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St. Martha and St. Mary Parishes
Sunday Jan 9, 2022
Baptism of the Lord January 9th, 2022
www.pwc.church
Father Joseph F. Mozer, Pastor
Our Collaborative Values jmozer@pwc.church (St. Mary phone ext. 112)
Love • Welcoming • Compassion • Boldness Father Lambert Nieme, Associate Pastor
lnieme@pwc.church (St. Mary phone ext. 123)
Saint Martha Parish Father Bernard Baris, M.S. Weekend Assistant
227 South Street, Plainville, MA 02762 Deacon Joseph R. Flocco, Permanent Deacon
Mailing Address Deacon James T. Kearney, Permanent Deacon
P.O. Box 1745, Plainville, MA 02762
Religious Education
Office Hours Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30-Noon, or by appt
stmarthaoffice@pwc.church | 508-699-8543 Mrs. Maggie Hoagland
Director of Faith Formation
Mass Schedule Children Grades 1-6
Saturday Daily Mass 9:00am mhoagland@pwc.church
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30pm 508-695-0054
Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am
Our 10:00am Mass can be viewed online
Reconciliation Ms. Jillian Carelli
Coordinator of Faith Formation
Sunday 9:15am - 9:45am Youth Grades 7 - Confirmation
jcarelli@pwc.church
Saint Mary Parish 508-384-3373
130 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9:30-1:30pm, Fri 9:30 Noon
or by appointment Music Directors
stmaryoffice@pwc.church | 508-384-3373 St. Martha — Mrs. Anne DiSanto
Mass Schedule annedisanto@gmail.com
Mon-Fri Daily Mass 9:00 am 508-269-7869
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00pm St. Martha — Mr. Jeff Johnson
Sunday 9:30am, 12:00pm, & 5:00pm jjohnson@pwc.church
Our 4:00pm Mass can be viewed online 508-954-5257
Reconciliation St. Mary— Ms. Jillian Carelli
Saturday 3:00pm-3:45pm jcarelli@pwc.church
Adoration: First Friday 8:30am-6:15pm, and First Saturday after 9:00am Mass-3:00pm at St. Martha.
Baptism: The 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30pm at St. Mary, and the 3rd Sunday at 11:30am at St. Martha.
Baptism Prep (Both Parishes): The 1st Sunday of each Month at 11:00am at St. Mary Church Hall.
Marriage: Visit our parish website to complete the online registration form at least six months in advance.
For more information on these and other sacraments and prayerful practices, please visit our website (pwc.church).
Prepare to Join in Praise! New Parish Offertory Pledge Cards
Prepare for next week’s Mass by making this To foster stability in each parish through our Offertory
Psalm Response a part of your daily prayers — Pledge Program, we need pledging households to renew
at blessing before meals, or during their pledges annually and more families to start a new
your daily prayer routine. Offertory Pledge. Please take a brochure and pledge
Psalm for Sunday Jan 16th card by the church doors and prayerfully consider your
Ps 96:1--3, 7-10 commitment in proportion to your current financial
ability. Pledge cards can be submitted at Mass next
R: Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations. weekend, Jan 15-16, or by mail.
If you are interested in joining either of our parishes, please visit our website, pwc.church, and fill out the New Pa-
rishioner Registration Form, or stop into either St. Martha office or St. Mary office to register.
Announcements for the bulletin must be submitted no later than Sunday for the following bulletin. Please sub-
mit your announcement to the parish office it pertains to. All announcements are subject to the Pastor’s approval.
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Pastoral Column
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased” (Lk 3:22)
The baptism of our Lord Jesus closes out Christmas time. It does not mean leaving behind the joy and light of Christ-
mas or the grace we have received through the mystery of the Incarnation. We are going back to the ordinary time,
the ordinary life with the Word made flesh among us, Emmanuel, God-with-us forever. In close relation with the Fa-
ther and the Holy Spirit, Jesus starts implementing, in very ordinary ways of living, an extraordinary reality:
The Kingdom of God for the salvation of humankind and all God’s creation. Embodied in the person of Jesus, the king-
dom of God is present in our midst to overthrow the “foreign occupation” of sin and death.
