SACRED HEART WALTHAM MA

January 13Saturday 400PM

Sunday 730AM 1000AM

Monday 730AM

Tuesday 700PM

Wednesday 730AM

Thursday 000

Friday 000

Saturday 400PM

Sunday 730AM 1000AM

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 142018

John was standing with two of his disciples and as he watched Jesus

walk by he said Behold the Lamb of God The two disciples heard what he said and followed

Jesus - Jn 135-37

Lee Parrella 1st Anniversary Memorial requested by her family January 14 For Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church Lionel Brutus 2nd Anniversary Memorial requested by his wife amp children January 15 Martin Luther King Day For the Souls in Purgatory requested by Tony amp Emily Mangini January 16 Ronald Moniz requested by family January 17 Jeanine OConnor Anniversary Memorial requested by her family January 18 NO MASS January 19 NO MASS January 20 Frances lannuzzo Anniversary Memorial requested by her family January 21 For Parishioners of Sacred Herni Church Adriano Fei Anniversary Memorial requested family

MEMORIALS

The Stained Glass Window will be lit as a Birthday Memorial for Rose Olivo requested by her family

The Blessed Mother Flowers for the week is a Birthday Memorishyal for Alice N Cooke requested by her daughters Noreen amp Patricia

Please Pray For Paul Caissie Bud Leaman Jaxon Zashymore Sr Christine McManus OP Alfred Bourgeois Rose Di Salvatore Sandra Castoldi Lawrence Beaton Paul Jackie Gray Adam Diorio Doris Richard Vanessa Pellegrini Dianna M Roshysanne Taddeo Kathleen Lussier Richard Dacey June Williams Peterson Maria Cimino Father John Sassani Connie Kennedy Victoria Huff Susan Taddeo Murgo Steve DeBarros Dema Sweeney Robert Johnson Rita LeBlanc M LeBlanc Kevin 8 RB amp PB Michael Weekley V H Connie Kennedy Erin Brideau Valerie Hemmer Lucas Taddeo Ill Nicole Bycinia RB John OConnor 4th Marie Woodside Freda Gautreau Janice Shirley Kyle Shirley Kiera McMaron Marlena Cerullo Maria Mills Marge Vezeau A Dalton V Palazzo Billy T Kathy W Linda Ryan Carol MacKenzie Philip W Natale Jr Sr Michelle Sherliza OP Marie Consoimagno Diane Farrell ML OBrien Paul Pen-y Rose Ballo Ruth Mulligan and all those who are ill or undergoing medical treatment Additionally we pray for all those in military service including Ryan McDonald who is serving abroad Please keep in your prayers the families of Linda Cole Petros ian Mm-y Helena Teixeira Theresa M (LeBlanc) Poirshyier and aJl families who are grieving the loss of a loved one

Readings for the Week of January 142018 Sunday

Monday

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Wednesday

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Saturday

Next Sunday

1 Sm 33b-l0 19Ps 402 4 7-8 8-910 [8a 9aJl Cor 613c-15a 17-20Jn 135-42 1 Sm 1516-23Ps 508-9 16bc-17 21 and 23 123bJIMk 218-22 1 Sm 161-13Ps 8920 21-22 27-28 [21a] Mk 223-28 1 Sm 1732-3337 40-511Ps 1441b 2 9-10 [I]Mk 31-6 1 Sm 186-9 191-7Ps 562-3 9-10a 10bshy11 12-13 [5b]Mk 37-12 1 Sm 243-21IPs 5723-46 and 11 [2aJMk 313-19 2 Sm 11-411-1219 23-27Ps 802-3 5-71 Mk320-21 Jon 3 1-5 10IPs 254-5 6-7 8-9 [4aJl Cor 729-31fMk 114-20

Sharing Time Talent and Treasure

The Second Collection this weekend is for Catholic Charities

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES Are you a new or expectant parent who desires baptism for the child Would you like to know more about your future role as a Catholic parent such as the baptism ceremony and what it means in the life of your child choosing godparents handing on the faith to your child and coming to Mass and other aspects of Catholic parenting We invite you to call and plan to attend a baptism prepshyaration class For additional information please call Bernadette Scalese at 78] -893-846]

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH NEWS Continued STEWARDSHIP SHARING TIME TALENT AND

TREASURE Week Ending January 5 2018 Weekly Offeltory $ 413400 On Line Giving (WeShare) $ 157027 Additional Parish Income $ 12400 Total Income $ 582827 Bills paid $ nla DeficitCredit $ nla

STEWARDSHIP SHARING TIME TALENT AND TREASURE

The community ofbelievers was ofone heart and mind and no one claimed that any ofhis possessions was his own - Acts 4 32 All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God Think of

your family your friends your talents and abilities - these are all gifts from God We arent really owners of anything

we are merely stewards of the gifts God has blessed us with

STEWARDSHIP AND THE SUNDAY READINGS Speak for your servant is listening With those few words Samshyuel humbles himself and declares his loyalty and obedience to God There are perhaps for many of us challenges in those words Initially Samuel responds Here I am but thinks it was Eli who called him The idea of being a servant and the willingness to serve are what may be trials for us in terms of how we live Samushyel does not recognize the voice of the Lord That too may be a problem for us First we need to be listening Are we or are we merely going through the motions Responding to God with Here I am is a magnificent way to react to God It is not that God does not know where we are but saying that can serve as a reminder to us that we are stewards servants to Him and it imshyplies we are prepared to hear what He wants us to do Here 1 am is said numerous times by those in the Old Testament including Abraham Jacob Moses Isaiah and by Ananias in the New Testashyment When Jesus says Come follow me as He does to us do we hear Him and even more important do we respond and do we follow In order to do that properly we have to be prepared to serve Him and others Thus like Samuel we need to listen and th~n we need to serve At a recent papal audience Pope Francis said Love and charity are service helping others serving others When you forget yourself and think of others this is love

