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BIBLE STUDY

THURSDAYS 12:30 - 2:PM

The Catholic Community of Billerica holds a Bible Study Group that meets at St. Mary’s in the church hall.

All are welcome to attend !

For more information, please contact Kent at [email protected]

The Catholic Community of Billerica consists of three parishes:

St. Andrew Parish, St. Mary Parish, and St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish

These parishes serve the needs of the community in many different ways. We offer prepara-tion for sacraments, religious education for children

and adults, social activities, assistance to those in diffi-

culties, comfort to the sick and to those who mourn a

loss. If we can be of help to you in any way please call

us. You also may find more information about our parishes and activities on our web page

http://www.BillericaCatholic.org

Adult Faith Formation

Jesus: Son of Mary The final session in our “Who do you say that I am?” series will address Jesus and His rela-tionship with the Blessed Mother Mary. Please mark your calendar for either: Sunday, April 26 at St. Mary’s 3:30 PM Tuesday, April 28 at St. Andrew’s 7 PM Thursday, April 30 at St. Theresa’s 7 PM

2015 CATHOLIC APPEAL

We would like to thank all of you who have given so generously to support our parish. If you have yet to

make a pledge, and wish to make a pledge to the Catho-

lic Appeal, please take a pledge form from the back of the church. You can also make a gift or pledge online at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org .

Thank you for your generous support and helping us to reach our parish goal !

St. Mary’s Women’s Club Scholarship Saint Mary's Women’s Club will be awarding a scholarship to a Saint Mary parishioner graduating from high school this spring, who will be continuing their education in an accredited program.

Applications can be picked up on the rectory porch or at the entrances to the church. Completed applications should be left at the rectory or in the bin on the rectory porch by May 1st.

Why do we genuflect? Catholics genuflect in Church in order to show our reverence to the True Presence of Christ in the Eucha-rist. As we walk into the house of God, a church, we show our adora-tion for Him by kneeing before Him.

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“ALL TOGETHER SUNDAY”

TODAY, Sunday, April 19th, is “All Together Sunday”. All are invited to join

together in the church hall after the

9:00AM Mass for light refreshments and fellowship.

This is a wonderful time to join together as members of our parish community and the Catholic Community of Billerica and spend some time getting to know fellow parishioners. During these times of hospitality, you will also be able to learn about the goings-on and information throughout the Catholic Community of Billerica, Archdiocese, Disciples in Mission, and more. We hope you will all stop by after Mass to say hello to your fellow parishioners and have a cup of cof-fee and a donut !

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BILLERICA

NEWS

Religious Education for 2015-2016 has begun !

THANK YOU to the many families who have already returned their Family Registration Form. Last week Regis-tration Forms and Information were e-mailed to all cur-

rently enrolled Religious Education Families. We encour-

age you to return your completed form as soon as possi-

ble, as we fill classes on a first-come first-served basis.

As a reminder, we will now have one central Religious Education Office located at 470R Boston Road. We en-courage you to view the Religious Education page on www.billericacatholic.org and view all of the infor-mation regarding the 2015-2016 Billerica Catholic Reli-gious Education Program for our children and youth start-ing in the fall of 2015 .

You can also get all of the up-to-date forms to register your child(ren) in our unified Religious Education Pro-gram on www.billericacatholic.org or we invite you to stop by the Religious Education Office.

Do you have a child entering 1st Grade in September 2015?

Now is the time to register your child for Religious Educa-tion!

Preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation is a two-year process which begins once a student enters 1st grade (or later.)

Registration Forms are available at the Religious Educa-

tion Office (470R Boston Road) or at

www.billericacatholic.org. Don’t hesitate to visit or call

us at 978-667-3733 for further information.

Middle School—Come & See the New Format !

Come and see the new format for Religious Education for our Middle School Youth that will be offered beginning

this Fall on Monday, April 27th at 7 pm at St. Theresa

Parish Hall.

Parents of students who will be entering Grades 6, 7, & 8 as well as those who are interested in being a Catechist for this grade level are encouraged to come.

