collaborative of saint francis of assisi & saint joseph ......and playful musical celebration!...

Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes & Saint Joseph Parishes

Medford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MAMedford, MA

October 8, 2017October 8, 2017October 8, 2017October 8, 2017

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA

October 8, 2017

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Collaborative Staff

Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Parochial Vicar: Fr. John T. Swencki Deacon: Deacon Bob Breen

Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers Phone: 781-396-0423 x113

Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen Phone: 781-396-0423 x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll Phone: 781-396-0423 x114

Youth Group Email: [email protected] Religious Education Email: [email protected]

St. Joseph Parish Staff

Music Director: Betsy Pesce Phone: 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 [email protected]

Office Staff: Betty Guerra Office Staff: Karen Sturniolo

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Staff

Parish Secretary: Mar ie Van Campen Business Manager: Alisa O’Dowd

St. Joseph School

Main Office: 781-396-3636 Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117 Website: stjosephschoolmedford.com

Principal: Dr. Robert Murphy Early Childhood Learning Center Director: Linda Iacabone 781-395-7780

Collaborative Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi Daily Mass: Monday-Thursday at 9am

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 9am & 11am

St. Joseph Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday at 8am

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 8am, 10am & 12 noon

Collaborative Parish Office

114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919

St. Joseph Email: [email protected] St. Francis of Assisi Email: [email protected]


Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

From Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. PaulFrom Fr. Paul

Dear Friends, This month, we have several reminders of the importance of the Rosary as a prayer for individuals and families. October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary; October 13 is the 100th anniversary of the final appearance of Mary in Fatima, the "Miracle of the Sun"; and October 22 is the Feast of St. John Paul II, the pope who promoted the Rosary and devotion to Mary. The Rosary is an ideal family prayer, because it can even be prayed by young children. It takes about 10-15 minutes to pray, so it can be prayed after supper or before bed-time (and commuters can pray it while driving to/from work). The mysteries that we focus on, and the repetition of the Hail Marys helps us to meditate on the life of our Lord. It also gives us a time each day to ask Mary and our Lord for the help that we need. Praying the Rosary always brings peace and a renewed trust in God. If you have rarely or never prayed it before, I encourage you to pray it this month. May our Blessed Mother Mary bring us peace and keep us close to our Lord. Fr. Paul

Welcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New Parishioners

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,

No matter what your current family or marital situation,

No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc.,

No matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved

and respected here at The Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

and Saint Joseph Parish.

If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to a member of the

Parish Staff after Mass or at your convenience.

Remembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our Parishes

Please consider remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School when

drafting your estate plans. For more information, please call

Laura Powers at 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you.

Sacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with one of our

priests or deacon at least six months before the wedding.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly Please contact the Parish Center Office to make

arrangements, if you are going into the hospital, or have a family member who is homebound and would

like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

If a family member cannot come to church and would like to receive Communion at home,

please notify us.


October 8, 2017

St. Joseph Parish Annual Parish Concert

Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2 P.M.

The music ministry invites you to join us on Sunday afternoon, October 22nd, 2017, at 2PM in the upper church, for our St. Joseph Parish Annual Concert. Both our Adult and Youth Choirs and The Messengers (our young adult music group) will perform, and there will be an opportunity for the audience to join with us in

singing!

This year's program is entitled "Singing the

Seasons", and is being dedicated in loving

memory of Reverend Edward F. ("Fr. Ed")

Doughty and Anna M. Scully, whom we lost

this past year, and a portion of the proceeds

from our concert program ad book will be

donated to The Marine Corps Scholarship Fund

and St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

There will be a luncheon in the social center following the concert, catered by Carroll's Restaurant in Medford

(kindness of parishioner, Attorney Victor Garo). Please note: when you arrive for the concert, you will receive a voucher which will enable you to attend the luncheon.

We urge you to take this opportunity to come and join our choirs and instrumentalists in a prayerful and playful musical celebration! For more information, please e-mail Betsy at [email protected] or call 781-396-0423

x125 (office) or 617-335-8155 (cell).

Loved Ones In Service

Presently on active duty

serving our country:

LCPL Gerald Byrnes, US Marine Corps. PFC Ryan Barry, US Army

Keith Conway Cameron Howard

Nicholas C. Lavery

2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army Christopher Silva

Daniel Silva

Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.

