From the Pastor:
Catholic Appeal - 2010: This is Catholic Appeal Weekend here at Saint Raphael Parish. We, like all parishes throughout our Archdiocese, are being asked by Cardinal Seán to participate by making a pledge. The Appeal is a once-a-year pledge drive to benefit the many central ministries and services of the Archdiocese of Boston. The Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to our parish. Because of the economic downturn, support of the Catholic Appeal is more urgent this year. Thank you in advance for joining with parishioners throughout our Archdiocese’s 291 parishes to carry on the broader work of our Church. Those of you that gave to the Appeal last year should have received a letter from Cardinal Sean. We invite all others to take home an information packet from Mass this weekend. Every gift matters. For more information, please visit: www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.
Father Kevin
Easter Memorials
We will be accepting names for the Easter Memorials until March 11th. Names legibly printed, may be dropped off or mailed to the Rectory. Names will be listed in the Easter Bulletin and a Mass offered for their soul. A donation of $10.00 per family name is gratefully requested.
What's Happening in the Parish
Fleece Blanket Workshop: A warm “Thank You” to all of the participants of the “Warm and Fuzzy” Fleece Blanket Workshop who came together under the direction of the Greater Boston Chapter of Project Linus to make seventy blankets for children in Haiti. Ranging in ability from first time crafters to experienced seamstresses, they worked together in an atmosphere of love and laughter for the benefit of traumatized children. Special recognition and appreciation are due to Mrs. Ellen Crozier, third grade teacher at Saint Raphael School and school parents Lynne Barberian and Lynne Parrella for the effort they expended to make the evening such a success.
Saturday/Sunday, March 6/7 – This is Food Pantry Weekend. Your donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated.
Sunday, March 7th - Our Lady’s Sodality Communion Breakfast will take place. All are welcome to attend the 9:15 Mass followed by the annual Communion Breakfast at John Brewer’s Tavern, 7 Highland Ave Malden. A full breakfast will be served. Diene Kenney will be presenting us with an amazing presentation of The Story of Mary’s Life. Kindly respond with payment of $20.00 by March 3rd to Peggy Wyatt 13 Norton Ave. Medford or call Eva Soares at 781-391-2134.
Sunday, March 14 – Baptismal Catechesis will be held in the Church at 10:15. Parents interested in having their child baptized on March 21st should call the Rectory to make arrangements.
Wednesday, March 17th – Senior Social - St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef/ Chicken Breast dinner catered by Marty’s will be held on March 17th at the Congregational Church High St. West Medford (RT. 60) at 12 noon. Contact Peggy at 617-395-7822 for reservations by March 7th. Members $25. Non-Members $35. Entertainment and prize drawings will follow. Wear your green and join us for a fun afternoon.
Do you want to learn more about The Church’s
“Best Kept Secret?”
If so, plan to attend An Evening of Reflection on Social Justice, which will center on the social teachings of the Catholic Church. Father Thomas Massaro SJ will speak about “The Church’s Mission of Social Justice Today.” A Jesuit of the New England Province and a professor at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, Father Massaro is a renowned author and lecturer who emphasizes the importance of hands-on activism.
Please join us on Wednesday, March 24th, at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria for an informative evening that will allow us to explore how to live out the social teachings of the Church in our lives.
**Sunday, April 18 – (Rescheduled from March 28th) A Wedding Music planning session for soon to be brides and grooms will be held in the Church at 10:15 AM with the Music Director.
First Communion Donations: As has long been our custom – donations are being accepted to assist “economically challenged” families in our parish by providing assistance with First Communion clothing. Donations may be given to honor someone’s special occasion or “in memory” of a loved one. Your past generosity has made it possible for ALL children to feel SPECIAL on First Communion morning and provides parents with the “gift “of being able to shop with their child for something NEW! (Donations can be mailed/dropped-off @ the Rectory: 38 Boston Avenue or placed in the collection basket. Please put donation in an envelope marked attn: Ginny McCabe or Margo Malone: First Communion. (All donations will be acknowledged and if needed - a letter will be sent to the honoree of your gift if it’s a remembrance. For further information just call: 781-483-1139. Thanks so much!
