EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME	AUGUST 2, 2015

god gives us the strength to follow him.

When the Israelites escaped Egypt and sought a new life, God gave them quail in the evening and manna in the mornngs so they could be strong for their journey across the desert. Similarly, Jesus gives us the gift of Himself in the Eucharist so that we might have the strength and grace needed to persevere as we walk our pilgrim journey of faith on earth.,

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ALTAR SERVERS THIS WEEK @ 7:30 A.M.

Sam Riley & Hannah Ross

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

August 3, Monday

7:30 AM	Wallace Gdula (13th Ann.) – His Cousin

Cindy Whitney (B’Day Rem.) – Her Family

August 4, Tuesday

7:30 AM	Gerald A. Gendron, Sr. (14th Ann.) – His Wife,

Lorraine

Special Intentions for Al & Catherine Callari

August 5, Wednesday

7:30 AM	Albert, Jeannette & Thomas Martin – Their Family

August 6 Thursday

7:30 AM	Emily Fedorko (1st Ann.) – Edward & Marilyn

Haryasz

August 7, Friday

7:30 AM	Benedito Santos – His Wife, Celeste

Jose, Rosa & Antonio Santos - Celeste

August 8, Saturday

4:00 PM	Raymond Pasquini – His Family

Claire Abert (20th Ann.) – The Abert Family

August 9, Sunday

7:30 AM	Domingos Fernandes & His Wife – Daughter &

Family

9:15 AM	Raymond Pasquini – The Pasquini Family

Mabel & George Clark – Their Daughter

11:00 AM	Amandio Jorge & Natalie Meola – Their Family

Roger Audette – St. Elizabeth Finance Council

5:00 PM	Maria Domingos – Pedro & Idalina Matias

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IGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jesus proclaims Himself to be the bread of life. You may be called to make that bread of life for the Body of Christ as a priest. If you think God is calling you to be His priest, call Fr. Gary Dailey at 413-452-0816 or email: g.dailey@diospringfield.org www.myvocation.com

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ELP NEEDED FOR THE TAKE AND EAT PROGRAM

The Take and Eat Program is in great need of DRIVERS to deliver the dinners. Confirmation students, if you are looking for service hours this would be a great way to fulfill those. We deliver the meals on the 3rd & 4th Sundays of every month. Please call Guy Baillargeon at 589-9002 if you can help!

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Monday, August 3, 2015

9:00 a.m.	Vacation Bible School – (FLBH/JR/ZR/ER)

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

9:00 a.m.	Vacation Bible School – (FLBH/JR/ZR/ER)	Wednesday, August 5, 2015

9:00 a.m.	Vacation Bible School – (FLBH/JR/ZR/ER)

6:00 p.m.	Evening Prayer – (C)

6:30 p.m.	Holy Mother Choir Rehearsal – (C)

6:30 p.m.	Scripture Reflection – (ZR)

Thursday, August 6, 2015

9:00 a.m.	Vacation Bible School – (FLBH/JR/ZR/ER)

7:00 p.m.	Knights of Columbus – (JR)

Friday, August 7, 2015

9:00 a.m.	Vacation Bible School – (FLBH/JR/ZR/ER)

6:00 p.m.	Evening Prayer – (C)

~ Key code ~

(C) = Church (R) = Rectory (S) = School (H) = School Hall (ER) = Elizabeth Room (ZR) = Zechariah Room, (JR) = Jordan Room

(FLBH) = Fr. Larry Boucher Hall

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LTAR SERVERS ARE STILL NEEDED

Saint Elizabeth Parish is calling 4th, 5th & 6th Graders who may wish to help serve on the Altar to come forward! Altar Servers perform a special ministry during Mass and have a long heritage in the Church. We need new servers to come forward and accept the call and the responsibility of this ministry. We especially need new servers at the 7:30am and 4:00pm Masses. Please contact Deacon Keith at 8davies@comcast.net

Altar Server – A job so big only a kid can do it!

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AVE THE DATE!

Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Ludlow Fish and Game club. Mass will begin at 11:00am under the pavilion. Bill Eagen will provide music during Mass and up until 2:00pm. The Saloio Family Band will provide music from 2:00-3:30pm. There will be plenty of food, raffles, games for the children and bingo. Please remember to bring your lawn chairs. The picnic raffle solely benefits the Church. We hope you can join us.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME	AUGUST 2, 2015

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Phone #: 413-583-4204

Registration Forms and schedules can be found on our website www.stelizabethludlow.org

PLEASE NOTE:

In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist he/she must be enrolled in a CCD program for a minimum of 2 years prior to receiving the Sacraments.

