Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 25, 2019

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

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Parish Staff

Rev. James M. DiPerri, Pastor 781-894-3481x4 parish@olca.org

Felicia Forger, Religious Education Coordinator 781-894-3481x3 religiouseducation@olca.org

Miriam Dorovski, Finance Manager 781-894-3481x5 finance@olca.org

JoAnn Geary, Finance Assistant 781-894-3481x6 finance2@olca.org

Sharon Micco, Parish Office Manager 781-894-3481x2 parish@olca.org

Gregory Castano, Music Director 781-894-3481x8 music@olca.org

Chandra Minor, School Principal 781-899-0353 principal@ourladysacademy.org

Mary Gotgart, School Office Manager 781-899-0353 office@ourladysacademy.org

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Mass

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8AM

First Friday Mass 9AM (no 8am)

Saturday (Vigil) 4PM

Sunday 9AM, 11AM

Holy Day As Announced

Sacraments

Baptism: During Mass or on selected Sunday. To schedule a Baptism, call 781-894-3481 x7

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements six months-one year in advance by appointment.

Please contact the parish office.

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Anyone interested in journeying in faith to receive the

sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturday-3:15 to 3:45PM in the Confessional located

just inside the back of the church. Other scheduled opportunities throughout the year,

as well as by appointment.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: The last weekend of each month after the 4:00PM and

11:00AM Masses. Who can receive this sacrament? Those who are aged, chronically ill, are having

treatments or will be having surgery. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick,

a source of strength, healing and grace.

Homebound Ministry: Extraordinary Ministers bring Holy Communion to those unable to attend

Sunday Mass. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

For more information on the Catholic Faith visit www.usccb.org

WILL OR BEQUESTS: When considering gifts to a charity in your Will or Trust, please remember Our Lady’s

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Saturday August 24 4:00 pm Jim and Marie Lyons Memorial Sunday August 25 9:00 am Edward and Eleanor Maurer Memorial*Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Deceased Friends of the DiGiacomo Family Please also pray for the soul of Guido DiVecchia Monday August 26 8:00 am Justin Bilello MemorialTuesday August 27 8:00 am Carmen Lucero Memorial Friday August 30 8:00 am Michael Sheehan MemorialSaturday August 31 4:00 pm Donald Harvey Memorial Sunday September 1 9:00 am Edward King Memorial *Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Deceased Members of the DiGiacomo Family

UPCOMING COLLECTIONS August 24/25: Regular

August 31/Sept. 1: Regular September 7/8: Regular and Special Monthly

MASS INTENTIONS

REMEMBER THE HOMEBOUND

If you or someone you know cannot make it to Mass due to recovery from surgery, illness or can simply no longer attend Mass weekly, LET US KNOW. Please call Sharon in the parish office, 781-894-3481 x2 and we will make arrangements to have communion brought to you. Please do not feel you are bothering us, we want to help you. Just make the call, we are here for YOU.

COLLECTION INFORMATION

Aug. 17/18: $5,717 July Online Giving: $4,450

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Join us the last weekend of each month after the 4:00PM and 11:00AM Masses to receive the healing touch of the Lord.

RCIA

In celebrating this month of Our Lady’s final journey to God in her glorious Assumption, let us ask her motherly intercession to draw souls to the Sacred Heart of her Son. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey too—of conversion to God and what he intends for us. RCIA is the process by which persons who were never baptized, or were baptized in another Christian tradition, become members of the Church, a people on pilgrimage to our Heavenly Father. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Sharon in the parish office and one of our RCIA team members will reach out to you.

August 25 ~ Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah is speaking on behalf of the Lord, directly to us: “...proclaim my glory among the nations.” This might seem like too much of a challenge. Take a few minutes to ask God to whom should you be proclaiming God’s glory? Is it a family member, a co-worker, a friend? Tell YOUR story of the importance of Jesus in your life. And, in case we think that task is for someone else, the Church in her wisdom reminds each one of us in today’s psalm refrain: “Go out to all the world and tell the good news!”

OUR LADY’S ACADEMY: JOB OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME

Our Lady’s is seeking Youth Leaders/Counselors for the Little Saints After School Program. Spend time with the children by helping them with arts/crafts, homework, chapel time, cooking and other fun activities. Flexible work schedules are available. If interested, please contact Jacqueline Ashba in the After School Office at 781-899-0206. Send Resume to afterschool@ourladysacademy.org.

