Sacred Heart Church
Franciscan Friars
311 River Street Waltham, MA. 02453 Friar Dennis J. Wheatley O.F.M., Pastor
Friar Octavio Salinas, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar
Friar Damian J. Johnson, O.F.M., Pastoral Assistant
“The Franciscan Friars warmly welcome all who join us in worship. Whether you are
new to the parish or just visiting the area, please introduce yourself to us.”
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30 & 10:00AM, 6:00PM
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND
HOMEBOUND
Daily: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30AM
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00PM
Pastoral care to those who are ill or homebound
may be arranged by contacting the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
PARISH STAFF
Parish Secretary, Nannette Dube
Director of Faith Formation, Bernadette Scalese
Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Laura Peterson
Coordinator of Children's Choir, Buddy Bergeron
Coordinator Of Adult Choir,
Lisa Custodinho
PARISH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Closed on Fridays
CONTACT US
Parish Office
Phone: (781) 899-0469 Fax (781) 899-0081
Parish E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Web Site: www.sacredheart311.org
Religious Education/Youth Ministry Office
Phone: (781) 893-8461 Fax: (781) 893-6276
Religious Education: [email protected]
LIFE TEEN: [email protected]
PARISH COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Council and Finance Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Francis of the Sacred Heart Council #14091
E-Mail: [email protected]
Third Order of Mary
Third Sunday of the month, October-May
in the Blessed Mother Chapel.
311 Club
Monthly Drawings: Third Thursdays at 7:30PM
Saturdays 3:00-3:30PM
or by appointment
BAPTISMS
Baptisms take place on the Second Sunday of the
month. Parents are required to attend baptism
preparation class prior to the baptism.
Please make arrangements at least two months
in advance
MARRIAGE
Couples planning marriage are asked to contact
the parish office and meet with the priest one year
prior to the intended wedding and to attend the
required marriage preparation program.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
is an ongoing process. Those interested in
exploring the Catholic faith through the RCIA
should contact the religious education office.
DEVOTIONS
Saint Anthony Devotion takes place on Tuesday
evenings immediately following the 7:00PM Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on First Fridays
from 8:00AM-12:00 Noon from October-May
NEW PARISHIONERS
If you are a newcomer to the parish we welcome you
and invite you to introduce yourself to the Friars. To
register please contact the parish office. Deadline for
bulletin announcements is Tuesday at noon.
SACRED HEART, WALTHAM, MA
TWENTY-EIGHTH
SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 12, 2014
"'The feast is ready, but those who
were invited were not worthy to
come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the
feast whomever you find.' The servants went out into the
streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the
hall was filled with guests."
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday,
4:00PM
Sunday,
7:30AM
10:00AM
6:00PM
Monday,
9:00AM
Tuesday,
7:00PM
Wednesday,
7:30AM
Thursday,
7:00PM
Friday,
7:30AM
Saturday,
4:00PM
Sunday,
7:30AM
10:00AM
October 11
Joseph Yarossi, Birthday Memorial, requested by
his family
October 12
For Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church
George & Mary Bonney, Anniversary Memorial,
requested by family
NO LIFE TEEN MASS
October 13 Columbus Day
Rose Marie DiCicco, 4th Anniversary Memorial,
requested by her husband & family
October 14
William & Marie Casey, Anniversary Memorial,
requested by James & Donna Casey
October 15
Salvatore & Josephine Falzone, requested by
family
October 16
Pastor’s Intention
October 17
Pastor’s Intention
October 18
Robert H. Donovan, Anniversary Memorial,
requested by Betty Iagulli
October 19
For Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church
Angelina & Michael Cammarata, requested by
grandchildren, Darlene & Trevor Morris
PRAYER CORNER
Our prayer corner gives an opportunity to place those in need of
prayer at the center of our hearts, minds and prayers. It is also an
opportunity for those in need of spiritual uplifting, healing and
comfort to seek prayers of the community. If you would like to
submit a name for the prayer corner, e-mail us at [email protected]. Before placing the name of others on the
list, please seek the approval of the person, or the family of the
person whose name you are submitting.
