Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Paróquia De Nossa Senhora Da AssunçÃo

The First Cape Verdean Roman Catholic Church in the Americas since 1905

47 South Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER/ DIVINE MERCY – APRIL 28, 2019 (YEAR C)

MMMMISSION ISSION ISSION ISSION SSSSTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT: We, the people of God of Our Lady of the Assumption parish, are a uniquely gifted people of Cape Verdean heritage. We share a common belief in a God whose love is unconditional and whose dream is that every man, woman and child grow to full potential through the Paschal Mystery. We believe that the foundation of our faith lies in the very act of creation in which the human dignity of each person is born. We understand that we are called to be actively involved in the mission of Jesus. Service to this mission is our way of travelling together on the journey to our God as one body in union with the whole Church.

PARISH STAFF Pastor: Fr. Sudhir Nayak, SS.CC.

Priest in residence: Fr. Alfie McHugh, SS.CC.

Faith Formation Gr. K-6: Ms. Maria Grace

Confirmation/ Youth: Ms. Renee Ledbetter

Parish Secretary: Mr. Raimundo Tavares

Sacraments BBBBAPTISMAPTISMAPTISMAPTISM: Second and fourth Sundays of the month. Baptism preparation is required of parents and godparents. E-mail: OLOAbaptism@gmail.com

CCCCONFESSIONONFESSIONONFESSIONONFESSION:::: Upon request, please call the Parish Office

SSSSACRAMENT OF ACRAMENT OF ACRAMENT OF ACRAMENT OF MMMMARRIAGEARRIAGEARRIAGEARRIAGE:::: Call for an appointment with the pastor at least six months in advance. No dates given before this appointment

SSSSACRAMENT OF THE ACRAMENT OF THE ACRAMENT OF THE ACRAMENT OF THE SSSSICKICKICKICK:::: Please notify the rectory of any parishioner who is unable to attend Mass due to illness

or age. Eucharistic Ministers are available upon request.

Parish Office

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Phone: (508) 994-7602, Fax: (508) 994-9461

E-Mail: oloaoffice@verizon.net

Rectory: (508) 994-0106

Mass Schedule

Daily: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am

Saturday: 11:00 am (see bulletin), 4:00 pm Vigil

Sunday: 9:00 am (English)

11:00 am (Portuguese-Crioulo)

Holy Day of Obligation 7:00pm (Check Bulletin)

Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side,

and do not be unbelieving, but believe." Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" –

Jn 20:27-28 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissions the disciples, sending them out as his Father had sent him. We see the fruits of their work in the first reading. The sick are cured, demons are driven out, sins are forgiven, great numbers come to believe. Today’s Church can be traced all the way back to this early band of believers, impelled out of the locked room and into the streets of Jerusalem. Where can we bear fruit today?

Readings for the week of April 28, 2019 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/ Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/ Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/ Jn 3:16-21 St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/ Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf.17b]/Mt 13:54-58 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/ Jn 3:31-36 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21 Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 2a] / Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

WEEKLY COLLECTION APRIL 2019

April 7 $3,021.79 April 14 $2,475.00 April 21 $3,073.71 Assessment Collection $1,197.00 Holy Thursday $939.00 Holy Places (Friday) $832.00 Easter $939.00

ARE YOU MOVING OR HAVE YOU MOVED?

PLEASE INFORM THE PARISH OFFICE KNOW (508-994-7602) SO THAT WE CAN UPDATE OUR RECORDS. RETURN MAIL DUE TO INCORRECT ADDRESS AFFECTS ALL OF US.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 29 –MAY 5

Monday: 8:00AM

+Marie Martins/ 1st Anniversary (by family)

Tuesday: 8:00AM

+

Wednesday: 8:00AM

+

Thursday:

NO MASS

Friday: 7:00PM

NO MASS

Saturday: 11:00AM

+ Regina Fernandes / 1st Anniversary (by children & family)

4:00PM – VIGIL MASS

+ Eva Ramos & Katherine Lopes (by family)

Sunday: 9:00AM

+ Joaquim “Jack” Pimentel/ Month’s Mind (by family)

