From the RectorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.

Staffed byThe Redemptorists

This Thursday, November 9th is the 285th anniversary of the founding of our Redemptorist community. The Redemptorists began in a small country village called Scala in 1732. It was there that St. Alphonsus was struck by the poor, uneducated shepherds who were abandoned with no one to teach them the faith or cele-brate the sacraments for them. Alphonsus realized that in Naples

and in other large wealthy cities of Italy there more than enough priests. The people were well served but no one wanted to minister to the poor who lived in the country-side. It was there is Scala that Alphonsus heard the call of the Spirit to begin a new religious community, one that would minister to those whom no one else wanted to minister. It was in that poor rural village that the Spirit’s vision for Alphonsus began to become a reality. That vision has captured men for these past 285 years, we Redemp-torist can be found all over the world and we number close to 5,000 worldwide.

Unfortunately, here in the United States there has been a sharp decline in the num-ber of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Fewer and fewer young men and women are being attracted to the priesthood or the religious life. I want to appeal to you today to consider speaking to those whom you think might make a wonderful Re-demptorist priest or brother, invite them to come and speak to one of us to discern the Spirit’s call. We were greatly blessed to have our Redemptorist seminarians ministering and studying here in our parish community. I know that many of you were deeply im-pressed with their devotion and enthusiasm. I am sure that like me some of you miss their presence. Today, I want to remind you that we need you to seek out new men who will continue to live the Redemptorist charism with joy and enthusiasm.

Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017

Weekday Masses7:00am and 12:10pm

Saturday Masses8:00am and 12:10pmVigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian)

Sunday Masses9:00am,12:30pm, 5:00pm11:00am (Spanish)

Sacrament of PenanceMonday-Saturday at 11:50amSaturday 3:30pm

Wednesday Novena Service12:10pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish), 7:00pm (Haitian)

Exposition of theBlessed SacramentWednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Nov 04 Saturday

8:00am Jared - Love Mother 12:10pm All Souls’ Novena Shrine Members Living and Deceased 4:00pm +Adamina Preskul 7:00pm Purgatorian Society

Nov 05 Sunday

9:00am Rev. Robert Lennon, C.Ss.R. 11:00am Julie Goss +Juana Mercedes Mendez +Miriam Ruiz +Segundo Santiago 12:30pm +William P. Leddie and Family 5:00pm All Souls’ Novena Nov 06 Monday

7:00am All Souls’ Novena 12:10pm +Philip Laing Nov 07 Tuesday

7:00am Beatification of Br. Brian Duff 12:10pm All Souls’ Novena

Nov 08 Wednesday

7:00am +Joseph A. Bottary Sr. and Mary R. Bottary 12:10pm All Souls’ Novena 6:00pm Shrine Members Living and Deceased

Nov 09 Thursday

7:00am +Angela Otourghbdor 12:10pm All Souls’ Novena

Nov 10 Friday (Veteran’s Day Observed)

9:00am All Souls’ Novena

MASS INTENTIONS FROM THE RECTOR

En Español

Este jueves, 9 de noviembre es el 285 aniversario de la fundación de nuestra comunidad redentorista. Los Redentoristas comen-zaron en un pequeño pueblo rural llamado Scala en 1732. Fue allí donde San Alfonso fue golpeado por los pastores pobres e ignorantes que fueron abandonados sin nadie para enseñarles la fe o celebrar los sacramentos para ellos. Alfonso se dio cuenta de que en Nápoles y en otras grandes ciudades ricas de Italia había sacerdotes más que suficientes. La gente estaba bien ser-vida, pero nadie quería ministrar a los pobres que vivían en el campo. Allí estaba Scala, que Alfonso escuchó el llamado del Espíritu para comenzar una nueva comunidad religiosa, una que ministraría a aquellos a quienes nadie más quería ministrar. Fue en esa pobre aldea rural donde la visión del Espíritu para Al-phonsus comenzó a hacerse realidad. Esa visión ha capturado a los hombres durante los últimos 285 años, nosotros los Reden-toristas podemos encontrarlos en todo el mundo y contamos con cerca de 5,000 en todo el mundo.

Desafortunadamente, aquí en los Estados Unidos ha habido una fuerte disminución en el número de vocaciones al sacer-docio y la vida religiosa. Cada vez menos hombres y mujeres jóvenes se sienten atraídos por el sacerdocio o la vida religiosa. Quiero hacer un llamado hoy a ustedes para que consideren la posibilidad de hablar con aquellos que creen que podrían ser un maravilloso sacerdote o sacerdote redentorista, invitarlos a venir y hablar con uno de nosotros para discernir el llamado del Espíritu. Fuimos muy bendecidos de tener a nuestros semi-naristas Redentoristas ministrando y estudiando aquí en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Sé que muchos de ustedes quedaron profundamente impresionados con su devoción y entusiasmo. Estoy seguro de que, como yo, algunos de ustedes extrañan su presencia. Hoy, quiero recordarles que necesitamos que busquen nuevos hombres que continuarán viviendo el carisma redentorista con alegría y entusiasmo.

