“I give you a new commandment: love one another.  As I have loved you, so you also should love one another."  (JOHN 13:34) “As I have loved you,” this is the hard part – Jesus’s love is unconditional; our love usually comes with strings attached.  It is easy to love someone when they love you back.  But it takes mercy and compassion to love someone when you feel unappreciated, feel used or feel like your opinion doesn’t matter.  It takes courage and the grace of God to “love my neighbor” when they may be someone you don’t like, someone you don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like you.

«Les doy un nuevo mandamiento, que se amen los unos a los otros.  Como yo los he amado, así ustedes deben amarse los unos a los otros.»  (Juan 13:34) “Como yo los he amado”, esa es la parte difícil- el amor de Jesús es incondicional: nuestro amor usualmente viene con ataduras.  Es fácil amar a alguien que te ama.  Sin embargo, requiere misericordia y compasión para amar a alguien cuando usted no se siente apreciado, o se siente utilizado o que su opinión no importa.  Se requiere valentía y la gracia de Dios para “amar a mis vecinos” cuando pueden ser personas que a usted no le gusten, que no conoce o que no se parecen a usted.

“By this everyone will know that you are My disciples.”   How will you manifest your discipleship? Consider living the Lord’s new commandment of love as a priest, deacon, sister or brother. Contact the Vocation Office at (508) 630-4473 or email: donato.infante@gmail.com.

"Por esto todos sabrán que son mis discípulos." ¿Cómo manifestarás tu discipulado? Considere vivir el nuevo mandamiento de amor del Señor como sacerdote, diácono, hermana o hermano. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508) 630-4473 o envíe un correo electrónico a: donato.infante@gmail.com.

Spring Carnival to benefit St. Roch Parish will be held on May 19-22: Thurs & Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-6 pm at St. Roch Field next to Town Common. Amusements, Rides & Games for All Ages!

Gateway to Jesus and the Mass: The Art of Accompaniment
Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics Training. Deepen your capacity to be present and attentive to inactive Catholics on their journeys to discover or rediscover Jesus in daily life and the sacraments. Instructors: John and Therese Boucher. Saturday, May 28 from 9:30 am to Noon. . NO COST registration. Zoom.com workshop. Send name, email, & phone to: boucherjohn@hotmail.com by Wednesday, May 25. 

It’s TEE TIME! The Saint Paul Jr/Sr High School is hosting its first annual golf classic on Monday, June 27.The tournament, for all levels, will be held on the greens of the Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge. Funds raised from this event will go directly to meeting student and programming needs for both present and future generations of Catholic school learners. To register or for sponsorship opportunities visit the Saint Paul web site at: Golf Classic - Saint Paul Diocesan Jr. Sr. High School (saintpaulknights.org) or contact Sherry Leger Callahan, Director of Institutional Advancement at scallahan@saintpaulknights.org.

On May 15, Pope Francis will canonize 10 saints including the foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Blessed Marie Rivier, the “Woman Apostle”. Through her, the Holy Spirit has traced a new path of holiness in the Church, a Gospel path that 875 of her Sisters nurture in the 19 countries where they teach. In this Diocese, these sisters taught in many of our parish schools. Many might remember praying for this gift as a student, in doing the Rivier Retreat or as a Rivier Associate. Others may know Rivier University in Nashua, NH and Marie-Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford, ME. Today, we invite you to rejoice with the Sisters as we celebrate this important event in the life of the Congregation and of the Church. Hereafter, invoke her powerful intercession. Her path is sown with miracles, favors, and blessings. Let her bless you!  Saint Marie Rivier, pray for me!

Little Audrey Santo Foundation is welcoming volunteers. For more information call 508-755-8712.

And the king will say to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) Your gift to the Partners in Charity Appeal will support diocesan ministries and agencies that collaborate or reach beyond our parish resources such as formation of future priests, priests retirement, preparing catechetical leaders and catechists, youth and adult faith formation, homeless prevention and emergency stabilization, and more.  Every pledge or gift makes a difference. To make a gift today, use the pledge envelope in the pew or at the entrance of the church or you can "text to give" by texting DONATE to 84576, or visit www.partners-charity.net to make a secure online donation, or call the office at 508-929-4366.

If you are unable to make a financial gift at this time, please continue to pray for the success of this important appeal. As your pastor I am grateful for all you do for our parish and pray that God continues to bless you and your loved ones. Your gift to the Partners in Charity Appeal makes happy endings possible.