Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes

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: faithonfire@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. There is a football game being played tonight. Something called the Super Bowl. You would have to be living in the desert, off the grid, to not have heard about the big game. And, once again, our local team is in it. You might not be interested in it at all. Or, you might be very interested. It should be an exciting game. We can admire the players' dedication to their work, and the sacrifices that they make to win the prize. They might inspire us in our own daily work. St. Paul often compared the Christian life to an athletic contest. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith," he wrote to his friend Timothy. All of us who want to follow the Lord Jesus should not be surprised that it requires daily prayer and daily effort to be faithful to Him and to love one another. Whether or not you are a sports fan, I hope you can enjoy some fellowship and camaraderie on the occasion of the big game. And, may we strive each day for the greatest prize - union with our Lord - with the same dedication as the athletes striving for victory. Father Paul Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 St. Joseph 8:30am Mass & Noon Mass St. Francis of Assisi 4pm Prayer Service & 7pm Mass Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Page 4 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA New Weekday Mass Schedule for 2018 St. Joseph Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30am St. Francis of Assisi Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30am For your information, weekday Masses at neighboring parishes are as follows: Immaculate Conception, Malden 6:30am Monday - Friday, 8am Saturday St. Clement, Somerville 7am Monday - Saturday (also 6:30pm Thursday) St. Raphael, West Medford 8am Wednesday - Saturday 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, 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. Francis of Assisi Family Rosary Club All collaborative children and their parents are invited to gather together in prayer and song for our Family Rosary Club. Our Rosary Club meetings will take place the first Wednesday of each month, from 4-5pm in the lower church of St. Francis of Assisi. We ll pray the Rosary, learn the Rosary song and do crafts related to the Rosary. We hope to see you there with your friends and families! Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our parishes, who were baptized in the month of January. Abriella Lily Grace Cacalla-Chery Klarah Anne Joseph May God continue to bring to fulfillment the great work He has begun with them. Ash Wednesday Collection February 14, 2018 This Ash Wednesday, special collection will be taken up for Catholic Charities of Boston. Catholic Charities works to serve those throughout the Archdiocese and help put them on a path to selfsustainability. Programs, including food and utility assistance, adult education, temporary and transitional housing, at-risk youth development, child care, and refugee and immigration services, provide a hand up for nearly 200,000 of our neediest neighbors annually. On behalf of those we serve, thank you in advance for your generosity. For more information, please visit www.ccab.org.

