MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

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1 MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT SAINT ANTHONY PADUA CHURCH NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

2 MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Welcome! If you are new to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, please know how welcome you are to worship God with us. The motto of our parish is written in Latin over the front entrance: The hardworking people of St. Anthony have built this temple to the Lord. We know that we have been blessed with one of the most beautiful Churches most people have ever seen and that the Lord demands more of those who have been given more. Our goal is to allow the Lord to build with us a parish community of living stones even more beautiful than the physical edifice in which we have the awesome privilege to worship Him. We would love you to become part of that building project! Liturgical Schedule Sunday Masses: Sat 4:00 pm Vigil, Sun 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 am Daily Masses: Mon to Thu, 7:00 am; Fri, 5:15 pm; Sat, 9:00 am Holy Day Masses: (Normally) 7:00 am and 5:15 pm Confessions: Fri 5:45 pm, Sat 3:00 pm, Mon to Thu 5:25 pm (when a priest is leading the Holy Hour) Eucharistic Adoration: Mon. to Thu, 5:15-6:15 pm with Sung Vespers and Rosary; Fri 4:15-5:15 pm Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, March 21 9:00 am Alice Cote 4:00 pm Teresa, Adriano, Miguel and Pedro Carvalho Sunday, March 22 6:30 am People of the Parish Living and Deceased 8:30 am Intentions of CCD Teachers and Aides 10:30 am Alexina Beauregard Monday, March 23 7:00 am Alice Carvalho Tuesday, March 24 7:00 am Fr. William Shovelton Wednesday, March 25 7:00 am Pauline Venancio Thursday, March 26 7:00 am Manuel & Maria Cardoso. Louis & Carlos Cardoso Friday, March 27 5:15 pm Paul, Patricia and Family Saturday, March 28 9:00 am Janice Ann Roderiques 4:00 pm Marie Auger 5 th Anniversary, Ernest and Ann Bouchard Sunday, March 29 6:30 am Fr. Albert Ryan 8:30 am Berta Mello 10:30 am Janet Ouellet - Memorial Holy Hour Monday -Thursday 5:15 to 6:15 pm Friday Holy Hour 4:15 to 5:15pm Stations of the Cross Fridays after 5:15 Holy Mass 1 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD Parish Leaders Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor freamurphy@verizon.net phone: x106 Deacon Eduardo Borges phone: Deacon Leo Racine leo_mar@comcast.net Ms. Nancy Roberts, Parish Secretary nancy@saintanthonynewbedford.com phone: x101 Mr. Thomas Sargent, Music Director and Organist phone: tsargentsr@aol.com Sr. Annette Brassard, Sacristan Mr. Joel Cosmo, Maintenance Supervisor phone: Ext joel@saintanthonynewbedford.com Mrs. Monique Marshall, CCD Director monique@saintanthonynewbedford.com Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate address: 106 Bullard Street, New Bedford, MA phone: fsiusa@verizon.net Contact Information Phone: Fax: Address: 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA Parish Website: saintanthonynewbedford.com Food Pantry Blog: saintanthonyfoodpantry.blogspot.com Youth Group Blog: saintanthonyyouthgroup.blogspot.com Knights of Columbus: Parish Office Hours: Monday and Friday 8 am-3 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 am-4 pm Senior Group: Angie Barros Commonly-Asked Questions Registering in the Parish New parishioners are always welcome! Please visit the sacristy or the rectory to pick up a registration form. Baptisms Baptisms are normally celebrated on the second Sunday of the month after the 10:30 Mass. Other arrangements are possible. Parents are encouraged to call the rectory and make an appointment with Fr. Murphy Religious Education CCD formation takes place on Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00 from September to May and then at Mass when classes are not in session. To register or acquire more information, please contact the rectory or the CCD Director, Monique Marshall. Marriages Engaged couples are asked to contact Fr. Murphy at least eight months in advance and before they book a reception hall. Anointing of the Sick Please notify us if someone is in danger of death due to serious illness or old age in order to arrange a time for the priest to visit and confer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please do not wait until the last minute. Holy Communion for the Homebound Any parishioner, who is unable to regularly attend Mass, and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please call the rectory to arrange for a visit.

