WELCOME... WELCOME... Our L ady H elp o f Christians P arish 573 Washington Street • Newton, MA 02458 • (617) 527-7560 • FAX (617) 527-1338 email: [email protected]• website: www.ourladys.com Fr. John Sassani Pastor [email protected]617-527-7560 x215 Fr. Robert Blaney Parochial Vicar [email protected]617-527-7560 x212 Fr Adrian Milik Parochial Vicar [email protected]617-527-7560 x224 Msgr. Dennis Sheehan Senior Priest in Residence [email protected]617-527-7560 x239 Michael Bliss Finance & Operations Manager [email protected]617-527-7560 x226 Marie Buckley Pastoral Associate [email protected]617-527-7560 x219 Anne Marie David Music Director [email protected]617-527-7560 x227 Ed Desmond Administrative Assistant [email protected]617-527-7560 x250 Bill Koffel Deacon [email protected]617-527-7560 Brian Romer Niemiec Pastoral Associate [email protected]617-527-7560 x220 Kristina Preman Youth Minister [email protected]Religious Ed. Gr. 6-10 617-527-7560 x216 Rosemary Seibold Pastoral Associate [email protected]Religious Ed. Gr. K-5 617-527-7560 x213 Parish Staff Schedule of Liturgies Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00pm Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Holy Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Announced Weekdays . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon-Fri 7:00am New to our Parish? Please introduce yourself after Mass or at the parish office. We want to know and serve you! We hope you will participate in our parish with your prayers, your presence, your talents and your financial assistance according to your means. Sacraments of Initiation Adults interested in baptism or joining the Catholic Church please contact Marie Buckley at x219. For high school confirmation contact Kristina Preman at x216. Adults preparing for confirmation only contact Fr. John at x215. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish office at least six months in advance. A preparation program is offered to all couples. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.ourladys.com . Sacrament of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick Please notify the pastoral staff if anyone is ill, in the hospital or confined to home and unable to get to church, and we will be happy to visit. Infant Baptisms Infant baptisms are celebrated at Mass or on special Sundays throughout the year. Parents are asked to call the office well in advance. A special program of preparation is offered for all parents. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.ourladys.com . Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm at Our Lady’s Church or anytime by appointment. Saint Vincent de Paul Society For more information, email: [email protected] or call 617-527-7560 x255. Saint Joseph Preparatory High School St. Joseph Preparatory High School is a unification of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Trinity Catholic High School. It is a college preparatory high school, offering a curriculum characterized by interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative learning. For more info please contact: [email protected].
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W E L C O M E . . .W E L C O M E . . .
Our Lady Help ofChristians Parish
573 Washington Street • Newton, MA 02458 • (617) 527-7560 • FAX (617) 527-1338email: [email protected] • website: www.ourladys.com
New to our Parish?Please introduce yourself after Mass or at the parish office. Wewant to know and serve you! We hope you will participate in ourparish with your prayers, your presence, your talents and yourfinancial assistance according to your means.
Sacraments of InitiationAdults interested in baptism or joining the Catholic Church pleasecontact Marie Buckley at x219. For high school confirmationcontact Kristina Preman at x216. Adults preparing forconfirmation only contact Fr. John at x215.
Sacrament of MarriagePlease contact the parish office at least six months inadvance. A preparation program is offered to all couples.For more information, please visit our website:http://www.ourladys.com.
Sacrament of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the SickPlease notify the pastoral staff if anyone is ill, in thehospital or confined to home and unable to get to church,and we will be happy to visit.
Infant BaptismsInfant baptisms are celebrated at Mass or on special Sundaysthroughout the year. Parents are asked to call the office well inadvance. A special program of preparation is offered for allparents. For more information, please visit our website:http://www.ourladys.com.
Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday 2:30pm-3:30pm at Our Lady’s Church or anytime by appointment.
Saint Vincent de Paul SocietyFor more information, email: [email protected] or call 617-527-7560 x255.
Saint Joseph Preparatory High SchoolSt. Joseph Preparatory High School is a unification of MountSaint Joseph Academy and Trinity Catholic High School. It is acollege preparatory high school, offering a curriculumcharacterized by interdisciplinary teaching and collaborativelearning. For more info please contact:[email protected].
