Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes

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1 Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes Medford, MA

2 Page 2 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish St. Francis of Assisi Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 9am & 11am medfordcollaborative.org Collaborative Mass Schedule Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Deacon: Collaborative Staff Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Fr. John T. Swencki Deacon Bob Breen Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers Phone: x113 Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen Phone: x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll Phone: x114 Middle School Youth Ministry: medfordyouthgroup@gmail.com High School Youth Ministry: faithonfiremedford@gmail.com Religious Education mccfaithformation@gmail.com St. Joseph Parish Staff Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: x125 Cell: StJosephMusic@msn.com Office Manager: Betty Guerra Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff Music Director: Jonathan Cote Phone: jondcote@comcast,net Parish Secretary: Marie Van Campen Business Manager: Alisa O Dowd Collaborative Parish Office 114 High Street, Medford, MA Phone: Fax: St. Joseph School St. Joseph Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon St. Joseph StJosephParishMedfordMA@msn.com St. Francis of Assisi saintfrancischurch@comcast.net Main Office: Tuition Office: x117 Website: stjosephschoolmedford.com Interim Principal: Karen Surabian Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone

3 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 3 From Fr. Paul Dear Friends, Welcome to New Parishioners No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc., No matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at The Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish and Saint Joseph Parish. If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to a member of the Parish Staff after Mass or at your convenience. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with one of our priests or deacon at least six months before the wedding. Pastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly Please contact the Parish Center Office to make arrangements, if you are going into the hospital, or have a family member who is homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. If a family member cannot come to church and would like to receive Communion at home, please notify us. Remembering Our Parishes Please consider remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School when drafting your estate plans. For more information, please call Laura Powers at Ext 113. Thank you. Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is informally known as "Good Shepherd Sunday" because Jesus in today's Gospel calls Himself the Good Shepherd. It is a day to give thanks for the Lord's care for His flock. We also give thanks for those who shepherd us in His name, especially our bishops, priests, and religious. It was announced at all the Masses last weekend that Father John Swencki has been appointed by Cardinal Sean O'Malley to be the rector of Saint Anselm Church in Sudbury, beginning on June 1. He will be replacing Father Tom Kopp, who is retiring. Father John will be departing Medford in late May, and another priest will be appointed to take his place here. We are grateful to Father John for his pastoral care in St. Francis and St. Joseph Parishes during the last four years! Change is not easy, so let's pray for Father John in his new mission, and pray for our parishes too during this transition. Good Shepherd Sunday is the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations in the Church throughout the world. We pray especially for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. The Lord continues to call men and women to serve Him in special ways; may they hear and answer His call. Father Paul Weekly Scripture Readings 22 SUN Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10: Mon Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10: Tue Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10: Wed 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16: Thu Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13: Fri Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14: Sat Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14: SUN Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Fourth Sunday of Easter

4 Page 4 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers: Theresa O Brien Carew, Rosemary Campobasso, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jack Foley, Jeffrey Morgan, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Bob Tringali, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero Loved Ones In Service Presently on active duty serving our country: LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps. PFC Ryan Barry, US Army Keith Conway Cameron Howard Nicholas C. Lavery 2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army Staff Sergeant 3 rd Special Forces, Cairo M. Prisco, US Army Christopher Silva Daniel Silva Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them. Thank you from The Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of those who supported our Palm Cross Fundraiser. Through your generosity, we raised more than $600 to support a local seminarian. Every dollar you donated is being given to a local seminarian to support his studies, and we hope to establish a relationship with the recipient as part of our work to support vocations. We hope to provide additional information shortly about how you can continue to support the recipient through prayers as well as organize an opportunity for him to meet the members of our collaborative. Mission Statement Saint Joseph School is a nurturing Christ-centered community where the mission of Jesus, as understood and experienced in the Catholic Church, is our primary focus. We encourage our students to develop a deep love of God, neighbor, and self. The faculty and staff believe that a supportive academic environment will help to develop self-confidence, pride, fulfillment, and a desire to strive toward excellence. St. Joseph School Bridge to Kindergarten Program Saint Joseph School understands and appreciates the importance of the whole child. If your child would benefit from the gift of time, before entering Kindergarten, this is the program for you! This program is designed to promote a level of readiness skills necessary for a Kindergarten classroom. The Bridge program introduces children at a slower pace to the structure and routine of a Kindergarten classroom. Teachers encourage emerging learners through a variety of ways focusing on the development of each individual child. The Bridge is a five (5) full day program which includes Music, Art, Spanish, and Physical Education all taught by a specialist outside of their classroom. For more information, call us at , us at info@stjosephschoolmedford.com or visit our website at

5 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 5 Disciples in Mission I am the good shepherd, I know mine and mine know me. These words from today s Gospel hold both comfort and challenge! Are we willing to respond to what Christ asks of us? We are not asked to go it alone. We have the promise of Christ s presence as we go out to others and share the Good News. Take time this week in prayer to listen to the voice of our Good Shepherd and ask for the grace to be responsive to His call. We the Many, Serving as One THANK YOU to all who have participated in the 2018 Catholic Appeal campaign. Your support is the most effective way our parish community can join together in the Church s universal work to care for our neighbors. The Campaign continues to gather momentum in our parishes: Parish Pledged Goal % Attained St. Francis of Assisi $10,545 $23,279 45% St. Joseph $24,270 $39,868 61% If you have yet to participate in this year s Catholic Appeal, please visit bostoncatholicappeal.org or pick up a pledge form available in the back of the church. Thank you for your prayers and support! St. Joseph s Family Mass All children and parents are invited to the 10am Family Mass every Sunday at St. Joseph. The children go to the lower church for the readings and a short talk on the Gospel of the day. Children under Kindergarten age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We hope you & your children will join us! Fourth Sunday of Easter