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Providencia

Estaremos celebrando la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Providen-cia, Patrona de Puerto Rico el domingo 19 de noviembre. Debido al huracán y terrible tragedia que afectó a Puerto Rico, queremos hacer de esto una celebración extra especial. Únase a nosotros para una reunión especial el martes 31 de octubre a las 7:00 p.m. en la rectoría para ayudar a planificar la celebración.

StewardshipStewardshipWelcome / BienvenidoIt does not matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church, what your current family or marital situation, what your past or present religious affiliation; or your personal history, age, background, race, etc. You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at Boston’s Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

No importa cuál es su estado actual en la Iglesia Católica, cuál es su situ-ación familiar o civil actual, cuál es su afiliación religiosa pasada o actual; o su historia personal, edad, antecedentes, raza, etc. Está invitado, bien-venido, aceptado, amado y respetado en la Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro de Boston.

Welcome / Bienvenido

NEWS & EVENTS

Veteran’s Day HolidayIn observance of the the national holiday of Veteran’s Day this Friday, November 10th, the Basilica will offer one Mass at 9:00am. The church will close following Mass. The Rectory Office will also be closed for the day. We will resume a normal Mass and office schedule on Saturday, November 11th.

The Kitchen Madonna: Patroness of Handmaids of MaryInformal group of people who come together in the afternoon on the First Friday of each month after the 12:10pm Mass to clean the church. Everyone welcome to join if you have a free hour or few hours to spare. Please see Jeanne Clancy.

Poor Clare Nuns Christmas BazaarThe Poor Clare Nuns invite you to their annual Christmas Bazaar to be held on Saturday, November 11th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Baked goods, beautifully crafted items, baby items, as well as raffles and chances will be offered. The Bazaar is to be held at the Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA.

Second Collection This WeekendThis weekend’s second collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), which works to uphold the dignity of human life by breaking the cycle of poverty across the United States through grants to local community-based groups who create jobs, improve education, and strengthen neighborhoods. Twenty-five percent of the CCHD collection stays in the Archdiocese of Boston to fund local anti-poverty projects; seventy-five percent supports national grant and education programs. For more informa-tion, please visit www.usccb.org/cchd.

Parish Memorial MassWe invite you to join us this Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 am for a special bilingual mass in honor of all the deceased of our parish community, we will especially remember those who have died during this past year. We invite you to bring a picture of your deceased loved one.

Cristo Joven: A Group for Young AdultsA new parish group for young adults aged 14-18 has begun to meet every Saturday from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Music Room. Spend time socializing with music, food, and meditation. Friends and family members are welcome.

StewardshipPlease remember that we depend on youar weekly offering to continue the ministry of our parish. We ask that you consider giving the equivalent of one hour of your weekly salary. It’s a goal that would strengthen the offertory to be in line with current expenses. If you can not commit one hour at this time, we ask that you contribute at least $5 as a minimum offering for the upkeep and mission of the church. Every gift will be used wisely and carefully. Thank you for the sacrifices you make for this community!

Annual CORI FormsThe Archdiocese of Boston requires that all clergy, parish staff (full and part time), together will all volunteers (17 years of age and older) who minister to or have the potential for unmonitored access to children, youth, elderly or the disabled, undergo a CORI check. This process requires an individual to fill out a CORI request form annually in accordance with this policy. Please bring your Driver’s License or Massachusetts ID to the Rectory Office for verification. Thank you!

2018 Mass IntentionsRemember a deceased loved one or pray for an intention through a High Mass request to be said as part of our daily and Sunday Masses. Intentions may be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Intentions for 2018 can now be taken, please visit the Rectory Office. High Mass stipends are $15. Mass cards for deceased, sick, special intention and birthdays are also available: www.bostonsbasilica.com/shop

Pregnancy HelpPregnancy Help is a pregnancy resource center sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston to provide alternatives to abortion. All services are free, confidential and available for English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking clients. For assistance call 888-771-3914.

HISPANIC COMMUNITY

Cristo Joven: Un Grupo para Jóvenes Adultos

Un nuevo grupo parroquial para adultos jóvenes de 14-18 años ha comenzado a reunirse todos los sábados de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en la Sala de Música. Pase tiempo socializando con música, comida y meditación. Amigos y familiares son bienven-idos.

Ayuda Puerto Rico

Por favor, ayudemos a las víctimas del Huracan María quienes perdieron todo. Se esán recogiendo artículos básicos y necesa-rios para enviar a Puerto Rico. Se necesita ésto: linternas, bate-rias, ropas, leche en polvo, shampoo, jabones colgates, etc. No dineros, no cash. Dejar sus donaciones en la oficina parroquial.

Los Bautismos en Español

Les informamos que si necesitan Bautizar sus niños, ellos deben ser menores de 7 años para ser Bautizados aquí en la Basílica. Si son “mayors de 7 años” deben tomar clases de catecismo por 2 años consecutivos. Los bautismos en Español son el primer domingo de cada mes.

