From the Rector Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R. Staffed by The Redemptorists This is the last Sunday of the Church year and it is fittingly the Feast of Christ the King. The Church year ends with a celebration of hope in the future, with proclaiming our belief that Christ will come again at the end of time. Today’s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews proclaims of Christ: “…now he waits until his enemies are made his footstool.” In other words, justice will ultimately prevail, the power of goodness will ultimately overcome the power of evil. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. frequently said: “The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice”. By nature, our human vision is limited, most of us cannot see be- yond this present age, the future is unknown and many times beyond our control. “The arc of the moral universe is long…” at present, we listen to the news and see the world around us, and we are tempted to despair, to doubt that justice will ever be achieved. We see the inequalities in our society, and live in a world where there is such great suffering, and so much violence, so many innocent people bear so much injustice, we cannot imagine a future where justice will triumph. Yet, our vision is limited, the arc of the moral universe is long, well beyond our vision and imagination. So, we must con- tinue to struggle for a more just world, we must continue to fight for those who suffer injustice with the firm belief that the arc of time will bend toward justice. The feast of Christ the King celebrates that hope for justice, it celebrates our belief that Jesus Christ will triumph and the power of his love will overcome the power of hate. As we bring the Church year to a close, I urge you to believe in the power of the love of Jesus Christ, believe that ultimately the arc of all history will bend toward justice! The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Weekday Masses 7:00am and 12:10pm Saturday Masses 8:00am and 12:10pm Vigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian) Sunday Masses 9:00am,12:30pm, 5:00pm 11:00am (Spanish) Sacrament of Penance Monday-Saturday at 11:50am Saturday 3:30pm Wednesday Novena Service 12:10pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish), 7:00pm (Haitian) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm
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From the RectorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
Staffed byThe Redemptorists
This is the last Sunday of the Church year and it is fittingly the Feast of Christ the King. The Church year ends with a celebration of hope in the future, with proclaiming our belief that Christ will come again at the end of time. Today’s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews proclaims of Christ: “…now he waits until his enemies are made his footstool.” In other words, justice will
ultimately prevail, the power of goodness will ultimately overcome the power of evil.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. frequently said: “The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice”. By nature, our human vision is limited, most of us cannot see be-yond this present age, the future is unknown and many times beyond our control. “The arc of the moral universe is long…” at present, we listen to the news and see the world around us, and we are tempted to despair, to doubt that justice will ever be achieved. We see the inequalities in our society, and live in a world where there is such great suffering, and so much violence, so many innocent people bear so much injustice, we cannot imagine a future where justice will triumph. Yet, our vision is limited, the arc of the moral universe is long, well beyond our vision and imagination. So, we must con-tinue to struggle for a more just world, we must continue to fight for those who suffer injustice with the firm belief that the arc of time will bend toward justice. The feast of Christ the King celebrates that hope for justice, it celebrates our belief that Jesus Christ will triumph and the power of his love will overcome the power of hate. As we bring the Church year to a close, I urge you to believe in the power of the love of Jesus Christ, believe that ultimately the arc of all history will bend toward justice!
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018
Weekday Masses7:00am and 12:10pm
Saturday Masses8:00am and 12:10pmVigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian)
Exposition of theBlessed SacramentWednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Nov 24 Saturday
8:00am +Fr. Joseph Manton, C.Ss.R. 12:10pm Pamphile Paul Baptiste Family +Michael P. Gray John Julian Shrine and Purgatorian Members 4:00pm +Paul Stanton 7:00pm Jean Family
Nov 25 Sunday
9:00am Patrice Destin 11:00am +Mencia de los Santos Solis Marcelino Perez 12:30pm +Nora and Edward Galvin 5:00pm +Jennifer Kitcher Nov 26 Monday
7:00am Murphy and Auzkin Family Intentions 12:10pm Jean Family Nov 27 Tuesday
7:00am Rita Catherine Grant 12:10pm Jenna Meehan Nov 28 Wednesday
7:00am Carmella Geatie 12:10pm +Maurice and Catherine Fitzgerald 6:30pm Purgatorian Society Nov 29 Thursday
7:00am In Thanksgiving 12:10pm +Fr. Joseph Manton, C.Ss.R.
Nov 30 Friday
7:00am Special Intention 12:10pm +Mania Meneide
MASS INTENTIONS FROM THE RECTOR
En Español
Este es el último domingo del año de la Iglesia y es apropiad-amente la fiesta de Cristo Rey. El año de la Iglesia termina con una celebración de esperanza en el futuro, con la proclamación de nuestra creencia de que Cristo vendrá de nuevo al final de los tiempos. La segunda lectura de hoy de la Carta a los hebreos proclama a Cristo: “... ahora espera hasta que sus enemigos se conviertan en el estrado de sus pies”. En otras palabras, la jus-ticia finalmente prevalecerá, el poder de la bondad finalmente vencerá el poder del mal.
El Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dijo con frecuencia: “El arco del uni-verso moral es largo pero se inclina hacia la justicia”. Por nat-uraleza, nuestra visión humana es limitada, la mayoría de no-sotros no podemos ver más allá de esta era actual, el futuro es desconocido y muchas veces más allá de nuestro control. “El arco del universo moral es largo ...” en este momento, escu-chamos las noticias y vemos el mundo que nos rodea, y esta-mos tentados a la desesperación, a dudar de que alguna vez se logrará la justicia. Vemos las desigualdades en nuestra sociedad y vivimos en un mundo donde hay tanto sufrimiento y tanta vi-olencia, que tanta gente inocente soporta tanta injusticia que no podemos imaginar un futuro en el que la justicia triunfe. Sin embargo, nuestra visión es limitada, el arco del universo moral es largo, mucho más allá de nuestra visión e imaginación. En-tonces, debemos continuar luchando por un mundo más justo, debemos continuar luchando por aquellos que sufren la injusti-cia con la firme creencia de que el arco del tiempo se inclinará hacia la justicia. La fiesta de Cristo Rey celebra esa esperanza de justicia, celebra nuestra creencia de que Jesucristo triunfará y el poder de su amor vencerá el poder del odio. A medida que acercamos el año de la Iglesia, les insto a que crean en el poder del amor de Jesucristo, creen que, en última instancia, ¡el arco de toda la historia se inclinará hacia la justicia!
Reflexión“Respondió Jesús: Mi reino no es de este mundo” JUAN 18:36
¿Con qué frecuencia ponemos todo nuestro tiempo y energía en construir un reino aquí en la tierra, olvidando que la vida aquí es corta? El verdadero reino está en la próxima vida. Sin embargo, ¿cuánto tiempo y energía invertimos en trabajar para ese reino eterno?
“Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom does not belong to this world.” -JOHN 18:36
How often do we put all our time and energy into building a king-dom here on earth, forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in working for that eternal kingdom?
Reflection
Reflection
HISPANIC COMMUNITY
Árbol de Donaciones
El próximo domingo, el primer domingo de Adviento, comenza-remos el Árbol de Donaciones. Encontrará un árbol de Navidad junto al Altar de la Sagrada Familia en la iglesia llena de ador-nos, cada adorno tiene un artículo para ayudar a una persona necesitada en esta Navidad. Lo invitamos a que tome un adorno y compre el artículo en el adorno y lo lleve a misa el fin de sem-ana del 15 al 16 de diciembre. Todos los regalos donados irán al Instituto Internacional de Nueva Inglaterra y se utilizarán para crear cestas de bienvenida para los refugiados necesitados e inmigrantes que han llegado recientemente a Nueva Inglaterra.
Grupo de Conversaciones en Inglés
El grupo de conversación en inglés gratis comienza el lunes 26 de noviembre. El grupo se reune todos los lunes de 5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en el salón comunitario Mission Grammar School (94 Saint Alphonsus Street). ¡Todos los niveles de hablantes de inglés son bienvenidos! Para obtener más información o para participar, comuníquese con Tibrine por teléfono o correo electrónico: 617-304-7701; [email protected]
Servicio de Oración de Adviento
Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros para un servicio especial de oración vespertina para la curación el 11 de diciembre a las 7:00 pm. Nos reuniremos como una comunidad para orar por la cura-ción de todas las víctimas de abusos en la Iglesia, así como para pedirle al Espíritu que guíe a los que guían a la iglesia a actuar con justicia y proteger a todas las personas de Dios. El servicio será en inglés, español y criollo.
HAITIAN COMMUNITY
Konvèsasyon Gwoup AngleKonvèsasyon gwoup angle gratis kòmanse nan lendi 26 novanm. Klas yo chak lendi ant 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM nan Sal Kominote Misyon Gramè (94 Saint Alphonsus Street). Tout nivo moun ki pale anglè yo akeyi! Pou plis enfòmasyon oswa pou patisipe, tanpri kontakte Tibrine pa telefòn oswa imel: 617-304-7701; [email protected]
Bible Class in French/CreoleEvery Second Tuesday at 8:00pm
Mes frères et soeurs. On ne peut donner ce qu’on n’a pas. Tout chré-tien, doit connaitre la parole de Dieu. Donc, il est important de se mettre à l’écoute, et à l’étude de la parole de Dieu, pour pouvoir partager avec les autres, combien Dieu nous aime.