Ministry Matters
Prayer Group: The members of this group pray daily for all intentions placed in the Book of Prayer. Prayer Group will meet: Thursday evening @ 7:30 PM on the following dates: March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 27, June 10. Make some time for you – come and pray with us! (New members are ALWAYS welcome!)
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month -- we thank this wonderful group for providing the Parish with beautifully crafted knitted and crocheted prayer shawls for distribution to those who need “comforting”. Sincere gratitude is extended to …
Mrs. Mary Cormio for her gracious hospitality for both this ministry and MOMS group meetings. Your kindness blesses us all!
We also wish to thank the generous donors who support this ministry with donations of yarn.
Women’s Lenten Prayer Morning:
sponsored by
St. Raphael Parish MOMS’ Ministry
“Come and See … Follow Me”
West Medford Congregational Church
March 6, 2010 – 9:30 AM – Registration/coffee
10 AM to Noon – Presentation & Discussion
$25 requested donation presentation by
Carol Gaudet*, Labarinth Retreat Center,
Rockport, MA
*Carol was the facilitator for the Advent Prayer Day. With very positive reviews from those in attendance, she graciously accepted our invitation to return for a Lenten service. For further information and a registration form – call: 781-483-1139 (Ginny or Margo). Attendance is limited to 40. Come “away” and pray with us.
Winter Winnings Calendar Sale
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| Date |
Amt. |
Winner |
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| Dec. 25, 2009 |
$500 |
Listro Family |
| Dec. 26, 2009 |
$50 |
Ariel Collazo |
| Dec. 27, 2009 |
$50 |
Eleanor LeBlanc |
| Dec. 28, 2009 |
$50 |
Cheryl Gambucci |
| Dec. 29, 2009 |
$50 |
Fatima Andrade |
| Dec. 30, 2009 |
$50 |
Laura Sheehan |
| Dec. 31, 2009 |
$50 |
Gail Pinkham |
| January 1, 2010 |
$500 |
Pam McLean |
| January 2, 2010 |
$50 |
Bobby Kelly |
| January 3, 2010 |
$50 |
Sheehan Family |
| January 4, 2010 |
$50 |
John Ferrari |
| January 5, 2010 |
$50 |
William Bross |
| January 6, 2010 |
$50 |
Peter Viola |
| January 7, 2010 |
$50 |
Donovan Family |
| January 8, 2010 |
$100 |
Nolan O'Keefe |
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| January 9, 2010 |
$50 |
Barbara Flaherty |
| January 10, 2010 |
$50 |
Eric Lombardo |
| January 11, 2010 |
$50 |
Nancy Enos |
| January 12, 2010 |
$50 |
Luis Montes |
| January 13, 2010 |
$50 |
Lynn Collier |
| January 14, 2010 |
$50 |
Betty Levin |
| January 15, 2010 |
$100 |
Brian Hazelwood |
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| January 16, 2010 |
$50 |
Barb Naylor |
| January 17, 2010 |
$50 |
Steve Smith |
| January 18, 2010 |
$50 |
Cathy O'Leary |
| January 19, 2010 |
$50 |
Gentile Family |
| January 20, 2010 |
$50 |
Jim McGonigle |
| January 21, 2010 |
$50 |
Paul Bianco |
| January 22, 2010 |
$100 |
Katherine Morrison |
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| January 23, 2010 |
$50 |
Valerie Giordano |
| January 24, 2010 |
$50 |
Taryn Tkachuk |
| January 25, 2010 |
$50 |
Stanton Family |
| January 26, 2010 |
$50 |
Donna Chisholm |
| January 27, 2010 |
$50 |
Anthony Listro |
| January 28, 2010 |
$50 |
David Bunker |
| January 29, 2010 |
$100 |
Gizelda McDaid |
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| January 30, 2010 |
$50 |
Jessica Troung-Lau |
| January 31, 2010 |
$50 |
St. Raphael School |
| February 1, 2010 |
$50 |
Patrick Boyle |
| February 2, 2010 |
$50 |
David Bunker |
| February 3, 2010 |
$50 |
Robert & Deborah Nicotera |
| February 4, 2010 |
$50 |
Scott Shanley |
| February 5, 2010 |
$100 |
Diane Ranaghan |
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| February 6, 2010 |
$50 |
