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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Cecilia Church , Leominster MA July 5, 2020

Rectory: 170 Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Telephone (978) 537-6541 / 537-6542 / 537-6543

Parish Website: stceciliachurch.net / Like St Cecilia’s Church on Facebook Parish Office Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 4 pm

Religious Education (C.C.D) Office Telephone (978)537-5596 Bingo Telephone: (978)537-5596

July 5, 2020 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:45, and 11:15 A.M.

Weekday Masses (Wednesday-Friday): 6:30 A.M. Holy Day Masses: As Announced In Bulletin

Confessions (for safety instead of the

confessionals we will use the room adjacent to the bathroom in the back of the church by the Mechanic St. entrance, please wear face mask):

Fridays, 6:00 – 6:30 P.M. Saturdays, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M.

Rev. Robert D. Bruso On Medical Leave of Absence

in Residence

Rev. José A. Rodríguez Administrator

Rev. Mateus Souza

Associate Pastor

Deacon Ronald J. Aubuchon Deacon Robert S. Connor, Jr.

Baptisms: Please call the rectory in advance to

schedule baptismal instruction.

Marriages: Couple should contact the rectory at

least one year in advance. A marriage preparation program is required.

Mrs. Paula Doucet Director of Religious Education

Mr. David M. Lasky

Organist


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Saturday July 4 Vigil Masses Mass on pg. 209 4:00 p.m. Albert Cristofono (28th anniv.) by the family

Sunday July 5 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg. 209 7:00 a.m. Vincent A. Comtois by Marie & Dale Cyr 9:45 a.m. Mark Gariepy by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gariepy & family 11:15 a.m. Anthony Lapierre (3rd anniv.) by the Lapierre & Hughes family

Monday July 6 St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr Mass on pg. 213 No Mass at St. Cecilia’s — Mass at: St. Anna’s 7:30 a.m. & St. Leo’s 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday July 7 Weekday Mass on pg. 214 No Mass at St. Cecilia’s — Mass at: St. Anna’s 7:30 a.m. & St. Leo’s 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday July 8 Weekday Mass on pg. 215 6:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish

Thursday July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest & Companions, Martyrs Mass on pg. 216 6:30 a.m. Jeannette Aubuchon by the family

Friday July 10 Weekday Mass on pg. 216 6:30 a.m. Julie A. Tourigny (30th day) by Kevin & Michele Mack, Simard’s 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Confessions

Saturday July 11 St. Benedict, Abbot Mass on pg. 217 No Morning Mass

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Confessions Vigil Mass Mass on pg. 219 4:00 p.m. Marcel J. Guillemette by his family

Sunday July 12 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass on pg. 219 7:00 a.m. Roger Brideau (1st anniv.) by his family 9:45 a.m. Rick Raymond (7th anniv,) by Rita & family 11:15 a.m. Guy Bachand (13th anniv.) by his daughters

2020 Partners in Charity….Envision Faith in Action!

Thank you to those who made a gift and a special thank you for those who gave for the first time. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. To date we have raised $25,626. However, we need the support of all members of St. Cecilia Parish if we are to be successful in reaching our parish goal of $50,000. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge text giving is hands down the easiest and most secure way to give. If you know how to send a text message, you can make a gift to Partners in Charity in seconds on your phone. Best yet, our parish St. Cecilia will receive credit! Text the word donate to 84576. You can also make your gift by filling out a commitment pledge envelope which you can pickup on the table by the church entrance or visit partners-charity.net. Thank you for your continued support!


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Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Christian

This weekend we will celebrate the most important day in American history. On this supremely significant day 244 years ago, fifty-six British land-owning men signed a watershed document, the Declaration of Independence, in a little-known Pennsylvania colony. And this document would pave the future of what would become the greatest nation in the world, the United States of America. How are we as Catholic Christians and Americans supposed to celebrate this great day? John Adams, one of the Founding Fathers of our country, wrote this about how to celebrate the fourth of July:

“It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with shews, games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

Well, let’s see how we’re doing in celebrating the fourth of July the way one of the greatest Founders envisioned (before the pandemic of course). Parades? Check. Pomp? Check. Sports? Backyard games count, right? Check. Bonfires? Check. Illuminations? Double check. Solemn Acts of Devotions to God Almighty? Um . . . I don’t know about you, but I don’t typically live up to that calling on the Fourth of July.

