The Catholic Parishes of Medfield and Norfolk Coming together to know God, to love God, and to serve God

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1 The Catholic Parishes of Medfield and Norfolk Coming together to know God, to love God, and to serve God Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 Weekend Masses MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 PM St. Jude 5:30 PM St. Edward Sunday 7:00 AM St. Edward 8:00AM St. Jude 9:15AM St. Edward 10:30 AM St Jude 11:45 AM St. Edward 5:00 PM St. Edward Weekday Masses 9:00 AM St. Jude Monday -Friday *Rosary 9:30 AM Monday Friday 9:00AM St. Edward Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat Holy Day Masses 9:00 AM St. Jude 9:00 AM St. Edward 7:30 PM St. Edward Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM St. Jude SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation at the following times and by request: Sat 3:00-3:30 PM St Jude Sat 4:30-5:00 PM St. Edward Baptism St. Jude 2nd Sunday of month at 1:30PM Instruction meeting for parents on preceding Wednesday evening at 7:30PM. St. Edward Last Sunday of month at 1:30 PM Instruction meeting for parents on preceding Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Sacrament of the Sick: Available at the end of 9AM Saturday Mass at St. Edward and quarterly at St. Jude on dates to be announced and by request. ST. JUDE PARISH 86 Main Street, P.O. Box 305 Norfolk, Massachusetts Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 PM *Located in lower church with the Faith Formation Office* Reach by Phone: (508) Fax: (508) Faith Formation: (508) Website: ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PARISH 133 Spring Street Medfield, Massachusetts Office Hours: 9:30AM-2:30 PM Reach us by Phone: (508) Fax: (508) Faith Formation: (508) Website: New Parishioners: Welcome! Please call one of our Parish Offices to register

2 MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR Dear Friends- Often, these days, it can be challenging to keep teenagers and young adults involved in the life of the Church. One way that often works is to involve our young people in hands on service projects. When our young people go on Mission trips or visit a homeless shelter or prepare meals for people in need; when they hear the stories of these individuals they are helping and are reminded that this is exactly what Jesus would be doing if He were walking the earth today it often can make a positive difference it makes the Gospel alive and meaningful. Next week we launch the annual Catholic Appeal a fund raiser for the charitable works of the Archdiocese of Boston. I realize that sometimes it seems that one appeal for funds is quickly followed by another. However, I believe, that if we met the people and heard the stories of the people helped by this appeal it would help us to see that by our participation we are continuing the work that Jesus would be doing in our world today. If we met the family in a homeless shelter who never thought that they would end up there but did because a job was lost and the bills piled up; if we met the young person who has a chance to be a success story because of being given a chance for a good education in a parochial school; if we met a person newly arrived in our country who became a great American citizen because an outreach program sponsored by the church helped him or her to learn English; if our donation could help subsidize the education of a future priest then this appeal would become not just another fundraiser but an opportunity to be Christ for another. The list of these works of charity could go on but hopefully we can try to see the real people and the real needs that are helped by our donations. The Gospels tell us that there are three dimensions to Lent prayer, fasting, and alms giving. Many of us have been blessed by God in many ways and one way to express our gratitude is by alms giving sharing with those less fortunate than ourselves. Next week at all our Masses we will hear a bit more about the appeal and how each of us can make a positive difference in the life of another member of the Body of Christ. Perhaps this week we can pray a bit about how Christ is calling us to see Him in those a bit less fortunate than ourselves. Thank you in advance for considering this important need. Fr. Culloty St. Jude Mass Schedule Mar 10/11, 2018 Fr. Rivard: Sat 4:00 Fr. Culloty: Sun 8:00 & 10:30 St. Edward Mass Schedule Mar 10/11, 2018 Fr. Culloty: Sat 5:30, Sun 5:00 Fr. Vozzo: Sun 7:00, 9:15 & 11:45 Offertory for February 25: $ 5,148 Special Collection Emergency Aid $ 2,327 Offertory for February 25, 2018: $ 6,713 GRAND ANNUAL UPDATE St. Jude is $ 1,516 short of goal. St. Edward is $ 7,460 short of goal. We are still accepting donations if you haven t had the opportunity to respond. Every gift is welcome and appreciated. Thank you to all who have already donated to this important collection. MASS INTENTIONS ST.JUDE PARISH Sun Mar 4: 10:30 Ernest Weber & William Fitzgibbons Mon Mar 5: 9:00 Margaret & Thomas Foley Wed Mar 7: 9:00 Mary Tobin Fri Mar 9: 9:00 Maria Sieh ST. EDWARD PARISH Sun Mar 4: 7:00 Barbara DiGiacomo Sun Mar 4: 11:45 Ralph Morgan Wed Mar 7: 9:00 David Medeiros Fri Mar 9: 9:00 William O Hara Sun Mar 11: 9:15 Eveyln Sabbag Sun Mar 11: 11:45 Dorothea Samuels-Collins Mon Mar 12: 9:00 Jean Pierre Anselme

