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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 BagsALL 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.