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 15 - October 23, 2016
Scripture Readings can be found at www.usccb.org
Sun., October 16 Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14--4:2; Lk 18:1-8
Mon., October 17 Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21
Tues., October 18 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9
Wed., October 19 Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48
Thurs., October 20 Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53
Fri., October 21 Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59
Sat., October 22 Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9
Sun., October 23 Sir 35:12-14,16-18; 2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18; Lk 18:9-14
Sun., October 30 Wis 11:22--12:2; 2Thes 1:11--2:2; Lk 19:1-10
Offertory Collection Update...
Sat 4:00pm Brendan Curran, Elizabeth Kavanagh
Mary, Gus & Beni Morelli
Sun 8:00am Dorothy Horrigan
10:00am Alfred J. Leone
Raffaele & Teresa Cucchi
Florence Davis, Billy Davis
6:00pm Alfio DeThomasis
Mon 7:00am Joseph Vergilio
Tues 7:00am Josephine & Giacomo LaScala
Wed 7:00am Rose & Henry Vergilio
Thurs 7:00am Charles Carroll
Fri 7:00am For all Men & Women Serving in the Military
Sat 4:00pm Anne Marie Peltier
John & Tony Pittiglio
Gerardo Cedrone
Michael Ryen, Theresa Higgins
Sun 8:00am Mary & Carmen Maiullo
Santino Belli
Marc DeSantis Germani
10:00am Carlo Tramontozzi - 5th Anniversary
Aubrey Hill, Sister Mary Ann Loughlin
Loreto Visco
Anthony J. Antonellis, Sr.
6:00pm Immaculata Lacerra
Michael Murray
The offertory collection is one of threeprimary sources of income for the parish. (The other two are the Grand Annual andRental Income.) Below are weekly offertoryfigures for last month, September 2016.
Via Baskets $23,446.81Via ParishPay $9,834.68Via Online Banking $5,370.00
September Offertory Total $38,651.49September Offertory Budget $40,806.30September Offertory Deficit -$2,154.81
In your prayers please remember Monica C. Farren, Muriel Pinto, and all who have died. May they experience the new life promised by Christ’s Paschal victory.
SAVE THE DATE for “Tunes, Tidbits & Tales: A Musical Encore”with Father Robert Blaney
Sunday, November 6th at 2:00pm in the upper church followed by a Wine & CheeseSocial. The suggested donation is $5 to cover expenses and any money remaining will begiven to our Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Anyone interested in donating food orassisting with the event, please contact either Mary Farren [email protected] or Joanne Madden at [email protected]. This will be anexciting event that you will not want to miss!
Shattuck Shelter Dinner: Our Lady’s will be providingdinner for 200 guests of the Shattuck Shelter on Wednesday,October 26th. Next weekend, October 22nd-23rd, sign upcards will be available at the doors of the church for thosewishing to help with this BIG endeavor. Please considergiving a small amount of your time to buy an ingredient to beused for the dinner. The guests are always so appreciativefor this change in their routine, and the wonderful dinner weprovide. As always, the Christian Service Committee isMOST appreciative of your generosity.
The Next Monthly Mass for the Sick, sponsored by theFaith-Based Cancer Support Group of Sacred Heart and OurLady Help of Christians Church, will be on Monday, October24th at 6:30pm. Fr. Adrian Milik will celebrate the Mass andAnointing of the Sick. After refreshments, Fr. Milik will talkabout “Living Out the Pope’s Year of Mercy.” The evening isdesigned to bring joy, hope, and peace to those who areaffected by illness, including family and friends. Forquestions or more information, please contact Pat Enright at617-467-4482 or email [email protected], or the parishoffices. All are welcome!
Justice and Peace Meeting: All are welcome to join thenext Justice and Peace Committee on Sunday, October 23rdat 10:30am. The meeting will be held in the Sacred HeartChurch Convent. Please contact Brian Niemiec([email protected]) with any questions,
Next Fiat Meeting - Have you ever wondered if God iscalling you to be a religious sister? If so, Fiat is for you. Fiatis a discernment group for single women considering avocation to religious life in the Catholic Church. The nextmeeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, from7:00pm – 9:00pm at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105Boylston St., Boston. The topic is: Charisms in ReligiousLife. If you are interested in attending, please respond toSister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious,[email protected] or call 617-746-5637.