Please Pray For…
John & Margaret, Marie Woodside, Peter Donovan, Joanne Evans,
Taylor C, Joe Downs, Margaret, Nicole MacDonald, Josephine
Forte, Richard Murphy, Jr., Victor Palazzo, James Gray, Lillian
Sagan, Regina Sagan, Eileen Palumbo, Robert Kizik, Jean
McLane, Linda Roy, Jim M, Christopher Whalen, Lara Reynolds,
Madeline Albanese, Rose Scafidi, Roseann Trolan, Dennis
Harnedy, Gloria Van Buskirk, Nick Palumbo, Cora Jean Williams,
Ruth Varley, William J. Cleary, Lydia Melong, Charles Linehan,
Fintan Stanley, Karin Conti, Evelyn Guelli, Connie Sammartano,
Todd Lawrence, Andy O'Brien, Silas Huffman, Michael Weekley,
Kevin McNamara, M.L. O’Brien, Nicole Corrigan, Tom R.,
Carole Knox, Sally Mae, Jessica, Alice B., Joseph Lee, Douglas
Lee, Donna Casey, Robert Rizzo, Nancy Malone, Paul Perry, Rose
Ballo, Ruth Mulligan, Mark Elliott and all men and women deployed around the world in military service, and all people confined to their homes because of illness or age and all who are ill or
Readings for the Week of October 12, 2014
Sunday:
Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or
22:1-10
Monday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday:
Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday:
Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday:
Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7
Saturday:
2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9
undergoing medical treatment. Please keep in your prayers all the
families grieving the loss of a loved one.
Sharing Time, Talent and Treasure
The Collection last week was: $5887.00
The Second Collection this weekend is for Life Teen Program.
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH SISTER LORRETA
Many of our parishioners have expressed interest in obtaining Sister Lorreta’s contact information. For those who wish to stay in
touch with our dear friend now that she’s been reassigned a new
mission in California, please put this into your address book; Sister
Lorreta Raass, 52460 Avenida Vallejo, La Quinta CA. 92253.
FALL MEAT RAFFLE-SAVE THE DATE
Be sure to mark your calendar for the annual Fall Meat Raffle,
Friday, November 21st Doors open at 6:30 and ticket sales begin at
7:00PM . There’s always lots of fun and FREE snacks, hot dogs,
dessert and coffee (soda and water will be available at a nominal
cost). Each round will include a bag of choice cuts of meat and
poultry, and additional drawings will include fresh turkeys, scratch
tickets and much more! Come one come all, contact us if you
wish to bring a group of ten and we’ll reserve a table!
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH NEWS, Continued
PARISH NEWS
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Parishioners,
VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED
We are seeking one or several volunteers for a relatively simple task, to “adopt a pump”. Our religious
education building contains 6 large pumps which
keep our rooms dry. They are relatively easy to maintain but they do require an occasional check to keep a
balanced water level in the battery. We are seeking
one or more volunteer who could take on the task of
overseeing the pumps every other month or so and
refilling the battery with water when necessary. John
Carter, a parish volunteer who manages the systems
in the church will be more than pleased to have a volunteer or two for the RE room pumps and will walk
the volunteer through the process of checking and
filling the battery. This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for busy parishioners or Religious Education
parents who can’t commit much time but would like
to help their church. For additional information contact Bernadette at 781-893-8461.
As pastor of Sacred Heart Church, I am grateful for the generous
contributions our parishioners have and continue to make in support of their church. Generous stewardship comes from the heart,
and for those who give as much as they can afford to help support
the mission of the church, know that I am most appreciative.
Over the past few weeks we have shared ways in which increased
parish support is needed. Much like your own households, basic
parish expenditures such as utility costs, heat and air conditioning, insurances, snow removal, and church supplies are just a
portion of our operational expenses that have risen over the
years. While $5 and $10 were typical and generous contributions
many years ago, they just don't meet the needs of our growing
parish today. Our parish is a busy and vibrant community, so
much so that my Province agreed to increase our staff adding the
pastoral support of Father Octavio in addition to myself and
Brother Damian. Having a full staff of clergy and lay personnel
enables us to serve the parish community, providing many opportunities for prayer, worship, faith formation, youth ministry, community building, service and justice and so much more. In order
to continue to do all that we do, your ongoing and consistent support will be necessary.
