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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 – Wis 9:13-18b
Psalm – Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17
Reading 2 – Phmn 9-10, 12-17
Gospel – Lk 14:25-33

Reflection

“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all of our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly are His Disciples.

Weekly Bulletin

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Weekly Bulletin

How Can I Keep From Singing?

As we anticipate the beginning of our centennial year, preparation is taking place for building the CENTENNIAL CHOIR. This choir is an opportunity for anyone interested in singing to join us on the 11th of September at the 11:00 Mass.

Already, we have 20 choristers warming up their voices! There will be two rehearsals: September 1st and September 8th at 7:00 PM In the choir loft.

If you’ve ever had a desire to sing in the choir, now is your chance! Please, consider joining us as we give grateful praise to God for the gift that is and has been St. Mary’s Parish!
For more information, call Marti Page @ 508-845-6341 X328 or email her at marti.page@stmarysparish.org

September, October and November Ministry Sign-ups

Hoping you all had a good summer, the new sign-up form for September, October, and November is below. Please consider serving, especially if you haven't done it in a while.
Thank you. We truly are blessed by your presence and ministry at St. Mary's.

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Do you have photos of St. Mary's to share?

As part of our centennial events, we are looking to gather digital versions of photos our parishioners have and would like to share - they could include photos of the church, events, and priests and parishioners from days long past.

We will have a photo table at the Centennial Reception where we will display them.

If you have photos of St. Mary's to share, please email digital scans of them with captions to stmaryanniversaryphotos@gmail.com.