MASS ETIQUETTE

LEAVING MASS BEFORE THE FINAL BLESSING The cunent Code of Canon Law (No 1247) says simply On

Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass (Note that it doesn t say part or certain parts of the Mass) Those who leave Mass before the final blessing not only deprive themselves of the celebrants blessshying but also disregard the presence of their fellow communicants Acknowledging the presence of those with whom you have shared in the Celebration Eucharist via a thoughtful greeting a few kind words or even just a friendly smile can be just the kind of affirmashytion that can make their day But even more importantly leaving Mass early t~kes away the oppOltunity to thank God properly for the gift of hiS son Many of us were taught that the priest is the last to enter church and the first to leave This is still a valid rule of thumb for all the assembly to follow

PARISH NEWS Continued

SAVE THE DATE Sacred Heart Church will host a Pre-Lenten Mission of Renewshyal The Mission will take place over the course of three days with four performances by Hollywood actor Frank Runyeon Among his many television performances Frank Runyeon is best known for his long-running role of Steve Andropoulos opposite Meg Ryan on CBS As the World Turns His acting credits also include Santa Barbara General Hospital Falcon Crest Melrose Place All my Children and LA Law A graduate oPrinceton Unishyversity with a degree in religion and masters degree from the General Theological Seminary Mr Runyeon coupled his acting skills with his knowledge ofscripture and love ofthe Lord to creshyate his faith inspiring one-man performances that bring scripture to life The four performances will begin on Sunday February 11 2018 with a Children s Performance at 400PM and a perforshymancefor adults and teens at 700PM There will be a third pershyformance on Monday February 12 at 700PM and a final pershyformance entitled Faith vs Hollywood an informal sharing of stories of faith and his personal witness to how the Lord has worked in his fe Each performance will be uniquely different inspiring us in various ways to deepen our faith as we enter the season ofLent There is no cost to attend however free-will ofshyf erings will be gratefitlly accepted at the close ofthe performance All are welcome bring the family and spread the word Stay tuned to the parish bulletin for additional details

BRISTOL LODGE MONTHLY DINNER The next Bristol Lodge Dinner will take place on Wednesday February 3 rd at 500PM Please check the sign-up book on the

table at the parking lot entrance of the church for his months e~tree Meal donations may also include salad vegetables of any ~md breadrolls gallons of milk and desserts Suggested quantishyties are servmgs to feed 10-15 people Suggested quantities are servmgs to feed 10- 15 people Meal contributions may be dropped off either here at the parish hall kitchen by 430PM or directly to the Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen at Immanuel Methodshyist Church corners of Moody and Cherry Streets by meal time at 500PM

MASS BOOK FOR 2018 There are a few Masses remaining in the Mass Book for 2018 ~hose interested in reserving a Mass intention or liturgical memoshyf1als flowers altar breadwine candles church lights or bells should contact the parish office 781-899-0469 during business hours 9AM-3PM Monday-Thursday

THIRD ORDER OF MARY-MARISTS The Third Order of Mary meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month from October through May Marists are people called to do the work of Mary in Her name and with Her spirit We are a family of many branches priests brothers sisters and lay people Since Vatican II there has been a rediscovery of the role of the laity as evangelizers The elements of the Marist vocation are a convicshytion of a sense of belonging to Mary a sense of the n~eds of the Church a sense of the needs of people If you feel you feel that oW Mother Mary is calling you and you might be interested in becoming a member in the Third Order of Mary (a Marist Lay Order) please contact Ed Leblanc at 781-899-6251

JANUARY 142018

PARISH NEWS Continued PARISH NEWS Continued

FLU AND COLD SEASON IS HERE As we head into the flu season we ask everyone to help us keep one-another healthy by taking the following precautions when coming to worship - When ill stay at home until fully recovered Prudence dictates the Sunday Mass obligation to prevent the possible spread of illshyness - Use verbal greetingsgestured at the Sign of Peace during Mass Appropriate gestures such as a simple bow nod wave of the hand etc are equally respectful while helping to avoid the spread germs and viruses - Receive the Body of Christ in hand rather than on the tongue Refrain from taking Communion from the cup when you know suspect you are ill Remember also that you can be contagious before symptoms present themselves - When coughing or sneezing please follow the recommendations of the CDC by covering your nosemouth into the fold of your arm Do not leave your tissues in the pews to avoid subjecting others to germs - Finally although the Friars are always happy to greet each one of you after Mass however since cold and flu viruses are largely transmitted by hand to hand contact we kindly ask that you refrain from shaking hands Lets do our part to keep our Friars and our fellow paJishioners healthy this winter

