+ Parish Schedule for the Week of April 14, 2024+
J+M+J
Sunday, April 14: [Third Sunday of Easter]
8:00 am – Health & Blessings for Fr. Charles DiMascola – int. Larry & Carol Roux
10:30 am + Sophie H. Fritz – int. Kathy Eichorn
Monday, April 15
8:00 am + Charles Gloski – int. Family
Tuesday, April 16: [Novena to St. Peregrine & Camillus]
5:30 pm – Living & Deceased Members of the Tosto-Wright Families – int. Melissa Wright
Wednesday, April 17: [Novena to St. Jude]
5:30 pm + Maurice Emond – int. Eichorn Family
Thursday, April 18
5:30 pm + Thomas Hughes – int. Claire Hughes
Friday, April 19
5:30 pm + Mary Kopinto – int. Fritz Family
Saturday, April 20
8:00 am – Betty Ann Fritz – int. Amber, Mikey, Robbie & Lylah
4:00 pm + Agnes Golembeski – int. Donald Parda
6:00 pm – Spanish Mass – int. Missa Pro Populo (for our Parish and Parishioners)
Sunday, April 21: [Fourth Sunday of Easter]
8:00 am + Sophie H. Fritz – int. Family
10:30 am + Health & Blessings for Fr. Donald Noiseux – int. Larry & Carol Roux
+ Królowo Polski Módl Się za Nami +
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
will burn this week in loving memory of
Edward & Beverly Milewski
at the request of their son, Brian
OUR LADY’S HOLY ICON will visit the home of Carol Gloski for a week of prayer and petition for the needs of our Parish. We thank you for this holy work of power and love.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS to the Priesthood from our Parish and for our Parish so that we might always have a Priest here to celebrate the Mass and administer the Holy Sacraments! Please join in the Divine Mercy Chaplet to pray for vocations to the priesthood every Friday at 4:45 p.m
PRAY FOR OUR CLERGY: Please join us in dedicating every day to one of the clergymen
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Vocations, Seminarians& DeaconCandidates | Our Retired Clergy | Clergy who are sick | Deacon Bucci | Bishop McDonnell | Fr. Roux | Fr. O’Mannion |
Prayer for Priests
O Jesus, Eternal Priest, look down with love upon Thy priests. Fill them with burning zeal for the conversion of sinners. Keep them within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of Thy Glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love protect them from the world’s contagion. Bles their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister on earth be one day their joy and consolation in Heaven. Amen.
HELP AND SACRAMENTS AVAILABLE FOR SICK AND HOMEBOUND – If you know of anyone who is sick or homebound in need of the Sacraments or who needs assistance with errands, please notify the rectory at 413-863-4748
THE FOLLOWING MASS INTENTIONS have been sent to various Missionaries. They will be offered as follows and you may unite your prayers to the foreign Missionaries who offer the Masses
Sunday, April 14: 8:00 am – Grace & Conversion for Michael Lajoie – int. Debbie Herk
Sunday, April 14: 10:30 am – Opalenik Children & Grandchildren – int. Chris & Cindy
Monday, April 15: 8:00 am – Grace & Conversion for Kathy M. Roberts – int. Debbie Herk
Tuesday, April 16: 5:30 pm + Holy Souls in Purgatory – int. Chris & Cindy Opalenik
Wednesday, April 17: 5:30 pm + Amelia Semkus – int. Family
Thursday, April 18: 7:00 pm – Grace & Conversion for Timothy M. Herk – int. Debbie Herk
Friday, April 19: 5:30 pm + Frederick Speckels – int. Helen Speckels
Saturday, April 20: 8:00 am – Grace & Conversion for Debbie Herk
Saturday, April 20: 4:00 pm + Holy Souls in Purgatory – int. Debbie Herk
PLEASE NOTE: The above Masses not only assist the souls for whom they are offered, but they also help you and the Missionaries who often times receive very little.
MEALS TO GO IS ON ITS WAY! The Holy Rosary Society is sponsoring their “Meals-To-Go” sale after Masses this Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th. They appreciate your support, so please pick up a meal and enjoy a night off from cooking!
