Parish Office: 978-537-3016 Fax: 978-534-1119 750 Union Street

Leominster, MA 01453 E-mail: churchonhill@aol.com

Website: www.holyfamilyofnazareth.com

Office Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Wednesdays until 6:00 pm

Pastor: Rev. José A. Rodríguez

Secretary: Ms. Lois Vallee

Religious ED / Youth Ministry:

Ms. Jessica Valera

Music Director: Mrs. Betsy Fiedler

Masses & Devotions

Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:15 am Daily Mass: 8:00 am Wed, Thu, Fri 6:20 pm Wednesday Rosary: 7:30am, Wed, Thu, Fri

Church doors open: Mon & Tues 9am—3 pm; Wed 6:30 am—8 pm; Thurs & Fri 7 am—4 pm

Children-At-Risk-Hotline: 1-800-792 5200

Drug Abuse or Alcoholism: 1-855-786-7378

National Hope Line Network: 1-800-784-2433

Domestic Violence Resources: 1-877-342-9355

Office for Healing and Prevention: Diocese of Worcester 1-508-929-4363

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Mass Intentions DATE MASS INTENTION

Sat., Feb. 24 4:00 pm +Claire Pizziconi by her Family

Sun., Feb. 25

8:00 am 10:15 am

+Bernice Bangrazi (1st Anniversary) by her Family +Bob Frechette by his Family

Wed., Feb. 28 8:00 am 6:20 pm

+Wade & Nancy Hampton by Iris Aube Special Intention

Thurs., Mar. 1 8:00 am +Constance Cormier by the Leger Family

Fri., Mar. 2 8:00 am +Julie Ann Schroeder Jordan by her Family

Sat., Mar. 3 8:00 am HT 4:00 pm

+Tom Burns by the Knights of the Poor Farm +Carl Gauthier by Dot & Fred

Sun., Mar., 4

8:00 am 10:15 am

+Jean Paul Lizotte by Dave & Gail Gordon +Louisa, Arthur & Lawrence Elbthal by Family

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for…

Jackie Lastella

Thank you for your support to YNIA and Matthew 25!

Lent 2018

Tuesdays:

7:00—8:00 pm Bible Study: Theme: “The Bible and the

Sacraments” An opportunity to learn about the biblical back-ground of the sacraments.

Fridays: 8:30 am Adoration 4:00 pm Stations of the Cross

33 Hours of Adoration March 9-10 at Holy Trinity

Lenten Mission: March 11-14

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 pm

Mondays-St. Leo Tuesdays-St. Anna Wednesdays– Holy Family Fridays– Our Lady of the Lake Saturdays –Holy Family— check weekly calendar

Change Collection To support local charities. Abstinence from meat is to be observed on all Fridays of Lent.

Dear family in Christ, This weekend at the 4:00 pm Mass we welcome the Young Adults from other parts of the Diocese that are joining us for Mass and a gathering afterwards. Please pray for our children celebrating their First Penance next Saturday. Deacon Victor was on school break last weekend and he stopped by to visit. Mark your calendars for his Priesthood Ordination on June 23. The Diocese posted on their website and in the Catholic Free press a survey for a capital campaign. If you have a chance, please take a few minutes to fill it out. In Christ’s love, Fr. José P.S. We’re adding a Sunday evening Mass beginning on April 8 for a 3 month tryout.

Lenten Tree Once you have

completed your task, we invite you to hang

the tag on the tree inside the church. There are different

tags per age groups: children, teens and

adults. You can take another one from the basket (randomly),

if you want.

In your kindness, please pray for… Edward Earl Murray

May his soul rest in peace!

For the Mass of the Last Supper Holy Thursday, March 29– 7 pm

Looking for volunteers willing to translate and read one of the “Prayers of the Faithful” in their native

language (besides English). Call the office and let us know.

Next weekend, March 3 & 4, is In Pew Commitment Weekend for the 2018 Partners in Charity Appeal. Once a year, we commit ourselves to this ongoing work by supporting this life giving appeal. Our parish goal is $28,800. Thank you for supporting the

works of charity of our Diocese!

Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018

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“Each one should use whatever gift received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s

grace in its various forms” - 1 Peter 4:10

February 17 & 18

Weekly Offering: $ 3,667.00 Electronic Giving: $ 694.00 Mortgage: $ 335.00

Fuel Donation: $ 215.00 Church in Latin America: $ 577.00 YNIA: $ 533.00 Ash Wednesday: $ 1,002.23

Thank you for ongoing support!

Weekly Offering

Sunday, February 25: Week B- 9 am—12:30 Sunday, March 4:

Week A- 9–11:15 am * * * * * * * * *

First Penance Retreat Saturday, March 3: 9 am—Noon

Parents & Students attend retreat together, with retreat concluding with the celebration of the

Sacrament of Penance. * * *

Regional Class at Holy Family Confirmation– Yr. 2

Sunday, February 25: 6:00 -8:00 pm * * *

Middle School Youth Rally- (Grades 7 & 8) Saturday, March 10, 1-5 pm

St. Peter Marian High School Registration required by March 4th.

Call the office to register.

Date Events Sat., 2/24 5:00 pm Young Adult Gathering

Sun., 2/25 Week B–Religious Education 9 am—12:30 pm 2 pm- Spanish Mass 6-8 pm– Regional Confirmation Class at Holy Family

Tues., 2/27 7 pm-Lenten Bible Study

Wed., 2/28 7 pm-Choir Rehearsal 7 pm-Confessions

Thurs., 3/1 6:30 pm- Church Ladies Meeting

Fri., 3/2 8:30 am -Adoration 11:45 am –Divine Mercy Chaplet Noon- Luncheon 4:00 pm –Stations of the Cross

Sat., 3/3 8 am—Knights of the Poor Farm at Holy Trinity, 69 Lincoln Terrace 9 am—Noon- First Penance Retreat 10:30 am Confessions

Sun., 3/4 Week A-Religious Education 9 am—11:15 am 2 pm -Spanish Mass followed by Spanish Lenten Mission

In the area… Fish Fry at Madonna of the Holy Rosary, Fitchburg, Fridays in Lent. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Baked Fish Dinner at St. Anna, Leominster, Fridays in Lent, 4:00—7:00 pm. Leominster Respect Life Committee, next meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 pm, at St. Cecilia Parish Center. Meeting open to everyone.

The Catholic Free Press Anyone wishing to renew or begin a subscription to the Catholic Free Press can do so by using the green envelope provided in your packet of envelopes, or can call the office. The suggested donation for the year is $30.00. Checks are to be made payable to: Holy Family of Nazareth.

First Friday– Lenten Luncheon Friday, March 2– Noon

Menu: Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Soup Please call the office to let us know if you

will be attending.

Next weekend, March 3-4, is the collection for the Parish Mortgage. If you do not have a blue enve-

lope, you can use any envelope and just write ‘mortgage’ on it. If paid in full by Aug. 2018, our

payoff amount is $180,500. Thank you!

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