SACRED HEART 3RD ANNUAL RCMMAGE SALE Please staJt saving any items you find in your home that you are willing to part with for our spring Rummage Sale extravaganza Remember we feature a clothing boutique (designer items) and an extensive jewelry line at bargain prices Please plan on DONATshyING and COMING to our April Rummage Sale We will keep you posted for donation days If youd like to volunteer or have any questions -please email Susan Parrella sueparr39gmailcom Kathy Hines churchyardsale311gmailcom

KEEPING UP WITH PARISH NEWS Following the holidays many parishioners head south for the winshyter We are more than happy to mail a copy of the weekly bulletin right to your door Remember that you can access the parish bulleshytin online via our web site wwwsacredheart311aolcom If you do not have intemet access well be happy to mail you a weekly bulletin upon request Simply send us your mailing address or selfshyaddressed business size envelopes and we will be sure to send them to you each week each week

PRAYER CORNER AND BOOK OF INTENTIONS Do you know someone in need of prayers The prayer comer of our bulletin gives an opportunity for all the faithful to place those in need of prayer at the center of their hearts and minds and in their ongoing prayer and for those being prayed for to experience the connectedness and comfOJt of the community To submit the name of a friend family member or yourself to the prayer corner please e-mail usatsacredheaJt311aolcom Please seek approval of the person whose name you wish to submit prior to submission Additionally there is a book of intentions where requests may be entered for intercessory prayer at the Tuesday Novena The book is located on the table at the parking lot entrance of the church Please keep aU those requesting prayers in your mind and in your hearts

PROJECT LINUS We are in need of blankets for the Project Linus Program If you are interested in knitting or crocheting for Project Linus please consider this important ministry Our knitting ministry continues throughout the year but winter is a great time to hone in on your skills by creating these cuddly security blankets for children Its also a great way to utilize those half skeins of yam Blankets disshytributed through Project Linus provide support outreach and care to children who have experienced trauma or who are ill or undershygoing medical treatment For free blanket pattems and information log on to wwwProjectinusorg For those who wish to help by making baby caps the Newbom Baby Cap Ministry which proshyvides caps for infants at Newton Wellesley Hospital Free patterns for caps can be found at wwwlionbrandcom For additional inforshymation please contact the Knitting Ministry Coordinator Annmashyrie DeMeo at undtenhotmailcom

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY If you enjoy crocheting or knitting we hope youll consider beshycoming part of the Prayer Shawl ministry Prayer Shawls are simshyple patters for warm wraps designed for those who are undergoing medical treatment those who are homebound and for expectant mothers Prayer Shawl Ministry mission and pattems can be found at http wwwshawlministrycominstructionshtml

CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN ALLERGIES Those who suffer severe gluten allergies significant enough to require special Eucharistic hosts for Mass are reminded that there is a process in which we register those affected by Celiac disease and other severe gluten allergies with the Archdiocese Once regshyistered those in need of the special communion hosts will be conshytacted by one of the friars and may begin receiving their lowshygluten host on a regular basis Also once registered you will reshyceive a certificate which you can present when attending liturgical celebrations in churches outside of your home parish on special occasions To learn more log on to the Archdiocesan web site Bosshytoncatholicorg and go to the Office for Worship to read the Pastoshyral Guidelines for Low-Gluten Hosts

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS When doing your weekly grocery shopping please consider adding an item or two each week to help keep our pantry shelves stocked Most needed items Cereal Peanut Butter JellyJam canned tuna or chicken canned meats such as ham or spam tomato sauce passhyta rice mixes instant potatoes canned meals such as beef stew and soups with added protein of chicken or beef canned beans or vegetables Macaroni and Cheese fruit juices non-perishable milk products

AMORIS LAETITA- POPE FRANCIS Chapter Seven Preparing Couples for Marriage Christian marriage as a reflection of the union between Christ

and his Church is fully realized in the lmion between a man and a woman who give themselves to each other in a free faithful and exclusive love who belong to each other until death and are open to the transmission of life and are consecrated by the sacrament which grants them the grace to become a domestic church and a leaven of new life for society Some forms of union radically contradict this ideal while others realize it in at least a partial and analogous way The Synod Fathers stated that the Church does not disregard the constructive elements in those situations which do not yet or no longer correspond to her teaching on malTiage

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH NEWS Continued STEWARDSHIP SHARING TIME TALENT AND

TREASURE Week Ending January 5 2018 Weekly Offeltory $ 413400 On Line Giving (WeShare) $ 157027 Additional Parish Income $ 12400 Total Income $ 582827 Bills paid $ nla DeficitCredit $ nla

