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Medford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MA
April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019
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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
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul…
Dear Friends,
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
The Lord Jesus has won the victory over sin and death, and we share in His victory. He is alive and dwells within us by our baptism. All of the challenges and crosses in our lives become much lighter when we remember how much Jesus loves us. “He emptied himself” for our sakes, says St. Paul.
Let us celebrate this Easter Week and the 50-day Easter Season with joy and gratitude. He is truly risen, Alleluia!
Happy Easter!
Father Paul, Father Peter, and the Collaborative Parish Staff
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
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
April Monthly Dinner Saturday, April 27 following the 4pm Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Collaborative Book Club Thursday, May 2 at 7pm at St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Indoor Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 18 from 9am-3pm at St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
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Loved Ones In Service
Presently on active duty
serving our country:
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.
Our next Collaborative Book Club will be on
May 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the St. Francis of Assisi
Dining Hall
Our Book Club selected Hope, Pray and Don’t Worry, True Stories of Padre Pio to read and share in discussion.
"Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio Book One" is a glimpse into the life and spirituality of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, who has often been called "The greatest mystic of the 20th Century." Forty individuals, all who either met Padre Pio personally or attended his Mass, were interviewed for this book. The author and her husband, Deacon Ron Allen, have traveled to many parts of the United States in order to record the personal testimonies of Padre Pio's friends from near and far.”
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 $15.50.
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, Jeanne O’Brien, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Adelina Scarpelli, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Anna Sorgi, Rob Stengel, Christine Tenaglia, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero
St. Francis of Assisi’s
April Monthly Dinner
Saturday, April 27th
following the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall
Menu:
Lasagna & Chicken Broccoli & Ziti
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, April 24th.
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!
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
On April 14th, we gathered with our neighbors from Grace Episcopal Church and First Baptist Church for our joyous Palm Sunday Procession & Ecumenical Blessing of the Palm in the Rose M. Sloane Garden. It was
wonderful to begin the celebration of Holy Week together in this special way. Following the service, each group returned to its respective church for Palm Sunday services.
Easter Collection: Clergy Health & Retirement Trust
Today’s Easter Collection benefits our priests in good standing, especially our senior priests, who have been helping others for decades, including people like Hector, a young man who was living in his car with little food to eat. Fr. Paul O’Brien encouraged Hector to follow his dream of attending college and was there to help him every step of the way. Hector’s is a remarkable story of hope. Learn more and see Hector’s story at clergytrust.org.
The Easter Collection today allows us to give back to our priests, who have been there for all of us. Thank you for helping us care for their health and well-being with your donation to the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. This trust is independently managed with a majority lay board of trustees. The funds are used for the sole benefit of active and senior priests in good standing.
Disciples in Disciples in Disciples in Disciples in MissionMissionMissionMission
St. Peter reminds us today that Jesus Christ “… commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God”. Who are the people you might “preach to” or speak to today about Christ? Pray for the courage to be like Peter and Mary Magdalen and tell your story – the story of how God works in your life. This is not just good news, it is Good News. Share it!
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Box Tops for Education is a way for St. Joseph's school to raise money. Box Tops can be found on products you buy in the grocery store. Simply by
clipping the Box Tops and putting them in the Box Top box at the back of the church, the school will raise money. Each Box Top gives the school 10 cents. These can add up quickly! Start clipping today and support our parish school!
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners!
First Place: Isabella Fountain (Grade 6) Second Place: Kian DeAngelus (Grade 5)
Third Place: Fiona Hyland (Grade 6)
Great Job to all who participated!
St. Joseph School Welcomes New Interim Principal
We are happy to announce that Mr. Robert "Bob" Chevrier has agreed to be our Interim Principal for the remainder of this school year.
Mr. Chevrier, a long-time Medford resident, has been a life-long educator, both as an administrator and a teacher, for a total of 40 years. He has worked with students ranging from Pre-K through grade 12. He has earned Master's degrees in Educational Administration and in History. He has also been active with the Boy Scouts, and enjoys traveling and learning about new places and cultures.
Mr. Chevrier looks forward to meeting all our students and families. Welcome to Saint Joseph School, Mr. Chevrier!
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Saturday 4/20/19 9:00 am
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer
Sunday 4/21/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Easter Sunday Mass Mass
Tuesday 4/23/19 8:30 am
Francisco Xavier Dieu Huynh
Thursday 4/25/19 8:30 am
Theresa, David & Margaret Leone
Saturday 4/27/19 8:30 am 4:00 pm
For those who took their own lives due to drug addiction Maria Domenica Crognale
Sunday 4/28/19 9:00 am 11:00 am
Larry Puleo Maria Celina
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
The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies and the Sanctuary
Lamp is lit in memory of:
Jack Spencer & John Murphy
Josephine Condelli
and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.
April 14th Collection
Offertory including Online Giving: $4,074 Weekly Budget Requirement: $4,615
Easter Sunday Collection: Clergy Benefit Trust
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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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Saturday 4/20/19 8:30 pm
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil
Sunday 4/21/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
Easter Sunday Mass Mass Mass
Monday 4/22/19 8:30 am
Maria Fodera
Wednesday 4/24/19 8:30 am
Irene O’Leary Lydon
Friday 4/26/19 8:30 am
Ezio & Maria DelMonaco
Saturday 4/27/19 4:00 pm
Kathleen Granara-Skerry
Sunday 4/28/19 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon
For the People Veronique Esperance Franciso X. Dieu Huynh & Teresa Hai Pham
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 The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays from
6:30 to 8:00 pm in the lower church meeting room. All are welcome!
Readings:
Easter Vigil #901 Easter Sunday #902
April 14th Collection
Offertory including Online Giving: $8,222 Weekly Budget Requirement: $7,560
Easter Sunday Collection: Clergy Benefit Trust
A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with
