Saint Camillus de Lellis Church

Saint Camillus de Lellis Church
333 Mechanic Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Rectory: 978-342-7921 Fax: 978-345-2688
Rev. Joseph M. Dolan Pastor
Holly Kreidler-Phaneuf -- CCD Director				Deacon Benjamin Nogueira -- Campus Minister @ FSC
Kathy Jordan Youth Ministry/Women’s Guild				Lois Nogueira -- Campus Minister / Mercy Ministries
St. Camillus E-Mail Address à st.camillus@verizon.net St. Camillus Youth Ministry à stcamym@yahoo.com St. Camillus web page à http://saintcamillusparish.org St. Camillus Bulletin on-line http://fsc.edu/~bnogueira/bulletin.htm				Catholic Campus Ministry E-mail ccm@fsc.edu Deacon Ben’s E-mail bnogueira@fsc.edu Deacon Ben's Web Page http://fsc.edu/~bnogueira/ Campus Ministry Web Page http://fsc.edu/newman/
Lord's Day Masses:				Catholic Campus Ministry @ FSC
Saturday, 4:15 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.				Lord's Day Mass: (School year only) (September — April)
				Sunday, 11:15 a.m. Guglielmi Mazzaferro Alumni Development Center
Holy Day of Obligation Masses: (except Christmas & New Year’s) Vigil @ 7:00 PM Holy Day @ 8:00 AM				Weekday Masses: Monday – Wednesday (school year only September-April) Guglielmi Mazzaferro Alumni Development Center 12:30 p.m.
Weekday Mass Monday Through Thursday & Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Penance (Confession):				Sacrament of Penance (Confession):
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. or by arrangement				By appointment (September — April)
Funerals: Time determined by family, priest and funeral director.				Lord’s Day Mass Parking: (across from Center).
Rosary Devotion:				Frosty mornings and Sunny Days!
Monday through Thursday & Saturday 7:40 a.m.
Baptism: Sunday’s at 1:00 PM during school year, 11:00 AM during college breaks. Instructional meeting with parents required. "Call first for arrangements." @ 978-342-7921. At least one parent should be a member of St. Camillus Parish.
Marriage: Arrangements made at least 12 months in advance of a proposed wedding date; contact the priest or deacon.
Hospital & Communion Visits: Please notify the rectory if someone is hospitalized or homebound.
New Parishioners: If you are interested in joining the parish, please call the rectory in order to fill out a parish census form. Bulletin Information: Should be typed (or E-Mailed to st.camillus@verizon.net and received at the rectory by Monday morning.
This week’s Masses and Rosary Devotions will be offered for the following:
Announced Masses For the Repose of the Souls of:			For the following parishioners, family members and friends who are ill or in need of prayers.
Sat. 7^th	4:15 PM	Gregory Croteau - 4^th Anniversary	Marie & Ralph Capotosto		Helen Diprima
Sun. 8^th	8:00 AM	Ernest Landry	Eva		B.G.
Sun. 8^th	10:00 AM	John Conroy	Grace Grier		Janet
Mon. 9^th	8:00 AM	Thomas Ary	Francis Joseph		Julia
Tues. 10^th	8:00 AM	Souls in Purgatory	Kristin		Jane Landry
Wed. 11^th	8:00 AM	Intentions of Divine Mercy Chapel	Maryann Maloney		Patti Marceau
Thurs. 12^th	8:00 AM	Jack Conlon	Arthur McCluskey		J.S.
Sat. 14^th	8:00 AM	Anthony Cataleta	Joan Shea		Steven & Derek Saari
Sat. 14^th	4:15 PM		Betty & Scott Shortsleeve		Sue Thatcher
For Church leaders all over the world, that they will be examples of boundless generosity to all in need. For national, state and local governments that hunger and thirst for righteousness and truth. That nations will put an end to war and seek peace in all their actions. For the Holy Spirit’s help in re-structuring the Church in Fitchburg. For the safety of our Police and Fire Department personnel. That the homeless will find shelter through the efforts of this church. For the safety and welfare of our Police, Firefighters and EMT’s. For the parishioners of St. Camillus and the students and alumni of Fitchburg State College. For the pastor and parishioners at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.			For those newly elected to political office, that they will remember that theirs is a public trust to be discharged with integrity. For the lonely and the outcast, that they will find in our community of faith a place of genuine welcome For a return to a more stable economic world. For peaceful solutions to the strife in the Middle East. That the fighting will end and peaceful borders will exist again. For a blessing for a safe and fun-filled Summer. For a more stable economy and peace-filled negotiations. For the safe return of our sons, daughters, spouses & parents from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. For the parish family of Saint Joseph Church, Leicester, MA For the parish family of Saint Pius X Church, Leicester, MA

