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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 Early Childhood Learning Center: 781-395-7780
Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117
Website: www.stjosephschoolmedford.com
Principal: Tim Forti
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
St. Joseph Email: [email protected]
St. Francis of Assisi Email: [email protected]
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Disciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in Mission
Jesus’ words today make it very clear how we are live as his followers. “Love your enemies” … “do good to those who curse you” ... “pray for those who mistreat you” ... “give to everyone who asks of you (and) don’t demand it back” … “Stop judging” … “Forgive and you will be forgiven.” Jesus doesn’t lighten our responsibility, rather, he restates his teaching emphasizing that the extent to which we are willing to follow/live his words is what will be returned to us. Ask Christ to help you this week to put his words into action in your life. Notice the difference it makes in your relationships.
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
Collaborative Book Club Thursday, February 28 at 7pm at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Mardi Gras Trivia Night Saturday, March 2 at 7pm at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Collaborative Bible Study Program Tuesdays at 7pm at the St. Joseph Cafeteria beginning March 12, 2019
March Monthly Dinner Saturday, March 16 after the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
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2018 Contribution Statements
2018 contribution statements are now available upon request. Please call our Collaborative Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 111 if you would like a copy of your statement.
COLLABORATIVE BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM
The Turning Point
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Parish Center Cafeteria
starting March 12, 2019
Program capacity limited to 40 participants. To reserve your place in the program, please call
the Parish Office at 781-396-0423 by February 26, 2019.
“This isn’t your typical Bible study. It's an experience that will introduce you to eight miraculous encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John that will help you encounter Jesus in a new and personal way.” Dynamic Catholic
Baby Bottle Fundraiser for Life
Both St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph will distribute baby bottles (one per interested family) after all Masses the weekend of March 2nd & 3rd. During the month of March, we ask you to place your “Gift for Life” in the bottle in the form of a check made out to Heartbeat (Pregnancy Help Center in Burlington), cash, or coins. Return the bottle to the container in front of church at any of the weekend Masses on March 30th & 31st , or to the Parish Office as soon as possible afterwards. See the insert in the bottle for information on how this “Gift for Life” can be offered to honor a loved one.
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Collaborative Book Club
Our next Collaborative Book Club will be on
February 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm
at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Our Book Club selected Bishop Robert Reed’s book to read and share in discussion.
Renewed: Ten Ways to Rediscover the Saints,
Embrace Your Gifts, and Revive Your Catholic Faith
by Bishop Robert P. Reed
“Bishop Robert Reed believes that the best remedy for discouraged Catholics is a reclaimed sense of the tradition’s riches as embodied in the lives of the saints. In this passionate call to renewal, he profiles twenty saints who, like Catholics today, lived in times of crises when the way forward was unclear. Bishop Reed creatively pairs saints who at first glance seem to be unlikely companions to suggest ways readers can begin the work of personal renewal
that is essential for Church-wide change. In a down-to-earth and encouraging tone, Bishop Reed provides ten persuasive and practical lessons for the revitalization of the Church that maps out steps for a grassroots awakening that every Catholic can undertake today.” Catholic TV
In addition to the book, Bishop Reed offers a companion video series on demand for free. The videos are available at http://www.catholictv.org/shows/renewed
If you are interested in joining the Book Club, please contact the Parish Office to sign up. We have a limited number of copies of the book available at our office for purchase at a discounted rate of $10.
Valentine’s Day Science: “Chocolate State of Matter” Grade 4 is learning the three states of matter with Hersey Kisses!
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St. Francis of Assisi’s March Monthly Dinner
Saturday, March 16th
following the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Menu:
Boiled Dinner with Corned Beef or Ham with Beverages & Dessert
Tickets: $10 Adult/$5 Child
Tickets will be sold after all St. Francis of Assisi 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, March 13th. 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!
Loved Ones In Service
Presently on active duty serving our country:
CPL Gerald P. Byrnes, Jr., US Marine Corps.
SPC Ryan Barry, US Army
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.
Booking Mass Intentions at St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph
In an effort to serve you better and simplify the process for Booking Mass Intentions, we are now booking Masses from January 2019 - June 2019. In May, there will be a bulletin announcement regarding booking Masses from July 2019 - December 2019. If you would like to book a Mass Intention for a loved one, please call the Collaborative Office at 781-396-0423.
Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings
24 SUN 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/1 Cor
15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38 25 Mon Sir 1:1-10/Mk 9:14-29
26 Tue Sir 2:1-11/Mk 9:30-37 27 Wed Sir 4:11-19/Mk 9:38-40
28 Thu Sir 5:1-8/Mk 9:41-50
1 Fri Sir 6:5-17/Mk 10:1-12 2 Sat Sir 17:1-15/Mk 10:13-16
3 SUN Sir 27:4-7/1 Cor 15:54-58/Lk 6:39-45
Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:
Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Kim Dervishian, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jack Foley, Kim James, Mike James, Jeffrey Morgan, Dottie Paladino, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Anna Sorgi, Rob Stengel, Christine Tenaglia, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero
Ash Wednesday Collaborative Schedule
March 6, 2019
St. Joseph St. Francis of Assisi 8:30am Mass 4pm Service 12noon Mass 7pm Mass
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Saturday 2/23/19 8:30 am 4:00 pm
For the People Thomas J. Walsh & Patricia Hollohan
Sunday 2/24/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Christopher Burke & Louise Shapanka Deceased members of the Secular Franciscans
Tuesday 2/26/19 8:30 am
Philip DiBenedetto
Thursday 2/28/19 8:30 am
Mary Fazio
Saturday 3/2/19 8:30 am 4:00 pm
Giacinto & Catherine Russo Anna & John Buoncuore
Sunday 3/3/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Thomas E. Mahoney Marion Mazzeo
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
February 17th Collection Offertory including Online Giving: $3,673 Weekly Budget Requirement: $4,615
Second Collection this week:
Support for the Church around the World
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
“We Remember Them” St. 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”. For more information, please call 781-396-0423.
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Saturday 2/23/19 4:00 pm
Joseph Iantosca & Ugo Iantosca
Sunday 2/24/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
For the People Maria & Ezio DelMonaco Robert Patten
Monday 2/25/19 8:30 am
John Gamaz
Wednesday 2/27/19 8:30 am
John Clinton
Friday 3/1/19 8:30 am
Edward DeMattia
Saturday 3/2/19 4:00 pm
Laurie A. Ansaldi
Sunday 3/3/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
For the People Josefina Almonte, Francisca Brito, Pedro Almonte & Jacinta Meson Esterina & Giuseppe Lavanga
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 For the winter months, the Legion of Mary will meet
offsite on Saturday mornings at 9:15 am. For more information or meeting location, please
call 781-391- 1396. All are welcome!
Readings: #948
February 17th Collection
Offertory including Online Giving: $5,723 Weekly Budget Requirement: $7,560
Second Collection this week: Support for the Church around the World
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
St. Joseph Parish.
