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As president of each franchise, Lucchino established a team charitable foundation to strengthen its philanthropic support of the community. He is personally involved in numerous civic and charitable efforts. E. Dennis Kelly, president and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank and Bristol County Charitable Foundation, has agreed to again serve as the chairman of the Fall Dinner, and he thinks that Lucchino makes an ideal speaker for the event. “The Red Sox organization has certainly had extraordinary success with Lucchino at the helm,” he said, “but beyond that, led by Lucchino, the organization has transcended the baseball field to serve an important role within the community. As a charitable foundation, the Sox are out front. Lucchino epitomizes the ideal of giving back to the community.” It is that sense of giving back to those in need that is at the heart of the purpose of the Fall Dinner and the St. Mary’s Education Fund it supports, Kelly explained. The dinner is one of only two yearly fund-raising events for the St. Mary’s Fund, which within the current school year is distributing more than $605,000 in partial tuition aid to 726 students attending Catholic schools in the diocese. “By far the majority of those students would not be in our local Catholic schools without financial assistance from the St. Mary’s Edu-
In Your Prayers Please pray for these priests during the coming weeks Nov. 2 A memento for the repose of the souls of our bishops, priests and permanent deacons not on this list Rev. Joseph S. Fortin, Founder, St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River, 1923 Rev. Michael V. McDonough, Chaplain, St. Mary’s Home, New Bedford, 1933 Nov. 3 Rev. Jose M. Bettencourt e Avila, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford, 1988 Nov. 4 Permanent Deacon O’Gara, 1990
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Nov. 5 Rev. Daniel A. Gamache, Retired Pastor, St. Joseph, New Bedford, 1998 Nov. 6 Rev. Patrick S. McGee, Founder, St. Mary, Hebronville, 1933 Rev. Joseph Oliveira, Retired Pastor Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton, 1999 Nov. 7 Rev. J. Edmond Tremblay, Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford, 1985 Nov. 8 Rev. Pacifique L. Emond, OFM, Retreat Master, Writer, Montreal, Canada, 1984
cation Fund,” said diocesan Development Director Mike Donly, who oversees the fund disbursement process. He added that the job losses and employment uncertainty of this recessionary economy has made it harder for more and more families to afford a Catholic education for their children. Kelly and volunteer lay committees in four areas of the diocese are now reaching out to businesses and individuals to extend an invitation to sponsor a table or purchase a
ticket for the Fall Dinner in support of tuition assistance. Leading the area committees are, in Attleboro, Paul Lenahan; in Fall River, Nick Christ; in New Bedford, Gary Fealy; and in Taunton, Harry Rose. Those interested in supporting the Fall Dinner or obtaining more information on the St. Mary’s Education Fund, should contact Kelly, any area committee chair, or Donly who may be reached at the diocesan Development Office at 508-675-1311.
Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese
ACUSHNET — Eucharistic adoration takes place at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays end with Evening Prayer and Benediction at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays end with Benediction at 2:45 p.m. BREWSTER — Eucharistic adoration takes place in the La Salette Chapel in the lower level of Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Road, on First Fridays following the 11 a.m. Mass until 7:45 a.m. on the First Saturday of the month, concluding with Benediction and Mass. BUZZARDS BAY — Eucharistic adoration takes place at St. Margaret Church, 141 Main Street, every first Friday after the 8 a.m. Mass and ending the following day before the 8 a.m. Mass. EAST TAUNTON — Eucharistic adoration takes place First Fridays at Holy Family Church, 370 Middleboro Avenue, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 8 p.m. FAIRHAVEN — St. Mary’s Church, Main St., has a First Friday Mass each month at 7 p.m., followed by a Holy Hour with eucharistic adoration. Refreshments follow. FALL RIVER — St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 North Eastern Avenue, has eucharistic adoration Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on the first Sunday of the month from noon to 4 p.m. NEW BEDFORD — Eucharistic adoration takes place 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 233 County Street, with night prayer and Benediction at 8:45 p.m., and confessions offered during the evening. NEW BEDFORD — There is a daily holy hour from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue. It includes adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, recitation of the rosary, and the opportunity for confession. SEEKONK — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish has eucharistic adoration seven days a week, 24 hours a day in the chapel at 984 Taunton Avenue. For information call 508336-5549. NORTH DIGHTON — Eucharistic adoration takes place every First Friday at St. Nicholas of Myra Church, 499 Spring Street following the 8 a.m. Mass, ending with Benediction at 6 p.m. The rosary is recited Monday through Friday at the church from 7:30 to 8 a.m. OSTERVILLE — Eucharistic adoration takes place at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Avenue on First Fridays following the 8 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 5 p.m. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed at 4:45 p.m.; on the third Friday of the month from 1 p.m. to Benediction at 5 p.m.; and for the Year For Priests, the second Thursday of the month from 1 p.m. to Benediction at 5 p.m. TAUNTON — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every First Friday at Annunciation of the Lord Church, 31 First Street, immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass and continues throughout the day. Confessions are heard from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., concluding with recitation of the rosary and Benediction at 6:30 p.m. TAUNTON — Eucharistic adoration takes place every Tuesday at St. Anthony Church, 126 School Street, following the 8 a.m. Mass with prayers including the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for vocations, concluding at 6 p.m. with Chaplet of St. Anthony and Benediction. Recitation of the rosary for peace is prayed Monday through Saturday at 7:30 a.m. prior to the 8 a.m. Mass. WEST HARWICH — Our Lady of Life Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Holy Trinity Parish, 246 Main Street, holds perpetual eucharistic adoration. For open hours, or to sign up call 508-430-4716. WOODS HOLE — Eucharistic adoration takes place at St. Joseph’s Church, 33 Millfield Street, year-round on weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No adoration on Sundays, Wednesdays, and holidays. For information call 508-274-5435.
