Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

Don Orione Fathers

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

PARISHINFORMATION

Saturday,September26,2015Sts.ComasandDamian,martyrs

9am Community Mass: Deceased members of the Manning Family Nancy Ann DiLoretto by MaryElla Iencarelli Anthony Maffei by MaryElla Iencarelli

4pm Arthur & Stacia Tacelli by Rose Tacelli

Sunday,September27,20159am Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 11am People of the Parish

Monday,September28,2015St.Wenceslaus,martyr

9am

Tuesday,September29,2015Sts.Michael,GabrielandRaphael,archangels

9am Philip Maddalone by Rose Tacelli

Wednesday,September30,2015St.Jerome,priest&doctorofthechurch

9am Ralph Marino by St. Vincent de Paul Society

Thursday,October1,2015St.ThereseoftheChildJesus,virgin&doctorofthechurch

9am Anna Giacopo by John LaVita

Friday,October2,2015TheHolyGuardianAngels

9am Sacred Heart of Jesus

Saturday,October3,2015BlessedVirginMary

9am Our Lady of Fatima 4pm People of the Parish

Sunday,October4,20159am Enrico & Genoveffa Indresano by Rosaria

Coviello 11am Antonino Amico & Daniel Kubilis by Family

MASSINTENTIONS

Let us pray for EnesR.Chapmanwho was buried from our parish during the past week. Our condolences and prayers to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. Amen.

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass in the Chapel

Monday - Saturday: 9 am

Saturday: 4 pm Confession: 3 - 3:45 pm

Sunday: 9 am & 11 am

Fr. Mirek Kowalczyk F.D.P. - Pastor Judith Mullen - Parish Secretary

Paul Racki - Music Director/Organist Maria Zolla & Marianne Cincinnato - Co-Directors - Religious Education

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street

Phone: 617.569.0406 Fax: 617.569.8212 E-Mail: orioneparish@gmail.com

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the Sons of Divine Providence - Don Orione Fathers.

2016MassCalendar

The Mass calendar for 2016 is now available. Although you are not limited to the number of weekend Masses that you may request we ask that you take into consideration your fellow parishioners when booking Masses. All Masses are booked on a 8irst come/8irst serve basis.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

REFLECTION

TheChurchisopenforprivateprayerandmeditation.

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm

FROMTHEPASTOR

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kids have been back in class now for a month or more and many schools are holding Parent Nights. It is a chance for teachers to explain what the students will be learning, and to share information about special projects or requirements that parents need to

know about. The principal might talk about new changes in the curriculum or construction or upgrade plans that are new. It is a hope-8illed, exciting time. No matter how skilled the teacher may be, or how impressive the course of study, a child still learns more at home than in school. Schools can teach values, but at home they must be lived. Schools can stress the way to success, but at home it must be planned and encouraged. Schools can demand excellence, but it must be nurtured and nourished at home. Schools can offer awards and recognition for a job well done, but it can only be con8irmed by family and friends. Faith is the same way, because faith is more caught than taught. The church can teach it, but families must live it. The church can stress the way to heaven, but families must show it. The church can demand excellence in service and worship, but families must practice it. It is good example and family practice that makes the difference. Let’s strive for top grades this year. Let’s teach what we practice and practice what we teach.

Today’s Gospel begins with a scene that recalls a similar moment in the history of Israel, the episode recalled in today’s First Reading. The seventy elders who receive God’s Spirit through Moses pre8igure the ministry of the apostles. Like Joshua in the First Reading, John makes the mistake of presuming that only a select few are inspired and entrusted to carry out God’s plans. The Spirit blows where it wills, and God desires to bestow His Spirit on all the people of God, in every nation under heaven. God can and will work mighty deeds through the most unexpected and unlikely people. All of us are called to perform even our most humble tasks, such as giving a cup of water, for the sake of His name and the cause of His kingdom. John believes he is protecting the purity of the Lord’s name. But, really, he’s only guarding his own privilege and status. It’s telling that the apostles want to shut down the ministry of an exorcist. Authority to drive out demons and unclean spirits was one of the speci8ic powers entrusted to the Twelve. Cleanse me from my unknown faults, we pray in today’s Psalm. Often, like Joshua and John, perhaps without noticing it, we cloak our failings and fears under the guise of our desire to defend Christ or the Church. But as Jesus says today, instead of worrying about who is a realChristian and who is not, we should make sure that we ourselves are leading lives worthy of our calling as disciples. Does the advice we give, or the example of our actions, give scandal—causing others to doubt or lose faith? Do we do what we do with mixed motives instead of seeking only the Father’s will? We need to keep meditating on His Law, as we sing in today’s Psalm. We need to pray for the grace to detect our failings and to overcome them.

I. Silvia Coviello & Jeremy Binger

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

ROSARY:Every morning at 8.30 am before Mass. CONFESSION:Saturday 3 - 3:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISM:Infant and child baptisms by arrangement. Please call the parish of8ice. SACRAMENTOFMARRIAGE:Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. Please call the parish of8ice. ANOINTINGOFTHESICK:By arrangement. Please call the parish of8ice. HOLYCOMMUNIONOFTHESICK:First Friday of the month. Please call the parish of8ice.

