Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Catholic Tri-Parishes of Brockton:
Christ The King, Our Lady Of Lourdes &
Saint Edith Stein
December 7, 2014
The Catholic Tri-Parishes of Brockton
Christ the King, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Edith Stein
Tri-Parish Weekly Calendar
Christ The King
Mass Schedules & Information
www.BrocktonCatholic.org
Christ The King (CTK)
Saturday Mass
Sunday Masses
Daily Mass Schedule
Adoration
Sacrament of Confession
Pre-Baptismal class (required)
Baptisms - English
Baptisms - Haitian Creole
4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. (Haitian Creole)
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
First Thursday of the month, call for times
Fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Third Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL)
Saturday Mass
Sunday Masses
Daily Mass Schedule
Adoration Chapel
Prayers for Vocations
Sacrament of Confession
Pre-Baptismal class (required)
Baptisms
4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m., 10:00a.m., 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Thursday of the month in the Adoration
Chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Last Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
First Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Saint Edith Stein (SES)
Sat
12/20
5:30 p.m. HC Legion of Mary, Life House
6:30 p.m. HC Choir/Musicians, Church
6:30 p.m. HC Tiemoun Jesi, Church
7:00 p.m. HC Echo des Hommes, Mtg Rm2
SUN
12/21
2:30 p.m. HC Youth Group, Hall
2:30 p.m. HC Choir/Musicians, Church
2:30 p.m. HC Echo des Hommes, Mtg Rm2
Mon
12/22
6:30 p.m. Adoration, Church
7:00 p.m. Charismatic Group, Church Hall
Tues
12/23
6:30 p.m. TOPS, Cancelled
7:00 p.m. Charismatic Group, Church Hall
Fri
12/26
7:00 p.m. HC Holy Family, Church
Sat
12/27
6:30 p.m. HC Choir/Musicians, Church
7:00 p.m. HC Tiemoun Jesi, Church
SUN
12/28
2:30 p.m. HC Youth Group, Hall
2:30 p.m. HC Choir/Musicians, Church
2:30 p.m. HC Echo des Hommes, Room 2
Mon
12/29
7:00 p.m. HC New Year Triduum, Church
Tues
12/30
7:00 p.m. HC New Year Triduum, Church
Wed
12/31
7:00 p.m. HC New Year Triduum, Church
Saturday Mass
Sunday Masses
Daily Mass Schedule
Adoration
Sacrament of Confession
Pre-Baptismal class (required)
4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Cape Verdean Creole)
9:30 a.m., 11:30a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Creole)
9:00 a.m. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat
Friday at 7 p.m. Cape Verdean Creole
Saturday 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Second Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Baptisms - English
Baptisms - Cape Verde Creole
First & Third Saturday of the month at 1p.m.
Call the CV ministry office at 508-588-7032
SUN
12/21
Sacrament of Marriage for all locations:
Please contact Karen at St. Edith Stein at 508-586-6491 one year prior to your
proposed wedding date. To avoid any confusion, a meeting with a Priest or Deacon
should take place prior to any other plans being finalized.
Sacrament of the Sick
Who can receive this sacrament? Those who are chronically ill, are having
treatments or will be having surgery this month. We invite you to come receive the
Sacrament of the Sick, a source of strength, healing and grace. The Sacrament of
the Sick will be administered on January 11th at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at Christ the
King & Our Lady of Lourdes as well as the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Edith Stein. If
someone you know is unable to come to Mass or is hospitalized and wants to
receive this sacrament, please call 508-586-6491.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.—3:45 p.m. at all locations and by appointment
RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about the Catholic
Church, or becoming Catholic? The RCIA (Rite of Initiation for Adults) is a process
through which adults can learn about Catholicism and prepare to receive the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information please
call Sister Alice at 508-586-1575 or Jeanne Lafond at 508-586-4715. We also offer
a Children’s Catechumenate which prepares unbaptized children ages 7 and older
to receive the sacraments. Please call Sister Ann at 508-586-4715.
The Rosary - is prayed before daily Mass at Christ the King and St. Edith Stein
parishes, and after the daily Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes.
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SUN
12/28
SUN
1/4
Coffee Sunday after the 8:00 & 10:00
Mass, Church hall
1:30 p.m. Baptism Prep, Church hall
1:30 Baptism, Church
Saint Edith Stein
SUN
12/28
3:00-8:00pm CV Confirmation Fundraiser,
Church hall
The Tri-Parish Offices will be closed on
December 24, 25th and 26th.
