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Saint Michael Parish • Paróquia de São Miguel Saint Michael Parish • Paróquia de São Miguel 21 Manning Street, Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-2552 • Fax 978-568-1761 • www.stmichael-hudson.com
Saint Michael Parish • Paróquia de São MiguelSaint Michael Parish • Paróquia de São Miguel21 Manning Street, Hudson, MA 01749
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SAINT MICHAEL PARISH
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Saturday — December 29
4:00pm – Paulo Janeiro
Sunday – December 30
7:30 am – Antonio C. Sousa and deceased relatives
9:00 am – José, Maria Santos and Son
10:30 am – Nair Silva
10:30 am – Mary Jo Chaves and deceased relatives
Monday – December 31-New Year’s Eve
5:00 pm – St. Michael’s Parishioners-Upper C. (English)
Tuesday – January 1-Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 am – Ana and Manuel Fernandes and
deceased relatives-Upper C. (English)
Wednesday – January 2
9:00 am – St. Michael’s Parishioners
Thursday – January 3
7:00 am – Victor Cabral and Maria Filomena Cabral
Friday – January 4
9:00 am – St. Michael’s Parishioners
6:00 pm – St. Michael’s Parishioners
Saturday — January 5
9:00am – Souls in Purgatory
4:00pm – Edward Cenedella
Sunday – January 6
7:30 am – João A. Chaves
9:00 am – Mary Jo Chaves and deceased relatives
10:30 am – Frank Casaceli
10:30 am – Tiago Tavares and Parents
12:00 pm – Brazilian Mass
Not finding [Jesus], they returned to Jerusalem to look for
him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting
in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking
them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at
his understanding and his answers. - Lk 2:45-47
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass 9:00 am ~ lower church – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday – English
7:00 am ~ lower church – Tuesday and Thursday – Eng.
7:00 pm ~ lower church – Thursday - Brazilian
6:00 pm ~ lower church – Friday – Portuguese
Weekend Mass Schedule 4:00 pm – Saturday – upper church
7:30 am and 9:00 am – Sunday – upper church
10:30 am – Sunday – lower church Portuguese Mass – 10:30 am – Sunday - upper church
Brazilian Community – 12 noon – Sunday – lower church
Holy Day Mass Schedule Vigil – 7:00 pm (Evening Prior) – English
Holy Day – 9:00am – English
7:00 pm - Portuguese
Confessions are 2:30 – 3:30 pm on Saturdays
If you have requested a Mass intention and would like
to have a family member bring up the gifts, please see a
Eucharistic Minister before the start of the Mass.
Bread and Wine in Memory of
José and Maria Nardelo
Lights and Candles in Memory of
José and Maria Nardelo
Offertory:!This bulletin was sent to print prior to this weekend’s
offertory. Therefore we were unable to publish the
amount.
Next Week’s Second Collection: Maintenance and
Development. Please be generous.
OFFICE HOURS The Parish Center will be closed this Monday and
Tuesday, December 31st and January 1
st in observance
of New Years.
REMINDER If there is a delay or cancellation at the Hudson Public
Schools due to inclement weather, the daily Mass here
is also canceled.
HUDSON, MA
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FR. RON’S RAMBLINGS As we continue along during our Christmas season, I want to express my appreciation and that of the whole parish to all those who contributed to our beautiful Christmas celebrations: all of our choirs and cantors; all those who helped to decorate our churches, up and down; all the ministers and altar servers; and our custodians who work hard to keep our church clean, inside and out!
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of The Holy Family at a particularly appropriate time of year. Not only is it the time when the Holy Family was created, but it is also the time when most families gather together. As Christ was born into the first family life, we are reminded that God is present in all our families as well. Family life doesn’t have to be perfect or without conflict for God to be present. All the more when things are upsetting is God’s nearness desired and needed.
We tend to see the Holy Family as that perfect family but the reality is that family life for them was as real as it is for us.
As we move into this New Year may we celebrate the many ways that God chooses to make His dwelling place among us. And continue to give thanks for the birth of Christ in our midst.
