Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted June 30, 2019

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

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Parish Staff

Rev. James M. DiPerri, Pastor 781-894-3481x4 parish@olca.org

Felicia Forger, Religious Education Coordinator 781-894-3481x3 religiouseducation@olca.org

Miriam Dorovski, Finance Manager 781-894-3481x5 finance@olca.org

JoAnn Geary, Finance Assistant 781-894-3481x6 finance2@olca.org

Sharon Micco, Parish Office Manager 781-894-3481x2 parish@olca.org

Patrick Botti, Music Director 781-894-3481x8 music@olca.org

Chandra Minor, School Principal 781-899-0353 principal@ourladysacademy.org

Mary Gotgart, School Office Manager 781-899-0353 office@ourladysacademy.org

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Mass

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8AM

First Friday Mass 9AM (no 8am)

Saturday (Vigil) 4PM

Sunday 9AM, 11AM

Holy Day As Announced

Sacraments

Baptism: During Mass or on selected Sunday. To schedule a Baptism, call 781-894-3481 x7

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements six months-one year in advance by appointment.

Please contact the parish office.

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Anyone interested in journeying in faith to receive the

sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturday-3:15 to 3:45PM in the Confessional located

just inside the back of the church. Other scheduled opportunities throughout the year,

as well as by appointment.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: The last weekend of each month after the 4:00PM and

11:00AM Masses. Who can receive this sacrament? Those who are aged, chronically ill, are having

treatments or will be having surgery. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick,

a source of strength, healing and grace.

Homebound Ministry: Extraordinary Ministers bring Holy Communion to those unable to attend

Sunday Mass. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

For more information on the Catholic Faith visit www.usccb.org

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Saturday June 29 4:00 pm Dr. Donald D. Darling and Carolyn Darling Please also remember the soul of Ralph Pallone Sunday June 30 9:00 am Vincent Cirino Memorial Please also remember the soul of Mildred Benoit *Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Salvatore and Mary L. Meli Memorial Please also remember the soul of Brett McManus Monday July 1 8:00 am Andrea Gaudet Memorial Tuesday July 2 8:00 am Mary Georgagi Memorial Friday July 5 9:00 am Frances McGrath 17th Anniversary and Mary Carlisi 20th AnniversarySaturday July 6 4:00 pm Deceased Members of the Sabato Family Sunday July 7 9:00 am Albert Dankens Memorial *Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Philip Natale 2nd Anniversary Please also remember the soul of John Vecchio

UPCOMING COLLECTIONS June 29/30: Regular and Holy Father Peter’s Pence

July 6/7: Regular July 13/14: Regular and Special Monthly July 20/21: Regular and Utilities/Energy

MASS INTENTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IN CHAPEL

Join Deacon Joe Hubbard for Eucharistic Adoration in St. Joseph Chapel on Tuesdays, July 9 and July 16 at 6:30pm

PRAYERS REQUESTED

We continue to ask for prayers for the special health intentions of a parishioner and their family. When someone is ill, we are at a loss of what to do for this person. The best gift we can give is the gift of prayer. We believe the more we pray, the more blessings our dear Lord will bestow on this individual. May God grant you peace and strength and may you always know of the Lord’s compassion and care given to all who love Him and ask for His help. ♥

CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE—AS OF JUNE 18

Our Lady’s 2019 Assessment: $47,459

Pledges and Gift Amounts: $51, 940

Paid Pledges and Gifts: $43,040

Unpaid Amounts: $8,900

Parish Liable Amount if not paid: $4,419

If you made a pledge or gift to the Catholic Appeal, we

ask you to PLEASE send in the payment. Your generous

contributions not only matter to the appeal, but to OUR

LADY’S PARISH, as we are responsible to pay the

difference not raised of our assessment. Thank you to

those who have donated and paid in full to the 2019

Catholic Appeal.

KOC COOKOUT AT THE RECTORY

The Knights of Columbus and their families will join Fr. DiPerri for their annual cookout at the Rectory on Friday, July 12 at 5:30pm. Hopefully Mother Nature will have all the rain out of her system by then!

