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Contact Information / Contactar Parish offices are located at 17 Winter Street, Milford
Office Hours are Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Horario de segunda, tercer e quinta feira / Oficina: lunes, martes y jueves
Parish Office 508-473-2000 Religious Education Office 508-478-7440 Secretaria que fala Portugues ext 215 508-473-2000 Secretaria que habla español ext 215 508-473-2000 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ext 214 508-473-2000 Safe Environment Coordinator 508-473-2000 Diocesan Office of Safety & Prevention 508-929-4363 Office FAX 508-473-6907
Christian Initiation: (Baptisms): in English: contact Parish Office for class & monthly schedule Em Português: schedule com Gabriella no escritorio. en español: 2do domingo durante la misa de 12:00 pm For children over 5 and adults: The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process to meet individual circumstances, please contact the office at your earliest convenience. Ministry to the Sick: Ministers are available to visit any one con-fined to their home on a regular basis. Please notify our office. Communion is brought on a regular basis to Milford Regional Medical Center, please call the office to be anointed. Marriage: Couples planning to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage are asked to contact the Parish preferably at least one year before the proposed date. Holy Orders & Religious Life: If you or someone you know is interested in dedicating his or her life to Christ and the Church as a priest, deacon or vowed religious, please contact one of the priests, or the diocesan Director of Vocations at 508-630-4473 or at www.worcestervocations.com.
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 24 2020
Settimo Domingo da Pascoa 24 de Maio de 2020
Septimo Domingo de Pascua
24 de mayo de 2020
Devotions / Devocões / Devociones Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday after 9 AM Mass
Holy Hour (English & español) every Thursday / cada jueves at 7 PM Hora Santa (em Portugues) todas as quintas feiras as 8 PM
Saint Joseph Chaplet every 1st Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
Parish Staff / Equipo Pastoral Rev. Peter Joyce, Pastor/Párroco ([email protected]) Rev. Thiago da Silva, Associate Pastor/Vicario ([email protected]) Rev. Mr. David F. Vaillancourt, Sr., Deacon/Diacono ([email protected]) Ms. Kathy Moran , M.Ed. Youth Ministry Director/Directora de Min. Juvenil ([email protected]) Mrs. Cathy Gosselin, Secretary ([email protected]) Mrs. Gabriella Bonfim, Secretaria por Portugues/Brasileira, Hispana ([email protected]) Mrs. Louisa Savaria, Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant ([email protected]) Mrs. Brenda Wagner, Office Manager/Contable ([email protected]) Mr. Jonathan Capece, Director of Music ([email protected]) Mr. William Calderón, Seminarian Intern/Seminarista
Offices at 17 Winter Street Milford, Massachusetts 01757
Use this link to donate electronically
text smamilford to 84576
Live Streaming Schedule
Weekend Masses: English on Saturday at 4 PM Portuguese on Saturday at 7 PM Portuguese on Sunday at 9 AM (also on Milford local access) English on Sunday 10:30 AM (also on Milford local access) Spanish on Sunday at 12 Noon (also on Milford local access)
Sundays our Mass is telecast simultaneously through the Milford local access channels: Comcast 11 and Verizon 40
Weekdays: English on Monday thru Friday at 9 AM Spanish on Monday at 6 PM Portuguese on Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 PM Holy Hour: English on Thursday from 7 to 8 PM Portuguese on Thursday from 8 to 9 PM
Parish Information
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The Public Celebration of Mass has
been allowed as of May 18th. Masses
will continue to be transmitted as a
live video stream on our parish web-
site & Facebook.
The obligation to attend Mass is sus-
pended until December 31st.
Saturday, May 23, 2020 4: 00 pm...+ Felice O’Rourke, (Don & Sue Palmer) (Live Streamed at 4:00 pm) + Noel Chudzik, (Family) 7:00 pm…. Missa em Portugues Sunday, May 24, 2020 7:30 am … For Saint Mary’s Parishioners 9:00 am … Missa em Portugues 10:30 am . + Angelina and David Savaria, (St. Mary’s Parish Family) + Helen & Frank Travassos, (Family) 12:00 pm … Misa en español Monday, May 25, 2020 9:00 am…+ Deceased Parishioners & those buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery 6:00 pm …. No Habra Misa en español Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:00 am… + Maria Goncalves DaCosta, Anniv. (Family) (Live Streamed at 9am) Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00 am…. + Suzanne Lucier Carlson, (Marion Mairs)(Live Streamed at 9 am) 6:30 pm.... + Missa em Portugues (Live Streamed at 6:30 pm) Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:00 am… + David & Angelina Savaria, (Family) (Live Streamed at 9 am) Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 am… + Robert Pontzer, (Don & Sue Palmer) (Live Streamed at 9 am) 6:30 pm.... + Missa em Portugues (Live Streamed at 6:30 pm) Saturday, May 30, 2020 4: 00 pm...+ Kristen Donovan 8th Anniv. (Family) (Live Streamed at 4:00 pm) 7:00 pm … Missa Brasileira Sunday, May 31, 2020 Pentecost 7:30 am ... Parishioners of Saint Mary’s 9:00 am … Missa em Portugues 10:30 am . + Parishioners of St. Mary’s 12:00 pmp… Misa en español No 6:00 PM Mass
Stewardship
Requiescat en Pacem
In your kindness, please remember the following deceased
Thomas Keegan, Mary Boucher, (both of our Parish Family)
Terri Letourneau and Deacon Joseph Clonan (of our Diocese)
May their souls and the souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
PRIVATE PRAYER BEFORE OUR LORD IN THE
PLEASE USE THE LOWER CHURCH THIS WEEK
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT IS OPEN AND AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
EACH DAY BETWEEN 8 AM AND 2 PM.
