Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes
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
medfordcollaborative.org
Collaborative Pastoral Staff
Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Parochial Vicar: Fr. John T. Swencki Deacon: Deacon Bob Breen
Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers Phone: 781-396-0423 x113
Youth Outreach & Religious Education: Doreen Breen Phone: 781-396-0423 x126 Youth Group Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Email: [email protected]
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff
Music Director: Oksana Berezkina Phone: 617-504-0771
Parish Secretary: Marie Van Campen Business Manager: Alisa O’Dowd
St. Joseph Parish Staff
Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 [email protected]
Office Staff: Betty Guerra Office Staff: Karen Sturniolo
St. Joseph School
Main Office: 781-396-3636 Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117 Website: stjosephschoolmedford.com
Principal: Dr. Robert Murphy Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780
Collaborative Mass Schedule
St. Francis of Assisi Daily Mass: Monday-Thursday at 9am
Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 9am & 11am
St. Joseph Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday at 8am
Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 8am, 10am & 12 noon
Collaborative Parish Office of St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph
114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919
St. Joseph Email: [email protected] St. Francis of Assisi Email: [email protected]
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
FromFromFromFrom Fr. PaulFr. PaulFr. PaulFr. Paul
Dear Friends, On this last Sunday of July, we begin looking forward to the fall. Please "save the date" for two events coming up in early September: my installation as pastor on September 3, and our Collaborative Parish Picnic on September 10. To come together as Collaborative Parishes, we will celebrate my installation as
pastor (of both parishes) on Sunday, September 3, at the 12:00 Mass at St. Joseph, with Bishop Mark O'Connell as the main celebrant. (Although this is Labor Day Weekend, it's the best option for us to make it into Bishop Mark's busy schedule). Then, the celebration of this installation will take place the following weekend on Sunday, September 10 at 3:00 at St Francis Parish with a Collaborative
Parish Picnic, with food, drinks, and games for the kids. May the Lord help us to be grateful for His blessings in the past - including gratitude for those who sacrificed to build our parish communities - and guide us as we seek to follow Him together into the future, in our parishes, in our families, and in our hearts. Fr. Paul
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.
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“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them” St. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life
The St. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life,
located by the church’s baptistery, is for memorials, or to honor the living and great
moments in our lives.
Packets explaining the process of purchasing a leaf are available at
St. Francis of Assisi Church on the table near “The Tree”.
If you have any questions, please call Marie at 781-396-0423.
Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:
Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Paula McGee, Bill Newell, Torbert Prior, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero
Parish Office Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am - Noon
St. Francis of Assisi's Parish Office is now located at the St. Joseph Rectory at 114 High Street, Medford, phone 781-396-0423. We look forward to seeing you at our new office space!
St. Joseph Choir
Have you ever
thought…
...of joining the choir but are not sure whether you are able to make the commitment?
Then consider this: each Sunday this summer, on
a week-by-week basis, we would like to invite anyone who is interested to come to the choir loft at 11:15am for coffee, a rehearsal and to join
members of the adult choir in singing at the Noon Mass.
The summer provides a "low-commitment"
approach to finding out how you might fare as a choir singer. The response has been great these
last few years, and the summer has gained us some wonderful new choir members!
As your schedules permit, we would love to see
many of you there! And please feel free to bring your family members, neighbors and friends - spread the word!! Thanks!
Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings 30 SUN 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Rom 8:28-30/Mt
13:44-52 or 13:44-46 31 Mon Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35 1 Tue Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43 2 Wed Ex 34:29-35/Mt 13:44-46 3 Thu Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53 4 Fri Lv 23:1,4-11,15-16, 27,34b-37/Mt 13:54-58 5 Sat Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12 6 SUN Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9
Loved Ones In Service
Presently on active duty serving our country:
LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps. Keith Conway
Cameron Howard Nicholas C. Lavery
2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army
Christopher Silva Daniel Silva
Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.
Anyone who would like their rank and branch of military service listed along with their name, please
email [email protected] or call 781-396-0423.
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Joseph 2017 Annual Mission Cooperation Appeal
This weekend, Fr. Dennis Dugan from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) will give a mission appeal at St. Joseph. Serving in 13 countries including the United States, SOLT Missionaries bring hope and the love of Jesus and Mary to people living in impoverished conditions. They serve migrant farm workers, refugees, Native Americans, orphans, the elderly, families and those undergoing drug rehabilitation.
SOLT missionaries serve in parishes and schools giving the sacraments and teaching catechism in remote areas. They also care for the needs of the poor through community and family development projects such as clean water, food and medical care. Your generosity makes it possible for these missionaries to bring Christ to the poor.
Thank You to St. Francis of Assisi from the Society of Our Lady
of the Most Holy Trinity
Dear Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi:
Thank you for the warm welcome and generous support for the SOLT missions. Through our baptism we all share in this great work of bringing the Good News to others. May God bless you for all the ways you witness Christ to others and encourage those around you to live their faith. Thank you for welcoming me and supporting the work of SOLT through your prayers, consideration of a volunteer opportunity and financial help. Be assured of my prayers for you.
