MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PARISH LAY LEADERSHIP

Finance Council Chairs….Kimberly Schoolcraft, Matthew BarnesParish Pastoral Council Chair..………………Kathleen HarringtonRel Ed Advisory Committee ...Melissa Moriarty, Suzanne HarlowRCIA ……………………………Ray Breton, Rosemary ThresherBible Study………………………………………..........Sue Fratini Adult Education………………………..Mary Federici, Bob Stack

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMSRosary Sodality……………..………Nancy Garen/Ursula TuoheySocial Justice………………….…………….Andrea Cook-HewittJust Faith…………………………………Pat Mack, Karen ScahillSt. Joseph’s Workers………………………………………Fr. DanMen’s Ministry Group………………………......................Fr. DanWomen’s Ministry Group..……………………..…..Mary FedericiYouth Group (JPII Crew)………………….………Lisa Laferriere

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONSCursillo Movement ……………………….………...Karen ScahillSchoenstatt Movement .……………..……….…Diane CzerwieckiBoy Scout Troop 821 …………………..………………..Joe MutoGirl Scout Troops…………………….……..……....Pat O’ConnorKnights of Columbus………………………………Greg Perreault

PARISH MINISTRIESAltar Server Scheduling……………………..……… Cindy MontiAltar Server Training……………………………….Jim O’ConnorBaptismal Prep……………………………..…… Lou MastroianniChildren’s Liturgy of the Word……………….……….Sue FratiniEucharistic Ministers/Readers, Scheduling ......……Beth ModlishHomebound/Pastoral Care Ministry…………..........Mary FedericiMusic Ministry – Adult & Youth Choir……………Melanie PeetzContemporary Music Group (Psalm 33).………………Tom FucciSacristans.…………………..……..Irene King, Phyllis Chlastawa, Jim O’Connor, Irene Breton, Karen ScahillSoup Kitchen……………… …..... Marcia Daly, Sandy O’ConnorTake & Eat Ministry……..…………………………Cheryl WoodWedding Coordinator………………………….…..Donna Whelan Wedding Team……...…Kathy Harrington, Gina Broderick, Christina Straney, Tina BroderickPrayer Line………………..Pauline, 862-3885 or Diane, 568-9754

OFFICE HOURSThe Parish Office is located at the Parish Center. Entrance is across from the Mary Garden. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-2:00PM. Sue is available to greet and assist you.

NEW PARISHIONERSWe warmly welcome new members to join our parish. Please fill out a registration card on the tables in the church and place in the collection basket. Registration and active participation is necessary for Religious Education and letters of eligibility for godparents and sponsors, as well as Catholic School Parish Subsidy.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMThe Sacrament is celebrated monthly. Please call the Office to arrange. At least one Godparent must be a Confirmed, active parishioner in their parish, attending Mass weekly.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEThe Sacrament of Marriage is planned by an initial meeting with a priest or deacon, at least 6 months in advance. Be sure to contact the church BEFORE committing to date or venue with a deposit.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick is administered by a priest, when requested. Pastoral care to the hospitalized sick and homebound is provided by the pastoral staff, and trained parishioners.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONThe Sacrament with Confession is celebrated each Saturday after the 8:00 am Mass, and from 3:15- 3:45 pm, as well as by appointment.

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCYThe Chaplet is prayed as a group on Saturday afternoons at 3:45 in the Chapel.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENAThe Novena is prayed every Saturday morning at the 8:00AM Mass in the Chapel.

HOSPITAL VISITSIf anyone has a hospital stay, please have a family member call the parish and indicate whether the parishioner would like to have a visit, or if they would like their name mentioned at Mass during the Prayers of the Faithful.

HEALING MASSMonthly Healing Mass – 4th Sunday of Every Month at 2:00PM - St. George Church, 202 E. Main St. Chicopee, MA. 413-331-5656

HEARING ASSISTED DEVICESHearing Assisted Devices are located near the American Flag at the back of the church.