To receive the sacrament of Confirmation

He/she must be enrolled in a CCD program for

Grades 9, 10 & 11

(Students in Catholic school, only need to attend Gr. 11)

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T. NICK’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Our parish St Nick's Christmas Bazaar will be held this year on November 7th from 9:00-4:00pm in our Center. Charge for an 8 foot table is $40 - payable with your application. Tables are reserved on a first come basis .To request an application please call Pat Flaherty at 589-9203 or John Dryjowicz at 547-8971.

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HANK YOU

This month we thank Villa Rose and PV Financial Group for sponsoring our bulletin. Villa Rose located at 1428 Center Street in Ludlow. Contact them at 547-6667 for special occasions; rehearsal dinner, communions, family occasions up to 150 people!!! Or just come in for a great dinner. Visit their website www.villaroserestaurant.com PV Financial Group Integrity, Experience, Commitment. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network. Member FINRA/SIPC. A Registered Investment Adviser. They are located at 535 East Street in Ludlow or call them at 589-1500. Please see the back of our bulletin for all of our sponsors!

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US TRIP – SAVE THE DATE!

St. Elizabeth Social Club One-Day Bus trip on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Cruise. Lunch at the Historic Griswold Inn. Enjoy a 2 ½ hour trip along the lower Connecticut River aboard a Vintage Steam Train before boarding a Riverboat for a scenic cruise down the River where you will see CT landmarks. Cost is $94 per person and includes; roundtrip deluxe motor coach, scenic steam train ride, CT riverboat cruise, lunch at the Historic Griswold Inn and driver gratuities. Bus departs at 10:00am from St. Elizabeth’s and returns approximately at 5:45pm. Call Jacqui Ruest at 610-0357. Payment due in full by 9/30/2015.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

Join us on Wednesday's @ 6:30 p.m. in the Zechariah Room

Readings for August 2, 2015

First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15

The Israelites complain that Moses led them to the desert and there is no food for them there. Then the Lord told Moses He would rain down bread from Heaven so the people might know that I the Lord, am your God. God did as He had promised and in the morning the people found the bread that He had given them.

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24

Paul tells the Ephesians that they must give up their old way of life and live in accordance with the truth that Christ has brought them. He reminds them to acquire a spiritual way of thinking, and to remember that they are made in Gods image and act accordingly.

Gospel: John 6:34-35

The people Jesus had fed on five loaves of bread follow Him, and Jesus tells them they should not be looking for perishable food, but for spiritual food. The people want a sign that they should believe in Him. He explains that He is the bread of life, and anyone who believes will not experience hunger or thirst. The people did not fully understand that He was speaking in the spiritual sense, and not of actual food.

Readings for August 9, 2015

Reading 1: I Kings 19:4-8

Reading 11: Ephesians 4:31-5:2

Gospel: John 6:41-51

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EARING THE WORD AT MASS AND AFTER

When you come to Mass do you LISTEN to the readings; to the Gospel? If not, here is a way that may help you and your family understand the Gospel a bit better. Try to read the Gospel with your family or on your own before Mass and then on the way to Mass…..If you feed a stray cat or birds in your yard one day, what will happen the next day? The day after? Why? Then at Mass LISTEN to the Gospel. Then on the way home from Mass……How does God feed us each and every day?

MARRIAGE MATTERS

How do you respond in love when you’re angry with your spouse? It may require calling a “time out” on yourself. After you calm down a bit, you can talk about the issue more charitably.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME	AUGUST 2, 2015

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OOD SEARCH

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T. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL WEBSITE

http://www.sjbludlow.org/

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JB School Golf Tournament

Thanks to everyone who supported our 16th Annual Golf Tournament held on June 15th at Ludlow Country Club. The weather was not our friend that day but with the great work of our Tournament Committee (Keith Messier, Chris Dupuis, Jim Meehan, Joe Alves, John Evon, Manny Pedro and Tony Goncalves) along with the support of our volunteers, sponsors and 123 golfers, we raised just over $15,000 for our school.

PLEASE SAVE THE FOLLOWING:

~ CAMPBELLS UPC SYMBOLS ~

~ CAN TABS ~

~ CLEAN RETURNABLE BOTTLES & CANS ~

~ GENERAL MILLS BOX TOPS ~

~ SMALL INK CARTRIDGES ~

WISH LIST:

heavy duty vacuums for the school classrooms and dry erase and permanent markers.

Please bring these items to the school or Rectory during opreating hours.