STEWARDSHIP:

Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises.

Our commitment to sharing our blessings this past weekend was $2,945.50.

Our monthly supplemental collection was $745.

Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

ILLUMINATE:

Mark your calendar of events for "Illuminate" which is coming to our parish on November 29^th. It is open to all -- young and old and everything in between.

"Illuminate" is a program designed to foster a faithful energy in our Catholic Church in the Diocese of Worcester. We are submissive to the Church in every way and seek a greater awareness of Eucharist in our Diocese. The program has upbeat modern praise music, inspirational talks, thought provoking videos and of course, Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

This program has been a great way for young, and old, to make an appointment for prayer and fun. The great news is this is all free. We are sponsoring this program to foster a greater awareness of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and to spread the Hope of Christ.

HOLIDAY FAIR:

St. Cecilia’s Parish, 188 Mechanic St. in Leominster will be holding its annual holiday fair on Friday, November 13^th from 5:00 -9:00pm and on Saturday, November 14^th 11:00am - 7:30pm. Specialty foods include poutiness, rapee, pork pies, fricot, spaghetti and meatballs and much more.

There will be a $3000 major raffle, Chinese Auction, Theme Baskets, Crafts, large indoor Flea-Market, game booths for all ages and a Baked Goods Booth.

A free picture with Santa will be held on Friday from 6:00 - 7:30pm and on Saturday from 11:30 – 1:30pm.

There will be entertainment on Saturday with "St. Cecilia’s Got Talent Show" at 2:00pm and The Twin City Fiddlers will perform on from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

PARISH PROGRAMS:

ANNUAL VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST:

This Sunday, November 8^th, following the 10:00am Mass we will be holding our Annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Breakfast includes pancakes, ham, coffee and juice. The cost will be $5.00. And as always, Veterans eat for free.

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE:

We will be having our Annual Food Drive the weekend of November 14^th & 15^th to help stock the food pantry at Catholic Charities due to the onslaught that comes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Please bring your offering in a brown paper bag to any of the masses that weekend. The Youth Group will gather up all the food and deliver it to Catholic Charities on Sunday afternoon.

SHRINE VISIT:

The parish will sponsor a bus to LaSalette Shrine on Sunday, December 6^th. Tickets for the bus will be $10.00 each. The tickets will go on sale November 7^th & 8^th and every weekend after that. We must fill the 47 seats on the bus.

GIVING TREE:

The Giving Tree will be up for the 1^st Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2009.

HOLDIAY FAIR:

St. Bernard’s Elementary School, presented by the St. Bernard’s Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, will be holding it’s Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 21^st from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the school at 254 Summer Street in Fitchburg.

This year’s fair will feature a silent auction, kid’s craft room and games, raffles for a variety of gift baskets, visits with Santa, baked goods and desserts, restaurant gift certificate giveaways and more! In addition, breakfast will be provided from 8:00 – 11:00am and lunch from 11:00 – 4:00pm.

SHAKE IT OFF:

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26a

So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step.

A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer's well. The farmer heard the mule ‘braying’ and raising a ruckus. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened. He then enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery. Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back he should shake it off and step up! This he did, blow after blow. Shake it off and step up --- shake it off and step up --- shake it off and step up!" he repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows were or distressing the situation seemed the old mule fought "panic" and just kept shaking it off and stepping up! You're right! It wasn't long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well and said, "Why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive? What seemed like it would bury him, actually blessed him. All because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.

Prayer:

Father, give me the strength to take the blows and shake them off and step up for your Glory. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! _