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The calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew
SAINT MARY PARISH
Parroquia de Santa María
January 26, 2020 / 26 d e Enero d e 2020
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020
MORE PRO-ABORTION LEGISLATION PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .
Last April, Cardinal O’Malley issued a statement regarding bills Adam, Fr. Brian, Charlie, Frank, Charlene, Hannah Strom, Nancy
in the State House to expand abortion access and weaken already Driscoll, Betty Kelley, Susan, Mary Powers, Ruth, Ed, Norita, all
weak protections of innocent human life. He asked you to contact the sick & suffering.
your state senators and representatives to express disapproval RIP: Lorie Smolinsky Kay
towards these proposed laws. These bills that will help destroy
life are still alive and will be until the end of the legislative ses- OFFERTORY
sion. The last campaign to stop these bills from moving forward
Thank you for your generous offering to our parish.
was helpful. Cardinal Seán is encouraging us to contact their of-
The following was collected during all parish Masses.
fices again. Please remember that the protection of human life is a
human rights issue. The Church is not trying to impose a religious January 11/12
viewpoint on anyone. The most basic human right is the right to Offertory $7,510
life. Abortion denies that right and puts in question the dignity of #Worshippers 1,395
any and every human life. The proposed legislation, if passed, This weekend’s second collection: Church in Latin America
will produce the following consequences:
1. Allow abortion in Massachusetts during all 9 months of preg-
nancy. MASS INTENTIONS
2. Eliminate any requirement that even late-term abortions be Please find the full Mass Schedule on page 6.
performed in hospitals. Saturday, January 25
3. Eliminate the requirement to make efforts to care for a child 4:00pm Flora Salamone St. Mary
who survives an attempted abortion. 4:00pm Patricia Walsh St. Charles
4. Eliminate any requirement that a pregnant minor (under 18) Sunday, January 26
have any consent (parental or through the courts) before un- 9:00am John P. Gallagher St. Mary
11:00am Michael Mercado St. Mary
dergoing an abortion.
7:00pm Parish & Parishioners St. Charles
5. Require taxpayer funding for these abortions through a
Monday, January 27
Healthy Start program even for those who have income too
12:10pm Betty Strom St. Mary
high to qualify for Mass Health.
Tuesday, January 28
The Healthy Start program, funded by tax dollars, was started to 12:10pm Edward Fabian Pierre St. Mary
assist pregnant mothers and infants who need extra help before Wednesday, January 29
and after birth. It has helped a great many poor women and fami- 12:10pm Frederick Miceli St. Mary
lies. If passed, Healthy Start money paid by taxpayers will also be Thursday, January 30
used to stop births of low income women from happening. 12:10pm Christina Reilly St. Mary
Everyone is encouraged to contact four different offices by email Saturday, February 1
or phone. They are the two chairs of the Joint Judiciary Commit- 4:00pm The Yarossi Family St. Mary
tee and your local senator and local representative. You may use 4:00pm Parish & Parishioners St. Charles
the information provided below or go to malegislature.gov. Sunday, February 2
9:00am John P. Gallagher St. Mary
1. Sen. James Eldridge 617-722-1120 11:00am Michael Mercado St. Mary
James.Eldridge@masenate.gov 7:00pm Parish & Parishioners St. Charles
2. Rep. Claire Cronin 617-722-2396
Claire.Cronin@mahouse.gov
enough. It helps that you let them not that you don’t want to be
3. Sen. Michael Barrett 617-722-1572
forced as a taxpayer to pay for someone’s abortion.
Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov
Some people ask why we should bother contacting our local rep-
4. Rep. Tom Stanley 617-722-2410
resentatives who are such big supporters of abortion legislation.
Thomas.Stanley@mahouse.gov, or
While it is true that Sen. Barrett, Rep. Stanley, and Rep. Lawn
Rep. John Lawn 617-722-2460 are highly rated and supported by Planned Parenthood and
John.Lawn@mahouse.gov NARAL Pro-Choice, you will never know what effect your par-
You can also call the State House at 617-722-2000 and ask to be ticipation and pro life witness may have on those who cannot
connected to their offices. You don’t need to speak directly with defend or speak for themselves. We know the terrible conse-
the representatives. Telling a staff member that you are from their quences that has on the child, the mother, the father, and the fam-
district and are against SB 1209 and HB 3320 is important ily as well as society.
