SAINT ANN PARISH NEPONSET
SAINT BRENDAN PARISH
243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Tel. 617-825-6180 | 617-825– 7869
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.SaintAnnNeponset.com
MASS & DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE
Vigil Mass:
4:00 pm (Saturday)
Sunday
8:30am & 10:30am Family Mass
Daily Mass: 9:00am Thursday - Saturday
15 Rita Rd., Dorchester, MA 02124
Tel. 617-436-0310 | Fax:617-436-1386
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.saintbrendanparish.org
MASS & DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE
Vigil Mass:
4:00 pm (Saturday)
Sunday
8:00am & 10:00am
Daily Mass: 9:00am Monday—Wednesday (chapel)
**Rosary celebrated prior to daily mass at 8:45 am**
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HOLY DAYS As Announced
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION SERVICE
8:00am Our Lady of Fatima Rosary and prayer
WEEKDAY DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
M-F 3:00 pm Convent | Saturday 3:00 pm in main church
MONTHLY MASS BOSTONIAN NURSING HOME
2nd Thursday of month, at 2:30pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 9:30-10:15am & 3:00-3:30pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM celebrated the 3rd Sunday of
the month. Parents Catechesis for first time parents only is provided on the last Sunday of the month. Registration is required
through the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact Pastor at least 6
months in advance
MERCY HOUSE CONVENT
Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
241 Neponset Avenue Phone: 617-288-1202
www.sisterfaustina.org
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HOLY DAYS As Announced
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:15—3:45 pm (Church)
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact Pastor at least 6
months in advance
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM celebrated the 1st Sunday of
the month. Parents Catechesis for first time parents only is provided on the last Sunday of the month. Registration is required through the parish office.
SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY Food Pantry: By apt.
only: 857 939 5140. DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED! Gift cards, monetary and food donations
are always welcome. Thank you for your support!
SAINT BRENDAN SCHOOL
Pre K to 6 with an After School Program
29 Rita Road, Dorchester, Ma 02124
Tel.| 617 282 3388 | Fax 617 822 9152
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stbrendanschool.org
Mrs. Maura Burke Principal
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SAINT ANN PARISH FAMILY MINISTRIES
Saint Ann Parish
Mass Intentions For The Week
Mrs. Paula Skalinski Coordinator, [email protected]
617-825-6180 Ext 12
Altar Servers Training & Coordination: Paula Skalinski
CYO-Basketball: Mr . Char lie Conner s, Coor dinating
Director Bereavement Ministry: Ms. Mary Lou O’Connor & Mrs.
Jean Hunt Senior Outreach Coordination: Mrs. Marianne Geary
Saturday February 14
4 PM
Noreen McLaughlin 2nd Anniversary
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SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY
NEPONSET CAMPUS
Sunday February 15
830 AM
Sean McGrath & Michael & Roseann McGrath
Memorial
1030 AM Stefan Skalinski 3rd Anniversary
Martin, Ann & Joseph McDonald Anniversaries
Ms. Catherine T. Brandley, Principal - [email protected]
239 Neponset Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone: 617-265-0019, ext. 4
www.popejp2catholicacademy.org
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL MEN AND WOMEN IN
SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: Sgt David J. Swanson, USA—
SPC Jamie Durance, USA 1st SGT, Ryan Long, USA- 1st Sgt
Christopher Demars, USA SPC Joseph Ambo, USA- SPC David Underwood, USA SPC Eric Rego, USA–-Pv2 Brendan
Doherty, USA Brian Doherty, USA –1st Lt. Patrick P. Murphy, USA SrA Michael T. Sullivan, USAF– Pvt Patrick A.
O’Brien, USA PFC Jason Reil, USN, Cpl.