PRAYERCORNER

Please keep the following in yourprayers: Joseph Guarino, Jamie Brauer, Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan

Shramm, Bill Berube, Janet, McKenna Snow, Raj Mistri, Joseph Testa, Diane DiGiacomo, Doreen Gattie, Susan Guadagno, Joseph Serilla, Julia Ferrara, Joan Leone, Marty Allen, Jerry Mazzarella, Janice Fantasia, Jeanett Marano, Kerri Antonuccio, Athena Fantasia, Paul Martorano, James Butler, Marie LoDuca, Josephine Moloney, Josephine Giuffre-Lee, Albert Angelone, Robert Stockwell, Jennie Colantonio, Connie McNeil, Sandra Voltero, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Linwood Folsom, Marianne Folsom, Marshall Pierce, Rahna Peirce, Eleanor Guarino, Rejeanne Albert, Alan Manfra, Jeannie Petrillo.

FUNDRAISING

125thANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION

DATECHANGE

The next planning meeting for our 125th Anniversary Celebration is Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm in the church hall.

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Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time and talents to make our BlockParty a great success. Even with the overcast and at times rainy day we raised $565. Thank you to the parishioners of St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Parish for your continued support and commitment to our fundraising efforts. Please accept my sincerest THANKS. You are all truly a blessing to our parish community. Yours in Christ,

Fr. MirekFr. MirekFr. MirekFr. Mirek ThenextfundraisingmeetingwillbeonMonday,October5,6:30pmintherectory. All are welcome. We will be discussing plans for the Pasta Dinner (Date to be determined).

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

THE DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN CONTENT IS NOON ON TUESDAY ...Thank you!

MUSICMINISTRY-ADULT&CHILDREN’SCHOIRSWe invite any interested singers to contact the parish of8ice or speak with Paul Racki, Music Director for more information. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing. OURLADYOFMOUNTCARMEL9am Mass - Fourth Sunday of the Month

ANNUALDEVOTIONSTOST.ANTHONYThirteen Tuesdays prior to June 13, 7pm COURAGEOUSGENERATIONNew members are always welcome! Coffee, donuts and social chat 9:45am - 12pm, play beano until 2:15pm. Club offers weekly raf8le, day trips, Christmas party and other social activities. Meets in the church hall every Thursday, September until June. Comeasaguest—leaveasafriend. ST.VINCENTdePAULSOCIETYMeets the second Saturday of the month in the church hall. WHYCATHOLIC?...explores how we celebrate our Catholic faith with the sacraments. You will have the opportunity to experience the sacraments with more love and purpose and enrich your faith life in the process. NextsessionbeginsOctober5at6:30inthechurchhall.FormoreinformationcalltheparishofBice. FUNDRISINGWe know between family and work it is hard to commit to a regular monthly meeting but we still need your help. We are always looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events. Volunteers are needed in many areas and help is ALWAYS welcome.

RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOur Religious Education program provides teachings in the practice of our faith. It is offered to kindergarten through high school students. Programs include sacramental preparation. Grades K - 8 meet Sunday after the Family Mass at 9am in the church hall. GradesK-8email-stj-stlccdprogram@hotmail.com FirstCommunionPreparation begins in 1st grade. Children receive First Communion in 2nd grade.

ConBirmationThe Con8irmation Program is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. Students are con8irmed in the spring of the 10th grade. Class meets the 8irst Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the church hall. ConBirmationemail-mttassfamily@gmail.com

ALTARSERVERSBoys and girls attending grades three through high school who have received their First Communion are invited to participate in the altar servers’ ministry. Please contact the parish of8ice.

USHERS/GREETERSThis ministry is open to people who want to interact with parishioners by greeting them as they come to church. The head usher is responsible for asking parishioners to take the offering of bread and wine to the altar. After Mass, ushers distribute the bulletins. For more information please contact the parish of8ice.

LECTORS/READERSLectors proclaim the Word of God through the 8irst two readings. They also make announcements before the liturgy. We are in need of lectors. Please contact the parish of8ice.

EUCHARISTICMINISTERExtraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist in sharing the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with the congregation as well as in our local hospitals and nursing homes. A candidate, under normal circumstances, has to be con8irmed. Please contact the parish of8ice to arrange a meeting with Fr. Mirek if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister.

PARISHOFFERTORYCOLLECTION

Ourweeklygoalis$3,600.

Weekly Offering - $1,431.

This week we were minusby$2,169.

Secondcollectionthisweek:Heating & Cooling of the Church

Secondcollectionnextweek:

Parish Maintenance

ADULTCHOIRREHEARSALWednesday

6:30-8:00pmintheChoirLoftNewmembersalwayswelcome!

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2015

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Tel: 617.569.0406

RELIGIOUSEDUCATION

There’sstilltimetoRegister

ClassesforGrades1-8havebegun.Sundaysimmediatelyfollowingthe9amMass

ConBirmationClassbeginsTuesday,October6at7pmintheChurchHall

New registrations please bring a copy of your child’s BaptismalCerti�icate(notrequiredifchildwasbaptizedatSt.Joseph-St.LazarusorSt.Mary,StarofSea).

Fee must be paid at the time of registration ($60 8irst child, $50 second child, $50 third child).

All children who plan on continuing in our program must be re-registeredevery year.

CORRECTION-ParentMeetingforConBirmation

Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm in the church hall. All con8irmation parents are expected to attend.

Registration forms are available at the Parish Of8ice.

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