All Saints & St. Mary’s
 New Mass Schedule
Effective April 29, 2019
WEEKEND MASSES

4:00 PM Saturday - All Saints

5:30 PM Saturday - St. Mary’s
(5:00 PM Saturday at St. Mary's 
November 30, 2019 - March 31, 2020)

8:00 AM Sunday - All Saints

9:30 AM Sunday - St. Mary’s

5:30 PM Sunday - 
(September-February at All Saints 
March-August at St. Mary's )

WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday and Tuesday 7:30 AM at All Saints
Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 AM at St. Mary’s
Friday 6:00 PM at All Saints
St. Jude Novena

Saturday 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s
Miraculous Medal Novena

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
All Saints ~ Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 PM or by appointment
St. Mary’s ~ Saturday following the 5:30 PM Mass or by appointment

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Vigil: 5:30 pm - All Saints
Day:  7:30 am - All Saints
12:10 pm - St. Mary’s
6:30 pm - St. Mary’s

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process through which adults learn about the teachings of Jesus as the Catholic Church has handed them on and put these teachings into practice by living as part of the Catholic community, serving others and praying. RCIA is for three groups of people:

Those who have never been baptized in any faith,
People who were baptized in another Christian faith, and
Baptized Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

For more information please speak to a priest after Mass or call the parish office. We would love to help you on your journey to a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church.

Junior Group - Grades 3 - 6
Senior Group - Grades 7 - 10

Junior: Mrs. Maribeth Royer,  Mrs. Beatrice Larson 

Jr. Group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
5:00-6:00 at Saint Mary’s former School.

Senior group: For more information, please email: Mrs. Lisa Jacques
at hrandamsmom@yahoo.com. 

Sunday morning, December 8th, our Youth group will help with serving Breakfast with Santa at St. Mary’s Church! Time to be determined.

As you may know we are starting a Hot Homemade Meal Delivery program here at All Saints Church called Take and Eat. 
We would like to know if you know anyone (yourselves included) who would benefit for getting a hot homemade meal once a month every first Saturday. 

There is no charge for the meal and there are no qualifications in getting the meal. Just asking for it is enough. 

Please call the rectory office  and give the name and address of the person or persons who would like to receive the meal. 

We will build this program based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ "I was hungry and you gave me food, a stranger and you welcomed me, ill and you cared for me."

Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak

In recent weeks we have all been challenged as we confront COVID-19 and work to help stop the spread of the disease. Our schools and churches have closed their doors and switched to remote operations, our work life has been disrupted, and social isolation has increased as we appropriately engage in social distancing and self-quarantine.

During stressful times like these, it is common to experience feelings of anxiety, fear and uncertainty. It is also important to know about ways to support yourself and your family as well as how to recognize common signs of distress.

Here are some tips and resources which may be helpful to you.

Tips & Resources for Coping with Traumatic Events:

• Feelings of shock, numbness or disbelief

• Change in energy or activity levels

• Difficulty concentrating

• Changes in appetite

• Sleeping problems or nightmares

• Feeling anxious, fearful, or angry

• Headaches, body pain, or skin rashes

• Chronic health problems get worse

• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Seek help from your healthcare provider if these stress reactions interfere with your daily activities for several days in a row. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020)

Ways to Support Yourself

1. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media.

2. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol and drugs.

3. Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.

4. Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020)

24/7 Crisis Lines in Western MA

• Berkshire County
  (800) 252-0227

• Franklin County
  (413) 774-5411

• Hampden County
  (413) 733-6661 (Springfield)
  (413) 568-6386 (Westfield)

• Hampshire County
  (413) 586-5555
  
  ​​​​​​​Resources

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With COVID-19

• Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• MA Department of Children and Families

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline

  If You or Someone You Know is in Crisis

  If you or someone you know is talking about wanting to die or kill themselves or attempting suicide, seek help immediately.

  Call 911 for emergency services or go to your nearest emergency room

  Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-272-TALK (8255),
  or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741).

An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

5th Sunday of Lent - March 29, 2020

Dear Friends, Members of both All Saints and St. Mary’s
I hope that everyone is doing well and staying healthy. Please remember that on Sunday on local channel 15 at 9:30 am, you have an opportunity to watch Mass from one of our Churches. Below you might find updates from the Diocese and Myself regarding some practical regulations.

1. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday: Palms - will be blessed privately. In light of the Governor's latest restrictions, it is no longer appropriate to hand out blessed palms. 

2. CONFESSIONS:
The New England Province is working on a single policy- more to come.
At this point, please either call the Rectory or see me at either cemetery: on Saturday, April 4 At Mount Carmel Cemetery from 3:30pm - 4:00pm and at St. Mary’s Cemetery from 4:30pm - 5:00pm, Sunday, April 5 at St. William New Cemetery from 8:00am - 8:30am and Sunday, April 5 at St. Mary’s Cemetery from 9:30am - 10:00am
Keeping the distance and also staying in your car.

3. DRIVE-UP ADORATION
The Blessed Sacrament is located inside a window where you can drive-up, view it and offer a prayer WITHOUT HAVING TO EXIT your CAR or praying with someone next to you car or leaving your car to talk with someone - all that is prohibited.
Location: St. Mary’s Former School Building - Upper level of the School
Daily from 9am - till 7pm for both parishes.
Thank You to all who made a visit last week. It is very uplifting to see that many people taking their time to come and pray.  

