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February 2, 2020

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www.medfordcollaborative.org

Collaborative Staff

Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan 781-396-0423 x121 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Shen 781-396-0423 x108 Priest In Residence: Fr. Daniel Moloney (Chaplain at MIT)

Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers 781-396-0423 x104 Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen 781-396-0423 x118 Faith Formation Coordinator: Nancy Albanese 781-396-0423 x105 Middle School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] High School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] Religious Education Email: [email protected] St. Joseph Interim Music Director: Shawn Mikkelson 801-358-0943 Email: [email protected] Collaborative Office Manager: Alisa O’Dowd 781-396-0423 x111 St. Joseph Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo 781-396-0423 x114

Main Office: 781-396-3636

Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117

Website: www.sjsmedford.com

Principal: Mr. Robert Chevrier

Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi 441 Fellsway West, Medford

Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm

Sunday - 9am & 11am

St. Joseph 118 High Street, Medford

Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm

Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon

Contact Information

Collaborative Parish Office: 114 High Street

Medford, MA 02155

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm

Friday 9am - Noon

Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919

Collaborative Email: [email protected]


The Presentation of the Lord

Welcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New Parishioners

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,

No matter what your current family or marital situation,

No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc.,

No matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved

and respected here at The Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

and Saint Joseph Parish.

If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to a member of the

Parish Staff after Mass or at your convenience.

Remembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our Parishes

Please consider remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School when

drafting your estate plans. For more information, please call

Laura Powers at 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you.

Sacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with one of our

priests or deacon at least six months before the wedding.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly Please contact the Parish Center Office to make

arrangements, if you are going into the hospital, or have a family member who is homebound and would

like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

If a family member cannot come to church and would like to receive Communion at home,

please notify us.

Upcoming

Collaborative

Events Collaborative Coffee Hour February 2, 9, 16 & 23 following the 10am Mass at St. Joseph Making Valentine’s Sat, February 8, 5pm, St. Joseph Cafe Rosary Children Wed, Feb 12, 3:30 - 5pm, Medford Rehab Nursing Center St. Francis of Assisi Monthly Dinner Sat, February 22 following the 4pm Mass Kids Healthy Minds Initiative Sun, March 15, 8:45-9:45am, St. Joseph Café Sun, March 22, 10-11am, St. Francis Dining Hall

Disciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in MissionDisciples in Mission

On this feast of the Presentation, the Gospel of Luke gives us a lovely scene on which to reflect. Mary and Joseph bring the child Jesus to the Temple to present him to the Lord. In the Temple, both Simeon and Anna, elders in the Temple, recognized Jesus as the Messiah,

and gave witness to his presence. We come to Mass each week and receive Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. As we go forth from Mass

today, we too give witness to Christ. Let us pray that in all we say and do, Christ will be

visibly present in our lives.


February 2, 2020

Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings

Loved Ones In Service

Presently on active duty serving our country:

SPC Ryan Barry, US Army

Tyler Dion, US Army Specialist

Cameron Howard

Nicholas C. Lavery

1st LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army

Staff Sergeant 3rd Special Forces, Cairo M. Prisco, US Army

Daniel Silva

Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country.

May God protect them.

Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:

Anne Belfort, Thomas E. Burbine, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Kim James, Mike James, Jeffrey Morgan, Jeanne O’Brien, Theresa O’Brien Carew, Joel Rivera, Adelina Scarpelli, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Anna Sorgi, Rob Stengel, Valerie Stengal, Christine Tenaglia, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero

2 SUN Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 3 Mon 2 Sm 15:13-14,30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1- 20 4 Tue 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—

19:3/Mk 5:21-43 5 Wed 2 Sm 24:2,9-17Mk 6:1-6 6 Thu 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/Mk 6:7-13 7 Fri Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29 8 Sat 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34 9 SUN Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16

Ann Carroll and Deirdre Foley, catechists in our Confirmation program, joined hundreds of others from the Archdiocese of Boston on a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the March for Life.

Rosary

Children

Please join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

from 3:30 - 5pm at Medford Rehab Nursing Center

We will say the Rosary, make a craft with the residents and have a snack.

All ages welcome!

In honor of Mrs. Libby Croce.

Any questions, reach out to Nadia at [email protected] or Mea at [email protected]



Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our parishes, who were baptized in the months of December & January.

Jackson Edward Bernis

Dominic Joseph Brookhouser

Jackson Virgil Davis

Luke Francis Davis

James Peter DeStefano

Cian Peter Dillon

Wells Xavier Howard

Mya Grace Sanchez

May God continue to bring to fulfillment the great work He has begun with them.

2019 Contribution Statements

2019 contribution statements are available upon request. Please call our Collaborative Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 111 if you would like a copy of your statement.

The sixth grade created edible/3D plant and animal cells in science!

Third grade has been busy learning about matter and how it changes in science. We recently did an experiment with physical and chemical changes. We made pancakes! First we made a solution, then we cooked it. The heat from the pan created a chemical change turning the batter into a pancake! We dyed some and cut them into shapes, creating a physical change. Finally, we ate them! (Another chemical change!) We enjoyed learning about science in a hands on way!

St. Joseph Adoration Team Prayer Cenacle for Priests

Thursdays from 12noon-1pm

at St. Joseph Lower Church back room

Please join us to pray for our priests or call 781-391-1396 to add a priest to our prayer list.

All are welcome.


February 2, 2020

It Takes a Village to Help our Children Live their Best Lives!

The Kids Healthy Minds Initiative (KHMI) is an awareness and education program presented by clinicians

from Franciscan Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Archdiocese of Boston.

Today’s youth have many challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety or depression. How do you know when it’s a typical developmental stage or if the child needs some extra help? Come learn about the

differences, how to help youth better cope with life’s stressors and how to get professions help if needed.