Brandon N. Finn, USMC 2nd Lt. Ian Chuckran Cpl. Michael Ball, USMC Pvt. Michael
McDonagh, USMC SPC Michael Geary USA
PFC Kevin McNamara, USA
Kevin Paul McCarthy PVT US Marines
Wednesday February 18 - ASH WEDNESDAY
9 AM
Parishioners of Saint Ann
12 Noon
Vocations to Priesthood and Consecrated Life
7 PM
Parishioners of Saint Brendan
Thursday February 19
9 AM
Kathleen Grace Kelly Memorial
Friday February 20
9 AM
Jimmy Mazzone Anniversary
Saturday February 21
9 AM
Daniel Elliot 4th Anniversary
4:00 PM
Betty Cook Memorial
Sunday February 22
830 AM
Thomas & Catherine Hunt Memorial
1030 AM Christopher (1st) & George (20th) Sweeney
MINISTERS OF HOLY
EUCHARIST AND ALTAR
SERVERS 2/14 & 15
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp will burn in
loving memory of: Stefan Skalinski
Saturday 4 pm
Lector: A Juliano M Cabeen
EM: F Manning T Weir
Server: A B Burke
This week’s offertory gifts are offered
in loving honor of: Stefan Sklalinski
In your kindness, please continue to remember in
your prayers all our loved ones and parishioners
who have passed away.
Sunday 830 am
Lector: J Breen
EM: M Curley R Kuleszea
Server: J B Curley P Clougher
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace,
Amen.
Sunday 1030 am
Lector: J Hunt M Flynn
EM: P Skalinski L Mannion
Server: L Carver A Casey K Clark M Doherty
SAINT ANN OFFERTORY (2/8)
1st Collection: $2,377
Renovation and Maintenance: $1,126
All are warmly invited to
Eucharistic Exposition and
Adoration celebrated at St. Ann
every Saturday following the
9:00 am mass until 3:00 pm. We
conclude with Benediction and
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00
pm.
COME SING FOR THE LORD!
With the St. Ann Youth/Teen Choir. Sundays at the 10:30
AM Family Mass. Rehearsals Sundays at 10 AM prior to
Mass and Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM in the Music Room at
SPJP II school.
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Saint Brendan Parish
Mass Intentions For The Week
St. Brendan Parish
“Led by the Spirit, St. Brendan Parish
Community seeks to know and celebrate
Jesus through Word, Worship and
Service”
SAINT BRENDAN OFFERTORY
Weekly Offertory (2/1)
$2,655
Parish Improvement (2/1)
$1,437
2/8 Offertory—See 2/22 Bulletin
SAINT BRENDAN PARISH 500 CLUB
Numbers are available to purchase for one drawing and/or year. Tickets are $5 for one drawing
and $55 for the year. Call the parish office at
(617) 436-0310 or see parishioner Tom Murphy if
you are interested. Next drawing: March 1 after 10
am liturgy.
Saturday 2/14/15
4 PM
Steven Sands 1st Anniversary & Birthday
Memorial
Sunday 2/15/15
8 AM
Parishioners of St. Brendan and St. Ann
10 AM
Bridget Leahy 7th Anniversary
Monday 2/16/15
9 AM
Barbara Flaherty
Tuesday 2/17/15
9 AM
Matt Faherty (Healing)
Wednesday 2/18/15 - ASH WEDNESDAY
9 AM
Rob Noble –25th Anniversary
7 PM
Vocations to Priesthood and Consecrated
Life
Saturday 2/21/15
4 PM
Michelle J. King—16th Anniversary
Sunday 2/22/15
8 AM
Catherine L. Riva –13th Anniversary
10 AM
Anne Marie Feeney—5th Anniversary
LITURGICAL SUPPORT FEBRUARY
FOOD PANTRY The SVDP Food Pantr y is ver y
low on items. Non perishable items are greatly appreciated. Cereal, tuna, fruit juices, Parmalat milk,
pasta, pasta sauce, boxed potatoes and rice. Grocery
store gift cards are also welcomed and gratefully appreciated.
MOTHER AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Please come and join us on Mondays from 10 AM 12 noon in Father Lane Hall. No school means no
playgroup!
LONG ISLAND SHELTER FOR
HOMELESS Due to the relocation of the shelter to
the South End, we are unable to collect clothing at
this time. Please refrain from dropping donations at
the St. Brendan Rectory. Thanks.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Patrick, Marie & Rev. John O’Rourke
LITURGICAL SUPPORT
For Saint Brendan Parish is available for the months of June
and December of 2015. Please contact the parish office at
617-436-0310 if you are interested in this opportunity for
support.
IRISH PASTORAL CENTRE (IPC) NEWS
MOTHER TODDLER PLAYGROUP Playgroup
Wednesdays in St. Mark’s lower church 10 am—12 noon.
