November 2, 2012
Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese Acushnet — Eucharistic Adoration takes place at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Evening prayer and Benediction is held Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ATTLEBORO — The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette holds Eucharistic Adoration in the Shrine Church every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. through November 17. ATTLEBORO — St. Joseph Church holds Eucharistic Adoration in the Adoration Chapel located at the (south) side entrance at 208 South Main Street, Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ATTLEBORO — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, 18 Baltic Street, has Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday following the 7 a.m. Mass until 4 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 beginning at noon until 7:45 a.m. First Saturday, concluding with Benediction and concluding with Mass at 8 a.m. buzzards Bay — Eucharistic Adoration takes place at St. Margaret Church, 141 Main Street, first Fridays after the 8 a.m. Mass and ending the following day before the 8 a.m. Mass. East Freetown — Eucharistic Adoration takes place at St. John Neumann Church every Monday (excluding legal holidays) 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Our Lady, Mother of All Nations Chapel. (The base of the bell tower). East Sandwich — The Corpus Christi Parish Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 324 Quaker Meeting House Road, East Sandwich. Use the Chapel entrance on the side of the church. EAST TAUNTON — Eucharistic Adoration takes place in the chapel at Holy Family Parish Center, 438 Middleboro Avenue, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On First Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration takes place at Holy Family Church, 370 Middleboro Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. until 7:45 p.m. FAIRHAVEN — St. Mary’s Church, Main St., has Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Chapel of Reconciliation, with Benediction at noon. Also, there is a First Friday Mass each month at 7 p.m., followed by a Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration. Refreshments follow. Fall River — Espirito Santo Parish, 311 Alden Street, Fall River. Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays following the 8 a.m. Mass until Rosary and Benediction at 6:30 p.m. FALL RIVER — St. Bernadette’s Church, 529 Eastern Ave., has Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the chapel. FALL RIVER — St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 North Eastern Avenue, has Eucharistic Adoration Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. FALL RIVER — Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover Street, has Eucharistic Adoration Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Our Lady of Grace Chapel. FALL RIVER — Good Shepherd Parish has Eucharistic Adoration every Friday following the 8 a.m. Mass until 6 p.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel. There is a bilingual Holy Hour in English and Portuguese from 5-6 p.m. Park behind the church and enter the back door of the connector between the church and the rectory. Falmouth — St. Patrick’s Church has Eucharistic Adoration each First Friday, following the 9 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 4:30 p.m. The Rosary is recited Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. MASHPEE — Christ the King Parish, Route 151 and Job’s Fishing Road has 8:30 a.m. Mass every First Friday with special intentions for Respect Life, followed by 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel, concluding with Benediction Saturday morning followed immediately by an 8:30 Mass. 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. Please use the side entrance. 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. NEW BEDFORD — St. Lawrence Martyr Parish, 565 County Street, holds Eucharistic Adoration in the side chapel every Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. NORTH DARTMOUTH — Eucharistic Adoration takes place at St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Road, every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m., ending with Benediction. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at this time. 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 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 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 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 508-336-5549. Taunton — Eucharistic Adoration takes place Tuesdays 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. taunton — Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place every First Friday at Annunciation of the Lord, 31 First Street. Expostition begins following the 8 a.m. Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, and adoration will continue throughout the day. Confessions are heard from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Rosary and Benediction begin at 6:30 p.m. WAREHAM — Every First Friday, Eucharistic Adoration takes place from 8:30 a.m. through Benediction at 5:30 p.m. Morning prayer is prayed at 9; the Angelus at noon; the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.; and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. WEST HARWICH — Our Lady of Life Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Holy Trinity Parish, 246 Main Street (Rte. 28), holds perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. We are a regional chapel serving all of the surrounding parishes. All from other parishes are invited to sign up to cover open hours. 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.
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The Anchor Entries sought for national prayer contest
EASTON — The call for entries has been announced for the 2013 “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest. In this national competition sponsored by Family Rosary, children are encouraged express their faith through art, poetry and prose. The “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The 18th annual national competition attracts more than 3,000 entries from more than 50,000 participants nationwide. Children and teens from Catholic schools, parishes, home schooling and other Catholic organizations use their talent to convey their beliefs. This year’s theme — “Joy to the World!” — focuses on The Nativity, the third Joyful Mystery. The “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest asks entrants to use creativity to depict their thoughts and feelings to show how they visit with family and friends. Children in grades K-12 enrolled in a Catholic school, Religious Education program, parish, home school or other organization are eligible to participate. For details or to download an application, go to www.FamilyRosary. org/TryPrayer. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2013. For more information contact Holy Cross Family Ministries at 800-299-PRAY (7729).
In Your Prayers Please pray for these priests during the coming weeks
Around the Diocese 11/3
The Women’s Guild of St. John Neumann Parish, 257 Middleboro Road in East Freetown invites all to its annual Christmas Bazaar to be held in the parish hall tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day bazaar will feature a wide variety of booths sure to interest all tastes! Included will be assorted gift basket raffles, money raffles, and an assortment of home-baked goods, baked beans, Chinese Auction, lottery ticket raffles, antiques and collectibles and guest vendors. Lunch will also be served and admission is free. Take the Chace Road exit off Route 140.
