Immaculate Conception P A R I S H
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PARISH OFFICE: 10 FELLSWAY EAST MALDEN, MA 02148 OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 AM-2:00 PM FRIDAY
PHONE: 781-324-4941 FAX: 781-397-8571 all Are Welcome! We are most happy to welcome new members to our parish community and invite new members to introduce themselves to a member of the Parish Staff. We wish to get to know and serve you. We pray that you will also become involved in your Parish by favoring us with your prayers, presence, talents, and financial assistance according to your means.
Parish registration forms are available by contacting the Parish Office. Registered parishioners are asked to notify the Parish Office of any address changes. BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated individually on Sunday afternoons. To register for Baptism please call the rectory 781-324-4941.
RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM in the Chapel, or by appointment.
MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of your anticipated marriage.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing of the sick will be celebrated during the year on announced weekends at all the Masses or anytime by appointment. Call the rectory at 781-324-4941.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adults wishing to become Catholics or complete the Sacraments of
Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) should contact the Parish Office for details.
HOME BOUND Please inform our Parish Office of any family member who is ill (hospitalized or at home) or if anyone is unable to attend church services because of a disability, illness or age.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS All items for the parish bulletin must be submitted electronically in a Word document to the Parish Office by 12:00 PM on Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2021 - THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 4:00 PM Gladys & Joseph, Judith & Steven Rockwell 6:30 AM John Sullivan SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 - FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
7:00 AM Michael Waldron 6:30 AM Ann and Pat Walsh
9:00 AM Luciano Libertone SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
11:00 AM John Pinkham - 3rd Anniversary 8:00 AM Mark Reilly 12:30 PM Kenyan Catholic Community 4:00 PM Marguerite Flynn - 18th Anniversary 5:00 PM Teresa and Rosario Marino SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
MONDAY, AUGUST 16 7:00 AM Lucy DeBonis
6:30 AM Katie Lynch and Dan Wilson 9:00 AM Mary Blaisdell
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 11:00 AM Joseph, Gladys, Judy & Stephen Rockwell
6:30 AM Richard Hall Scribner 12:30 PM Kenyan Catholic Community
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 5:00 PM All Parishioners 6:30 AM Rosa Moccia Let us pray for all our deceased parishioners, family and friends. May they be received into the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. MARY’S YES TO GOD! As Catholics, we turn to Mary, the Mother of God Mary understood very well that she would never and our mother, for example, intercession and love. completely understand! Even in her limited understanding, Mary’s journey with God was one of deep faith and she trusted in God and said “Yes” to God’s plan. great trust. She had a grace-filled openness to the Immediately after the angel left her, Mary went to visit mystery of God in her life. We are familiar with Luke’s her cousin, Elizabeth. As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s account of the Incarnation when the angel appeared greeting, “the child leaped in her womb.” “Blessed to Mary and announced, “The Lord is with you.” Mary are you among women, blessed are you who have fully grasped this message and was, therefore, able to believed.” Mary can be seen as the first to bring Christ believe. Because she was able to believe, she was able forth and share Him with the whole world. Mary was the to respond in faith, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, messenger and Christ was the message. let it be done unto me according to your word.” We, like Mary, are asked to bring forth a Savior to Yet, before Mary responded to God, Sacred Scripture a weary, hurting world. The mystical body of Christ is reminds us that Mary was confused and frightened, and pregnant with hope and calls us to be a Christ-bearer to was deeply disturbed by the angel’s greeting. Mary a world that is desperately in need. It is a world in was fully human. In spite of her faith, her belief, her waiting for our eager and decisive “Yes” to the Lord love, she was still confused and disturbed. She struggled and our “Yes” to a life of faith, as we are sent forth to say “Yes” to the Lord! She “pondered” these words in to follow the example of Mary and follow in Christ’s her heart. footsteps. Pondering is not simply a question of “thinking” Please remember to thank Mary, our Blessed Mother or of trying to master the realities of faith or mysteries for the “Yes” that she said to God and for the guidance of life. It is not a question of trying to control these and prayer she bestows upon us each day. realities or mysteries or reduce them to something our Peace be with you! minds can handle. Rather, it is a question of letting the Father Albert L. Capone realities of faith be with us, to enter into us and reveal themselves to us. It is allowing ourselves to be molded by them, to allow God’s will to become our will. It is fostering both an attitude and atmosphere of trust and openness in our lives. Collection at Masses … $ 6,976.00 Mary took a leap in faith. She had to let go of her in the mail … $ 1,014.00 plans and say “Yes” to a life of faith. In spite of her on line giving … $ 1,111.00 awareness of her own unworthiness and littleness, she Weekly Offertory - Total … $ 9,101.00 had to say “Yes” to become the mother of God and THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY also all that it would entail. She was asked to let go of Your kindness to our parish offertory assists us in her plans and let God take over her life. Mary’s “Yes” sustaining all the ministry and programs of the parish. was to culminate at the foot of the cross. 