Parish Staff Fr. Michael Bernier, Pastor Rev. Donatus Ironuma, In Residence Deacon Al Mutti Deacon Gerry Campion Lee Lyon, Director of Religious Education Telephone: 413-736-1622 Christopher Gosselin, Director of Music Peggy Bradford, Pastoral Minister William Grisé, Facilities Manager Cheryl Rivers, Parish Secretary Gil Viteralli, Sacristan Ministry with then Deaf Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Office Closed Thursdays E-Mail: marymotherofhope@comcast.net

Lord’s Day Masses Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 (Interpreted Mass for the Deaf) and 11:30 AM Weekday Masses Mon., Tues., Weds., Fri., Sat.,: 9:00 AM Thursdays, Communion Service 9:00 AM Recitation of the Rosary Monday—Saturday: 8:40 AM Perpetual Novena to St. Peregrine Monday Evenings 5:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 9:30 AM to 12 Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00—3:30 PM

Sacrament of Baptism Third Sunday of every other month, for dates. And information call the rectory.

Sacrament of Marriage Call the Rectory as soon as possible, at least one year in advance

January 10, 2016

Mary, Mother of Hope Parish Community 840 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104

Telephone: 413-739-0456 ● Fax: 413-733-6155

If you are new in the Parish, please introduce yourself after Mass or at the Rectory.

We want to know and serve you. We hope you will favor your Parish with your prayers,

your presence, your time, talent and treasure

Fr. Matthew Alcombright, Director TTY 413 391-7340 VP 413 241-3193

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Please pray for all who have died especially for Edna McLaughlin & Catherine Jandron Saturday, January 9 9:00 AM For a Speedy Recovery for Ruth Ziemba req.

by her Family 4:00 PM Marion Mc Cue (25th Anniv.) req. by M/M

Eugene Mc Cue & Family

Sunday, January 10

8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for their Faith, Family & Each Other req. by Joyce & André Fournier

10:00AM Maurice & Therese Peloquin (Special Anniv.) req. by the Family

11:30AM Carol Bernier req. by his Family

Monday, January 11 9:00 AM Communion Service Tuesday, January 12 9:00 AM Communion Service Wednesday, January 13 9:00 AM Communion Service

Thursday, January 14

9:00 AM Communion Service Friday, January 15

9:00 AM Communion Service Saturday, January 16 9:00 AM In Honor of the Blessed Mother req. by Ray

and Barbara Aubrey 4:00 PM A Special Intention

Sunday, January 17

8:00 AM Eunice Siano req. by her Children 10:00AM Arline Poole (1st Anniv.) req. by her Family

11:30AM Angelo Stack Jr. req. by the LaFrance Family

REMINDER: The St. Peregrine Novena is held every Monday evening at 5:30 PM. Please join us to pray through the intercession of St. Peregrine for all those who have been and are currently affected by cancer

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: Thebestwaytoknowifoneofourparishionershasbeenadmittedtothehospitaloraresidentofanurs-inghome,orhomeboundisforthefamilytosharetheinformation byplacing a phone call to the rectory at413739-0456.Pleaseletusknowsothattheycanbeaddedtoourlistsforvisits.Thanksforyourhelp.

MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE’S

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Levels 1,2,3, 4A: Sundays at 8:45 AM

January 10, 17 & 24 Levels 5,6: Sundays at 11:00 AM

January 10, 17, 24 Levels 7,8: Sundays at 11:00 AM

Semester Two Classes resume January 10 Levels 9,10,11: Tuesdays at 6:15 PM

BAPTISMS 2015 As individuals, we all want to be recognized for who we really are. Jesus had the joy of being recognized by John the Baptist and approved by God as God’s “Beloved Son”. This past week we celebrated the feast of “The Baptism of the Lord,” we acknowledge those whom it has been our parish’s privilege to welcome as children of God through the Sacrament of Baptism. In the year 2015.

Lucas Li Rodriguez Nathan Alexander Rivera Akzel Joseph Dahl Parker David King Rohan Reid Ierardi Lauren Doris Burke Savanna Jacqueline Corcoran Kendall William Logan Mason Christian Duquette Logan Scott Kumiega Selena Couto Leandro Grayson Thomas Rourke Mark Ryan Fontana Landon Normand Breor Hanorah Ann Casciano Audrianna Rose Leloup Cameron Kai Liquore Payton Elizabeth Martel Kairi Alexianna Casillas Kamdyn Scott Lemke Emilia Lillian Malafronte Jaxon Daniel Roberson

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE MEN’S CLUB The Men’s Club is pleased to announce that applications for the First Annual K-12 Scholarship Fund is now available and can be picked up at the rectory office. The Scholarship is open to all parishioners children who are students currently attending parochial schools within the Diocese of Springfield in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Deadline to return the completed applications is January 20, 2016. Please return completed application to the rectory , Mon., Tues., Weds, & Fri., between the hours of 9AM-3PM.

MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE MEDITATION GARDEN

Parishioners are invited to donate paving stones in memory of their loved ones -both living & deceased.

A donation of $150.00 will underwrite the cost of each paver. Order forms are available in the Social Center Lobby and in the vestibules of the church.

