Congratulations to Shannon Donahue and Maxim Reyes who were married on April 25, 2025
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Risen Christ Statue
Risen Christ Statue Mary Mother of Mankind Parish has a beautiful new “Risen Christ Statue”. We are accepting donations from parishioners towards its purchase. Anyone wishing to donate in memory of a loved one, etc. Please make your check to Mary Mother of Mankind with a note “Risen Christ Statue” Your generosity is most appreciated and your intention will be remembered for years to come. Thank you!!
With deepest thanks to the following donors
Mr. Michael DiRuzzo, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hervieux, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCluskie, Mary Mycroft, Felicia Ofokansi, Mr. & Mrs. David Peck, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Votto and 1 anonymous donor
First Holy Communion 2025
Monica Anderson
Mason DeJesus Castrillon
David Shaffer DePina
Brandon Richard Ellis
Alfred Lawrence
Signore Gabriella Alexis Catherine Silva
Valentina Altagracia DelCarmen Solano
Please pray for our Parish children (and their families) who are receiving First Holy Communion this weekend
Morning Bible Study
Morning Bible Study is held every Wednesday in our church hall from 10:30am—11:30am. Please join us
Readings for the Week
Monday Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Jn 15:9-17
Thursday Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 Jn 13:16-20
Friday Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab Jn 14:1-6
Saturday Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Jn 14:7-14
Sunday Acts 14:21-27 Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Rv 21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Calendar Raffle Winners!!
May 1 thru 11, 2025
Pam St. John, Cheryl Jackson. Ann Archambault, Elaine Doyle, Elaine Votta, Joan Bouchard, Lori LeClerc, Anna Saccoccio, Jane Shaw, Christopher Petraca and Raymond Mecchi You may pick up your prizes at the rectory office during business hours.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
Adults: Am I aware of someone I need to forgive? Am I willing to take one step to make reconciliation more possible?
Children: Am I sometimes mean to others? Am I willing to treat them better because Jesus asks me to do so?
SUNDAY SMILE
A priest settled into a chair in a lawyer’s office. “Is it true,” said the priest, “that your firm does not charge the members of the clergy?” “I am afraid you are misinformed,” stated the lawyer. “People in your profession can look forward to a reward in the next world, but we lawyers have to take ours in this one.
Catholic Charity Appeal 2025
Thanks to those who have already contributed. Your pledge or gift will make a difference to those who seek help in their need.
Our 2025 Parish Goal: $55,100.00
Raised in 2025: $59,900.00
Raised in 2014: $46,220.00
Appeal, I THANK YOU for the gifts already given as well as for your anticipated support. Peace, Fr. Varghese
Visit givecentral.org to make an online contribution to the 2025 Catholic Charity Appeal.
Religious Education 2025-2026 MOMS AND DADS:
As our religious formation year begins to end, please be reminded that as parents you have an obligation to see that you and your children celebrate Mass every Sunday and on holy days. God bless you all and have a wonderful and summer. See you in the fall!