Saint Mary Parish - Waltham, MA Catholic Church

Saint Mary Parish
1835 - 2012
Saint Peter Church, Bainet, Haiti - before & after the earthquake
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2012
Welcome to Saint Mary Parish
133 School Street
Waltham MA 02451
Rectory: 781-891-1730
Catechesis Office: 781-308-4961
Immigration Center: 617-817-7544
Fax: 781-209-0555
Email: [email protected]
Website: stmarywaltham.org
VISITS TO SICK & HOMEBOUND
STAFF
Rev. Michael Nolan, Pastor
Rev. Gabino Oliva Macias
Rev. David Martin Ssentamu (in residence)
Deacon Eduardo Mora, Director Immigration Ctr.
Mary McCarthy, Parish Secretary
Adam Redjinski, Catechist
Michael Welch, Sexton
Lila Cleary, Organist
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM (Spanish)
Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM
Last Sunday of every month 1:30 PM (Luganda)
Monday - Friday 12:10 PM
Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM (Chapel - Spanish)
Friday 8:00 PM (Luganda)
Holy Day 7:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish)
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
Communion is brought to the sick and homebound.
Contact Ann Faulstich at 781-893-8953.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Parents of infants can call the office to arrange baptism.
Adults or parents of children wishing to receive
Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion can
contact the Pastor or Deacon.
WEDDINGS
Registered parishioners or their children can
contact the rectory to arrange a meeting.
JOHN PAUL II IMMIGRATION CTR.
Those seeking assistance and support can visit the
Center in the Religious Education Office.
133 CLUB
Numbers are available for the monthly drawing.
Prizes range from $25 to $1,000. Sign-up sheets
are at the church entrances.
PARISH REGISTRATION
ADORATION
Friday: 12:30-7:00 PM
CONFESSIONS
Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM - Noon
Friday: 11:00 AM - Noon
Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 PM
CHURCH VISITS
The Church is open daily for visits from
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
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Healing Mass with Anointing: 1 Monday of
month at 12:10 PM and by appointment.
Due to privacy laws, hospital patients are
encouraged to register as Catholics so they will be
visited.
We welcome you to register in the parish. Please
introduce yourself to the Pastor. Registration forms
are available at the doors of the church. Contact the
rectory to arrange a house blessing.
I would like someone to call me to talk about
becoming a member of Saint Mary Parish.
My Name is____________________________________
Phone number__________________________________
Email _________________________________
Drop this form in the collection basket
and someone will call you.
Or, register through our website at stmarywaltham.org.
Welcome to Saint Mary Parish
and please come again!
Dear Parishioners,
The following information about 2011 at St. Mary’s was
shared in January’s 133 Club letter. It isn’t possible to
document all that goes on in a parish because it is Jesus
Christ who does the work and His work can’t always be seen
or documented, but here goes...
It was the 176th year since the parish was established. In
this year, the Sacrifice of the Mass was offered 364 days in
English, at least 3 times a week in Spanish and at least once
a week in Luganda. Usually, 100 people attended daily Mass
while our weekend attendance averaged 1200 people. Ninety
-six infants were baptized and became Christians. Four
Christians from other denominations were received into the
Catholic Church. Thirty four adults and children received
their First Holy Communion. Twenty-eight teenagers and
adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop
Rubamirara on the Vigil of Pentecost.
Confessions were heard and sacramental absolution was
given Monday through Saturday every day of the year
including all day on Saturday from 9-3:45 from Lent to
Pentecost. The Sacrament of the Sick was offered to those
seeking physical healing many, many times especially on the
first Monday of the month and whenever the priests were
called to local hospitals. The sick, homebound and those
living in local nursing homes were faithfully visited by our
Communion ministers every week. We were blessed to
witness 25 marriage ceremonies - a big jump from the
previous year. We were blessed to fulfill the corporal work
of mercy by burying the dead. We visited the funeral homes
and held 68 funerals in the church. Numerous catechists and
parishioners taught the faith and how to live it to children,
teenagers, and adults. Parishioners supported the youth
attending World Youth Day with prayers and financial
support. The 6 choirs of the parish led us in praising the
Lord at Masses and concerts. Donations, especially from the
Uganda Catholic Community of Boston, got us closer to
completing the church restoration. With some more
donations we hope to finish that work this year.
