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MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Mary of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic Christian Community centered around the Eucharist, welcoming all, while growing through faith and stewardship.
ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am
(Lower Church Chapel)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated monthly at 1:00 pm. A Baptism class is held for all new parents and godparents on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. To schedule your Baptism or for more
information, please call Lisa Hudson at the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment to begin the preparation process and to confirm a date and time for your wedding.
This process should begin at least six months in advance of the desired
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to hospital
admission or any other reason, please contact the Rectory.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00-3:45 pm or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Fridays after the 9:00 am Mass until Noon in the Lower Church Chapel.
ROSARY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Chapel.
ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH
ST. MARY SCHOOL
4 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
School Website: www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org School Office: 781-665-5037
46 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Parish Website: www.stmarysmelrose.org
Parish Office: 781-665-0152 Fax: 781-665-2750
Hours: 9:00am—4:00pm, Monday—Friday
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Shawn Allen Pastor
Rev. Charles Hughes In Residence
Rev. John Janko, SDB Weekend Assistant
Ms. Marge Keohane Operations Manager
Mr. Christopher Beza Principal, St. Mary’s School
781-665-5037 [email protected]
Mrs. Janine Hanley Mrs. Linda Simko
Directors of Religious Education 781-590-4948
Mrs. Paula Lowell Music Director
Mrs. Lisa Hudson Parish & Religious Education Secretary
Mrs. Jaclyn Meehan Confirmation Coordinator
Mr. George Riley Maintenance Supervisor
617-834-6670
Saint Mary Parish, Melrose, MA
WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S! If you are visiting and looking for a spiritual home, we welcome you to our
Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish Community. We hope that you find the worship and liturgy uplifting and an encouragement to your faith.
We invite you to participate in the life of our parish. Whatever your age or walk of life, we want this parish to be your spiritual home.
We are a community centered on excellent liturgy, helping people of all ages grow in relationship with Jesus, and welcoming all.
Please introduce yourself to one of the priests after Mass. We want to know you and serve you.
Please pray for those who are ill and especially for
Maureen McIsaac Stephen McFarland
Ellie & Paul Pistorino William Doherty Robert Nobrega
Patricia DeGaravilla Claire Ranieri
Our Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of Clemmie & Al Reich
Please pray for our recently deceased.
Mary Fitzmaurice Dermot O’Sullivan Eugene O’Sullivan
We pray in a special way for whatever reason.
We pray for all those who are lonely,
for those who have no one to pray for them,
and we pray for one another.
Saturday, January 11 4:00 pm William J Emery
Sunday, January 12 7:30 am Saint Mary Parishioners 9:30 am Elizabeth Guarente 11:30 am Michael Crowley
Friday, January 17 9:00 am Maria Jako
Saturday, January 18 4:00 pm Arlene Stanton
Sunday, January 19 7:30 am Margaret McKean 9:30 am Saint Mary Parishioners 11:30 am Carlo Caso
REFLECTION FOR JANUARY 12, 2020
The Catechism of the Catho-lic Church gives four reasons for the Incarnation, why God be-came man in Jesus Christ. The third reason is “to be our model of holiness.” All of Jesus’ words and actions model for us what we ought to do. He also shows us how we’re meant to be. Je-
sus’ baptism ought to remind us of our own baptism and of the importance of baptism in the Christian life. The Baptism of the Lord reminds us of our Trinitarian identity. When we are baptized, we stand in solidarity with Christ, bathed in the waters he sanctified. There, the Father proclaims our adoption into the family of God. “‘This is my beloved son [this is my beloved daughter], with whom I am well pleased.’” And the Spirit, too, descends. We are filled with the Spirit’s grace and power to continue Christ’s mis-sion on earth. We received these gifts in the sacrament, and they continue to dwell within us through sanctifying grace. We can — and should — invite God to stir up these graces of our baptism and consider them in our own lives. Does Christ feel like a distant relative two thousand years in the past? Or do you see him as someone who can be encountered here and now? Ask yourself where you find your sense of dignity and worth. Do you still search for it in success, social status, and selfish pursuits? Or are you able to rest in being a beloved child of God? Remember, baptism gives us a call and a charge to change the world. Do you pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you? Or are you so focused on your own life that you miss the mission? This week, let’s do as Jesus did. Let’s live in our baptism! ©LPi
Our Parish website has lots new on our HOME page and our Photo Albums under
the Parish tab. www.stmarysmelrose.org
CURSILLO An opportunity to deepen your faith. The Boston Cursillo Movement www.bostoncursillo.org
The Cursillo is a “little course in Christianity” that begins on a Thursday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. Each Cursillo is an encounter with Christ in a small community of
the Church, in order that Christ’s love and grace can be brought to every aspect of life. Fr Bill Murphy and Mary Ann McLaughlin will be the Spiritual Directors of upcoming week-ends. The Boston Cursillo Weekends are held at The Cam-pion Center, 319 Concord Road in Weston, Massachusetts.