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS 2015

07/20/2015	Marshall & Debbie Stalstrom	$20

07/21/2015	Pete Mooradd	$20

07/22/2015	John Przybylowicz	$20

07/23/2015	Wilson & Jennifer Fuller	$20

07/24/2015	Theresa Rough	$20

07/25/2015	Alysse Teixeira	$20

07/26/2015	Alfred Alves	$50

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015 SJBS LOTTERY CALANDERS

St. John the Baptist School is selling its 2015 Lottery Calendars. Each Lottery Calendar gives you 365 chances to win over $15,000 in cash prizes during 2015. The Calendars are $20 each and can be purchased through the students of our school or at the Rectory ($18 for seniors 65 and over) and all the proceeds will support SJBS’ mission to “Nurture and Challenge our Students in Spirit, Mind and Body”. We are grateful for your continuing support!

Dear Parishioners, Alumni & Friends,

We need your help!

The new Reader Raves poll (sponsored by Masslive and the Republican) is open until August 10th and we are asking for your help.

The poll lists over 100 categories of Recommended Services, Where to Shop, Food, Fun & Fitness, etc. and we need you to vote for St. John the Baptist Nursery School (Ludlow) as the Best Day Care/Pre-School and St. John the Baptist School (Ludlow) as the Best Private School.

Simply go to: http://www.masslive.com/readerraves/ and click on “Vote Today”. Then click on the “Submit your answers here” link on the right hand side of the page. Scroll down the categories until you find: (under Recommended Services) Best Day Care/Pre-School and (under Ask a Local) “Best Private School” and fill in your answers.

This will be an excellent way to promote the great educational programs we have here at SJBS and share the “Good News” with local families who want the best education for their children!

Thank you for taking five minutes of your time to make a difference. God bless, Shelly Rose, Principal

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME	AUGUST 2, 2015

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PAGHETTI DINNER

Our monthly spaghetti dinner will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center’s Fr. Larry Boucher Hall. We are in need of New volunteers. If you are a teacher who is off for the summer or have just retired please consider helping us. Call Sue or Mike Crowther at 589-1470.

PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Alice Dennis, Alice Phoenix, Ana & Manuel Branco, Anne Gallant, Bev Kenny, Boynton Family, Brianna Grimaldi, Chelsea, Claire Lebel, Conciecoâ Gleason, Cynthia Kielbania, Denise Chartier, Donald Zulch, Doris Dube, Ed & Marilyn Haryasz, Evelyn P. Ely, Francies Baldwin, Fr.Francis Manning, Fred Mansfield, Frederico Clemente, Harry Samir, Holly Dennis, Howard Pearce, Izaac Roul Tavares Escribano, Jacqueline & Don Mackenzie, Jeannette Morency, Joe Argentine, Joe Leclerc, Judy Chenaille, Katie Doyle, Kay Coelho, Kerri McCauley, Kristen Savoie, Larry Auffrey, Jr., Laura Setliffe, Marie Helene Delisle, Mary Martin, Michel Bernatchez, Nicole Dennis, Pat Molé, Pauline Monette, Peter Zima, Reese Parente, Richard Hirt, Rita DeGray, Roger A. Grondin, Roland A. Corbeil, Samuel, Steve Mallett, Tommy Dinelle,

Victor Bonventre, W.M.

The repose of the soul of Alfred C. St. Onge

To add or remove a name to the prayer box please call the Rectory during regular business hours at 583-3467

or via email at stelizabethrectory@yahoo.com

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ATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE

Several of our parish youth and adults will be attending the largest gathering of Catholic youth in the United States, NCYC, November, 19-21 in Indianapolis. The theme of three-day event is “Here I Am Lord – Aquí Estoy Señor.” NCYC has been described by youth, priests, and other adults as deeply faith-filled, action-packed, and fun! The participants experience inspiring liturgies and prayer experiences, great speakers and clean entertainment during the conference. For more information please contact Lisa Saloio at 413-583-4204 or rsaloio@juno.com.

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.C.I.A.

The process of Christian Initiation is for adults & children who want to learn more about the Catholic Church, are unbaptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, are baptized in another faith tradition who want full sacramental membership in the Catholic Church or attend a Catholic Church because of a loved one or spouse and are not sure if the Catholic Church is for them---but are willing to ask questions. If any of the above sounds like you or a family member, please contact Kathy Lawrence at the Rectory at 583-3467 or via email at stelizabethrectory@yahoo.com for more information and a registration form. We will begin on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Room of the Pastoral Center.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, and bring them home safely. May their sacrifices bring about a lasting and just peace in all lands. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Please pray for the men and women in our armed services, for the military commanders who lead them, for President Obama and his advisors and especially for:

~ Air Force ~

Fr. (Maj.) Jeffrey Ballou, Nicholas & August Dorval,

Alan Kelliher, Fr. (1Lt.) James Longe,

SSgt. David McMaugh, Scott Melbourne,

Mark Naglack, Steve Naglack, TSgt. Michael Valentin

~ Air Force Reserves ~

Kenneth Charest, Aaron Davies, Brett MacKenzie,

Mark Moreau

~ Air National Guard ~

Brian Abert, Sean Pearce

~ Army ~

Specialist Andrew Brown, PFC Elizabeth Dorn, Matthew Goncalves, Dr. Brian Haney, PFC Michael Jessmer,

