February 21st through February 27th

Saturday, February 20

4:00 P.M.        John Collins, 5th Anniversary

Sunday, February 21

  7:00 A.M.         Leo and Anna Leveille, Memorial

  9:00 A.M.             For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners

11:00 A.M.         Wilmer Alfredo Ramirez Chacon, 4th Anniv.

                        Irma Chavez, Memorial

                        Eucaris Orosco and Jarol Castro, Memorial

                        Elena Cortes de González, Health

Monday, February 22

  8:00 A.M.       Marcela Vera Garcia, 1st Anniversary

Tuesday, February 23

  8:00 A.M.         Charles Reiley, Memorial

12:10 P.M.         For the Ill

Wednesday, February 24

  8:00 A.M.         Charles Reiley, Memorial

  7:00 P.M.         Angel Valdivia Sr., Memorial

Thursday, February 25

  8:00 A.M.                     All the Sick

Friday, February 26

  8:00 A.M.         Edward Gustafson II, Memorial

12:10 P.M.         For the Ill

Saturday, February 27

   8:00 A.M.       Mario, Al, and Gino Gentile, Memorial

 

S A N C T U A R Y  L A M P S

For the week of February 21st through February 27th‑ The Lamp in our Main Church will burn this week for the special intention of Louise Angelini.

 

A ROSE FOR LIFE IN OUR SANCTUARY

The roses this week are sponsored in memory of Moises Flores by Maria Garcia, in memory of Mercedes Herrera by Maria Garcia, in memory of Paul Falconi by Dennis Porter, in memory of Marguerite Hanlon by Ami Grant, and in memory of Angela DiCenso by Rina DiCenso.

 

English Adult Confirmation Classes ‑ If you are over the age of 18 and have never received the Sacrament of Confirmation (or the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist), we will be holding classes from March 3rd through April 21st to prepare for Confirmation on April 23rd. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room in the basement of the Rectory.

     You must register for these classes and fill out an information sheet about where and when you were baptized, your marital status, and other things. Please contact Mr. Drummey at (508) 875-4788 for more information. Remember that you cannot be a godparent or a sponsor for Confirmation unless you have received the sacrament.

 

 

FASTING and ABSTINANCE: The practice of fasting and abstinence during the Lenten Season has been practiced and kept for centuries now.

There are two days of fasting during Lent: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these two days, people 18 years old and up to 60 are mandated to fast. No meat can be eaten on these days and only one full meal is allowed during the day. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.

Abstinance, that is, no meat meals, is mandated to all people 14 years old and older for Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent.

We can also use the 40 days of Lent to pray and attend Mass more often and to witness to our love of Christ crucified by special solicitude for the most needy among us, like the poor, the sick, the stranger and unprivileged.

 

 

 

The devil said to him, "All this will be yours, if you worship me." Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written: You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve." -                                    Lk 4:6a, 7-8

 

 

Birthright of Framingham Has Moved ‑ Birthright of Framingham volunteers announce that they have moved their office to 79A Main Street in Framingham. This new office is located just off Route 9 behind the Ski Market Plaza. It is a first-floor location, so no more stairs! Please watch for their Open House in March. Volunteers are always welcome to help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Please call (508) 620-0657 or their hotline at (800) 550-4900.

 

Workshop on Visiting the Sick‑ If you are interested in receiving training for visiting those who are sick, there will be a six-week workshop on Pastoral Care to the Sick and the Homebound at St. Brigid Parish in Lexington, beginning on Wednesday, March 3rd, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The workshop, which will be conducted by Kelly Dunn, former director of the Health Care Ministry for the Archdiocese, will include a review of communication skills, the basics of pastoral visitation, key illness issues, spiritual needs and concerns, grief, loss, and dying, and care-giving issues. Extraordinary Ministers, pastoral visitors, parish nurses, and others are invited to attend. The fee is $40 and pre-registration is required by February 24th. Please call (617) 746-5843 for information and registration.

 

Morning of Prayer for Pastoral Visitors and Ministers of Communion to the Sick ‑ The Offices of Worship and Health Care Ministry will sponsor a Morning of Prayer at St. Theresa in Sherborn from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, March 13th. The theme of the session is "Speak the Word and my servant will be healed" (Matthew 8:5-13). There is no charge and those involved in visiting or bringing Communion to the sick are cordially invited. To register, please call the Office of Worship at (617) 779-3640.

 

CALLING ALL WOMEN: "MARY'S WAY OF THE CROSS"

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Bernadette #2410 - will be hosting "MARY'S WAY OF THE CROSS" on March 10^th at 6:30 p.m. followed by a light Lenten Soup and bread meal.

Please join us for an evening of Reflection, Prayer and Fellowship. Flyers are available at the doors of the Church with RSVP details and information.

 

"The Light is On For You"

Please Come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent, the Archdioceses of Boston encourage all Catholics to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Lent. In addition to our normal Saturday afternoon confession time, St Stephen and all the Catholic parishes and chapels of the Archdiocese will be open on Lenten Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a good Lenten confession. Also, please reach out to the Catholics you know that have been away from the regular practice of our faith and invite them to seize this chance to begin again. The Archdiocese's website for this initiative, www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org, has great material to help everyone prepare to make a good confession.

 

Girl Scout Sunday on March 14th ‑ Any of our parishioners who are Girl Scouts are invited to attend Mass on March 14th in their uniform and perform a service, such as greeting people or doing a flag ceremony. Please contact either Fr. Bert or Fr. Paco if you would like to participate. They will be happy to recognize you that day, as well as any attendees who ever belonged to Girl Scouts.

 

The Metro West Free Medical Program in Sudbury

On Tuesday, February 23, there will be Doctors available in General Medicine, Orthopedics, and Respiratory. The clinic will also have their monthly Diabetes Clinic where an endocrinologist, (a doctor who specializes in Diabetes) as well as a nutritionist from Joslin Clinic will be able to test people for diabetes, and treat the symptoms. They are able to provide home testing equipment for blood sugar levels as well as medications for Diabetes, free of charge. The clinic welcome people with already diagnosed Diabetes who need treatment to come on February 23. They also strongly encourage anyone with a strong family history to come for testing as Diabetes is hereditary,