For more information call: Chris Graf 617-332-5548
The dates for the next Cursillo Weekends are: Women’s Weekend March 5-8, 2020 Men’s Weekend April 23-26, 2020
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Readings for January 12, 2020
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
First Reading Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10, 11b Second Reading Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 Gospel Matthew 3:13-17
This feast of the Baptism of the Lord presents us with the opportunity reflect on the importance of our own baptism. It is the sacrament we receive only once but the graces of the sacrament continue to unfold throughout our lives. Spend some time in prayer with the reading from Isaiah in today’s Mass. As you read the passage, hear God speaking these words directly to you. Draw on the grace of your baptism to make these words live in your heart.
Readings for January 19, 2020
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 (8a, 9a) Second Reading First Corinthians 1:1-3 Gospel John 1:29-34
In today’s gospel, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. Our faith and Sacred Scripture confirm this for us – Jesus is the Son of God. Pray today’s Psalm with an open heart and open mind: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” What is God’s will for us - for you ? It is to speak the name of Jesus and tell of His work in your life. It is Je-sus’ will that you make disciples. Not everyone will do this the same way. Ask for the grace to find the best way you can to testify – talk about - Jesus.
Sgt Paul Consoli, US Army Major Martin Forrest, USMC
LtCol Steven Gerardi, US Army Cpl Matthew Gregorio, USMC
Pvt Michael Butler, USMC L/Cpl Daniel Morelli, USMC
Sgt Brian Crawford, US Army LtCol Bernard Banks, US Army
H.C. Evan Carroll, USN Sgt Patrick Briatico, USMC
E3 James E. Wilson, US Army AB Dan Munday, USAF
SR Patrick Casey, USCG Cpl Kevin J. Doherty, USMC Cpl Cam DeCroteau, USMC
SPC Bradford Saunders, US Army Major Eric DiNoto, US Army
Aft Devon Emery, USAF
Lt Patrick Forrest, USMC Cpl Mark Gregorio, USMC
L/Cpl Jare Wimberly, USMC LtCol McGregor, USMC
SPC James LaCroix, US Army WO James Pappa, US Army SS Jessica Rainwater, USAF
S/F Justin E. O'Brien, US Army Lt J/G Quincy King II, USAF Lt John R Moreschi Jr., USN Cpt Daniel J. Parker, USAF Sgt Mickhail Jean, US Army Sgt Jacob Pezzini, US Army
Cpl Michael Igo, USMC Sgt Sean D. Mooney, ARNG L/Cpl Michael Baker, USMC
Pfc Matthew Hanley, US Army
Please pray that God will watch over and safeguard our men and women
serving in the military. We thank you for your service.
GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION UPDATE
I want to thank all the parish families who have contribut-ed to this year’s Grand Annual Appeal. Your support and generosity are gratefully appreciated. The Grand Annual is an important part of our annual reve-nue and necessary to cover the day-to-day operating ex-penses. To date, we have received $60,011.00 toward our goal of $75,000. If every parish family makes a dona-tion as their means allow, we will have another successful Grand Annual! Your donation may be made in installments if that’s more convenient for you. We ask every parishioner consider a gift as your means allow. You may also make a one-time gift online on our website (stmarysmelrose.org). Please be sure to choose “Grand Annual” as the fund for your gift. Thank you.
SAINT MARY MOMS’ GROUP
Come join the mom's group at St. Mary's Catho-lic Church. We’ll be meeting at 9am on Fridays if anyone would like to join us. The aim of the
group is to gather for catholic discussions, bible study, pray-er and socialization while having little ones play alongside. If you're a working mom, we will do a meeting once a quarter with just moms in the evenings. If you are interested in join-ing please email me at [email protected].
Make it a Family Affair!
We need kids of all ages and/or fami-lies to bring the Gifts to the Altar at the 9:30
Family Mass. Please just “take our fish” from the table at the back of the Church and let an usher know you will bring the Gifts to the Altar. This will let everyone know that some-one is already set to bring the Gifts to the Altar. When you go back to get the Gifts just return our Fish! Please make sure you return our Fish! This is especially a great idea for our young people who have recently received or will be receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation this year as they can play another important role and be more active-ly involved in the Celebration of the Mass.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION THIS WEEK, JANUARY 11/12
As we begin the new year, let us continue the tradition or begin a new tradition of helping our less fortunate sisters and brothers!
Suggestions for January Spam Coffee Cooking Oil Mayonnaise Mustard Ketchup Jelly peanut butter pasta cold cereal boxed milk (Parmalat) spaghetti sauce hearty soup beef stew canned corn beef hash canned chicken or turkey paper, plastic and reusable bags
A few general reminders Please know that any and all donations are welcome even if they are not the suggested items. Our only request is that
expiration dates are checked as any items beyond their expi-ration date must be discarded.
January 12, 2020
SAINT MARY PARISH CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Grade 9 4:00-5:00 Grade 10A 5:15-6:45 Grade 10B 7:00-8:15
Please contact our Coordinator, Jaclyn Meehan for any questions Email—[email protected]
The Passion Play of Christ in Oberammergau & Shrines of Central Europe
Fr. Liias & Fr. Armano, Spiritual Directors August 10-19, 2020
We still have some spaces available for the Pilgrimage to Oberammergau & Central Europe. The Passion Play only performs every 10 years, so reserve your spot now! Deadline for registration is March 10, 2020. For more information or to obtain a brochure, please contact Cathy DiPirro at 781-307-2474 or email: [email protected]
Melrose Knights of Columbus Welcomes New Members
Melrose Council #128 is a Catholic men’s organization committed to charitable giving,
unity, fraternity and patriotism. We are locat-ed at 23 West Foster Street with a beautiful
function hall and members’ lounge. Our members are main-ly from St. Mary’s, Incarnation and Most Blessed Sacrament parishes, but we also welcome members from neighboring towns and parishes. We are a very active Council with over
15 new members joining us or transferring in during the past 2 years.
If you are interested in becoming a Knight or would like to learn more, check out our local and national websites and contact Brian to set up some time to talk.
http://www.melrosekofc.org/ http://www.kofc.org/ Brian Elenbaas, Membership Director [email protected]
Weekly Offertory Collections for December
Weekend of December 1 In Pew Collection—$2667. Online Collection—$3607.
Weekend of December 8 In Pew Collection—$5479. Online Collection—$1077.
Weekend of December 15 In Pew Collection—$6749. Online Collection—$2582.
Weekend of December 22 In Pew Collection—$6011. Online Collection—$1249. Weekend of December 29 In Pew Collection—$5343. Online Collection—$2117.
Thank you for your continuous generosity & commitment.