Major Jeff Joblonski, Capt’s. Paul & Melissa Wilkes

~ Army National Guard ~

Sean Egan

~ Army Reserves ~

Bryan Amaral, Dale Petrolati, Niccolo Petrolati

~ Army Special Forces ~

Brennan Barreth

~ Marines ~

Kyle Balderelli, Sgt. Joshua J. Bouchard, David Dorval,

Jayson Ferreira, Justin Lawler, Andrew (AJ) Rodrigues

~ Navy ~

GM2 Douglas & Samantha Lawrence, Gregory Lopes, Kayla Tausendfreund, Samantha Roulston

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AINT ELIZABETH PARISH

In loving memory of Roger Audette

$50 – Family & Friends

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME	AUGUST 2, 2015

OFFERTORY FOR 7/26/2015	$TBA

Total Offertory Collection	$

Budgeted	Actual	Diff. +/-

Weekly

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(The offertory collection is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the church and rectory)

************************************************** Monday, August 3, 2015 ~ Counting Team 1

THE FOLLOWING TRIPS ARE BEING OFFERED BY

JIM MARTIN OF ST. ELIZABETH PARISH

Contact Jim at 413-583-6339 or jamesmartin47@verizon.net.

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PIRIT OF SOUTH AMERICA – Oct. 12-27, 2015

On this 15-day, four-star tour you’ll enjoy 24 meals and visit Rio de Janeiro and the spectacular Iguassu Falls in Brazil; Buenos Aires in Argentina; and Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu in Peru. Price includes flights to/from South America and within the continent, hotels, many local tours and sights and much more. $6,875 pp in doubles. Ask about rates for singles and triples.

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ORLD YOUTH DAY – KARKOW, POLAND 2016

Join Bishop Mitchell Rozanski and Fr. Piotr Calik on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland July 22-August 3, 2016. This tour will include visits to Czestochowa, Auschwitz and Zakopane—several sites that were important in the life of Pope Saint John Paul II. For more information, please contact Stacy Dibbern at 413-452-0670 or stacy.dibbern@diospringfield.org

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ORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Are you like sheep without a shepherd? Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends; September 19-20, October 23-25 and December 4-6, 2015. For more information call Steve and Michelle O’Leary at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwme.org or at https://www.facebook.com/Wwmema

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ave the Date

St. Elizabeth Youth Ministry is hosting a bus trip to NYC to see the new family friendly show Aladdin on Saturday September 12th. Tickets are $150 each and include bus transportation, lunch, tickets to the show and Madame Tussauds wax museum. A $50 deposit will hold your spot. Checks can be made out to St. Elizabeth Youth Ministry. For more information contact Lisa Saloio 413-459-7435, rsaloio@juno.com

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AITH ON FIRE CATHOLIC RALLY

Please join us on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm for a Faith on Fire Catholic Rally to be held on the ground of Sacred Heart Parish, 1065 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills. This two evening celebration includes: praise and worship music, great speakers, a Eucharistic Procession, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayers for healing with the laying on of hands. The Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski, Bishop of Springfield and Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, head of the Diocese of Springfield Catholic Charismatic Renewal, along with speakers and lay witness will be joining us for the 2 day event. Food will be available for purchase and there is no charge for this 2 day event. For more information call Jean at 413-786-8200 ext. 3 or email j.rackowski@sacredheartfeedinghills.org

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ERCY MEDICAL CENTER CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Deliso Conference Center Monday’s 7:00pm – 9:00pm The weekly Cancer Support Group is for all people living with cancer, their family members and caregivers. There is a separate monthly support group for family members and caregivers of those living with cancer that meets on the second Monday of every month from 7:00pm -9:00pm. There is also a weekly Grief Support Group that meets every Monday, excluding holidays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. For more information please call 413-748-9453.

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HE COMMUNITY SURVIVAL CENTER

On behalf of the Survival Center Staff, volunteers and especially the families that we serve, we would like to acknowledge the 1,700 pounds of canned goods that you donated to our pantry during January 2015 and through June 2015. It is with your continued support of The Center, that we can meet the immediate needs of our community.

The number of families coming to us for help with food, clothing and or household items continues to increase and, the thoughtfulness of donors such as yourselves is what allows us to have a variety of food on our pantry shelves as well as other items needed for basic survival.

For over thirty years, because of you, The Center has been able to assist thousands of individuals with these items. We are extremely grateful for your support, and without it, our work would not be possible. Together we are making lives better, one person at a time.