CONFESSIONS EVERY SATURDAY BETWEEN 2:30 AND 3 PM COME IN A VEHICLE AND WEARING A MASK
TO THE CENTER PARKING LOT ENTER FROM GRANITE STREET BEHIND THE CHURCH
Over the last few weeks many countries and some states here in the USA have opened their churches for public Mass-es. Here in Massachusetts, this past Monday, May 18th, Governor Baker outlined his four phases to lift re-strictions and open up our economy. Houses of worship were included in Phase I and were allowed to open for services as of this past Monday, May 18th. That same day, Bishop McManus decreed that our churches would reopen on Saturday, May 23rd for public Masses. Over the last couple of months, we leaned heavily on the ability to live stream our daily and Sunday Masses, as well as the Sta-tions of the Cross during Lent, our holy hour each Thursday, and special prayers and even a series of instruction. It has been help-ful while we are isolated to still connect through the encouraging comments on Facebook, the notes we receive in the mail, or peo-ple’s kind words when passing through the parking lot for palms, roses for Mothers’ Day or a weekly confession. It seems obvious to us that going forward we need to continue to provide this ser-vice and the ability to connect through the media. Now that people are able to attend Mass, we recognize that some people should not, cannot, or are not comfortable at this time attending gatherings with others for Mass. So, we will continue our live streaming on our website and with Milford local access on Sunday morning. To be able to do that, we needed more than a video captured on a cellphone. We have invested in installing cameras in the upper church, a server and other equipment to continue to offer a quality transmission for our Masses. The cost is $14,000. Any financial assistance people can give with this expense would be greatly appreciated!
Stewardship Report for May 17, 2020
Weekly Offering (collected at Mass May 17, 2020) $7,361.00
WeShare $0.00
Automated Stewardship May 17, 2020 $661.00
Net Weekly Offering $8,022.00
Designated Receipts
The following donations are earmarked for special
projects not available to pay operating expenses
Second Collection $140.00
Cemetery Beautification $10.00
Blue Env One Faith One Family $67.00
Total Designated Receipts $217.00
Other Income (Candles, Flowers & Utilities, Holydays) $115.00
All Sources Income $8,354.00
Total Designated Receipts $217.00
Income Prior to Tithe $8,137.00
5% Tithe to be Dispersed Quarterly -$401.00
Total Available for Operating Expenses $7,736.00
There are currently over 100 families enrolled in Auto Stewardship!
To one & all "Thank you" for your continued stewardship of treasure.
Please consider enrolling in electronic giving-for the safety of our staff
who would not need to handle cash or paper checks at this time
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Parish Information
A Message from Father Peter Dear Parishioners, This past Monday, after nine weeks of social lockdown and isolation, Governor Baker announced a four phase plan to reo-pen our society and economy here in Massachusetts. Fortu-nately, he has included houses of worship in the first phase and on the same day, Bishop McManus decreed that public Masses could resume on Saturday, May 23rd. While it seems a relief that we can again attend Mass, there are new directives with familiar restrictions that we need to abide by as we move for-ward into what many are calling the ‘new normal.’ For some time, some are saying at least a year, and maybe as long as the rest of our lives, there will real changes in the way that we can worship together for the coming weeks and even months. The Governor has allowed houses of worship to hold services as long as the attendance is within forty percent (40%) of the stated capacity for the building. That means that our upper church, with a capacity of 600 people could hold 200 for a given Mass. However, since people must socially distance a minimum of six feet apart, unless they are from the same household and then can sit together and less than the six feet separation, we cannot accommodate 200 people. Therefore, all attendees will need to enter the upper church through the glass entrance by the connector and the bell tower so that we can assure the number attending is according to government guidelines. Unless there is a medical reason not to, all attend-ing are required to wear a face covering or mask while enter-ing, while inside, and exiting. Those who refuse to wear a covering may be denied entry. When entering, leaving, and for communion, all attendees are asked to be conscious to so-cially distance the required six feet. Holy water fonts need to remain dry. Processions are sus-pended, including the entrance through the congregation, the gospel, at offertory for the collection and bringing forward the gifts, and the ministers leaving the sanctuary at the end of Mass. The sign of peace is not to be shared. Social gatherings before and after services are not allowed. Child care is sus-pended as well as the Liturgy of the Word for children. It is preferred that communion be received in the hand, with your hands flat and extended. Here, in the Diocese of Worcester, communion on the tongue may not be denied, but those com-municants who choose this option are asked to wait until the end of the line to limit any risk of transmission of illness and for the safety and reassurance of others who receive in the hand. We are working to have hand sanitizing dispensers that are touch free available in the entrances of our buildings, at the center, the upper and lower church and the large hall. Most are back ordered but we found some that will be here the first week of June. All donations need to be quarantined before being counted to be safe in not transferring any illness with parish staff and volunteers; thus, making your contribution electronically on line will be a great help to all of our staff and a gesture of caring for their health and safety as well. We also need to organize the responsibility to sanitize the worship area, doorknobs and bathroom after each service. These are many challenges and we are struggling to answer them all. Please realize the most important part of all of this is to keep all of us healthy and safe. If you have a compromised medical condition, are unsure in any way, please be at peace to stay home, we will continue to live stream our Masses.
