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1 St. Margaret Parish - Lowell, MA

June 7, 2015 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

P A R I S H M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T

. The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, founded in 1910, is an urban, archdiocesan parish located in the Highlands section of Lowell, Massachusetts. The parish is a multi-ethnic, socially, culturally, and educationally diverse faith community.

. Deeply committed to Jesus Christ, we endeavor to become a unified community of faith, worship, and service. We strive to be a warm, welcoming and caring parish in which the gifts and talents of all, young and old, are recognized and graciously used to nourish others.

M a s s S c h e d u l e

~ Main Church ~

Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 pm Sunday Masses - 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am

~ Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel ~ Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am

P r a y e r s & d e v o t i o n s

~ Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel ~

The Rosary: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am Eucharistic Adoration: September - April,

Thursdays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

S a c r a m e n t s

Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:15 to 3:45 pm, or by appointment.

Baptism Second Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Marriage Please call at least six months in advance.

R e l i g i o u s E d u c a t i o n

Grades 1-8 begins with the 9:00 am Sunday Mass. Confirmation students meet Sunday evenings.

St. Vincent de Paul Society “Helping Those in Need.”

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Marga-

ret Parish witnesses to God’s love through

works of charity and justice, making no distinc-

tion in those served. If you are in need of help,

please call 978-459-0175. All calls and visits are

strictly confidential.

Saint Margaret Parish 374 Stevens Street ~ Lowell, MA 01851

Tel (978) 454-5143 Fax (978) 458-8472 www.stmargaretlowell.org

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Rev. Raymond P. Benoit Administrator

Paul St.Cyr Facilities Manager

Karen Miller Business Manager

Barry Lloyd Permanent Deacon

Debra McAndrews Administrative Coordinator

Joanna Bazzinotti Coordinator of Faith Formation & Evangelization

Pamela Quinn Coordinator of Religious Education, Grades 1-8

Kelly Paradise-Brothers Coordinator of Confirmation Program, Grades 9-11

Ernest Houle Director of Music

St. Margaret School "It is good for us to be here."

486 Stevens Street ~ Lowell, MA 01851

Tel (978) 453-8491 Fax (978) 453-1358

Extended Day Program (978) 458-7870

www.stmargaretschoollowell.org

Sr. Lori Fleming, SND Principal

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015



Today’s Scripture Readings - Catholic Community Hymnal # 576

♫ H y m ns ♫

Entrance 450 Song of the Body of Christ Offertory 380 Now We Remain Communion 429 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Recessional 444 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

SAMARITANS OF MERRIMACK VALLEY VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The Samaritans of Merrimack Valley, a program of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, is looking for caring people who are willing to help others by answering our suicide crisis help line. Most people who call our line are not suicidal; they need someone to listen to them. We offer emotional sup-port for those who are dealing with life stressors and need befriending. For more information and a volunteer packet, please email Debbie at [email protected] or call (978) 327-6671.

+ Mass Intentions +

Date Day Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebrant

Jun 06 Saturday 4:00pm Ann Walsh 1st Anniversary Coach John Lyons 1st Anniversary Fr. Ray Jun 07 Sunday 7:30am Susan Gill Birthday Memorial Fr. Raju 9:00am People of St. Margaret Parish Special Intention Fr. Ray 11:00am Leo B. Teague Birthday Memorial Fr. Ray Jun 08 Monday 8:30am Deceased Members of the Sacred Heart Women’s Club Memorial Fr. Raju Jun 09 Tuesday 8:30am Members of the Spiritual Society Special Intention Fr. Raju Jun 10 Wednesday 8:30am Kevin J. Fenlon 8th Anniversary Fr. Raju Jun 11 Thursday 8:30am Mary Farias 92nd Birthday Fr. Ray Jun 12 Friday 8:30am William Colburn 6th Anniversary Fr. Ray Jun 13 Saturday 8:30am Margaret M. Speiran 22nd Anniversary Fr. Ray 4:00pm Conrad & Gladys Rock 7th Anniversary Fr. Ray Jun 14 Sunday 7:30am People of St. Margaret Parish Special Intention Fr. Ray 9:00am Ben & Serwa Adoo 5th Wedding Anniversary Fr. Ray 11:00am Thomas O’Hagan Birthday Memorial Fr. Raju

+ Steeple Bells +

Our Steeple Bells will ring this week in celebration of the 92nd Birthday of Mary Farias.

