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Saint Anthony of Padua Parish
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 17, 2012 • Fathers’ Day
Welcome! Parish Leaders
If you are new to St. Anthony of Padua Fr. Roger J. Landry, Pastor
email: fatherlandry@saintanthonynewbedford.com
Parish, please know how welcome you are phone: 508.993.1691 x106
to worship God with us. The motto of Fr. Herbert “Nick” Nichols, In-Residence
our parish is written in Latin over the phone: 508.993.1691 x110
front entrance: “The hardworking people Mrs. Pauline Venancio, Parish Secretary
email: pauline@saintanthonynewbedford.com
of St. Anthony have built this temple to phone: 508.993.1691 x101
the Lord.” We know that we have been Mr. Paul Cote, Maintenance Supervisor
blessed with one of the most beautiful phone: 508.742.5388
email: paulcote562@verizon.net
Churches most people have ever seen and Mr. Thomas Sargent, Music Director and Organist
that the Lord demands more of those who phone: 508.717.2824
have been given more. Our goal is to allow email: tsargentsr@aol.com
Sr. Annette Brassard, Sacristan
the Lord to build with us a parish community of “living stones” even Ms. Jocelyn Trindade, CCD Director
more beautiful than the physical edifice in which we have the awesome email: jtrindade05@yahoo.com
privilege to worship Him. We would love you to become part of that Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate
address: 106 Bullard Street, New Bedford, MA 02746
building project! phone: 508.990.0335
email: fsiusa@verizon.net
Liturgical Schedule Paula Briden, Food Pantry Director
phone: 508.717.1254
Sunday Masses: Sat 4 pm Vigil, Sun 6:30, 8:30 & 10:15 am email: paulabriden@yahoo.com
Daily Masses: Mon to Thu, 7 am; Fri, 5:15 pm; Sat, 8 am Contact Information
Holy Day Masses: (Normally) 6:30 am and 5:15 pm
Phone: 508.993.1691
Confessions: Fri 5:45 pm, Sat 2:45 pm, Mon to Thu 5:20 Fax: 508.999.4775
pm (when a priest is leading the Holy Hour) Address: 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
Eucharistic Adoration: Mon to Thu, 5:15-6:15 pm with Parish Website: saintanthonynewbedford.com
Sung Vespers and Rosary; Fri 4:15-5:15 pm Food Pantry Blog: saintanthonyfoodpantry.blogspot.com
Youth Group Blog: saintanthonyyouthgroup.blogspot.com
Knights of Columbus: www.kofc14557.org
Commonly-Asked Questions Parish Office Hours: Monday and Friday 8 am-3 pm;
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 am-4 pm
Registering in the Parish — New parishioners are always welcome!
Please visit the sacristy or the rectory to pick up a registration form.
Baptisms —Baptisms are normally celebrated on the second Sunday
Mass Times and Intentions
of the month after the 10:15 Mass. Other arrangements are possible. Saturday, June 16
Parents are encouraged to call the rectory and make an appointment 4:00 pm All Fathers
with Fr. Landry during the pregnancy so that the baptism can take 5:30 pm All Fathers (Neocatechumenal Way Mass)
place soon after birth. Sunday, June 17
Religious Education— CCD formation takes place on Sunday morn- 6:30 am All Fathers
ings from 8:30-11:15 from September to May and then at Mass when 8:30 am All Fathers
classes are not in session. To register or for more information, please 10:15 am All Fathers
contact the rectory or the CCD Director. Monday, June 18
Marriages —Engaged couples are asked to contact Fr. Landry at least
8:00 am Normand, Irene & Robert Sauve
eight months in advance and before they book a reception hall.
Tuesday, June 19
Sponsor Certificates — To be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor
(godparent), one must be a fully initiated Catholic 16 or older who is 7:00 am Fr. Hormisdas Deslauriers (1st Pastor, 1895-1916)
a model of the Catholic faith, attends Mass each Sunday and holy day, Wednesday, June 20
lives by the teachings of the Catholic faith (also with regard to the 7:00 am For Parishioners, Living & Dead
sacrament of marriage), is registered here and supports the parish as Thursday, June 21
one’s time and financial circumstances allow. To request one, please see 7:00 am Baptista de Frias
Fr. Landry as soon as you’re asked. Friday, June 22
Anointing of the Sick — Please notify us if someone is in danger of 5:15 pm Bernadette Goulet
death due to serious illness or old age in order to arrange a time for the Saturday, June 23
priest to visit and confer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. 8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. David Lira (50th Wedding Anniv.)
Please do not wait until the last minute. 4:00 pm Teresa, Adriano, Miguel & Pedro Carvalho
Holy Communion for the Homebound — If a parishioner is regu-
Sunday, June 24 —Birth of St. John the Baptist
larly unable to come to Mass but would like to receive Holy Commu-
6:30 am Louis Da Silva
nion at home, please call the rectory to arrange for a visit.
