T HE F OURTH S UNDAY OF A DVENT – D ECEM BER 23, 2012
T HE H OLY F AM ILY OF J ESUS , M ARY AND J OSEPH – D ECEM BER 30, 2012
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P l e a s e P r a y f o r
Sunday, December 30, 2012
10:00 Dolores H.Reilly
Noon Sr. Mary Hastings, RMS
5:30 Mary Dafarra
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
8:00 Joseph Leo Mullen
10:00 Francis Mannix
Noon Elaine Burke
5:30 John Stefanon
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
5:30 Anne Regolino
Saturday, December 29, 2012
4:00 Gabriel Layne
Monday,, December 31, 2012
12:15 Gertrude & James Donovan
Anna Margaret Marchitelli
Wednesday, January 2, 2012
12:15 Sean Owen Dolan
5:30 Sheila Morrison
Saturday, January 5, 2012
4:00 Arthur J. O’Connor & Family
and Thomas F. Wallwork
Dear Parishioners,
At the beginning of this Advent season I told you that the theme we would be using was “We
Wait in Joyful Hope.” As we all know so well, the “joy” of the season that comes from the anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Christ, especially as it is reflected in the smiles and laughter of children, was dramatically changed with the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday. The promise of joy in this beautiful season of Advent has changed into the unspeakable grief of families and a whole community who have lost loved ones as victims of senseless and demonic violence. For those of us who had to preach the Good News of Jesus
Christ on a Sunday called “Gaudete”, “Rejoice”, we struggled to find words that might bring some small solace and comfort to our own community. I have to honestly say that I was moved to tears many times not only by the preaching that I heard but by the beauty of the music of our choirs and the joyful sound of the Mariachis at the noon Mass in honor of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. Even in the midst of unbearable grief, our community was able to come together to proclaim that God’s promise is the victory over death in the life, death and rising of Jesus
Christ. We still do “wait in joyful hope,” knowing that we live in a world whose peace is so often shattered by violence. So let us pray urgently the Advent prayer “Come, Lord Jesus!
Come quickly!”
If you were not at the 10:00 am or 5:30 pm liturgies, I urge you to read Fr Joe O’Keefe and
Deacon Peter Folan’s homilies from this past Sunday. They can be found on our parish website.
I hope that you will be with us for our Christmas liturgies but, if you are traveling, know that you will be remembered in our Masses on Christmas Day.
In the love of Christ,
Fr. Bob
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Sunday, Dec. 23 rd
Sunday, December 30 th
Friday, January 4 th
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church 4:30 pm
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church 4:30 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel 12:45 pm
FYI: T HERE WILL BE NO 12:15 PM M ASS ON D ECEMBER 26 TH , 27 TH
AND 28 TH
T HERE WILL BE N O A DORATION OF THE B LESSED S ACRAMENT ON F RIDAY , D ECEMBER 28 TH .
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE: THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR
OVERWHELMING GENEROSITY! Thanks to you, hundreds upon hundreds of men, women and children will have a great Christmas! A big thanks to Ann
Carmola, the Gift Drive Coordinator, who always keeps us on top of things and makes the whole process run smoothly. In addition to the Tree gifts, thirteen parish families gifted seven families from St. Mary’s in Lynn and six families from St. Patrick’s in Lawrence.
HEARTH: Last Saturday night, eight parish family members prepared and served supper to residents at
Hearth at Olmstead Green. It was a wonderful event that allowed them to share the holiday spirit with the residents. Thanks to the parishioners for taking time out of their busy holiday schedule to serve others. And a big thanks to Mary Buttarazzi for doing the planning and accomplishing!
W OMEN ’ S R ETREAT
Need time away? Plan to join the women of St. Ignatius on January 25-27, 2013 at the Connors Family
Retreat and Conference Center in Dover. The retreat director will be Sr. Clare Walsh from our parish. If you would like more information please, feel free to contact either Martha Sullivan at 508 668-7268, Mary
Dailey at 617 332-6987, or Mary Santapaula at 617 879-0395.
B ECOME AN E LF FOR C HRISTMAS !
Come help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 24 th starting at 9:00 a.m.