While some parishioners contribute generously week after week, it
is vital that we broaden the base of those who support the parish
regularly and substantially. To insure our financial strength and
expand our programs in order to continue serving our families
will require regular financial support from all of our parish families. Recently we implemented online giving making it easier for
parishioners to contribute their weekly donation online using
credit or debit card. Utilizing this free service will enable you to
factor church giving into your household budget while never having to concern yourself with offering envelopes or writing checks!
I realize that any increase in your giving will involve both a sharing of your blessings and a sacrifice. I appeal to your generosity,
and I will be grateful for whatever increase you can make and for
any gift you decide is appropriate. I thank you in advance for
your consideration on this most important matter.
God bless,
Father Dennis
OCTOBER MASS COUNTS
If you can help, please arrive 15-20 minutes before the start of
Mass Volunteer sign-up sheets for those who can designate a
Mass to help at, can be found at the front and parking lot entrances of the church. The remaining Mass Count weekends are; 18/19
and 25/26.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
This month baptism preparation classes will take place on Thursday, October 30th. Parents who are baptizing a child at Sacred
Heart Church are required to attend the baptism preparation class
prior to their child’s baptism. We welcome expectant parents and
encourage them to attend preparation before choosing their child’s
godparent. Knowing the responsibilities of a godparent (sponsor)
will better prepare you for making this important choice for your
child and his/her faith life. To arrange for the baptism of your
child, please contact the Parish Office (781) 899-0469 MondayThursday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Baptism Classes are held in
the Religious Education Center adjacent to the Parish Office
building. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
BAPTISM AND RCIA TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED
Our Baptism and RCIA programs are in need of additional team
members. Ideally we hope to have several team members so that
those volunteers might only need to commit to one monthly meeting. Team members needn’t be theologians or scholars of Catholic doctrine, just members of the Catholic community with a deep
love for God and a willingness to share their faith. Those interested learning more may contact Bernadette Scalese at 781-8938461.
Eucharistic Adoration had resumed and will take place on the
First Friday of each month from 8:00AM-12:00 Noon. The Third
Order of Mary will also hold Adoration on Sunday October 19th
from 2:30 to 4:00PM and continuing at that time on the third Sunday of every month.
OCTOBER 12, 2014
PARISH NEWS, Continued
CRAFTERS WANTED
The Sacred Heart Christmas Shop is just weeks away. We still
have tables available for crafters who wish to sell their wares.
Those interested may contact Annemarie Huff at via e-mail at
[email protected]. Please plan to submit or send a
photo of your craft items for approval prior to securing a space.
NEW PARSIHIONERS
Welcome! Whether you are new to the parish community or returning after some time away we welcome you to Sacred Heart!
Those seeking to “officially” join the parish community may find
much of the information you’ll need on our web site
www.sacredheart311.org. On the web site you will also have access to download various forms for parish and religious education
registration. In the church, along the tables at all of the entrances
you’ll find our “Welcome Packets”. In the packets you will find
an overview of parish life and a complete listing of parish groups
and organizations and their contact information. The Franciscan
Friars and the parish staff welcome you to be part of our vibrant
parish community.
SAINT ANTHONY NOVENA
The Saint Anthony Novena at Sacred Heart continues every Tuesday throughout the entire year. Come join us for the evening Mass
at 7:00PM. which is followed by the novena and veneration of the
St. Anthony relic. We pray continually that the prayers and petitions placed before the Lord may be realized through this powerful
novena.
“MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER AND GO
PAPERLESS WITH ONLINE GIVING!”
WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save
time, go green and support your church.
Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure
with WeShare online giving hosted by our bulletin
provider LPI. With WeShare, you can set up a
recurring weekly or monthly transaction or donate
a “one time gift” on any given day using your
checking, savings, or credit card account. You can
decide how much to give to any collection and
make changes any time, day or night. Plus, you can
leave your checkbook at home on Sundays. If you
would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit
https://sacredheart311.weshareonline.org/. If you
have any questions or concerns about the program
or would like help setting up your account, please
call our parish office at (781) 899-0469.
"Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure
with which you measure will in return be measured
out to you."--Luke 6:38
PARISH NEWS, Continued
DON’T MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS!