10:15 am Claude LeBlanc & Special Intentions
From Father Landry feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? … If you know how
to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father
who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”
Happy Fathers’ Day — I would like to 5) The Father is observant — Jesus tells us that the Father sees what is
wish all the dads of our parish a special Fa- done in secret and rewards. He pays such good attention that he knows
ther’s Day this weekend. We will be praying what is needed even before it is asked.
for you specifically in all the Masses this 6) The Father is merciful — We see his nature in the parable of the
weekend along with all of the names that prodigal son. Jesus calls all fathers to be merciful as the heavenly father
were submitted to be remembered at the altar is merciful, to forgive as the father forgives.
who are listed later in the bulletin. We pray in 7) The Father instructs those who are docile — Jesus once prayed, “I
a special way through the intercession of St. thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden
Joseph, who is a model for all Fathers in their these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to
vocation to raise their children, in union with babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.” He said Simon Peter
the children’s mother, to be mature Christian knew he was the Messiah because the Father had revealed it to him.
adults who recognize first that they’re children of God. St. Joseph is a In fact he said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent
model for all Christian dads in how to protect and provide for their chil- me draws him. …It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be
dren, how to love their children’s mothers and them unselfishly. We pray, taught by God.’ Every one who has heard and learned from the Father
too, for all expectant dads and all those who think they have thevocation comes to me.” So every Father must be a teacher, especially in drawing
one day to become fathers. We give a special thanks to all dads who are children to Christ.
striving to fulfill their vocations, with God’s help, to the best of their 8) The Father disciplines — We see throughout the Old Testament
abilities. how God disciplines and instructs the Israelites.
We’re living in a day in which some segments of popular culture are Drawing from these lessons, St. Paul writes, “Fathers, do not provoke
trying to make dads “disposable,” as if they’re merely “extra-credit” in the your children to anger, but bring them up in the disciple and instruc-
life of their children rather than truly necessary. This is shown above all tion of the Lord.” There is an obvious importance of how a father
in the push for women to have simply anonymous “sperm fathers” to use disciplines, but a father must discipline. There can’t be disciples without
in IVF and then to raise children by choice as single moms, as if it’s not discipline, but discipline in love.
really important for a child even to know his or her father and to have him 9) The Father works — Jesus said, “My Father is working still, and I am
part of the home. It’s critically important for us today to remember how working.” It is crucially important for fathers in general and spiritual
important fathers are, to pray for all fathers — especially those who might fathers in particular to be hard workers, even if they happen to be un-
not be living up their responsibilities — and to encourage young men to employed. Children learn how to work hard particularly from observ-
grow up valuing the image of a good father, one who cooperates fully ing their fathers.
with the mom in raising children in a covenantal marriage in the home. 10) The Father wants to share his child’s life forever — Jesus said,
A couple of years ago I gave a speech to seminary rectors, priestly “This is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and
vocation directors and a few bishops on Spiritual Fatherhood in an Age believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the
when Fatherhood is in Crisis and reviled. It traced the impact of radical last day.” Earthly fathers should likewise make it their will and desire
feminism on fatherhood in particular. As one of the parts of that talk, to share the eternal life with their children, by living holy lives that will
I discussed earthly fatherhood is bring them to heaven and by
meant to be a participation in the
fatherhood of God (Eph 3:14-15) Get the Fortnight of Freedom passing on the faith in its entirety
to their children so that they may
and how Jesus reveals the father (Jn
14:9). I listed briefly ten things Jesus
revealed to us about the love of his
off to a Prayerful likewise come to experience the
fullness of life forever.
and Informed Start!
Happy Father’s Day to All!
Father for him, which can serve as
a model for every father about how Fortnight for Freedom — The
he is called to love his children. I’d Fortnight for Freedom, a 14-day
like to share with all the dads of the period of prayer, education and
parish these points to take to their action in support of religious free-
prayer on this father’s day: dom, that the bishops requested
1) The Father takes delight in his
children — “This is my beloved June 21, 2012 all Catholic Americans observe,
begins this Thursday, June 21. I’m
asking all parishioners to pray the
Son, in whom I am well-pleased,”
God the Father thunders at Jesus’
baptism. Fathers must express their 6-8 pm prayer to Our Lady of the Im-
maculate Conception, patronness
love for their children. This under- of the United States, as well as the
pins all paternal interactions. Litany for Freedom found later in
2) The Father loves unconditionally this bulletin.
