Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY MAY 18 5:00 PM ~ Yvonne Cahill by Shirley Katrenak

SUNDAY MAY 19

7:00 AM ~ Bill Heflin (2nd Anniv.) by His Wife Laurie

10:30 AM ~ For The Parish

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

MONDAY MAY 20 7:00 AM ~ Msgr. James Mitchell

6:30 PM ~ Spring Novena 5

TUESDAY MAY 21 7:00 AM ~ Rev. Joseph F. Szwach

WEDNESDAY MAY 22 NO MASS

THURSDAY MAY 23 7:00 AM ~ Roger R. Latour by The Staff at Scanlon Funeral Service

FRIDAY MAY 24 7:00 AM ~ Terry & Jimmy Harvanek by Irene

SATURDAY MAY 25

5:00 PM ~ The Polletta Family SUNDAY MAY 26 7:00 AM ~ Joseph Sniadach by David & Kathy Zalewski

10:30 AM ~ John & Helen Lobo by The Family

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

Saint Louis Church

~Parish Support ~ Last week, our parish community contributed $6,307.00 in ordinary support. Thank you

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Ed. Office Tel. # (508) 943-0817

Summer Program: Information and reminders will be sent home soon. This is for students in grades 7-10 who did not attend during this past year. We will meet in the Church Hall June 19th-21st and June 24th-26th from 5:00PM - 8:30PM.

Please call the Religious Education Office at (508) 943-0817 if you have any questions.

I will praise your name forever, my king and my God. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Easter

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34) It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes strength and courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used, or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know, or someone that doesn’t look like me.

This Week May 19 – May 25, 2019

Sanctuary Lamp I will be lit In Honor of Fr. Raymond Goodwin (50th Ordination Anniversary)

Sanctuary Lamp II will be lit In memory of Grampa Francis A. Collins by Capt. Roger, Cheryl, Jacob & Kaylee Lambert

Sanctuary Lamp III will be lit In memory of Tommy Hoenig by The Krommer Family

The Divine Mercy Lamp will be lit In memory of Vincent & Betty Simonelli by Richard

The Spring Miraculous Medal “Novena” will continue through Monday, June 17th, at 6:30 PM.

“Unplanned” – the Film

This movie depicts the true story of the prayers and compassion of pro-life sidewalk counselors being the human instruments that God used in the conversion of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director. Formerly involved in almost 22,000 abortions, she is now a staunch Pro-life advocate and speaker. We encourage you to see this movie and support the producers of this life-affirming film!

For more information on why it is “R” rated, please visit: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abby-johnson-explains-unplanned-movies-r-rating

ST. LOUIS 50/50 CLUB 2019

CONGRATULATIONS!

The St. Louis 50/50 Club winner this week is:

Ashley Gresian

Week #6 Ticket # 246

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL NOTES

These hours are in need of dedicated adorers:

Sunday: 3-4 am Monday: 10-11 pm Tuesday: 10-11 am Wednesday: 3-4 pm, 5-6 pm Thursday: 10-11am, 11-12 pm, 9-10 pm Saturday: 3-4 pm, 4-5 pm

Please contact Kendall or Jane Sprague (508) 943-8955, Barbara Avery 508-943-1489, or Jeanne Guerin 508-208-9064. Thank you!

Support Group for In-Home Caregivers and Families of Nursing Home Residents

The Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam CT hosts a MONTHLY support group for those caring for elderly/ill loved ones at home OR whose loved ones now live in a long-term care facility/nursing home. This is an open peer support; anyone who finds oneself in these circumstances is welcome!

When: Second Thurs. every month, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.

For more info: 860-928-7976 x337 ochalifoux@matulaitisnh.org.

We Are in Need of New Altar Servers

If anyone (entering Grade 4 and up) is interested in becoming an Altar Server for St. Louis Church, please see Deacon Peter or Father Sanders.

Neglected Saints: Men and Women We Can’t Forget

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at 6:30 PM

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St. Ann’s Church 652 Main St. North Oxford, MA

Presented by Jaclyn Green, who recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine with a BA in Theology.

Our Church is a diverse, multi-cultural communion of people from all over the world. We are a union of languages, cultures and races, and everyone has a story to tell. However, as Fr. Cyprian Davis wrote in his famed book, The History of Black Catholics in the United States, “…too often the presence of black Catholics through the centuries has been a muted one, a silent witness, an unspoken testimony.” This presentation will tell the stories of some of these incredible heroes of faith, celebrate the lives of four exceptional black saints, and emphasize the importance of every voice, every story being heard.

St. Louis League of Catholic Women

Once again, The League will be conducting its annual Spring Raffle. We will be repeating the “Cracker Barrel Rocker” raffle, due to its popularity. The chair is valued at $170.00 and will include a beautiful handmade shawl.

Tickets will be sold after Masses through next weekend, May 25th/26th. (You may also call Patty Motyka at 508-943-2185.).

The tickets sell for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 following the 10:30AM Mass.

Proceeds support St. Louis Parish. Thank You!

Congratulations to our First Eucharist Class of 2019!

May they always feel welcomed in the Church and come to receive the love of Christ in the Eucharist.

First Eucharist Class of 2019

Cole Adams McKenna Doyle Jayliana Alicea Charles Maglich Orazio Argentieri Kingston Meza Karla Brambila William Moseley Arianna Breault Cora Motrucinski Collin Brink Khloe Sanchez Lillyn Brissette Emma Shelburne Ella Campbell Noah Torres Eric Casey Amelia Wentworth Kaden Daniels

Daughters of Isabella June & July Bus Trips 2019

June 9th ~ Gloucester Lobster New England’s Finest Cruise Lobster Luncheon! 8:30am Southbridge, 9:00am Webster. Enjoy a relaxing cruise & great cuisine with your friends. $102.00

July 14th ~ Essex Steam Train Great summertime tour in Connecticut. 9:00am Southbridge, 9:30am Webster. Delicious Luncheon, Train Ride & CT River Cruise. $102.00

For Reservations On These Exciting Tours, Please Contact: Jan Caouette @ 508-887-2215

The Daughters of Isabella is a Non-Profit & Charitable Catholic Women’s organization!

In the Gospel today, Jesus says “I give you a new commandment: love one another…This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you show that you have love for one another, especially those suffering and poor, and that indeed you are the disciple of Jesus.