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Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de Enero 2020
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2– CANDLEMAS THANKS TO LEADERS AND MARCHERS
It is traditional on February 2nd to bless candles for use in Church Many thanks to Sister Elsa, Julio and Fr. Francisco for leading the
and home. Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary parishioners to Washington this past week for the Pro-Life
brought him to the Temple in Jerusalem to fulfill the Mosaic com- March. It was a great witness and blessing for the 50 travelers
mandment. They were met by the old man Simeon who had been from our parish and the Cathedral to join the others hundreds of
promised that he would not see death before seeing the Christ. thousands of marchers who converged on our nation’s capital this
Simeon said on seeing the child Jesus, Lord, now let your servant past Friday. Other cities including Chicago and Los Angeles are
depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen starting to have huge turnouts at their annual marches. Let us give
your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all thanks for this new generation of people who love life and recog-
peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your nize the dignity of every human life. Thanks to the marchers who
people Israel. In honor of the this event, instead of waiting to see made this quick but important journey.
if the groundhog sees its shadow, we will bless any candles you PROJ. RACHEL POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT
want blessed for the coming year at the Masses on Sunday. The “My spirit was broken and as far as I knew beyond repair. I was
priests will also bless throats with those candles both at the week- consumed with feelings of remorse. During the retreat, I realized the
end Masses and on Monday, the actual memorial of St. Blais. lasting impact of forgiveness. I knew God had forgiven me, and now
LAST WEEK COLLECTIONS I needed to forgive myself.” – A Project Rachel Retreat Attendee.
The Sunday snowstorm decreased our attendance and offertory The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends
collection last week. Thanks for being extra generous during the a special invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past
storm season. Thanks also to those parishioners who sent their abortion to attend a Come to the Waters of Healing one-day re-
offerings to the rectory office. treat. Winter/Spring dates are March 7, April 4 and May 30. Lo-
WEDDING FEBRUARY 14 – HELP WITH APPETIZERS cations are confidential. Limited to ten participants per retreat.
We are inviting all parishioners to attend the Parish Wedding on For more information, contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or
February 14. The Wedding Mass will begin at 7pm. At the Mass, help@projectrachelboston.com.
we will also bless any other couples who are already married. ANNUAL BABY SHOWER
Following the Mass everyone is invited to attend a reception in Join the Archdiocesan Parish Family Baby Shower at St. Mary
the lower hall. There will be a toast, cutting of the cake and danc- Parish during the weekend of February 8 and 9. Please bring a
ing. Music will be provided by Steve Taddeo’s Big Band. We baby gift to Mass. Baby items that are needed include: baby bot-
would like to invite anyone to bring some food for the celebra- tles, newborn or size 1 disposable diapers, diaper bags, size small
tion. We are not serving a full meal but everyone is encouraged sleep and play clothing, sweaters, crib sheets, socks, nightgowns,
to bring some appetizers, crudité, snacks or any other finger food blanket sleepers, receiving blankets, pacifiers, and toiletries. All
for the celebration. There is no need to sign up. Just bring what proceeds benefit Pregnancy Help Office, Archdiocese of Boston.
you want to the lower hall before the 7pm Mass. Happy Valen- Monetary donations are acceptable, too. Please make checks pay-
tine’s Day. able to Fund for the Unborn.
ADULT CONFIRMATION ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
We are starting classes for any Adults who have never received In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find that Jesus went around all of
the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Holy Communion. These Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of
meetings are for adults who were baptized Catholic or baptized in the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the peo-
another Christian community or Church and wish to become ro- ple.
man Catholic. Please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested in Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the
staring preparation for our parish Confirmation which will take Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the
place on June 8, 2020. suffering and poor.
MOVIE SPONSORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS For the grace to “repent,” turning from ourselves toward those in
There will be a showing of the movie Gosnell on Wednesday, need, Merciful God, hear us! For the grace to respond to the call
February 5 at St. Mary’s. The movie is based on the real life of discipleship, quickly and decisively, Merciful God, hear us!
events of Kermit Gosnell, a physician and abortion provider. This For the grace of healing to all who are ill and alone, Merciful
movie is NOT for young children. God, hear us! Amen.
