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PARISH STAFF

Fr. William Acevedo Parish Administrator

Fr. Joseph Almeida

Parochial Vicar

Lina Arenas Business Manager

Norma Diaz Administrative Assistant

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm

Faith Formation Sheila Guevara

Email: Religious-ed@stpatricklowell.org

Faith Formation Office Hours

Mon., Tue., Thu., and Friday 2:30 to 7:30pm

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Eucharistic Adoration Thursday / Jueves

1:00 to 5:00PM — Chapel

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Baptisms / Bautizos Last Sunday of each month. / Ultimo Domingo de cada mes

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Reconciliation / Reconciliación (Confesión) Thursday 1 to 2pm and 3 to 4pm - Chapel or by appointment

Jueves de 1 a 2pm & 3 a 4pm en la Capilla o por citas Vietnamese Community - 20 minutes before and after Sunday mass

First Communion & Confirmation— (RCIA)

Primera Comunión y Confirmación - (RICA) Call Faith Formation office , 978-459-0561 ext. 4

Anointing of the Sick / Unción de los Enfermos by calling the parish office / Llamando a la oficna parroquial

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Schedule your initial interview with a priest at least six months in advance. Hacer cita con uno de los sacerdotes 6 meses antes de la boda

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Bienvenidos Nuevos Feligreses Les extendemos una cálida bienvenida a nuestra comunidad parroquial.

Por favor llame a la oficina para presentarse y registrarse. Deseamos conocerle y servirle.

Welcome New Parishioners We extend to you a warm welcome to our parish community. Please call the office

to introduce yourself and register. We wish to know and serve you.

En acción de gracias al Niño de Praga En acción de gracias a la Virgen Maria Y. Tabon Ngo Yen-Vinh Mimi & Phien Hvong Thach Nguyen Van Lanh Nguyen Van Gam Nguyen Thi Hai Le Thi Cau Theresa Pham Thi Kien Hector Marin Xiomara & Omar Valencia Maria Rodriguez Velez Caycedo Sonia & Lawrence Barbosa Mario Ernesto & Ernesto Cabezas Maria Rosario Zapata Luis Cesar Cabezas Virgen Mercedes

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An Dinh Nguyen En memory of Raymond &

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Epiphany of the Lord January 3rd , 2021

From January 2 to 8, 2021

SATURDAY / SABADO

6:00PM - MISA en Español

EN MEMORIA DE: Luis Filpo Pp. Familiares

SUNDAY / DOMINGO

10:00AM - English MASS

English Mass

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EN MEMORIA DE:

Ángel Manuel Quiñonez Oyola Pp. Familiares MONDAY/ LUNES 5:30 Rosario — 6:00PM Misa

Por la Salud física & espiritual de los feligreses de la parroquia San Patricio TUESDAY / MARTES 5:30 Rosary —6:00PM Mass

For the spiritual health of Saint Patrick parishioners.

WED./ MIÉRCOLES 5:30 Rosario — 6:00PM Misa

Por todos los fallecidos del Covid19 THURSDAY/ JUEVES 5:30 Rosary —6:00PM Mass

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FRIDAY / VIERNES 5:30 Rosario — 6:00PM Misa

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Scripture for the week of January 3, 2021 3 SUN Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 4 Mon 1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 5 Tue 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 6 Wed 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 7 Thu 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Lk 4:14-22a 8 Fri 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 9 Sat 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30 10 SUN Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17

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ENGLISH Gospel for next Sunday

January 10, 2021

Baptism of the Lord

Mk 1:7-11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not wor-thy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens be-ing torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM REQUIREMENTS

- Filled out registration form. - Copy of child’s birth certificate. - Parents and Godparents attend the Pre-baptismal class the third Thursday of each month.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SPONSOR - One, preferably two sponsors of the opposite sex. 18 years of age and practicing the Catholic faith. Have received the sacraments of baptism, communion & confirmation. - If married, must be by the Catholic Church (civil marriage only - not accepted). Bring a copy of the certificate of these sacraments.

BAPTISM CELEBRATION Baptisms take place on the last Sunday of the

month at 12:30PM NOTE: All papers must be submitted to the parish office at least two (2) weeks before the celebration of the Baptism.

Newborn King Epiphany of the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Today the child born on Christmas is revealed to be the long-awaited king of the Jews. As the priests and scribes interpret the prophecies in today's Gospel, he is the ruler expected from the line of King David, whose greatness is to reach to the ends of the earth (see Micah 5:1-3; 2 Samuel 5:2). Jesus is found with His mother, as David's son, Solomon, was enthroned alongside his Queen Mother (see 1 Kings 2:19). And the magi come to pay Him tribute, as once kings and queens came to Solomon (see 1 Kings 10:2, 25). His coming evokes promises that extend back to Israel's beginnings. Centuries before, an evil king seeking to destroy Moses and the Israelites had sum-moned Balaam, who came from the East with two servants. But Balaam refused to curse Israel, and in-stead prophesied that a star and royal staff would arise out of Israel and be exalted above all the nations (see Numbers 22:21; 23:7; 24:7,17). This is the star the three magi follow. And like Balaam, they too, refuse to be tangled in an evil king's scheme. Their pilgrimage is a sign - that the prophesies in today's First Reading and Psalm are being fulfilled. They come from afar, guided by God's light, bearing the wealth of nations, to praise Israel's God. We celebrate today our own entrance into the family of God, and the fulfillment of God's plan that all nations be united with Israel as co-heirs to His Fatherly bless-ings, as Paul reveals in today's Epistle. We too, must be guided by the root of David, the bright morning star and the light of the world. As the magi adored Him in the manger, let us renew our vow to serve Him, placing our gifts - our intentions and talents - on the altar in this Eucharist. We must offer to Him our very lives in thanksgiving. No lesser gift will suffice for this new-born King.