LOW-GLUTEN HOSTSLow-Gluten Hosts are available at Communion time in the Chapel

MASS SCHEDULE Sat 5/27 4:00PM +Dick Dyba 15th Anniversary Remembrance r/b his wife Mary Ann DybaSun 5/28 7:00AM +Carleton Lavin r/b his wife Loretta Lavin 8:30AM +Howard Murphy and +Dorothy Guerci Birthday Remembrance r/b their Family 11:00AM +Ann Zumbruski Birthday Remembrance r/b Lee and JohnMon 5/29 8:00AM Communion Service Tue 5/30 7:00AM +Melissa Dobiesz r/b Beverly & Thomas HallWed 5/31 7:00AM Special IntentionThu 6/1 7:00AM Communion Service Fri 6/2 7:00AM Communion ServiceSat 6/3 8:00AM +Dorothy & Louise Ebbe r/b Phyllis & Peter Chlastawa MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA 3:15-3:45PM CONFESSIONS (Chapel) 3:45PM CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (Chapel) 4:00PM +Brian Chistolini 3rd Anniversary Remembrance r/b his FamilySun 6/4 7:00AM +Lucas & Catalino Romero r/b Margarita Gonzalez 8:30AM +Theresa Forcier r/b Roger Beaudoin

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MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 11:00AM +Brian Lariviere 8th Anniversary Remembrance r/b his Mom, Dad and Family

PRAYER-LINETo request prayers for yourself or a loved one,

please call Pauline at 862-3885 or Diane at 568-9754.

MEMORIAL DAY

FROM FR. DAN’S DESK… As we celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, we remember the men and women who have died and who have faithfully served Our Country. It is a time of remembrance and appreciation. This Sunday, as a Parish, we will remember these men and women as well as our own parish members at our Memorial Day Mass at the 11:00AM Mass, and following the Mass we will have our Outdoor Memorial Day Ceremony and Flag Raising at our Veteran’s Memorial Garden. This year’s Flag is donated by Cheryl Fortier and Pam Fortier Burl in memory of Paul Dupre, father and grandfather, who was an Army Veteran of World War II. Our Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will participate along with a wreath laying and firing squad. Thanks to our parishioner - Bob Ragone for coordinating our Program each year! Special thanks to our Girl Scouts under the direction of Pat O’Connor, who also leads us in the singing of our National Anthem, and our Boy Scouts under the direction of Joe Muto and Holly Trottier. We also thank those from our American Legion who join us for military honors. One of the ways we can teach our children the importance of faith and country, is to teach them to honor the flag of Our Country and the men and women who have served or are serving our country in military service! The month of May has been designated “Military Appreciation Month”. We continue to remember the men and women whose names have been given to us for the Military Prayer Basket on the Altar. If anyone has the name of someone to be remembered who is currently serving in the military – please drop their name in the collection basket at Mass or call the Parish Office. We also remember this weekend all Military Chaplains, especially Fr. James Longe who is currently deployed. May God bless him and all Chaplains who bring God to our men and women in service! I think I can safely say that all those who participated in the Westfield Flat Fast 5K Race/Walk last Saturday had a great time! We had 50 people on our Parish Team, and many more of our parishioners who are affiliated with other groups and who participated on other Teams in the race. Special thanks to our parishioner - Mike Tierney who coordinates the race, and to our Parish Team Captains – Pete and Anne Fratini. Also thanks to all of you who took the time to come out and cheer on our Team – we appreciate your support! As you know $5 of every Registration goes to our designated charity – The Westfield Soup Kitchen. Also there was a collection of canned goods for the Soup Kitchen at the “Fitness Expo” which took place the day before the race. I know the Soup Kitchen will be grateful as always, that we designate them as our Parish Charity to support through the race! Those of you that signed up to support the Parish Team in the race through a pledge, can drop your donation in the collection basket in the weeks ahead or drop it off at the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to “The Westfield Soup Kitchen” or “OLBS” and we will forward to them. The collection of donated items for our Parish Indoor Tag Sale June 2-4 is well underway! Many “treasures” have been pouring into the Parish Center over the last 2 weeks. WE NEED MORE DONATED ITEMS! Please see the bulletin for details about time and days for drop off of items, or if you need “pick-up”, call Ron Gerlip at 413-579-8792. My sincere thanks again to Ron and Linda Gerlip for coordinating this Tag Sale and spending many hours at the Parish Center sorting and pricing items! This year’s Tag Sale will benefit OUR PARISH, so please participate as a “giver” or a “buyer”! Finally, once again, I am very grateful for all of the donations that have come in for Deacon Barrent’s Vestment that we are planning to give to him as a gift from the Parish! We have now paid for the vestment with a little extra besides. The vestment and any additional gifts will be given to Barrent along with a list of those who contributed! Please consider also supporting Deacon Barrent in prayer by attending the special Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield on the Friday evening before the Ordination from 6:00-7:00PM. This will be an opportunity to pray for an increase of vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese which is so desperately needed at this time. Deacon Barrent is our only Priesthood Ordination this Year! I also hope many of you are planning to attend Deacon Barrent’s Ordination to support him from our Parish! We have a nice King Ward Bus reserved! Parking at the Cathedral is tight for such big events – so take the bus – but please call Sue in the Parish Office as soon as possible to reserve a seat. The next day is Deacon Barrent’s Mass of Thanksgiving here in our church at 2:00PM with a Reception to follow. Yes, though a bit longer, the Mass at 2:00 will fulfill the Sunday Mass 0914 3

MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Obligation! My thanks to Andrea Cook-Hewitt for coordinating this Reception. If you get a call from her to bake something for the Reception – THANK YOU in advance for saying “YES”! Please join Barrent on this important day!God Bless, Fr. Dan

SANCTUARY CANDLEIs burning this week in loving memory of

+ELIZABETH & CHARLES LAUDATOWEDDING ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE

requested by their Family

MARY GARDEN CANDLEIs burning this week in loving memory of

+LAURA MCCLOUD+HANNAH CONWAYrequested by their Family

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN CANDLEIs burning this week in loving memory of

+HOWARD MURPHY +DOROTHY GUERCI

requested by Steve & Sue Murphy

Any of the memorial candles can be requested through our parish office. The Special Intention, Mary Garden and Veteran’s Memorial Garden Candles burn for 1 week (requested donation $10).

PRIESTHOOD ORDINATIONDeacon Barrent Pease from our Parish will be Ordained a Priest on Saturday June 10 at 11:00AM at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield. All of our parishioners are invited to attend the Ordination at the Cathedral. If you have never been to an Ordination, it’s a beautiful Mass that gives you a great appreciation for the gift of the priesthood. We will have a bus to go from the parish to the Cathedral . Please call Sue in the Parish Office if you would like to take the bus. There is no charge.

On Sunday June 11, Barrent will celebrate his “Mass of Thanksgiving” here in our Church at 2:00PM, and you are all invited to attend his First Mass, which will fulfill the Sunday Mass Obligation. After the Mass, it is traditional for a newly ordained priest to offer his “First Blessing” to anyone who would like it. We will have a Reception for Barrent in the Parish Center immediately following the First Mass, and Barrent will offer his First Blessings there. Light refreshments and desserts will be served.

SHOP ON AMAZON & SUPPORT OUR PARISH!

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (Westfield, MA) is a registered charity with www.smile.amazon.com - purchases made through AmazonSmile can earn money for our parish!

OUR STEWARDSHIPMay 7, 2017Regular and Development (gold) $ 10,761Budget Requirement per Week 9,600 1,161May 14, 2017Regular and Development (gold) $ 11,989Budget Requirement per Week 9,600 2,389

THANK YOU!

ADORATIONAdoration will be held Thursday, June 2nd beginning after the 7:00AM service until 8:00PM. The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. “From among all the proofs of the infinite goodness of our Savior none stands out more prominently than the fact that, as the love of the faithful grew cold, He, Divine Love Itself, gave Himself to us to be honored by a very special devotion and that the rich treasury of the Church was thrown wide open in the interest of that devotion,” Pope Pius XI. Devotion in its present form dates from revelations given to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673-75. The devotion consists in the divine worship of the human heart of Christ, which is united to His divinity and which is a symbol of His love for us. The aim of the devotion is to make our Lord, king over our hearts by prompting them to return love to Him.

