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Corpus Christi Parish

at Holy Rosary Church, Lawrence, MA

The Epiphany of The Lord La Epifanía del Señor

Corpus Christi Parish, Lawrence, MA January 8, 2017 Page 1

Corpus Christi Parish At Holy Rosary Church

(Established November 1, 2004)

PARISH OFFICE 35 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

978-685-1711 Fax: 978-691-5927 Office hours: Mon-Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm

www.corpuschristilawrence.org

PARISH CENTER 34 Common Street, Lawrence, MA

978-687-9047

PARISH STAFF Rev. Francis X. Mawn, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Julio C. Vargas, Deacon Ivette Chakar, Secretary/Receptionist

Rachel A. Cieslik, Organist & Choir Director Mary Crow, Director of Religious Education

Mary Towler, Administrative Assistant

Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule

Daily 12:05 p.m. (English) Except Thursdays

7:00 pm Spanish Mass on Thursdays-Lower Church

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. (English)

10:30 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass)

Holy Days 12:05 pm (English) (Upper Church) 7:00 pm (English) (Upper Church)

Holidays 9:00a.m. (Lower Church)

Ethnic Masses Lithuanian Mass- Feb. 19. 10:30 a.m. Lower Church. Italian- English Mass 9:00 a.m. -Bilingual Mass- the 3rd Sunday of the month in the upper church. Portuguese Mass: Sun., Jan. 8th at 11:30am in the lower church. Polish Mass: T.B.D.

The Upper Church of Corpus Christi Parish is handicapped accessible. There is a ramp entrance through the parking lot.

SACRAMENTS AT THE PARISH:

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The Pastor invites any person who is going to the hospital to receive this Sacrament. Also invited to receive the Sacrament are those who are ill or elderly who cannot come to Church. Please contact the rectory to arrange for the celebration. El SACRAMENTO DE LA UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS. Lo puede recibir toda persona anciana, o que esté enferma. Por favor contacte al sacerdote. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples wishing to be married at Corpus Christi should contact the parish to speak with the Pastor or Deacon at least six months prior to the planned wedding. Las parejas que deseen contraer MATRIMONIO deben hablar con el Párroco o el Diacono por lo menos seis meses antes de la boda. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (Infant) The sacrament of baptism is celebrated the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Upper church. Parents wishing to register their child for baptism are asked to contact the rectory and to speak with a member of the pastoral staff to arrange the date. The instruction class, to which all parents and godparents are invited, is held in the rectory on the Sunday before the baptism at 2:00 PM. LOS BAUTIZOS para bebes hasta niños de 6 años de edad, se celebran el último Domingo de cada mes. Llame a la rectoría y hable con alguien del equipo pastoral. Los Padres y los padrinos deben asistir a una charla obligatoria el domingo anterior de la celebración del bautismo a las 3:00 p.m. en la rectoría. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00-3:45 p.m. and by appointment. EL SACRAMENTO DE CONFESIÓN El sábado a las 3:00-3:45 p.m. o por cita. EXPOSITON OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday 9:00a.m – 7:00p.m. in the Lower Church ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO Todos los viernes de 9:00a.m – 7:00p.m. en la Iglesia de abajo. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL DEVOTIONS Every Friday at 11:45 a.m. in the Lower Church DEVOCIÓN A LA VIRGEN DEL BUEN CONSUELO Todos los viernes a las 11:45a.m. en la Iglesia de abajo. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) For adults who are either (a) non-baptized; (b) baptized in another Faith; or (c) baptized Catholics who received no formal religious training and never received Eucharist or Confirmation, and who are interested in becoming Catholic or are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. Please contact the Rectory. RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Para los adultos quienes están (a) no bautizados, (b) bautizados en otra fe, o (c) Católicos bautizados quienes no han recibido una educación formal religiosa y nunca recibieron la Eucaristía o la Confirmación, y quienes estén interesados en ser Católicos o esté buscando la Comunión plena con la Iglesia Católica. Por favor llame a la Rectoría.