STEWARDSHIP SHARING TIME TALENT AND TREASURE

The community ofbelievers was ofone heart and mind and no one claimed that any ofhis possessions was his own - Acts 4 32 All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God Think of

your family your friends your talents and abilities - these are all gifts from God We arent really owners of anything

we are merely stewards of the gifts God has blessed us with

STEWARDSHIP AND THE SUNDAY READINGS Speak for your servant is listening With those few words Samshyuel humbles himself and declares his loyalty and obedience to God There are perhaps for many of us challenges in those words Initially Samuel responds Here I am but thinks it was Eli who called him The idea of being a servant and the willingness to serve are what may be trials for us in terms of how we live Samushyel does not recognize the voice of the Lord That too may be a problem for us First we need to be listening Are we or are we merely going through the motions Responding to God with Here I am is a magnificent way to react to God It is not that God does not know where we are but saying that can serve as a reminder to us that we are stewards servants to Him and it imshyplies we are prepared to hear what He wants us to do Here 1 am is said numerous times by those in the Old Testament including Abraham Jacob Moses Isaiah and by Ananias in the New Testashyment When Jesus says Come follow me as He does to us do we hear Him and even more important do we respond and do we follow In order to do that properly we have to be prepared to serve Him and others Thus like Samuel we need to listen and th~n we need to serve At a recent papal audience Pope Francis said Love and charity are service helping others serving others When you forget yourself and think of others this is love

MASS ETIQUETTE

LEAVING MASS BEFORE THE FINAL BLESSING The cunent Code of Canon Law (No 1247) says simply On

Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass (Note that it doesn t say part or certain parts of the Mass) Those who leave Mass before the final blessing not only deprive themselves of the celebrants blessshying but also disregard the presence of their fellow communicants Acknowledging the presence of those with whom you have shared in the Celebration Eucharist via a thoughtful greeting a few kind words or even just a friendly smile can be just the kind of affirmashytion that can make their day But even more importantly leaving Mass early t~kes away the oppOltunity to thank God properly for the gift of hiS son Many of us were taught that the priest is the last to enter church and the first to leave This is still a valid rule of thumb for all the assembly to follow

PARISH NEWS Continued

SAVE THE DATE Sacred Heart Church will host a Pre-Lenten Mission of Renewshyal The Mission will take place over the course of three days with four performances by Hollywood actor Frank Runyeon Among his many television performances Frank Runyeon is best known for his long-running role of Steve Andropoulos opposite Meg Ryan on CBS As the World Turns His acting credits also include Santa Barbara General Hospital Falcon Crest Melrose Place All my Children and LA Law A graduate oPrinceton Unishyversity with a degree in religion and masters degree from the General Theological Seminary Mr Runyeon coupled his acting skills with his knowledge ofscripture and love ofthe Lord to creshyate his faith inspiring one-man performances that bring scripture to life The four performances will begin on Sunday February 11 2018 with a Children s Performance at 400PM and a perforshymancefor adults and teens at 700PM There will be a third pershyformance on Monday February 12 at 700PM and a final pershyformance entitled Faith vs Hollywood an informal sharing of stories of faith and his personal witness to how the Lord has worked in his fe Each performance will be uniquely different inspiring us in various ways to deepen our faith as we enter the season ofLent There is no cost to attend however free-will ofshyf erings will be gratefitlly accepted at the close ofthe performance All are welcome bring the family and spread the word Stay tuned to the parish bulletin for additional details

BRISTOL LODGE MONTHLY DINNER The next Bristol Lodge Dinner will take place on Wednesday February 3 rd at 500PM Please check the sign-up book on the

table at the parking lot entrance of the church for his months e~tree Meal donations may also include salad vegetables of any ~md breadrolls gallons of milk and desserts Suggested quantishyties are servmgs to feed 10-15 people Suggested quantities are servmgs to feed 10- 15 people Meal contributions may be dropped off either here at the parish hall kitchen by 430PM or directly to the Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen at Immanuel Methodshyist Church corners of Moody and Cherry Streets by meal time at 500PM

MASS BOOK FOR 2018 There are a few Masses remaining in the Mass Book for 2018 ~hose interested in reserving a Mass intention or liturgical memoshyf1als flowers altar breadwine candles church lights or bells should contact the parish office 781-899-0469 during business hours 9AM-3PM Monday-Thursday

THIRD ORDER OF MARY-MARISTS The Third Order of Mary meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month from October through May Marists are people called to do the work of Mary in Her name and with Her spirit We are a family of many branches priests brothers sisters and lay people Since Vatican II there has been a rediscovery of the role of the laity as evangelizers The elements of the Marist vocation are a convicshytion of a sense of belonging to Mary a sense of the n~eds of the Church a sense of the needs of people If you feel you feel that oW Mother Mary is calling you and you might be interested in becoming a member in the Third Order of Mary (a Marist Lay Order) please contact Ed Leblanc at 781-899-6251

JANUARY 142018

PARISH NEWS Continued PARISH NEWS Continued

FLU AND COLD SEASON IS HERE As we head into the flu season we ask everyone to help us keep one-another healthy by taking the following precautions when coming to worship - When ill stay at home until fully recovered Prudence dictates the Sunday Mass obligation to prevent the possible spread of illshyness - Use verbal greetingsgestured at the Sign of Peace during Mass Appropriate gestures such as a simple bow nod wave of the hand etc are equally respectful while helping to avoid the spread germs and viruses - Receive the Body of Christ in hand rather than on the tongue Refrain from taking Communion from the cup when you know suspect you are ill Remember also that you can be contagious before symptoms present themselves - When coughing or sneezing please follow the recommendations of the CDC by covering your nosemouth into the fold of your arm Do not leave your tissues in the pews to avoid subjecting others to germs - Finally although the Friars are always happy to greet each one of you after Mass however since cold and flu viruses are largely transmitted by hand to hand contact we kindly ask that you refrain from shaking hands Lets do our part to keep our Friars and our fellow paJishioners healthy this winter

