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WWW.BILLERICACATHOLIC.ORG JUNE 07,2015
The Catholic Community of Billerica consists of three parishes:
St. Andrew Parish, St. Mary Parish, and St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish
These parishes serve the needs of the community in many different ways. We offer preparation for sacraments, reli-
gious education for children and adults, social activities,
assistance to those in difficulties, comfort to the sick and
to those who mourn a loss. If we can be of help to you in
any way please call us. You also may find more infor-mation about our parishes and activities on our web page
http://www.BillericaCatholic.org
What does consubstantial
mean? When we talk about the union of God the Father with God the Son, it is not enough to just say that they are the same. They are both
God … one God in three unique Persons. By asking us to now use the word consubstantial when we pray the Creed (remember, the Creed is a statement of what we believe as Catholics) the Church is reminding us of the importance of professing that the Father and the Son are the exact same substance. This is one of the ways we try to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity. We will now say that Jesus is consubstantial with the Father when we pray the Creed; it calls you to go deeper in Scripture to try and understand Jesus. The more you read, especially in the Gospels, you'll start to see why this is such an important part of what we believe about Jesus.
Please Pray For……Son’s
Safety & job security & health, MD & WD Opera-tions, MC, Jean ,Debbie, & Helene recovery from cancer,
Barbara, Jane & James, R.I.P., Drew-Swimming accident, PJ– lyme disease recovery; The Billerica Collaborative; God bless our wonderful priests; My family; A. Eileen Rymill, Rachel O’Connell; Healing for Katie, Joe, Angela, Mary F., Jean and Aunt Mary; Help with courts; Nikki’s health; healthy baby; Peace and justice; Health; All this suffering from cancer; Karen; Mary, Queen of heaven pray for us; Erica, Matt, Andrew; Grandchildren; Guidance, strength, and wisdom; Healing for George Arkalis; My children, Graduating students; Fr. Gerald; Virginia Stimp-son.
Were you wondering what RCIA was all about? RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
It is the process by which adults are gradually initiated into the life and sacraments of the Catholic Church. It is comprised of various steps along the way and each transition is marked by a rite, or a special ceremony within the liturgy. Underlying these are the classes where the individual learns the basics of the Catholic faith.
Inquiry is the first step in the RCIA process. It is a period of introductions and questioning. The individual is introduced to the community and begins to learn and experience the basics of faith.
Rite of Acceptance marks the first transition. In this rite, the individual makes known their desire to be prepared for bap-tism, and they are supported by their family. After this point, the individual is known as a catechumen, a Greek word for the “instructed”.
Catechumenate is the “meat” of the RCIA process. It is marked by a greater learning of the Catholic faith as well as a deep-ening of the individuals own lived faith. During this period, the catechumen attends Mass and then is dismissed to “reflect more deeply upon the word of God”.
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BILLERICA
NEWS
Vacation Bible School 2015
The VBS “Parade” is coming around the corner!
Sponsored by the Billerica Catholic Community for all of our children!
Theme: Parade Around the Our Father with Saint Joseph Cupertino
Who: Children entering kindergarten – 5th grade in September 2015
What: Music, Crafts, Bible lessons, Sports, and more! Where: Parish Hall behind St. Theresa Church
When: July 6th – July 10th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Cost: $25 per child; maximum $40 per family
REGISTRATION FORMS: Available at www.billericacatholic.org or Billerica Catholic Religious Education Office
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 26 HURRY, SPACE IN LIMITED!
Volunteers Needed to help VBS to run smoothly!
--- Junior Counselors: students entering grades 6, 7, 8 --- Senior Counselors: high school students --- Adults: help with music, crafts, bible lessons, outdoor activities
Questions, or to volunteer, contact: Mrs. Deb Fergus at [email protected] or 978-667-3733, ext.42
TINE CERTIFICATES—CONGRATULATIONS!
