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Page 1: OUR LADY S OUTDOOR MASS CELEBRATED LAST SUNDAY, …Christine and John Mehegan and John Mehegan, Jr. Marie Shaughnessy Dr. Donald and Carolyn Darling Monday June 1 First Responders

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted

May 31, 2020 ~ Pentecost Sunday

OUR LADY’S OUTDOOR MASS CELEBRATED LAST SUNDAY, MAY 24

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Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

2 Pentecost Sunday

Parish Staff

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

Rev. Francis Pham, Parochial Vicar 781-894-3481x1515 [email protected]

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

Thomas McGovern, Business 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]

Gregory Castano, 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 (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

CATHOLIC RADIO 1060AM

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May 31, 2020

Waltham/Lexington Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish

Mass intentions will be prayed for daily at unscheduled Masses for the needs of our parish and for the world as decreed to meet health directives. Sunday May 31 Christine and John Mehegan and John Mehegan, Jr. Marie Shaughnessy Dr. Donald and Carolyn Darling Monday June 1 First Responders Tuesday June 2 Rosemary J. Mailhot Friday June 5 All Graduates of 2020 Sunday June 7 Roger Johnson

COLLECTION INFORMATION

May 23/24: $6,875 April Online Giving: $7,354

COLLECTION ENVELOPES/DONATIONS

Please know that until our weekend Masses are fully back and once we figure out what our “new normal” will be, it is imperative that you continue to mail in your weekend collection envelopes and donation to the parish office or you can place in secure boxes in the church marked for such.

ONLINE GIVING

Please consider signing up for Online Giving. We encourage you to do this as it will assure consistent income for our parish during this most unprecedented time. You can sign up online by visiting our website, olca.org. We thank you in advance.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…

Remember in your prayers the souls of all who have recently passed away. May they know the peace and joy of our heavenly kingdom and may their souls rest in peace.

DAILY MASSES RESUME

We are blessed that our daily Masses have resumed. They will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:30am. Please continue to respect the social distancing and face mask requirements. Also, we ask that if you are sick, please do not attend Mass. Thank you. God Bless and stay well.

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Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

4 Pentecost Sunday

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Our Church remains open for Eucharistic Adoration daily 8:30am-6pm for people to focus on God and to seek God’s Peace during these days of turmoil. A sign-up system of limited individuals has been set up. If you would like to volunteer an hour or more. Please contact Sharon via email

at [email protected] Thank you to those who have come forward so far. This is a time to pray, begging God’s intervention to assist our world during this particular time of need.

1000 CLUB

Our next drawing is June 17, 2020. Please continue to send in your renewals. The June renewal notices will be sent out this week. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

CONFESSIONS Outdoor confessions continue on Saturday’s from 3:00-4:00pm until further notice. You can drive up or walk up. Will be held in drive way between main entrance of Church and Blessed Mother Statue outside.

OUR LADY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Our Lady’s Religious Education Program wishes to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers who generously give their time and talent helping our parish youth by their word and witness. Teachers & Team

Teachers & Aides: April Slattery, Elizabeth Glynn, Carol Per illi, Lor i Mazzarelli, Jessica Dior io, Stephanie Enweonwu, Eileen MacKenzie, Saudi Bianchi, Michelle Sullivan, Elizabeth Ferlazzo, Julie Fournier, Samanthi Perera, Andrew Cross, Lexi Hovsepian, Kristen Palladino, Jeff McDonough, Aimee Dallaire, Heather McKinnon, Linda Hoyt, Samantha Andrews, Shelby Campana, Antonette Karish, Valerie Stillman, Suzanne Shields, Lisa Coye, Corey Coye, Maria Caso, Lorriane Rielly, Claire O’Connell, Laura Urquhart, Jen Stalmon, Deirdre Curtin, Lori Parent, Anna Sabatino, Joanne Murphy, Toni Berit, Nella Connelly, Christine Donovan. Substitute Teachers: Jackie Ashba, Kristen Delaney, Susan France, Debra McGann, Nicola Quaranto. Special Helpers: Lou Alvarez, John Barry, Charlie Newfell, Chris Shields, Paul Loscocco, Joe Nixon and Our Lady’s Knights of Columbus Council. We also thank Father DiPerri, Father Pham, and Deacon Joe Hubbard for Conferences/Adorations throughout the year, Grades 3-8 Confessions, Grade 2 First Penance, Confirmation Penance Service, and many classroom visits, talks and Church tours. We look forward to First Communion and Confirmation! Thank you to all of our student lectors who read so nicely at the 9AM Masses this past year too. Lastly, enormous appreciation to our parents/guardians for your support and participation and help and understanding. As you can see, many roles combine and contribute in all sorts of ways. We remain grateful and strong in our commitment to Religious Education. The 2020-2021 Registration Form for grades 1 – 10, which includes Grades 9 & 10 Confirmation preparation, is available on olca.org or by contacting Felicia Forger at 781-894-3481 x3 or [email protected].

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May 31, 2020

Waltham/Lexington Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish

OUTDOOR MASS AT OUR ADY’S—MAY 24, 2020

What a wonderful welcome back to the celebration of Mass last weekend. We had over 400 people in attendance who followed the guidelines of social distancing and wearing face coverings. Thank you to all who volunteered their time to set up and help maintain the requirement of social distancing for all who attended. Below are some photos of the day.

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Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

6 Pentecost Sunday

Below is a photo taken of the Monstrance from Our Lady’s when Fr. DiPerri, Fr. Pham and Deacon Joe went to

Waltham Crossings and blessed all of the residents.

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