From the RectorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.

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Years ago I saw a movie on the life of Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsie. They were both devout Christians who lived in the Netherlands. During the war after the Nazis had occupied their country Corrie ten Boom and her sister made the generous and courageous decision to hide Jews and others who were being

sought by the Nazis. Eventually they were both arrested by the Nazis and sent to the concentration camp. Betsie died in 1944 but Corrie lived a long life of service, shel-tering those in need. In reflecting back on her life, Corrie ten Boom once said: “The measure of a life is not its duration but its donation”. What is important in the end is not how long we have lived but how much we have given.

This weekend is commitment weekend for the Annual Catholic Appeal for the Archdio-cese of Boston. Once a year as the season of Lent begins, we are asked to support the ministry of the wider Church, the ministry which reaches our beyond our parish to the greater Body of Christ throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. While the Church has certainly had its share of difficulties these past years, it is important to remember that the Church also has a large network of agencies which minster to the poor, educate children, assist the sick and the dying, and protect refugees and immigrants. The agen-cies here in the Archdiocese of Boston serve all people from birth until death, ready to reach out to anyone in need. Once a year, we are asked to help fund the ministry of the Archdiocese, the help financially supports the vast array of services that the Church provides. It is our yearly pledge that allows that outreach to continue. I hope that you will show the same generosity as you have shown in years past.

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

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), 7:00pm (Haitian)

Exposition of theBlessed SacramentWednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Mar 02 Saturday

8:00am Donna and Frank Wiggin 12:10pm Richard and Cindy Blinn Shrine and Purgatorian Members 4:00pm +Ann and Gerald Melia 7:00pm Purgatorian Society

Mar 03 Sunday

9:00am Cathy Ferrara and Family 11:00am +Ramon Negron +Lupin Fuentes +Yolanda Valdes +Carmen Fernandes 12:30pm Diana Offen and Anton Hoyer 5:00pm Rachel Regis and Family Mar 04 Monday

7:00am Geoffrey, Diana, Rachel Geestman 12:10pm Rosemarie Ferrara and Family Mar 05 Tuesday

7:00am +Robert Norton and Mary McCarthy 12:10pm Alexandra Alicea Mar 06 Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)

7:00am Theresa M. (Bottary) Poirier 12:10pm +Marge Pierce 5:00pm Mass Prefect 7:00pm Purgatorian Society Mar 07 Thursday

7:00am Louis Aria and Buddy, Luis L. Price 12:10pm Maribel Morales

Mar 08 Friday

7:00am +William Frantz 12:10pm Bruce and Roxanne Murphy and Family

MASS INTENTIONS FROM THE RECTOR

En Español

Hace años vi una película sobre la vida de Corrie ten Boom y su hermana Betsie. Ambos eran cristianos devotos que vivían en los Países Bajos. Durante la guerra, después de que los nazis habían ocupado su país, Corrie ten Boom y su hermana tomaron la decisión generosa y valiente de esconder a los judíos y otras personas que estaban buscando los nazis. Finalmente, ambos fueron arrestados por los nazis y enviados al campo de concen-tración. Betsie murió en 1944 pero Corrie vivió una larga vida de servicio, albergando a los necesitados. Al reflexionar sobre su vida, Corrie ten Boom dijo una vez: “La medida de una vida no es su duración sino su donación”. Lo que es importante al final no es cuánto tiempo hemos vivido, sino cuánto hemos dado.

Este fin de semana es un fin de semana de compromiso para la Campaña Católica Anual para la Arquidiócesis de Boston. Una vez al año, cuando comienza la temporada de Cuaresma, se nos pide que apoyemos el ministerio de la Iglesia en general, el min-isterio que llega más allá de nuestra parroquia hasta el Cuerpo de Cristo en toda la Arquidiócesis de Boston. Si bien la Iglesia ciertamente ha tenido su parte de dificultades en los últimos años, es importante recordar que la Iglesia también tiene una gran red de agencias que se ocupan de los pobres, educan a los niños, asisten a los enfermos y moribundos y protegen a los refugiados e inmigrantes. . Las agencias aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Boston atienden a todas las personas desde el nacimiento hasta la muerte, listas para llegar a cualquier persona necesit-ada. Una vez al año, se nos pide que ayudemos a financiar el ministerio de la Arquidiócesis, la ayuda apoya financieramente la amplia gama de servicios que brinda la Iglesia. Es nuestro compromiso anual que permite que ese alcance continúe. Es-pero que muestres la misma generosidad que has demostrado en años anteriores.

Reflexión“Porque no hay árbol bueno que dé fruto malo y, a la inversa, no hay árbol malo que dé fruto bueno.” (Lucas 6:43)

¿Estás usando tus dones dados por Dios de la manera que Dios lo hizo? ¿Te comparas con los demás y te quejas de lo que no tienes en lugar de estar agradecido por lo que tienes? Dios nos da a cada uno de nosotros regalos únicos y un plan único. Escu-cha cómo Dios te está llamando a usar tus dones, a dar buenos frutos, para la gloria de su nombre.

StewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipStewardshipReflection“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.” (Luke 6:43)

Are you using your God-given gifts in the way God intended? Do you compare yourself to others and complain about what you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? God gives each of us unique gifts and a unique plan. Listen to how God is calling you to use your gifts, to bear good fruit, for the glory of His name.

Reflection

SEASON OF LENT

The Basilica welcomes and invites you to join us on Ash Wednesday, March 6th and throughout Lent as we are reminded of the Paschal Mystery in Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection. During this season of preparation, Lent helps to deepen our faith by our individual

and common acts of prayer, fasting and sacrifice.

Lenten RegulationsAbstinence -Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday (March 6, 2019) and on all Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all.

Fast – Catholics over 18 and up to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday (March 6, 2019) and Good Friday (April 19, 2019) meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.

Regarding other weekdays of Lent, participation in daily Mass and the voluntary observance of fasting is recommended. Commendable, particularly during Lent, is generosity to local, national and world programs of sharing our abundance, the traditional Lenten Devotions and all the self-denial summed up in the Christian concept of “mortification.”

Ash Wednesday Schedule7:00am, 12:10pm, 5:00pm and 7:00pm in Spanish. Ashes will not be distributed outside of Mass.

Stations of the CrossFridays during Lent7:00pm

Every Friday evening during Lent, we invite you to walk the Way of the Cross with our priests and parishioners in the Basilica for Stations of the Cross.

Lenten Day of ReflectionSaturday, March 30, 20199:00am - 5:00pm

Fr. Dabney will lead a parish day of reflection to focus on Lent as a season of healing and hope in the Parish Center on Saturday, March 30th. Save the date and join as we come together as a community.

Lenten Fish DinnerFriday, April 12, 20195:00pm - 7:00pm

Our annual fish dinner will be held in the Parish Center. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). To make reservations, call 617-445-2600. Reservations will be taken until Monday, April 8th.

MUSIC PROGRAM

Entrance Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Responsorial Psalm: 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Gospel: Luke 6:27-38

Profession of FaithI believe in one God,the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God,born of the Father before all ages.God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvationhe came down from heaven,

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man,

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried,and rose again on the third dayin accordance with the Scriptures.

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

GloriaGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you,we bless you,we adore you,we glorify you,we give you thanks for your great glory,Lord God, Heavenly King,O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,You take away the sin of the world,have mercy on us;You take away the sin of the world,receive our prayer;You are seated at the right hand of the Father,have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One;you alone are the Lord.You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God, the Father.Amen

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Presentation of the Gifts: O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Recessional Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks

Responsorial Psalm: 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13

Preface Acclamation

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Lamb of God

He ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto judge the living and the deadand his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.

HISPANIC COMMUNITY

Miércoles de Ceniza

La misa se ofrecerá en español el miércoles de ceniza, el 6 de marzo a las 7:00 pm.

Regulaciones de Cuaresma

Abstinencia: los católicos mayores de 14 años están sujetos a la obligación de abstinencia. La abstinencia se debe observar el Miércoles de Ceniza (6 de marzo de 2019) y todos los viernes de Cuaresma. En los días de abstinencia, la carne no se puede utilizar en absoluto.

Ayuno: los católicos mayores de 18 años y hasta el comienzo de sus 60 años están obligados a cumplir con la obligación de ayunar. Las comidas del Miércoles de Ceniza (6 de marzo de 2019) y del Viernes Santo (19 de abril de 2019), suficientes para mantener la fuerza, se pueden tomar de acuerdo con las necesidades de cada uno, pero juntas no deben ser iguales a otra comida completa. No se permite comer entre comidas, pero se permiten líquidos, incluyendo leche y jugos de frutas.

Con respecto a otros días de la semana de Cuaresma, se recomienda la participación en la misa diaria y la observancia voluntaria del ayuno. Elogiable, particularmente durante la Cuaresma, es la generosidad a los programas locales, na-cionales y mundiales de compartir nuestra abundancia, las tradicionales devociones de Cuaresma y toda la abnegación resumida en el concepto cristiano de “mortificación”.

HAITIAN COMMUNITY

6 Mars 2019 ; Mercredi des Cendres / Ash Wednesday ; Messe @ 7PMSœurs et frères, le Carême est déjà à notre porte ; préparons nous à faire une bonne entrée dans le Carême. Pour vous aider de faire cette belle et bonne entrée dans le carême, ce Mercredi 6 Mars, qui est le Mercredi des cendres, l’ouverture du temps de carême. Nous au-rons une Messe à 7PM.

