April 2, Fifth Sunday Of Lent

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1 Rectory: 170 Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Telephone (978) / / Parish Office Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 9 am - 4 pm Religious Education (C.C.D) Office Telephone (978) Bingo Telephone: (978) April 2, Fifth Sunday Of Lent Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 & 6:30 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:00, 9:45, and 11:15 A.M. Weekday Masses (Monday - Saturday): 6:30 A.M. Holy Day Masses: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil) 6:30 A.M. & 5:30 P.M. Rev. Robert D. Bruso Pastor Rev. Stephen E. Lundrigan In Residence Rev. Richard G. Roger Retired Deacon Ronald J. Aubuchon Deacon Robert S. Connor, Jr. Confessions: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Fridays, 6:00-7:00 P.M. Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 P.M. Baptisms: Please call the rectory in advance to schedule baptismal instruction. Marriages: Couple should contact the rectory at least one year in advance. A marriage preparation program is required. Mr. David M. Lasky Music Director, Organist Mrs. Patricia A. Secino, Religious Education Director and Director of Evangelization and RCIA

2 Saturday April 1 Vigil Masses Mass on pg :00 p.m. Evelyn M. Cormier (3rd anniv.) by Jan & Wayne Doucet 6:30 p.m. Christine Gallant by Tante & Uncle Emile Sunday April 2 Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass on pg :00 a.m. Felix, Arthemise & Roger Prince by last will 9:45 a.m. Deceased members of the Leon Gallagher family by their family 11:15 a.m. Domethilde Bernard by Jean-Noel, Anne-Marie & family Monday April 3 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Cecilia Parish 5:30 p.m. Raymond Leclerc by his wife, Lorraine & son, Richard Tuesday April 4 St. Isidore, Bishop & Doctor Mass on pg :30 a.m. Edward & Sandra Lundrigan by their son 5:30 p.m. Adam T. Matthews (30th day) by his mother & family Wednesday April 5 St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Mass on pg :30 a.m. Lee LeBlanc by Diane & Steve Alger 4:30-5:30 p.m. Adoration and Confession 5:30 p.m. Roger & Delphis Comeau by their brother Thursday April 6 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. Robert W. & Dorothy Bruso by their son 5:30 p.m. Residents of the Leahy Center Friday April 7 St. John Baptiste de la Salle, Priest Mass on pg :30 a.m. Robert F. Dube, Sr. by his wife & children 1:30 p.m. Mass at LaPierre East in the Community Room 5:30 p.m. Robert Guillemette by Marcel & Pauline Guillemette 6:00-7:00 p.m. Confession Saturday April 8 Lenten Weekday Mass on pg :30 a.m. In honor of St. Anthony for favors obtained 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confession Vigil Masses Mass on pg :00 p.m. Frank Tata (anniv.) by his family 6:30 p.m. Leon Allain (anniv.) by his family Sunday April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass on pg :00 a.m. Raymond Allard by Virginia & Cindy Lucier 9:45 a.m. Julianna, Jeanne & Melina by their brother 11:15 a.m. Normand Richard (1st anniv.) by his sister & family 2

3 Dear Friends, A Message From Our Pastor. The miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus at the command of Jesus sets the tone for the next few weeks. The overwhelming reality of death is looking us straight in the face. We know that Good Friday is soon upon us. We still wonder the why of it all. If Jesus is demonstrating to His followers (and to the neighbors, many of whom do not believe) His absolute power over life and death, why didn t He come down from the Cross and scatter His enemies from the heights of Golgotha? Yes, we know the theology behind it. We understand God s plan for our salvation required a sacrifice greater than we could offer. He gave us the ultimate witness to love by the sufferings and death of His Son, but we want it to be easier. Life, unfortunately, isn t always easy. We will all confront the death of a loved one, if we haven t already. We will all spent time at the foot of our own crosses. The story of Lazarus and his sisters is so compelling because we can relate to it in our own lives. We respond to death in different ways. Mary is prostrate. She can t rouse herself to even leave the house. Martha, on the hand, is energized in her grief. She confronts her friend Jesus in perplexity and even in anger. Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died, she says. It s as if on the tip of her tongue was an accusation: What took you so long? Why did you wait two days before you even started your journey to Judea? Yet even in the midst of her frustration and confusion, her faith comes through. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you. The faith implied in that statement is made explicit when Jesus addresses her. I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? What a question! Her brother Lazarus, who clearly believed in Jesus as Messiah, has died. What could this mean? And yet, in spite of all evidence to the contrary, she affirms her faith. Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world. After she said this, renewed in hope, and slipped back home to her sister Mary and shared her hope with her. Together they went to the one they knew as Messiah and Savior. All was not lost. The dark veil of death will cast its shadow over our family as well. We may be devastated like Mary. We may be angry like Martha. May we have the grace, even at these most sorrowful moments, to believe that Christ is Lord and that in him, all is not lost. Death is overcome by life. Good Friday is conquered by Easter Sunday. May God bless you all, Father Bob Bruso The Sympathies of the parish community are extended to the family and friends of Norman A. Loiselle whose Funeral Mass was held recently. Please remember him in your prayers. 3 Welcome! In a spirit of joyful hope we welcome Kendall Kathleen DeSimone into our parish family by baptism as she begins her life of faith here within our parish community.