That is why even though Jesus never shares our sinful being in taking our human nature, He asked to receive the bap-
tism of repentance from John the Baptist to be one with us sinners and bring us back to God our Father. Through His
baptism, Jesus met us in our deep desire of God beyond our sinful state that prevents us from a close relationship
with God. Strengthening our relationship with God through an eternal covenant is the Redemptive mission entrusted
to Him by the Father. His Incarnation, ministry, passion, death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension fulfilled the Re-
demptive mission, which we share in from the day we have been born through water and the Spirit (Jn 3: 5). John the
Baptist had been baptizing only with water. In Jesus, we have been baptized not only with water but also with the Ho-
ly Spirit and fire. Like Jesus Himself, we have been anointed and share in His kingship, priesthood, and prophetical
role.
In the baptism of our Lord Jesus, the whole Trinity is involved. The heavens open and the Spirit descends and rests on
Jesus. The Spirit dwells in Him, sustains Him to accomplish the mission of salvation willed by the Father. A voice came
from heaven to confirm the Sonship of Jesus in whom the Father finds joy and satisfaction. Therefore, with Jesus, the
communication between God and humankind is restored. It requires from us an existential communion with the Fa-
ther through the Son by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The relationship between God the Father and the Son is a communion of love. And we are called to share in that love.
God's love for Jesus is not something that Jesus has to earn. The Father loves His begotten Son and calls Him beloved.
We too are beloved of God as we share in the divinity of Jesus who, through the mystery of Incarnation, humbled Him-
self to share in our humanity. Our baptism made us children of God in the Son as we have been sealed by the Holy
Spirit. Are we aware that God is still speaking to us: “you are my beloved daughter” or “you are my beloved son”?
However, is God well pleased with us? Or does God find joy and satisfaction in my way of living? A question to ponder
everyday of our lives.
When we accept ourselves as the beloved children of God and work hard to live our lives accordingly, the Holy Spirit
will be helping us, beyond the limits of our human condition, to carry out the mission of salvation entrusted to us by
the Father, through Jesus Christ, His beloved Son. It is a question of becoming, by the grace of God, more and more
true witnesses of the gospel in our everyday lives. Then we can be able to hear in the silence of our heart that holy
voice crying out: “You are my beloved daughter/son; with you I am well pleased”.
-Fr. Lambert Nieme
Baptism of the Lord January 9th, 2022
St. Martha Parish Collaborative Announcements
Mass Intentions It’s cold! Why Are the Windows Open?!
Sat 9:00 am We don’t like being cold any more than you, but… One of
Jan 8 5:30 pm Mass for the People the things we learned helps avoid the spread of an air-
8:00 am The Church, the Sovereign Pontiff, the United borne virus is allowing some fresh air in while the con-
Sun States of America and the gregation is seated. So like last year, we need some win-
Jan 9 St. Martha St. Vincent de Paul Society dows open a couple inches. When it’s below freezing,
10:00 am Edward “Ned” Merrick (Memorial) only the windows with white signs should be open, so
Sat 9:00 am you can choose your seats to have more fresh air or
Jan 15 5:30 pm Mass for the People more warmth. Between Masses, we use exhaust fans to
refresh the air, then close windows to warm it until peo-
Sun 8:00 am ple arrive.
Jan 16 10:00 am Peter Cataldo, Sr. (Birthday Memorial)
Pancake Breakfast at St. Martha
St. Martha Financials January 16, 2022
All are invited to join us for breakfast at St. Martha Par-
ish Hall on Sun., Jan. 16 at 9am . Hosted by
Weekly Offering
the St. Martha Knights of Columbus, the
St. Martha menu includes French toast, scrambled
eggs, sausage, and tater tots along with cof-
Offertory Dec 26 / Jan2, 2022 $2,478/$4,397
fee, tea and juice. Gluten free (also dairy
Building Maintenance $1,718 free) pancakes and sausage are available.