To keep abreast of all that takes place at Sacred
Heart and especially with regard to religious education please sign-up for Constant Contact. To
register to receive our parish e-mail newsletters log
on to our web site www.sacredheart.org. Scroll
down to “Join our e-mail list” and enter your email then click “go”. Once registered, you’ll receive occasional updates on parish events and activities. Important note: Constant Contact is our
primary source of communication for our Faith
Formation Programs, those current subscribers
who choose to “unsubscribe” will no longer receive pertinent information regarding parish or
religious education events.
WELCOMING FELLOW MASS GOERS
A good indicator of a welcoming parishioner is the reception
churchgoers are greeted with when coming to Mass. Do we
acknowledge those who enter the worship space with a smile and a
simple greeting; “hello”, “welcome”, “good morning” or “good
evening”? These simple words coupled with the gesture of a smile
make such a difference as we begin Mass. Too often we become
complacent in our usual routine of Mass attendance; sitting in “our
pew”, taking space at the end of the pew rather than pushing into
let others be seated, or becoming so engrossed in reading the Sunday bulletin that we fail to look up and be welcoming to those
around us. Hospitality is everyone’s mission in the church!
SOCIETY OF ST. CLARE
ST. CLARE MEETINGS
The Society of Saint Clare, the women’s group of Sacred Heart
Parish meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM.
Drawing on the virtues of Saint Clare of Assisi the mission of the
group is to share faith and prayer among the community, offer
service and charity to those in need, and to share in the mission of
the church. The members of the Society of St. Clare are a fun loving and sociable group of woman with a common love of Christ
and desire to serve their church. Meetings are generally held on the
first Wednesday of each month, from September through June.
The Saint Clare meetings are informal gatherings that include
friendly conversation and light refreshments while planning upcoming events and enjoying opportunities to pray and grow in
faith. All women are welcome to attend and bring a friend. For
more info, you are welcome to contact Patrice McGregor at 781373-1371 or [email protected].
OCTOBER 12, 2014
KNIGHTLY NEWS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETINGS
Knights of Columbus Meetings will resume for the upcoming fall
and winter. Officers Meetings will take place on the first Monday
of the Month beginning on October 6th and General Council
Meetings for all Council members will take place on the Third
Monday of every month.
NITE AT THE RACES
The St. Francis of the Sacred Heart Council will be holding the
fall Nite of the Races Fundraiser on October 24, 2014. The doors
will open at 6:00 PM with Post Time at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the
event may be purchased after each Mass by the Parking Lot Door.
The cost is $5.00 per person. The ticket allows you entrance to the
event and a chance at the $100.00 door prize. This is a fun evening for all that attend. We will have food, raffles, and of course 10
races for all to enjoy. You have any questions please send an
email to: [email protected] .
FAITH FORMATION AND
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
UPCOMING LITURGIES
On Sunday, October 19th at 10:00AM our 3rd Grade Students will
participate in their special liturgy which will focus on World Mission Sunday. On November 2nd students in ALL GRADES Pre-K
-5 will participate in the 10:00AM Mass recognizing the heroes
and heroines of our faith in the annual All Saints Procession. Students should arrive ten minutes prior to Mass and meet in the
front vestibule.
FIRST RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP
On Sunday, October 26th we will hold a workshop for both children preparing for First Reconciliation and their parents. The
workshop will take place in the parish hall from 10:45AM12:15PM in the Parish Hall immediately following the 10:00AM.
Refreshments will be served.
YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
The Sacred Heart Church Youth Group schedule for the fall and
winter will be Wednesday evenings from 7:00PM-8:15PM. All
high school aged teens are invited to attend this lively hour of
faith sharing with friends that includes games or activities, snacks
and inspirational music/videos. Find Sacred Heart Youth Group
on Facebook and send a friend request. Parents of teens are welcomed to join the Sacred Heart Parents Facebook page where they
can find information on upcoming parish events. For additional
information contact Laura Peterson, Director of Youth Ministry at
[email protected] or call 781-893-8461.
CATECHISTS NEEDED
We are still in need of additional volunteers to serve as substitute
catechists or as team members or classroom aides to assist catechists in their classes. If you’ve considered teaching in the past
but never took the next step, this is a wonderful opportunity to
share your faith and make a difference in the faith life of a child
or teen. Please contact Bernadette Scalese at 891-893-8461.
