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Liturgical Celebrations
Sunday Eucharist Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:30 am—3 pm Sunday 8am; 9:30 am; 11 am; 5 pm
Daily Eucharist Reconciliation Monday—Saturday 9 am Saturday 3:30 pm—4 pm
Reach us by Telephone Reach us Online Parish Office: 781-769-2522; 9:30am-4pm Website: www.sttim.net Religious Education: 781-762-4868 Parish E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 781-769-9362
Pastor: Rev. Gerard Petringa…ext. 25…………………………………...…[email protected] Weekend Assistant: Rev. George Emerson………..……..………………………………….…….. Pastoral Associate: Colleen Campion...ext. 28…………………....……[email protected] Music Director: Bonnie Gleason...ext. 11………………………………………[email protected] Faith Formation Director for Youth: Mary Ellen Herx...ext. 26..…....…………[email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator for Children: Mary Ganley...ext. 27…………[email protected] Faith Formation Assistant Coordinator: Ann Mullin…………………………[email protected] Bookkeeper: Jeannine Manning...ext. 34..……………………………………[email protected] Parish Secretary: Janet Kelly...ext. 32………….………………............................ [email protected] Office Assistant: Anne Cecere...ext. 36………………………………………[email protected]
650 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 Serving Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018
Adult Initiation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process of indi-vidual faith development and commu-nal formation. Anyone interested in learning more about what it means to become a Catholic Christian, should contact the parish office.
Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrat-ed at scheduled Liturgies. Parishioners who are expecting a child should con-tact the office at least two months in advance, or as soon as possible to make arrangements and meet with the Baptismal Preparation Team.
Reconciliation Also known as “penance” or “confession”, the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation is regularly available every Saturday at 3:30pm in the church. Individual appointments may also be made with one of the priests. Marriage Engaged parishioners who are inter-ested in being married at St. Timothy Parish must contact the Pastor at least six months in advance. Call the office regarding Marriage Preparation clas-ses.
Sacrament of the Sick Praying for healing in body, mind and soul has always been a part of the Church’s ministry to those who are ill. Anyone who is seriously ill or antici-pating hospitalization, may celebrate the Sacrament on Saturdays following the 9am Mass, or upon request.
Devotion/Prayer Groups Rosary is said Monday through Satur-day prior to morning Mass. Bible Study Monday evenings at 7:15pm Wednesday afternoons at 1pm Thursday mornings at 9:30am New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group meets on Thursday from 7:30-9pm. All are welcome.
Welcome Parishioners and Visitors to St. Timothy Parish!
Please join us for coffee, refreshments and fellowship after the 9am Friday Mass
and after the 8am and 9:30am Sunday Masses!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Question for Children: What would you do for oth-ers today if you thought you would not have another chance to do it?
Question for Adults: What would you be doing dif-ferently in your life if you truly believed you would meet Christ soon?
November 18 ~ Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time We are nearing the end of the Liturgical Year when the readings call us to think about the ‘end times’. Even though we don’t know when death will come, it is not a time to be comfortable and complacent be-cause "of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Therefore, the time to be intentional about following Jesus is NOW, don’t wait.
Family Mass 10/28/18
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, the beginning of the holiday sea-son. This particularly American holiday is traditionally a time for food, family and friends. AAA tells us this will be a busy holiday for travel this year with lots of folks on the road visiting. Upon arrival there will be the sharing of food and conversation, the sharing of old memories, the retelling of stories and making new ones. These holidays can also be difficult for many reasons. For my family this is the first holiday without my mother. There will be some sadness as we remember and share stories. But in the mem-ories there is also comfort and strength as we share the joy of so many holidays that we did have with her. In the spirit of the holi-day we can give thanks to God for those memories and the life we shared with her. Giving thanks to God for all of our blessings is the most im-portant memory and story that we should be sharing as we gather with family and friends on Thursday. Even if this holiday may bring some sadness there is always so much for which we should be thankful. God who is always faithful is especially close to us in those difficult moments. It is faith that helps us to move on and persevere to make new stories, new memories. That is the real reason to celebrate this wonderful holiday. On Thursday morning at 9:00 we will celebrate Eucharist on this special holiday to give thanks to God. As I offer Mass, my inten-tion will be for all of your needs, that your travels may be safe and your sharing food with family and friends will be a blessing and a joy. All of us on staff wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
Fr. Petringa
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 21st and will re-open at 9:30am on Monday, November 26th.