By Dr. Scott Hahn www.SalvationHistory.com

ESPAÑOL

Evangelio para el próximo Domingo 10 de Enero

Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor Mc 1, 7-11 En aquel tiempo, Juan predicaba diciendo: “Ya viene detrás de mí uno que es más poderoso que yo, uno ante quien no merezco ni siquiera inclinarme para desatarle la correa de sus sandalias. Yo los he bautizado a ustedes con agua, pero él los bautizará con el Espíritu Santo”. Por esos días, vino Jesús desde Nazaret de Galilea y fue bautizado por Juan en el Jordán. Al salir Jesús del agua, vio que los cielos se rasgaban y que el Espíritu, en figura de paloma, descendía sobre él. Se oyó enton-ces una voz del cielo que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo ama-do; yo tengo en ti mis complacencias”. Palabra del Señor.

Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús

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REQUISITOS PARA EL SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO

- Rellenar la registración. - Copia del certificado de nacimiento del niño/a - Padres y Padrinos asistan a la clase de Pre-bautismal el tercer Jueves de cada mes. REQUISITOS PARA LOS PADRINOS - Aceptamos uno, preferiblemente, dos de sexo diferente. mayor de 18 años de edad, practicante de su fe Católica - Tener todos los Sacramentos iniciales (Bautismo, comunión y confirmación) y si está casado debe ser por la Iglesia Católica. Traer copia del certificado de estos sacramentos. CELEBRACION DEL BAUTISMO El último domingo del mes a las 12:30PM. NOTA: Todos los papeles deben ser sometido en la oficina parroquial mínimo dos (2) semanas antes de la celebración del Bautizo.

Oración introductoria: Jesús, vengo a este rato de meditación para contemplarte y adorarte, como aque-llos magos de Oriente. Ayúdame a encontrarte, como ellos lo hicieron, en los brazos de María. Petición: Jesús, dame la gracia de buscarte siempre. Que seas Tú la causa de todas mis alegrías. Meditación del Papa Francisco Los Magos consiguieron superar aquel momento crítico de oscuridad en el palacio de Herodes, porque creyeron en las Escrituras, en la palabra de los profe-tas que señalaba Belén como el lugar donde había de nacer el Mesías. Así escaparon al letargo de la noche del mundo, reemprendieron su camino y de pronto vieron nuevamente la estrella, y el Evangelio dice que se llenaron de “inmensa alegría”. Esa estrella que no se veía en la oscuridad de la mundanidad de aquel palacio. Un aspecto de la luz que nos guía en el camino de la fe es también la santa “astucia”. Es también una virtud, la santa “astucia”. Se trata de esa sagacidad espiritual que nos permite reconocer los peligros y evitarlos. Los Magos supieron usar esta luz de “astucia” cuando, de regreso a su tierra, decidieron no pasar por el palacio tenebroso de Herodes, sino marchar por otro camino. (S.S. Francisco, 6 de enero de 2014).

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Feliz día de Reyes

Vimos su estrella en el Oriente y venimos a Adorarle

Chúa Nhật Lễ Hiển Linh J 3rd, 2021

BÀI ĐỌC 1: Is 60:1-6

Lời Chúa trong sách ngôn sứ I-sai-a.

Đưng len, bưng sang len! Gie-ru-sa-lem hơi, vı anh sang cua ngươi đen roi. Vinh quang cua Đưc Chua như bı nh minh chieu toa tren ngươi. Kı a bong toi bao trum mat đat, va may mu phu lap chư dan; con tren ngươi, Đưc Chua như bı nh minh chieu toa, vinh quang Ngươi xuat hien tren ngươi. Chư dan se đi ve phı a anh sang cua ngươi, vua chua hương ve anh bı nh minh cua ngươi ma tien bươc. Đưa mat nhı n tư phı a ma xem, tat ca đeu tap hơp, keo đen vơi ngươi: con trai ngươi tư phương xa tơi, con gai ngươi đươc am ben hong. Trươc canh đo, mat may ngươi rang rơ, long da ngươi hơn hơ tưng bưng, vı nguon giau sang se đo ve tư bien ca, cua cai muon dan nươc se tran đen vơi ngươi. Lac đa tưng đan che rơp đat, lac đa Ma-đi-an va E-pha: tat ca nhưng ngươi tư Sơ-va keo đen, đeu mang theo vang vơi tram hương, va loan truyen lơi ca tung Đưc Chua. Đó là Lời Chúa. Cộng đoàn: Tạ ơn Chúa.