— Jesus says that God the Father I regret that I’m being trans-
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
makes his sun rise on the evil and ferred right in the middle of the
on the good and sends rain on the Fortnight for Freedom, which
just and on the unjust. Bad conduct, makes it very challenging to do
although it wounds the Father’s love, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford something systematic throughout
doesn’t extinguish it. He loves still. all fourteen days. But what we
3) The Father cares about every one will do is to begin the Fortnight
of his children — Jesus said, “So 6:00 pm Eucharistic Holy Hour in beautiful St. Anthony’s for Freedom well. This Thursday
it is not the will of my Father who night, we will have two events to
is in heaven that one of these little Church, with prayers and meditations on the lessons get the Fortnight off to a great
ones should perish.” He cares about to be learned from the Saints of the Fortnight start. First, at 6 pm, we will have a
5 out of 5, 100 out of 100. Earthly Holy Hour in the Church in which
fathers must do the same, loving 7:15 pm Talk by Fr. Roger Landry on the Threats to Religious we will ask our Lord to send the
both those who are easy to love and Liberty and Freedom of Conscience, followed by Holy Spirit to grant us the gift of
those who are challenging to love. courage and to give the grace of
questions, discussion and what can be done. conversion to all those in public
4) The Father is generous in provid-
ing for his children — Jesus says, office and our fellow citizens who
“Look at the birds of the air: they don’t respect freedom of religion
neither sow nor reap nor gather into and freedom of conscience. We’ll
barns, and yet your heavenly Father All are welcome! have reflections on some of the
great saints of the Fortnight, examples of courage in defense of the truth.
Then, at 7:15 pm in the Classroom, I’ll give a talk on Religious Freedom
Dr. Scott Hahn on Today’s Readings
and provide an opportunity for questions. So I would urge parishioners to
do what you can to try to come to these “kick-off ” events for the Fort- “Tree of Righteousness”
night for Freedom, prayer — which is always the first thing we must do as Through the oracles of the Prophet Ezekiel,
Catholics — and then a discussion in which we’ll describe the attacks that God gave his people reason to hope. It would
are now ongoing and what can be done about them. have been a cryptic message to his hearers, long
centuries before the Lord’s coming.
Fr. Nick — When I was finally able to inform people that Bishop Cole- Ezekiel glimpsed a day when the Lord God
man was appointing me pastor of St. Bernadette’s Parish in Fall River on would place a tree on a mountain in Israel, a tree
June 27, the first person at the parish I told was Fr. Nick. We spoke about that would “put forth branches and bear fruit.”
what my transfer would mean for him and what he would hope to do as a Who could have predicted that the tree would be
result of the transfer. He had been assigned in residence at St. Anthony’s a cross, on the hill of Calvary, and that the fruit
at the bishop’s request primarily to be and work with me and to help out would be salvation?
as I determined. As much as he has loved this parish — as I have! — he Ezekiel foresees salvation coming to “birds of every kind”—thus,
expressed the desire to accompany me to Fall River, a request that I fully not just to the Chosen People of Israel, but also to the Gentiles, who
supported. Last Wednesday the Bishop called me and said that he was will “take wing” through their new life in Christ. God indeed will “lift
granting Fr. Nick’s request. So he’ll be accompanying me to Fall River high the lowly tree,” as he solemnly promises at the conclusion of the
on June 27. Parishioners will have a chance to say good bye to him and passage from the prophet.
thanks next Sunday after the 10:15 Mass at the reception downstairs being Such salvation surpasses humanity’s most ambitious dreams. And so
coordinated by SALT. We thank Fr. Nick for all his service to our parish we express our gratitude in the Responsorial Psalm: “Lord, it is good to
over the course of the last few years. give thanks to you.” It is indeed good to give thanks, and better still to
Thanks for Feast— I would like to thank all of those who worked so hard give thanks with praise. The Psalmist speaks of those who are just upon
to make last week’s parish feast successful. Because of the great weather, the earth, but looks to God as the source and measure of justice, of
we were able to do very well, thanks to the efforts of all those who worked righteousness. Like Ezekiel, he evokes the image of a flourishing tree
in the kitchen, booths and in the Church. I’d like to thank all those who to describe the lives of the just. The image, again, suggests the cross as
contributed gifts to the booths, sold raffle tickets, donated supplies for the the measure of righteousness.
malassadas and more. My special thanks go out to this year’s chairwoman, The cross is a challenge to those who would rather “flourish” accord-
Sue Levesque, and all the members of her team, to David and Dorva- ing to worldly terms. It is a sign of contradiction. And so Saint Paul
lina Medeiros and all the members of the Holy Spirit Brotherhood who repeatedly emphasizes, to the Corinthians, the necessity of courage.
worked all weekend long making the delicious malassadas; and to Paul Our faith makes us strong, and it is proved in our deeds. The Apostle
Cote, Luke Tetrault and their team, who worked so hard to set up and take reminds us that we will be judged by the ways our faith manifested it-
down the booths. I also thank those dedicated parishioners who spent self in works: “so that each may receive recompense, according to what
most of the he did in the body, whether good or evil.”
Prayer for Religious Freedom Faith. Courage. God himself will empower the works he expects from
weekend,
to Mary Immaculate, Friday, Satur- us; though we may freely choose to correspond to his grace.
