5, 8AM – Deceased Members of the Madigan & Hamel Families 9:45AM – Amy Martone, r/b Ellen & Dave FitzPatrick 11:15AM – In Thanksgiving Mass Intentions - To request a Mass be said for a loved one who has passed away, or for someone who needs our prayers (Special Intention), please contact the Parish Office during the week for booking. All Masses may be offered for one or more persons, if requested by the same person, for the same Mass time, AND no more than two Masses may be booked per month by the same person. The next available Sundays are in February 2020. The next available weekdays are in January 2020. The donation is $10 per mass. Please pay at the time of booking. Prayer List for people who may be ill and wish prayers: Paul Bresnahan, Denise Broussard, Marian “Mimi” Bumann, Joan Clark, Cindy, Calvin Colby , Kevin Cox, Daniel Dall, William Davis, Judy Dumont, PF, Tina & Walter Forest, Tom Flynn, Lois Glasgow, Christine Hanley, Margaret “Peggy” Jean, Ricky Johnson, Kim, DL, Doris Levesque, Megan Murphy, Carlton Noyes, Lorraine Paine, Ron Pateech, Jean Patrick, Nancy Peterson, Ron Robillard, Christine Saball. If you wish to have a name put on this list, please email: [email protected], or call the office. Thank you. Prayer List for people in the Armed Services. If you wish to have a name put on this list, please email: [email protected] Darren Buendia, Julia Gardner, Scott Hurley, Gregory Kidder & Michael Nurenberg Ongoing – Silent Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday Evening from 7:30 – 8:30PM The 1 st , 3 rd & 5 th Wednesdays are at St. Anthony’s NO ADORATION Jan 1 The 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays are at St. Mary’s There is a Men’s Prayer and Sharing Group that gathers on the 2 nd and 4 th Fridays of each month at St Anthony’s Church from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Men from both parishes are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bob Schick at 978-772-2116 or John Sabal at 978-425-5090. December 29 ~The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph The example of the Holy Family can be summed up in the words of today’s second reading. They were clothed in “heartfelt kindness, compassion, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…” This feast offers all families the inspiration and encouragement to make these values an essential part of each relationship, conversation and interaction with one another. Pray in a special way today for all parents, grandparents, and guardians as they strive to make their families holy. Mary Iannuzzi is a spiritual companion/director in formation with the Spiritual Director Certification Program at St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center, Boston, MA. She would be happy to accompany you on your spiritual path. One-on-one meetings will take place at St Anthony’s Rectory in Shirley. Please feel free to call her at 978-391-4359 or email her at [email protected], to set up an appointment. Pray for the NEW YEAR that everyone is HONEST! Honorable at all times. On the level and objective. Nice to everyone. Ethical and engaging. Sincere and simple. Trustworthy and truthful. WEEK DAY MASS INTENTIONS At 8:30AM at St Anthony’s Church: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri. Mon, Dec 30 – Hank Gendron, r/b Cathy Landry Tue, Dec 31 – NO MORNING MASS Tue, Dec 31 @ 4pm @ St Anthony’s – Anson Saball, r/b The Family Wed, Jan 1 @ 10am @ St Mary’s – For the health and well- being of our parishioners. Thu, Jan 2 – For the Parishioners of our two parishes, that they have a happy, healthy New Year. Fri, Jan 3 – Annette Gionet, r/b The Family Mon, Jan 6 – Theresa M Cahalane, r/b the Cahalane Family 3 Tue, Jan 7 – Jean Bowden, r/b A Friend Thu, Jan 9 – Francis Loya, r/b Matt & Theresa Richards Fri, Jan 10 – Cathie diGrazia & Frank Famulare III, r/b Mary Lou Famulare