SACRED HEART 3RD ANNUAL RCMMAGE SALE Please staJt saving any items you find in your home that you are willing to part with for our spring Rummage Sale extravaganza Remember we feature a clothing boutique (designer items) and an extensive jewelry line at bargain prices Please plan on DONATshyING and COMING to our April Rummage Sale We will keep you posted for donation days If youd like to volunteer or have any questions -please email Susan Parrella sueparr39gmailcom Kathy Hines churchyardsale311gmailcom

KEEPING UP WITH PARISH NEWS Following the holidays many parishioners head south for the winshyter We are more than happy to mail a copy of the weekly bulletin right to your door Remember that you can access the parish bulleshytin online via our web site wwwsacredheart311aolcom If you do not have intemet access well be happy to mail you a weekly bulletin upon request Simply send us your mailing address or selfshyaddressed business size envelopes and we will be sure to send them to you each week each week

PRAYER CORNER AND BOOK OF INTENTIONS Do you know someone in need of prayers The prayer comer of our bulletin gives an opportunity for all the faithful to place those in need of prayer at the center of their hearts and minds and in their ongoing prayer and for those being prayed for to experience the connectedness and comfOJt of the community To submit the name of a friend family member or yourself to the prayer corner please e-mail usatsacredheaJt311aolcom Please seek approval of the person whose name you wish to submit prior to submission Additionally there is a book of intentions where requests may be entered for intercessory prayer at the Tuesday Novena The book is located on the table at the parking lot entrance of the church Please keep aU those requesting prayers in your mind and in your hearts

PROJECT LINUS We are in need of blankets for the Project Linus Program If you are interested in knitting or crocheting for Project Linus please consider this important ministry Our knitting ministry continues throughout the year but winter is a great time to hone in on your skills by creating these cuddly security blankets for children Its also a great way to utilize those half skeins of yam Blankets disshytributed through Project Linus provide support outreach and care to children who have experienced trauma or who are ill or undershygoing medical treatment For free blanket pattems and information log on to wwwProjectinusorg For those who wish to help by making baby caps the Newbom Baby Cap Ministry which proshyvides caps for infants at Newton Wellesley Hospital Free patterns for caps can be found at wwwlionbrandcom For additional inforshymation please contact the Knitting Ministry Coordinator Annmashyrie DeMeo at undtenhotmailcom

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY If you enjoy crocheting or knitting we hope youll consider beshycoming part of the Prayer Shawl ministry Prayer Shawls are simshyple patters for warm wraps designed for those who are undergoing medical treatment those who are homebound and for expectant mothers Prayer Shawl Ministry mission and pattems can be found at http wwwshawlministrycominstructionshtml

CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN ALLERGIES Those who suffer severe gluten allergies significant enough to require special Eucharistic hosts for Mass are reminded that there is a process in which we register those affected by Celiac disease and other severe gluten allergies with the Archdiocese Once regshyistered those in need of the special communion hosts will be conshytacted by one of the friars and may begin receiving their lowshygluten host on a regular basis Also once registered you will reshyceive a certificate which you can present when attending liturgical celebrations in churches outside of your home parish on special occasions To learn more log on to the Archdiocesan web site Bosshytoncatholicorg and go to the Office for Worship to read the Pastoshyral Guidelines for Low-Gluten Hosts

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS When doing your weekly grocery shopping please consider adding an item or two each week to help keep our pantry shelves stocked Most needed items Cereal Peanut Butter JellyJam canned tuna or chicken canned meats such as ham or spam tomato sauce passhyta rice mixes instant potatoes canned meals such as beef stew and soups with added protein of chicken or beef canned beans or vegetables Macaroni and Cheese fruit juices non-perishable milk products

AMORIS LAETITA- POPE FRANCIS Chapter Seven Preparing Couples for Marriage Christian marriage as a reflection of the union between Christ

and his Church is fully realized in the lmion between a man and a woman who give themselves to each other in a free faithful and exclusive love who belong to each other until death and are open to the transmission of life and are consecrated by the sacrament which grants them the grace to become a domestic church and a leaven of new life for society Some forms of union radically contradict this ideal while others realize it in at least a partial and analogous way The Synod Fathers stated that the Church does not disregard the constructive elements in those situations which do not yet or no longer correspond to her teaching on malTiage

JANUARY 142018

PARISH NEWS Continued PARISH NEWS Continued

FLU AND COLD SEASON IS HERE As we head into the flu season we ask everyone to help us keep one-another healthy by taking the following precautions when coming to worship - When ill stay at home until fully recovered Prudence dictates the Sunday Mass obligation to prevent the possible spread of illshyness - Use verbal greetingsgestured at the Sign of Peace during Mass Appropriate gestures such as a simple bow nod wave of the hand etc are equally respectful while helping to avoid the spread germs and viruses - Receive the Body of Christ in hand rather than on the tongue Refrain from taking Communion from the cup when you know suspect you are ill Remember also that you can be contagious before symptoms present themselves - When coughing or sneezing please follow the recommendations of the CDC by covering your nosemouth into the fold of your arm Do not leave your tissues in the pews to avoid subjecting others to germs - Finally although the Friars are always happy to greet each one of you after Mass however since cold and flu viruses are largely transmitted by hand to hand contact we kindly ask that you refrain from shaking hands Lets do our part to keep our Friars and our fellow paJishioners healthy this winter

