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JuneAugust 23rd, 2020| Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
85 Main Street / Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430
Saint Denis Parish
LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am
DAILY MASSES
Monday—Wednesday
9:00 am
RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:30 — 4:00 pm
or by appointment
Meet in Fr Lacy Hall
OFFICE HOURS Closed due to COVID-19
Office 24/7 available
on website:
www.saintdenisashburnham.com
Bulletin requests, Prayer requests
Mass Intentions, Event Tickets
Calendar requests, Join Parish
PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR Fr Kevin Hartford
978-827-5806
DEACON Deacon Richard DesJardins
978-343-6367
SECRETARY/OFFICE Andrew W. Gage
978-827-5806
RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE Administrator of Rel ED
Kimberly Brown
978-827–4892
Cell 508-331-0162
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL
978-790-1923
BAPTISMS Deacon Richard DesJardins
978-343-6367
NOTIFY THE RECTORY 978-827-5806
Visitation of the sick & elderly
Weddings, Funerals,
Pastoral Care, etc.
St Denis Cemetery Kelton Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
978-827-5806
https://saintdenisashburnham.org/cemetery
www.SaintDenisAshburnham.com
Join Flock Notes: Text “StDenis85” to 84576
Join Formed https://formed.org Use Code 6DF8JG
Please pray for the intentions of these people at home
and go on our website to watch Saturday’s Mass Online.
https://www.stdenisashburnham.com/parish-video
To have mass said on video, please ask for a Saturday Mass.
Sat 8/22 4:30 pm Michael Kibler
By Deacon Rich & Elaine
Sun 8/23 8:00 am Diana Bellabarba
By Harry & Peggy Bellabarba
10:30 am
Mon 8/24 9:00 am
Tue 8/25 9:00 am
Wed 8/26 9:00 am
Sat 8/29 4:30 pm
Sun 8/30 8:00 am Robert Zbikowski
By Joseph Zbikowski & Family
10:30 am
Next Week: August 30th, 2020| Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time| Jer 20: 7-9, Rom 12: 1-2, Matt 16: 21-27
Confessions
We offer confession in Fr Lacy
hall . Saturdays from 3:30 pm till
4:00 pm. Fr Hartford will meet you
just to left of entry door.
Outdoor Mass Sunday August 23rd
We will be having an outdoor Mass
Sunday, August 23rd at 10:30 AM. As
always, it is dependent upon the weather
and you will need to bring your own chairs.
Lector Schedule for September
Notice* Lectors needed for all Masses. Please notify Deacon Rich [email protected] or call 978-827-5806
September 5th 4:30 pm Jan Peterson September 6th 8:00 am Sandy Jaillet September 6th 10;30 am Gene Farrell September 12th 4:30 pm Jean Torrans September 13th 8:00 am Joel Quinones September 13th 10:30 am Kim Brown September 19th 4:30 pm Jan Peterson September 20th 8:00 am Denis Driscoll September 20th 10:30 am Shannon Denont September 26th 4:30 pm Jean Torrans September 27th 8:00 am Sandy Jaillet September 27th 10:30 am Kim Brown
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time “Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be
repaid?” (Romans 11:35) St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of
stewardship. We cannot give the Lord anything - God already
owns it all. God made everything. All we can do is return a portion
of God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere gratitude for our gifts
opens our hearts to joyful generosity! Through your generous
sharing, you just may be the answer to someone’s prayer.
Reflection from Fr. Hartford
Peter makes his great confession of faith about
Jesus in the Gospel this weekend and is promised
the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Peter declares,
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. “The
occasion for this was Jesus asking the disciples
what people were saying about him. He asks what
people’s opinions were concerning his identity.
Some said John the Baptist, as Herod Antipas
thought, was restored to life in Jesus. Others
thought Elijah because he was expected to come at
the end times with the coming of God’s kingdom.
Still others said Jeremiah or one of the prophets
because of his similarity to them. After this Jesus
asks the disciples what they think.