OUR LADY’S FOOD PANTRY

Our Lady’s St. Vincent de Paul assists the needy of the parish. The food pantry collection is the third weekend of each month. Requested donations: Canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soup, canned hams, canned beef stew, mayonnaise, jars of pasta sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, bath soap, dish soap, paper towels, children’s snacks. Thank you.

PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY

Heavenly Father, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service who cannot be with their family. Please give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Guard our churches, our homes, our schools, hospitals, factories, all buildings and all those within from harm and peril. Amen.

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RCIA

Do you know of someone who longs to have a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father. Can you plant the seeds of hope as you speak of our Father's loving care, and his everlasting promises fulfilled in the sending of his Son, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? Ask about the RCIA inquiry sessions for those who are not baptized, are of other faiths, or are adult Catholics who were not confirmed by contacting Sharon in the parish office and one of our RCIA team members will reach out to you.

PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH MISSIONARY APPEAL

Fr. Gabe Troy of the Archdiocese of Boston, long time Missionary for St. James Society and now director of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith and Native of Ireland will be here the weekend of July 27/28 to preach the annual Mission Appeal. The second collection that weekend will be for the Missions.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Join us the last weekend of each month after the 4:00PM and 11:00AM Masses to receive the healing touch of the Lord.

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS VIA ONLINE GIVING FOR SUMMER

As we head into vacation season, weekends away and the hustle and bustle of summer, we tend to forget about our weekly contributions to our church and the bills and expenses that don’t take a vacation. We encourage you to sign up for ONLINE GIVING. This will ensure steady income over the summer months for us and one less thing for you to have to worry about weekly. Online giving forms can be found on the tables around the church or you can call Sharon in the parish office to begin the process.

WILL OR BEQUEST GIFTS When considering gifts to a charity in your Will or Trust, please remember Our Lady’s.

AN UPDATE FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR, PATRICK BOTTI Back in April, I had announced that my wife, Lisa had accepted a position with the University of Florida and therefore, I would be leaving Our Lady’s at some point in the future. I mentioned that I was not sure when that would happen, as I needed to find a position down there as a music minister and as a conductor. I had applied to two Catholic churches in the area. I was one of the finalists for both positions and went down to Florida two weeks ago for final interviews and live auditions. I was very grateful to be able to secure both positions, although I had to choose one of the two since both were full time positions. Starting August 15, I will be Director of Music and Liturgy for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, a parish in Ocala, Florida. This means that, unfortunately, I will be leaving Our Lady’s at the end of July. You all know that I am heartbroken about it. The first time I joined you as

Director of Music was in the spring of 1991. This is my parish, this has been my home for all those years and I know so many of you. I will miss you all. I will communicate all of my coordinates when I have them. Someone will come after me; someone who I am sure will be excellent, with many professional and human qualities. I know that you will welcome that person as you have welcomed me, with your heart open, with your generosity and with your love. We will be in touch and I will come up to visit as much as I can. I hope to see you at the farewell reception on Saturday, July 27 after the 4:00pm Mass.

Much love, Patrick

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR PATRICK

We hope you can all join us as we bid farewell to our Music Director, Patrick Botti after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, July 27 in the back of church. If you can help us bake for this reception, please call Sharon in the parish office or simply bring with you on the 27th. See you there.

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OUR LADY’S MEMORIALS

Our memorials are meant to remember a deceased loved one or a special intention. These memorials include the illumination of the Stained Glass Window, Bread and Wine, Sanctuary Candle or the illumination of Blessed Mother Statue. The donation for each memorial is $50 for a week. If you are interested, contact Sharon in the parish office.

OUR LADY’S PARISH MINISTRIES

Are you new to our parish? Looking to get involved? Whether you are new OR have been here for years and are finally able to get involved, check out our various ministries and brief description of each below and see if any are for you. If you are interested or would simply like more information, call Sharon in the parish office and she will help you with the process.

Activities Committee—Meets first Monday of each month (Sept-June) to plan day trips, organize refreshments for various masses and events.

Altar Servers (youth grade 4 and up) and (Adults 18 years and older) - Those who assist the priest at Mass and/or Funerals

Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen– First Tuesday of every other month; prepare the dinner and serve the homeless at Bristol Lodge in Waltham

Gardening Angels—Meets every Wednesday during the summer to help maintain and beautify our parish and school property.