Donations are appreciated and given to lo-
Christmas (Clergy) $2,381
Solemnity of Mary $326 Special Prayer Intentions
Please pray for these dear people who are ill
Month of December
Richard, Clay Conard, Bob Curran, Natalie DePillo, Zacha-
St. Martha Offertory Building ry Duffy, June Eastman, Ed Frobel, Jill Kelly, Loretta Kerr,
Robert Laughlin, Andrea Dixon Lavery, Raymond & Lor-
Cash/Check 8,299 2,900 raine LaRocca, Dan Lynch, Harper Oats, Marc Pellissey,
Online Giving 5,651 870 Paul Strittmatter (baby), Pat Wang, Gerard Quinn, and
all of our Faith Family who battle cancer & mental illness.
Total Actual 13,950 3,770
Please pray for the repose of the soul of all our
Budget 13,123 2,590
deceased loved ones, especially
Variance 827 1,180 Eric Fowler who died recently
Year to date: July-December Military Prayer Intentions
St. Martha Offertory Building
Please pray for these courageous people who
are currently serving in our military
Cash/Check 49,526 13,611
LT Dahnyoung McGarry USCG
Online Giving 32,194 4,448
Trevor Smith, 82nd Army Airborne Div.
Total Actual 81,720 18,058 SPC Jonathan Rolfe, 10th Mountain Div., US Army
PVT. Ethan Rolfe, 10th Mountain Div., US Army
Budget 76,177 13,016
SSG Joseph Bruneau, 215th US Army Band
Variance 5,543 5,042 Master Sergeant Geoffrey Halterman, USMC
Ethan Desmarais USAF and Isaac Desmarais USMC
Thank you for your continued support! Thank you for your service!
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Collaborative Announcements St. Mary Parish
Upcoming Events Mass Intentions
Sat Jan 8 4:00 pm Joseph Lonergan (Memorial)
Sat/Sun All Masses Nametag Sunday
Jan 8-9 9:30 am Peter Cataldo, Sr.
(Birthday Remembrance)
Sat Jan 15 5:30 pm Attleboro March for Life Sun Jan 9 12:00 pm Michael, Theresa & Kimiyoshi Matsuya-
ma and Helena Kennedy (Memorial)
5:00 pm Mass for the People
Jan 15-16 All Masses Offertory Pledge Commitment Wknd.
Mon Jan 10 9:00 am John M. Killion (5th Year Memorial)
Jan 16 9:00 am Pancake Breakfast, St. Martha
Tue Jan 11 9:00 am Judy Mulloy (Memorial)
Tue Jan 18 7:30 pm Rosary & Holy Hour for Life, St. Mary
Wed Jan 12 9:00 am Karl & Lina Feil (Memorial)
Jan 22-23 All Masses Holy Family Consecration Prayer
Thur Jan 13 9:00 am Joan Flannery (Memorial)
Christmas Thanks!
Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent Fri Jan 14 9:00 am Benton Keene (Recent Death)
us cards, gifts or well wishes during the Christmas holi- Sat Jan 15 4:00 pm
days. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreci-
9:30 am Kevin Miller ( Memorial)
ated. A Blessed and Happy New Year to all!
Sun Jan 16 12:00 pm Gildo Caruso (Memorial)
Fr. Joe & Fr. Lambert 5:00 pm Fernanda Codesso (Memorial)
Second Name Tag Sunday
This Weekend, January 8th-9th St. Mary Financials
God calls us by name, and as a faith family we would like
to as well! To help to do so, we’re holding our second Weekly Offering
Name Tag Sunday this weekend. Name tag holders and St. Mary
extra name tags will be provided at all Masses. Take the
opportunity to introduce yourself to a new Parish Fami- Offertory Dec 26/ Jan 2, 2022 $5,662/$9,019
ly member and to call them by name!! We plan to repeat Building Mortgage $3,916
this welcoming program on the 2nd weekend of Febru-
Christmas (Clergy) $7,448
ary, 2/12 & 2/13 so keep those nametags handy!