“QUICK GIVE” ONLINE GIVING In this age of technology, we oftentimes don’t carry cash or our checkbook with us when attending Mass. Not a prob-lem! Would you like to make a donation online to Saint Mary’s without setting up a donor account? Just go to our website home page (stmarysmelrose.org) and click on the “New and Improved Online Giving” icon. Choose “Offertory” as the fund (or a different fund if you prefer), enter the amount and follow the instructions regard-ing payment. American Express, Mastercard or Visa cards are accepted. Do not click on “recurring gift” if you are mak-ing a one-time donation. If you want to sign up for recurring donations, please click the “recurring gift” box to create an account. If you have any questions, please call the rectory at 781-665-0152. Thank you.
12th Annual Holy Hour for Life,
Forgiveness & Healing January 22nd—9:30 to 10:30 am
Marking the Anniversary of Roe v Wade
January 22, 1973—January 22, 2020
Our Parish Prays For Life on January 22, 2020.
A Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing will
be held on Wednesday, January 22nd, after the 9:00
am Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 am as part of the Archdi-
ocesan observance of the National Day of Prayer and
Penance marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme
Court’s decision legalizing abortion on demand.
We will pray together for respect for the dignity of
human life from conception to natural death; for those
who have been wounded by abortion; for those facing
death; and for increased holiness in the Church. The
Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing is orga-
nized by Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration
with the Office of Diaconal Life and Ministry & the
Pro Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston. Please
join us; all are welcome.
Saint Mary of the Annunciation School and PTO News
Visit the St Mary’s School Website www.stmaryschoolmelrose.org
www.facebook.com/stmaryschoolmelrose
MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Mary of the Annunciation School is a Catholic commu-nity of learners living the way of Christ. We instill disciple-ship, integrity and academic excellence in a safe, caring
environment. Our mission is to educate faith-filled leaders for the future.
PTO MEETINGS
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Next meeting is on Wednesday, January 15th. Mark Your Calendar!
Please join us as we need everyone’s help to make this a successful year for all our children!
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Parents Night Out Thursday January 16th
Giggles Comedy Club-Prince Pizza $25 per ticket
Come and enjoy unlimited pizza and a comedy show! Cash bar.
It is sure to be a fun night out with lots of laughs! Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite.
February Half Day Events FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
Kelly's Roast Beef—Danvers 11:30am-5:00pm
Please join us for lunch and 15% of all sales will be
donated back to the school.
GYMJA WARRIOR—Danvers 1:30pm
More information can be found at gymjawarrior.com
Ticket information and details to follow!
Father-Someone Special/Daughter Valentine’s Dance
Saturday February 8th 6:30-8:30pm Lower Church Hall Grades 1-8
Mother-Someone Special/Son Bowling Event March Date TBD
Annual Auction “Back to the 80s”
March 28, 2020 6:00-10:00pm Bellevue Golf Club
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Will you help out? Please email any PTO Officer to let them know.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thursday, Jan 16—PTO Parents Night Out—Giggles Comedy Club at Prince Pizza Monday, Jan 20—Martin Luther King JrDay—No School Tuesday, Jan 21—Winter Clubs Begin Thursday, Jan 23—Progress Reports K-8 Sunday, Jan 26—Catholic Schools Week Begins
Catholic Schools Week begins January 26th! This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools:
Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.”
For Catholics learning is not simply informational but for-mational. Catholic education invites young people to view the world and all its wonders through a vision of faith: to learn why God made the world, us and for what purpose each one has been put on this earth. Our Catholic schools can freely speak of science in connection to our faith which is increasingly important in our world that demands separa-tion of the two. The Catholic vision for humanity fosters last-ing values that build personhood and character. We are grateful to all our parishes for contributing to making this a viable opportunity here in the North Region.
In the North Region, we have 18 elementary schools, 3 middle & high schools combined, and 3 high schools. All of these schools enhance opportunities for our youngest mem-bers and are a tremendous place of faith and learning that I hope all our parishes support.
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2020 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Dur-ing the week schools typically celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishion-ers, and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides young people and its contributions to our church, our com-munities and our nation.
Support our schools! Encourage enrollment in our Catholic Schools in the North Region!