Parish Office: 978-537-3016 Fax: 978-534-1119 750 Union Street

Leominster, MA 01453

E-mail: churchonhill@aol.com Website: www.holyfamilyofnazareth.org

Office Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Wednesdays until 6:00 pm

Pastor: Rev. José A. Rodríguez

Secretary: Ms. Lois Vallee

Religious ED: Ms. Jessica Valera

Music Director: Mrs. Betsy Fiedler

Masses & Devotions Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:15 am & 5:30 pm

Daily Mass: 8:00 am Wed, Thu, Fri 6:20 pm Wednesday Rosary: 7:30 am– Wed., Thurs., Fri. Tuesdays, 1:30 pm

Children-At-Risk-Hotline:

1-800-792 5200 Drug Abuse or Alcoholism:

1-855-786-7378 National Hope Line Network:

1-800-784-2433 Domestic Violence Resources:

1-877-342-9355

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Mass Intentions DATE MASS INTENTION

Sat., May 19 4:00 pm +Julius Omosa by the Family

Sun., May 20 Pentecost Sunday

8:00 am 10:15 am 5:30 pm

+Greg Courville (10th Anniversary) by his Parents +Donna-Lee Withington by her Sisters

+Anthony Armillotti by Joseph Fantozzi

Tues., May 22 10:00 am Funeral Mass– William Donahue

Wed., May 23 8:00 am 6:20 pm

Teodorico “Teo” Vittorioso by Jack & Judy Haley For all who have cancer

Thurs., May 24 8:00 am +Vinny LaCouture by Iris Aube

Fri., May 25 8:00 am +Thomas Palermo by his Wife & Children

Sat., May 26 4:00 pm +Bertrand Caron by his Wife & Family

Sun., May 27

8:00 am 10:15 am 5:30 pm

+Rita Daigle by M/M John Devin +Roger Gamache ((3rd Anniversay) by His Wife

+Robert Dussault by David & Paula Kistler

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for …

those suffering with Cancer

Notice the new link to our Website… www.holyfamilyofnazareth.org instead of .com

Dear family in Christ, Our parish mortgage reached a

peak of over $2,700,000. For the last few years we have been tackling it between your monthly donations, bequests, memorial donations, festivals and raffles. Because we need to pay it off by August 2018, this month we included some of our savings in the payment.

As you read this, we owe $95,500! The next two months are the final laps in this race. Thank you for what you have done so far and if there is any way you can give a little extra, it would be great! It is exciting to be almost done. It is important to always recognize that this was done with the support of Bishop McManus and the Diocese. I also want to thank you for supporting the people with financial needs in our community by cooking meals, the Giving Tree and the Partners in Charity Appeal. May God continue to bless our parish! In the love of Christ,

Fr. José

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

O Lord Jesus Christ, You promised to send the Holy Spirit to finish your work in this world, grant me the gifts of your Spirit. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may aspire for the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may choose good over evil, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may overcome with courage all my obstacles, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and be inspired by the life of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find my prayer sweet and joyful, the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of your true disciples. Amen.

Praying for those fighting cancer

In honor of St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, we will offer the 6:20 pm Mass on Wednesday, May 23 for all those who are struggling with this illness.

Pentecost Sunday * May 20

This is the feast in which we celebrate

the Birth Day of the Church.

Join us for Coffee+ after the 8 am and 10:15 am Masses

Praise & Worship Music after the 5:30 pm Mass until 7 pm

Pentecost Sunday May 20, 2018

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“Each one should use whatever gift received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace

in its various forms” - 1 Peter 4:10

May 12 & 13 Weekly Offering: $ 5,360.50 Electronic Giving: $ 615.00

Mortgage: $ 1,179.00 Holy Day– Ascension: $ 1,006.00 Thank you for your generosity!

Weekly Offering

Save the date for VBS 2018!!! August 6th—10th (9am-12pm)

We will be looking for donations of household supplies for decorating soon - please check the bulletin for information.

Date Events Sun, 5/20 Coffee Plus after 8 & 10:15 am Masses

12:45-4 pm-O.F.M. (Franciscan Mtg) 6:30 pm—Praise & Worship Music 7:00 pm– Ultreya

Tues, 5/22 7:00 pm– The Bible & the Sacraments

Thurs., 5/24 7:00 pm—Choir Rehearsal

Fri, 5/25 8:30 am—Adoration 11:15 am– Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Adoration

Sat., 5/26 10:30 am- Confessions

Sun, 5/27 11:15 am– Baptism

Mon., 5/28 Office Closed– Memorial Day!

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

2018 Partners in Charity Appeal- Loving God by serving others.

Please consider supporting the works of charity in our Diocese.

Our Parish Goal: $28,800. Pledged: $ 23,565 - 82 %

Thank you for your support! “I do not know how to love God except by loving the poor. I do not know how to serve God except by serving the poor”

Dorothy Day, Servant of God

In your kindness, please pray for… William Donahue

May his soul rest in peace!

“The Bible & the Sacraments” The last evening of this video series,

Tuesday, 5/22, 7—8 pm Holy Orders

Join us to enrich your understanding of “Holy Order” just in time for Deacon

Victor’s Ordination on June 23.

Baptism class for parents and godparents Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 pm

Please call the office to confirm your attendance.

Yard Sale …

If you have any items for our parish Yard Sale, could you please store them in your home until August. If you don’t have space, let us know and we will spot around down-stairs. Thank you!

Matthew 25 Cooking for The Sober House on Tuesdays (15 people). Please call the office if you’d like to be

part of this ministry.

Class of 2018

If you are graduating from High school or College, give us a call at the office and let us know, so that we can

celebrate your achievement. On the weekend of June 2-3, we will be giving a special blessing to the members of the

Class of 2018.

Giving Tree Thank you for your donations to the Giving Tree.

We had a wonderful response! Gifts will be delivered to First Concern, the Visitation House, and to the Veterans

during the coming week.

Altar Servers, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers

The new schedules begins in June. Please email or call the office to let us know if you will be unavailable due to vacation. Thank you!

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