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January 3, 2016 / 3 d e Enero d e 2016
SAINT MARY’S AND SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO PARISHES
Parroquias de Santa María y San Carlos Borromeo
Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor
ANNULMENTS
Pope Francis, in his desire to celebrate the year of mercy, has
decided to streamline the process for annulments as much as
possible. The concept of annulment is itself a form of mercy.
Jesus Christ said that marriage between a man and woman is
sacred and for all of life. Christ made marriage a sacrament. And
yet throughout history marriages have failed and ended before
one of the spouses died. In light of this reality and with the
responsibility to be faithful to the teaching of Jesus, the Church
established a system of tribunals to help people find out if there
was an impediment to the marriage from the beginning. When
something is discovered that shows that the couple was blocked
in living out the marriage, even when they desired to do so on
their wedding day, the Church is able to nullify the union. The
Pope has called for the tribunals throughout the world to perform
the annulments free of charge. In Boston, this means the Catholic
Appeal will have to foot the bill for this office. (The Church was
already doing this without cost for people with financial need.)
There is also a new process for couples in certain circumstances
that will require less work and time. This process depends on
whether both spouses agree that an annulment should be granted.
(Often times only one spouse agrees or decides to take part in the
process.) There are some other changes that may help people
who are in need of an annulment, especially if they want to
marry someone else with the blessing of God. It may be a good
time to pursue this. Please also spread the word to your children,
siblings, grandchildren co-workers and friends who may wish
take part in this process which often brings healing to people.
UPDATE ON WEDDING AT CANA II
We are postponing the wedding of Cana until the Fall. If there
are any couples who would like to get married in the church next
Fall but do not want to spend thousands of dollars and hours and
hours of planning and worrying, please contact one of the priests.
This past year, seven couples were married on this night. We
want to help you and others celebrate your wedding with
simplicity and grace without stressing you out both before the
big day and after the credit cards bills arrive.
STRUGGLING IN YOUR MARRIAGE?
You are not alone! If your marriage is tearing the two of you
apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you
are considering separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille
can help. Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived
through the honeymoon phase often followed by deep
disillusionment before finally finding resurrection in their
marriages using the tools taught in this program. Rediscover a
loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. The upcoming
New England marriage renewal weekends will be held on the
following dates in 2016: January 8-10, April 8-10, Sept. 16-18.
To register for the weekend or for more information, visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .
Esther Grieci, Evie, Anthony DeFelice, Bob Little, Mary Moran,
Steven, Dan, Selis, Andrew Driscoll, Irene Gailius, Sr. Claire
S.M., Anne Clark, Brody Yeager, Robert & Joan Cataldo,
Nicholas, Carmel, Judy Malouf, Erin, Shirley, Ann Hanning, all
the sick & suffering
ENGLISH CLASSES
New Vistas, an adult education program, offers beginning and
intermediate English classes for adults (formely ESL).
Registration is Tuesday, January 19 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at St.
Mary’s Religious Education Building, 30 Pond Street, Waltham.
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. for 10
weeks. The cost is $100. for more information, please email
Kathy at [email protected].
PRAYERS FOR CITY LEADERS
This weekend the City will begin new terms for city officials.
We wish them well. We ask the Lord of Wisdom to guide Mayor
McCarthy, City Councilors, School Committee members and
other elected officials. May they work together for the good of
all the citizens, residents and all who work for and in the city of
Waltham. We pray that the good work that has happened will
continue and be improved upon especially for the young people
of our city.
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND AND FRANCE
A Pilgrimage to Knock, Ireland and Lourdes, France will take
place from February 5-13, 2016. The pilgrimage will be led by
Spiritual Director Fr. Tim Murphy from Saint Mary Parish in
Waltham. For information please call Mary Henry at Marian
Pilgrimages 781-331-2444 or email [email protected].
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER
Please remember that we gather to praise God by praying the
Divine Office on Sunday mornings at St. Mary’s. Throughout the
world, priests, deacons, religious communities, seminaries and
parishes gather at different times of the day to bless the Lord.
This short service includes a hymn, psalms and intercessory
prayers. It begins at 7:30 a.m. and lasts about 20 minutes. About
12-15 people attend regularly so you won’t be alone if you come.
