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Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 2018

River of Divine Mercy - Catholic Collaborative -

Ste Marguerite d’Youville, Dracut

St. Mary Magdalen, Tyngsboro St. Rita, Lowell

December 16, 2018

Dracut/Tyngsboro/Lowell

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Ste Marguerite d’Youville/St. Mary Magdalen/St. Rita

Welcome to Our Parish Communities

What Do We Do? by Dr. Scott Hahn

Third Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)

Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6

Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 The people in today's Gospel are "filled with expectation." They believe John the Baptist might be the Messiah they've been waiting for. Three times we hear their question: "What then should we do?" The Messiah's coming requires every man and woman to choose - to "repent" or not. That's John's message and it will be Jesus' too (see Luke 3:3; 5:32; 24:47). "Repentance" translates a Greek word, metanoia (literally, "change of mind"). In the Scriptures, repentance is presented as a two-fold "turning" - away from sin (see Ezekiel 3:19; 18:30) and toward God (see Sirach 17:20-21; Hosea 6:1). This "turning" is more than attitude adjustment. It means a radical life-change. It requires "good fruits as evidence of your repentance" (see Luke 3:8). That's why John tells the crowds, soldiers and tax collectors they must prove their faith through works of charity, honesty and social justice. In today's Liturgy, each of us is being called to stand in that crowd and hear the "good news" of John's call to repentance. We should examine our lives, ask from our hearts as they did: "What should we do?" Our repentance should spring, not from our fear of coming wrath (see Luke 3:7-9), but from a joyful sense of the nearness of our saving God. This theme resounds through today's readings: "Rejoice!...The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all," we hear in today's Epistle. In today's Responsorial, we hear again the call to be joyful, unafraid at the Lord's coming among us. In today's First Reading, we hear echoes of the angel's Annunciation to Mary. The prophet's words are very close to the angel's greeting (compare Luke 1:28-31). Mary is the Daughter Zion - the favored one of God, told not to fear but to rejoice that the Lord is with her, "a mighty Savior.” She is the cause of our joy, for in her draws near the Messiah, as John had promised: "One mightier than I is coming."

A service of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology www.SalvationHistory.com

An Advent Evening of Praise & Adoration

If you enjoyed singing “Down by the River” this summer or haven’t had a chance to join us yet, we are bringing the Praise and Worship music indoors this Advent! All are welcome to join us at St. Rita’s this coming Tuesday, December 18th for Adoration, Praise, & Worship from 7—8 p.m.

Please invite a few friends to experience the Peace and Joy of Advent

as we prepare our hearts for Jesus’ birth!


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Sunday, December 16 8:30, 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Religious Ed, Grades 1-8 Following the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses Coffee & Donuts, SMM Parish Center Following the 10 a.m. Mass Coffee & Donuts, & Christmas Card Writing, SR Parish Hall Monday, December 17 6:30 p.m. St. Rita’s Women’s Club Board Meeting, SR Parish Hall Tuesday, December 18 Following the 9 a.m. Mass Coffee & Donuts, SR Parish Hall 7:00 p.m. Advent Evening of Praise & Adoration, SR Church (see previous page) Thursday, December 20 6:30 p.m. Mass, SMD 7:00 p.m. Thursday Evening Prayer Group, SMD Church Saturday, December 22 9:30 a.m.—Noon Adoration & Confessions, SR Chapel & Adoration Chapel Following the 4 p.m. Mass Christmas Caroling, SMM (see right)

SMD Ste Marguerite d’Youville SMM St. Mary Magdalen SR St. Rita

Weekly Offertory Collection

December 8/9, 2018

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Ste Marguerite d’Youville $4,251.00 Parish Utilities $1,257.00

St. Mary Magdalen $2,733.00 Property Insurance $1,336.00

St. Rita $2,776.00 Parish Utilities $1,183.00

Weekly Events Calendar

Grand Annual Totals this fiscal year to date:

Ste Marguerite d’Youville $15,237.00 St. Mary Magdalen $ 5,718.00 St. Rita $24,606.00

As Father Clancy shared in his recent letter, please know that your donations to the Grand Annual are gratefully accepted whenever you are able.