A Look Back … ‘’Cemetery Improvements’ (Part 2)
The summer of 1908 saw much activity at the cemetery as Fr. McGrath had a natural spring beyond the Round Tower and the Tomb excavated to create a second ornamental lake. For several weeks, workmen were busy digging, grading and then seeding the banks of the new lake. In an article in the Milford Daily News of September 30, 1908, Fr. McGrath explained that he was ‘anxious that the cemeteries be well kept and since his coming here has bent his energies to that end.’ In the latter part of the 20th centu-ry, this lake was removed and the ground filled in. It can be iden-tified now in the 21st century by the lack of burials in this area and that in early spring it often floods because of the underground spring that fed the lake created by Fr. McGrath and removed by subsequent leadership. The other improvement that Fr. McGrath made to the cemetery was to install a new monument for his parents’ burial place. In the original cemetery which is south of Hamilton Ave, the marker is a large Celtic cross, twelve feet in height made of Westerly granite. It stands on a pedestal of solid granite and the arms of the crossbeam are four feet in length. It is here, with his beloved par-ents, that the remains of this faithful and dedicat-ed servant of Saint Mary’s Parish rests peacefully today. However, the most remarkable achievement that Fr. McGrath realized for the cemetery is one that he never saw. In his will, he left a sum for the installation of a bronze sculpture of the Crucifixion that stands near the Round Tower. It was to be a memorial for the priests of the parish and is situated in an area that could be used as a burial ground for the priests of the parish. It would be the responsibility of his executor, Fr. Hanrahan to oversee the details of this work of art and to secure its installation. Daprato Statuary Company was founded in Chicago in 1860 by four Daprato brothers who immigrated from Braga, Italy. They became renowned for their excellent craftmanship of statuary. In 1904, they opened a branch in New York and in 1909 were designated a “Pontifical Institute of Christian Art” by Pope St. Pius X. In 1983, the descendants of the founding brothers joined forces and their company is now Daprato Rigali Studios. Their monumental work, known as “The Crucifixion Group” has two figures standing on either side of our Lord crucified. The
cross stands twelve feet above its pedestal and there are two fig-ures, each five feet in height, on either side of the cross, these are
depictions of Our Lady and the Beloved Disciple, Saint John. There is a third figure, generally understood to be Mary Magda-
lene, who is kneeling at the base of the cross. The sculpture is crafted of Orbronze, a combination of superior metals with a highly perfected copper surface, oxidized and finished to give it a
permanent finished bronze appearance; this makes the piece non-rusting, non-corrosive
and weather proof. Standing on a pedestal of Milford pink granite with the names of the
former pastors of Saint Mary’s Parish, it is a work of beauty that endures and inspires even to our own day. Nearly a century after its
installation, it has little evidence of the ele-ments it has withstood these hundred years of
New England snow, rain, and wind.
If you missed some of this history so far, it is posted on the
parish website at: www.stmarymilford.org.
Click on ‘About Us’ and then ‘Cemetery.’
This section is under the Calvary Priest Memorial.
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 24, 2020 1st Reading New Testament: Acts of the Apostles 81:12-14 (59A)
2nd Reading New Testament:: 1 Peter 4:13-16 Gospel: John 17:1-11a
Our meditation: "I am praying for them…” (John 17:9) Our response: Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the foun-dation of Stewardship. Pray in good times and in bad. Prayer is always the first best option in any situation, not just the last resort. Pray for friends and family and for those that don’t treat you very well. Pray to give praise, to thank, and to ask God for help. Pray to see what God wants you to do with the gifts He has given you.
The following are the regulations for houses of worship in Massachu-setts to hold public services according to the MA Safety Standards is-sued by Governor Baker on Monday, May 18, 2020. The following are mandatory:
• All places of worship shall limit occupancy to 40 percent of the building’s maximum permitted occupancy level as recorded in municipal records. Please enter by the bell tower doors.
• The number of attendees is to be monitored by the church
• Those who are not of the same household must socially dis-tance at least six feet apart. Members of the same household may sit together and less than 6 feet apart.
• All attending must wear face coverings or masks while inside, entering and exiting the worship space. Only those with a medical exemption are not required to wear a covering.
• For children between 2 and 5, the use of covering is at the dis-cretion of a parent or guardian. Children under 2 should not wear a face covering or mask.
• Entry may be denied to a person who refuses to wear a face covering or mask.
• Places of worship shall be cleaned and disinfected between each service.
The following are recommended:
• Encourage on line sign up for services to monitor and limit the number attending services and facilitate distancing for entry
• Delineate six feet spacing in aisles to facilitate social spacing for communion, and exiting the building
PRAYER SHAWLS Prayer Shawls are available for parishioners who are sick, homebound, in a nursing home, have suffered a loss, or in need of God’s loving embrace. Please call the Parish Office at 508-473-2000 if you or someone you know needs one during this trying time, please
contact our office.
