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Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted

May 19, 2019

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Pictured above are the thirteen Boston candidates ordained for priesthood at Holy Cross Cathedral last

Saturday, May 17, 2019 by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley. This was the largest group of newly

ordained priests in the Archdiocese in nearly two decades.

The thirteen newly ordained are:

Rev. Joseph Roy Almeida, Rev. Maciej Araszkiewicz, Rev. Corey Bassett-Tirrell,

Rev. Christopher John Boyle, Rev. Marcos Enrique, Rev. Timothy Paul Hynes,

Rev. Przemyslaw Tomasz Kasprzak, Rev. Brian Peter O’Hanlon, Rev. Mark Teodor Olejnik,

Rev. William Henry Robinson, Rev. Carignan Langlois Rouse,

Rev. Victor Luna Vitug and Rev. James Paul Wargovich

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Parish Staff

Rev. James M. DiPerri, Pastor 781-894-3481x4 [email protected]

Felicia Forger, Religious Education Coordinator 781-894-3481x3 [email protected]

Miriam Dorovski, Finance Manager 781-894-3481x5 [email protected]

JoAnn Geary, Finance Assistant 781-894-3481x6 [email protected]

Sharon Micco, Parish Office Manager 781-894-3481x2 [email protected]

Patrick Botti, Music Director 781-894-3481x8 [email protected]

Chandra Minor, School Principal 781-899-0353 [email protected]

Mary Gotgart, School Office Manager 781-899-0353 [email protected]

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Mass

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8AM

First Friday Mass 9AM (only, no 8)

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 May 25 4:00 pm Christine and John Mehegan and John Mehegan, Jr. Sunday May 26 9:00 am Dorothy Kelly 1st Anniversary*Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Willie and Lucy Aucoin, Danny and Rick Cameron Monday May 27 9:00 am Kathleen and RJ Reed Memorial Tuesday May 28 8:00 am Carmen Lucero Memorial Friday May 31 8:00 am Special Intention Saturday June 1 4:00 pm Marie McClallen MemorialSunday June 2 9:00 am Luigi and Manrico Pellegrini Memorial*Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Carlo Rizzo 25th Anniversary

UPCOMING COLLECTIONS May 25/26: Regular

May 30: Ascension Thursday June 1/2: Regular and Seminarians

MASS INTENTIONS

OUR LADY’S MEMORIALS

Our memorials are meant to remember a deceased loved one or a special intention. 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.

COLLECTION INFORMATION May 18/19: $5,783 ~ Special Monthly: $2,188

Online Giving for April: $4,530

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.

ASCENSION THURSDAY

HOLY DAY MASSES

Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm

Thursday, May 30 at 9:00am

Thursday, May 30 at 6:30pm

This Monday morning, Memorial Day, May 27, the morning Mass will be at 9:00am.

CANOBIE LAKE OUTTING

The annual Canobie Lake trip for the altar servers and children’s choir members will take place on Saturday, June 15. More details in upcoming bulletins.

The Blessed Mother Statue will be illuminated this week in loving memory of Tony Nigro at the request of his wife, Doris and family.

MEMORIAL DAY

On this Memorial Day weekend, let us pray for those who have lost their lives

defending our country.

We also give thanks to those who returned home to their families and

those who are with us today. Let us continue to pray for the active service

members who are presently fighting to protect our country and our freedom.

