Saint Stephen Parish

 

April 11th through April 17th

Saturday, April 10

4:00 P.M.       Kenneth Morin, 4th Anniversary

Sunday, April 11

7:00 A.M.       James Lawless, 17th Anniversary

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

Monday, April 12

8:00 A.M.       Lucille Goguen, 2nd Anniversary

Tuesday, April 13

8:00 A.M.       Angeline Hayes, Health

Wednesday, April 14

8:00 A.M.       Christopher Alexander, Birthday

7:00 P.M.       María Cristina Quesada Campos, 1st Anniv.

                        Cecilia Quesada Chacon, 1st Anniversary

Thursday, April 15

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

Friday, April 16

8:00 A.M.       Ed and Nan Convery, 55th Wedding Anniv.

Saturday, April 17

  8:00 A.M.                   Rita Deronne, Memorial

 

A ROSE FOR LIFE IN OUR SANCTUARY

The roses this week are sponsored in memory of the Meehan family by Nancy and Joe Meehan, in memory of Claire Garland by Pat Beshears, in memory of Elia Thouren by Ami Grant, in memory of Edward J. Lavin by Kathryn Ferri, in memory of the Morrison family by Lorraine Hall, in memory of Nick Butler by Mary Lou and Dale Fish, and in memory of James B. Lawless by Mary Anne Dwyer.

 

Strengthening Catholic Faith ‑

     The two kiosks in the foyer of the Church near the front door contain many inspiring Catholic CDs and brochures (in English and Spanish) that can be purchased for only $3 per CD and 50 cents per brochure. We have received several new CDs with such titles as "The Seven Last Sayings of Christ," Seven Deadly Sins/Seven Lively Virtues," "The Saving Power of Divine Mercy," and "Building Better Families."

     Many of you have already purchased these wonderful materials to improve your knowledge and understanding of our Catholic Faith, and we hope more of you will do so. There are many additional titles available, so please let us know if there is a subject that you would like to have addressed. You may speak to one of the priests about this or to Mr. Jim Drummey during the week.

 

 

Today Is Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Sunday is a special day when Catholics throughout the world who are in the state of grace can receive total forgiveness of all punishment attached to sin by participating in the Divine Mercy devotion at 3:00 p.m. today. In order to receive this incredible grace, one has to be in the state of grace, have made a good Confession eight days before or after today, receive Holy Communion at Mass today, trust in God's mercy, and perform works of mercy. You can honor this Feast by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, taking part in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and reciting the Litany of Mercy.

There are three places where you can join in this wonderful devotion: the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, where Cardinal O'Malley will lead the prayers; St. Stanislaus Church, 163 Chestnut Street, Chelsea; and the Betania II Spiritual Life Center in Medway. The service in the first two places will begin at 3:00 p.m., while the celebration in Medway will begin at 1:00 p.m and conclude with Mass at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. Confessions will be available during the day at Betania II. For more information on the latter event, please call (508) 533-5377, ext. 106.

 

MCFL Rose Sale ‑ The annual Massachusetts Citizens for Life Rose Sale will take place next weekend, April 17th and 18th, after all the Masses. Your support for bringing an end to the killing of our future generations will be welcomed.

 

 

 

Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." - Jn 20:27

 

 

Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI

 

     Please say the following prayer for our Holy Father, who is being falsely accused.

 

God, our Father, look with kindness upon your servant Pope Benedict XVI, the pastor of your Church.

Grant him, we beseech You, an abundance of

the virtues of faith, hope, and charity,

prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

Protect him from the designs of his enemies,

and grant him always the courage

to fight the good fight.

As successor to the Apostles Peter and Paul

and Vicar of Christ, may his fidelity to you,

through his words and example, inspire and guide

the Church, and may he and all those entrusted

to his care come to the joys of eternal life.

Grant this, we pray, through our Lord Jesus Christ,

 your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the

Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

 

 

“FOR THE LOVE OF OUR SPIRITUAL HOME.”

The second collection this weekend will be “For the Love of Our Spiritual Home, St. Stephen Parish.” Please be generous since it is required to help pay our current expenses.

 

Support the Catholic Appeal ‑ We hope that each of you had a wonderful Easter and remind you that the annual Catholic Appeal collection supports the retirement, medical care, and financial needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. If you have not already contributed to the 2010 Appeal, and wish to do so, you will find an envelope at the doors of the Church for your pledge or donation. We are most grateful for your continued generosity to the Church.

 

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE BAPTIZED

in our Parish at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday: Jenae Liu, Leannah Giles, Alison Avila, William Avila, and Christian Cortes.

These new Catholics also received the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist, and we welcome them to our parish and invite them to become active members of our Christian community.

 

Boston Eucharistic Congress ‑ Please join hundreds of college students and young adults for the Third Boston Eucharistic Congress on April 23rd and 24th at Sacred Heart and St. Leonard's Churches in the North End. In addition to talks by Sean Cardinal O'Malley, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and others, there will be Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, service projects, opportunity for Confession, an authentic Italian dinner, and a procession through the streets of Boston. For more information, please call (617) 746-5949 or visit www.eucharisticcongress.org.

 

Boston Men's Catholic Conference ‑ This very popular annual conference will be held next Saturday, April 17th, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. The day will feature a team of speakers from EWTN's Crossing the Goal, Confession, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Mass with Cardinal Sean. For questions and tickets, please call Vic Camilleri at (508) 380-1980 or visit www.catholicboston.com.

 

MetroWest Free Medical Program ‑ Free medical services for those without adequate medical insurance are offered at 105 Hudson Road in Sudbury on most Tuesday evenings. No appointment is necessary, but you must register between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. There are doctors available every week to see patients with general medical problems. Also, on Tuesday, April 13th, there will be specialists in Dermatology, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics, and on April 27th a specialist on Diabetes.