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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
133 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151 Phone: 781-289-0735 Fax: 781-629-1936
Web page: www.icrevere.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Saturday: 9 am Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 am Wednesday: 7 pm (Misa en Español)
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4 pm Vigil Mass 6 & 8 pm (Neocatechumenal Communities)
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am 12:30 pm & 6:00 pm (Español)
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Call the rectory at least six months before the wedding.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3 to 4 pm Sunday: 5 to 6 pm
Wednesday: 6 to 7 pm Also, 30 minutes before Sunday Masses
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Thursday: 12 noon to 6:00 pm
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Home and Hospital visits by the priests upon request.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Rectory Address:
119 Beach Revere, MA 02151
Rectory Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm
Closed for lunch: 12 pm to 1 pm
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
127 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151
Tel: 781-284-0519
www.icrevere.org
Principal: Stephen Hanley
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE (CCD):
Tel: 781-289-8126
February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do to others as you would
have them do to you
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK & READINGS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28,
39-40; Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174,
175; Mk 9:38-40
Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50
Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35;
Mk 10:1-12
Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16
Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16;
1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45
February 23, Saturday St. Polycarp
9:00 am
4:00 pm Teresa Rossi
February 24, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 am Emanuele Di Mauro
10:30 am Memorial Mass
Robert George Eustace; Scott Paradis; Richard Sullivan;
Stephen Tremonte; Emma Tritto; Theresa De Masi;
Baby Sophia Goncalvez; Francis Cunningham;
Elmire Petit
February 25, Monday
9:00 am St. Jude Novena
February 26, Tuesday
7:30 am Rose Speranza
February 27, Wednesday
7:30 am Luisa & Joseph Raduazzo
February 28, Thursday
7:30 am
March 1, Friday
9:00 am Eric Paul Diamond
March 2, Saturday
9:00 am Ralph & Lisa Sirignano; Euplio Petrillo
4:00 pm
March 3, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 am
10:30 am Community Mass
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — David found Saul in a deep sleep, but
would not harm him (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23).
Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103).
Second Reading — We shall bear the image of the
heavenly Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45-49).
Gospel — Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend
expecting nothing back (Luke 6:27-38).
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
When the Roman Empire turned a favorable eye toward
the once-persecuted Christians, among the effects was a
population explosion in the baptismal font, as Christian
sympathizers stepped from the shadows. With more and
more people becoming Christians, laws were passed to
protect Sunday as a work-free day. Soon, it became
possible to celebrate Mass later in the morning, rather
than the older custom of gathering before dawn to
celebrate Eucharist. Amazingly, despite the increasing
numbers of Christians, there was great resistance to
adding to the number of worship events; the Eucharist that
began as a few friends around a table soon was
transformed into a more formal event with throngs
crowding a large hall. All the Christians in a city or town
would gather around the bishop for the one Sunday
Eucharist, and only when the crowds became
unmanageable was there an impulse to divide the
assembly by splitting off a new bishop and flock.
Now, sixteen hundred years later, many parishes see a
need to trim or combine Mass schedules. This is often
seen as tough surgery. Yet our forebears in the faith would
see it as a gain: a filling up of the Eucharist with a large
and vigorous assembly, a fullness of ministry, an
opportunity to make the Church more fully visible and
stronger for service.
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PARISH STAFF Parish Administrator: Rev. Jorge Daniel Lazo Pujada Parochial Vicar: Rev. Felipe Gonzalez Religious Ed. Secretary: Gail Hagstrom, 781-289-8126 Parish Secretary: Eleanor Dunn Administrative & Religious Ed Coordinator: Maria Costa Business Manager: Nicole Caron Religious Workers: Giulio & Rachele Costa
Memorials for February 2019
Candles: Gaetano “Guy” Guarino
Altar Wine: Vincenzo Piluso
PARISH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Immaculate Conception, Revere 3 3
Message from Fr. Daniel
Dear parishioners
As you may know my elderly father was diagnosed with a
brain tumor last October and his condition is not showing
signs of improvement. Ever since hearing this news, I have
been going back and forth to Chicago to help my family
deal with this situation. My elderly mother also suffers
from diabetes and cannot give my father the care that he
needs at this time.