From Fr. Joe and all of the Staff
of the
Tri-Parishes,
we wish you and your family
a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
PARISH PRAYER LINE:
Do you have a need in your life that could use some
prayers but you don’t know whom to ask? The St. Edith
Stein Prayer Line is the place! We have a dedicated
group of people who pray daily for the needs of our
parishioners. If you have someone who is sick or you are
out of work or just in need of some sort of healing, call
Marilyn at 508-587-1761 and ask for the help of the
Prayer Line.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
Tri-Parish Clergy Schedule
Saturday 12/27/14 Location
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. CV
CTK
OLOL
SES
SES
Sat 12/20
4:00 p.m.
Sun 12/21
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Sat 12/27
4:00 p.m.
Celebrant
Fr. Joe
Fr. Garcia
Fr. Carlos & Deacon Chris
Fr. Irineu
Sunday 12/28/14
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Haitian
1:00 p.m. CV
CTK
OLOL
SES
CTK
OLOL
SES
OLOL
CTK
SES
SUN 12/28
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Joe
Fr. Garcia
Fr. Carlos & Deacon Phil
Fr. Joe
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Joe
Fr. Garcia
Fr. Irineu
Sat 12/20
4:00 p.m.
SUN 12/21
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m,.
Mon 12/22
9:00 a.m.
Sat 12/27
4:00 p.m
SUN 12/28
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
From the Spiritual Development Committee
Prepare the way of the coming of the Lord, The King who
will save us all and forgive us our sins. In what ways have
you prepared?
SES
SUN
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
SUN
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a and 2-8
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Col 3:12-21 or
3:12-17 or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/ Lk 2:22-40 or :22,
39-40
The Thibeault Family, remembrance
George Pagulica, month’s mind
Peter & Theresa Reddan, remembrance
Marcel Lobaton, anniversary
Ricky Stork, 18th anniversary
Chester & Eleanor Hatchfield, remembrance
Rita Matta, 1st anniversary
Christian Nicolas, In thanksgiving
Mauro & Angie Sardella, anniversary
For the people of the parish
Manuel Jacinto, 4th anniversary
Barbara Flemming, 4th aniversary
Margaret George, remembrance
SUN 12/21
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Sat 12/27
4:00 p.m.
SUN 12/28
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Sat 1/3/15
4:00 p.m.
Fr. Joe’s Bible Study at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center
439 West St.
Thursdays at Noon
EXODUS
**January 15, 2015
April 9, 2015
February 12, 2015
May 14, 2015
March 12, 2015
June 11, 2015
Eleanor K. Fargo, 30th anniversary
Dulcilia Graham, remembrance
Saint Edith Stein
Sat 12/20
4:00 p.m.
Scripture for the week of December 21, 2014
Margaret “Peggy” Walmer, 6th anniversary
Our Lady of Lourdes
OLOL
Please pray for all our home-bound parishioners,
those who are in nursing homes or assisted living
residences, our brave men & women in the military,
& for Fr. Joe Callahan.
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Christ the King
CTK
Valter Monteiro, remembrance
Vincent Mazgelis, remembrance
Dr. John Lucy & Bob Lucy, remembrance
Paula St. John Goodwin, 9th anniversary
Cesar Cruz, Birthday remembrance
Ida & John Montiero & Joseph Degrace,
remembrance
St. Vincent de Paul (St. Edith Stein)
Is collecting unwrapped new toys for project Guardian
Angel for the needy children in Brockton. This is a project
that is run by a Brockton Police officer who has been doing
this for the past 11 years. Our Giving Trees will have
“ornaments” for you to take and purchase a suggested gift
for a child. Please attach the ornament to your
unwrapped gift and return them to the parish before
December 22, 2014.Thank you in advance for always
making Christmas memorable for these families.
Video’s of Fr. Joe’s Pilgrimage to
the Holy Land is online.
Thanks to Steve Ferreira, you too can journey with the pilgrimage as
they make their way through the narrow winding streets of the Holy
Land. Below are the link addresses to watch on your computer.
