Sunday, April 10, 2016

HOLY FAMILY PARISH
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Holy Family Parish
Paróquia Sagrada Família
30 Grafton Street
Lowell MA 01852
Main Phone: (978)453-2134
Brazilian Community: (978)934-0622
Fax: (978)453-0933
Email: holyfamilylowell@yahoo.com
Administrator
Reverend Nicholas Sannella
Pastoral Staff
Reverend Donald G. Lozier, OMI
Reverend Gilmond Boucher, OMI
Reverend Jonas Christal (Brazilian)
Sr. Joan Gregoire, SND
Deacon Alvaro Soares
Business Manager
David McLean
Director of Religious Education
Richard Ouellette
Religious Education Secretary
Bailey Lizotte
High School of Religion Director
W. Gerald Dockett
(978)808-4505
Parish Secretaries
Marlene Heiss (Brazilian)
Cathy Martel (English)
Custodians
Roger Geoffroy
Al Stamp
SAT, April 9th, 3rd Sunday Easter
2:30 PM Choir
3:15 PM Confessions
4:00 PM Mary LeMay
SUNDAY, April 10th, 3rd Sunday Easter
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:45 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Parishioners & Benefactors
Choir
Zachary Boudreau
Brazilian Mass
Brazilian Choir
Brazilian Mass
MONDAY, April 11th
8:00 AM McArdle Estate
TUESDAY, April 12th
8:00 AM No Intentions
7:30 PM Brazilian Mass
WEDNESDAY, April 13th
8:00 AM No Intentions
THURSDAY, April 14th
8:00 AM No Intentions
FRIDAY, April 15th
8:00 AM Royal Estate
SATURDAY, April 16th, 4th Sunday Easter
2:30 PM Choir
3:15 PM Confessions
4:00 PM Joseph & Elizabeth Deputat
LITURGY MEETING
SUNDAY APRIL 10 2016
AFTER THE 10:00 MASS
BRAZILIAN
Sunday, April 10, 2016
9:00—11:00
Lower Church
SUNDAY, April 17th, 4th Sunday Easter
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:45 AM
Royal Estate
Choir
Roger C. Lefebvre
Brazilian Mass
Brazilian Baptism
5:30 PM Brazilian Choir
6:00 PM Brazilian Mass
We Pray...
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
those who are ill, those who
are now or have recently
been in the hospital, and those who have
requested our prayers, especially:
Dr. Gert Bailey, Lucy Balkus, Shirley Bell, Ted
Bell,
Doris Belley, Robert Bolduc, Cyril
Braganza, Bob Brown, Carol Britton, Buote
Family, James Campbell, Michele Cassetta
Bernadette Chartrand, Helena Ciaravolo, Millie
Ciszek, Robert Connolly, Kevin Conroy, Dom &
Claire Contardo, Br. Augustin “Gus” Cote,
Anne Marie Countie, Nancy Cyr, Jane Daly,
Davidson Family, Debbie Demers, DeRocco
Family, Mary Dockett, Doug Duchesne, Paul
Ducharme, Cathy Durand, Claire Durkin,
Cynthia Evans, Jean Gagne, Sr. Marilyn
Gignac, Donna Gravelle, Len Hallisey, Havelka
Family, Denis Hebert, Frank Holden, Rev.
Patrick Hollywood OMI, Pauline Jankowski,
Sally Kelly, Jim & Annette Knust, Kozowyk
Family, Fran Labadini, Maryann Lanzara, Betty
LeClaire, Jeanne LeLacheur, Rev. Robert
Levesque OMI, Liz Machado, Betty Mallett,
Donald Marcouillier, Steven Marks, Hilda
McBride, Sheila McCarthy, McDonagh Family,
Georgette Mendonca, Manuel Mendonca Sr.,
Shirley Morrison, Kathleen Muldoon, Francis
O’Donnell, Linda Paradise, Rev. Norman Parent
OMI, Jeanne Pinard,
John Quealey, Mary
Richardson, Mary Agnes Rivanis, Mary Rivas,
Robert Rivas, Elaine Robinson, Rev. Lucien
Sawyer OMI, Pat Steers, Barbara Vayo, Diane
Wingfield, Rita Wrenn.
Linda Thayer, Archdiocese of Boston Respect
Life Education Office, presents "Introduction to
Respect Life." Linda discusses life stages in the
womb and the issue of abortion. Included are
beautiful images of prenatal development. The talk
also emphasizes purity in dating. Appropriate for
junior high through adult. Admission is free.
