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 (978) x21 High School of Religion Director W. Gerald Dockett (978) Parish Secretaries Marlene Heiss (Brazilian) Cathy Martel (English) Custodians Roger Geoffroy Al Stamp Picnic Winners September 11, 2016 $ Maureen MulRyan Hannaford Gift Basket Margarita Silva Girls Inc. Basket Betty Mallett Wine & Cheese Basket Philip Fryns Ipod-Pat Rossi Gas Grill Joe Keefe SATURDAY, October 1, :30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Roland & Eileen Doucette SUNDAY, October 2, :00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM David Farrell 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass Brazilian Baptism 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass MONDAY, October 3, :00 AM : Francine (Machado) Sakelakos TUESDAY, October 4, :00 AM McArdle Estate WEDNESDAY, October 5, :00 AM No Intention THURSDAY, October 6, :00 AM Royal Estate FRIDAY, October 7, :00 AM No Intention SATURDAY, October 8th, :30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Muriel Gorman SUNDAY, October 9th, :00 AM John Janeiro 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors English Baptism 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass We Pray...

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, Cyril Braganza, Bob Brown, Carol Britton, Buote Family, Bill Calhoun, James Campbell, Michele Cassetta, Bernadette Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Dom Contardo, Br. Augustin Gus Cote, Anne Marie Countie, Jane Daly, Davidson Family, Debbie Demers, DeRocco Family, 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, Frank 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, John Quealey, Mary Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas, Robert Rivas, Elaine Robinson, Freeman Shepherd, Barbara Vayo, Diane Wingfield, Collette Wooldridge, Rita Wrenn. May they experience God s healing love and comfort. Calling all teens ages to participate in an exciting opportunity to grow in faith & deepen their relationship with God. Each Life Teen session will include music for worship, energizing & fun activities, teachings on living out our Catholic faith in daily life, and time for socializing and food! We are looking for adult volunteers to help in a variety of ways (planning, food, music, facilitating activities, etc.). If you feel called to help make this ministry a success, feel free to reach out to the Life Teen Lowell Coordinators, Amanda & Rodrigo Sousa (cell) amandaandrodrigosousa@gmail.com Thank you and God bless! << What other life can there be without knowledge of the Scriptures, for through these Christ himself, who is the life of the faithful, becomes known. What, pray, can be more sacred that this sacred mystery? What can be more delightful than the pleasure found in them? What food, what honey can be sweeter than to learn of God s wise plan, to enter into God s sanctuary and gaze upon the mind of the Creator, and to rehearse the words of your lord, which, though derided by the wise of this world, are really full of spiritual wisdom! St. Jerome >> HOLY HOUR MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Recitation of the Rosary and special prayers

4 Prayer and Reflection The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016 Week Ending: 9/25/16 Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 2512 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 532 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 1201 How long, O Lord? Is this not a question most of us have asked countless times? It s a question we ask when we re weary or questioning how to keep the faith when we have lost the vision. Even the apostles who were with Jesus pleaded for increased faith. Jesus responded that real faith takes the form of service. We are people seeking to deepen our faith, and so we pray for one another. For the church: that it may be an authentic faith community in service to others we pray, Holy Family Religious Education Grade 1-8 Class this Sunday 10/2/2016 at the Immaculate Conception School. School Cafeteria 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon For those who have lost faith in diplomacy and negotiation as a pathway to peace, and for peacemakers throughout the world we pray, For those who have lost faith in institutions and society s systems; and for institutions that truly serve the needs of all we pray, For outcomes in our coming national election that will promote and serve the common good and unify our divided country we pray, For those who struggle with faith or have placed their faith in what is unreliable we pray, For those who support the weary, the discouraged, the doubtful: for counselors, confessors, social workers and spiritual guides we pray, For all who are in any kind of need and for those we have committed to serve we pray, For the sick, the dying and those who grieve; and for those who have died; we pray, PRAYER: God, who speaks to our hearts, hear us when we pray for sustained or deepened faith. Help us to remember that even the apostles needed assurance, and give us the strength to serve and encourage others when our own faith is weak. We pray in the name of Jesus, who showed us the power of faith. Amen.