2 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH - MALDEN/MEDFORD THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY Reading I Revelations 11:19, 12:16,10 Reading II 1Corinthians continued God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of For since death came through man, the resurrection his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great of the dead came also through man. For just as in sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head life, but each one in proper order: Christ the first a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and fruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over Then another sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge the Kingdom to his God and Father, when he has red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on destroyed every sovereignty and every authority its heads were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a and power. For he must reign until he has put all third of the stars in the sky and hurled them down to his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman destroyed is death, for “he subjected everything about to give birth, to devour her child when she under his feet.” The Word of the Lord. gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child, Gospel Luke 1:3956 destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. The Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in woman herself fled into the desert where she had a haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the place prepared by God. Then I heard a loud voice in house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy his Anointed One.” The Word of the Lord. Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of Responsorial Psalm 45:1012, 16 your womb. And how does this happen to me, R. The queen stands at your right hand, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? arrayed in gold. For at the moment the sound of your greeting The queen takes her place at your right hand reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for in gold of Ophir. joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was R. The queen stands at your right hand, spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” arrayed in gold. And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for forget your people and your father’s house. he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: R. The queen stands at your right hand, the Almighty has done great things for me arrayed in gold. and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who So shall the king desire your beauty; fear him in every generation. He has shown the for he is your lord. strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in R. The queen stands at your right hand, their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from arrayed in gold. their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has They are borne in with gladness and joy; filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he they enter the palace of the king. has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. servant Israel for he has remembered his promise Reading II 1Corinthians 15:2027 of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the with her about three months and then returned to dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. her home. The Gospel of the Lord. AUGUST 15, 2021 - THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION| 3
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CONCLUDES
Our Parish has concluded the Eucharistic Adoration
from the rectory window of the second floor porch. We are pleased that this gift of the Blessed Sacrament has AUGUST WINNERS helped many of the faithful remain close to the Lord
$25.00 $50.00 during the pandemic. We now encourage all the faith- ful to be with Christ in the celebration of the Holy Mass Edwina Carroll Mary Twohig each Sunday and at daily Mass. Catherine O’Brien Sandra Kane Marilyn Holland James Sampson ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Don Olive Bridget Bryan Classes for Adults who have been baptized but have
Lorraine Danca Joan Lovett not yet been Confirmed, will be held on Thursday
Betty Martell Janice Crowley nights at 7:00PM in the Lower Church Meeting Room Janice Murphy Maureen Dischino beginning, Thursday - September 9th, and continuing Ann Boudrow Don Olive through Thursday - October 21st. Adults who attend Joan Wayshak these classes will be prepared to be Confirmed on
Helen Marckini Sunday, October 24th, here at Immaculate Conception.
Others who wish to learn more about their faith are $100.00 Mary Ann Hurley invited to attend as well. If you are interested or would Jane Cultrera like to register - contact Fr. Sullivan at 781-324-4941
$1,000.00 Jack and Janet Lanni or by e-mail at [email protected]
CATECHISTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED We invite all parishioners interested in assisting with TO JOIN THE our Religious Education program this coming year to IMMACULATE CONCEPTION please call our Director of Faith Formation, Erin Keith, $1,000 CLUB at the Parish Office 781-324-4941. We need your help in a variety of ways, so please call today.
