Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi & St. 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 441 Fellsway West, Medford Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 9am & 11am www.medfordcollaborative.org Collaborative Mass Schedule Collaborative Staff St. Joseph 118 High Street, Medford Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Priest In Residence: Director of Finance and Operations: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Fr. Peter Shen Fr. Daniel Moloney (Chaplain at MIT) 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. Francis of Assisi Music Director: Jonathan Cote Phone: 603-479-1276 Email: jondcote@comcast.net St. Joseph Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 Email: StJosephMusic@msn.com Collaborative Office Manager: St. Joseph Business Manager: Alisa O Dowd Karen Sturniolo Collaborative Parish Office 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919 St. Joseph Email: StJosephParishMedfordMA@msn.com St. Francis of Assisi Email: saintfrancischurch@comcast.net St. Joseph School Main Office: 781-396-3636 Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117 Website: www.stjosephschoolmedford.com Principal: Tim Forti Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 3 Disciples in Mission 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. In our second reading today Saint James reminds us, Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. The message is clear we must take the word to heart and act on it in our lives this week. We ve heard God s word and been nourished by the Eucharist. So now, with whom will you share it? 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 Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our parishes, who were baptized in the month of August. Oisin Leo Denny Alessandra Lamberti Connor Patrick Leonard Emmarose Alice Valentine May God continue to bring to fulfillment the great work He has begun with them. Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 4 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA An Enjoyable Music Show We wish to thank Seaside Productions for providing an enjoyable musical review on Saturday night, August 25 at the St. Francis Auditorium. Songs from Broadway musicals and popular music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s were performed with spirit and enthusiasm. We also thank Medford Electronics and parishioners John and Patty Costas for sponsoring the show, which raised over $800 for the parish. Thank you all! Mass and Reception in Honor of First Responders Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 11am St. Francis of Assisi Parish In conjunction with the upcoming anniversary of 9/11, on Sunday, September 9 th, at the 11am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, the Medford Collaborative of St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi Parishes will be honoring all of the men and women police, firefighters, and all first responders who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others. Accordingly, we invite the members of these organizations - and all first responders - to attend this Mass, and join us after Mass for light refreshments in the parish center next door to the church. Members are welcome to wear their uniforms, so that our parish community is able to recognize them as we thank them for their service. We hope you will join us on the 9th! The St. Joseph Parish Music Ministry Would Be Honored......if you would consider supporting our ministry by placing an ad in our upcoming annual parish concert program. As you may know, our concert is scheduled for Sunday, October 14th, at 2pm. This year's program, entitled, "Building Bridges, is being dedicated to Prayer for Unity in our communities and in the world, and will once again consist of a varied program of sacred, classical and popular selections. A portion of the proceeds from our concert ad book will be donated to UnityWorks Foundation, a national 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote understanding of the oneness of humanity, the value of diversity, and the need for unity - with a focus on education and schools. We have many options to choose from: Back Cover (5 ½ x 8 ½ ) $250 Half Page (5 ½ x 4 ¼ ) $60 Full Page (5 ½ x 8 ½ ) $100 One-Third Page (5 ½ x 2 7/8 ) $45 (If you are honoring a loved one's birthday, or anniversary, etc., and would like to include a photo, the ad would need to be at least 1/2 page to be most effective. We also encourage you to "act quickly, as some folks were disappointed last year, because by the time they responded, the program book was full). You can send your ad copy and payment or individual donation (checks made out to St. Joseph Parish) directly to Betsy Pesce, Music and Liturgy Director, c/o of the rectory, at 114 High Street. We would be most grateful for your support in this very special parish event, and thank you in advance for your consideration. Weekly Scripture Readings 2 SUN Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 3 Mon 1 Cor 2:1-5/Lk 4:16-30 4 Tue 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Lk 4:31-37 5 Wed 1 Cor 3:1-9/Lk 4:38-44 6 Thu 1 Cor 3:18-23/Lk 5:1-11 7 Fri 1 Cor 4:1-5/Lk 5:33-39 8 Sat Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 9 SUN Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 5 Young Adult Join us on Friday, September 14th, at 7pm at the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center auditorium for dinner and a movie! Get to know other young adults in the collaborative as we kick off the group (we hope that this will be the first of many social and spiritual events for young adults, and we can use this as a jumping off point for other events as well). Bring a few bucks and we'll order pizza together. Email Eileen at emm227@georgetown.edu to RSVP. Loved Ones In Service Presently on active duty serving our country: LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps. SPC 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. Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 6 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA SAVE THE DATE! St. Joseph Parish Annual Concert Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 2pm The music ministry invites you to join us on Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2018, at 2pm in the upper church, for our St. Joseph Parish Annual Concert. Both our Adult and Youth Choirs and The Messengers (our young adult music group) will perform, and there will be an opportunity for the audience to join with us in singing! This year's program, entitled, "Building Bridges, is being dedicated to Prayer for Unity in our communities and in the world, and will once again consist of a varied program of sacred, classical and popular selections. A portion of the proceeds from our concert ad book will be donated to UnityWorks Foundation, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote understanding of the oneness of humanity, the value of diversity, and the need for unity - with a focus on education and schools. There will be a luncheon in the social center following the concert, catered by Carroll's Restaurant in Medford (kindness of parishioner, Attorney Victor Garo). Please note: when you arrive for the concert, you will receive a voucher which will enable you to attend the luncheon. We urge you to take this opportunity to come and join our choirs and instrumentalists in a prayerful and playful musical celebration! For more information, please email Betsy at stjosephmusic@msn.com or call 781-781-396-0423 x125 (office) or 617-335-8155 (cell). National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 3pm Holy Cross Cemetery,175 Broadway, Malden Memorial Service will be held at the gravesite of 12 aborted babies, located just outside the cemetery s business office. For information, please contact Carmel Farrell at 508-333- 2815 or carmelfarrell2011@gmail.com Save the date for our first Monthly Dinner of the season! St. Francis of Assisi s September Monthly Dinner Saturday, September 29 th following the 4pm Mass at the St. Francis of Assisi Dining Hall Menu: To be announced Tickets: $10 Adult/$5 Child Tickets will be available soon! All are welcome! St. Francis of Assisi FALL CHOIR REHEARSALS beginning Tuesday, September 11th! Our St Francis of Assisi Music Ministry provides beauty, joy, comfort, and inspiration for our liturgies and festive parish celebrations through the musical gifts, generosity and commitment of our members. Our Music Ministry includes the Family Choir who minister at 9am Sunday morning, and our Adult Choir who minister at 11am. Both choirs also sing at seasonal liturgies such as Christmas and Holy Week. If you can carry a tune, want to learn some beautiful music, and have a desire to sing with us, please contact Music Director, Jonathan Cote, at jondcote@comcast.net.
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 7 Save the Date for our... Collaborative Parish Picnic Sunday, September 16 th Following the Noon Mass at the St. Joseph School Cafeteria Playground Please join us for games, food & fellowship! Ticket information coming soon! Hope of the Nations September 15, 2018 Lowell Memorial Auditorium Hope of the Nations A conference sponsored by Hope Conferences and the Archdiocese of Boston is returning on September 15 th to Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The program runs from 8:30AM-6:00PM, doors open at 8:00. "Hope, Healing and Deliverance" is this year's theme. Keynote speakers include Dr. Ralph Martin, noted author, speaker, and professor on topics related to the New Evangelization and Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization; and Dr. Mary Healy, professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and an author/speaker on evangelization, scripture, healing, and the spiritual life. For registration and details, visit hopeconferences.com. St. Francis of Assisi Girls & Boys In-House Basketball Registration Registration for the upcoming 2018-2019 season will be on: September 10th & 11th from 6-8:30pm in the St. Francis Dining Hall. Girls In-House (grades K-8) games are on Sundays. Boys In-House (grades 1-8) games are on Saturdays. The fee is $90.00 per player/$45.00 for each additional sibling with a family cap of $175.00 Our basketball programs are open to all children of the collaborative! For more info on the girls program, you can find us at: www.leaguelineup.com/saintfrancisinhouse or email us at saintfranciscyobasketball@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook @saintfrancisgirlsbasketball Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 8 Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA St. Francis of Assisi Parish Saturday 9/1/18 Mass Intentions Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - Noon 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 9/2/18 For the People Anna Antonellis 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. 9:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday 9/4/18 Carmine & Doris Matta Christina Ruisi 8:30 am Angela Lahey Thursday 9/6/18 8:30 am Louise McGuinness Saturday 9/8/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday 9/9/18 9:00 am 11:00 am For the People Salvatore & Edith Umano The McFeeley Family Patrick, Francis & Edith Schrage August 26 th Collection Offertory: $3,045 Second Collection next week: Monthly A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Francis of Assisi Parish. St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Group Please note the St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Group will not be meeting on Monday, September 3 due to the Labor Day Holiday. 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. September Weddings Please keep in your prayers these couples who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month. Philipe Henriques & Brittany Delicato Shane Maciel & Talia Galasso Curtis Paparin & Nicole Frattura
Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA Page 9 St. Joseph Parish Saturday 9/1/18 4:00 pm Louis & Marie Paolucci Sunday 9/2/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Monday 9/3/18 For the People Rocco & Margaret Marchese Paula McGee 8:30 am Luciano Lunardi Wednesday 9/5/18 8:30 am In thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Our Lady Admirable Friday 9/7/18 8:30 am Adoration Team - living & deceased Saturday 9/8/18 Mass Intentions 4:00 pm Ignazio & Caterina Giglio Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - Noon 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 9/9/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Linda & Vincenzo Federico For the People Fred J. Colangeli Mary Gallant and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones. Readings: #992 September Weddings Please keep in your prayers these couples who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month. John Lee & Jessica Eddy August 26 th Collections Offertory: $5,741 St. Vincent de Paul: $1,334 Second Collection next week: On-going Maintenance A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with St. Joseph Parish. Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time