Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes
Medford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MA
December 10, 2017December 10, 2017December 10, 2017December 10, 2017
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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 Minsitry: [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: 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
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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Second Sunday of Advent
From Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. Paul
Dear Friends,
Before we know it, Christmas will be here. John the Baptist in today's Gospel calls us to "prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." Most of all, we need to prepare the way in our hearts for Him to be welcomed. Is there anything in our lives that leads us away from the Lord? Do we set aside a little time for prayer each day? Are we looking beyond our own needs to help those around us?
As an Advent project, please be generous to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph or Friends of Francis at St. Francis, so that we can help our brothers and sisters in need. Also, there are still tickets available for the bus trip on December 17 to the La Salette Shrine in Attleboro - see the bulletin notice and call the office to reserve your ticket.
Finally, please note the Christmas Mass schedule in this bulletin, and begin making plans now. There are the Sunday Masses on the usual schedule, and then there are the Christmas Masses, beginning on Sunday afternoon, December 24. Since the 4:00 Christmas Eve Vigil Masses are the most crowded, consider attending either the Midnight Mass or a Christmas Day Mass, for a less crowded and more prayerful alternative.
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.
Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings 10 SUN Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
11 Mon Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 12 Tue Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,
10ab/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 13 Wed Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30
14 Thu Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15
15 Fri Is 48:17-19.Mt 11:16-19 16 Sat Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13
17 SUN Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8,19-28
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Christmas Flower Remembrances
In an effort to become more efficient and more lovingly honor the memory of your loved ones this Christmas, the list of names of those for whom flower donations are made will not be published in the Christmas season bulletins. Instead, we will place every Christmas Flower envelope received in a basket near the altar and all your loved ones will be prayerfully remembered as the Special Intention and in the Prayers of the Faithful at our Christmas Day Masses. We are grateful for your generosity and understanding.
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
Christopher Silva Daniel Silva
Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults RCIA
Are you an adult who has not yet been baptized and would like to explore the possibility of being baptized?
Are you an adult who was baptized in a non-Catholic Christian community and would be interested in entering into full communion with the Catholic Church?
Are you an adult who was baptized in the Catholic Church as a child, never received further faith formation, and would like to pursue reception of the sacraments beyond baptism?
Are you an adult who did not complete your Religious Education and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
If any of these descriptions applies to you, it would be good for you to consider your possible participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA. Please feel free to pass this notice on to a family member of friend.
The RCIA is the process of spiritual and catechetical formation through which adults decide to be baptized or enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. The next meeting for the 2018 RCIA Program
will be on Sunday, December 31, 2017 after the
11:00AM Mass at Saint Francis of Assisi Church.
Please contact Deacon Bob at
[email protected] if you are interested in
participating or have questions.
Friends of Francis Gift Card Donation
Requests
Thank you to all who donated gift cards to help the less fortunate at Thanksgiving. We are now requesting gift cards to help make Christmas more joyful for those in need. If you can, we are looking for $25.00 gift cards to either Target, K-Mart, or Wal-Mart for those children who will need our help. As always, we appreciate your help during the holiday season.
Thanks and God Bless You, Jerri for Friends of Francis
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New Weekday Mass Schedule for 2018 As you may recall, the Collaborative began with 3 priests in 2014, but since Fr. Ed Doughty resigned in 2016, we have struggled to minister all the Masses with 2 priests and various combinations of part-time priests, without a long-term solution. We also have to minister at 3 or more funerals (average) every week. Also, we are fortunate that there are three other parishes nearby that offer other options for weekday Mass. For these reasons (and others), after consulting with parish staff members, Parish Council members, and some parishioners, I have decided that, beginning on January 2, there will be one Mass in the Collaborative each weekday (Monday - Saturday) at 8:30am. This new Mass time will allow priests to prepare for any funerals that begin at 10am. It also will help any parishioner traveling from one parish to the other to avoid the worst morning traffic around Medford Square.
Beginning on January 2, the new weekday Mass schedule will be:
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 I realize that this schedule change will be inconvenient for some people, and it will require all of us to be flexible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.. Fr. Paul Sullivan
Medford Catholic Collaborative Faith Formation
December 2017December 2017December 2017December 2017
12/1012/1012/1012/10 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----5 5 5 5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 am
12/1012/1012/1012/10 Grade 10Grade 10Grade 10Grade 10 Sponsor & Candidate Session at SFA from 6:15Sponsor & Candidate Session at SFA from 6:15Sponsor & Candidate Session at SFA from 6:15Sponsor & Candidate Session at SFA from 6:15----8 pm8 pm8 pm8 pm
12/1112/1112/1112/11 Grade 6Grade 6Grade 6Grade 6----8888 EDGE Class at SFA from 6EDGE Class at SFA from 6EDGE Class at SFA from 6EDGE Class at SFA from 6----7:30 pm7:30 pm7:30 pm7:30 pm
12/1612/1612/1612/16 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Retreat at SJ from 9:45 am Retreat at SJ from 9:45 am Retreat at SJ from 9:45 am Retreat at SJ from 9:45 am –––– 5 5 5 5 pmpmpmpm
12/1712/1712/1712/17 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Retreat at SJ from 8:45 am Retreat at SJ from 8:45 am Retreat at SJ from 8:45 am Retreat at SJ from 8:45 am –––– 4 4 4 4 pmpmpmpm
12/1712/1712/1712/17 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----8 8 8 8 St. Joseph begins with class at 8:45 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 8:45 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 8:45 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 8:45 am
12/1712/1712/1712/17 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----5 5 5 5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 am
[email protected] or call 781-396-0423 Ext 126
We look forward to seeing you each week at Mass!
