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Paróquia Sagrada Família

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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

Padre Elcio Antonio dos Santos Silva Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND Deacon Alvaro Soares

Business Manager David McLean

Director of Religious Education Claire Couillard

Immaculate Conception High School of Religion Director

W. Gerald Dockett (978)808-4505

Parish Secretaries Marlene Heiss (Brazilian)

Cathy Martel (English) Custodians Roger Geoffroy

Al Stamp

SATURDAY, February 4th 3;30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Walter & Margaret Dockett and Agnes Dreven 7:00 PM Brazilian Mass SUNDAY, February 5th 8:00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM Edward Hadad 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass MONDAY, February 6th 8:00 AM No Intentions TUESDAY, February 7th 8:00 AM McArdle Estate WEDNESDAY, February 8th 8:00 AM Missionary Oblates ~Donor Intentions THURSDAY, February 9th 8:00 AM Royal Estate FRIDAY, February 10th 8:00 AM No Intentions SATURDAY, February 11th 2:30 PM Choir 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Fr. Leonard McGrath 7:00 PM Brazilian Mass SUNDAY, February 12th

8:00 AM Parishioners & Benefactors 9:30 AM Choir 10:00 AM Doris Sylvester 5:30 PM Brazilian Choir 6:00 PM Brazilian Mass

Please remember those in the armed

services—keeping us safe. We also pray for all who have died serving our country, that they may be welcomed in-to paradise, where they will live forever with God. Amen.

TICKET Sales after each Weekend Mass

HOLY NAME SOCIETY sponsoring Annual Breakfast @ THE Knickerbocker

February 12th, 2017 After the 10:00 AM Mass $10.00 each

Children 12 and under free

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those who are ill, those who are now or have recently been

in the hospital, and those who have requested our prayers, especially: Dr. Gertrude Bailey, Lucy Balkus, Doris Belley, Cressie Braganza, Cyril Braganza, Bob Brown, Carol Britton, Buote Family, Bill Calhoun, James Campbell, Bernadette Chartrand, Roger Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Dom Contardo, Br. Augustin “Gus” Cote, Anne Marie Countie, Jane Daly, Davidson Family, Debbie Demers, DeRocco Family, Jerry Dockett, Mary Dockett, Paul Ducharme, Cathy Durand, Cynthia Evans, Jean Gagne, Roger Geoffroy, Sr. Marilyn Gignac, Donna Gravelle, Ilene Hallisey, Len Hallisey, Havelka Family, Fank Holden, Rev. Patrick Hollywood OMI, Pauline Jankowski, Sally Kelly, Annette Knust, Jim Knust, Kozowyk Family, Jeannie Kubit, Fran & Jerry Labadini, Jim Laitala, Maryann Lanzara, Anthony Lavina, Betty LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Pauline Letourneau, Rev. Robert Levesque OMI, Liz Machado, Betty Mallett, Donald Marcouillier, Steven Marks, Hilda McBride, Sheila McCarthy, McDonagh Family, Margaret Mello, Georgette Mendonca, Manuel Mendonca Sr., Shirley Letourneau Morrison, Aparecida Nascimento, Francis O’Donnell, Linda Paradise, Rev. Norman Parent OMI, Jeanne Pinard, Frank Quadros, Mary Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas, Robert Rivas, Elaine Robinson, Sr. Jeanne Rouillard, Freeman Shepherd, Ann Sousa, Barbara Vayo, Diane Wingfield, Collette Wooldridge, Rita Wrenn.

Holy Family Religious Education Grade 1-8 at the Immaculate Conception School .

10:00 AM—12:00 Noon

February 5th February 12 th

March 5 th March 19 th

MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER

Tuesday February 7th, 2017

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Recitation of the Rosary

and special prayers

All are welcome!

Blessing of the Throats. . The Blessing of the Throats is a sacramental of the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated on February 3, the feast day of Saint Blaise of Sebaste. It also celebrated in some of the Eastern Catholic Churches, and in parishes of the Anglican Communion on the same day as a commemoration.

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WEEK ENDING 1/22/2017

Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 2657 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 399 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 525

1 Sunday—(158 grams)

= 284 Calories

(less than a chili dog) hooray !

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY “2017”

We are currently preparing for World Marriage Day which will be held here at Holy Family Parish on

Sunday February 12th @ 10 AM.

If you are a member of Holy Family Parish or know someone who is a member, celebrating a special anniversary (25th 30th 35th 40th 45th 50th 55th 60th or more) please call the Parish Center (978)453-2134 with the name and address so we can send a special invitation for the World Marriage Breakfast

PRAYERS AND REFLECTIONS

February 5th 2017 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time

INTRODUCTION What does it mean to be salt, light, a city built on a mountain? Today’s readings remind us that, as baptized Christians, we can’t hide. God — who is a God of justice and mercy — had expectations of Israel. The Israelites weren’t off the hook regarding how they were to act, and neither are the followers of Jesus. God has expectations of us. People see us, they observe what we do and how we act. What are they seeing? We can’t be followers in name only. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Let us pray now that Christ’s light may shine through us for the whole world. For all baptized Christians: that we may live as salt and light for others...we pray, ™

For those who sit in the darkness of poverty, violence, war or injustice...we pray, ™

For those whose light has dimmed, who need support to live as Christ’s disciples...we pray, ™

For those who will not let the light of others shine...we pray, ™

For those held captive by the internal darkness of doubt, depression, lack of faith or self-worth... we pray, ™ For individuals and organizations whose work is to bring light to others or zest to their lives...we pray, ™

For the ministers of our diocese and our parish: that they may truly be light for others...we pray, ™ For those who are surrounded by the darkness of illness or grief; and for those who have died...we pray,

PRAYER: God who guides us, you call your people to show your endless love to others. Give us the courage to live as we are called and to reflect your light to those who sit in darkness. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who showed us how to be light for others. Amen. Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Let the light of your love shine upon your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Mar 17-19, 2017 in South Kingstown, RIand Apr 22-23, 2017 in Brewster, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.WWMEMA.org.