3 MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT From Father Murphy Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Parish Bulletin! WHEN SOMEONE STEALS A PARKING SPACE FROM YOU, IT COULD BE GOD GIVING YOU A LESSON ON 'FEEDING' JOY If someone bolts in front of you and steals your parking space, how do you react? Do you blow up? Or at least: a bit of frustration, anger? We all have this occur. But let's ask: where does it lead, even just aggravation? The more anger, the more irritation, the more venom we allow to enter our spirits (and it is a choice), the more of a sting is left behind; it can ruin your day. Who needs that? Says Galatians5:22: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." When someone "steals" your parking space, or cuts you off on the road, or swoops in to take that last item on special at the supermarket, don't allow them to take your peace of mind with it. It could be that God wanted you to lose that space as a test or to divert you for a moment. Have faith! Perhaps the slight delay caused you to run into someone or see something or think of something that you would not have otherwise seen or thought. A slow driver ahead of you on the road might prevent a ticket from that traffic officer who suddenly materializes! ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD You know the new cliché? "It's all good"? Often, it's true: we actually can make things "all good" in God when He is the One we seek to please (not others). Don't allow the world (and those in it) to orient you, define you, and thus steal the happiness of who you really are -- the person God created to be a winner. Sometimes, to maintain that path, we have to limit our contacts, love certain folks at a distance. For certain, we're meant to love, but there are times when relatives, friends, co-workers, or neighbors cause us problems, want to control us, steal our joy, are in a manner of speaking "toxic." Don't let people take you into pits they have dug for themselves. If they criticize you, brush it off (unless, truly, a correction is warranted). We're called to love and be merciful as we also seek the Mercy of God but not to the point of losing our own place in God's Plan for us -- His Plan of joy. Joy is a marker that we are living right. God and God alone should define who and what you are. He created you to smile (which takes fewer facial muscles than a frown). With joy, we rise above rudeness, slights, disappointment. If you feed wrong feelings, wrong feelings will grow. Feed joy and joy grows. Every day, God gives you this opportunity, usually when you least expect it. A test passed turns frustration into elation. If you've lost joy in your life you have lost part of your purpose and when you lose purpose you lose vision. You can no longer see the forest for the trees -- or better said, you can no longer see above the trees to the bright future that beckons from the horizon. ~(Spirit Daily) 2

4 MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT PRAYERS Please keep David Stone, Robert Levesque, Denis Boulay, Maria Couto, Alex Benos, Therese Gauthier, Brian Venancio, Nancy Paiva, Alberta Steiblin, Raoul and Yvette LeBlanc, Muriel Foster, Doris Boivin, Brittney Pedrosa, Zanayah Grace Ramilez, Jeanne Pitchette, Madeleine Rogissart, Jerry McGinnis, Sarah Almeida, Arnaldo Alves, Donald Gummow III, Gerardo Bautista, Jeanne Quintin, Robert Tetreault, Timothy Sylvia, Marguerite Gaumont, Kathryn Lussier, Bob Rebelo, Raymond Mainville, Joe Amaral, and all the ill of our parish in your prayers. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD FOOD PANTRY The Polochick Chiropractic and Wellness Center recently had a "Patient Appreciation Day" where they asked their patients to bring in food cans or dry goods for St. Anthony's Food Pantry in lieu of paying a copay for an office visit. Their innovative idea and the thoughtfulness of their patients resulted in a generous and much appreciated donation of food and household items for distribution at the pantry. PAULINE VENANCIO Who worked at St Anthony s as the parish secretary for 12 years, died on Friday March 13th. She was employed by Msgr. Levesque. She retired from St Anthony s in September Please remember Pauline in your prayers and masses. Shown above are Joel from St Anthony's and Dexter from Sacred Hearts Seminary along with Dr George Polochick, Liz Polochick, Donna Cabral and Lisa Correrio of the Polochick Chiropractic and Wellness Center. LENT STATIONS OF THE CROSS During Lent after the 5:15 pm Mass on Friday s the Sacrament of reconciliation will be available after the Mass. The Stations of the Cross will be recited at 6:00 pm. The different CCD grades will lead the stations during this period. We would encourage all families and parishioners to attend this program on Friday s during lent. THANK YOU To the Friendly Sons of St Patrick and Mr. Flynn who donated 900 pounds of frozen fish patties and rolls to the Food Pantry. MASSES FOR YOUR INTENTIONS There are Masses available for the weekends, as well as during the week. There is no better way to remember our loves ones than through the sacrifice of the Holy Mass. Please call the rectory if you would like to schedule a Mass. NOTE: Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion May 18 th at St. Mary s in So. Dartmouth 7:00pm. ST ANTHONY SENIORS On Monday, March 23rd the seniors will have their meeting at 1:30pm at the Acushnet Council on Aging Center. 3