Patronness of the United States day and Sun- In the prophetic oracles, in the Psalms that were sung in Jerusalem,
day working he scattered the small seed that sprang up and became the mustard tree,
O God our Creator, in one place large enough to accommodate all the birds of the sky, just as Ezekiel
had foretold.
From your provident hand we have received or another He gave this doctrine to the disciples, as he still does today, in terms
for the feast.
our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happi- I was very they were able to understand, and he provided a full explanation. In the
ness. You have called us as your people and given happy to sacraments he provides still more: the grace of faith and the courage we
see so many need to live in the world as children of God.
us the right and the duty to worship you, the only people com-
true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through ing to visit tion of our parish. No gift is too small. If you haven’t yet given, please
prayerfully consider picking up a response card in the pamphlet racks and
the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you the Church filling it out with a contribution before you leave Mass this weekend — or
and pray for
call us to live out our faith in the midst of the a little bit. dropping it off at the rectory during the first half of the week. I thank all
world, bringing the light and the saving truth of Once again those who have already given. If you have brought your response cards
my thanks with you to Mass, please put them with your contribution into one of the
the Gospel to every corner of society. for all those collection baskets so that it may be processed and sent into the Appeal
We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the who worked office. Up through June 11, 126 households have contributed $11,722
and pledged $3,190 for a total of $14,912. Thanks to all of you who have
gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of so hard. A contributed to date.
full financial
mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms report from No 8:30 Mass next Sunday — Because of the farewell Mass next Sun-
when they are threatened; give us courage in the feast will day at 10:15, there will be no 8:30 Mass. This is a modified “full-family
making our voices heard on behalf of the rights be put in
next week’s
Mass,” which was one of my priorities here as pastor, to seek to get us to
come together as a family. Those parishioners who would want to come
of your Church and the freedom of conscience of bulletin. to the reception after Mass should obtain a free ticket in the sacristy. I
all people of faith. Catholic thank SALT for wanting to put on this reception.
Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and Charities — Change to 10:15 Mass time beginning July 1 — Starting July 1, the
The Catho- last Mass of the morning will take place at 10:30, instead of 10:15. Please
united voice to all your sons and daughters gath- lic Charities make note of the change, which will give more time between Masses.
ered in your Church in this decisive hour in the Appeal ends Congratulations to David and Jackie Lira — On Saturday’s 8 am Mass,
history of our nation, so that, with every trial this Thurs-
day, June 21. David and Jacqueline Lira will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniver-
withstood and every danger overcome— for the Our parish sary. David and Jackie have been active parishioners for many years, David
using his skills as an electrician to help out in sundry ways, as he also has
sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all goal is 100% as an usher and member of the Knights of Columbus, and Jackie has
participation
who come after us— this great land will always this year in been a member of SALT, regular helper at the Bazaar and Feast and in
many other ways. They’ve asked to have some music and singing at the 8
be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with lib- honor of the am Saturday Mass, which I’m happy to do for them, as they thank God for
erty and justice for all.” 100th an-
niversary of the grace of 50 years of marriage and prepare to recommit themselves to
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. the dedica- him and to each other. We thank them for their faithful witness, which is a
sign of encouragement to all those with the vocation to marriage!
Booking Masses for 2013 —
Normally in May or June we be-
gin booking Masses for the fol-
Praying for Our Fathers
lowing year. This year we’re going Through the intercession of St. Joseph, please remember in your prayers all of
to wait until Fr. Murphy has an
opportunity to review the Mass these Fathers, living and deceased, for whom we will be praying in a special
schedule and see if any of the
Masses ought to be combined. way at Masses this weekend:
Particularly in a Church our size,
having three Masses in which
there’s sparse attendance raises the Adriano Almeida Henry C. Cluff Luis Perpetua
question as to whether they should Alberto Santos Henry Rocheleau Lukos Abreu
be conbined in order to give every-
one a greater sense of community. Alfred Arvisais Henry Trindade Macy Joseph, Jr.
Fr. Murphy is going to look into
that and consult upon his arrival. Alfred Lemieux Herve Caron Manuel dos Santos
I presume the Mass books will Anaquilino Costa J. Romeo Poirier Manuel Farias
open sometime over the summer.
The only exception to this would Antonio Rosario Jaime Pimentel Manuel Freitas
be for those who want to book a
Mass for the first anniversary of Antonio Rosario Joao Alves Manuel Pereira
the death of a loved one or any Armand Payant Joao Balanca Mitchell A. Baron
couple that would like to book
a major wedding anniversary to Brian Venancio Joao Felix Napoleon Rousselle
be remembered publicly at Mass.