There are over 20 prizes each month for you to win - as you can see BAPTISM REGISTRATION from the August Winners listed above. Baptisms are being celebrated individually on Sunday afternoons. Please call the rectory at 781-324-4941 It only costs $5.00 per month to play! to register your child for the Sacrament. We will speak So, if you are interested - please fill out the with the parents of the child to arrange the date of form below and we will send you the Baptism and we will share the necessary information at that time. We look forward to your child’s Baptism. a registration form in the mail
or simply call the Parish Office at VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE FUNERALS 781-324-4941 and we will sign you up. One of the many ministries we have in Immaculate
******************************************* Conception Parish is Tobit’s Tribe; adult volunteers who serve at our funerals. These men and women offer a I would like to join The $1,000 Club tremendous gift to families in grief as they assist and serve at the Funeral Mass. If you would like to offer Name:______your services and join Tobit’s Tribe call Fr. Capone at 781-324-4941 or speak with one of our priests today. Address:______At all the Masses this Weekend the
City:______State:______Zip______BREAD AND WINE MEMORIAL - given in memory of Andy Cadet SANCTUARY LAMP MEMORIAL - given in memory of Phone #:______Frederick Murphy
Now - drop this form into the collection box Please, remember them in your Prayers!
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Immaculate Conception Parish Religious Education Program will offer Two Options during the 2021 M 2022 School Year for Grades K 8 Option 1: Monthly Sunday Classes Sunday Mass will be included! Option 2: Religious Ed. Camp A Five Day One Week Camp for the students Grade K 8 during February School Vacation February 21 25, 2022 Monday Friday ~ 8:30 am 1:00 pm Religious Education 2021 2022 Registration Forms are available as you leave Church today or at the Parish Office
AUGUST 15, 2021 - THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION| 5 LORD JESUS, COME TO OUR AID KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness”. At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of
the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical CHARITY: Volunteer with us in charitable care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working fundraising to support the needs of those in our community.
together and neighbors from helping one another. Heal us from our UNITY: Work together with brother Knights to support with our tal- pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that ents the Church in her various ministries. knows no borders. Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the FRATERNITY: Proudly stand with the Knights of all races and nation- virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Be with the alities in a common support of Catholic men.
families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, We invite you to join with us in the largest defend them from illness and despair. International Catholic Men’s Organization May they know your peace. For information - call Antoine at 617-800-5909
Please pray for all parishioners, family members and friends who have requested our prayers, especially:
