HOLY FAMILY PARISH Paróquia Sagrada Família

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1 Paróquia Sagrada Família

2 Holy Family Parish Paróquia Sagrada Família 30 Grafton Street Lowell MA Main Phone: (978) Brazilian Community: (978) Fax: (978) Administrator Reverend Nicholas Sannella Pastoral Staff Reverend Donald G. Lozier, OMI Reverend Gilmond Boucher, OMI Padre Elcio Antonio dos Santos Silva Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND Deacon Alvaro Soares Business Manager David McLean Director of Religious Education Claire Couillard Immaculate Conception High School of Religion Director W. Gerald Dockett (978) Parish Secretaries Marlene Heiss (Brazilian) Cathy Martel (English) Custodians Roger Geoffroy SATURDAY, February 11th 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Fr. Leonard McGrath 7:00 PM Brazilian Mass SUNDAY, February 12th 8:00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors 9:30 AM Choir 10:00AM Doris Sylvester Marriage Blessing 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass MONDAY, February 13th 8:00 AM No intentions TUESDAY, February 14th 8:00 AM Royal Estate WEDNESDAY, February 15th 8:00 AM McArdle Estate THURSDAY, February 16th 8:00 AM Missionary Oblates ~Donor intentions FRIDAY, February 17th 8:00 AM No intentions SATURDAY, February 18th 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Parishioners & Benefactors 7:00 PM Brazilian Mass SUNDAY, February 19th 8:00 AM No Intentions 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM No Intentions 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass Please remember those in the armed services keeping us safe. We also pray for all who have died serving our country, that they may be welcomed into paradise, where they will live forever with God. Amen << It is wisdom of the just to love the truth as it is and to avoid what is false, to do what is right without reward and to be more willing to put up with evil than to do it, not to seek revenge for wrong, and to consider as gain any insult for truth s sake. ~Pope St. Gregory the Great >>

3 those who are ill, those who are now or have recently been in the hospital, and those who have requested our prayers, especially: Dr. Gertrude Bailey, Lucy Balkus, Doris Belley, Cressie Braganza, Cyril Braganza, Bob Brown, Carol Britton, Buote Family, Bill Calhoun, James Campbell, Bernadette Chartrand, Roger Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Dom Contardo, Br. Augustin Gus Cote, Anne Marie Countie, Jane Daly, Davidson Family, Debbie Demers, DeRocco Family, Jerry Dockett, Mary Dockett, Paul Ducharme, Cathy Durand, Cynthia Evans, Jean Gagne, Roger Geoffroy, Sr. Marilyn Gignac, Donna Gravelle, Ilene Hallisey, Len Hallisey, Havelka Family, Fank Holden, Rev. Patrick Hollywood OMI, Pauline Jankowski, Sally Kelly, Annette Knust, Jim Knust, Kozowyk Family, Jeannie Kubet, Fran & Jerry Labadini, Jim Laitala, Maryann Lanzara, Anthony Lavina, Betty LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Pauline Letourneau, Rev. Robert Levesque OMI, Sam Little, Liz Machado, Betty Mallett, Donald Marcouillier, Steven Marks, Hilda McBride, Sheila McCarthy, McDonagh Family, Margaret Mello, Georgette Mendonca, Manuel Mendonca Sr., Shirley Letourneau Morrison, Aparecida Nascimento, Francis O Donnell, Linda Paradise, Rev. Norman Parent OMI, Kim Peirce, Jeanne Pinard, Frank Quadros, Mary Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas, Robert Rivas, Elaine Robinson, Sr. Jeanne Rouillard, Freeman Shepherd, Ann Sousa, Barbara Vayo, Diane Wingfield, Collette Wooldridge, Rita Wrenn. May they experience God s healing love and comfort. PRAYER AND REFLECTION February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s readings build upon last week s focus on expectations. Living the Christian life requires a deep sense of responsibility and a desire to go beyond the minimum of the law. Spiritual maturity and integrity lies somewhere between deadening legalism and a casual approach that mocks the rules and takes pride in getting away with it. We are given the freedom to act responsibly. We pray for the wisdom to discern what that means and to live accordingly. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Let us pray for our sisters and brothers and for the strength to live as we are called to live. For the church: that it may support us in the work of living as responsible Christians...we pray, For those who teach us by example, who live with integrity and at great personal risk...we pray, For those who go beyond what is required to bring about peace and justice...we pray, For local, national and global organizations that promote human rights, medical care of the indigent, social and economic justice...we pray, For the courage to act responsibly, without fear of how we are perceived or what it may cost us...we pray, For those who struggle with how to interpret or apply rules and laws; and for those who rigidly adhere to them...we pray, For our parish ministries and the commitment to serve others...we pray, For the sick and those in this community who are in need; and for those who have died...we pray, Prayer: God who gives us freedom, we pray for the wisdom, strength and courage to live responsibly. Help us when we hide behind the letter of the law or are afraid to act with a higher standard of loving. Show us how to live as Jesus taught us to live. We pray in his holy name. Amen. Holy Family Religious Education Grade 1-8 at the Immaculate Conception School. 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon February 12 th March 5 th March 19 th

