HOLY FAMILY PARISH SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Main Phone: (978)453-2134 Brazilian Community: (978)934-0622

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Administrator Reverend Nicholas Sannella

Pastoral Staff Reverend Donald G. Lozier, OMI Reverend Gilmond Boucher, OMI

Reverend Jonas Christal (Brazilian) Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND Deacon Alvaro Soares

Business Manager David McLean

Director of Religious Education Richard Ouellette

Religious Education Secretary Bailey Lizotte

High School of Religion Director W. Gerald Dockett

(978)808-4505 Parish Secretaries

Marlene Heiss (Brazilian) Cathy Martel (English)

Custodians Roger Geoffroy

Al Stamp

˂˂ Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God,

and be ready always for new ones. For God is a

thousand times more ready to give than we are

to receive. Meister Eckhart ˃˃

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM ROBERT & ROBERTA MCBRIDE 6:00 PM BRAZILIAN MASS & WEDDING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00 AM PETER & RITA MART 10:00 AM CARMEN RODRIQUEZ 11:45 AM BRAZILIAN MASS 6:00 PM BRAZILIAN MASS

MONDAY,, DECEMBER 7TH

8:00 AM PARISHIONERS & BENEFACTORS 5:30 PM MASS EVE OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 8:00 AM ALICE PIGEON (2nd Anniv) 6:30 PM IMMACULATE CONEPTTION 7:30 PM BRAZILIAN MASS

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9TH

8:00 AM PAT ROYAL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

8:00 AM MCARDLE & HEALY FAMILY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

8:00 AM MALVINA “MOLLY” DAVINIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM DANIEL “ED” MURPHY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

8:00 AM THOMAS F. KELLY 10:00 AM FRANCIS MACHADO 11:45 AM BRAZILIAN MASS 6:00 PM BRAZILIAN MASS

God Bless our Military!

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those who are ill, those who are now or have recently been

in the hospital, and those who have requested our prayers, especially: Dr. Gert Bailey, Lucy Balkus, Robert Bolduc, Carol Britton, Buote Family, James Campbell, Bernadette Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Kevin Conroy, Dom & Claire Contardo, Anne Marie Countie, Nancy Cyr, Jane Daly, Mary Dockett, Doug Duchesne, Claire Durkin, Cynthia Evans, Lee Furtado, Jean Gagne, Sr. Marilyn Gignac, Donna Gravelle, Len Hallisey, Denis Hebert, Frank Holden, Rev. Patrick Hollywood OMI, Pauline Jankowski, Sally Kelly, Jim & Annette Knust, Fran Labadini, Maryann Lanzara, Betty LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Rev. Robert Levesque OMI, Liz Machado, Betty Mallett, Donald Marcouillier, Hilda McBride, Sheila McCarthy, McDonagh Family, Georgette Mendonca, Manuel Mendonca Sr., Shirley Morrison, Ann Murphy, Francis O’Donnell, Linda Paradise, Rev. Norman Parent OMI, Jeanne Pinard, Doris Poisson, John Quealey, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Rev. Lucien Sawyer OMI, Pat Steers, Susan Sykes, Brian Tanny, Barbara Vayo, Rita Wrenn. May they experience God’s healing love and comfort.

Blessing for a Christmas Tree

Lord God, Let your blessing come upon us

as we illuminate this tree. May the light and cheer it gives

be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts, May all who delight in this tree

come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord

~Amen

PRAYER AND REFLECTION December 6, 2015 2nd Sunday of Advent

On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear more promises of hope. Hope is proclaimed to the exiled people longing to return to Jerusalem, to the Philippians from the imprisoned Paul, to those caught in political turmoil during Jesus’ lifetime. And we hear voices all around us yearning for hope. Pope Francis has called for this Year of Mercy to be a time for hope for all of us. Our hearts are open to new possibilities.

We pray now for all those in need of hope in this community and throughout the world.

For all of us in the church who are called to be a sign of hope … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for those in exile today: for prisoners, refugees, undocumented immigrants, runaways, victims of human trafficking … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for those in deep poverty or any kind of economic stress … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for those suffering from chronic or incurable illness, depression, anxiety or addictions … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for those in dangerous political situations, especially in the Middle East and in Africa … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for those still burdened by racism, sexism, ageism, classism or any kind of dehumanizing discrimination … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For hope for all who are in need of mercy … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, For those caring for the ill or grieving for the dead; and for those who have died … (names) … in this time of hope and mercy, we pray, Prayer: Merciful and loving God, you have sustained your people for generations with promises and signs of hope. Keep our hearts open to your ongoing love and show us how to give hope to all who cross our paths. We pray in the name of Jesus, the great sign of hope. Amen. Celebration 2015

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W/E 11/22/15

Offertory Needed to meet Budget 3796 Offertory Collection 2733 Womens Religious 1141 Br. Offertory Needed to meet Budget 550 Brazilian Offertory 645 Dizimo needed to meet budget 725 Brazilian Dizimo 890

Sunday December 6th, 2015

A simple St. Nicholas Day celebration adds a bit of welcome festivity in the early days of Advent. It provides an opportunity to tell the story of St. Nicholas, a man of faith whose goodness and generosity grew out of his love for God. It enriches our understanding of Santa Claus by showing the real historical person who inspired the familiar legend and traditions.