SCHEDULE FOR MASSES ON LIVESTREAM
From Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish on our Facebook page, our parish website (under worship/live stream Masses). Milford Cable has
agreed to broadcast our Sunday morning Mass live. The schedule for these Masses will be 9 AM in Portuguese, 10:30 AM in English and 12 Noon in Span-
ish. They can be located at Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 40.
From the Cathedral of Saint Paul in at worcesterdiocese.org (following
each Mass they can be viewed at worcesterdiocese.org on their Vimeo channel)
Catholic Television Network is carried on the EWTN channel. "EWTN"
stands for the Eternal Word Television Network.
Here are the EWTN cable channels for Milford residents:
Comcast Milford - Cable Service: EWTN = Channel 056
Comcast Milford - Digital Service EWTN Español = Channel 668
EWTN Channels = 1668, 238 or 056
Verizon Fios Milford - Digital EWTN Español = Channel 1741
EWTN Channel = 285
Parishioners from other communities or satellite subscribers can look up their
EWTN channel(s) at: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/channel-finder
Live Streaming Camera Fund
The success of our live streaming has encouraged us to investi-gate the ability to continue this ability even when this emergency is over. Streaming from a small chapel with a handful of people is a simpler task that trying to transmit from a much larger space like the upper church with people attending Mass. We learned during Holy Week that the lighting, sound, & particulars of streaming from the upper church are complicated. To install 2 permanent cameras to live stream from our church costs $14,000. “Zoom Chat”
One in Christ during a Time of Social Distancing Sunday, May 24th from 7 to 8 PM
You will receive an invitation and a link as a Flocknote.
Click on the boxed link at the bottom of your Flocknote to join. The message also lists a meeting number and password if the link doesn’t work.
There are phone numbers & a meeting number if you want to call in without using the internet; but are not needed from a computer, smartphone or iPad.
The ‘Waiting Room’ will open at 6:50 PM for those who are un-sure or anxious about connecting, we will help you between 6:50 and 7 to secure your video and audio link and help you learn to use this formatting.
This week’s discussion:
How can we rediscover our funeral practices in light of the COVID-19 emergency?
Mass on Monday,
Memorial Day, May 25th,
At 9 AM
will be held at the cemetery
Please maintain appropriate
Social distancing and
Wear face masks or coverings
Please bring your own chair
We will not be putting chairs out
5th Sunday Rosary
Sunday, May 31st at 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Valencia Council
Meet at the Round Tower
Social distancing of 6 feet apart
All are welcome to participate
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Religious Education
Religious Education
You may register and pay on-line @ https://stmarysmilford.weshareonline.org/ You may print a hard copy and pay by check by using this link: https://stmarymilford.org/religious-education-classes
Early Registration closes June 1st
Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School
is Postponed until June 28
th - July 2
nd
2021
Scholarships from Saint Mary's Parish
Through the generosity of the parishioners of Saint Mary's Parish, present and past, we are proud and delighted to be able to award the fol-lowing scholarships in memory of these wonderful parishioners. Members of the Class of 2020 may complete our parish application, found here: https://stmarymilford.org/scholarships-annual Please submit by this Friday, May 29, 2020. Winners will be announced at our live streamed Senior Mass on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the 10:30 AM Mass. Families can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StMaryOfTheAssumption.
Altar Server Scholarships: This scholarship is given to those graduates who have served our parish at week-end Masses through their Senior year. The Sr. Rose Concepta, SSJ Scholarship: This former Principal of Saint Mary's High School served here for many years with the Sisters of Saint Joseph from Ho-lyoke. Applicants should have made a contribution to the life of the parish community. The Jacqueline Gray Scholarship: in memory of this Class of 2016 graduate of Milford High School. Pref-erence is given to those like Jackie who are involved in our parish retreat team, have done mission work with YNIA, or other parish ministries. The Jeffrey Lucier Scholarship: in memory of a life-long parishioner from the Class of 1989 at Milford High. The Lucier & Mairs families provide a $500 scholarship each year. The Sr. Theresa Lucier, SP Scholarship: is in honor of a member of the Sisters of Providence who was bap-tized and raised in our parish, has family members here and ministered in our parish for several decades. Preference for this scholarship is given to those con-sidering a career in the medical profession: nursing, occupational therapy or practical medicine.
Living the Eucharist Fr. Peter has finished his origi-nal presentations. The original two presentations, that he gave as lectures in the large hall, have been recorded and are on line on the parish website for anyone who missed them and is interested in the information. The first is ‘Jewish Origins’ and the second is ‘Changes through the Centuries.’
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Religious Education
This Week at Home
Monday, May 25: Fill Us Although Jesus’ disciples think they understand him, Jesus insists that their understanding is incomplete: during his passion, they will abandon him. Only with the gift of the Holy Spirit will they find the courage to stay faithful. By contrast, Paul encounters men who have not heard of the Holy Spirit but who are well prepared to receive this gift. We need both the Spirit and the formation of our faith community to guide us forward. Pray for the Spirit to fill you and your faith community. Today’s Readings: Acts 19:1–8; Psalm 68:2–3ab,
4–5acd, 6–7ab; John 16:29–33.
