Day |
Date |
Time |
Name |
Occasion |
| Saturday |
Dec 22 |
9:00 a.m. |
Richard Heffernan |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Betty & George Saulnier |
| Sunday |
Dec 23 |
7:30 a.m. |
David Olson |
Birthday Memorial |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Frederick Cabral |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Shirley Horrigan |
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| Monday |
Dec 24 |
9:00 a.m. |
Joe Andrade, Rosa & Manuel Pacheco |
| 12:00 p.m. |
William M. Sullivan and deceased
members of the Sullivan Family |
| Wednesday |
Dec 26 |
9:00 a.m. |
Evelyn Brawley |
|
| Thursday |
Dec 27 |
9:00 a.m. |
Henry LeBlanc & Cecile Alguire |
| Friday |
Dec 28 |
9:00 a.m. |
Roland & Earl Hanson |
| Saturday |
Dec 29 |
9:00 a.m. |
Tracy DeMarco |
|
| Mary Ann Marshalkowski |
|
| 4:00 p.m. |
Bernard Hunt |
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| Sunday |
Dec 30 |
7:30 a.m. |
Living & Deceased Parishioners |
| 9:00 a.m. |
George & Helen Feeney |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Filomena Rego |
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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
There will be one collection taken up at all the Masses on Christmas for the support of priests of the Archdiocese in order to help with their sick and retirement needs and to help maintain Regina Cleri Home for retired priests (living there at the present time are Father Anadore, Father De Adder and Father McMahon). Your support is needed and earnestly requested.
BULLETIN BITS
When he discovered that Mary was with child, Joseph resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and became instead the protector of the child Jesus and His mother, Mary. God grant that I may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit!
LITURGICAL NOTES
- ANOINTING OF THE SICK
- The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday, December 30th following the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
- BAPTISMS
- Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, January 6th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
- PREVIEW OF CHRISTMAS MASSES
- Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th
- 4:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH – FAMILY LITURGY
- 4:00 P.M. – LOWER CHURCH
- 6:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH
- 12:00 Midnight – UPPER CHURCH, Latin Mass
- Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25th)
- 7:30 A.M.
- 9:00 A.M.
- 11:00 A.M.
- PREVIEW OF MASSES FOR NEW YEARS
- Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
- Monday, December 31, 2007 – 4:00p.m.
- Tuesday, January 1, 2008 –
- 7:30 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
- 11:00a.m.
FOOD COLLECTION
for families helped through Woburn Social Concern, will take place next weekend, December 29/30th. Please try to bring at least one item of food to Mass for this worthy endeavor.
MORNING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
at Trinity Covenant Preschool, 7 Clematis Road, Lexington open Monday through Friday from 9:00-12:00 Noon., If interested, call 781-861-6868.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS CHRISTMAS:
| Edward Clark | Mary Barletta |
| Mary O’Connor | Robert Cook |
| Joan Curran | Ginger DiSalvo |
| Frank Strazzere | Peg & Richard Newell |
| Janet Campbell | Frimola Pieroni |
| Bart Reidy | Camille Sharkey |
| Edward Kearns | Archie Welch |
| Lorraine Bahan | Thom Curran |
| Edward Palmer | Rev. James Ronan |
| Alice & William Ronan | Sr. Jude Ronan |
| William & Anne Ronan | Francesco Guarna |
| John & Geraldine Sullivan | Bernice Kelley |
| Gerry McCabe | Florence Lynch |
| John & Walter Fitzgerald | Shirley Horrigan |
| Anna & Anthony Giordano | Robert Carroll |
| Virginia & Michael Langone | Michael Ryan |
| Cosmo Fedele | Vincent Tringale |
| Rose & Peter Polito | Paul Schmitt |
| John & Patricia Covino | John Gaffney |
| Elyse & Charles Quigley | Barbara Murray |
| Charles Tuccelli | Renaud Rossignol |
| John & Eugene Lombard | Robert Donnelly |
| Carole Oakleaf | James O’Doherty |
| John McCann | George Ray |
| Richard Heffernan | Donald McCarthy |
| Thomas Hayes | Bill McLean |
| Betty Roberts | Mary Pearce |
| Luis & Rosa Pavao | George & James Smith |
| Christine & William Piccerillo | Paul Sevigny |
| Barbara Jean Conroy | Diana DiMatteo |
| John O’Neil | Neil Carreiro |
| John Scalley, Jr. | James Nolan |