Hail! O Sacred Heart of Jesus, living and quickening source of eternal life, infinite treasure of the Divinity, and burning furnace of divine love. You are my refuge and sanctuary, O my amiable Savior. Consume my heart with that burning fire with which Yours is ever inflamed. Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love and let my heart be so united with Yours, that our wills may be one, and mine in all things be conformed to Yours. May Your divine will be equally the standard and rule of all of my desires and of all my actions. AMEN.

Pope Francis’ intention for June is that national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.

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MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETJust a reminder that the Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayed before the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar, is held every Saturday afternoon at 3:45 in the Chapel. Come before attending the 4:00pm Mass and pray this wonderful devotion.

ROSARY SODALITY JUNE MEETINGOn Wednesday, June 7 the Rosary Sodality will meet for a Pizza Party- Bingo Night in the Parish Center. At 6:00PM, pizza will be served. At approximately 6:30, we will play bingo. The pizza will be provided by the Sodality. Bingo cards will be $1 each and you will be free to buy as many cards as you want in each game. The payout will be determined by how many cards are sold. All money taken in will be given out as prize money. Came and join us for a fun evening. This will take the place of our annual picnic. Any questions call Nancy Garen at 568-1275

OLBS TAG SALE – NEXT WEEKEND!JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING CLEANUP! Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Tag Sale will be held in our Parish Center next weekend:

Friday June 2nd, 9 am - 4 pmSaturday June 3rd, 9 am - 6 pmSunday June 4th, 8 am - 2 pm

BAKE SALE: Friday, June 2nd, and Saturday, June 3rd

baked by the Rosary Sodality. We will also have the Hoszkiewicz family famous Bishop Rozanski’s Home Made Polish Honey Soda Bread with Garlic Butter. Limited quantity. Don’t be disappointed and purchase your breads early.

FEATURED TAG SALE ITEMS:- “LEGO” Collectible Models and Lego Building Sets- Special “Religious Items” Table (In lieu of sale, donations accepted)

ITEMS NEEDED:China, Antiques, Lamps, Crystal, Jewelry, Household Items, Rugs, Arts and Crafts, Toys, Pictures, Live Plants, Tools, Kitchen Appliances, Mirrors, Fishing, Camping and Garden Supplies, Bikes and Sporting Goods.PLEASE NO FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS, CLOTHING, APPLIANCES OR MATTRESSES.Donations should only be dropped off using the back entrance to the Parish Center and should be brought inside - look for the sign indicating the drop off area. No items should be left outside. Only gently used items will be accepted.DATES FOR DROP OFF OF TAG SALE ITEMS:

Sat. May 27th 8:30 am - 5 pmSun. May 28th 8 am - 2 pm

Anyone interested in volunteering, or for any questions please call Linda Gerlip at 413-579-8552 or Ron Gerlip at 413-579-8792 for a pick up should you have no way of delivering your donation.

LETTER FROM BISHOP ROZANSKI“Love, by its nature, is communication.”—Pope Francis, Message for 50th World

Communications Day, 2016

May 3, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Soon our diocese will take up a collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection helps bring the gospel message to the public square so that all can know the love of God. Pope Francis has reminded us that “communication has the power to build bridges, to enable encounter and inclusion, and thus to enrich society” (World Communications Day Message, 2016). Your support of this collection helps to enrich society and to invite all to encounter the love of God.

For example, as people continue to access more and more information on mobile devices, there is an increased need to provide faith resources on these platforms as well. With your support of the CCC, the daily readings are available as free podcasts to download and listen to on the go. In addition, the readings are also available in English and Spanish by email subscription. By supporting the CCC, people across the country are able to experience the Scriptures in a new way and are never far from the Word of God.

Half of the funds collected will remain here in the diocese to fund our local communications projects. The other half will fund national communications efforts as well as international projects in developing countries. For more information about the collection and the projects it supports, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

Support the collection and connect with Christ.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Mitchell T. RozanskiBishop of Springfield

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

Registration forms are available in the gathering space for Vacation Bible Camp being held July 31 through

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MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER August 4 - “Maker Fun Factory”! Kids ages 4 through entering 5th grade will become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God through music, games, crafts, and Bible stories. Helpers for this program range in age from students entering 6th grade through adults. Together we can make this the best VBC yet!

FATHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCEOnce again this June, the names of our Fathers, living or deceased, will be placed at the Altar and prayed for on Father’s Day. Envelopes for this occasion are on the tables by the bulletins in the back of the Church. This is a beautiful opportunity to remember and honor our Fathers in a spiritual way.

THANK YOU – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSIn keeping with Pope Francis’ emphasis on a renewal of family life, our local Westfield Knights of Columbus Council 100, has purchased booklets produced by the Knights of Columbus, called “The Family Fully Alive – Building the Domestic Church”. It’s a wonderful little booklet with prayers and reflections throughout the year. The booklets are FREE, compliments of our local Knights of Columbus Council. Please pick one up near the bulletins.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALIf you did not receive an invitation in the mail to participate in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal please pick up a brochure and envelope near the bulletins. Online donations may be made at www.diospringfield.org/aca. Please note that you can designate a particular ministry, charity or organization for your gift to the Appeal. Find the name of the ministry, organization or charity from those listed, and write it on your pledge card. Thank you for your support. To date, our parish has raised $41,444 from 302 donors. Thank you!

ANNUAL DIOCESAN WIDE EUCHARISTIC ROSARY PROCESSION

TO HONOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Sunday, June 11th, 1-4p.m. (rain or shine), at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Church on 99 King St., Northampton, MA, beginning with Confessions and Guest Speaker, Fr. Anthony Gramlich MIC, Rector of The Shrine of The Divine Mercy, in Stockbridge, MA, who will speak on the message of Our Lady of Fatima and its significance for the times that we are living in, followed by a Rosary Procession through downtown

Northampton, which will return back to the church for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Adoration and Benediction of The Blessed Sacrament, with a reception to follow. For more information call George or Brenda at: 413- 221-4372, or visit our website at: www.eucharisticprocessionnorthampton.com. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.

MEMORIAL DAY MASSOn Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, Mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary Cemetery in Westfield at 8:00AM rain or shine. The Celebrant for this Mass will be Father Frank Lawlor, Pastor of Saint Mary Parish. All are most welcome to attend. There will be a limited number of chairs available so please bring a lawn chair if you need to be seated.

CALLING ALL GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDSTuesday, June 6th, D- Day, 11 am

St. Peter & St.Casimir Church, Westfield P is for Patriotism:  All Grandparents pray for their grandchildren and the country in which we live. We invite you to come and pray with us as we thank God for our country, our veterans and our children and families. Group prayer is very powerful with God. Bring your prayer petitions! Lunch will follow as we commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of D-Day.   Ms. Linda Leary, author of the book, Walking In The Shadow of The Veteran, will speak to us about the heart of the veteran. Ms. Leary proudly served and dedicated 34 years of her life to the care of our men and women who placed their lives in combat to protect and preserve our freedoms at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Holyoke.  She is a great storyteller of many veterans’ war and recovery experiences. Bring your friends! Call Alicia at 568-0123 for more information. 

MARY MOTHER OF HOPE PARISH TRIPSNEWPORT PLAYHOUSE: Lobster & buffet luncheon prior to the matinee "Baggage". Sunday, July 9, 8:30am-7pm. $99pp.STATUE OF LIBERTY: Sunday, August 6, 7:30am - 7pm. $78pp.ROCK OF AGES: Guided tour of the quarry plant, see a video on how the WW II Memorial was built, tour the unusual, unique Hope Cemetery, plus luncheon. Monday, August 21. 7:30am-7:30pm. $88pp.All sponsored by Mary Mother of Hope Parish, 840 Page Blvd., East Spfld. Call Sylvia to make your reservations at 594-2757.

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MAY 28, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BOTTLES & CANS can be placed in the green shed by the ball field. As an ongoing fundraiser, our parishioners Ron Gerlip, Carol Conroy, and Joanne Fucci take care of redeeming these for us. Since 2007 we have raised a total of $24,666.80!

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