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S A I N T F R A N C I S C H A P E L “AN OASIS OF SILENCE, AN OASIS OF PRAYER”
Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 20, 2015
STAFFED BY THE OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY
Page 2 St. Francis Chapel December 20, 2015 Prudential Center, Boston
CHAPEL CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Christmas Masses
Dec. 24, Thursday 5:10 PM, 7:00 PM en español, Midnight (12:00 AM) Dec. 25, Friday 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM , 1:15 PM en español
The chapel closes after the 1:15 Mass.
Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM en español
Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM , 1:15 PM en español, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Weekday Masses Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM, 4:45 PM Thursday 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM Saturday 9:00 AM, 12 Noon
Confessions Monday - Friday 11:15-11:50 AM, 12:45 - 4:15 PM
Saturday 9:45 - 11:45 AM, 12:45-3:30 PM
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Merry Christmas
from the
Chapel Staff!
Fr. James Doran, OMV
Fr. Peter Gojuk, OMV
Fr. Tom Carzon, OMV
Fr. Robert Lowrey, OMV
Sacristan: Mary Thérèse
Webmaster: Terry Wong
Bookstore: Melanie Kana
Music Director:
Kim Araiza
Music Ministry:
Rebecca Martin
Joanna Vasquez
Saul Garcia
Robert Conley
Justin Salisbury
Cleaning of Chapel
Environment:
Nubia Viasus
At Christmas thank the Eternal Father for having given us His Divine Son, and for so many and such great benefits in the order of grace and glory that spring forth from this.
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Lanteri’s Corner
Spiritual thoughts from Venerable Bruno Lanteri, Founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
St. Francis Chapel Bookstore Item of the Week…
The Story of Christmas Sticker Book
Kids will enjoy the Story of Christmas with 25 reusable, easy-peel stickers.
Check out our selection of Christmas books, DVDs, decorations and stocking stuffers!
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the St. Francis Chapel
Kiosk Giving Use any credit card at the giving kiosk in the chapel entrance.
Text Giving Text the word CHAPEL , leave a space, then the dollar amount to 617-209-2779.
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Give your loved ones the gift of prayer!
Christmas Novena Mass Cards
are still available at the bookstore.
The novena of Masses begins on Christmas day.
Suggested donation for the Oblate
mission: $10
Page 3 Oblates of the Virgin Mary
W HAT T IMING
In a few days we’ll be singing “Joy to the World” and welcoming the newborn Prince of Peace. Looking at the state of the world today, these carols seem a little out of touch, as peace and joy don’t jump off the front page of the paper. Maybe Christmas could come at a better time. But I wonder how different this Christmas is from the first Christmas. Because of the Roman-ordered census, Mary and Joseph found themselves unemployed and homeless at the very moment when God chose to be born into this world. Surely, he could have chosen a more calm and peaceful time, a more comfortable and secure place to make known his plan of salvation. Why didn’t Jesus come when all was quiet and at peace? Why didn’t he come when we had rooted out poverty and violence, when we had overcome the ravages of disease and hunger, when we were good and ready for him to arrive? The angel’s words to Joseph might give us a clue to God’s perfectly terrible timing. Remember that Joseph — on hearing that Mary, his beloved betrothed, was with child, and knowing the child was not his, yet loving and trusting Mary with great tenderness — was ready to walk away from the whole matter. The very foundation of Joseph’s world had been shaken. He knew the goodness and integrity of Mary, and so was unwilling to expose her to public scorn. I imagine Joseph saying to himself, “I didn’t sign up for this, and frankly I don’t need this!” “Do not be afraid to take Mary, your wife, into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” If God was going to so interrupt Joseph’s life and plans, he could have at least given some prior warning! “She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Perhaps God chose the time and manner of Christ’s birth precisely to remind us of our need for God’s salvation. Jesus was not born when it was convenient for Mary and Joseph, for the innkeeper or the stable-hands, for the shepherds, the wise men or even for Herod. And it certainly wasn’t convenient for the child Jesus, himself. Jesus was not born when anyone was ready for him. He was born when we most needed him. As a child, I played hide-and-seek. Whoever was “it” would cover their eyes and count as fast as possible while all the others scrambled for cover. And when the count was up, “it” would cry out, “Ready or not, here I come!” If you don’t feel quite ready for Christmas this year, that won’t keep Christ from coming. Jesus wasn’t born two thousand years ago because the world was ready for him, nor does he wait till we are ready for him today. Then, as now, Christ comes when we are most in need. — Fr. Tom Carzon
Sunday, December 20
8:00 AM Constanzo Family 9:15 AM + Oscar Valenzuela 10:30 AM + Agnes Hart 11:45 AM + Ann Kiyooka & + Gloria 1:15 PM (esp) La Familia Stevens Contreras 4:00 PM + Robert Malloy 5:30 PM + Gabriela Martinez & + Adela
Monday, December 21
8:00 AM Bazzel Family 12:05 PM + Ralph E. Wellings 4:45 PM + Rose & + James LeBlanc
Tuesday, December 22
8:00 AM + Oscar Valenzuela 12:05 PM In Honor of Saint Jude 4:45 PM James Holland - birthday
Wednesday, December 23
8:00 AM Scheer Family 12:05 PM + Oscar Valenzuela
4:45 PM Eric Holland
Thursday, December 24 8:00 AM Dr. Helene Caselli 12:05 PM Helen & James Holland 5:10 PM + Mary & + Harold Nichols 7:00 PM (esp) Familia Quiñones Guzman 12:00 AM Fr. Matt Williams
Friday, December 25
9:15 AM Christmas Novena 10:30 AM Cunniffe Family & Roger Lee 11:45 AM Regan Family 1:15 PM (esp) + Prof. Charlie Steele - death anniversary
Saturday, December 26
9:00 AM + Oscar Valenzuela 12:00 Noon Christmas Novena 4:00 PM + Celia & + Philip McDevitt & + Sr. Dolorata 5:30 PM Danielle & Family 7:00 PM (esp) + Mario Lopez
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