The prayer booklet is provided.
ATTACKS ON GOD
Brunei, Somalia ban Christmas celebrations
In recent days, the governments of two predominantly Muslim
nations warned their citizens not to celebrate Christmas,
declaring that all events related to Christmas and New Year
celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture and could damage the
faith of the Muslim community. Muslims who send Christmas
greetings, use Christmas trees or lights, or otherwise take part in
Christmas celebrations face up to five years in prison.
ON THE BULLETIN COVER
Adoration of the Magi
The cover depicts a panel from a Roman sarcophagus, 4th
century from the cemetery of St. Agnes in Rome.
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
SAINT MARY PARISH
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
I pray that you are enjoying the Christmas Season. May you be
richer because of these days rather than poorer. I pray that this
Jubilee Year of Mercy truly be a time of Spiritual renewal and
unity for us… so that all may live in peace. We are looking
forward to this new year in the parish. The After School Program
and catechetical sessions are starting up again. If you would like
to enroll your children in the After School Program please
contact their office at 781-577-2262.
We are beginning classes at the end of this month for adults
who wish to receive the sacraments of First Communion and
Confirmation. If you, or anyone you know, would like to take
these classes and be prepared to receive these sacraments in the
Spring please speak to one of the priests or the Deacon.
We still plan on hosting the Wedding at Cana in the Fall. If this
is the year for you to have your marriage blessed in the Church,
we would be happy to help you in a way that minimizes all the
costs and preparations. We have also started a monthly couples
meeting that brings married couples together to study the
corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Please let me know if you
would like to join us.
This year we want to build up and strengthen the Knights of
Columbus Council that was just restarted last year. Last year, we
worked on getting members to join. This year we want to build
on that good work while providing opportunities to help the men
grow in spirit and fraternity.
To do all this, we will continue to look to the saint
recommended to us by Pope Francis in his recent encyclical –
Saint Francis of Assisi. May this new year be a year of grace and
mercy for you, our Church and the world. – Father Michael
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This week we offer Masses at St. Mary’s with the anointing of
the sick. They are scheduled for this Monday, January 4 at 12:10
p.m. and Wednesday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Anyone in need of physical healing is encouraged to come
forward for the anointing. Anyone who is physically healthy is
encouraged to come and pray for the sick.
FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH ROSARY
Every First Saturday of the month, the rosary is prayed to Our
Lady of Fatima. If you ever have free time and would like to
start the weekend with prayer, please join them. It takes place at
10 a.m. in the Church.
HAITI CHURCH REBUILDING
Many thanks for continuing to support the rebuilding efforts for
St. Peter’s Church Haiti. We sent some money down to help the
parish this month. The parish also received a new pastor
recently. He will have been the third pastor for their parish since
the earthquake. We received an email from the pastor recently
with proposed drawings for the new church. They are at the back
of the church for your viewing.
MASS INTENTIONS
Masses intentions scheduled this week are listed below.
Please find the full Mass Schedule on page 6.
Saturday, January 2
4:00 p.m. - Rosaire Doiron - 1st Anniversary
Sunday, January 3
8:00 a.m. - Parish & Parishioners
10:00 a.m. - Joanne Buck
Monday, January 4
12:10 p.m. - Gwen Buratti
Tuesday, January 5
12:10 p.m. - Evelyn Finneran (living)
Wednesday, January 6
12:10 p.m. - Marie Kennedy
Thursday, January 7
12:10 p.m. - Beverly O’Brien
Saturday, January 9
4:00 p.m. - Evelyn Taddeo
Sunday, January 10
8:00 a.m. - Parish & Parishioners
10:00 a.m. - Anne Tebeau Lander
OFFERTORY
Thank you for your generous offering to our parish. Due to early
bulletin deadlines, the offertory amounts were unavailable.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi
find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh.
In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. Vincent
de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be
given to a newborn child.
O Lord, bring light to the darkness as we search for you, Let
your light shine upon us. As the Magi bowed down in homage,
may you be the absolute center of our lives. May we, like the
Magi, offer you our gifts each day, as we discover you in the
lives of the poor. Amen.