5 Eles têm Moisés e os Profetas, que os escutem! 27º Dom Tempo Comum (Ano C): Habacuc 1,2-3; 2,2-4; Salmo 95(94); 2Timóteo 1, ; Lucas 17,5-10 Os apóstolos, isto é, os enviados pedem o aumento da fé, para anunciar a Boa Nova, curar os enfermos e vencer as forças opressoras do mal (cf. 9,1-6). A fé genuína, como uma pequena semente de mostarda que se torna um grande arbusto (cf. 13,18-19), é capaz de realizar maravilhas. Trata-se da qualidade da fé proporcional aos desafios, simbolizados pela amoreira, cujas raízes profundas tornam difícil a remoção. A imagem do servo, que trabalha a terra ou cuida dos animais a serviço do patrão, indica a missão apostólica a serviço do reinado de Deus. Na comunidade dos discípulos, todos estão a serviço uns dos outros, seguindo o exemplo do Mestre que disse: Eu estou no meio de vós como aquele que serve (22, 27). O profeta Habacuc, na 1ª leitura, clama confiante ao Senhor, diante da realidade de opressão, violência e injustiça. Como uma sentinela vigilante, ele aguarda a manifestação libertadora do Deus da aliança, na história do povo. O justo viverá por sua fidelidade, mantendo vivo o projeto de Deus através de ações solidárias de paz e fraternidade. O apelo do salmista é para abrir o coração, a fim de escutar a voz de Deus, o Pastor e guia do seu povo. Timóteo, discípulo de Paulo, é exortado a reavivar o carisma, a fé a serviço do evangelho, sem medo e vergonha de dar testemunho de Jesus Cristo (2ª leitura). É preciso guardar o precioso bem que nos foi confiado, com a ajuda do Espírito Santo que habita em nós. A adesão a Cristo leva a colocar-se a serviço, na gratuidade. A mensagem profética de esperança interpela a denunciar tudo o que impede a realização do projeto de Deus. A Palavra e a Eucaristia fortalecem a fé, para o testemunho autêntico do Evangelho. Estamos reunidos, convocados por nosso Deus e Pastor. Nós, seu povo e seu rebanho, animados pelo Espírito, escutamos com ouvido de discípulo, a Palavra de Deus que nos alimenta e faz crescer a nossa fé. Recebemos do Senhor, um espírito de fortaleza, de amor e sobriedade, que nos faz capazes de ultrapassar nossos limites para atingirmos a libertação. (Extraído do Dia do Senhor) Oração Ó Deus, parceiro fiel da aliança, tu cumulas de um amor sem fim aqueles e aquelas que te imploram. Derrama sobre nós tua misericórdia, liberta-nos de todas as nossas preocupações e atende-nos em todas as nossas necessidades. Por Cristo, nosso Senhor. Amém. LEITURAS DA SEMANA: 2ª feira: Jn 1,1 2,1.11; Cânt.: Jn 2, ; Lc 10, ª feira: Jn 3,1-10; Sl 129(130); Lc 10, ª feira: Jn 4,1-11; Sl 85(86); Lc 11,1-4. 5ª feira: Ml 3,13-20a; Sl 1; Lc 11, ª feira: Jl 1,13-15;2,1-2; Sl 9A; Lc 11, Sábado: Est 5,1b-2;7,2b-3; Sl 44(45); Ap 12,1.5.13a.15-16a; Jo 2, º DTC: 2Rs 5,14-17; Sl 97(98); 2Tm 2,8-13; Lc 17,11-19.

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7 Parish and School Representatives Familiarization Trip If you enjoy traveling and want to see how you can immerse your church or school community in helping children in need while transforming their own lives through service, visit a Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters ) home with us. Visit the Pequeños at NPH Guatemala November 14-18, 2016 Come experience first-hand how NPH transforms the lives of the children it supports. We invite you to visit Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters ) Guatemala with us. You will meet the amazing children, staff and volunteers of NPH and learn the ins and outs of their daily lives. If you are new to NPH, visiting a home is the best way to see what we do in action. If you are a longtime supporter or sponsor, come catch up with old friends and see how your godchildren are growing and flourishing. Join us your life may never be the same! About NPH Guatemala Opened in 1996, NPH Guatemala is home to approx. 335 children. It is located in San Andres, 16 miles from Antigua and an hour northwest of Guatemala City, the capital. Casa San Andres has approximately 25 acres of land with a Montessori preschool/kindergarten, primary and middle schools, vocational workshops, clinic, athletic fields, a farm and greenhouses. Trip Highlights Discover first-hand the effects that love, caring, and acceptance have on children who once struggled to survive Experience life as the children of NPH do each day with chores, school, sports, and sharing meals Develop meaningful relationships where language and culture have no boundaries Meet the leadership, staff and volunteers of NPH Guatemala See how your church can make a difference by introducing them to NPH through a future service trip, sponsorship drive, hosting a pequeño tour, or an NPH speaker! Cost: $300.00* Price includes: Pre-trip orientation On-site accommodations at NPH Guatemala Airport & local transportation Meals while at NPH NPH USA interpreter and guide Travel insurance and background check Airfare to and from Guatemala City Six months of a new child sponsorship *Price does not include airport fees, outside meals, and optional attraction costs. Reservation Schedule To reserve your spot please submit your $ non-refundable deposit by October 15, *We would love to cover the cost of your airfare (approximately $ value) for the opportunity to be welcomed into your church or school within a year! *One representative per church/school Register online at For more information, please contact Thayer Lawson: tlawson@nphusa.org NPH USA Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region 265 Willard Street, 3rd Floor Quincy, MA Phone nphusa.org For Advertising Information, Please Call Spotlight Advertising

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