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Medford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MA
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Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish
www.medfordcollaborative.org
Collaborative Staff
Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan 781-396-0423 x121 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Shen 781-396-0423 x108 Priest In Residence: Fr. Daniel Moloney (Chaplain at MIT)
Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers 781-396-0423 x104 Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen 781-396-0423 x118 Faith Formation Coordinator: Nancy Albanese 781-396-0423 x105 Middle School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] High School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] Religious Education Email: [email protected] St. Francis of Assisi Music Director: Jonathan Cote 781-396-0423 x115 Cell: 603-479-1276 Email: [email protected] St. Joseph Music Director: Betsy Pesce 781-396-0423 x116 Cell: 617-335-8155 Email: [email protected] Collaborative Office Manager: Alisa O’Dowd 781-396-0423 x111 St. Joseph Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo 781-396-0423 x114
Main Office: 781-396-3636
Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117
Website: www.sjsmedford.com
Principal: Mr. Robert Chevrier
Mass Schedule
St. Francis of Assisi 441 Fellsway West, Medford
Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm
Sunday - 9am & 11am
St. Joseph 118 High Street, Medford
Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm
Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon
Contact Information
Collaborative Parish Office: 114 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - Noon
Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919
Collaborative Email: [email protected]
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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New Parishioners
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,
No matter what your current family or marital situation,
No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc.,
No matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved
and respected here at The Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
and Saint Joseph Parish.
If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to a member of the
Parish Staff after Mass or at your convenience.
Remembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our Parishes
Please consider remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School when
drafting your estate plans. For more information, please call
Laura Powers at 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you.
Sacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with one of our
priests or deacon at least six months before the wedding.
Pastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly Please contact the Parish Center Office to make
arrangements, if you are going into the hospital, or have a family member who is homebound and would
like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
If a family member cannot come to church and would like to receive Communion at home,
please notify us.
Upcoming
Collaborative
Events
St. Joseph Annual Parish Concert Sunday, October 13 at 2pm at St. Joseph Church
St. Francis Monthly Dinners Saturday, October 19 after the 4pm Mass Saturday, November 16 after the 4pm Mass Saturday, December 14 after the 4pm Mass
Collaborative Book Club - St Francis Dining Hall Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm
Halloween Bash - St. Francis Parish Center Friday, October 25 - 5-9pm
Rosary Children - St. Francis Lower Church Wednesday, November 6 at 3:30pm Wednesday, December 4 at 3:30pm
Christmas Fair - St. Francis Parish Center Fri. Nov. 22, 4-9pm & Sat. Nov. 23, 9am-3pm, 5-8pm
Disciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in Mission
In today’s second reading, St. Paul reminds us of our responsibility as disciples saying, “Stir into a flame the gift of God that you have…” When we feel that we do not have the courage to speak about Christ to others, Paul also reminds us that “God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love…” When the disciples were worried about their mission they turned to Jesus and asked for an increase of faith. How about us? Will we take God’s word to heart and share it with courage?
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Collaborative Book Club
Our next Collaborative Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 22,
2019 at 7pm at the St. Francis of Assisi
Dining Hall
Our next book to read and share in discussion is:
Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody
A note from the book’s author, Dr. Allen Hunt, who is a team member at Dynamic Catholic:
We have a limited number of copies of the book available for purchase at our office at a discounted rate of $3.00.
If you are interested in joining the Collaborative Book Club, please contact the Parish Office to sign up. We look forward to seeing you!
“Forgiveness will unleash a power in your life that is underrated and often ignored. It is underrated mainly because it is underused. We fail to capture the power of forgiveness because we are afraid of it, because we have grown comfortable in our familiar wounds, or because we are sinfully stubborn. But the power is there waiting for us.
The lesson is simple: Give forgiveness and you will unleash a flood of grace on yourself and on those around you. When you clench your fists and grit your teeth in anger toward someone, you have no room in your heart for God to place His hand in yours. Replace your clenched fist with an open hand and watch as God fills your soul to overflowing.
This little book, and the twelve real-life stories in it, will help you capture
the power of forgiveness in your life. Because everybody needs to forgive
somebody.”
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St. Joseph Parish
Concert
The St Joseph Parish Music Ministry
will be presenting our annual Parish
Concert at St. Joseph's on Sunday
afternoon, October 13th at
2PM. Our adult and youth choirs and
"The Messengers" (our young adult music group) will be performing, and there will be an opportunity for the
audience to join with us in singing! In conjunction with the 75th
Anniversary of D-Day, this year's program is dedicated to All Those
Who Serve...and to service in all of its forms…, and will once again consist of a varied program of sacred, classical
and popular selections.
There will be a luncheon in the social
center following the concert, catered by Carroll's Restaurant in Medford (kindness of parishioner, Attorney
Victor Garo). When you arrive for the concert, you will receive a voucher
that will enable you to attend the luncheon.
We hope you will join us!
