Holy Family Parish Paróquia Sagrada Família 30 Grafton Street Lowell MA 01852 Main Phone: (978)453-2134 Brazilian Community: (978)934-0622 Fax: (978)453-0933 Email: holyfamilylowell@yahoo.com Administrator Reverend Nicholas Sannella Pastoral Staff Reverend Donald G. Lozier, OMI Reverend Gilmond Boucher, OMI Reverend Jonas Christal (Brazilian) Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND Deacon Alvaro Soares Business Manager David McLean Director of Religious Education Richard Ouellette Religious Education Secretary Bailey Lizotte High School of Religion Director W. Gerald Dockett (978)808-4505 Parish Secretaries Marlene Heiss (Brazilian) Cathy Martel (English) Custodians Roger Geoffroy Al Stamp Grade 7 of Holy Family Religious Education finished a gift basket for Make A Wish Foundation. Congratulations! Volunteer / Give / Make a Wish, come true! View on-line @ WISH.org SATURDAY, December 26th The Holy Family 2;30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM **No Intentions** SUNDAY, December 27th, The Holy Family 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM Rita Trainor 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass MONDAY, December 28th TUESDAY, December 29th WEDNESDAY, December 30th THURSDAY, December 31st 4:00 PM English Mass 7:30 PM Brazilian Mass FRIDAY, January 1st. Octave of Nativity 10:00 AM English Mass 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass SATURDAY, January 2nd, First Saturday 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Flower Novena SUNDAY, January 3rd, Epiphany of Lord 8:00 AM No Intentions 10:00 AM No Intentions English Baptism 11:45 AM Brazilian Mass 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass
those who are ill, those who are now or have recently been in the hospital, and those who have requested our prayers, especially: Dr. Gert Bailey, Lucy Balkus, Shirley Bell, Ted Bell, Robert Bolduc, Carol Britton, Buote Family, James Campbell, Bernadette Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Kevin Conroy, Dom & Claire Contardo, Anne Marie Countie, Nancy Cyr, Jane Daly, Mary Dockett, Doug Duchesne, Paul Ducharme, Cathy Durand, Claire Durkin, Cynthia Evans, Jean Gagne, Sr. Marilyn Gignac, Donna Gravelle, Len Hallisey, Denis Hebert, Frank Holden, Rev. Patrick Hollywood OMI, Pauline Jankowski, Sally Kelly, Jim & Annette Knust, Fran Labadini, Maryann Lanzara, Betty LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Rev. Robert Levesque OMI, Liz Machado, Betty Mallett, Donald Marcouillier, Steven Marks, Hilda McBride, Sheila McCarthy, McDonagh Family, Georgette Mendonca, Manuel Mendonca Sr., Shirley Morrison, Francis O Donnell, Linda Paradise, Rev. Norman Parent OMI, Jeanne Pinard, Doris Poisson, John Quealey, Mary Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas, Robert Rivas, Rev. Lucien Sawyer OMI, Pat Steers, Susan Sykes, Brian Tanny, Barbara Vayo, Rita Wrenn. May they experience God s healing love and comfort. Pantry Weekend Please bring a food bag in and place at the alter next weekend. PRAYER: PRAYER AND REFLECTION December 25, 2015 Nativity of the Lord Today we celebrate the fruition of hope: light in the darkness. But light is not always immediately seen by those in deepest darkness. John had to point out what was happening, because the world did not recognize Jesus. God is indeed here among us, in human flesh. All has become one in Jesus. We are invited to see this amazing light and help others recognize it, too. We who have been shown the light that shines in the darkness pray now for our needs and the needs of the whole world. That the church and all Christians may reflect the light of Christ to the whole world we pray. That the light of peace may shine on all who dwell in the darkness of violence or war we pray, That the light of hope may shine on all who sit in the darkness of poverty or injustice we pray, That the light of encouragement may shine on those surrounded by confusion, doubt or hopelessness we pray, That the light of inspiration may shine on those seeking to create a better world and new possibilities for others we pray, That the light of love may shine on our families and loved ones and on those who are alone during this holiday season we pray, That the light of healing may shine on the sick, dying and grieving among us; for those who have died, whose memories are with us at this special time we pray, PRAYER: O God, you have sent us the eternal light to lead us out of darkness. We sometimes sit in shadows beyond our control or shadows of our own making. During this holy season, make us aware that the light of Christ surrounds us and calls us to be people of light to others. We pray with joy and gratitude in his holy name. Amen. January 2nd & 3rd
W/E 12/13/2015 Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 2763 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 487 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 1122 EVERY DAY, The Treasures of the Church PRAYER Morning, evening, and night prayer inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours and adapted to your busy schedule. Evangelization Focus Evangelization must be the first focus of our Church. Then, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, which result from living and sharing the Gospel, will transform the culture around us. We have the mission to repair the world, what the Jews call Tikuun olam. ~Cardinal Sean O Malley EUCHARIST Readings and prayers of each daily Mass Liturgical insights. SAINTS Every day, the inspirational life of a saint, providing a model for daily living. Five members of Holy Family Parish attended a 12 hour workshop at St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford. The workshop dealt with the Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound We studied with Timothy Duff, a certified Caplan, who helped us develop better skills, and new ways of bringing comfort and healing to those we visit. After writing up a case study from our own experiences, we were certified with the Archdiocese of Boston. In attendance: Cookie Buote; Mary Ellen Hogan; Betty Mallett; Carla Soares and renewing Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND SPIRITUAL LIFE Carefully selected daily meditations drawn from the very best writings of the Fathers of the Church as well as from recent spiritual masters. SACRED ART Inspiring award-winning art that draws you more deeply into the mysteries of our faith.