The parish, through giving and donations, helped those in
need through prayer and material assistance. The Saint
Vincent de Paul Society provided Christmas gifts to 248
children from 134 families and 47 gift cards to Senior
citizens. The parish and SVDP Society donated over
$25,000 in assistance to over 336 families in need of help
with food, rent and utility bills. Six thousand dollars was
donated to Project Only A Child to support homeless youth
in Guatemala. A prayer group for mothers who have buried
their children was formed as well as a Cancer Support Group
for Women. Over $26,000 was collected for the rebuilding
of the church in Haiti. Donations were made to pregnancy
help centers, churches in Guatemala, and individuals who
have fallen on hard times. Much more to tell but I have run
out of space!
Your friend and pastor, Father Michael
MASS INTENTIONS
The following Mass Intentions are scheduled this week:
Saturday, February 4
4:00 PM - Hermance Provencher
Sunday, February 5
8:00 AM - Parish & Parishioners
10:00 AM Dalton Charters
Wednesday, February 8
12:10 PM - Rose Paladina - 13th Anniversary
Saturday, February 11
4:00 PM - Mary Leger Bourgeois
Sunday, February 12
8:00 AM Parish & Parishioners
10:00 AM John Feeney - 1st Anniversary
Those requesting a weekend Mass Intention are asked to
make themselves known to the cantor or celebrant at least
ten minutes before the Mass if they would like to serve as
gift bearers for that liturgy.
1,414 people participated in all the Masses last weekend and
contributed a total of $5,628 to the weekly collection and
$1,417 to the Church in Latin America. Thank you!
PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .
 The young people on retreat
 Saint Peter’s, Bainet
 Christians in Nigeria
 Anne McCarthy
 Catherine Womersly
 Yvon Melanson
 Gertrude
 Nicole & her family
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
In the Gospel today, we find that Jesus would rise very early
before dawn and go to a deserted place to pray and then he
went out to preach and to heal.
Praying for the poor can bring the love and peace of Jesus to
those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.
For the grace to pray privately and to pray together, Lord,
hear us! For the grace to serve the poor with dedication and
faithfulness, Lord, hear us! For the grace to support and
care for St Mary’s Vincentians, Lord, hear us! May they
have the grace to be balanced and effective Vincentians after
the heart of St. Vincent, Lord, hear us! Amen.
ADULT SACRAMENT CLASSES
If you know of someone who is an adult Catholic who has
not received Holy Communion or Confirmation, or is a
baptized Christian in another denomination but would like to
learn about the Catholic Faith, please encourage or invite
them to attend our weekly sessions beginning Monday,
February 27th. These sessions are led by a priest and a group
of lay people. We set the schedule based on the best time for
the most number of people but usually meet one night a
week. Classes run until Pentecost Sunday in May when the
Bishop will visit for Confirmation. Many people have joined
us and benefitted. Please consider being with us this Spring.
Contact Father Michael for more information.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The next Mass with the anointing of the sick is scheduled for
this Monday, February 6th at 12:10. Anyone in need of
physical healing is encouraged to come forward for the
anointing. Anyone who is physically healthy is encouraged
to come and pray for the sick.
BLESSED PALMS
The ashes for the beginning of Lent come from the burnt
palms blessed the previous Palm Sunday. Anyone who has
palms can bring them to the church and leave them in the
Sacristy. We will burn them for Ash Wednesday, February
22nd, 2012.
CHURCH VISITS
Please remember that the church building is open from 8:30
AM until 8:30 PM for personal prayer. We encourage everyone to visit the church as often as you can – pray the Stations
of the Cross, pray in front of the Tabernacle, light a candle
or write any prayer intentions in front of the statue of St.
Joseph asking for his intercession. Please remember that on
Friday afternoons, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins after the 12:10 Mass and continues until 7:00 PM. You
may want to come into church on your way home from work
before you go home.
STATUS OF HAITI RECONSTRUCTION FUND
We’ve collected an additional $96.05 to bring the new total
to help rebuild St. Peter’s Church in Haiti to $26,663.08.