Christmas Caroling!

All are welcome to join in after the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalen next Saturday, December 22nd as we carol around the neighborhood. Then we’ll return to the Parish Center to enjoy hot chocolate and goodies. Come help us share Christmas joy with our neighbors!

Employment Opportunity The River of Divine Mercy Catholic Collaborative is in search of a Communications Coordinator to create, organize, and implement effective communica-tions within our parishes and for outreach to the surrounding community. This position includes partnering with staff and volunteers to proactively plan and promote ministries and events. Responsibilities include the Collaborative bulletin, social media, website design and management, press releases, and other communications as necessary. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal, networking, relationship building, problem solving, and decision making skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Publisher and social media platforms. Position is part-time, 15-20 hours per week. Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].


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Ste Marguerite d’Youville

St. Mary Magdalen

St. Rita

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Mon. thru Fri. 7:30 a.m. Church is open at 6:45 a.m.

Thursday Evening 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:10 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of Month at 1:00 p.m.

Mandatory preparation class required prior to Baptism.

Eucharistic Adoration First Friday/month: 8:00 a.m. to noon

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Mon.-Thurs.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Holy Days: As announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation First Friday/month: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday: 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of Month at 1:00 p.m.


Eucharistic Adoration First Friday/month: 9:30 to noon

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Tues.& Fri. (& Sat.) 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Holy Days: As announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of Month at 11:30 a.m.


Eucharistic Adoration Saturday: 9:30 to noon

Important Reminder For All Three Parishes: For everyone’s safety, if school is closed or delayed, there will be no morning Masses.


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SMM

St. Mary Magdalen Mass Intentions

Sat., December 15 4:00 p.m. Leo J. & Leo H. Surprenant by the Family

Sun., December 16 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

For the People of the Parish Claire Poisson (2nd Anniv.) by Louis Poisson

Mon., December 17 9:00 a.m. Campbell J. Gibson (Month’s Mind)

Thurs., December 20 9:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Prayers Answered

Fri., December 21 9:00 a.m. Helen Lessard by Emile & Pauline Lessard

Sat., December 22 4:00 p.m. The Dumont, Grondine, Ferron, & Garland Families by Irene


For the People of the Parish Ron & Lois Page by his Sister

SR

St. Rita Mass Intentions

Sat., December 15 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Maurice P. Cote Alice Newell (2nd Anniv.) by Family

Sun., December 16 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

For the People of the Parish For A Special Intention

Tues., December 18 9:00 a.m. Tracey Roy by a Friend

Fri., December 21 9:00 a.m. Anthony & Mabel Mottolo by their Grandson

Sat., December 22 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

For Our Priests by the Collaborative Staff Noella Suprenant by David & Pat McGrath

Sun., December 23 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

For the People of the Parish James Capsalias

SMD

Ste Marguerite d’Youville Mass Intentions

Sat., December 15 4:00 p.m. Thomas Waterworth (43rd Anniv.) by the Family


Terry Gerlach (8th Anniv.) by Pauline Gerlach Irene Hall (Birthday Remembrance) by John Hall & Family

Mon., December 17 7:30 a.m. Raymond Laurencelle by the Family

Tues., December 18 7:30 a.m. Jerry Couture (4th Anniv.) by Family

Wed., December 19 7:30 a.m. Shirley Dalphond by her Husband & Family

Thurs., December 20 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Doris Bursey by Family Robert Karlberg

Fri., December 21 7:30 a.m. Doris Bursey by Family

Sat., December 22 4:00 p.m. Louise Proulx (3rd Anniv.) by her Sister


For the People of the Parish Rita Chasseur by Paul & Judy Vervaert


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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

is Open!