All Parents/Guardians/Grandparents and adults who interact with children will benefit from this program. Please note this is a required parent class for Sunday Faith Formation families,

but we encourage ALL our Faith Formation families to attend.

Please join us on either

Sunday, March 15 from 8:45-9:45 am in St. Joseph Cafe

or

Sunday, March 22 from 10-11 am in St. Francis Dining Hall (Please note St. Francis has an 11am Mass so there is only on street parking for this event.)

The entire local community is invited and there is no charge for the program.

Questions? Contact Office of Faith Formation/Medford Collaborative at (781) 396-0423 or email [email protected]



Collaborative Collaborative Collaborative Collaborative

Coffee Hour at the Coffee Hour at the Coffee Hour at the Coffee Hour at the

St. Joseph Social St. Joseph Social St. Joseph Social St. Joseph Social

CenterCenterCenterCenter

Please join us for food, drink and community

after the 10am Mass at the St. Joseph Social

Center! Our Collaborative Coffee Hour will be a

weekly event except for a few weeks, which we

will post in our bulletin ahead of time. We

would love to see you there!

Our upcoming Coffee Hour dates are:Our upcoming Coffee Hour dates are:Our upcoming Coffee Hour dates are:Our upcoming Coffee Hour dates are:

Sunday, February 2ndSunday, February 2ndSunday, February 2ndSunday, February 2nd

Sunday, February 9thSunday, February 9thSunday, February 9thSunday, February 9th

Sunday, February 16thSunday, February 16thSunday, February 16thSunday, February 16th

Sunday, February 23rdSunday, February 23rdSunday, February 23rdSunday, February 23rd

Our goal is to create a volunteer-run and

funded ministry to help us become a closer,

more vibrant community. We would love to

have volunteers help us by bringing food, etc.

Please use this signup link to help if you are able.Please use this signup link to help if you are able.Please use this signup link to help if you are able.Please use this signup link to help if you are able.

https://tinyurl.com/stjoescoffeehourhttps://tinyurl.com/stjoescoffeehourhttps://tinyurl.com/stjoescoffeehourhttps://tinyurl.com/stjoescoffeehour

For questions or to help out, please email Eileen

at [email protected]

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you an adult who has not yet been baptized and would like to explore the possibility of being baptized?

Are you an adult who was baptized in a non-Catholic Christian community and would be interested in entering into full communion with the Catholic Church?

Are you an adult who was baptized in the Catholic Church as a child, never received further faith formation, and would like to pursue reception of the sacraments beyond baptism?

Are you an adult who did not complete your Religious Education and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

If any of these descriptions applies to you, please consider your possible participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA. Please feel free to pass this notice on to a family member or friend.

The RCIA is the process of spiritual and catechetical formation through which adults decide to be baptized or enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

If you are interested, have any questions or would like to participate, please contact the parish office or Fr. Peter Shen at [email protected]


February 2, 2020

Saturday 2/1/20 8:30 am 4:00 pm

For the People Domenico Federico

Sunday 2/2/20 9:00 am 11:00 am

Joseph & Irene Plati Domenica Dealtan, Fortunata Puccio & Giuseppe Puccio

Tuesday 2/4/20 8:30 am

Luciano Lunardi

Thursday 2/6/20

8:30 am

Theresa, David & Margaret Leone

Saturday 2/8/20 8:30 am 4:00 pm

Gerard V. Guarnotta For the People

Sunday 2/9/20 9:00 am 11:00 am

Josephine Giliberto Catherine Gustin

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:30 am Mass,

Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church confessional or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the second

Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every

month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00 pm in the upper church.

All are welcome. (Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)

Weekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Marion Movement of Priests Prayer Group meets every Monday at

7:30 pm in the upper church to pray the Rosary. All are welcome. (The Prayer Group will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)

Secular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular Franciscans The Secular Franciscans, formerly Third Order,

meet at St. Francis of Assisi on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall.

All are welcome.

St. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

January 26th Collection

Offertory including Online Giving: $3,696 Weekly Budget Requirement: $4,615

Church in Latin America: $847

Second Collection this week: Utility Collection Second Collection next week: Monthly Collection

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

Robert Minichiello

Francis Sensale

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.

This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:

Kathleen McAdam



Saturday 2/1/20 4:00 pm

Arlene Page

Sunday 2/2/20 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon

For the People Helen & Doris Keenan Rick Pelusi

Monday 2/3/20 8:30 am

Antonio, Chiarina & Ernie Caso

Wednesday 2/5/20 8:30 am

In Thanksgiving to Jesus

Friday 2/7/20 8:30 am

Adoration Team - living & deceased

Saturday 2/8/20 4:00 pm

Angela & Jim Sugrue

Sunday 2/9/20 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon

Deceased members of the Iannaccone & Flynn Families William Cooney For the People

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the

upper church or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Instruction for first time

parents and godparents is held at St. Francis

of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church

(unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm in the lower church.

(Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)

Legion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of Mary For the winter months, the Legion of Mary will meet

offsite on Saturday mornings at 9:15 am. For more information or meeting location, please

call 781-391- 1396. All are welcome!

Readings: #1031

Booking Mass Intentions

We are now booking Mass Intentions through

June 30, 2020 at both St. Francis of Assisi & St.

Joseph.

If you would like to book a Mass Intention for a loved one, please call the office at 781-396-0423.

January 26th Collections

Offertory including Online Giving: $5,125 Weekly Budget Requirement: $7,560

Church in Latin America: $1,145

Second Collection this week: Fuel Collection Second Collection next week: On-going Maintenance

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Joseph Parish.

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