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Saturday, March 3 4 p.m. Emile Houbre Sunday, March 4 8 a.m. Sophie Ontrey 9:30 a.m. Ernest Vardo, Sr. 11 a.m. Laura Foote Mon. March 5 Souls in Purgatory Tues. March 6 Christine and Murdock Myette Wednes. March 7 James Meehan Thurs. March 8 Manuel and Mary Sequeira Fri. March 9 Richard Lister Saturday, March 10 4 p.m. For the People of the Parish Sunday, March 11 8 a.m. Ernest Vardo 9:30 a.m. Daniel Lowney 11 a.m. Lionel Robitaille Sanctuary Lamp in Church Claudia Manning CONIRMATION CLASS will be confirmed on Tuesday, March 6 by Msgr. John J. Oliveira, P.A.
MEETINGS **Parish Festival Meeting will be held on Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. **UIA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at the First Unitarian Church on Union St. in New Bedford. St. James’ St. Vincent de Paul Society invites parishioners to participate in our food collection during the season of Lent. Certain items are collected each week so that we will be able to give adequate food to the poor families of the parish each week of the year. This is a way that the poor can accompany us on our Lenten journey. *Sunday, March 11 Second Sunday in Lent Canned meat and fish (spam and tuna fish etc.) and jam / jelly *Sunday, March 18 Third Sunday in Lent Canned spaghetti and pasta (macaroni, spaghetti shells etc.) *Sunday, March 25 Fourth Sunday in Lent Canned tomatoes/ sauce, canned soups / beef stew *Sunday, April 1 Fifth Sunday in Lent Baked beans and peanut butter *Sunday, April 8 Palm Sunday Canned fruit and macaroni and cheese dinner ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SUNDAY, MARCH 4 IN THE CHAPEL Noon until 5 p.m. A holy hour for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life will be held at 4 p.m. ending with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. EASTER FLOWERS ENVELOPES Are available at the entrances of the church. Parishioners are invited to write the names of their deceased loved ones on the envelope with their contribution for the flowers that will used to decorate the church at Easter. These names will be published in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Please return these envelopes no later than Palm Sunday, April 8. Also, the rice bowls and sacrificial cards should be placed in the first collection on Palm Sunday.
Survivors! The Road to Heaven in the New Century Deanery Wide Mission March 26 - 29th Holy Name of the Sacred Heart A Lenten Parish Mission for those who want to follow Christ, run the great race, to fight the good fight, and be victorious in life!
MONDAY, MARCH 26TH: HAVING A GOOD Time!How to survive as a Christian when so many want the easy way out! TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH: WELL BREAD - YOU BECOME WHAT YOU EAT!! What are the treasures that nourish and guide me on the journey? WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH: HIDE AND SEEK - FIGHT OR FLIGHT! What s ourEscape Route - Or Do We Shape our Culture? THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH: OUT OF THE ASHES!
A Reality Check Opens Us Up to Many New Possibilities
Mission Schedule Daily Mass at 11:00 am with teaching Daily Mass at 7:00 pm with teaching Rosary each day at 6:30 pm *Penance Service on Thursday Night
Call: Your parish or Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St. New Bedford, Ma. # 984-3406
Fr. Marc Montminy, retreat master Pastor of Ste. Marie & Sacred Heart Parishes in Manchester, NH
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