Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
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Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
PARISHINFORMATION
TheChurchisopenforprivateprayerandmeditation.
Monday - Friday
8 am - 4 pm
Sunday,April12-Saturday,April18
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Saturday,April11,20159am Our Lady of Fatima 4pm Robert Reilly by family
Sunday,April12,20159am Ersilia Manning by family 11am Matthew Hamilton by family Monday,April13,2015St.MartinI,popeandmartyr
9am Mary DeAngelis by family
Tuesday,April14,20159am People of the Parish
Wednesday,April15,20159am Helen Gavagan
Thursday,April16,2015
9am In memory of Frank Mango by wife Laura
Friday,April17,2015 9am Fr. John Kilmartin by Charles Famolare
Saturday,April18,20159am Charlie & Edith Lopresto by family 4pm People of the Parish
Sunday,April19,20159am The Bella & Guarino Families by Joseph &
Eleanor Guarino 11am John Giardina by wife Marie
MASSINTENTIONSMASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass in the Chapel
Monday - Saturday: 9 am
Saturday: 4 pm Confession: 3 - 3:45 pm
Sunday: 9 am & 11 am
Fr. Mirek Kowalczyk F.D.P. - Pastor Judith Mullen - Parish Secretary
Paul Racki - Music Director/Organist Maria Zolla & Marianne Cincinnato - Co-Directors - Religious Education
Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street
Phone: 617.569.0406 Fax: 617.569.8212 E-Mail: [email protected]
St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the Sons of Divine Providence - Don Orione Fathers.
Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
REFLECTIONFROMTHEPASTOR
2ndSundayofEaster
The readings all during Lent have been teaching us the basics of a spiritual life. They form a catechism that shows us how we grow in faith. We have looked at the persistence of temptation, the power of God to transform, the need for life-giving grace, the wonder of clear vision and the goal of union with Jesus. It is
a process of learning, practicing, and learning again. Everyday we grow in our knowledge and experience of our faith.
The members of our families and our parishes support one another in our desire to become holy. We not only learn from each other, but we also teach each other. Our words and example show others how God is working in our life. Our prayers and our service aid our efforts. Our willingness to sacri7ice and work for justice inspires others to do the same.
Encourage your family to talk about their experience of faith and their desire to know more. Allow each member to share his or her thoughts. Even the youngest ones have something to teach as well as something to learn. When living faith becomes the norm of each day, life is better, more meaningful and 7illed with direction and purpose.
The tomb was empty. In the early morning darkness of that 7irst Easter, there was only confusion for Mary Magdalene and the other disciples. But as the daylight spread, they saw the dawning of a new creation. At 7irst they didn't understand the Scripture, today's Gospel tells us. We don't know which precise Scripture texts they were supposed to understand. Perhaps it was the sign of Jonah, who rose from the belly of the great 7ish after three days. Or maybe Hosea's prophecy of Israel's restoration from exile. Perhaps it was the psalmist who rejoiced that God had not abandoned him to the nether world. Whichever Scripture it was, as the disciples bent down into the tomb, they saw and they believed. What did they see? Burial shrouds in an empty tomb. The stone removed from the tomb. Seven times in nine verses we hear that word - "tomb." What did they believe? That God had done what Jesus said He would do - raised Him up on the third day. What they saw and believed, they bore witness to, as today's First Reading tells us. Peter's speech is a summary of the gospels - from Jesus' baptism in the Jordan to His hanging on a tree, to His rising from the dead. We are children of the apostles, born into the new world of their witness. Our lives are now "hidden with Christ in God," as today's Epistle says. Like them, we gather in the morning on the 7irst day of the week - to celebrate the Eucharist, the feast of the empty tomb. We rejoice that the stones have been rolled away from our tombs, too. Each of us can shout, as we do in today's Psalm: "I shall not die, but live." They saw and believed. And we await the day they promised would come - when we, too, "will appear with Him in glory."
Congratulations to LindaBaldwinandNoelBaumwho received the Light of Christ through the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Con7irmation and First Holy Communion during the Easter Vigil on April 4, may you share that Light with all those you meet. Welcome to our parish family.
Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
ROSARY:Every morning at 8.30 am before Mass. CONFESSION:Saturday 3 - 3:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISM:Infant and child baptisms by arrangement. Please call the parish of7ice. SACRAMENTOFMARRIAGE:Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. ANOINTINGOFTHESICK:By arrangement. Please call the parish of7ice and speak with Fr. Mirek. HOLYCOMMUNIONOFTHESICK:First Friday of the month. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.
