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April 12, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Divine Mercy Sunday
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
April 12, 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, April 11
Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
8:00 Janet Malloch
4:00 For the People of the Parish
Sunday, April 12
Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
7:30 Frances Noulette-1st Anniversary
9:00 Jacinto Paiva-1st Anniversary
10:30 Charles Pitty-1st Anniversary
Monday, April 13
Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
8:00 Maria Medeiros-2nd Anniversary
Tuesday, April 14
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
8:00 Edward Dulak
Wednesday, April 15
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
8:00 Marianne Sarnie-1st Anniversary
Christina Cogan-4th Anniversary
Thursday, April 16
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
8:00 Manuel Inacio
Friday, April 17
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
8:00 Alvin & Lucille Souza
Saturday, April 18
Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
8:00 Francisco Medeiros
4:00 Sandra Crovello-1st Anniversary
Sunday, April 19
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
7:30 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Lucille Souza-1st Anniversary
10:30 Maria J. Correia
HOLY FAMILY VOCATION
PRAYER CROSS
Is being taken home this week by The Gingras
Family and next week by The Doel Family. Please
join them in praying for vocations to the priesthood,
Divine Mercy 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.
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.
Please submit bulletin announcements to:
[email protected]
Prior to Sunday evening
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
April 12, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Divine Mercy Sunday
(From divinemercy.org)
The Image of The Divine Mercy
In 1931, our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus
clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand
was touching His garment in the area of the Heart, from where two large rays
came forth, one red and the other pale. She gazed intently at the Lord in silence, her soul filled with awe, but also with great joy. Jesus said to her: Paint
an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust
in You. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I
also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at
the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory (Diary, 47, 48). I am
offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming for graces to the
fountain of mercy. That vessel is this image with the signature: Jesus, I trust
in You (327). I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and
[then] throughout the world (47). At the request of her spiritual director, St. Faustina asked the Lord about the
meaning of the rays in the image. She heard these words in reply: The two rays denote Blood and Water.
The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is the
life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was
opened by a lance on the Cross. Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall
not lay hold of him (299). By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of
the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest faith is of no avail without works (742). These words
indicate that the Image represents the graces of Divine Mercy poured out upon the world, especially through
Baptism and the Eucharist. Many different versions of this image have been painted, but our Lord made it
clear that the painting itself is not what is important. When St. Faustina first saw the original image that was
being painted under her direction, she wept in disappointment and complained to Jesus: "Who will paint You
as beautiful as You are?" (313). In answer, she heard these words: "Not in the beauty of the color, nor of the
brush lies the greatness of this image, but in My grace" (313). So, no matter which version of the image we
prefer, we can be assured that it is a vehicle of God’s grace if it is revered with trust in His mercy.
DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR
This Sunday, April 12th at 3:00 pm we will have a holy hour in honor of Divine Mercy Sunday in the church.
The holy hour will consist of exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the singing of the divine Mercy Chaplet, a
brief talk, an opportunity for Confessions, and Benediction. Please come join us in prayer for the mercy of
God to be bestowed upon us and the whole world!
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CONFIRMATION
This Monday, April 13 we will have 13 young parishioners receive the sacrament of Confirmation. We are
very blessed to have Bishop daCunha come to bestow the sacrament upon this (this is the first time he will be
at Holy Family to celebrate a sacrament here). Please keep all the confirmands and their families in your
prayers that they will grow in their understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their response to God’s
graces in their lives.
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.
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
April 12, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Divine Mercy Sunday
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Gloria Shaffer
Sister Anita Marie
HIKING CLUB BEGINS AGAIN
The Souls in Purgatory
Be sure to mark your calendar for some time of exJames Ennis
ercise and getting to know other parishioners. On
Jean Nigloschy
Sunday, April 19th the Holy Family Hiking Club beFilomena Goncalves
gins again. We will be walking at the Boyden Refuge Jim and Adeline Marques
(1298 Cohannet St., Taunton) at 2:00 pm. Hope you Beverly Grenier
can join us. Paths are relatively flat with some inJose Inacio
Kevin Carroll
clines at times. Popular place for families, seniors,
Ann Carvalho
and dog walkers.
Christopher Burns
Damien Davis & Family
Deb Dooley
HOLY FAMILY GIRL’S SOCIETY
Please join us for Holy Family Girl's Society, a hos- Chad Larivee
Robert Peter Guay
pitality program for girls 8-18. We will meet for five
Erica Mercier
weeks, concluding with a Mother/Daughter Tea on
Brian Robens
May 23rd at 12 noon. There will be talks on the
Honorio Figueira
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). The first get together was April 11th.
The dates of the next get togethers will be Saturday April 25, May 2,16 & 23- 11 am to 1pm in the
Parish Center.
SPRING IS HERE!!!!!
Long awaited, come join us to select perennials and
spring annuals to add color to your landscape. Our
Spring Plant and Vendor Fair will be at Holy Family
Parish center on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 a.m.
