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March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30, 9:00, 10:30
Daily Mass Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 28
Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
8:00
Jose Brasil
Francisco & Maria Adelaide Vicente
4:00
Joaquim DaPonte-1st Anniversary
Sunday, March 29
Mk 11:1-10/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47
7:30
Maria Medeiros
9:00
Warren A. Reynolds, Jr.-1st Anniversary
10:30 For the People of the Parish
Monday, March 30
Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
8:00
Valdemiro Cabral
Tuesday, March 31
Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-3821
8:00
James H. McCarthy
Wednesday, April 1
Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25
8:00
Frederick & Mary Sylvia
Thursday, April 2 (Holy Thursday)
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
7:00 PM For the People of the Parish
Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
Is 52:13-53:12/ Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1-19:42
Noon
3:00
7:00
Seven Last Words
Stations of the Cross
Service
Saturday, April 4 (Easter Vigil)
Palm Sunday
PARISH INFORMATION
THE PARISH OFFICES ARE LOCATED AT THE
PARISH CENTER, 438 MIDDLEBORO AVENUE, EAST
TAUNTON. The Office Hours are as follows:
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Parish Center: 508-824-5707 Rectory: 508-824-5665
FAX NUMBER -508-822-2915
WEB SITE- http://hfparish.net
PASTOR—Rev. Kevin A, Cook
[email protected]
Visiting Priest— Fr. Dave Marcham
[email protected]
DEACON-Deacon John Fitzpatrick (Retired)
[email protected]
DEACON— Deacon Robert Craig
DIR. OF FAITH FORMATION— Karen Coughlin
508-824-3578 [email protected]
DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRIES —JR Pimentel
[email protected]
ORGANIST— Mary C. Anderson
SACRISTAN— Rose Davis
RECTORY ASSISTANT—Margaret Mulvey
MAINTENANCE— Steve Woolson & Dave LeClair
SECRETARY—Tracey Desmarais
[email protected].
PARISH ACTIVITIES:
St. Vincent De Paul Society– 2nd Wednesday at
7:00 p.m.
Knight’s of Columbus– 1st Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. All
Catholic men are welcome to attend.
Blood Pressure Screenings– 2nd full weekend of
each month except July and August.
Men of Holy Family - meet every Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
in the Parish Center to discuss different aspects of living
one's faith and prayer life.
HOLY FAMILY VOCATION
PRAYER CROSS
THE ROSARY is prayed in the Church Mon.-Sat.
7:35 a.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held every Mon.-Fri.
from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm in Parish Center.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is by appointment . Parents
must contact the Priest or Deacon for an appointment.
VISITATION AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK. We are
pleased to anoint and/or bring Communion to any parishioner who cannot participate at Mass for reasons of illness or age . Please contact us.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY. Those parishioners
wishing to marry at Holy Family must contact the Priest
or Deacon AT LEAST EIGHT MONTHS before the date
of the wedding.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday’s - 3:00-3:50 p.m.; Tuesday 5:45-6:45 p.m. or
by appointment.
Is being taken home this week by Rose Davis and
next weekend by Pat Slavin. Please join them in
praying for vocations to the priesthood,
diaconate and religious life.
Please submit bulletin announcements to:
[email protected]
Prior to Sunday evening
Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1-2:2/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13,
15-18/Ex 14:15-15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15,324:4/Ez 36:16-17a,18-28/Rom 6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7
8:00 PM For the People of the Parish
Sunday, April 5 (Easter)
Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/ 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9
7:30
9:00
10:30
Maria Medeiros
Robert Dion-1st Anniversary
George Dion-1st Anniversary
Elizabeth Melo
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Catholics in Recovery
Calix Society
The Calix Society will hold its April meeting,
Wednesday April 1st , at Holy Family Parish, 370
Middleboro Ave. East Taunton. The liturgy portion
of the meeting will begin in the Church at 7:00
o’clock. Following our liturgy, we will join in fellowship and sharing in the church hall downstairs.
For additional information, please call Deacon Bob
Craig, Holy Family Parish at; 508-824-5707
SPECIAL INTENTION
Please pray for Samantha Pereira(2years old) and
Keiana Araujo(2 months old) Both are having surgery the last week in April.
