February 8, 2015

Saint Michael Parish • Paroquia de São Miguel
Welcome New Parishioners
We welcome you to the community of St. Michael. Please introduce
yourself to the priests, call, visit the Parish Center or visit online at
www.stmikes.org to fill out a registration form.
RCIA
If you have not been baptized or were baptized but have not received
First Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation, please contact Sheila
Mahoney at 978-562-3148, call or email the Parish Center.
Infant Baptisms
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month
at 2:00pm. Baptism catechesis for the parent(s) and godparent(s) is held
on the 1st Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Register online at
www.stmikes.org or call the Parish Center.
Marriage
Pastor:
Rev. Ron Calhoun - x301
Xaverian Assistant:
Rev. Anthony Lalli, S.X.
Arrangements should be made at least 6 months prior to the intended date
of the wedding. Please call the Parish Center to schedule your date and
make an appointment to speak with one of the priests.
Pastoral Associate:
Carmen Giombetti - x305
Anointing of the Sick
Religious Education
Grades 6-11 and
Youth Ministry
Andrew Genovese - x310
Religious Education
Grades 1-5
Pat Conte - x309
Director of Music:
John Anthony Volpe
978-729-4226
Parish Nurse:
Mary Ellen Bartlett
508-779-0020
Business Manager:
Helena Siciliano - x304
Administrative Asst:
Paula O’Brien - x300
The church encourages all who are ill, about to undergo surgery, or
confined to their home due to illness be to prayed over and anointed with
sacred oil. This can take place at a parish Mass, or in the home or in the
hospital. Please do not wait for the last moment for yourself or a loved
one to be anointed and by all means speak to a priest for more
information or details.
Boas-vindas aos Novos Paroquianos
Damos-lhe as boas-vindas à nossa comunidade de S. Miguel. Por favor
apresente-se aos padres e telefone ou visite o Centro Paroquial para se
registrar.
RCIA
Se ainda não foi baptizado ou já foi mas não recebeu a Primeira
Comunhão, Reconciliação ou Confirmação, por favor contacte Sheila
Mahoney no 978-562-3148 ou telefone para o Centro Paroquial.
Baptizados Infantis
O sacramento do Baptismo é celebrado no terceiro Domingo de cada mês
à 2 da tarde. A preparaço do baptism para pais e padrinlos é no primeiro
Domingo à 2 da tarde na igreja. Registe-se online @www.stmikes.org or
chame para o Centro Paroquial.
Casamento
21 Manning Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Devem ser feitas preparacções pelo menos 6 meses antes da data em que
pensa casar. Por favor telefone para Centro Paroquial para marcar a data e
fazer um apontamento para falar com um dos padres.
Unção dos Doentes
Phone: 978-562-2552 • Fax: 978-568-1761
www.stmikes.org
@stmikes_hudson
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A Igreja encoraja a todos que estão doentes, ou que vão fazer uma
operação ou que tênham de permanecer em suas casas devido a doença, a
fazerem orações e serem ungidos com os óleos sagrados. Isto pode ter
lugar durante uma Missa na paróquia, em casa ou no hospital. Por favor
náo espere até ao ultimo momento, para si próprio ou para um ente
querido ser ungído e não hesite em falar com um padre para mais
informações e detalhes.
SAINT MICHAEL PARISH
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass
Saturday
February 7
9:00am
4:00pm
Souls in Purgatory
José and Paulo Janeiro
Sunday
February 8
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
10:30am
12:00pm
Virginia and José Sousa
Scout Sunday/Boy Scouts of America
Lillian Pavlovich
Agostinho Sousa and Helena Carvalho
Brazilian Mass
Monday
February 9
9:00am
Primo Borella
Tuesday
February 10
7:00am
Deborah Ann Smith
Wednesday
February 11
9:00am
Redmond Loftus
Thursday
February 12
7:00am
Angelina Carvalho and Deceased Relatives
Friday
February 13
9:00am
João Paulo Gaipo
Saturday
February 14
9:00am
Anibal Branco, Guilherme &
Maria de Jesus Branco
4:00pm
Margaret J. Coffey and Robert E. Coffey
Sunday
February 15
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
10:30am
12:00pm
José L. Chaves
Acacio P. and Adelaide P. Matias
Charles “Doc” Bartlett
Joaquim Pires
Brazilian Mass
9:00am - Mon, Wed, Friday and Saturday – lower church
7:00am - Tuesday and Thursday – lower church
Inclement Weather Notice!