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Our Lady’s Religious Education Program ended the year with an Ice Cream Party on Sunday, May 19. We thank our won-derful teachers/team teachers, aides, substitute teachers, and so many other volunteers who so generously share their faith with our parish youth. Teachers and Team Teachers for Grades 1-8: Heidi Visocchi, Jen Pr iore, Meg Letendre, Michelle Sullivan, Eileen MacKenzie, Kristen Palladino, Suzanne Shields, April Slattery, Elizabeth Urquhart, Carol Perilli, Samanthi Perera, Heather McKinnon, Carmen Vega, Antonette Karish, Aimee Dallaire, Linda Hoyt, Jen Stalmon, Lisa Coye, Maria Caso, Lorraine Reilly, Claire O’Connell, Laura Urquhart, and John Dooley. Aides: Jessica Diorio, Stephanie Enweonwu, Kristen LeRoy, Annie Luongo, Nicola Quaranto, Nella Connelly, Jeff McDonough, Melanie McDonough, Charles Perilli, and Joanne St. Cyr. Substitute Teachers: Jackie Ashba, Saudi Bianchi, Kr isten Delaney, Susan France, Debra McGann, and Sheila Pilek. Special Helpers: Sr . Mar ie Patr ice Carr , CSJ , Lou Alvarez, John Barry, Lexi Hovsepian, Paul Loscocco, Charlie Newfell, and Our Lady’s Knights of Columbus Council. Lastly, thanks to our parents/guardians for your support and participation and help and understanding. As you can see, many volunteers contribute to this Parish program in all sorts of ways with all sorts of commitment. Please consider a role for next year. There is childcare for teachers and aides with children too young for classes. The registration form for this coming year for Grades 1–10, including Confirmation preparation, are available on olca.org or by contacting Felicia Forger at 781-894-3481 x3 or [email protected] . With all good wishes from all of us at the Religious Education Program for a happy, healthy, fun and faith-filled summer!

Enjoy a few more photos from Our Lady’s

Confirmation which was held on May 4 with

Bishop Robert Reed.

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Our Lady’s Academy 6th Grade preparing to leave for this past week’s Nature’s Classroom.

ONLINE GIVING

As we head into summer, please consider signing up for online giving for your weekly contributions. This way of giving lessens the worries you may have about contributing consistently and it lessens our worries because we know we have the steady donations of those who are away or cannot make particular weekends and participate in this program. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) forms can be found on all the tables around the church. Simply fill out the form and return to Sharon in the parish office . You can also call Sharon at 781-894-3481 x2 and sign up over the phone. If you should have any questions, please contact the parish office.

Seminarian Joe Hubbard will be ordained a deacon by Cardinal Seán O’Malley on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00am at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Deacon Joe will then serve at Mass for the first time as a deacon and preach his first homily on Sunday, June 9 at 9:30am at his home parish, St. Francis Xavier in South Weymouth. He will serve as deacon and preach here at Our Lady’s on Sunday, June 16. This is his last major step in the process of becoming a priest, and we look forward to having Deacon Joe with us for his final year in seminary! All are invited to attend his ordination.

May God bless Seminarian Joe as he continues his faith filled journey.

ARCHDIOCESAN SCOUTING AWARDS MASS

Last Sunday, May 19, Our Lady’s hosted all Boy and Girl Scout troops and their families as they celebrated their annual Scouting Awards Mass with Fr. Paul Soper as the celebrant. Congratulations to all of the achievements of young Scouts, teen award recipients and the adult volunteers invested in Catholic Scouting.

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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. 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.

“The right to life is the first among human rights” Pope Francis

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL BOXES

Our Lady’s St. Vincent dePaul continues to quietly help many people without fundraising. The only income comes from occasional donations from parishioners, but mostly from the 4 blue metal boxes we have located at the doors of the church. Perhaps the next time you walk in OR out of church, you might notice the box and drop some coins or more which will greatly be appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.

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.

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

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, June 9 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 fill out below and return to Sharon in the parish office.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

For myself: _______ Giving as a Gift: ______

NAME: ___________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________

PHONE: __________________________________

EMAIL: ___________________________________

MARK YOUR CALENDARS—2019 DATES

June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15

CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Thank you to those who have already generously given to The Catholic Appeal. The goal assessed for our parish is $47,359. Your generous contributions not only matter to the appeal, but in the end, also helps OUR LADY’S PARISH, as we are responsible to pay the difference not raised.

***As of May 21, our gift and pledge amount is $49,950. Of that $49,950, pledges still outstanding are $10,616 which means people that have pledged an amount have not sent in their donation. Please, if you made a pledge to the Catholic Appeal, make the payment. As we have stated above, whatever amount of our goal that is not reached, our parish responsible for the difference. Thank you.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed after the 8:00am daily Mass. It will begin roughly five minutes after the Mass ends. There will be a five minute quiet prayer time before the Divine Mercy Chaplet begins.

During the month of May, every Saturday at 3:00pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said followed by the Rosary at 3:15pm. All are welcome to join.

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