Immaculate Conception Parish 489 Broadway

Everett, Massachusetts 02149

Phone: 617-389-5660 Fax: 617-389-2456

RECTORY HOURS

8:30AM-12PM & 12:30PM-3PM

ADMINISTRATOR Fr. Joseph Chacha Marwa, SMA (617-831-6269)

pastor.iceverett@gmail.com

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Ernest Egbedike, SMA (617-831-6293)

vicor.iceverett@gmail.com

PARISH SECRETARY Barbara J. Cannon (617-389-5660)

parishsecretary.iceverett@gmail.com

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Philomene Pean DMin (617-389-0029)

pastoralassociate.iceverett@gmail.com Haitian Community

BUSINESS MANAGER

Richard F. Randazzo (617-389-7009) mrrickcyg@aol.com

Notary Public Faith Formation & Confirmation 6-10

FAITH FORMATION (September—May)

GRADES 1-5 Sundays 10:15AM-11:30AM Argyle Street

Fran Foley & Kathleen Peach—Co-Directors Grades 1-5 franfoley.iceverett@gmail.com

kathleenpeach.iceverett@gmail.com (617-387-7009)

FAITH FORMATION GRADES 6-10

Sundays: 10:15-11:45 At The School

SPANISH FAITH FORMATION

Sunday: 10:15AM-12:00PM At The School

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Thursday after 7:00AM Mass (Chapel)

Benediction 6:30PM

ROSARY Monday-Saturday: 6:30AM

Pray for Peace at Noon Time

RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 3:00PM-3:40PM

BAPTISM

1st and 3rd Sundays at 2:00PM (Chapel) Call Rectory to make arrangements

Spanish Baptisms: 4th Saturday

WEDDINGS Call Rectory at least 6 Months prior for

An appointment with the Pastor

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PARISH MASS SCHEDULE

DAILY MONDAY-SATURDAY 7:00AM (Chapel)

SATURDAY SUNDAY 7:00AM 7:00AM; 9:00AM (Family); 11:00AM 4:00PM Sunday Vigil 12:15PM Spanish Community 7:30PM Vietnamese Community (Chapel) 4:00PM Haitian Community Mass 5:30PM Chapel

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Message from Bishop Mark: Catholic Schools Week begins January 27th! This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” For Catholics learning is not simply informational but formational. Catholic education invites young people to view the world and all its wonders through a vision of faith: to learn why God made the world, us and for what purpose each one has been put on this earth. Our Catholic schools can freely speak of science in connection to our faith which is increasingly important in our world that demands separation of the two. The Catholic vision for humanity fosters lasting values that build personhood and character. We are grateful to all our parishes for contributing to making this a viable opportunity here in the North Region. In the North Region, we have 18 elementary schools, 3 middle & high schools combined, and 4 high schools. This past September, there was a very promising sign in the region when Malden Catholic opened its School for Girls. All of these schools enhance opportunities for our youngest members and are a tremendous place of faith and learning that I hope all our parishes support. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Suc-ceed.” During the week schools typically celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides young people and its contributions to our church, our commu-nities and our nation. Support our schools! Encourage enrollment in our Catholic Schools in the North Region! For more information, visit www.catholicschoolsboston.org. May God grant you his peace.

+Mark O’Connell, Regional Bishop for the North

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BUY A BOOK

Plenty of new hardcovers and paperbacks at only $1 each are available in our Book Department. Feel free to purchase as many as you want. Remember, books make nice Christmas gifts. All proceeds go to our stained glass window fund.

01/13: Patricia Apruzzese

If you would like to participate in this WEEKLY 50/50 raffle, fill out the envelope at the back of the church and enclose $1.00. Place the envelope in the collection basket. You will be notified by phone.

Bible Study: Mondays (1:00PM-Lower Church Hall) Sacrament Of The Sick: February 3rd (Church)

Choir Practice: Thursdays (7:30PM-Church) Social Justice Meeting: February 12th (7:30PM-Rectory) Marantha Prayer Group: Fridays (7:00PM-Rectory) Spare Change: January 19th/20th (All Masses) Spanish Prayer Group: Friday Nights (Chapel) Vietnamese Prayer Group: Saturday Mornings After 7:00AM Mass

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AFTER THE 4:00PM MASS

This is one of our fundraisers that we conduct all year and helps to defray some of the Church’s expenses.

We have many numbers available for purchase. Maybe your lucky number is on the list. If you already have a number, consid-er purchasing one for a family member or friend.

