.30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

30º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Saturday/Sábado, 10/23/04

4 p.m. – Deceased members of the Pires & St. Pierre families

Sunday/Domingo, 10/24/04 – 8:30 – Theresa Guilbeault

10 a.m. – Victor & Blanche Charest

11:30 – (Sp.) – Pro Popolo

Monday/Lunes, 10/25/04 – 9 a.m. – Miguel & Denny Lima

7 p.m. – (Sp.) – Geraldine Desorcy (health)

Tuesday/Martes, 10/26/04 – 9 a.m. – James Meehan

Wednesday/Miercoles, 10/27/04 – 9 a.m. – Juone Pavao

Thursday/Jueves, 10/28/04 – 9 a.m. – Manuel P. Medeiros

7 p.m. – (Sp.) – Richard Moran

Friday/Viernes, 10/29/04

9 a.m. – Antonio & Helena Rebello

Saturday/Sábado, 10/30/04 – 9 a.m. – Gordon Moreno

4 p.m. – Richard Manning

Sunday/Domingo, 10/31/04 – 8:30 – Manuel A. Pavao

10 a.m. – Francisco Macedo

11:30 – (Sp.) - Pro Popolo

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RENEW has begun its fifth season with the theme, "We are the Church, ‘You, too, are living stones.’" Please come to one of our weekly meetings at the rectory: Mondays at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays all at 7 p.m. For more info, please call the rectory.

ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION DRIVE As the US Bishops remind us, "In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation is a moral obligation. We urge you to vote in the upcoming elections." If you are not able to go to the polls on Nov. 3^rd, please take the time to fill out an absentee ballot application.

CHOIR REHEARSAL is at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Church (entering from the Fair St. parking lot door). New members are welcome!

HAVING FUN & FUNDRAISING: We would like to discuss with the parishioners what we should be doing in terms of fundraising so as to pay for the expenses of the parish and how to do it in as enjoyable manner as possible. We will have a General Fundraising Meeting on Wednesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. in the Hall. At that time we will discuss whether we should have the festival next year, how we should revamp it to make it more effective (both in terms of fundraising and in terms of making it a fun event which attracts people), and what other activities we could be doing to support the parish. This meeting is open to everyone. Please come! Thank you.

Annual Penny Sale will take place Monday, Nov. 1 in the church hall.  Mark your calendar! Articles for the White Elephant table and new gift items may be left at the rectory. Please mark them "W.E." or "New." Monetary donations are always appreciated as they help in the purchase of new gifts for the tables. Due to insurance regulations we are not able to accept electrical items of any sort that have been used. We won't be selling books, shoes or clothing. Our gift baskets raffle is very popular. New items for the kitchen, bath, baby, garden Christmas & summer may be left in the gathering areas marked basket table. For more information please contact Ann Przystarz (999-2285). Volunteers are needed and we welcome anyone willing to help. Many hands make light work. Contact Maureen Lewis @ 508 993-6965.

FAMILY HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: this Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the old St.Hedwig/Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe parish hall, organized by the Youth Group. We will have a costume contest, other games, food and candy. Admission is $3. Please come and have some fun together.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A CATHOLIC? ARE YOU AN ADULT WHO HAS NEVER BEEN BAPTIZED OR RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION? If you fall into either of these categories, the parish will soon have an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process beginning. Please contact Fr. Wilson to see about whether this is where God is calling you.

Eucharistic Adoration: Now on Wednesdays: From 7 to 9 p.m. we will have Eucharistic Adoration, with the Rosary prayed at 7:20, a talk at 8 p.m., Night Prayer & Benediction at 8:45, and Confession is offered during the evening. Please enter from the Fair Street Parking lot.

ROSARY DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Church. On Sunday the rosary will be prayed at the home of Victoria Vega (35 Whitman St.) at 5 p.m. On Wednesday it will be prayed at the home of Naim Benavente. On Thursday it will be prayed at the home of Peter & Tammy Rivet (62 Hussey St.) at 7 p.m.. On Saturday it will be prayed at the home of Norma Colon (17 Clark St.) at 6 p.m. Call the rectory to arrange for the rosary to be prayed in your home.