FATHER DAVID AWAY THIS MONTH
Father David is in Uganda for the month of January. He is
bringing a medical team and some parishioners to work at their
medical clinic. Your donations to Catholic Health Initiatives for
Uganda have made this trip Possible. Please pray for their
success and safety on this trip.
Additional Prayer Intentions for Christmas:
Donated by:
Intention:
Richard & Ann Faulstich
Faulstich & McCarthy families
Helen Kavaleski
In memory of Fred T. Kavaleski
Florence & Virginia Kinene Life, jobs, marriage, papers, family
Constance Malloy
In memory of Charles & Edna Malloy & Bernard Malloy
María Ramirez
Pido a Dios que mi de salud y protega a mis hijos
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SAINT CHARLES PARISH
JESUS AND THE HOLY LAND
VIDEOS AND CONVERSATIONS
JANUARY 14TH AT THE PARISH CENTER
OF SAINT CHARLES AT 7:00 PM
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
The Sanctuary Candle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel is
lighted this coming week in memory of Francis, Dorothy, and
Sr. Elizabeth Lawless C.S.J. May they rest in peace.
HEALING MASS JANUARY 7
There will be a Healing Mass on Thursday January 7 at 7:00
p.m. in the chapel at St. Charles. Healing Masses take place on
the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome to join us for
prayer for physical, spiritual and emotional healing.
LECTOR & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHUEDULE
Jan. 2/3
L:
E:
Jan. 9/10
L:
E:
4:00
M. Rooney
E. Coxall
M. Stewart
M. Hegarty
C. Gill
10:00
J. McGann
J. Rousseau
Y. Chiasson
R. Logan
L. Battista
J. Rousseau
7:00
M. McKenzie
J. Freedman
A. Hession
J. Freedman
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 2
4:00 p.m. - Parish & Parishioners
Sunday, January 3
10:00 a.m. - Parish & Parishioners
7:00 p.m. - Parish & Parishioners
Tuesday, January 5
7:30 a.m. - Tom Carey
Wednesday, January 6
7:30 a.m. - Jeanine O’Connor
Thursday, January 7
7:30 a.m. - Claripa Alamag (living)
Saturday, January 9
4:00 p.m. - Jeremiah & Margaret Gorman & Edward Hurley
Sunday, January 10
10:00 a.m. - Parish & Parishioners
7:00 p.m. - Edward Fredericks
OFFERTORY
Thank you for your generous offering to our parish. Due to early
bulletin deadlines, the offertory amounts were unavailable.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Epiphany of the Lord / C 497
Excerpts from the
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
Vatican Basilica, 6 January 2015
Epiphany of the Lord
. . .
The star which led them on the journey allows them to enter into the mystery. Led by the Spirit, they come to realize
that God’s criteria are quite different from those of men, that God does not manifest himself in the power of this world,
but speaks to us in the humbleness of his love. God’s love is great. God’s love is powerful. But the love of God is
humble, yes, very humble. The wise men are thus models of conversion to the true faith, since they believed more in
the goodness of God than in the apparent splendour of power.
. . .
The wise men entered into the mystery. They passed from human calculations to the mystery: this was their
conversion. And our own? Let us ask the Lord to let us undergo that same journey of conversion experienced by the
wise men. Let us ask him to protect us and to set us free from the temptations which hide the star. To let us always feel
the troubling question: “Where is the star?”, whenever – amid the deceptions of this world – we lose sight of it. To let
us know ever anew God’s mystery, and not to be scandalized by the “sign”, that sign spoken of by the angels, which
points to “a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger” (Lk 2:12), and to have the humility to ask the
Mother, our Mother, to show him to us. To find the courage to be liberated from our illusions, our presumptions, our
“lights”, and to seek this courage in the humility of faith and in this way to encounter the Light, Lumen, like the holy
wise men. May we enter into the mystery. So may it be. Amen.
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Queridos hermanos en Cristo:
¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2016! Hay un dicho popular que dice: “Lo
que mal empieza mal acaba”, a mí me gusta ser optimista, aún en
momentos difíciles y me gustaría cambiar el dicho por: “Lo que
bién empieza , termina bién”. Y para empezar bién hay que programar, aunque hay imponderables, cosas inesperadas para las
que hay que prepararnos. ¿Qué va a hacer usted éste año?