4 Ongoing Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM, 5:30 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM Rosary: Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM Confession: Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM, Friday 6:00-7:00 PM, Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM Adoration: Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 PM (3/2/17-4/6/17) From Palms to Glory: Holy Week in St. John s Gospel Stations of the Cross: Friday 3:00 PM Wednesdays 4:00-6:30 Simple Meal in parish center, lower hall. No charge, but free will donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society will be accepted. This Week s Menu: Fish & Clam Chowder with crackers Palm Sunday Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday will be celebrated next weekend, April 8 and 9. Blessed palms will be distributed at all Masses next weekend. Confession Schedule Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30-5:30 PM Saturday, April 15 (Holy Saturday) from 10:00-11:00 AM and from 3:00-4:00 PM Holy Week Holy Thursday, April 13 - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 PM Included will be the ceremony of the washing of the feet of twelve parishioners representing the Twelve Apostles. Following the Mass, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:00 to 10:00 PM Good Friday, April 14 - Stations of the Cross at 3:00 P.M. Solemn Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion at 7:00 PM Holy Saturday, April 15 - Easter Vigil and Mass of the Lord's Resurrection at 7:30 PM Please note that there will be NO MASS at 4:00 PM next Saturday. Those who attend the 7:30 PM Vigil Mass will fulfill the obligation of attending Easter Mass. Easter Sunday, April 16 - Masses are at 7:00, 9:45 and 11:15 AM Confession is an encounter with Jesus whose mercy motivates us to do better. Pope Francis 4

5 This weekend is In Pew Commitment Weekend for the 2017 Partners in Charity Appeal. This weekend every member of St. Cecilia Parish is called upon to support the work of our Lord Jesus made possible through the annual appeal. Our parish goal is $ 50,000. Please complete your pledge envelope, indicating your gift or pledge today. It is important for all of us to participate in order to support our mission as a diocese. Please be as generous as possible. If you have already made a gift to the 2017 appeal we thank you. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. You can also make your gift online at Thank you! Collection Totals: Last Week s Stewardship $ 8, On-Line Stewardship Donations for the Month of March $ Monthly Restoration for March $ 1,603 The Church in Latin America $ 1,450. Thank You!! Sister Marie Ruth Page Sister Edward will be celebrating her 101st Birthday on April 3rd. Some of you may remember her from her years here at St. Cecilia Parish. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at Daughters of the Holy Spirit 72 Church St. Putnam CT The Leominster Cultural Commission Committee is hosting an Open House on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Leominster Library. We are encouraging new members of the community to join us on the committee. If you are a Leominster resident and love the ARTS please attend our Open House to learn more. Spring Poutine & Râpée Alert Pre-order now, limited quantity available Poutines will be made on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27. Poutines will be ready for pickup on April 26 and 27 from 3-6 PM. Please bring your own containers. Râpée will be made on Thursday only (pickup 3-6 PM). Thank you! All orders must be submitted by April 9 and paid in advance. Don t be left out! First come first serve! Poutine & Râpée Order Form Name Address Phone Please Specify Quantity Number of Poutines Number of Râpée at $4.50 each, total amount enclosed $ Order form must include payment for order to be processed. Checks payable to St. Cecilia s. Orders can be dropped off or mailed to the rectory or placed in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked Poutine Order Enclosed. NO REMINDER CALLS 5

6 St. Cecilia Parish to host Children s Choir from Paris Arriving on Tuesday, July 11th and departing on Saturday, July 15th What is needed? Accommodations in our parish families (2+ children per family) for 48 children (aged 10 to 14, boys and girls) and 3 adults. It s a great way to introduce your children and grandchildren to French language and culture. Most of the children speak some English. What will we receive? On July 14th the choir would perform a concert at St. Cecilia free of charge which could be a concert with French and American pieces such as: The Marseillaise, The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, etc. They would be happy to host our choir if they want to sing in Paris or if any other group of our parish who would like to visit. Interested? Call the rectory at for more information and to leave your contact information. Choir Itinerary to date: Wednesday, July 12th at St. Joseph, Worcester Thursday, July 13th at St. Cecilia, Boston Friday, July 14th at St. Cecilia, Leominster Religious Education/CCD Classes Monday Classes for Grades 7-10 continue this week at 7:00 pm. Sunday Classes for Grades 1-6 continue on April 9th at 10 am. Attending the 11:15 am Mass is included in the program. HELP WANTED - RECTORY Housekeeping Father Steve and I are looking for a rectory housekeeper, part-time, 8-10 hours per week. Vacuuming, dusting, washing and ironing of altar cloths (no personal laundry). $13 per hour, make your own hours. Call Father Bob if you are interested. LENTEN GUIDELINES FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE Lenten fast and abstinence regulations for the Diocese of Worcester are as follows: Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fifty-nine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices. 6

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