Please keep saving your coins and loose change. Thanks!
HOLY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Do you want to make a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France? Join
the members of the Uganda Catholic Community in the
Archdiocese of Boston who are getting ready to make this
holy journey from September 4-10. For more information,
contact Augustine (Zach) Kabaalu at 617-833-7990.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE ESPOUSAL CENTER
The following events are taking place in the next couple of
months at the Espousal Retreat Center, 554 Lexington
Street. For more information, call 781-209-3120.
February 26 - A Day of Healing: Spiritual- EmotionalPhysical- Relational; presenter is Fr. Bob Masciocchi, CSS
March 4 - Working Through the Loss of a Loved One- How
to Find Peace and Healing; presenter is Jacqueline M. Sitte,
RN, CARN, LADCI
March 9-11 - Healing and Growing in Relationships - Loving and Reconciling with Family and Friends; presenter is
Fr. Bob Masciocchi, CSS and Team
March 25 - A Day of Joy for Married Couples - Finding
Healing and Growth; building on the Foundations of Married Life; presenter Fr. Bob Masciocchi, CSS and Team of
Married Couples
ATTACKS ON GOD- 6
Update on attacks in Nigeria: A few weeks ago we learned
of the Christmas Day attack on churches in Nigeria. Again
on Sunday January 22nd, bombs exploded at two churches,
including Our Lady of St. Lauretto Catholic Church, in
Bauchi State in northern Nigeria. Although the damage was
minimal and there were no victims, other explosions during
the same weekend in Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria, claimed over 175 lives and injured hundreds more. The
Islamist terrorist organization Boko Haram is suspected of
conducting the attacks. Boko Haram has demanded that all
Christians should leave the largely Muslim northern Nigeria
or face deadly force. Up to 35,000 Christians have fled the
area in recent weeks. Catholic Bishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigam
of Jos, another northern city, expressed fear of a civil war in
oil-rich Nigeria. The bishop said, "They are destroying the
hope of a united Nigeria and the only Nigerian people." The
bishop alluded to what appears to be a population exchange
now ongoing in Nigeria. He explained, "because of the terrorist acts on behalf of Boko several Nigerians from the
south who live in the north regions are returning to their regions of origin, and even some Nigerians from the north who
live in the south are coming home, for fear of reprisals."
Please pray for the protection of Christians in Nigeria. Give
thanks that we live in a country where we are free to worship
God in peace.
UCCB YOUNG ADULTS LAUNCH A NEW CD
A group of young adults from the Uganda Catholic Community has recorded a CD album of their music. They are hosting an event at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 19th, at the
McDevitt Middle School auditorium to launch their CD.
Tickets are $25, and you will receive a copy of the CD at the
event. For more information, contact Jacque 617-959-7168,
Charles 248-635-9518, or Gloria 781-864-8858.
DISCERNMENT RETREATS FOR MEN - Do you
know a man who may be called to the priesthood?
On the weekend of February 10-12, Cardinal Sean will lead
two retreats for men to experience seminary life, pray, reflect upon the priesthood, and meet other men who are also
discerning if God is calling them to become priests. For men
age 40 and over, the retreat is at Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston, MA from February 10-11. For men 18-40,
the retreat is at the Connors Retreat Center in Dover, MA,
from February 10-12. The Vocations Office invites you to
submit names of men you think may have a vocation to the
priesthood. Please send their names and contact information
to the Vocations Office at 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA,
02184, or email [email protected]. One of the priests
from the Vocations Office will contact the man to see if he
can attend this great weekend. For more information please
call 617-746-5949.
Santa María de Waltham
Información de la Oficina
Dirección: 133 School Street Waltham MA 02451
Rectoría: 781-891-1730 Fax: 781-209-0555
Email: [email protected]
Website: stmarywaltham.org
Directivo Parroquial
Párroco: Rev. Michael Nolan
Rev. Gabino Oliva Macias
Diacono: Eduardo R. Mora,
Director del Centro de Inmigración
Asistente de Coordinación de Catecismo: Milie Colon.
Coordinadores de Coro: Iván Colon, María Aviles, Vidal Hernández.