If there is a delay or cancellation at the Hudson Public
Schools due to inclement weather, the daily Mass is also
canceled. Weekend masses are cancelled at discretion of
priest and/or church personnel.
Weekend Mass Schedule
4:00pm – Saturday – upper church
7:30am – Sunday – upper church
9:00am – Sunday – upper church
10:30am – Sunday – lower church
10:30am – Sunday – upper church/Portuguese Mass
12 noon – Sunday – lower church/Brazilian Mass
Confessions are 2:30 – 3:30 pm on Saturdays
If you have requested a Mass intention and would like to
have a family member present the gifts, please see a
Eucharistic Minister before the start of the Mass.
Bread and Wine
in Loving Memory of
Antonio C. Sousa
Lights and Candles
in Loving Memory of
Virginia and Jose Sousa
and Relatives
Offertory
Collection:
$ 7,991
Second Offertory
Weekend 21/22: Church in Africa, Central Eastern Europe
Electronic Giving
We encourage our parishioners and benefactors to use
electronic giving to extend financial support of the parish
Please visit www.stmikes.org. and select “Donations”.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
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Fr. Ron’s Ramblings
Uma vêz mais ficamos inundados na neve-desta vêz foi só
um pé mais ou menos! Estando eu a escrever na manhã de
terça-feira a rectoria está começando a aquecer depois de
uma noite sem calor. 9 graus de temperature lá fora e cá
dentro não tenho a certeza. As camadas de neve cobriram o
ventilador e o aquecimento fechou-se automaticamente.
Tudo está resolvido agora mas tenho estado enrolado numa
manta que a minha avó e a minha mãe fizeram alguns anos
atráz. Não a uso muitas vezes por ser muito quente, mas
hoje dou graças a Deus por elas a terem feito!
Well, once again, we have been inundated with snow –
this time just a foot!!! As I write this on Tuesday
morning, the rectory is just beginning to recover from
a night of no heat. Nine degrees outside and about ???
inside. Snow drifts covered the furnace vent in the
middle of the night and the heat automatically shut
down. All is cleared now but I have been wrapped in a
quilt that was made by my grandmother and mother
many years ago. I don’t use it very much because it is
so warm…but I am grateful to them today for it!
The depth of snow has certainly slowed things down if
not stopped them altogether. The slower pace helps us
to appreciate our homes and all that we take for
granted (like heat!!). Soon enough we’ll be back to
normal but in the meantime let’s be grateful and thank
God. Let’s also remember those who are homeless and
who have to fight the cold and snow with little if any
protection.
A quantidade de neve certamente que tem mantido as coisas
correrem lentamente se não que parou de uma vez. O
movimento lento ajudanos a apreciar os nossos lares e tudo
o que temos que às vezes não damos grande importância
como por exemplo o aquecimento. Em pouco tempo
estaremos de volta ao normal, mas por agora demos graças
a Deus por tudo. Pensemos tambem nos que não têem casa
e que têem que lutar contra o frio e a neve com pouco ou
nada pra se protegerem.
This coming week we will be celebrating Valentine’s
Day. It is also a day when we can stop and appreciate
the love in our lives. St. Paul in his Letter to the
Corinthians very specifically defines love as patient
and kind, understanding and never jealous. His
definition, however, is the ideal expression of love.
Nesta semana que vem estaremos celebrando o dia de São
Valentino (dia dos namorados). É tambem o dia que
devemos parar e apreciar os amores que temos na nossa
vida. São Paulo na carta aos Corintios refere-se muito
especificamente que o amor é paciente e meigo,
compreensivo e nunca ciumento. A sua definição é
certamente a correcta expresão do amor.