In the hearts of Jesus and Mary, Fr. Vince Albano, SOLT www.solt.net
Medford Catholic Collaborative
Registration forms for all our programs are available at the back of both parishes and online at medfordcollaborative.org
Please contact us at [email protected] or call 781-396-0423 Ext 126 for more info.
We are in need of teachers!
Please come share your love of God with our parish children.
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CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!
Begin Earning Your Community Service Hours Begin Earning Your Community Service Hours Begin Earning Your Community Service Hours Begin Earning Your Community Service Hours
Now!Now!Now!Now!
The St. Joseph Music Ministry would like to extend an invitation to Confirmation students and to ALL
high school students who like to sing or play an instrument, to consider participating in our Young
Adult Music Group, "The Messengers", at the 10AM Mass on Sunday mornings.
Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons from 4PM to 5:30PM in the upper church. The group also
meets for a warm-up/rehearsal at 9:30AM on Sunday mornings, prior to Mass (for those who are
interested, there is a light breakfast in the outer room of the choir loft from 9AM to 9:30AM!).
Students receive Community Service hours in consideration of their participation in the music
ministry.
A number of students who joined us in previous years enjoyed their experience so much that they
decided to become regular members of the group!
If you would like to take part, or if you should have any questions, please contact Betsy Pesce, Music
Director, at 781-396-0423 ×125 (office) or 617-335-8155 (cell) or send an e-mail
Come give us a try!!Come give us a try!!Come give us a try!!Come give us a try!!
Employment Opportunity at St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi Parish is looking for a Part-Time (8- 10 hours per week) Rectory Cook to prepare meals and do the weekly grocery shopping for the priests living in the Rectory. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Twice per week, prepare 2 - 3 lunch and dinner meals which can be heated when needed. • Once per week purchase groceries. • Maintain the kitchen area clean. • Maintain kitchen equipment in good working order. If problems arise, communicate and
work with our Facilities staff to resolve them.
• Perform other duties, as assigned. This is a Part-Time, hourly, non-exempt, non-benefits eligible position. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. All interested applicants are asked to submit a resume with a letter of interest by mail to: Laura Powers, Director of Finance and Operations, Medford Collaborative, 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 or submit by e-mail to: [email protected].
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Saturday 7/29/17
4:00 pm
Marino Sarno
Sunday 7/30/17
9:00 am
11:00 am
Maria, Alessio & Alfonso DeSimone
Daniel & Patrick Donahue
Monday 7/31/17
9:00 am
Jose Arruda
Tuesday 8/1/17
9:00 am
Sharon Zagaria
Thursday 8/3/17
9:00 am
James H. Young
Friday 8/4/17
9:00 am
No Mass
Saturday 8/5/17
4:00 pm
Anthony Vocino
Sunday 8/6/17
9:00 am
11:00 am
Domenica & Sebastian Sicari
Basilio Dealtan
Wednesday 8/2/17
9:00 am
Michael Aaronian
Summer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - Noon
Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45pm 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 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
The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies are memory of:
Daniel & Patrick Donahue
Robert Blundon Lorraine Price
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
July 22nd/23rd Offertory: $2,961 Mission Cooperative Appeal (SOLT): $1,361
Second Collection next weekend:
Catholic Relief Services
A special THANK YOU to all those who
share their talent, time, presence and
support with St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 7/29/17
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Maria Filosa
Eugene Cataldo, Jr. & Eugene Cataldo, III
Sunday 7/30/17
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
For the People
Anthony Rocco & Salvator Vaccaro
Bob Patten
Monday 7/31/17
8:00 am
Guy Petty
Tuesday 8/1/17
8:00 am
Isabelle Crawford
Thursday 8/3/17
8:00 am
Pasqualina DeSimone
Friday 8/4/17
8:00 am
Vito Auterio
Saturday 8/5/17
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Adoration Team-living & deceased
Msgr. Donato Conte
Sunday 8/6/17
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
For the People
Veronique Esperance
In Honor of God the Father
Wednesday 8/2/17
8:00 am
Maria Ciampa
Denise Shultz
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish
Summer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - Noon
Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass, 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 8:30am to 8:30pm 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 at 6:30 to
8pm in the back room of the lower church. All are welcome!
Readings: #976
July 22nd/23rd Offertory: $5,635
Second Collection this weekend: Mission Cooperative Appeal (info on page 5)
You do not have an envelope for this collection.
Second Collection next weekend: Catholic Relief Services
A special THANK YOU to all those who
share their talent, time, presence and
support with St. Joseph Parish.
The Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:
Michael & Mary Ciaccio
The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies are in memory of: Bob Patten
