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Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18

5:00 PM ~ The Deceased Members of Patrick F. Canty Family by Doris

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19

7:00 AM ~ Jack Kelly Jr. by Mom, Dad, Cathy, Jeff, Brenden & Kelly

9:00 AM ~ Parishioners

11:00 AM ~ Paula Ali (3^rd Anniv.) by The Family

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

MONDAY FEBRUARY 20

7:00 AM ~ Henry Hejwosz by The Family

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21

7:00 AM ~ Deceased Members of the Thomas P. Keane Family

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22 ~ Ash Wednesday ~

7:00 AM ~ Henry Hejwosz by The Family

9:00 AM ~ Jim & Anne McKay by Irene Harvanek

5:15 PM ~ Thomas O’Brien by The Family

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23

7:00 AM ~ Daily Mass

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24

7:00 AM ~ Daily Mass

12:15 PM ~Special Intentions

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25

8:00 AM ~ Rita Mozdzierz by The Staff & Students of St. Louis School

5:00 PM ~ Anna Kusek by John & Ann Marie Canty

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26

7:00 AM ~ Parishioners

9:00 AM ~ Bernard & Kevin Makara by The Family

11:00 AM ~ Beatrice & Roy Ceppetelli by The Family

12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español

Wednesday Morning Masses

Please note: Wednesday morning Mass will now be held weekly at St. Louis Church.

2012 Mass Book

There are still some open Sanctuary Lamps and ‘weekday’ Masses available for this years 2012 Mass Book. If anyone would like to have a Mass for a loved one or a special intention, pls. call the Rectory Office.

Collection for the Church in Latin America

Please be generous in the special Collection for the Church in Latin America, which is scheduled to be taken at the Lord’s Day Masses in our parishes, next weekend, February 25 and 26.

This collection supports pastoral projects that enrich the lives of believers throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. A significant portion of this collection is also used to assist in the ongoing efforts of our own Diocesan Hispanic Ministry, which serves the large number of Hispanics living in the Diocese of Worcester.

~Parish Support ~

Last weekend, our parish community contributed

$ 9,864.55 in ordinary support. Thank you!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Gr. K-8: Sunday Feb. 19 <= NO CLASS

Sunday Mar. 4 9:50-11:00 am

Gr. K-6: Sunday Feb. 26 9:50-11:00 am

Gr. 9 & 10: Rel. Ed classes meet in the Church Hall:

Mon. Mar. 5^th at 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Mon. Mar. 12^th at 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Confirmation Class: Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 at 6:30– 8:30pm in the Church Hall.

Lenten Service: Monday Feb. 27^th at 6:15pm in the church hall. For students in Gr. 7 to 10 (includes all in the Sunday morning class, Monday evening and those in the Summer Program).

Gifts to The Endowment for St. Louis School

In memory of Marcelle C. Keane from:

Shirley A. Becker; M/M George P. Murphy.

In honor of the Baptism of Mason Richard Letellier from: His Family.

Blessed Sacrament Chapel is in Need

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is in need of scheduled adorers for the following hours:

Sunday 9-10 AM, 10-11 AM, 11-12 Noon. Please contact Kendall or Jane Sprague at (508) 943-8955, Barbara Avery at (508) 943-1489 or Jeanne Guerin at (509) 943-2284.

2011 Tax Contribution Statements

The 2011 ‘Church Envelope’ Tax Contribution Statements are now available at the Rectory office.

Soup Meal

Raising Money for the Homeless

The Youth Group will host the 2^nd Annual Soup Meal on Sunday, March 18th from 11-2pm in the St Louis Church Hall to raise money for The St. Vincent dePaul Society and The Bread of Life Kitchen.  This is a wonderful Community event to come together, enjoy some soup, and help those in need! Everyone is welcome. There is no set price but monetary donations are gladly accepted.  Soup bowls, hand painted by Youth Group members, will be auctioned off. If you would like to contribute a crockpot of soup, dessert or would like to help, please contact Mary Ellen Valcour at mevalcour@charter.net or 508-943-9544.

This week February 19 –February 25, 2012

Sanctuary Lamp I will be lit

In memory of Marion & Omer DesLauriers

by Norman & Joan Dumas

Sanctuary Lamp II will be lit

In memory of Walter Bigos

by The Family

Coming soon: 30-Hour Famine!

March 30-31, 2012

Once again, the Famine will be held here in the St. Louis Church Hall.

Participants will go with out food (plenty of drinks) for 30 hours to help save kid’s lives locally and globally.

We go without food and raise money to help others.

This is a lock in overnight event. All will learn about hunger, pray, form tribes, play famine games and more. Informational meeting will be Thursday March, 1^st at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. Anyone looking for more information or pledge envelopes, please attend.

Youth Group News !

Bowling Mohegan Bowl-a-Drome

Youths in grades 3-12 are invited to go bowling and eat pizza at Mohegan Bowl-a-Drome in Webster on Tues. Feb. 21^st from 11am-1pm. The cost is $6 per person which includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. Please let Mrs. Valcour know if you will be attending.

Summer Play Auditions

Auditions for the summer play "Help! I'm Trapped in a High School" will be held Tues. Mar. 6, Wed. Mar. 7, and Thur. Mar. 8 from 6-7pm at the Youth Center. Any youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to participate. Please contact Mrs. Valcour for a script and which night you think you might audition.

Serra Club ~ Buffet

The Publick House in Sturbridge graciously offers to assist local charities each month by offering a buffet at the reduced price of $13 (no tax or tip). The Serra Club of Southern Worcester County, which helps to support over 20 seminarians studying for the priesthood, has been assigned the evening of February 27, 2012. We are sharing the event with Oxford’s 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee.

There are two seatings, one from 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM and another from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. These times are not exact. Those who arrive at 5 PM are seated as well.

The buffet theme for our night is a turkey feast. If you would like to support our club and have a great meal at the same time, please contact Joseph Mikolajczak at (508) 943-6310 or Roland Malboeuf at (508) 943-5374.

Lenten Series: Catholicism

During the Mondays of Lent, St.. Ann’s- Route 12 in North Oxford-will offer a program based on Fr. Robert Barron’s acclaimed Catholicism series.  These superbly produced  DVD’s highlight the Church’s spiritual and artistic treasures.  The program will take place on Monday, Feb.27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2 from 7 to 8 pm in the parish hall.  All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is February 22!

The mass schedule is: 7 AM, 9 AM, and 5:15 PM.

Ashes will be distributed during Masses.

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Guidelines for Fast and Abstinence During Lent

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.

Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten

penitential practices.

Lenten Opportunities

During Lent, St. Louis will have a Mass held every Friday at 12:15 PM.

Bilingual Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday evening at 7 PM at St. Louis during Lent.

Mary’s Way of the Cross - St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley, will be presenting “Mary’s Way of the Cross” on Mon. Feb. 27^th, 6:30pm. Please plan to begin your Lenten journey by joining us to experience this beautiful presentation of Mary and Jesus on their way to Calvary.

ST. LOUIS 50/50 CLUB

There is still time to get your tickets!

It’s only $25 for 25 weeks.

A minimum of $200.00 is given each week for 25 weeks.

Gift certificates are available at the Rectory.

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