The love in our lives is much less perfect and often we
err. That, however, does not lessen the value and
importance of the way we love and are loved. What we
celebrate on Valentine’s Day is how we uniquely
experience love, with its up and downs, joys and
struggles. We celebrate the consistency and the
steadfastness of loving relationships which bring
warmth and meaning to our lives.
O amor nas nossa vidas certamente que não é perfeito e
muitas vezes erramos. Mas certamente que não dá menos
valor e importância à forma de amar e de sermos amados.
O que celebra-mos no dia de São Valentino e uma forma
única da experiência do amor, com os seus altos e
baixos,alegrias e tristezas. Nós celebra-mos a consistência
e inflexibilidade nas relações de amor que nos dá afecto e
importância às nossa vidas.
Yes, God’s love is perfect and the ideal for us to strive
for, but imperfect love is what most of us know and is
worth celebrating.!
Sim o amor de Deus é perfeito e o ideal que vale a pena
lutar por ele. Mas o amor imperfeito é o que melhor
conhecemos e que vale a pena celebrar.
Feliz dia de São Valentino (dia do amor) para todos vos.
Que deus vos abençoe. Assim seja!!!
**NEW HOURS**
Monday/Tues 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday/Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
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FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Religious Education Gr K-5
!
Thank you to all the parents who
attended the parent’s meetings last week.
If you were unable to attend, please
make an appointment with the office when your child is in class - to go over
the materials.
Notes from Music Ministry
Valentines cards were made by the 3rd
grade this past week for our homebound and those in
nursing homes. The people are always excited to receive
these special cards!
There are NO CLASSES next week, February 15 – 21 due
to school vacation!
Choir Rehearsals
Portuguese Choir - Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Adult Choir - Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Children 3rd grade and
up are encouraged to participate in this beginning of the
Lenten tradition.
One in Body, Heart and Mind,
Director of Music, John Anthony Volpe
Penance services will be held for ALL grade 2 students at
11:00am and grade 3 students at 1:00pm on Saturday,
February 28th. Mark your calendars, attendance is taken!
Pat Conte, 978-562-7662 or [email protected].
Malassada Ministry will be frying up hot, sweet
malassadas on Sunday, February 8th after all masses in
the Parish Center! All proceeds benefit St. Michael Parish!
Thank you always for your support!
Religious Education Grades 6-Confirmation
Lent is right around the corner! We will be coordinating a
Living Stations of the Cross this Lent. If your child would
like to participate by reading at one of the Stations, please
let me know! I encourage students to participate, it will be a
poignant experience for all. Details to follow on this
presentation. Andrew Genovese, andrew@stmikesorg
As a result of break-ins and robberies in both the upper and
lower church, the building will remain locked ALL DAY
except for Masses. However, the Parish Center Chapel is
available on Mon/Tues/Thursday/Friday 9:00am3:00pm. Feel free to visit!
The 5th Grade Religious Ed class is holding
a Food Drive from January 25th—Feb
8th. They are collecting non perishable food
items and personal hygiene items. Boxes are
in the back of the church (up & down) and there are boxes
in the Parish Center classroom hallways. All donations are
welcome! Thank you to all who have donated so
generously already!
or 978-562-7662 x310.
Archdiocese News
This past week, many of you received a letter from Cardinal
Sean requesting your support of the 2015 Catholic Appeal.
If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider
making an early pledge. Our parish directly benefits from
the 50 ministries supported by the Appeal and your gift will
help us reach our 2015 goal. You may mail your pledge or
visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org to give online. Thank
you!
Our Parish maintains contributions by means
of the offertory envelope system throughout
the year. If you would like a letter for your
2014 tax purposes, please call the parish or
email [email protected] with your request.