Refreshments served. Thurs. April 14, 6:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish Center, 118 S.
Broadway, Lawrence, MA.
Meeting April 17, 2016
11:00 AM
Parish Center
May they experience God’s healing love
and comfort.
Apelação Católica
A campanha da Sagrada família
paróquia católica recurso 2016 é um
começo
maravilhoso!
Com
US
$9.800,00
já
comprometeu-se,
estamos em 61% da meta.
O
primeiros oupouring de suporte de
ajuda tanta sustentar os ministérios
importantes que fazem Sagrada
família paróquia um lugar vibrante de
adoração. Se você ainda tem que dar,
por favor, buscar uma forma de
penhor na parte de trás da igreja ou
visitel bostoncatholicappeal.org
Obrigado por suas orações e apoio
The Holy Family Parish 2016 Catholic
Appeal campaign is off to a wonderful
start! With $9,800.00 already pledged,
we are at 61% of goal. The early
outpouring of support from so many
helps sustain the important ministries
that make Holy Family Parish a
vibrant place of worship. If you have
yet to give, please pick up a pledge
form at the back of the church or visit:
bostoncatholicappeal.org
Thank you for your prayers and
support!
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
PRAYER AND REFLECTION
April 10, 2016
3rd Sunday of Easter
APRIL 3, 2016
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter
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753
4005
March 26, 2016
Nayara do Nascimento Miranda Cabral
March 27, 2016
Benjamin Oliveira Pires
April 3, 2016
Elias Manuel Gonzalez
Giuliana Marie Gonzalez
Kiera Mary Sousa
Today’s Gospel attests to Jesus’ risen
presence among his disciples: challenging,
assuring, warning them of what would follow
their commitment to him. Their path would not
be easier than his. But he fed them, gave
them their mission and appointed Peter to lead
them. He was compelling enough that they
moved forward, despite the risks. He is still
among us, feeding us, speaking to us,
encouraging us and calling us to live the
Gospel. How aware are we of his presence?
Let us pray now for all who are called to
spread the Gospel and for all who have yet to
hear it.
For all of us in the church who are called to
witness to the presence of Christ among us …
we pray,
For those who take risks for the Gospel,
especially in areas where Christians are
persecuted … we pray,
For all whose lives are committed to those in
need, regardless of their religious beliefs …
we pray,
For the war-torn regions of the earth; for
those in the military; and for those who
promote
peace
through
cooperation,
collaboration or negotiation … we pray,
For sponsors and families responsible for
supporting the newly baptized … we pray,
For individuals or groups willing to speak out
against those who promote fear or deny
human rights … we pray,
For mercy for those who have offended us
out of fear or self-preservation … we pray,
For the poor or the disenfranchised, the sick
or the discouraged among us; for those who
have died and those who grieve for them …
we pray,
PRAYER: God who encourages and
energizes us when we are wary or weary,
keep our eyes on the risen Christ who stands
in our midst and urges us forward. Each time
we are fed in the Eucharist, help us to
remember that — like the disciples — we are
called. We ask this in his name: your beloved
Son, Jesus. Amen.
-2016 CELEBRATION
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
”
'Simão, filho de João, tu me amas mais do que estes?'
III Domingo do Tempo Pascal (Ano C): At 5,27b- -32.40b-41; Sl 30(29); Ap 5,11-14; Jo 21,1-19.
A aparição de Jesus ressuscitado nas margens do mar de Tiberíades revigora a missão
dos discípulos de serem pescadores de gente (Lc 5,1-11). Pedro e os companheiros entram no mesmo barco, pescam a noite toda sem sucesso. Porém, de manhã, a confiança
na palavra do Ressuscitado leva a encher a rede de peixes e a expressar a fé: é o Senhor.
O número cento e cinquenta e três simboliza, sobretudo, o sentido universal da missão,
cuja eficácia é assegurada pela comunhão com o Ressuscitado. O convite a participar da
refeição, preparada pelo Senhor, abre os olhos da fé dos discípulos. Jesus, durante o
ministério, havia abençoado e multiplicado pães e peixes para saciar a fome do povo
(cf. Jo 6,9.11) e, agora, Pedro é chamado a apascentar e guiar as ovelhas do bom pastor.