3 Parish news Page 3 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 28, :30-7:30 PM St. Jude Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Thursday, March 29, :30 PM St. Edward - Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:30 PM St. Jude - Mass of the Lord s Supper (Note: No AM Mass at either Parish) Good Friday, March 30, :00 AM St. Jude - Reflections on Seven Last Words (Note: No AM Mass at St. Edward) 12:00 Noon St. Jude Parish - Living Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM St. Edward Parish - Living Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM St. Edward Parish Liturgy with Veneration of the Cross Holy Saturday, March 31, :00 AM St. Edward Parish - Morning Prayer EASTER MASSES Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31, :30 PM St. Edward Parish 7:30 PM St. Jude Parish Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 St. Jude Parish 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt following 9:30 Mass St. Edward Parish 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (Church & Hall), 11:30AM (Church & Hall) (Note: NO 5:00 Mass) USHER HELP NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES (ST. EDWARD): Please call Nancy Irwin on her cell at: EXTRA USHERS ALSO NEEDED AT ST. JUDE for Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses. Please msheedy@stedstjude@gmail.com 2017 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please contact your home parish if you would like a copy of your Contribution Statement for tax purposes. ST JUDE PARISHIONERS: Please contact Louise in the Parish office at or at: stjudenorfolk@comcast.net. Please note, at St. Jude s statements can only be provided for envelope users; you will no longer automatically receive a statement unless requested. Those who donate online are able to download statements directly from OSV. ST. EDWARD PARISHIONERS: Please contact Lori in the Parish Office at or at: lori.lyons@stedward-ma.org. Please note, statements can only be provided for envelope users and those who participate in the electronic banking program. Stations of the Cross Will be held 7:00 PM on Friday s during Lent, leading up to Holy Week. St. Jude on Mar 9, Mar 23 St. Edward on Mar 16 THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU Each Wednesday during Lent from 6:30-7:30 PM, either at St. Jude or St. Edward Parish, we will be open for individual confessions. Please make plans to come on Lenten Wednesdays and spread the word about this special outreach of mercy to those you know. The schedule for our two churches is as follows: St. Edward: Mar 7, Mar 21 St. Jude: Mar 14, Mar 28 Please join us for the following Lenten programs: Special Lenten presentation by Celia Sirois Celia will be exploring the Gospel of Mark during these sessions, 9:45-11:45 on the following Thursday mornings: Mar 8 St. Jude Hall Mar 15 St. Jude Hall Mar 22 St. Jude Hall Two Greatest Commandents Fr. Bill Barry. SJ (distinguished spiritual director and renowned author) will be sharing insights from his new book on the Two Greatest Commandments. Mar 4 (Sun after 5:00 Mass) St. Edward Hall Mar 5th (Mon) 7:30 PM St. Jude Hall The presentations will be different each evening. Everyone is invited. His presentations are short, but you will walk away with a very special spiritual gift. The Seven Last Words St. Jude Parish will host our Morning Prayer Service at 9am on Good Friday, March 30, Come hear reflections on the seven last utterings of Jesus as he died on the cross. These words speak to us and help us to feel Jesus unconditional love. Jesus invites and desires a deeper relationship with us. How do you respond?