¿Cuáles son sus metas para el 2016? Permítame ayudarle… Este
es el año de la Misericordia, aprenda y practique las obras de
Misericordia Espirituales y Corporales, vaya a confesarse, prepárese para recibir la comunión en estado de Gracia. Reconcíliese
con quien tenga que reconciliarse, busque la Paz y harmonía en
el hogar, en el trabajo, en la Iglesia etc. Dé buen ejemplo que sus
familiares y amigos se sientan felices a su lado, que encuentren
en usted un apoyo y consuelo.
Busque a Jesucristo, aprenda más sobre El y délo a conocer.
Vaya a Misa los domingos y fiestas de guardar y lleve a su familia. Haga ejercicio, recuerde que hay Mente Sana en Cuerpo
Sano. Siga practicando el ayuno, la oración y ayude a los pobres.
Haga planes y evalúelos cada mes. Ayude a la Iglesia y a su
familia en todo lo que pueda y va a ver que éste va a ser un buen
Año que si empieza con Dios y con optimismo va a comenzar
bien y seguramente también va a terminar bién.
– P. Agustin
La Santa Misa en español se transmite
todos los martes a las 8:00 p.m. y
el domingo a las 10:00 a.m..
Si usted tiene cable,
el canal de Waltham es Verizon 47, Comcast 8, RCN 3
MINISTERIO DE LA SEMANA
Grupo Juan XXIII
Este movimiento espiritual de laicos esta enfocado en la
formación en la fe a través de la oración y meditación del
Evangelio. Se reúnen todos los lunes de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m. en el
edificio de Educación Religiosa. Acompáñenos, todos son
bienvenidos.
MISA DE SANACION
EN LA CAPILLA DE SANTA MARIA
MIERCOLES 6 DE ENERO 2016
7:00 PM EN LA CAPILLA
DEL EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
Extractos de
HOMILÍA DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO
Basílica Vaticana, 6 de Enero 2015
La Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor
. . .
Esta estrella que les ha acompañado durante el camino los introduce en el misterio. Guiados por el Espíritu, reconocen que los criterios de Dios son muy distintos a los de los hombres, que Dios no se manifiesta en la potencia de este mundo, sino que nos habla en la humildad de su amor. El amor de Dios es
grande, sí. El amor de Dios es potente, sí. Pero el amor de Dios es humilde, muy humilde. De ese modo,
los Magos son modelos de conversión a la verdadera fe porque han dado más crédito a la bondad de Dios
que al aparente esplendor del poder.
. . .
Los Magos han entrado en el misterio. Han pasado de los cálculos humanos al misterio, y éste es el
camino de su conversión. ¿Y la nuestra? Pidamos al Señor que nos conceda vivir el mismo camino de
conversión que vivieron los Magos. Que nos defienda y nos libre de las tentaciones que oscurecen la estrella. Que tengamos siempre la inquietud de preguntarnos, ¿dónde está la estrella?, cuando, en medio de
los engaños mundanos, la hayamos perdido de vista. Que aprendamos a conocer siempre de nuevo el misterio de Dios, que no nos escandalicemos de la “señal”, de la indicación, de aquella señal anunciada por
los ángeles: «un niño envuelto en pañales y acostado en un pesebre» (Lc 2,12), y que tengamos la humildad de pedir a la Madre, a nuestra Madre, que nos lo muestre. Que encontremos el valor de liberarnos
de nuestras ilusiones, de nuestras presunciones, de nuestras “luces”, y que busquemos este valor en la humildad de la fe y así encontremos la Luz, Lumen, como han hecho los santos Magos. Que podamos entrar
en el misterio. Que así sea.
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SAINT MARY PARISH
SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH
133 School Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Parish Office: 781-891-1730
Fax: 781-209-0555
Email: stmar [email protected]
Website: stmar ywaltham.or g
Location: 51 Hall Str eet, Waltham, MA 02453
Mailing Address: 133 School Str eet, Waltham, MA 02451
Parish Office: 781-893-0330
Fax: 781-209-0555
Email: stchar [email protected]
Website: stchar leswaltham.weconnect.com
MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de las Misas
Saturday Vigil /Sábado Vigilia
4:00
Sunday/Domingo
8:00
11:30
1:30
Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes
12:10
*Chapel/Capilla
p.m.
a.m., 10:00 a.m.
a.m. Español
p.m. Luganda
p.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday/Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes
7:00 p.m. Español *
Friday/V iernes
8:00 p.m. Luganda *
Holy Days/Dias de Precepto
7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Español
CONFESSIONS/Confesiones
Mon.-Thurs./Lunes-Jueves
Friday/V iernes
Saturday/Sábado
Sunday/Domingo
11:30
11:00
3:00
11:00
a.m. - 12:00
a.m. - 12:00
p.m. - 3:45
a.m. - 11:20
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
a.m.