11:00AM – For the People

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Peace be with you! Of all of the things the resurrected Christ could have said, he chose this: Peace be with you! These calming words lessened the disciples' anxiety and gave them a wonderful sense of reassurance. Words have the power to do that. Jesus touches his friends with his breath and breathes his Spirit upon them. This intimate gesture of peace begins to alleviate the uncertainty and fear that no doubt consumed their thoughts and hearts. Words and gestures are so important in doing God's work. Even the simplest of greetings and actions can profoundly move people and direct them to God. On this Sunday of Divine Mercy, we are reminded that God's all-forgiving and merciful love comes to us through the risen Christ. By our words and actions, may we show that forgiveness and merciful love to others. Question of the Week:

When have I experienced God’s mercy in my life? How can I pass on that mercy to others?

Please remember in your prayers those who

have asked for our caring support:

David DePina & Carol Almeida-Fortes

Sanctuary Lamp – April 28 – May 4

In Memory of

Clara Centeio & John Centeio

(by David & Carol)

God, my Father, may I love you in all things and above all things. May I reach the joy which you have prepared for me in Heaven. Nothing is good that is against your will, and all that is good comes from your hand.

Place in my heart a desire to please you and fill my mind with thoughts of your Love, so that I may grow in your wisdom and enjoy your peace. Amen.

Messages from Fr. Sudhir: Please take notice of the sponsors of our weekly bulletin. If not for their generous sponsorship, our weekly bulletins would not be available. Pilot Bulletin, the company that provides the bulletin continues to look for advertisers to sponsor our bulletins. Please support our sponors:

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Lenten Sacrafice: I would like to thank all those that donated to this year’s Lent Sacrifice for our Building Improvement Campaign. A total of $7,765.00 was raised.

CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program. It offers opportunities for your family to engage daily with the spiritual pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Please bring your CRS Rice Bowl next Saturday & Sunday when you come to Mass. Thank you for your generosity.

Lectors & Eucharist Ministers May 4 & 5

Vigil 4:00PM Lectors: Janice Harris & Henry Lessa

Eucharist Ministers: Mary Ann Rogers & Nuno Barros

9AM Lectors: Lindsey Monteiro & Ryan Grace

Eucharistic Ministers: Steve Seeley, Rhoda Purcell & Jennie Antunes

11:00AM Lectors: Gregorio Varela & Elisabeth Pires

Eucharist Ministers: Maria Monteiro, Rui Vieira & Louise Vieira

“See All the “See All the “See All the “See All the People”People”People”People” - The 78th Annual Catholic Charities

Appeal begins May 1. Since 1942, the Appeal has helped people in all phases of life – from children, to youth, to parents, to the elderly. Your support sustains the numerous agencies, programs, and ministries providing food and shelter, educating children and adults, and meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of thousands. We encourage you to support the Appeal as generously as you can. You can make a one-time gift, or, a pledge with convenient payments throughout the year. On May 4 & 5, our parish will have the opportunity to view a video presentation. You can give by mail, use a contribution card (you’ll soon receive in the mail) or make your gift or pledge online at: www.givefrdiocese.org/cca19.

First Communion rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30pm and on Thursday, May 9th at 5:30pm.

First Communion Mass will be on Saturday, May 11 at 11am. All are invited.

Fall River Catholic Diocese Area – Bereavement Support Groups

This is a support group to help people cope with the loss of a loved one. Losing someone we love truly hurts. Leaving us with so many unanswered questions and a multitude of conflicting emotions. At first, we may turn to family and friends to share our grief; but as time goes on, we may find it difficult to reach out to them. It becomes difficult for them to understand our feelings. The group meets on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at the Catholic Education Center, 423 Highland Ave. Fall River, MA – Contact Rose Mary Saraiva at 508-678-2828 ext. 27 for more information.

The Office for Child Protection works to ensure the safety and security of all children as they participate in parish and diocesan programs. The Diocese of Fall River continues to offer Safe Environment programs to ensure the safety and security of all children as they participate in church and religious activities. Safe Environment programs require background check, training, and codes of conduct for employees and volunteers who work with young people.

The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts is looking for a main cook 8:00am- 1:30pm Monday through Friday. The person should have experience and references. Please contact Margaret Gray @ 508-993-2442 ext. 208 or email mgray@sscc.org.

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