COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Mary’s/Waltham Massachusetts BULLETIN NUMBER: 601450 FOR WEEK OF (Sunday Date) 11/17/13 CONTACT: Mary McCarthy 781-891-1730 E-mail - stmarywaltham@gmail.com SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Print as usual. Thank you. Saint Mary Parish 1835 - 2013 The Destruction of the Temple Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2013 Welcome to Saint Mary Parish Rectory: Catechesis Office: Immigration Center: After School Program: 133 School Street Waltham MA 02451 781-891-1730 Fax: 781-209-0555 781-308-4961 Email: stmarywaltham@gmail.com 617-817-7544 Website: stmarywaltham.org 781-577-2262 STAFF VISITS TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Rev. Michael Nolan, Pastor Rev. David Martin Ssentamu Deacon Eduardo Mora, Director Immigration Ctr. Jennifer Acuña, After School Program Director Mark Chlapowski, After School Program Director Mary McCarthy, Business Manager Linda Russo, Parish Secretary Adam Redjinski, Catechist Nilvia Hernandez, Catechetical Administrator Michael Welch, Sexton Lila Cleary, Organist Communion is brought to the sick and homebound. Contact Ann Faulstich at 781-893-8953. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Parents of infants can call the office to arrange baptism. Adults or parents of children wishing to receive Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion can contact the Pastor or Deacon. WEDDINGS Registered parishioners or their children can contact the rectory to arrange a meeting. JOHN PAUL II IMMIGRATION CTR. MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (Spanish), 1:30 PM (Luganda) Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Monday - Friday 12:10 PM Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM (Chapel - Spanish) Friday 8:00 PM (Luganda) Holy Day 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish) RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Monday - Friday 11:30 AM ADORATION Wednesday (Chapel) & Friday: 12:30-6:30 PM CONFESSIONS Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM - Noon Friday: 11:00 AM - Noon Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 PM CHURCH VISITS Those seeking assistance and support can visit the Center in the Religious Education Office. 133 CLUB Numbers are available for the monthly drawing. Prizes range from $25 to $1,000. Sign-up sheets are at the church entrances. PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome you to register in the parish. Please introduce yourself to the Pastor. Registration forms are available at the doors of the church. Contact the rectory to arrange a house blessing. I would like someone to call me to talk about becoming a member of Saint Mary Parish. My Name is____________________________________ Phone number__________________________________ Address _______________________________________ The Church is open daily from 8:30 AM-8:30 PM. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK st Healing Mass with Anointing: 1 Monday of month at 12:10 PM and by appointment. Due to privacy laws, hospital patients are encouraged to register as Catholics so they will be visited. Email __________________________________ Receive offertory envelopes? Yes No Drop this form in the collection basket and someone will call you. Or, register through our website at stmarywaltham.org. Welcome to Saint Mary Parish and please come again! My brothers and sisters in Christ, Each year, Cardinal O’Malley recognizes certain individuals for their service to the parishes throughout the Archdiocese. They are awarded the Cheverus Medal named for the first Bishop of Boston – the saintly Jean Marie Lefebvre Cheverus. In years past, the Cardinal has recognized three St. Mary’s parishioners – Deacon Eduardo Mora, Charlotte Smith and Tim Buckley who have faithfully served our parish in great and small ways for many years. This year Mr. Aloysius Lugira is being recognized for his work as a former professor in the Boston College Theology Department and one of the founders of the Uganda Catholic Community of Boston. We are grateful that the Cardinal recognizes the work of such people who don’t do it for any public attention...but for love for the Lord. Professor Lugira will be receiving his award with others at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston next Sunday at 3:00 PM at a prayer service. Please know that everyone is welcome to attend this event. - Father Michael PARISH PILGRIMMAGE This Sunday, 27 members of Saint Mary’s Parish are travelling to the Holy Land on pilgrimage. What a great blessing for them to walk in the land where God sent his only Son to be born and die for us. Please pray for the success of our trip and be assured that the pilgrims will be praying for you in the Holy Shrines of Israel and Palestine. SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS Cardinal Seán has asked that a special collection be taken this weekend to support the relief efforts to those areas in the Philippines and Vietnam that have been devastated by the recent Super Typhoon Haiyan. All