Holy Family Parish Paróquia Sagrada Família

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1 Holy Family Parish 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 High School of Religion Director W. Gerald Dockett (978) Parish Secretaries Marlene Heiss (Brazilian) Cathy Martel (English) Custodians Roger Geoffroy Al Stamp Volunteers needed in North Carolina - You can make a difference following Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, south east area. Vacations That Give, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Anne, have scheduled a trip on short notice for Oct. 30th to Nov. 4th. If you can join us, send an to info@vacationsthatgive.org or visit our website for more info, The cost to you would be approximately, $670 plus your transportation. This cost is tax deductible. The work would be varied and include the first steps of clearing out debris and damaged items. SATURDAY, October 22nd 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Patricia Newfell SUNDAY, October 23rd 8:00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM John E. Lally Jr. 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass Brazilian Baptism 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass MONDAY, October 24th 8:00 AM John Quealey TUESDAY, October 25th 8:00 AM McArdle Estate WEDNESDAY, October 26th 8:00 AM No Intention THURSDAY, October 27th 8:00 AM Royal Estate 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, October 28th 8:00 AM No Intention SATURDAY, October 29th 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Mass of Remembrance SUNDAY, October 30th 8:00 AM Memorial Mass 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM James A. Tavares 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass We Pray... Regina O'Connor Director, Vacations That Give vacationsthatgive.org

3 For Catholics, November is traditionally a time to remember our beloved deceased. We will be holding our annual Prayer Vigil for the Deceased on Saturday, October 29th as part of the 4:00 PM Mass here in our Church. Among those who will be remembered in a special way at the Mass will be all those whose funerals have been celebrated through Holy Family Parish over the past year. All are welcome! WE REMEMBER. Roger C. Lefebvre M. Virginia Oulighan Lee (Alida) Furtardo Aline Gagnon Yvette Marcotte Patricia Smith Roland Giguere James A. Donohoe, Jr. James J. O Hara Agnes B. Brodeur Melissa Ciszek Arthur (Gussy) Boulanger Janet E. Vayo Theresa McGrade Peg Keefe Ernest Grand Richard DeLucia John F. Quealey Raymond Poirier Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Chalifoux Mr. & Mrs. Albert Gaudette Diane Gagnon Claire Farrington

4 A Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday October 30, 2016 at 8:00 AM Mass In Memory Of In Memory Of In Memory Of In Memory Of Claire Durkin Gertrude Lampron Joseph L. Gasper Sr. John Quealey By By By By Mr. & Mrs. Agnatovech Elaine Robinson Lucy Balkus Mr. & Mrs.Agnatovich 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, Cyril Braganza, Bob Brown, Carol Britton, Buote Family, Bill Calhoun, James Campbell, Michele Cassetta, 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, Claire Durkin, 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, Fran Labadini, Jim Laitala, Maryann Lanzara, Anthony Lavina, Betty LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Pauline Letourneau, Rev. Robert Levesque OMI, 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, Jeanne Pinard, Frank Quadros, Mary Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas, Robert Rivas, Elaine Robinson, Freeman Shepherd, Ann Sousa, Barbara Vayo, Diane Wingfield, Collette Wooldridge, Rita Wrenn. May they experience God s healing love and comfort. HALLOWEEN As a child you no doubt put on a costume and amassed a bagful of candy from generous neighbors. But do you know the history of this ghoulish holiday? Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Celebrated in the winter, it was a time of great fear and uncertainty. Food supplies ran low...days were short...and dangerous cold threatened. Many people were afraid of the dark and refused to leave their homes It was believed that the spirits of all who died the preceding year would return and haunt the living. Those who ventured from home dressed up in grotesque costumes to fool spirits into believing that they were just another sprit. People also left food at their doors to appease the spirits. During the 8th century, the Christian church replaced this pagan holiday by proclaiming November 1 All Saints Day The night before was called All Hallows Eve (meaning Holy Evening ) which eventually became known as Halloween. GRAND ANNUAL October 22 nd & 23 rd 2016 This weekend is the Grand Annual Weekend An envelope was included in the mailing we hope that you will return your special yearly offering in the enclosed envelope this weekend, or drop it in the mail. This yearly request for special funds is most important to the well-being of our parish. It offers us the opportunity to budget for the development needs and the special projects of the parish.

