Weekday Mass (Monday thru Friday) 6:50 am & 9:00 am

(Saturday) 9:00 am

Lord’s Day Mass Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm — Brazilian Mass 7:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm (Brazilian)

The Church is open for prayer daily from 6:00 am — 6:00 pm. We are handicapped-accessible — everyone is most welcome!

Comunidade Brasileira — Bem Vindo! A celebração da missa é realizada

todos os Domingos e as Terças-Feiras ás 19:00 h. Para maiores

Informações contactar pelo tel: (781) 871-5754.

Confessions/Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3-4:00 pm in the Lower Church, or

by appointment

Baptismal Arrangements: Parents register for baptism by contacting

Mrs. Elizabeth Davis at 781-878-7675.

Catechumen ate: A program of initiation and welcome into the

Christian community of faith. Open to all adults

and to Catholics who have not celebrated the Sac-

raments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Please

contact the rectory.

Marriage Arrangements: Couples should arrange an interview with one of

the priests of the parish at least six months prior to

the planned wedding date.

Sacrament of the Anointing Especially prior to entering hospital, call the

of the sick: rectory.

Last Rites of the Church for

the Dying: Call the Rectory.

St. Vincent de Paul: Call 781-792-0168 and follow taped directions

Alcoholics Anonymous: Wednesday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (School)

Narcotics Anonymous: Monday, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (St. Joseph Center)

to all newcomers and visitors! Please make your-

self known to a member of the parish staff so that

we can extend a personal greeting to you. Be

sure to register at the rectory!

403 Union Street

Rockland, MA 02370

(781) 878-0160

www.holyfamilyrockland.org

Pastor Rev. James F. Hickey

Parochial Vicar Rev. James J. O’Driscoll

Parochial Vicar, Rev. Valdir Mesquita

Brazilian Ministry Ferreira Lima

Priest in Residence Rev. Kevin Hickey

Pastoral Associate Ms. Teresa Doyle Smith

School Principal Mrs. Joan Cahalane

Dir. Religious Ed. Mrs. Helen Ulich

Director of Music Mr. Robert Kirby

Finance & Operations Ms. Anne Marie Kennedy

Manager

Parish Secretaries Mrs. Kathleen Small

Mrs. Mary Corrieri

Ms. Brenda Callahan

Rectory ..................................... (781) 878-0160

Fax ............................................ (781) 871-6389

School ....................................... (781) 878-1154

Religious Ed. ............................ (781) 871-1244

Cemetery ....................... (781) 878-2306 / 0160

HOLY FAMILY PARISH, ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

Saturday, May 12 4:00 Fr. John O’Donnell Sunday, May 13 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Priscilla Larkin 11:00 Richard Lennon 5:00 June & Norman MacDonald Saturday, May 19 4:00 Michael Galvin Sunday, May 20 7:30 Fr. Dennis Dever 9:00 R. David Mangone 11:00 Daniel, Mary & Shawn Manning 5:00 People of the Parish

Registrations for next fall will be mailed in July.

Any child presently in Kindergarten who will be attending public school in the fall should be enrolled in Religious Education for next year. Please call the ORE to be added to our mailing list. Preparation for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist is a two year program beginning in first grade.

THE ROSARY IN MAY

Pope Francis, concerned about the terrible suffering of the innocent as the war in Syria continues, and with hope that the possibility of nuclear disarmament may happen between North and South Korea, has asked all the Catholics of the world to pray the rosary each day of the month of May. May, as you know, along with October, is particularly dedicated to Our Blessed Mother Mary. So I encourage all of us to pray the rosary for these two intentions each day. Peace is our prayer. And Our Blessed Mother’s intercession with her Son is of course powerful. “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now�.” JFH

The Crowning of Mary will be held on Monday, May 14th after the 9 a.m. Mass by the students of Holy Family School.

Booklets and pamphlets on Mary and the rosary are available in the foyer. Also available are pamphlets for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Prayer activities for summer vacation. Please help yourself.

FAMILY COFFEE SOCIAL

Next Sunday, May 20th , our last Coffee Social until the Fall will be held, following the 9 AM Mass. All are welcome to come and join us! We gather in the school hall and serve delicious Dunkin Donuts, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juice and water for all. We request a contribution of $1.00 per person/max of $5.00.per family.

Readings for the Week of May 13, 2018 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33a]/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [7b]/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION

Beloved, peace! You know me well enough that I am always on the edge of worry about the Grand Annual Collection. No longer so. We are at a total of $107,653 or 67.2% of our goal of $160,000. So thank you all who have given so far. And please, everyone, if you haven’t yet had the chance to give I encourage your generosity because we still need $52,347 to meet our goal. Thanks for bearing up with my constant chatter. I know, You think of it as a bit of game. Maybe so. But perhaps awareness makes us consistent and generous givers.

God bless! JFH

BREADS AND WINE

The Breads and Wine for the month of May are in memory of June, Norman and B. Paul MacDonald lovingly donated by their family.

SECOND COLLECTION ON MAY 20TH

Next week’s second collection supports the formation and training of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Boston for future service as priests. We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as priests. Please be generous & support these seminarians on their journey.

