West Bridgewater MA
Website: stannswb.com
The Church of Saint Ann
"The Little Church That Could...and DID"
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Parish Office: 508-586-4880
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TOGETHER IN CHRIST PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
A Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body in dioceses and parishes
of the Roman Catholic Church that serves to advise the parish priest or
bishop about pastoral issues. Meetings are once a month and usually don't
extend more than an hour. Members from both churches serve on this Council.
Anyone interested in be
coming a member of this Council, please call the Rectory.
508-378-4207 OR 508-586-4880
Anyone interested in be coming a member of this Council, please call the Rectory.
508-378-4207 OR 508-586-4880
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CATHOLIC WOMEN'S GROUP
For more information, contact Jeanne MacDonald - 508-807-1823
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PRAYING THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Begin with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and
the Apostles Creed. Using regular rosary
beads, work your way around the five
decades with the prayers below.
On the standalone beads, pray: "Eternal Father, I offer you
the body, blood, soul, and divinity of your dearly beloved
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and
those of the whole world."
On the decade beads, pray: "For the sake of his sorrowful
Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
At the end, pray the following three times: "Holy God,
Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us
and on the whole world."
It is typical to conclude the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the words: "Jesus, I trust in you."
Begin with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles Creed. Using regular rosary beads, work your way around the five decades with the prayers below.
On the standalone beads, pray: "Eternal Father, I offer you the body, blood, soul, and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."
On the decade beads, pray: "For the sake of his sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
At the end, pray the following three times: "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
It is typical to conclude the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the words: "Jesus, I trust in you."
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ROSARY MAKERS NEEDED
Anyone interested in learning how to make rosary
beads which will be given to both churches and the Missions, please call:
Mary Ann Boyle - 508-378-4704 Or
Rose Penny - 508-583-5045
If you are in need of Rosary Beads, our Rosary Bead makers have them available at the doors of the church.
Please help yourself.
Mary Ann Boyle - 508-378-4704 Or
Rose Penny - 508-583-5045
If you are in need of Rosary Beads, our Rosary Bead makers have them available at the doors of the church.
Please help yourself.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
EVERY FAITH COMMUNITY IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THE PEOPLE WITHIN IT.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED IN BOTH SAINT ANN'S AND SAINT JOHN'S FOR VARIOUS TASKS.
ANY HELP THAT YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE A BLESSING. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES.
WE NEED: PEOPLE TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH. PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP WITH DELIVERIES OR LIFTING.
SOMEONE TO VACUUM THE CHURCH ONCE A WEEK. SOMEONE TO DO ODD JOBS AT BOTH CHURCHES.
Are you retired and looking for something to fill a few hours? This might be the little thing you are
looking for. If interested, please contact Debbie or Arlene at the rectory.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED IN BOTH SAINT ANN'S AND SAINT JOHN'S FOR VARIOUS TASKS. ANY HELP THAT YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE A BLESSING. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES.
WE NEED: PEOPLE TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH. PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP WITH DELIVERIES OR LIFTING. SOMEONE TO VACUUM THE CHURCH ONCE A WEEK. SOMEONE TO DO ODD JOBS AT BOTH CHURCHES.
Are you retired and looking for something to fill a few hours? This might be the little thing you are looking for. If interested, please contact Debbie or Arlene at the rectory.
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FRIENDS OF THE UNBORN
Monetary donations can be sent directly to:
Friends of the Unborn,
P O Box 692246,
Quincy, MA 02269-2246
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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
St. Ann's is looking to form a Bereavement Ministry.
The Bereavement Ministry would be people from the parish who would be willing to meet with
people who just lost a loved one and are planning their funeral. The Bereavement Ministry offers these people
a source of solice and support.
Many times the loved ones have fallen away from the Church and do not know how to plan the
Funeral Mass. Our job is to gently guide them through this process and offer any comfort while doing so.