Anyone who would like their rank and branch of military service listed along with their name, please email

[email protected] or call 781-396-0423.

Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:

Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jeffrey Morgan, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero

October Weddings

Please keep in your prayers these couples as they prepare for the

Sacrament of Marriage.

David Amyot & Jenna Walsh

John Howard & Jackie Keating

Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings

8 SUN Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43

9 Mon Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Lk 10:25-37 10 Tue Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42

11 Wed Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4 12 Thu Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13

13 Fri Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26

14 Sat Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28 15 SUN Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt

22:1-14 or 22:1-10



The Increased Offertory Campaign: GIVING AS A RESPONSE

As our collaborative parishes of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Joseph prepare for the Increased Offertory Campaign, we are challenged to evaluate our lives and give back a just portion of our blessings to God.

In spite of challenging economic times, we are fortunate people. Our thanks for these and many other blessings should be reflected in what we give to our Church.

Remember, giving opportunities come in many forms, not just financial. Give of yourself as a volunteer and donate your time to worthwhile causes. “What you give will be returned tenfold”.

We are grateful to the members of the Campaign Team, who have graciously accepted parish leadership positions and are working diligently to make the Increase Offertory Campaign a success!

There will be a Program Advocate Meeting on October 12, 2017 at 7:00pm at the St. Francis Parish Center. Please consider volunteering your time and talent to this worthwhile effort.

2 Corinthians 9:11-12 “You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God,

for the administration of this public service is not only supplying the needs of the holy ones but is also overflowing in many acts of

thanksgiving to God.”

Mass and Rosary Procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima

St. Joseph Church

October 13, 2017 at 6:00 pm

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's apparitions, there will be a Rosary Procession, followed by Holy Mass, in the lower church of St. Joseph on Friday, October 13, beginning at 6:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Bob Doherty, who will have just returned from leading a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes. Please bring a rose for Our Lady and an LED candle. This event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary and the Eucharistic Adoration Team.

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive at St. Joseph Church

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Tootsie Roll Drive on October 14th and 15th to support the Special Olympics.

Knights will be available with Tootsie Rolls after St. Joseph Masses.


October 8, 2017

MASS OF ANOINTING

What is a Mass of Anointing

At this Mass our sick and elderly will be offered the Sacrament of the Anointing of

the Sick. The graces of this sacrament are Strength, Peace and Courage in times of illness. We come together as a community to pray for healing for one another.

Where: Saint Joseph Church, High St., Medford

When: Saturday, October 14th at 11:00 AM After Mass, lunch will be provided at the St. Joseph social center next to the church. Both the church and social center have wheelchair access. If you plan to attend, please fill out the attached form and return it by depositing it into the collection baskets at any Mass at either church or to our collaborative office at the St. Joseph rectory by October 8th. You may also call our office at 781-396-0423 if you plan to attend. The Mass/lunch is made possible by the support of the parish priests, the St. Vincent DePaul Group and YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POOR BOXES.

I plan to attend mass and lunch______ St. Joseph parishioner

I plan to attend mass and lunch______ St. Francis parishioner

Number of guests______(adults only please)

Name_________________________________________



Medford Catholic Collaborative

Faith Formation ScheduleFaith Formation ScheduleFaith Formation ScheduleFaith Formation Schedule

OCTOBER 2017OCTOBER 2017OCTOBER 2017OCTOBER 2017

10/12 10/12 10/12 10/12 Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 2 Reconciliation & Reconciliation & Reconciliation & Reconciliation & Communion meeting at SFA 7 pmmeeting at SFA 7 pmmeeting at SFA 7 pmmeeting at SFA 7 pm

10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----8 8 8 8 St. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 am

10/16 10/16 10/16 10/16 Grades 6Grades 6Grades 6Grades 6----8 8 8 8 St. Francis of Assisi 6St. Francis of Assisi 6St. Francis of Assisi 6St. Francis of Assisi 6----7:30 pm7:30 pm7:30 pm7:30 pm

10/2210/2210/2210/22 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----5 5 5 5 St. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 amSt. Francis of Assisi begins with Mass at 9 am

10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1Grades 1----8 8 8 8 St. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 amSt. Joseph begins with class at 9 am

10/22 10/22 10/22 10/22 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Con/irmation classes at SFA 6:30Con/irmation classes at SFA 6:30Con/irmation classes at SFA 6:30Con/irmation classes at SFA 6:30----8 pm meeting in DH8 pm meeting in DH8 pm meeting in DH8 pm meeting in DH

[email protected] or call 781-396-0423 Ext 126

February School Vacation camp registrations are closed (we are currently full)

Faith on Fire High School Youth Group

Teens in grade 9-12

We gave away 4 �ckets

to a Cel�c’s game on 10/4!

