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Epiphany of the Lord
January 2, 2022
Saint Mary 14 Park Street + Sacred Heart 58 Church Street + Saint Mark 105 Stanley Street
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish
Rev. Rodney E. Thibault, J.C.L., Pastor
Rev. Deacon Joseph E. Regali
Mrs. Monica T. Forte, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Jean Howard, Business Manager
Mrs. Elaine Corvese, Director of Religious Education, Grades 1-8 & Confirmation
Ms. Nicole Barton, Music Director
Mr. Miguel Peixoto, Buildings Supervisor
Mr. James Kitsock, Building Maintenance
Parish Offering
Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School
If you are attending in person, you can drop your
Mrs. Charlotte Lourenco, Principal
contribution in the collection basket. If you prefer,
57 Richards Avenue, you are welcome to mail your budget envelope to the
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760 parish office, at 14 Park Street, North Attleborough,
(508) 695-3072 FAX (508) 695-9074 MA 02760. You may also leave your envelope in the
smsh@smsh.dfrcs.org www.smshschool.com drop box located outside the parish office door, to the
right on the landing. Or you can use this link for on
Saint Mary Cemetery line giving:
Mr. Jarrod Ward, Superintendent https://app.gabrielsoft.com/guest/mafrdiocese/31
Towne Street Thank you for your ongoing support!
North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760
(508) 695-1173 or email ripco@comcast.net
Masses
Masks: The Diocese of Fall River is strongly encouraging
Sacrament of Reconciliation all parishioners to follow the CDC guidance and to wear a
Saint Mary Church • Saturday 3:00 pm mask while attending Mass or any other liturgical
celebration unless unable because of a medical condition or
Sacrament of Baptism under the age of 2. Please be considerate of those around
Baptisms are currently scheduled on scheduled you and allow for space near those not in your family
Saturday afternoons at 1:00 pm, with a limit of four whenever possible.
families at each baptism. Please contact Monica
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more information and available dates. (technology permitting) and saved online for later
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Pastoral care to those in need of the sacrament of
the sick is arranged with our parish priests. Please
call the parish office to arrange a visit. Parish Office
14 Park Street, North Attleborough,
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Massachusetts 02760
Adoration is offered on the 1st Tuesday of each
month in Saint Mary Church, beginning at 9:00 am Parish e-mail • stmaryna@noozi.com
with Morning Prayer and ending at 6:00 pm with Parish website • www.saintmaryna.com
Evening Prayer and Benediction. Phone (508) 695-6161 Fax (508) 695-5248
Faith Formation e-mail • smshff@comcast.net
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish – North Attleborough 0902From Father Rodney
Merry “Little” Christmas. As we celebrate the
Epiphany, Catholics around the world are today
exchanging gifts in honor of the moment when the 3
January 1 -Mary, Mother of God Wise Men brought our Lord gifts of Gold,
Although not a Holy Day of Obligation, Mass will Frankincense and Myrrh. The Wise Men, whether
be celebrated on Saturday morning to honor Mary, they were kings or astrologers, followed a bright,
Mother of God and begin our New Year in prayer. shining star to find where the Newborn King was.
May we, throughout this New Year 2022, always
Saturday January 1 in Saint Mary
follow the brilliance of that shining star so that we
9:30 am Pauline Hastings can always see Jesus.
*** NO 4:00 pm VIGIL MASS TODAY The three gifts that are given to Jesus are interesting.
January 2 - Epiphany of the Lord Each possesses a unique expression of who Jesus is
Sunday January 2 and why He was born. Some reading these lines
8:00 am Charles O’Connor might be aware of the significance of each gift, but I
Sunday January 2 thought that a bit of reflection might prove useful as
9:30 am Larry Jonak we celebrate the Epiphany.
Sunday January 2 Since the early days of Christianity, Biblical scholars
11:00 am Angelina G. Wilcox & and theologians have offered varying interpretations
Robert T. Wilcox of the meaning and significance of the
Monday January 3 gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the
Magi presented to Jesus, according to the Gospel of
4:30 pm
Matthew (2:11). These valuable items were standard
Tuesday January 4
gifts to honor a king or deity in the ancient world:
8:00 am Lillian Poirier gold as a precious metal, frankincense as perfume or
Wednesday January 5 incense, and myrrh as anointing oil. In fact, these
4:30 pm same three items were apparently among the gifts,
Thursday January 6 recorded in ancient inscriptions, that King Seleucus
8:00 am Edward A. Rogers II Callinicus offered to the god Apollo at the temple
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ in Miletus in 243 B.C.E. The Book of Isaiah, when
January 9 – Baptism of the Lord describing Jerusalem’s glorious restoration, tells of
Saturday January 8 nations and kings who will come and “bring gold
4:00 pm James Stephen Brennan and frankincense and shall proclaim the praise of the
Sunday January 9 Lord” (Isaiah 60:6). Although Matthew’s gospel
8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Antonio & Clara does not include the names or number of the magi,
Luongo many believe that the number of the gifts is what led
Sunday January 9 to the tradition of the Three Wise Men.