Readings for the Week of December 30, 2012 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/
Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or
1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52
Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18
Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34
Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42
Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51
Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
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!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please welcome to our faith community
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May God bless them and their parents!
Como nós prosseguimos durante a nossa temporada de Natal, Eu quero expressar o meu apreço e o de toda a paróquia a todos aqueles que contribuíram para as nossas belas celebrações de Natal: todos os nossos coros e cantores; todos aqueles que ajudaram a decorar as nossas igrejas, de cima e debaixo; todos os ministros e servidores do altar; e os nossos zeladores que trabalham arduamente para manter a nossa igreja limpa, por dentro e por fora!
Neste fim de semana nós celebramos a Festa da Sagrada família em um momento particularmente adequado do ano. Não só é o tempo quando a Sagrada família foi criada, mas é também o momento quando a maioria das famílias se reúnem. Como Cristo nasceu para a vida da primeira família, nós somos lembrados de que Deus está presente em todas as nossas famílias também. A vida familiar não precisa ser perfeita ou sem conflito para Deus estar presente. Ainda mais quando as coisas estão atrapalhadas é a proximidade de Deus desejada e necessária.
Nós tendemos a ver a Sagrada Família como aquela família perfeita, mas a realidade é que a vida familiar para eles era tão real quanto é para nós.
À medida que nós avançamos para este Novo Ano que nós possamos celebrar as muitas maneiras que Deus escolhe para fazer Sua morada entre nós. E continuem a dar graças pelo nascimento de Cristo em nosso meio.
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God Mass Schedule
Monday, Dec. 31 ˜ New Year’s Eve
5:00 pm – Upper Church (English)
Tuesday, Jan. 1 ˜ New Year’s Day
9:00 am – Upper Church (English)
THE HOLY FAMILY
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes are finished for the remainder of 2012. We thank all the parents for their support and assistance since the beginning of this scholastic year. Classes will resume on January 6th for grades 1-5, January 7th for 6 grade Edge and January 8th for grades 1-8 and Special Education.
A reminder to parents who are home schooling their children, the second meeting will take place on Wednesday evening, January 9th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the first floor meeting room. If you have not attended a meeting yet, this is a mandatory meeting according to the rules from the Archdiocese. See you there!
EVENTS AND PARISH MEETINGS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION REMINDER
There will be NO Eucharistic Adoration this Monday, December 31st (New Year’s Eve) due to the New Year’s Holiday.
Adoration will resume next Monday, January 7th.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA MEETING The next meeting for the Catholic Daughters of America will be this Thursday, January 3rd, at 12:00pm in the parish center meeting room. All women are invited to attend.
PRAYER SHAWL MEETING The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Wednesday, January 9th at 1:30pm in the lower church. All women are invited to attend.
PIZZA, BEER AND PRAYER The men of our Parish are cordially invited to gather for Pizza, Beer and Prayer on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00pm in the parish center meeting room.
For more information please call Deacon Dan at 978-505-2919 or Vinny Giombetti at 978-562-6343.
PURE IN HEART AMERICA Prayer, Dinner, Fellowship, Social and Discussion
for Young Adults Where: St. Bernadette Parish Pastoral Center
266 Main Street-Northborough, MA When: Tuesday, January 8th at 7:00pm
Join other local young adults to this new young adult community at St. Bernadette Parish in Northborough called Pure in Heart America, an international Catholic organization led by young adults and for young adults. The evening begins with Mass at 7:00pm followed by a home-cooked dinner and open discussion until 9:00pm. This event will be the first of future monthly formation meetings.
ST. MICHAEL PARISH
ANNUAL CAROL SING!
NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH
, 2013
3:00PM-UPPPER CHURCH
21 MANNING STREET, HUDSON
It’s St. Michael’s 3rd Annual Carol Sing and I am looking forward to seeing you all there!
Those of you who have been unable to make it in past years, come join us!
This is a great way to reflect on the true meaning of the season as a parish family.
