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Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2015 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Don Orione Fathers St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Don Orione Fathers
St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
PARISH INFORMATION
Sunday, May 17 - Saturday, May 23
The Blessed Mother Lamps will burn in memory of Bernard Carter requested by his wife Elsie.
Saturday, May 16, 2015 9am Clelia, Rocco & Angela Oliviero and Salvatore
Rosato by Ellen & John DelPrato 4pm Jeannette & Frank LoConte by children &
grandchildren
Sunday, May 17, 2015 9am People of the Parish 11am Bernard Carter by wife Elsie Monday, May 18, 2015 St. John I, pope & martyr
9am Deceased members of the Giubilo Family
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9am Crocetess DiTavi by granddaughter
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 St. Bernardine of Siena, priest
9am Charlie & Edith Lopresto
Thursday, May 21, 2015 St. Christopher Magallanes, priest and companions, martyrs
9am In memory of Frank Mango by wife Laura
Friday, May 22, 2015 St. Rita of Cascia, religious
9am John LaVita by the Cincinnato Family Saturday, May 23, 2015 9am Community Mass:
Deceased members of the Manning Family The Ardagna Family by family Evelin Squietieri by Susie Luongo Roger Martorano & Michael Martorano by Christine Martorano
4pm Annette “Nettie” Gaglione by family
Sunday, May 24, 2015 9am Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 11am People of the Parish
MASS INTENTIONS MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass in the Chapel
Monday - Saturday: 9 am
Saturday: 4 pm Confession: 3 - 3:45 pm
Sunday: 9 am & 11 am
Fr. Mirek Kowalczyk F.D.P. - Pastor Judith Mullen - Parish Secretary
Paul Racki - Music Director/Organist Maria Zolla & Marianne Cincinnato - Co-Directors - Religious Education
Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street
Phone: 617.569.0406 Fax: 617.569.8212 E-Mail: [email protected]
St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the Sons of Divine Providence - Don Orione Fathers.
I. Krysten Hunt & Giovanni Buccella
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
REFLECTION
The Church is open for private prayer and meditation.
Monday - Friday
8 am - 4 pm
FROM THE PASTOR
Thirteen Tuesday Novena to St. Anthony (#10)
7pm
This is Commitment Weekend!
The 2015 Grand Annual Appeal will allow us to address a number of issues from the tumultuous weather we experienced this past winter. It has truly placed a financial burden on our parish. Here are just some of the issues we will need to address with the 2015 Grand Annual:
$12,000 for snow removal $10,000 heating bill Repairs to the church plaza including the steps on
the side of the church Rectory repairs to the roof, gutters (insurance will
help) and landscaping
What you are being asked to do:
Because our need this year is significant, we are asking all parishioners to consider a pledge of $600 or more over a six month period or less. This breaks down to $100 per month for six months.
As you make your pledge . . . please remember: Pledges should be made over a period of 6 months or less. Pledge payments are in addition to your weekly offertory commitment. Payment reminders and a special payment envelope will be mailed in accordance with the selected payment plan. All contributions are tax deductible. Make checks payable to: St. Joseph-St Lazarus Parish.
If you did not bring your pledge with you to Mass this weekend, please mail it back to the parish or place it in next weekends collection.
Thank you.
Fr. Mirek
Today's First Reading begins by giving us a time-frame - the events take place during the days between Christ's ascension and Pentecost. We're at the same point in our liturgical year. On Thursday we celebrated His being taken up in glory, and next Sunday we will celebrate His sending of the Spirit upon the Church.
Jesus' prayer in the Gospel today also captures the mood of departure and the anticipation. He is telling us today how it will be when He is no longer in the world.
By His ascension, the Lord has established His throne in heaven, as we sing in today's Psalm. His kingdom is His Church, which continues His mission on earth.
Jesus fashioned His kingdom as a new Jerusalem, and a new house of David. He entrusted this kingdom to His twelve apostles, who were to preside at the Eucharistic table, and to rule with Him over the restored twelve tribes of Israel.
The twelve apostles symbolize the twelve tribes and hence the fulfillment of God's plan for Israel. That's why it is crucial to replace Judas - so that the Church in its fullness receives the Spirit at Pentecost.
Peter's leadership of the apostles is another key element of the Church as it is depicted today. Notice that Peter is unquestionably in control, interpreting the Scriptures, deciding a course of action, even defining the nature of the apostolic ministry.
No one has ever seen God, as we hear in today's Epistle. Yet, through the Church founded on His apostles, the witnesses to the resurrection, the world will come to know and believe in God's love, that He sent His Son to be our Savior.
Through the Church, Jesus' pledge still comes to us - that if we love, God will remain with us in our trials and protect us from the evil one. By His word of truth He will help us grow in holiness, the perfection of love.
Total
Pledge
3 Monthly
Payments
6 Monthly
Payments
Daily
Sacrifice
(6 months)
$1,500 $500 $250 $8.33
$1,000 $333 $167 $5.56
$600 $200 $100 $3.33
$300 $100 $50 $1.66
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
ORIENT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
ROSARY: Every morning at 8.30 am before Mass. CONFESSION: Saturday 3 - 3:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISM: Infant and child baptisms by arrangement. Please call the parish office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By arrangement. Please call the parish office and speak with Fr. Mirek. HOLY COMMUNION OF THE SICK: First Friday of the month. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.