WINTER PARKING ADVISORY: If you park in the spaces on the side of the church near the rectory please be aware that there are no snow guards on our roof. If there is snow, the snow could come down & it could cause damage to your cars. If this should happen the church can not be responsible

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE WOMEN’S CLUB: We are pleased to announce our 2ND

Annual Scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded in May to a high school senior who is a member of Mary, Mother of Hope Church. Applicants must have been accepted at an accredited two-or-four year college or university. The applications are available in the Social Center Lobby. Completed applications, including recommendation letters and high school transcripts, must be received Attn: Women’s Club by March 13, 2016

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES

ST. STANISLAUS SCHOOL CHICOPEE is hosting a OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 24, 2016 11:30AM to 1:00 PM . For information call the office at 413 592-5135

ST. JOAN OF ARC is hosting a OPEN HOUSE on Sun., January 31, 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon . For information call Gail or Chris in the business office at 536-6038.

AREA EVENTS

ICELAND INFORMATIONAL MEETING Come! Even if you are just curious! The meeting will be held at MMOH Social Center on January 20th at 1:30 PM 31 seats available! Seats are first come basis. The trip includes 10 meals, flight, transfers, tour guide etc. See the Northern Lights, Gullfoss Waterfall, Reykjavik, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, the Golden Circle (a route that encompasses most renowed natural wonders.) National Parks, Glaciers, the Blue Lagoon, floating icebergs and more! 413 594-2757 MMOH is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on February 24-26. Package includes $60 in slot money, $60 vouchers for your meals plus 2 shows in the evening $198 pp. Call Sylvia at 413 594-2757. CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring Trivia Night on Friday, January 15th from 6 to 8 PM at the school (310 Main St., Wilbraham) to benefit its junior class. Cash prizes awarded to the winning table! Food provided! $10 per person. Children under 10 free.

IRISH CULTURAL CENTER is sponsoring a 10-day Autumn tour to Ireland (October 13-22, 2016): The tour includes round-trip airfare, round-trip bus from Elms Col-lege to Boston’s Logan Airport, cost of the tour is $2,580 per person sharing, $2,880 for single. An information ses-sion is planned for Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2:00 PM, in the Dooley Campus Center. MA. For information, call Rose Baker at 413 519-2135 or Pat Baker 413 348-3263. MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE MEETINGS/EVENTS

Jan. 10 Coffee & Donuts Jan. 10 Rel Educ. Levels K-4 8:45 AM Jan. 10 Rel Educ. Levels 5-6 11:00 AM Jan. 11 Novena St. Peregrine 5:30 PM Jan. 11 Parish Council 7:00 PM Jan. 11 Fam. Life & Spiritual Life Mtgs 6:15 PM Jan. 12 Rel Educ. Levels 9-11 6:15 PM Jan. 13 Crafts 9:30 AM Jan. 13 No Card Nite 6:00 PM-9:30 PM Jan. 15 Eucharistic Adoration 9:30AM-12 Noon

2015 NATIVITY PAGEANT “What can we give Him young as we are?”

Accompanied by the music of Christmas Carols sung by Cantor and Organist Christopher Gosselin, they chose to offer their very best efforts through pageantry so that our Christmas Eve congregation would be reminded that our children have a deep and abiding love for Jesus. Once again, the parishioners in attendance at the 5:30 PM Mass recognized the old familiar costumes, staffs and sheep as they came down the aisle…. costumes that received renewed life because of the spirit of this new set of youngsters who were willing to join in this tradition of our faith community. Our prayer is that they will continue to abide and grow in God’s Love and Grace. We are grateful to them and to all who shared in the preparations for our Celebration of the Birthday of Jesus.

PRESIDERS Rev. Michael Bernier, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Al Mutti, Deacon

MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Briere Mutti, Megan Senecal, Michael Senecal

ALTAR SERVERS

Antonio Mutti, Ethan Mutti, Mikayla Mutti

LECTORS

Ireland Leeds and Shea Pearson

MARY: Victoria Tricoche JOSEPH: Jack Murphy

ANGELS

Kali Crosby, Chase Daigneault, Shaylee Dwight, Gabriella Gebo, Hayden Gebo, Sabrina Grondin, Leilani Santiago, Omairalise Santiago

SHEPHERDS Christopher Sears, Nathan Thibodeau Patricia Tricoche, Angelo Daponde Wilson

PAGEANT CO-ORDINATORS & ASSISTANTS

Cecile Dubowski, Nancy Duggan, Lee Lyon Teresa Crosby, Keith Maldonado, Elizabeth Rivera Yolanda Rivera, Nick Thibodeau, Kim Thibodeau

PLEASE NOTE: PARISH COUNCIL MEETING THIS MONDAY JANUARY 11th AT 7:00 PM SPIRITUAL LIFE MTG AND FAMILY LIFE MTG MONDAY JANUARY 11TH AT 6:15 PM

WEEKLY REPORT DECEMBER 26/27 2015 TOTAL NUMER OF ENV. 343 ENVELOPES $4617.00 LOOSE MONEY $310.00 TOTAL $4927.00 CHRISTMAS OFFERING $7572.00

WEEKLY REPORT JANUARY 2/3 2016 TOTAL NUMER OF ENV. 319 ENVELOPES $5117.00 LOOSE MONEY $374.00 TOTAL $5491.00 SOLEMNITY OF MARY $1734.00