Bristol Lodge Food Request: We are in need of elbowpasta, tomato sauce, and 12 packs of soda for ourConfirmation Program, which feeds the residents of BristolLodge in Waltham once a month as part of their serviceformation. If you can help us, please drop them off in therecycling bins under the stairs on either side of the church.
Archdiocesan Justice Convocation: Join fellowparishioners and Catholics from around the Archdiocese forthe annual Archdiocesan Justice Convocation on Saturday,November 5th from 8:00am-1:30pm at Boston College HighSchool. The theme of the day will be “Justice in the World,Mercy in the Church.” Please contact Ann Cussen to registerand for more information call 617-779-3670 or [email protected].
Young Adult Oktoberfest – All young adults in their 20’sand 30’s are welcome to attend Oktoberfest, on Sunday,October 16th at 1:30pm on the lawn behind the Sacred HeartConvent. Join us for food, games, and fellowship, and learnmore about the other exciting events the Young Adult Groupis planning this year. Questions? Email Brian RomerNiemiec ([email protected])
The Catholic Voter and the Signs of Our Times – TheSacred Heart/Our Lady’s Justice and Peace Committeeinvites you to join Fr. Ken Himes, OFM, as he addresses themany critical social issues that ought to be considered asCatholic citizens go to the voting booths. The talk isWednesday, October 19th at 5:30pm at Boston College. Formore information and for registration, please visit:http://www.bc.edu/schools/stm/edevnts/events/2016.html
October Book Club Selection: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoirof a Family and Culture by JD Vance. A deeply movingmemoir, with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures,Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility reallyfeels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the lossof the American dream for a large segment of this country.The October meeting will be on Thursday, October 27th,7:00pm, in the Colella room at Our Lady’s. Two copies ofthe book are available for loan. Call Ed Desmond at OurLady’s Parish Office to reserve a copy. For more informationabout the book club contact Jim Allaire at 617-244-2143
Save the Date: Clothing Drive, November 5th and 6th:The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady’s Parish willbe holding its semi-annual clothing drive the weekend ofNovember 5th and 6th. This is an excellent opportunity toclean out your closets and provide clothing to those in need.Items needed include: clothing of all types and all seasons,coats, linens, towels and blankets. The only requirement isthat items must be clean and in good condition. Please doNOT bring non-clothes items (furniture, TVs, etc.); this is aclothing-only drive. You won’t be able to miss the Society’struck in the parish parking lot. Please note the drive hours:Saturday November 5th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and SundayNovember 6th from 8:00am to noon and 4:00pm to :006pm.The previous drives have been very successful and havehelped many families and individuals in need. We thank youfor your generosity! If you have any questions, or want tohelp with the drive, please contact us at [email protected].
Have You Ever Considered Joining One of OurPARISH CHOIRS? This is the perfect time! Our Lady’sParish Music Ministry is currently recruiting members
for our Children/Youth Choir, Adult Choir, Handbell Choirand 6:00pm Sunday Contemporary Group. No vocalauditions are necessary. Please e-mail Anne Marie David [email protected] for more information.
Volunteers Needed: As you know, Our Lady’s is blessedwith many volunteers who serve our community with greatcommitment and care. However, additional ministers areneeded in the Bereavement Ministry, in the liturgicalministries of Greeters and Eucharistic ministers, in theBaptism Ministry, the Music Ministry, the Welcome Ministryand others. Please consider how you can use your time and
The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis
“Being a disciple means being constantly ready tobring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happenunexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in thecity square, during work, on a journey”. (par 127)
October 16, 2016
gifts for strengthening our community and speak with one ofthe staff, or call the office, if you can help. Thank you!
Interested in Joining the Honduras Committee? Haveyou been enjoying the delicious Honduran coffee sold afterMass at Our Lady's? The Honduras Committee is looking fornew members as they continue their ministry of service tothose most in need at our sister parish in San Marcos,Honduras. If you are inspired to give of your time and talentfor the fruitful and necessary ministry, please contact BrianRomer Niemiec at [email protected].