HOLY FAMILY GIRL’S SOCIETY
Please join us for Holy Family Girl's Society, a hospitality program for girls 8-18. We will meet for five
weeks, concluding with a Mother/Daughter Tea on
May 23rd at 12 noon. There will be talks on the
virtues, a hands-on experience with a craft all the
while learning to serve others through
Christ. Please call/text Jennifer by April 8th (508405-7041). Our first get together will be April 11th
at 10 am to 12 in the Parish Center. The dates of
the get togethers will be Saturday's April 11, 25
and May 2, 16 & 23.
Palm Sunday
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Gloria Shaffer
Sister Anita Marie
The Souls in Purgatory
James Ennis
Jean Nigloschy
Filomena Goncalves
Jim and Adeline Marques
Beverly Grenier
Jose Inacio
Kevin Carroll
Ann Carvalho
Christopher Burns
Damien Davis & Family
Deb Dooley
Chad Larivee
Robert Peter Guay
Erica Mercier
Brian Robens
Honorio Figueira
Taylor Nigloschy
Stephanie DeMello
Madalena Gomes Lima
Wesley Flinn
Mike Ahearn
Theresa Hebert
Maria Inacio
John Pelligrini
Claire Costa
Tricia Medeiros
Roberta Cambra
Richard Lapointe
Jack Mitchell
Lori Hippert
Freddie Correia
Charles Browning
Jean Poole
Maria Jose Correia
Orlando Correia
THINKING ABOUT A CALLING TO THE
PERMANENT DIACONATE?
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da
Cunha, Bishop of Fall River, has authorized the formation of a new class for the formation of Permanent
Deacons.
If you know of anyone who wishes to be considered for
the next class, please notify Fr. Kevin as soon as possible. An and information evening is scheduled for March
24, 2015, at St. Mary’s Church in New Bedford, at 7PM.
The period of Aspirancy will begin on April 7, 2015, and
the academic formation year will begin in the Fall of
2015. Please pray for any men you think the Lord may
be calling to this great vocation.
Elegant Dinner for Youth
This evening is for any one in grade 8 and up and
will take place on Saturday, April 18th in the Parish
Center. It is FUN NIGHT to be with your peers with
the opportunity to dress up, have a free delicious
meal and learn the subtleties of fine dining and the
proper manners they entail. Please call Karen at
508-824-3578 or email her at [email protected] to reserve a please at
the “Elegant Dinner.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Please keep in your prayers the repose of the soul of
our fellow parishioner Marilyn martin. Marilyn passed
away on Friday, March 20th and her funeral was last
Thursday, March 26th. Please keep her family in your
prayers as well.
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Pack 87 will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Auction, on April 11, 2015 at the Holy Family Parish Center. Doors will open at 5pm, tickets are available $5.00 for Children and $6.00 for Adults.
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Palm Sunday
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Next week is the celebration of the holiest time of the year. The activities for the week are as follows:
Monday, March 30th –
Giant Church Cleaning at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 31st –
Chrism Mass at The Cathedral of St. Mary in Fall River at 4:00 pm.
All are welcome.
No Confessions this Tuesday because of the Chrism Mass
Wednesday, April 1st –
Confessions in the church from 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Holy Thursday, April 2nd- Adoration will end at 3:00 pm.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
(visiting 7 churches after Mass, then gathering for pizza and ice cream in the
Parish Center).
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm.
Good Friday, April 3rd –
12:00-3:00 p.m. Seven Last Words of Christ in the church.
3:00 p.m.-The Living Stations
Confessions after stations until 5:30
7:00 Good Friday Service
Holy Saturday, April 4th – Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm (the holiest celebration of the year)
Confessions 3:00 – 3:50 (practical point: please consider going to Confession at
the Penance service at St. Ann’s on Sunday, March 29th or here Wednesday at
5:45 or Good Friday after the 3:00 Stations and not waiting at the last moment to
go to Confession but it does make it difficult when many wait until this day and it
truly is a very busy time while for preparing for the Vigil).
Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm (the holiest celebration of the year).
Easter Sunday, April 5th – Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
CHRISM MASS
st
On Tuesday, March 31 there will be the Chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River at 4:00
pm. This beautiful Mass is the renewing of the priests in their promises from their ordinations and the blessing
of the holy oils that will be used in the sacraments for this upcoming year.
LAST PENANCE SERVICE THIS LENT
th
This Sunday, March 29 there will be a Penance Service at 6:00 pm at St. Ann’s Church in Raynham. This is
the last one for Lent where there will be several priests available for Confessions. Hope you can make it.
MASS OF THE LORD’S LAST SUPPER
On Holy Thursday evening at 7:00pm we will have Mass to remember the Lord’s institution of the Eucharist
and the priesthood, as well as the washing of the feet of twelve men in the parish who symbolically represent
the 12 Apostles. At the end of Mass there is a Eucharistic procession and then a chance for Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament from 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm. If you know you will be spending time for adoration please let
Fr. Kevin know so we can be sure there is someone present throughout those hours.
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Palm Sunday
SEVEN STATIONS
There is the tradition of people going after the Mass of the Lord’s last Supper to visit seven churches and
spend some brief time before the Blessed Sacrament. If you are interested, after the Holy Thursday Mass we
will gather in the downstairs of the church and there carpool to different churches. When we finish we will return to the Parish Center for pizza and ice cream (before we start our Good Friday fast).
LAWS OF ABSTINENCE AND FASTING FOR GOOD FRIDAY
Don’t forget with Good Friday we are bound by the laws of fasting and abstinence. For those who 14 years of
age and older they are obliged to observe the laws of abstinence which one is to abstain from meat all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. All adults 18 and older up to the beginning of their 60th year are also bound by
the laws of fasting on Good Friday. The laws of fasting are: we are limited to a single full meal (meatless).
Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be taken according to one’s needs however these two
meals together should not equal another full meal.
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
The hours from 12:00 – 3:00 are the hours of the Lord’s Passion. To help foster some time of prayer and reflection, Fr. Kevin will be leading 7 brief meditations on the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the cross. In between each meditation there will be time for silence and some singing. Also, because it is a longer period of
time feel free to come and go even if it just for a little bit so as to maintain a prayerful attitude in those times.
LIVING STATIONS
At 3:00 pm on Good Friday some of the teenagers in the parish will be leading us through a meditation on
Passion of the Lord. It usually lasts about 30 - 40 minutes and Fr. Kevin will be offering Confessions afterwards.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
At 7:00 pm we will have the beautiful celebration of the Good Friday Service. Hopefully this year we will be
able to have the relic of the True Cross when we celebrate the veneration of the cross.
EASTER VIGIL
On Holy Saturday at 8:00 pm we will have the celebration of the most sacred celebration, the Easter Vigil. It is
a long Mass (approx.. 3 hours) but one which so powerfully captures salvation history and Christ’s victory
over sin and death. The church will be open throughout the day but just prior to the beginning we will ask everyone who is able to gather outside for the lighting of the Easter candle and the procession in when we having
the singing of the Exultet. This year we have several adults being baptized or receiving the Eucharist and
Confirmation so please consider attending to support them as well. It should be a beautiful experience.
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL
Just a reminder to all parents of those who are going to be on April 13th that there will be a rehearsal in the
church on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:00 pm that all the candidates for confirmation and their sponsors (or
something filling in for them) need to be present. Afterwards, they will gather downstairs to pick up their confirmation gowns and to enjoy an ice cream social for the confirmandee afterwards.
NEED COVERAGE FOR ADORATION
We are in need of coverage for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. and
Wednesday evenings from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Please let Fr. Kevin or Tracey Desmarais know if you are able
and willing.
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
March 29, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Palm Sunday
PILGRIMAGES
There are two opportunities for pilgrimages this year. One is to visit St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, and Quebec from June 17th – 22nd. The cost varies between room occupancy ($1,195 pp triple occupancy, $1395 pp
double occupancy, and $1,975 pp single occupancy). The second pilgrimage is to Ireland from Aug. 22nd –
31st. Cost is $2,801 for double occupancy but for single add $350. There are forms on the table by our pamphlet rack in the church and outside the office in the Parish Center with details about the trips.