On May 29th, at the Seminary in Brighton, Ms. Chris Kil-burn and Ms. Deb Fergus received a hard-earned Catechet-ical Certificate from St. John's Seminary and The Theolog-ical Institute for the New Evangelization (TINE ).
Successfully completing this certificate required many Sat-urday trips to Brighton, and many hours of study, reflec-tion and exams.
Please join us congratulating their effort, commitment, and success! Check the website for photos from the event.
RCIA CATECHUMENATE — WELCOME !
This past weekend, we were privileged to receive 4 new members into the RCIA Catechumenate for the Catholic Community of Billerica.
Please join us in welcoming Bill Baker, Bethany Camp-bell, Gianna Valentino and Nick Andrews into the Catechumenate. We are also thankful for the commit-ment of their sponsors, Donna Baker, Melissa Holland, Janet O’Keefe and Brian Delmore for their time commit-ment to their Candidates.
During the Catechumenate, the candidates undertake a focused study of the Sunday Scripture and of our beliefs as Catholic Christians. Please pray for the candidates, their sponsors, and team that will guide them through this pro-cess.
If you are interested in completing your Sacraments, or finding out more about our Catholic Faith, please contact Deacon Phil [email protected].
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Bereavement Support Group Meeting Change
May and June meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 7
to 8:30pm, in Room 5 of the Parish
Hall.
The group provides an opportunity to share with others who have experi-
enced the loss of a loved one. Anyone who has experi-enced the loss of a loved one: spouse, parent or friend is welcome.
Join us……You need not grieve alone.
There will be no meetings in July and August.
For more information contact: Joan Kilday, Group Facilitator
Phone: 978-663-3393
Attention Kindergarten Parents!
Now is the time to register your child for Religious Educa-tion Classes.
Preparation for First Communion and First Reconcilia-
tion is a two-year process which begins once a student
enters 1st Grade (or later.)
Registration Forms are available at the Religious Educa-tion Office or at www.BillericaCatholic.org.
Don’t hesitate to visit or call us at 978-667-3733!
Religious Education Registration
We invite you to stop by the Religious Education Office located at 470R Boston Road to register your children for the 2015/2016 Billerica Catholic Religious Education Pro-gram which will resume in September.
Classes are being offered for children and youth entering Grade 1 through High School at the three Billerica Catho-lic Parishes. A detailed program summary and Family Registration Forms can be found at www.BillericaCatholic.org or at the Religious Education Office.
On time registration continues until Tuesday, June 30th. Classes are being filled on a first come, first served basis.
Questions??? Give us a call at 978-667-3733.
SHARE YOUR GIFTS WITH THE YOUTH OF THE
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BILLERICA
There are many opportunities to assist in Billerica Catholic Religious Education this coming fall. We need your gifts! Please pray about how you might be able to assist in the formation of the youth of
our community. For more information, please contact the Billerica Catholic Religious Education Office at
978-667-3730.
We need Small Group Leaders. In our Middle and High School program, Presenters present content and curriculum for the session, while adult and teen Small Group Leaders lead discus-sion and activities with their group of students (10 or less). This is a great role for a parent or other adult who wants to be a positive influence on our students, but who doesn’t want to pre-
pare or present a session.
Deb Fergus, the Coordinator for Grades 3,4, & 5, invites you to volunteer as a Classroom Aide. Aides help the Catechist (lead teacher) in the classroom, especially during hands-on and interactive activities. If you enjoy working with this age-group, but do not wish to teach, this is a great role for you!
Would you consider being a Homebound Minister?
Circle of Friends, the collaborative homebound ministry of St. Mary, St. Theresa and St. Andrew parishes, will be having our annual gathering on Sunday, June 14 at St.
Mary Parish Hall from 2-4 PM.
All current homebound ministers are invited to attend, as well as parishioners who are interested in learning more about the ministry. The gathering will consist of prayer and a short reflection on Jesus as our caregiver role model. There will be time for table sharing of our experience as a homebound minister and larger group sharing/questions as well. Contact [email protected] or call 978-663-3624.
