Burlington Catholic Collaborative A publication of St. Malachy & St. Margaret Parishes in Burlington, MA

March 29, 2020 Burlington Catholic 5th Sunday of Saint Margaret Parish

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; and 12:00 pm

Monday - Friday: 6:45 am, (for the season of Lent) Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 9:00 am

Holy Day Masses As announced in the parish bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday: 2:30 - 4:00 pm (lower church)

BAPTISM The baptism of infants is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm in PARISH STAFF the church. Parents are required to participate Rev. James M. Mahoney Pastor in a pre-baptismal preparation session in Rev. Mark T. Olejnik Parochial Vicar anticipation of their child’s baptism. These Dick Bilotta Deacon sessions are conducted on the third Sunday Deacon Mason Wiggins Deacon of each month at 5:00pm. To make Seminarian, St Augustine, Florida arrangements for the baptism of a child, parents should contact the parish office. Senior Priest in Residence Rev. Francis M. Conroy Adults seeking baptism or desiring to become members of the should Michelle Campbell Office Administrator contact the office for information. Sonny Dirienzo Facilities Manager John Volante Finance Manager SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY William M. Donahue Music Director/Organist Couples desiring to marry in the Catholic

Patricia Harris Religious Ed. Director Church should contact the parish office for Tel: 781-272-5810 details at least six months prior to the E-mail: [email protected] anticipated date of their wedding.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATORS ANOINTING OF THE SICK Confirmation Joanne Mackey & CALLS High School Brian Curtin Please notify the parish office if you or a Priest in Residence family member is hospitalized or homebound Rev. Fabian Ezenwa, CSSp and desires to receive the and/or Chaplain at Lahey Medical Center & Hospital the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

2 Burlington Catholic 5th Sunday of Lent Saint Malachy Parish 99 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA 01803 ● Tel: 781-272-5111 Fax 781-270-9407 ● [email protected] ● www.Saint-Malachy.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am

Holy Day Masses As announced in the parish bulletin.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday: 600-7:00 pm (chapel)

BAPTISM The baptism of infants is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm in the church. Parents are required to participate in a pre-baptismal preparation session in anticipation of their child’s baptism. The third Sunday of each month at 5:00pm. To make PARISH STAFF arrangements for the baptism of a child, Rev. James M. Mahoney Pastor parents should contact the parish office. Rev. Mark T. Olejnik Parochial Vicar Deacon Dick Bilotta Deacon Adults seeking baptism or desiring to become Deacon Mason Wiggins Deacon members of the Catholic Church should Seminarian, St Augustine, Florida contact the office for information. Chris McCollem Office Receptionist SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Kathleen Keady Business Manager Couples desiring to marry in the Catholic [email protected] Church should contact the parish office for Ann Pye Bulletin Secretary details at least six months prior to the [email protected] anticipated date of their wedding. Daniel Mainardi Director of Music Camille Mainardi Religious Ed. Director ANOINTING OF THE SICK Grades 1-8 & COMMUNION CALLS [email protected] Please notify the parish office if you or a Gail Jaskal Youth Program Coordinator family member is hospitalized or homebound Grades 9-10 and desires to receive the Eucharist and/or [email protected] the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Gary Dew Facilities Manager

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The Light Is On For You. Even though we are not gathering to celebrate the Eucharist at Mass, we are still Fr. Mahoney’s offering Confessions on Wednesday evenings during Lent from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s lower Church, Message Friday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 at St. Malachy, and on Saturday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Margaret. Confessions will be heard face to face in the Dear Burlington Catholic Collaborative, at a safe distance between the penitent and priest. I know mortal sins be confessed, but should I also confess the venial sins I’m aware of? The Church Today's reading recounts another miracle: the strongly recommends that we confess our everyday faults raising of Lazarus. Today's reading invites us to reflect (venial sins) because it can help us “to form our upon what it means to call Jesus the Resurrection and the conscience, fight against evil tendencies (patterns of life. Even though Easter is still two weeks away, John’s weakness that can lead us to sin) … be healed by Christ Gospel today calls us to acknowledge Jesus' power over and progress in the life of the Spirit. (CCC 1458; CIC death. We see that in the raising of Lazarus. We also 988). Confession of our venial sins shows our hatred of anticipate Jesus' conquering of death once and for all in all sin because even venial sins are against the love of his death and Resurrection at Easter. Our catechumen is God and neighbor. preparing for his Baptism at Easter. Today’s Gospel calls us to reflect on Baptism as a dying and rising with Jesus. In Baptism we die to sin's power over us, rising as A Message from Cardinal Seán concerning the children of God. In Baptism we join ourselves with and Parish Stewardship: “In this moment Christ, who conquered death so that we may have eternal I am reaching out to you on behalf of all your pastors with life. With Martha and Mary, we are called to profess our recognition of the challenges our parishes are facing. At belief that Jesus is indeed the Resurrection and the life. this time, I ask you to please continue your weekly offertory support of your parish by mailing in your envelopes or donations, or by making an online During this in-between time, we will have our two donation through your parish website…. We hope that Burlington Catholic Churches open so our parishioners those who are able will continue to support the operations and visitors may spend time before the of your parishes during this emergency…. I am in the Tabernacle during the day: Monday - Friday - 8 grateful for your consideration of this critical request.” AM to 4 PM, Saturday - 8 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday - 8AM to 2 PM. The Center Front Door and Back door Lenten Practices: Fridays of Lent are days of (parking lot side with chair lift for the handicapped) will abstinence. be open at St. Margaret's. The back door/Chapel door will ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and be open at St. Malachy. older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note I have been celebrating private Masses each day for your that when health or ability to work would be seriously intentions. For the foreseeable future, please participate in affected, the law does not oblige. the daily and Sunday Mass by way of Catholic Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three TV. Schedules and access to the televised Mass and traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and rebroadcasts are available at www.WatchtheMass.com or catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in www.catholictv.org and by consulting local cable a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of providers or network listings. renewal of baptism at Easter. Let us pray for each other. God bless, THANK YOU to the many parishioners who have called and written notes to see how the priests are doing Father Mahoney during this surreal time. Thanks also to those who have dropped of food and deserts to our rectories – and even for the offer of toilet paper! You have truly touched our hearts with your concern and we are grateful. Thank you to the many parishioners that have mailed in and/or dropped off your offertory envelopes and the Catholic Appeal envelopes. These are of paramount importance to make sure we will be able to continue the mission and ministry of the Lord when we are able to