Asistencia Financiera

Si conoce una familia de Puerto Rico o el Caribe que se mudó aquí debido a los recientes huracanes. Invítelos a inscribir a sus hijos en Mission Grammar School. Hay asistencia financiera es-pecial disponible para las familias que se mudaron aquí para escapar de la tragedia de los recientes huracanes. Simplemente pasa por la oficina de la escuela o llama para obtener más in-formación.

HAITIAN COMMUNITY

Haitian Prayer Group meets first Saturday at 5:00pm“Zanmi Manman Pèpetyèl yo”, ap toujou rankontre chak premye samdi, a 5 h PM pou rive 6h45 PM, nan mizik room lan. Nou konte sou prezans tout manb yo, pou nou kontinye viv karis nou ki bati sou twa wòch dife. “ lapriye, fòmasyon, ak fratènite”

Bible Class in French/CreoleEvery Second Tuesday at 8:00pm

Mes frères et soeurs. On ne peut donner ce qu’on n’a pas. Tout chré-tien, doit connaitre la parole de Dieu. Donc, il est important de se mettre à l’écoute, et à l’étude de la parole de Dieu, pour pouvoir partager avec les autres, combien Dieu nous aime.

Dans le souci de répondre mieux à notre vocation chrétienne, nous avons un cours biblique chaque deuxième Mardi du mois à 8:00 PM.

« Frèm ak sèm yo, nou pa ka bay sa nou pa genyen, donk antan ke kretyen, nou dwe, konnen Paròl Granmèt la. Se sak fè nou gen you kou labib, chak dezyèm Madi, a 8:00 PM. »

Haitian Mass Every Saturday at 7:00pmFrèm ak sèm yo, Bondye, avèk Manman Pèpetyèl toujou la pou li pran swen nou, pou li ban nou nouriti kap kenbe nou solid nan laf-wa. Se sak fè Granmèt la toujou mete, sevitè pou sèvi nou. Pou nou ka jwen nouriti spirityèl sa, chak Samdi a 7 pm, nap gen lamès an kreyòl, nan Legliz Pèpetyèl la. Nou tout, ayisyen yo, nou se pitit Manman Pèpetyèl, vini, pou nou selebre lafwa nou, nan lang man-man nou.

1545 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02120www.bostonsbasilica.com

617-445-2600

Rector/PastorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.

Parochial VicarsRev. Robert Lennon, C.Ss.R.Rev. Francis Sullivan, C.Ss.R.

Rev. John Furey, C.Ss.R. Rev. John Lavin, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Philip Dabney, C.Ss.R.Rev. Pierre Desruisseaux, C.Ss.R.

Director of Religious EducationMrs. Kathleen Biddle

katie@bostonsbasilica.com617-516-0380

Healing and Restoration MinistryOffice: 617-442-2008

Prayer Line: 617-442-3938

Society of St. Vincent DePaulOffice: 347-776-0371

E-mail: info@svdpmissionchurch.org

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Groups

English - Mondays, 6:30pm in Parish CenterSpanish - Mondays, 7:00pm in the Church

Our Lady of Perpetual HelpMission Grammar School

94 St. Alphonsus Street • 617-442-2660Principal: Mrs. Ali Dutson

NEWS & EVENTS

St. Vincent DePaul SocietyThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization, which is deeply rooted in Christian love and teaching to serve the poor and needy. In March of 2012, a conference was established at the Basilica to serve the poor of Boston. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year and support is given on an as needed basis in areas of housing, heat, meals and tuition. Learn more by visiting www.svdpmissionchurch.org

Parking RegulationsThe St. Alphonsus Street parking lot located behind the former funeral home across the street is now being monitored by the new owner of the property dur-ing weekdays. Parishioners will continue to be able to park at the lot to attend Mass at the Basilica on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30am-8:00am and 11:30am-1:00pm. On Wednesdays, you may park in the lot for Novena times: 6:30am-8:00am, 11:00am-3:00pm and 4:30pm-7:30pm. Parking will also be available for special liturgical events and funerals as scheduled. Weekends are open for parking at any time. For any other purposes other than Mass, like meeting with a priest or visiting the office, you must park in the designated “Visitor”spot or you will be towed. Parking in the small lot next to the church during the week is for visitors of the church only, violators will be towed at the owners expense.

Financial AssistanceIf you know of a family from Puerto Rico or the Caribbean who has moved here because of the recent hurricanes. Please invite them to enroll their children in Mission Grammar School, special financial assistance is available for families who have moved here to escape the tragedy of the recent hurricanes. Simply stop by the school office or call for more information.

Legion of MaryThe Legion of Mary (LOM) is an international association of the faithful of the Catholic Church who serve the Church on a voluntary basis. An English speak-ing “Praesidium of Mary Queen and Mother” has started in our parish, meet-ing every Saturday at 2:00pm in the Heritage Room. Rev. Pierre Desruisseaux, C.Ss.R. is the Spiritual Director. All are welcome. Contact Sylvia Mary Ooi 617-566-0370, www.newenglandlegionofmary.org

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