+ Sanctuary / Altar Lamps +

Our Sanctuary & Altar Lamps will burn this week:

. Sanctuary Lamp (Church): In loving memory of Yvette Cote. . Sanctuary Lamp (Chapel): In loving memory of Arthur “Herky” Santos. . Sacred Heart Lamp (Church): In loving memory of Edward A. McArdle. . Blessed Mother Lamp (Church): In loving memory of Theresa M. Campbell.

For information about Steeple Bells or Sanctuary/Altar Lamps, please, call the rectory office.

+ In Memoriam +

During the week of May 24, 2015

The Rite of Christian Burial was celebrated for Bartholomew “Bart” F. Ryan.

Let us remember him and his loved ones in our prayers.

CARE ENOUGH TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN

For the safety and security of our young children, please do not allow any child under your care to use the rest room facilities unless escorted by an adult. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.



PARISH WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT

May 30-31, 2015

. 1st Collection: Weekly Offertory . 2nd Collection: 2015 Catholic Appeal # of Envelopes: 218 # of Envelopes: 148 Envelopes: $3,405.00 Envelopes: $1,735.00 Non-Envelope: $ 703.00 Non-Envelope: $ 409.00

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Total: $4,108.00 Total: $2,144.00

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2nd Collection this weekend: Seminary Offering

With heartfelt gratitude for the very generous sharing of your treasure ..and thank you for accepting the financial responsibility for St. Margaret Parish.

$10,000 CASH BONANZA

Sponsored by the Friends of St. Margaret Parish and School

Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash

2nd Prize: $500 * 3rd Prize: $300 * 4th Prize: $200

Ticket price: $100 per ticket. No more than 300 tickets to be sold!

Buy a ticket for yourself, or as a gift, or split a ticket with friends and family!

Early Bird Tickets!

Buy your ticket on or before July 12th for a chance to win $100.00! Early Bird winners will be announced at our annual cookout on July 12th.

The $10,000 Cash Bonanza drawing will take place on

Friday, September 11th, in Sacred Heart Hall (lower church).

Doors open at 6:00pm - Raffle begins at 6:30pm.

To purchase a ticket…

Take home a Ticket Order Form located in the wall racks at all entrances of the church; complete the form, and mail it with your check for $100.

Buy a ticket in the rectory office, Monday thru Friday, from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Go to our parish website at www.stmargaretlowell.org then click on “$10,000 Cash Bonanza”

under Parish News and Announcements. From there you may print out as many Ticket Order Forms as you like!

Thank you for your support of St. Margaret Parish & St. Margaret School!

2015 CATHOLIC APPEAL CAMPAIGN - ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON

The 2nd Collection last weekend for the 2015 Catholic Appeal was a very generous $2,144. I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all the families and households of St. Margaret Parish who have been such Good Samaritans by giving so generously to the Catholic Appeal this year. The most up-to-date total of contributions and donors from St. Margaret Parish will not be known for at least two weeks. This is because some who used the Catholic Appeal envelope in last weekend’s 2nd Collection were making a payment toward a pledge amount that had previously been reported in our parish results. These contributions, therefore, cannot be counted as new contributions. Once the most-up-to-date total are known, we will publish them in the bulletin.

..Peace be with you! ..Father Ray Benoit



By James Gaffney

The Body and Blood of Christ

The soldiers from our area were leaving for active duty overseas and the local television news cov-ered their departure. The reporter asked each one what he was taking with him as a reminder of fami-ly and friends back home. The soldiers displayed pictures, lockets of hair, medals and lucky charms of all sorts. Each one took a little piece of home with him, hoping that they would come back, safe and sound.

As Jesus prepares to face His crucifixion and death, He gives the Apostles more than just a re-minder of Him. He gives them the gift of Himself—His true, real and eternal presence in the sacra-ment of the Eucharist. His Presence will guide, protect, nurture and heal the Church. Living and true, His Presence will unite people of all time and places into the one Body of Christ. The communion of saints is not something we observe, but the way we live our faith. .