But John Adams set an example for us. After everything’s said and done, we owe God more than any-one else for what occurred 240 years ago. In fact, the most famous part of the Declaration of Independence explicitly points to God as the source of our freedom:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Not our parents, or politicians, or government, is the source of our most important rights. Only God. As the source of our rights, he deserves the highest praise, honor, and glory on Independence Day (and every day).

There are many ways to honor God on this special day. Perhaps you can read a passage from the Bible with your family to kick of the festivities, or pray a family rosary with the special intention for our political leaders and our country’s future.

Or you could pray this simple prayer for our nation written by George Washington, our first President: “Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we

may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and con-fusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.

Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth.

In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness and in the day of trouble, do not allow our trust in you to fall; all this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.” AMEN!

Happy Fourth of July everybody! Father Mateus


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The Sympathies of the parish community are extended to the family and

friends of Richard J. Bourgeois and

Lawrence G. Thomas whose Funeral Services were

held recently. Please remember them in your prayers.

Collection Report - 6/28 Weekly Stewardship $5,473.65 (this includes many makeup envelopes and on-line donations)

We are always grateful for your generous support and we hope that you will continue to financially give to our parish.

Dear family of St Cecilia,

I have met many of you while ministering at Holy Family Parish and Holy Trinity Chapel during these last eight years. Due to Fr. Bob’s health condi ons, Bishop McManus asked me to assist your pastor and oversee the administra on of the parish. This will allow him to focus on his medical needs. At the present me, Fr. Bob is on hospice and receiving 24/7 care right here at the rectory. To which I want to comment: as an outsider coming into the rectory, I am impressed and moved by the outpouring of love and care you are showing him. Thank you for loving Fr. Bob!

Fr. Mateus will be responsible of the everyday pastoral ac vity of the parish. Many of you have ques ons in regards to future programs and ac vi es, and the most honest answer is, that it is too early to know if and how certain things can restart.

It will be my pleasure and honor to work with Fr. Mateus to carry on the legacy of St. Cecilia’s Parish! You have been in my daily prayers. May God con nue to bless you all and guide us in this journey towards holiness!

In the love of Christ,

Fr. José

OUR LADY, HEALTH OF THE SICK, PRAY FOR US

Please pray for those who are ill, especially:

Claire Babineau, Anselma Geronimo, Gine e LeBlanc, Job Turini,and Fr. Bob Bruso.

If you know someone who needs prayers, call the rectory or email us at

[email protected] and we will add them to our list for a month.

The Congratulations of the parish

community are extended to Lori Elizabeth Daniels

and David Adam Plant who were married

recently.

Congratulations to Layla Cucchi, Irelynn David, Logan Gibbons, Julie McQuaid, Marita Ramey, Shawn Taylor, Timmy Thomas, Lucas Vincent and Kayla Wallach.

They received the sacrament of First Holy Communion last week! May it be the first of many times to help them grow in faith, love and in friendship with Jesus. Thanks to all who contributed in making it a special day for them to remember!


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Since the pandemic we are growing accustom to doing things a little differently. Instead of a cluster of area parishes joining together to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with our young adults, we were able to have a more intimate celebration on June 21st. Congratulations to our candidates!

Pictured below Top Row: Brodie Vowles, Timothy Levesque & Fr. Mateus Souza Middle Row: Alexandra Snioch, Gianna Valeri & Trina Rice Bottom Row: Lauryn Duvarney & Mercyline Muma

May the gifts of the Holy Spirit help you to be disciples with Jesus in your communities (church, family, friends, etc.) and in your choices in life.

A blast from the past… At the beginning of the school year it brought a smile to my face when I saw pictures of these students when they received their 1st Communion and thought you might enjoy a blast from the past too!

Brodie Vowles Timothy Levesque


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Alexandra Snioch Gianna Valeri

Trina Rice

Lauryn Duvarney Mercyline Muma

Worcester Diocesan Whitewater Rafting Fun! Looking for young adults of High School age to join in the adventure and fun of whitewater rafting. Other young adults from different parishes within the Worcester Diocese will join in the fun. As of now, we are still planning to do the Diocesan whitewater rafting outing for youth on Wednesday, August 5th on the Deerfield River in Charlemont, MA. Spots for the day are still available at a discounted price $35/person (regular admission is $70). Due to government limitations on social distancing and group sizes, space is very limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis. All groups should plan to arrive by noon for an orientation. We will then spend a few hours on the water. The day will conclude with a picnic dinner (food provided!) and we will depart around 6pm. Deadline to register will be Tuesday, July 14th. Space is very limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis. If interested call Paula Doucet at the rectory.

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