Mass Intentions

Saturday, January 7th, St. Raymond of Penyafort 12:05 Marion Frangipane – Lower Church 4:00 pm St. Rita Sodality, Salvatore Supino, Gloria (Perocchi) Oliveri (2nd Anniv.), Angela Calobrisi, Rosemarie & Gina Bruzzese (anniv.) Carmela Rapa (MMM-St. Rita)

Jaime E. Cadena (anniv.)

Sunday, January 8th

The Epiphany of the Lord. 9:00 B.V.M sodality. 10:30 For all the parishioners, John Pennisi (Birthday) 11:30 Portuguese Mass. – Lower Church. 12:00 Spanish Mass – Yennifer Zamudio (10th anniv.)

Carlos Polanco (8th anniv.)

Monday, January 9th, The Baptism of the Lord 12:05 For all the parishioners -

Tuesday, January 10th 12:05 - Michael F. & Mary E. Ruffino

Wednesday, January 11th 12:05 Nicolo Currao.

Thursday, January 12th, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys NO 12:05 MASS 7:00 Spanish Mass – Lower Church - All Welcome

Friday, January 13th, St. Hillary 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration -Lower Church until 7:00 pm 12:05 For all the Parishioners.

Saturday, January 14th, BVM 12:05 Marion Frangipane – Lower Church 4:00 pm Holy Name Society. Anthony Longo.

Sunday, January 15th

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9:00 Italian Mass. 10:30 For all the parishioners. 12:00 Spanish Mass – For all the Parishioners.

The altar bread and wine for our Masses this weekend has been donated in loving memory of the

Di Burro’s Family.

Sunday, January 8th

10:00 Religious Education Classes K-5 - PC 11:30 Knights of Lithuania Meeting - RMR

Monday, January 9th

RECTORY CLOSED Tuesday, January 10th

12:45pm Legion of Mary Meeting (English) – SRMR Thursday, January 12th

7:30 Charismatic Group Prayer-Lower church Friday, January 13th

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration -Lower Church until 7:00 pm Saturday, January 14th

3:00 - Holy Name Society – RMR To 6:00 – Coffee Social

Sunday, January 15th 10:00 Religious Ed.Grades: 6,7,8, Confirmation I & II

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Weekly Goal $6,500.00 Envelopes $3,453.00 31 Make-up envelopes $1,107.00 Money not in envelopes $ 614.00

$5,174.00 Goal +/( ---- ) ($1,326.00)

Thank you for your faithful support Remember Your Parish in Your will

CORPUS CHRISTI HOLY NAME SOCIETY Re-Scheduled

The Feast of the Holy Name will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14, 2017, following the 4 PM Mass. Refreshments will be served in the rectory meeting room. All are welcome to attend!



Epiphany of the Lord

The little kids in the Christmas pageant always wanted to be part of the Magi. It might have been the costumes or the lack of speaking parts, but the big attraction was the gifts they carried. Gold, frankincense and myrrh, in beautiful, treasure chest boxes, are held up high for everyone to see. It’s quite spectacular!

The best gifts we can give are not so visible, and may even go unnoticed, but they make a difference. Kindness and consideration come in the form of a helping hand, a kind word, or a note of thanks. Consolation and reassurance come in hugs and held hands, encouraging words and a loving smile. Hope and healing come in the form of kisses and a pat on the back, while peace and quiet come in the form of a parent night out, a late night coffee or a special moment together. You don’t need a lot to offer a lot. Find out for yourself. Give a gift and feel like a king!

~James Gaffney, © 2007 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing [email protected]

The Sympathies of the Parish Community are extended to the family and friends of those whose funerals were held recently. Please remember them in your prayers.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

You are invited to join in our weekly Eucharistic . Every Friday the lower church is open Adoration

from 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. Please give a half hour or hour of your time to come in and pray for your special intentions and those of our parish.