St. Paul reminds us that Christ offers Himself as the sacrifice for all ages, forming us into His Body, the Church. Through Him, we receive the grace we need. With Him, we proclaim His Gospel. In Him, we draw our strength and purpose. As one Body, we share with each other life and faith, hope and love. It is the gift of His Presence that will lead us safely home.

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Exodus 24:3-8 Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Jesus Gives Us His Body and Blood in the Eucharist

It’s not easy for today’s generation of people to understand the ancient significance of bread. It used to be known as the staff of life, meaning that it was the main support of human life. Americans are known as meat-and-potatoes people. For the huge population of Asia, rice is the chief item of the diet. For other peoples it may be pasta or fish or game that is the staff of life. In our day and age, the soggy, pasty, tasteless enriched bread available in stores often makes people long for the days when mothers and grandmothers produced homemade honest-to-goodness bread in their own kitchens. So the question arises for modern believers: Why did Jesus choose bread and wine for the sacra-ment? It was because in biblical times bread - along with fish usually cooked in olive oil - and grape wine was the regular diet of the ordinary people. Bread was the staff of life. It meant life to the an-cients, and Scripture says as much. When our first parents were expelled from the Garden of Eden, it was in these terms: “By the sweat of your face shall you get bread to eat” (Gen 3:19). When Jesus taught the disciples how to pray, he asked them to ask for their earthly needs in terms of bread: “Give us today our daily bread” (Matt 6:11). In the desert confrontation with Satan trying to tempt him, Je-sus said: “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God” (Matt 4:4). Jesus chose the most common food of his time for the Eucharist to show that just as the body needs food in order to live, so the soul needs the nourishment of this sacrament. A second question arises when we consider the Eucharist: What did Jesus mean when he spoke those sacred words from today’s Gospel: “This is my body . . . This is my blood of the covenant . . . .” These are plain assertions by a man who is about to die. Men who are about to die do not speak in rid-dles. Or hear today’s Alleluia verse: “I am the living bread.” Four of those five words have only one syllable. There is only one conclusion: Jesus really meant what he said! He, himself, is our food under the forms of bread and wine. One final question: Of what importance is this to us? The answer is that this sacrament is neces-sary for spiritual living. It gives us spiritual strength and health. Just as we need three meals a day to be physically healthy, so we need this sacrament regularly to be alive and well in the spirit. Remember that the results are guaranteed, for Jesus assures us, whoever eats this bread will live forever! There-fore, let us celebrate this day gratefully and joyfully.

Shalom! ..Peace be with you! ..Father Ray



Member Enrolled By Member Enrolled By

Mass Intention – June 9 @ 8:30am

for Members of St. Margaret Parish Spiritual Society

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John F. Abraham, Jr. Dad & Mom Gerard J. Atkinson Gerry & Joan Fenlon John & Nancy Begley James & Mary Scanlon Gerimanus Bekaah & Joana Bekyere Mary Dery Blanche Beninati Mary Ann Gray Rev Raymond P Benoit St. Margaret Sodality Edwin Biwald James & Eleanor Ryan Maria Biwald James & Eleanor Ryan George J. Breault Mary P. Breault Yolande Brodley Sr. Linda and Sr. Mary Jean Gertrude Burnham St. Margaret Blessed Virgin Mary Society Paul Burton James & Mary Scanlon James & Helen Busby Mary E. Quinlan William F. & Susanna Busby Mary E. Quinlan John Campbell The Carolan Family Marguerite Carlisle Mary E. Quinlan Frank L. & Frank & Sade Carr Mary E. Quinlan Joe & Josie Colombo Mary Ann Gray Tony Colombo Mary Ann and Cathie Tony Conway The McAndrews Family Paul F. Creegan, Sr. Friends Paul F. Creegan, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Wakeham Joseph & Grace Curry Mary E. Quinlan Agnes Copley Daley Peter Daley Anna E. Daley James & Mary Scanlon Gordon M. Dery Mary Dery Anne Dietsch The James P. Ryan Family Lisa C. DiLiegro Barbara Woodbury Nancy A. Dube Eileen, Don & Mary John, Rachel & Gail Dunn Jim & Mary Scanlon Carla T. Espinola Carol & Bob McGowan Mary J. Faias Barbara Cawley & Barbara Gross Bartholomew F. "Bart" Ryan Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon William "Bill" J. Floyd III The Carons, Pat Laurent

