Holy Family Parish, East Taunton, MA 02718

Phone Numbers Rectory 508-824-5707 Rectory Fax 508-822-2915 Religious Education Office 508-824-3578

Parish Center Address 438 Middleboro Ave. East Taunton, MA 02718

[ARCHIVE] NOVEMBER 9, 2008
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME

"Building Together Our Family of Faith"
                             MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, November 8
 4:00 p.m.   Marianna Gomez, Eladio Rivas & Tomas Valdes

SUNDAY, November 9
 7:30 a.m.   Calvin Cohn
 9:00 a.m.   Billy Newhall
10:30 a.m.   Anna Furmanik - 1st Anniversary
11:45 a.m.   Antonio George Pereira

MONDAY, November 10
 8:00 a.m.   For the People of the Parish

TUESDAY, November 11
 8:00 a.m.   Msgr. Antonino Tavares

WEDNESDAY, November 12
 8:00 a.m.   For the People of the Parish

THURSDAY, November 13
 8:00 a.m.   Special Intention

FRIDAY, November 14
 8:30 a.m.   Victor Sabino

SATURDAY, November 15
10:00 a.m.   Mass of Remembrance
 4:00 p.m.   Robert T. Burns - 1st Anniversary

SUNDAY, November 10
 7:30 a.m.   Jose S. Brasil & Jose J. Brasil
 9:00 a.m.   Ilda daCamara
10:30 a.m.   Antonio Bulcao 20th Anniversary
11:45 a.m.   Jose & Gloria Oliveira

OUR SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is for our PARISH RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND.  THANKS.

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HELP OUT OUR PARISH by bringing your GROCERY RECEIPTS FROM SHAW'S to Church with you each weekend and putting them in the boxes at the entrances of Church marked "SHAW'S".  They will give us 1% of the total amount of the receipts.  THANKS.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Grades 1 - 6  meet this Sun., Nov. 9, from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. at Martin Middle School.  Grade 8  meets this Sun., Nov. 9, from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.  Grade 9 meets on Sun., Nov. 16 from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.

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GRADE 8 STUDENTS are reminded to bring their Thanksgiving Mass volunteer sheets with them to class on Sunday night.

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PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 - 6 who would like to have their child(ren) take part in a live presentation of the Gospel at the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve are asked to help plan this event.  If you are willing to help, please call Karen at 508-824-3578.  We would like a group of people to help with these plans.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Merle Coughlin who will be awarded the MARIAN MEDAL next Sunday, November 16, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River.  Every year the Pastor of each parish in our Diocese can nominate one parishioner to receive this medal for their outstanding service to the parish and the Church.  Merle represents the many people from our parish who give of their time, talent and treasure to build up God's Kingdom on earth.  Thanks to all who give so much to our parish family.

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AN UPDATE ON OUR PARISH CENTER: The building is now about 65% complete.  Thanks to all who came on the "Walk-through" on Oct. 18.  We hope you enjoyed it.  The first layer of the parking lot is now in place and the work is currently "on time".  Please continue to pray for the successful completion of the building and that countless numbers of people will be able to use it in the years to come to build up the Faith.

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JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:00 a.m. This Mass is celebrated in particular for all whose funerals were celebrated here in our parish from Nov. 1, 2007 - Oct. 31, 2008.  All parishioners, family members and friends are most welcome.  Our committee will serve refreshments in the Church Hall after Mass.

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CHRISTMAS DECORATING COMMITTEE will meet on TUES. NOV. 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory.  WE NEED NEW MEMBERS.  If you are willing to help decorate, please CONSIDER JOINING US AT THE MEETING.

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER FOR A GREATER RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Church.  Dr. Mark Conrad, President of "A Woman's Concern", will be the guest speaker.  His organization's ministry, which is carried on here in southeastern Massachusetts, is dedicated to caring for women and couples in pregnancy distress and women and men suffering emotionally and spiritually from experiences with abortion.  ALL ARE WELCOME.  Light refreshments will be served after the Holy Hour.

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FAMILY ADVENT WREATH MAKING will take place on Sun., Nov. 23, in the Church Hall after the 11:45 a.m. Mass.  Come and enjoy the start of the Advent Season by making your own Advent Wreath with your family and friends.  Sign-up sheets are at the entrances of Church or call Karen at 508-824-3578.  Cost is $5.00 per kit.  This can be dropped off, along with the Registration Form, at Karen's Office or placed in the collection basket.  Refreshments will be provided.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

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PLAN TO ATTEND OUR SPECIAL MASS ON WED., NOV. 26, THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING at 7:00 p.m.  We encourage ALL FAMILIES to gather to thank the Lord for our many blessings.  We invite each person to bring a non-perishable food item to Mass.  They will be brought to the Altar at the Offertory and given to our St. Vincent de Paul Society for use among those in need in our own parish.  Monetary donations to St. Vincent de Paul will also be gratefully accepted.  AFTER MASS, refreshments will be served in the Church Hall.