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FAMILY NOTES, VII Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2018 Dear friends, peace! PRAYER As disciples of Our Lord Jesus we are invited to imitate Him. Today in the Gospel we witness an elementary facet of the life of Our Lord: prayer. We know that He taught us to pray. We have seen his taking time apart to pray. And now here in John’s 17th chapter Jesus extensively prays to His Father. So prayer must be at the center of our imitation of Christ. CORNELIUS’ PRAYER Prayer opens us up to God. The prayerful person will be guided by God. Last weekend the centurion Cornelius is described as devout and “God-fearing”, that is, someone who had come to believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob but was not (yet) a part of the Chosen People of Israel. Most importantly he had come to the point in his life where he “used to...pray to God constantly” (Acts 10:2). During his prayer an angel comes to him saying, “Your prayers and almsgiving have ascended as a memorial offering before God” (4). Directed to send for Simon Peter, who at the same moment was also in prayer and experiencing a vision, Cornelius and his whole household are both blessed with conversion but also the gift of Holy Spirit leading to their being baptized. This is a turning point in the life of the early Church: a Gentile, Cornelius was Italian, becoming a Christian opens the Church to preach salvation to all humanity as Our Lord had directed. Judaism was only the incubator of the Faith. Ultimately guided by Holy Spirit the Church moved beyond Judaism and became the Church of all nations. And this revelation in the life of the Church, was guided by the Paraclete through the mystery of prayer. Indeed, as we will witness the birth of the Church next Sunday at Pentecost: we shall see that Holy Spirit could come only after nine days of prayer in the Upper Room. The key was prayer. “All these devoted themselves with one accord in prayer, together with...Mary the mother of Jesus” (Acts 1:14). ROSARY Our Holy Father Pope Francis has asked us to pray for a solution to the terrible crisis in Syria and nuclear disarmament and peace between North and South Korea. And he has asked that we imitate the Apostles and pray with Our Blessed Mother Mary. Pope Francis has asked that during this month of May dedicated to Our Blessed Mother all Catholics pray the rosary daily for this double intention. Let us, you and I, take each day left in May and pray the rosary as Pope Francis has encouraged us. Our dear Mother will bring us and our devotion to her Son: “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now>” You will find rosaries and pamphlets explaining how to pray the rosary at the back of Church. Let us trust the inspired prophecy of Jeremiah: “When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you. When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, you will find me with you, says the Lord” (Jeremiah 29:12-13). God bless! JFH

MAY 13, 2018

PROMOTING UNITY OF SCHOOL,

PARISH AND COMMUNITY !

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

4TH ANNUAL ROAD RACE

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018 .7m Children’s Fun Run 9:30 AM

5K ADULT RACE 10:00 AM

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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

OFFERTORY GIVING

Parishioners have asked to have their Offertory payments made to Holy Family directly. The easiest and most cost effective way is to go to your online bill pay and set up a recurring payment to Holy Family Parish. Please make sure on the memo line you give your name and envelope # and the word “OFFERTORY” This will ensure that we credit your account here at Holy Family and your personal banking info stays with your bank! Please call Anne Marie Kennedy, Finance & Operations Manager at 781-878-0160 for further information.

PREGNANCY HELP

Pregnancy Help is a crisis pregnancy center sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston. Trained and caring counselors are available to assist any woman experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Pregnancy Help provides free pregnancy testing, counseling, referrals, on-going support & material assistance to support women in finding alternatives to abortion. Call toll free 1-888-771-3914.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER NEEDED

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

There is a need of one Eucharistic Minister to serve the 6:50 Mass on Wednesday mornings. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this ministry, please call Teresa Doyle Smith at the rectory at 781-878-0160.

NOVENA AND VESPERS

This Monday, May 14th at 6:30 pm, you are invited to join us for an evening of worship: Sung Evening Prayer, Eucharistic Exposition, and Benediction in the Main Church.

BIBLE STUDY

Fr. O’Driscoll’s Bible Study will meet this Tuesday, May 15th at the regular times: 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. in the rectory conference room. We will be studying the Book of Romans. All are welcome.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WE NEED YOUR HELP! Hospice Services of Massachusetts is in strong need of volunteers to provide supportive care to hospice patients and their caregivers who are facing a life-limiting illness. Volunteers are invited to participate in a comprehensive training program after which they will be assigned to care for hospice patients in your area. Volunteers will also be offered on-going training, support and educational programs for specialized volunteer roles. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

For further information and registration, please contact Kate Mahoney, Volunteer Coordinator, at 508-291-0049. FAITH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Labor Guild is offering a one-night workshop with a panel of various faith leaders discussing their faith’s call to social justice. Second half will be small group discussions lead by the panelists.

THURSDAY, MAY 24TH, 6—9 p.m. BRAINTREE PASTORAL CENTER 66 BROOKS DR, BRAINTREE, MA

To learn more and to register: Email: office@laborguild.com or call 781-340-7887

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE

Holy Family School will hold an Open House every Wednesday from 9:30—11:00 a.m. for all

grades Pre-School through Grade 8.

Drop by and see our kids engaged in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Robotics and Advanced

Technology. We can make a difference for your child.

Joan Cahalane, Principal

6 DelPrete Ave Rockland, MA 781-878-1154

MASS and HEALING SERVICE

A Mass and Healing Service will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 10 Diamond St., Walpole, MA 02081, on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. with Fr. Joseph P. McDermott. All those who have physical illnesses, as well as those burdened, or suffering emotionally, mentally, spiritually, psychologically, or financially are cordially invited to come and pray with us. You may pray for your own needs or the needs of others.

CAN YOU HELP?

We still need one more person to help pray the rosary every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at South Shore Rehabilitation Center on North Ave, here in Rockland. If you are interested in this ministry and can help please call Teresa at the rectory (781-878-0160).

BULLETIN ADVERTISEMENT

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