Perpetual Adoration is our response to Jesus’s love for us. We become a part of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration when we consent to spend a quiet holy hour of prayer in His Eucharistic Presence once a week (on the same day at the same time every week) so that we, united together, adore Our Lord 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

The River of Divine Mercy Collaborative began our Perpetual Adoration Program at St. Rita’s Church on November 25th, the Feast of Christ the King. All are welcome to come be with Jesus, and we continue to gather adorers willing to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament for one hour per week. The Adoration Chapel is easily accessible from the rear parking lot, ramp entrance. If you would like to commit to an hour or have any questions, please contact Nataliya Poto at (508) 633-4894 or email [email protected].

St. Mary Magdalen Parish welcomes all to

Coffee & Donuts after the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Masses each Sunday!

We are in need of more people to help with this ministry. It’s a very small time commitment and a great way to serve our parish. Please call the Parish Offices at (978) 957-0322 if you feel called to help.

GIVING TREES

We are asking for your support once again this year. Gift tags are out on our Giving Trees at all three parishes. Please choose a tag or two, buy the items listed, and return them to the church by the dates listed below. St. Mary Magdalen: Please wrap only the SVDP gifts (Tyngsboro Schools ask that their gifts NOT be wrapped.) Please return gifts for SVDP to the church by December 16th. Please return gifts for Tyngsboro Schools by December 10th. St. Rita: All gifts are for our friends at the Pregnancy Care Center, now located at our Rectory. Please return items by December 16th, unwrapped. Ste Marguerite: Please wrap all gifts and return them to the church by December 16th. Please make sure the Giving Tree tag is firmly attached to the package. Thank you for your help with this ministry and for blessing those in need during this season of giving.

SJA HELPS LOWELL SUN SANTA FUND!

First grade students at Ste Jeanne d’Arc School held a book swap to benefit the Lowell Sun Santa Fund. Students each brought in a gently used book and $1 for the Swap. Teachers doubled the amount of $29.00 collected for a total of $60.00 donated. The Lowell Sun Santa Fund coordinates with Lowell area social service agencies, Community Teamwork, Inc. and the Salvation Army to provide assistance to families in the 23 cities and towns served.


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Collaborative Confirmation Program

Beginning in December, our Collaborative will be offering one Confirmation Program for high school aged students from all three of our parishes. Students in Catholic high schools also are required to attend. This is a 2-year program with classes held on Sunday evenings—once a month for 5 months, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Rita’s Parish Hall. Students are highly encouraged to attend the 5 p.m. Mass prior to the class. Class dates for this year have been set as fol-lows: December 2nd, January 27th, February 24th, March 24th, and April 28th.

Please contact the Parish Offices at (978) 957-0322 to register.

New Altar Servers!

Ste. Marguerite d'Youville Parish will hold

Altar Server training for boys and girls, grades 5 and up, in January. Parents of children inter-

ested in this ministry are asked to call the Parish Offices at (978) 957-0322 before Dec. 18.

Weekly Memorials

Bread & Wine Given For

Irene Toupin Birthday Remembrance

by Roland & Maureen Toupin Ste Marguerite d’Youville

CHRISTMAS DECORATING IN THE COLLABORATIVE

All are welcome to participate in decorating

our churches for the Christmas Season. You can sign up at each parish

or just join us at the following times:

Sunday, December 23rd:

12 Noon at St. Mary Magdalen

12:30 p.m. at Ste Marguerite d’Youville

6:00 p.m. at St. Rita

Ste Marguerite d’Youville 600 CLUB WINNERS

December 9, 2018

Amt. No. Name $500 618 Joanne Nickerson $500 530 Darleen Thompson $200 602 Denise Belleville $100 220 Michael Masse $100 568 Maureen Toupin $100 152 Pauline Cloutier $100 86 Alyson Masse $100 Door Prize (not present) $111 151325 Gloria-Ray Morrissette (50/50)

NEXT DRAWING—Sunday, January 13th Doors open at 7:30 a.m. - Drawing at 9:00 a.m

Ste Marguerite Parish Hall

Enjoy Cote's Beans and Pork Scrap, and delicious Top Donuts with a cup of coffee or juice. Don't miss out on your chance to win big! $5 gives you over 7 chances to win!