This is why, given the seriousness and urgency of this situ-
ation, I spoke to Cardinal Sean who granted me permission
to spend an extended period of time for caring my father
during his illness.
I will remain the administrator of the parish and will visit
periodically as needed. Meanwhile, I will pray for you and
for Fr. Felipe that the Lord may continue to give him the
grace to serve you and the needs of our parish with the
heart of the Good Shepherd.
Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
Fr. Jorge Daniel Lazo
Administrator
ADORATION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
EVERY THURSDAY, FROM
12:00 pm TO 6:00 pm
Marriage Prep Classes
Every Monday, starting January 21st
at 7:30 pm in the Lower Church
Mandatory for all couples who are
getting married this year
This course is also open to all couples
who want to strengthen their relation-
ship in the Lord
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
July 9 — July 18, 2019
Come to participate with us in this
pilgrimage, and walk through the
places where our Lord Jesus Christ
walked.
To register, visit the website: www.sacratours.com
Contact Pacceli Braga at (617) 777-6882
Package value: $2,995.00 (per person in a double
room)
Pick up a flyer at the back of the church for more
Information.
Adult Confirmation Classes
Every Monday
starting February 4th
at 6:30 pm
in the Lower Church
Save the Date!
Next weekend, we
will be taking im-
portant steps to
enrich many life-changing ministries ad our
parish communities. Life Teen Youth Minis-
try and other religious education programs,
Addiction Recovery Services, and Faith Com-
munity Nursing for our homebound parish-
ioners are among more than 50 critical minis-
tries supported by the 2019 Catholic Appeal.
As we prepare to embark on this season of
Lent, may you prayerfully consider supporting
these important ministries. Your generosity
provides nearly half the funding for these great
efforts, and every gift makes a difference.
Please find more information about this life-
changing work in todays’ bulletin insert or visit
our website at bostoncatholicappeal.org to
view our latest video about the Appeal. Thank
you!
CATHOLIC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WEEKLY COLLECTION February 17, 2019
Parish Support: $7,203
May God Bless your generosity
St. Polycarp
Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna,
disciple of Saint John the Apostle
and friend of Saint Ignatius of
Antioch, was a revered Christian
leader during the first half of the
second century.
Saint Ignatius, on his way to Rome to be martyred,
visited Polycarp at Smyrna, and later at Troas wrote him
a personal letter. The Asia Minor Churches recognized
Polycarp’s leadership by choosing him as a
representative to discuss with Pope Anicetus the date of
the Easter celebration in Rome—a major controversy in
the early Church.
Only one of the many letters written by Polycarp has
been preserved, the one he wrote to the Church of
Philippi in Macedonia.
At 86, Polycarp was led into the crowded Smyrna
stadium to be burned alive. The flames did not harm him
and he was finally killed by a dagger. The centurion
ordered the saint’s body burned. The “Acts” of
Polycarp’s martyrdom are the earliest preserved, fully
reliable account of a Christian martyr’s death. He died in
155.
Reflection
Polycarp was recognized as a Christian leader by all Asia
Minor Christians—a strong fortress of faith and loyalty
to Jesus Christ. His own strength emerged from his trust
in God, even when events contradicted this trust. Living
among pagans and under a government opposed to the
new religion, he led and fed his flock. Like the Good
Shepherd, he laid down his life for his sheep and kept
them from more persecution in Smyrna. He summarized
his trust in God just before he died: “Father… I bless
Thee, for having made me worthy of the day and the
hour…” (Acts of Martyrdom, Chapter 14).
Saint Polycarp is the Patron Saint of earaches.
Source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-polycarp/
ALL CARE HOSPICE
Did you know that All Care Hospice
provides free grief support services
to the community and volunteer op-
portunities to support our hospice
program?