11/3
The Dominican Academy Alumnae Annual Communion Brunch will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary”s Cathedral, 467 Spring Street in Fall River. Brunch will immediately following the Mass at McGovern’s Family Restaurant on Shove Street. For more information call 774-319-5126.
11/3
St. Nicholas of Myra Parish, 499 Spring Street, North Dighton, will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature many talented crafters, as well as a bake table, food from the kitchen, and the parish’s famous roll-up table.
11/3
“Women’s Day Retreat: Seeking the Peace of Forgiveness,” a day of inspiring talks by Allison Gingras, local Catholic writer and speaker, will be held on tomorrow at the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street in North Easton. The retreat will provide information and strategies on how to bring peace and healing into your life. The day will include a Scriptural Rosary, Christian music, availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, lunch (included) and will end with Mass at 4 p.m. For information call Father Leo at Holy Cross Family Ministries at 508-238-4095, extension 2027 or register online at www.ReconciledToYou.com.
11/3
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 235 North Front Street in New Bedford, will host its Spirit of Christmas holiday fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of booths, “grandma’s attic,” children’s corner, wine by chance, delicious baked goods, gifts and the parish’s famous Polish kitchen. Santa will also be on hand from noon to 2 p.m. For more details call the rectory at 508-992-9378 or visit www.olphchurchnb.org.
11/4
Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth is hosting its Open House on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Prospective students and their parents are invited to meet current faculty, students, parents, administrators, club moderators and coaches at Bishop Stang and explore its exceptional college prep program and understand the school’s vision for its students.
11/4
The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Fatima Parish will host its Harvest Fair on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall on Tobey Street in New Bedford. The event will feature crafts, candy, baked goods, quilt and basket raffles, Chinese auction, kid’s game booth and craft room. They will also be serving Ma’s donuts, homemade soup, caçoila, linguiça and peppers, chow mein, shepherd’s pie and more. There’s plenty of parking and admission is free.
11/4
A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street in Attleboro on Sunday beginning at 3:30 p.m. All family members and friends of Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, along with members of the public, are invited to gather together in an interfaith celebration honoring their loved one’s life and memory. The service features music, candle lighting and readings followed by refreshments. For more information, contact Community VNA Bereavement Coordinator at 508-222-0118, extension 1373 or visit www. communityvna.com.
Nov. 3 Rev. Jose M. Bettencourt e Avila, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, New Bedford, 1988
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Nov. 4 Permanent Deacon James M. O’Gara, 1990
11/10
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish is holding its annual Holiday Fair at the church hall, Coyle Drive off Route 152 in Seekonk, November 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and November 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Raffles will include chances to win an HDTV, Apple iPad, famous “Baskets Galore,” and more. There will be hand-knitted items, jewelry, Christmas items, almost-new items, toys, and more! Home-baked goods and fudge, candy, and meat pies will also be available and Louise’s Cafe both days. The Corpus Christi Parish Women’s Guild will host its annual Gifts Galore and More shopping event on November 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish center, 324 Quaker Meeting House Road in East Sandwich. The event will feature a variety of handmade crafts for sale, gift baskets, crocheted items, delicious baked goods and other homemade foods. The Guild Café will be open for coffee in the morning and a delicious lunch in the afternoon.
Nov. 5 Rev. Daniel A. Gamache, Retired Pastor, St. Joseph, New Bedford, 1998
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Nov. 6 Rev. Patrick S. McGee, Founder, St. Mary, Hebronville, 1933 Rev. Joseph Oliveira, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton, 1999
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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
On November 11 the Holy Trinity Women’s Guild will be hosting a spectacular Fall Penny Sale at 1 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Church basement, 951 Stafford Road in Fall River. Admission is $1, which entitles you to 100 prizes on the grand table. Additional raffles will be offered for larger prizes including bicycles, food baskets, appliances, and more. Door prizes are free to participants in attendance. A luncheon menu will also be available including chow mein sandwiches, hot dogs, chouriço and peppers and an abundance of delicious pastries. A Healing Mass will be held November 15 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. The Mass will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include benediction and healing prayers. At 5:15 p.m. there will be a holy hour including the Rosary. For location or more information visit www.saintanthonynewbedford.com, or call 508993-1691.
11/17
St. Jude the Apostle Parish will be having its annual Penny Sale at the Church Hall, 249 Whittenton Street in Taunton, on November 17 beginning at 6 p.m., with doors open at 5 p.m. In addition to three regular series, there will be specials, roll-ups, refreshments, a raffle on 15 turkey dinner baskets, and a money raffle with a $1,000 first prize.
11/28
Courage, a welcoming support group for people wounded by same-sex attraction, will next meet on November 28 at 9 a.m. Please call Father Richard Wilson at 508-226-1115 for location and more information.
12/1
The placement exam for Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth is scheduled for either December 1 or December 8 beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. There is no pre-registration, and the testing fee is $20 payable the morning of the exam. The ten students who take the placement exam at Bishop Stang and receive the highest scores will receive $1,000 each toward their freshman year tuition. The five students who take the placement exam at Bishop Stang and receive the highest scores on the exam will receive free new textbooks for their freshman year at Bishop Stang. For more information call 508-996-5602 extension 424.