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St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the

Sons of Divine Providence ~ Don Orione Fathers.

Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with recitation of the

Chaplet to Divine Mercy and Rosary Monday through Saturday - 8:15 - 9am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday thru Friday - 8:15 - 9:00am

Saturday – 3:00 - 3:45pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend Saturday Vigil - 4pm

Sunday - 9am and 11am

Weekday Monday thru Saturday - 9am

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Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday ~ 3 - 3:45pm Monday - Saturday ~ 8:15 - 8:45am

Or by appointment

The Church is open for private prayer and meditation.

Monday - Friday ~ 8 am - 4 pm

Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent ~ After 9am morning Mass

HOME VISITATION: Fr. Mirek is happy to visit for confession, holy communion, anointing of the sick etc., anyone who is unable to come to church. Please contact the Parish Office.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS:

Please introduce yourself to us after Mass or contact the Parish Office to register.

The week of Saturday, March 30, 2019

The Blessed Mother Candles will burn in memory of M. Kim Pelosi by Jo & Jim.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday March 30

9am Ann Mathieson by Family 4pm Agnes & Pat Porcello by Family

Sunday March 31

9am People of the Parish 11am Benito Tauro & Steven Tauro by

Family

Monday April 1

9am Carmella & Richard Mascucci by Family

Tuesday April 2

3rd week of St. Anthony Novena

Saturday April 6

9am Deceased members of the Tacelli, Maddalone & Greco Families 4pm Dora, Edward And Edward Jr. Pearson by Family

Fr. Mirek Kowalczyk, fdp Pastor

Arlene Brink Parish Secretary

Paul Racki Director of Music Ministry

Marianne Cincinnato Director of Religious Education

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street Office Hours: M, Tu & Th. 1:30-6:30pm

Phone: 617.569.0406 E-Mail: orioneparish@gmail.com

Please keep in your prayers John Bradley and Niesa Hernandez. May the angels lead them into paradise and may they rest in peace. Amen.

Lent 2019

Ash Wednesday - March 6

Mass"" 9am & 7pm

Exposition & Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament

• Monday - Saturday"" 8:15am

Sacrament of Reconciliation

• Monday - Saturday"" 8:15am

• Saturday"" 3pm

Stations of the Cross

• Every Friday"" After 9am

morning Mass

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Hoy Thursday "'April 18

• Morning Prayer"" 9am

• Mass"" 7pm

Good Friday..., April 19

• Morning Prayer"" 9am

• Stations of the Cross "" 3pm

• Veneration of the Cross"" 7pm

Holy Saturday ..., April 20

• Morning Prayer"" 9am

• Easter Vigil"" 7pm

Easter Sunday"' April 21

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From the Pastor

4th Sunday of Lent

“Hey, that's not fair!” How many times have we heard this spoken in our family? Family members challenge one another's generosity, operating from

the perspective of limited resources. If we have given to one, perhaps there won't be enough for the other. Jesus wants us to understand that this is not how it is with God's mercy and forgiveness. God offers his love to all of us in abundance. The forgiveness of the father in the parable is an image of God's love for us, generous beyond measure in his love for both of his sons. Can we truly believe that God acts this way towards us and accept his mercy without jealousy, knowing that God's love for another does not diminish his love for us? As you gather as a family, talk about the words and phrases you speak to one another when angry. Identify words or phrases that reflect jealousy towards one another. Talk about why we sometimes feel jealousy towards one another. Read aloud today's Gospel, Luke 15:1-3,11-32. Talk about why the older brother is jealous of the younger brother. Identify words that the family members in the parable might say to one another to begin to heal their broken relationships. Make a family commitment to say these types of words and phrases to one another with greater frequency. Pray together the Lord's Prayer.

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Remember St. Joseph ~ St. Lazarus Parish in Your Will

Have you ever considered remembering St. Joseph - St. Lazarus in your will? Also at the time of the death of a loved one, memorial donations can be earmarked for the parish. Include this request in the obituary notice. Many parish communities have benefited greatly from such memorial gifts. This is a wonderful way to make sure St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is on a secure financial footing now and able to continue to serve the community effectively in the future.

Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office to have Fr. Mirek come to administer the Sacrament of the Sick.

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated by Fr. Mirek on the third Sunday of the month at 10am.

Matrimony: Wedding arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please contact the parish office to schedule a meeting with Fr. Mirek.

Offertory Collection for March 24, 2019

The First Collection was ($1,369).

The Second Collection for Insurance of the church was ($511).