SACRED HEART 3RD ANNUAL RCMMAGE SALE Please staJt saving any items you find in your home that you are willing to part with for our spring Rummage Sale extravaganza Remember we feature a clothing boutique (designer items) and an extensive jewelry line at bargain prices Please plan on DONATshyING and COMING to our April Rummage Sale We will keep you posted for donation days If youd like to volunteer or have any questions -please email Susan Parrella sueparr39gmailcom Kathy Hines churchyardsale311gmailcom

KEEPING UP WITH PARISH NEWS Following the holidays many parishioners head south for the winshyter We are more than happy to mail a copy of the weekly bulletin right to your door Remember that you can access the parish bulleshytin online via our web site wwwsacredheart311aolcom If you do not have intemet access well be happy to mail you a weekly bulletin upon request Simply send us your mailing address or selfshyaddressed business size envelopes and we will be sure to send them to you each week each week

PRAYER CORNER AND BOOK OF INTENTIONS Do you know someone in need of prayers The prayer comer of our bulletin gives an opportunity for all the faithful to place those in need of prayer at the center of their hearts and minds and in their ongoing prayer and for those being prayed for to experience the connectedness and comfOJt of the community To submit the name of a friend family member or yourself to the prayer corner please e-mail usatsacredheaJt311aolcom Please seek approval of the person whose name you wish to submit prior to submission Additionally there is a book of intentions where requests may be entered for intercessory prayer at the Tuesday Novena The book is located on the table at the parking lot entrance of the church Please keep aU those requesting prayers in your mind and in your hearts

PROJECT LINUS We are in need of blankets for the Project Linus Program If you are interested in knitting or crocheting for Project Linus please consider this important ministry Our knitting ministry continues throughout the year but winter is a great time to hone in on your skills by creating these cuddly security blankets for children Its also a great way to utilize those half skeins of yam Blankets disshytributed through Project Linus provide support outreach and care to children who have experienced trauma or who are ill or undershygoing medical treatment For free blanket pattems and information log on to wwwProjectinusorg For those who wish to help by making baby caps the Newbom Baby Cap Ministry which proshyvides caps for infants at Newton Wellesley Hospital Free patterns for caps can be found at wwwlionbrandcom For additional inforshymation please contact the Knitting Ministry Coordinator Annmashyrie DeMeo at undtenhotmailcom

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY If you enjoy crocheting or knitting we hope youll consider beshycoming part of the Prayer Shawl ministry Prayer Shawls are simshyple patters for warm wraps designed for those who are undergoing medical treatment those who are homebound and for expectant mothers Prayer Shawl Ministry mission and pattems can be found at http wwwshawlministrycominstructionshtml

CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN ALLERGIES Those who suffer severe gluten allergies significant enough to require special Eucharistic hosts for Mass are reminded that there is a process in which we register those affected by Celiac disease and other severe gluten allergies with the Archdiocese Once regshyistered those in need of the special communion hosts will be conshytacted by one of the friars and may begin receiving their lowshygluten host on a regular basis Also once registered you will reshyceive a certificate which you can present when attending liturgical celebrations in churches outside of your home parish on special occasions To learn more log on to the Archdiocesan web site Bosshytoncatholicorg and go to the Office for Worship to read the Pastoshyral Guidelines for Low-Gluten Hosts

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS When doing your weekly grocery shopping please consider adding an item or two each week to help keep our pantry shelves stocked Most needed items Cereal Peanut Butter JellyJam canned tuna or chicken canned meats such as ham or spam tomato sauce passhyta rice mixes instant potatoes canned meals such as beef stew and soups with added protein of chicken or beef canned beans or vegetables Macaroni and Cheese fruit juices non-perishable milk products

AMORIS LAETITA- POPE FRANCIS Chapter Seven Preparing Couples for Marriage Christian marriage as a reflection of the union between Christ

and his Church is fully realized in the lmion between a man and a woman who give themselves to each other in a free faithful and exclusive love who belong to each other until death and are open to the transmission of life and are consecrated by the sacrament which grants them the grace to become a domestic church and a leaven of new life for society Some forms of union radically contradict this ideal while others realize it in at least a partial and analogous way The Synod Fathers stated that the Church does not disregard the constructive elements in those situations which do not yet or no longer correspond to her teaching on malTiage

JANUARY 142018

PARISH NEWS Continued

AMORIS LAETITA- POPE FRANCIS Chapter Seven Preparing Couplesor Marriage Christian maniage as a reflection of the union between ChIist

and his Church is fully realized in the union between a man and a woman who give themselves to each other in a free faithful and exclusive love who belong to each other until death and are open to the transmission of life and are consecrated by the sacrashyment which grants them the grace to become a domestic church and a leaven of new life for society Some forms of union radishycally contradict this ideal while others realize it in at least a parshytial and analogous way The Synod Fathers stated that the Church does not disregard the constructive elements in those situations which do not yet or no longer correspond to her teachshying on marriage

