BULLETIN

 

February 4, 2012

[STEWARDSHIP]
We have a tendency to always think of money when the word “stewardship” is used. However, we can also be good stewards by sharing in other ways.
If you look at our weekly contributions and notice that it is the rare week that those contributions pay the bills for the week (salaries and benefits included) you might notice a way that you could reduce our bills by donating your time, your talent, your skill. There are often small projects that require a skill set that some parishioners might have and might be willing to share for the good of the parish community; for example an electrician, a carpenter etc.
If you would be willing to lighten the financial burden of the parish by donating some of your skill and time just let us know by calling the parish office and leaving your name. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

If there are any high school seniors who are parishioners and who are seriously considering applying for admission to St. Michael’s College in Vermont, please call Father McCarthy for some important information.

[A SPECIAL THANK YOU]

We are very fortunate to have faithful advertisers for our bulletin. They commit to sponsoring an ad upfront for a full year. That’s why our bulletin never has empty advertising spaces. We can express our gratitude to those who favor us with their ads by connecting with them when we have a need for the goods or services they provide. Letting them know that you have contacted them because you saw their ad in our parish bulletin lets them know that using our bulletin is worth the investment they make. This year we have 25 returning advertisers and 1 new one. We are grateful to all of them. Finally we would mention that the advertising page of our bulletin is also available here our website at this link:

LINK TO BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN

ST. THOMAS MORE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL:
stmpreled@aol.com
FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS: Please remember to put your card in the collection basket on the weekend that you attend Mass. Fr. McCarthy has extra cards in case you forgot yours. See him before or after Mass.

CONFIRMATION LEVEL
Janelle@beld.net
IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Height Form & Confirmation Name Forms
are OVERDUE
By now, all students should have completed a significant portion of their 15 hour Christian Service Requirement and Sponsors should be chosen and have been given the required form.
Completed Christian Service Packet & Sponsor Form due by FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012
All forms available to be downloaded from the parish website www.stmparish.org
ALL CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE SENT VIA E-MAIL -- PLEASE KEEP YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS UPDATED WITH JANELLE FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES. Any questions regarding the program should be directed to the rectory or
via e-mail to Janelle@beld.net.




 


ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD PANTRY
IF EVERY PERSON COMING TO MASS WOULD BRING ONE ITEM WE WOULD BE ABLE TO REPLENISH OUR SUPPLIES. In particular we need: canned fruits; and fun items including peanut butter & jelly, crackers, juice, jello, coffee, etc.



THE DIANNE DEVANNA CENTER FOR BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES
The Dianne DeVanna Center is in desperate need of the following items: Diapers – ALL sizes, wipes, toiletries, feminine hygiene items, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent and bleach.
Thank you for your continued generous support of the needs of the Devanna Center.



NEW PARISH MEMBERS
Please complete the registration form on the front of the bulletin and give to the ushers or place in the collection basket so that you may be properly registered as a parish member.

HEALING PRAYER MASS CARDS
~ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE RECTORY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A MASS SAID FOR THE GOOD HEALTH OF A LIVING PERSON. STOP IN DURING RECTORY OFFICE HOURS (MONDAY–FRIDAY 9AM-5PM). OFFERING IS $5.00.

AVAILABLE AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH
AT ALL TIMES: PARISH BULLETINS
ST. VINCENT dePAUL ENVELOPES
CENSUS FORMS
AT OTHER TIMES: ARCHDIOCESAN APPEAL PACKETS
PARISH APPEAL ENVELOPES
COUNCIL ON AGING MONTHLY
NEWSLETTERS
PILOTS (WEEKLY)
ALSO WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE SURE TO LOOK AT OUR BULLETIN BOARDS FOR NOTICES ABOUT ALL TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENJOYMENT AND FOR APPEALS FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL SUPPORT.

 

Do you use your computer often? Do you have internet access? Did you ever think of using your computer to support your prayer and reflection?
Try this --- Use LINKS on home page; click anywhere on the paragraph pray-as-you-go and spend 12 to 15 minutes listening to God’s Word and reflecting on what it means for you. Very refreshing for the spirit!

CARDINAL SEAN’S WEEKLY E-MAIL
Cardinal Seán hopes that every Catholic in the Archdiocese with an email account as well as everyone interested in learning about the ministries, activities and works of the Archdiocese of Boston will sign up for his weekly email. Please visit www.Boston200.org



TAX INFORMATION

Due to recent changes in the federal tax laws for charitable contributions, beginning in 2007, parishioners who itemize deductions on Schedule A of their tax returns will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish unless they maintain a bank record or receive a written contribution statement from the parish. Cash contributions that are not in a parish envelope cannot be tracked by the parish and will not be included in the year-end contribution statement. To ensure tax deductibility for contributions to our parish, the following payment methods are recommended:

1. Use of parish envelopes provided to you by the parish; or
2. Written check made payable to the parish.

Our parish will track contributions made using the parish envelope system, and will, upon request, produce a written statement of contributions made. This information will include the name of the parish, name of parishioner, date of each individual contribution, and the dollar amount. Our parish cannot track cash contributions, regardless of the amount, that are NOT part of our parish envelope system. Please note, that this does not change the requirement that a taxpayer receive an acknowledgement from our parish for each deductible contribution of $250 or more. If you have any additional questions, please consult with your tax advisor.