MARCH 14TH, 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD, MA.

MARCH 14, 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, NEW BEDFORD, MA.

WELCOME If you are new to St. Anthony of Padua Parish, please know how welcome you are to worship God with us. The motto of our parish is written in Latin over the front entrance: “The hardworking people of St. Anthony have built this Temple to the Lord.” We know that we have been blessed with one of the most beautiful church most people have ever seen and that the Lord demands more of those who have been given more. Our goal is to is allow the Lord to build with us a parish community of “living Stones” even more beautiful than the physical edifice in which we have the awesome privilege to worship Him. We would love you to become part of that building project! SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE INTENTIONS Engaged couples are asked to contact the rectory at SATURDAY – MARCH 13 least eight months in advance and before they book 9:00 am a reception hall. 4:00 pm SUNDAY – MARCH 14 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 6:30am Emilio & Maria DaSilva Parents are encouraged to call the rectory to make 8:30am Ϯ Manuel Dos Santos an appointment. 10:00am Living & deceased Parishioners 11:30am Bendiciones de cumpleaños de Elida ANOINTING OF THE SICK Reyes Please notify us if someone is in danger of death due 1:00 pm Ϯ to serious illness or old age, to arrange a time to visit MONDAY – MARCH 15 and confer the Sacrament of the Anointing. 7:00 am Ϯ Christina & Eduardo Arruda and family COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND TUESDAY – MARCH 16 7:00 am Ϯ Carlos Abrante & Rosalia A. Santos Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass, and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call WEDNESDAY – MARCH 17 7:00 am Ϯ Jose Montanez the rectory. THURSDAY – MARCH 18 PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR 7:00am Ϯ Gabriel & Timothy Arruda All the sick of our parish especially for those who are 7:30pm homebound, in the hospital, nursing facilities and for FRIDAY – MARCH 19 all the faithful departed. 6:15pm Ϯ Santos & Pinhancos Family SATURDAY – MARCH 20 CONFESSION 9:00 am Living & deceased members of Felix & Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm Thursday 6:30-7:15pm, Silvestre Families Friday 5:15– 6pm Saturdays 11 –11:45am 4:00 pm Ϯ Manuel Lavado (When priest available) and 3 - 3:45pm in Church SUNDAY – MARCH 21 6:30am Living & deceased Parishioners 8:30am Ϯ Fernando do Couto Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30pm in Church in English 10:00am Ϯ Carmina Tome & Joao da Silva Thursday 6:30 – 7:30pm in Church in Spanish 11:30am Ϯ Ángel Pérez Friday 5:15 - 6:15pm Silent 1:00 pm Ϯ Feliciano Rojo Tiu 9 años SANCTUARY LAMP In MARCH will be for everyone who has suffered or is suffering with Covid-19

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT Opening – BB-701 Lift High the Cross The Stations of the Cross are a – BB-6 NO GLORIA traditional way to celebrate Offertory – BB-433 Amazing Grace the Lenten Season. We will – Holy BB-p.14 #9 M.A. #A BB-16 #10 have the Stations of the Cross - Lamb of God BB-p. 27 #14 after the Mass on Fridays. Communion – BB-333 Eat this Bread Meditation –NEMB-p. 48 Nearer My God to Thee Recessional – BB-155 When I Survey the Wonderous Cross FINANCIAL REPORT Parish Collection ………………………….... $ 6,170.00 Candles/Shrines …………...……………….. $ 208.87 Organ Restoration ……………………….... $ 707.00 Among this Week’s Bills and Expenses: Parish Staff Average Weekly Salaries $ 3,743.70 Parish Staff Average Weekly BC/BS $ 964.20 UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS March 14th - Catholic Relief Service March 21st – Improvement Fund

For more information, please contact Patrick Robitaille at [email protected].

Lent is a time of Penance also a time of hope -the hope our world needs now! We turn to the Light of Christ, with Our Mother Mary, in a way that will help us focus on Christ and His way of love that moves through suffering to new life. Family invites you and your family to join us on this Lenten Journey. We have created many materials from reflections, eBooks, videos, and more to inspire you and your

family and guide you in for the next 40 days. Join our AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS campaign during this holy season. Complimentary materials

can be found at www.FamilyRosary.org and on

our social media platforms. “The family that prays together stays together.” Venerable Patrick Peyton

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Feast of

This coming March 19th we will celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph has been MARCH 19, 2020 AT 6:15PM FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH, named by the church as the patron saint of SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY This is the the universal church. He is also the patron Foundational Feast of The Servants of The Lord and The Virgin of Matará. We will have a bilingual Mass saint of workers and of the dying. Pope All are welcome! Francis has designated this year as the special year of Saint Joseph. With this, SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH Please join Bishop da Cunha at the special Mass on the pope wants us to focus on the life and Friday, March 19, 2021 at 7pm at St. Mary’s virtues of Saint Joseph and to imitate this Cathedral in Fall River to commemorate the great saint. Saint Joseph is a tireless Solemnity of St. Joseph Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To register to attend the Mas, in person intercessor for the needs of those who please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feast- invoke and celebrate him. We will celebrate of-st-joseph-maas-with-bishop-da-cunha-tickets- 140854253865 As seating is limited due to current this solemnity with a special Mass on COVID restrictions, the faithful are encouraged to th Friday March 19 at 6:15 pm. At this mass view a live stream of the Mass via the Cathedral’s we will have the opportunity to pray for the Facebook page at: fb.com/3CFallRiver. needs of our families and of our parish. HELP NEEDED Saint Joseph is well known for his We are looking for donations to replace the dishwasher powerful intercession. Our parish has at the sister’s convent. If you would like to assist the many financial needs, we must show him sisters, please give, or send your donation to the church with the specific intention: “for sister’s dishwasher”. our faith and our devotion so we can enjoy Thank you. his powerful intercession. This past week we signed a lease with the Global Charter School that runs until 2050. This is great news for the parish. The rent coming out of this lease will give some financial security to our parish for many years to come. I would like to thank Saint Joseph for his intercession in this matter.