COMMUNITY NEWS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
SAINT JOSEPH’S PREP OPEN HOUSE
Saint Joseph Prep in Boston, a co-ed Catholic, independent school
for 250 young people in grades 9-12, will hold an Open House on
Sunday, October 26 between 1-4 pm. Sponsored by the Sisters of
Saint Joseph of Boston, and collaborating with Boston College
and Regis College, the school provides young men and women
with a holistic, student-centered and outcome-oriented educational experience that is both exceptional and affordable. Technology
is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum via a 1:1 iPad program, with emphasis on the development of critical thinking and
problem solving skills. The school offers small class sizes, an
Academic Support Center, Chapel Speaking and Advisor programs, extensive athletic and extra-curricular opportunities, and
individualized college counseling. Transportation, scholarships
and financial aid are available. Visit www.saintjosephprep.org for
more information.
BC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Boston College High School will host its annual Open House on
Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The event
provides prospective families the opportunity to meet faculty,
administrators and coaches, to tour the school, and to learn more
about all aspects of school life. All interested families are invited
to attend and may register online by visiting www.bchigh.edu/
admissions
ARLINGTON CATHOLIC TEST PREP COURSE
Arlington Catholic’s HSPT Prep Course will be offered once
again this fall to current 8th graders preparing for the High School
Placement Test! Students will receive 4 90-minute tutoring sessions from our experienced staff. The class will run on Saturdays
from 8:30-10am on the following dates: October 18, October 25,
November 1, and November 8. All materials will be supplied by
AC, and students will have their choice of taking either the November 15th HSPT or the December 13th HSPT as part of their
course fee. The fee for the course is $100, which includes the registration fee for the High School Placement Test. Payment can be
made online, or by check made payable to Arlington Catholic.
Families can register online, or can download the application and
return by mail or in person to the AC Admissions Office. For further questions, contact Steve Barrett, Director of Admissions, at
(781) 777-7014 or by email at [email protected].
XAVARIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
Come learn the good news about Xavarian Brothers High School
800 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, MA 02090. The Open
House will take place on Sunday, October 26 Open House For
Grades 7-12 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Entrance exams for
Grade 7 will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 8:30
-11:30 am. Grade 9entrance exams will take place on Saturday,
November 15, 2014 from 8:30-11:30 am. For additional information on testing log on to www.iseetest.org. For information on
registration for Open House and all other questions you may contact: Mary Kiley at 781 326-6392 X 6612 or via e-mail
at [email protected]
OCTOBER 12, 2014
COMMUNITY NEWS, Continued
COMMUNITY NEWS, Continued
AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH
Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. It is an encounter with
Christ in a small community of the Church, in order to deepen
your own faith and strengthen your ability to be witnesses of
Christ in the world. The dates for the weekend are:
Women’s Cursillo Weekend October 23-26, 2014
Men’s Cursillo Weekend
December 4-7, 2014
The weekends run from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon and are held at the Campion Center in Weston MA. For information and registration, please check the Boston Cursillo Website: www.bostoncursillo.org or call the Office of Spiritual Life at
617-779-3640 or email us at [email protected].
MCFL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
Massachusetts Citizens for Life is hosting its Annual Fundraising
Banquet on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00PM at the Four Points
in Norwood, MA. Ryan Bomberger will be this year's keynote
speaker. Ryan, whose life defies the myth of the “unwanted”
child, was conceived in rape, and adopted. Ryan was loved and
has flourished into an amazing leader and businessman. He is an
Emmy Award-winner who has been featured in all the major
news media. Ryan is a champion in the black community who
continues to educate the country on the unprecedented number of
black, unborn babies being aborted each year. For more information or reservations call Matt at 617-242-4199 x 221.
CATHOLIC CEMETARY INFORMATION
The Catholic Cemetery Association of the Archdiocese of Boston
will set up its final informational – family service booths of the
season at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham (250 High Street) and
Saint Patrick Cemetery in Watertown (999 Belmont Street). These
booths will be staffed by a Family Service Coordinator who will
be able to assist our Catholic families with any questions or concerns they may have regarding these sacred cemeteries. Information on pre-planning and lot sales will be available as
well. The booth will be staffed at Calvary Cemetery on Tuesday
October 14 from 10 AM to 1 PM, Thursday October 16 from 12
PM to 2 PM, and Saturday October 18 from 9 AM to 2 PM. The
booth will be staffed at Saint Patrick Cemetery on Wednesday
October 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM and Friday October 17 from 12
PM to 2 PM. Call 339-226-1271 for more information .