God Bless!! John Anthony Volpe/Music Director
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DECEMBER 30, 2012
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MESSAGE FROM THE PARISH NURSE
BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN OUR FAMILLIES
Here are a few Parenting Strategies for raising successful
kids.
1. Create a warm, caring, supportive family. Tap into your own way of showing your kids you care.
Spend time together in ways that fit your lifestyle.
Try to make time for regular meals together, go for
walks, talk in the car and attend church together.
2. Maintain open, honest communication with your children. Lots of kids today text—many of them
with their parents. If it works for your family, go for
it. The way you talk together matters less than how
much you truly listen.
3. Connect your kids to other caring adults. Introduce your children to people you like and respect.
Support those positive relationships that develop
naturally.
4. Get involved with your children’s school and activities. Try to take advantage of opportunities to
attend your child’s activities and support his/her
church and school activities. If you are too busy to
attend, at the very least connect with your child’s
teachers via email or phone and/or have a
grandparent or other close relative take your place.
5. Empower your children to contribute. All people need to know they are valued and valuable, it’s
human nature. Show kids that they are valued at
home by giving them increasing levels of
responsibility. Take it a step further by helping
them get engaged in service in their community,
whether in the church, neighborhood, school, or
somewhere else.
6. Keep your child safe. If you are communicating with your child you’ll know what’s going on in their
lives, where they may need some help, or if they
might need someone to look out for them. If they
have contributing roles and positive influences in
they lives they’re more than likely to make safe
choices.
7. Set boundaries and expectations. Reward your child’s positive behavior and limit opportunities for
the negative. The key to reducing everyone’s stress
and frustration about limits and expectations is to be
clear, concise and reasonable.
8. Praise your child’s achievements. Children who receive genuine praise from their parents and the
adults around them have more self-confidence and a
higher self-esteem. They are better able to form
good habits based on the praise they receive.
THE HOLY FAMILY
Every parent knows the trials of raising
children. There is the wonder of watching someone
grow and learn and discover new things. There is
satisfaction as a child takes to heart the morals and
values that a parent seeks to share. There is sadness,
and even grief, when some difficult problem or illness
besets a son or daughter. There may even be anger or
despair if, as a child grows, he or she rejects what a
parent holds dear. Needless to say, family life is
complicated, never perfect, sometimes full of joy,
sometimes crowded with pain.
Today's Gospel gives a hint that the life of the
Holy Family was not always the perfect example we
might imagine. Trials and struggles were a part of their
life too. As the Gospel story relates today, Jesus
basically skipped out on Mary and Joseph, not an
unusual practice for an adolescent. But also not the kind
of thing we would typically associate with a well-
behaved teenager. In other words, the Holy Family is
exhibiting the traits and behaviors that are part of the
dynamic of ordinary family life.
And that is good! It serves as a reminder to all
of us that their example is that of a family not so
different from our own. On this feast the church lifts up
the Holy Family for us to imitate. The prayer for the
day asks God to help us be like them "in practicing the
virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity." No
matter the structure of our family household, we are
called to put into practice the eternal love of God, first
revealed in the mystery of the family of the Trinity, and
then lived out concretely in human life in the Holy
Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is the bond of
charity that holds any family together, a love that
penetrates deep into our souls and abides in our hearts
no matter the joys or sorrows that life brings.
©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc
THE HOLY FAMILY
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Sunday Throughout the
Week:
SHARING THE GOSPEL
Imagine Jesus goes to your church today. After
church, Mary and Joseph find him on the altar
telling stories from the Old Testament to the priests
and the Sunday School teachers. Mary and Joseph
would be amazed. They would want Jesus to come
home. Jesus would love his parents so much that he
would go home with them. He will stay with them
until he grows older, wiser, and stronger.
PRAYER
Lord, teach me your Bible stories so that I can
teach them to others.
SOMETHING TO DRAW
Draw yourself or Jesus talking to the teachers in
your church.
MISSION FOR THE WEEK
I will always let my parents know where I am, so
they won't worry.
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