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Would you like to place someone or be placed on the

Prayer Line?

Please contact Denise Waterworth at (978) 458-9018 or [email protected].

For the St. Mary Magdalen Prayer Line: Please contact Carol Devanney at (978) 649-6717

or Helen Laforge (978) 649-7927.

Five First Saturdays Devotion

Every First Saturday of the Month

Next date - January 5th in St. Rita’s Chapel

Please join us to observe the First Five Saturdays Devotion as requested by Our Blessed Mother to Sr. Lucia eight years after the Fatima apparitions. The Rosary will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. (The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed as it usually is.) All are welcome!

St. Mary Magdalen St. Vincent de Paul Special Need:

Boost, Boost Plus, and Ensure (any flavor) Donations may be dropped off in the white food bin in the church vestibule anytime.

Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

project rachel

Project Rachel is a confidential Archdiocese of Boston Ministry for Hope and Healing after Abortion. The ministry is here to listen, answer your questions, pray for you, and help in any way. Call (508) 651-3100, email: [email protected], or write: Project Rachel, Archdiocese of Boston, 61 South Avenue , Natick, MA 01760. All in strict confidence.

The Divine Mercy images at each of our parishes and in the Perpetual Adoration

Chapel at St. Rita’s are a gift from the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy.

Each of the images has touched the tomb

of St. Faustina. To learn more about the Sisters and their great devotion to sharing

the message of Divine Mercy, please visit www.sisterfaustina.org

Jesus, I Trust In You


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Parish Resources

Office Address: 1340 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA Phone: 978-957-0322 Fax: 978-957-5266 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. - noon Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays - Closed

St. Rita 158 Mammoth Road, Lowell, MA 01854

Ste Marguerite d’Youville 1340 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826

St. Mary Magdalen 95 Lakeview Avenue

Tyngsboro, MA 01879

Rev. Richard F. Clancy, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Michael Harkins, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. Tinh Van Nguyen, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Deacon Everett Penney, Jr., Permanent Deacon Deacon David Brooks, Permanent Deacon [email protected]

Lisa Campbell, Office Manager [email protected]

Joan Donnelly, Pastoral Associate [email protected]

Cathy Kennedy, Faith Formation Coordinator (Grades 1-8) [email protected]

Mary Mottolo, Bulletin Editor [email protected]

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Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. A Pre-Cana class is required. Please contact the Collaborative Office.

Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Care On the First Sunday of the month, after each Mass, Father will anoint those who have surgery scheduled for the month or who are chronically ill. You may also contact the Collaborative Office at any time.

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for those who wish to learn about the Catholic faith as well as for Catholics to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Communion and Confirmation).

St. Vincent de Paul Help us assist the poor and the hungry of our parish. “Poor Boxes” for your donations are located at the church

Bulletin deadline: Friday at noon (for the following week’s publication). Please email article requests to [email protected].

Dr. Paul Ciotti, Director of Worship & Music [email protected]

Frank & Ellen Rene Sr. Préscille Malo, S.C.O. Karen Donovan Jeremy Bird Theresa Clawson

Martha Lang Glen Grimard Christine Brault

Clergy Staff

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Parish Communities of the Collaborative

Ste Jeanne d’Arc School

68 Dracut Street, Lowell, MA 01854 Principal: Sr. Préscille Malo, s.c.o.

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Kevin and Trisha MuldoonImmaculate Conception Parish, Weymouth, with Fr. Peter Martocchio, now living at Regina Cleri, a residence for retired priests in good standing in Boston.

Priests have been a constant presence throughout our lives. Boston Priests. Here for us.

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