It’s that time of year again when we are grateful for all that we have and looking to help others in need. Our Annual Giving Tree Project begins on Saturday, November 24 and runs until Sunday, December 16. The Giving Tree helps a variety of local schools and agencies serving children and their families, adults with developmental needs and homeless men and women. To participate, please choose a name from the list that will be posted on the wall in the gathering space at the en-
trance to the Church and write your name in the “fulfilled by” column. Then, write down the information on one of the gift-tag slips available on the table. We request gifts and/or gift cards to be wrapped, except those going to Catholic Charities. When you return your gift, place it under the tree with the gift tag slip attached. All gifts need to be brought in by December 16. Looking to volunteer? We are looking for people to help sort gifts on Sunday, December 9 th after the 9:30 Mass and Sunday, December 16th after the 5 p.m. Mass and people to deliver to local schools on Monday, December 17 th. Sign-ups will be in the back of the church next weekend. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Bible Study Opportunity for Advent! All are welcome!
Throughout this upcoming year, we will be offer-ing several different opportunities for parishioners to reflect more deeply on the question: “Who is Jesus?” It is only in answering this question that we can discern how we are called to be his active
and faithful disciples. During this Advent season we will offer a Bible study series that will meet once a week for the four weeks of Advent to reflect more deeply on who Jesus Christ is. What does that mean to each of us that God sent Jesus into our world? How does that impact our lives on a daily basis? Event information is as follows: What: Bible Study and Discussion Group When: Wednesday evenings (Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19), 7:30-8:30pm OR Thursday mornings (Nov. 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20) 9:45am-10:45am Book: Names for the Messiah: An Advent Study by: Walter Brueggemann. Cost: Soft cover book: $11 (30 copies will be available at St. Timothy’s) OR E-reader book: $3.19 (we will provide link to purchase e-book) Please sign up in the gathering space if you are interested in attend-ing one of the study groups or contact Colleen in the office (781-769-2522; [email protected]).
A Note From Our Pastor
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Wednesday, November 21—Office Closed Thursday, November 22—Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 23—Office Closed
Financial Statement
Weekend of November 10/11 $8,558.00
Thank you for your generosity and support!
This Week at Saint Timothy
For Weekend Masses If the Mass intention is for your family member, you are welcome to bring up the gifts during the Offertory at that Mass. Please speak to the Mass Captain ten minutes before Mass begins if you would like to participate in this way.
Saturday, November 17 Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00am Dardinski Family, Living & Deceased 4:30pm Wallace Jakielaszek, 2nd Anniversary Sunday, November 18 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Horacio S. Caneja, Memorial 9:30am Barbara McHugh, 1st Anniversary 11:00am James Webb, 20th Anniversary 5:00pm Pro Populo Monday, November 19 9:00am The Frawley Family, Memorial Tuesday, November 20 9:00am Frank Alighieri, Birthday Memorial Wednesday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00am Mary Lynn Mills, 15th Anniversary Thursday, November 22 Memorial of Saint Cecilia 9:00am John J. Russell, Memorial Friday, November 23 9:00am Barbara Kaumeier, Memorial Saturday, November 24 Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac 9:00am Robert & Mary Pugh, Memorial 4:30pm Carol Hanf, 14th Anniversary Sunday, November 25 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00am Robert & Mary Pugh, Memorial 9:30am Olgierd Horbaczewski, Remembrance 11:00am Pro Populo 5:00pm Catherine O’Connor, 20th Anniversary Please pray for Beverly F. Cheslock, Esther R. Costello, and Marie E. McSweeney whose funerals were recently celebrated in our parish.
Grand Annual Collection
As of Thursday, November 8th, 382 of our 1,650 families have pledged $136,426 to the Grand Annual Collection. This represents 23.15% of our parish families. We are very grateful for the generosity shown by so many to our Grand Annual collection.
Help us to reach our goal of $190,000. If you have not yet had an op-portunity to return your gift card, please do so as soon as possible. Every gift is welcomed and sincerely appreciated. Thank you.