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH – In commemoration of this observance, Bishop William Byrne will offer a Mass for child abuse survivors on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Michael’s Cathedral, State Street in Springfield. This special liturgy is open to all survivors of child abuse, as well as for their families and loved ones, and for those who support and advocate for them. A light reception will follow in the Bishop Marshall Center, adjacent to the Cathedral church.
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD, and in memory of Theresa Fugere a donation has been made to our Parish Renovation Fund by Cori Urban and Alice & Chris Lothers. Bóg zapłać!
HE WAITS FOR YOU – Please consider spending time with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration to make reparation to His Sacred Heart. We have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Saturdays.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Saint Hyacinth Pierogi Makers will be making crab rangoon pierogi for the Pierogi Pop Up Event which is on Saturday May 18th. We will be gathering on Thursdays and Saturdays 9AM – 12PM to make these pierogi in the church undercroft. No experience is required as we can teach you how to make these delicious dumplings. You do not have to commit to specific dates or time. Whatever time you are able to come in and help we are grateful for your support.
PIEROGI MAKING DATES:
APRIL 11, 13, 18, 20, 25
MAY 2, 4, 9, 11, 16
“Entertainment Brings Enrichment”
2024 GMEF Annual Gala
Piano Men: Double Bill –“Billy & Elton!”
On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:00pm, the GMEF is excited to welcome to the TFHS Theater, Piano Men: Double Bill –“Billy & Elton!”. Anton Doran and The Tampa Bay All Stars will re-create the music of Billy Joel & Elton John with material from all eras of each artist’s career, presenting their biggest hits along with new generations of fan favorites, including: Benny & the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Movin’ Out, You May Be Right, I’m Still Standing, Piano Man and many more.
Advance tickets are $30 – At the Door $35 — Tickets are available at these locations: Hillside Pizza in Bernardston; Weatherheads Store in Erving; World Eye Bookshop in Greenfield; Bobby’s Hair & Nail, Northfield; Freedom Credit Union, Greenfield Savings Bank, and Scotty’s in Turners Falls; or at the GMEF website – www.thegmef.org.
Our Galas have made possible over $126,840 in Enrichment Grants. Our Gala is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an amazing evening of entertainment and support Student Enrichment! For more information about our Student Enrichment Grants and Our Annual Gala, go to our website – www.thegmef.org
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – Bishop William Byrne will be at our parish this year to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30 pm to our Confirmandi. Per the request of the Bishop, we will be welcoming all the Confirmandi from the Franklin Deanery parishes to participate in our Confirmation Mass this year. Each year a different parish in the Deanery will host the Confirmation Mass. Join us on May 13th to pray for all those who will be receiving their Confirmation.
The Third Sunday of Easter:
Proper of the Mass
Introit (Entrance Chant)
8:00 Mass: The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and Solemnities, Fr. Samuel F. Weber, O.S.B.
CRY out with joy to God, all the earth; alleluia; O sing to the glory of his name, alleluia. O render him glorious praise, alleluia, alleluia, [alleluia].
(Jubilate Deo, Psalm lxv (lxvi): 1, 2, 3; Graduale Romanum, Roman Missal.)
10:30 Mass: By Flowing Waters: Chant for the Liturgy, Dr. Paul F. Ford.
SING a new song to the Lord, praise our God from the ends of the earth, alleluia.
(Cantate Domino, Pslam xcvii (xcviii): 1a, 3c; Graduale Simplex.)
Offertory
8:00 & 10:30 Masses: The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and Solemnities, Fr. Samuel F. Weber, O.S.B.
PRAISE the Lord, O my soul, all my life I will praise the Lord, I will sing praise to my God as long as I shall live, alleluia.
(Lauda, anima mea, Psalm cxlv: 2; Graduale Romanum.)
Communion
4:00 & 8:00 Masses: The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and Solemnities, Fr. Samuel F. Weber, O.S.B.
THE Christ had to suffer and on the third day rise from the dead; in his name repentance and remission of sins must be preached to all the nations, alleluia.