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CHAPEL
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus in Somerville is enrolling for the Hymnal: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time A 584
2020-21 academic year for preschool (age 3) through 8th grade. ST. CHARLES CHAPEL WEEKDAY MASS CHANGES
The school is an accredited member of the NEASC dedicated to Please note the following changes for the 6:30pm Mass at St.
serving the spiritual and academic needs of children. This school Charles over the next few weeks:
has a diverse student body, a 1 to 1 Chromebook program, and
Monday, February 3–14 No 6:30pm MASS
Mandarin for grades 5 through 8. Please visit sttheresasomer-
ville.com or contact saint.theresa.admissions@gmail.com. The 6:30pm Mass resumes on Monday, February 17.
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL ORDERS FOR LIFE-
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
SUSTAINING TREATMENT
American University Women for Life are sponsoring a talk about The Sanctuary Candle in the St. Charles Chapel
the form Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST). is lighted this week in memory of
This is beneficial information for patients and caregivers seeking Lisa Marie Lane
to make informed and faith based choices for medical care. The May she rest in peace.
speaker is Patricia Stewart, a practicing attorney for over 35 years
and author of The Health Care Decision Guide for Catholics; she IMPROVE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
provides legal representation to patients and families in cases in- The Marist Missionary Sisters are sponsoring a computer skills
volving a denial of medical care and serves as a Director of the course for beginners. Classes run from February 18 – April 30;
Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund. This event is on Thursday, Febru- the classes are held twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
ary 6 at 7:30pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland from either 9:15-11:15 a.m. or 3:15-5:15 p.m. A $25 donation is
Ave in Needham. Please RSVP to Mary Elizabeth at kindly requested; however no one is turned away. The program is
maelde@aol.com (617-285-9008) or Lorraine at fortunate to have students from Bentley University as volunteer
lma4171@gmail.com (617-763-4093). tutors for the students! Call 781-891-5736 or email mar-
istskillsforlife@gmail.com for more information.
Were not our hearts burning within us as He
spoke to us on the way? - Luke 24:32
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
The children of St. Mary’s After School Program had another
wonderful week! Thanks, too, of course, to our many volun-
teers, to our priests, and to the workers who make the program
possible. On Wednesday, many of the children made calendars
with significant dates in the year ahead. The children were guid-
YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE ed in marking down holy days for our church, important dates
MAY 17-MAY 31, 2020 for their own lives (birthdays, for example), and important dates
for our country. The children also have had plenty of homework
15 Day Travel for Men and Women Ages 18-26
from their schools, but our devoted volunteers have been ready
Come and see where the Lord chose to save His people and able to help with all sorts of assignments.
and conquer death.
Father Michael celebrated a beautiful Mass on Thursday, and
JORDAN COST: $3,500 Includes many of the parents of our students were able to attend and pray
Wadi Rum, Petra, Mada- Airfare and Ground Trans- together. This was a refreshing change! The chapel was quite
ba, Dead Sea, Bethany portation, Lodging, Meals, full, and a lot of spirit and love went into the hymns and the
& Guides, All Fees and Taxes prayers. We hope many parents will come to future Thursday
ISRAEL Financial Aid available Masses!
Bethlehem, Nazareth,
Galilee, Jerusalem @sevenmilesfromjerusalem For more information about the After School Program, or to reg-
Contact Fr. Michael Nolan at stmarywaltham@gmail.com ister your child in the program, contact Kateri at 781-577-2262.
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Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de Enero 2020
Parroquia Santa María, Waltham
MISAS EN LA CAPILLA SAN CARLOS
DOMINGO III DEL TIEMPO ORDIANARIO Mateo 4,12-23
El evangelio de Mateo está centrado, En el tiempo que va del 3 al 14 de febrero, en la Capilla de san
específicamente, en actualizar el texto Carlos las misas en Español y en Inglés quedan suspendidas.
de Isaías que se ha leído en la primera
lectura, en una aplicación radical a
Jesús de las palabras sobre la luz nue- ORIENTACION VIRTUS
va en Galilea. En la tradición de Mar- Esta es la orientación con video de la Arquidiócesis de Boston para la
cos ya se había dejado bien claro que protección de los niños para todos los voluntaries que trabajan en la
Jesús comienza su actividad una vez Parroquia que aun no lo hayan tomado.
que Juan el Bautista ha sido en- Este seminario es un requicito para contituar ejerciendo su labor en su
carcelado. Esto obedece, más proba- ministerio, se llevará a cabo el domingo 26 de enero a las 3:15 pm en
blemente, a planteamientos teológicos la biblioteca del Edificio.
que históricos, ya que ambos pudieron coincidir en su actividad.
