SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS AND SAINT ELIZABETH COLLABORATIVE FEBRUARY 3, 2019 COLLABORATIVE OFFICE 29 Saint Mary s Road, Milton, MA 02186 Phone: 617.696.0120 or 617-696-6688 Fax: 617.696.7044 CLERGY Rev. Eric M. Bennett, Pastor frericbennett12@gmail.com Rev. Michael Ssenfuma, Parochial Vicar mdssenfuma@gmail.com Deacon Kevin P. Martin, Jr. deaconkevin@smhmilton.org
SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH PARISHES SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH COLLABORATIVE COLLABORATIVE WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM at both churches Confessions: 3:00-3:45 PM Sunday Mass: St. Mary: 8:00AM, 10:15AM, 12:00 Noon St. Elizabeth: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Weekday Morning Mass: St. Mary: 7:30 (Monday-Wednesday) 9:00 (Thursday-Saturday) St. Elizabeth: 9:00 (Monday-Wednesday) 7:30 (Thursday and Friday) Rosary: Every day after the 7:30 am Mass and every day at 8:30 am Our Lady of Fatima Devotions St Mary s: First Saturday before the 9:00 Mass Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday: 6:00 7:00 pm at St. E s Saturday: 1st. Saturday 9:30 1100 am at SMH Wednesday Evening Holy Hour Every Wednesday evening from 6pm-7pm, there is Eucharistic Adoration at St. Elizabeth Church. At 6:30pm we pray the rosary and from 6pm to 6:50pm, there is a priest available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Come for the entire hour or for a few minutes to spend time in the presence of Jesus. "Your faith will help you realize that it is Jesus Himself Who is present in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for you and calling you to spend one special specific hour with Him each week." John Paul II SACRAMENTS Contact the office to register, get more information or schedule Baptisms: St. Mary of the Hills is the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Baptism: at St. Elizabeth Parish are the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Baptismal Catechesis is required for first time parents. Marriage: Please call the office at least 6 months before the wedding date Eucharist Ministry to the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to receive the Eucharist at home R.C.I.A. : Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults please call the Parish Office Blessing of throats in honor of St. Blaise This weekend, 15 minutes before and after every Mass the priests will be blessing throats in honor of St. Blaise. Question: Why do we use candles to bless throats and why on the feast of St. Blaise? Answer: St. Blaise was bishop of Sebaste in Cappadocia, and was martyred by beheading about A.D. 316. Not much more can be affirmed of him with any degree of historical accuracy, but legends about him are numerous. One day-- so goes the legend--blaise met a poor woman whose only pig had been snatched up in the fangs of a wolf but at the command of the bishop the wolf restored the pig alive to its owner. The woman did not forget the favor, for later, when the bishop was languishing in prison, she brought him tapers to dispel the darkness and gloom. To this story may be attributed the practice of using lighted candles in bestowing the blessing of St. Blaise. While in prison he performed a wonderful cure on a boy who had a fishbone lodged in his throat and who was in danger of choking to death. From this account we have the longtime custom of invoking the Saint for all kinds of throat trouble. Please pray for the success of the Saint Mary of the Hills and Saint Elizabeth Collaborative. May we open our hearts to allow the Holy Spirit to work within and among us. May we intentionally seek to lead others to Jesus through our actions and build His Church in our community. 2
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 3, 2019 SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS 29 ST M A R Y S RD, M I L T O N M A 0 2 1 8 6 www.smhmilton.org SAINT ELIZABETH PARISH 350 RE E D S D A L E R D, MI L T O N M A 0 2 1 8 6 www.stelizabethmilton.org COLLABORATIVE STAFF Finance & Operations Mgr. Janice Powell Janice.powell@smhmilton.org Office Manager Paula Murphy Paula.murphy@smhmilton.org Administrative Assistant Joan O Brien Joan.obrien@smhmilton.org Music Director/Organist Peter Watchorn 617-354-5821 peter.watchorn@smhmilton.org Director of Religious Education Joan Regan Joan.regan@smhmilton.org smhreled@yahoo.com Grades pre-k 5 Coordinator Lisa Martin Admin. Assistant Adriana Goodfellow Business Manager Mary Shea DiCenzo mdicenzo@stelizabethmilton.org Parish Administrative Assistant Laura Phelan lphelan @stelizabethmilton.org Faith Formation (617) 698-5763 Director Denise Johnson- Ilacqua dilacqua@stelizabethmilton.org Assistant Joan Rush jrush@stelizabethmilton.org Receptionist Barbara Lydon Director of Music Dr. George Ashur gashur@yahoo.com Asst. Dir. of Music/Soloist Anita Ashur Wakim wakimanita@gmail.com Director of Youth Choir Colleen Martin colleenmartin13@hotmail.com SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS SCHOOL Pre-K through 8 617-698-2464 250 Brook Road www.smhschool.org Principal: Julie Marotta Welcome to Our Faith Community We re happy that you re here. How may we help you? I would like to become a registered parish member I have a special prayer request Please note my change of address/email address Please add me to the parish email list I am interested in ministry Saint Mary of the Hills Parish Saint Elizabeth Parish Name: Address: Phone: Email: 3
SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH PARISHES SAINT ELIZABETH PARISH MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 2 4:00 pm Rosemary Kearney 1st Anniversary Mass Sunday, February 3 8:00 am Parishioners of St. Elizabeth Parish 9:30 am Special Intention Mass 11:30 am Elinore Donahue 1st Anniversary Mass Monday, February 4 9:00 am Michael McDonagh 2nd Anniversary Ma ss Tuesday, February 5 9:00 am Patrick F. Joyce Birthday Memorial Mass Wednesday, February 6 9:00 am Sister Rita MacDonald, SC Charity Memorial Mass Thursday, February 7 7:30 am Enrique Akut 1st Anniversary Mass Friday, February 8 7:30 am Rev. William F. Joyce Anniversary Mass Saturday, February 9 4:00 pm Anthony Hume 7th Anniversary Mass Sunday, February 10 8:00 am Parishioners of St. Elizabeth Parish 9:30 am 11:30 am Gloria C. Donovan Anniversary Mass The Sanctuary Light is given the month of February in loving memory of Enrique Akut Love from his family The William T. and Lenore Fidler School of Faith Formation Denise Johnson-Ilacqua, Faith Formation Director Joan Rush Administrative Assistant Parents of Year 2 Confirmation Candidates, please submit your letter to your child by Monday, February 25 On Monday, March 11 Year 2 Confirmation Candidates please submit your report on Christian Service. Please bring all forms or letters to class or they may be dropped off to the black locked box outside the glass doors of Fr. Curley Hall. Confirmation interviews will take place Monday evening, March 11 during class time between each Candidate and a Catechist or other Parish leader. The annual Confirmation Candidate and Sponsor rehearsal dinner will be on Wednesday, March 27 from 6:30 8:30 pm in Fr. Curley Hall. The mass of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 pm in the church. The annual Safety Training Session for students in grades 1 5 will take place during class time on Monday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 12. Faith Formation Classes will not be in session on Monday, February 18 and Tuesday February 19, due to the Milton Public School February Recess. We follow the Milton Public School system for all school cancellations due to inclement weather. When possible Faith Formation cancellation announcements will be sent via email and noted on our voicemail system 617-698-5763. Parents and guardians should also use their own judgment in sending a child to class in inclement weather. St. Elizabeth and St. Mary of the Hills Collaborative invite you to join us for our St. Patrick s Day Celebration and Fundraiser, Date: Saturday March 9, 2019 Location: Fr. Curley Hall, St. Elizabeth Parish, Milton, Time: After 4pm Mass. Join us for an evening of All things Irish. Food and Refreshments; Live Entertainment from Margaret Dalton and Erin s Melody; Irish Step Dancers; Children s Activities (face painting, arts & crafts); Door Prize and Raffles. Tickets: Adults: $20.00; Senior Citizens: $15.00; Children: Free. To RSVP and to purchase tickets contact the Collaborative Office, St. Elizabeth Faith Formation Office and after all weekend Masses. Proceeds will be used for urgent repairs on both churches. Weekly Parish Next Weekend s Second Collection is the Monthly Maintenance January 26/27 In-Pew Collection We Share E-Giving (Avg. weekly) January 26/27 Total Offertory Weekly Over (Under) Fiscal Year Over (Under) 6,731 $ 4,562 $ 853 $ 5,415 $ ( 1,316) $ (11,123) 4
4th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME February 3, 2019 ST. ELIZABETH & ST. MARY S COLLABORATIVE Live Music from the Popular Band Erin s Melody St. Patrick s and Fundraiser for St. Elizabeth and St. Mary of the Hills Collaborative Date: Saturday March 9, 2019 Location: Fr. Curley Hall Time: After 4pm Mass Day Celebration Proceeds from this celebration will be used for water damage repair in both churches. There will be food, live entertainment, Irish dancers, amazing items for raffle and children activities. Donation: $20.00 per person, $15.00 per seniors, children free. You may purchase tickets at Collaborative Office, St. Elizabeth Faith Formation Office, and after all Masses. 5
SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH PARISHES SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH FROM the COLLABORATAIVE PASTOR s DESK Disciples in Mission Workshop for Milton Collaborative of St. Mary of the Hills and St. Elizabeth When: March 4 th and 5 th from 5:30pm-9:00pm Where: St. Elizabeth church lower hall What is this workshop and why is it important?: (These are the most important questions) In June, we began our collaboration to make our parishes stronger and more life-giving centers of faith. As we have started to work together, we are in need of having a shared language and common vision for what we are desiring to live. This workshop will help to inspire us and think about how to grow our parishes. As every thriving family or group of friends share a common vision, so this workshop is meant to help us do so in our collaborative. The workshop is advertised as follows: The Basics Forming Disciples in Mission is a one-day or twoevening session that will support all those involved in a Collaborative to develop a common language and skill set for the work of the New Evangelization. During the session, participants will learn how to share personal testimony and form disciples, develop an understanding of what makes evangelizing parishes, and discuss practical ways to evangelize in parish life. The Audience: staff and parishioners Content: It will touch upon such topics as The New Evangelization: Teaching the Art of Living, Discipleship, Journey of Discipleship: Drawing Closer to Christ, Evangelizing Parishes: Becoming Centers for the New Evangelization. Please consider attending as an opportunity to grow in faith and community. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Bennett in person, via email or phone. PRAYER to SAINT MICHAEL Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. From the Pastor As I was praying the Mass last week with all of you, there was something that St. Paul mentioned in his letter to the Corinthians that reminded me of what a significant amount of my time has been about recently: administration. In particular, I have been trying to get a sense of the condition of the churches and rectory/ office buildings. We have been able to make some improvements recently (roofing at St. Mary s, more efficient heating at St. Elizabeth rectory, lighting at both churches ). I am working with someone who is helping to compile a report for all the maintenance and facility needs for both parishes. When this is completed, I will first share this with the finance and pastoral councils. It is going to take some months and probably will not be ready until Spring. As we are preparing for the future needs of our parish physical needs, so we are also preparing for our Lenten journey. Lent begins March 6 th. We are in need of volunteers from both parishes that will help to host Lenten suppers at each parish on Friday nights (March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12). This was a spiritually enriching event last year for many people and I want to invite all to be a part of it again this year. Recently, someone who is interested in getting involved more in parish life asked me what they could do. I recommended that she go to the Disciples in Mission workshop that is mentioned in the bulletin (next to this column). I wrote about this a few weeks ago but I want to again bring it to your attention. A few parishioners have already attended this and they found it to be very helpful. Please visit the link for more information: https:// disciplesinmission.com/formingdisciples Finally, please note that every Wednesday from 6-7pm at St. Elizabeth there is Eucharistic Adoration and an opportunity for Confession. We began this during Advent and will continue to have it every week. A blessed week to you and your loved ones. In Christ, Fr. Bennett 6
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 3, 2019 SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH COLLABORATIVE This past fall we had a bereavement support group held in our parish collaborative. It was hosted by a Bereavement Specialist from Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of MA. A number or parishioners attended the group over a 6 week period and found it very helpful. There will be another 6-week bereavement support group held in our collaborative. It will take place every Tuesday night in the lower hall of St. Elizabeth from 6pm to 7/7:30pm, from March 12 th until April 16 th. This group is an effective and healthy way for us to acknowledge the sadness we have from losing a loved one and how to continue living with the memory of him/her. This group helps to provide a community in which we can help one another to live with gratitude for the gift of life and to live with the hope of seeing God and our beloved dead. Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. In Cursillo, you encounter Christ in a small community of the Church, in order to deepen your own faith and strengthen your ability to be a witness of Christ in the world. The dates for the next weekends are : Women's Weekend February 28 - Mar 3, 2019 Men's Weekend April 4-7, 2019 The weekend runs from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon at the Campion Center in Weston, A member of our own collaborative, Sonia Diaz, is on the team for the women's weekend this spring. For more information please check the Boston Cursillo website: www.boston cursillo.org You may also email Sonia at sommerdiaz@comcast.net Save the date for the Archdiocese of Boston s 2 nd Annual Intentional Discipleship conference, Saturday, March 2 at Fontbonne Academy. This year s theme, Intentional Discipleship: CALLED will feature keynote speakers Hosffman Ospino, Gina Bauer, and Scott Powell. Mass will be celebrated at 4PM by Bishop Robert Reed, followed by dinner and another keynote by Katie Prejean McGrady. For more information, visit disciplesinmission.com/conference. Collaborative Volunteer Needs Website Design: Our parish collaborative is in need of help in redesigning our website. We are looking for volunteer(s) who might have experience in this and would be willing to donate their talent to help us. This is an important priority for us in order that we can effectively communicate to parishioners and reach out to those who are looking to come to St. Elizabeth and St. Mary of the Hills. Please contact Fr. Bennett in person, via email, or by phone. Junior High Winter Retreat Applications are on our Web Site: snowcampsparty.com SNOWCAMPS is a high-energy, activity-filled, spiritual growth experience designed specifically for 7th and 8th graders. Ninth graders who have never attended SNOW- CAMPS or C.A.M.P.S. may also attend. The C.A.M.P.S./SNOWCAMPS ministry has a 36-year history of providing creative, effective, spiritual growth events for youth. Our SNOWCAMPS team members include youth ministers, adults, and high school youth from numerous Catholic parishes who know how to communicate real-life Christian faith to kids - and they do it with an encouraging spirit and an honest enthusiasm. Where: CAMP BROOKWOODS - DEER-RUN - Alton, NH When: Feb 22-Feb 24 or MARCH 1-3, 2019 Both SNOWCAMPS weekends begin on Friday at 7:00pm. Departure from Alton will be on Sunday at 4:00pm. The cost of SNOWCAMPS is $187. This includes meals, lodging, and all activities. (No meal Friday evening). Roundtrip bus is an additional $46 making the total cost including bus- $223. For more information please call Lorraine Tower (617-698-2650) or the Bouchers (774-266-0065) Lenten Suppers: Stay tuned for more information. If you would like to be part of the planning committee for the Lenten Suppers, please contact Fr. Bennett. 7
SAINT MARY AND SAINT ELIZABETH PARISHES SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS PARISH MASSES this WEEK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 4:00 PM Catherine Smith SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 8:00 AM Respect Life 10:15 AM Thomas E. O Brien 20th anniversary 12:00 PM Helen C. Sullivan MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:30 AM Rev. Thomas J. Reilly TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:30 AM Albert & Rose Morris and Gwendolyn Gorham WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7:30 AM Rev. Thomas and Carol Naughton THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:00 AM Timothy Driscoll FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 9:00 AM Carl Stewart SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 9:00 AM Danny Campbell 4:00 PM Special Intentions of John Guerra SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8:00 AM William McManus: 28th anniversary 10:15 AM Cindy Guerra: 2nd anniversary 12:00 PM Timothy Driscoll Pine St. / Shattuck Outreach Shattuck Outreach to the Homeless This Friday evening, February 8, Jed Doherty s Team 6 will donate and serve desserts. Please leave your donations in the back porch containers no later than 6:00 PM. Thank you. The ministry is in need of dessert donations and servers. Please contact Jed at 617 833 7063 or jedlie@jedlie.com if you can help. WEEKLY GIVING REPORT Thank you for your generous and faithful support of our parish. So That You May Know By Harry Feldmann, pastoral associate The following article is from a homily by the Bishop of Little Rock, AR, Anthony Taylor. When the Apostles asked Jesus to teach them to pray it wasn't so much about what to say but "how to pray." Bishop Anthony said that "Jesus gives us six of what I call