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Saturday June 06, 2015
9:00 Jackie Caliri; 11th Anniversary
4:00 Emilia Batista and the Batista Family; Memorial Sunday June 07, 2015
9:00 Phyllis M. Ryan; 12th Anniversary
12:00 Gregory William Gibson;
Month’s Mind
Monday June 08, 2015
9:00 Joseph Lally and the Joyce &
Lally Families; Memorial
Tuesday June 09, 2015 No Mass Scheduled
Wednesday June 10, 2015 9:00 Sonny Buttiglilieri; Memorial
Thursday June 11, 2015
No Mass Scheduled
Friday June 12, 2015
No Mass Scheduled Saturday June 13, 2015
9:00
4:00 Andrea J. Lawson; 2nd Anniversary
Sunday June 14, 2015
9:00 Aleyamma Varghese; Memorial
12:00 Bill Spinosa; 13th Anniversary
PASTORAL TEAM
Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, Pastor
Rev. Martin Dzengeleski, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Hal Obayashi, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John J. McCormick, Senior Priest in
Residence Rev. Robert Caprio O.F.M., Weekend Assistant
Deacon Phillip DiBello, Permanent Deacon and Director of Ministry and Faith Formation
Deacon Allan Shanahan, Permanent Deacon
Adrienne Cullen, Pastoral Associate
WEEKEND MASSES
SATURDAY St. Andrew 4:00 PM
St. Mary 4:00 PM
St. Theresa 4:00 PM
SUNDAY St. Andrew 7:30 & 10:00 AM
St. Mary 9:00 AM and Noon
St. Theresa 8:00 & 10:30 AM
and 5:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASSES
MONDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM
St. Andrew 12:010 PM
TUESDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM
THURSDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM
St. Andrew 12:010 PM
FRIDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM
St. Andrew 12:10 PM
SATURDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM
CONFESSIONS St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Theresa
Saturday 3:15-3:45PM
PARISH OFFICES & STAFF Rectory Phone: 978-663-2215
Rectory Fax: 978-663-0127
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00AM - 1:00 PM
Email: [email protected]
Karen Dubbs, Office Secretary
Angela Nice,Director of Music Ministry
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF Nancy Meehan, Coordinator of Religious
Education Grades 1-2
Deb Fergus, Coordinator of Religious
Education Grades 3-4-5
Tony Carbrello, Coordinator of Religious
Education Grades 6-7-8
Jim Spinale, Coordinator of Confirmation
Do you have the desire to volunteer at church but don't want to make a huge commit-ment?
We are looking for people young and old to be 'greeters' at Mass one weekend per month to wel-come those who attend Mass.
For more details please contact Maureen LaRosa at (978) 821-3338 or [email protected]
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For questions about the parish or information on any of the following
topics, please contact the person listed below.
Are you new to the area and have questions about the parish? Please feel free to call Karen Dubbs at 978-663-2215 or email her at [email protected] and she will be happy to speak with you.
Mass Intentions Please call Karen Dubbs at 978-663-2215 or email her at [email protected] and she will be happy to help you.
Religious Education If you have questions regarding Religious Education, please call the BCRE Office at 978-667-3733 and we will be happy to assist you.
Infant & Adult Baptism and who can be a Godparent ? Please contact Karen Dubbs at 978-663-2215 to obtain more information. Weddings Congratulations on your engagement! Please call 978-663-3624 to schedule an appointment with Adrienne Cullen, the Pastoral Associate ,at least 6 months prior to the wedding.
Adult Confirmation For more information on this, please contact Deacon Phil DiBello at [email protected] . Homebound and Sick Do you know of someone who is homebound and would enjoy a visit from a priest or Spiritual Care Companion? Our parish has a ministry to the homebound. If you know someone in the parish and would like a visit to receive the Eucha-rist, please call the rectory at 978-663-2215 to arrange a visit.
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