| Leo Mericantante | Thomas Walsh |
| Judson, Paul & Helen Aiken | Thomas Mulkerrin |
| Ann Bowden | Joseph Couto |
| Catherine & Bob Francis | William Hastings |
| John, Elinor & Capt. Elinor Sullivan |
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME, ITALY AND VATICAN CITY STATE
You are invited to join Fr. William M. Sullivan on pilgrimage to Rome and Florence, Assisi, Arezzo and Orvieto. Our pilgrimage will concentrate on the Faith and Art of central Italy. Departing Boston May 25, 2008, we will visit some of the most beautiful churches and places in Europe. The food will surpass all expectations. This trip will strengthen your love for our Holy Mother Church, and its history, art and architecture. Detailed itinerary and costs are available at the rectory, from Fr. Sullivan. Please feel free to contact Fr. Sullivan at 781-933-4130.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Joseph is told by the angel that he must name the child Jesus. It was necessary that the father name his son, especially the first born who would be the son who would receive the inheritance and carry on the family name. In this case Joseph accepts Jesus as his legal son and gives him his name, the name which means Savior. Jesus is born as a member of the royal house of David. That took care of Jesus’ physical descent but we know there is more to Him than that. He is Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and as Paul would say later the man in “whom dwells the fullness of divinity.” He came as our brother that we might this divine life. It is His birthday but He has given us the greatest of gifts: Himself.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PARISH SO FAITHFULLY AND WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship |
| Weekly Budget Needs: |
$8,687.25 |
|
| 12/16/2007 Offering: | $5,265.00 |
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| Difference for the Week: |
$3,422.25 |
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35th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
The Immaculate Conception (Malden/Medford) Respect Life Committee is planning a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. The group will leave Malden (secondary pick-up at St. Margaret’s Church, Burlington) by motor coach on Monday morning, Jan. 21st and return Wednesday evening, Jan. 23rd. Cost $250 p.p. double occupancy, ($400 single) until Jan. 4th (a little higher after that date). Please call Janet Callahan 781-324-3564 to register or for more information.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME, ITALY AND VATICAN CITY STATE
You are invited to join Fr. William M. Sullivan on pilgrimage to Rome and Florence, Assisi, Arezzo and Orvieto. Our pilgrimage will concentrate on the Faith and Art of central Italy. Departing Boston May 25, 2008, we will visit some of the most beautiful churches and places in Europe. The food will surpass all expectations. This trip will strengthen your love for our Holy Mother Church, and its history, art and architecture. Detailed itinerary and costs are available at the rectory, from Fr. Sullivan. Please feel free to contact Fr. Sullivan at 781-933-4130.
JANUARY SNO-BALL
Friday, January 11th from 7:30 – 11:30 pm at Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. Dance to “The Entertainers” – Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts – Singles & Couples. Tickets are $10 at the Center. Reservations by January 10th. Call 781-721-7136.
THE MEDICAL MISSIONARIES OF MARY
179 Highland St., Somerville,
are looking for a volunteer to help in the Spiritual Bouquet Office and answering the phone. This person would be needed one (1) day a week, 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please contact Sister Myra O’Connell at 617-666-3223.
CAMP FATIMA / CAMP BERNADETTE
Camp Fatima, for boys, and Camp Bernadette, for girls, in the lakes region of NH are taking registrations for their summer sessions. For more information please contact Michael Drumm at the camp office at 603-364-5851, P O box 206, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Pictures taken last Sunday morning at our annual “Breakfast with Santa”
are now available and can be picked up at the rectory.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
to all from Fr. Vin, Fr. Ned, Fr. Bill, Deacon Jim and all the Parish Staff. God’s Blessings on all!
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