These may call or visit Pauline to Carlos B. de Frias John Domingos Norman Levasseur
make sure these Masses have a Clement Gelinas John H. Martin Oliver Benoit
chance to get booked first. Even
if the Mass schedule is changed Domingos Gomes John Mello Paul Steiblin
in any major way, these will be the
first ones honored. Edwardo Pereira John P. Martin Peter Zajac
Prayers for Deceased Pastors Elwood Sturtevant John Q. Connolly R.L. Morin
— During the month of June,
we mark the anniversaries of the Emile J. Landry Jorge Barbas Raymond H. Burgess
death and, we pray, birth into Emile Parent, Sr. Jose A Rodrigues Raymond LeBlanc
eternal life of four of the seven
pastors in the history of this par- Ernest Oliveira Jose A. Rodrigues Raymond R. Roy, Sr.
ish. We celebrated Mass for Msgr.
Edmond R. “Pete” Levesque, the Fernando Couto Jose Goncalves Richard Babineau
sixth pastor (1990-2005), on June Francisco B. Silva Jose Pereira Robert C. Venancio
5. The founding pastor, Fr. Hor-
misdas Deslauriers, was called Francisco Leal Jose Sousa Roger Babineau
home by the Lord 96 years ago on
June 19, 1916. More than any oth- Francisco Sardinha Joseph Bernier Roger Fortin
er person, he is responsible for in-
spiring the founding parishioners DaSilva Joseph Leclair Roger Gerard Landry
of this parish to do something so Francisco Silvestre Joseph Martin Stephen Pollard, Sr.
beautiful for God and is, on this
Father’s Day, the founding father George Marshall Joseph Sousa Theodore Turgeon
of our parish. He is buried on the
Nye Street side of the Church. I Gerard L. Laferriere Laurent Bernier Vincent H. Kavanagh
would encourage you to visit his Gustavo Matias Lucien Tetreault , Sr. Wilfred H. Fauteux
grave to pray that God reward him
for the munificent work he started
and completed out of love for
God. His successor, Msgr. Louis tidy. Please make sure that the pew cards for the New Translation, as well
Marchand was pastor from 1916 through 1939 and died on June 25, 1941. as Missalettes and Music Issues get into the pew racks in front of you and
The fourth pastor of this parish, Msgr. Albert Berube, died on June 26, that the Vatican II hymnals are stacked together at the side of the pew.
1973, after having been pastor of this parish from 1949 through 1969. This makes it much more presentable and welcome for the person who
Please pray for all of them, for the parish they served with such dedica- comes to Mass after you — and is an act of charity and hospitality the
tion, and for their successor! Lord won’t forget!
100 Holy Heroes of the Faith Series — If you haven’t been receiving Centenary Prayer Card — In anticipation of the 100th annivesary of
the 100 Saints in 100 days reflections written by parishioners, you can see the dedication of our parish Church in November, we are praying to-
them all on the blog (100holyheroes.blogspot.com) or receive them each gether before every Mass —and we ask all those who do not come to daily
day via email (send an email to 100saintsin100days@gmail.com) or via Mass to pray it each day at home —a prayer in gratitude to God and in
Facebook (StAnthonyOfPaduaParishs100HeroesOfTheFaith). I’m really supplication for the present and the future of the parish. If you happen to
proud of all the parishioners who have participated in this series to write be reading this bulletin before Mass and don’t have a copy of the Prayer
some very moving reflections! da;lkdjfaj; Card, please go get one now!
Lamb of God — Some parishioners have requested copies of the Lamb
of God that we’re singing at Mass now. If you’d like a copy with the words Second Collections
and the music (since only the Latin version is in the Vatican II Hymnal) June 17, Fuel— This goes to pay off our annual heating bill, which is
there are copies in the sacristy that you can take and have and use at Mass expected to exceed $100,000 this year.
each week. June 24, Church in Latin America— This goes to support the mission
Pew Tidiness — I’d be grateful for your assistance in keeping the pews of the Church in the poorest areas of Central and South America.News and Events
PRAYERS — Please keep Deacon Leo Racine, day of every month at 6:30 pm in St. Anthony’s LY — Various people are signing up to support St.
Roger Michaud, Irene Zuber, Doris Cournoyer, Hall. This is a very important civic organization Anthony’s electronically rather than the traditional
James Bennett, Jeanne Pichette, Carmelo di Paola, that works to keep our section of the city clean, safe means of budget envelopes. Copies of sheets ex-
Maria de Mello, Normand and Janet Ouellet, Rhea and constantly improving. All members of the com- plaining the program — as well as written enroll-
Dumont, Lucille Connolly, Bernadette and Emile munity are welcome and encouraged to attend the ment forms — are now at the back of the Church,
Lapointe, Georgette Roy, Lillian Brown, Mark Rog- meetings. The next meeting is June 21. in the sacristy and on our website. To sign up for it
ers, Doris Quintin, Helen Bender, Claire Souza, PORTUGUESE TV —On Wed June 20 at 9:30 pm is easy: just click on the “Electronic Giving” link on
Raymond Michaud, Lucille Moore, and all the ill of on the Portuguese Channel there will be a program our website or fill out a sheet by hand (available in
our parish in your prayers. If you or a family mem- entitled, “Christianity and the Future of Humanity.” the sacristy) and allow us to do the work for you.