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 5 Mass for Prayer and Penance All Masses for Sunday, February 4th will be offered for Prayer and Penance at the request of Cardinal Sean. The Mass is being held in response to a call from Pope Francis for all episcopal conferences across the world to have a Day or Prayer and Penance in recognition of harm done by clergy sexual abuse within the church. It will be an opportunity to seek repentance for the sins of the church, to pray for all those who were abused, and to pray for continued healing for all those impacted by the abuse including those who were abused, families, members of our church, and the community at large. So that you can make appropriate decisions for your children, please keep in mind that the topic of the clergy sexual abuse crisis will be addressed during the Mass. If you know of anyone who has stepped away from the church because of the clergy abuse crisis, please let them know about this Mass in case they would like to attend. If you know of anyone who has been sexually abused by clergy or a member of the church, please let them know that the Office of Pastoral Support and Outreach is there to help. To report abuse or get help please call 617-746-5995. Save the Date! Collaborative Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Brunch Sunday, March 18 th at Noon All St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph volunteers are cordially invited to join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Brunch on Sunday, March 18 th. This year our volunteer celebration will take place at St. Joseph Church beginning with Mass at Noon with brunch immediately following at the St. Joseph Social Center. More information coming soon! Pilgrimage to Montreal February 25-27 Pilgrimage to St. Joseph s Oratory & Shrines of Catholic Saints of Montreal, Québec - February 25 27, 2018. Spiritual guide: Fr. Neil J. Roy, STL, PhD. Trip highlights include the Tomb/Museum of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Shrine of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, daily Mass & Rosary and more! Cost is $395.00 per person/based on 25 pilgrims. Accommodations at the Saint John XXIII Pavilion (at the foot of St. Joseph s Oratory). Price includes one luncheon & daily continental breakfast (other meals available at the Oratory cafeteria). Transportation from St. Joseph s Parish 114 High St. Medford, MA 02155. Space is limited. For full details and to register please contact: Mary Ann Harold - 781-391-1396. (Please note: Passport or Passport Card needed for travel. Itinerary is subject to change). Weekly Scripture Readings 4 SUN Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 5 Mon 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13/Mk 6:53-56 6 Tue 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Mk 7:1-13 7 Wed 1 Kgs 10:1-10Mk 7:14-23 8 Thu 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Mk 7:24-30 9 Fri 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Mk 7:31-37 10 Sat 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Mk 8:1-10 11 SUN Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31-11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 781-396-0423 Ext 126 February 2018 2/4 Grades 1-8 St. Joseph Faith Formation Class begins at 8:45 am followed by 10 am Mass. 2/4 Grades 1-5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with 9 am Mass followed by class. 2/11 Grades 1-8 St. Joseph Faith Formation Class begins at 8:45 am followed by 10 am Mass. 2/11 Grades 1-5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with 9 am Mass followed by class. 2/11 Grade 10 Con(irmation Classes 6:15 8 pm at St. Francis of Assisi. 2/19-23 Grades 1-5 St. Francis of Assisi Vacation Camp. Each day begins at 9 am and ends at 1 pm. Children do need to bring a lunch with them. Meeting in St. Francis Dining Hall. 2/26 Grades 6-8 EDGE Program. Begins at 6 pm and ends at 7:30. Class meets in St. Francis Parish Center. We look forward to seeing you each week at Mass! Teachers are needed for our Confirmation Program. Hope you will consider sharing your faith & talents with our teens! HIGH SCHOOL SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday, 6:00 PM Whenever the game ends Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center Auditorium Come watch the game (and commercials) on the big screen! Food and Drinks provided RSVP: mccfaithformation@gmail.com Bingo with Bethany Sisters Community Service Project Saturday, February 10, 2018 11:30 AM 4:00 PM Visit Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham and help with Bingo. There are a limited number of spots available RSVP today!: mccfaithformation@gmail.com We ll be making Valentine s for the Sisters at the High School Super Bowl Party and distributing them at Bingo.

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 7 Baby Bottle Drive starts this weekend at St. Francis of Assisi! Don t forget to get your bottle before and after all the Masses this weekend. Bottles are due back at the end of February. Thank you for your support! Faith Formation Office Confirmation Program Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Page 8 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA St. Francis of Assisi Parish Saturday 2/3/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 2/4/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 2/6/18 For the People Robert E. Fitzgibbon Gertrude Dolan Eulilia Garcia 8:30 am Jose Resendes & Daniel Sousa Thursday 2/8/18 Mass Intentions 8:30 am Panfilo Federico 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 2/10/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 2/11/18 9:00 am 11:00 am Thomas Glynn Rose Toscano For the People Vito & Donata Auciello and Guerino & Filomena DeStefano Concetta Monaco and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones. 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. January 27 & 28 Collections: Offertory: $3,716 Church in Latin America: $1,055 A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The Hosts and Wine for this week s liturgies are in memory of: Robert E. Fitzgibbon 2017 Contribution Statements If you are on the St. Francis of Assisi envelope system and would like a copy of your 2017 contribution statement, please call Marie at our collaborative office, 781-396-0423.

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 9 St. Joseph Parish Saturday 2/3/18 4:00 pm Adoration Team - living & deceased Sunday 2/4/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Monday 2/5/18 For the People Eugene Granara, Sr. 8:30 am Mary Keller Wednesday 2/7/18 Rudolph & Carmela Gatto 8:30 am John Costello Friday 2/9/18 8:30 am Edward DeMattia Saturday 2/10/18 Mass Intentions 4:00 pm Joseph & Irene Plati 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 2/11/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Ashely Hardy Edward DeMattia For the People January 27 & 28 Collections: Offertory: $6,836 Church in Latin America: $1,446 A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Joseph Parish. Readings: # 941 This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of: Michael & Mary Ciaccio February Weddings Please keep in your prayers all couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage this month, especially: James Marino & Lauren McCarthy Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time