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MONTHLY FUND RAISERS We could always use gift cards $5, or $10 from anywhere anytime you want to donate just drop them in the collection box or put cash in an envelope marked “Bazaar” and we can purchase them. This would be used for any future fund-raising activities.

MARCH FUNDRAISER Power Tools: Donated by Knights of Columbus Wood Plaque: Image of St. Joseph wood burned by Sr. Guardian SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DEDICATED Book: Read to learn to live as St. Joseph did, VOLUNTEERS! We are still here EVERY THURSDAY available in English or Spanish.

No matter what the Weather � To Help Our MARCH FUNDRAISER Neighbors in Need. Thank You to EVERYONE for all A prize in honor of St. Joseph your support, whether it is financial donations or Prayers. THANK YOU! We have been giving out Winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to anyone that needs to keep warm. Special Thank You to Father for all his support and to Our Sisters for all the

Help they provide every Thursday. Thank You again and God Bless you! Stacie Set of power tools including a carrying bag. Book is available in Wood Burning by English or Spanish Sr. Guardian

Welcome to the Bloomin' 4 Good Program! A Brand-New Program to Benefit

St. Anthony Food Pantry Let's Fight Hunger Together. One Bouquet at a Time. Chances: $1.00 for 1 Chance or $5.00 for 6 Chances From February 26th through the month of March, St. Anthony Food Pantry has been selected to To Be Drawn Sunday March 21, 2021 After the 1:00 PM Mass receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the store located at 1001 Kings Highway, New Bedford MA. Virtual FIRE HAZARD Women & Men's Please keep candles in their Conference holders, do not use matches "A Father's Healing and keep children away Touch" from the candle lighter. Date: March 20, 2021 Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

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MENSAJE DEL PASTOR

Fiesta de San José

El próximo 19 de marzo celebraremos la Solemnidad de San José. San José ha sido nombrado 19 DE MARZO DE 2020 A LAS 6:15 PM FIESTA DE SAN por la iglesia como el santo patrón de la JOSÉ, ESPOSO DE LA BENDITA VIRGEN MARÍA Esta es iglesia universal. También es el santo patrón la Fiesta Fundacional de las Servidoras del Señor y de los trabajadores y de los moribundos. El de la Virgen de Matará tendremos una misa Papa Francisco ha designado este año como bilingüe. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! el año especial de San José. Con esto, el Papa quiere que nos enfoquemos en la vida y virtudes de este gran santo. San José es un gran intercesor por la necesidad de quienes lo invocan y celebran. Celebraremos esta Las Estaciones de la Cruz son una forma tradicional solemnidad con una misa especial el viernes de celebrar la Cuaresma. Tendremos las Estaciones de la Cruz después de la Misa los viernes. 19 de marzo a las 6:15 pm. En esta Misa, tendremos la oportunidad de orar por las SE NECESITA AYUDA necesidades de nuestras familias y de Estamos buscando donaciones para reemplazar el nuestra parroquia. San José es conocido por lavaplatos en el convento de las hermanas. Si desea su poderosa intercesión. Nuestra parroquia ayudar a las hermanas, dé o envíe su donación a la tiene muchas necesidades económicas, iglesia con la intención específica: "para el debemos mostrarle nuestra fe y devoción lavaplatos de la hermana". Gracias. para poder disfrutar de su poderosa intercesión. La semana pasada firmamos un contrato de arrendamiento con la escuela autónoma Global que se extiende hasta el

2050. Esta es una gran noticia para la parroquia. El alquiler que se derive de este contrato le dará cierta seguridad financiera a nuestra parroquia durante muchos años.

Quisiera agradecer a San José su intercesión en este asunto. Dios los bendiga.

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PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.

LISTA DE LIMPIEZA DE LA IGLESIA POR COMUNIDADES

03-06-21 ORACIÓN A SAN JOSE Comunidad Católica carismática San Kilian Salve, custodio del Redentor y esposo de la Virgen 03-13-21 María. A ti Dios confió a su Hijo, en ti María depositó Comunidad Católica María Sede de la Sabiduría su confianza, contigo Cristo se forjó como hombre. 03-20-21 Oh, bienaventurado José, muéstrate, padre también Comunidad Católica carismática Puerta del Cielo a nosotros y guíanos en el camino de la vida. 03-27-21 Concédenos gracia, misericordia y valentía, y Comunidad Católica carismática San Kilian defiéndenos de todo mal. Amén. 04-3-21 Comunidad Católica María Sede de la Sabiduría 04-10-21 PELIGRO DE INCENDIO Comunidad Católica carismática Puerta del Cielo Por favor, mantén las velas en sus soportes, no utilices cerillas y mantén a los niños alejados del

encendedor.

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