Gabriella Ortiz |
| February 7, 2010 |
$50 |
Ryan Robitaille |
| February 8, 2010 |
$50 |
Breen Family |
| February 9, 2010 |
$50 |
Luis E. Montes |
| February 10, 2010 |
$50 |
Luca Brancolini |
| February 11, 2010 |
$50 |
Kristen Cashman |
| February 12, 2010 |
$100 |
Sheehan Family |
| February 13, 2010 |
$50 |
Erin Govostes |
| February 14, 2010 |
$200 |
Maureen Crowley |
| February 15, 2010 |
$50 |
Tolson Family |
| February 16, 2010 |
$50 |
Linda Swett |
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| February 17, 2010 |
$50 |
Linda Caterino |
| February 17, 2010 |
$50 |
Maureen Crowley |
| We accidentally picked 2 winners for the 17th |
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| February 18, 2010 |
$50 |
Brady Tkachuk |
| February 19, 2010 |
$100 |
Juliette Peng |
| February 20, 2010 |
$50 |
Jose Ocasio |
| February 21, 2010 |
$50 |
Bob Smith |
| February 22, 2010 |
$50 |
Tri To |
| February 23, 2010 |
$50 |
Diane Ranaghan |
| February 24, 2010 |
$50 |
Sharon Fitzgerald |
| February 25, 2010 |
$50 |
Carol Cataldo |
| February 26, 2010 |
$100 |
Adriana Ortiz |
| February 27, 2010 |
$50 |
Alexis Tkachuk |
| February 28, 2010 |
$50 |
Ramon DeRosas |
Arise Together in Christ
ARISE – Season 4 – New Heart New Spirit; our Spiritual Renewal program to deepen our faith, grow in community, and reach out in service to others began the week of February 14. Our focus this season is on Forgiveness and Reconciliation. This week’s session
faces up to the challenge of ever raising up, always building anew, and in particular how we are called to do this both as individuals and as Church.
Fifth and Final Session: Fall, 2010 - We Are the Good News!
The team members are:
Fr. Bob Cullen father.cullen@saintraphaelparish.org 781 488-5444
Mary Ellen Stanton momsapeach@yahoo.com 781 488-3869
Anne Alikonis alikjam13@comcast.net 781 395-5293
Bill Caines cainesw@aol.com 781 483-2033
Margaret Chisholm mhchisholm@aol.com 781 486-8228
Joe & Arlene Feltz jhfeltz@comcast.net 781 391-2420
Sue Luongo lily28291@yahoo.com 781 526-5819
Mary Jo Mangan maryjomangan@comcast.net 781 391-5164
Tony Sullivan tony.sullivan@juno.com 781 393-0650
Julie Matarese juliematarese@yahoo.com 781 219-3063
Marie MacDonald 781 391-1950
Note: a reminder to all who receive weekly envelopes. Anyone interested in receiving a statement for contributions for 2009, please call the Rectory, 781-488-5444. Thank You.
Community News:
A Lenten Gift: “Forty Hours”
If you have been thinking about what special thing you could do this Lent…spending some quiet time during 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration might just be that special act. Here is the opportunity to slow down, be still and listen to what Jesus might be trying to say to you. “Forty Hours” will begin at 5 AM on Wednesday, March 24th and continue throughout the night. It will close on Thursday, March 25th at 10 PM, the Feast of the Annunciation. It will be held in the lower Church of St. Joseph Parish, 114 High Street, Medford. For information or to sign up 781-391-1396 or email us at adoration24sj@comcast.net.
Request for Spiritual Care Volunteers
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network is in urgent need of Spiritual Care Volunteers to visit and bring Holy Communion to Catholic patients. Spaulding is a network of seven rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living centers. Over 60% of Spaulding’s patients are Catholic. The schedule for Spiritual Care Volunteers is very flexible. Any hours contributed will be a great gift to our patients. Training and on-going support will be provided. For more information, please call Chaplin Joan Horgan at 617-573-2780 or email at jhorgan@partners.org.
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