SOCIETY OF ST CLARE

SOCIETY OF SAINT CLARE The Society of Saint Clare the womens group of Sacred Heart Parish meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 700PM from September through June The members of the Society of St Clare are a fun loving and sociable group of woman with a comshymon love of Christ and desire to serve their church The Society of Saint Clare gatherings include friendly conversation and light refreshments while planning upcoming events and enjoying opshyportunities to pray and grow in faith All women are welcome to attend and bring a friend For more info you are welcome to conshytact Patrice McGregor at 781-373-1371 or pmcgregor22comcastnet

KNIGHTLY NEWS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FUNDRAISER The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a restaurant fundraiser to benefit the various charities supported by the Knights of Columshybus The fundraiser will take place at Jake and Joes SpOlts Grille 70 Market Place Drive Waltham on Tuesday January 23 rd

11 30Am until close Simply present the coupon (available at the entrances of the church and as an insert on next weekends bulleshytin) and 20 of your food and beverage order will go toward the K of C Charities This offer is good for dine in and take out orshyders (not applicable on delivery orders)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BE PART OF SOMEshyTHING SPECIAL The Knights of Columbus is a brotherhood of Catholic men who each day playa part in improving the world around them one community at a time They stand together in faith dedicated to uphold the principals they cherish while lending their support and strength to their parish home and one another The St Francis of the Sacred Heart Council supports a wide variety of programs within the parish as well as throughout the city and the state Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 700PM Membership information and application forms are available at the entrances to the church or contact us at sacredheartknightshotmailcom

RELIGIOUS EDUACTION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULING NOTES Parents of Religious Education students please mark your calenshydars with the following important dates pertaining to the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation CONFIRMATION RETREAT Grade 10 Saturday Jan 13 th

800AM-Sunday Jan 14th 800PM (Mandatory Retreat) Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday May 5th at 11 OOAM First Holy Communion Saturday May 1 i h at 11 OOAM

WINTER STORM CANCELLATIONS With winter weather just around the corner we remind you that when in question regarding parish events please stay tuned to loshycal networks for the latest storm cancellation updates Log on to the following websites listed below WCVB ChannelS httpwwwthebostonchannelcom closingssignupindexhtml WHDH Channel 7 - wwwwhdhcom then click on Snow Day Alert WBZ Channel 4 - httpnewsletterscbsbostoncomlto sign up for weather alerts Daily Mass attendees are reminded that on days when public schools are closed due to inclement weather there will be no Mass as well On Sundays if weather warrants cancellation of Religious Ed Classes we caution Mass goers to consider their safety and well-being before going out on snowy or icy roads When weather doesnt permit safe travel please note that Mass is celebrated Sundays and daily on CatholicTV

AROUND THEARCHDIOCESE

MLKPRAYERBREAKFAST Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast with Cardinal Sean OMalshyley - Sponsored by Black Catholic MinistTies and St Katharine Drexel Parish The gathering will take place at St Katharine Drexel Parish hall in Dorchester on Monday Jan 15 from 900AM - 1200PM The morning features guest speaker Mimi Jones and the music of the Boston Black Catholic Choir Tickets are $1500 For tickets and information contact Phyllis DaSilva Pearson at 617-416-0130 or Damaris Johnson at 617-792-7238

WITNESS TO LIFE RALLY Thursday Jan 18 700PM - 900PM at St Stephen Parish Framshyingham All are invited to the Witness to Life Rally with Bishop Mark OConnell the Catholic band Delmore prayer and adorashytion plus two dynamic pro-life speakers Sarah Mary Toce (Director of the New England Life and Leadership Project) and Dr Paul Gondreau Professor of theology at Providence College and father of Dominic Gondreau the young boy with cerebral palsy who was embraced by Pope Francis on Easter Sunday 2013 For more infonnation on this free event contact Margaret Wake lee at mwakeleercaborg

FIAT Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to be a religious sister If so Fiat is for you Fiat is a discernment group for single women considering a vocation to religious life in the Catholic Church The next meeting will be held on Wednesday January 3 J 20]8 from 700 - 900 pm at St Clement Eucharistic Shrine 1105 Boylston St Boston If you are interested in attending please respond to Sister Marian Batho CSJ Delegate for Relishygious Sr_ Marian _Bathorcaborg or call 617-746-5637

JANUARY 142018

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Continued

PROJECT RACHEL RETREATS Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston which offers hope and healing for women suffering from the pain of a past abortion Project Rachel offers confidential supshyport retreats and referrals for Sacramental Reconciliation (Confession) Spring 2018 retreat dates will be March 10 May 5 and June 2 For more information contact Project Rachel at 5086513 100 or helpprojectrachelbostoncom

MARRIA GE AND FAMILY LIFE NEWS

CONY ALIDATION FOR MARRIED COUPLES Did you know that in many instances when a couple was NOT married in the Catholic Church their marriage can be blessed and validated in the Catholic Church Perhaps you had a destination wedding and were married civilly or were married in the church of another Christian denomination Depending on the circumshystances having your marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church can be a relatively simple process with minimal cost Our Pastor and Pastoral team would be happy to assist you in explorshying the process of convalidation They may also be able to help resolve any underlying circumstances that might have prevented couples from convalidating their marriage in the past Marriage in the Catholic Church is desirable not only because of its meaningshyful rituals and faith traditions but because of its impact on your life your family and long-term happiness that comes with a mutushyal sharing of God s love in the context of Catholic Manmiddotiage Those who are interested may contact Father Dennis at the parish office 781-899-0469

