IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH

Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office in advance to schedule. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Those who are preparing for surgery, homebound, diagnosed with an illness, or advancing in years, are asked to contact the Parish Office for this Sacrament of God’s healing, mercy, and grace.

Sacrament of Matrimony: As part of Diocesan requirement, preparations should be made at least six (6) months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Each Saturday at 3:00 PM, & by appointment.

Liturgical Schedule

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM

Daily Mass

Monday: 9:00 AM

Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM / (At Broadview): 10:00 AM

Holy Day Masses: As Announced in the Bulletin

Welcome! If you are new to the area, we hope that you would consider

making us your spiritual home. If you would like to register, please introduce yourself to the pastor after Mass.

PARISH & CALVARY CEMETERY OFFICES 52 Spruce Street

Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475

www.heartofmary.net Office Telephone: 978-297-0280

Fax: 978-297-3577

Parish Office Hours Mon, Tues, Wed - : 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM –1:00 PM Offices are closed on Friday

Rev. Carlos Ruiz, Administrator Email: pastor@heartofmary.net Deacon Mark J. Carrier, Permanent Deacon Email: deacon120801@yahoo.com Mrs. Renee Lupien, Business Manager Email: renee@heartofmary.net Mrs. Mary Laflamme, Religious Education Email: mary@heartofmary.net Mr. George Janicello, Director of Music Email: george@heartofmary.net Mr. Rick Carrier, Facilities Manager Email: rick@heartofmary.net Mr. Curt Fitzmaurice, St Vincent de Paul Phone: 978-297-1600

Protection of Children Policies & Procedures Copies can be obtained by contacting the

Parish Office or visitng.worcesterdiocese.org.

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Ministry to the Sick: Please call the rectory when someone is moving to a nursing home, confined to home, going to be hospitalized, or in need of prayers. Arrangements can be made to visit or take communion to. We continue to pray for all those who are sick and unable to attend Mass Spaghetti Dinner: Join us on Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 for a complete spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Connor family. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will go towards the start up of the Strawberry Festival. There will be a 50/50 raffle and games. Good food, good fellowship and lots of fun! Tickets will be available after Masses. First Communion: Please keep the following students from in your prayers as they make their First Communion on Sunday, May 5 at the 9:30 AM Mass.: Alyson Antonellis, Tobin Casiello, Sydney Courtemanche, Marianna Therrien

Strawberry Festival Meeting: It’s almost that time of year, mark your calendars for our Annual Strawberry festival, scheduled for June 14-16! A preparation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 at 7:15 PM in the library. All booth chairpersons and volunteers are asked to attend. We would love to hear your suggestions to make this festival the best one yet! A Notice About Calvary Cemetery: The gates to the cemetery are now open. But, please be cautious entering and exiting the cemetery. Please note that spring clean up does not begin until May 1 and the Cemetery does not officially open until Memorial Day Weekend.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 27: Vigil of 2nd Sunday of Easter 4:00 PM +Michael Grimes Requested by His Family Sunday, April 28: Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM +Kenneth LeBlanc Requested by His Wife Carol 9:30 AM +Eva & Paul Dube Requested by Armand Dube Monday, April 29: St. Catherine of Siena 9:00 AM +For Our Beloved Ones Tuesday, April 30: Easter Weekday 6:30 PM +Dori Dionne Requested by Family Wednesday, May 1: Easter Weekday 6:30 PM +Bruno Wroblewski Requested by Chlebecek Family Thursday, May 2: St. Anthanasius 9:00 AM +Our Beloved Ones 10:00 AM +Our Beloved Ones Friday, May 3: Saint Philip & James No Mass Saturday, May 4: Vigil of 3rd Sunday of Easter 4:00 PM +Mr. & Mrs. William Connor Requested by Family Sunday, May 5: Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM +Our Beloved Ones 9:30 AM +Marsha Sparrow Pinto Requested by Her Family

Weekend of April 13-14 & 20-21

Sunday Offering $5015

Mailed In $928

Total $5943

Easter $2291

Wedding Banns II Scott Cloutier & Jordan Rocheleau

Second Sunday of Easter_________________ APRIL 28, 2019

Fr. Carlos’ Pills of Faith

“Yet more than ever, believers in the Lord, great numbers of men and women, were added

to them.” What a better way to celebrate and to enjoy the resurrection of Jesus and the new life he gives than being together with our brothers and sis-ters. Is this not what we do here in this parish family? Are we not living what the happy and loving first Christians did? This great parish family IHM shares all things in common, we love and support each other, we worry and pray for those in need, we break the bread every Sunday as Jesus commanded us, we live as followers of Christ. Let us give thanks to God for calling us to be part of this Christian family and for allowing us to enjoy our lives and share our faith with all those who love what we love: Jesus our friend who is risen and full of life in our hearts.

Together we say, Alleluia. Alleluia!

Conclusion of Deanery Pilgrimage : This Sunday is the conclusion of the Deanery Lenten Pilgrimage at Annunciation Parish in Gardner. Confessions will be held starting at 2:00 PM followed by Mass at 3:00 PM. There will be a reception with light refresh-ments following Mass. All are invited to at-tend. Catholic Relief Rice Bowls: If you have a Catholic Relief Rice Bowl, could you please return it to Mary Laflamme as soon as possi-ble. Thank you for helping! Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul Society: The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all of you that donated on Holy Thurs-day. The collection was $272. Your generos-ity is greatly appreciated!

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH… Sunday, April 28 RCIC First Communion, 9:30 (Church) First Communion Retreat 12-2 PM (Library) Tuesday, April 30 Bible Study, 7 PM (Hall) Wednesday, May 1 Adoration, 3-6 PM (Church) Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM (Church) Fall Festival Meeting, 7:15 PM (Hall) Thursday, May 2 Our Neighbor’s Kitchen, 5:30 PM (Hall) Friday, May 3 Confirmation at Holy Rosary Sunday, May 5 First Communion, 9:30 AM (Church)

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