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Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MA

October 7, 2018

Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph ParishSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish

www.medfordcollaborative.org

Collaborative Staff

Pastor: Fr. Paul V. Sullivan Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Shen Priest In Residence: Fr. Daniel Moloney (Chaplain at MIT)

Director of Finance and Operations: Laura Powers 781-396-0423 x113 Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Doreen Breen 781-396-0423 x126 Faith Formation Coordinator: Ann Carroll 781-396-0423 x114 Middle School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] High School Youth Ministry Email: [email protected] Religious Education Email: [email protected] St. Francis of Assisi Music Director: Jonathan Cote 603-479-1276 Email: jondcote@comcast,net St. Joseph Music Director: Betsy Pesce 781-396-0423 x125 Cell: 617-335-8155 Email: [email protected] Collaborative Office Manager: Alisa O’Dowd St. Joseph Business Manager: Karen Sturniolo

Main Office: 781-396-3636 Early Childhood Learning Center: 781-395-7780

Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117

Website: www.stjosephschoolmedford.com

Principal: Tim Forti

Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi 441 Fellsway West, Medford

Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm

Sunday - 9am & 11am

St. Joseph 118 High Street, Medford

Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 4pm

Sunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noon

Contact Information

Collaborative Parish Office: 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm & Friday 9am - Noon

Phone: 781-396-0423 Fax: 781-391-2919

St. Joseph Email: [email protected]

St. Francis of Assisi Email: [email protected]


Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul…From Fr. Paul… Dear Friends,

You should have received the Grand Annual Appeal in the mail this week, along with the annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2018. As you can see from the Financial Report, we have made progress in cutting expenses and increasing revenue. We need to continue this progress in order for our parishes to thrive. Please give to the Grand Annual as your means allow; if everyone pitches in, we will be successful. Thank you to all who contribute to your parish each week.

We hope you can participate in some or all of these upcoming events:

Rosary Rally for our Church and our Country - Sunday Oct 7 from 3:30 to 5:00 at St. Joseph. Blessing of the Animals - Sunday, Oct 7 after the 11:00 Mass at St. Francis and after the 12:00 Mass at St. Joseph. Collaborative Mass of Anointing - Saturday, Oct 13 at 11:00 at St. Joseph. St Joseph Choir Annual Concert - Sunday, Oct 14 at 2:00 pm. Halloween Bash - Friday, Oct 26 at St Francis.

See you around the parishes!

Father Paul

Welcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New ParishionersWelcome to New Parishioners

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,

No matter what your current family or marital situation,

No matter what your current personal history, age, background, race, etc.,

No matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved

and respected here at The Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish

and Saint Joseph Parish.

If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to a member of the

Parish Staff after Mass or at your convenience.

Remembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our ParishesRemembering Our Parishes

Please consider remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School when

drafting your estate plans. For more information, please call

Laura Powers at 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you.

Sacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of MatrimonySacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements with one of our

priests or deacon at least six months before the wedding.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly Please contact the Parish Center Office to make

arrangements, if you are going into the hospital, or have a family member who is homebound and would

like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

If a family member cannot come to church and would like to receive Communion at home,

please notify us.

Upcoming Collaborative Events Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 7 after the 11am Mass at St. Francis and after the 12pm Mass at St. Joseph.

Coast to Coast Rosary Sunday, October 7 at 3:30pm at St. Joseph

Collaborative Mass of Anointing Saturday, October 13 at 11am at St. Joseph

St. Joseph Parish Concert Sunday, October 14 at 2pm

Mass in Honor of Saint Anne Friday, October 19 at 7pm at St. Joseph

Halloween Bash Friday, October 26 at St. Francis


October 7, 2018

National Coast to Coast Rosary Rally October 7th at St. Joseph

The Collaborative of St. Joseph & St. Francis invites you to join us in participating in the National Coast to Coast Rosary Rally for our country on October 7, 2018 at St. Joseph Church. The Event begins at 3:30 pm with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by the Rosary at 4:00 pm, Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. We will open our doors at 3:00 pm.

Saint Joseph School was pleased to welcome International Students from China who were visiting the United States. These students, pictured here with Principal Tim Forti and Fr. Peter Shen, attended grades 4 and 6 at Saint Joseph School last week.



Friends of Francis Gift Card Donations

It’s that time of year again! With the Holidays fast approaching, we are looking for $10.00 gift cards for supermarkets for our Thanksgiving Dinners. This year we would like them earlier as we will be giving our Turkeys earlier. As always we appreciate your generosity. You may leave them in the box at the back of the church, at the Collaborative Office at 114 High Street, or at the Food Pantry on Thursdays from 12pm to 4pm.