ĐÁP CA: Tv 71:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13

Đáp: Lạy Chúa, muôn dân nước sẽ thờ lạy Ngài. 1. Tau Thương Đe,

xin ban quyen bı nh Ngai cho vi Tan Vương, trao cong ly Ngai vao tay Thai Tư, đe Tan Vương xet xư dan Ngai theo cong ly, va benh vưc quyen lơi ke ngheo hen. Đáp

2. Trieu đai Ngươi, đua nơ hoa cong ly va thai bı nh thi nh tri tơi ngay nao tue nguyet chang con. Ngươi lam ba chu tư bien nay qua bien no, tư Song Ca đen tan cung coi đat. Đáp

3. Tư Tac-sı t va hai đao xa xam, hang vương gia se ve trieu cong. Ca nhưng vua A-rap, Xơ-va, cung đeu tơi tien dang le vat. Moi quan vương phu phuc trươc be rong, muon dan nươc thay đeu phung sư. Đáp

4. Ngươi giai thoat ban dan keu kho va ke khon cung khong cho tưa nương, chanh long thương ai be nho kho ngheo. Mang song dan ngheo, Ngươi ra tay te đo. Đáp

BÀI ĐỌC 2: Ep 3:2-3a, 5-6

Lời Chúa trong thư thứ nhất của thánh Phao-lô tông đồ gửi tín hữu Ê-phê-xô.

Thưa anh em, han anh em đa đươc nghe biet ve ke hoach an sung ma Thien Chua đa uy thac cho toi, lien quan đen anh em. Ngươi đa mac khai đe toi đươc biet

mau nhiem Đưc Ki-to. Mau nhiem nay, Thien Chua đa khong cho nhưng ngươi thuoc cac the he trươc đươc biet, nhưng nay Ngươi đa dung Than Khı ma mac khai cho cac thanh Tong Đo va ngon sư cua Ngươi. Mau nhiem đo la: trong Đưc Ki-to Gie-su va nhơ Tin Mưng, cac dan ngoai đươc cung thưa ke gia nghiep vơi ngươi Do-thai, cung lam thanh mot than the va cung chia se đieu Thien Chua hưa.

Đó là Lời Chúa. Cộng đoàn: Tạ ơn Chúa.

TUNG HÔ TIN MỪNG: Ha-le-lui-a. Ha-le-lui-a. Chung toi đa thay ngoi sao cua Ngươi xuat hien ben phương Đong, nen chung toi đen bai lay Ngươi. Ha-le-lui-a.

PHÚC ÂM: Mt 2:1-12

Tin Mừng Chúa Giê-su Ki-tô theo thánh Mát-thêu..

Khi Đưc Gie-su ra đơi tai Be-lem, mien Giu-đe, thơi vua He-ro-đe tri vı , co may nha chiem tinh tư phương Đong đen Gie-ru-sa-lem, va hoi: "Đưc Vua dan Do-thai mơi sinh, hien ơ đau? Chung toi đa thay ngoi sao cua Ngươi xuat hien ben phương Đong, nen chung toi đen bai lay Ngươi." Nghe tin ay, vua He-ro-đe boi roi, va ca thanh Gie-ru-sa-lem cung xon xao. Nha vua lien trieu tap tat ca cac thương te va kinh sư trong dan lai, roi hoi cho biet Đang Ki-to phai sinh ra ơ đau. Ho tra lơi: "Tai Be-lem, mien Giu-đe, vı trong sach ngon sư, co chep rang: "Phan ngươi, hơi Be-lem, mien đat Giu-đa, ngươi đau phai la thanh nho nhat cua Giu-đa, vı ngươi la nơi vi lanh tu chan dat It-ra-en dan Ta se ra đơi."

Bay giơ vua He-ro-đe bı mat vơi cac nha chiem tinh đen, hoi can ke ve ngay giơ ngoi sao đa xuat hien. Roi vua phai cac vi ay đi Be-lem va dan rang: "Xin quy ngai đi do hoi tương tan ve Hai Nhi, va khi đa tı m thay, xin bao lai cho toi, đe toi cung đen bai lay Ngươi." Nghe nha vua noi the, ho ra đi. Bay giơ ngoi sao ho đa thay ơ phương Đong, lai dan đương cho ho đen tan nơi Hai Nhi ơ, mơi dưng lai. Trong thay ngoi sao, ho mưng rơ vo cung. Ho vao nha, thay Hai Nhi vơi than mau la ba Ma-ri-a, lien sap mı nh thơ lay Ngươi. Roi ho mơ bao trap, lay vang, nhu hương va moc dươc ma dang tien. Sau đo, ho đươc bao mong la đưng trơ lai gap vua He-ro-đe nưa, nen đa đi loi khac ma ve xư mı nh.

Đó là Lời Chúa. CĐ: Lạy Chúa Kitô, ngợi khen Chúa.

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