PRAYER CORNER
Please keep the following in your prayers: Joseph Guarino, Jamie Brauer, Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan Shramm, Peggy Celata, Bill Berube, Janet, McKenna Snow, Raj Mistri,
Joseph Testa, Diane DiGiacomo, Doreen Gattie, Susan Guadagno, Joseph Serilla, Julia Ferrara, Joan Leone, Marty Allen, Jerry Mazzarella, Janice Fantasia, Jeanett Marano, Kerri Antonuccio, Athena Fantasia, Paul Martorano, James Butler, Marie LoDuca, Josephine Moloney, Josephine Giuffre-Lee, Albert Angelone, Robert Stockwell, Jennie Colantonio, Connie McNeil, Sandra Voltero, Geri Clarke, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Linwood Folsom, Marianne Folsom, Marshall Pierce, Rahna Peirce, Eleanor Guarino, Rejeanne Albert.
FUNDRAISING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
May/June Calendar
5/17 - First Communion Parent Meeting in the Chapel
5/24 - Memorial Day - No CCD 6/07 - Last day of CCD, Children’s Choir will sing at
9am Mass 6/13 - Rehearsal - First Holy Communion, 11:30am 6/14 - First Holy Communion, 9am. Children must
be in the church hall by 8:15.
St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Flea Market/Grandma’s Attic Fundraiser
The Flea Market/Grandma’s Attic will be held in the parking lot of St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church on Saturday, June 20 from 9am to 4pm. Table rental cost: $25 per table.
VENDORS WANTED RENT YOUR TABLE NOW!
We would like to make The St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Flea Market/Grandma’s Attic as successful as our Holiday Bazaar has been in past years. Call Judy at 617.569.0406 for more information on renting a table and an application.
DONATIONS The committee is asking for your help with the donations to the church table and bake table. If you have items you would like to donate please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.
VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed in many areas and help is ALWAYS welcome. No matter what your interest or talent, there is something here for you to do. Call the rectory at 617.569.0406 for more information and to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and fellow parishioners and maybe make a new friend.
OHNC will meet on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:30pm at the Orient Heights Yacht Club, 61 Bayswater Street.
The agenda consists of: MassDOT for Boardman St. & McClellan Hgwy intersection, BTD regarding Faywood Ave/Crestway, Teragram/Annavoy, Bennington/Saratoga St intersection.
Also presenting for various properties: Attorney’s: Richard Lynds, Thomas McCarthy, Jeff Drago and presenting for himself Mr. Frank Ciampa.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 9am Mass - Fourth Sunday of the Month
ANNUAL DEVOTIONS TO ST. ANTHONY Thirteen Tuesdays prior to June 13, 7pm COURAGEOUS GENERATION New members are always welcome! Coffee, donuts and social chat 9:45am - 12pm, play beano until 2:15pm. Club offers weekly raffle, day trips, Christmas party and other social activities. Meets in the church hall every Thursday, September until June. Come as a guest—leave as a friend. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Meets the second Saturday of the month in the church hall. For more information call the parish office. WHY CATHOLIC? ...explores how we celebrate our Catholic faith with the sacraments. You will have the opportunity to experience the sacraments with more love and purpose and enrich your faith life in the process. FUNDRISING We know between family and work it is hard to commit to a regular monthly meeting but we still need your help. We are always looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events. Volunteers are needed in many areas and help is ALWAYS welcome. For more information please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our Religious Education program provides teachings in the practice of our faith. It is offered to kindergarten through high school students. Programs include sacramental preparation. Grades K - 8 meet Sunday after the Family Mass at 9am in the church hall. Grades K - 8 email - [email protected] First Communion Preparation begins in 1st grade. Children receive First Communion in 2nd grade.
Confirmation The Confirmation Program is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. Students are confirmed in the spring of the 10th grade. Class meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the church hall. Confirmation email - [email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS Boys and girls attending grades three through high school who have received their First Communion are invited to participate in the altar servers’ ministry. Please contact the parish office or speak to Fr. Mirek for more information.
USHERS/GREETERS This ministry is open to people who want to interact with parishioners by greeting them as they come to church. The head usher is responsible for asking parishioners to take the offering of bread and wine to the altar. After Mass, ushers distribute the bulletins. For more information please contact the parish office.
LECTORS/READERS Lectors proclaim the Word of God through the first two readings. They also make announcements before the liturgy. We are in need of lectors. Please contact the parish office or speak with Fr. Mirek.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist in sharing the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with the congregation as well as in our local hospitals and nursing homes. A candidate, under normal circumstances, has to be confirmed. Please contact the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Mirek if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister.
MUSIC MINISTRY - ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIRS We invite any interested singers to contact the parish office or speak with Paul Racki our Music Director for more information. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing.
PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Our weekly goal is $3,600.
Weekly Offering - $1,407. Parish Supplies & Upkeep - $650.
This week we were minus by $1,543.
Second collection this week:
Heating & Cooling of the Church
Second collection next week: Catholic Communication
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Nepal Collection Cardinal Sean has authorized a special collection to take place in support of relief efforts to those devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish with “Nepal Collection 2015” in the memo.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
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