APRIL 8, 2018 ● SUNDAY OF

Holy Divine Hour Mercy today at 2:00pm 3:00pm

ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS

APRIL 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

BAPTISM Sunday of Parents who are registered and practicing members of the parish should call the rectory to make Divine Mercy arrangements.

RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00pm to 3:30pm or by appointment

† MASS INTENTIONS † WEDDINGS SATURDAY, April 7 Couples who are registered and practicing members 4:00pm – Jorge Botelho, Irene Carreiro & Mr & Mrs of the parish may call the rectory eight months in Antonio Araujo advance to make arrangements.

SUNDAY, April 8 NEW PARISHIONERS 8:00am – Feliciano Mendonca and Renato Vieira We welcome you to our parish! Registration forms are 10:30am – Charles and Donald Furtado available at the entrances of the church. Please complete MONDAY, April 9 the form and return as soon as possible. 8:00am – James A. McGovern – 11th Anniversary

TUESDAY, April 10 WOMEN OF FAITH 8:00am – Januario, Luis, & Jose Pacheco For more information, please contact President, Kathy Duarte at 508-822-5455. WEDNESDAY, April 11 8:00am – A Special Intention KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #11914 THURSDAY, April 12 For more information, please contact Grand Knight, 8:00am – Manuel & Maria Paiva Bob Crossman, at 508-823-7920. FRIDAY, April 13

8:00am – Albert Gordon PRAYER and ADORATION

7:00pm – Confirmation Students SATURDAY, April 14 MONDAY 4:00pm – Botelho Family, Mr & Mrs Manuel Faria, Mr Our Lady of the Novena & Mrs John Duarte is held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm with SUNDAY, April 15 and Benediction. 8:00am – Angelo Chaves – 10th Anniversary th TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP 10:30am – Jim Dorsey – 5 Anniversary Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the

Church. Rosary adoration and prayer. PARISH STAFF Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor WEDNESDAY 508-824-5577 ext. #1 Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Joseph Teixeira, Sexton includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet for The Sick and The Dying Nathaniel DeCastro, Music Director & Organist 774-328-2721 [email protected] First Friday of the month after 8:00am Mass Faith Formation Coordinator until 6:00pm. [email protected]. 774-526-2640

Nancy Roberts, Administrative Assistant 508-824-5577 ext. #2. 508-822-1401 fax [email protected] SANCTUARY MEMORIAL CANDLE St. Vincent DePaul 508-880-1583 (Week of April 8th)

The Sanctuary Candle is in memory St Andrew the Apostle. 19 Kilmer Ave. Taunton, MA Margaret Coulombe Office: 508-824-5577. Fax: 508-822-1401 www.standrewtaunton.org

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APRIL 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the From Octave of Easter (the Sunday after Easter Father Murphy Sunday, is a relatively new addition to the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. Celebrating the Divine Mercy of Christ, as revealed by Christ Himself to St. Maria THE TIME OF MERCY Faustina Kowalski, this feast was extended to the entire by Pope John Paul Vatican City, Apr 11, 2015 - In a world II on April 30, 2000, the day that he marked by suffering and fierce persecution – canonized Saint Faustina. especially of Christians – now “is the time for mercy,” Pope Francis said, speaking at the OCTAVE OF EASTER, vigil for the Feast of Divine Mercy. SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

Reflecting on the ongoing persecution faced History by Christians, the Pope said, “our prayer is all A plenary (the forgiveness of all the more intense and becomes a cry for help temporal punishment resulting from sins that to the Father, who is rich in mercy, that he have already been confessed) is granted on the may sustain the faith of our many brothers and Feast of Divine Mercy if to all the faithful sisters who are in pain.” who go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, pray for the intentions of the For our part, we are to seek the grace of Holy Father, and "in any church or chapel, in “conversion of our own hearts,” whereby we a spirit that is completely detached from the are moved “from indifference to compassion.” affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Speaking the evening before the Feast of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Divine Mercy, which falls on the first Sunday Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the after Easter, Pope Francis recalled Jesus’ tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the words to his disciples, “Peace be with you!” Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful During the Easter season, he said, this concept Lord Jesus (e.g. 'Merciful Jesus, I trust in of peace “remains the desire of so many you!')."

people who suffer unprecedented violence of discrimination and death simply because they bear the name ‘Christian’.”

Regardless of life’s difficulties and sufferings, the pontiff said – citing St. Paul – the hope of salvation won for us the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection “continues to grow.”

“The mercy of God is poured out upon us, making us just and giving us peace,” he said. “This is a time for the Church to rediscover

the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord on the day of Easter: to be a sign and an instrument of the Father’s mercy.” 2

APRIL 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

EE AA SS TT EE RR SS UU NN DD AA YY FAITH FORMATION CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL this Sunday, April 8th after the 10:30am MASS. All candidates and their sponsors are required to attend.

CONFIRMATION will be on Friday, April 13th.

SCHOLARSHIPS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS May 2018 graduating high school seniors who meet the qualifications and are members of St Andrew the Apostle Parish. All interested students should Thank you to our decorating group, Sue DaSilva, contact Laurindo DaGraca 508-824-4147 or Mary Lynch, Marianne Brennan and Nancy Wojcik 508-822-4254 All applications Adams for beautiful Easter Sunday decorations. must be sent to the Scholarship Committee by Friday, April 13, 2018.