Peter, being the spokesperson of the group,
makes his great confession of faith that Jesus is
the Messiah. The Hebrew word Messiah means
“anointed one” and its Greek translation is Chris-
tos. This shows their great hope that Jesus is the
one who has come to deliver Israel from all its ene-
mies and establish God’s kingdom here on earth.
The phrase “Son of the living God” corrects any
false notions about the title Messiah.
Jesus declares that Peter’s confession is a reve-
lation from God the Father on which, Peter as the
rock, and the church will be built after his death
and resurrection. Peter is promised the keys to the
kingdom, a supreme authority, for the benefit of
the church. Because the church is to last until the
end of time, this authority has been passed on to
Peter’s successors all the way down to our current
Pope: Pope Francis. The first Vatican council de-
fined the doctrine of the primacy of peter and his
successors and will hold true until Jesus comes to
us again.
Events| Notices | Calendar| Partner’s in Charity | Offertory Update
Let us honor God with our first fruits rather than the leftovers
Since 8/16/20 Regular Envelopes $ 1,499.00 Parish Needs $ 635.00 Fuel & Maint $ 5.00 Mass Intentions $ 0.00 Memorials $ 0.00 Cemetery $ 140.00 Other $ 16.00 Online Giving $ 390.00 Total $ 2,685.00 Diocese Donations: Church of East/Central Europe $ 5.00 Catholic Schools Appeal $ 5.00 Thank you for your generous support of the parish. Your weekly financial support enables Saint Denis
to provide for the community.
August Sat 8/23 3:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (in Fr Lacy Hall) 4:30 pm Saturday Mass Sun 8/24 8:00 am Sunday Mass 10:30 am Sunday Mass (Outdoor Mass) Mon 8/25 9:00 am Daily Mass Tue 8/26 9:00 am Daily Mass Wed 8/27 9:00 am Daily Mass Thur 8/28 7:00 pm Kerygma Prayer/Bible Study Online : https://zoom.us/j/8306296449 Sat 8/29 3:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (in Fr Lacy Hall) 4:30 pm Saturday Mass Sun 8/30 8:00 am Sunday Mass 10:30 am Sunday Mass
Online Giving Instructions
Online giving is easier than you think. All you need is a computer or phone and a credit card or even
direct bank transfer. You can do a one-time
payment or set up weekly or monthly payments. If
you are not sure, try a one-time payment to check
it out. Our site is fully secured and private.
1) Go to: www.stdenisashburnham.com
2) Choose “Online Giving” from the top bar.
3) Click “Offertory”
4) “Chose A Fund” (i.e. Sunday Mass Offertory)
5) “Sub Funds” may also be available. 6) Add Amount and check the checkbox to make it
a recurring payment.
7) Follow the prompts to edit payment data
8) Click “Submit”
Online Giving will instruct you on how to enter
payment and set up an account if you choose to.
By setting up an account, you can change your
giving at any time, check how much you have given, provide a steady income for your church even when
you are away on vacation or worse a pandemic
strikes that disrupt all business. No bounced
check fees, and if you give a small amount every
week you do not even notice it. I also use the credit
card which provides protection from fraud.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Great News - Worldwide Marriage
Encounter has gone "Virtual"!
To support married couples during this time of social
distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a virtual
marriage experience called Restore – Rekindle – Renew. This
Enrichment Experience will meet via Zoom for seven sessions on
Monday evenings September 14 to October 26 from 7-9:30 PM.
Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve
listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their
marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a
priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required.
For more information or to apply, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at
800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
Remember our commitments to Partner’s in
Charity. The need is greatest in times of
struggle. Please consider pledging the same
amount you pledged last year or greater. This
would provide stability to all our diocese
programs.
Church Goal Donated %
Goal Left to Goal
St. Denis $27,000.00 $13,130.00 51 % $13,870.00
For the Church:
That She may steadfastly proclaim
and uphold
the dignity of all human life,
in all stages and circumstances;
We pray to the Lord:
Upcoming Diocese Second Collections. (Notice For Online Givers)
Aid for Catholic Schools (Aug 30th till Sept 27th)
Online givers do not get the envelopes for the second collection,
so in order for you to donate to the cause of your choice please
log on and look under Diocese in online giving.