Next weekend January 15, we will have a second collection for the diocese.

Special Collection Sunday.

Please be generous & thank you for your donation

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Classes are held at the Parish Center from 10:00am– 11:30am on Sundays as scheduled. New students are welcome throughout the school year. You may bring your child /children to the parish center and register before classes begin. Additional material regarding the program may be found at the ramp entrance of the church and at the parish office. If you have any questions, please call Mary Crow at 978-504-9308 or for Spanish call Ivette Chakar at the rectory at 978-685-1711.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE JANUARY

January 8 - Grades K - 5 January 15 - Grades 6, High School January 22 - Grades K - 5 January 29 - Grades 6, High School

To all our Bulletin’s Sponsors whose ads appear on the back page. They make it possible for the publishing of our bulletin through the support of the business community,. We would ask that you support these generous sponsors. Thanks again!

The officers of the St. Rita’s Sodality will be

collecting dues, starting on Saturday, January 7,

2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the month

of January the at the rectory.

THE DUES ARE $20.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

If you would like to make a donation for the poor please put your offerings during the year for our parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society in an envelope marked as such. [“St. Vincent de Paul”, “for the poor” or “for the needy”] or use the envelopes that we have available in the upper Church and put it in the collection.



St. Rita’s Sodality – Corpus Christi Parish 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance

6:00pm – 10pm January 21, 2017 – Saturday

“Rico Barr & the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review Lenzi’s Banquet Hall, Route 110 – Dracut, MA

$50.00

MENU: Assorted Cheese, Cracker, Fruit & Crudite Display Tossed Salad Ziti w/ Meat Sauce Prime Rib of Beef w/ au jus Hand Carved Turkey over stuffing w/ Gravy Whipped Potato Seasonal Vegetable Warm Dinner Rolls Ice Cream Puff w/ Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea & Decaf Please call or email Mary Lou Nichols, President, for further information & Tickets. Tickets sold by Tables of 10 – Reserved Tables

[email protected] or 978-685-7164

AWAY FOR THE WINTER!

In the event that you will be away for a good portion of the winter; please notify the Rectory Office so that we may discontinue mailing your envelopes. Tell us how long you will be away and we will resume mailings upon your return. If you would like to keep up with what’s going on in the Parish, we would be happy to send the bulletin to your winter address.

WEATHER CLOSINGS & DELAYS

The Winter Season is almost upon us and we would like to inform you that you can check weather cancelations or delays on any of the activities of the parish on Channel 5 WCVB or their website www.TheBostonChannel.com. We suggest to the parents who have their children enrolled in our Religious Education Classes that they can sign up to receive closing and delays via text message to cell phones or PDAs. They can sign up for the service by going to TheBostonChannel.com and then to the Weather section. Once there, they can click on the Closings icon to go through the sign up process.

By Dr. Scott Hahn A King to Behold

Feast of the Epiphany (Cycle A)

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:-12,7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

An "epiphany" is an appearance. In today's readings, with their rising stars, splendorous lights and mysteries revealed, the face of the child born on Christmas day appears.

Herod, in today's Gospel, asks the chief priests and scribes where the Messiah is to be born. The answer Matthew puts on their lips says much more, combining two strands of Old Testament promise - one revealing the Messiah to be from the line of David (see 2 Samuel 2:5), the other predicting "a ruler of Israel" who will "shepherd his flock" and whose "greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth" (see Micah 5:1-3).

Those promises of Israel's king ruling the nations resound also in today's Psalm. The psalm celebrates David's son, Solomon. His kingdom, we sing, will stretch "to the ends of the earth," and the world's kings will pay Him homage. That's the scene too in today's First Reading, as nations stream from the East, bearing "gold and frankincense" for Israel's king.

The Magi's pilgrimage in today's Gospel marks the fulfillment of God's promises. The Magi, probably Persian astrologers, are following the star that Balaam predicted would rise along with the ruler's staff over the house of Jacob (see Numbers 24:17).

