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From the Rector Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R. Staffed by The Redemptorists Of all the seasons of the Church year, Advent is my favorite. I call Ad- vent “the gentle season” because its themes are filled with hope and gentleness. More than any other season of the year, Advent directs our attention to the future. While the readings for Lent begin with the words “Thus says the Lord”; the readings for Advent begin with the words “On that day”. Advent touches our human longing for a better and more peaceful world. In these days of terrorism and violence, Advent touches that part of the human heart that hopes for a better future, when violence will cease and all people will live in peace. When we become discouraged at the state of our world and our country, Advent renews the message of hope and tells us to believe that with Christ all things are possible; someday there will be a better world. Advent is also a time for quiet contemplation. While Lent challenges us to do the hard work of conversion and repentance; Advent calls upon us to simply wait for God to act, to simply trust that God will come into our world anew. Advent asks that we simply open our hearts to the presence of Christ, and that we quietly sit and wait for Christ to reveal himself to us in a new and fresh way. One of the beautiful symbols of Advent is the Advent Wreath. The wreath is a circle without beginning or end and so it is a symbol of eternity. Each week we light one more candle on the wreath. As it grows brighter we know that the Light of Jesus Christ will always conquer the darkness of this world. Society tends to skip Advent and simply rushes into Christmas; decorations go up, commercials appear well before t Thanksgiving. Please live Advent. Allow its beautiful, gentle themes to touch your heart. Allow the ever growing light to fill your darkness. Most importantly, allow yourselves to wait patiently for Christ’s love to grow ever deeper in your heart. Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015 Weekday Masses 7:00am and 12:10pm Saturday Masses 8:00am and 12:10pm Vigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian) Sunday Masses 9:00am,12:30pm, 5:00pm 11:00am (Spanish) Sacrament of Penance Monday-Saturday at 11:50am Saturday 3:30pm Wednesday Novena Service 12:10pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday 8:00am to Noon
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From the RectorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
Staffed byThe Redemptorists
Of all the seasons of the Church year, Advent is my favorite. I call Ad-vent “the gentle season” because its themes are filled with hope and gentleness. More than any other season of the year, Advent directs our attention to the future. While the readings for Lent begin with the words “Thus says the Lord”; the readings for Advent begin with the words “On that day”. Advent touches our human longing for a better
and more peaceful world. In these days of terrorism and violence, Advent touches that part of the human heart that hopes for a better future, when violence will cease and all people will live in peace. When we become discouraged at the state of our world and our country, Advent renews the message of hope and tells us to believe that with Christ all things are possible; someday there will be a better world.
Advent is also a time for quiet contemplation. While Lent challenges us to do the hard work of conversion and repentance; Advent calls upon us to simply wait for God to act, to simply trust that God will come into our world anew. Advent asks that we simply open our hearts to the presence of Christ, and that we quietly sit and wait for Christ to reveal himself to us in a new and fresh way. One of the beautiful symbols of Advent is the Advent Wreath. The wreath is a circle without beginning or end and so it is a symbol of eternity. Each week we light one more candle on the wreath. As it grows brighter we know that the Light of Jesus Christ will always conquer the darkness of this world. Society tends to skip Advent and simply rushes into Christmas; decorations go up, commercials appear well before t Thanksgiving. Please live Advent. Allow its beautiful, gentle themes to touch your heart. Allow the ever growing light to fill your darkness. Most importantly, allow yourselves to wait patiently for Christ’s love to grow ever deeper in your heart.
Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015
Weekday Masses7:00am and 12:10pm
Saturday Masses8:00am and 12:10pmVigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian)
Sunday Masses9:00am,12:30pm, 5:00pm11:00am (Spanish)
Sacrament of PenanceMonday-Saturday at 11:50amSaturday 3:30pm
Wednesday Novena Service12:10pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)
Exposition of theBlessed SacramentWednesday 8:00am to 5:00pmFriday 8:00am to Noon
Dec 05 Saturday
8:00am Special Intention 12:10pm Purgatorian Society Shrine Members Living and Deceased 4:00pm +Margaret H. Gill
Dec 06 Sunday
9:00am Special Intention 11:00am +Andres Hernandez +Rosa Arroyo +Alberto Laboy +Miledys Delosantos 12:30pm +Paul T. O’Sullivan 5:00pm Luke Degama
Dec 07 Monday
7:00am Rose Holland 12:10pm +Claire M. Cook
Dec 08 Tuesday Feast of the Immaculate Conception
7:00am Special Intention 12:10pm +Aaron Miles 5:30pm The Norvin Family
Dec 09 Wednesday
7:00am +Lilly Cheong 12:10pm +Margarida Stanton 6:30pm Purgatorian Society
Dec 10 Thursday
9:00am +Mary J. Hegarty 12:10pm +R. Michael Yaras
Dec 11 Friday
7:00am The Thomas Family 12:10pm +Rose and Daniel Doherty
MASS INTENTIONS
En Español
De todas las temporadas del año litúrgico, el Adviento es mi favori-ta. Yo llamo el Adviento “la temporada suave”, ya que sus temas están llenos de esperanza y ternura. Más que cualquier otra época del año, el Adviento dirige nuestra atención al futuro. Las lecturas de la Cuaresma comienzan con las palabras: “Así dice el Señor ; las lecturas del Adviento comienzan con las palabras” En aquel día “. El Adviento toca el anhelo humano por un mundo mejor y más pací-fico. En estos días de terrorismo y violencia , el Adviento toca esa parte del corazón humano que espera un futuro mejor cuando la violencia termine y toda la gente viva en paz. Cuando nos desani-mamos del estado de nuestro mundo y de nuestro país, el Advien-to renueva el mensaje de esperanza y nos deja creer que en Cris-to todas las cosas son posibles; algún día habrá un mundo mejor.