Come for a little time or come for the whole time: All ages and experiences are welcome to come. For more information, contact Catherine Downing at 617-782-5812 or at cfdesq@hotmail.com
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Del Escritorio del Padre Bob
Queridos Parroquianos,
Al principio del tiempo de Adviento les conté que el tema principal que íbamos a emplear sería Esperamos con Gozo. Come saben bien, el gozo que nos viene con la anticipación de la celebración de la Navidad, especialmente por las sonrisas de los niños fue destrozado por los eventos tan horribles que ocurrió en Newtown Ct. este viernes pasado. La promesa de alegría que oímos en Adviento se ha convertido en el luto sin palabras para las familias y una comunidad entera que se les han perdido bien-amados a causa de la violencia tan cruel y demoníaco. Para aquellos de nosotros que tuvimos que predicar la Buena Noticia de Jesucristo en el domingo llamado “Gaudete” “Regocíjense” fue una lucha a encontrar las palabras que pudieran llevar un pequeño de consolación a nuestra comunidad. Debo decir honestamente que la celebración de las Misa en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe me conmovió muchísimo.
Escuchando al Diacono, Jayme predicar, me encontré llorando por el poder de sus palabras. La alegría pura que los Mariachis contribuyeron a la Misa me levantó el corazón y sé que la mayoría de la gente en la Iglesia no pudo resistir esta invitación a regocijarse. Aún en el medio del tanto luto, nuestra comunidad pudo reunirnos para proclamar la Buena Noticia que la promesa de Dios se ha cumplido en la victoria que Cristo ha ganado en su muerte y en su
Resurrección . Sigamos Esperando con Gozo, en el saber que vivimos en un mundo donde la violencia a menudo parece más poderosa que la Paz. Recemos juntos con urgencia la oración de
Adviento, Ven, Señor, Jesús.
Quisiera agradecer a Reina Meléndez y a Aura Cabrera y a todos que han ayudado en la preparación de la comida tan rica que tuvimos después de la Misa. Que gusto de ver tanta gente disfrutando de la hospitalidad de nuestra comunidad Latina. Espero que tengan una Navidad llena de bendiciones y que la paz y el amor de Cristo y de su madre, María estén en el corazón durante todo el tiempo de Navidad.
A propósito, no tuve el tiempo a dar esta carta a alguien que pudiera corregir mis errores en Español. Por eso, si vean algunas expresiones incorrectas, por favor déjenme saber.
Sólo quiero aprender para que pueda comunicarme mejor con ustedes 
En el Amor de Cristo,
Padre Bob
La Misa Navideña tomará lugar el 25 del diciembre a las doce en la Capilla Lannon. El padre
Sammy Chong celebrará la Misa.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 TH
CONFESSIONS 2:30 – 3:30 PM – Upper Church
VIGIL MASS - 4:00 PM – Upper Church
6:00 PM – Special Children’s Mass and the Christmas Pageant
Upper Church
11:30 PM Prelude – Upper Church
12:00 – Midnight Mass
If you are attending Midnight Mass, you should plan to come to church by 11:15 PM.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 TH
8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON – Upper Church
NOON - Misa en Español – Lannon Chapel
The church will be closed after the 12 Noon Mass
There will be NO 5:30 PM Mass today.
The special Collection will be directed for the support of Jesuit priests to provide for their sickness and retirement needs. Your assistance is especially needed for those priests who are permanently retired or disabled.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 ST
V IGIL M ASS 5:30 PM – Upper Church
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 ST – 10:00 AM
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T HE S ACRAMENTS
B APTISM
Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation for
Adults. Infant and child baptisms are by arrangement.
F IRST E UCHARIST
Preparation begins in Grade 1 and includes classes, retreats and home instruction.
C
ONFIRMATION
Our Confirmation program begins in the 9 th grade. Students are confirmed in the
Spring of the 10 th grade. Young adults who have been catechized but are not yet
confirmed should contact the Parish Office for an alternative program.
M
ATRIMONY
Must be registered as a parishioner six months prior to beginning Marriage arrangements.
R ECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:15 – 3:45 PM Upper Church or by arrangement
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