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WOULD YOU MAKE A BAKED GOOD for the get together after the Mass of Thanksgiving on Wed., Nov. 26? Bring it to the Hall that day or just before Mass.  THANKS.

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OUR ANNUAL PARISH APPEAL IS UNDERWAY: Your generosity to this Appeal, which stays entirely in our parish, will help us continue to have money to undertake projects such as we have done in the recent past (parking lot repavement, air conditioning etc.)  Returns can be made through the collection basket, by mail or by dropping it off at the Rectory.  THANKS

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HOLY FAMILY CENTURY CLUB: We hope to begin our new Club soon.  We need 200 members to begin.  Please consider joining.  Application forms are at the entrances of Church.  THANKS.

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THE HOLY FAMILY VOCATION PRAYER CROSS  is being taken home this weekend by Tyrone Gonsalves and next week by Marcia Adams.  Please join them in praying for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. THANKS.

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FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY were donated this week in memory of Ana Furmanik.  THANKS.

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SAVE THE DATE: Sun., DEC. 14 AT 4:00 P.M. is our ANNUAL ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS CONCERT featuring the CRANBERRY BRASS QUINTET, along with several other instrumentalists and vocal soloists.  Invite family members and friends.  PLAN TO BE WITH US.

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NEW THIS YEAR at our Advent Lessons and Carols Concert is the opportunity to purchase LUMINARIA BAGS which will line the walkway of the church and be lit the night of the Concert.  The bags are $5.00 a piece and can be purchased after Mass the weekend of Nov. 29 - 30.  They can be personalized in the name of a family member or friend.  If you have any questions call Jeannie Grady at 508-824-2416 or Debby Benoir at 508-621-7548.

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AFTER THIS YEAR'S CONCERT, everyone is invited to the Church Hall for entertainment, singing, desserts and beverages.

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VETERAN'S DAY is this Tuesday, Nov. 11.  We will hopefully take time to pray for the men and women who have served and presently serve our country in the military.  We pray for our troops overseas and for all our deceased veterans as well as those who still suffer the effects of war and combat.

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A NOTE FROM FR. JAY: With the "Flu Season" about to arrive, just a reminder about exchanging the "Sign of Peace" at Mass.  This can be done verbally if you wish.  Simply say to the person"(s) nearby, "the peace of Christ be with you" without the usual handshake.

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AN HOUR OF PRAYER FOR FAMILIES takes place at our Church every Wednesday from 1 - 2 p.m.  This group is OPEN TO EVERYONE, prays for all families, especially those in our parish.

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OUR VOICE IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER: A new, very serious threat to human life has arisen: It is called "THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT".  See the fliers at the Church entrances to find out what this act will do if it passes Congress. Some say the "FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA) would simply codify Roe v Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared a constitutional "right" to abortion and invalidated anti-abortion laws in all 50 states.  BUT FOCA IS EVEN WORSE? FOCA states that every woman has a "fundamental right" to have an abortion and no government (federal, state or local) may "deny" or "interfere with" this right.  Moreover, no government may "discriminate" against the exercise of this right when regulating or providing benefits, facilities, services or information to the public.  In other words, abortion may not be treated differently from live birth - if a public program supports motherhood it must equally support abortion.  FOCA endangers a wide range of laws enacted by the people and their elected representatives over 35 years - laws upheld under "Roe" and cases applying to it.  These include laws on informed consent, parental involvement, physician licensor, clinic safety, and taxpayer funding.  FOCA's far-reaching rule on abortion is more radical than anything wrought by "Roe".

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THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON LOVE: "It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop."  From Pope John Paul in his Encyclical "The Gospel of Life".  For more information on marriage go to www.MassCatholicMarriage.org

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OUR SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND is to help pay for our NEW PARISH LAND.  You may recall that our parish council, finance council and parish staff decided not to conduct a major fundraiser for this purpose but to rely on regularly scheduled collections for this effort.  Your generosity helps provide for the present and future needs of our parish.

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PLEASE PRAY for peace in our world, for our men and women serving in the military, law enforcement, fire protection and emergency services. Pray too for our parishioners who are sick at home, in hospitals or nursing homes and for all our faithful departed, especially Brendan Cunningham whose funeral Mass was celebrated here this past week.

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370 Middleboro Avenue	East Taunton
P.O. Box 619	Massachusetts 02718