ber is ill and would like to request the prayers of This has many advantages for you as well as for the
your fellow parishioners, please call Pauline at the COURAGE— Courage is a group for people expe- parish.
rectory or email Fr. Landry. riencing same-sex attraction and would like to live
the Church’s teachings of chastity. We gather for BEQUEATHALS TO ST. ANTHONY’S — To maintain
FROM PAULA BRIDEN OF THE FOOD PANTRY — prayer and conversation, seeking to support each our parish church for the glory of God in the future
Thank you for your continued support. Used plas- other with the support of Christ. For meeting time requires more than the weekly collection provides.
tic bags are one way you can contribute and help the and location information, please call Fr. Richard One great act of love for God and for this parish
environment, we use over 1,000 used plastic bags a Wilson at 508.992.9408. would be, after providing for one’s family and loved
week! Peanut butter, canned soup, tuna and toilet ones, to put St. Anthony’s in one’s will, which would
paper are always needed. We are buying salvage ADOPTION BY CHOICE —Adoption by Choice, a help to ensure the long-term future of the parish.
items such as meat and juices from the Boston Food program of Catholic Social Services, provides con- Bequests are free of estate tax and can substantially
Bank every week to meet the need. We’ll be happy fidential supportive pregnancy counseling to indi- reduce the amount of your assets claimed by the
to show you what goes on, just visit us any Thurs- viduals experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. An government. One can give needed support for this
day. My new Email is: paulabriden@yahoo.com. unplanned pregnancy can sometimes mean making parish by simply including the following words in
Thanks and God Bless, Paula, 508.717.1254 Check difficult but very important decisions. Our licensed his or her will: “I give, devise and bequeath to St.
out the blog (saintanthonyfoodpantry.blogspot. counselors are available to meet with individuals Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 1359
com). and their families whenever they might need some- Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746 (insert
one to share concerns about an unplanned preg- amount being given here) to be used to support its
FROM SUE LEVESQUE, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE nancy and the future of the baby. If you, or some- continued renovation and maintenance.” A bequest
PARISH FEAST — Thank You to all who in any way one you know, might want to explore the agency’s can be a specific dollar amount, a specific piece of
helped make this weekend feast celebration a suc- services, please call 508.674.4681 and ask to speak property, a percentage of an estate, or all or part
cess, whether you volunteered your time, bought with a pregnancy counselor. The CSS website also of the residue of an estate. One can also name St.
raffle chances, bought prizes, played the youth provides additional information: cssdioc.org.
group’s games, helped close up at night (late) or Anthony’s as a contingency beneficiary in the event
made and sold malassadas everyone working to- HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED— Care Alterna- someone named in his or her will is no longer liv-
gether is what makes any event successful. A spe- tives Hospice is seeking members of the church to ing. It is recommended that a lawyer help in draft-
cial thanks to the Knights of Columbus for open- donate their time volunteering to comfort patients ing or amending a will.
ing up the church to the public. I have never seen coping with terminal illness and their families in YOUTH CHOIR — One great way to serve both God
so many people who had never seen the inside of both the Home and Nursing Home settings. A mu- and neighbor as well as to have a lot of fun is to be-
the magnificent church. Good weather was a plus, sical instrument, holding a hand, reading a book, come a member of our parish choirs. Young people
this weekend raised $6,800.00. Raffle winners are: active listening are all great comforts. If you have as are especially encouraged to join our youth choir
First prize, a 32” TV won by Louise Medeiros (do- little as one hour a week to give and can be commit- for our 8:30 Mass. Not only will they receive group
nated by the Knights of Columbus); second prize, ted and dedicated, please contact Kelly Tammaro, voice and musical training, but meet a lot of new
a Keurig coffee maker won by Pat Greene (donated Volunteer Coordinator by email: ktammaro@car- friends and grow together with them in the faith.
by Pat Greene!); third prize, $100 gas cards, won ealt.com or phone 508-887-1373 There are practices each week on Wednesday night
by Jeanne LaFrance (donated cash from various GIFTS TO GIVE — Gifts to Give, an excellent New from 6:30-7:30 and then a short practice before
parishioners); fourth prize $100 Stop&Shop cards, Bedford based charitable organization that collects Mass on Sundays. For more information, see or call
won by Brandon Abreu ( donated by Frank Scara- and provides needs for young children is in need of Mr. Sargent, 508.717.2824.
no). Thanks to the donors for their generosity and adult volunteer help in the mornings, while kids are SPIRITUAL PAMPHLETS — Continue to grow in
congratulations to the winner! in school, to process donations and fill orders. They your knowledge of the faith by taking one of the
are open at 9 am, Monday through Saturday. Volun- various pamphlets know at the various entrances
NEXT SALT MEETING — The next SALT meeting is teers are encouraged to drop in to their Warehouse of the Church with you to read prayerfully over the
Sunday June 17th at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker Msgr. on 21 Cove Street in the south end whenever they course of the week.