RCIA TEAM VOLUNTEERS: Parishioners interested in helping converts prepare for Baptism or to be received into the Catholic Church are invited to come to a brief informational meeting Tuesday, November 9 at 8:30 p.m. in the rectory (right after RENEW). For more info, please speak with Fr. Wilson.

FINANCE COUNCIL will meet Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7:45 in the rectory.

LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:45 in the rectory.

ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION: 5^th Anniversary of the Lutheran/Catholic Joint Declaration will be celebrated on Sunday, October 31 at 4 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wayland with Archbishop Sean O’Malley & Lutheran Bishop Margaret Payne. Choirs from both religions will be sing. There will be a reception afterwards. We will leave from the Fair St. parking lot at 2:30 p.m.

COURAGE is a group for people dealing with same-sex attractions while trying to live chastely. Founded by Fr. John Harvey, OSFS, the group is faithful to the Church’s teachings on human sexuality. The next meeting is tonight (Sunday) at 7 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome.

FEASTS OF ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS: Monday, November 1 we will have Mass for All Saints at 9 a.m. (English) and 6 p.m. (Bilingual). At the 9 a.m. Mass there will be a pageant of the saints by the homeschool children’s group. The collection will be for the work of our St. Vincent de Paul society with the poor. Tuesday, November 2 we will have Masses for All Souls at 9 a.m. (English), 5:30 (English) and 7 p.m. (Spanish). Please return your All Souls envelopes with the names of your deceased loved ones, whom we will remember at those Masses and throughout November.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR – each Monday evening beginning Nov. 1 to Dec. 6 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church in Fall River with Fr. Edward Murphy. For more info, please call Mary Leite (508-822-2219) or Denise (508-675-2492).

SEEING CRIME??? Please call the New Bedford Police’s anonymous tipline at 508-961-4584 or you can contact the Community Police Supervisor at 508-991-6316, pager number 508-537-4344, fax 508-991-6303, or email at joao.chaves@ci.new-bedford.ma.us.

SOUTH FIRST/SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP will meet on Monday, October 25 at 6:30 at the Gomes School (along Route 18). Please come to work together to improve our neighborhood.

COVE ST. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will have its next meeting on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. at "Your Girl Friday," 97 Cove St. Please come and meet with the police, politicians and residents of our neighborhood.

GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH, SOUTH BOSTON will have an 140^th anniversary celebration and 125^th anniversary celebration of its parish school on Saturday, November 6 with a special Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a reception and dinner at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (with shuttle service from the church). Tickets are $75/person. For tickets please contact Michelle Harrington at 617-268-3344. (The parish faxed us this information for people who have moved to the New Bedford area).

A Woman's Concern is opening a new pregnancy health center for the South Coast/Fall River region. Our next step in opening this center is to host a Heart for Life Chowderfest event for the entire Christian community, and we know many will want to participate.  You, your friends, and family are invited to our Chowderfest on Saturday, November 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. hosted by Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 4321 North Main Street, Fall River. Before opening the center, a minimum of volunteers, staff and monthly support partners must be achieved.  Come to this free event and find out how to get involved or call Bea Martins (508-678-3351) or check the web at www.awomansconcern.org/partners.

ST. MARY’S EDUCATION FUND will have its Fall Scholarship Dinner at White’s of Westport on Thursday, October 28. The proceed will assist the diocese in meeting the ever-increasing demand for "need-based" scholarships for students wishing to attend one of the 26 Catholic elementary & middle schools in the diocese (including our own). This year alone, due to the efforts and generosity of hundreds of volunteers and contributors, the St. Mary’s Education Fund has awarded "need-based" scholarships to more than 690 children enabling them to attend the Catholic school of their choice. If you are interested in attending this event, wish to make a donation, or want more info, please call the development office at 508-675-1311.

T.V. MASS on Channel 6 (and 87.7FM radio) has been changed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays. The Mass is a service of the Diocese of Fall River.