4 WEEK ENDING 1/29/2017 Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 1833 Latin America 631 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 517 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 860 AND THE WINNERS ARE.. Wednesday February 1, 2017: Thursday February 2, 2017: Friday February 3, 2017: Saturday February 4, 2017: Sunday February 5, 2017: Monday February 6, 2017: Tuesday February 7, 2017: Wednesday, February 8, 2017: Thursday, February 9, 2017: Friday, February 10, 2017: Saturday February 11, 2017: Sunday February 12, 2017: Ann Marasa Bailey Lizotte Elaine Robinson Sharon Guehand Juan Lee Michael Shannon Laura McNamara Richard Fortier Sandy Burns Anita Campbell Richard O Neil Micki & Tilly Helmar Check the bulletin next week; maybe your name will be here! This weekend we celebrate World Marriage Day at Holy Family Parish. We wish to congratulate all married couples. Special anniversaries this year are: 60 Years Mr. & Mrs. Knust 50 Years Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Hallisey 45 Years Mr. & Mrs. Rick O Brien 25 Years Mr. & Mrs. Donald Deon RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES 65 Years Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND 25 Years Fr Elcio Antonio dos Santos Silva ONLINE GIVING: Our parish now offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application; offered through our Sunday Visitor envelope provider. This service is being offered to give our parishioners an alternative means of weekly giving. Parishioners have the opportunity to manage contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is a safe, secure and convenient. For further details view website: PREPARE FOR.. ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 2017 Need a record of your donations for taxes? Call the Parish Center and leave your name for Cathy, or her at holyfamilylowell@yahoo.com. TAXES 2016