Gerard O’Connor will present on the topic, “What can, and to bring a friend or two. They are also seri-
is the Vatican and what does it do?’. All females of ously in need of gently used pants for boys or girls PRAYERS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES — Please keep
the parish are invited to attend and bring a friend. (sizes 3 into the adult sizes), baby safety equipment the following couples, who are preparing to get
Refreshments will be provided. (strollers, safety gates, pack and plays, high chair) married at St. Anthony’s, in your prayers, that this
as well as new underwear time of immediate preparation for marriage will
BULLARD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIA-
TION — The BSNA has meetings on the 3rd Thurs- (boys and girls, all sizes,
especially adult sizes for Music for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Financial Report teens). (TM=Today’s Missallette; MI=Music Issue; Chant=Chant Supplement; V=Vatican II)
BEAUTIFUL ST. ANTHO- Opening Hymn — Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Chant 36)
Income: NY’S CARDS — We have Introductory Rites — Chant, p. 5
Parish Collection...................................$2,672.73 five great cards featur- Kyrie — Vatican II, p. 163
Shrines....................................................... $676.52 ing spectacular images of Gloria — Vatican II, p. 165
the parish. The cards are
Bingo.......................................................$1,000.00 blank on the inside, so Responsorial Psalm — Missalette, (see readings of the day)
Fuel............................................................... $38.00 they can be used for thank Creed — Chant, p. 12.
Feast Proceeds........................................$6,800.00 you notes or for any other Offertory Hymn — Father We Thank Thee (Chant 37)
Renovation Fund...................................$1,017.61 purpose. They are avail- Holy, Holy, Holy — Vatican II, p. 166
able in packets of 10 for Mystery of Faith — Chant, p. 19.
Food Pantry................................................. $30.00 $10 in the sacristy or at the
Food Cards (Profit on sales of $980)..........$49.00 parish office. Individual Our Father — Chant, p. 21
cards are now available For the Kingdom — Chant p. 22.
Among Bills & Expenses this week: for $1.50. All proceeds go Sign of Peace — Chant, p. 23.
Maintenance Costs................................... $292.00 to the parish’s renovation Lamb of God — Vatican II, p. 167
Miscellaneous Other Expenses................. $76.99 fund. This is a great way
Parish Staff Average Weekly Salaries..$2,622.00 to spread the beauty of the Communion Hymn — O Sacrament Most Holy (V-305)
Church to all your family Meditation Hymn —Nearer my God to Thee (Chant 48)
Parish Staff Average Weekly BC/BS....... $672.91 and friends . Final Blessing — Chant, pp. 26-27.
Parish Staff Average Weekly Pension..... $207.24 GIVING ELECTRONICAL- Recessional Hymn — O God Beyond All Praising (TM 547)be a time where they draw closer to the Lord and cused on Jesus’ parables. All are welcome. Please call Nancy-Lee Devane at 508.973.3227.
in the Lord closer to each other, as he prepares to bring your own Bible. HOUSING COUNSELING —Catholic Social Servic-
join them in one flesh: Andrew Ventura and Sara ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — The South- es is offering a special program entitled “Housing
Bergeron (July 7, 2012); Stijn Peeters and Serena coast Visiting Nurse Association has begun a new Counseling: No Place Like Home” for those who
Sutka (July 21, 2012); Matthew deMatos and Jen- Adult Bereavement Support group which is free and are subprime borrowers and facing foreclosure.
nifer Alves (July 21, 2012); Steven Raposo and Lora open to all those who have experienced the loss of a They may be able to provide advice and assistance
Samagaio (August 4, 2012); Christopher Fagundes loved one. It meets on the third Tuesday of everyone in the following areas: budget and credit cousnel-
and Samantha Pudim (August 11, 2012); Matthew month from 4-5:15 pm at the Southcoast Business ing; alternatives to foreclosure like special forbea-
Isidoro and Cristine Borges (August 17, 2012); Bri- Center, 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. For more info, ranace, mortgage modification or refinance, partial
an Medeiros and Stephanie claim, pre-foreclosure sale or
Nadeau (August 25, 2012);
Joshua Cardoso and Katie
Litany for Liberty short sale and deed-in-lieu
Introduction of foreclosure; bankruptcy
Lineman (August 31, 2012); counseling; and temporary
Alexander Castro and Ash- Christ the Lord has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. Let us turn to him rental assistance up to $3,000
ley Medeiros (September in humble but fervent petition, seeking the grace to root out from our hearts all trace of for the first, last and security
15, 2012); Jeremy Walker deposit. For more informa-
and Sonya DaCosta (Sep- darkness, and all that holds us back from walking in the full freedom of the children of
tion, contact Maria Paiva at
tember 22, 2012); Kenneth God. As Christ is our great model for that inner freedom, which enables us to do the right, 508.997.7337.