Thanks, Jerri DiClemente

St. Francis of Assisi Decorating Committee

St. Francis of Assisi is looking to form a new Decorating Committee. Primary responsibilities are decorating for Christmas and Easter with smaller projects for 1st Communions and Confirmation. If you are creative, like to help or just want to be part of the fun, consider joining our Decorating Committee! For more information or to sign up, please call the Parish Office at 781-396-0423.

Parish Facilities Rentals

Several facilities within the campus of St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi parishes are available for rental to parishioners and groups closely affiliated to our parishes. These facilities include the Gymnasiums, Dining Halls, and conference rooms. Availability is limited as we are fortunate to have many active Parish ministries, Faith Formation and School programs which use these facilities on a regular basis.

For details on fees, availability and policies regulating use of facilities, please visit our website at www.medfordcollaborative.org/use-of-facilities-at-our-parishes or call the Parish Office at 781-396-0423.


October 7, 2018

St. Joseph Parish Annual Concert

Sunday, October 14th at 2pm

The music ministry invites you to join us on Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2018, at 2pm in the upper church, for our St. Joseph Parish Annual Concert. Both our Adult and Youth Choirs and The Messengers (our young adult music group) will perform, and there will be an opportunity for the audience to join with us in singing!

This year's program, entitled, "Building Bridges”, is being dedicated to Prayer for Unity…in our communities and in the world…, and will once again consist of a varied program of sacred, classical and popular selections. A portion of the proceeds from our concert ad book will be donated to “UnityWorks” Foundation, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote understanding of the oneness of humanity, the value of diversity, and the need for unity - with a focus on education and schools.

There will be a luncheon in the social center following the concert, catered by Carroll's Restaurant in Medford (kindness of parishioner, Attorney Victor Garo). Please note: when you arrive for the concert, you will receive a voucher which will enable you to attend the luncheon.

We urge you to take this opportunity to come and join our choirs and instrumentalists in a prayerful and playful musical celebration! For more information, please email Betsy at [email protected] or call 781-781-396-0423 x125 (office) or 617-335-8155 (cell).

Weekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture ReadingsWeekly Scripture Readings 7 SUN Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or

10:2-12 8 Mon Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37

9 Tue Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 10 Wed Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4

11 Thu Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13

12 Fri Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 13 Sat Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28

14 SUN Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30

The Knights of Columbus Council #141, based at St Joseph's, recently elected new officers for the coming year. For more information about this Council and their fraternal and service to the community, please contact Zack Shaw at [email protected] Join the Medford Knights of Columbus for a fundraiser at Bertuccis on the Mystic Valley Parkway on October 18th. Enjoy a great meal with family and friends, and feel free to join our raffle throughout dinner. Just tell the staff that you are with the Knights of Columbus, and part of the proceeds from dinner will be given back to us so that we can better serve the collaborative, school, and those in need.

Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our

parishes, who were baptized in the month of September.

Emeline Grace Blauch John Robert Dascoli

Claire Barbara Donahue William Jonathan McCarthy

Alexandra Marguerite Seaines-Taylor

May God continue to bring to fulfillment the great work He has begun with them.



Loved Ones In Service

Presently on active duty serving our country:

CPL Gerald P. Byrnes, Jr., US Marine Corps.

SPC Ryan Barry, US Army

Cameron Howard

Nicholas C. Lavery

2LT Richard Neil Matta, US Army

Staff Sergeant 3rd Special Forces, Cairo M. Prisco, US Army

Daniel Silva

Our prayers go out to all men and women who are serving our country. May God protect them.

Please remember the following people who are in need of prayers:

Theresa O’Brien Carew, Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Kim Dervishian, Pasqualina DeSimone, Jack Foley, Mike James, Jeffrey Morgan, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera, Donald & Ronald Sisson, Rob Stengel, Donna Trabucco, Bob Tringali, Pauline Vojtas & Denise Zero

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN OUR COLLABORATIVE

We are looking for a Faith Formation Coordinator to provide catechetical and administrative support to the Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry.

We are looking for an individual who possesses a firm grasp of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Faith; has strong organizational and interpersonal skills; possesses demonstrated ability to multi-task and has a background in clerical and or office administration with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software products & knowledge of Connect Now – our parish database management software - preferred, but will provide training. For more details regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please visit our website www.medfordcollaborative.org.