Readings for the Week of November 18, 2018 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Rv 2:17]/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [Rv 3:21]/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1b]/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [Rv 5:10]/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 [103a]/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b]/Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
November Observances
Throughout the month of No-vember, we continue to remem-ber and pray for our family members, friends and loved ones who have died. You are invited to inscribe in our Book of the Dead the names of loved ones who have died, so that our entire parish community may pray for them. Beginning November 1, the Book of the Dead will be located in the front of the Church, adjacent to the Paschal Candle.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Collection for Retired Religious Sisters
Today’s second collection is used to assist religious communities to provide for the retirement and health care needs of Sisters who have served in the Archdiocese. Please take this opportunity to say thank you to the Sisters who have served the Church of Boston so generously for so many years. Your contribution does make a difference. For more information, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious at 617-746-5637 or [email protected].
Pine Street Inn Thank you to all those who have made generous donations in the past. $500 is sent each month to the Pine Street Inn. Please help to support this ministry. Contributions have been up slightly but still not enough to cover the donation to the Pine Street Inn. Please consider helping with a donation. Thank you to those who sent extra help last month. Dona-tions to pay for these meals may be sent to Campagna, 86 Countryside Lane, Norwood, MA 02062. Please make checks payable to ST. TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SERVICE FUND.
NEXT WEEK’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE
THANKSGIVING BASKET TRANSPORTATION Monday, November 19th, 10:00 AM
Our strong tradition of collecting and donating Thanksgiving bas-kets to those in the area who are in need of assistance contin-ues! Details will be sent home soon with students about what each class box needs to contain and we welcome all parishioners’ contributions.
If you could help us drive the boxes to area schools on the morning of November 19th, please contact Mary Ganley or Mary Ellen Herx at 781-762-4868. The sign up is also on our “Service Opportunities” page under the “Faith Formation” tab.
Save the Date: Advent Wreath-Making at St. Timothy’s Sunday, December 2 after the 9:30 Mass
Advent is not that far around the corner! It be-gins on Sunday, December 2. During the season of Advent, one way that we mark the passage of the weeks is by the use of an Advent Wreath in our homes. Do you have an Advent Wreath in your home? If not, please join us on Sunday,
December 2 after the 9:30 Mass, when we will be offering an Advent Wreath-making opportunity for any family or indi-vidual who would like to make a wreath for use in their own home. We will supply all the materials, including wreath forms, greens, candles, ribbon and decorations. Prayer sheets that can be used in conjunction with your family advent wreath will also be available. To offset the costs of material, we do ask for a donation of $10.00. Mark the date on your calendar! We have materials for 60 families to make wreaths, and the materials will be available on a first-come first-served basis after the 9:30 Mass on December 2. We hope that many of you will join us!
Training Session for New Altar Servers
Are you interested in being an altar server? The participation and assistance of young people in this role is really important to our parish! We will be offering a training session during the next few weeks for all new servers and we hope that YOU will participate! Children in grades 4 and older are invited to train for this ministry, and we are indeed in need of servers at all of our Masses.
The training session will take place on four Thursdays from 6-7pm, starting on November 8 and concluding on December 6. (We will NOT meet on Thanksgiving Day, of course!) If you are interested in participating, or if you just want more information, please call or e-mail Colleen Campion to register for the session (781-769-2522, ext. 28; [email protected].
TROOP 49 CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE Boy Scout Troop 49 will hold their annual Christ-mas Wreath Sale after all Masses on Nov. 24th and Nov 25th at St. Catherine’s & St. Timothy’s.
Wreaths are $15.00 each and all proceeds go directly to the troop to help defray costs. If you would like a wreath, but will not be in town that weekend, please call Janine Need-ham at 781-762-5192 to arrange delivery. Your support is greatly appreciated.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PIZZA PARTY!!
All middle school students are invited to celebrate the Advent sea-son's start on Friday night, November 30th, 7 - 9 pm, in the hall. Together, we'll enjoy pizza, music, games and crafts. Cost is $5./person, in advance or at the door. The sign up genius is on our website and was emailed home too. Contact Mary Ellen with any questions: [email protected], 781-762-4868 x26.
