Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Don Orione Fathers

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

PARISH INFORMATION

Sunday, March 29 - Saturday, April 4

The Host & Wine will be offered in

memory of Pasquale Giubilo requested by his wife and daughter.

Saturday, March 28, 2015 9am Community Mass:

Colagiovanni, Gaudino, Ruggiero & Buda Families by family Pasquale Polcaro, Matthew Hamilton and Natalie Harris by Susie Luongo

4pm People of the Parish

Sunday, March 29, 2015 9am Joseph, Anna & Elissa Guarino by family 11am Francesco Conte by Sandra, Giovanni &

Francesco Buccella Monday, March 30, 2015 9am

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9am

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9am

Thursday, April 2, 2015

9am Morning Prayers 7pm Mass of the Last Supper

Friday, April 3, 2015 9am Morning Prayers 3pm Stations of the Cross 7pm Veneration of the Cross

Saturday, April 4, 2015 9am Morning Prayers 7:30pm Easter Vigil Deceased members of the Tacelli &

Maddalone Families by Rose Tacelli

Sunday, April 5, 2015 9am God’s Blessings for the Parish Council 11am People of the Parish

MASS INTENTIONS 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.

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

FROM THE PASTOR

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Crowned with thorns, our Lord is lifted up on the cross, where He dies as "King of the Jews." Notice how many times He is called "king" in today's Gospel - mostly in scorn and mockery. As we hear the long accounts of His passion, at every turn we must remind ourselves - He suffered this

cruel and unusual violence, for us. He is the Suffering Servant foretold by Isaiah in today's First Reading. He reenacts the agony described in today's Psalm, and even dies with the first words of that Psalm on His lips. Listen carefully for the echoes of this Psalm throughout today's Gospel - as Jesus is beaten, His hands and feet are pierced; as His enemies gamble for His clothes, wagging their heads, mocking His faith in God's love, His faith that God will deliver Him. Are we that much different from our Lord's tormenters? Often, don't we deny that He is king, refusing to obey His only commands that we love Him and one another? Don't we render Him mock tribute, pay Him lip-service with our half-hearted devotions? In the dark noon of Calvary, the veil in Jerusalem's temple was torn. It was a sign that by His death Jesus destroyed forever the barrier separating us from the presence of God. He was God and yet humbled himself to come among us, we're reminded in today's Epistle. And despite our repeated failures, our frailty, Jesus still humbles himself to come to us, offering us His body and blood in the Eucharist. His enemies never understood: His kingship isn't of this world. He wants to write His law, His rule of life on our hearts and minds. As we enter Holy Week, let us once more resolve to give Him dominion in our lives. Let us take up the cross He gives to us - and confess with all our hearts, minds, and strength, that truly this is the Son of God.

Lent comes to an end before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. This liturgy begins the Triduum, the great Three Days that celebrate the central mystery of our faith.

Holy Thursday The Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7pm

After the homily on Holy Thursday, we imitate our master in the washing of the feet. This ritual reminds us that our baptismal commitment means we are to be servants of one another. “Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed”. We celebrate as well the establishment by Christ of two sacraments, Eucharist and priesthood. We also remember Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday Stations of the Cross - 3pm

Veneration of the Cross - 7pm As part of our observance of Good Friday, we venerate the cross on which Christ died. The veneration challenges us to be willing to accept the cross, too, for it is the only way to resurrection. Through Baptism, we share in Christ’s death that we might come to new life. Every year we are called to deepen our identification with his cross and resurrection.

Holy Saturday The Easter Vigil - 7:30pm

We begin our celebration of the Easter Vigil with the liturgy of the light. The core of our celebration of the Easter Vigil is the Baptism of the elect. As we share in their joy on this holy night, we are all called to renew our own baptismal promises, to live in the joy of life in the Risen One.

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

FUNDRAISING

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 office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By arrangement. Please call the parish office and speak with Fr. Mirek. HOLY COMMUNION OF THE SICK: First Friday of the month. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.

PRAYER CORNER

Please keep the following in your prayers: Joseph Guarino, Jamie Brauer, Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim

Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan Shramm, Peggy Celata, 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, Joey Vellucci, Albert Angelone, Robert Stockwell, Jennie Colantonio, Jennie D’Amico, Connie McNeil, Sandra Voltero, Geri Clarke, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Linwood Folsom, Marianne Folsom, Marshall Pierce, Maxine Teixeira, Rahna Peirce, Rita Haddigan, Eleanor Guarino.

The Church is open for private prayer and meditation.

Monday - Friday

8 am - 4 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

St. Anthony Novena Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm

March/April Calendar

3/29 - Palm Sunday 4/2 - Holy Thursday The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm

4/3 - Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 3pm Veneration of the Cross, 7pm 4/4 - Holy Saturday The Easter Vigil, 7:30pm 4/5 - Easter Sunday Masses: 9 & 11am 4/7 - Confirmation class 4/19 - No CCD classes - start of April vacation 4/25 - Confirmation 4/26 - CCD classes resume

There will be a fundraising meeting on Wednesday April 8, 6:30pm at the rectory. We are always looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events. Any successful event depends on a willing group of volunteers.

Please consider joining us. For more information please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 9am Mass - Fourth Sunday of the Month

ANNUAL DEVOTIONS TO ST. ANTHONY Thirteen Tuesdays prior to June 13, 7pm COURAGEOUS GENERATION New members are always welcome. Come as a guest—leave as a friend. Meets in the church hall every Thursday after the 9am Mass, September until June. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Meets the second Saturday of the month in the church hall. For more information call the parish office. WHY CATHOLIC? ...explores how we celebrate our Catholic faith with the sacraments. From the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist to the Sacrament of Marriage, you will have the opportunity to experience the sacraments with more love and purpose and enrich your faith life in the process. FUNDRISING We 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. No matter what your interest or talent, there is something here for you to do. A successful event depends on a large and willing crowd of volunteers. Commit to one event or commit to all, it’s your choice. For more information please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our 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. Grades K - 8 email - stj-stlccdprogram@hotmail.com First Communion Preparation begins in 1st grade. Children receive First Communion in 2nd grade.

Confirmation The Confirmation Program is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. Students are confirmed in the spring of the 10th grade. Class meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the church hall. Confirmation email - mttassfamily@gmail.com

ALTAR SERVERS Boys 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 office or speak to Fr. Mirek for more information.

USHERS/GREETERS This 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 office.

LECTORS/READERS Lectors proclaim the Word of God through the first two readings. They also make announcements before the liturgy. We are in need of lectors. Please contact the parish office or speak with Fr. Mirek.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Extraordinary 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 confirmed. Please contact the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Mirek if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister.

MUSIC MINISTRY - ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIRS We invite any interested singers to contact the parish office or speak with Paul Racki our Music Director for more information. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION

The Offertory is the parish’s principal source of income. Your donations pay for utilities, staff salaries, property upkeep, supplies and support for our parish ministries.

Our weekly goal is $3,600.

Offertory - $1,563. Heating of the Church - $885.

Total Offertory Collected - $2448.

This week we were minus by $1,152.

Second Collection: Needs of the Parish

Next weeks Second Collection:

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

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