Please join us as we congratulate our “Big” January Winners:

Arthur Fitzpatrick Dolores Dragon Ronald Catalano

“90 PLUS” JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

God Bless those who are celebrating a special birthday this month especially:

Mafalda Bruno, Lorraine Callinan, Lucy Fusco Mary J. Gillis, Mary Maser, Eva McCormack

Shirley Moore, Giuseppe Todaro

CLASSES FOR 1—5: 10:15AM—11:30AM

Co-Directors—Frances Foley & Kathleen Peach 617-389-7009

CLASSES FOR 6—10: 10:15AM—11:30AM Director—Rick Randazzo 617-389-5660

CLASSES WILL RESUME: January 27th Happy New Year

We especially thank MURPHY O’HARA FUNERAL SERVICES for their generosity. Are you looking to have your business advertised in our bulletin as a way to reach out to many potential customers, then please call our Rectory and reserve a space for your business. Thank you.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH (St. Fillan) 7:00AM Our Parish Family 4:00PM Gaetano Lombardo………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5th Anniversary SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH (Second Sunday In Ordinary Time) 9:00AM Lorraine Callinan Mass of Thanksgiving for 100th Birthday…………………………………….Living 11:00AM Bereavement Mass for December 2018 5:30PM Rosaria Rizzo……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1st Anniversary Filippo Rizzo………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29th Anniversary MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST (St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr) TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND (Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children) 7:00AM Vincent C. Arinello…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24th Anniversary WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD (St. Vincent, Deacon, Martyr & St. Marianne Cope, Virgin) THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH (St. Francis de Sales, Bishop) FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH (The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle) SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH (St. Timothy & St. Titus, Bishops) 4:00PM James P. Murphy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3rd Anniversary SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH (Third Sunday In Ordinary Time) 7:00AM Virginia English……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...1st Anniversary 9:00AM Ursula…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10th Birthday (Living) 11:00AM Anna McLaughlin…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25th Anniversary 5:30PM Our Parish Family _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This weekend, the burning of the Sanctuary Candle, the reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, and the Altar Bread and Wine are in remembrance of:

James “Jake” Murphy

Please pray for the souls of our faithful and remember our faithfully departed, whose One Year Anniversary occurs this week.

Joseph Michael Franduto, Jo-Ann LaMond Angelina Panarese, Rosaria Rizzo

THIS WEEK IN CHURCH SIGNS

Let’s meet at my house before the Game...God

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Please Pray For….. The members of our parish who are suffering serious illnesses. Please take some time this week to pray for them as well as: Baby Charlotte, Baby Massdon, Baby Max, Bill, Connor B., Sarah B., Maryann & Laurie Bruno, Lorraine Callinan, Zack Cummings, Dan, DJ, Greg Fulton, Joyce Hamn, Barbara Haskell, Pat Hayes, Mari Rose Lynch, Maryann, Mariana McCarthy, Mary Ellen McPherson, Ruth V, Caroline, Fr. Bill Meninger, Fr. Mario Moscaritolo, Fr. Michael Nolan. If you or a member of your family would like the faith community to join you in prayers for special needs, please contact the Rectory at 617-389-5660. They will be remembered during the Mass listed in the bulletin for 60 days. To request that a name be kept on our list after the 60 days please call by: TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH Let us also remember in our prayers our friends, relatives, and fellow parishioners who have gone home to the Lord, Especially: Gerald D. DeVeer (Brother of Fr. Richard “Dick” DeVeer), James “Jake” Murphy We pray for our Military and Civilians who defend our freedom, especially those connected to our Parish and their families: Laurie Barry, Melissa Beaton, Timothy Belizaire, Sharon Biggie, Austin Bryan, Natalia and Olavio Bisneto (Husband & Wife), Nick Car-rafiello, David Cook, Ryan Corliss, Joey Fabiano, Erik Fudge, Christopher Grace, Joey Hotz, Vladimir Lussaint, Junior MacDonald, Matthew Pothier, Joseph Rogers, David St. Germain. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SACRAMENTAL GIVING

WEEKLY COLLECTION: $4,364 01/13

CATHOLIC APPEAL: $15,795 11/25 GIVEN BY: 104 People OUR GOAL: $28,880

BEREAVEMENT MASS—JANUARY 20TH AT 11:00AM

As an expression of sympathy for our families that have lost a loved one, every month we celebrate a Mass for those that have passed away. This Mass will be for those who have gone home to the Lord in NOVEMBER:

Reginald “Reggie” DeFlumeri Vincenza M. Ingaciola

Betty Z. Matarazzo Edwin F. McDonald Adrian A. Woodford

Date: Sunday, January 20th Time: 2:00PM Place: Faneuil Hall, Boston Speaker: Stephen Mosher, Population Research Institute Subject: The abortion situation around the world, especially, the new developments in Ireland and China. The 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion decisions made the U.S. one of the seven most pro-abortion countries in the world. Come to recom-mit to restoring protection for all.