Faith and Dennis Mercurio, Herb and Roberta Raistrck John Fong, Dave Crowley, Larry Bucci, John Banks, Camille P., Diane Loud, Candace Boyd, Teresa O’Brien, Lorraine Sarno, Cecilia Sullivan, Tony Smith, Norma Marino, Nico, Helen Hall, Enid & Trevor Rodericks, Patrick Sean Swenly, Joey Testa, James Carrozza, Maria Celestina, Bob & Terry Blaton, Kimberly Boroyan, Joseph Pesaturo, Camille & Lillian Frost, Mary Dorrington, Bruna Noe, D.J. Sirobet, Gene Marckini, Joanna Riciuti, Steve Folan, Thomas & Patricia Keane, Karen Lang, Lee Donovan, Elizabeth Kathleen White, Emrick O’Brien, Catherine Meo, Karen Bourque, Karolyn Genualdo, Cathy McCarthy, Patricia Murillo, Nicole West, Mark Christopher, Costa Family, Pat Costa, Richard C. McCaffrey Jr, Anna Correa-Graham, Roy & Donald Frost, Steven Butler, Chester, Stephanie Romano, Nancy Menolez, Rachael Romano, Paul Sidilo, Maria Gonzales, Sandy Breyer, Marcia Muir, Belinda Gonzales, Maureen Butler, Eleanor Ciulla, Barbara Tracey, Ruth McCarron, Len C., Daniel Mahoney, Stephen DeSimone, Sean O’Neil, Betty Falanga, Maria Marmello, Robert E. Mallardo, Kylee Depradine, Dolores Saia, Tony P., David DeSimone, Bob McGuire, Thomas O’Brien, Linda Benasky, Pat Byrne, Laura Desrameaux, Ann Malley, Kali, Joseph Bernard, Billy Antenor, Tom Zazzara, Michael Haynes, Michael Sullivan, Margaret Geraghty, James Rooney, Peg Allard, Jerry Vendola, Ayla, Jen Aprile, Bobby Coggiano, Ann Mestas, Julie Hannon, Richard & Mark Swanson, Musriati & Jennifer DiPietrantonio, Rocky Mueller, Thomas Papile, Jr., JosephGreg LaDouceur, Nieves Family, Harvey, Luciano, Linda Paul, Joseph, Carol Stamm, Brett Dalton, Sally DeGeorge, Arthur, Stephen, Betty Lou Svendsen, Michael, Ron Kapchus, Emilio & Lucy Scapicchio, Steven Jones, Michael & Merleen Cardarelli, Bob Casella, Ellie Clarke, Joseph Family, Gloria & Albert Puopolo, Eugene Carty, Patricia Andrews, Denise Lloyd Barbagallo, Helen, Kevin & Steve Curtis, Charlie Dziedziak, Lillian O’Donnell, Kerry Bartlett, Pat & Robert Cummings, Clare Rich, Dana DeRobertis, Kathy Thrash, Regina Weizman, Kathleen Gatdula, Naime, Virginia O’Neill, Lillian Natola, Jack & Jane Costello, Margie Keller, Ed Yorke, Kenny Bettencourt, Bob Rockwell, Jonathan Phillips, Millie, Rye Hawk, Danielle, Gerard, Maria DiRico, Tom Pittman, Michael Natola, Chris Della Pelle, Deb, Rena Rockard, Jeanne O’Brien, Ann Healy, Alexis Pacelli, David Foley, Donna Egan, Catherine Monahan, Alex & Bob O’Brien, Christine Michalski, John Martignetti, Stephen Serino, Diane Williams, John Williams, Mrs. Clinton, Justin Hadaya, Jr., Arthur Lauretano, Bill Murray, Spencer Monde, Alison Tabard, Gloria & Barry Reider, Mary B., Marguerite Cullen, Diane Hawkins, Ann Marie Marckini, Tony Sullivan, Liddie McCook, Bill & Anna Quigley, Chris Conway, Mairead, Rita Conti, Maureen Skehan-Neil, Aggie Duarte, John Hubbard, Carolyn Curtis, Richard MacDonald, John McDonald, Sue Smith, Joe O’Neill, Michael D., Susan & Dan Creedon, Bill Boyd, Jack Lynch, Sally Chinchillo, Sr. Iris Marie, Betty Zumpfe, Mike and Chloe, Trevor Gagnier, Brianna Kemp, Mark White, Kerrianne Capadonna, Aggie Duarte, Rea, Francis Witkus, Aileen Hagerty, Lois Brenton, Gabriel Carrteiro, Villie Giudice, Lee Williams, Judi Raschko, Cathy Palmerino, Nagle Family, Special Intention, Sharon Bowe, Marion Davis, Stillo Family, Susan & Gerard Herook, Patricia, Mary & John Starr, Betty Hackett, Mark Donovan, Joyce Smith, Mary Benoit, Joyce Rizzuto, Sue Hickey, Paul Goebel, Rosemary Coleman, Stephen Darcy, Frank Palumbo, Kathleen Keady Walsh, Richard Carino, Mark Reilly, Hollyn Fisher, Geir Granlund, Anne Ockerbloom, John Parovan ,
Mariann Wilson, Bob Maloney, Pauline, Carolyn, Jesse, Joe, Ann Meffan, Marion Davis, Olivia Falzone, Sr. Theresa Torsone, David Cloherty, , And for those serving our country: Lt. Paul DeWolfe, Jr. -USMC, Abigail Rose Morris-US Navy, Brian Carney, First Lt. Christopher, Lt. Col. Sean Morro , US Army, Philip West, PFC Steven Garrity, Major Paul A. Capone, U.S.A., CPL Anthony M. Peluso, USMC, CPL Kimberly Vega-USMC, LCPL Sam Ferreira-USMC, Riley Hennessey , US Army, Raymond Owens, Command Officer
To add or remove a name from the list, please call the Parish Office at 781-324-4941
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