Homebound Minister—Visit and bring Eucharist to those who are unable to attend Mass.

Knights of Columbus—Any man 18 years or older can join. See information in weekly bulletins

Lector—Proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses. Training is available.

Music Ministry—Join our parish choir; rehearsals once a week from Sept-June. Enhance the 9:00am Mass (children), Teenagers and Adults for our 11:00am Mass.

RCIA—Every Sunday morning at 10:00am in the conference room of the school. Share your faith with those who wish to become Catholic.

St. Vincent DePaul—Help service those in need of our parish; food vouchers or bags of groceries from our Food Pantry.

Usher Ministry—Serve as an usher at collection time for weekend Masses.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sharon in the parish office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Are you over 18 years old? Would you like to give and help your family, your parish, your community? Why not join our council? Meet one of our Knights in the foyer of the church after any Mass or send an email to olkofc@olca.org.

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to all who volunteer here at Our Lady’s. You often hear the expression “it takes a village”, well that stands true in parish life as well. So many different aspects of parish ministry and upkeep, so much that needs to be done and taken care of. While some of it is

seen and noticed, some of it happens without anyone knowing. We are blessed to be a vibrant parish because of you, our parish family and community of volunteers who give of their time and talent. We wish you a wonderful and safe summer.

Valuable is the work you do.

Outstanding in how you always come through.

Loyal, sincere and full of good cheer .

Untir ing in your effor ts throughout the year .

Notable are the contr ibutions you make.

Trustwor thy in every project you take.

Eager to r each your every goal.

Effective in the way you fulfill your role.

Ready with a smile like a shining star .

Special and wonderful, that’s what you are!

GUARDENING ANGELS

Do you like gardening and being outdoors? Our Gardening Angels are meeting every Wednesday evening at 6:00. If you would like more information on this ministry call Sharon in the parish office or simply come any Wednesday evening to the main entrance of the church.

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For those who enjoy playing the game, Our Lady’s holds Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 5:00pm and Bingo starts at 6:45pm. The proceeds raised go towards Our Lady’s Academy.

1000 CLUB

Thank you to those who continuously supported us. The cost is $55 for the year, and your last month of the year is free. These make great gifts. Please consider purchasing one. Our next drawing is Sunday, July 14 at 12:30 in the school cafeteria. There are 12 chances to win. The prizes awarded are (8) $50, (1) $100, (1) $200, (1) $300 and (1) $1,000. There are two $25 door prizes drawn the day of the drawing for those who attend. Refreshments are served. Again, thank you for your support of Our Lady’s fundraisers. If you would like to purchase a number, please call Sharon in the parish office.

NORTH WALTHAM SENIORS

Join us for a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard on Thursday, July 18. A tour guide will be provided for the day which will include a visit to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the National Headquarters of the International

Wildlife Coalition, a fer ry r ide to Mar tha’s Vineyard where a local bus will be waiting to provide a sightseeing tour, free time for lunch on your own and shopping in historic Edgartown. This will be followed by a visit to Oak Bluffs where you may visit “Cottage City” with its brightly painted cottages and decorative gingerbread trim. Cost of the trip is $149 per person which includes Transportation, Ferry Ride, Tour of Martha’s Vineyard, Tour Guide and Dinner on the Mainland. Contact Mary Russo at 781-636-8866. Make checks payable to North Waltham Seniors and mail to Mary Russo at 230 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451.

2018 RED SOX WORLD SERIES TROPHY AT RMCA JULY 10

The Retired Men’s Club of Arlington (RMCA) members and guests will be able to view and have pictures taken with the 2018 Red Sox World Series Trophy on Wednesday, July 10 at St. Camillus Church Lower Hall. The viewing is open to the public. Picture taking (with your camera) of the trophy with your family and friends will take place from 9:00am to Noon. Tickets will be sold at the door at $10.00 per family with $5.00 going to the Red Sox Charitable Foundation and $5.00 going to RMCA Charities such as the Thanksgiving Dinners for Seniors, Scholarships, etc. Coffee and donuts will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Galluzzo, RMCA President at 781-646-7758.

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