Around the Diocese 10/30 11/1
The Little Theatre of Fall River will perform “Children of Eden,” tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bristol Community College on Elsbree Street.
St. Mary’s Catholic School, 330 Pratt Street, Mansfield, will be hosting its annual open house Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Tours will be conducted throughout the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. Information sessions will take place in the gymnasium at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. All prospective students and their families are welcome to attend. For information visit the school website at www.stmarymansschool.org or call 508-339-4800.
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St. Julie Billiart Parish, North Dartmouth, will host Sister M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, who will give a presentation Sunday in the parish hall from 6-7 p.m. on “Communion of Saints.” Sister Paruch is a professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
11/2
On Day of All Souls, November 2, Holy Cross Family Ministries will conduct a meditative Walk of Remembrance calling to mind deceased loved ones while praying the rosary on the Father Feeley-Father Murphy outdoor Rosary Walk. Mass will follow at noon at the chapel in the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., North Easton. For more information call 508-238-4095 or visit www. HCFM.org.
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508-236-9083.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry of La Salette will meet November 3, and every first Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lounge of the Retreat Center, 947 Park Street, Attleboro. All are welcome. For information call
11/6
The Fall River Area Men’s First Friday Club will meet November 6, at the Parish of the Good Shepherd, 1598 South Main Street, Fall River. Following a 6 p.m. Mass celebrated by Father Freddie Babiczuk, there will be a hot-meal in the church hall, followed by the guest speaker social worker John Rogers, who will speak about stress. Any gentleman wishing to attend may do so. for information call Norman Valiquette at 508-672-8174.
11/6
St. Stephen’s Parish, 683 South Main Street, Attleboro, will have its annual Holiday Bazaar November 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and November 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event includes a raffle including a prize of Patriots’ tickets, booths, a kitchen, and photos with Santa.
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The Corpus Christi Parish Women’s Guild will host its annual Christmas Fair November 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Center, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich. For information call 508-477-4530.
A Day With Mary will take place at Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover Street, Fall River, November 7 from 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include a video, instruction, a procession and crowning of Mary, Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. For information call 508-984-1823.
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Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, will host a Harvest Bazaar November 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the church hall, featuring “Padre’s Pies,” and entertainment from Marcus the Magician.
Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4256 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, will hold a Harvest Fair November 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Ma’s donuts, hot soups and food, baked goods, crafts, raffles and more. There is plenty of parking.
11/10
The Women’s Guild of St. Mary’s Parish, 14 Park Street, North Attleboro, will sponsor a concert by Father Pat November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For information call 508-316-1544, 508699-2109, 508-699-7955, or 508-695-9478.
11/10
Father Dominic Legge, OP, will be leading a Theology on Tap presentation entitled, “Little White Lies: Can You Live Without Them?” at the Vineyard Restaurant, 809 Washington Street (Route 1), South Attleboro November 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the dioceses of Fall River and Providence.
11/13
An ECHO retreat weekend for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 will take place November 13-15 for girls, and December 11-13 for boys at the Craigville Conference Center in Centerville. For information and applications visit www.echoofcapecod.org.
11/14
Crafters are wanted for the Holy Family-Holy Name Holiday Fair, 91 Summer Street, New Bedford, on November 14. For information call 508-993-3547.