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] MAY 30, 2010
THE FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

"Building Together Our Family of Faith"
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SATURDAY, May 29
 4:00 p.m.   Richard Perry & Willis Gove & Helen Gove

SUNDAY, MAY 30
 7:30 a.m.   Jayma McCarthy
 9:00 a.m.   Manuel & Pauline Azevedo
10:30 a.m.   Louise Cranmer - 1st Anniversary
11:45 a.m.   Alvin DeSilvia - 5th Anniversary

MONDAY, May 31
 8:00 a.m.   For the People of the Parish

TUESDAY, June 1
 8:00 a.m.   Frank Rezendes

WEDNESDAY, June 2
 8:00 a.m.   Rev. Louis Boivin

THURSDAY, June 3
 8:00 a.m.   Albert, Mary & Leo Sylvia

FRIDAY, June 4
 8:30 a.m.   Antonio F. Miudo

SATURDAY, June 5
 4:00 p.m.   Jose Brasil & Jaime Swiers

SUNDAY, June 6
 7:30 a.m.   Mary Oliveira - 3rd Anniversary
 9:00 a.m.   Isaura Ferreira & Jose Lourenco Rodrigues
11:00 a.m.   Roger Hamel - 3rd Anniversary

OUR SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is to help pay for our NEW PARISH LAND which will be about $3,700.00 per month.  You may remember that our parish council, finance council and parish staff decided not to have a major fundraiser for this but to rely on regularly scheduled collections.  Your generosity helps us meet the present and future needs of our parish.  THANKS.

REMEMBER THAT OUR SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS NEXT WEEKEND.  The Saturday Vigil Mass remains at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Masses will be at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.  We will resume our regular schedule in September.

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THE PARISH OFFICES ARE LOCATED AT THE NEW PARISH CENTER, 438 MIDDLEBORO AVENUE, EAST TAUNTON.  The Office Hours are as follows:
     Mon - Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Please conduct all business with the parish at the Center during those hours.

On other days and at other times, please contact the person you wish to see or talk with by phone or e-mail.
Fr. Jay: 508-824-5707         frj@holyfamilytaunton.org
Deacon John: 508-824-5707     zekefitz@comcast.net
Karen Coughlin: 508-824-3578
          dirkaren@holyfamilytaunton.org
Viviane Burke (Secretary): 508-824-5707
          secretary@holyfamilytaunton.org

PARISH FAX #: 508-822-2915

REMEMBER WHENEVER THE PARISH CENTER IS OPEN, THE CHAPEL IS AVAILABLE FOR VISITS WITH THE LORD.  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER.

You can always leave a message at 508-824-5707 for all matters except for Religious Education.  Messages for Religious Education can be left at 508-824-3578.

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PLEASE PRAY for Mr. Robert Craig, a member of our parish, who will be accepted as a Candidate to study to become a Permanent Deacon in our Diocese of Fall River.  Th e ceremony will take place at a special Mass to be held at St. Mary's Church, New Bedford, THIS Tuesday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m.

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A SPECIAL REQUEST.  One of our parishioners, Tony LaCourse, is deployed overseas.  First and foremost, we ask everyone to keep him and all those who are serving in the military, especially overseas, in your prayers.  Anyone who would like to send a note of support to Tony is invited to do so.  His address is: LaCourse, Anthony LCDR, HHC16th MP BDE, Medical Station, APO AE 09354.  THANKS.

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HOLY FAMILY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL YARD SALE will take place THIS Sat., June 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Church Hall.  Donations can be dropped off at the Church Hall UNTIL THIS THURS., JUNE 3.  PLEASE, NO TV'S, MONITORS, OR COMPUTERS.  THANKS.  Join us at the Yard Sale THIS SAT., JUNE 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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YOUNG MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH, GRADES 8 - 12, who would like to join us this summer for STEUBENVILLE EAST WEEKEND CONFERENCE, to be held at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, from July 23 - 25, are asked to get a registration form at the entrance of Church and get it back to Karen ASAP.  The cost is $190.00 per person and includes lodging in the dorms at URI and all meals.  We need a deposit of $50.00 in order to hold a place.   Many of our young people have attended in the past.  Plan to join us.  Call Karen at 508-824-3578 for more information.