For further information please contact Tony at 978-667-3733, extension 45.

A student presented an article to his class about things which successful people did to achieve their goals. Amazingly, almost every one of the famous people he researched had identified prayer and spiritual practices as an essential part of the day. It put life in perspective and values into practice.

Jesus needs time to pray and be one with the Father. In spite of the massive needs of the people and His desire to serve, Jesus still seeks time and the quiet solitude nec-essary for prayer. The more difficult the task, and the more challenging the work, the more time He prays. Je-sus finds in prayer the grace and strength of His Father who guides and directs His mission. Prayer is essential to the success of Jesus and ultimately, the success of his Church.

Prayer strengthens our faith and renews our hope. It al-lows us to put our life in perspective, offering ourselves for the service of others. It is the Gospel of Christ we preach and the Kingdom of God we build. Don’t lose contact with the Source of our life. Pray for wisdom, strength and courage. It’s yours for the asking.

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“Who do you say that I am?” Multi-media Exhibit May 30-31 To celebrate the conclusion of our 2014-2015 Adult Faith Formation program based on “Who do you say that I am?” we will have a multi-media exhibit at St. Theresa Parish Hall during the weekend of May 30-31.

All parishioners are encouraged to participate in the exhibit by contributing an artistic expression of any kind in response to Jesus’ question to each of us: “Who do you say that I am?” It can be a drawing, photo, an original prayer or poem (or one of your fa-vorites), a wood carving, etc…the sky is the limit! Submissions for the exhibit may be dropped off at St. Theresa Parish Hall on Thursday

evening, May 28th between 4-6PM or Friday, May 29 th between 9:30 AM- 1PM.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the exhibit on May 30 from 2-6:30 and May 31 from 10AM-1:30PM. Please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket, or email [email protected] if you are planning to participate in the exhibit. All submissions for the exhibit should be clearly labeled with your name and you are responsible for picking it up from the hall on Sunday, May 31, after the exhibit between 1:30 –3:30 PM. Thank you, and happy creating! ******************************************************************************************** Name: _____________________________________________________ Phone/email: _______________________________________________

I am planning to participate in the “Who do you say that I am?” Multi-media Exhibit the weekend of May 30-31 and will drop off my submission on one of the days noted. I would like to help with set-up on Friday, May 29 or Saturday, May 30 I would like to help with refreshments and will drop off _______________________________.

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For questions about the parish or information on any of the following

topics, please contact the person listed below.

Are you new to the area and have questions about the parish? Please feel free to call Chris Kilburn at 978-663-2215 or email her at [email protected] and she will be happy to speak with you.

Mass Intentions Please call Chris Kilburn at 978-663-2215 or email her at [email protected] and she will be happy to help you.

Religious Education If you have questions regarding Religious Education, please call Mrs. Dubbs (Grades 1-6) at 978-663-2215 Ext.11 or Mr. Spinale 978-663-2215 Ext. 20.

Infant & Adult Baptism and who can be a Godparent ? Please contact Chris Kilburn at 978-663-2215 to obtain more information. Weddings Congratulations on your engagement! Please call 978-663-3624 to schedule an appointment with Adrienne Cullen, the Pastoral Associate ,at least 6 months prior to the wedding.

Adult Confirmation For more information on this, please contact Deacon Phil DiBello at [email protected] . Homebound and Sick Do you know of someone who is homebound and would enjoy a visit from a priest or Spiritual Care Companion? Our parish has a ministry to the homebound. If you know someone in the parish and would like a visit to receive the Eucha-rist, please call the rectory at 978-663-2215 to arrange a visit.

