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This week at MQOA:
• Pg. 3 Today’s Mass readings and prayers • Pg. 4 Holy Day Schedule for January 1, 2019 • Pg. 5 Have you heard about Alpha? • Pg. 5 St. Vincent matching donor in Dec.
WELCOME
We are a new
parish, established
in August of 2017,
comprised of
St. James and
Immaculate
Conception churches.
We work together to
invite all people to a
deeper relationship
with Jesus through
our liturgies and
opportunities to learn
and to serve one
another.
DECEMBER 23 and 25, 2018
www.salemcatholiccommunity.org
978-745-9060 [email protected]
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve:
4:00 PM at St. James
(with children’s
pageant)
6:30 PM at IC
Christmas Day:
9:00 AM at IC
10:30 AM at St. James
12:00 PM at IC en
español
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A MESSAGE FROM FR. MURRAY
Merry Christmas! It is finally here! We welcome all of you who are returning home or visiting family. We are glad that you are with us again, or here for the first time. We have been waiting for this Christmas moment, and as a parish, a city, and a nation, it is a good time to reflect on the good things that have occurred in the last year. It is a singular time in our faith, because we celebrate an extraordinary truth, which is that God loves us so much that He becomes one of us, to walk alongside us. It is a period in which we see, through the lens of the Gospel, a hospitality shown to us by God which, up to that time, had never been considered. At that time, in fact, no one would believe it could happen. The further miracle is that God’s desire was not to come down and align only with the powerful and rich, but rather, to come to us who are hurting and broken and sometimes sinful. He came to be with us, to heal, feed, and teach us. That is so amazing to me that even after all these years of celebrating, I still catch my breath a little when I think of it all. Throughout the scenes in the Gospels at this time, there is a line that is sometimes overlooked, but so important. At the Annunciation, at the birth of Jesus, at the visit by the shepherds, and even in the Crucifixion and Resurrection scenes, Mary, who is always there, continues to “…reflect on these things in her heart.” In truth, I sometimes feel that this is the secret of Christmas and the Christian secret. We call Mary the first disciple and so she is. I believe that Mary serves to show us that reflecting on the things that are happening to her and seeing God’s hand in it, and more importantly, trusting God’s plan as it unfolds for her, is what continues to keep us all drawn to her and these great moments in our faith. What is also important about Mary is that she too, like her Son and like us, had great times of anonymity, where she simply was doing, most likely in this instance, all the things that young mothers and new wives do as their lives unfold. The difference is that she guarded the events of her life in her heart, reflected on them, and continued to deepen and strengthen her faith. We need to be people who are like her, remembering and reflecting and moving deeper into the mystery of who Jesus is and where He is in our lives, too. Our mysterious God, who delights in us, is always there, and so learning from Mary to sit and reflect and to notice God is a great way to see that God is present in the ebb and flow of our lives too. Last week, I reported on the numbers of the sacraments we celebrated this year. What I didn’t mention is the number of compliments we get at both our churches, on their beauty, their decoration, and the people and experiences that people have when they come here. Beautiful, healing, heartfelt funerals and lively, prayerful weddings, baptisms, and other celebrations are all the things that as a pastor, I hear reported fairly regularly. It takes all of us to do these things well and then to continue to grow as a place where Jesus Christ is proclaimed, received, and shared. Merry Christmas! May the gift of Jesus continue to be the reason we are here, and inspire us to draw others to Him. May He be a part of all your reflections in this Christmas season. Peace, Father Murray Facilities update: At a lively planning board meeting this past 13th of December, the idea of our school buildings being converted to housing was again discussed. The citizens of Salem seem to be in favor of this, but there were problems with the proposal’s language around new construction as it affects the city with this new “overlay district.” I will keep you posted on the process as it unfolds.
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UN MENSAJE DEL PADRE MURRAY
¡Feliz Navidad! ¡ Por fin está aquí! Damos la bienvenida a todos los que regresan a casa o visitan a su familia. Nos alegra que esté con nosotros de nuevo, o aquí por primera vez.