This is a Part-Time (10 hours per week), hourly, non-

exempt, non-benefits eligible position. Compensation is

competitive and is commensurate with experience. All

interested applicants are asked to submit a resume with a

letter of interest by mail to: Laura Powers, Director of

Finance and Operations, Medford Collaborative, 114 High

Street, Medford, MA 02155 or submit by e-mail to:

[email protected].

St. Joseph Saturday In-House Basketball

Online registration is the only way to sign up your child. Website: https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1874987

Please choose the appropriate age group based on grade just entered: Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4 or Grades 5-8. Pricing is still $80 per player, $60 for second child and $150 for max family spend.

Please feel free to pass on the link to any potential newcomers. Boys and girls in grades K - 8 are welcome.

Once we receive your registration we will be in touch regarding details for child's age group on the opening SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 17th. The sessions on 11/17 are designed to evaluate all players and create balanced teams. Please email Len Dietrich at [email protected] with any questions.

Annual Annual Annual Annual Collaborative Collaborative Collaborative Collaborative

Mass of Mass of Mass of Mass of Anointing Anointing Anointing Anointing

Saint Joseph Church Saturday, October 13th at 11am

with Confessions at 10am

At this Mass our sick and elderly will be offered the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The graces of this sacrament are Strength, Peace and Courage in times of illness. We come together as a community to pray for healing for one another. After Mass, lunch will be provided at the St. Joseph Parish Social Center next to the church. Both the church and social center have wheelchair access. If you plan to attend, please call our collaborative office at 781-396-0423 as soon as possible. All are welcome!


October 7, 2018

Saturday 10/6/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm

For the People Anthony Previti & Thomas English

Sunday 10/7/18 9:00 am 11:00 am

Vincenza Quigley Aldo Scarpelli

Tuesday 10/9/18 8:30 am

Barbara & Linda Martone

Thursday 10/11/18 8:30 am

Theresa, David & Margaret Leone

Saturday 10/13/18 8:30 am 4:00 pm

Michael & Pagualena Varello and Angelo & Angela Musto Kevin Soldani

Sunday 10/14/18 9:00 am 11:00 am

John Ezeani and Angela Ezeani-Ntuk Tina & Ray Jackson

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday morning after the 8:30 am Mass,

Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the upper church confessional or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the second

Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Instruction for first time parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every

month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church (unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00 pm in the upper church.

All are welcome.

Weekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer GroupWeekly Prayer Group The St. Francis of Assisi Marion Movement of Priests Prayer Group meets every Monday at

7:30 pm in the upper church to pray the Rosary. All are welcome.

Secular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular FranciscansSecular Franciscans The Secular Franciscans, formerly Third Order,

meet at St. Francis of Assisi on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall.

All are welcome.

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Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

September 30th Collections

Basket: $3,498 Online Giving: $ 317 Total Offertory: $3,815 Weekly Budget Requirement: $4,615

Second Collection next week: Holy Father & Missionary Efforts

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

This week the Sanctuary Light is lit in memory of: Helena Wardan

October Weddings

Please keep in your prayers these couples who will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage this month.

John Perino & Marisa Barnaby

George L. Herman Ann Little

Eleanor Piontkoski

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.



Saturday 10/6/18 4:00 pm

James E. O’Brien

Sunday 10/7/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon

Deceased members of the Iannaccone & Flynn Families For the People In Honor of Our Lady of the Rosary

Monday 10/8/18 8:30 am

Baby Maria Sandra Purifory

Wednesday 10/10/18 8:30 am

For the souls of the deceased

Friday 10/12/18 8:30 pm

Julia Byrne

Saturday 10/13/18 4:00 pm

Jack Spencer

Sunday 10/14/18 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon

Dietrich & Costello Families For the People Mario Garcia

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Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the

upper church or by appointment.

Sacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of BaptismSacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Instruction for first time

parents and godparents is held at St. Francis of Assisi on the last Sunday of every month after the 11:00 am Mass in the upper church

(unless there is a schedule conflict).

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed SacramentAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm in the lower church.

(Adoration will not be held on days Medford schools are closed due to weather.)

Legion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of MaryLegion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the back room of the lower

church. All are welcome!

Readings: #1007

The Hosts and Wine for this week’s liturgies and the Sanctuary Lamp

is lit in memory of:

Laurie A. Ansaldi

September 30th Collections

Basket: $5,435 Online Giving: $1,017 Total Offertory: $6,452 Weekly Budget Requirement: $7,560 Second Collection next week: Holy Father & Missionary Efforts

A special THANK YOU to all those who share their talent, time, presence and support with

St. Joseph Parish.

Robert Capraro

and all our deceased parishioners and loved ones.

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