Our Lady of Purgatory

Maronite Catholic Church October 24-25, 2020 SUNDAY OF CHRIST THE KING December of that year. of Dedication of the Human Race to He instituted the Jesus Christ King. holiday as a balance Many people celebrate Jesus Christ against what he saw as with a celebration that can feature an ever-growing food items such as crown cupcakes secularism and to (a representation of Christ as king); introduce Christ into cakes topped with icing thorns or the hearts of followers. King Cakes baked in the shape of a From 1925 through the crown. reform of the Roman http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/ch Calendar in 1969, this rist-the-king/ holiday was celebrated QUOTE OF THE WEEK on the last Sunday of October and is SUNDAY OF CHRIST THE still celebrated on that day by many KING traditional Catholics. Today, Christ Man must work out of regard Christ the King Day the King Day is celebrated by many for others, especially his own Instituted during in 1925 by Pope denominations on the Sunday that family, but also for the society Pius XI, Christ the King Day is a falls before the First Sunday of he belongs to, the country of holiday which falls on the final Advent. which he is a child, and the Sunday of the Liturgical Calendar, Celebrating Christ the King Day whole human family of which or on the last Sunday of October as On this day, many Christian he is a member, since he is the celebrated by traditional Catholics. churches have masses that celebrate heir to the work of generations Although it was originally a Roman Christ. Most major Protestant and and at the same time a sharer Catholic Holiday – known as the Anglican groups observe this in building the future of those Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, holiday on the final Sunday of their who will come after him in the King of the Universe – it has since liturgical years. This include the succession of history.” been adopted by other Christian Episcopal Church, the Anglican denominations as well. The purpose Church in North America, the St. John Paul II of this holiday is to acknowledge Church of England, the Evangelical Jesus Christ as the “King of all Lutheran Church, the United Church kings” and it was originally intended of Christ and the United Methodist as a way to bring God back into a Church, among others. secular world. Some people take the time out of History of Christ the King Day their day to reread Pope Pius XI’s The history of this holiday can be encyclical Quas primas; other people traced back to 1925 when Pope Pius participate in many of the Christ the XI added the holiday in the King processions that occur on this Encyclical Quas Primas of Pius XI in day; and some people recite the Act

Fr. Vincent Farhat, Pastor | Rev. Mr. Jean Mattar, Deacon | Joseph Abraham , Sub-deacon Address: 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 Office: 508-996-8934| Fax: 774-202-0758| Evening Emergency Number: 561-371-5316 | Website: www.ourladyofpurgatory.org Email: [email protected] | Facebook Page: Our Lady of Purgatory Catholic Church - Maronite Rite OFFICE HOURS: The Church office will be open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Catholic Prayer: Act of MINI CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dedication of the Human This is a friendly reminder that Race to Jesus Christ King orders for the Christmas Bazaar are (Iesu dulcissime, Redemptor) due on October 19. I ask all of you Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the to please spread the word and to human race, look down upon us support our efforts in this fundraiser. humbly prostrate before you. We are I know during these unusual times yours, and yours we wish to be; but FALL BACK AND CHANGE that the Christmas Bazaar is different to be more surely united with you, YOUR CLOCKS than years before but we are doing behold each one of us freely This is a friendly reminder to change our best to offer the wonderful food, consecrates himself today to your your clocks back one hour on money raffles, and theme baskets Most Sacred Heart. Many indeed Sunday, November 1, at midnight. that OLOP is accustomed to. The have never known you; many, too, You will get an extra hour of sleep raffle will be held later on in despising your precepts, have so we will see everyone on time at November to give people time to see rejected you. Have mercy on them the Church. the beautiful baskets and to buy all, most merciful Jesus, and draw money raffle tickets. I thank you in them to your Sacred Heart. Be King, FR. VINCENT OUT OF advance for your support to this O Lord, not only of the faithful who TOWN Church. have never forsaken you, but also of Fr. Vincent will be on vacation from ADULT BIBLE STUDY AT the prodigal children who have October 27-November 5. Fr. Patrick abandoned you; grant that they may Armano will be covering for me on OLOP quickly return to their Father's the weekend. Fr. Patrick is a friend Monday, November 2, we will have house, lest they die of wretchedness of mine from Lawrence, MA who is adult bible study in the rectory and hunger. Be King of those who Bi-ritual and will offer Divine basement. This will begin at 6:30 are deceived by erroneous opinions, Liturgy in the Maronite Rite. He also PM. If we have a large number of or whom discord keeps aloof, and gives a wonderful homily. I know people attending, we will move to call them back to the harbor of truth you will enjoy his mass and that you the Church in order to practice social and the unity of faith, so that soon will welcome him in the true OLOP distancing. There will be a sign-up there may be but one flock and one style. Deacon Michael will also be link to follow this week. We ask you Shepherd. Grant, O Lord, to your joining him as well from Lawrence, to please sign-up as you would for Church assurance of freedom and MA. For any emergencies, please Divine Liturgy. I will send the link immunity from harm; give contact Deacon Jean at 774-421- to you this week. I hope many of you tranquility of order to all nations; 9232. Msgr. Jim Root will be on call will be able to join us. make the earth resound from pole to for any emergencies during the https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ pole with one cry: Praise to the week. Thank you. BibleStudy divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor for DONATIONS AND RESERVATIONS FOR ever. Amen. SPONSORS FOR TAKE OUT DIVINE LITURGIES https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyea As foreign as this may be to all of us, r/prayers/view.cfm?id=920 BAZAAR it is imperative, in order to keep I would like to thank Ibrahim Hanna within the guidelines of the THEME BASKETS RAFFLE and Cedars Mediterranean Foods for Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to DONATIONS their generous donation to our go to the following links to reserve Our Annual Christmas Bazaar Christmas Bazaar. Your kindness is your seat for Divine Liturgy. We are Theme Baskets will be available, felt throughout our parishes and I, allowed to have 75 people for each and the drawing will be held on along with all the parishioners of liturgy. You have all received the November 22. These baskets will be OLOP are very grateful. guidelines and procedures that need seen via livestream as well as on our I would also like to thank others who to be taken during the Phase One website. If anyone is interested in donated to the food expense and opening donating towards these theme would like to remain anonymous. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/Saturda baskets, please see or call Smitty You have helped make this Bazaar a yMass Cabral at 508-961-8599, or Lorraine success already. God bless all of https://www.signupgenius.com/go/Sunday David at 508-965-8824. you. Mass