5 Não penseis que vim abolir a Lei e os Profetas. Não vim para abolir, mas para dar-lhes pleno cumprimento. VI Dom. TC (Ano A): Eclo 15,16-21; Sl 118; 1Cor 2, 6-10; Evangelho - Mt 5,17-37 Com a autoridade de Messias e Filho de Deus, Jesus conduz os ensinamentos antigos à prática perfeita. Os seus seguidores são impelidos a buscar a verdadeira justiça, agindo conforme a vontade amorosa de Deus. Jesus lembra o mandamento: Não cometerás homicídio (v. 21; Ex 20,13) para extrair um sentido mais radical. Compromete seus discípulos/as a preservar não apenas a vida física, mas também a integridade moral. Exige a superação da raiva como meio para conservar a fraternidade, sem necessidade de recorrer aos tribunais. Mostra que a reconciliação com o irmão é condição para celebrar o culto agradável a Deus. Jesus recorda ainda outro mandamento do Decálogo: Não cometerás adultério (v.27; Ex 20,14). Ele destaca que a pessoa deve centrar todo o ser em Deus, pois antes do ato físico, o adultério ocorre no coração. O Reino de Deus, a vida de justiça, cria relações diferentes entre homem e mulher. Por isso, ao retomar Dt 24,1-4, Jesus ressalta que o matrimônio é um pacto de amor e fidelidade (vv.31-32). Jesus afirma ainda que o empenho dos cristãos em viver a sinceridade e a caridade, torna inútil qualquer juramento. A 1ª leitura salienta que o Senhor dirige seu olhar para os que o temem (v.20). O ser humano, dotado de liberdade, tem a capacidade de escolher entre o bem e o mal. O Senhor deseja que todos escolham o caminho da vida, da salvação. O salmo, o mais longo do saltério, está organizado em forma de acróstico, conforme o alfabeto hebraico. Expressa a fé e a confiança na palavra de Deus, ensinando a cumpri-la e a guardá-la no coração. Na 2ª leitura, Paulo fala da misteriosa sabedoria de Deus, destinada para a nossa glória desde a eternidade. Jesus revela a vontade do Pai e pede uma adesão total ao evangelho. Os seus ensinamentos apontam para o caminho da vida, libertando-nos de uma observância superficial dos mandamentos. É impossível honrar e prestar culto verdadeiro a Deus, se o irmão é desrespeitado em sua dignidade.. Oração Deus, energia de salvação, tu não nos abandonaste aos nossos próprios caprichos, mas, por teus mandamentos, nos guiastes no teu amor. Afasta-nos de toda hipocrisia e ambiguidade e faze-nos ouvintes e praticantes dos teus ensinamentos. Oramos em nome de Jesus, nosso Senhor. Amém. LEITURAS DA SEMANA: 2ª feira: Tg 1,1-11; Sl 118(119); Mc 8, ª feira: Tg 1,12-18; Sl 93(94); Mc 8, ª feira: Tg 1,19-27; Sl 14(15); Mc 8, ª feira: Tg 2,1-9; Sl 33(34); Mc 8, ª feira: Tg 2, ; Sl 111(112); Mc 8,34 9,1. Sábado: 1Pd 5,1-4; Sl 22(23); Mt 16, º DTC: Lv 19, ; Sl 102(103); 1Cor 3,16-23; Mt 5,38-48.

6 Adult Faith Formation Program at St. Joseph the Worker Shrine Twice per year (Spring and Fall) St. Joseph the Worker Shrine on Lee St. in Lowell is featuring Adult Faith Formation classes conducted on 7 successive Wednesdays by Fr. Gene Tremblay OMI, S.T.L. The Spring/Lenten session will open on Ash Wednesday March 1st and will continue on the successive Wednesdays of Lent: March 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12. We will continue with our topic for the year: Exploring Catholicism. In Part I last Fall, we outlined in broad brushstrokes Catholic Fundamental Theology the foundations. In Part II during Lent, we will examine some of those faith convictions from the inside, this time how they provide sure guideposts for our journeys both as a community of believers and as individual disciples of Jesus Christ in our postmodern world replete as it is with so many unresolved tensions. Format: Soup and Substance arrive anytime after 6:00 pm (if you choose) and enjoy a light repast of hearty soups, home-made chili, chowder, and artisan breads, coffee/teas and desserts. Class follows in the Conference Hall and runs from 7:008:30 pm. A full set of class notes is provided and a certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the 7-week program. This will mark the 15th offering in this on-going biannual series. For more detailed information as to content and cost, visit our website or consult the flyer/poster at the back of the church. Let us hear from you soon so that we can plan to accommodate all who might want to participate. We average some 50 folks at these popular faith education sessions GOD ATE WAY N GOLDE G EN HEAV Dear God Letters from Children Dear God, Maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they had their own rooms. It works with my brother. ~ Larry Dear God, We read Thomas Edison made light. But in Sunday school, we learned that you did it. So I bet he stole your idea. Sincerely, Donna Dear God, Who draws the lines around the countries? ~Nan Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don't you just keep the ones you have now? ~ Jane

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