APRIL 28, 2019 SUNDAY of DIVINE MERCY

ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS

APRIL 28, 2019 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

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Sunday of

Divine Mercy

† MASS INTENTIONS †

SATURDAY, April 27 4:00pm – Ralph Hill, Jacqueline Frates, Audrey J. Medeiros, Joseph Pina

SUNDAY, April 28 – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 8:00am – Angelo Chaves – 11th Anniversary 10:30am – Raymond McMahon

MONDAY, April 29 8:00am – Frances Varano – 3rd Anniversary

TUESDAY, April 30 8:00am – Joseph Pina

WEDNESDAY, May 1 8:00am – Patrick Gregorek

THURSDAY, May 2 8:00am – Mary Hodkinson – 1st Anniversary

FRIDAY, May 3 8:00am – Victor Soares

SATURDAY, May 4 4:00pm – Botelho Family, Mr & Mrs Manuel Faria, Mr & Mrs John Duarte

SUNDAY, May 5 8:00am – Val Winter 10:30am – Germaine Desrosiers, Lucille Martell

PARISH STAFF Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor 508-824-5577 ext. #1

Joseph Teixeira, Sexton

Nathaniel DeCastro, Music Director & Organist 774-328-2721 nathaniel0519@comcast.net

Faith Formation Coordinator sallymedeiros@icloud.com. 774-526-2640

Nancy Roberts, Administrative Assistant 508-824-5577 ext. #2. 508-822-1401 fax standrewtaunton@comcast.net

St. Vincent DePaul 508-880-1583

St Andrew the Apostle. 19 Kilmer Ave. Taunton, MA

Office: 508-824-5577. Fax: 508-822-1401 www.standrewtaunton.org

BAPTISM Parents who are registered and practicing members of the parish should call the rectory to make arrangements.

RECONCILIATION Before and after all weekend Masses. Or at any time

at the Rectory.

WEDDINGS Couples who are registered and practicing members of the parish may call the rectory eight months in advance to make arrangements.

NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome you to our parish! Registration forms are available at the entrances of the church. Please complete the form and return as soon as possible.

WOMEN OF FAITH For more information, please contact President, Paulette Caton 508-369-2558.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #11914 For more information, please contact Grand Knight, Bob Crossman, at 508-823-7920.

PRAYER and ADORATION

MONDAY NOVENA Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena is held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm with Rosary and Benediction.

TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Church. Rosary adoration and prayer.

WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet for The Sick and The Dying

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in CHAPEL Adoration Chapel open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm

First Friday of the month after 8:00am Mass until 6:00pm.

SANCTUARY MEMORIAL CANDLE

(Week of April 27th) The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of Angelo Chaves

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From

Father Murphy

THE TIME OF MERCY

Vatican City, Apr 11, 2015 - In a world marked by suffering and fierce persecution – especially of Christians – now “is the time for mercy,” Pope Francis said, speaking at the vigil for the Feast of Divine Mercy. Reflecting on the ongoing persecution faced by Christians, the Pope said, “our prayer is all the more intense and becomes a cry for help to the Father, who is rich in mercy, that he may sustain the faith of our many brothers and sisters who are in pain.” For our part, we are to seek the grace of “conversion of our own hearts,” whereby we are moved “from indifference to compassion.” Speaking the evening before the Feast of Divine Mercy, which falls on the first Sunday after Easter, Pope Francis recalled Jesus’ words to his disciples, “Peace be with you!” During the Easter season, he said, this concept of peace “remains the desire of so many people who suffer unprecedented violence of discrimination and death simply because they bear the name ‘Christian’.” Regardless of life’s difficulties and sufferings, the pontiff said – citing St. Paul – the hope of salvation won for us the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection “continues to grow.” “The mercy of God is poured out upon us, making us just and giving us peace,” he said. “This is a time for the Church to rediscover the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord on the day of Easter: to be a sign and an instrument of the Father’s mercy.” Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the Octave of Easter (the Sunday after Easter Sunday, is a relatively new addition to the Roman Catholic

liturgical calendar. Celebrating the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ, as revealed by Christ Himself to St. Maria Faustina Kowalski, this feast was extended to the entire Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000, the day that he canonized Saint Faustina.

OCTAVE OF EASTER, SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

History A plenary indulgence (the forgiveness of all temporal punishment resulting from sins that have already been confessed) is granted on the Feast of Divine Mercy if to all the faithful who go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, and "in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. 'Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!')."

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First Holy Communion

1st HOLY COMMUNION rehearsal is this Sunday, April 28th after the 10:30am Mass. 1st Holy Communion will be on Saturday, May 5th at 10:00am.

Please remember to keep the 1st Holy Communion children in your prayers, as they receive the Holy Eucharist for the first-time next Saturday May 4th. The following is a prayer that Fr Murphy was taught by the Presentation Sisters at Turners Cross School, Cork before he made his 1st Holy Communion on April 11, 1963. The prayer he has said all of his life:

“Jesus, Jesus, I know you are here hidden now within my heart never, never from my part. I adore you, I adore, teach me to adore you more. All of God’s Saints and Angels free from sin. Praised be you, Jesus Christ, our King.

Mary our Lady, God’s own Mother, keep me pure and good forever.”

HOLY HOUR Tuesday April 30th at 6:30-7:30pm In preparing for Rebuilding with the

Holy Spirit’s Guidance. Please join in this important prayer time!

Once again this year, the Youth Group will be going to Steubenville East July 12-14 in Lowell, MA. If you are interested, please contact Tara Sousa at 508-272-1173 or tarasousa@aol.com.