To learn more about our grief groups
and workshops, please contact our Bereavement Coordinator
at 781-244-1198. Registration is mandatory for all pro-
grams. To learn more about volunteer opportunities in our
office providing administrative support or with our patients
and families providing companionship, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator at 781-244-1129. Opportunities
available close to home!
The Revere Knights of Columbus, located at 29 Central
Avenue has been in the Revere Community since 1896.
We have rechartered as the St. Michael the Archangel,
Council #16550. Our Chaplain is our own Fr. Dan. If inter-
ested, please contact any member—Our number is 781-853
-0490 or by email at [email protected]. It is a great or-
ganization open for all Catholic men 18 or older in good
standing. John Verrengia—Grand Knight
Sacrament of Baptism
Our next baptisms in our parish will
be celebrated May 11th at 10:00 am.
Please stop by the parish office for
registrations and information.
NOTICIAS CATÓLICAS Y ANUNCIOS
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GRUPO DE ORACION
El GRUPO DE ORACION “LOS HIJOS DE MARIA SANTISIMA” Los invita a la: ASAMBLEA DE ORACION LOS VIERNES a las 7:00 pm EN LA IGLESIA LOS DOMINGOS a las 7:30 am LA ASAMBLEA SE REUNE EN EL CONVENTO
MATRIMONIOS
Las parejas que desean casarse en nuestra pa-
rroquia tienen que recordar de empezar los
tramites 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.
Una vez finalizado los tramites recién se podrá
poner fecha a la boda. Hablar con el Padre
Daniel o el Padre Felipe para mas información.
Clases de Preparación Matrimonial
Todos los lunes, empezando el 21
de enero a las 7:30 pm en la Lower
Church
Este curso es mandatorio para todas
las parejas que van a casarse éste
año
Este curso se ofrece también a todas las parejas que
quisieran fortalecer su relación en el Señor.
PEREGRINACIÓN
A LA TIERRA SANTA
Con el Padre Daniel
Desde el 9 al 18 de Julio, 2019
Venga usted también a participar de ésta
peregrinación, y a caminar por los
lugares donde caminó nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
Para registrarse, visite el sitio web:
www.sacratours.com
Comuníquese con el señor Pacceli Braga al
(617) 777-6882
Valor del paquete: $2.995,00 (por persona en
habitación doble)
Recoja un folleto en la parte de atrás de la iglesia para
más
información
Clases de Confirmación para
Adultos
Todos los lunes
Empezando el 4 de febrero
A las 6:30 pm
En el Lower Church
Mensaje del Padre Daniel
Queridos Hermanos
Como muchos saben mi padre fue diagnosticado con un
tumor al cerebro el pasado mes de Octubre. Su condición
medica no ha mostrado mejoramiento. Desde que supe
esto he estado viajando mucho a Chicago por diferentes
emergencias que han sucedido. Mi madre quien sufre de
asma y de diabetes tampoco puede ayudarlo mucho.
Debido a la seriedad del caso y la urgencia de la situación
he hablado con nuestro Cardenal quien me ha concedido el
permiso para pasar un extendido periodo de tiempo con mi
familia y así cuidar a mi padre durante su enfermedad.
Sigo siendo el párroco de la parroquia y vendré a visitar
cuanto sea necesario. Mientras tanto rezare por ustedes y
por el P. Felipe para que el Señor continúe a darle las gra-
cias necesarias para servir la parroquia con el Corazón del
Buen Pastor.
Recen por mi y por mi familia
La Paz,
Fr. Jorge Daniel Lazo
Administrator
NOTICIAS Y ANUNCIOS PARROQUIALES
San Policarpo
San Policarpo era obispo de la ciudad de Esmirna,
en Turquía, y fue a Roma a dialogar con el Papa
Aniceto para ver si podían ponerse de acuerdo para
unificar la fecha de fiesta de Pascua entre los cris-
tianos de Asia y los de Europa. Y caminando por
Roma se encontró con un hereje que negaba varias
verdades de la religión católica. El otro le pregun-
tó: ¿No me conoces? Y el santo le respondió: ¡Si te
conozco. Tu eres un hijo de Satanás!
