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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 9, 2004 MASS INTENTION Saturday, May 8 4 p.m. Jacqueline Hansen & Ida DeFord Sunday, May 9 8:30 a.m. Kathleen Ferreira 10 a.m. Maria Genoveva Medeiros Weekday Mass @ 9 a.m. Mon. May 10 Jacinto & Maria Tavares and Dionisia Costa Tues. May 11 Leo M. Worden Wed. May 12 Murdock & Cristina Myette Thurs. May 13 Mary P. Correia Fri. May 14 Gaudino Correia Moreno Sat. May 15 4 p.m. Mary & John P. Medeiros Sun. May 16 8:30 a.m. Antone Pacheco 10 a.m. Gilbert Lopes VISIT ST. JAMES’ WEB SITE http://www.saintjames-nb.org PRAYER LINE Call Alice Lester 508- 997-8040 MEAT PIE SUPPER SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2004 IN THE CHURCH HALL SERVING 5:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. TICKETS $ 6 (must be purchased prior to the day of the supper) ENTERTAINMENT * PRIZES* RAFFLE MEETING FOR MEAT PIE SUPPER VOLUNTEERS – Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Rectory. Parents who have children in St. James/St. John School who would like to receive a subsidy from the parish must attend. Parish Pastoral and Financial Councils will meet with Fr. Richard Wilson on Thursday May 13 at 7 p.m. in the rectorycoming together st. James Parish St. anne parish Nuestra seÑora de Guadalupe parish St. hedwig parish FAMILY ROSARY DURING MAY: Each Wednesday in May we will gather at one of our 4 churches to pray the Rosary together at 7 p.m. We will ask Our Mother Mary to help us, her children, grow in greater union with each other and with her Son.
MAY 26 – AT SAINT JAMES The task force, which is working toward the merging of the four parishes, is in need of input from you as to our future. In particular we would like to say that whatever name is decided on for the new parish, the building will always be Saint James Church. The next meeting of the Task Force will be held on Monday, May 10. Please feel free to contact the representatives from Saint James to express your opinions, concerns, hopes, etc.: Al Lima 991-8439 or Alvaro.Lima@verizon.net Kathy Murphy 992-1069 Carol Sylvia 995-2917 or 992-9408 (afternoons) Deacon Larry St. Onge 992-9408 lastonge@comcast.net Fr. Richard Wilson 992-9408 or RDWilson1@comcast.net
PARISH MEETING : We invite all parishioners to come to the hall on Monday,May 24th, at 7:00 p.m. to be able to discuss our merger process. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & BENEDICTION: This Tuesday (May 11) we will have Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to come for all or part of the time. The group which weekly gathers for Adoration is normally at St. Anne’s Church, but will be visiting us this week. Father Joseph Medio, FPO, is the priest who normally is present (and hears Confessions during the 2 hours). He will be moving to Nicaragua in June. After St. Anne’s merges with us at the end of June, the Tuesday evening adoration will move here.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS CELEBRATION OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2004 As the Diocese celebrates its one hundredth anniversary, we see the many ways that the Church needs to be present to care for the needs of people of all creeds and races.The state is cutting back its funding of many projects which make the needy more needy. Parishioners are asked to increase their contributions to the Appeal this year. Because it is the one hundredth anniversary of the Diocese, parishioners who have not given one hundred dollars to the Appeal in the past are asked to do so this year. Last year St. James went over its previous year’s total. It is hoped that this will happen again this year. Although everyone is feeling the effects of the budget crisis, this is the time to be thankful for all the benefits that God has given to us. You are asked to mail your donation with the Appeal card to the rectory; put it through the mail slot; or put it in the collection. –Father Ed
THERE WILL BE A PARISH FESTIVAL THIS YEAR, AUGUST 6, 7,8 2004
JOB OPPORTUNITY: St. Mary’s & Sacred Heart Cemeteries in New Bedford are in need of seasonal help to cut & trim grass as well as other maintenance. Ideal for students or retirees. Contact Larry Ostapow (673-1561) for more info. CONCERT AT ST. ANNE’S : The New Bedford Choral Society will be presenting a concert at St. Anne’s Church on Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. This might be a nice way to end the evening after the Meat Pie Supper. Admission will be charged at the door.LaSalette Grief education programs : The Center for Christian Living at LaSalette in Attleboro offers a variety of programs for people dealing with grief on Sundays (5 to 6:30 pm). Today (May 9) the topic is "Connecting with what does not die." Next Sunday’s is "Grief: A sacred sadness." Each session costs $15. No pre-registration is required. For more info, call 508-824-6581 or 508-222-8530.A Family Rosary Pilgrimage to Ireland and Attymass, the birthplace of famed Rosary Priest & Servant of God Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC, will take place Sept. 2-10, 2004. Escorted by Fr. John Phalen, CSC, president of Holy Cross Family Ministries, the trip will include visits to Knock, Dublin, and Our Lady’s Island in Wexford. Price is $1,899.00 per person, based on double occupancy with an additional charge for a single supplement. The rate includes round trip airfare & tax on Aer Lingus from Boston, first class hotels, full breakfast & six dinners including a Medieval banquet. For additional info, call Holy Cross Family Ministries at 1-800-299-7729.St. James - St. John’s School Golf TournamentSt. James St. John’s School in New Bedford, MA will be holding their 4th Annual Capital Improvement Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Whaling City Golf Course. There will be a 1:00 pm shotgun start with an awards dinner following. The donation of $100.00 per golfer includes, green fee, golf cart, gift bag and the dinner. Fee for a dinner guest only is $25.00. There are openings for foursomes or single players. They are also looking for Tee and Cart sponsors. Please call (508) 996-0534 if you would like to participate in the tournament to help our school. Many thanks to our tournament sponsor Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, which has been our major sponsor for four years running. HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO ALL MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS & GODMOTHERS! |