1. http://youtu.be/80krNwdLkeA
2. http://youtu.be/fhKAI7o7yXI and http://youtu.be/sAqO9_tOpPE
3. http://youtu.be/rPFWFErdRq0 and http://youtu.be/Y1QF4dB7uzg
4. http://youtu.be/NsW-Z9ZbQHE and http://youtu.be/_JZCcekpWpc
5. http://youtu.be/gGttiDlLkUQ and http://youtu.be/bMz0kUzpj2o
6. http://youtu.be/-w10NAnPTtQ
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Will be meeting on every Tuesday, from 1-3 p.m. at the home of
Ann James. This is an amazing, funny group of women .
knit and crochet beautiful prayer shawls for people who want or need
them. If you would like to join this group, or if you know someone who
would like a beautiful prayer shawl, or baby blanket, please call Ann at
508-586-6223
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The Catholic Tri-Parishes of Brockton
The Second
Collection on
December 27& 28
supports the
parish
Budgets
Christ the King, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Edith Stein
Offertory at the Tri-Parishes for November 29-30
Weekly Offertory Target
Regular Offertory
This week’s (shortfall)
Second collection for Capital Improvements
OLOL Mission Collection Society of the Sacred Heart Jesus
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Sunday, 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Grades 1-8 at Trinity Catholic
Academy - upper campus, behind the Church
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held at the 10:00 a.m. Mass
each week during the school year
Sun 12/21 Christmas Recess - No Classes
SES
$9,400
$7,556
$(1,844)
$1,999
Sun 12/28 11:10 -12:10 p.m. Grades 1-8, No Classes
Our Lady of Lourdes
♦ Sun 12/21 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Grades 1- 4 Classes
♦ Wed 12/24 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, No Classes
♦ Thurs 12/25 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Grades 9 &10, No Classes
♦ Sun 12/28 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Grades 1- 4 No Classes
Tri-Parish Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve
Time
Location
Celebrant
9:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr. Joe
St. Edith Stein
Fr. Carlos
4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr. Carlos
Christ the King
Fr. Garcia
St. Edith Stein
Fr. Joe
6:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr. Carlos
8:00 p.m.
St. Edith Stein (Portuguese) Fr. Irineu
Midnight
St. Edith Stein
Fr. Carlos
Midnight
Christ the King (Bilingual) Fr. Garcia
& Fr. Joe
Christmas Day
8:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr. Joe
9:30 a.m.
St. Edith Stein
Fr. Carlos
10:00 a.m.
Christ the King
Fr. Garcia
12:30 p.m.
Christ the King (Haitian)
Fr. Garcia
1:00 p.m.
St. Edith Stein (Portuguese) Fr. Irineu
RCIA/SPECIAL SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM at OLOL:
Congratulations to: Giovanni Faublas and Ava Ferebee who
were welcomed into the Catechumenate on Sunday, December
14th. Alycia Montrond-Bullock presented herself as a
candidate for full initiation into the Church. Let us keep these
young people in our prayers as they continue to prepare to join
us in our faith community.
St. Edith Stein (Trinity Catholic Academy - lower campus)
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OLOL
$7,700
$6,040
$(1,661)
$ 787
$3,362
Christmas Collection
Every Christmas, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Boston join
together to honor and thank our priests. Your gift to the Clergy Health
and Retirement Trust helps to ensure the highest quality of care and
quality of life programs that provide for the health and well being of or
628 active and senior priests. Our priests have been there for us in our
times of need. Now it is our turn to care for them when they need us.
All are welcome to make a gift online at www.clergyfunds.org or use the
in-pew envelopes that will be provided. Thank you in advance for your
prayers and generous support of our priests.
Christ the King
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CTK
$6,700
$4,713
$(1,987)
$1,646
Sat 1/3
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Grades 1 - 6,
TCA
Sun 12/21
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Grades 9 & 10, TCA
Tue 12/23
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Grades 7 & 8, No Classes
Sat 12/27
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Grades 1 - 6, No Classes
Sun 12/28 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Grades 1 - 6, No Classes
Grades 1-8 contact Stephen McLaughlin at 508-588-7032
Grades 9 &10 contact Mischelle Allen at [email protected]
An Invitation from Cardinal O’Malley to those who have been away from the Church
Some of you have drifted away from the Church and have been waiting for a good time to return. I pray that you will consider this the time to
join us on our faith journey toward Heaven. The sacred teachings of the Church offer guidance, direction and meaning in a world where so
many cannot find their way. Our faith points us to Jesus, who is “the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Some of you have made a choice to stop
coming to Church because you have been hurt by the actions of someone in the Church or because of a difficulty with a Church teaching.