November 24/25
EM Team 4 Lector Altar Server
Saturday, 4:30 PM
Ken Kreinsen - L1 NOT FILLED - L2
Evan McLellan Kate McLellan NOT FILLED
Sunday, 8:00 AM
Dave Hern - L1 Barbara Ferrazzani - L2
Theresa Begg Heather Begg Caitie Borchardt
Sunday, 9:30 AM
Richard Russo - L1 Maura Ronan - L2
Kathryn Greene Joseph Greene NOT FILLED
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Sarah Barrett - L1 Shaun McGinty - L2
Ferdia O'Carroll Roisin O'Carroll Meghan Sullivan
Sunday, 5:00 PM
Rob Polansky - L1 Jane Singh - L2
Colin Needham Hector Santos-Suazo Julian Singh
St. Tim’s Book Group The St. Tim’s Book Group met recently to discuss the book Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. The book tells the tale of a piano virtuoso whose body begins to slowly weaken and fail due to the devastating affects of ALS. The group rated the book an 8.8 on our ratings scale of 1-10. The next meeting of the St. Timothy Book Group will be on Mon-day, November 26 to discuss the book Eternal Life by Dara Horn. In addition, we will be selecting books for the meetings that are coming up in the winter and spring. Please join us and bring ideas for books that the group could read. You are also welcome to e-mail Colleen ([email protected]) with any book sugges-tions. All meetings are held from 7:30-9pm in the Ruocco Center and attendance is on a drop-in basis. We love new faces and new opinions, so please join us! Remaining meetings for 2018: Monday December 10: Christmas Book Swap
Thank you to all who continue to pray for our faith formation students and their families. One Body, one family, praying for one another.
K-5 UPCOMING PROGRAMS NOVEMBER HOLIDAYS and SCHEDULE UPDATE Thanksgiving Holiday - Classes will NOT meet on Tuesday, November 20th or Sunday, November 25th. However, our Monday classes WILL meet on November 26th. To check the schedule for 4th and 5th grade classes, please visit www.sttim.net/grades-k-6. THANKSGIVING BASKETS Thank you to all the families and parishioners who donated non-perishable food items or gift cards to support our Thanksgiving Basket pro-ject. We will be delivering 69 baskets this week to families in Norwood, Walpole and Westwood. Wegmans and Roche Bros. also gener-ously contributed gift cards to supplement those that we collected. UPCOMING PERSONAL SAFETY LESSONS- GRADES 2 & 3 The Archdiocese mandates that every parish present a Personal Safety Program to their students. The program teaches children skills that will help them keep safe from dangerous or abusive situations. Children will also learn how to ask for help when they need it. The topics are generally the same from year to year but vary in context and situations. Personal Safety lessons are covered during your regularly scheduled class time. If you choose to have your child "opt-out" of this safety session, please contact Mary Ganley at [email protected]. Grade 3 sessions will be taught the week of December 2nd. Grade 2 sessions will be taught the week of December 9th. HOPE AND SOAP FOR BETHANY HOUSE Each year, Bethany House provides those at Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk with basic necessities for everyday life, their toiletries, as a gift at Christmas. To help with these efforts, we will be collecting bars of soap, in their original packaging. Please bring any bars of soap to the Faith Formation Office by Friday, December 7th.
********Mark your calendars! We’ve got lots planned!!********
Find class calendars, important information and service opportunities on our website: https://sttim.net/religious-ed
Middle School Program Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, main hall November 27 6th grade, Sundays at 10:45 am November 18 7th grade, Sundays at 10:45 am November 25 8th grade, Sundays at 8:30 am November 18
Upcoming Service Trips We witness to our faith and God’s love through our actions and prayers.
Sign ups are on our website, sttim.net, under “Faith Formation”, “Grades 6 - 12”, “Service Opportunities.” Links are emailed home to stu-dents in the middle and high school programs. Contact Mary Ellen ([email protected], 781-762-4868 x26) with questions or to request being placed on the email distribution list.
JESUS’ HANDS and FEET Similar to the ministry of those who Visit the Sick to bring the Eucharist to our ill and homebound parishioners, students bear Jesus to others during their service. In the meeting, all participants are changed, transformed by the Spirit and strengthened to move more generously in imitation of our Lord.
Be sure to check out the "Service Opportunities" page on the website for December's upcoming service! December 2nd: help out with our annual Advent wreath-making workshop December 11th: trip to My Brother's Keeper December 12th: trip to the Greater Boston Food Bank December 15th and 16th: Christmas in the City December 19th: trip to Bethany House
Youth Faith Formation
Confirmation One Sundays, 5 pm liturgy, followed by class 6 pm - 7:30 pm Class November 18, 5 pm—7:30 pm Confirmation Two Sundays, 5 pm liturgy, followed by class 6 pm - 7:30 pm Class December 2, 5 pm—7:30 pm
In our Community
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Let us live and love in our marriage as we await the coming of Jesus. Make time for your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Dec 7-9, 2018 in Duxbury, MA and Jan 18-20, 2019 in South Kingstown, RI. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Daughters of St. Paul (Jamaica Plain) will hold a Benefit Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 1st at 7pm and on Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 3pm at Fontbonne Academy (Milton). Tickets are $20 (Children under 12 FREE). Group rates available. For information & tickets: call 617-522-8911 or visit us online at pauline.org/bosconcert.