April 19th - No Religious Education - All Together Sunday (After the 9AM Mass) - Baptismal Prep 7:00 PM St. Theresa Parish Hall - Baptisms 1:30 April 26th - AFF - Jesus: Son of Mary 4:PM - Second Collection - Monthly Maintenance - Last Day of Religious Education April 27th - BCRE Middle School Presentation 7PM St. Theresa - Confirmation Rehearsal 7PM April 29th - Confirmation 7PM May 9th - First Communion 9AM Movie Night St. Theresa Parish Hall

Please Pray For……Son’s

Safety & job security & health, MD & WD Opera-tions, MC & Jean ,Debbie, & Helene recovery from cancer,

Barbara, Jane & James R.I.P., Drew-Swimming accident, PJ– lyme disease recovery; The Billerica Collaborative; God bless our wonderful priests; Our parents, Rob, Peter, Marc, Myron, Ann Marie & John, Billy, Peggy &Mike, Shelbie, Michelle, Mike, Lauren, & Giovanna, Fred, Bil-ly, Nancy’s surgery; Judith Foppiano—Rest in peace; Eternal peace for R.B; My family, Mary, Joe & Nick; Eri-ca, Matthew, and Andrew; Grandchildren; Prayers for Patsy Hawes Goss, and Shirley Crawford; A. Eileen Rymill, Rachel O'Connell; Jess Hampton; For Pope Fran-cis; Son at college; Family’s well being, Job security for daughters; Family unity & Amy; Healing guidance, wis-dom & strength; Healing & comfort for Katie, Joe, Aunt Mary & Mary F. & Angela; Success with court; Herman Wiitala; Tony Capinellie; Grandson’s health & safety; Nicholas; Nick, Allison-school.

You are invited, welcomed, ac-

cepted, loved and respected at St. Mary Parish and the Catho-

lic Community of Billerica. No matter what your present status

in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current fami-ly or marital situation, no matter your personal history, age, background, race, or color, no matter what your own

self-image or esteem. If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself after Mass, or call our Parish Office to

register. We want to know and serve you.

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Saturday April 18, 2015 9:00 Lionel Gagnon, 36th Anniversary

4:00 Jeanette Capaldo; 2nd Anniversary Sunday April 19, 2015

9:00 Mary D’Errico & Dorothy D’Errico, Memorial

12:00 Phil Collins, 3rd Anniversary

Monday April 20, 2015

9:00

Tuesday April 21, 2015 No Mass Scheduled

Wednesday April 22, 2015 9:00 Virginia Stimpson; Memorial Thursday April 23, 2015 No Mass Scheduled

Friday April 24, 2015 No Mass Scheduled Saturday April 25, 2015

9:00 Doris Griffin; 8th Anniversary

4:00 Jayne Rines; 7th Anniversary

Sunday April 26, 2015

9:00 Brendan Thomas O’Keefe & John Joseph Murphy, Memorial

12:00 Charles Doherty; 3rd Anniversary

PASTORAL TEAM

Very Rev. Shawn W. Allen, Pastor

Rev. Martin Dzengeleski, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Gerald Souza, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Hal Obayashi, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John J. McCormick, Senior Priest in Residence

Rev. Robert Caprio O.F.M., Weekend Assistant

Deacon Phillip DiBello, Permanent Deacon and Director of Ministry and Faith Formation

Deacon Allan Shanahan, Permanent Deacon

Adrienne Cullen, Pastoral Associate

WEEKEND MASSES

SATURDAY St. Andrew 4:00 PM

St. Mary 4:00 PM

St. Theresa 4:00 PM

SUNDAY St. Andrew 7:30 & 10:00 AM

St. Mary 9:00 AM and Noon

St. Theresa 8:00 & 10:30 AM

and 5:00 PM

WEEKDAY MASSES

MONDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM

St. Andrew 12:05 PM

TUESDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM

WEDNESDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM

THURSDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM

St. Andrew 12:05 PM

FRIDAY St. Theresa 9:00 AM

St. Andrew 12:05 PM

SATURDAY St. Mary 9:00 AM

CONFESSIONS St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Theresa

Saturday 3:15-3:45PM

OFFICES Rectory Phone: 978-663-2215

Rectory Fax: 978-663-0127

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00AM - 1:00 PM

Email: [email protected]

OFFICE STAFF Christine Kilburn, Office Manager

[email protected]

Angela Nice Director of Music Ministry

Karen Dubbs, Coordinator of Religious

Education Grades 1-6

Jim Spinale, Asst. Director of Religious

Education Grades 7-10

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