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MAY IS THE MONTH OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER. We encourage each parishioner to make a special effort to pray to Mary, particularly the Rosary, during the month of May.  We have so many intentions for which to pray and Mary will intercede with the Lord for all of us.

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IT'S GETTING CLOSE!!!  SAVE THE DATES: Fri., June 11 - Sun., June 13..  Young members of our parish, Grades 7 & above as well as any families who wish to come are invited to join us for a camping trip at the Mohawk State Park.  There will be hiking & other opportunities such as White Water Rafting, Bike rental, Rock climbing, etc.  For more info call Tony & Colleen (508-965-6996) or Karen (508-824-3578) Sign up sheets available at Church entrances.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SAVE THE DATES NOW!  Aug. 2 -6th from 9 a.m. - Noon each day.  This year's theme is "RAINFOREST".  People of all ages are invited to help out.   There will be a meeting later for young members of the parish who wish to volunteer.  For more info call Laure at 508-880-7739 or lynchlm@comcast.net or on Facebook @ Rainforest Vacation Bible School.

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OUR ANNUAL PARISH TRIP TO THE PAWSOX is on Thurs., July 1.  The Game starts at 6:05 p.m. and will be followed by A GREAT FIREWORKS DISPLAY.  Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  We are "car pooling" to keep costs down.  If you need a ride, let us know and we will provide one for you.  Tickets are $11.00 per person.  Order Forms/Permission Slips are available at the entrances of Church.  Call Karen at 508-824-3578 to order them and meet with her to pay for them.

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HOLY FAMILY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are reminded we have a very important meeting this Wed., June 2, at 7:30 p.m. AT THE CHURCH HALL.  Final preparations for the Yard Sale will be made and there will be a special surprise for the evening.

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TO THE MEN OF OUR PARISH: We invite you to consider JOINING OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS council.  Most of our current members just needed to be asked to join and now WE ARE ASKING YOU TO CONSIDER BECOMING PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION.  We do some really good things for a lot of people.  Call Grand Knight, David LeClair at 508-824-5051 and/or see Fr. Jay for more information.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHURCH YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO ASK BUT NEVER DID.  Why should I come to Mass on Sun?  I don't get anything out of it.  Why do Catholics worship Mary and pray to her?  Isn't Christ our sole mediator between God and Man?  Why can only men be ordained priests?  Isn't this discriminatory against women?  These and many other questions will be dealt with during a series called CATHOLIC ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS to be held at Holy Family Parish Center EACH TUESDAY FROM JUNE 15 UNTIL JULY 13 from 7 - 8 p.m.  The presenters will be from the candidates for the Permanent Diaconate here in our Diocese of Fall River, including our own Bob Craig.  The first session on June 15, given by Paul Levesque, will be "Why is the Church so adamant about the immorality of pre-marital sex?  Why can't two people who love each other express that love physically outside of marriage?  No Pre-Registration required.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

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THE HOLY FAMILY VOCATION PRAYER CROSS  is being taken home this week by Steve Woolson & Family and next week by Rita Nunes.  Please join them in praying for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit!  Listen to what Jesus says; the Spirit of truth will come to you.  What is the truth of your life?  How can you best serve God?

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THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 4, is the FIRST FRIDAY OF JUNE.  We will have ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT from after the 8:30 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 8:00 p.m.  We invite and encourage you to stop by and pay a visit to your Lord anytime on Friday.  If you have not tried this form of prayer, do yourself a favor and come experience the TRUE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.

