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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
— Mark 1:15
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday
4:00
5:30
7:00
January 24 - (Vigil for Sunday Obligation)
PM PO In Honor of Our Blessed Mother
PM MT +Christina Tavarozzi
PM GL Volunteers of St. Francis Chapel
(Living & Deceased)
Sunday January 25 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
No Masses on Sunday - Chapel Closed
Monday
10:00
12:10
6:00
January 26 - Sts. Timothy and Titus
AM PO Nora Mercier
PM MJ +Edward Eagle
PM GL Franciscan Mass League
Tuesday
10:00
12:10
6:00
January 27 - St. Angela Merici
AM RR +James Giroux
PM MJ +John Bentley
PM MT +Gary LaGrange
Wednesday January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas
10:00 AM MJ Dolores Powers
12:10 PM GL Mass for the Sick
6:00 PM PO +Gary L. Lombardi
Thursday January 29 - Weekday
10:00 AM MJ +Anthony Pietrosanto
12:10 PM MT +Aida Gonzales
6:00 PM PO Ethel & T..J. O’Brien,
The LaSalle Family, & Doreen Dudley
Friday January 30 - Weekday
10:00 AM PO +John Fontanelli
12:10 PM MT +Carlo Ferri
6:00 PM RR In Honor of The Holy Spirit
Saturday January 31 - St.John Bosco
10:00 AM MT +Francis R. Donnelly
12:10 PM PO +Frank & Maria Negro
(Vigil for Sunday Obligation) - Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
4:00 PM GL +Michael Tavarozzi
5:30 PM RR Special Intention
7:00 PM MT In Honor of The Holy Spirit
Celebrant’s initials are in italics, viz., Fathers:
Gerard Lee, Michael Joyce, Michael Tyson,
Paul Osborne, Reginald Reddy and Richard Biasiotto.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE
The following persons were added to the list from
January 4 through January 10
Fr. Richard Biasiotto, Ofm, Tom Crall,
Fr. Jim Czerwinski, OFM, Daniel Kennedy,
Margaret Krachenfels, Paul Krachenfels,
Brida Lemieur, Thomas McNamara,
Cristina Monfasani, Fr. Jerry Mudd, OFM,
Abhishikth Nadella, Barbara O\'Brien, Maura O\'Brien,
Bishop Edward Scharfenburger, Mary Scuderi,
Daniel Triller, Kathleen Triller, Michael Triller,
Caitlin Walsh, Colleen Walsh, Margaret Walsh.
The names of those enrolled on subsequent dates
will be published in future editions of the Bulletin.
FAMILY INFLUENCE
Disorder in the society is the result of disorder in the
family.
--St. Angela Merici
NOT WITHOUT LOVE
The soul cannot live without love.
--St. Francis de Sales
may be anointed, including not only the visibly ill, but those
battling addiction, or the elderly coping with the frustrating
aches and pains of aging. Children under seven are normally
not anointed, since the oil is associated with reconciliation.
(For the same reason, they do not receive ashes on Ash
Wednesday.) However, children close to that age who have a
serious illness often gain a deep level of spiritual insight and
maturity, and may benefit from catechesis for the Eucharist.
Once admitted to confirmation and/or Eucharist, a sick child
should be anointed. It is a great strength of our present rite that
a section is included with prayers tailored to the experience
and understanding of a child. Considering our recent history
of being fairly sparing with this sacrament, the generosity of
celebration today is helping us to retrieve an essential part of
our tradition of reverence for the sick.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
CHANGE OUR LIVES
In today's first reading, Jonah, sent by God to warn
the people, storms through Nineveh, frightening the citizens
out of their wits. It works! They repent before Jonah makes his
way through a third of the city, and God sees "by their actions"
how they have turned from evil.
Then we hear Paul telling the Corinthians that "the
world in its present form is passing away." He calls for a
change of heart. He stops short of telling them to set aside
their everyday lives, but still he urges them--rather mysteriously--to live as though they aren't doing the things they're
doing.
Finally, Jesus stands on the shore and cries, "The
kingdom of God is at hand!" The apostles-to-be abandon their
nets and follow him. Thus in all the readings we hear an
invitation to a radical and immediate change in our lives.
THE RAW MATERIAL
Imagine Jesus sending his disciples for psychological
testing today. "The men you have picked for management in
your new organization have been thoroughly tested. Most
appear to lack the background, education, and skills necessary
for your enterprise. Peter needs a firm hand and anger management. Andrew shows no leadership qualities. James and John
place personal ambition above loyalty. Thomas's skepticism
could undermine morale. Matthew's previous business was
blacklisted in Jerusalem. James, son of Alphaeus, and
Thaddeus are political radicals. Only one candidate shows real
potential. He is socially skillful, resourceful, highly motivated,
and enjoys contacts in high places. We recommend Judas
Iscariot as your right-hand man." Like the apostles, we lack
faith, we have much to learn, we are selfish, we have a past,
and we doubt. If Jesus used them he can use us, and with his
help we can grow stronger and accomplish great things for
him. Jesus' call is urgent. Answer now.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
As a result of the reforms of the Second Vatican
Council, the Church has defined a new pastoral plan for your
care whenever you struggle with illness. There are rites for
children, a communal rite for celebration in the parish, forms
of care for the sick at each stage and transition, and for the
desperately ill. There is a much broader interpretation of who
LIVING DISCIPLESHIP NOW
God does not demand moral perfection before you
can be of worthy service. God asks for a loving heart and a
willingness to stick with your commitment.
10:30 - 12:00
12:40 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:30
3:30 - 3:45
3:45 - 4:45
4:45 - 5:30
Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
PRIESTS ADMINISTERING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION THIS WEEK
Monday 26
Tuesday 27
Wednesday 28
Thursday 29
Friday 30
Paul
Reginald
Michael J.
Michael J.
Paul
Michael J.
Michael J.
Gerard
Michael T.
Michael T
Michael J.
Michael J.
Gerard
Michael T.
Michael T.
Michael J.
Gerard
Michael T.
Michael T.
Michael T.
Michael J.
Gerard
Michael T.
Michael T.
Michael T.
Gerard
Michael T.
Paul
Paul
Reginald
Gerard
Michael T.
Paul
Paul
Reginald.
Gerard
Michael T.
Paul
Paul
Reginald
Saturday 31
Michael T,
Paul
Paul
Paul
Gerard
Gerard