5 MARCH 22, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT DECADES DANCE Dust off your dancing shoes because the Saint Anthony FAITHBUILDERS is sponsoring a "Decades Dinner Dance" to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 6pm to 11pm. Come dressed in your favorite decades costumes through 1990! Contests, games and fun! Tickets are $7.00 per person, $5.00 for seniors and children under 6. Tickets are available from any youth group member and in the sacristy after masses. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD PENSÃO Holy Spirit Brotherhood is selling Pensão for $ Distributed on May 2, Last selling date is Sunday April 19 th. Contact David or Dorvalinda Medeiros for tickets. PARISHPAY A convenient way to donate to the parish is to visit our website and go to ParishPay and make a donation. UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS March 22 Easter Flowers March 29 Fuel Offering SECOND COL FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Opening The Glory of These 40 Days (M-104) Offertory Have Mercy On Us Lord (M-102) Holy, Holy, Holy (M-p.94) Lamb of God (M-p.106) Communion Unless a Grain of Wheat (H-517) Recessional Lift High the Cross (V-244) SAINT ANTHONY FAITHBUILDERS In honor of St. Joseph Day, March 19th, the Saint Anthony Faithbuilders are having a raffle. There are 5 baskets being raffled: Italian basket ~ Family Fun Basket ~ Sports Basket Tea Basket ~ Spa Basket Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 tickets for $5.00 Tickets are available after Mass from any youth group member until March 22. SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK Holy Thursday 7:00pm Mass of the Lords Supper Adoration until 10:00pm Good Friday 3:00pm Divine Mercy followed by Seven Last Words 3:45pm Stations of the Cross 4:15pm Liturgy of the Lords Passion Holy Saturday 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday 6:30. 8:30 and 10:30am 3:00pm Divine Mercy Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday Thursday 5:20-6:00pm Friday 5:45pm Saturday 3:00pm 3:45pm 4 Financial Report for March 15 Parish Collection... $ Shrines... $ Renovation... $ Fuel... $ Food Cards... $ Food Pantry... $ Organ Restoration March Concert... $ Easter Flowers... $ Catholic Relief... $ Among this Week s Bills & Expenses: Maintenance... $ Prospect Hill... $ Sowle Florist... $ Tally s... $ Parish Staff Average Weekly Salaries... $ Parish Staff Average Weekly BC/BS... $ Parish Staff Average Weekly Pension... $ Please support the parish. Your weekly contributions are necessary, especially this time of year with the enormous heating expense. Thank you. SPIRITUAL HEALING GROUP BEGINS Beginning April 11 th Saturday at 7:00pm Location downstairs classroom

6 March ST. ANTHONY PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 MASS SCHEDULE 8 MASS SCHEDULE 15 MASS SCHEDULE THIRD MANDATORY FULL FAMILY CCD AFTER 8:30 MASS ORGAN FUNDRAISER CLASSICAL GUITARIST JON WIENING 3 PM 22 MASS SCHEDULE 29 MASS SCHEDULE PALM SUNDAY 2 7AM DAILY MASS 9 7AM DAILY MASS ST ANTHONY SENIORS MEETING AT 1:30 PM AT ACUSHNET COA 16 7AM DAILY MASS 23 7AM DAILY MASS ST ANTHONY SENIORS MEETING AT 1:30 PM AT ACUSHNET COA 30 7AM DAILY MASS 3 7 AM DAILY MASS 7:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING 10 7 AM DAILY MASS 17 7 AM DAILY MASS 24 7 AM DAILY MASS 31 7 AM DAILY MASS 4 7 AM DAILY MASS BINGO CHILDRENS CHOIR 6: AM DAILY MASS BINGO CHILDRENS CHOIR 6: AM DAILY MASS BINGO CHILDRENS CHOIR 6: AM DAILY MASS BINGO CHILDRENS CHOIR 6:30 5 7AM DAILY MASS 11:30-1:00 PM FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION A-L SERVED 12 7AM DAILY MASS 11:30-1:00 PM FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION M-Z SERVED TAIZE CHOIR MEETS AT 7 PM. 19 7AM DAILY MASS 11:30-1:00 PM FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION M-Z SERVED FR. MURPHY S HEALING MASS 6:30PM 26 7AM DAILY MASS 11:30-1:00 PM FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION A-L SERVED KINGHTS OF COLUMBUS: JOHN MARTIN SENIORS: ANGIE BARROS RECTORY: CCD INFO: MONIQUE MARSHALL : SALT: PATRICIA ALMEIDA GREENE ********** 4:15 PM ADORATION 5:15 PM MASS 5:45 PM CONFESSIONS 6:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS DAY OF ABSTINENCE 13 ********** 4:15 PM ADORATION 5:15 PM MASS 5:45 PM CONFESSIONS 6:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS DAY OF ABSTINENCE 20 ********** 4:15 PM ADORATION 5:15 PM MASS 5:45 PM CONFESSIONS 6:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS DAY OF ABSTINENCE 27 ********** 4:15 PM ADORATION 5:15 PM MASS 5:45 PM CONFESSIONS 6:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS DAY OF ABSTINENCE YOUTH GROUP MEETS TONIGHT AT 6PM 7 9 AM DAILY MASS 3:00 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 14 9 AM DAILY MASS CONFIRMATION CLASS MEETS 9:30 12:30 3:00 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 21 9 AM DAILY MASS CCD GRADE 3 & 4 DAY OF RECOLLECTION 3:00 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 28 9 AM DAILY MASS 3:00 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOOD PANTRY. PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CEREAL, TUNA PASTA AND SOUP ARE ALWAYS NEEDED. 2015

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