MORNING PRAYER/ Oración M atutina
Sunday/Domingo
7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
PRAY THE ROSARY/El Santo Rosario
Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes
11:30 a.m.
Sunday/Domingo
11:00 a.m. Español
ADORATION/Adoración
Wednesday/Miércoles
Friday/V iernes
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.*
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/Unción de los enferm os
First Monday of the month - 12:10 p.m. Mass
El primer Lunes del mes durante la misa de las 12:10 p.m.
First Wednesday of the month - 7:00 p.m. Mass*
El primer Miércoles del mes durante la misa de las 7:00 p.m.*
COMMUNION TO SICK & HOMEBOUND/Comunión a los hogares y enfermos
Call Ann Faulstich at 781-893-8953
Llamar a el Diácono 617-817-7544
STAFF
Pastor/Párroco
Parochial Vicar/V icario Par.
Parochial Vicar/V icario Par.
In residence/En residencia
In residence/En residencia
Deacon/Diácono
Business Mgr./Dir. de Negocios
Sexton/Sacristán
Organist/Organista
Choir Coordinators/
Coordinadores de Coro
Rev. Michael Nolan
Rev. David Martin Ssentamu
Rev. Agustín Anda
Rev. Timothy Murphy
Rev. Daniel Hennessey
Eduardo Mora
Mary McCarthy
Michael Welch
Lila Cleary
Ivan Colon, Michael Mukisa,
Lila Cleary
CATECHESIS/Catequesis
Administator/A dministradora
Catechist/Catequista
781-308-4961
Nilvia Hernández
Adam Redjinski
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/Program a Después de la Escuela
Charles Smith, Kateri Thekaekara
781-577-2262
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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Haitian Creole
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.
Holy Days
as announced
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45p.m.
STAFF
Administrator
Parochial Vicar
Business Manager
Sexton
Music Director
Rev. Michael Nolan
Rev. Agustín Anda
Mary McCarthy
Ivan Colon
Larry Vanaria
BAPTISM
Parents must call the parish office to arrange for baptism and preparation. Baptisms are on the first Sunday of the month.
IMMIGRATION CTR/Centro de Inmigración 617-817-7544
Director/Director
Deacon/Diácono Eduardo Mora
Office Hours (Rel. Ed. Bldg.)/Horario de Oficina
Mon.-Thurs./Lunes-Jueves 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
or by appointment/o por cita
Assists those seeking help for citizenship, housing, ESL classes, etc.
Ofrece ayuda para aquellos que buscan apoyo para ciudadanía,
vivienda, clases de inglés y más.
QUINCE AÑOS
Call the Deacon to schedule the celebration. The young adult must be
participating in the Confirmation Program.
Llamar al Diácono para programar la celebración. La joven debe
estar participando en el Programa de Confirmación.
BAPTISM/Bautismo
Parents must call the parish office to arrange for baptism and preparation. Baptisms are on the third Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m., and
in Luganda on the first Sunday of the month at the 1:30 p.m. Mass.
Padres y padrinos deben asistir a la preparación el primer domingo
del mes y el Bautizo se llevara a cabo el primer domingo del mes
siguiente después de la misa de las 11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION/Sacramentos de Iniciación
Adults and children (age 7+) who want to receive the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion must attend preparation
classes. Call the parish office for information.
Los adultos y niños (7+) que desean recibir los sacramentos del Bautismo, la Confirmación o la Primera Comunión pueden tomar clases
de preparación para los sacramentos. Llamar a la oficina.
MARRIAGE/Matrimonio
Call the parish office to arrange a meeting./Llamar a la oficina.
The church is open every day from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
La iglesia está abierta todos los días de 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.