A DAY OF CENTERING PRAYER
Father Bob Masciocchi, CSS will lead this program which will
focus on the method of centering prayer which will be taught and
practiced throughout the day. We will explore the nature of centering prayer and its relationship to contemplative prayer. We will
reflect on the relationship of centering prayer to meditative prayer
and vocal prayer. When: October 19, 2014, Sunday 10:00AM to
4:00PM. Registration is at 9:30AM. Presenter: Fr. Bob Masciocchi, CSS. Where: Espousal Retreat Center, Waltham, MA. Lunch
will be served as we consciously reflect on the relationship of
nutrition to prayer and meditation. The day will conclude with
Mass and centering prayer. Offering: $45 (includes lunch) To
reserve please complete and return with a deposit of $15.00 check
or money order to Espousal Retreat House, 554 Lexington St.
Waltham, MA 02452. Phone: 781-209-3120 E-Mail: [email protected].
ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON DIACONATE PROGRAM
If you are discerning God’s possible call to serve the Church as a
minister of charity, word, and sacrament as an ordained Deacon in
the Archdiocese of Boston, you and your wife are invited to take
part in the upcoming Inquirer Program. The program consists of
four meetings: three evening informational sessions to be held at
the Pastoral Center in Braintree (66 Brooks Drive) on Tuesday
October 7, 2014 7:00-8:30pm (Topic: Who is the Deacon and am
I called?), Tuesday October 14, 2014 7:00-8:30pm (Topic: How
does diaconate ministry fit into marriage and family life?), and
Tuesday November 4, 2014 7:00-8:30pm (Topic: The Application
Process and Formation Experience), as well as a half-day discernment retreat to be held on Saturday November 15, 2014 (location
TBA) from 9:00AM – 1:00PM (with lunch provided). Those who
are interested in the Diaconate are strongly encouraged to attend
all four events along with their wives. Please contact the Permanent Diaconate Office ([email protected]) to sign up or
for more information. The next group to be admitted into formation will begin classes in September 2015 at the Theological
Institute for the New Evangelization in Brighton. Our Church is
global and multicultural and so we actively seek men for the diaconate from our many ethnic communities in the Archdiocese.
Academic classes are offered in English, however we can offer
some support for those for whom English is not the primary language. We also offer some academic courses in Spanish every
four years, with the next such option beginning September 2018.
ST. JOSEPH’S RETREAT CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Joseph Retreat Center, 339 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset invites
you to the following programs and retreat opportunities. Directed / Private Retreats; Directed / Private Retreats: Oct 15 – 23,
Oct 24 – 31. Join us for our Mornings of Prayer: Oct 24: Harvest
Prayer, Nov 13: Wisdom: A Gift of Aging and Grace. Arrival and
light refreshments 9:00-9:30 A.M., reflective input 9:30 A.M.
followed by private time for prayer, closing communal experience, departure by 12:15 P.M. Please note that a reverent silence
is maintained throughout the Retreat Center and grounds during
all programs. Visit our website, www.csjretreatcenter.org, email
[email protected] or call 781-383-6024 for more programs and details. A CONTEMPLATIVE SABBATICAL PROGRAM will take place on January 12 – March 5, 2015 This 53
day Sabbatical Program is open to women and men religious,
clergy and lay people of all denominations.
SACRED HEART PARISH CALENDAR
OCTOBER
12th
13th
19th
26th
Columbus Day Weekend, No Religious Ed Classes
No 6PM Life Teen Mass
Mass will be at 9:00AM and not 7:30AM.
Parish office will also be closed
RE Classes, Grades Pre-K through 5 and ROC
Grades 9 & 10
Grade 3 Mass at 10:00AM, World Mission Sunday
RE Classes Grades Pre-K through 5 and the EDGE
Grades 6-8
Grade 2 Reconciliation Retreat 10AM Mass &
11-12:30 Retreat