Tuesday, May 26: Imitators
There are similarities between Paul’s journey to Jerusalem and Jesus’ preparations for his passion. In John’s account of the Gospel, Jesus gives a long farewell discourse in which he talks with his disciples about all that is going to happen. Paul also makes a formal farewell before facing the hard-ships that await him. As he says goodbye, Paul urges his listeners to imi-tate Jesus just as he has. Hear more of Paul’s heartfelt words by reading all or part of his letter to the Philippians. Today’s Readings: Acts 20:17–27; Psalm
68:10–11, 20–21; John 17:1–11a.
Wednesday, May 27: Set Apart
In the Gospel passage, the word world refers to all that opposes God. As Jesus continues his prayer to the Father, he speaks about how his follow-ers are set apart from the world. He prays that God will further consecrate or sanctify them to continue his work of sharing the truth of God’s love. Paul also was set apart for God’s work, and he reminded others to remain steadfast in holiness. In what concrete ways can you set yourself apart from the world? Today’s Readings: Acts 20:28–38; Psalm 68:29–30, 33–35a, 35bc–
36ab; John 17:11b–19.
Thursday, May 28: That All May Be One
Religion, sadly, often divides people instead of uniting them. The Pharisees and Sadducees disagreed on whether there was any kind of afterlife. Disa-greements about beliefs and practices persist among Christians today. Such division compels us to bow our heads and echo Jesus’ prayer for unity. Acts 22:30; 23:6–11; Psalm 16:1–2a and 5, 7–8, 9–10, 11; John 17:20–26.
Friday, May 29: In the Hands of Others
In Luke’s Gospel account, Jesus tells his disciples that they will be handed over to kings and governors (21:12–13). In the passage from Acts, Paul is in the hands of the local governor who consults on his case with the king. In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus tells Peter that one day Peter will be arrest-ed and crucified. Centuries later, Christians still come into conflict with those in authority. Pray for those who are attacked or imprisoned because of their faith. Acts 25:13b–21; Psalm 103:1–2, 11–12, 19–20ab; John 21:15–19.
Saturday, May 30: The Work Continues
As we near the end of our Easter season, we hear the conclusions to the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel according to John. Paul has arrived at Rome, in fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy that his followers would be his wit-nesses throughout the world. Today Christian missionaries have crossed oceans to enter new regions and share the story of salvation. John’s Gos-pel notes that Jesus said and did far more than any book could contain. The Jesus who has risen, ascended to his Father, and filled us with his Spirit continues his mission through us. May the good work we do in Jesus’ name fill more volumes than could ever be written. Today’s Readings: Acts
28:16–20, 30–31; Psalm 11:4, 5 and 7; John 21:20–25.
Jesus says, “I pray for them.” The following are suggestions from parents on how to help chil-
dren learn to pray and encourage them to pray regularly. As Jesus prays for us, his disciples, in this Sunday’s gospel, he teaches us the
importance of praying every day.
Extra! Extra! Pray All About It! To help older children pray for what’s happening in the world, we discuss one or two news stories a week and pray for the leaders who must respond. We ask God to bless those in power and guide them as they make these important decisions.
—Sara Kennedy
Prayer Calendar Every month, each member of our family secretly prayed for a friend, neighbor or relative. We wrote the names of these people on the bottom of our calendar. I added daily checkboxes for each of us to mark when we prayed for them. Not only did my children want to check off the boxes, but they also anted everyone to succeed, so they would give reminders and offer to pray with another family member.
—Rebecca Manderson
Praying an Adverb My 9-year-old son didn’t like to sit at his desk and study for a concentrated period of time. So I suggested he ask God for help with his schoolwork. Since he was studying grammar, I told him to pray using an adverb, tying the concept to what he was learning. He knew what I meant. He prayed, “Help me to do my work willingly and calm-ly.” This strategy helped him whenever he needed to focus on a task.
—Alice Burnett
At Your Fingertips I wanted to help my preschool-aged boys learn how to pray for the leaders of our country, so I taught them to use fingers to remember specific prayer items.
• Thumb: Pray for our country.
• Pointer: Pray for our nation’s government.
• long finger: Pray for our president and vice-president.
• Ring finger: Pray for those who serve in our military.
• Pinkie: Pray for local community leaders.
—Kala Carlson
School-List Prayers Using a school list, we write the names of our kids’ teachers and classmates on separate note cards. Every night we draw a name and pray together for that person. We also pray that our kids will find a way to encourage that person the next day at school. If they are successful, they tell us what they did that night at dinner.
—Jennifer Wendel
Bark for Prayer We never expected that adding a puppy to our family of eight would introduce an active way to pray. Now as we walk our dog each day, we often encounter other dogs, and whenever we do, we say a prayer for the dog owners. Our “bark-for-prayer” walks have given us a new way to connect with God and our neighbors.
—Cindy Rasmussen
Our Catholic Life
If you are aware of an incident of sexual misconduct and the suspected offender is a priest, deacon, candi-date, seminarian, religious, lay minister, employee or volunteer, you are encouraged to report the matter to the Diocese of Worcester. The report can be made by phone, contact Judith Audette at the Office of Healing and Prevention, (508-929-4363) or in writing, and sent to the Office for Healing and Prevention, 49 Elm St., Worcester, MA. 01609.
