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Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi& Saint Joseph ParishesMedford, MAMay 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Page 2Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MACollaborative ofSt. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parishwww.medfordcollaborative.orgMass ScheduleContact InformationSt. Francis of AssisiCollaborative Parish Office:114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155441 Fellsway West, MedfordDaily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - 8:30amWeekend Masses: Saturday - 4pmSunday - 9am & 11amOffice Hours:Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm & Friday 9am - NoonPhone: 781-396-0423St. JosephFax: 781-391-2919St. Joseph Email:StJosephParishMedfordMA@msn.com118 High Street, MedfordDaily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & F riday - 8:30amWeekend Masses: Saturday - 4pmSunday - 8am, 10am & 12 noonSt. Francis of Assisi Email:SaintFrancisChurch@comcast.netCollaborative StaffPastor:Parochial Vicar:Priest In Residence:Fr. Paul V. Sullivan 781-396-0423 x121Fr. Peter Shen781-396-0423 x108Fr. Daniel Moloney (Chaplain at MIT)Director of Finance and Operations:Laura Powers781-396-0423 x104Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry:Faith Formation Coordinator:Middle School Youth Ministry Email:High School Youth Ministry Email:Religious Education Email:Doreen Breen781-396-0423 x118Nancy Albanese 781-396-0423 gmail.commccfaithformation@gmail.comSt. Francis of Assisi Music Director:Jonathan CoteCell: 603-479-1276781-396-0423 x115Email: jondcote@comcast.netSt. Joseph Music Director:Betsy PesceCell: 617-335-8155781-396-0423 x116Email: StJosephMusic@msn.comCollaborative Office Manager:St. Joseph Business Manager:Alisa O’DowdKaren Sturniolo781-396-0423 x111781-396-0423 x114Main Office: 781-396-3636Early Childhood Learning Center: 781-395-7780Tuition Office: 781-396-0423 x117Website: www.stjosephschoolmedford.comInterim Principal: Mr. Robert ChevrierMay 26, 2019

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MAPage 3Disciples in MissionWelcome to New ParishionersNo matter what your present statusin the Catholic Church,No matter what your current familyor marital situation,No matter what your current personalhistory, age, background, race, etc.,No matter what your own self-image; youare invited, welcomed, accepted, lovedand respected here atThe Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi Parishand Saint Joseph Parish.If you are new to the parish,please introduce yourself to a member of theParish Staff after Mass or at your convenience.Sacrament of MatrimonyIn our first reading, we hear more about thegrowing pains of the early Church. TheApostles were doing something that had neverbeen before, building a community of believersin Jesus Christ, Son of God. There werebound to be misunderstandings anddifferences of opinion. Even today, as theChurch of Boston focuses on strengtheningevangelization efforts and spreading the GoodNews of Jesus Christ people are hesitant to puttheir faith into action. Jesus’ words in today’sGospel sustained the early Church, and theymust sustain us also: “Do not let your heartsbe troubled or afraid.” Rely on the Holy Spirit– the Advocate – who is still with us.Couples should make arrangements with one of ourpriests or deacon at least six months before thewedding.Pastoral Care of the Sick and ElderlyPlease contact the Parish Center Office to makearrangements, if you are going into the hospital, orhave a family member who is homebound and wouldlike to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.If a family member cannot come to church andwould like to receive Communion at home,please notify us.Remembering Our ParishesPlease consider remembering St. Francis of AssisiParish, St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School whendrafting your estate plans.For more information, please callLaura Powers at 781-396-0423 Ext 113. Thank you.UpcomingCollaborativeEventsCollaborative Mass for Our Newly-BaptizedSunday, June 9th at 10am at St. Joseph ChurchCollaborative Book ClubWednesday, June 12th at 7pm at the St. Francis of AssisiDining HallJune Monthly DinnerSaturday, June 22 after the 4pm Mass at theSt. Francis of Assisi Dining HallSixth Sunday of Easter

Page 4Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MAPlease remember thefollowing people whoare in need of prayers:Sr. Waltrude Dennis CSJ, Kim Dervishian,Pasqualina DeSimone, Kim James, Mike James,Jeffrey Morgan, Jeanne O’Brien, TheresaO’Brien Carew, Torbert Prior, Joel Rivera,Adelina Scarpelli, Donald & Ronald Sisson,Anna Sorgi, Rob Stengel, Christine Tenaglia,Donna Trabucco, Pauline Vojtas & Denise ZeroMemorial Day NoticesThe Collaborative Parish Officewill be closed on Monday, May 27thThe St. Francis of Assisi WeeklyPrayer Group will not meet thisMonday, May 27thLoved Ones In ServiceCollaborative Mass forOur Newly-BaptizedPresently on active dutyserving our country:Sunday, June 9th at 10amSt. Joseph ParishSPC Ryan Barry, US ArmyIn conjunction with the Feast of Pentecost, the"birthday" of the Church, on Sunday, June 9th, weinvite all of our newly baptized - those who werebaptized at Saint Francis of Assisi and SaintJoseph Parishes this past year (from May 1st of2018 through May 31st of 2019) to attendthe 10am Collaborative Mass for the NewlyBaptized at St. Joseph Church for a specialblessing.Cameron HowardNicholas C. Lavery1st LT Richard Neil Matta, US ArmyStaff Sergeant 3rd Special Forces,Cairo M. Prisco, US ArmyDaniel SilvaOur prayers go out to all men and womenwho are serving our country.May God protect them.Weekly Scripture Readings26 SUN Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 2223/Jn 14:23-2927 Mon Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26—16:4a28 Tue Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-1129 Wed Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12-1530 Thu Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:2428; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46-5331 Fri Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39561 Sat Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-282 SUN Acts 7:55-60/Rv 22:12-14, 16-17,20/Jn 17:20-26There will be a reception with light refreshmentsimmediately following the Mass next door in theSt. Joseph Social Center. We so hope that manyof you will be able to join us. If you could pleasecontact the parish offices at 781-396-0423 by June3rd to let us know whether or not you will beattending, and how many from your family areplanning to come, we would be most appreciative.Booking Mass IntentionsWe are currently booking Mass Intentions, throughDecember 2019 at both St. Francis of Assisi &St. Joseph.If you would like to book a Mass Intention for aloved one, please call the Collaborative Office at781-396-0423.May 26, 2019