Laden with gold and spices, their journey evokes those made to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba and the "kings of the earth" (see 1 Kings 10:2,25; 2 Chronicles 9:24). Interestingly, the only other places where frankincense and myrrh are mentioned together are in songs about Solomon (see Song of Songs 3:6, 4:6,14).

One greater than Solomon is here (see Luke 11:31). He has come to reveal that all peoples are "co-heirs" of the royal family of Israel, as today's Epistle teaches.



His manifestation forces us to choose: Will we follow the signs that lead to Him as the wise Magi did? Or will we be like those priests and the scribes who let God's words of promise become dead letters on an ancient page?

A service of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology www.SalvationHistory.com

This weekend we will have a second collection for the Heat and Utilities. Please be generous & thank you for your support.

AROUND AND ABOUT

Calling all young adults! (18-35). Do you feel as though it’s difficult to find normal, everyday people who are our age with similar faith and values? Please join us for Jesus aCROSS the Border in Lowell. This is a monthly gathering (3rd Friday of every month) for Catholic Young Adults with Adoration, Confession, and Holy Mass. This month we are featuring Brandon Fitts of the LIFT Ministries Band leading acoustic musical worship. The event will take place on January 20, 2017 at St. Joseph the Worker Shrine in Lowell. Adoration/Confession begins at 7:30 PM with Holy Mass beginning at 9:00 PM. A pizza social and fellowship will follow. This organization acts as a platform for all local Catholic Young Adult groups to promote their group and share information. Please email Billy Beauchesne at [email protected] or visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/JESUSaCROSStheBorder/ for more information.

La Epifanía del Señor.

Los niños en el desfile siempre querian ser parte de los Reyes Magos. Podría haber sido el vestuario, pero la gran atracción era los regalos que llevaban. Oro, incienso y mirra, en cofre del tesoro que se llevan altos para que todos puedan ver.

Los mejores regalos que podemos dar no son tan visibles y pueden pasar desapercibidos, pero hacen una diferencia. Amabilidad y consideración vienen en forma de una mano amiga, una palabra amable o una nota de agradecimiento. Consuelo y confianza vienen en abrazos, palabras y sonrisas cariñosas. Esperanza y sanación vienen en forma de besos y una palmadita en la espalda. No necesitas mucho para ofrecer mucho. ¡Da un regalo y siéntate como un rey!

NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA

CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSACLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSACLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSACLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA Las clases se llevan a cabo en el Centro Parroquial de 10:00AM - 11:30AM. Los

domingos programados son:

HORARIO DE CLASES DEL MES DE ENERO

8 Enero - Clases para los Grados de K-5 15 Enero - Grados 6, High School. 22 Enero - Clases para los Grados de K-5 29 Enero - Grados 6, High School. En caso de inclemencias del clima, las cancelaciones de las clases serán anunciadas en el Canal 5 (Channel 5 WCVB) o en su página de internet www.TheBostonChannel.com

Este fin de semana tendremos una segunda colecta para el Utilidades y Calefacción. Por favor sea generoso y gracias por su ayuda

El próximo fin de semana, 15 de enero, tendremos una segunda colección para la diócesis.

Special Collection Sunday.

Por favor sea generoso y gracias por su donación

ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO Están invitados a acompañarnos en nuestra semanal Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento del Altar. Todos los viernes la Iglesia de abajo está abierta de 9:00 a.m. hasta 7:00 p.m. Por favor dé una media hora ó una hora de su tiempo para venir y orar por sus intenciones especiales y aquellas de nuestra parroquia.

SOCIEDAD SAN VINCENTE DE PAUL

Si desea donar dinero para los pobres, por favor ponga sus ofrendas durante el año para la Sociedad San Vicente de Paúl de nuestra parroquia en un sobre marcado como tal ["St. Vincent de Paul "," para los pobres "o" para los necesitados "] o usar los sobres que tenemos disponibles en la Iglesia superior y ponerlos en la colección.

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