– 4:00 p.m. While your here let our varied crafters
and vendors help you select a unique gift for Mother's Day. The Kitchen will be open for lunch. All are
welcome invite your friends. To benefit the Holy
Family Building Fund.
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
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].
SAVE THE DATE
We will be having our next Candy Bar Bingo on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 pm. in the Parish Center. Hope you
can make it!
17th OLD COLONY HOSPICE MEMORIAL 5K WALK
Old Colony Hospice will host the 17th Stepping Out for Old Colony Hospice Memorial Walk and 5K on Sunday April 26th at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, MA. Check in starts at 11:30am and race/walk kicks off
at 12:30pm. Activities include lunch provided by Texas Roadhouse of Brockton, DJ, kid’s korner with activities
like face painting, balloon twisting and bounce house, raffles, awards for race winners and top fundraisers,
and much more.
Choose to walk or run our wide, flat and private 5K road race, or select our 2 mile wooded nature trail for a
more scenic route. There is a $25 minimum donation per person required to participate, but children 15 and
under are FREE! Register online by April 22nd! The memorial walk and 5K is a wonderful opportunity to
bring together family, friends and colleagues to honor and remember someone you hold dear in support of a
great cause.
For more event information or to register, visit www.ochwalk5k.kintera.org. Questions call 781-318-7310 or
email Andrea Larocque [email protected].
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
April 12, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Divine Mercy 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.
MANY THANKS FOR EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
Additional donations for flowers received by:
Yvonne Boyden, M/M Armando Rodrigues, M/M Carlos deJesus, Dorothy Barros, M/M Leonard Hebert, M/M
Edward Punda, Helena Benoit, M/M Alan Valentine, M/M Raymond Como, M/M Richard Vincent, M/M Dennis
Rego, M/M Henrique Sousa, M/M David Cardoza, Benjamin DeBrum, M/M Ronald McLean, Mrs. William
Araujo, M/M Victor McGowan, Ann Perry, M/M Leonard Goslin, M/M Jerry Duarte, M/M Joseph Abreau, M/M
David Cabral, M/M Thomas Daley, M/M James Withers, M/M Daniel Hebert, Mrs. Richard York, Gregory
Shurtleff, M/M Barry Pond, M/M William DeSousa, Mrs. William Powers, M/M Robert Guay, Richard Parsons,
M/M Michael Rossignol, M/M Lee Pendexter, Dora Null, M/M Kenneth Poole, Jr., Rita Mulhern, M/M John Silva, M/M Emmanuel Ferreira, M/M Emanuel Inacio, Fernanda DeBrum, M/M Jose Brasil
In Memory of:
Leah Mackenzie Boyden, Carlos I. deJesus, All Souls, Barros & Perry Families, Henry C. Benoit, Sr., Regina
Beard, Henry Lasser, Alfred & Lillian Valentine, Arthur A. Hubert, Ezil P., Marie C., Lolita G., Sousa Family,
The Cardoza Family, Ann McLean, William Araujo, Ernest & Alveda DiFiore, Antone & Mary Perry, Louis &
Mary Mello, Calis and Goslin Families, Antone Abreau, Tony Mazzeo, The Cabral Family, Carolyn Vickers,
Tracy Sousa, Alice & Bernard Hebert, Richard C. York, Donald & Catherine Webster, Jack Camody, William
Powers, Marjorie Parsons, João Felisberto Dias, Albert & Muriel Pendexter, Bill, Matthew, and Katherine, The
Poole, LaPointe, & Donnelly Families and loved ones, Clorinda Mastromarino, Jacinto Paiva, Inacio, Torres,
& Nogueira Families, Jose Brasil
VOCATION TALK FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Have you ever asked God--"Why did you make me?" God has a plan for each and every life. Yes! Even
yours! Join the Corpus Christi youth group in Sandwich, MA in thinking and talking about the idea of Vocation
on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We will be joined by members of the Dominican Sisters of
Mary the Mother of the Eucharist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded on the dynamism of the “new”, the vitality of the New Evangelization, and the rich heritage of the “old”, the cherished tradition of the Order of Preachers the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist is one of the few religious communities that is
growing youthful and vibrant. “The church needs the spiritual and apostolic contribution of a renewed and revitalized consecrated life...”, according to St. John Paul II. Come and find out about the joy that comes from
hearing God's call and cooperating in His work.
SEEKING A TEACHING OR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION IN THE ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY CATHOLIC SCHOOlS?
The Diocese of Fall River is taking applications for teaching positions at this time. A candidate must have a
minimum of a B.A. and B.S. degree and be a practicing Catholic. If interested go the diocesan website at
www.dfrcec.com to learn more. If you are seeking a principal position for elementary schools in the future in
the diocese, you must have a master’s Degree, a minimum of five years successful administrative and/ or
teaching experience, and be a practicing Catholic. Those interested are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Louise Kane at the Catholic Schools Office, 423 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.
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
April 12, 2015
HOLY FAMILY EAST TAUNTON
Divine Mercy Sunday
370 Middleboro Avenue – P.O. Box 619 East Taunton, MA. 02718
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