monies collected will be distributed to Catholic Relief Services. This collection will assist persons directly impacted by this storm as well as the rebuilding of the Church in the affected areas, so that the Church may be restored in her ability to serve the people. ORGAN RECITAL ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 On Sunday afternoon, December 1 at 4:00 PM Mr. Fred MacArthur will be performing a Concert in the Church. More information about the concert will be included in next week’s bulletin. THE BOOK OF THE DEAD We invite everyone to record the names of the deceased in the Book of the Dead placed near the baptismal font. We will pray for those listed in the Book throughout the month of November. ANNUAL APPEAL ST. VINCENT de PAUL The annual St. Vincent de Paul appeal in underway. If you did not receive a copy of the Annual Report in the mail, please pick up a copy at the church entrances so you can respond as your means allow with donations to this charitable ministry here at St. Mary’s. MASS INTENTIONS The following Mass Intentions are scheduled this week: Saturday, November 16 4:00 PM - Barbara Robinshaw - 10th Anniversary Sunday, November 17 8:00 AM - Parish & Parishioners 10:00 AM - William Coakley Monday, November 18 12:10 PM - Joseph Merola Tuesday, November 19 12:10 PM - Leo Savard Wednesday, November 20 12:10 PM - Robert Deveau Thursday, November 21 12:10 PM - Thomas & Florence McCarthy Saturday, November 23 4:00 PM - Parish & Parishioners Sunday, November 24 8:00 AM - Parish & Parishioners 10:00 AM - Jacquelin Dresel Those requesting a Mass Intention should speak to the cantor or celebrant at least ten minutes before the Mass if they would like to serve as gift bearers for that liturgy. OFFERTORY Thank you for your generous offering to our parish. • 1,049 people participated in the first four Masses last weekend and contributed a total of $4,484 to the weekly collection and $3,327 to the Special Monthly collection. • 185 people participated in the 1:30 Mass on November 3 and contributed $368 to the weekly collection and $88 to the Campaign for Human Development. Next weekend’s second collection is for the Retired Religious Sisters. PLEASE PRAY FOR. . . Nicole, Mary Ryan, Dick Crowe, Charlotte Reilly, Ernie O, William P, Herb Finley, Charlotte Smith, Veronica, Patricia, Jill, Joseph Vargise-RIP ST. VINCENT de PAUL The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge, though, is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now? Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?” and then put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. May we fearlessly speak your love to all we meet, Jesus, teach us to love one another. May we accompany the poor in their search for God, Jesus, teach us to love one another. May we pray for the peace that cannot be achieved through acts of violence and war, Jesus, teach us to love one another. Amen LIVE THE FAST ADVENT RETREAT Do you want to be ready for Christmas? Ready to receive the graces and joys from the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ? Join Live The Fast for a one-day retreat with Holy Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confession and a speaker series on preparing the way for the King through prayer and fasting. Speakers include Mother Olga Yaqob, Andrew LaVallee, founder of Live the Fast. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, at St. Michael Parish, 101 Madeira Ave, New Bedford. The cost is $20, which includes breakfast, lunch and materials. To register, please visit Live The Fast’s Facebook page or go to livethefast.com and click News & Events. SPIRITUAL TEACHING OF DESERT MONKS No Excuses The time of temptation is not the time to leave one’s cell, devising plausible pretexts. Rather, stand there firmly and be patient. Bravely take all that the demon brings upon you. Indeed, to flee and to shun such conflicts schools the spirit in awkwardness, cowardice, and fear. WALTHAM TROOPS IN WAR ZONES Do you know a Waltham resident who is currently serving our country? Janet Lyons, President of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2152, is collecting the names and addresses of troops who are currently serving in war zones in order to send them packages. Please contact Janet at 781-894-9243 or email dragonlady19@verizon.net. VOLUNTEERS FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Please consider joining us in the After School Program to help children with their homework. The homework time is from 3:00-4:15 PM, and you may volunteer one day a week or more if you’d like. You don’t need teaching experience to do this volunteer work. The children benefit greatly from having someone to guide them through getting their homework done. The volunteers benefit not only from serving the Lord in this way, but also from the sense of community they form with the other adult volunteers. If you would like to join us, please contact Susan Brennan at 781-577-2262 or stmarywaltham@gmail.com. VOTING SEASON WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK The Watertown Saving Bank Customer Choice Awards voting has started once again. We are asking anyone who has a bank account with WSB to vote for the Saint Mary’s After School program. Last year we received $1,262 to support our program. You can vote online or by dropping a paper ballot in the box at a local branch the next time you stop in the bank. Ballots can also be picked up at the doors of the Church. Thanks for your consideration. PLEASE DONATE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED Our St. Vincent de Paul pantry is in need of donations of NON-PERISHABLE food items, including canned meat, pasta, cereal, and laundry detergent. Your donation will provide recipients with a bag of these items to supplement the food vouchers we also provide. Please leave your donations in the baskets at the back of the church. Many thanks. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink… (Mt 25:35) ESPOUSAL GIFT SHOP EXPANDS HOURS The Espousal Gift Shop located at 554 Lexington Street in Waltham (781-209-3105) is expanding its store hours to better serve its customers. The gift shop offers many religious items at reasonable prices. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10AM – 3:00PM; Thursdays until 7:00PM! Bring the coupon below to receive 20% off of any one item until December 31, 2013. FAMILY PRAYER ESPOUSAL GIFT SHOP 554 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02452 781-209-3105 20% OFF Store hours: Monday - Saturday 10-3 Thursdays until 7PM The Espousal Gift Shop is a ministry of the Stigmatine Fathers Bring this coupon to the gift shop and receive 20% off any one item Offer expires 12/31/13 God made us a family We need one another We love one another We forgive one another We work together We play together We worship together Together we use God’s word Together we grow In Christ Together we love all people Together we serve our God Together we hope For Heaven These are Our hopes and ideals Help us to attain them, O God, Through Jesus Christ Our Lord SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK We encourage everyone to continue reading the Acts of the Apostles this week … ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - CHAPTER 7 PART 7 Stephen’s Discourses (continued). Conclusion “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the holy Spirit; you are just like your ancestors. Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They put to death those who foretold the coming of the righteous one, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become. You received the law as transmitted by angels, but you did not observe it.” Stephen’s Martyrdom When they heard this, they were infuriated, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, filled with the holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” But they cried out in a loud voice, covered their ears, and rushed upon him together. They threw him out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”; and when he said this, he fell asleep. CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL The men and boys of the Choir of St. Paul’s will be performing at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston on Saturday, December 21. A wine and cheese reception begins at 3 PM. The concert begins with a candlelight procession at 4 PM and will feature traditional carol sing-alongs. The Cathedral is located at 1400 Washington Street, Boston. For more information visit www.ChristmasattheCathedral.com. CHRISTMAS / BIRTHDAY GIFT IDEA Looking for a great gift for someone? Consider giving a 133 CLUB NUMBER! Each month the 133 Club distr ibutes $2,000 in awards ranging from $1,000 to $25. A number costs just $5 per month and an annual membership is $55. It’s a unique gift and it helps the parish. Your gift just might be a winner! Treat yourself to a number, too! There are signup sheets at the doors or you can contact the Rectory. PROJECT RACHEL Do you know someone who is carrying grief and sorrow over past abortions? Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic church to help those dealing with the pain of abortion. Project Rachel will offer its “Come to the Waters of Healing” retreat on November 23. The location is confidential. For more information and registration, contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or visit help@projectrachelboston.com. ATTACKS ON GOD Surge in kidnappings of Egypt’s Christians Abductions of Christians near Minya, a city in central Egypt, have surged in the months following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi. Nearly 100 area Christians have been kidnapped since the Arab Spring began, with a spike occurring in recent months. Egypt’s Christians have tended to support the ouster of Morsi, a Muslim Brotherhood leader – leading to attacks on dozens of churches and Christian institutions by Muslim Brotherhood supporters. “Even though some Muslims would say that the Church shouldn’t have a role in politics and shouldn’t interfere in such matters because it’s not our role, the truth is that the state hasn’t carried out its