LITURGY INTENTIONS Prayer for Spiritual WINE AND HOST Communion OFFERINGS Saturday, October 24, @ 4:30 PM, O Divine Ocean of Mercy and This month of October, the wine (Feast of St. Hareth and Compassion, be with us in our and bread offerings are in memory Companions) liturgy is being time of trial and difficulties. of the deceased members of the offered for the soul of Julia Today I make an act of spiritual George J. Abraham family MacAllister requested by Subdeacon communion with you, the Life- requested by Beatrice Long. May Joseph Abraham and Carol Ann their souls rest in peace. Giving Trinity, Father, Son and Maslanka. May her soul rest in The sanctuary candle burns for the peace. Liturgy is being offered for Holy Spirit. At this time, I am deceased members of the George J. the soul Steven Espindola requested not able to receive the sacred Abraham family. by Annmarie Espindola. May his body and blood of my Lord, God soul rest in peace. and Savior Jesus Christ, but I Anyone who would like to give an Sunday, October 25, @ 10:30 AM, choose to live in union with him offering in memory of a loved one or (Sunday of Christ the King) and in the unity of the Holy for a special intention for the month Liturgy is being offered for the soul Spirit. I offer my day, my daily of June 2021, please see Fr. Vincent. of Jose DiSilva requested by Fatima life, my joys and sorrows to you, The cost for the month is $75.00, DiSilva and family. May his soul for those around me, and for the which covers the cost of the rest in peace. Liturgy is being whole world. Be with us O life- communion bread and wine. Thank offered for the souls of Joe and Tillie giving Triune God, for we know you and God bless. Thomas by their family. May their souls rest in peace. that nothing in this world has power over us. O Lover of all SACRAMENT OF people, have mercy on us and on Monday, October 26, @ 6:00 PM, RECONCILIATION (Feast of St. Demetrius) the whole world. Tuesday, October 27, at 9:00 AM, (CONFESSION) NO LITURGY Please know that confession is Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 OCTOBER LECTOR available before liturgies. You may also call to set up an PM, NO LITURGY SCHEDULE Thursday, October 29, @ 9:00 appointment. Saturday, October 24 AM, NO LITURGY Smitty Cabral

Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31, @ 4:30 PM, WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR (Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian) Mae Dickinson/Gaby Baroody October 17-18, 2020 liturgy is being offered for the soul of Nicholas Haddad requested by Ida Saturday, October 31 Sunday Collection $ 2,122.00 Farhat. May his soul rest in peace. Carol Ann Maslanka Donations $ 270.00 Sunday, November 1, @ 10:30 Candles $ 38.00 PM, (Consecration of the Total: $ 2,430.00 Church/All Saints Day) liturgy is IN OUR PRAYERS being offered for the soul of George Amal Assaf, Officer Vincent Peters, THANK YOU FOR YOUR M Thomas requested by Reggie Peter Helmer, Denise Magaletta, KINDNESS AND Thomas and Family. May his soul Fernanda Thomas, Hiam Cheiab, GENEROSITY BY SENDING rest in peace. Liturgy is being Leo Roderick, Theresa John, IN YOUR WEELY offered for the soul of Virginia Laurette BouRamia, Annie Peter, COLLECTIONS VIA MAIL. Farhat requested by her children. Jeannie Francis, Mariam David, THIS HAS BEEN VERY May her soul rest in peace. Norma Thomas, Zita Drouin, Lucienne Rodrigues, Ed Da Rocha, HELPFUL FOR THE PLEASE NOTE THAT DAILY Edmond Salameh, and Alice Daher. CHURCH. GOD BLESS YOU DIVINE LITURGIES WILL If anyone is missing from this list, AND YOUR FAMILY. RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, please contact the Church office.

NOVEMBER 11.

How empty life is without you.

Your Love and Patience has made us into who we are today. Your

Guidance has set our path in life. We Miss seeing your face, hearing your voice, seeing your smile and hearing your laugh. We Love you and miss you even more with each passing day Your Loving Children

Joseph & Marie Kenyon