Online & Mail Offerings were ($170). The Candle Offerings was ($92.00).

In order for St. Joseph - St. Lazarus to reach the budget we need ($4,500.) a week. Therefore we are (-$2,358) under our weekly goal.

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan Shramm, Bill Berube, Janet, McKenna Snow, Raj Mistri, Joseph Testa, Doreen Gattie, Susan Guadagno, Joseph Serilla, Julia

Ferrara, Joan Leone, Marty Allen, Jerry Mazzarella, Janice Fantasia, Kerri Antonuccio, Athena Fantasia, Paul Martorano, Josephine Giuffre-Lee, Albert Angelone, Jennie Colantonio, Sandra Voltero, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Marshall Pierce, Rahna Peirce, Eleanor Guarino, Alan Manfra, Josephine Palmer, Norma Maiullari, Linda Baldwin, Kirsten Sullivan, Linda Lane, Ann Serra, Taylor Clarke, Amy Keech, John Antonuccio, Jr., Danny Trainito, Estelle Jeter, Dorothy Simonini, John Tirrusa, Jaclyn Habeeb, Anna Ciano, Mary Butler, Denise Bartehl, Anita Butler

May they be touched by the healing hand of the Lord, and return to a full and active life with their family and community.

Pray for all members of our parish family near and far, especially those serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Weekly Bulletin Information

Articles must be submitted, in writing, to the Parish Office by 2pm Monday the week before the Bulletin is printed.

To have the bulletin delivered to your email each week go to www.pilotbulletins.net/sign-up/ and scroll down to Church Directory to find St. Joseph -St. Lazarus Parish and register.

New Gift Items Needed: for various upcoming fundraisers (Events and Dates to be announced) baskets and gifts to be raffled.

Do you have access to Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, College Team or local event tickets? Could you arrange donations of tickets as a fundraiser?

Please call the parish office to make arrangements for the donation drop off. We greatly appreciate it!

GENEROUS MAN WILL HIMSELF BE BLESSED

FOR HE SHARES HIS FOOD,

WITH THE POOR. PROVERBS 22:9

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 31, 2019

St Joseph – St Lazarus Religious Education Program

Please help us help those in need this 2019 Lenten Season

All proceeds will be donated to the

Grace Church’s Food Pantry

Electronic Giving

It’s easy to sign up. Simply enroll on-line at www.svonlinegiving.com/1852 Or use the QR Code provided for a secure way to support the parish.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING/COOLING VENTS IN THE CHURCH.

DAYS OF PENITENCE

\/iie Season o ent is a time of preparation for Easter and recalls the forty days Jesus spent in the desert / preparing for His public ministry. During this time, a spirit of penance, conversion and prayer prepares the

Church to celebrate the Easter mysteries. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday with the imposition of ashes from burnt palm on the heads or foreheads of the faithful as a sign ofrepentance.

DATE: Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and continues for 40 days, until The Triduum of Holy Week, including Sundays. Lenten penance (prayer and sacrifice) continues until Holy Saturday Evening.

SIGNIFICANT FEASTS & HOLIDAYS Ash Wednesday Laetare Sunday (4th Sunday of Lent) Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday)

LITURGICAL COLOR: Purple

TONE: Lent is a time of somber reflection, sacrifice, fasting, prayer and works of charity. It is the time of retreat for the Church. Liturgical celebrations are muted and direct the faithful to introspection.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Stations of the Cross Daily Mass Fasting Prayer Scripture Reading and Study

SPIRITUAL GOAL: Our Lenten observances prepare us to deeply appreciate and understand the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, known as the Paschal Mystery. By dying to sin and seeking God's grace, we join ourselves to the saving work of Jesus, experiencing in our own life the victory of grace over sin, of life over death.

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r-_p rayer reveals to souls the vanity of earthly goods and pleasures. It fills them with light, strength and consolation; and gives them a foretaste of the calm bliss of our heavenly home. - ST. ROSE OF VITERBO

C onfession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. Believe it firmly. Do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God. Hope and have confidence in confession. -ST. ]SI DORE OF SEVILLE

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS: Many people undertake special practices during Lent, especially attending daily Mass. Personal sacrifices and penance should help a person address his or her personal spiritual need, or help overcome a failing , or strengthen one's resistance to temptation. The backbone of all penitential practice consists of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

SUGGESTED SPIRJTUAL PRACTICE

Whatever you choose to do for Lent, do it

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Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the

Rosary with your family.

Attend Living Stations or Stations

of the Cross.

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