All are welcome.
CAREGIVERS AND COMPANIONS AVAILABLE
A service of the Irish Pastoral Centre. Please call 617 265
5300 xt 11 and speak with Kathleen.
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**NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS**
Beginning Monday January 5, 2015 the St. Ann & St. Brendan parish offices will be staffed as follows, with
parish business for both parishes being conducted in the
following locations 9 AM to 3 PM:
Mondays: Saint Brendan site
Tuesdays: Saint Brendan site
Wednesdays: Saint Brendan AND Saint Ann sites
Thursdays: Saint Ann site
Fridays: Saint Ann site
STAFF OF THE PARISHES OF SAINT ANN
AND SAINT BRENDAN
Rev. Jason Makos, Pastor
Rev. Thomas Macdonald, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Richard Brennan, Permanent Deacon
Rev. Paul Rouse (Retired), In Residence (SA)
Rev. John McCarthy, Irish Pastoral Centre, In Residence
(SB)
Rev. Richard Putnam, SDB, Weekend Assistant (SB)
Finance & Operations Manager: Nancy Lafoe
Secretaries: Linda Damatin, Maria Maginnis & Marianne
Curley
Facilities and Sextons: Thomas Curley & Tom Blinn
Religious Education St. Ann: Mrs. Paula Skalinski
[email protected] 617 825 6180 xt 12
Sunday Classes: 9:30 am Gr. 1-6
Religious Education St. Brendan: Mrs. Maura Burke
Grades 1-6, 617 282 3388
Confirmation Program St. Brendan & St. Ann Grades 79/10: Mrs. Paula Skalinski: [email protected]. 617
825 6180 xt 12. Class choice: Sundays @ 4:15 pm or Fridays at 6:00 pm.
St. Ann Director of Music & Neighborhood Children’s
Theatre: Mrs Michelle McCourt |
[email protected]
St. Brendan Director of Music: Taras Leschishin
St. Brendan Organist: Joel Davidson
Neighbors In Deed: Visitors to Homebound Elders
Helen M. Barrett, RN 617 296 0258
Ministry To Homebound & Elderly: Holy Communion
sacrament of the sick, visit from a priest. Please call the
rectory to schedule
Office Hours St. Brendan: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9 am—3 pm except Holidays and as noted.
Office Hours St. Ann: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9
am—3 pm except Holidays and as noted.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Interested in completing or beginning your initiation into
the Catholic Church? Please speak with a priest after mass
or by calling either parish office.
Saint Ann and Saint Brendan Collaborative
Pastoral Planning and Disciples In Mission
It’s hard to believe it but Lent is right around the corner! The forty
days of Lent are such a wonderful opportunity to empty our lives
of the excesses that distract us from noticing Christ’s nearness to
us. It’s so important to remember that the sacrifices we undertake
during this penitential season are meant to dispose us to a deeper
fulfillment. We don’t fast to lose weight! We fast in order to experience more keenly our most basic hunger for God. Just as important as the question of what we will “give up” for Lent is the
question of what we will “take up” to fill the space opened by our
sacrifices. This Lent the parishes of St. Brendan and St. Ann will
be launching a faith formation series to address a very important
need in our collaborative community: adult faith development.
Survey after survey indicates that the vast majority of Catholic
adults do not understand the basic teachings of our Faith. On a
more positive note, the same surveys indicate that Catholic adults
have a desire to learn more about the teachings of the Church. To
answer this need, each Friday during Lent one of our parishes will
hold a brief faith formation event. Each event is designed to expose its participants to a different dimension of the Church’s public worship of God. At each event I will offer a brief reflection on
some basic aspect of what the Catholic Church teaches and believes. Though geared toward adults, families are most welcome to
attend. Hopefully by sacrificing one hour of your time each Friday
during Lent, your hearts and minds will be filled with a new appreciation and understanding of the beautiful truths God has revealed
to us for our salvation. Please consider joining us and inviting your
friends to come along as well!
Blessings,
Father Tom
The Light Is On For You! - Sacramental Confession
6:30—8:00 pm Wednesdays during Lent at all parishes in the
Archdiocese of Boston.
All Parish families are invited to join us for our Lenten
Season. These are family friendly events and children and
families are welcome!