So tell a story of St. Nicholas' generous example of giving in secret to those in need. Then encourage children to identify a kindly "Nicholas deed" to do for someone else. Have children fill their shoes with pieces of carrot or bits of hay for his white horse or donkey. Place shoes outside bedroom doors or on the hearth. See that a candy treat (a candy cane represents Bishop Nicholas' crozier) and simple gift appears by morning on December 6th.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION

Mary the Mother of God is venerated on December 8th as the Immaculate Conception. This feast commemorates the preservation of the Blessed Virgin from the stain of original sin from the first moment of conception. Mary played a special roll in God’s redemptive plan. She was sinless in order to be a worthy channel for Christ Mary’s obedience was the condition for the coming of the Savior. She did not understand God’s plan but she accepted it totally. Like, Mary, we too should be open to God’s will.

December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses for the Holy Day are as follows:

December 7th, 2015 Immaculate Conception

5:30 Vigil Mass

December 8th, 2015 Immaculate Conception

Feast Day 5:00 PM Mass (English)

7:30 PM Mass (Brazilian)

UPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGS

December 6th 11:00 Liturgy Committee December 20th 11:00 Holy Name Society

REMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERS “Gift Giving Tag Tree” Please return wrapped gifts the week of Dec. 13th.

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“Esta é a voz daquele que grita no deserto: ‘preparai o caminho do Senhor.’” II Dom do Advento (Ano C): – Baruc 5,1-9; Salmo 126(125); Filipenses 1,4-6.8-11; Lucas 3,1-6

No evangelho, João Batista é chamado a preparar o caminho do Senhor, num tempo histórico bem determinado (vv.1-2). O seu chamado recorda o do profeta Jeremias (cf. Jr 1,1). Como profeta de Deus e precursor do Messias, João começa seu ministério no deserto e inaugura o novo êxodo anunciando o cumprimento das promessas em Jesus. Ele percorre a região do Jordão e sua palavra profética convida à conversão. O seu batismo expressa a disposição interior de trilhar o caminho novo da salvação. Sua missão prepara o povo para acolher o Reino de Deus, revelado plenamente em Jesus. Lembrando a mensagem profética do segundo Isaías, que havia sustentado a esperança dos exilados, João é a voz que clama no deserto: preparai o caminho do Senhor, endireitai suas veredas. Trata-se de uma mudança radical para acolher o dom gratuito da salvação, oferecido a todas as pessoas em Cristo.

Na 1ª leitura, Jerusalém, iluminada pela luz do Senhor, veste o manto da justiça e recebe um nome novo: Paz da justiça e glória da piedade. Com a esperança do segundo Isaías, Baruc descreve a nova estrada no deserto, transformada pelo Senhor, que guia para um novo êxodo com sua justiça e misericórdia. O salmo 126(125) celebra a alegria e a gratidão pela volta dos exilados. A memória das intervenções de Deus suscita a esperança no presente. Paulo, na 2ª leitura, eleva a ação de graças a Deus pela participação dos filipenses no anúncio do evangelho. Com a ternura de Cristo Jesus, ele suplica que o amor cresça sempre mais, em todo conhecimento e experiência, para discernir o que é melhor. O apelo à conversão propõe a mudança de mentalidade e de atitudes, para seguir com radicalidade o projeto de Deus a serviço da vida. Um novo céu e uma nova terra surgem a partir da transformação do nosso coração em Cristo pela me-diação da Palavra.

(Extraído da Revista de Liturgia) Oração

Ó Deus amigo da humanidade,

pela boca de João Batista anunciaste ao teu povo a boa-nova de Jesus Cristo, como salvador e amigo dos pobres.

Vem em socorro de nossa pobreza e escuta o clamor que elevamos a ti, em comunhão com tantos que sofrem e que esperam a tua libertação.

Derrama sobre nós o teu Espírito e consagra-nos como mensageiros de boas notícias para o teu povo que espera a plena manifestação de Jesus Cristo nosso salvador. Amém.

Pe. Jonas D. Christal (http://palavra-nossa.blogspot.com)

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LEITURAS DA SEMANA

2a feira: Is 35,1-10; Sl 84(85); Lc 5,17-26.

3a feira: Gn 3,9-15.20; Sl 97(98); Lc 1,26-38.

4a feira: Is 40,25-31; Sl 102(103); Mt 11,28-30.

5a feira: Is 41,13-20; Sl 144(145); Mt 11,11-15.

6a feira: Is 48,17-19; Sl 1; Mt 11,16-19.

Sábado: Gl 4,4-7; Sl 95(96); Lc 1,39-47.

3o D Adv: Sf 3,14-18a; Sl (Is 12,2-6); Fl 4,4-7; Lc 3,10-18

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We can share the light of Jesus. Jesus taught that all of us can be a light of love for others. During Advent,

we use the candles and offer prayers to remind us of the ways we can let the light of Jesus shine in us. Write or draw something that shows how you can let

the light of Jesus shine in you during Advent.

Saint Nicholas Day

Saint Nicholas was a bishop who loved children and took care of the poor. In the country of the Nether-

lands, children celebrate Saint Nicholas Day. At nighttime they set out their shoes and in the morning they wake up to find them filled with nuts, candy, and

other gifts.

DRAW A LINE

TO PAIR EACH SHOE THAT IS THE SAME

We sing about our joy during Advent

Christmas Carols are songs we sing

during

Advent and Christmas to show our joy.

Some of these songs tell about the

birth of Jesus. Some describe fun

things about Christmas. Was is your fa-

vorite Christmas song?

_____________________________

Use the clues to guess the name of

these popular Christmas carols. Draw

a line from the clue to the name of the

song. He helps Santa pull

his sleigh. Jingle Bells

Build one of these Little Drummer Boy

In the winter.

Rudolph the Red-

Shake these to make Nosed-Raindeer

A joyful sound

He Plays a Musical Frosty the Snowman Instrument

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