If you are interested in offering your service in this way, please contact Arlene Stefano
at the Rectory. 508-568-4880
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Our Fr. Peter Francis, who is in residence at Saint Ann's and is a Chaplain at the VA Hospital in Brockton,
is looking for volunteers who would be willing to help patients to and from their rooms to attend Mass on Sundays
mornings. If you are interested in helping, please call the Rectory. 508-586-4880.
MY BROTHER'S KEEPER - We will be working with My Brother’s Keeper throughout the
year to partner with them in the Christmas Gift Program and other year round programs.
My Brother's Keeper is a vibrant, welcoming Christian ministry in Easton and
Dartmouth, Massachusetts which delivers furniture and food to local families in need. Our
mission is "To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve." As
a gift at each furniture delivery we offer a crucifix with the message,
"We're
just the delivery people...this is the man who sent you the furniture."
MY BROTHER'S KEEPER - We will be working with My Brother’s Keeper throughout the year to partner with them in the Christmas Gift Program and other year round programs.
My Brother's Keeper is a vibrant, welcoming Christian ministry in Easton and Dartmouth, Massachusetts which delivers furniture and food to local families in need. Our mission is "To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve." As a gift at each furniture delivery we offer a crucifix with the message,
"We're just the delivery people...this is the man who sent you the furniture."
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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL - NEW MEMBERS
TINA ANTHONY
@ 508-245-5481
P O Box 474
West Bridgewater MA 02379
Items can be left in church on the shelves to the right as you come in the front door.
Please pick a slip from the baskets located at each door as we are putting together toiletry bags for the homeless of West Bridgewater.
The next meeting will be on November 14th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall.
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HANDICAPPED SEATING
The front row on both sides of
the aisle has been designated as a reserved section in front of the altar. There is room for both
the caretakers as well as the handicapped person. Holy Communion will be given to them first. It is hoped
that this seating arrangement will provide better visibility and allow for greater participation in the Mass
giving the elderly the respect that they so deserve.
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LITERATURE RACK
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ST ANN'S PRAYER LINE - God is just a prayer away
To request prayers from members of Saint Ann’s Prayer Line for yourself,
another person in need, or a special intention, please call or email
Linda Santry at 508-586-6535 or
linda@santry.org.
Linda Santry at 508-586-6535 or
linda@santry.org.
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FOOD PANTRY - The cupboards are empty
The Food Pantry is in need of help.
Please call Calvin Gray at
508-559-6569
if you are able to volunteer.
The following items are needed at the West Bridgewater
Food Pantry:
| relish | coolies | tea |
| peanut butter | ketchup | canned spaghetti |
| pudding | coffee/tea | cranberry sauce |
| jelly/jam | mustard | macaroni & cheese |
| ketchup | pasta | white & chunk tuna |
| snacks | boxed cereals | canned fruits |
| broth | gravy | canned carrots |
| mayonaise | canned peas | chicken noodle soup |
| tomato soup | baked beans | cake mix |
| stuffing | frostings | brownie mix |
| boxed potatoes | jell-o | salad dressings |
| cooking oil | flour | bottled juice |
| sugar | canned ravioli | dish detergents |
| pancake syrup | pancake mix | flavored rice mixtures |
| canned green beans |
The cupboards are empty. Please continue your generosity.
There are many families in need of assistance.
Cereal, cookies,
cake mix, juice, crackers, & pudding
are especially needed.
You might want to consider a “gift certificate” from a
local grocery store.
Red Barn Acres
West Bridgewater Food Pantry
457 Rear, South Main Street, Unit #1
West Bridgewater
WHEN: Curbside distribution the FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of each month
TIME: 1:45-3:00PM or 5:30-6:00PM
Volunteers Needed: We are in need of a volunteer to assist us with our monthly
food pick-up from the Greater Boston Food Bank. One day a month on the first
Tuesday of every month from approximately 12:00 – 4:00PM. Must be able to lift
items weighing 50 pounds without any difficulty. If interested, please call the
food panty at (508) 510-5274.
Thank you
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