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LENTEN REGULATIONS HOW TO PRAY THE TV MASS FOR FASTING AND ABSTINENCE FROM HOME. and GOOD FRIDAY are days of Here are a few thoughts/suggestions you can do while praying the TV Mass from home. fast and abstinence. FRIDAYS OF LENT are also days of Create a prayer under your TV or streaming abstinence. device. Consider setting a crucifix or other sacred FASTING is to be observed by all 18 years of age and art in the prayer space. Open your Bible to the older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. Gospel of the day and place it on your “home altar” On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, to remind you that the word of God is among you. sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to Light a candle to symbolize the beautiful light that each one’s needs, but together they should not equal shines in the darkness and to help your home another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, resemble the Church. Set up chairs like a pew to but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. help you engage in the Mass and keep you from ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and passively watching from the couch. Get dressed up older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note as you would when attending Mass. Keeping this that when health or ability to work would be seriously routine is especially helpful for children. If you affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt have at home, bless yourself and your family before you begin the Mass. If you don’t have concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be any, bring an empty container and fill it with Holy consulted. Water from either Parish. Take a few moments of Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three silence to transition from the busyness of your home traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and to the sacredness of the Mass. Fully participate by catechumens should undertake these practices standing, kneeling (if you are able), sitting and make seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation all the responses out loud. Engage in community by for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. having coffee and breakfast with your family after Mass or by calling your loved ones to connect.

CALL 781-273-HOPE (4673) Are you or someone you know in need of a prayer? Do you know someone who is ill or perhaps suffering with an emotional THIS LENT, OPEN YOUR HEART problem? Give a call to the TO GOD’S MERCY! Prayer Hope Line at 781-273- 4673. When you call, listen to the prayer and then Confession Times state your personal request, for example: ‘Kindly Wednesdays - 7:00-8:30 pm pray for John who has cancer’ or ‘Pray for Mary who - St. Margaret’s Church (lower church) is having surgery’, etc. Please do not leave full names Fridays - 6:00-7:00 pm or phone numbers on the Prayer Hope Line. Members - St. Malachy’s Church (chapel) of the Catholic parish communities in Burlington will Saturdays - 2:30-4:00 pm be honored to include your intentions in their prayers. - St. Margaret’s Church (lower church)

Devote yourselves to prayer, PLEASE—If you are experiencing any signs or being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2) symptoms of a cold or the flu—DO NOT come to Confession until you feel better.

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PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT PARISH FINANCIAL NEWS

Weekend of March 22, 2020 March 21/22 Renovations Parish Offertory Envelopes $602 $342 Envelopes: 1,784. On Line: $1,407. Loose $915 $60 TOTAL $3,191. Online $1,245 $475 Total $2,762 $877 Parish Building Fund Users 38 13 Envelopes: $30. On Line: $122. TOTAL: $152. Weekly Budget $7,500

Income $2,762 Deficit $4,738

Month to Date: $18,158 PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUPPORT YOUR PARISHES. Easter Flowers $91 To Date $164

Most parishes survive financially collection Please note: The 2nd collection on the 3rd weekend of to collection. In your generosity, please the month (April 18/19) will be a second collection for mail or drop off your offertory to either Renovations. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Parish Office. Our bills still need to be paid. Thank you so much for your support!

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST Cardinal Sean has designated a Y ear of the Eucharist which will begin on Holy Thursday, April 9, 2020 and end next year on the , June 3, 2021. The goal of the Y ear of the Eucharist is to help Catholics gain a better understanding of the Holy Eucharist. It is hoped that, through this spiritual initiative, Catholics will develop a greater devotion to what the Catechism describes as the “source and summit of Christian life.” At the Table of the Lord, when bread and wine are consecrated and become the actual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, Our Lord makes a gift of Himself to us because He loves us so much. It is in the Eucharist that we find our identity as disciples of Jesus Christ. A steering committee has been formed from members of both St. Malachy and St. Margaret Parishes to lead the Y ear of the Eucharist activities Funeral Masses were offered recently for within the Burlington Collaborative. We hope that Joseph Kadilak, Jr., many of you will participate in whatever activities are offered over the course of the next year. For now, Roy Stephen McDonald, Peter Moloney we ask you to pray for the success of this effort so & Elvin Semrad that, by the time it comes to a close next year, we Kindly remember them and their families will all have a much greater sense of awareness and in your prayers. Thank you. appreciation for the great gift that God has given us.

6 Burlington Catholic 5th Sunday of Lent A PRAYER AMID AN EPIDEMIC 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 care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.

Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim Invulnerability to a disease that 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 virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.

Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well- being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.

Jesus Christ, heal us.

Author:: Kerry Weber, an executive editor of America

St. Margaret and St. Malachy Parishioners can register FREE to FORMED by going to StMargaretBurlington.FORMED.org

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