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Medford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MA

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December 24 - December 30, 2017

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Collaborative Staff

Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Parochial Vicar: Fr. John T. Swencki Deacon: Deacon Bob Breen

Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers Phone: 781-396-0423 x113

Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen Phone: 781-396-0423 x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll Phone: 781-396-0423 x114

Middle School Youth Ministry: [email protected] High School Youth Minsitry: [email protected]

Religious Education Email: [email protected]

St. Joseph Parish Staff

Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 [email protected]

Office Manager: Betty Guer ra Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff

Music Director: Jonathan Cote Parish Secretary: Mar ie Van Campen

Business Manager: Alisa O’Dowd

St. Joseph School

Main Office: 781-396-3636 Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117 Website: stjosephschoolmedford.com

Principal: Dr. Robert Murphy Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780

Collaborative Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi Daily Mass: Monday-Thursday at 9am

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 9am & 11am

St. Joseph Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday at 8am

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 8am, 10am & 12 noon

Collaborative Parish Office

114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

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

St. Joseph Email: [email protected] St. Francis of Assisi Email: [email protected]


Christmas Week

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.

"Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

May you and your family experience anew the joy of Christ's presence in your lives. May the Christ Child draw you close to Himself and give you grace and peace during this Christmas Season. And may God bless us and guide us all in the new year 2018.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Father Paul, Father John, Deacon Bob, and Staff

O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!O Come Let Us Adore Him!

Collaborative Christmas Mass Collaborative Christmas Mass Collaborative Christmas Mass Collaborative Christmas Mass ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

St. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi Christmas Eve - 4pm & Midnight

Christmas Day - 11am

St. JosephSt. JosephSt. JosephSt. Joseph Christmas Eve - 4pm

Christmas Day - 10am & Noon



Loved Ones In Service

Presently on active duty serving our country:

LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps. PFC Ryan Barry, US Army

Keith Conway

Cameron Howard Nicholas C. Lavery

2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army Christopher Silva

Daniel Silva

Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA

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, it would be good for you to 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 of 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.

The next meeting for the 2018 RCIA Program

will be on Sunday, December 31, 2017 after the

11:00AM Mass at Saint Francis of Assisi

Church.

Please contact Deacon Bob at

[email protected] if you are interested

in participating or have questions.

Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings

24 SUN 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25

-27/Lk 1:26-38 25 Mon Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25

Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

26 Tue Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22

27 Wed 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 28 Thu 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18

29 Fri 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 30 Sat 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40

31 SUN Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-

3/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/ Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-

40

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

Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jack Foley, Jeffrey Morgan, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero


Christmas Week

Grand Annual Campaign UPDATE

Thank you to all who have generously contributed toward our Grand Annual Campaign. We are so grateful you are able to share your blessings and treasure to help our parishes grow and serve you. We are hoping to close our Grand Annual Campaign by January. If you have yet to contribute, we ask for your prayerful consideration and generosity for this vital campaign. Especially, as you consider your end of year contributions.

Parish Goal $ Collected % Collected St. Francis $40,000 $26,548 67% St. Joseph $70,000 $44,697 64%

St. Francis of Assisi St. Joseph

Increased Offertory Campaign UPDATE

Last weekend’s offertory fell below last year’s levels as we experienced a snow storm which caused attendance to fall. Consequently, we didn’t see the pledged increases sustained in the offertory.

This situation highlights the importance of enrolling in the electronic giving program at each parish. It’s easy, convenient and safe. The program can be easily accessed from our website at www.medfordcollaborative.org. And, most importantly, it ensures your contributions are able to make a difference in the financial health and life of our parishes. Following is the report of offertory levels paid since Commitment Weekend up to last weekend, December 11th, compared to the same period last year:

St Francis St. Joseph

This year $31,249.00 $50,929.50

A year ago 27,406.00 47,719.00

Increase $ 3,843.00 $ 3,210.50

Increase % 14% 7%

We are so grateful that our parishes have responded with great generosity and enthusiasm. May God bless you and your families for your steadfast support of St. Francis and St. Joseph Parishes!

Stewardship Link: Deuteronomy 14:22 “Each year you shall tithe all the produce that grows in the field you have sown.”

Christmas Collection: Clergy Health and Retirement Trust

The 590 diocesan priests in our Archdiocese are always there for us, sharing Christ’s good news, performing good works, and building strong communities of faith. They stand with you during your times of joy and sorrow. They have devoted their lives to serving Christ and his family. Remember priests such as Fr. Paul Sullivan and Fr. John Swencki who have made a meaningful difference in your life, and consider honoring them with a generous gift for the Christmas Collection. You may also make your gift online at clergytrust.org or you can donate $25 through your cell phone by texting the word PRIEST25 to 20222 (msg. & data rates may apply). Thank you for your prayers and generous support for our priests.



Please Join the St. Joseph Parish Music Ministry for Two Very Special Christmas Events!