EVENING FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS WITH THE FOCOLARE HERE on Friday, October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Focolare Movement, founded in Trent, Italy after WWII, is present today in 182 nations & reaches over 5 million people. Focolare means "hearth" or "family fireside." Chiara Lubich, along with a small group of friends, realized that God is the only ideal worth living for and as a result they focused their lives on the Gospel. Many others followed. Their goal became one of striving towards the fulfillment of Jesus’ prayer to the Father, "May they all be one" (John 17:21). A spirituality of unity came to life and gave rise to a movement of spiritual and social renewal. Please feel welcome to come to spend an evening of friendship with this Catholic movement. The meeting will be in English with individual Spanish translation if needed. For more info, contact Grace Cardoza at 990-1228 or Lorraine Gagne at 993-3402.

PRO-LIFE AWARDS BANQUET: Bishop Coleman will bestow the 2004 John Cardinal O’Connor Award to Madeleine Lavoie, in recognition of her decades of dedicated service to the pro-life mission of the Church. The speaker will be Cathy Cleaver Ruse, the director of planning and information for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. The tickets at $35 for a buffet dinner of chicken, scrod, pasta, and pork. For more info, call the pro-life office at 997-2290.

DIOCESAN DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP meets at the Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Rd., N. Dartmouth from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Second & Last Mondays of each month. The next topic is "Rebuilding After Divorce," offered on October 25. A video from Notre Dame University will be shown, followed by small group discussions. All separated or divorced people are welcome. For more info, contact Joanne Dupre (993-0589) or Bob Menard (673-2997) or Jerry & Scotty Foley at the Family Ministry Office (999-6420)

YOUTH GROUP On Sunday, October 24 we will be going to the Youth Convention at Bishop Connolly H.S. in Fall River, leaving from here after the 10 a.m. Mass (approx. 11 a.m.). The Convention’s theme is "Living Justice, Proclaiming Peace." The keynote speaker is Tony Bellizzi, a great speaker from Long Island, NY. The music will be provided by Bernie Choiniere of St. Mary’s LifeTeen in Foxboro. There will be various workshops dealing with issues tied to justice & peace. Teens can choose which workshops they wish to attend. Bishop Coleman will greet the youth at the beginning of the day and the convention will end with Mass. Pizza will be served during a mid-afternoon break. If you would like to attend, please contact Fr. Wilson. We will have a Family Halloween Party on Friday, October 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the old St. Hedwig/Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe hall (because the hall here will be being prepared for the Penny Sale on November 1^st).

PROJECT P.A.L.M.’s co-founders, Allysa Piché and Matthew Lecuyer, would like to extend their deepest thanks to all those who donated baby items for their service project. With your help they collected over 500 items that a new mother needs on a day-to-day basis. Thank you for your support, generosity and kindness. God bless!

GIRL SCOUTS: For info on the Family of God, I live my faith, Marian Medal and Spirit Alive Awards, please call Mary Giusti at 508-994-5419.

ENGLISH CLASS has begun. Nancy Medeiros is offering it Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the rectory. It is open to anyone who would like to improve their English. Nancy can speak Spanish and Portuguese, so people of either background should have no problem. For more info, either to be a student or to help teaching, please contact Nancy at 993-9612. We are in need of more volunteer tutors to teach English. You don’t need teaching experience to help out. Please call Nancy or come by Wednesday night if you would like to help.

SPANISH CLASS will meet again on Tuesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. in the rectory.

EL COMITE DE LAS FINANZAS se reunirá el Martes, 2 de noviembre a las 7:45 p.m.

CLASE DE ESPAÑOL está suspendida hasta el Martes, 2 de noviembre a las 7 p.m.

CLASE DE INGLES: Todos estan invitados a estas clases en donde podrán ir aprendiendo el ingles que les ayudará a una mejor comunicación con la comunidad Americana, comunicando en el trabajo y a los que vayan a presentar el exámen de Ciudadania. Les ayudará sucar la Ciudadania de los EE.UU. La maestra, Nancy Medeiros, nos espera cada miercoles a las 7 p.m. en la rectoria. Ella generosamente da este tiempo para que ustedes puedan aprender el ingles. Son unas clases muy buenas, Nancy es una excelente maestra. Para mas informacion, llama a la rectoria o a Nancy 993-9612.