' Meus olhos viram a tua salvação!' Domingo da Sagrada Família Ecl 3,3-7.14-17a; Sl 128(127); Col 3,12-21; Lucas 2,41-52 O evangelho deste domingo chama a nossa atenção para a relação de Jesus com o Pai, sinalizando que sua missão ultrapassa os limites da família a que pertence. Aos 12 anos, tendo atingido a maturidade ele vai em peregrinação a Jerusalém. Após o término da festa, permanece em Jerusalém e os pais voltam para procurá-lo. Depois de três dias, o encontram no templo, sentado entre os mestres da Lei, participando ativamente do ensinamento. As pessoas ficavam maravilhadas com a sabedoria de Jesus. Ao vê- -lo, Maria disse: Filho, por que agiste assim conosco? A resposta de Jesus é um anúncio de sua identidade: Por que me procuravam? Não sabeis que devo estar na casa de meu Pai? (v.49). O Filho está envolvido com as coisas do Pai, pois foi enviado para realizar a sua vontade. Jesus desce com os pais para Nazaré e era obediente a eles. Maria guardava todas estas coisas no coração (v.51). Como discípula, ela conserva os acontecimentos para compreender a missão do Filho. Jesus ia crescendo em sabedoria, idade e graça diante de Deus e dos homens (v.52), seguindo as etapas normais do crescimento humano. A 1ª leitura orienta as relações familiares, lembrando aos filhos o dever de honrar pai e mãe, conforme ensina o quarto mandamento (cf. Ex 20,12; Dt 5,16). No salmo, a fidelidade aos ensinamentos do Senhor leva a trilhar os seus caminhos de felicidade. Que o Senhor te abençoe cada dia de tua vida. A 2ª leitura exorta a revestir-se das virtudes e atitudes essenciais para seguir o caminho da vida nova. Coloca o amor como vínculo da perfeição, pois leva a formar um só corpo em Cristo, solidificado por sua palavra. A Sagrada Família de Nazaré cumpre seus compromissos religiosos e ilumina as relações entre pais e filhos, sendo modelo para todos os lares. Maria conserva no coração a palavra e os acontecimentos, acolhendo com fé o plano de amor do Pai que se revela no Filho.. (Extraído da Revista de Liturgia) Oração Ó Deus de bondade, a santa família de Nazaré é para todos nós um exemplo de obediência à tua vontade. Dá-nos a graça de vivermos em nossos lares a mesma comunhão de fé que uniu a família de Nazaré. Assim irmanados pelos laços do amor, possamos morar sempre em tua casa, com todos os que te são fiéis. Por Cristo, nosso Senhor. Amém Pe. Jonas D. Christal (http://palavra-nossa.blogspot.com) Encontre-nos no Facebook: Comunidade Católica de Lowell
Jeu As foretold by Isaiah; around the year 4 B.C., a baby was born more than 2,000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea. He was named Jesus (from the Hebrew meaning God saves ). From an early age, Jesus, born both fully human and fully divine, displayed a very special relationship with God, whom he referred to as Father. As an adult, Jesus made God s Word come to life in the midst of those with whom he lived. Jesus performed miracles, taught with parables and befriended the outcasts of society. SIGNIFICANT SAINTS Saints are the holy men and women who have come before us, and who still pray for us and aid us. THE BLESSED MOTHER, MARY, the mother of God, and the greatest Christian saint, is honored for her role as Mother of the Church. Our prayers to Mary, ask for her intercession, and recall her absolute obedience to the faith in God. She is often represented by an M for Mary and a crown, symbolizing her role as Queen of Heaven. SAINT JOSEPH, is the spouse of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He is honored for having been chosen by God for this role, and for his obedience to whatever God asked of him, no knowing what the outcome would be. Saint Joseph provided for and protected Mary and the child Jesus. A carpenter by trade, Joseph is often depicted with his tools.
Meet Fr. Vin The Gift of Family As the pastor of three parishes in Dorchester and Mattapan, Fr. Vin s responsibilities are extraordinary. While his daily work is a source of great joy, it s the love and devotion of a special sister named Connie that restores his spirit. When Fr. Vin s parents passed away, he and his sister Eileen became the sole guardians of their disabled sister. For Fr. Vin, being a brother and a priest for Connie is an immense blessing. The unconditional love that he receives from Connie especially at the end of a busy day continues to fill his heart with gratitude. Fr. Vin selflessly dedicates his life in service to others. This Christmas, show your gratitude with a gift that cares for Fr. Vin and the health and well-being of all the priests who faithfully serve our Archdiocese of Boston. Text the word PRIEST to 56512 or make a gift through your parish collection at Christmas Mass. Thank you for your generous support of the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. A priest, whoever he may be, is always another Christ. -Saint Josemaría Escrivá To submit your special intentions to be remembered by our senior priests during the celebration of Holy Mass at Regina Cleri each week, please visit clergyfunds.org/intentions. To watch a short video on Fr. Vin and Connie, visit clergyfunds.org. Clergy Health and Retirement Trust Caring for the Well-Being of our Boston Priests
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