January 27th, 2019

The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAINT PARISH

Our Mission

Rooted in our sacramental celebrations of the Eucharist, we seek to shape our future in a positive way through our parish school, religious education, youth ministry programs and numerous Christian services. While maintaining a strong sense of Catholic tradition, we look for ways to revitalize our Christian values through more openness to 's word and our gospel call to love God and neighbor. Trusting in the Holy Spirit, we seek new ways of being a church for members, active or not, as well as reaching out to the wider community.

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH 543 Bridge St., Lowell, Ma. 01850 978-459-0713 Fax: 978-453-1123 Serving Lowell and Dracut since 1883

Administrator (Temporary) Rev. Gaudet Parochial Vicar-Kenyan Community Rev. K. Mathenge Parish Office Manager/Bookkeeper Matthew McKenna Parish Secretary Mary Brooks Director of Development Pauline A. Minch School Principal Mary E. Elias School Bookkeeper Alan Miller Director of Religious Education Nicole Walsh Director of Music Jackie Thurrott Organist Ernie Houle

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday at 4:00pm, Sunday at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:15am Daily: 7:00am Holy Day: Holy Day at 7:00 and 9:00am and 7:00pm

Confession: The sacrament of Penance is available each Saturday from 3:00pm - 3:30pm or call the Rectory for an appointment.

Baptism: Celebrated monthly, please call the Rectory one month in advance.

Marriage: Contact Rectory at least one year prior to wedding.

Anointing of the Sick: When a family member is seriously ill or will be undergoing surgery, please call the Rectory.

St. Michael Parish School: Established in 1889, our parish school offers an excellent education for students in grades Pre-K thru 8.

Communion Calls: Communion to the homebound is happily arranged; Please contact the Rectory.

Becoming Catholic: Interested? Inquiries concerning Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can be made by contacting the Rectory.

New Parishioners: We are a vibrant, Christ-centered community. If you would like to share in our faith and spirit, please contact the Rectory. You may also register at our website: www.saint-michael.com

Phone Numbers: Religious Education: 978-459-0713 School: 978-453-9511 St. Vincent de Paul Society: 978-459-1770

Deadline for Bulletin information - Monday noon at the Rectory Website: www.saint-michael.com Email: [email protected]

Prayer of Saint Michael: Saint Michael the , defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Saturday, January 26th Our Link with God 7:00 am—Mass Fr. Joseph Gaudet 4:00 pm—Irene M. McMeniman The World religion means “link”. Religion-our link with God. Sunday, January 27th Many religions 7:00 am—For the Parishioners of Many links with God St. Michael Parish But only one God 9:00 am—Robert Blazon & Robert Kiernan Thank God! 11:15 am—English/Kenyan Joint Mass & Only one Kingdom of God Catholic Schools Week Kickoff Mass The Kingdom of God is world wide The Kingdom of God is one of justice and peace Monday, January 28th A Kingdom of justice and peace 7:00 am—Friends of St. Michael Justice and peace for the whole world!

Tuesday, January 29th Live the Liturgy 7:00 am—Mary B. Alves Inspiration for the Week St. Theresa of Avila reminds us that, "Christ has Wednesday, January 30th no body now on earth but yours; no hands but 7:00 am—Lawrence Roarke yours; no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which the compassion of Christ must Thursday, January 31st look out on the world. Yours are the feet with 7:00 am—Mass which He is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which He is to bless His people." Friday, February 1st We are, in every way shape and form, the Body 7:00 am—Estelle “Sandy” Carroll of Christ. Our bodies are not just one single part but many. We are many, and we are all uniquely Saturday, February 2nd different. Yet each in his or her own way 7:00 am—Mass contributes significantly to the whole. We are all 4:00 pm—Nancy Marie Karassia baptized in one spirit, and there are no distinctions that separate us. We must keep our Sunday, February 3rd eyes focused on the greater whole and not get 7:00 am—For the Parishioners of distracted or consumed with particular parts. St. Michael Parish Everything and everyone must work together for 9:00 am—John F. Daly the praise and glory of God. 11:15 am—Eileen M. Shea 12:30 pm—Kenyan Mass

SACRIFICIAL OFFERING Collection from 1/19-1/20: $3,466.00 Difference from $8,000 Weekly Goal: $4,534.00 Church in Latin America Coll: $406.00

GIFT OF BREAD AND WINE We invite parishioners to give an offering for the Bread and Wine at all Masses on a given weekend. The offering for this memorial is $75.

COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU? NEW! DINNER-DANCE NUMBERED RAFFLE The Boston Archdiocese’s Men’s Vocation Discernment Weekend for men ages 30+ will be held As a fundraiser to support Saint Michael Parish, a February 8th – 10th. If you feel that God may be calling numbered raffle with three truly awesome prizes is you and would like to experience Holy Mass, prayer, currently available. Numbers are $50 each and three conversations with and witness talks by seminarians, numbers will be drawn to win: talks about seminary life and the opportunity to speak to a about your vocation, please contact Fr. 1. Red Sox Premium Package. Includes 4 Home Daniel Hennessey, Vocation Director at 617-746-5969, Plate Pavilion Tickets, Tour of Fenway, Green Fr. Eric Cadin, Assistant Vocation Director at 617-746- Monster, Dugout, then on the field for batting 5947 or Fr. Carlos D. Suarez, Assistant Vocation practice, dinner at the State Street Pavilion. Director at 617-746-5987. Cardinal O’Malley will preach Donated by Minuteman Security. Value $2,000. at this retreat. 2. Four Oaks CC Golf & Dinning Package. Includes golf for 8 with carts. Dinner for 8 at SCHOOL CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS Gracie's Italian Restaurant, with Wine The annual Saint Michael School Calendar Raffle began Parings. Donated by Mike & Cindy Kuenzler. January 1st and will run through the end of the month. Value $1,200. Congratulations to our winners so far!

Jan. 1: Lutter $25 3. Two Center Ice Club seats to Boston Bruins & Jan. 1: Justin Cooper $25 Two Center Court Club seats to Boston Celtics. Jan. 2: Randi Bertoni $50 Donated by Trinity EMS. Value $800. Jan. 3: Ramses Reyes $50

Jan. 4: Ann Marie Griffin $50 The drawing will take place at the Parish’s Winter Jan. 5: Joanne Deschenes $100 Prelude Dinner-Dance at the Four Oaks Country Club Jan. 6: Joya Vizzano $100 in Dracut on Friday, February 8th. Winner does not Jan. 7: William M. Ruskey Jr. $50 need to be present to win. For more information or to Jan. 8: Dolores Szablak $25 purchase a number, please contact Kathy Whitney at Jan. 8: Ed Marden $25 978-621-8033. Numbers of this raffle drawing will also Jan. 9: John Kelleher $50 be sold before and after Masses this weekend. Jan. 10: Wayne Kasilowski $50 A special thanks to Minuteman Security, Mike & Cindy Jan. 11: Kathy Frechette $50 Jan. 12: Charles Nolan $100 Kuenzler and Trinity EMS for their generous donations Jan. 13: Erin Ross $100 to support Saint Michael Parish! Jan. 14: Dianne Vandal $50 Jan. 15: Jeff Moul $25 PARISH WINTER PRELUDE Jan. 15: Monique Darpoh $25 DINNER-DANCE TICKETS Jan. 16: John Casaubon-Rocheville $50 STILL AVAILABLE Jan. 17: Andrea Callahan $200 Enjoy a magical Jan. 18: Tyler Connolly $50 evening at Four Jan. 19: Doris & Jerry Bellrose $100 Oaks Country Jan. 20: Alexis Schecter $100 C l ub w i th parishioners, LUCKY 200 CLUB DRAWING family and D u e t o l a s t f r i e n d s . w e e k e n d ’ s Cocktail hour is snowstorm, the 7pm – 8pm, drawing for the dinner buffet Lucky 200 Club has begins at 8pm, been moved to this cash bar, raffle baskets and dancing to the Evan Sunday at 10:00am Goodrow Band. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of in the Church hall. 10 can be reserved but must be paid in full. There is a Coffee and donuts will be served. maximum of 150 guests, so don’t delay! Contact Kathy Whitney at 978-621-8033 for more information.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Saint Michael School Hosts Open House We’re so happy to see you here at Saint for Catholic Schools Week Michael’s! Please, feel free to introduce To kick off National Catholic Schools Week, yourself to the presiding Priest, any of Saint Michael School will be having an open our Extraordinary Ministers or volun- house on Sunday, January 27th from teers. Welcome Packets are at the en- 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Prospective students and their trance of the Church and contain a rich families are welcome to tour the school, visit source of information about our warm classrooms, speak with teachers and staff, and interact parish. We look forward to seeing you again to celebrate with current students. Refreshments will be available. Mass with us as one family. Saint Michael School, established in 1889, with a current enrollment of 300, is dedicated to academic excellence, Why choose Saint Michael School to educate your serving children from grades Prekindergarten (ages three children? and four) through eighth. Curriculum includes junior Saint Michael School strives to provide PreK-8th high accelerated math and science programs, literature- grade students with a strong academic foundation in based reading, language arts and phonics, K-8 a structured catholic environment. technology classes, 1:1 Chromebooks for all junior high students, guidance in Catholic faith, art, music, physical Since its founding in 1889 by the Dominican Sisters, education, sports and after-school clubs. Saint Michael School has educated generations of Applications and screening will be available. Registration Lowell’s and Dracut’s children with the purpose of is not required, but if you have questions or would like guiding them toward being well-rounded citizens additional information, please contact the school at 978- and good Christians. The alumni of our parish 453-9511 or email at [email protected] school are proud and successful leaders in commu- nities all around Massachusetts, New England and Where Have You Been? the country. Our tuition is the lowest of any Catholic We’re always looking for people to add to our liturgy and school in Lowell, making Catholic education a via- hope you have time to join us. You know they say; ble option for many families. There are also before “when you join in the music you are praying twice”. The and after extended day care programs, a hot lunch fun and camaraderie are what it’s about. We are so program, and extracurricular activates that include fortunate to have 3 choirs here: Adult choir, Youth choir clubs and activities. Call us today at 978-453-9511 or (grades 3-8) and Handbells. Adult rehearsals are on visit our website at school.saint-michael.com Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. and we sing at the 11:15 a.m. mass on Sundays. Youth choir rehearsals, also on Wednesdays, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. we also sing on Sundays for the 9:00 a.m. mass. Handbell rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. from October thru December and February thru April. Rehearsals are in the church for all choirs. Hand-bells perform at Christmas Eve Mass as well as Easter week. Please consider joining us – you’d be surprised just how you will connect to liturgy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jackie Thurrott @ 978-454- 9566.