WOMEN OF FAITH Are offering a $250.00 scholarship to a student who is a parishioner and will be attending Coyle and Cassidy Middle School. Scholarship applications are available in the parish office and at the entrances of the church. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 20th.

SECOND SUNDAY Sunday, April 8th the Hospitality Group will be in the Parish Hall after Sunday’s Masses with coffee and donuts. Also Anne Connors, our parish nurse will be available to Four Faithful servers, served all 3 days during Holy check blood pressures. Week: Martin Caron and Sarah Roberts make their Confirmation on Friday April 13. Pictured along with Juliana Price and Corrina Janshego. THANKS for all your DEDICATION!

ST MARTHA’S GROUP Thank you to the St Martha’s Group Maria Faria, Jeannine Fauvelle, Paula Driscoll and Susan Orton who cleaned the church for Easter. The Church was shining!

SPECIAL THANK YOU to ALL DIVINE MERCY NOVENA AND CHAPLET The Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans, HOLY HOUR – SUNDAY, April 8, 2018 Ushers, Greeters, members of the Choir, 2:00pm Holy Hour servers, church cleaners, decorators, and all who 3:00pm Divine Mercy (sung) contributed to the beautiful Easter Triduum!

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APRIL 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA

The April Women of Faith meeting will be on Thursday, April 12th at 7:00pm. They will be assembling garden baskets and having a brown bag raffle. New members are always welcome!

WOMEN OF FAITH ~ COOKBOOK There are copies of “REBUILDING in FAITH & St Andrew Women of Faith are preparing a taste- HOPE” pamphletes send out by Bishop tempting custom cookbook featuring favorite daCunha, at all the entrances. Please take a recipes from our parishioners. These cookbooks copy home to read. will be professionally published. Please submit 3-5 of your favorite recipes so you can be represented in HEALING MASS our parish’s cookbook. There are additional recipe There will be a Healing Mass forms at all the entrances

will be on Thursday April 12th. The Holy Rosary begins at 6:00pm and will include the Hymns ~ Divine Mercy Sunday Sacrament of Confession. Holy Opening – Jesus is Risen #178

Mass will begin at 6:30pm. It Offertory - I Know That My Redeemer Lives #570 will conclude with healing prayers and Benediction Communion – I Am the Bread of Life #364 of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome. Recessional – Alleluia! Alleluia #167

th PENNY SALE April 28 WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT The Penny Sale will begin at 6:30pm. The kitchen Thank you for your gifts to our faith family. The will open following the 4:00pm Vigil Mass. Offertory for the weekend of April 1st: Donations can be dropped off on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and may also be left after all Weekend Masses $ 5319.00 Masses. Any questions please contact Ann Thomas Retired & Infirm Priests 2600.00 508-823-0944 or Kathy Duarte 508-822-5455. Good Friday 1052.00 Annual Collection 100.00 Candles 24.00 QUO VADIS DAYS For young men ages 14-18, Monday July 19th – Friday, July 13th at Betannia II Retreat Center in Upcoming Second Collections Medway, MA. Cost is $100.00 For further April 8 – Fuel & Maintenance th information contact Fr Kevin Cook at 508-824-5707 April 15 – Liturgical Expenses or at [email protected]. Flyers are available at all entrances.

CYO BASKET BASKETBALL CHAMPS Congratulations to St Andrew’s 8th Grade CYO Basketball Team they won the Diocese Championship in New Bedford last week. The score was 41 – 39, coached by Steve Santos. It was the best 2 out of 3 games. They lost the first game in Taunton and won the next two in New Bedford. Congratulations!!!

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Pope Francis: It’s not enough just to ‘be good’. You must go to Mass

Christians need to draw strength from the Eucharist to live out the Gospel, the Pope said:

A Catholic cannot just do good deeds and miss Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis has said.

It is the Eucharist that provides the spiritual nourishment Christians need to truly live out the Gospel in their everyday lives.

“How can we respond to those who say that there is no need to go to Mass, not even on Sundays, because what is important is to live well, to love our neighbors?” the Pope asked at his general audience.

“It is true that the quality of the Christian life is measured by the capacity to love, but how can we practice the Gospel without drawing the necessary strength to do it, one Sunday after another, from the inexhaustible spring of the Eucharist?”

It is true that Catholics must go to Mass because it is the law of the Church, the Pope added, however this alone is not enough.

“We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses,” he said.

Without the Eucharist, Christians “are condemned to be dominated by the fatigue of everyday life.” ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS April

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 9:10AM NO CCD FIRST FRIDAY 4:00pm VIGIL MASS

10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR ADORATION 8-6pm Novena 7:30PM Knights of Columbus Meeting 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 9:10AM CCD 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR HEALING MASS 6:30PM 7:00pm 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS Novena CONFIRMATION 7PM Women of Faith 11:30 Confirmation Rehearsal

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 9:10 NO CCD 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS

Novena 7:30PM Knights of Columbus Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 8AM DAILY MASS 3:15 PM CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM VIGIL MASS 10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 6:30PM PRAYER GROUP 6PM HOLY HOUR Novena Penny Sale 6:30pm Kitchen 5:00pm

29 30 8:00AM MASS 8AM DAILY MASS

10:30AM MASS 7PM Miraculous Medal 1st Holy Communion Novena Rehearsal

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