Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes Medford, MA Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 2 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish St. Francis of Assisi 441 Fellsway West, Medford Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 9am & 11am www.medfordcollaborative.org Collaborative Mass Schedule Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Deacon: Collaborative Staff Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Fr. Peter Shen 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 Email: StJosephMusic@msn.com Office Manager: Betty Guerra Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff Music Director: Jonathan Cote Phone: 603-479-1276 Email: jondcote@comcast,net 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 118 High Street, Medford 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: www.stjosephschoolmedford.com Interim Principal: Karen Surabian Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780
Page 3 From Fr. Paul 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. Dear Friends, In today's Gospel, the Lord compares the growth we see in nature at this time of year with the growth of God's grace in our souls. "It is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and through it all the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how." As St Paul says, "God gives the growth." His grace increases in our lives - "we know not how" - as long as we make room for that grace - clearing the "soil" of our souls of any weeds (sins, bad habits) that would impede its growth. May the kingdom of God grow in our lives like the mustard seed - small at its beginning, but destined to gradually become great and fruitful. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers of our parish. May God bless our fathers, both living and deceased, for their care, protection, and love. Father Paul Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers: Theresa O Brien Carew, 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 Weekly Scripture Readings 17 SUN Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 18 Mon 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 19 Tue 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 20 Wed 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 21 Thu Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 22 Fri 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18/Mt 6:19-23 23 Sat 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 24 SUN Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 4 From Fr. John To the Medford Catholic Collaborative: I would like to express my deep gratitude for all your kind words and wishes as you bade me farewell on my move to St. Anselm s in Sudbury. Your generosity of spirit was typical of what I experienced from you for four years. Thank you very much. This marks a new beginning for me and for you. You have a new parochial vicar with special gifts and talents that he is anxious to share with you. You have the opportunity to renew your own commitment to ensuring that your parish thrives. A pastor once told me that if any parish is to thrive it needs its parishioners Brains, Bucks and Brawn. Please be generous with all three B s, that your parish may live for many years to come. I am grateful for the Collaborative staff, a group of very dedicated and competent people who care deeply about being of service to you. They have been so kind to me and I am glad to call them friends. The last is not the least. I owe a special debt of gratitude to your pastor Fr. Paul Sullivan. I have received much kindness from him. And, he assumed great responsibility in accepting to be Pastor. Sometimes that responsibility can feel very heavy (he wouldn t say so, so I am!) and he is meeting that responsibility with grace. Pray for him and help him out. To me he has been more than a friend. He has been a brother. If you are ever near Sudbury please feel welcome to visit. I know a great ice cream place there. Love, Fr. John Swencki St Anselm Church 100 Landham Rd Sudbury, MA 01776 We encourage all parishioners to enroll in the online giving program at our parishes. It's a safe, convenient and cost effective way to make your donations! This program can easily be accessed through our website www.medfordcollaborative.org under the Online Giving tab. You are also welcome to call 781-396-0423 or stop by our Parish Office at 114 High Street any time that s convenient for you for help enrolling in Online Giving at St. Francis of Assisi or St. Joseph. Reasons to sign up for On-line Giving: No need to write checks or bring cash to church. Peace-of-mind knowing that the church is receiving your contribution, even if you are unable to attend. More secure than checks by providing a 128-bit encrypted secure browser connection and secure storage protected by strong firewalls and other defense systems. All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement. No need to use the envelope system, thereby creating cost savings for the parishes. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING! "As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace." - 1 Peter 4:10 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 Daniel Silva Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.
Page 5 CAMPAIGN UPDATE Thank you to all who have helped make our campaign a success! We are so close to reaching our goal! Your gift helps support many ministries that have a direct impact on our Parish Life. Parish Pledged Goal % Attained St. Francis $20,664 $23,279 89% St. Joseph $33,457 $39,868 84% If you have yet to give, we need your help! Please give today to help us reach goal by June 30th. Gifts can be made online at BostonCatholicAppeal.org or by completing a pledge form available at the back of the Church. On behalf of Cardinal Seán O Malley, Father Paul, and all who will benefit from your generosity, thank you for your support! We the Many, Serving as One St. Francis of Assisi s June Monthly Dinner Saturday, June 23 rd following the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall Menu: Chicken Cutlets with Vegetables & Potatoes 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 can also call the office at 781-396-0423, to reserve tickets by Wednesday, June 20th. As we need an accurate count, if you do not call in advance to reserve your ticket, you will not be able to purchase a ticket at the door. All are welcome! Watering help is still needed at St. Joseph! Thanks so much to all of you who have already volunteered to help with checking/watering our summer flowers this season; we are most grateful for your help! As you can see, there are still a number of slots which have not yet been filled, so, if you are able to help with one or more of those or if you would be willing to be an alternate - we would be most grateful if you could please call the parish office (weekdays 9am 3pm), at your earliest convenience, to let us know. Thank you! Watering days/times still needed: Tuesday afternoon/evening Wednesday afternoon/evening Friday afternoon/evening Saturday afternoon/evening Sunday morning & Sunday afternoon/evening Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 6 Massachusetts March for Life Sunday, June 17, 1-4pm Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common The 2018 Massachusetts March for Life takes place on Father's Day, June 17 on Boston Common. This annual event sponsored by Massachusetts Citizens for Life brings together pro-lifers from around Massachusetts for a rally and walk. By honoring fathers, we also honor their special role in helping to support a culture of life. St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse You are cordially invited to attend St. Joseph Medford Knights of Columbus Council 141 Fundraising Night at the Texas Roadhouse, 31 Mystic View Road, Everett on Thursday, June 21 from 3pm - 10pm. Your donation of a gift certificate, which you can bring on June 21, for the raffle would be greatly appreciated. Be sure to bring this invitation!
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Page 8 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Saturday 6/16/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 6/17/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 6/19/18 For the People Marjorie McAdam & The Parsons Family Michael Shorrock Anthony Falcone Cruz 8:30 am Theresa, David & Margaret Leone Thursday 6/21/18 8:30 am Rev. Raymond Goulet Saturday 6/23/18 Mass Intentions 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. 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 6/24/18 9:00 am 11:00 am For the People Pauline & Joseph Thomas Alighiera Federico T. Patrick Doherty John P. Montalbano Amelia Phillips 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. and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones. June 9 & 10 Collection: Offertory: $3,281 Monthly Collection: $1,634 This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of: John P. Dugas & John Miele The Hosts and Wine for this week s liturgies are in memory of: Catherine Thomas Fisken Second Collection this weekend: Promoting the Gospel A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Page 9 St. Joseph Parish Saturday 6/16/18 4:00 pm Robert & Harriet McDonald Sunday 6/17/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Monday 6/18/18 For the People Phyllis Theresa Bates Jane M. Rogers Lavenia 8:30 am In Thanksgiving to our Creator, God the Father Wednesday 6/20/18 8:30 am Cesare & Giuletta Pagliuca Friday 6/22/18 8:30 am Mary Kennedy Saturday 6/23/18 4:00 pm Gtana & Salvatore Tringali Sunday 6/24/18 8:00 am Mass Intentions For the People 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! 10:00 am 12:00 noon James P. Freitas, II Daniel Omograsso Readings: #959 June Weddings Please keep in your prayers this couple who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month. Jose Sucre & Ana Bello June 9 & 10 Collection: Offertory: $6,375 On-going Maintenance: $1,927 Second Collection this weekend: Promoting the Gospel A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Joseph Parish. Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time