Coordinadora de lectores: Mariela Contreras
Centro de Inmigración Juan Pablo II
El horario de servicio en el Centro de Inmigración
es el siguiente: Lunes a Jueves de 10:00 a. m. a
7:00 p. m. Los sábados de 11:00p. m. a 3:00 p. m.
Estamos para servirles.
Horario de las Misas
Miércoles y Viernes a las 7:00 P. M.
y los domingos a las 11:30 A. M.
Confesiones
De Lunes a jueves a las 11:30 a. m. Viernes a las
11:00 a. m. y sábado de 3:00-3:45 p. m.
Domingo 11:00 a. m. antes de la Misa.
Legión de María
Todos los domingos desde las 9:30 a. m. en el
edificio de Educación Religiosa.
133 CLUB
Hay números listos para tomarlos para la rifa mensual.
los premios son varios desde $25.00 a $1,000.00.
Las registraciones están en las puertas de la
Iglesia, inscríbase ahora.
Juan XXIII
Todos los lunes de 7:00 a 8:30 p. m. en el
edificio de Educación Religiosa
Grupo de oración
Todos los domingos de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m. en el Hall de
la Iglesia y Jueves de 7:00 a 8:30 p. m. en la Capilla
del edificio de Educación Religiosa
Grupo de Jóvenes
Todos los martes desde las 7:00 a 9:00 p. m.
en el Hall de la Iglesia y todos los primeros martes
del mes hay Adoración al Santísimo.
La semana pasada acudieron a las Misas un total
de 1,414 persona y la colecta fue de $5,628. Gracias
por la segunda colecta por las Iglesia de latino America y fue de $1,417. Gracias .
Todavía es tiempo de dar un buen regalo y lo esta buscando para su familia o amigos considere darle
una membresía del Club 133. Cada mes hay un
chance de ganar de $1000.00 a $25.00, la membresía
cuesta $5 semanales o lo que es mejor $55 por el año
Bautismos
y de esta manera se ahorra $5, y tiene un amigo feliz.
Todos los primeros domingos del mes después de la Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre que es el club 133,
Misa, es el día de orientación del Bautizo, en el Edifi- acérquese a uno de nosotros que gustosamente le excio de Educación Religiosa, y el segundo domingo del plicaremos.
cada mes son los Bautizos, después de
Momentos para orar, grupos de oración. Todos los
Jueves de 7:00 a 8:30 PM. Nos reunimos en el edificio de
la Misa en la Iglesia.
Matrimonios
Por favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia
Para la fecha del curso de pre-cana y para los
arreglos necesarios o hablar con el Diacono Eduardo.
Comunión
Si conoce a alguien que necesita la Sagrada
Comunión en su casa, hospital o Asilo de Ancianos
“Nursing Home”, hablar con el uno de los Sacerdotes
o al Diacono Eduardo Mora.
Educación religiosa, y los domingos de 6:00 a 8:30 de la
noche en el Hall de la Iglesia. Venga para que todos juntos
alabemos la grandeza del Señor.
Recuerde de ir a la casa abierta de la escuela de
San Judas la educación católica es muy importantes
para nuestros hijos y además hay ayuda financiera, no
perdamos la oportunidad. La dirección es 175 Main
St. Waltham. Teléfono de la oficina 781-899-3644
Nuevo proyecto estructural de la Iglesia
A lo mejor usted ha oído algo sobre la propuesta de
cambios estructurales para todas las parroquias en la
Archidiócesis. El mes pasado, los sacerdotes de la Archidiócesis se enteraron de la propuesta en una reunión. Compartí lo que aprendí en la reunión en última
carta del club 133 del mes. Los líderes de la Archidiócesis proponen y anunciando un plan que mantendrán
parroquias abiertas cambiando la forma en que las parroquias funcionan. En vez de tener el personal separado en cada parroquia, ellos planean a tener un personal hecho por sacerdote y personas laicas que sirven
en dos, tres o cuatro parroquias.
Estos grupos están basados en diferentes criterios como la geografía, el sistema de escuela, el monto de
entrada y cuantas personas vienen a la Misa.