Gonçalves and Christina
Pires (October 6, 2012); Lor- let us turn to him with confidence that we, too, may follow him to the fullness of spiritual PRO-LIFE LICENSE PLATES
ing Mills and Brooke Cabral freedom. — Pro-life license plates are
(March 9, 2013); Roger Ca- now available in Massachu-
bral and Kelly Fontes (July V/. Lord, have mercy; R/. Lord, have mercy setts.! They have a beautiful
27, 2013). Today, more than V/. Christ, have mercy; R/. Christ, have mercy image of a mother and a child
ever, we need to pray for V/. Lord, have mercy; R/. Lord, have mercy and the message choose life.
those with the vocation to The plates cost $40 every two
marriage, that they may be Jesus, victor over sin and death... R/. Free our hearts. years, part of which goes to
open to the fullness of this the plates, part of which will
great gift of God for their Jesus, source of light and hope... go to fund pregnancy help
mutual sanctification and for Jesus, fullness of truth and mystery... centers throughout Mas-
the raising up of the Church Jesus, teacher of seeking hearts... sachusetts. This is a very ef-
and all of society. fective way to advertise the
Jesus, healer of body and soul... pro-life message. It would be
SCHOLARSHIPS TO CATHO-
LIC SCHOOL — The Diocese Jesus, bringer of mercy and justice... great if we could have doz-
ens of people in New Bed-
of Fall River is once again, Jesus, who humble the heart and mind... ford spreading the message
through the St. Mary’s Edu- Jesus, release of captives... wherever they drive. If you
cation Fund, making need- can afford it, please consider
based scholarships available Jesus, voice against violence...
obtaining one of these plates,
for the 2012-2013 school Jesus, courage for the lowly and downtrodden... which can be ordered at the
year. Students presently en- Jesus, origin of all authority and power... New Bedford registry. For
rolled, or who are accepted more information about the
and registered for the 2012- Jesus, true lawgiver... Jesus, unity of order and passion...
plates, please visit www.ma-
2013 school year in one of Jesus, freedom of the Spirit... chooselife.org.
the 21 Diocesan elementary Jesus, obedient Son of the Father..
or middle schools are eligible SHAW’S, STOP-AND-SHOP
to apply. Any parent interest- For the freedom to love... R/. Give us your grace. AND TRUCCHI FOOD
ed in having his or her child CARDS — These are available
attend one of the Catholic el- For the freedom to believe... in the sacristy before and af-
ementary or middle schools For the freedom to hope... ter every Mass. Five percent
in the Diocese of Fall River For the freedom to worship... of the proceeds from all cards
should contact the principal bought through the parish is
of the school in which they For the freedom to serve in charity... kept by us. Since everyone
have interest. Once accept- For the freedom to care for the suffering... needs to buy groceries, if you
ed and registered they may For the freedom to comfort the sick... were to do so via gift cards
apply for this need-based bought through the parish,
scholarship aid. Applications For the freedom to feed the hungry... you would be able to increase
may be obtained at any of the For the freedom to shelter the homeless... your weekly contribution to
schools. the parish by $5 for every
For the freedom to proclaim the Gospel... $100 of groceries you buy,
PRAYER LINE — SALT has For the freedom to walk in chastity... without needing to add an-
a prayer line ministry. If you other penny to what you put
would like to join or are in- For the freedom to live in peace...
in the collection basket each
terested in more informa- For the freedom to work in good conscience... week. Every parish house-
tion, please call Patricia
Greene at 508.985.3010. This For the freedom to stand in solidarity...
hold is asked prayerfully to
For the freedom to seek justice... consider doing this for the
is a wonderful opportunity good of the parish.
for those who cannot attend For the freedom to reject sin...
Mass to participate in one of DAILY HOLY HOURS — Ev-
the Church’s ministries. For the freedom to reject coercion... ery person & family in the
CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY — For the freedom to reject falsehood... parish is encouraged to try to
come to the afternoon holy
Fr. Martin Buote leads a Bible For the freedom to reject evil temptations... hour in the parish at least one
study every Tuesday at 7 pm For the freedom to reject injustice.. time a week. The holy hour is
and every Saturday at 9:45 held Monday through Thurs-
am (the same subject mate- Prayer: day from 5:15-6:15 pm and
rial is covered in the two ses- O God, who gave one origin to all peoples and willed to gather from them one family for features the sung Liturgy of
sions) at Our Lady of Gua- the Hours, the recitation of
dalupe Parish, 233 County yourself, fill all hearts, we pray, with the fire of your love and kindle in them a desire for the Holy Rosary, adoration of
Street. The Tuesday night the just advancement of their neighbor, that, through the good things which you richly the Lord in the Blessed Sacra-
session is held in the rectory bestow upon all, each human person may be brought to perfection, every division may be ment, confessions (whenever
(enter through back door) a priest is leading the Holy
and the Saturday session in removed, and equity and justice may be established in human society. Through our Lord Hour) and other prayers.
the St. Anne Chapel at the Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
back of the Church. It is fo-
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