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Saint Joseph ParishesSaint Joseph ParishesSaint Joseph ParishesSaint Joseph Parishes
Medford, MA Medford, MA Medford, MA Medford, 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 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
Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen Phone: 781-396-0423 x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll Phone: 781-396-0423 x114
Middle School Youth Ministry: [email protected] High School Youth Ministry: [email protected]
Religious Education Email: [email protected]
St. Joseph Parish Staff
Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 [email protected]
Office Manager: Betty Guer ra Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff
Music Director: Jonathan Cote Parish Secretary: Mar ie Van Campen
Business Manager: Alisa O’Dowd
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: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm
Sunday - 9am & 11am
St. Joseph
Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm
Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon
Collaborative Parish Office
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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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. Paul
Dear Friends,
Lent will begin this Wednesday, February 14. May we embrace this annual 40 day season to convert our hearts, turning back to the Lord and each other in service. Please see the Ash Wednesday schedule below.
Today, February 11, is observed as the World Day of the Sick throughout the Church. This annual celebration on this day was begun in 1992 by Pope John Paul II as he began his struggle with Parkinson's disease. It is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, at whose shrine in southern France many sick people have been cured since the mid-1800s. This year, Pope Francis invites us to reflect on Mary's maternal care for us, as she was called by her Son on the Cross to "behold your son." From that hour, Jesus' Mother became our mother too.
To care for and to pray for those who are sick are some of the greatest acts of service we can give to each other. And, those who are sick often inspire us with their example of patience and faith.
We ask the Lord Jesus, Who endured suffering and death for our sakes, to be close to those who are sick and to their caregivers. And may Mary, our Mother, help her sons and daughters in their needs.
Father 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. Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2018
St. Joseph
8:30am Mass & Noon Mass
St. Francis of Assisi
4pm Prayer Service & 7pm Mass
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Family Mass at St. Joseph
All children and parents are invited to the 10am Family Mass every Sunday. The children go to the lower church for the readings and a short talk on the Gospel of the day. Children under Kindergarten age must be accompanied by a parent. We hope you will make every effort to attend.
New Weekday Mass Schedule for 2018
St. Joseph Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30am
St. Francis of Assisi Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30am
For your information, weekday Masses at neighboring parishes are as follows: • Immaculate Conception, Malden 6:30am Monday - Friday, 8am Saturday • St. Clement, Somerville 7am Monday - Saturday (also 6:30pm Thursday) • St. Raphael, West Medford 8am Wednesday - Saturday
Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:
Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jack Foley, Jeffrey Morgan, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero
Loved Ones In Service
Presently on active duty serving our country:
LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps.
PFC Ryan Barry, US Army
Keith Conway
Cameron Howard
Nicholas C. Lavery
2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army
Staff Sergeant 3rd Special Forces,
Cairo M. Prisco, US Army
Christopher Silva
Daniel Silva
Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.
St. Francis of Assisi Family Rosary Club
All collaborative children and their parents are invited to gather together in prayer and song for
our Family Rosary Club. Our Rosary Club meetings will take place the first Wednesday of
each month, from 4-5pm in the lower church of St. Francis of Assisi.
We’ll pray the Rosary, learn
the Rosary song and do crafts related to the Rosary. We
hope to see you there with your friends and families!
Ash Wednesday Collection February 14, 2018
This Ash Wednesday, special collection will be taken up for Catholic Charities of Boston. Catholic Charities works to serve those throughout the Archdiocese and help put them on a path to self-sustainability. Programs, including food and utility assistance, adult education, temporary and transitional housing, at-risk youth development, child care, and refugee and immigration services, provide a hand up for nearly 200,000 of our neediest neighbors annually. On behalf of those we serve, thank you in advance for your generosity. For more information, please visit www.ccab.org.
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Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings
11 SUN Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31-11:1/
Mk 1:40-45 12 Mon Jas 1;1-11/Mk 8:11-13
13 Tue Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 14 Wed Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/ Mt 6:1-6,
16-18
15 Thu Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 16 Fri Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15
17 Sat Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 18 SUN Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
Save the Date!
