Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted August 2, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish O UR L ADY C O M F O R T E R OF T H E A F F L I C T E D Church: 880 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452-4845 www.olca.org Parish Office/Religious Education: 920-R Trapelo Rd., Waltham, MA 02452-4845 (781) 894-3481 Fax (781) 894-0021 Our Lady s Academy: 920 Trapelo Rd., Waltham, MA 02452-4845 (781) 899-0353 www.ourladysacademy.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Academy Office Hours Monday-Friday 7:45AM-2:45PM PARISH STAFF Rev. James M. DiPerri, Pastor Rev. James F. Hawker, Senior Priest Assisting Andrew Solkshinitz, Seminarian John Barry, Religious Education Coordinator Miriam Dorovski, Finance Manager Sharon Micco, Parish Office Manager Chandra Minor, School Principal Mary Gotgart, School Office Manager parish@olca.org religiouseducation@olca.org finance@olca.org parish@olca.org principal@ourladysacademy.org office@ourladysacademy.org MASS Monday, Wednesday, Friday First Friday Mass Saturday (Vigil) Sunday Holy Day BAPTISM 8AM 9AM (only) 4PM 9AM, 11AM As Announced During Mass or on selected Sunday each month at 12:15 PM. Please contact parish office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements six months-one year in advance by appointment. Please contact the parish office. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) Anyone interested in journeying in faith to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, please contact the parish office. 2 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION Every Saturday from 3:15-3:45 PM in the Reconciliation Room located just inside the front of the church at the handicap entrance, baptismal font side of church. Other scheduled opportunities throughout the year, as well as by appointment. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of The Sick will be administered on the last weekend of each month after the 4PM and 11AM Masses. Who can receive this sacrament? Those who are aged, chronically ill, are having treatments or will be having surgery. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick, a source of strength, healing and grace. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring Holy Communion to those unable to attend Sunday Mass. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements. For more information on the Catholic Faith visit www.usccb.org
Saturday August 1 4:00 pm Alfred and Mary Centola Memorial Sunday August 2 9:00 am Joseph Dupuis 3rd Anniversary **All Members of Our Lady s Living and Deceased** 11:00 am Joseph Basile Memorial Monday August 3 8:00 am John Bonazzi Memorial Wednesday August 5 8:00 am Janet Donahue 3rd Anniversary Friday August 7 9:00 am Hilde Scheible Memorial Saturday August 8 4:00 pm Robert Caloggero Memorial **Also remember in prayer the soul of Robert D. Sullivan** Sunday August 9 9:00 am Deceased Members of the Sabato Family **All Members of Our Lady s Living and Deceased** 11:00 am Donald Harvey Memorial Please remember the special health intentions of parishioner Suzanne Sexton who is recovering from surgery. May Suzanne be blessed with the healing touch of the Lord. COLLECTION INFORMATION July 25/26 : $5,357 UPCOMING COLLECTIONS August 1/2: Regular & Catholic Relief Services August 8/9: Regular & Special Monthly Please pray for Marist Priest, Fr. Roger J. Bourega, S.M. who recently passed away. Fr. Roger served most of his priestly life as a missionary in the Solomon Islands and Fiji and later as a chaplain at hospitals in New York and in Boston. May he rest in peace. GARDENING ANGELS Please join our Gardening Angel group on Wednesdays during the summer at 6:00 pm. We meet at the Our Lady's garden and work to enhance our beautiful church property with planting, watering and light maintenance. No experience needed! Contact Joyce Gianfelice at resolute107@verizon.net with any questions. Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish PERFECT GIFT 1000 CLUB The perfect gift for that hard to buy for person. Memberships are $55 per year. Our next drawing is NEXT Sunday, August 9 at 12:30pm in the school cafeteria. JOIN TODAY!!! Name: Address: Phone: Fill out and return to Sharon in the parish office. SAVE THE DATE The Knights of Columbus will hold their Pasta Dinner on Saturday, September 12, 2015 after the 4:00pm Mass. More details in upcoming bulletins. Congratulations to our new Grand Knight Paul Loscocco and our new Deputy Knight, John Barry. CHURCH CLEANING MINISTRY Great turnout this past Monday. Our next cleaning will be Monday, August 10 at 6:00pm. The mission is to dust the sills, statues, tables, pews etc. If you would like to be part of the ministry to help clean God s home, come and join us. If you would like more information call Sharon in the parish office 781-894-3481 x2 or email parish@olca.org or sharonmicco@yahoo.com. VIRTUS TRAINING All volunteers of the parish must take the VIRTUS training. If you are a volunteer in ANY MINISTRY you are required to take this class. You only have to take this class once. The dates of the upcoming classes here at Our Lady s are Thursday, August 27 from 6:30-8:30pm OR Saturday, August 29 from 10am-12noon. These classes will be in the new conference room of the school. Please enter through the doors leading to St. Joseph Chapel. August 2, 2015 3
Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish AUGUST 2 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Grumbling did not stop when the Israelites were fed. There is still a lot of grumbling going on. People today grumble about many things from the Red Sox to Pastoral Planning. God sent manna to feed the Israelites. He sent His Son, Jesus to save us and feed us always: So they said to him, Sir, give us this bread always. Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. Don t give in to grumbling! OUR LADY S ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS Our Lady s Academy is seeking counselors for the After-School Program that operates 5 days per week, from 2:30pm-6:00pm (various shifts/days are available). Experience working with children of various ages (Pre-K grade 8) in a classroom or camp setting, and the ability to support the Catholic mission of the academy are preferred. Responsibilities include homework help, leading sports games, arts/crafts, cooking, service projects and other activities. If interested, please contact Jackie Ashba in the After-School office at 781-899-0206 or email afterschool@ourladysacademy.org SAVE THE DATES CONCERTS ON THE LAWN Mark your calendar for the following exciting concerts on the lawn at St. Mary s and St. Charles parishes in Waltham. Please invite your family and friends to come out and enjoy the music of these talented local musicians. (Bring a blanket or chair!) Monday, August 3 6:00-8:00pm at St. Mary s The Steve Taddeo-Jeff Hughes Jazz Band will entertain with Caroline Griep as vocalist, John Clark on reeds, Ross Petot on keyboard and Al Bernard on tuba. Monday, August 10 6:00-8:00pm at St. Charles Dick Donovan s Big Band under the direction of Steve Taddeo will perform. Featured vocalist is Caroline Griep. Wednesday, September 16 6:00-8:00pm at St. Mary s Dick Donovan s Big Band under the direction of Steve Taddeo will perform. Featured vocalist is Caroline Griep. St. Mary s is located at 133 School Street; St. Charles is on the corner of Hall and Cushing Streets in Waltham. A MESSAGE FROM RELIGIOUS ED COORDINATOR ~ JOHN BARRY We are in need of teachers for CCD. In order to continue a new year with a quality program and positive experience for new families, we are in need of two grade 1 teachers. We do have some interest from those who will help as aides in the classrooms. It is most important that we find those willing to share faith with the young children of our parish community. Guidance and materials will be offered to those willing to do this important work of faith sharing. If interested, please contact John Barry at 781-894-3481 x3 or email religiouseducation@olca.org. If John is not available you can also leave your message with Sharon Micco at x2 or email parish@olca.org. Please prayerfully consider this most rewarding experience in your life and in the lives of our children. OUR LADY S PARISH HOSTS ALL NIGHT EUCHARISTIC VIGIL The monthly all night Eucharistic vigil in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart will be held at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish, 880 Trapelo Road in Waltham on (first Friday) August 7th, and ending on Saturday morning with a Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The 9:00 P.M. Mass of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated by Rev. James M. DiPerri, Pastor. At the request of Pope Francis we are asked to pray for the success of THE SYNOD OF THE FAMILY to be held in September. The intentions for the vigil are for Pope Francis, Sean Cardinal O Malley O.F.M.Cap, and for all the priests in the Boston Archdiocese. Books will be available for the YEAR OF MERCY that will begin in December available. Various spiritual exercises as recitation of the rosary, way of the cross for priests (St John Paul II, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and spiritual exercises will be will be held throughout the night. Refreshments will be served throughout the night. The vigil will end with Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5:00am by Fr. Joseph S.M.A. For information contact helentherese@comcast.net of 978-453-7446 or National Website: www.therealpresence.org or EWTN WEBSITE: Bulletin Event Announcements. 4 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish PICTURES FROM TRIP TO CHARLESTOWN ON JULY 17! WHAT A GREAT TIME. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT AND ALL 53 PEOPLE WHO WENT ON THE TOUR I THINK HAD A GREAT DAY. BELOW PLEASE FIND SOME PICTURES. WE ARE WORKING ON THE NEXT TRIP STAY TUNED! August 2, 2015 5
Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish NORTH WALTHAM SENIORS LAST CALL for reservations and payment. Due this week, August 2-5. Sunday, September 20: FOXWOODS CASINO & LOBSTER BAKE or PRIME RIB. You will travel south into Rhode Island and head towards Narragansett Bay and Captain Jack s Restaurant in Wakefield. Menu includes: Cup of Clam Chowder and Three Clam Cakes, Shrimp Cocktail and Three Shrimp, Choice of 1 1/4 Whole Boiled Lobster or Prime Rib of Beef, Fresh Vegetable, Apple Crisp with Ice Cream and Beverage. After this feast continue to Foxwoods Casino, the internationally recognized gaming destination! Includes: Buffet Coupon OR $10 food voucher AND $10 Casino Slot Play. Price is $72 per person, includes deluxe motor coach leaving at 9:30am from Our Lady s parking lot. Please contact Janet Johnson 617-281-5284. If no answer, please leave a message. Tuesday through Thursday, October 13-15, 2 night/3 day Downeast Bar Harbor Special. Day 1: 7:30am departure for Downeast Maine and take in the colorful fall foliage. Enjoy a delicious luncheon at Cook s Restaurant on Bailey Island. You will stay at the lovely Arcadia Inn which features Minutes to Arcadia National Park, Heated Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi, Coffee and Tea available 24 hours, refrigerators in all rooms. Dinner is included this evening in Bar Harbor. Day 2: After breakfast a narrated local tour of Bar Harbor and Mt. Desert Island, travel to Arcadia National Park and see Cadillac Mt. and Seals Cove. Your native guide will take you throughout this beautiful land. A delicious lobster bake dinner is included this evening. Day 3: Breakfast is included today and your Bar Harbor Tour and the wonderful Maine Coast draws to a close. On the way home a stop in Freeport for shopping at LL Bean. RESERVE YOUR PLACE! Price is $379 per person double occupancy. $499 single occupancy. This includes Luxury Silver Fox Coach, leaving at 7:30am from Our Lady s parking lot. Please contact Camille Jasmin at 781-899-2356 (H) or cell 781-996-9886. If there is no answer, please leave a message. CATECHISM CORNER Authority There is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Every human community needs an authority in order to endure and develop. The political community and public authority are based on human nature and therefore belong to an order established by God. Authority is exercised legitimately if it is committed to the common good of society. To attain this it must employ morally acceptable means. The diversity of political regimes is legitimate, provided they contribute to the good of the community. Political authority must be exercised within the limits of the moral order and must guarantee the conditions for the exercise of freedom. The common good comprises the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily. The common good consists of three essential elements: respect for and promotion of the fundamental rights of the person; prosperity, or the development of the spiritual and temporal goods of society; the peace and security of the group and of its members. The dignity of the human person requires the pursuit of the common good. Everyone should be concerned to create and support institutions that improve the conditions of human life. It is the role of the state to defend and promote the common good of civil society. The common good of the whole human family calls for an organization of society on the international level. United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops at: www.usccb.org/catechism CATHOLIC SCOUT TRAINING Scouters, Adults, Parents: You are invited to participate in one of two training days: Saturday, September 26 at Our Lady of Fatima in Sudbury or Saturday, October 3 at the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Training will enable you to facilitate Girl Scout and Boy Scout Catholic Medals and Emblems for Scouts. Girl Scout Medals are: Family of God (Grades 2-3), I Live My Faith (Grades 4-6), Mary the First Disciple (Grades 7-10), The Spirit Alive (Grades 9-12). Boy Scout Emblems are: Light of Christ (Tiger and Wolf Cub Scout) Parvuli Dei (8-10 yr. olds), Ad Altare Dei (13-14 yr. olds), Pope Pius XII (16-18 yr olds) For more information and to register please go to www.bostoncatholicscouting.org 6 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time