Cuando San Ignacio de Antioquía iba hacia Roma, encadenado para ser mar-
tirizado, San Policarpo salió a recibirlo y besó emocionado sus cadenas. Y
por petición de San Ignacio escribió una carta a los cristianos del Asia, carta
que según San Jerónimo, era sumamente apreciada por los antiguos cristia-
nos.
El pueblo estaba reunido en el estadio y allá fue llevado Policarpo para ser
juzgado. El gobernador le dijo: "Declare que el César es el Señor". Policarpo
respondió: "Yo sólo reconozco como mi Señor a Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios".
Añadió el gobernador: ¿Y qué pierde con echar un poco de incienso ante el
altar del César? Renuncie a su Cristo y salvará su vida. A lo cual San Poli-
carpo dio una respuesta admirable. Dijo así: "Ochenta y seis años llevo sir-
viendo a Jesucristo y Él nunca me ha fallado en nada. ¿Cómo le voy yo a
fallar a El ahora? Yo seré siempre amigo de Cristo".
El gobernador le grita: "Si no adora al César y sigue adorando a Cristo lo
condenaré a las llamas". Y el santo responde: "Me amenazas con fuego que
dura unos momentos y después se apaga. Yo lo que quiero es no tener que ir
nunca al fuego eterno que nunca se apaga".
Hicieron un gran montón de leña y colocaron sobre él a Policarpo. Los ver-
dugos querían amarrarlo a un palo con cadenas pero él les dijo: "Por favor:
déjenme así, que el Señor me concederá valora para soportar este tormento
sin tratar de alejarme de él". Entonces lo único que hicieron fue atarle las
manos por detrás.
Policarpo, elevando los ojos hacia el cielo, oró así en alta voz: "Señor Dios,
Todopoderoso, Padre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo: yo te bendigo porque me
has permitido llegar a esta situación y me concedes la gracia de formar parte
del grupo de tus mártires, y me das el gran honor de poder participar del
cáliz de amargura que tu propio Hijo Jesús tuvo que tomar antes de llegar a
su resurrección gloriosa. Concédeme la gracia de ser admitido entre el grupo
de los que sacrifican su vida por Ti y haz que este sacrificio te sea totalmente
agradable. Yo te alabo y te bendigo Padre Celestial por tu santísimo Hijo
Jesucristo a quien sea dada la gloria junto al Espíritu Santo, por los siglos de
los siglos".
"Tan pronto terminó Policarpo de rezar su oración, prendieron fuego a la
leña, y entonces sucedió un milagro ante nuestros ojos y a la vista de todos
los que estábamos allí presentes (sigue diciendo la carta escrita por los testi-
gos que presenciaron su martirio): las llamas, haciendo una gran circunferen-
cia, rodearon al cuerpo del mártir, y el cuerpo de Policarpo ya no parecía un
cuerpo humano quemado sino un hermoso pan tostado, o un pedazo de oro
sacado de un horno ardiente. El día de su martirio fue el 23 de febrero del
año 155. Esta carta, escrita en el propio tiempo en que sucedió el martirio, es
una narración verdaderamente hermosa y provechosa.
Adaptado de https://www.aciprensa.com/recursos/biografia-4214
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SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO Los próximos bautizos en nuestra parróquia serán
el Sábado 25 de Mayo a las 10:00 am.
Por favor acercarse a la oficina del convento para
registrarse y para más infomación.
Si los papás aún no han recibido el sacramento del matrimonio,
los padrinos tendrán que haber hecho todos los sacramentos de
iniciacion cristiana (primera comunión y confirmación) y no
vivir en situación de pecado grave.
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