El FONDO de EDUCACIÓN de STA. MARIA tendrá una cena para dar becas en White’s of Westport el jueves, 28 de octubre. El fondo ayudará a la diócesis en responder a la demanda cada vez mayor para becas para familias necesitadas. Este año, debido a los esfuerzos y a la generosidad de centenares de voluntarios y de contribuidores, el fondo de Sta. Maria ha concedido becas a más de 690 niños, permitiéndoles atender a una escuela católica. Si usted está interesado en asistir a este acontecimiento, desea hacer una donación, o desea más Información, por favor llama a 508-675-1311.

BANQUETE PRO-VIDA: El Obispo Coleman dará el premio "John Cardinal O'Connor" a Madeleine Lavoie, en reconocimiento de sus décadas del servicio dedicado a la misión de pro-vida de la iglesia. Cathy Cleaver Ruse, la directora de planeamiento y de información pro-vida para la conferencia de los obispos, dará un discurso. Las entradas son $35 para una cena/buffet de pollo, scrod, pastas, y cerdo. Para más Información, llame la oficina pro-vida a 997-2290.

R.IC.A. es el proceso de clases para preparar adultos que no han recibido el bautismo o la 1ª Comunión o la Confirmación o que eran de otra religion y ahora quieren hacerse catolicos. Tenemos estas clases los domingos a las 10 a.m. en el salón parroquial. Si no pudiste venir hoy, por favor ven el Domingo próximo.

REUNION DE TODA LA PARROQUIA: Queremos hablar con los feligreses sobre el futuro de las fiestas del verano (¿debemos tenerlas? ¿Debemos cambiarlas?) y sobre que otras cosas podemos hacer para recaudar fondos de un modo divertido. Tendremos una Reunión General de la Parroquia para hablar de como podemos recaudar fondos mientras hacemos cosas divertidas para la gente. Tendremos la reunión el miercoles, 27 de octubre a las 7 p.m Todos estan bienvenidos a venir y compartir ideas y comprometerse.

Tendremos la "Penny Sale" el Lunes, 1 de noviembre en el salon parroquial. Por favor, reserva la fecha en tu calendario. Si estás limpiando tu casa, por favor aparta cosas que podemos vender en la mesa "White Elephant." Puedes traer esas cosas viejas (marca "WE" en la caja) o nuevas (Marca "New" en la caja) a la rectoria. Tambien podemos aceptar dinero, para luego comprar los regalos. A causa de las reglas de las compañías de seguros, no podemos aceptar cosas electricas usadas. También no vendemos libros, zapatos o ropa. Necesitamos voluntarios y todos los que pueden ayudar estan bienvenidos. Llama a Ann Przystarz (999-2285) si quieres hablar de cosas nuevas para donar, o a Maureen Lewis @ 508 993-6965 (en ingles) o al padre (996-5862) en español si quieres hablar como puedes ayudar como voluntario.

FIESTA FAMILIAR DE HALLOWEEN este Viernes de 6 a 9 p.m., en la antigua Guadalupe/St. Hedwig (salón), organizada por el Grupo de Jovenes. Tendremos un concurso de costumes, juegos, comida y dulces. Entrada $3. Por favor, ven y pasa una buena noche en familia.

GRUPO DE JOVENES El Domingo, 24 de octubre iremos al Congreso de Jovenes en Fall River. Saldremos de aquí a las 11 a.m. El Congreso tendrá Misa, una visita del Obispo, talleres para jovenes y pizza. Si quieres ir, por favor habla con Julio, Elisa, Tammy o el padre. El Viernes, 29 de octubre de 6 a 9 p.m. tendremos la fiesta familiar de Halloween en la Antigua Guadalupe (ya que el salon aquí estará ocupado por la preparación para el Penny Sale).

EQUIPO DE EVANGELIZACION: Van a las casas par hacer Fiestas Espirituales y luego tienen clases de evangelización para ayudar a familias para que crezcan en la fe. Si quieres que vengan a tu casa, habla con Santos & Judith Vazquez (992-3595), Marita Maciel (991-2275), Tere (774-202-3014) o Laura (984-7976) o Rallito. La proxima fiesta espiritual se hará en la casa de Andrea Pajón el Sábado, 30 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m.