Week 1 - Penance - Friday, February 20
Saint Ann's 6:30p to 8p
Week 2 - Adoration - Friday, February 27
Saint Brendan's 6:30p to 8p
Week 3 - Evening Prayer - Friday, March 6
Saint Ann's 6:30p to 8p
Week 4 - Tour of the Church - Friday, March 13
Saint Brendan's 6:30p to 8p
Week 5 - Stations of the Cross - Friday, March 20
Saint Ann's 6:30p to 8p
Week 6 - Children's Stations of the Cross Friday
March 27—Saint Brendan's 6:30p to 8p
Week 7 - Friday April 3 Children's Walk with the Cross
start at Saint Brendan's at 12p with stop at Keystone. Ends
at Saint Ann Church with stop at Bostonian.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAINT ANN AND SAINT BRENDAN PARISHES
have been selected to participate in a National Study of
vibrant parishes conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute.
SAINT JOHN PAUL CATHOLIC ACADEMY is now
accepting applications. Please contact the school or their website for an application: 617 265 0019 xt 7127 or
www.pjp2ca.org
Please help us participate by completing a 10-15 minute survey online. The sur vey will be emailed to you
by [email protected]. The survey will only be available from February 17 to March 10
and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth
and enable you to provide feedback on what efforts your
parish is doing to help you grow. All responses will be
confidential and the parishes will only receive information
about the community as a whole. We are trying to get the
highest response rate possible. This information will be
invaluable to SAINT BRENDAN AND SAINT ANN
PARISHES and our var ious ministr ies as we plan
ahead and try to be the best disciples we can be. We will
receive the results in May/June at which time, we will
share what we have learned with both parishes.
BOSTON CITY SINGERS offers outstanding programs
for young people ages 4 – 18. You do not need previous singing experience to join - just love to sing! Boston City Singers
is a community-based, after-school program. Members come
from all over the City of Boston and neighboring cities . and
towns www.bostoncitysingers.org
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN COPY Please note for
both parishes is Monday morning with Holiday exceptions.
Thank you!
MASS INTENTIONS Only one intention per Mass may be
booked when a memorial mass is requested. Thank you for
your understanding and please call the parish offices with any
specific questions or requests. Thank you!
PRAYER REQUESTS If you or a loved one wish to be
Please send an email
to:[email protected] OR to [email protected] with your name, address and phone number so we can update our parish databases. If you don’t
use email or have not provided your email address in
time - there will be opportunities to complete the survey
online or using a paper copy. You can obtain a paper copy
by contacting the parish offices at 617-436-0310 or 617825-6180 during office hours. Thank you for helping with
this important project.
added to our parishes prayer lists, please contact the
Rectory
NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS
NEEDED! If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic
Minister or Lector, please see Father Makos or Father Tom
after mass.
SEEKING NEW ALTAR SERVERS FOR SAINT
BRENDAN Father Makos and Father Tom would like to
invite our parish youth, boys and girls, in grades 4 and up
to join us in serving the Lord at Sunday mass. Please contact Paula at the rectory if you are interested or email her at
[email protected].
SAINT ANN KNITTERS
Will meet Feb. 19 & March 19 after 9 am
Mass in St. Ann Lower Church All Are
Welcome. We have yar n, needles & patterns. All items donated to Friends of the
Unborn.
* RELIGIOUS EDUCATION *
SAINT ANN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please
register at St. Ann’s website and go to the Religious Education page. Classes for grades 1-6 have begun. Classes are
held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the school.
Scripture for the week of February 15, 2015
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SA & SB CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Reminder that our Confirmation program begins in 7th
grade. If you have not registered, please email
[email protected] for more information.
SAINT BRENDAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration form is available for download at the St. Brendan website. Please contact Maura Burke at the school with
any questions: 617 282 3388. Classes are held at 3:45 PM
on Mondays at the school.
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SUN
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
SUN
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31-11:1/Mk 1:40-45
Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21
Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20-6:2/ Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15
Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-3218
Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
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***SCHOOL NEWS***
February Vacation ** February 16—23
SAVE THE DATES!
SUNDAY MARCH 8 - Breakfast With Dr. Seuss
In Father Lane Hall After the 10:00 Mass. Details to follow!