SHARE THE WARMTH Each year Saint Michael School has a community project where we try to help a The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of our worthy cause. This year we will be collect- parish helps bring relief to neighbors in need. ing hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and socks for Catholic Please remember the needs of such people as Charities of Merrimack Valley. Our collection runs now you leave the Church today. Your donation through Friday, February 1st. If you’d like to donate any may be deposited in the boxes at the entrance of the of the items listed, you can drop them off at the school Church. Thanks for your continued support! or rectory. Thanks in advance for helping us help others.

EIGHT WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM BAPTISM AT SAINT MICHAEL’S Welcome the new year with a new Baptisms are generally held on the fourth Sunday of understanding of nutrition and each month and they fill up quickly! Limited space is weight loss! Liz Dahlgren Natale, a available for February baptisms. If you are interested in registered Dietician/Nutritionist, having your child receive the Sacrament of Baptism, will be the facilitator for this eight- please contact Parish Secretary Mary Brooks at 978-459- week weight loss program sponsored by Saint Michael’s 0713. Parents are required to attend a one-hour class and Adult Choir. Classes are $10 each and are limited to 20 provide their child’s birth certificate. A reminder that participants, so we ask that those who register be prospective godparents should have received the three completely committed to the program, which meets Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Eucharist and every Wednesday, now through March 6, from 6:30pm- Confirmation. 7:30pm in the Church hall. For more information or to register, please call Anne Travierso at 508-317-4546 and BOOK OF PRAYERS leave a message. Please notice the Book of Prayers located on the side altar in front of the Blessed Mother statue. You’re invit- Effective immediately! When ed to write your prayers, hopes and needs in this book LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS and as a parish family, let us remember these written are CLOSED or DELAYED due to intentions in our daily prayers. bad weather conditions, there will be NO 7:00AM WEEKDAY MASS Offertory Counter Schedule AT SAINT MICHAEL’S. Please 1/28: Patricia White, Joni Bedford, Clare Hamilton check your television, radio or Margaret Janas, Jane Duffley, Joyce Cloutier, Mary online news outlet before heading out in inclement Conole weather. We have the utmost concern about the 2/4: Brenda Richardson, Gary Blouin, Colleen Dubuc, safety of our parishioners and our elderly visiting Arthur Notini, Mary Kay Gorman driving in bad weather and want everyone to be safe. SHOP & SUPPORT SAINT MICHAEL Grand Annual Collection PARISH OR SCHOOL! Your tremendous generosity to the Grand Annual Col- Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible lection in the past gave our parish the financial stability AmazonSmile purchases! which it desperately needs again. Our goal for this year's 1. Go to smile.amazon.com on your web brows- Collection is $125,000 and we are asking each house- er on your computer or electronic device. hold to donate $350. To date, we have received $59,288 2. On your first visit to AmazonSmile from 235 households out of 1300 registered (smile.amazon.com), you will need to select a parishioners. charitable organization to receive donations The second mailing for the Grand Annual was recently from eligible purchases before you begin shop- sent out to parishioners. If you have not yet made a ping. For future shopping, it will remember your donation to the Grand Annual, please consider selection, but that selection can be changed. doing so. Please place your Grand Annual donation or 3. If you’d like to support the parish, search & se- pledge in the collection basket at Mass, mail it, drop it lect ST. MICHAELS PARISH. To support off at the Rectory, or donate online on our website the school, search & select SAINT MICHAEL www.saint-michael.com. SCHOOL. A successful collection is vital for the financial well being of our parish and its future! If you can give more...please do. If you are on a fixed income...please give what you can. Thank you! Please remember to pray for the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Don’t forget to save your BOX TOPS United States of America, that they be for Saint Michael School! You can kept safe wherever they are stationed or drop them in any collection basket. deployed. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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