Samedi 16 Mars 2019, Journée de Recollection/ (Retreat day), pour les Haïtiens

Déjà avec le Mercredi des Cendres nous sommes tous déjà dans le Carême ; le temps des quatre “Ps’ : Prière, Pénitence, Pardon et Part-age. Pour vivre mieux le temps des quatre “Ps “ dans notre vie come chrétiens, nous aurons une journée de recollection, le 16 Mars 2019, de 8:30 AM à 2:00 PM, pour toute la communauté Haïtienne. Nous com-mencerons avec les Laudes, fais un effort pour être à l’heure. Se sak fè nou gen you kou labib, chak dezyèm Madi, a 8:00 PM. »

Du 31 Mars 2019 au 6 Avril 2019; « La Mer Rouge » (RED SEADieu a vue la souffrance du peuple Israël qui était en servitude en Egypte, et à cause de sa miséricorde infinie, a tout fait pour le libérer. Vous pouvez vous rappeler comment il a permit à Moise de traverser la mer Rouge avec le peuple. Aujourd’hui, nous vivons tous des situations de servitude dans notre vie, de ce fait come le peuple Israël, du 31 Mars 2019 au 6 Avril 2019, chaque jour à partir de 6 :30 PM, venez tous par-ticiper à notre « Mer Rouge » dan la basilique Notre Dame du Perpétuel Secours, sous le thème « Bondye ki te libere pep Izrael la, se li kap Libere Nou jodi a. » Ex 3, 7-8

BASILICA MEMORIALS

Basilica Memorial PlaqueHonor a loved one with a permanent memorial inside the Basilica. A limited number of engravable metal plaques are mounted near the Shine and Purgatorian altar for donor contributions of $1,000 or more. Your gift directly benefits the Basilica and the on going restoration work that is continually needed. A 1” x 4” metal plaque can be engraved with up to 20 characters on each line, up to 4 lines. Spaces and punctuation are characters.

Masses and EnrollmentsThe Basilica’s sacred altars and presence as a spiritual home for over a century provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the liturgy for your intentions. Masses for living and deceased can be offered throughout the year. We also have special perpetual Mass enrollment societies that provide daily and weekly remembrances as long as the Basilica endures.

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Rector/PastorVery Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.

Parochial VicarsRev. Robert Lennon, C.Ss.R.Rev. Francis Sullivan, C.Ss.R.

Rev. John Furey, C.Ss.R. Rev. John Lavin, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Philip Dabney, C.Ss.R.Rev. Pierre Desruisseaux, C.Ss.R.

Director of Religious EducationMr. Joseph Twiner

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Healing and Restoration MinistryOffice: 617-442-2008

Prayer Line: 617-442-3938

Society of St. Vincent DePaulOffice: 347-776-0371

E-mail: info@svdpmissionchurch.org

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Groups

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Wordwide Marriage EncounterWorldwide Marriage Encounter Let Jesus proclaim the good news to you in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Week-ends are Mar 8-10, 2019 in Duxbury, MA and Apr 13-14, 2019 in Brewster, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O’Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at www.wwmema.org.

Cathedral Food BankThe Cathedral of the Holy Cross operates a food bank open to all in need on Mon-day, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm. Located at 1400 Washington Street, Boston in the lower church facing Msgr. Reynolds Way. A photo id is re-quired for distributions. For more information please call 617-506-6600.

Reconcilliation RoomYou will notice that we have renovated one of the confessionals into a Reconcili-ation Room which means that you will be able to celebrate the sacrament either face to face or behind a screen. A donation for the confessional space was made in memory of Fr. Joseph Adamec, C.Ss.R. who served tirelessly here at the Basilica for many years. We invite you to take a look at our new reconciliation room.

Transformed in Love Marriage PrepTransformed in Love for engaged couples is the Archdiocesan program for mar-riage preparation. For upcoming 2019 dates, locations, and registration informa-tion, visit bostoncatholic.org/transformedinlove or contact Liz Cotrupi at ecotru-pi@rcab.org.

Evangelization WorkshopsForming Disciples in Mission, a workshop in evangelization, is offering workshops this spring. Visit disciplesinmission.com/formingdisciples to register. Also, a work-shop on leadership, Forming Leaders for Mission, helps discern your gifts for lead-ership in your parish, family, and community. To register visit: disciplesinmission.com/formingleaders.

Pregnancy HelpPregnancy Help is a pregnancy resource center sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston to provide alternatives to abortion. Pregnancy Help provides free pregnan-cy testing, limited ultrasound, referrals, and ongoing support. All services are free, confidential and available for English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking clients. For assistance call 888-771-3914, text 617-903-7960.

The Gift of One Hour Please remember that we depend on your weekly offering to con-tinue the ministry of our parish. We ask that you consider giving the equivalent of one hour of your weekly salary. It’s a goal that would strengthen the offertory to be in line with current expenses. If you can not commit one hour at this time, we ask that you contribute at least $5 as a minimum offering for the upkeep and mission of the church. Every gift will be used wisely and carefully. Thank you for the sacrifices you make for this community!

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