In addition to the honor and status implied by the
9:30 am Robert & Angela MacCormack
value of the gifts of the magi, scholars think that
Sunday January 9
these three were chosen for their special spiritual
11:00 am Frank Larivee symbolism about Jesus himself—gold representing
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ his kingship, frankincense a symbol of his priestly
Weekend Masses role, and myrrh a prefiguring of his death and
embalming—an interpretation made popular in the
Saturday 4:00 pm Saint Mary Church
well-known Christmas carol “We Three Kings.”
Sunday 8:00 am Saint Mark Church
As the tradition of gift giving is so part of the
Sunday 9:30 am Saint Mary Church
Christmas perhaps on this special day, we can take
Sunday 11:00 am Sacred Heart Church -
some of our time and give it as a gift to someone who
boiler repairs completed
is lonely or in need of compassion and consolation.
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Weekday Masses Many thanks – Christmas 2021
Monday 4:30 pm Saint Mary Church A sincere and heartfelt word of thanks to everyone
Tuesday 8:00 am Saint Mark Church who sent me cards, gifts and treats this Christmas.
Wednesday 4:30 pm Saint Mary Church Your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity are
Thursday 8:00 am Communion Service Saint Mark greatly appreciated.
Church With love,
Father Rodney
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish – North Attleborough 0902Parish Contributions Christmas in July
Figures from December 19 and 26 were not For the Festival of the Trees at our Christmas in
available due to early publication dates. They will July Fair, you may now want to
be available in future bulletins. plan how to decorate your
tree. Availability on traditional
Monthly Adoration Christmas trims and decorations
Monthly Adoration is offered the first Tuesday of may be limited in July. We currently have about 50
every month (January 4 is next). You are invited to trees, mostly 3 to 4 feet and in various styles for
join us in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in your decorating pleasure. In addition to
Saint Mary church, beginning at 9 a.m. with Christmas, you may want to consider trees
Morning Prayer and ending at 6 p.m. with Evening reflective of other holidays, such as Valentines,
Prayer and Benediction. You can drop in at any Easter and Thanksgiving, to name a
time for as long as you like or, if you would like a few. Thanks in advance from the Fair Committee.
specific time slot, please call Joanne Regali 508-
643-3821 and leave a message. Missalettes for 2022
Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, but He has We now have our missalettes returned to the pews
revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the for your use during Mass. PLEASE do not take
Eucharist will obtain a more abundant measure of grace. them home, they are for everyone’s use. At the end
(revealed by St. Alphonsus Ligouri) of Mass, please return the missalette to the rack for
the next person to use. Thank you!
Advent Adopt-A-Family Project
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your We Welcome
consistent generosity to the Adopt-A-Family On the December 18 we welcomed a new member
project. Although many are struggling, so many into our Catholic faith and Transfiguration of the
families found ways to again be most generous to Lord Parish at the sacrament of baptism. We
this effort. This year we provided for families who welcome: Dylan Johnson Collins, son of Meaghan
were especially in need of our collective love and & Sean Collins. Congratulations to Dylan, his
support. Because of your unselfish assistance, we parents, godparents, family and friends on the
provided clothing for the children and parents. joyous celebration of faith and family.
There were also books, games and the typical
trappings of Christmas. In addition we were able Scheduling Baptisms
to provide assistance for utility bills and will be able Parents requesting the baptism of their child should
to support some with assistance during the year. be registered members of the parish who attend
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Transfiguration weekend Mass on a weekly basis. Baptisms are
Parish provided enough food and goodies for all celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 pm at 14 Park
and delivered all the gifts just before Christmas. Street with a maximum of four families. Please
The success of this project is such an expression of contact Monica in the office via email
love from all who sacrifice so that others may (stmaryna@noozi.com) for more information and
experience the wonderful magic that comes with visit the parish website www.saintmaryna.com and
this very blessed season of the year. May God Bless click on the “Sacraments” tab for more detailed
us all now and in the New Year. information. What Are The Requirements To Be a
Most gratefully, Godparent or Sponsor? If you have been asked to be
Betty Poirier, Chairperson a godparent, requirements set by the Roman
Catholic Church are as follows: You must be a
confirmed Catholic, at least 16 years old, registered
in a parish and practicing your faith by regular
participation at Mass. If you are married, your
marriage must be recognized as valid by the
Church. If you are currently a member of
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish and have been
2021 Annual Collection Update asked to be a godparent, please see Father Rodney
To date, our total stands at $75,755.00. Thank you after Mass. You may contact the office for more
to all for your continued generosity. information.