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As you know, at the end of January, Julie Murphy will be retiring from her work on the Bulletin.

We have great news to report. We have found a wonderful person to take over for Julie, Madeline McComish. She has been involved in our parish for many, many years, especially with Mass Citizens For Life, Rosary & Benediction, just to name a few. We are very blessed and thankful.

We would like to thank Julie for all her many years of service and wish her many blessings on her new endeavors.

MUSIC FOR JANUARY 19TH

Entrance: #548 For The Beauty Of The Earth R&A Pages 32, 33 Preparation: #726 In Christ There Is No East Or West Mass of Joyful Heart: When We Eat This Bread Communion: #818 Shepherd Of Souls Meditation: I Feel Jesus Recessional: #496 How Great Thou Art

MUSIC FOR JANUARY 20TH

Entrance: #656 Whatsoever You Do R&A Pages 32, 33 Preparation: #496 How Great Thou Art Mass of Joyful Heart: When We Eat This Bread Communion: #779 HMGW Meditation: Thank You Lord Recessional: #633 City Of God

SAINT OF THE WEEK: ST. AGNES One of the most beloved of female saints, Saint Agnes is renowned for her virginity and for keeping her faith under torture. A girl of only 12 or 13 at the time of her death, Saint Agnes is one of eight female saints commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass (the First Eucharistic Prayer). Feast Day: January 21 Type of Feast: Memorial Readings: Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalm 110:1-4; Mark 2:18-22 Symbols: lamb, martyr's palm, martyr's crown, dove with a ring in its beak Patron of: chastity, crops, engaged couples, gardeners, Girl Scouts, rape victims, virgins, young girls, the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Agnes, Diocese of Rockville Centre Canonization: by acclamation, very soon after her death; commemorated in the Canon of the Mass (the First Eucharistic Prayer) Prayers: The Litany of the Saints The Legend of Saint Agnes of Rome—Every other detail of Saint Agnes's life lies in the realm of legend—likely correct, but unable to be verified. She is said to have been born into a Christian family of Roman nobility, and to have voluntarily declared her Christian faith during a persecution. Saint Ambrose claims that her virginity was endangered and that she, therefore, suffered a double martyr-dom: the first of modesty, the second of faith. This testimony, which adds to Pope Saint Damasus' account of Agnes's purity, may be the source of many details offered by later writers. Damasus claimed that she suffered martyrdom by fire, for proclaiming herself a Christian, and that she had been stripped naked for the burning, but preserved her modesty by covering herself with her long hair. Most statues and images of Saint Agnes depict her with very long hair curled and placed upon her head. Later versions of Saint Agnes's legend say that her tormentors attempted to rape her or took her to a brothel to defile her, but that her virginity remained intact when her hair grew to cover her body or the would-be rapists were struck blind. Despite Pope Damasus' account of her martyr-dom by fire, later authors say that the wood refused to burn and that she was therefore put to death by beheading or by stabbing through the throat. Saint Agnes Today - The Basilica di Sant'Agnese Fuori le Mura was built during the reign of Constantine (306-37) over the top of the catacombs in which Saint Agnes was entombed after her martyrdom. (The catacombs are open to the public and are entered through the basilica.) A mosaic in the apse of the basilica, dating from the renovation of the church under Pope Honorius (625-38), combines Pope Damasus' testimony with that of later legend, by showing Saint Agnes surrounded by flame, with a sword lying at her feet. With the exception of her skull, which has been placed in a chapel in the 17th-century Sant'Agnese in Agone, on the Piazza Navona in Rome, Saint Agnes's bones are preserved under the high altar of the Basilica di Sant'Agnese Fuori le Mura. The lamb has long been a symbol of Saint Agnes, because it signifies purity, and every year on her feast day, two lambs are blessed at the basilica. The wool from the lambs is used to create palliums, the distinctive vestment given by the pope to each archbishop.

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