St. Timothy Parish Norwood, Walpole, Westwood february 8, 2009 fifth sunday in ordinary time
Liturgical Minister Schedule
February 14/15
4:30 Lector: Patricia Lyons, Daniel Bolivar
4:30 Server: Laura, Siobhan, and Thomas O’Malley
8:00 Lector: Dom Frangioso, Andrea Ruesch Goldberg
8:00 Server: Manny Escobar, Joey and Lindsey Barrett
9:30 Lector: Dorothea Silk, Richard Russo
9:30 Server: Brian Richardson, Allison and
Rachael Straehle
11:00 Lector: Eliza Celardo, Dan Burton
11:00 Server: Devin Bartlett, Greg Campion,
Colleen Walsh
5:00 Lector: Andrew Murray, Jim Murray
5:00 Server: Belle DeVingo, Erin & Jenna Donahue
Eucharistic Minister’s 3rd weekend team
Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday, February 8, 10:45am, Grade 2 Program
Sunday, February 8, 9am to noon,Blood Pressure Clinic
Sunday, February 8, 8:30am-1:30pm, Blood Drive
Tuesday, February 10, 10am, Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, February 11, 9:45am, Exercise Program
Thursday, February 12, 4:30pm, Children’s Choir rehearsal
Thursday, February 12, 7:30pm, Choir rehearsal
Thursday, February 12, 7:45pm, New Jerusalem Prayer Group
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
Sunday, February 8
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, February 10
Memorial of Saint Scholastica
Saturday, February 14
Memorial of Saint Cyril
Sunday, February 15
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Blessing of Married Couples
On February 14, 2009, at our 4:30 pm Mass, we will be conducting a special blessing for couples who are celebrating their 25th or 50th (or greater!) wedding anniversary during 2009. You need no special preparation to participate, but we would like to know how many couples to expect. If you are interested in participating in this blessing, we ask that you contact Colleen in the office, or e-mail her at , to let us know that you will attend.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 8
8:00 Donald F. Kelloway Anniversary
9:30 Catherine King Groden Memorial
11:00 Deceased Members of the Hourihan
and Kelly Families
5:00 Alfonso Arrazola Month’s Mind
Monday, February 9
9:00 Alfred Bardilowski Memorial
Friday, February 13
9:00 Wally Zawistowski Month’s Mind
Saturday, February 14
9:00 Catherine & Maurice Joy Memorial
4:30 Ann Morse Sabatino Memorial
Sunday, February 15
8:00 Paul Dyer 9th Anniversary
9:30 John Machado Memorial
11:00 Rosa Soares Memorial
please pray for Arthur Weener who was recently buried from our parish
Tax Statements
Anyone requesting a tax statement for 2008 donations, please call Kathy in the office no later than April 1.
Financial Report for February 1, 2009
Envelopes Collected 301
Amount in envelopes $6,070.00
Percentage of collection in envelopes 66% Loose donations $3,109.00
Total parish offertory $9,179.00
Special Collection
This week’s special collection, the Peter’s Pence, enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests for aid to needy throughout the world, those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
Pine Street Inn
On Monday, February 23rd, we will be serving supper at the Pine Street Inn. Please call Jane at 508-668-4977, if you can help prepare part of the meal or help serve.
Please help to support this ministry. Donations to pay for these meals may be sent to: Campagna, 86 Countryside Lane, Norwood, MA 02062. Please make check payable to St. Timothy Christian Service Fund.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades K-6
SAVE THE DATE
July 20-24, 2009!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
Grades 7 and 9 YFM Religious Education classes will meet this Sunday, February 8, 2009. Grade 7 will meet from 3:15 to 6pm. Grade 9 will meet from 4:45 to 7:30. The Thursday option students of grades 7 and 9 will meet this Thursday evening, February 12. Grade 7 will meet at 6:30 and grade 9 will meet at 7:00pm. Please be on time everyone!!!.
LIFT MINISTRIES
Coming to St. Timothy’s in March LIFT!!“Catholic Worship for a new generation”. Join us on Tuesday evening, March 3, for another in the series of the LIFT Concerts!! LIFT uses modern elements such as professional lighting and sound, video screens displaying worship imagery and song lyrics, creative environments and the latest in contemporary praise and worship music performed by a live band to enhance the worship experience. The basic format of a LIFT night starts with upbeat praise and worship music followed by an inspirational talk given by a dynamic speaker speaking on that night’s theme. The night culminates with a time of Eucharistic Adoration enhanced by more praise and worship music. Our speaker will be Fr. Matt Williams. Check out the web site at Liftedhigher.com. Cardinal Sean O’Malley endorses Lift Ministries. See Cardinal Sean’s blog.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT TEAM
This year’s Confirmation Retreat will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2009 and Sunday, March 22, 2009. We are assembling a retreat team of peer ministers and adults who wish to assist with the staffing of this year’s retreat. Please contact the office if you would like to be a part of the team.
PARISH NURSE NEWS
A Celebration of Caregiving
Do you take care of a loved one? Or, are you a professional caregiver? St. Catherine of Siena Parish and St. Timothy Parish invite all caregivers to “A Celebration of Caregiving”, this Sunday, February 8th. Mass will be celebrated at 2pm in the chapel at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, followed by tea and refreshments in the school auditorium. If you plan to attend, please call 781-769-3834. Respite care can be arranged if needed.