4 Parish News Page 4 CATHOLIC APPEAL This weekend is Announcement Weekend for the 2018 Catholic Appeal. You will hear some brief remarks on the Appeal at Mass today. In this weekend s bulletin you will find an insert about the Appeal and examples of the ministries supported by the Appeal. We ask that you reflect on how you and your family might generously support this year s Catholic Appeal. Thank you. MEDFIELD FOOD CUPBOARD Current needs: Kid Friendly cereal (Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops, etc.), lunch size boxes of raisins, peanut butter, jam, canned pasta and sauce, bags of rice, tuna (in water preferred), large juice and juice boxes, cookies/crackers/salty snacks. (Please leave your donations in the boxes provided in the coat closet area). As always, any donations are greatly appreciated. Children s Liturgy of the Word St. Jude Parish Our next Children s Liturgy of the Word session will be Sunday, March 11th at the 10:30am Mass. Father will call the children in Grades K-3 up to the altar at the start of Mass. The children will then process downstairs with volunteers to the lower Church where they will sing, pray, and learn a little more about the Gospel reading. The short lesson will last minutes and then the children will return to their families during Mass. Any questions, please Kaileen Colgan JimAndKaileenColgan@Yahoo.com or Annie Michaud AMichaud0@gmail.com. St. Edward Parish Our next Children s Liturgy of the Word will be Sunday, March 4th at the 9:15 AM Mass. This program has been successful over the years due to the generous, dedicated volunteers that have given their time and support to teaching the children of our parish about our faith. We are always looking for more volunteers, if you are interested you can Jen Mynahan at jmynahan@comcast.net. Teachers are provided with all lessons and necessary materials to teach a lesson a few days before Sunday mass. Many thanks again to all who participate and support our Children s liturgy program! Dates: March 4 th ; March 25 th ; April 8 th ; May 6 th ; June 3rd COLLABORATIVE PLAYGROUP All parents and caregivers are welcome to come to the monthly play group with their little ones. Playgroups will be held the second Wednesday of each month, (Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, June 13) from 9:30-10:30am at St. Jude Hall, just a few minutes drive from St. Edward! Both Parishes welcome! Feel free to bring your child s favorite toy and snack. For more information, please contact Jessica Pastore at CHILDREN S CHOIR St. Edward Music Ministry is looking for children grades 1-5 to join our Easter children s choir! We are looking for enthusiastic young singers to be part of our Easter celebration. The choir will be singing a few hymns prior to the 9:15 AM Liturgy on Easter Sunday (in the main church). There will be rehearshals following the 9:15 Sunday Mass, on Mar 11, Mar 18 and Mar 25. If you have any questions or sign your child up, please Chris Carson, our Music Director at: chris.carson@stedward-ma.org CORI CORI S for the year 2018 are now due. All volunteers in the parish: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Choir members, Coordinator s of Children s Liturgy programs, Health Care visitors to the homebound, and Scout Leaders are asked to stop by your home parish office to complete a CORI form (if you haven t in past few months). St. Jude: Office Hours M-F 9:00-2:00 St. Edward: Office Hours M-F 9:30-2:30 *Catechists and substitute teachers complete CORI in September before the start of Faith Formation Program. EASTER FLOWERS: Donations are always most welcome and may be made in memory of a loved ones. There are envelopes in both parishes for this purpose. At St. Edward you can find them on the table in the Narthex and at St. Jude on the small tables at the entrance of the church. You may place donations in the offertory basket or bring it to the office in either parish. Thank you! The Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated immediately following the Mass on Saturday, March 17 th at 4pm. The primary aim of the Sacrament of the Sick is the healing of those who are sick. It may involve physical healing. It may involve spiritual healing. It may promise restoration. Or, it may guide one to resurrection into God s kingdom. That belongs to God to decide. The Sacrament of Anointing is open to all who have health problems due to illness or age, or have impending surgery. Through the Sacrament of Anointing, the Church supports the sick and elderly in their struggle against illness and continues Christ s work of healing. The sacrament expresses the sharing that each one of us has in the suffering of others. Even if you have participated in the past, we urge you to join us for this moving liturgical event. Friends and relatives are encouraged to attend this communal celebration.

5 LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION-YOUTH & ADULTS Page 5 St. Edward Faith Formation Grade 2 Save the Date! The 2 nd Grade Mass and linger longer is planned for Sunday March 18 th at 9:15 a.m. Annual Faith Formation Lenten Project It has been a faith formation tradition to encourage our students to serve those in need. Students are asked to "earn money during Lent" and then donate to our Giving Jar which will help support the following: "Dollars for Dolly" through the Saint Rock Foundation: a young woman in Haiti has been working as a translator for the Foundation and is going to nursing school. Last year we sponsored a large portion of her 2nd year of nursing school, and we hope to sponsor a large portion of her 3rd year. A video of Dolly has been sent to all our Faith Formation families. Dolly's story is heart warming. Helping Hands Food Packing Event: this will be the 3rd year that we have sponsored this event and still need to raise roughly $1,500 of the $5,000 needed to pack 10,000 meals to send to Burkina Faso. Food Packing Event will be held on Saturday, March 24 here at St. Edward. St. Jude Faith Formation St. Jude Safety and Empowerment Information Night for Faith Formation Parent/Guardians Just a reminder that Safety Information Night will be on March 8th from 7PM to 8PM for all Parents that have children in grades 1-5. Barbara Brunelli will be presenting a wonderful presentation that we highly recommend all Parents attend. Please contact the Faith Formation office if you have any questions or concerns. St. Jude Grade Level Mass for all 5th and 6th graders will be on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the 10:30 Mass. We look forward to seeing you! Children's Liturgy & Coffee/Cafe Linger Longer Directly following the Children's Liturgy on Sunday, March, 11, 2018 there will be a coffee/cafe linger longer in the lower church. It's hard to believe but this will be the last one for this year so please join us at the 10:30 Mass. Easter Baskets will be made and delivered to those served by the Medfield Food Cupboard. Students are asked to think creatively: some have done extra chores around the house, donated babysitting or after school job money, some have even sacrificed candy/ Starbucks money! We have nearly 1,000 students in our program, imagine what we can do if we all made a collective effort to help those in need. ST JUDE/ST EDWARD EASTER EGG HUNT With the Easter Bunny Our 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at St. Jude s following the 9:30 Mass on Easter Sunday. All families are invited to join in on the fun! The Easter Bunny wants to meet everyone and you can take your picture with him. Please remember your baskets to collect lots of eggs! Pictured above is our Catechumen, Kerry Haberlin and her fiancé, Keith Ferguson with Cardinal O Malley at the Rite of Election recently. Kerry will be received into the church at the St. Edward Easter Vigil.