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Did You Know? Learn to “Stop” Inappropriate Activity Before It Happens Child safety tip: Teach your child to respect the word “stop!” Teach your preschooler that “stop” means “stop,” and that your child has the right to stop people from touching his or her body. Obviously, exceptions will have to be made for doctors and par-ents, but even parents must listen when a child doesn’t want to be tickled or hugged anymore. Reinforcing this excellent lesson gives your child the power to recognize—and to stop—“bad touching” by others if it should happen. For particular help, you may call: Worcester Diocese, Office for Healing and Prevention at (508) 929-4363 Source: “Know the Rules . . . After-School Safety Tips for Children Who Are Home Alone,” www.kidsafe.com.
Catholic Charities Worcester County
“Home Care Program” is looking for aides to care for individuals in sur-rounding towns, Aides provide light
housekeeping, laundry, shopping and personal care. Paid training, and a schedule to meet your needs. Please call 1-800-649-4364. (EOE/AA)
Partners in Charity
2020
It has been a few weeks since our weekend in-pew appeal for the 2020 Partners In Charity. Thank you to those who made a gift and a
special thank you for those who gave for the first time. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. To date 162 parish households have responded to bring us to $45,379, MORE THAN 60% towards our goal of $75,000. Though we are not able to worship together, the need that this appeal satisfies continues and even increases during this pandemic. So, we need the support of all members of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. If you have not yet completed your pledge, please prayerfully make your pledge and return it to the Church office, or make your gift on line www.partners-charity.net. Please consider a pledge that allows us to count on your generosity knowing that you can delay actual payment until af-ter this crisis. Or you can make it with a credit card. Some companies also will match employee gifts.
A Prayer in Time of Pandemic
O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial. Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for I am with you always. Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer to St. Michael Saint Michael, the Archangel defend us in battle, be our protection against the wick-edness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls, Amen.
God is watching over you. I know because I asked Him to!
WORSHIP AIDS DURING RESTRICTIONS As part of the re-opening for public worship, we are not allowed to provide hymnals or books with the readings that can be used by different people during the weekend. The usual hymnals have been removed to prevent any possibility of spreading the virus. If you have a need to follow the readings, it would be best to bring something of your own. There are many options available for use on cellphones and tablets. The following are some apps that will provide you with the readings, prayers, and parts of the Mass for each day’s celebration. Most are free or have a small subscription fee, several also offer languages other than English.
Laudate app (free)
iBreviary app (free)
Daily Readings for Catholics app (free)
The Word Among Us app (free)
Magnficat.com (digital subscription of $5 for 6 months)
Comunidade Portuguesa e Brasileira
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SCHEDULE LITURGIA MISSA PORTUGUESA Domingo 24 de Maio 2020
Comentarista e Preces: Nao havera missa por tempo da Primeira Leitura: PANDEMIA Salmo: Segunda Leitura: Ministros:
ATENDIMENTO PARA CONFISSAO COM PADRE THIAGO
TODO SABADO AS 6PM NA IGREJA DE CIMA.
ATENDIMENTO SERA FEITO POR ORDEM DE CHEGADA.
PARA OUTRO DIA E HORARIO, FAVOR MARCAR COM
Gabriella NA SECRETARIA PELO TELEFONE 508-473-2000 OU DIRETAMENTE COM O
PADRE THIAGO.
Horários das Atividades Pastorais.
Segunda-feira: Novena nas Casas . Responsável: Angela 508-353-8829. Quarta-feira: * Santa Missa - 6:30pm na Igreja de baixo.
* Mães que Oram pelos filhos - 7pm na Igreja de baixo. Responsável: Jaxele 774-287-5760
* Grupo de Jovens - Quinzenal as 7pm no Salão pequeno. Responsavel: Andreia 508-202-3106
Quinta-feira: Terço dos Homens - 8pm na Capela São José. Responsavel: Marco Tulio 508-328-9630 Sexta-feira: Santa Missa - 6:30pm na Igreja de baixo. Grupo de Oração - 7pm na Capela São José. Responsavel: Wesley 774-244-1934 Sábado: Santa Missa - 7pm na Igreja de cima. Domingo: Santa Missa - 9am na Igreja de cima.
Outras Atividades: Apostolado da Oração: Toda primeira sexta-feira do mes as 6:30 na Igreja de baixo. Responsável: Selma 508-783-8150 Pastoral da Familia: Quinzenal aos sábados apos a Santa Missa. Responsaveis: Renata 774-287-2557 e Ricardo 508-617-1509
Atenção!
A Celebração da Missa foi suspensa com a ordem do Governador Baker e de acordo com as ordens do
nosso bispo Robert Bishop McManus, de Worcester. As seguintes intenções da Missa serão celebradas pelos nossos padres em particular e transmitidas como uma transmissão de vídeo ao vivo no site da
paróquia e na página do Facebook. Que Deus nos mantenha seguros, como todos os
médicos, enfermeiros e socorristas, e traga saúde a todos em quarentena durante este período difícil.