From my first day as archbishop of Boston and perhaps for the rest of my days, I will always be asking the forgiveness of all those who have
been hurt by the actions, or inaction, of people and leaders in the Church. Please do not let those experiences and memories separate you
from the love of Christ and of our Catholic family and prevent you from receiving the grace of the sacraments.
A reporter [once] asked me what I would say to Catholics who do not attend Mass because they disagree with, or have questions about,
Church teaching. I answered that our teaching does not change because people disagree with it; our faith comes from Christ’s own teaching
in the Scriptures and through the teaching authority of the Church throughout the ages. We recognize, however, that many struggle to
reconcile Church teaching with social norms in American society today; to them, we say that we want to engage in a meaningful
conversation with you. We want you to know that you are part of our family. We want to assure you that God loves you and waits for you at
Sunday Mass. The best place to begin a conversation is by gathering with the family of believers in the worshiping community. To those
who consider themselves unwelcome at Mass because of some irregularity or moral struggle, please know that you are always loved by
God and the Catholic community desires your presence with us. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ. An inability to fulfill all aspects of
Christian worship or to receive Communion should not keep you from Mass. In fact, the habit of being faithful to the Sunday obligation can
provide the actual grace, if you cooperate with it, to give you the strength to overcome current obstacles and find paths of reconciliation. We
stand ready to help you.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
From Fr. Garcia
Parish Gifts for December
NOËL vient du latin ‘Natalis dies’ qui veut dire, jour de naissance.
C’est vers 354 que la fête de Noël a été fixée officiellement au 25
décembre par le pape Liberius qui voulait promouvoir l'essor du
christianisme et remplacer les fêtes païennes célébrées autour du
solstice d’hiver. Il n’y a cependant aucune indication que le Christ
est vraiment né le 25 décembre. La fête de Noël n’est donc pas à
proprement parler l’anniversaire de naissance de Notre Sauveur
mais la solennité de sa Nativité ou encore, la fête commémorative
de la naissance de Jésus de Nazareth qui, selon le Nouveau
Testament, est né à Bethléem en Judée sans donner de jour précis.
Noël, c'est à l'origine la fête du soleil. Rendons gloire au Christ le
Soleil levant qui vient nous visiter, Soleil qui nous donne chaque
jour la lumière et sans lequel nous ne pouvons vivre ! A rappeler
qu’il existe trois célébrations de Nativité dans la liturgie de l’Eglise :
celle du Sauveur le 25 décembre, celle de la Mère du Sauveur, la
Très Sainte Vierge Marie le 8 septembre et celle du Précurseur du
Sauveur, Jean le Baptiste le 24 juin.
A VOUS TOUS: (French) JOYEUX NOËL!
(Haitian Creole) BON NWÈL!
(English) MERRY CHRISTMAS!
(Portuguese) FELIZ NATAL;
(German) FROEHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN!
(Spanish) FELIZ NAVIDAD!
(Italian) BUON NATALE;
(Greek) KALA CHRISTOUYENNA
(Irish) NOLLAIG SHONA
(Polish) BOZE NARODZENIE
(Dutch) ZALIG KERSTFEEST!
(Russian) S ROZHDYESTVOM HRISTOVYM!
(Norwegian) GOD JUL!
For Christ the King Parish
The Altar Bread & Wine was graciously donated by
Jack & Marie Fargo
in loving memory of
their Parents
Christ the King has a new purple Altar cloth.
Funds for the fabric were donated by
Joan Leotte
in memory of
the McDonald and Noonan family
Andre Callahan and Louiselle Talbot generously donated many hours
cutting and sewing the Altar cloth. Thank you.
For Our Lady of Lourdes Church
the Altar Candles were graciously donated by
Beverly Cappiello
in loving memory of
Ricky Stork
The Altar Bread was graciously donated by
The Polvere Family
in loving memory of
Joseph R. Polvere
The Altar Wine was graciously donated by
Great Granddaughters:
Kayla Grace Rubicine & Vivian Lynn Rubicine
in loving memory of their
Great Grandparents: Frank A. Sr. and Anne Rubicine
Comme d'habitude, nous aurons la messe de minuit du 24
décembre avec les deux communautés, américaine et haïtienne; et
aussi la messe solennelle de Noël le 25 décembre à 12 h 30 pm.
Nous aurons encore cette année du lundi 29 au mercredi 31
décembre un Triduum de prière et de vigile en l'église du Christ-Roi
dans l'attente de 2015.