5 Week Ending: 10/9/2016 Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 2653 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 880 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 860 PRAYER AND REFLECTION 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016 Today s readings remind us that prayer always begins with an attitude. It does not matter what we ve done, how much we have, or who we are. What does matter is what is in our hearts. The constant message has been that God hears the cries of the poor. Whatever our circumstances, humility and a concern for justice matter most. This is either consoling or challenging, depending on the state of our hearts. With a spirit of deep humility, let us pray now for our own deepest needs and for those of our brothers and sisters across the world. The English Religious Education Classes Resume this weekend. October 23rd, 2016 Immaculate Conception Church School Cafeteria 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon For the church: that it may be a model of humility that shows us how to pray we pray, For those who work for peace throughout the world, especially in the face of conflicting views about how to achieve peace we pray, For the election of a presidential candidate who will promote policies that reflect a concern for the poor and oppressed we pray, For the courage to be humble where or when self -promotion and personal success are valued we pray, For the ability to love and learn from those who strike us as incomplete, damaged or lacking in some way we pray, For those who are dedicated to praying for or serving the marginalized or the forgotten we pray, For those who have died; and for all who grieve we pray. PRAYER: God who hears the cries of the poor, give compassion to those who witness suffering. Show us how to be humble, even when we may be blessed with any kind of privilege, for we are all sinners. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus, the great model of humble prayer. Amen.

6 Meu Deus, tem piedade de mim que sou pecador! 30º Dom Tempo Comum (Ano C): Eclo 35,15b a; Sl 34(33); 2Tim 4, ; Lucas 18,9-14 A parábola do fariseu e do publicano é uma lição exemplar, para os que confiam na própria justiça e desprezam os outros. As pessoas subiam ao templo para as orações e as oferendas (At 3,1; Dn 9,21; Sl 141,2), que começavam com a ação de graças pelos benefícios recebidos de Deus. Mas o fariseu, seguidor rigoroso da Lei, agradece sua própria bondade e espera a salvação como recompensa pelas obras realizadas. Revela também uma atitude de juiz diante do publicano, direito reservado a Deus. O publicano, desprezado por ser cobrador de impostos para o império romano, reconhece a necessidade da misericórdia de Deus. Bate no peito em sinal de arrependimento e conversão e implora a compaixão de Deus. Sua oração autêntica mostra que o sacrifício agradável a Deus é um coração contrito, renovado pela graça (cf. Sl 51). Jesus, que veio manifestar o rosto misericordioso do Pai aos pequenos e excluídos, declara: Este último voltou para casa justificado, pois quem se humilha será exaltado. Deus é um juiz justo, que não faz acepção de pessoas e ouve sempre a oração de seus prediletos, representados aqui pelo pobre, órfão e viúva (1ª leitura). O salmista bendiz o Senhor, que atende os oprimidos. A 2ª leitura apresenta o testemunho de Paulo, no fim de sua missão apostólica: Combati o bom combate, terminei a corrida, guardei a fé. Somos chamados a acolher a justiça e a misericórdia do Pai, que nos impulsiona a tomar consciência do sistema injusto que compartilhamos e assumir uma atitude de conversão e vida nova. Que o ardor missionário de Paulo nos anime a perseverar na fé em meio aos desafios da evangelização. Na celebração, Jesus nos revela o grande mistério da misericórdia do Pai que escuta os corações atribulados e dá vida aos seus servos. Como o publicano, reconheçamos nossa pequenez e a presença de Deus em nossas vidas. Ele nos dá forças e, com certeza, nos liberta de todo mal. (Extraído do Dia do Senhor) Oração Deus eterno e todo-poderoso, aumentai em nós a fé, a esperança e a caridade e dai-nos amar o que ordenais para conseguirmos o que prometeis. Por Cristo, nosso Senhor. Amém. LEITURAS DA SEMANA: 2ª feira: Rm 8,12-17; Sl 67(68); Lc 13, ª feira: Rm 8,18-25; Sl 125(126); Lc 13, ª feira: Rm 8,26-30; Sl 12(13); Lc 13, ª feira: Rm 8,31b-39; Sl 108(109); Lc 13, ª feira: Sb 3,2-9; Sl 41(42); Ap 21,1-5a.6b-7; Jo 14,1-6. Sábado: Rm 11,1-2a ; Sl 93 (94); Lc 14, º DTC: Ap 7, ; Sl 23 (24); 1Jo 3, 1-3; Mt 5, 1-12a. Pe. Jonas D. Christal (

7 CONFIRMATION CEREMONY Four of our young adults will receive their Confirmation at Immaculate Conception Church on October 23,2016 during the Mass at 11:30 AM. Congratulations Paul Monahan Eric Le Brasseur Emilyann Hoard Madison Naylor Please make time to Congratulate them! FOOD PANTRY PLEASE PICK UP A FOOD BAG NEXT WEEKEND, FILL AND RETURN NOVEMBER 5th & 6th ALL SAINTS DAY HOLY FAMILY PARISH MASS SCHEDULE November 1, :00 AM CHAPEL 12:00 NOON CHAPEL 6:00 PM UPPER CHURCH Saturday, October PM Lowell High School and Downtown Lowell

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