Loved Ones In Service
Presently on active duty serving our country:
SPC Ryan Barry, US Army
Tyler Dion, US Army Specialist Cameron Howard Nicholas C. Lavery
1st LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army Staff Sergeant 3rd Special Forces,
Cairo M. Prisco, US Army Daniel Silva
Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country.
May God protect them.
October Monthly Dinner
Please join us for our October Monthly Dinner on Saturday, October 19 following the 4pm Mass
at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Menu: Roast Pork, Potato & Vegetable
Tickets: $10 Adult/$5 Child
Tickets are sold after St. Francis of Assisi weekend Masses and at our Collaborative Parish Office, 114 High Street. You can also call the office at 781-396-0423, to reserve tickets by Wednesday, October 16.
As we need an accurate count, if you do not call in advance to reserve your ticket, you will not be able to purchase a ticket at the door.
All are welcome!
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Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our
parishes, who were baptized in the month of September.
Jack Garvey Flynn
Patrick Stephen Lynch
Michael Joseph Stankiewicz
May God continue to bring to fulfillment the great work He has begun with them.
Women'sDiscussionGroup
We are looking for women 20-40 years old to join
our Women's Discussion Group. We meet the
second and fourth Fridays of the month,
alternating between Cambridge and Medford. We
eat dinner together, pray the rosary and then
have a group discussion on a spiritual topic . It's a
great way to make new friends and grow in your
faith. If you are interested in joining, please email
Michelle at [email protected].
Evening of Healing & Intercessory Prayer
Thursday, October 17 at 6pm St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge St, Winchester, MA
We welcome all who are seeking healing in mind, body & spirit, or from addiction and in recovery. For more information call 781-729-8220.
St. Joseph In-House Basketball
The Saturday In-House Basketball League is ready for another season. It is open for Boys & Girls from Kindergarten to 8
th Grade.
Registration is now open via this Blue Sombrero link - https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1874982
We are 100% committed to online registration, so please email Len Dietrich at [email protected], if you have any questions.
Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:
Thomas E. Burbine, Nicolo Cornelio, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Kim Dervishian, Pasqualina DeSimone, Francine Gannon, Kim James, Mike James, Jeffrey Morgan, Jeanne O’Brien, Theresa O’Brien Carew, Margaret Pachon, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Adelina Scarpelli, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Anna Sorgi, Rob Stengel, Valerie Stengal, Christine Tenaglia, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero
Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings
6 SUN Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10
7 Mon Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Lk 10:25-37 8 Tue Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42 9 Wed Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4 10 Thu Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13 11 Fri Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26 12 Sat Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28 13 SUN 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-
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Saturday 10/5/19 8:30 am 4:00 pm
For the People Michael Flynn
Sunday 10/6/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Maria & Pietro Ricci Kevin Soldani
Tuesday 10/8/19 8:30 am
Special Intention
Thursday 10/10/19
8:30 am
Special Intention
Saturday 10/12/19 8:30 am 4:00 pm
For the People Anthony Previti & Thomas English
Sunday 10/13/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Salvatore LaGrassa Anna, Louis, Micahel & James Parziale
Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:30 am Mass,
Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church confessional or by appointment.
Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the second
Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every
month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict).
Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00 pm in the upper church.
All are welcome.
Weekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Marion Movement of Priests Prayer Group meets every Monday at
7:30 pm in the upper church to pray the Rosary. All are welcome.
Secular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular Franciscans The Secular Franciscans, formerly Third Order,
meet at St. Francis of Assisi on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall.
All are welcome.
St. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
September 29 Collections
Offertory including Online Giving: $3,933 Weekly Budget Requirement: $4,615
St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Program: $1,266
Second Collection this weekend: Grand Annual Second Collection next weekend: Holy Father & Missionary Efforts
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Anthony R. Petino
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
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Saturday 10/5/19 4:00 pm
Mary E. & James Tully
Sunday 10/6/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
Deceased members of the Iannaccone & Flynn Families For the People Richard Kalbroy
Monday 10/7/19 8:30 am
Jim & Jean Lordan
Wednesday 10/9/19 8:30 am
June McCarron
Friday 10/11/19 8:30 am
Frank Arcidiacono
Saturday 10/12/19 4:00 pm
James Edward O’Brien
Sunday 10/13/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
For the People Luciano Lunardi Joseph & Angelina Mancuso
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish
Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the
upper church or by appointment.
Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Instruction for first time
parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church
(unless there is a schedule conflict).
Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm in the lower church.
(Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)
Legion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays from
6:30 to 8:00 pm in the lower church meeting room. All are welcome!
September 29 Collections
Offertory including Online Giving: $4,745 Weekly Budget Requirement: $7,560
St. Joseph Faith Formation Program: $1,346
Second Collection this weekend: Grand Annual Second Collection next weekend: Holy Father & Missionary Efforts
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Joseph Parish.
Readings: #1008
Anthony B. Ardagna
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
October Wedding
Please keep in your prayers this couple who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month.
Ivannoe Rodriguez Sierra & Cecilia Flores