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Page 6 PARISH STAFF CLERGY Rev. John P. Culloty, Pastor (508) jpculloty@stedward-ma.org Rev. Gregory G. Vozzo, Parochial Vicar (508) gvozzo@gmail.com Rev. Robert Rivard, F.M.S.I. (Norfolk)......(508) Deacon Fred Horgan (Medfield)...(508) fred.horgan@stedward-ma.org SUPPORT STAFF Mary Sheedy, Pastoral Associate (Medfield/Norfolk)...(508) msheedy.stedstjude@gmail.com Beth Budny, Parish Nurse (Norfolk)...(508) stjudesfcn@gmail.com Diane Walsh, Finance & Operations Manager (Medfield/Norfolk) (508) d523walsh@gmail.com Louise Caussade, Administrative Assistant (Norfolk) (508) stjudenorfolk@comcast.net Lori Lyons, Administrative Assistant (Medfield)...(508) lori.lyons@stedward-ma.org FAITH FORMATION Lorraine M. Wright, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 1-5 (Norfolk)..(508) lmwright@stjudenorfolk.org Patrick Michaud, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 6-10 (Norfolk)...(508) pmichaud@stjudenorfolk.org Louise Caussade, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant (Norfolk).(508) stjudenorfolk@comcast.net Elaine Morisi, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 1-5 (Medfield)..(508) emorisi.stedward@gmail.com Anna Mae O Shea Brooke, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 6-8 (Medfield)..(508) amosheabrooke@stedward-ma.org Patrick Michaud, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 9-10 (Medfield ).....(508) patrick.michaud@stedward-ma.org Caroline Fechtelkotter, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant (Medfield)..(508) caroline.fech@stedward-ma.org MUSIC Chris Carson, Director of Music Ministry (Medfield) (508) chris.carson@stedward-ma.org 9th Annual Happy Feat Fundraiser Ladies- Gather your fun-loving girlfriends and join us for a Ladies' Night Out Dance Party Fundraiser on Friday, April 27th 7:00pm midnight at Ambrosia Weddings and Events 2 Washington St. Foxboro, MA. Door prizes, drawings, silent auction items, food, cash bar, DJ, dancing and tons of fun. Since 2010 Happy Feat has donated over $70,000 to local charities. This year s proceeds will be donated to Operation Delta Dog. Tickets are $50.00 and may be purchased through our website happyfeatfundrasier.org Tickets are limited. Come see why ladies say Happy Feat is one of the best nights of the year. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. FA is a fellowship of men and women who are recovering from the disease of food addiction. Some of us have been obese or under-eaters, bulimic or so obsessed with food or weight that we could not freely live our lives. FA is a non-profit organization, and there are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Weekly meetings are held on Sundays at 8 AM and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in West Roxbury at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway in the Barsamiam Auditorium and also on Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, 29 North Main Street in Sharon. View our website at Men's Faith Formation Group, St. Mary s Franklin, Parish Hall March 10 & April 14 from 8:45AM - 9:45AM. Join our community of over 40 Catholic men for coffee and bagels on Saturday mornings as we view and discuss the next episode of the Catholicism series with Bishop Robert Barron on The Teaching of Jesus and the Beatitudes. Take a small step in rediscovering your Catholic faith and renewing your relationship with the Lord! Bring a friend! For Grieving Parents Whose children of any age have died, no matter how long ago. Brown Bag Lunch Retreats, St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston: MARY KNOWS Wed. 3/7, 12:15pm-1:15pm Using Vision Divina, focus on images of Mary in art to reflect on how she surely understands our pain. THEY ARE ALIVE! Thurs. 3/22, 12:15pm-1:15pm Hear Emily Ketring, author of An Angel of the Beatitudes: Finding Faith after the Loss of a Child. ONE-DAY RETREAT Sat. 3/10, 9:30am-7:00pm Give yourself the gift of getting away to focus on where God is in your life after the death of your child. Bring a lunch; we provide beverages. To register, see or call A seven week, faith based bereavement support group will begin on Thursday, April 5th at 7PM at St. Mary Church in Franklin. This program is for anyone who has experienced a recent loss. There is no charge, however registration is required. For additional info or to register, please call Nan Rafter at (508)

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