Hemos estado esperando este momento navideño, y como parroquia, ciudad y nación, es un buen momento para reflexionar sobre las cosas buenas que han ocurrido en el último año. Es un tiempo singular en nuestra fe, porque celebramos una verdad extraordinaria, que es que Dios nos ama tanto que él se convierte en uno de nosotros, para caminar junto a nosotros. Es un período en el que vemos, a través de la lente del Evangelio, una hospitalidad que nos muestra Dios que, hasta ese momento, nunca había sido considerado. En ese momento, de hecho, nadie creería que podría suceder. El milagro adicional es que el deseo de Dios no era bajar y alinearse sólo con los poderosos y ricos, sino más bien, para venir a nosotros que están heridos y quebrantados y a veces pecadores. Vino a estar con nosotros, a sanar, a alimentarse y a enseñarnos. Eso es tan asombroso para mí que incluso después de todos estos años de celebración, todavía me cogen el aliento un poco cuando pienso en todo.
A lo largo de las escenas en los Evangelios en este momento, hay una línea que a veces se pasa por alto, pero tan importante. En la Anunciación, en el nacimiento de Jesús, en la visita de los pastores, e incluso en las escenas de la crucifixión y de la resurrección, María, que siempre está allí, continúa "... reflexiona sobre estas cosas en su corazón". En verdad, a veces siento que este es el secreto de la Navidad y el secreto cristiano. Llamamos a María la primera discípula y así es. Creo que María nos sirve para mostrarnos que reflexionar sobre las cosas que le están sucediendo y ver la mano de Dios en ella, y lo que es más importante, confiar en el plan de Dios a medida que se desarrolla para ella, es lo que continúa para mantenernos atraídos a ella y a estos grandes momentos de nuestra fe.
Lo que también es importante acerca de María es que ella también, como su hijo y como nosotros, tuvo grandes momentos de anonimato, donde ella simplemente estaba haciendo, muy probablemente en este caso, todas las cosas que las madres jóvenes y las nuevas esposas hacen cuando sus vidas se desarrollan. La diferencia es que ella guardó los acontecimientos de su vida en su corazón, reflexionó sobre ellos, y continuó profundizando y fortaleciendo su fe. Necesitamos ser personas que son como ella, recordando y reflexionando y profundizando en el misterio de quién es Jesús y dónde él está en nuestras vidas también. Nuestro misterioso Dios, que se deleita en nosotros, siempre está allí, y así aprender de María para sentarse y reflexionar y para notar que Dios es una gran manera de ver que Dios está presente en el reflujo y el flujo de nuestras vidas también.
La semana pasada, informé sobre el número de los sacramentos que celebramos este año. Lo que no mencioné es el número de elogios que tenemos tanto en nuestras iglesias, en su belleza, su decoración, y las personas y experiencias que la gente tiene cuando vienen aquí. Los funerales hermosos, curativos, de corazón y las bodas, los bautismos y otras celebraciones animadas y con espíritu de oración son todas las cosas que, como pastor, oigo reportadas con bastante regularidad. Nos lleva a todos a hacer bien estas cosas y luego a seguir creciendo como un lugar donde Jesucristo es proclamado, recibido y compartido.
¡Feliz Navidad! Que el don de Jesús continúe siendo la razón por la que estamos aquí, e inspirándonos a atraer a otros a él. Que él sea parte de todas sus reflexiones en esta temporada navideña.
Pax, Padre Murray
Actualización de las instalaciones: en un animado Consejo de planificación que se reúne el pasado 13 de diciembre, se discutió de nuevo la idea de nuestros edificios escolares convertidos a vivienda. Los ciudadanos de Salem parecen estar a favor de esto, pero hubo problemas con el lenguaje de la propuesta en torno a la nueva construcción, ya que afecta a la ciudad con este nuevo "distrito de superposición". Te mantendrán informado sobre el proceso a medida que se desarrolla.
TODAY’S MASS READINGS:
The readings for the Masses of the Fourth Sunday in Advent in year C
can be found starting at number 869 in
the Journeysongs book. The prayers for the Mass are found
starting at number 140 (grey section).
For Christmas Eve readings, turn to
number 870.
On Christmas Day, turn to number 873.
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WONDROUS STORIES, OUR
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT 10:30 MASS Wondrous Stories, our Children’s Liturgy of the
Word, is offered as ongoing faith formation (in
the place of CCD) for children up to 6th grade.
Offered during our 10:30 AM family-friendly
Mass at St. James church, kids gather in the
parish hall (while their parents enjoy the
readings and homilies at Mass) to learn about
the Gospel and our Church. Kids love it, and
parents love it.
Parents are
welcome to
attend with their
kids anytime.
