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Intro

Welcome to all new parishioners! Please introduce yourself after Mass or at the Office. There is a ramp for handicapped access to the upper Church located in the rear parking lot. The Saint Joseph Chapel in the Parish Center is open for visits from 9:00am - 8:30pm each day.

09-05-2010

From The Pastor

A Letter From The Pastor

Dear Friends,

Many of you may know about my little side job. I am the co-host of a television program on Catholic TV called SPOTLIGHT. Fr. Chip Hines and I review movies every week both as critics within the art from and also as Catholic priests. You may catch us four times a week on TV or 24/7 on the Internet. I mention this to recommend a movie that is playing at the Dedham Community Cinema. "Get Low" stars Robert Duvall (84 years old when he made this film!). We gave it a very favorable review on our show. It covers themes like life/death, repentance, forgiveness, and love. It is a wonderful change from the crazy stuff that shows up on so many screens these days. So tune in to SPOTLIGHT and go see "Get Low".

When we celebrate Labor Day (even though it is a day off for many!), we are highlighting the importance of work in our lives. There is dignity in being able to do an honest day's work and be rewarded for it appropriately. We continue to pray for all of those who are still looking for employment, that doors will open for them soon. In balance to Labor Day, we also have to remember that each Sunday is consecrated to the Lord and is meant to be different from all other days of the week. Our present culture resists such specialness, but we should not. With attending Mass as an anchor, be sure to make Sunday a day different from all the rest. It should be marked by a new rhythm, with particular time put aside for some extra prayer, family, friends, and yes, a little peace and quiet. Not always easy to do, but give it a try!

We pray for all who are heading back to school this week. . . students, teachers and staff. We also remind you to register as soon as possible for our Religious Ed. Program, from our new Pre-K program through Confirmation. And be sure to sign up next week for an Arise group; it's never too late to join!

God bless,
Fr. Kelly

Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, September 6, the Parish Center Offices will be closed. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.
The daily Mass will be celebrated at 8:00am on Monday.

Sanctuary Candle

This week's Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of
Laureen Gilligan

Parish & Community

PARISH and COMMUNITY NEWS

"We are the Good News" 5^th and final season of Arise welcomes new and continuing participants. If you have not as yet joined a group, please consider signing up for this wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and friendship. Sign up is Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12. Arise leaders will be at all the Masses to help you and take your registration cards. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Audrey at 781-326-0674 or nonnipug@verizon.net.

A view of the porch and ocean at St. Joseph Retreat Center

An Invitation from Sr. Barbara to the seniors and Eucharistic Ministers to attend A Morning of Prayer, "Mary, Full of Grace: Meditating with the Mysteries of the Rosary" presented by Sr. Patricia Cushing, CSJ on Thursday, September 30^th. It will be held at the Saint Joseph Retreat Center in Cohasset, right on the Atlantic Ocean. Arrival time and light refreshments from 9:00-9:30am, reflective input 9:30am, followed by private time for prayer, closing ritual and departure at 12:15pm. The cost is $25.00. Please call Sr. Barbara at 781-326-0550 ext. 39 by Sept. 20^th to sign up or for more information

An Invitation from Sr. Barbara to the seniors and Jimmy Fund Walk

St. Mary's will be participating again in the annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on September l2^th. We are walking not only to raise money for cancer research but to honor cancer survivors, those battling the disease and to remember those who ultimately lost that battle. We hope you will consider joining the team this year to help find a cure for this terrible disease or if you can't join us perhaps you might consider supporting one of the team members in their fund raising effort. To join the team or make a donation please go to www.jimmyfundwalk.org. To join, click on "Register today and follow the directions. To support the team click on the banner, then the "more" link under team rank and scroll down to the team name -"St. Mary's Remembers" or drop a check in the collection basket or at the ParishCenter payable to "Jimmy Fund Walk". To add names of families and friends to the Teams' "Honor Roll" please drop their names off at the Parish Center or email to sburb1018@aol.com. If you have any questions please contact Steve Burbank at the above email address or at 781-329-5027.

You are invited to a Holy Hour of Adoration to pray the Rosary for the Universal Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, September 8^th from 7-8pm Saint Joseph's Chapel in the Parish Center The intention of the Rosary Our Lady's intercession with her Son Jesus for a Culture of Life and Conversions here and through out the world. September 8^th is the Nativity of Our Blessd Mother. What a beautiful way to honor Mary with this rosary on her birthday!

A Senior Luncheon
Please join Sr. Barbara Lavin for a luncheon on
Wednesday, September l5^th at 11:30am
in the Parish Center Dining Room.
Come and join the fun,
friendship and conversation. All are welcome!!!

Trip to the Holy Land
This is the kind of experience that can change one's life. Fr. Kelly's friend, Fr. David Michael, pastor of St. John Chrysostom in West Roxbury, is leading this pilgrimage, and he will be a great spiritual guide. The trip leaves October 22, 2010 and returns November 2, 2010. Call Carmel Tours at 978-977-3062 to sign up or for more information. Join other St. Mary's parishioners who will be going!