COYLE & CASSIDY MINI OPEN HOUSE
Coyle and Cassidy High School and Middle School Division is accepting applications for grades 6-12! We
will be having a special "Mini Open House" Thursday, April 9th from 6:30-8:00 pm, with a presentation beginning at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP at 508-823-6164 ext. 620
VENDORS FOR SPRING CRAFT FAIR AND PLANT SALE
If you are interested in taking part in the Vendor / Craft Fair please grab a form at the entrances of the doors
of the church or at the Parish Center. Indoor table are provided at $30 and outdoors you can bring your own
table for a space of $20. To inquire about a space contact Vivian Courcy at 508-863-3832 or email [email protected].
SUPPORT OUR RUNNING MAN
Our parishioner Ron Riederer is running the Boston Marathon in support of the Heather Abbott Foundation,
which aids limb-loss victims. Please keep him and all the runners in your prayers
YES! RETREAT
Yes! Retreat is a retreat for High Schoolers in grades 9-12. It is preferred that those who attend have received the Sacrament of Confirmation but exceptions can be made. The retreat will be Friday, April 10th –
Sunday, April 12th at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown. The cost for the retreat is $155 per person (and $180
for late registrations). If interested please grab a registration form from the back table of the church by the
pamphlets or at outside the office in the Parish Center.
BOSTON RED SOX CATHOLIC NIGHT
On Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:10 p.m. Red Sox vs. the White. A great chance to promote fellowship, camaraderie and church attendance. Pre-game Ceremony honoring members of the Catholic Community! Ticket
Rates are Bleachers - $30 or Infield Grandstand - $55. Group Size is 20 quests or more. If you have less
than 20 you can be paired with another church. Church Recognition "Leader of the Pack" Pre-Game Ceremony, Catholic Choir Performances & Scoreboard Messages.
SEEKING A TEACHING OR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION IN THE ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY CATHOLIC SCHOOS?
The Diocese of Fall River is taking applications for teaching positions and administrative positions. If interested go the diocesan website at www.dfrcec.com to learn more.
6th ANNUAL ST. MARY’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
St. Mary’s Primary School is having it's 6th annual Golf Tournament at LeBaron Hills Country Club
on Monday, May 18, 2015. They are planning a memorable, fun-filled day on the links followed by hors
d'ouerves and a full course dinner as well as awards and raffle item drawings. Please call the school (508822-9480) for more information.
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
Meet Fr. Joe−
Answering the call with compassion
For Gary and Susan Pickering, Fr. Joe Mazzone is more than
a pastor—he is family.
Like so many priests in our Archdiocese, Fr. Joe has been
a source of strength and support, helping others find
Christ’s presence in times of joy and sorrow. When Gary
and Susan’s daughter Marcy passed away unexpectedly
during surgery, Fr. Joe was the first person they called.
Marcy had been a close friend of Fr. Joe’s, and her faith life
had blossomed with his help through challenging times
in her life. Fr. Joe was there for the Pickerings as they said
goodbye to their beloved Marcy then, and he remains
by their side today. Together, they continue to grow in
faith and friendship, confident that they will be reunited
with Marcy again, and grateful for the hope they receive
through each other in Christ Jesus.
Our priests are there for us and our families
without question or hesitation. Please consider
showing your gratitude by supporting your parish
collection this Easter.
Thank you for helping to ensure a continuum of care and
quality of life for all our active and senior priests.
“Support your priests with your love
and prayers, that they may always
be shepherds after Christ’s heart.”
- Pope Francis
To submit your special intentions to be
remembered by our senior priests during the
celebration of Holy Mass at Regina Cleri each
week, visit www.clergyfunds.org/intentions.
To watch a short video of Fr. Joe Mazzone,
please visit www.clergyfunds.org.
Clergy Health and Retirement Trust
Caring for the Well-Being of our Boston Priests