(Oportebat Christum pati, Luke xxiv: 46–47; Roman Missal, Year B.)
10:30 Mass: Graduale Romanum, 1974, St. Peter Abbey, Solesmes. At the 10:30 Mass, the Communion Antiphon will be sung in Latin, then in English.
CANTATE Domino, alleluia: cantate Domino, benedicite nomen ejus: bene nuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus, alleluia, alleluia. [Translation, Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.]
(Cantate Domino, Psalm xcv (xcvi): 2; Graduale Romanum, Year B.)
10:30 Mass: The Proper of the Mass for Sundays and Solemnities, Fr. Samuel F. Weber, O.S.B.
THE disciples recognized the Lord Jesus, alleluia, in the breaking of the bread, alleluia.
(Cognoverunt discipuli, Luke xxiv: 35; Roman Missal, Years ABC.)
LITURGICAL NOTES: This Sunday, the Third Sunday of Easter, the Church gives many options for the Communtion Chant in the Graduale Romanum, Roman Missal, and Graduale Simplex. The Chant sung at the 4:00 & 8:00 Masses is the Option for Year B (the current Year of the Lectionary) in the Roman Missal: the text is taken from today’s Gospel. At the 10:30 Mass, the Latin Communion Chant is the Option for Year B from the Graduale Romanum, which is a passage from Psalm 95 (96); while the English Chant is the text from the Roman Missal that is given for all three Years (ABC) of the Lectionary: the text is the conclusion of the Gospel for this Sunday in Year A (Luke xxiv: 13–35), and the beginning of today’s Gospel (Year B: Luke xxiv: 35–48).
The Entrance Chant sung at the 10:30 Mass is the Seasonal Chant from the Graduale Simplex, and is used from after the Octave of Easter until the Ascension of the Lord.
STAY WITH US
Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene
God has made us for Himself, and we cannot live without Him; we need Him, we hunger and thirst for Him; He is the only One who can satisfy our hearts. The Easter Liturgy is impregnated with this longing for God, for Him who is from on high; it even makes it the distinctive sign of our participation in the Paschal mystery. “If you be risen with/Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God; mind the things that are above, not the things that are upon the earth.” (Col 3, 1.2.).
The more the soul revives itself in the Resurrection of Christ, the more it feels the need of God and of heavenly truths; it detaches itself more and more from earthly things to turn toward those of heaven.
Just as physical hunger is an indication of a living, healthy organism, so spiritual hunger is a sign of a robust spirit, one that is active and continually developing. The soul which feels no hunger for God, no need to seek Him and to find Him, and which does not vibrate or suffer with anxiety in its search, does not bear within itself the signs of the Resurrection. It is a dead soul, or at least one which has been weakened and rendered insensible by lukewarmness.
The Paschal allelulia is a cry of triumph at Christ’s Resurrection, but at the same time, it is an urgent invitation for us to rise also. Like the sound of reveille, it calls us to the battles of the spirit, and invites us to rouse and renew ourselves, to participate even more profoundly in Christ’s Resurrection. Who can say, however advanced he may be in the ways of the spirit, that he has wholly attained to his resurrection.
We read in today’s Gospel the very beautiful story of the disciples at Emmaus. Here we find the earnest supplication: “Stay with us, because it is toward evening, and the day is not far spent.”
Stay with us, Lord! It is the cry of the soul who has found its God and never again wishes to be separated from Him. Let us too, as the disciples at Emmaus, go in search of the Lord. Our whole life is a continuous journey toward Him, and we are often sad, even as they were, because we do not succeed in finding Him because, not understanding His mysterious ways, it seems that He has abandoned us. “We hoped that it was He that should have redeemed Israel… but…”, said the two disciples, frustrated by the death of Jesus, and not perceiving that Jesus, at the very moment when they were about to relinquish all hope, was there close to them, disguised as their fellow traveller.