A SPECIAL ADVENT LIFT WORSHIP NIGHT
Join LIFT Ministries on Friday, December 7th from 7-10pm for a special advent night of worship at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden, MA with national speaker David Calavit-ta. The night will include uplifting music, a relevant talk, confes-sions, Eucharistic Adoration, and is FREE to attend and open to ALL AGES. A downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT, can be found on their website at www.liftedhigher.com. What better way to enter into Advent and prepare for Emmanuel - God with us!
BABY JESUS PARTY AT PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA
Join us for our Baby Jesus Party on Saturday, December 8, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The event is at Pauline Books & Media, 885 Providence Hwy., Dedham. There will be pictures with Baby Jesus (costumes provided, bring your own camera), face painting, birthday cake, door prizes and other fun activities. For more in-formation, call 781-326-5385 or check out our website at www.pauline.org.
EVENING OF PRAYER—SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH Sisters of St. Joseph are offering an Evening Prayer at their Motherhouse at 637 Cambridge St., Brighton on Monday, De-cember 3rd from 6:30-8pm. “Advent Evening: Setting the Tone for this Holy Season,” an opportunity to pause, pray, ponder and prepare ourselves for welcoming the Light. Presenters: Maryann Enright, CSJ and Rosemary Mulvihill, CSJ. The evening closes with refreshments. A $25 donation is suggested. Please RSVP at 781-227-4730.
OUR BLESSED MOTHER AND SACRED ART APPLIED TO PRAYER
Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood invites you to join Deacon Paul Iacono on Tuesday, November 27th from 7-8 p.m. for a presentation on sacred art that will review:
1. What is sacred art? 2. The three major stages of sacred art in the Catholic Church and how our Blessed Mother is portrayed in these stages 3. How can sacred art be used in our prayer?
This presentation is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Saint Catherine of Siena School cafeteria, which is locat-ed in the Middle School at 520 Washington Street, Nor-wood. The entrance is at the back of the building and is handi-capped accessible. Ample free parking is available in the school lot off Railroad Avenue.
Please RSVP so we can best accommodate those attending by emailing: [email protected] or calling the par-ish office at 781-762-6080 by Friday, November 23.
AN INVITATION TO MEET CHRIST IN PRAYER The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Every Day Life (the 19th Annotation Retreat) is available for Catholic adults in a group setting over the course of twenty-four weeks.
This year the exercises begin on Wednesday December 5, 2018 and conclude May 8, 2019. The group will meet weekly from 10am to 12:00pm at Our Lady Help of Christians, 573 Washington Street, Newton MA. Father John Sassani and Mary Ann McLaughlin will direct the Spiritual Exercises. For further information please call 617-686-2287 or email: [email protected].
MONTROSE SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT OPEN HOUSE Thursday, November 29, 6:30 PM, 29 North Street, Med-field. At Montrose, we believe that girls are called to greatness. Combining academic excellence with enduring habits of heart, mind, and character, Montrose prepares girls to thrive in college and beyond. Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Montrose is an independent day school for girls in grades 6-12. To pre-register, email [email protected]. (Walk-ins also welcome!)
Faith Formation (continued)
DECEMBER 15th and 16th, also TBA Saturday decorating workshop Each year, CITC hosts a gigantic indoor Christmas party at the Boston Convention Center providing joy and celebration to homeless individuals and families. CITC provides a meal, gifts, musical concert, visit from Santa, even indoor carnival rides. Come join in the fun.
December 15th We have 21 volunteer spots to work the 4 pm shift, cleaning up the Winter Wonderland area, making sure everything is ready for Sunday’s party. Volunteer by using the sign-up-genius on our website, that’s also been emailed home. 5 ADULT CHAPERONES and 16 STUDENTS, ages 12 and up.
December 16th “Party Day” means all hands on deck. Come serve guests, guiding them with a smile through the day. Shift is 9:30 am - 5 pm; 2 ADULT CHAPERONES and 8 STUDENTS, ages 16 and up.
December Saturday Date to the determined and announced as soon as we know, for volunteers to help make decorations.