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NEXT WEEKEND is an opportunity to help our ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY in their mission to assist those in need in our own parish.  Financial donations can be put in the boxes at the entrances of Church next weekend.  Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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HOLY FAMILY CENTURY CLUB MONTHLY DRAWING will take place next Sunday, June 6.  Monthly dues are payable at that time.

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BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 4 - 13 years old, who come from low income families and would like to attend Summer Day Camp at Cathedral Camp this year are invited to register on THIS Thurs., June 3, from 5 - 7 p.m. or THIS Sat., June 5, from 10 a.m. - Noon at the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER, 141 Washington St., Taunton.  Phone number there is 508-823-6676.  The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides one week of camp.  Bus Transportation provided.  8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., with extended day offered.  A copy of your child's immunizations, obtained from your doctor or school nurse MUST be brought to registration.

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FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY were donated this week in memory of Richard Perry and Helen & Willis Gove.  THANKS.

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CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioners who are graduating from high school this year.  As a parish family we wish you all the best in whatever path you may follow.  May you have the strength to use the gifts and talents given to you by God for your own good and the good of others.

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OUR ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL FOR THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER is underway.  You have hopefully received a letter by this time asking for your assistance in the Appeal.  In the midst of these difficult economic times, please consider the many people who are helped by your generosity.  Just here in the Taunton area, full time Catholic Chaplains at Morton Hospital are funded by the Appeal and the St. Francis Shelter (the homeless shelter in Taunton) is run by our Catholic Social Services, which is funded by the Appeal.  Additionally, the Taunton Area Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)(in which over 250 of our own young people participated this year) is also a beneficiary of the Appeal.  You may put your donation in the collection basket, mail it, or bring it in person to the Parish Office.  Please use the return envelope that was provided in the mailing.  A "PLEDGE" (payable monthly, quarterly or semi-annually) would allow you to spread out the payment of your gift over a period of time.  For only 17 cents per day you can make a Pledge of $50.00.  For only 33 cents per day you can Pledge $100.00.  If each family in our parish made a contribution of any amount, we could well exceed last year's record total of $42,113.85.  You may use a Visa, Master Card or American Express Card to make your Pledge if that is more convenient.  If you have any questions about the Appeal, please see Fr. Jay.  THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND SUPPORT.

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WELCOME to a new member of our Church.  Camden C. Boucher received the Sacrament of Baptism here last week.  Congratulations to his family, Godparents and friends.

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LAST CHANCE TO HELP US WITH OUR HOLY FAMILY BABY SHOWER?  This is the final weekend you are invited to place any NEW baby item(s) in the crib located near the stairs to the Choir Loft.  Items such as diapers, size 1 - 5 onesies, formula, childrens' clothes up to size 4, car seats BUT NOT STROLLERS, baby carriers, diaper bags and layette items would be greatly appreciated.  THE GIFTS WILL BE GIVEN TO BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER TAUNTON which for years has been helping women in crisis pregnancies.  Our RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE AND BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER TAUNTON who receive these gifts, THANK YOU.

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A MEMORIAL DAY MASS for all those buried in the Taunton Catholic Cemeteries will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Taunton, THIS MONDAY,  May 31, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend.  This weekend let us remember all our beloved dead and especially the men and women who have given their lives over the years in service to our country.  May they rest in peace.

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WE ARE GRATEFUL to all who advertise in our bulletin each week and encourage parishioners to patronize these businesses.

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OUR SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND is to assist our Diocese in paying for the education of men who are preparing for the Priesthood and service here in the Diocese of Fall River.  THANK YOU for supporting vocations through your generosity.  THANKS.

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PLEASE PRAY for peace in our world, for our men and women in the military, especially for a safe return of those overseas; for our law enforcement, fire protection and emergency service personnel. Remember those who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.  Pray for our parishioners who don't join us each week for the Eucharist.  Please pray to for our parishioners who are sick at home in hospitals or nursing homes and for all the deceased benefactors of our parish.   THANKS.

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