Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted

August 18, 2019

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

2 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

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

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Waltham/Lexington Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish

Saturday August 17 4:00 pm Robert Caloggero Memorial Sunday August 18 9:00 am Attilio Vinciullo Memorial*Living and Deceased Parishioners of Our Lady’s* 11:00 am Special Intentions of Cara and Cristina DiGiacomo Memorial Monday August 19 8:00 am Special Intentions for Abby Tuesday August 20 8:00 am Memorial Guild Friday August 23 8:00 am Barbara Starmer Memorial 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

UPCOMING COLLECTIONS August 17/18: Regular 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. 10/11: $5,201 ~ Special Monthly: $2,360 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 18 ~ Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sundays in the summer often afford us more time for leisure and contemplation. Today’s readings give us much food for thought if we take a few minutes to take another look. Who do you count among “the great cloud of witness” in your life? Is there someone that is a pillar of faith and strength that you admire? What is it about the person that you can imitate—today? The race mentioned in the letter to the Hebrews is NOT the “rat race” we so easily get trapped in, it is the race to eternal life, the race we run in faith each day, “...while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.”

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.

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.

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

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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 steady income for us as a parish and 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.

GARDENING ANGELS

Do you like gardening and being outdoors? Our Gardening Angels are meeting every Wednesday evening at 6:00. If you would like more information on this ministry call Sharon in the parish office or simply come any Wednesday evening to the main entrance of the church.

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.

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Waltham/Lexington Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish

WILL OR BEQUEST GIFTS When considering gifts to a charity in your Will

or Trust, please remember Our Lady’s.

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2019-2020 We hope everyone is enjoying some recreation and relaxation before Back to School rolls around. Please remember to register for Religious Education classes which start in September. Forms are available online at the parish web site olca.org, stopping by the Parish Offices or contacting Felicia Forger at religiouseducation@olca.org or call 781-894-3481 x3. Enough books & supplies need to be ordered and classes & teachers organized. Speaking of teachers, please consider joining the team, and maybe actually forming a teaching team for your child's grade so schedules can be flexible. Grade One anyone? Religious Education is a life-long process to deepen our relationship with Christ on our journey to everlasting life in heaven. Please consider helping the youth of our parish appreciate our Catholic faith, receive the Sacraments, know right from wrong, treat themselves and others with kindness, and to be committed followers of Christ on their journey too. Thank you!

CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

SURPASSED 2019 CATHOLIC APPEAL GOAL—

THANK YOU!

Congratulations! Our Lady’s Parish has surpassed its 2019 Catholic Appeal goal of $47,459. We are truly grateful to the parishioners and families that helped us reach our goal. 51 ministries serving 288 parishes. This is our Church. Your support of the Catholic Appeal makes a difference. Thank you for responding to Cardinal Seán’s call to witness more clearly the depths of God’s love for each one of us through this important effort.

OUR LADY’S CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

Our Lady’s 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. In fact, here is a picture from last year’s energetic Retreat! We are blessed again with returning teachers for which we are most grateful. However, this year we are in need of another one Grade 10 teacher who will “job share” the class times with another teacher already in place. Dynamic Catholic “Decision Point” is the curriculum used which is engaging and interesting both for teachers and students – very teen and user friendly. This curriculum is only a few years old so it is relevant and relatable to today’s world and a great springboard for lively discussion. The calendar and registration form are available on the parish web site: olca.org. Classes begin shortly so please register if you haven’t yet done so. Please contact Felicia Forger at religiouseducation@olca.org or 781-894-3481 x3 to register or see the workbooks or ask any questions or to simply chat about joining this ministry with no obligation. Thank you!

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish Waltham/Lexington

6 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

“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.

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.

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.

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement Following El Paso and Dayton Shootings

Monday, August 5, 2019

"The mass murder of 31 innocent people in a 24 hour period, fueled by hate and disregard for human life, is unacceptable in any society. We offer our prayers and support for the communities of El Paso and Dayton in the midst of this time of immense pain. Our nation was founded on the principle that all people are entitled to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” We implore our elected leaders to rise above ideological differences and work together to address the serious issues facing our country by enacting meaningful and effective policies to end the violence. This includes keeping firearms, particularly assault weapons, out of the hands of those who would use them to inflict devastating harm on our communities. We must address inadequate mental health care in this country. Finally, we must work towards a more civil and just society that rejects all forms of violence and hatred in our country. The fabric of our national conscience is at risk. Today we give thanks for the bravery of the first responders who selflessly rush to the aid of the victims and pray for the healing of those injured in the shootings. We call upon the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, for the protection of our loved ones, friends and neighbors as we entrust to our Lord’s mercy those lost to this violence. Together let us strengthen our commitment to do what is necessary to stop these horrendous attacks."

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.

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