role, and the Church members are being harmed, and they’re pushing the Church to take action,” said Coptic Orthodox Bishop Makarios of Minya, who recently survived an assassination attempt. “In the last three years, police efforts were negligible,” Bishop Makarios added. “And this actually encouraged amateurs to start their own kidnap ventures.” QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE CREED In this Year of Faith we continue to include some questions and answers about each line of the Creed to remind us what we mean when we profess our faith. From the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church… • How is the Resurrection the work of the Most Holy Trinity? The Resurrection of Christ is a transcendent work of God. The three Persons act together according to what is proper to them: the Father manifests his power; the Son “takes again” the life which he freely offered (John 10:17), reuniting his soul and his body which the Spirit brings to life and glorifies. • What is the saving meaning of the Resurrection? The Resurrection is the climax of the Incarnation. It confirms the divinity of Christ and all the things which he did and taught. It fulfills all the divine promises made for us. Furthermore the risen Christ, the conqueror of sin and death, is the principle of our justification and our Resurrection. It procures for us now the grace of filial adoption which is a real share in the life of the only begotten Son. At the end of time he will raise up our bodies. FUEL ASSISTANCE The state of Massachusetts has a program that provides home heating assistance between November 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014. Eligibility is based on household size and gross annual income of all members 18 years of age and older. Anyone interested in applying should contact Maureen at the Waltham Council of Aging, 781-314-3301. For anyone under 60, please contact Community Teamwork, Inc. Fuel Assistance, 45 Kirk Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852, 978-459-6161. Santa María de Waltham Información de la Oficina Dirección: 133 School Street Waltham MA 02451 Rectoría: 781-891-1730 Fax: 781-209-0555 Email: www.stmarywaltham@gmail.com Website: stmarywaltham.org Oficina de catecismo: 781-308-4961 Centro de Immigracion: 617-817-7544 DIRECTIVA PARROQUIAL Párroco: Rev. Michael Nolan Rev. David Martin Diacono: Eduardo R. Mora, Director del Centro de Inmigración Mary McCarthy, Secretaria Parroquial Nilvia Hernández, Administradora del Catecismo Milie Colon: Asistente de Coordinación de Catecismo Iván Colon, María Aviles, Vidal Hernández, Rosendo De La Cruz Coordinadores de Coro Arnoldo Cardona: Coordinador de lectores Nelson Alvarado: Coordinador de Ministros CENTRO DE IMIGRACION JUAN PABLO II En la oficina del Centro de Inmigración le ofrecemos toda clase de ayuda de Inmigración, a llenar sus aplicaciones de ciudadanía de residencia de asilo, de renovación de residencia, clases de ciudadanía, todo lo relacionado a la Inmigración. Le ayudamos en hacer resumes. También se ofrece Notaria Publica , clases de computación, le ayudamos de igual forma con consejería y Dirección Espiritual. Los esperamos. HORARIO DE LAS MISAS Domingo 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM (Español), 1:30 PM (Luganda) Sábado 4:00 PM Lunes - Viernes 12:10 PM Miércoles y Viernes 7:00 PM (En español-Capilla) Viernes 8:00 PM (Luganda) Dias de Precepto 7:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM (en español) REZO DEL SANTO ROSARIO Domingos 11:00 AM en la Iglesia antes de la Misa. CONFESIONES Lunes-Jueves: 11:30 AM Viernes: 11:00 AM , Sábado: 3:00 - 3:45 PM Domingo: 11:00 AM (español) MATRIMONIOS Por favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia Para la fecha del curso de pre-cana y para los arreglos necesarios o hablar con el Diacono Eduardo. BAUTISMO Todos los primeros domingos del mes después de la Misa, es el día de orientación del Bautizo, en el Edificio de Educación Religiosa, y el Bautizo será el primer domingo del mes siguiente. La preparación y el bautizo serán después de la Misa. COMUNION A SUS HOGARES Si conoce a alguien que necesita la Sagrada Comunión en su casa, hospital o Asilo de Ancianos “Nursing Home”, hablar con el uno de los Sacerdotes o el Diacono. LEGION DE MARIA Este grupo de laicos se reúnen todos los Martes desde las 7:00 P. m. hasta las 8:30 PM, en el edificio de Educación Religiosa. En las reuniones rezan el Santo Rosario y se planifica trabajo espirituales para la semana, también organizan los Rosarios en los meses de Mayo y Octubre y novenas en las familia donde alguien a fallecido. Están todos invitados a participar de este grupo espiritual. GRUPO JUAN XXIII Movimiento spiritual de la Iglesia para laicos, donde después de asistir a un retiro se juntan para la oración, la predicación y meditación de la palabra, de esta forma crecemos en nuestra Fe. Las reuniones son los Lunes de 7:00 - 8:30 PM, en el edificio de Educación Religiosa. GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO Es un movimiento de la renovación carismática de