Children to be Remembered in February
James Jordan
Elizabeth Magni
Michael Shay
David Gilchrist
Lisa Yucatonis
Baby Michael Levell
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“In today’s reading, Job speaks for all
the dejected, miserable, hopeless
people of the world, and it seems that
no one listens. Jesus heals many of
his townsfolk and then has to escape
because his mission extends far
beyond his own family and friends. Paul explains that his
love for others leads him to adjust to the needs of each
group with whom he finds himself. Recall when someone
helped you mend your broken heart. Resolve to do the
same for someone this coming week. Now that the
Christmas giving season is but a memory, many of the
needy are forgotten. Find a way to respond to the needs of
the homeless or chronically ill in the coming week. Pray
every morning this week that God will show you who needs
your help and give you the grace to respond to that need.”
At Home with the Word 2015.
Events/Meetings and Reminders
Ministry Meetings—All are WELCOME to join!
Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting on Wednesday,
February 11th at 1:30pm in the lower chapel.
Men’s Club Ministry will be meeting on Wednesday,
February 11th at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.
St. Michael Parish will be hosting Our Father’s Table on
Thursday, February 12th from 4pm-6pm at the New
Hope Community Church in Marlboro.
Portuguese Prayer Service will be held Friday, February
13th at 7:00pm in the lower chapel.
Funeral Mass Altar Servers Needed!
Adult Altar Servers are needed for weekday
funeral masses. Ladies and gentlemen, please
prayerfully
consider
volunteering
to
occasionally assist Fr. Ron/ Fr. Tony as
needed. Full training! To learn more, please
see Fr. Ron after Mass or email Carmen at
[email protected].
Celebration of Ash Wednesday,
February 18th
Mass with Ashes
9:00am
Prayer Service with Ashes
4:00pm
Mass with Ashes
7:00pm
Stations of the Cross will be very
Friday at 7:00pm beginning February
20th in the upper church
Parish Nurse, Mary Ellen Bartlett
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Hurts Everyone
In The Family: It Doesn’t Have To Hurt!
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serous
national public health problem. It is prevalent among
rich and poor, in all regions of the country, and all
ethnic and social groups. Most individuals who abuse
alcohol and drugs have jobs and are productive
members of society creating a false hope in the family
that “it’s not that bad”. The problem is that addictions
tend to worsen over time, hurting both the addicted
person and all the family members. It is especially
damaging to your children and adolescents. People
with this illness really may believe that they drink
normally or that “everyone” takes drugs. These false
beliefs are called denial; this denial is part of the
illness.
If someone close to you misuses alcohol or drugs, the
first step is to be honest about the problem and to seek
help for yourself, your family, and your loved one.
Children in families experiencing alcohol or drug
abuse need attention, guidance and support. They may
be growing up in homes in which the problems are
either denied or covered up. These children need to
have their experiences validated. They also need safe,
reliable adults in whom to confide and who will
support them, reassure them, and provide them with
appropriate help for their age. THEY NEED TO HAVE
FUN AND JUST BE KIDS.
It is important to talk honestly with children about
what is happening in the family and to help them
express their concerns and feelings. Children living
with alcohol and drug abuse in the family can benefit
from participating in education support groups. Being
associated with the activities of a faith community can
also help. These children need to know they are NOT
TO BLAME AND THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
There is help here in Hudson. Look in the Yellow
Pages under Alcoholism or call the Hudson Health
Department and ask for licensed treatment programs in
the community. Keep trying until you find the right
help for your loved one, yourself and your family. If
you have any further questions please feel free to
contact me at [email protected] or 978-562-2552
x324 or SAMHSA’S National Helpline@ 1-800-6625 HELP, www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
FEBRUARY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sunday Throughout
theWeek:
Sharing the Gospel
Think about how you get ready for a busy day.
You eat a healthy breakfast. You wash up and
brush your teeth. Then you get dressed and
comb your hair. There's one more thing you
could do to start your day off right. Pray. Find
a quiet spot where you can be alone to talk to
God. That's what Jesus did.
Prayer
God, help me to start every day with you in
prayer.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself praying to God in a
quiet place.
Mission for the Week
When you get home, choose a special quiet
place where you can talk to God every
morning. Tell your family about your special
place. They may want to join you in spending
quiet time to pray.
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