& Patti Laurent & Family Franciose and Miller Families Frances Franciose Jerome & Theresa Miller Friedman Frances Franciose Alfred & Mary Gagnon Eileen Gagnon Bovio Phyllis Gilbride Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon Stephen J. Gilbride Mary E. Gilbride Joyce Gilligan The Carolan Family Bill Gray Mary Ann Gray The Gray Family Mary Ann Gray Carl, Barbara and Edward Gross Barbara Gross Gordon Hamilton Mary Santos Charles J. Heslin Bill & Laura Wilson John "Jack" Hickey, Sr. Martha Hickey Donald F. Hirbour Mary Hirbour Thomas P. Hogan Pat Laurent & Family Walter & Jonathan Hudzik Suzanne Hudzik Thelma Bedard Madeline & Denise Jacques Juan Jimenez Aida Shepard & Family John Saab Joseph Rickie, Judy, and Teri Peter Saab Joseph Rickie, Judy, and Teri Francis V. & Mary T. King Claire King Rita (Morrow) Krikorian Mary E. Quinlan Donna Elaine Laferriere David & Debra St. Jean Christine & Chester Laflamme Pat Laflamme Rose Langlois Nancy and Pauline Bruce Leaver Darryl & Jay

Ernest Lemieux Raymond & Suzanne Morin Robert C. Lemire Rita Lemire Joseph & Mary Licata The McAndrews Family Chester Lowrey Ruth O' Hagan John Lyons Darryl & Jay Maciejewski Sisters - Josie, Julie, & Gladys

Jane, Paula, Chris

Maciejewski Family - John Sr., Michael, Sara

The Gagan Family

Bill Malavich Paula Malavich Peter Malavich Paula Malavich William & Sophie Malavich Malavich Family Brandon P. Mansur, Lauren M. Mansur & Hannah N. Peters

Virginia M. Gattenby

Gene & Leo Martin The Fallon Family Peter L. Mazzola The Perry Family Edward A. McArdle Meghan, John, & Jacki McArdle Mary Helen McCarron Mildred Levasseur & Family Jack & Rosemary McDowell Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon James A. McLean The Carolan Family Mary E. (Kierce) McLean The Carolan Family Andrew Moynihan James & Mary Scanlon Grace C. Moynihan Martha E. Hickey Grace C. Moynihan Virginia R. Fitzgerald Carol J. Murphy Kathleen & Sheila Sweeney

& Connor & Reilly Murphy William F. Nangle, Sr. The Nangle Family Eugene "Gene" M. Negrone Fr. Ray Benoit, Janice Phaneuf

& Estelle Girard

Thomas Neylon Mary Neylon David O'Brien James & Eleanor Ryan O'Brien & Gattenby Families Virginia M. Gattenby Phillip F. O'Brien, Jr. Virginia Gattenby William J. O'Donnell David & Debra St. Jean Thomas L. O'Hagan Ruth O'Hagan & Family Muiris O'Meara James & Eleanor Ryan Walter J. O'Neil His Loving Family Walter J. O'Neil Helen O'Neil Thomas Pacht James & Mary Scanlon Roger Pare The Vigeant Family Ella L. Parent Barbara Cawley & Barbara Gross Miriam Pearsall Jim & Kay Fallon Edmund & Carole Pender Pender-Phaneuf Family Helen Price Raymond & Suzanne Morin Garrett Quinlan Mary E Quinlan Mary Jo Quinlan Garrett & Mary E. Quinlan Thomas, Hanora & Onia Quinlan Mary E. Quinlan Thomas & Florence Quinn Tucker, Terry & Pam Quinn Patricia & Dennis Rawnsley Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon The Recipients of Prayer Shawls St. Margaret Prayer Shawl Ministry Daniel Reilly James & Mary Scanlon Marguerite & Patricia Royal Eleanor Sullivan Ronald Russell Carol Villineau Mary & Edward Ryan Malavich Family Richard T. Ryan Mary Ryan William P. Ryan, Sr. Joan Ryan & Family Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Saab, Sr. Rickie, Judy, and Teri Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Saab, Jr. Rickie, Judy, and Teri Louis M. Saab, Esq. Rickie, Judy, and Teri Francis & Helen Sakalinski William & Karen Tobin