Collaborative Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Brunch
Sunday, March 18th at Noon All St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph volunteers are cordially invited to join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Brunch on Sunday, March 18th. This year our volunteer celebration will take place at St. Joseph Church beginning with Mass at Noon with brunch immediately following at the St. Joseph Social Center.
More information coming soon!
Stations of the Cross
St. Francis of Assisi Mondays at 7pm in the upper church
beginning February 19th
St. Joseph Fridays at 7:30pm in the lower church
beginning February 16th
The Light is On For You
Confessions will be heard on Wednesdays
from 6:30pm - 8pm throughout Lent
beginning February 21st in the lower church at St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph.
Lenten Regulations
Abstinence: Catholics over 14 years of age are
bound to the obligations of abstinence.
Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. Meat should not be
consumed on days of abstinence.
Fasting: Catholics from the age of 18 to 60 are
bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is
allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain one’s strength, may be consumed,
but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.
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Medford Catholic Collaborative St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes
Medford, MA 781-396-0423 Ext 126
February 2018 2/11 Grades 1-8 St. Joseph Faith Formation Class begins at 8:45 am followed
by 10 am Mass 2/11 Grades 1-5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with 9 am Mass followed by class. 2/11 Grade 10 Confirmation Classes 6:15 – 8 pm at St. Francis of Assisi. 2/19-23 Grades 1-5 St. Francis Vacation Camp. Each day begins at 9 am and ends at 1 pm. Children do need to bring a lunch with them. Meeting in St. Francis Dining Hall. 2/26 Grades 6-8 EDGE Program. Begins at 6 pm and ends at 7:30. Class meets in St. Francis Parish Center.
We look forward to seeing you at Mass each week!
St. Francis of Assisi
If we missed you last week, baby bottles are located at the back of church and are due back at the end of February.
Thank you for your support!
Faith Formation Office Confirmation Program
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Children’s Mass at St. Francis of Assisi
We are starting a new Children’s Mass at the 9am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. Children will go to the lower church for a reading, a Gospel reading and a child friendly talk about the Gospel. Children will then rejoin their families in the upper church for the remainder of the Mass. Children under Kindergarten age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Our first Children’s Mass is this Sunday at 9am and there will be two more in March with dates to be announced. We hope to see you there!
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Saturday 2/10/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm
Thomas Glynn Rose Toscano
Sunday 2/11/18 9:00 am 11:00 am
For the People Vito & Donata Auciello and Guerino & Filomena DeStefano
Tuesday 2/13/18 8:30 am
Sobhi Bandar
Thursday 2/15/18 8:30 am
Mary Fazio
Saturday 2/17/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm
Carmela Torino Deyeso and Filomena & Michael Torino Thomas F. Hayes
Sunday 2/18/18 9:00 am 11:00 am
Robert Wilson Christopher Burke & Louise Shapanka
Wednesday 2/14/18 4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Mass
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 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
2017 Contribution Statements
If you are on the St. Francis of Assisi envelope system and would like a copy of your 2017
contribution statement, please call Marie at our collaborative office, 781-396-0423.
February 3 & 4 Collection:
Offertory: $5,012
Ash Wednesday Collection: Catholic Charities
Second Collection next Weekend: Monthly
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Edward Nicholas Calo Anne Martin
Kathleen M. McAdam Lori Sutera
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
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Saturday 2/10/18 4:00 pm
Joseph & Irene Plati
Sunday 2/11/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
Ashley Hardy Edward DeMattia For the People
Monday 2/12/18 8:30 am
Catherine Natola
Wednesday 2/14/18 8:30 am 12:00 noon
Ash Wednesday Mass Mass
Friday 2/16/18 8:30 am
Augustine Donovan
Saturday 2/17/18 4:00 pm
Millie Regan
Sunday 2/18/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
Mary Polcari For the People Nina Rexrode & Ann Avellino
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 8:00 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 back room of the lower
church. All are welcome!
February Weddings
Please keep in your prayers all couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage this month, especially:
James Marino & Lauren McCarthy
Readings: # 944
Ruby Alegata Rita Desautels
Kathleen Ann Logo
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
February 3 & 4 Collection: Offertory: $7,584
Ash Wednesday Collection: Catholic Charities
Second Collection next Weekend: On-going Maintenance
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Joseph Parish.