En realidad, Juan y Jesús actuaban con criterios distintos. Jesús MARCHA POR LA VIDA
es la novedad, la buena noticia, para los que durante siglos habían Hemos asistido a la marcha por
caminado en tinieblas y en sombras de muerte. Si el texto de Is la vida en Washington y hemos
8,23ss se refería a una época muy concreta que precedió al rey apoyado esta iniciativa y a su
Josías, en la tradición cristiana primitiva se entendió esto como vez nos hemos llenado del sig-
consecuencia del oscurantismo del judaísmo que había hecho
nificado y del valor que tiene la
callar durante mucho tiempo la profecía, la verdadera palabra de
vida humana.
Dios, que interpretaba la historia con criterios liberadores.
Ha sido una marcha muy rica,
Esta luz -que es Jesús- no viene de Jerusalén, sino que aparece en en la cual pedimos a Dios que
Galilea, en los territorios de las tribus de Zabulón y Neftalí, que abra la mente de los que go-
siempre habían tenido fama de ser una región abierta al paganis- biernan el mundo, para que se respete la vida de todo ser hu-
mo. Más concretamente, Jesús, dejando Nazaret, se establece en mano, desde su concepción hasta la muerte natural.
una ciudad del lago de Galilea, en Cafarnaún. Es aquí donde
comienza a oírse la novedad de la predicación del Reino de Dios,
de los cielos. La otra parte del texto evangélico de hoy, la llamada
de los primeros discípulos, Pedro y Andrés, Santiago y Juan, es
una consecuencia de la predicación del evangelio, que siempre,
donde se predique, tendrá seguidores.
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
Si Jesús anuncia que Dios va a reinar (lo cual no es desconocido
en la mentalidad judía) es que está proclamando o defendiendo
Gracias a Dios, esta semana los voluntaries, trabajadores y sacer-
algo verdaderamente decisivo. Si antes no ha sido así es porque
dotes que son parte del programa de después de la escuela les
es necesario un nuevo giro en la historia y en la religión de este
pueblo que tiene a Dios por rey. No se trata, pues, simplemente
ayudaron a muchos alumnos. Durante la clase del catecismo del
de aplicarle a Dios el título de rey o de atribuirle un reino espa- miércoles les ayudamos a los niños aprender fechas santas de
cial, sino del acontecimiento que pone patas arriba todo lo que cada año; y cada alumno escribió su propio calendario, con fe-
hasta ahora se ha pensado en la práctica sobre Dios y sobre su chas personales, fechas de días festivos de la iglesia, y días im-
voluntad. portantes de nuestro país. Claro, los alumnos tuvieron mucha
tarea de sus escuelas y clases, pero los voluntarios estaban listos
Dios no será un Dios sin corazón, sin entrañas; o un Dios que no para ayudarles con cada reto escolar: en matemáticas, en idiomas,
se compadezca de los pobres y afligidos, sino que estará con los
en historia—cualquier subjeto!!
que sufren y lloran, aunque no sean cumplidores de los preceptos
de la ley y de las tradiciones religiosas ancestrales inhumanas. En
Padre Miguel celebró una misa lindísima el jueves, y muchos
definitiva, Dios quiere “reinar” y lo hará como ya los profetas lo padres de los alumnos asistieron a esta misa. Juntos con sus hijos,
habían anunciado, pero incluso con más valentía si cabe. Esa es la todos alabaron a nuestro Dios. La capilla estaba llena de cris-
novedad y por eso lo que acontece ahora, unido al concepto tianos ávidos, y cantamos y rezamos mucho. Siempre están in-
“reino de Dios” o “de los cielos”, es el evangelio. vitados a la misa de cada jueves los padres de los alumnos.