Dans le souci de répondre mieux à notre vocation chrétienne, nous avons un cours biblique chaque deuxième Mardi du mois à 8:00 PM.
« Frèm ak sèm yo, nou pa ka bay sa nou pa genyen, donk antan ke kretyen, nou dwe, konnen Paròl Granmèt la. Se sak fè nou gen you kou labib, chak dezyèm Madi, a 8:00 PM. »
Haitian Mass Every Saturday at 7:00pmFrèm ak sèm yo, Bondye, avèk Manman Pèpetyèl toujou la pou li pran swen nou, pou li ban nou nouriti kap kenbe nou solid nan laf-wa. Se sak fè Granmèt la toujou mete, sevitè pou sèvi nou. Pou nou ka jwen nouriti spirityèl sa, chak Samdi a 7 pm, nap gen lamès an kreyòl, nan Legliz Pèpetyèl la. Nou tout, ayisyen yo, nou se pitit Manman Pèpetyèl, vini, pou nou selebre lafwa nou, nan lang man-man nou.
BASILICA MEMORIALSBasilica Memorial PlaqueHonor a loved one with a permanent memorial inside the Basilica. A limited number of engravable metal plaques are mounted near the Shine and Purgatorian altar for donor contributions of $1,000 or more. Your gift directly benefits the Basilica and the on going restoration work that is continually needed. A 1” x 4” metal plaque can be engraved with up to 20 characters on each line, up to 4 lines. Spaces and punctuation are characters.
Masses and EnrollmentsThe Basilica’s sacred altars and presence as a spiritual home for over a century provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the liturgy for your intentions. Masses for living and deceased can be offered throughout the year. We also have special perpetual Mass enrollment societies that provide daily and weekly remembrances as long as the Basilica endures.
For details visit the Rectory Office or our website,www.bostonsbasilica.com/shop
1545 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02120www.bostonsbasilica.com
617-445-2600
Rector/PastorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
Parochial VicarsRev. Robert Lennon, C.Ss.R.Rev. Francis Sullivan, C.Ss.R.
Rev. John Furey, C.Ss.R. Rev. John Lavin, C.Ss.R.
Rev. Philip Dabney, C.Ss.R.Rev. Pierre Desruisseaux, C.Ss.R.
English Conversations GroupFree English conversation group starts on Monday, November 26th. The group meets every Monday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in the Mission Grammar School Com-munity Room (94 Saint Alphonsus Street). All levels of English speakers are wel-come! For more information or to participate, please contact Tibrine by phone or email: 617-304-7701; [email protected]
The Giving TreeNext Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent, we will begin the Giving Tree. You will find a Christmas tree by the Holy Family Altar in the church filled with ornaments, each ornament has an item to help a person in need this Christmas. We invite you to take an ornament and buy the item on the ornament and bring it to mass on the weekend of December 15-16. All the gifts donated will go to the International Institute of New England and will be used to create welcome baskets for needy refugees and immigrants who have recently arrived here in New England.
Advent Prayer ServiceWe invite you to join us for a special Evening Prayer Service for Healing on Decem-ber 11th at 7:00 pm. We will gather as a community to pray for the healing of all victims of abuse in the Church as well as asking the Spirit to guide those who lead the church to act with justice and to protect all God’s people. The service will be in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Annual CORI FormsThe Archdiocese of Boston requires that all clergy, parish staff (full and part time), together will all volunteers (17 years of age and older) who minister to or have the potential for unmonitored access to children, youth, elderly or the disabled, un-dergo a CORI check. This process requires an individual to fill out a CORI request form annually in accordance with this policy. Please bring your Driver’s License or Massachusetts ID to the Rectory Office for verification. Thank you!
St. Vincent DePaul SocietyThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization, which is deeply rooted in Christian love and teaching to serve the poor and needy. Volunteer op-portunities are available throughout the year and support is given on an as needed basis in areas of housing, heat, meals and tuition. Learn more by visiting www.svdpmissionchurch.org
The Gift of One Hour Please remember that we depend on your weekly offering to continue the ministry of our parish. We ask that you consider giving the equivalent of one hour of your weekly salary. It’s a goal that would strengthen the offer-tory to be in line with current expenses. If you can not commit one hour at this time, we ask that you contribute at least $5 as a minimum offering for the upkeep and mission of the church. Every gift will be used wisely and carefully. Thank you for the sacrifices you make for this community!