WEDDINGS AT MQOA
At Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish, the sacrament of marriage is a sign of God’s invitation to unimaginable intimacy with Him and one another. If you are an engaged couple and want to get married at Immaculate Conception or Saint James Church, please contact our pastor, Father Bob Murray: [email protected] to set a date as soon as possible. Father Murray will also connect you to our marriage ministers, Martin and Stacey Walsh: [email protected] who will help you with marriage preparation and wedding coordination. Please Note: Weddings are scheduled at least nine months to one year in advance.
MQOA E-NEWSLETTER You can be among the first to hear all the news and updates from Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish. It’s so easy! Email us to be added to the mailing list: [email protected]
GIVING TREE AT IMMACULATE
Your gifts will help expectant families and parents of newborns through Your Options Medical Center of the Northshore, providing necessities such as diapers, baby wipes, infant & toddler clothing, or medicines & food with gift cards to local stores and pharmacies. Please take an Ornament Tag from the tree and return the gift by Christmas Eve Mass. Thank you in advance for your generous support of new families! Learn more about Your Options Medical Center at their website: https://youroptionsma.org/
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION REMINDER: All donations collected in the offertory at Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses, in every parish in the Archdiocese of Boston, goes to the Clergy Health and Retirement fund at the RCAB. Christmas donations are not kept for the parish, but instead support our 580 active and senior priests who have devoted their lives to service in the Church, for us. You can donate online at clergytrust.org or text the word PRIEST25 to 20222 to donate $25.00. Thank you!
HELP NEEDED Dishwashers needed for Bingo nights at St. James. Wednesdays, for about 1.5 hours each week in the evenings. Email Betty to volunteer or ask for info: [email protected] Ushers/collectors are needed at the 10:30 AM Mass at St. James. Please speak to any of our current ushers to volunteer. We need 6 people per Mass. Thank you!
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Join us for Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. 9:00 AM at Immaculate Conception in English 5:30 PM at Immaculate Conception in English 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception en español
You can learn more about this Holy Day at https://tinyurl.com/MMOG2019
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ALPHA RETURNS IN JANUARY
Does Christmas have you wondering… is there more to life than this? Is there a God? Can I have faith? Treat yourself to an opportunity to ask all these questions and more… at Alpha. Alpha is a series of dinner meetings with conversation about the big questions in life. You can bring your doubts, discouragement, curiosity, and questions to the table and enjoy deep, honest, and judgment-free conversations with other adults. The food is amazing, the people are warm and welcoming, and everything is free.
Learn more at our website: www.salemcatholiccommunity.org/alpha
ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP THIS DECEMBER
This year, we are again blessed with a very generous anonymous donor who will match all donations made to the Salem St. Vincent de Paul during the month of December. This is a great opportunity to double the value of your donation to help the needy in Salem. Your donation will help your neighbors in need avoid eviction, pay overdue utility bills, and obtain food for their families. You may send a check to St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), 158 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970 any time during the month of December. Through your gift to the Society you can show your love for our Lord and your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless, alone, and frightened.
We gratefully acknowledge your generous contributions, which help the needy of Salem.
Join us for a “Come and See” night on Thursday, January 31 at 7:00 PM at St. James church hall,
OR Try our “Come and See” gathering on Tuesday, January 29 at
10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception church hall.
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YOUR GENEROUS GIVING THIS WEEK AT MQOA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass with children’s pageant at St. James 6:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass at Immaculate Conception TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 9:00 AM Christmas Mass at Immaculate Conception 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room 10:30 AM Christmas Mass at St. James 12:00 PM Mass en español ― Immaculate Conception Chapel WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception chapel 6:30 PM Bingo ― St. James church hall THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 5:00 AM Hispanic Intercessory Prayer Group ― IC chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room 3:00 PM Confessions at Immaculate Conception chapel 4:00 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception Memorial: Joyce Bilodeau SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:30 AM Mass at St. James Church Memorial: Deceased members of the Eastman and Kosinski families 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Church 10:30 AM Mass at St. James Church - with Wondrous Stories (learn more on page 4) Memorial: Deceased members of the Zegarowski and DeVoe families 12:00 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception Church ― en español. 6:30 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
ONLINE GIVING
If you’ve never given online, now is a great time to start! Giving online helps you manage your budget, give more intentionally, and avoid the need to remember to bring cash to Mass. It helps your parish by giving a dependable donation income weekly or monthly. It’s easy to sign up today: www.tinyurl.com/MQOAchurchgiving
December 15-16, 2018 Offertory: $5,889.50 Online giving $1,509.42 By Mail: $1,680.00 Total: $9,078.92 PLEASE REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR CHECKS TO “MARY, QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH.” Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish relies on the weekly offertory and other donations to serve God and God’s people. By giving $10 or $20 in our weekly collection, you help make Masses more beautiful, ministries more personal, service to the poor more possible, and opportunities to grow in faith more plentiful. Thank you for your fi-nancial and prayerful support.