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Vós sois o sal da terra. Vós sois a luz do mundo.

V Dom. TC (Ano A): Is 58,7-10; Sl 111,4-5.6-7.8a.9; 1Cor 2,1-5; Evangelho - Mt 5,13-16 No evangelho, Jesus continua seus ensinamentos declarando: Vós sois o sal da terra (v.13). Como o sal dá sabor e preserva os alimentos, é símbolo de sabedoria, sendo associado à aliança: Jamais deixarás faltar o sal da aliança do Senhor às ofertas (Lv 2,13). Ao comparar seus seguidores com o sal, Jesus mostra o sentido da missão no mundo, como sinais da aliança de Deus. Eles perdem sua identidade como sal quando cessam de viver conforme as bem-aventuranças. A imagem do sal insosso, jogado fora e pisado pelas pessoas adverte para permanecer no caminho de Cristo, dando sabor ao mundo. Continuando o discurso direto aos discípulos, Jesus afirma: Vós sois a luz do mundo (v.14). A imagem da cidade irradiando luz, desde o alto, e atraindo todos os povos mostra como deve ser a missão dos cristãos no mundo. Mediante a fé em Jesus e o compromisso com o evangelho, eles iluminam a todos, como uma vela acesa no candelabro. Brilhe a vossa luz diante das pessoas, para que vejam as vossas boas obras e louvem o vosso Pai que está nos céus (v.16). A ação eficaz e o estilo de vida dos/as discípulos/as levam outras pessoas a reconhecer e dar graças a Deus. Na 1ª leitura, após o exílio na Babilônia, em meio ao desafio da reconstrução do país, o profeta acentua que a verdadeira religião exige justiça social, amor fraterno. Ser luz significa repartir a comida, acolher o pobre, vestir o nu, ser solidário. O salmo realça que o justo brilha como a luz. Paulo, na 2ª leitura, anuncia o mistério de Cristo crucificado, escândalo para os judeus e loucura para os pagãos (1,23). Ele salienta que o sucesso de seu ministério está na ação do Espírito Santo, não na capacidade humana ou na oratória.

Somos chamados a ser sal da terra e luz do mundo mediante as boas obras de justiça e misericórdia. Como discípulos/as, recebemos a força do Cristo crucificado, para comunicarmos gosto e sabor ao mundo, ajudando as pessoas a permanecer na fidelidade ao projeto de Deus.

(Extraído da Revista de Liturgia)

Oração

Deus, amigo da humanidade, que entras em nossa história para dar sabor e luz ao mundo!

Nós te bendizemos porque tu compartilhas conosco esta missão. Dá-nos a graça de ter nosso olhar atento às necessidades dos outros e ao

sofrimento dos pobres. Que toda a nossa vida e o universo inteiro louvem o teu nome.

LEITURAS DA SEMANA:

2ª feira: 1Rs 8,1-7.9- 13; Sl 131(132); Mc 6,53-56. 3ª feira: 1Rs 8,22-23.27- 30; Sl 83(84); Mc 7,1-13. 4ª feira: 1Rs 10,1- 10; Sl 36(37); Mc 7,14-23. 5ª feira: 1Rs 11,4- 13; Sl 105(106); Mc 7,24-30. 6ª feira: 1Rs 11,29- 32;12,19; Sl 80(81); Mc 7,31-37. Sábado: 1Rs 12,26- 32;13,33-34; Sl 105(106); Mc 8,1-10. 6º DTC: Eclo 15,16- 21; Sl 118(119); 1Cor 2,6-10; Mt 5,17-37.

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COUPLES’ PRAYER Lord, keep vivid in our minds, the time when our hearts were touched and your gift of

love was born in us. On our Wedding Day, as we received the Sacrament of Matri-

mony, we pledged to walk together through all our tomorrows.

Today, as we look back, we celebrate our journey and we are grateful.

Lord, as new paths face us, we ask you for your

blessings. Grant us the tools that we need to continue

I n our commitment to each other. Help us to see and

bring out the good in each other. Lord, the prayer

in our hearts today is that you bless us with

a lasting love and devotion as we

continue this journey. Amen.

On the Lighter Side

Why is there no window in the restroom of an airplane? Who on earth, is going to see in?

What is the definition of a financial genius? A person who can earn money faster than the family can spend it. She made him a millionaire. Before she mar-ried him he was a billionaire. What is another name for toupee? Top Secret Game Warden: “Fishing?” Man without a li-cense: “No drowning worms” There is always a helping hand at the end of your sleeve. Why do cows wear bells? Because their horns don’t work.

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