MEMORIAL GUILD

Jean M. McCarthy was enrolled in Our Lady’s Memorial Guild at the request of Pat and John Coller.

LABOR DAY MASS

Please note that Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 will be celebrated at 9:00am.

Looking to join the Choir? We will be welcoming back the adult choir on Sunday, September 15 at the 11:00am Mass. We are always looking for new members to spread the good news through song. All you need to possess is a love for music and a desire to sing! Our rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Our first rehearsal will be held on Thursday, September 12. For those interested in joining, please reach out to our Music Director, Greg Castano at music@olca.org or 781-894-3481 x8.

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OUR LADY’S PARISH MINISTRIES

Are you new to our parish? Looking to get involved? Whether you are new OR have been here for years and are finally able to get involved, check out our various ministries and brief description of each below and see if any are for you. If you are interested or would simply like more information, call Sharon in the parish office and she will help you with the process.

Activities Committee—Meets first Monday of each month (Sept-June) to plan day trips, organize refreshments for various masses and events.

Altar Servers (youth grade 4 and up) and (Adults 18 years and older) - Those who assist the priest at Mass and/or Funerals

Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen– First Tuesday of every other month; prepare the dinner and serve the homeless at Bristol Lodge in Waltham

Gardening Angels—Meets every Wednesday during the summer to help maintain and beautify our parish and school property.

Homebound Minister—Visit and bring Eucharist to those who are unable to attend Mass.

Knights of Columbus—Any man 18 years or older can join. See information in weekly bulletins

Lector—Proclaim the Word of God at weekenMasses. Training is available.

Music Ministry—Join our parish choir; rehearsals once a week from Sept-June. Enhance the 9:00am Mass (children), Teenagers and Adults for our 11:00am Mass.

RCIA—Every Sunday morning at 10:00am in the con-ference room of the school. Share your faith with those who wish to become Catholic.

St. Vincent DePaul—Help service those in need of our parish; food vouchers or bags of groceries from our Food Pantry.

Usher Ministry—Serve as an usher at collection time for weekend Masses.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Are you over 18 years old? Would you like to give and help your family, your parish, your community? Why not join our council? Meet one of our Knights in the foyer of the church after any Mass or send an email to olkofc@olca.org.

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS VIA ONLINE GIVING

We encourage you to sign up for ONLINE GIVING. This will ensure that even though you might be away for some weekends, we know you are online giving and it is one less thing for you to have to worry about for the weekends. Online giving forms can be found on the tables around the church or you can call Sharon in the parish office to begin the process.

1000 CLUB

Thank you to those who continuously supported us. The cost is $55 for the year, and your last month of the year is free. These make great gifts. Please consider purchasing one. Our next drawing is Sunday, September 15 at 12:30 in the school cafeter ia. There are 12 chances to win. The prizes awarded are (8) $50, (1) $100, (1) $200, (1) $300 and (1) $1,000. There are two $25 door prizes drawn the day of the drawing for those who attend. Refreshments are served. Again, thank you for your support of Our Lady’s fundraisers. If you would like to join or purchase a number as a gift, please fill out the information below and return to Sharon in the parish office.

FOR MYSELF _________ GIFT ____________

NAME: ___________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

PHONE: ___________________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________

THE CENACLE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

The group will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00am in the office across from the parish office. Please park in the driveway behind the school building and enter through the parish center.

HOMILIES ONLINE

Reminder that the weekend homilies are posted on our website; www.olca.org. Go to the home page and on the right side you will see Homilies, just click on that and choose the homily you would like to hear again.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES ONE - EIGHT Our Lady's Religious Education Program for Grades 1-8 begins with a Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 8 at 10AM in the Cafeteria. Actual classes begin the following Sunday, September 15 at 10AM and please first go the Cafeteria to see which classroom your children are assigned. Dismissal is from the upstairs Gym at 11:15AM. Thank you for the many registrations received! We are in need of teachers/aides for our youngest students in Grade One eager and happy to learn what it means to be a follower of Jesus as a member of His Church. Also needed are co-teachers/aides for Grades 3, 4, 5 would be greatly appreciated. You can help this year as little or as much as you can as we encourage "team teaching". We have many children registered so as problems go, this is a good problem to need more help because of the size of our program. This is an active parish! I am happy to show you the books and simply chat with no obligation. Please visit olca.org or contact Felicia Forger at 781-894-3481 x3 or religiouseducation@olca.org for a registration form and calendar for the coming year. We look forward to a great year. Thank You and Blessings!