For St.Edith Stein Parish
The Altar Bread was graciously donated by
The Butler Family
in loving memory of
Jeremiah J. “Chappy” Butler & Rose M. “Nonnie” Butler
Le Cardinal Sean O’Malley présidera le 1er janvier à midi en la
Cathédrale Holy Cross la messe de Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu
ainsi que le 211ème anniversaire de l’indépendance d’Haïti.
Transport. Si vous voulez une roue-libre pour venir à l'église ou si
vous êtes disposé à donner des roues-libres, veuillez contactez
Stéphanie Chérubin au 772 672 0087.
For those who would like to purchase a monthly gift in
memory of a loved one, the price for Altar Bread, Wine, and Altar
Candles are $100 each for the month. Please contact your parish office.
A Mass and Healing Service will be held at The Church of the
Blessed Sacrament, 10 Diamond St. Walpole, MA 02081 on Sunday,
December 28 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Joseph McDermott. All those who
have physical illnesses as well as those burdened or suffering emotional
are invited to come and pray with us.
Storm Cancellation:
During the stormy winter months, the policy regarding
cancellation of classes will be: if the Brockton Public
Schools are closed, class will not meet. Class
cancellations will also be posted on television channels: 4-CBS Boston,
WCVB-5, and WHDH-7. Email notifications will also be sent when
possible. Parents are encouraged to always use their discretion
regarding traveling to the parish for class if the weather is stormy.
Struggling in your marriage? You are not alone! If your marriage is
tearing the two of you apart, If there is little or no meaningful
communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, we believe
Retouvaille can help. For more information, call 1-800-470470-2230
Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of Lourdes #2396
is a member of a National and State organization of Catholic women 18
years old or older who meet under the motto of Charity and Unity.
There are monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at
6:30 at OLOL Church Hall, September - June. Our meetings are a
combination of social, spiritual and fun. We promote quality of life
issues, education in our community through scholarships, and work in
our community and parishes fundraising for various charities. New
members are always welcome. Contact person: Cathy Duford at
508-588-0898.
Oplatki - A Polish Christmas Tradition.
Oplatki is available at St. Edith Stein by the table near
the front of the parish. It has been donated annually by
Patricia Ruskiewicz in Loving memory of the Ruskiewicz
family. All donations will support the retired priest fund of
the Archdiocese. Please leave your donation in the box
marked Oplatki
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Trinity Catholic Academy
“Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and
seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Is the peace of
God in your marriage? Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on December 5-7, 2014 and
January 23 - 25, 2015. For more information call Jim and Elaine
Richard at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwme.org
TCA is looking for Annual Angels to help support the great
work being done each day for, and with, its student body. If
you would be willing to make a donation, please send your
gift to: Trinity Catholic Academy, 631 North Main St.
Brockton, 02301 Thank you, Fr. Joe
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The Catholic Tri-Parishes of Brockton
Christ the King, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Edith Stein
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SEVILLE COUNCIL #93
Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the second & fourth Mondays
of the month at Christ the King Church Hall. Visit us on the
web at: BrocktonCatholic.org/parish-life/ministries
4th Sunday of Advent
It’s amazing how much we can do when we get a surprise call that
unexpected company is coming, or parents are stopping by or the
kids are bringing home a friend from school. With little notice, we
can prepare for our guests. A quick run of the vacuum, a fast trip to
the store and a few moments to clean up gets us ready in a hurry for
whoever is coming to visit. Whether we are motivated by pride, love
or necessity, the job gets done.
AVISOS DA COMUNIDADE
SEXTAS FEIRAS: todas as sextas feiras na Igreja às 7:00PM
haverá Adoração. Venham rezar pela Paz.
CALENDÁRIO PADRE PIO CHARITIES 2015. Já se encontra á
venda. Compre o seu já por apenas $5.
Israel looked for the coming of the Lord. For centuries, they prayed,
COPO D’AGUA: Como todos os anos procuramos colaborar
com a renuncia de advento à favor dos mais pobres em Cabo
Verde.”Quem ajuda os pobres empresta a Deus.( Padre Pio).
worshipped and lived their lives in the hope and expectation of the
Messiah. And yet, the birth of Jesus comes quietly and unnoticed.
His humble beginnings mask the greatness of His being and the
power of His mission. He went about His life in obscurity until the
time was right.