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish – North Attleborough 0902FAITH FORMATION
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Elaine Corvese smshff@comcast.net
Faith Formation Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The first semester for Faith Formation classes has
ended and the Christmas and winter break has
begun. Faith Formation classes will resume in
January and dates are as follows: Knights of Columbus
January 3, 2022 – Grade 6 Council #330 of North Attleboro was founded over
January 5, 2022 – Grade 9 Group A 120 years ago in 1898 and this Council has always
January 8, 2022 – Grades 1 and 2 represented the entire Catholic community of
January 10, 2022 – Grade 7 North Attleboro. Charity is our leading principle,
January 11, 2022 – Grades 1 and 2 and our focus is on providing support and
January 12, 2022 – Grade 9 group B assistance locally. We are looking for Catholic
January 19, 2022 – Grade 8
men to join our Council and help us support our
community as our members have been doing since
Prayer and Pizza 1898. If you are interested in learning more about
Looking for another way to deepen your
membership, please contact Jim Schromm,
spirituality? Do you have “knots” in your life that jim.schromm@verizon.net or (508) 643-3623.
you need help undoing? Please join us on the third
Wednesday of each month for “Prayer and Pizza”.
Following the 4:30 pm Mass Wednesday, January Transfiguration of the Lord Parish
19, we together will pray the rosary, which will be Saint Vincent de Paul Society
offered up to Mary, Undoer of Knots Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St.
(maryundoerofknots.com). Whether you pray the Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads
rosary daily or have never prayed it before, please women and men to join to grow spiritually by
consider joining us for “Prayer and Pizza” All are offering person-to-person service to those who are
welcome! Please contact Rick Leco (508 930 9264) needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder,
or Vicky Curran (508 930 3306) with any questions. Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent
de Paul. If you need assistance, please call the help
2022 Mass Intention Book line for our parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
The 2022 Mass Intention calendar is available for They can offer information about the types of
scheduling memorial Masses. At this time you are assistance available. Please call 508-212-4755 for
asked to schedule only 2 weekend Mass intentions help or more information.
for anytime in the calendar year. You may schedule
as many weekday Masses as you would like. Mass Attleboro March for Life
intentions are for the deceased and not for the In solidarity with the National March for Life,
living. We will continue to have one person or there will be a March for Life on Saturday, January
family for each Mass time. Intentions can be 15th, 6PM from Holy Ghost Church (formerly St.
scheduled at stmaryna@noozi.com or by phone at Vincent dePaul), 71 Linden St, to St John's Church,
508-695-6161 1 St. John Place, Attleboro. There will be a prayer
service at 5:30PM with the march starting at 6PM
and prayer to conclude the march. Call 508-222-
1206 for more information.
Boiler Repairs Completed
As of this writing, the boiler repairs at Sacred Heart
church are complete. Sunday Mass at 11:00 am is
once again celebrated at Sacred Heart. Thank you
for your patience and understanding during this
project.
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish – North Attleborough 0902Readings for January 2 Second Reading
Epiphany of the Lord A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the
Ephesians
First Reading
Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit,
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! namely, that the mystery was made known to me by
Your light has come, revelation. It was not made known to people in other
the glory of the Lord shines upon you. generations as it has now been revealed to his holy
See, darkness covers the earth, apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are
coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in
and thick clouds cover the peoples;
the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
but upon you the LORD shines,
and over you appears his glory. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Nations shall walk by your light, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
and kings by your shining radiance.
Raise your eyes and look about; Gospel
they all gather and come to you:
your sons come from afar, The Lord be with you. And with your spirit.
and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. A reading from the holy Gospel according to
Then you shall be radiant at what you see, Matthew
your heart shall throb and overflow,
for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out Glory to you, O Lord. †
before you, When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the
the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived
Caravans of camels shall fill you, in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the
dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do
all from Sheba shall come him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was
bearing gold and frankincense, greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be
born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for
Responsorial Psalm thus it has been written through the prophet:
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
O God, with your judgment endow the king, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
and with your justice, the king’s son; since from you shall come a ruler,
He shall govern your people with justice who is to shepherd my people Israel.”
and your afflicted ones with judgment. Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent
Justice shall flower in his days, them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently
and profound peace, till the moon be no more. for the child. When you have found him, bring me
May he rule from sea to sea, word, that I too may go and do him homage.” After
and from the River to the ends of the earth. their audience with the king they set out. And behold,
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them,
The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; until it came and stopped over the place where the child
the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on
All kings shall pay him homage, entering the house they saw the child with Mary his
all nations shall serve him. mother. They prostrated themselves and did him
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered
For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having
and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they
He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; departed for their country by another way.
the lives of the poor he shall save.
The Gospel of the Lord.
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
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