CLASES DE BAUTISMO: Como siempre, las clases en preparación para el bautismo se dan los 2os y 3er domingos de mes, despues de la Misa de las 11:30.

PROJECT P.A.L.M. nos escribió para dar las gracias a todos los que donaron cosas para niñitos. Con la ayuda de nuestros feligreses, recogieron mas que 500 cosas para dar a madres necesitadas. Gracias por tu apoyo y generosidad. Que Dios te bendiga.

Adoración Eucaristica Cada Miercoles – De 7 a 9 p.m. tenemos Adoración Eucaristica, con el rosario a las 7:20, una charla a las 8 p.m., Oración de la Noche y Bendicción Eucaristica a las 8:45. El padre está disponible para confesar durante la adoración.

EL COMITE LITURGICO tendrá su próxima reunion el Viernes, 5 de noviembre a las 7:45 en la rectoria.

El ENSAYO del CORO es a las 6:30 P.M. los martes en la iglesia. ¡Los nuevos miembros son bienvenidos!

NOCHE CON EL MOVIMIENTO FOCOLARE AQUI el Viernes, 29 de octubre de 7 a 9 p.m. El movimiento Focolare fue fundado en Trento, Italia despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Está presente en 182 naciones y tiene mas de 5 millones de miembros. Focolare significa "lugar con fuego." Chiara Lubich, junto con un pequeño grupo de amigas, se dio cuenta que Dios es el unico ideal por el cual vale la pena vivir y como resultado centraron su vida en el Evangelio. Muchos otros las seguieron. Se volvió su objetivo el esfuerzo de cumplir la oración de Jesus al Padre: "Que todos sean uno" (Juan 17, 21). Nació la espiritualidad de la unidad y creó un movimiento espiritual y de renovación social. Todos estan bienvenidos a pasar una noche de amistad con este movimiento catolico. Si quieres mas información, llama a Graciela Cardoza, 508-990-1228.

ROSARIOS DE OCTUBRE: Rezaremos el rosario cada dia de este mes. Si quieres que vengamos a tu casa, llama a Felicita Gomez, 999-9445. Los Lunes y Jueves rezaremos a las 6:30 p.m. en la iglesia. El Domingo rezaremos en la casa de Victoria Vega (35 Whitman St.) a las 5 p.m. El miecoles rezaremos en la casa de Naim Benavente a las 6 p.m. El Sábado a las 6 p.m. rezaremos en la casa de Norma Colon (17 Clark St.). Si quieres que vengamos a tu casa, habla con Felicitas o con el padre.

CELEBRACION ECUMENICA el 31 de octubre a las 4 p.m en St. Ann’s Church en Wayland con el Obispo Sean O’Malley y la Obispa Luterana Margaret Payne. Si quieres ir juntos, habla con el Padre.

"COURAGE" es un grupo para la gente que lucha con atracciones hacia el mismo sexo. Este grupo católico fue establecido por el Padre John Harvey, OSFS, para ayudar a estas personas para que vivieran la castidad, según la ley de Dios. "COURAGE" tendrá su reunion aquí el domingo, 24 de octubre, a partir de las 7 P.M.. Todos estan bienvenidos.

¿VES CRIMEN? Por favor, llama a la linea anonima de la policia, 508-961-4584. O puedes llamar al jefe de la policia comunitaria, 508-991-6316, pager 508-537-4344, fax 508-991-6303 o email joao.chaves@ci.new-bedford.ma.us.

SOUTH FIRST/SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP tendrán su próxima reunion el lunes, 25 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en la Gomes School (a lado de la Ruta 18). Por favor, ven para luchar para mejorar nuestro barrio.

COVE ST. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION tendrá su próxima reunion el miercoles, 3 de noviembre a las 6:30 p.m. en "Your Girl Friday," 97 Cove St. Es una oportunidad de dar sus ideas a los policias y politicos de nuestro barrio. Todos estan bienvenidos.

REUNION DE COCINEROS: El Domingo 7 de noviembre, despues de la Misa de las 11:30, tendremos una reunion para planear los almuerzos que recaudar fondos para la parroquía.