Friends of the Poor Walk 2010
The third annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 9:30-11:30am. The walk will start at St. Mary's on High St. and end at St. Susanna's on Pine St. Registration and check in will be held at 9:00am. To register for the walk log onto: www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. The contact person for the walk is Lew Uttaro, 781-326-6214 or Joegriffinfire@aol.com

Great Plain Squares, located at the Carter Memorial Methodist Church, 800 Highland Ave., Needham, is offering Beginning Square Dance classes on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-8:15pm beginning September 15^th. The first class is free!! Weekly classes will be $7.00. For more information please call Paul Howard at 781-801-0725 or visit www.GreatPlainSguares.org.

The Daughters of St. Paul will honor Mary Ann Glendon as the first recepient of the Cordero Award on Sunday, September 12^th at 3:00pm. The presentation will take place during an afternoon tea. Proceeds from this event will benefit and Education Fund for the Daughters of St. Paul. The highlight of the special auction will be clubhouse seats to the Patriots game on September 26^th. For more information contact Sr. Christine Setticase, FSP at 617-921-0228 or csetticase@paulinemedia.com.

Holy Matrimony

Banns Of Marriage
Mauro DelleMonarche and Melissa Musto III
Robert Steber and Laura Tedesco II
Alfred Kemmett and Michaela Brennan I
Rory Flynn and Amy Cunningham I
Greg Rockwell and Amanda Shastany I

Reflections

"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple."

- Lk 14:27

Daily Readings

Readings for the Week For everyday readings you can visit the Readings and Psalm section of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website through this link:

Daily Mass Readings

Edge/LifeTeen

Middle School Youth Ministry

To the Parents
All families in grades 6-8 should have received a packet in the mail detailing the beginning of the new Edge year. This packet included a letter, a flyer on upcoming events, and a registration form. If you did not receive one, please contact Patty in Religious Education, or you may download the packet online @ www.stmarysedge.com.
Here are some important dates:
Core Meeting:
Wednesday, September 22^nd & September 29^th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Center
Our Core Team consists of parents, adults, and high school upperclassmen who lead our middle school youth every week in their small groups. If you are interested in joining our team (parents, especially dads, are needed) please contact Jason.

MANDATORY PARENT & CHILD MEETING
Wednesday, October 6^th
6:30pm in the Upper Church
All parents and their children in grades 6-8 MUST attend this meeting as we begin our new year.

Check out our website
@
www.stmarysedge.com

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LifeTeen Section

JOIN THE LIFE TEEN CORE TEAM
For 13 years, our parish has been leading teens closer to Christ. This has been made possible by the countless number of people who have volunteered their time as Core Members. Teens need adult mentors to walk beside and stand behind them as they choose to follow Christ. Your "yes" to serve will change lives. As a Life Teen Core Member you will be the willing hands and hearts that witness Christ in the world. No matter how little time you have, we will maximize it. No matter your age there's a place for everyone - the young and the young at heart! Your gifts and talents will help lead high school teens closer to Christ.
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information, please contact Jason Deramo, Youth Minister, at jasond@stmaryslifeteen.com. There will be an informational meeting for all interested adults by mid-September.

WORLD YOUTH DAY
PARENT & PILGRIM MEETING
Monday, September 13^th
7:30pm-8:45pm
jn the Parish Center
All pilgrims attending WYD Madrid in August and their parents are required to be at this meeting. Chris Dube from Dube Travel will be detailing the pilgrimage that we will take part in. SPOTS ARE STILL OPEN, SO ANY INTERESTED FAMILIES SHOULD ATTEND THIS MEETING IN ORDER TO ATTEND!

PARENT LIFE PROGRAM
Parent Prayer Group? Retreat Prayer Team? Alumni Care Takers? Life Guards? Dads who like to create things or fix things? Parents Looking to be more involved in youth ministry for the teens and for yourselves?
We will be kicking off our new PARENT LIFE, a program primarily for parents of our teens in Edge & Life Teen (but not limited to parents - all adults in the parish are welcomed and wanted!). Come and learn how the ministry needs your help and how you can be more involved in it. Also, come and learn how to deepen your faith as a parent as we organize events for you!
Monday, September 13^th from 7:30-8:00pm in the Parish Center

THIS WEEK @ LIFE TEEN

Monday	Guys & Girls Pizza & Prayer 6:00-8:30pm
Wednesday	Ministers Meeting from 6-7pm
Saturday & Sunday	Senior Retreat
Sunday	LifeTeen Mass @ 6:00

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STEWARDSHIP

SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE

TREASURE	8/28-8/29 2011	YTD FY 2010
Offertory (includes EFT & mail ins)	$9,034.15	$77,724.66
Budgeted Offertory	$12,500.00	$112,500.00
Amount (under) Budget for the week	$(3,465.75)	$(34,775 .34)
Amount over (under) Budget after Special Collections	$(3,465.75)	$(34,775 .34)
Catholic Home Missions	$1,779.65	_
Total Grand Annual	$90,561.92	_
Mail Ins June	$4,637.00	_
Mail Ins July	$3,901.00	_
Mail Ins August	$3,564.00	_

Please consider remembering St. Mary's Parish in your will or other trust arrangements. Thanks!

Parish Clergy

Pastor:
Rev. William T. Kelly

Parochial Vicar:
Rev. William P. Lohan

Permanent Deacon:
Rev. Mr. Louis W. Sheedy

In Residence:
Rev. Joseph F. Mozer
Rev. Michael C. Harrington