Bereavement Support Group
The Winter session of the Bereavement Support Group has begun. For many people, participating in a support group lessens the feelings of isolation that result from a loss and provides comfort, reassurance and healing. Whether you are returning or coming for the first time, you are welcome to join the group, which will meet Tuesday mornings in Ruocco Room 6, from 10:00 – 11:30am. The remaining dates for this session are Feb. 24, Mar. 3, Mar. 17 and Mar. 31, 2009. If you plan to attend, please call the Parish Nurse Office, 781-769-2522, ext. 34.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
The Health Ministry will hold the monthly Blood Pressure Clinic this Sunday, February 8 from 9am to noon.
MISSION
The parishes of Saint Denis and Saint Margaret Mary in Westwood, and Saint Timothy and Saint Catherine of Norwood will be sponsoring a collaborative Lenten Mission, the theme of which is “Journey Together in Faith,” to be held on March 22-25. Each parish will host one night of the mission, and there will be sessions during daily Mass. The Mission Director is Reverend Jack Rathschmidt, OFM, who is currently the Director of the Post Novitiate Program for the Capuchins in Jamaica Plain and who is also the author of several books.
The schedule for the parishes for the evening missions is as follows:
Sunday, March 22 at Saint Denis Church
Monday, March 23 at Saint Catherine Church
Tuesday, March 24 at Saint Timothy Church
Wednesday, March 25 at Saint Margaret Mary Church
On Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday there will be exposition of the Eucharist, at 5 pm. On Monday it will begin at 5:45 pm. Each night quiet and reflective prayer begins at 7 pm. At 7:30 Father Rathschmidt will address the congregation. On Tuesday, March 24, there will be a penance service and on Wednesday, March 25, there will be a Eucharistic service.
Father Rathschmidt will also preach during the day for those who are unable to come to the evening sessions. The schedule is as follows:
Monday March 23 at St. Timothy at the 9am Mass
Tuesday, March 24 at St. Catherine at the 6:45 am Mass
Wednesday, March 25 at St. Denis at the 9 am Mass
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Annual Palm Collection
Each year at St. Tim’s we have a brief palm burning ceremony shortly before Lent begins. Last year’s palms are collected and burned and theses ashes are used at our Ash Wednesday services. This year, our Palm Burning is scheduled for Sunday, February 22 immediately after the 5 pm Mass, and all parishioners are invited to attend that brief ceremony. Please bring in any of last year’s palms during the weekends of Feb. 7/8, Feb. 14/15 or Feb. 21/22 and place them in the baskets in the gathering space. Thanks!
Ultreya
Please join us for Ultreya, a faith and joy filled gathering, Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at St. Marys Church, Dedham 7:00pm. We meet in the Chapel at the Parish Center. Mass will be celebrated. For more information, please call781- 326- 0674.
A Day of Centering Prayer
When: Sunday,February 22, 2009
10:00am to 5:00pm
Registration is at 9:30 am
Presenter: Fr. Bob Masciocchi, CSS
Where: Espousal Center, Waltham, MA
The method of centering prayer will be taught and practiced during this program. We will explore the nature of centering prayer and its relationship to contemplative prayer. We will reflect on the relationship of centering prayer to meditative prayer and vocal prayer.
Lunch will be served as we consciously reflect on the relationship of nutrition to prayer and meditation. The day will conclude with Mass and centering prayer.
For more information, call 781-209-3120
www.espousal.org
2009 Philadelphia Flower Show
Join St. Denis Travel on March 5/6 for a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. The theme this year is “Bella Italia”, which will duplicate the forma gardens of Rome and the diverse gardens of the cities and regions of Italy. Trip includes transportation, hotel, breakfast, dinner, taxes, gratuities and admission to the show. The cost is $245 per person (double occupancy.). Call 781-326-3430 for additional information or reservations.
Informational Seminar
All are welcome to this informational seminar sponsored by The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 135 Ellis Avenue, Norwood. On February 23rd at 2pm, a representative from Sheriff Bellotti’s office of Norfolk County will present “Are you OK?” Project Lifesaver and File of Life Programs.
February 8, 2009
Thanks to all those who were so good to sign up for our blood mobile for the benefit of Children’s Hospital. I’m sure that your “gift” has been a big help to those who are experiencing the anxiety of a child who is ill.
Just another reminder of our “follow up” meeting to continue the work of our parish pulse project that was undertaken one year ago. As you might recall, we have been trying to look at our parish in a realistic light—to see the things that are going well; to improve areas that need growth; and to look a bit “down the road” to plan wisely for our future.
Last year we asked people in the parish to invite neighbors and friends to their homes so we could hear from people who are actively involved in parish life as well as those people who might be more “on the margins”. We had well over 200 people participate.
After the meetings were concluded—a report was issued about our findings.
One suggestion was to have a parish wide meeting. At this meeting we would try to take a look at our findings; report on some initiatives to address some of the issues that were raised; and to hear some additional thoughts and reflections that parish members might have to offer. I will also try to give a bit of my vision for what I see happening in the parish now, as well as what direction I hope we might head for in the future. Members of the parish staff will also be present to hear your thoughts and speak a bit about their contributions to parish life.
The meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 11. One meeting will be held following the 9am Mass. The meeting will be repeated at 7:30 that evening.
I know that life is busy for all of us, but I do hope that you can set that date aside and plan to be with us. In our busy lives we sometimes don’t slow down enough to hear from one another and to plan as much as possible for our future. Sometimes we only seem to slow down in a crisis, and as we all know, our best planning is not done in the face of a problem or difficulty.
Look for additional information in the bulletins of the next few weeks as we approach March 11.
Fr. Culloty
February 8, 2009
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