SATURDAY APRIL 11 - Father /Daughter Dance
In Father Lane Hall. 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Details to follow!
SAINT BRENDAN BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE
First Saturday of each month from 9AM-12 Noon at Saint Brendan School. All
proceeds benefit the school.
JOIN THE ST. BRENDAN SCHOOL CHOIR!
Each week, the choir will meet after school to practice new music that we will
sing and perform at different family and school Masses and events throughout the
year. Contact Mr Weigel: [email protected]
LET US ALL REMEMBER TO CHECK ON OUR OLDER NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS DURING THESE VERY SNOWY DAYS. SHOVEL OUT YOUR VENTS AND
YOUR EXHAUST PIPES BEFORE STARTING CARS. LET’S HELP EACH OTHER AS
MUCH AS WE CAN. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, HAVE PATIENCE AND SEE CHRIST IN
EVERYONE YOU MEET. GOD BLESS!
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Please Pray for our fellow Parishioners and relatives who are ill or
have special intentions.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S
THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Sound of Music
John Altos
Beswick Family
Theresa Beswick
Charlotte Boti
Russell Brandi
Gerry Cardinal
Therese Catania
Millie Cawly
Susan Champigny
Cheryl Coffin
Brendan Collins
Helen A Conley
Mary Costello
John Coyne
Margaret Coyne
Mary Curry
Audrey Davis
Dorothy Daley
Patricia Deardon
Lenor Delgrosso
Maxine Del Tufo
James Doherty
Marguerite Dubois
Brooke DuBeau
Dorothy Farquharson
James Fitzgerald
Bill Foley
George Gately
Chuck Geanacopoulos
Louise Griffin
Barbara Hackett
Mrs. Richard Juliano
Mary Kelly
Frank Kelly
McDonough Family
Mary Kelley
Elizabeth Reardon
Kaitlyn Landy
Under the Direction of Mrs. Michelle McCourt.
Choreographer Elizabeth Rouse.
Thursday February 19, Friday February 20,
Saturday February 21 at 7:00 pm
Saint Ann Parish & School Hall
239 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester
Tickets $5.00 and may be purchased at the door.
Handicapped accessible, family friendly evening,
light refreshments will be sold. Enjoyable for all
ages!
2015 CATHOLIC APPEAL This week, many
of you will receive a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting
your support of the 2015 Catholic Appeal. The Catholic
Appeal sustains over 50 ministries serving our parish and
many people throughout the Archdiocese. Please respond
to Cardinal Seán’s request to help our parish. You may
mail your pledge or visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org
to give online. When a Parish meets or exceeds its
Catholic Appeal goal, the Parish receives a Rebate so
please support the Appeal. Thank you!
ONLINE GIVING SIGN UP opportunities available after Masses THIS weekend
at Saint Ann Parish.
ONLINE GIVING AT SAINT
ANN AND SAINT BRENDAN
PARISHES Online Giving is a direct payment program that allows
parishioners and other donors to
make contributions to our parish without writing checks
or giving cash donations. Parishioners and other donors
may set up their weekly collection donations, make
pledges, manage their contributions, or make one-time
donations. It is convenient, safe and secure. See the
Online Giving link on our par ish websites. Please
contact the parish offices with any questions about
online giving.
John Kennedy
Helen Kyle
Brian Lawlor
Donna Lawlor
Conor Leahy
Ed and Jeannie Leahy
Christopher LeDuc
Thomas Lucia
Ann Maloney
Mary McCarthy
Isabelle McIntyre
John McPartlin
Katie McDonough
Salvatore Monastra
Mary Nagle
Christopher O'Brien
Connie O'Sullivan
Mary O'Sullivan
Robert and Paola Perez
Patricia Pierre
Mary Rau
Betty Reardon
Michael Reardon
Mary Reilly
Alison Renna
The Richard Family
Margaret Ryan
Stephen Shaller
Mathew Smith
Mary B. Tighe
Carol Weese
Alice Weydt
SPECIAL INTENTION
Walter “Buddy” Blinn
Carol Ann Callanan
Russ Kenn
Tommy Kelly
Lawrence Hamilton
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
Saint Brendan Parish
9 AM
7 PM
Saint Ann Parish
9 AM
12 Noon
7 PM
Ashes will distributed during the Liturgy.
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