ORAÇÃO EM TEMPO DE PANDEMIA Ó DEUS, CUJO ÚNICO FILHO CARREGAVA O PESO DO SOFRIMENTO HUMANO PARA NOSSA SALVAÇÃO, OUÇA AS ORAÇÕES DE SUA IGREJA EM FAVOR DOS NOSSOS IRMÃOS E IRMÃS DOENTES E NOS LIBERTE DE TODA MALDIÇÃO NESTE TEMPO DE TORMENTO. ABRA NOSSOS OUVIDOS E NOSSOS CORAÇÕES PARA A VOZ DE SEU FILHO QUE DIZ: NÃO TENHAS MEDO, POIS EU ESTOU SEMPRE COM VOCÊ.
ABENÇOE TODOS OS MÉDICOS E ENFERMEIROS, PESQUISADORES E SERVIDORES PÚBLICOS; NOS DE SABEDORIA PARA FAZER O QUE É CERTO E FÉ PARA SUPORTAR ESTE TEMPO DE PANDEMIA. QUE POSSAMOS NOS REUNIR MAIS UMA VEZ PARA LOUVAR SEU NOME NO CORAÇÃO DE SUA IGREJA, LIBERTADOS DE TODA A ANGÚSTIA E CONFIANTE EM SUA MISERICÓRDIA. POR CRISTO, NOSSO SENHOR. AMÉM
ORAÇÃO PRIVADA DIANTE DO NOSSO SANTISSIMO
SACRAMENTO DURANTE A PROIBIÇÃO DO GOVERNO DE REUNIÕES PU-
BLICAS COM MAIS DE 10 PESSOAS, A CAPELA NA IGREJA DE BAIXO
ESTA ABERTA E DISPOVÍVEL PARA ORAÇÃO PRIVADA TODOS OS DIAS
ENTRE 8 DA MANHA ATE AS 2 DA TARDE.
Comunidade Portuguesa e Brasileira Comunidad Hispana
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Sacramentos Bautismos: Para niños: Los padres y padrinos de niños menores de 4 años de edad necesitan participar en una charla de orientación de sus responsabilidades al pedir un bautismo. Por favor llamar a la oficina para confirmar la fecha. Niños de 4 a 8 años de edad necesitan una charla especial para entender su experiencia de ser bautizados. Jóvenes y adultos: La preparación es a través del proceso del Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de adultos (RICA). Cada situación es distinta, favor de llamar a la oficina. Ministerio a los enfermos: En Casa: Hay ministros disponible para visitar nuestros parro-quianos en sus hogares. Favor de llamar a la oficina. En Hospital: Hay ministros que llevan la comunión a nuestro hospital local de Milford durante la semana. Unción: Favor de llamar a la oficina o hablar con el sacerdote para arreglar un tiempo para recibir el sacramento.
Matrimonios Las parejas que planifiquen celebrar el sacramento del matrimo-nio por la Iglesia Católica, por favor de llamar a la oficina por lo menos un año antes de la fecha establecida para la boda.
LECCIONARIO POR ESTA SEMANA
24 DE MAYO—SEPTIMO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
1ra Lectura 2da Lectura Evangelio
Hch 1, 12-14 1 Pe 4, 13-16 Jn 17, 1-11a
Fecha y Fiesta 1ra Lectura Evangelio
Lunes, el 25 de mayo Hch 19, 1-8 Jn 16, 29-33
Martes, el 26 de mayo San Felipe Neri, presbítero
Hch 20, 17-27 Jn 17, 1-11a
Miércoles, el 27 de mayo Hch 20, 28-38 Jn 17, 11b-19
Jueves, el 28 de mayo Hch 22, 30. 23, 6-11 Jn 17, 20-26
Viernes, el 29 de mayo Hch 25, 13b-21 Jn 21, 15-19
Sábado, el 30 de mayo Hch 28, 16-20. 30-31 Jn 21, 20-25
DOMINGO DE PENTECOSTES
1ra Lectura 2da Lectura Evangelio
Hch 2, 1-11 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13 Jn 20, 19-23
“Tudo o que você fizer para um desses meus irmãos, você
fara por mim.” Mateus 25:40 O St. Mary's Food with Friends convida todos aqueles que esperam por uma
deliciosa refeição com pessoas amigáveis para se juntar a nós em nossa mesa. Nossos voluntarios vão preparar uma lancheira que você pode levar para casa as quintas-feiras, das 11:30am às 12:30pm.
É nosso prazer responder ao chamado de Deus servindo a você!
Instituições de Caridade Católicas de Worcester “Programa de Assistência Domiciliar ”está procurando
assessores para cuidar de pessoas nas cidades vizinhas. Os assessores prestam serviços de limpeza, lavanderia,
compras e cuidados pessoais. Treinamento pago e um cronograma para atender às suas necessidades. Ligue para
1-800-649-4364. (EOE / AA)
Aviso Importante
• Las misas públicas son permitidas con la distancia de 6 pies entre personas.
• Todos tienen que venir con algo de cubrir sus rostros o una máscara. Es la
decisión de los padre si un niño entre 2 a 5 años tienen que llevar una más-cara. Los niños menos de 2 años no deben vestirse con una mascara.
• Para la ofrenda, favor de poner su limosna en una canasta en los pasillos.
No esta permitido que se pasan una canasta.
• La obligación de atender la misa esta suspendido hasta el 31 de diciembre.
• Están pedido de recibir la comunión por la mano. Favor de extender su
mano para crear una distancia entre el ministro y usted.