Les agradecemos por todo el tiempo que dedican a la educación
de los niños. Que Dios los bendiga siempre!
5Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020
SAINT MARY PARISH
Parish Office: 781-891-1730 Fax: 781-209-0555
Mailing Address: 133 School Str eet, Waltham, MA 02451
Email: stmar ywaltham@gmail.com
Website: stmar ywaltham.or g
SAINT MARY CHURCH SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CHAPEL
Location: 133 School St., Waltham MA 02451 Location: 51 Hall Str eet, Waltham, MA 02453
Parking Lot & Rel. Ed. Bldg: 30 Pond St., Waltham Parking Lot & Parish Ctr: 30 Taylor St. Waltham
St. Mary Church is open every day from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
La iglesia está abierta todos los días de 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de las Misas QUINCE AÑOS
Saturday Vigil /Sábado Vigilia 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Llamar al Padre Francisco para programar la celebración. La joven
4:00 p.m. St. Charles debe estar participando en el Programa de Confirmación.
Sunday/Domingo 9:00 a.m. St. Mary BAPTISM/Bautism o
11:00 a.m. St. Mary Español Parents must call the parish office (781-891-1730) to receive infor-
1:00 p.m. St. Mary Luganda mation about preparation and baptism. Parents and godparents must
7:00 p.m. St. Charles attend a preparation class. Baptisms are on the first Sunday of the
Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 12:10 p.m. St. Mary month during the Mass.
6:30 p.m. St. Charles Para Bautismos padres deben llamar a la oficina (781-891-1730).
Friday/V iernes 8:00 p.m. St. Mary Luganda Padres y padrinos deben asistir a la preparación. El Bautizo se lleva-
Holy Days/Dias de Precepto 12:10 p.m. St. Mary ra a cabo el primer domingo del mes en la misa de las 11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m. St. Charles SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION/Sacramentos de Iniciación
7:00 p.m. St. Mary Español Adults and children (age 7+) who want to receive the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion must attend preparation
CONFESSIONS/Confesiones classes. Call the parish office for information.
Mon.-Thurs./Lunes-Jueves 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. Mary
Los adultos y niños (7+) que desean recibir los sacramentos del Bau-
Friday/V iernes 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. Mary
tismo, la Confirmación o la Primera Comunión pueden tomar clases
Saturday/Sábado 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. St. Mary
de preparación para los sacramentos. Llamar a la oficina.
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. St. Charles
Sunday/Domingo 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. St. Charles MARRIAGE/Matrimonio
Call the parish office to arrange a meeting./Llamar a la oficina.
MORNING PRAYER/ Oración M atutina
STAFF
Sunday/Domingo 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. St. Mary
Pastor/Párroco Rev. Michael Nolan
PRAY THE ROSARY/El Santo Rosario Parochial Vicar/Vicario Par. Rev. Joseph Diem
Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 11:30 a.m. St. Mary Parochial Vicar/Vicario Par. Rev. Francisco Gongora
Sunday/Domingo 10:30 a.m. St. Mary Español Business Mgr./Dir. de Negocios Mary McCarthy
Sexton/Sacristán Michael Welch
ADORATION/Adoración
Friday/V iernes 12:45 p.m. - 5:45p.m. St. Mary IN RESIDENCE/En residencia
Rev. Charles Mulindwa
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/Unción de los enferm os
First Monday of the month - 12:10 p.m. Mass St. Mary
El primer Lunes del mes durante la misa de las 12:10 p.m.
COMMUNION TO SICK & HOMEBOUND You enter this church… not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. He is
Comunión a los hogares y enfermos your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on
Call the parish office 781-891-1730 your lips into His presence, offering Him your love and service. Be
Llamar al Padre Francisco 781-891-1730 grateful to the strong and loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ,
built this place of worship, and to all who have beautified it and hal-
CATECHESIS/Catequesis
lowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask His blessing on those who
Nilvia Hernández 781-308-4961 or stmarywalthamre@gmail.com
love His house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/Program a Después de la Escuela power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both on
Kateri Thekaekara 781-577-2262 or stmarywalthamasp@gmail.com your going out and your coming in.
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