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Fr. Joseph Marcotte, Pastor - Fr. Edwin Gomez, Associate Pastor - Mr. Peter Motyka, Deacon

E-mail: STLouischurch@verizon.com Webpage: www.stlouischurchwebster.org

Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28

5:00 PM ~ Ernest & Jennie Claprood by The Claprood Family

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29

7:00 AM ~ Barbara Lavallee by Her Husband

9:00 AM ~ M/M Ernest Busha by The Family

11:00 AM ~ Parishioners

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

MONDAY NOVEMBER 30

7:00 AM ~ Mario Forget by The Family

TUESDAY DECEMBER 1

7:00 AM ~ Deceased Members of the Frank J. McGuinness Family

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2

7:00 AM ~ Kimberly A. Arcieri by Donald & Dorothy Favreau

THURSDAY DECEMBER 3

7:00 AM ~ The Parents of Joe & Elaine Szeredy

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 ~ First Friday

7:00 AM ~ Anthony & Karolina Ozaniak by Steve & Aurore Ozaniak

12:15 PM~ Special Intentions

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5

8:00 AM ~ Deborah Wetherbee Slye by Norman & Joan Dumas and Harry & Lucille Tucker

5:00 PM ~ Rose Kilborn by The Family

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6

7:00 AM ~ Parishioners

9:00 AM ~ Thomas J. Hickey by His Wife Mary Anne

11:00 AM ~ William Susienka by The Family

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

Women’s League Christmas Party

The St. Louis League of Women will hold it’s annual Christmas Party on Wed., Dec. 2nd at 6:30PM in the Church Hall.

Instead of the grab bag, members are asked to bring toiletries and other household necessities to be given to the needy.

The program for the evening will include Deacon Peter Motyka and his choir.

Refreshments will be served by the executive board with Dot Wetherbee, Ann Routhier, and Jackie Racicot.

If you have any questions, please contact Irene Martel at 508-943-6544

Cluster 28 Shawl Ministry Schedule

The Cluster 28 Shawl Ministry will meet on Thurs., Dec. 3, 2009 at 7 PM in the

St. Anthony of Padua Church.

~ Parish Support ~

Last weekend, our parish community contributed

$ 6,020.11 in ordinary support. Thank you!

A Holy Day of Obligation

Tuesday, Dec. 8th is a holyday of obligation.

It is the celebration of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Masses will be held at 7AM, 9AM, and 7PM.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Gr. K-8: Sunday Nov. 29 NO CLASSES

Sunday Dec. 6 from 9:50-10:50 AM

Sunday Dec. 13 from 9:50-10:50 AM

Gr. 7/8: Mon. Nov. 30 Advent Service 6:15 Church Hall

Mon. Dec. 7 from 6:15-7:45 Church Hall

Mon. Dec. 14 from 6:15-7:45 Church Hall

Gr. 9/10: Mon. Nov. 30 Advent Service 6:15 Church Hall

Advent Service– Monday, Nov. 30th at 6:15PM in the Church Hall for students in grades 7-10 (includes all in the Sunday morning class, Monday evening class and those in the Summer Program.)

“Care Packages” will be put together-Sun., Nov. 29th at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. All students who signed up to bake will be called as a reminder.

Homebound Gift Bags– ALL items need to be returned by Dec. 6th. Students will meet to put bags together Fri. Dec. 11 at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall.

Confirmation Candidate / Sponsor Meeting Dec. 12, 2009 at 3 PM in the Church Hall followed by the Commitment Mass at 5PM.

Gifts to the St. Louis School Endowment Fund

In memory of Kimberly A. Arcieri from:

Gerald P. Deary; Shirley A. Becker.

In memory of Edmund W. Grochowski from:

Leon & Pearl Jezierski; M/M Norman Lavoie.

In memory of Dolores Rivard from:

Gerald P. Deary.

In memory of Terry & Jimmy Harvanek from:

Irene Harvanek.

In honor of Father Marcotte from: Claire M. Horan.

This week November 29—December 5, 2009

Sanctuary Lamp I will be lit

In memory of Ernest & Jennie Claprood

by The Claprood Family

Sanctuary Lamp II will be lit

In memory of Rose Kilborn

by The Family

Sanctuary Lamp III will be lit

In memory of Joe & Jay Russell by The Family

St. Paul Lamp will be lit

In memory of Jackie Wisnewski

by Bernice Collins, Linda Lambert, and Robert Collins

Bread of Life Kitchen

The next Bread of Life Kitchen St. Louis will be serving is to be held on Tues., Dec. 8, 2009.

Again, the prep time is noon and if anyone is interested in helping to serve from 4:45-7:00PM, please call Mrs. Forget at 943-0817.

Food Pantry still in Need

The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food pantry continues to ask for assistance. They are especially in need of juice, canned fruit, jam/jelly, and spaghetti.

(Drop offs may be made at the entrance to our church)

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

By offering Married Couples a beautiful experience, the Catholic Church is affirming and supporting you in your chosen vocation—Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in New England are Dec. 4-6 and Jan. 8-10. For more information, please call Ralph & Jane Becker at 1-800-710-WWME or visit the webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

GO ST. LOUIS SCHOOL CAVALIERS!!!

Come show your support at our Next Game!!

To be held on Sat., Dec. 5 - At Home - vs. Trinity at 11 AM and Sun., Dec. 6 — At Home vs. St. Mary at 1:00 PM.

The 395 League Basketball Website is:

www.leaguelineup.com/395

Schedule of Events

Dec. 3 School Advisory Board mtg. 6:30 in Rectory

Dec. 3 Reflections on Luke’s Gospel 6:30 (Rectory)

Dec. 5/6 St. Louis School BAZAAR

Dec. 5 Baked Ham Dinner, United Church of Christ

5pm-6:30pm. Adults $8.95, Children $5.

Dec. 8 Bread of Life Kitchen, St. Louis Serving

Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mary (Holy Day) Masses: 7AM, 9AM, 7PM

The Giving Tree

Our Giving Tree is now up

at the entrance of the Church.

There will be tags on the Giving Trees from

both Food Share and Refugee Apostolate.

Please consider helping if you can.

When you take a tag, each has a number, please find the number in the binders available and fill in your name and phone number.

NOTE: All Gifts need to be returned

by December 6th

for delivery to the agencies.

THANK YOU! Thank You!

Christmas Bazaar

December 5th from 8:00 AM - 7 PM and

December 6th from 7:30 AM—1 PM

It’s that time of year again—time for carols, candy canes, and Christmas shopping at the St. Louis Christmas Bazaar.

This year we’ll have great food, raffles, games, Christmas plants, Crafts, a Flea market and more!

· Flea Market Items can only be dropped off on:

Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 2 PM to 7 PM, and

Thursday, Dec. 3 from 2 PM to 5 PM.

NO Computers and NO large furniture

will be accepted.

(Please note: we are not able to pick up items.)

· The Craft Shop is looking for donations!

Please call Beth James @508-943-3560 or Paula Rowe @ 508-949-1548 is you have anything to donate!

Youth Group News

Youth Only Mass at the Youth Center

Father Gomez will celebrate a very special Youth Only Candlelight Mass at the Youth Center on:

Wednesday December 9th.

Come and visit with friends at 7pm; mass will begin at 8pm. All youths in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in this mass. If you are interested in planning, reading or setting up the Center for the mass, please let Mrs. Valcour know. Light snacks and beverages will be served after mass.