Boston, donde se alaba y glorifica al Señor. Tenemos oración de sanación física como espiritual. Nos reunimos para la oración los Domingos a las 6:00 PM, en el Hall de la Iglesia, y los Jueves de 7:00 - 8:30 PM, en la Capilla, el ultimo domingo del mes nos reunimos en la Capilla del edificio de Educación Religiosa a las 6:00 PM. GRUPO DE APOYO DE CANCER Es un grupo de personas sobreviviente del cáncer que se reúnen todos los segundos Sábados del mes en el edificio de Educación Religiosa, para dar apoyo a personas que están padeciendo de esta enfermedad o que estuvieron enfermos pero no pueden sacar de su mente esta mala experiencia. Todos están invitados a las reuniones. CELEBRCION DE QUINCEAÑERA Si desean recibir la celebración de acción de gracias por la vida, en los quince años de su hija en la Iglesia, es necesario que la joven este participando en el programa de preparación para la Confirmación. Para mas información preguntar a los sacerdotes o diacono. GRUPO JUVENIL “AGAPE” El grupo juvenil “Agape” se reúnen todos los Martes de 7:00-9:00 PM, en el Hall de la Iglesia, el grupo de jóvenes adultos esta formado de 20 años de edad y mas, el grupo juvenil de adolecentes se reúnen los días Miércoles también de 7:00-9:00 PM, que consta de las edades de 13 hasta 20 años de edad. En las reuniones los jóvenes hacen oraciones, dinámicas, la lectura de la Palabra, asisten a retiros Espirituales etc. ADORACION AL SANTISIMO Tenemos Adoración al Santísimo todos los Miércoles de 12:30 a 6:30 PM, en la Capilla del Edificio de Educación Religiosa. Y los Viernes de 12:30 a 6:30 PM, en la Iglesia. Todos están invitados. ……………………………………….. OFERTORIO 1,049 personas participaron de las primeras cuatro Misas el fin de semana un total de $4,484. La segunda colecta mensual para la parroquia fe $3,327 Gracias . RECEMOS POR NUESTRSO ENFERMOS Pongamos en nuestras oraciones a nuestros difuntos y enfermos de la comunidad, en especial por la salud de Ernesto Azurdia, y por el alma de Cesar Morales LA FRASE DE HOY ¿Quélocuraoquédesatinomellevaacontarlas ajenasfaltas,teniendotantoquedecirdelas mías? MigueldeCervantesSaavedra(1547-1616) SERENATA EN HONOR A VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE La Asociación Mariana de Boston, hace una invitación a todos a compartir juntos cantándole a la Virgen de Guadalupe, esto es el Miércoles 11 de Diciembre de 6:00 p.m. en adelante en la Iglesia Catedral de la Santa Cruz, esto queda en la 1400 Washington St. Boston 02118. Venga y traigo a sus niños vestidos de San Diego y cantémosle todos junto a nuestra Madre del Cielo. HORAS DESPUES DE LA ESCUELA Ya esta abierto nuestro programa, venga no espere hasta el ultimo momento, por favor de llamar a Jennifer Acuna al teléfono 401-996-9028. El programa empezó en Septiembre 9, de Lunes a Viernes de 3:00- 6:00 P.M. y si quiere ser voluntario también debe de comunicase con Jennifer Acuna. PLANIFICACION NATURAL FAMILIAR(PFN) es una forma única de la educación en la fertilidad. Específicamente, la PFN es el título de los métodos fiables moralmente, naturales y saludables, modernos y científicamente fiables de planificación de la familia. Estos métodos enseñan a las parejas casadas a identificar y comprender sus señales combinadas de fertilidad. Esta información ayuda a las parejas casadas tener previsto lograr o posponer un embarazo. NFP es moralmente bueno porque ayuda a las parejas casadas respetar el designio de Dios para el amor conyugal. "(Theresa Notare, Ph , Director Adjunto de la PFN Programa, Conferencia de Estados Unidos Obispos católicos). Horario las clase de PFN Sábados a las 11:00AM los días Diciembre 7, Febrero 17, Abril 19. NOVIEMBRE MES DE NUESTROS DIFUNTOS Empezamos el mes de Noviembre, mes en que recordamos nuestros familiares difuntos en cada Misa, pondremos sus nombres en la peticiones de la santa Misa durante el mes de Noviembre, además como todos los años el libro se encuentra ubicado cerca de la Fuente Bautismal, para que puedan escribir los nombres de su familiares difuntos. \ CLUB 133 Se acerca la época de Navidad, y si no sabe que dar a sus seres querido o amigos, considere darle un buen regalo, una membrecía del Club 133, que distribuye $2000 en premios cada mes desde $1000 a $25. Un numero cuesta $55 por el año lo que significa solo $5 por mes. Esta es una forma de ayudar a la parroquia para mantenerla bonita. Las aplicaciones están en las puertas de la Iglesia o pueda contactar a alguien en la rectoría. DEMOS UN REGALO Recoja un adorno del árbol de Navidad en la Iglesia esta semana. Cada ornamento es para regalar un regalo tanto para una niña o niño, y ponga la edad. Por favor, asegúrese de que el ornamento o el nombre para quien va a ser el regalo este bien seguro en su papel de regalo, y por favor de ponerlo debajo del árbol hasta el 15 diciembre. Gracias DONAR COMIDA PARA SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Recordemos que hay que dar para recibir, y si puede donar algo de alimento a San Vicente de Paul de la comunidad, hay mucha gente que necesita de alimento, ayudemos a alguien a tener una Navidad feliz.