KEEPING GOD’S HOME & OUR CHURCH CLEAN

Should you find the pew area where you sit littered with soiled or used items, please, let me know before or after Mass. It would be helpful if each of us would make the effort to assure that we have not left behind any used tissues, candy wrappers, plastic bags, or other soiled items on the pew, in the pew racks or on the floor. We are grateful for your support in this effort. ..Father Ray

SAINT MARGARET PARISH SPIRITUAL SOCIETY

Members of the Spiritual Society are remembered in the celebration of Mass once a month. They are also remembered in the praying of the Rosary, Monday through Saturday, every week of the en-rollment period. Each enrollment of one, two or three years includes a certificate of enrollment in a padded binder with a religious picture. To enroll someone into the Spiritual Society, please, call the parish rectory office for more information (978-454-5143).

Member Enrolled By Member Enrolled By

Mass Intention – June 9 @ 8:30am

for Members of St. Margaret Parish Spiritual Society

Arthur Santos Mr. & Mrs. James Fallon Roger R. Santos Theresa Santos Frank Sousa Santos, Jr Edward Robert Surprenant James & Helen Scanlon James & Mary Scanlon Donna M. Shaughnessy Virginia Gattenby Carolyn Sheedy Sheedy - Sturzo Family Thomas J. Sherman Gail White & Theresa DeRepentigny Stephen Skaff Skaff Family Friends Stephen Skaff Lisa, Lily & Sara Skaff Brad & Eileen Smith The Smith Family Helen Veronica Smith Virginia Fitzgerald John & June Sodre Mary P. Breault John, Dorothy, Raymond, Patricia Souza & Josephine

Kucek & Owen Family

James & Margaret Speiran James & Mary Scanlon Henry Stupakewicz Mom, Clara & Anna Margaret A. "Nana" Sullivan The Perry Family Mary Patricia Sweeney Sheila, Joe, Kathy, & Tim Sweeney Doris Tereshko Ruth O'Hagan William & Florence Tobin William & Karen Tobin Marcel & Jeannette Vermette Tucker, Terry, & Pam Quinn Hoang Thi Voc (Maria) Her Family Ann Walsh Darryl & Jay Catherine Walsh Tom & Priscille Murphy Mary Weems Virginia Gattenby John & Mary Weir Mrs. Mary Breault Mary Ryan Glenn Weiss Joan Ryan & Family Robert H. Zaim St. Margaret Religious Ed. Staff

Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid! Vacation Bible School

Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 24th, 2015

9:00 am to 12:00 Noon at St. Margaret School, Nangle Hall

Experience an exciting, Bible-times village as we visit Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid! Each day, your child can become part of history as they see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like to live in Jesus’ hometown! We’ll explore authentic Marketplace shops, visit Jesus’ mother Mary, take part in games, dance to lively songs, and sample tasty tidbits as we explore together more about Jesus’ childhood. These experiences will make God’s Word come alive with new meaning for all who participate! The cost for Vacation Bible School is $30.00 per child. Registration and payment must be received by Monday, June 15th. Registration forms can be found in the wall racks at all entrances of the church, or may be printed from our parish website. For more information, please contact Joanna Bazzinotti at the rectory or email [email protected].

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You could be the lucky winner of four one-day passes to the Water Park at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This favorite New England attraction includes twisting and turning waterslides, an activity pool and kiddie play area, a four-story interactive treehouse, a hot springs warming pool and much more! Raffle tickets are $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00, available at the rectory or school. Winners will be an-nounced on the last day of school – Friday, June 19th. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Science & Technology at St. Margaret School.

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