The St. Joseph Parish Music Ministry so hopes you will join us for either of two special events this Christmas:

On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th, at 3:30pm, the Messengers (our young adult music group) and the Youth Choir will be presenting a special Carol Festival - which will include a won-derful Christmas Pageant by the children of the parish -prior to the celebration of Christmas Mass at 4pm....

...and on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th, at 11:30am, our Adult Choir will also be presenting our annual Christmas Carol Festival/Prelude Program prior to the Noon Mass.

Please plan to come to Mass one-half hour early, and help us make a joyful noise to celebrate the Lord's birth!

Hoping to see many of you on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!


Christmas Week

New Weekday Mass Schedule for 2018

Beginning on January 2, the new weekday Mass schedule will be:

St. Joseph Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30am

St. Francis of Assisi Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:30am

For your information, weekday Masses at neighboring parishes are as follows: • Immaculate Conception, Malden 6:30am Monday - Friday, 8am Saturday • St. Clement, Somerville 7am Monday - Saturday (also 6:30pm Thursday) • St. Raphael, West Medford 8am Wednesday - Saturday

Solemnity of Mary, Solemnity of Mary, Solemnity of Mary, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God the Holy Mother of God the Holy Mother of God the Holy Mother of God

Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, December 31st at 5pm Monday, January 1st at 11am

St. Joseph Monday, January 1st at 8:30am

Though not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, please join us for the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary.

“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them”“We Remember Them” St. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of LifeSt. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life

The St. Francis of Assisi Tree of Life, located by the

church’s baptistery, is for memorials, or to honor the living and great moments in our lives.

Packets explaining the process of purchasing a leaf are available at St. Francis of Assisi Church

on the table near “The Tree”.

For more information, please call Marie at 781-396-0423.

Christmas Flower Remembrances

In an effort to become more efficient and more lovingly honor the memory of your loved ones this Christmas, the list of names of those for whom flower donations are made will not be published in the Christmas season bulletins. Instead, we will place every Christmas Flower envelope received in a basket near the altar and all your loved ones will be prayerfully remembered as the Special Intention and in the Prayers of the Faithful at our Christmas Day Masses. We are grateful for your generosity and understanding.

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Collaborative Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

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familyandfriends.

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inthecomingNewYear.

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Saturday 12/23/17

4:00 pm

Eleonora DeBenedetto

Sunday 12/24/17

9:00 am

11:00 am

4:00 pm

Midnight

Mesirese Compere

Jane Cangiano

Christmas Eve Vigil

Midnight Mass

Monday 12/25/17

11:00 am

Christmas Day

Tuesday 12/26/17

9:00 am

Special Intention

Wednesday 12/27/17

9:00 am

Theresa, David & Margarget Leone

Thursday 12/28/17

9:00 am

Cynthia Boyle

Friday 12/29/17

9:00 am

No Mass

Saturday 12/30/17

4:00 pm

Emma Simonetti

Sunday 12/31/17

9:00 am

11:00 am

5:00 pm

For the People

Carmine & Doris Matta

Solemnity of Mary

Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45pm 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.

Weekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:30 pm in the upper church

to pray the Rosary. All are welcome.

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

December 9 & 10 Collections: Offertory: $2,894 Monthly: $1,758 Holy Day: $772

The December 16 & 17 Collection amounts will be

reported in next weekend’s bulletin.

Christmas Collection: Clergy Benefit Trust

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

St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:

Salvatore “Sammy” Spinale

The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies are in memory of:

Arthur Prezioso


Christmas Week

Saturday 12/23/17

8:00 am

4:00 pm

Delores Dietrich

Jeanne L. Kane

Sunday 12/24/17

8:00 am

10:00 am

12:00 pm

4:00 pm

For the People

Beniamino Martignetti

Arthur Prezioso

Christmas Eve Vigil

Monday 12/25/17

10:00 am

12:00 pm

Christmas Day

Tuesday 12/26/17

8:00 am

Luciano Lunardi

Thursday 12/28/17

8:00 am

Stephen Foley

Friday 12/29/17

8:00 am

Eric Jason Bonner

Saturday 12/30/17

8:00 am

4:00 pm

Francis Doherty

Thomas M. Scanlon

Sunday 12/31/17

8:00 am

10:00 am

12:00 pm

For the People

Antonio Andreottola

Helen Cataldo

Wednesday 12/27/17

8:00 am

Michael Mandatori

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

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

Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass, 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 8:30am to 8:30pm 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 The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays at 6:30 to

8pm in the back room of the lower church. All are welcome!

Christopher DiFiore

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.

The December 16 & 17 Collections amounts will be reported in next

weekend’s bulletin.

Christmas Collection: Clergy Benefit Trust

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

St. Joseph Parish.

Readings: # 868

This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of:

Christopher DeBenedictis

The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies are in memory of:

Eugene Kawalski

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Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph ... · We are hoping to close our Grand Annual Campaign by January. If you have yet to contribute, we ask for your prayerful