A resposta de Pedro à tríplice pergunta de Jesus revela o seu amor incondicional ao rebanho que o reconduz no caminho do discipulado, após a negação na hora da paixão (cf. 18,17-27). Segueme é a exigência do Mestre. Os discípulos perseveram na difusão do evangelho, não obstante os desafios e
perseguições, afirmando que é preciso obedecer a Deus antes que aos homens (1ª leitura). O salmista
agradece a salvação recebida do Senhor, que transforma o sofrimento em festa. A 2ª leitura ressalta a soberania universal de Cristo ressuscitado, pois ele é digno de receber poder, riqueza, sabedoria, força, honra, glória e louvor. Estas sete expressões de louvor e adoração glorificam Jesus, o Cordeiro imolado, pela sua obra
em favor da humanidade.
A barca, as redes, os peixes, o cuidado das ovelhas, expressam o sentido missionário da Igreja. Como os
discípulos, somos chamados a lançar a rede para a pesca, confiando na presença do Mestre Jesus, que nos
alerta: Sem mim nada podeis fazer (Jo 15,5).
Elevemos, também nós, o louvor, a honra, a glória e o poder ao Cordeiro Pascal vivo no meio de nós. Com
Ele nós sentamos à sua mesa para partilharmos a sua Ceia pascal, participando plenamente da vida nova que
irrompeu de sua Páscoa. Que Ele nos ajude a sermos disponíveis para servir com liberdade e alegria.
(Extraído da Revista de Liturgia)
Oração
Deus, que o vosso povo sempre exulte pela sua renovação espiritual,
para que, tendo recuperado agora com alegria a condição de filhos de Deus,
espere com plena confiança o dia da ressurreição.
Por Cristo, nosso Senhor. Amém.
Pe. Jonas D. Christal
(http://palavra-nossa.blogspot.com
LEITURAS DA SEMANA:
2a feira: At 6,8-15; Sl 118(119); Jo 6,22-29.
3a feira: At 7,51–8,1a; Sl 30(31); Jo 6,30-35.
4a feira: At 8,1b-8; Sl 65(66); Jo 6,35-40.
5a feira: At 8,26-40; Sl 65(66); Jo 6,44-51.
6a feira: At 9,1-20; Sl 116(117); Jo 6,52-59.
Sábado: At 9,31-42; Sl 115(116B); Jo 6,60-69.
4o DP: At 13,14.43-52; Sl 99(100); Ap 7,9.14b-17; Jo 10,27-39.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
VISIT AN NPH HOME
If you enjoy traveling and want to see how your support of NPH USA transforms lives, visit a Nuestros Pequeños
Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) home with us. Your life may never be the same!
About NPH
Since 1954, Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) has
cared for thousands of orphaned and abandoned
children. The first home opened in Mexico, later
followed by homes in Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua,
Guatemala, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Peru
and Bolivia. To date, over 20,000 children have been
cared for by this unique and loving family.
2016 Mid-Atlantic Northeast Regional Trips
 April 16 – 24, 2016
NPH Dominican Republic Youth Mission Trip
Cost per person: $480.00
www.nphusa.org/DRyouth2016
 July 6 – 13, 2016
NPH Honduras General Mission Trip
Cost per person: $750.00(adult) & $600.00 (youth)
www.nphusa.org/HON2016
 July 23 – 29, 2016
NPH Mexico General Mission Trip
Cost per person: $650.00 (adult) & $500.00 (youth)
www.nphusa.org/MEX2016
 August 14 – 21, 2016
NPH Honduras Youth Mission Trip
Cost per person: $560.00
www.nphusa.org/honyouth2016
Trip Highlights
 Stay at the NPH home with the children - allowing us
to immerse ourselves in NPH life with the children.
 While the children are in school, you will help out
around the home (assisting with daily chores,
working in the garden, farm, or kitchen, caring for
the babies, etc.)
 Tour of the NPH home and programs
 Meet the leadership, staff, & volunteers
 Invitation to NPH activities at the home; such as
weekly mass, dances, group activities, and much
more.
 Develop meaningful relationships with the children
and staff where language and culture have no
boundaries
 Discover first-hand the effects that loving, caring, and
acceptance have on children who once struggled to
survive
Cost includes:
 Pre-trip orientation
 On-site accommodations at NPH
 Airport & local transportation
 Meals while at NPH
 NPH USA interpreter and guide
 Travel insurance & background check
 Six months of a new child sponsorship
Price does not include airfare, outside meals or optional
attraction costs.
To learn more about these trips, please contact Thayer Lawson at
617.206.4940 or tlawson@nphusa.org
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