We have often shared this experience of Him. Hidden in the obscurity of faith, God draws near our soul, makes Himself our traveling companion, and still more, lives in us by grace. It is true that here below He does not reveal Himself in the clarity of the “face to face” vision which is reserved for eternity; we see Him only as “through a glass in a dark manner”, not outside itself, but within itself, living and acting in its heart, cannot fail to direct to Him the cry: “Stay with me!”
Yet this cry is already heard, it is already a permanent reality, because God always dwells with a soul in the state of grace. God is always with us, even when we do not feel Him, even when we do not notice His presence. God is there, God remains with us; it is for us to remain with Him. If at certain moments He permits Himself to be recognized by our soul, He does so just to invite us to dwell with Him in His intimacy. Let us, therefore, beg Him ardently: teach us O Lord, to stay with You, to live with You.
LAND OF PEACE RELIGIOUS GOODS SALE TO HELP FAMILIES IN THE HOLY LAND: Next weekend, April 20 and 21st we will once again welcome our brothers and sisters representing the Land of Peace mission, a non-profit organization who will speak to us about the Christian situation in the Holy Land and the Holy Land Pilgrimages. They will be selling Crucifixes, religious art work, and rosaries – all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly depleted, Christian families in the holy land, who depend on tourists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this mission is to help the poor and needy families of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have “something” authentic from the holy land. Please browse and buy some articles. It is for a good cause and will help you in your personal devotion.
BEACON OF FAITH CAMPAIGN – Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with our Beacon of Faith Campaign receptions, and thank you to all who attended and have already made generous donations and pledges! We are well on our way to reaching our goal! Please note that there will be more information coming at Masses for those who were not able to attend the Receptions. For those who would like to appropriate part of your donation to a specific purpose (i.e. Vocations, Priest Retirement Fund), please indicate that on your pledge card and also, please remember to also indicate that 50% of your donation will still go to the Parish. If you have already sent in your pledge and you did not indicate this but would like to, please call the Rectory. Thank you, again, for your generous support!
CEMETERY NEWS – Spring is here and so we will be, once again, working hard to keep our cemetery looking pristine. Please be sure to remove any pots with dead arrangements that you place in front of headstones. Our cemetery will be mowed every other week this Season to help defray rising costs. Spring clean-up will occur later this month and mowing will begin in Mid-May.
Beacon of Faith Campaign Prayer
Heavenly Father,
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, all things are possible
and without Him we can do nothing.
May we seek Your kingdom above all, knowing that all things
work together for the good of those who love You
and are called according to Your purpose.
Grant us that we, united through Your Son in one faith
and by the strength of the Holy Spirit, may be generous in our support
of the Beacon of Faith Campaign
which seeks to strengthen parish life in the four counties of our diocese.
All this we pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them o Lord,
And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Louis Kozlowski 4/14/1973
Mary C. Baron 4/14/1996
Walter A. Gaines 4/14/1998
Stefania Milewski 4/15/1923
Katirina Sokolewski 4/15/1951
Richard C. Patterson 4/15/1997
Marjorie L. Payne 4/15/2014
Jean A. Clarke 4/16/2001
Jessie Potyrala 4/16/2003
Maurice R. Emond 4/16/2013
Joseph S. Bocon 4/17/1974
Thomas Hughes 4/17/2014
Louis E. Parzych 4/17/2019
Margaret Walchowski 4/18/1977
John Watroba 4/18/2021
Anna Kazanowski 4/19/1959
Joseph Skrypek 4/19/1974
Frank J. Bakula, Jr. 4/19/1992
Mark E. Urban 4/19/1993
Mary A. Kopinto 4/19/2016
Mary J. Kelleher 4/20/2000
Blanche Tetreault 4/20/2020
Agnes Dobosz 4/20/21
Edward Kalapojski 4/21/1932
Ethel Podlenski 4/21/1966
Walter J. Lapinski 4/21/1974
Stephen J. Gulo, Sr. 4/21/1994
Helena A. Herzig 4/21/2001
Henry E. Mleczko 4/21/2012
+ Remember to pray for the Holy Souls+
This bulletin is sponsored by the St. Stanislaus Society.
Chronicles of Czestochowa 