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MAPage 5Inspiring Hope at St. Joseph Parish!Inspiring Hope at St. Joseph continues to gain momentum as we reach out to every family tochallenge them to a call to stewardship. To date, we have had tremendous success - 163,000has been committed from only 20 gifts! This is 28% towards our goal of 600,000. Thisoverwhelming response is the result of the support of generous parishioners like you.This support will help St. Joseph by allowing us to address a key project in our Parish SocialCenter that will ensure that we can use the building for years to come.Over the next few days and weeks, Campaign Ambassadors will be contacting parishioners toask for their support and participation in this critical campaign. We hope that when you arecalled upon to contribute to this effort, you will lend your generous support.Inspiring Hope at St. Francis of Assisi!Inspiring Hope at St. Francis Assisi continues to gain momentum as we reach out to every familyto challenge them to a call to stewardship. To date, we have had tremendous success 145,500 has been committed from only 20 gifts! This is 39% towards our goal of 375,000.This overwhelming response is the result of the support of generous parishioners like you.This support will help St. Francis Assisi by allowing us to address three key goals:- Adding a handicap-accessible bathroom in the upper church- Replacing or repairing the HVAC in our Parish Center- Waterproofing the Parish Center AuditoriumOver the next few days and weeks, Campaign Ambassadors will be contacting parishioners toask for their support and participation in this critical campaign. We hope that when you arecalled upon to contribute to this effort, you will lend your generous support.Sixth Sunday of Easter

Page 6Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MAHoly Day of ObligationThe Ascension of the LordCollaborative Mass ScheduleWednesday, May 29 at 7:00pm - Vigil Mass at St. JosephThursday, May 30 at 8:30am - Mass at St. JosephThursday, May 30 at 8:30am - Mass at St. Francis of AssisiThursday, May 30 at 7:00pm - Mass at St. Francis of AssisiOur next Collaborative Book Club will be onJune 12, 2019 at 7:00 pmat the St. Francis of Assisi Dining HallOur Book Club selected You’re Worth It! by Danielle Beanto read and share in discussion.We have a limited number of copies of the book available at our office forpurchase at a discounted rate of 10.50.From the book’s author, Danielle Bean, we receive this invitation: "So much about our world todayis empty and cold. If some of that emptiness and coldness has seeped into your heart, I pray thisbook will warm you, just a bit, to the idea that you were made for something better, somethingbigger, and something new. You were made for an intimate relationship with a God who knows youand loves you inside and out.”If you are interested in joining the Book Club, please contact the Parish Office to sign up.May 26, 2019

Collaborative of St. Francis of Assisi Parish & St. Joseph Parish, Medford, MAPage 7Save the Date!St. Francis of Assisi’sJune Monthly DinnerSaturday, June 22ndfollowing the 4pm Massat the St. Francis of Assisi Dining HallWe hope you will join usfor our last Monthly Dinnerof the season!St. Joseph Class of 2019Graduation CeremonyThe 2019 Graduation Ceremony for the 8thgrade students of our parish school will takeplace with the celebration of Mass at 7pm onFriday, June 7, 2019 in the upper church.Scholastic awards will be presented at this time.All parents, friends and parishioners arecordially invited to attend.All are welcome!Pilgrimage in Honor of theFeast of the Very Chaste and PureHeart of St. JosephJune 30 - July 3, 2019Journey with us to Montreal, Canada, incelebration of the feast our beloved St. Joseph’sVery Chaste and Pure Heart. Come lay yourburdens at the feet of St. Joseph, whose heart isso filled with charity. Do you need healing?Receive a blessing with the oil of St. KateriTekakwitha and join us as we pray at the tombof St. Andre Bessette, "the miracle man ofMontreal". Embark with us on a tour ofMontreal's iconic shrines and basilicas and evenexperience the famous AURA light show at theNotre-Dame Basilica! Lodging at the foot of St.Joseph Oratory. Bus departs from Medford.The cost is 599.00 per pilgrim. Please call 781391-1396 for details or to sign up!For a copy of the Holy Cloak of St. Josephnovena booklet,email: adoration24sj@comcast.netSaint Joseph School Medford MA Let Us Be Your Catholic SchoolAmazon will donate 0.5% of the price of youreligible AmazonSmile purchases to Saint JosephSchool. It’s simple. Just enter “St. JosephSchool” (Medford MA) when clicking onAmazon Smile and signing in, using yourusername and password. AmazonSmile is thesame Amazon you know.www.stjosephschoolmedford.comBox Tops for Education is away for St. Joseph's school toraise money. Box Tops can befound on products you buy inthe grocery store. Simply byclipping the Box Tops and putting them in the BoxTop box at the back of the church, the school willraise money. Each Box Top gives the school 10cents. These can add up quickly! Start clippingtoday and support our parish school!Sixth Sunday of Easter