PRAYERCORNER
Pleasekeepthefollowinginyourprayers:Joseph Guarino, Jamie Brauer, Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan Shramm, Peggy Celata, Bill Berube, Janet, McKenna Snow, Raj Mistri,
Joseph Testa, Diane DiGiacomo, Doreen Gattie, Susan Guadagno, Joseph Serilla, Julia Ferrara, Joan Leone, Marty Allen, Jerry Mazzarella, Janice Fantasia, Jeanett Marano, Kerri Antonuccio, Athena Fantasia, Paul Martorano, James Butler, Marie LoDuca, Josephine Moloney, Josephine Giuffre-Lee, Joey Vellucci, Albert Angelone, Robert Stockwell, Jennie Colantonio, Jennie D’Amico, Connie McNeil, Sandra Voltero, Geri Clarke, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Linwood Folsom, Marianne Folsom, Marshall Pierce, Maxine Teixeira, Rahna Peirce, Rita Haddigan, Eleanor Guarino, Rejeanne Albert.
RELIGIOUSEDUCATION
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March/AprilCalendar
4/19 - No CCD classes - start of April vacation 4/25 - Con7irmation 4/26 - CCD classes resume
The Light of Christ Thanks be to God
Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
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OURLADYOFMOUNTCARMEL9am Mass - Fourth Sunday of the Month
ANNUALDEVOTIONSTOST.ANTHONYThirteen Tuesdays prior to June 13, 7pm COURAGEOUSGENERATIONNew members are always welcome. Comeasaguest—leaveasafriend.Meets in the church hall every Thursday after the 9am Mass, September until June. ST.VINCENTdePAULSOCIETYMeets the second Saturday of the month in the church hall. For more information call the parish of7ice. WHYCATHOLIC?
...explores how we celebrate our Catholic faith with the sacraments. From the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist to the Sacrament of Marriage, you will have the opportunity to experience the sacraments with more love and purpose and enrich your faith life in the process. FUNDRISINGWe know between family and work it is hard to commit to a regular monthly meeting but we still need your help. We are always looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events. Volunteers are needed in many areas and help is ALWAYS welcome. No matter what your interest or talent, there is something here for you to do. A successful event depends on a large and willing crowd of volunteers. Commit to one event or commit to all, it’s your choice. For more information please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.
RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOur Religious Education program provides teachings in the practice of our faith. It is offered to kindergarten through high school students. Programs include sacramental preparation. Grades K - 8 meet Sunday after the Family Mass at 9am in the church hall. [email protected] FirstCommunionPreparation begins in 1st grade. Children receive First Communion in 2nd grade.
Con?irmationThe Con7irmation Program is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. Students are con7irmed in the spring of the 10th grade. Class meets the 7irst Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the church hall. [email protected]
ALTARSERVERSBoys and girls attending grades three through high school who have received their First Communion are invited to participate in the altar servers’ ministry. Please contact the parish of7ice or speak to Fr. Mirek for more information.
USHERS/GREETERSThis ministry is open to people who want to interact with parishioners by greeting them as they come to church. The head usher is responsible for asking parishioners to take the offering of bread and wine to the altar. After Mass, ushers distribute the bulletins. For more information please contact the parish of7ice.
LECTORS/READERSLectors proclaim the Word of God through the 7irst two readings. They also make announcements before the liturgy. We are in need of lectors. Please contact the parish of7ice or speak with Fr. Mirek.
EUCHARISTICMINISTERExtraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist in sharing the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with the congregation as well as in our local hospitals and nursing homes. A candidate, under normal circumstances, has to be con7irmed. Please contact the parish of7ice to arrange a meeting with Fr. Mirek if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister.
MUSICMINISTRY-ADULT&CHILDREN’SCHOIRSWe invite any interested singers to contact the parish of7ice or speak with Paul Racki our Music Director for more information. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing.
PARISHOFFERTORYCOLLECTION
The Offertory is the parish’s principal source of income. Your offering pays for utilities, staff salaries, insurance, property upkeep, supplies and support for our parish ministries.
Ourweeklygoalis$3,600.
Easter Offering - $3,559.
This week we were minusby$41.
Secondcollectionthisweek:Parish Maintenance
Secondcollectionnextweek:
Plowing & Snow Removal
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2015
59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128
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