CONFIRMATION 2019 Congratulations to the Confirmation Class. 23 candidates from St Andrews along with St Jude’s and St Anthony’s were confirmed by Bishop Edgar M daCunha at St Anthony’s on Tuesday, April 23th. Please continue to pray for them as they

begin this new phase in their spiritual growth.

Colin Bignar, Thomas Domal, Ella Dunderdale Brandon Flaven, Donald Foster, Brooke Godwin, Miles Hannah, Olivia Houghton, Jillian Houghton, Sarah Johnson, Charles Krajewski, Hannah Kulpa, Michael Manchester, Rosemary McGrath, Brooke Pina, Conor Quinlan, Victoria Roias, Kelly Simmons, Caitlin Smith, Kennedy Thielher, Makena Travers, Madison Vigliotti, Gavin Weldon.

Special thank you to Sally Medeiros, Joe Sollecito, George and Debra Bosworth. And to all the teachers and aids that have assisted in the candidates spiritual learning. ***To view Confirmation pictures, go to website https://www.standrewtaunton.org/parish-life/education

Christine “Grace” Bisio

Received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil

May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and bless Christine, David and their family.

THANK YOU to Sue DaSilva, Anna Moitoso, Nancy Adams, and Joe Teixeira for the wonderful job they did decorating the church for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

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EASTER FAMILY VISIT

Fr Murphy’s niece Laura Murphy Hanrahan visiting from Ireland for Easter Holiday. Laura was here 21 years ago when she was ten, for Fr. Murphy’s ordination.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS Mr & Mrs Fred Smith, Frederick Smith Jr., Mr & Mrs. Raymond Taylor, The Smith Family, The Taylor Family, The McRae Family, Joseph Medeiros,

Richard Trucchi, Alfred Borges, Jeffrey Romano, Sylvia Crook, Leo Senechal

Joseph & Mary (Donovan) Vargas, Earl L. Hudson, Raymond Cole, Benttencourt, Cabral, Albert & Donovan Families. Vargas, Dutra, Toledo, Sylvia Families, N.Jean Southam, Ilda Moniz, & Margaret Ivans.

Angelo Chaves, Jose & Angelina Chaves, Manuel Moitoso, Tony Resendes, Filomena & Jose Norte

Lillian and James McCaffrey Knox, Gotham, Rochette and McCaffrey Families

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ALL DAY in the Chapel Friday, May 3rd after 8:00am Mass.

At 5:00pm Prayer & Benediction at 6:00pm. Concluding with Holy Hour in the Chapel

“Could you not watch one hour with me?"

LOOKING UP, AGAIN

New support group “Looking Up Again” will be meeting this Sunday, April 28th at 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the parish hall. Social to follow. Subject: How can I learn from the Blessed Mother, when a

great tragedy occurs in my life. Gathering, Scripture, Brief Talk, Witnessing Sharing Briefly, Social to follow. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the

least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

Hymns ~ DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Opening – Jesus Is Risen #179 Offertory – I Know That My Redeemer Lives #570 Holy/Sanctus #932 Lamb of God/Agnus Dei #936 Communion – I Am the Bread of Life #363 Recessional – America #625

WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT Thank you for your support to our Parish family. The Offertory for the weekend of

April 21st:

Weekend Masses $ 5217.00 Retired & Infirm Priest 2429.00 Good Friday 642.00 Easter Flowers 100.00 Candles 46.00 Steubenville Sponsor 425.00

Upcoming Second Collections May 5 – Liturgical Expenses

Taunton City Parishes

HOLY HOUR in PREPARING for REBUILDING with the HOLY SPIRIT’s GUIDANCE

St Andrew the Apostle Church

Will be Hosting a Holy Hour: 6:30 – 7:30pm

Tuesday April 30 Tuesday May 21 Tuesday May 28 Tuesday June 4 Tuesday June 25

Prayer to Reignite the Holy Spirit in the City of Taunton O Dear Blessed Mother: we come to you at this time, asking for your powerful intercession for the great City of Taunton. As we travel around and look at all the Churches that God granted to this great City we realize how truly blessed we are. We pray that all the sacrifices that were performed by so many Citizens of Taunton down through the years, for the honor and glory of God, that the fruits of their labor may not be in vain. O Dear Blessed Mother: intercede once again like you have done so many times in the past, helping all of us to understand the importance of prayer and sacrifice. Today Taunton is a City that is losing its flame of faith and hope in almighty God. O Dear Blessed Mother: we are asking you, to humbly intercede before your Son, to send the Holy Spirit in a powerful way to ignite the faith of Taunton once again. So that we can live in harmony, peace and joy, with the assurance that the God who made us is with us, and keeps us safe from all evil. O Dear Blessed Mother: you are our great hope and intercessor to bring this prayer to your son, so that all the people of Taunton may be ignited in the powerful flame of the Holy Spirit once again. Amen

Social gathering in the parish hall afterward.

Please join in this important prayer time for the guidance of the Holy Spirit

“See All the People” - The 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal begins May 1. Since 1942, the Appeal has helped people in all phases of life – from children, to youth, to parents, to the elderly.

Your support sustains the numerous agencies, programs, and ministries providing food and shelter, educating children and adults, and meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of thousands.

We encourage you to support the Appeal as generously as you can. You can make a one-time gift, or, a pledge with convenient payments throughout the year. You can give by mail, use a contribution card located in church, or make your gift or pledge online at: www.givefrdiocese.org/cca19.

Please make the check out to the “Catholic Charities Appeal”, not to St Andrew’s.

Also – OnLine Givers: Please make your online donation to the Diocese website: www.givefrdiocese.org/cca19 ~ Thank you