• Nuestras misas en español son transmitidas de la red y nuestra pagina de
Facebook a las horas de costumbre. (domingo al mediodía, lunes a las 6 pm). Los domingos la misa sea transmitida por el acceso local de Milford (Comcast canal 11; Verizon canal 40)
Gracias por su entendimiento y colaboración.
Sabia que agora você pode fazer a doação de seu dizimo online?
Além de fazer suas doações, você também pode se inscrever em nossas atividades.
Acesse: stmarysmilford.weshareonline.org para mais informações.
Em caso de duvidas entre em contato com o escritório paroquial no 508-473-2000
XALES DE ORAÇÃO Os xales de oração estão disponíveis para os paroquianos que estão doentes, em casa ou em uma casa de repouso, que sofreram uma perda, ou na necessidade de um abraço amoroso de Deus. Por favor, ligue para o escritório da paróquia em 508-473-2000 se você souber de alguém que gostaria de um.
CONFISÕES TODOS OS SÁBADOS DAS 14:30 A 15:00
NO ESTACIONAMENTO • Entre pela Granite St., atrás da igreja
• Segue ate um voluntario avisar onde para seu carro.
• No momento certo, siga o Padre para confessar e sai pela a Winter St.
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“Todo lo que hiciste por uno estos mas pequeños, hiciste por mi.” Mateo 25:40
El programa de Food with Friends (Cenar con Amigos) invita a todos los que quieran un delicioso almuerzo con personas agrada-bles de juntarse a nuestra mesa. Una comi-
da en caja será ofrecida para tomar a tu casa cada jueves a las 11:30 am hasta las 12:30 pm en el Salón Pequeña.
Nos alegramos de servirles para responder a la llamada de Dios.
LA CAPILLA DE LA IGLESIA DE ABAJO
ESTARÁ ABIERTA CADA DIA DE LAS 8 AM HASTA LAS 2 PM
EN LA IGLESIA PRINCIPAL
LA SANTA MISA SEA TRANSMITIDA EN VIVO POR LA PAGINA
DE FACEBOOK O LA RED PARROQUIAL CADA DOMINGO AL 12 MEDIODÍA
Y CADA LUNES A LAS 6 PM. LA MISA DOMINICAL SEA TRANSMITIDA POR EL ACESO
LOCAL DE MILFORD (COMCAST: 11 VERIZON: 40)
Voluntarios
para Transmisión
Con la realidad que no podemos de reunir públicamente para celebrar las misas, tene-mos que transmitirlas por la red. La ofrece-mos cada domingo a las 12 pm por la pagina
de Facebook parroquial y después se pueden encontrar la misa por la pagina parroquial de la red. En adelante, cuando seria permitido de reunirnos y celebrar las misas públicamente, queremos continuar de transmitir las misas por la red. Para hacerlo, tendremos la necesidad de unas personas que pueden dirigir las cameras y abrir la puerta de la red por la transmisión. Por eso, estamos pidiendo por unos voluntarios que podemos formar y ensenar en esta obra. Si esta interesado, favor de comunicar con Padre Peter para inscribirse en esta obra impor-tante.
ORACION EN TIEMPO DE PANDEMIA
Oh Dios, cuyo Hijo único cargó con el sufrimiento de toda la humanidad por nuestra salvación, escucha las oraciones de tu Iglesia por nuestros hermanos y hermanas enfermos y auxílianos en esta hora de angustia. Abre nuestros oídos y nuestros corazones para escuchar la voz de tu Hijo: “No tengan miedo, estoy con ustedes siempre.” Bendice a todos los doctores y enfermeras, investigadores y servidores públicos; Danos la sabiduría para hacer lo correcto y la fe necesaria para vivir este momento; Que nos volvamos a reunir una vez más para bendecir tu nombre en el corazón de la Iglesia, libres ya de toda ansiedad y confiados en tu misericordia. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo. Amen.
COLCHAS DE ORACIÓN Hay un grupo en la parroquia que hagan colchas de oración para los enfermos. Si hay alguien sufriendo por el virus, los que no pueden salir de su casa, que esta en peligro por el virus, han sufrido en perdido y alguien que necesita de conocer un abrazo de Dios. Favor de contactar nuestra oficina para recibir una colcha como recuerda de oración y apoyo en su enfermedad.
CONFESIONES CADA SÁBADO DE LAS 2:30 DE 3 PM
EN EL ESTACIONAMENTO • Entra por Granite St., detrás de la igle-
sia
• Sigue hasta un voluntario le informe a donde debe parar en su vehículo
• En el momento indicado, sigue al sacerdote para confesarse y salir al Winter St. Favor de vestirse con máscara.
Lectio Divino con William Calderón Seminarista nombrado a nuestra parroquia por 10 semanas durante este verano. El llego el sábado, el 9 de mayo. El ha cumplido sus estudios en ingles y espera de ir al seminario el agosto que viene. Favor de recordarlo en sus oraciones durante su tiempo entre no-sotros y de apoyarlo en su ministerio. En vista que no podemos tener reuniones ni charlas, el va a ofrecer una reunión vía zoom para reflexionar y orar en base a las lecturas de la misa dominical. Serán los viernes de 6 a 7 pm. Favor de contactarlo para recibir la información a [email protected].
