Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes Medford, MA
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: 781-396-0423 x113 Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen Phone: 781-396-0423 x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll Phone: 781-396-0423 x114 Middle School Youth Ministry: medfordyouthgroup@gmail.com High School Youth Ministry: faithonfiremedford@gmail.com Religious Education Email: mccfaithformation@gmail.com St. Joseph Parish Staff Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 StJosephMusic@msn.com Office Manager: Betty Guerra Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff Music Director: Jonathan Cote Parish Secretary: Marie Van Campen Business Manager: Alisa O Dowd Collaborative Parish Office 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919 St. Joseph School St. Joseph Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon St. Joseph Email: StJosephParishMedfordMA@msn.com St. Francis of Assisi Email: saintfrancischurch@comcast.net Main Office: 781-396-3636 Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117 Website: stjosephschoolmedford.com Principal: Dr. Robert Murphy Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780
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 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you. Are you a parent who is looking for the best education for your children? Consider St. Joseph's School for an education in traditional virtue, academic excellence, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We have a welcoming and encouraging environment for learning that is provided by our dedicated teachers and staff. There are also pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs, and an Extended Day Program for children after the school day has ended. New this year: the Bridge Program that helps 4 yearolds make the transition to Kindergarten. Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now being accepted. Karen Surabian, our current principal and long-time teacher at the school, is happy to provide tours of the school to interested parents and answer any of your questions. For more information, please visit the school's website at www.stjosephschoolmedford.com or call the main office at 781-396-3636. Let us pray for and support our Catholic school at St. Joseph, that it will continue to prepare our boys and girls well for their future. Father Paul Weekly Scripture Readings 15 SUN Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48 16 Mon Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29 17 Tue Acts 7:51 8:1a/Jn 6:30-35 18 Wed Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40 19 Thu Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51 20 Fri Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59 21 Sat Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69 22 SUN Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Third Sunday of Easter
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. 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! St. Francis of Assisi s April Monthly Dinner Please join us on Saturday, April 21 st following the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall for our April Monthly Dinner. Menu: Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti Lasagna Tickets: $10 Adult/$5 Child Tickets will be sold after all St. Francis of Assisi Masses and at our Collaborative Parish Office at the St. Joseph Rectory, 114 High Street. You may also call the office, 781-396-0423, to reserve tickets by Thursday, April 19 th. All are welcome! Hope to see you there! We Remember Them St. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life The St. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life, located by the church s baptistery, is for memorials, or to honor the living and great moments in our lives. Packets explaining the process of purchasing a leaf are available at St. Francis of Assisi Church on the table near The Tree. For more information, please call Marie at 781-396-0423.
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 5 SECOND COLLECTION this weekend! Help with Extraordinary Winter Costs This past winter was exceptionally cold and snowy. Our Collaborative parishes incurred higher than normal costs for utilities and snow removal in order to keep our facilities safe, accessible and comfortable for you during the challenging winter months. Following is a summary of the expenses incurred this winter: Snow Removal Utilities St. Francis of Assisi Parish $19,580.00 $65,485.38 St. Joseph Parish & School $31,645.00 $124,314.96 Your generous support of this collection will give our parishes the needed boost to pay for these extraordinary costs. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! 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! Third Sunday of Easter
Page 6 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA 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 treasures, you would like to donate please contact the Faith Formaon Office at mccfaithformaon@gmail.com or call (781) 396-0423 Ext 126. Items can be dropped off on Thursday 5/31-Friday 6/1. All proceeds help support our Faith Formaon & Youth Ministry programs. Faith Formation Medford Catholic Collaborative St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes 114 High St, Medford, MA mccfaithformation@gmail.com 781-396-0423 Ext 126 April 2018 4/24 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 We look forward to seeing you at Mass each week! We are in need of adults/young adults willing to share their faith with our teens. Helps us make a difference.
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 7 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. 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 781-396-3636, email us at info@stjosephschoolmedford.com or visit our website at www.stjosephschoolmedford.com. Third Sunday of Easter
Page 8 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA St. Francis of Assisi Parish Saturday 4/14/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 4/15/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 4/17/18 For the People Robert Delfino Angelo Giacalone Nelda Federico 8:30 am James F. Gaffey, Jr. Thursday 4/19/18 8:30 am Laura Villella Saturday 4/21/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 4/22/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Mass Intentions Vincent & Mary Musto Maria Domenica Crognale Special Intention Felice, Carmela, Mary & Rose Verolini 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. 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 8/9 Collections: Offertory:$3,688 Monthly: $1,878 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
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 9 St. Joseph Parish Saturday 4/14/18 4:00 pm Mildred M. Barros Sunday 4/15/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Monday 4/16/18 For the People Giacalone Family Margaret Donovan 8:30 am Gerry Iannuzzi Wednesday 4/18/18 8:30 am Special Intention: Darryl Sencabaugh Friday 4/20/18 8:30 pm Frances M. White Saturday 4/21/18 4:00 pm Salvatore, Tina, John & Andrea Bonasera Sunday 4/22/18 Mass Intentions 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! Readings: # 905 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon For the People Richard Gage Veronique Esperance April 8/9 Collections: Offertory: $6,093 On-going Maintenance: $2,023 Ida D Ovidio and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones. Second Collection next weekend: St. Vincent de Paul A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Joseph Parish. Third Sunday of Easter