6 Page 6 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Medford Catholic Collaborative St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes 114 High St, Medford, MA mccfaithformation@gmail.com Ext 126 April /24 Grade 10 SJ Confirmation Practice-Candidates & Sponsors- SJ upper church 7 PM 4/25 Grade 10 SFA Confirmation Practice-Candidates & Sponsors-SFA upper church 7 PM 4/28 Grade 10 SJ Confirmation-11 AM-Candidates and sponsors need to arrive at 10 AM 4/28 Grade 10 SFA Confirmation-6 PM-Candidates and sponsors need to arrive at 5 PM 4/30 Grade 2 SFA 1 st Communion Practice for 9 AM Communion 3:30-5 PM SFA upper church May /2 Grade 2 SFA 2 nd Communion Practice for 9 AM Communion 3:30-5 PM SFA upper church 5/3 Grade 2 SFA 1 st Communion Practice for 11 AM Communion 3;30-5 PM SFA upper church 5/4 Grade 2 SFA 2 nd Communion Practice for 11 AM Communion 3:30-5 PM SFA upper church 5/6 Grade 2 SFA 9 AM First Communion Mass -Communicants should arrive at 8:30 AM 5/6 Grade 2 SFA 11 AM First Communion Mass Communicants should arrive at 10:30 AM 5/7 Grade 2 SJ 1 st Communion Practice for 10 AM Communion 3:30-5 PM SJ Upper Church 5/8 Grade 2 SJ 2 nd Communion Practice for 10 AM Communion 3:30-5 PM SJ Upper Church 5/9 Grade 2 SJ 1 st Communion Practice for Noon Communion 3:30-5 PM SJ Upper Church 5/11 Grade 2 SJ 2 nd Communion Practice for Noon Communion 3:30-5 PM SJ Upper Church 5/13 Grade 2 SJ 10 AM First Communion Mass Communicants should arrive at 9:30 AM 5/13 Grade 2 SJ Noon First Communion Mass-Communicants should arrive at 11:30 AM 5/20 Grade 2 SJ & SFA Communicant s & their Families-Marian Mass at 9 am at SFA for both Parishes. Reception following in lower church. Registrations for next year will be mailed in the coming weeks. We are in need of adults/young adults willing to share their faith with our teens. Helps us make a difference.

7 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 7 Medford Catholic Collaborative St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes Saturday, June 2 nd St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall 9 am 3 pm We are looking for treasures (no clothing) to sell. If you have any treasure you would like to donate, please contact the Faith Formation Office at mccfaithformation@gmail.com or call (781) Ext 126. Items can be dropped off on Thursday 5/31-Friday 6/1. All proceeds help support our Faith Formation & Youth Ministry programs. Fourth Sunday of Easter

8 Page 8 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA St. Francis of Assisi Parish Saturday 4/21/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 4/22/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 4/24/18 Vincent & Mary Musto Maria Domenica Crognale Special Intention Felice, Carmela, Mary & Rose Verolini 8:30 am Franciso Xavier Huynh Dieu Thursday 4/26/18 Mass Intentions 8:30 am Theresa, David & Margaret Leone Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:30 am Mass, Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church confessional or by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict). Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00 pm in the upper church. All are welcome. Saturday 4/28/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 4/29/18 9:00 am 11:00 am For the People Madeleine Horrigan & Denise Sacco Elaine Bordonaro Giuseppe & Fortunata Puccio Weekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:30 pm in the upper church to pray the Rosary. All are welcome. Secular Franciscans The Secular Franciscans, formerly Third Order, meet at St. Francis of Assisi on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall. All are welcome. April 14 & 15 Collections: Offertory: $3,599 Help with Winter Costs: $1,306 A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Francis of Assisi Parish. April Weddings Please keep in your prayers these couples who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month. Richard Bowen & Mary Sullivan David Pothier & Michelle Andreottola Adam Wells & Jaclyn White

9 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 9 St. Joseph Parish Saturday 4/21/18 4:00 pm Salvatore, Tina, John & Andrea Bonasera Sunday 4/22/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Monday 4/23/18 For the People Richard Gage Veronique Esperance 8:30 am Irene O Leary Lydon Wednesday 4/25/18 8:30 am Barbara Puleo Friday 4/27/18 8:30 pm Special Intention Saturday 4/28/18 Mass Intentions 4:00 pm Laurie A. Ansaldi Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church or by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict). Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm in the lower church. (Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.) Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the back room of the lower church. All are welcome! Sunday 4/29/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon For the People Keith Sweenie Kathleen Granara Skerry Readings: # 908 April 14/15 Collections: Offertory: $7,356 Help with Winter Costs: $2,155 The Hosts and Wine for this week s liturgies and the Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of: Laurie A. Ansaldi Second Collection this weekend: St. Vincent de Paul A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Joseph Parish. Fourth Sunday of Easter