Solemnity of Mary $494
Sanctuary Candle
The sanctuary candle in St. Mary Parish Month of December
is dedicated this week to the loving
memory of : St. Mary Offertory Building
Peter Cataldo Sr. Cash/Check 18,363 5,142
Online Giving 10,851 2,980
Baptism
Total Actual 29,214 8,122
Congratulations to the newest member of
our Catholic community who was baptized Budget 30,895 9,302
at St. Mary recently. May this little one and Variance (1,681) (1,180)
her family be continually blessed by the
Lord and know His love. Year to date: July - December
Lily Marlene Donahue St. Mary Offertory Building
Mary's Garden Prayer Group Cash/Check 119,735 30,273
Please join us for our next prayer session Online Giving 64,752 18,608
on Tues, Jan 18th at 7:30pm at St. Mary
Church. This special evening of rosary Total Actual 184,487 48,881
and prayer will also include a Holy Hour Budget 177,792 51,163
Of Life, with adoration, sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus. We hope you can join us!! Variance 6,695 (2,282)Baptism of the Lord January 9th, 2022
Faith Formation
Grade 1-6 Faith Formation: Tuesday, January 11 classes (Grades 1-6). St. Martha: Grade 2 (Plainville):
FIRST RECONCILIATION–Saturday, January 15 at 11:00 am (St. Martha Church).
St. Mary: Classes: Monday, January 10 (Grades 1, 3-6); Wednesday, January 12 (Grades 2-5).
Faith Formation for Youth: Confirmation 1 begins this weekend Sun., Jan 9th. Large group session 4:00-
5:00 pm. Mass at 5:00 pm followed by a snack. Small group sessions from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged
to attend the 5:00 pm mass as well.
Catholics in Action, (aka CIA Youth Group) Sun Jan 9th 2022 6-8 pm in the CIA room of St. Mary rectory-
We will be joined by a representative from Gilly’s House who will help us kick off our Coffee Drive! Feb 4-6, 2022.
CIA Winter Service Retreat at St. Thecla’s Retreat Ctr Billerica.
Attleboro March for Life Jan. 15th
Community Involvement In solidarity with the National March for Life, a March
for Life is being held on Jan 15th in Attleboro. A prayer
Bloomin’ 4 Good to benefit service begins at 5:30 pm with the march starting at
St. Vincent de Paul in January 6pm. The 1.5 mile walk will be followed by praise and
St. Martha’s St. Vincent de Paul has been selected to re- worship with Eucharistic Adoration, music, & a brief talk
ceive a $1 donation for every $10.99 bouquet with the at St. John the Evangelist Church.
red circle sticker sold at the Stop & Shop located at 109 Start: 5:30 pm at Holy Ghost Church,( formally St. Vin-
Taunton St. in Plainville during the month of January. cent de Paul Church) 71 Linden St., Attleboro
End: St. John the Evangelist Church at One St. John’s
Place
The Plainville & Wrentham Food A shuttle bus will run between churches before and af-
Pantries appreciate every donation from our com- ter the event. Donations will go to Abundant Hope.
munities. Non-perishable items that Questions? Email Deacon Joe at jflocco@pwc.church.
have not reached their expiration date
can be dropped off in the box located by Kid’s Corner
the side of the Methodist Church near
the parking lot (Plainville); in the bin
located inside the side door by the eleva-
tor at St. Mary Parish, or in the donation
shed next to the pantry itself located be-
hind the Original Congregational Church (Wrentham).
Knights of Columbus Coat Drive
Weekends of Jan. 15/16 & 22/23
We will be collecting lightly used winter coats—all siz-
es—for donation to those in need of them.
All sizes—Youth—Adult—Teen
The coats will be collected after all mass-
es at both St. Martha & St. Mary.
Thank you for your
kindness and generosity!
Chalice, Ciborium
and Paten—
The chalice is the cup used to hold the
Blood of Christ. The Paten and Cibori-
um hold the consecrated hosts. The
Paten is usually shaped like a plate whereas the Cibori-
um is typically deeper than the Paten and has a lid.You can also read