To request a Mass in honor or in memory of a
loved one, please call the parish offices
at 978-745-9060, or email
Remember: if schools are closed in
Salem, Mass will not be offered and our
parish offices will be closed. Stay home,
check on your neighbors, and be safe!
Stay up to date with our Facebook
page:
www.facebook.com/MQOASalem
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MASS MINISTER SCHEDULEs
SATURDAY, Dec. 22 4:00 PM SJ Greeters: John Wilkinson Lectors: Marie Goreham Eucharistic Ministers: Jack Muragh Joe Carmody SUNDAY, Dec. 23 7:30 AM SJ Greeters: *greeters needed Lectors: Joyce Harrington Eucharistic Ministers: Maryann Morrissey Susan Laperchia 9:00 AM IC Greeters: Victoria Jackson *greeters needed Altar Servers: Lectors: Rebecca Goppe Eucharistic Ministers: David Arias Joe Szymanski Mark Carmody 10:30 AM SJ Greeters: Karen Pelletier *greeters needed Altar Servers: Stephen Szpak Aisling Hinchey Clay Wolfe Lectors: Anne DeVoe Eucharistic Ministers: Steve Costello Mary Ellen Abodeely Philip Abodeely Leo Higgins 6:30 PM IC Lectors: Millie Bergeron
SCHEDULE COORDINATOR Deacon Jesús Peña coordinates the scheduling for all Mass ministries, starting in August. To share your contact info, schedule preferences and requests, email him at [email protected]
PLEASE CHECK IN Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar servers, please check in in the sacristy when you arrive to serve for Mass. There’s a log book in each of our churches. Also, please come early and greet our guests at the church doors before Mass. Thanks! JOIN A MINISTRY Our goal is to invite all into ministry as God is calling you. We hope to have enough to have each person serve only once a month. If you’d like to be trained as a Greeter, Altar Server (adults and young people), Lector (reader), Eucharistic Minister, or Sacristan, please speak to Fr. Murray or Margo Morin ― or email us at [email protected]
STEP RIGHT UP If you are trained as a liturgical minister and see that there is a need of help on a Mass where you are not scheduled to serve, please step up to help. Eucharistic Ministers are especially needed at Saturday’s 4:00 Mass.
MONDAY, Dec. 24 4:00 PM SJ Greeters: David DeVoe Lectors: Sr. Yvette Beauregard Eucharistic Ministers: Patrice Bergevin Glenn Bergevin Diane Lewandowski Claudia Necgorski Altar Servers: Ryker Taguiam Azriel Taguiam 6:30 PM IC Greeters: John Wilkinson *greeters needed Lectors: James Fouhey Eucharistic Ministers: Richard Poisson Nancy Roney SUNDAY, Dec. 25 9:00 AM IC Greeters: Barbara Kostan *greeters needed Lectors: Lloyd Ternes Eucharistic Ministers: Philip Moran Darlene Willnow Susan Sirois 10:30 AM SJ Greeters: Kare Pelletier *greeters needed Altar Servers: Lindth Valsote Lour Drick Valsote Lindell Valsote Lectors: Aida Oquendo-Nieves Eucharistic Ministers: David DeVoe Anne DeVoe Diane Lewandowski Leo Higgins
SATURDAY, Dec. 29 4:00 PM SJ Greeters: Liz Borkowski Lectors: Paula Keene Eucharistic Ministers: Joe Carmody Nancy Roney SUNDAY, Dec. 30 7:30 AM SJ Greeters: *greeters needed Lectors: Sean Leonard Eucharistic Ministers: Beth Griffin Judy Quinlivan 9:00 AM IC Greeters: Ted Kobialka *greeters needed Altar Servers: Lectors: Marie Brescia Eucharistic Ministers: Jo-Ann Gates David Henry Beverly Horowitz 10:30 AM SJ Greeters: David DeVoe *greeters needed Altar Servers: Stephen Szpak Aisling Hinchey Clay Wolfe Lectors: Mary Lou Britton Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Ellen Abodeely Philip Abodeely Aida Oquiendo-Nieves Claudia Nicgorski 6:30 PM IC Lectors: Karen Hayes
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