El Adviento es también un tiempo para la contemplación tranquila. Mientras la Cuaresma nos desafía para hacer el trabajo duro de la conversión y del arrepentimiento; el Adviento nos llama a simplemente esperar a que Dios actúe, simplemente a confiar en que Dios vendrá a nuestro mundo de nuevo. El Adviento nos pide que simplemente abra-mos nuestros corazones a la presencia de Cristo y que tranquilamente nos sentamos y esperar a Cristo para revelarse a nosotros de una manera nueva y fresca. Uno de los hermosos símbolos del Adviento es la Corona de Adviento. La corona es un círculo sin principio ni fin, y en-tonces así es un símbolo de la eternidad. Cada semana encenderemos una vela en la corona. A medida que crece más brillante sabremos que la Luz de Jesucristo siempre vencerá las tinieblas de este mundo.
La sociedad tiende a omitir el Adviento y simplemente se precip-ita a la Navidad ; ponemos las decoraciones, los anuncios apare-cen mucho antes del Día de Acción de Gracias. Por favor, vivan el Adviento. Permitan que sus hermosos, suaves temas toquen su corazón. Permitan que el resplandor de la luz llene su oscuridad. Lo más importante, permítansen en esperar pacientemente a que el amor de Cristo crece cada vez más profundamente en su corazón.
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionTuesday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us for Mass at 7:00am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm (Spanish).
El martes, 8 de diciembre, es la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción de Maria. Es un día de obligación. Se celebrará una misa en español a las 7:00 p.m. en la capilla de la casa parroquial.
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Prayer for Mercy for RefugeesTo begin this Year of Mercy, all people of good will are invited to join with the Commu-nity of Sant’Egidio to pray for the welcome of immigrants and refugees, for refugees’ safety, and for peace in the lands from where they flee. A prayer service will be held on Friday, December 11th, 7:00pm here at the Basilica.
A Message from Our Basilica Music MinistryOur choir consists of dedicated members of this great Basilica who come each week to do our part to enrich the atmosphere of this great, sacred space. We are few in number, but are continually lifted by the spiritual act of contributing our time and enthusiasm. The season of Advent is an opportune time to serve your parish community by singing in the choir. It is an act of fellowship that is uniquely meaningful. All we ask is for you to be spiritually willing to attend a Wednesday rehearsal and a quick warm-up prior to the 9:00 Mass. If you are interested in joining the choir, please leave your contact informa-tion at the Rectory Office or email [email protected]
For Christmas Midnight Mass (and most special liturgies) we enhance our forces by hir-ing professional singers and instrumentalists. Please consider sponsoring a professional musician, $250 will pay for an instrumentalist and $175 will cover the cost of a singer. Donations for this purpose can be mailed or droppped off at the Rectory Office. Please specify in the check memo line, Basilica Music Ministry. May your Advent season be rich in prayer and spiritual reflection!
Volunteers NeededChristmas is coming and we are in need of volunteers to help us decorate this beautiful basilica. Please consider offering some time to help decorate the church this year. We will have a special meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory for all those who would like to help. Simply leave your name and phone number with the rectory office.
Basilica Christmas CardsShare the Basilica with your family and friends this Christmas season through holiday greeting cards featuring the High Altar as well as the stained glass windows of the Annunciation and Visitation. Cards are available at the rectory office for $3 each or in quantity discounts of 5 for $10 and 10 for $15. Names may also be submitted for the Christmas Novena of nine Masses that begin on December 25th. Purchase online now, www.bostonsbasilica.com/cards
Jubilee Pilgrimage to ItalyJoin the Redemptorists on a jubilee pilgrimage to Italy June 20-30, 2016 with high-lights in Rome, Assisi and the Amalfi Coast. Only $3,869 per person from Boston which includes taxes/airline surcharges. Contact the Redemptorists, 410-990-1680, [email protected]; www.redemptorists.net/pilgrimage.
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