4. First Friday Visits - postponed at this time

5. Take and Eat - on Saturday, April 4th is canceled

6. PARISH DONATIONS - drop off on the side porch of the Rectory.
Thank You to all who are doing that.
From the Diocese: In order to help parishes with the drop off in their offertory income, our diocesan finance office has set-up a parish donation portal.  It is posted prominently on www.diospringfield.org. It will be promoted on all Catholic Communication programs this week.


We are encouraging everyone to stay home polices. Next Sunday, we will have more information about Holy Week. Also please watch for a special prayer request that I am going to make tomorrow on this page.

Stay healthy, united in prayers.
With Love and Prayer for All of You
Fr. Piotr
March 29 - Prayer Request:
Dear Friends, Brothers, and Sisters in Jesus Christ Our Lord,

As I promised yesterday. I am asking for a time of prayer. 

We already asked St. Patrick, St. Joseph and St. Jude. This week we are about to remember Saint John Paul II - We need to follow his example of trust and dedication to Our Mother Mary.

Thursday, April 2 is marking 15th Anniversary of His Death. 

I am asking ALL on that day at your homes, after you finished praying Chaplet to Divine Mercy around 3:37pm to say a prayer which is below to John Paul II, following by the song to Almighty God with a new verse added by me.

Also please continue to Say your daily Rosary and Chaplet to Divine Mercy. I am attaching a link with the message from Marian Fathers to post the Picture of Divine Mercy at your front door. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot3tVMXnOzI

I truly support and recommend this act of faith. If you need any, I left some blessed images on the side porch of St. Mary’s Rectory. Please help yourself. We can always make more copies if need it.

God Bless - With Love and Prayer  - Fr. Piotr

English - Prayer to Saint John Paul II

Saint John Paul II, who was distinguished by the great love of God and people, trusting in the power of your intercession, 

I am asking You: Be before the throne of Heavenly Father who is rich in love and mercy, my advocate in the matter I am presenting to you…

Plead for me the gift of strengthening my faith, hope and love, that following your example,
I would grow in holiness every day and did not deviate from the paths that our Lord, Savior
and Teacher showed us, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.

Amen.

Saint John Paul II - Intercedes for us

Song:
From air, hunger, fire and war - Lord, save us!
From air, hunger, fire and war - Lord, save us!
From air, hunger, fire and war - Lord, save us!

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!

We sinners, pleasing You our God - spare us, O Lord!
We sinners, pleasing You our God - graciously hear us, O Lord!
We sinners, pleasing You our God - have mercy on us!

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!

From sudden and unexpected death - keep us, Lord!
From sudden and unexpected death - keep us, Lord!
From sudden and unexpected death - keep us, Lord!

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!

From the Coronavirus, Dangerous Diseases - save us, Lord!
From the Coronavirus, Dangerous Diseases - save us, Lord!
From the Coronavirus, Dangerous Diseases - save us, Lord!

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy and Immortal - have mercy on us!

March 21
God is giving us a sort of warning. It is a reminder that without Him, we are unable to live. This time is very sad but let us use it the way which is full of Love, Prayer and Understanding.
Don’t miss this opportunity.

• Spend an extended period of time with our family.
• Call older people in your neighborhood and ask how they are doing, if they need anything.
• Give the gift of your time to others.
• Cook meals with your family and play games. Maybe this is a good opportunity for all of us to strengthen those family bonds.
• Use those upcoming days or weeks for a more quiet, simple life. 
• Rest, take time for yourself
• Catch up with work at home
• Pray daily and teach others, how to pray

It is very simple and old fashioned. It is called PRAYER TIME. We forgot about it in our busy lives. Take your time and pray to God, whom sometimes we are forgetting.
I am asking all members of my parishes to join me in praying daily: 

3pm - Chaplet to Divine Mercy https://www.blessedsacramentamherstview.org/Chaplet.pdf
6:30pm - Rosary https://www.osv.com/Portals/4/documents/pdf/howtorosary.pdf

Six times a day: Novena Prayer to St. Jude:

Novena Prayer to Saint Jude
May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and loved in all Tabernacles Until the end of time.
May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and Glorified now and forever.
St. Jude Pray for us and hear our prayer.
Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus throughout The world for all eternity. Amen.

O, Glorious Apostle St. Jude, true relative of Jesus and Mary,
I salute you through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 
I praise and thank God for all the graces He has bestowed upon you. 
I implore you, through the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, to look upon me with compassion. Despise not my poor prayers, and let my trust be not in vain.
To you has been assigned the privilege of aiding mankind in the most desperate cases. 
Come to my aid, that I may praise the mercies of God. 
All my life, I will be grateful to you, and will be your faithful client, until I can thank you in Heaven.Amen.

1 Our Father. 1 Hail Mary.

Say this prayer 6 times a day for 9 days and encourage others to pray to St. Jude no matter how impossible their intentions.

GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING A MASS FOR 2021

The Mass book for 2021 will open on Monday, June 1, 2020
Beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2020-You may ONLY call the parish office at:
413-967-5913 or 413-967-4963 between the hours of9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

You can book up to 4 Masses only for a year: (2- weekend Masses - Saturday or Sunday, and 2 - weekdays Masses -Monday - Thursday and First Friday or First Saturday)
*We will not accept any Mass requests placed in the collection basket or reserved ahead of time
*You need to either call or come
*Payment is required no later than 7 days after Mass is booked.
If not received intention will be removed.
*If you have a few people that you want Mass: Just keep in mind that One Mass can be offered for a few people if booked by one family or person.

Beginning Monday, June 22, after 9:00 a.m., the Mass book will be open to anyone for as many Masses as you would like.
We ask for your patience and understanding as we try to accommodate all of your requests.

(5  - Breakfast with Easter Bunny canceled due to coronavirus)