We are in need of help with our Confirmation and EDGE Classes. If you would be interested in sharing your faith and talents, we need you.
Please contact the Faith Formation Office if you are interested.
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Celebrate Advent with Our Collaborative!
Our Advent celebration continues with a trip to the...
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette
Festival of Lights Attleboro, MA
Sunday, December 17 at 1:30pm
Bus will depart from the St. Francis of Assisi parking lot at 1:30pm to arrive at La Salette at
3pm. Visit the cafeteria, museum & shop before the Festival of Lights begins at 5pm. Bus will
depart at 7pm to return to St. Francis.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Collaborative Parish Office at the St. Joseph Rectory, 114 High Street.
All are welcome!
O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!
Collaborative Christmas Mass ScheduleCollaborative Christmas Mass ScheduleCollaborative Christmas Mass ScheduleCollaborative Christmas Mass Schedule
St. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi Christmas Eve - 4pm & Midnight
Christmas Day - 11am
St. JosephSt. JosephSt. JosephSt. Joseph Christmas Eve - 4pm
Christmas Day - 10am & Noon
St. Joseph Music Ministry Christmas Events
The St Joseph's Parish young adult music group, "The Messengers", and our youth choir have once again been invited to lead the caroling at the Medford Public Library's special evening of Christmas caroling on Wednesday evening, December 13th, beginning at the library at 6:30pm (we are meeting for a warm-up/rehearsal in the church at 6pm). There will be refreshments immediately following the caroling.
We so hope many of you will come out and join us! This would be a nice opportunity for us to support, and to be part of, a special community event, and to get into the Christmas spirit!
If you should have any questions, or would like further information, please don't hesitate to contact Betsy at 781-396-0423 x125 or at [email protected]
On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th, at 3:30pm, the Messengers (our young adult music group) and the Youth Choir will be presenting a special Carol Festival - which will include a wonderful Christmas Pageant by the children of the parish - prior to the celebration of Christmas Mass at 4pm....
...and on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th, at 11:30am, our Adult Choir will also be presenting our annual Christmas Carol Festival/Prelude Program prior to the Noon Mass.
Please plan to come to Mass one-half hour early, and help us make a joyful noise to celebrate the Lord's birth!
Hoping to see many of you at these joyous events!
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Second Sunday of Advent
‘Tis the Season!
Thank you to our Breakfast with Santa volunteers!
Our Collaborative parishioners enjoying Lift Worship Night.
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December 10, 2017
Saturday 12/9/17
4:00 pm
Bussolari, Ghiloni & Vocino Families
Sunday 12/10/17
9:00 am
11:00 am
Francis Schrage
Olive & Donald Hanlon
Monday 12/11/17
9:00 am
William Slinsky, Jr.
Tuesday 12/12/17
9:00 am
Patricia Williams
Thursday 12/14/17
9:00 am
For the People
Friday 12/15/17
9:00 am
No Mass
Saturday 12/16/17
4:00 pm
Camillo, Antonietta, Francisco & Mara Piccirilli
Sunday 12/17/17
9:00 am
11:00 am
Stephen, Pauline, Frank & Stephen Jr. Bottari
Giovanni DeRienzo & Gino DeRienzo
Wednesday 12/13/17
9:00 am
Vincenzo Bassi
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
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
December 2 & 3 Collections: Offertory: $4,368
Grand Annual: $5,001
Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Collection
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Donna Bosak
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:
Vincenzo Bassi
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Saturday 12/9/17
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Paone Family
Scott Scimemi
Sunday 12/10/17
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
For the People
Anna Auguliera
Teresa Prezioso Doherty
Monday 12/11/17
8:00 am
Guarino Family
Tuesday 12/12/17
8:00 am
For Our Lady’s Pro-life Intentions
Thursday 12/14/17
8:00 am
David Wilson
Friday 12/15/17
8:00 am
Anna (Franzosa) DeLeo
Saturday 12/16/17
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Joseph Gorse
Laurie A. Ansaldi & Josephine Ansaldi
Sunday 12/17/17
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
For the People
Eugene Granara, Jr.
Thomas & Mary Zero
Wednesday 12/13/17
8:00 am
Frank & Marion Romano
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish
Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
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!
Sandra Toomey
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies and the
Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:
Laurie A. Ansaldi & Josephine Ansaldi
December 2 & 3 Collections:
Offertory: $7,293 Grand Annual: $3,580
Second Collection this weekend: On-going Maintenance
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Joseph Parish.
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