Las parroquias alineadas tendrán normalmente una
comunidad para la Misa del domingo de por lo menos
1600 personas y un ofertorio semanal combinado de
$500.000 por año. Unas pocas parroquias grandes se
quedarán no alineadas. Las parroquias se quedarán
abiertas pero trabajarán juntas y combinaran recursos
y dinero. Este plan ambiciona 125 equipos asignados
para trabajar en las 290 parroquias en la Archidiócesis.
Hay una propuesta que cada equipo sea liderado por
un nuevo pastor no todavía asignado a las parroquias
alineadas. Este modelo ha sido aplicado en algunas
partes de South Boston y Dorchester. Este plan, si es
aprobado, tomaría 3-5 años. El comité de la planificación tiene también la lista de parroquias alineadas con
Waltham y toda la Archidiócesis. El plan de Waltham
recomiendan alinearse con Our Lady Conforte of the
Afflicted, y alinear a Secret Heart, St. Con Sn.
Judes’s, and St. Charles. Para ver la lista completa de
todas las parroquias alineadas ir a
www.planning2012.con/2012-consultation.
Ellos también tendrán reuniones con el personal de la
parroquia para informarlos de este plan, tendrán también reuniones con miembros de concilio de finanza
en las próximas semanas. Rezo para que cualquier
cambio que allá nos lleve a una profunda conversión
dentro de nosotros, y todo esto nos lleve a la construcción de una cultura católica aquí en Boston. Oremos
por la intercesión de nuestro patrón y la Madre María,
la Madre de Dios y la Madre de la Iglesia, que sabe y
podamos nosotros crecer en amor a Dios y al uno por
el otro. Continuaré proporcionando cualquier información que tenga de los cambios cuando me lo digan.
su amigo y pastor Padre Michael
Desea Biblias o libros de Santos CD. o DVD’s., Ro-
sarios, Crucifijos, libros educativos para los padres,
libros religiosos, libros de oración etc. Acérquese al
edificio de educación Religiosa en el primer piso
donde se encuentra la tienda religiosa de la parroquia, aquí le ayudaremos a conseguir lo que busca
solo necesita decirnos que quiere y le se conseguiremos. Esta librería espiritual es la es para la comunidad de Santa María, esta abierta todos los días de Lunes a Jueves de 10:00 AM hasta las 6:00 PM Los
Sábados de 10:30 AM hasta las 2:00 PM y los domingos después de la Misa.
Sacramento de Confirmación para adultos y que
no hayan hecho la Primera Comunión, empezaremos
las clases desde Febrero 21 a las 7:00 PM. En el edificio de Educación Religiosa. Si usted conoce a alguien
que es adulto y no haya recibido el Sacramento de la
Confirmación o bautizado en otra religión pero que
que quisiera aprender sobre la religión católica, invítelo a venir a recibir las clases las clases serán ofrecida
por 12 semanas una vez a la semana. Interesados por
favor comunicarse con nosotros para preparar el material suficiente.
Las palmas bendecidas. Las cenizas para el principio de cuaresma vienen de quemar palmas que se
bendijeron el Domingo de Ramos del año anterior.
Cualquiera persona que tenga palmas los puede traer
a la Iglesia y dejarlos en la sacristía. los quemaremos
nosotros para conseguir las ceniza para el Miércoles
el 22 de febrero de 2012.
Marcha por la vida
Unas 400.000 personas de todo el país se reunieron el
lunes 23 de enero en Washington DC en la célebre
Marcha por la Vida que cada año aboga por los no nacidos en Estados Unidos. Como ya es tradición los
grandes medios de comunicación ignoraron el evento.
La cita reunió a jóvenes, mujeres, hombres y niños de
todo el país que durante varias horas soportaron intenso frío, neblina y hasta lluvia mientras recorrían las
principales calles de la capital estadounidense hasta la
sede del Capitolio.
La marcha se llevó a cabo un día después del aniversario número 39 de la decisión judicial Roe v. Wade de
la Corte Suprema que legalizó el aborto en los Estados
Unidos.
Los manifestantes se reunieron en el National Mall
para escuchar las disertaciones de congresistas y líderes pro-vida.