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyshyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life Let God amplify and elucidate the love in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend The next WWME Weekend is January 19-21 South Kingstown Rl For more information call Stephen amp Michelle OLeary at 800-710shy9963 or visit us at httpsllwwmemaorgl

RETROUV AILLE SUPPORT FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES Is your marriage tearing you apart If there is little or no meanshyingful communication in your marriage if you are considering separation or divorce we believe Retrouvaille can help You are NOT alone Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived through the honeymoon phase often followed by deep disillusionshyment before finally finding reswTection in their maJTiages using the tools taught in this program Rediscover a loving marriage with a RetrouvailJe weekend For more information contact John and Christine Nonmiddotis at (508) 271-7155 or via e-mail at rehmiddotouvaillenegmailcom

COMMUNITY NEWS

SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Saint Jude School is dedicated to helping children from Pre-K to Grade 8 become creative thinkers innovative problem solvers effective communicators and emerging leaders - all while guided by the Catholic faith Visit classrooms and learn about our curricshyulum at our Open House events January 28th from 1 00-300PM January 30th from 630-730PM and on January 31 st from 900shy1000AM Saint Jude School is located at 175 Main Street in Walshytham Log on to saintjudewalthamcom for additional information

NEIGHBORS WHO CARE

Looking for a way to make a difference in someones life Neighshybors Who Care guarantees that youll not only brighten someones day but you will also make a new friend at the same time Consider becoming a Visiting Volunteer who can assist in a variety of ways including a friendly visit assist with grocery shopping help to schedule appointments or just share conversashytion over a cup of coffee Or you might consider Driving Ms (or Mr) Daisy where volunteers might give someone a ride to a scheduled medical appointment Not only will you be helping them to stay healthy but youll also help them to remain engaged and active as you share stories along the way We also offer activshyities such as teas ice cream socials and holiday parties for all the clients and their volunteers If you would like to be part of this wonderful organization phone us today at 781-893-1860 or Eshymail us at wwwneighborswhocarenet

MEMORY CAFE-MAIN STREET

JFampCS Memory Cafe offers a welcoming place for people living with memory changes due to Alzheimer s vascular disease Parkshyinsons or other related conditions Attendees requiring personal care assistance must bring a care partner with them There are many new memory cafes in other regions of Massachushysetts Please see wwwjfcsbostollorglMemoryCafeDir ct rv for a full list For more infonnation please contact Beth Soltzberg at bsoltzberg((V jfcsboslonorg or 781-693-5628 We are located at 1430 Main Street Waltham

JANUARY

No Religious Education MLK holiday weekend

18th 311 Club 700PM Parish Hall

Grade 5 Assist with lOAM Mass

RE Classes Grades Pre-K-5 and

High School 9 amp 10

Knights of Columbus fund raiser

2018

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Please make arrangements at least two months in advance

Couples planning marriage are asked to contact the parish office and meet with the priest one year

prior to the intended wedding and to attend the

Franciscan Friars 311 River Street Waltham MA 02453

Friar Dennis J Wheatley OFM Pastor Friar Damian J Johnson OFM Pastoral Assistant

evenings immediately following the 700PM Mass Eucharistic Adoration takes place on First Fridays Parish Council and Finance Council

from 800AM-1200 Noon from October-May Knights of Columbus

St Francis of the Sacred Heart Council 14091 If you are a newcomer to the parish we welcome you E-Mail Sacredheartknightshotmailcom and invite you to introduce yourself to the Friars To

Third Order of Mary register please contact the parish office Deadline for Third Sunday of the month October-May buletin announcements is Tuesday at noon

in the Blessed Mother Chapel

311 Club Monthly Drawings Third Thursdays at 730PM

Weekend Masses Saturday 400PM Sunday 730 amp 1000AM 600PM

Daily Monday amp Wednesday 730AM Tuesday 700PM

Parish Secretary Nannette Dube Director of Faith Formation Bernadette Scalese Coordinator of Youth Ministry Laura Peterson

Coordinator of Childrens Choir Buddy Bergeron Coordinator Of Adult Choir

Lisa Custodinho

Monday-Thursday 900AM-300PM Closed on Fridays

Parish Office Phone (781) 899-0469 Fax (781) 899-0081

Parish E-Mail sacredheart311AOLcom Parish Web Site wwwsacredheart311org Religious EducationlYouth Ministry Office

Phone (781) 893-8461 Fax (781) 893-6276 Religious Education SacredheartEDAOLcom LIFE TEEN Sacredheartlifeteencomcastnet

Food Pantry Hours Thursday 400PM-500PM

1J1t~tl introduc hether you are

yourself to u

Pastoral care to those who are ill or homebound may be arranged by contacting the parish office

Saturdays 300-330PM or by appointment

Baptisms take place on the Second Sunday of the month Parents are required to attend baptism

preparation class prior to the baptism

required marriage preparation program

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process Those interested in

exploring the Catholic faith through the RCIA should contact the religious education office

Saint Anthony Devotion takes place on Tuesday