the "seven P's of prayer, which are presence, praise, purpose, petition, pardon, protection and persistence." "Our Father who art in heaven" -PRESENCE: We begin prayer by consciously placing ourselves in God's presence reminding ourselves we are in conversation with the Lord. "Hallowed be Thy name." PRAISE: We recall we are before the God in whose presence we have come: He is our Master and we are His servants. "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is heaven." PURPOSE: We commit ourselves to building His kingdom, and not our own kingdoms. Give us this day our daily bread." PETITION: We proceed to ask God to provide us with all that we need, not just in general, but all specific needs. Notice that this not everything we might desire. "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us" PARDON: We dare to ask for this pardon only to the degree that we are willing to extend it to others. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." PROTECTION: We ask for protection from dangers within, temptations. And from evils from outside of us, including disasters of every sort. These six elements should be present any time we pray. In this way, Jesus is not just giving us one prayer to say - the Lord's prayer - He's also giving us a framework to guide us in all of our prayer, whatsoever the words we use. We place our self in God's presence, praise Him, commit to doing His will, petition him regarding our needs, pardon others, and seek His protection. Weekly Parish January 19/20 In-Pew Collection WeShare E-Giving (Avg. weekly) January 19/20 Total Offertory Weekly Over (Under) Fiscal Year Over (Under) $ 8,036 $ 2,415 $ 1,740 $ 4,155 $ ( 3,881) $ (70,886) 8
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 3, 2019 SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS PARISH New Devotional Candles in St. Mary s upper church As some of you have already noticed, we have a new devotional candle stand in the upper church. It is on the left hand side as you walk in the front doors of the church. There are three rows of candles. The two lower rows of teal blue candles are able to be lit for daily devotional intentions. The white candles on the upper row are reserved as our perpetual candles. They are reserved for monthly or yearly intentions. At the bottom of this page, you will see an example of the order form for reserving these candles. They may be requested in memory of/in honor of someone or for a particular intention. They are a great way of inviting others to pray for your intention and to let others know that they are being prayed for here at St. Mary of the Hills. Another way to use these candles is to have one lit in honor of a recently deceased family member or friend instead of sending flowers. The parish would send out a card letting the family know that their loved one is being remembered with our candle here.at the church. Religious Education Our religious education team is now in the Collaborative Office. Call ( 617-696-0120) or email smhjregan@gmail.com to help with any of these programs. Schedules are downloadable from the parish website: SmhMilton.org/parish life/religious education Family Formation: Next Family Formation will be held on Thursday evening February 7 @ 6:00 pm in the SMH lower church. Edge: Edge resumed on Monday January 28 @ 7:00. We will continue our semester on the Holy Spirit to help the youth recognize that throughout time the Holy Spirit has been preparing to gather all people together into one family of God which is the Church. Confirmation Preparation: Grade 10: Saturday, March 9 @ 9:30-3:30 Retreat Day 4 Life in Christ The Parish Fellowship Coffee Hour This is held every Sunday @ 11:00 12:00 and NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to BAKE/BUY goodies. This could be a monthly service and you would need only to bake or buy the treat and leave it in the lower church by 10:00 am on your scheduled Sunday. It would be great to have as many volunteers as possible so that this service would not seem like a chore. Please get in touch with the Religious Ed office. If you would like to host a Coffee Hour and get to know more of your fellow parishioners and meet new friends, please mention that when you call. Hosting basically entails setting up the coffee, etc. and then cleaning up afterwards. We would greatly appreciate your help. This Coffee Hour is for all of us, not just the Religious Education families. Let s build our parish community together! St. Mary of the Hills Perpetual Candle I would like to reserve a candle for: One year ($350) OR One month ($40) (Circle one) In MEMORY / HONOR of: Your name: Your address: Your phone: Email: Please submit this form and your check, payable to St. Mary of the Hills, to the parish office Mon-Friday 9am-4pm 9