Catholic School Students who expect to celebrate theirFirst Holy Communion here next Spring, and Grade 9 & 10Catholic School Students who will be preparing forConfirmation, are required to register by October 8th.Please contact Rosemary (K-5) or Kristina (Grades 6-10) tovolunteer as a Catechist, Assistant Catechist, Hall Monitor orGroup Leader. About 125 volunteers are needed!
New Website Needs New Pictures - The Sacred Heart/OurLady’s Collaborative will be rolling out a new website inOctober. In order to make the site more engaging, we arelooking for pictures from parish events, groups, and anyother gatherings. If you have pictures you would like toshare, please contact Brian Romer Niemiec([email protected]). Thanks for your help!
Our Lady's Moms, Pops and Tots Afternoon Playgroup:Babies of all ages and their parents or caregivers are welcomefor fun and socialization for the children and adults. Thegroup meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm-5:00pm, butsometimes meets in parks if the weather is nice. For moreinformation contact Sue Bauer at [email protected] or617-304-1670 to be placed on their e-mail list (which willnotify you of their meeting place). All are very welcome toattend!
Childcare during the 10:00am Mass. Childcare hasresumed during the 10:00am Mass in the McPherson Roomat the bottom of the stairs on the rectory side. It is forchildren potty trained to age 6. All caregivers ages 17 orolder have had background checks completed and haveattended the required Protecting God’s Children Training.We hope this service is helpful to you and your children.
The Sacred Heart Church Holly Harvest Fair will be heldon November 19th & 20th. Workshops began on Tuesday,September 20th at 7:00pm at the Guild Room – 2nd floor ofthe Convent. All are most welcome to help sort and pricedonations, work on projects, or offer friendly support.Donations can also be brought at this time or call us for pickup. We would appreciate any donations for our tables –especially costume jewelry no longer being used; Grandma’sAttic items in usable, working condition; knitted, crocheteditems or fleece hats, mittens, scarves, etc. for children oradults; items for our Gift Table; holiday items – new or used.Please keep Silent Auction Table in mind for specialdonations, e.g., tickets to sports events, theater, museums, etc.Let’s help this year’s Holly Harvest Fair be a great success!For questions or more information, contact Barbara Hatem,
Have You Noticed? – For the past several months the priestsin our parish have been encouraging us to kneel after theLamb of God, which is contrary to our long tradition ofstanding before the reception of Communion. Why thechange? Kneeling at this point in the Mass is the mostLiturgically appropriate posture. We kneel after the “Holy,Holy, Holy” because we are praying the Eucharistic prayerwhere the bread and wine on the altar become the Body andBlood of Christ. Christ’s physical presence at the altarcompels us to kneel. He is our savior and we are his humbleand imperfect disciples. We stand for the “Our Father” and the“Sign of Peace” because those are moments when we as thecongregation are actively engaging in dialogue (prayer) withChrist present in the Eucharist, in the community, and at theright hand of the Father. When our active prayer is over (afterthe “Lamb of God”), Christ is still present on the altar in theEucharist, and so we are invited to continue kneeling in thepresence of our living God. It is only after Communion, whenthe Eucharist has been consumed or placed in the Tabernacle,that the congregation sits for now Christ resides in each of usas we prepare to share his love in the world during the weekahead. Kneeling after the Lamb of God is not an arbitrary newrule that the Church created, but rather a respectful way topray before the one who gives us eternal life.
To Ensure Your Child(ren)'s Safety, please accompany them tothe restroom during Mass. Thank you!
Help a Neighbor in Need
With the holidays approaching, we are in need of
people to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
for families in need - by purchasing groceries - YOU
DO NOT COOK THE MEAL! At this time we are
focusing primarily on Thanksgiving. If you are willing
to assist in this endeavor, please contact Rosemary in
information (name, phone, and e-mail) and send you
all the details in writing. She will also ask you to
specify the approximate family size you are willing to
provide for. Parishioners are asked to purchase a
turkey and all the trimmings and to drop them off at
the Parish Office on Tuesday, November 22nd,
between 3:00pm and 5:00pm. This outreach is being
provided by the parish, in conjunction with Our Lady’s
Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you for your
willingness to share your resources with those in need.
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