OUR LADY’S CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

Our Lady’s Confirmation Program for 2019-2020 will begin on Sunday, September 15th with class in the school. Students please first go to the cafeteria at 9:50AM to see which classroom you are assigned. Class is over at 10:50AM. Grade ten please bring the workbook you received last year, and grade nine will receive their Confirmation workbooks. Students are blessed again with returning teachers for which we are most grateful! However, this year we are in need of another Grade 10 teacher(s) who will “job share” the class times with another teacher already in place – about half the classes, 6 times from now until April. Dynamic Catholic “Decision Point” is the curriculum used which is engaging and interesting both for teachers and students – very teen and user friendly! This “job share” could be among a number of parents because the structure of the book is easily understood and divided. Our Confirmation Program is for students in grades nine and ten attending public, private and parochial schools. The program consists of classroom instruction and discussion, service to the parish and community, written assignment, field trips and Retreat attendance. The Confirmation calendar and registration form are available on the parish web site: www.olca.org. Classes begin shortly so please register if you haven’t yet done so. Please contact Felicia Forger at 781-894-3481 x3 or religiouseducation@olca.org to register or see the workbooks or ask any questions or to simply chat about joining this ministry with no obligation. Thank you and Blessings!

OUR LADY’S FOOD PANTRY

Our Lady’s St. Vincent de Paul assists the needy of the parish. The food pantry collection is the third weekend of each month. Requested donations: Canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soup, canned hams, canned beef stew, mayonnaise, jars of pasta sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, bath soap, dish soap, paper towels, children’s snacks. Thank you.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL BOXES

Our Lady’s St. Vincent dePaul continues to quietly help many people without fundraising. The only income comes from occasional donations from parishioners, but mostly from the 4 blue metal boxes we have located at the doors of the church. Perhaps the next time you walk in OR out of church, you might notice the box and drop some coins or more which will greatly be appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.

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“The right to life is the first among human rights” ~ Pope Francis

For those who enjoy playing the game, Our Lady’s holds Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 5:00pm and Bingo starts at 6:45pm. The proceeds raised go towards Our Lady’s Academy.

OUR LADY’S MEMORIALS

Our memorials are meant to remember a deceased loved one or a special intention. These memorials include the illumination of the Stained Glass Window, Bread and Wine, Sanctuary Candle or the illumination of Blessed Mother Statue. The donation for each memorial is $50 for a week. If you are interested, contact Sharon in the parish office.

ANNUAL GOLDEN AND SILVER ANNIVERSARY MASS

If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please join Cardinal Seán O’Malley on Sunday, October 6 at 3:00pm for the annual Anniversary Mass with renewal of vows at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Couples can register for the event at bit.ly/WeddingAnniversaryMass19 or by visiting the Family Life Page at BostonCatholic.org. For more information contact Emily Elliott at eelliott@rcab.org.

TRANSFORMED IN LOVE MARRIAGE PREP

Transformed in Love Marriage Prep is the Archdiocesan program for marriage preparation. For upcoming dates, locations and registration information, visit www.bostoncatholic.org/transformdinlove or you can send an email to Liz Cotrupi at ecotrupi@rcab.org.

38TH ANNUAL LAWN PARTY TO BENEFIT SEMINARIANS

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA is hosting its 38th Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00pm on the grounds of the Seminary. This premiere fundraising event is hosted by His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM CAP. The evening will include a reception and dinner with music. Located on Route 30 in Weston, the Seminary prepares second career candidates, men over the age of 30, for priesthood. The proceeds from the Lawn Party help to keep tuition costs affordable. You can make a difference and encourage the vocations of these men through your support for the Lawn Party.

For tickets: http://www.psjs.edu/lawn-party or call 781-810-1923.

YOUTH AND ADULT CHOIR MEMBERS

The Youth and Adult Choirs are invited to have a light dinner and dessert at the rectory with Fr. DiPerri and new Music Director, Greg Castano on Friday evening, September 13 at 6:00.

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