High School Youth Ministry

always great things happening!

Mark your Calendar! High School Trip to

CALLING ALL BOYS &GIRLS IN GRADES 2 – 8!!

IF: …you love to sing, …you are a student in Grade Two or above, and …you’d like to meet others who love to sing…

THEN…you should consider joining the

ST. JOSEPH PARISH YOUTH CHOIR

Our Youth Choir offers a wide range of liturgical music experience for all, and welcomes new members.** The weekly RE-“CHOIR”-MENTS of membership in the group are as follows:

Weekly Rehearsals: Thursday Afternoons from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. (Upper Church)

Sunday Breakfast: 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. (Outer Room, Choir Loft)

Sunday Warm-up: 9:30 A.M.

Sunday Mass: 10:00 A.M. Mass (Upper Church) **Members of the student council and/or National Junior Honor Society will receive service hours in consideration of their participation in the youth choir.

For further information, or to join, please call Betsy Pesce at 781-396-0423 x125 or e-mail [email protected].


October 8, 2017

Saturday 10/7/17

4:00 pm

Kevin Soldani

Sunday 10/8/17

9:00 am

11:00 am

Baby Maria Sandra Purifory

Ann Murphy Auditore Langwig

Monday 10/9/17

9:00 am

Salvatore Zammitti

Tuesday 10/10/17

9:00 am

Hannah Young

Thursday 10/12/17

9:00 am

Pasqualina & Michele Varello

Friday 10/13/17

9:00 am

No Mass

Saturday 10/14/17

4:00 pm

Aldo Scarpelli

Sunday 10/15/17

9:00 am

11:00 am

The Sbuttoni Family

Michele Pepe

Wednesday 10/11/17

9:00 am

William F. McManus

Summer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45pm in the upper

church confessional or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the second

Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every

month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00 pm in the upper church.

All are welcome.

Weekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:30 pm in the upper church

to pray the Rosary. All are welcome.

Secular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular Franciscans The Secular Franciscans, formerly Third Order,

meet at St. Francis of Assisi on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall.

All are welcome.

St. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

October 1 & 2 Collections: Offertory: $3,741

Grand Annual: $5,791

Second Collection this weekend: Monthly Collection

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

Erik Brennan

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.

The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies are

in memory of:

Barbara Walsh



Saturday 10/7/17

8:00 am

4:00 pm

Iannaccone & Flynn Families

Jean Davilma Joseph and Fedor & Marcel Joseph

Sunday 10/8/17

8:00 am

10:00 am

12:00 pm

For the People

Tony Pelusi

James E. O’Brien

Monday 10/9/17

8:00 am

Deceased members of St. Joseph K of C Council 141

Tuesday 10/10/17

8:00 am

Daniel C. White

Thursday 10/12/17

8:00 am

Frances Fricia

Friday 10/13/17

8:00 am

6.00 pm

Thomas J. Curtin

Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima

Saturday 10/14/17

8:00 am

4:00 pm

Matthew Ginnetty

Jack Spencer

Sunday 10/15/17

8:00 am

10:00 am

12:00 pm

For the People

Augustine A. Donovan

Jessica Plant

Wednesday 10/11/17

8:00 am

Nora Blake

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

St. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph ParishSt. Joseph Parish

Summer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office HoursSummer Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass, Saturday

afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Instruction for first time

parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church

(unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 8:30am to 8:30pm in the lower church.

(Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)

Legion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays at 6:30 to

8pm in the back room of the lower church. All are welcome!

Readings: #1006

October 1 & 2 Collections: Offertory: $6,954

Grand Annual: $11,486

Second Collection this weekend: On-going Maintenance

Second Collection next weekend: School Support

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Joseph Parish.

Joseph Bucci Mary Ciccarelli

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.

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