ERUPÇÃO VULCÂNICA NO FOGO: Sejamos generosos e
solidários com os nossos irmãos de Chã das Caldeiras pouco
ou muito que demos receberemos à recompensa de Deus.
We have the advantage of knowing when we will celebrate
Christmas, yet so often it seems that the day catches us off guard
as we race at the last minute to finish our preparations. Take a few
moments to do your spiritual clean up. Get to Reconciliation, read
the Gospel accounts of Christmas, and renew your determination to
live the hope the season brings. The love of a Child will help us get
the job done.
CATEQUISTAS: Haverá um jantar convívio com todos os
catequistas no dia 27 de Dezembro às 7:00PM na casa da
Senhora Carla Fernandes 61 Candy Lane Brockton Telefone
508-463-7795.
CONVÍVIO: No dia 28 de Dezembro haverá um jantar convívio
na Igreja de baixo às 3:30PM para engariação de fundo para a
nossa Igreja os bilhetes estão à venda por apenas $10
organizado pelos jovens que estão na preparação do
Sacramento da Confirmação. Todos são convidados.
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Readings
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11, 16
Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38 (see also "The Angel and Mary")
What is announced to Mary in today's Gospel is the revelation of all
that the prophets had spoken. It is, as Paul declares in today's
Epistle, the mystery kept secret since before the foundation of the
world (see Ephesians 1:9; 3:3-9).
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Mary is the virgin prophesied to bear a son of the house of David
(see Isaiah 7:13-14). And nearly every word the angel speaks to her
today evokes and echoes the long history of salvation recorded in
the Bible.
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Mary is hailed as the daughter Jerusalem, called to rejoice that her
king, the Lord God, has come into her midst as a mighty savior (see
Zephaniah 3:14-17).
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The One whom Mary is to bear will be Son of "the Most High" - an
ancient divine title first used to describe the God of the priest-king
Melchizedek, who brought out bread and wine to bless Abraham at
the dawn of salvation history (see Genesis 14:18-19).
He will fulfill the covenant God makes with His chosen one, David, in
today's First Reading. As we sing in today's Psalm, He will reign
forever as highest of the kings of the earth, and He will call God,
"my Father." As Daniel saw the Most High grant everlasting
dominion to the Son of Man (see Daniel 4:14; 7:14), His kingdom
will have no end.
The 7th and 8th graders from Our Lady of Lourdes would like to
thank all the parishioners that came to their Pancake Breakfast or
gave donations. They raised close to $500 that will use to support
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Edith Stein.
Thank you also to Amy Harkins who made and organized the
Giving Tree tags, and decorated the tree at Our Lady of Lourdes
with other parents. Many thanks to all the parishioners who helped
fulfill 350 tags gifts for My Brother’s Keeper Christmas Assistance
program.
Special Thanks to all those who generously supported Officer
Rosie Brown and her Christmas Toy Drive at St. Edith Stein.
Thanks to the students of West Middle School for their annual
Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul. The food collected will feed
many hungry families this winter.
Ring in the New Year with Cardinal Seán O’Malley
A New Year’s Eve Mass
For Life, For Peace and For Family
10:00 p.m.
December 31st
St. Clement’s Eucharist Shrine
1105 Boylston St. Boston, MA
Join Cardinal Seán in ringing in the New Year with a
candle lit prayer vigil featuring reflections on the luminous
mysteries of the rosary from Fr. Peter Grover, holy Mass
celebrated by Cardinal Seán, and a New Year’s party
after! The prayer vigil will begin at 10:00 p.m., Mass will
begin at 11:30 p.m., the party will follow the conclusion of
Mass. For more information
please contact Mike Drahos at [email protected].
He is to rule over the house of Jacob - the title God used in making
His covenant with Israel at Sinai (see Exodus 19:3), and again used
in promising that all nations would worship the God of Jacob (see
Isaiah 2:1-5).
Jesus has been made known, Paul says today, to bring all nations
to the obedience of faith. We are called with Mary today, to marvel
at all that the Lord has done throughout the ages for our salvation.
And we too, must respond to this annunciation with humble
obedience - that His will be done, that our lives be lived according to
His word.
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Staff Directory
Pastor: Rev. Joseph K. Raeke
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Carlos D. Suarez, Rev. Irineu Correia (Cape Verdean) Rev. Garcia Breneville (Haitian)
Permanent Deacons: Philip LaFond & Christopher Connelly
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71 East Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-586-6491
Fax: 508-587-1796
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