Immaculate Conception P A R I S H
WEB: WWW.ICMALDEN.COMWWW.ICMALDEN.ORG 600 PLEASANT STREET · MALDEN, MASSACHUSETTS 02148 MASS SCHEDULE PARISH STAFF Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM; Saturday: 8:00 AM Rev. Albert L. Capone Pastor Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Rev. Francis E. Sullivan Parochial Vicar and12:30 PM Kenyan Mass in Chapel Rev. William D. Coughlin Senior Priest PARISH OFFICE: 10 FELLSWAY EAST Rev. James J. Barry Senior Priest MALDEN, MA 02148 Rev. James Sangu In Residence OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MONDAY - THURSDAY Ms. Erin Keith Faith Formation 9:00 AM-2:00 PM FRIDAY [email protected]
PHONE: 781-324-4941 FAX: 781-397-8571 Mrs. Sheila Reilly Business Manager [email protected] all Are Welcome! Ms. Rosemary Waldron Office Assistant We are most happy to welcome new members to our [email protected] parish community and invite new members to introduce Ms. Rosalind Mohnsen Director of Music themselves to a member of the Parish Staff. We want [email protected] to know and serve you. We pray that you will also Ms. Judy Doucette Cantor/Soloist become involved in your Parish by favoring us with your and Youth Choir prayers, presence, talents, and financial assistance Ms. Kristina Aste-Mayer Parish Ensemble according to your means.
and Youth Choir 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 on the fourth Sunday of the month. To register for Baptism please call the rectory at 781-324-4941. Parents are required to attend a meeting on the Sacrament prior to the Baptism.
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 may be submitted electronically in a Word document to the Parish Office by 12:00 PM on Monday.
MARCH 22, 2020 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ATTENTION! The Coronavirus is now part of our public life, our world, our country, our state, our Archdiocese and our parish, together we must call on faith and reason to meet this challenge. In support of the of public health officials and the directives of the Archdiocese of Boston, Immaculate Conception Parish has CANCELED the following: All Masses have been Suspended No Daily Mass No Sunday Mass until further notice!
Please pray for all our beloved dead, parishioners, family and friends. May they rest in peace. HELP US, MOTHER OF DEVINE LOVE Pope Francis has called for prayer and fasting to com- belong. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your bat the coronavirus emergency. Our Holy Father has efforts”. entrust the city of Rome, all of Italy, and “the entire The prayer of Pope Francis to Our Lady world to the protection of the Mother of God, as a sign of salvation and hope” during the ongoing corona- O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey virus emergency. Pope Francis prayed to the Virgin as a sign of salvation and hope. Mary last week, in a video message to mark the Diocese We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. of Rome’s day of prayer and fasting for the coronavirus At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, emergency. with steadfast faith. The video was broadcast at the opening of a You, Salvation of the People of the World , Mass celebrated by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the know what we need. diocesan vicar, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine We are certain that you will provide, so that, Love near Rome. as you did at Cana of Galilee, In his prayer, Pope Francis calls Mary “Health of joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. the Sick”, adding that she kept her faith firm as she Help us, Mother of Divine Love, stood near the Cross as Jesus suffered. to conform ourselves to the Father’s will "You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what and to do what Jesus tells us: we need. We are certain that you will provide, so He who took our sufferings upon Himself, that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting and bore our sorrows to bring us, might return after this moment of trial." through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. The Pope also said we seek refuge under Our We seek refuge under your protection, Lady’s protection, knowing that she will help us “conform O Holy Mother of God. ourselves to the Father's will”. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – The Pope explained that he dedicated much and deliver us from every danger, thought to those suffering from this crisis during the O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen past week. “I unite myself to my brothers Bishops in Let us join our prayers with Pope Francis and the entire world , let encouraging the faithful to live this difficult moment with us entrust this present crisis to our Mother of Devine Love. the strength of the faith, the certainty of hope and the Please be assured that all of you, our parishioners, your ardour of charity”. families and friends, our nation and the world are in our thoughts The Holy Father also expressed his heartfelt and prayers. May God be with us through this most difficult time gratitude to the faithful who are praying for relief for Stay well and healthy, those who are suffering, thanking “all Christians, and men and women of goodwill, who are praying - united Father Capone, Father Sullivan, together, no matter the religious tradition to which they Father Coughlin Father Barry and Father James 2 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH - MALDEN/MEDFORD Living Lent Daily 2020 CATHOLIC APPEAL POSTPONED
In following the directives given by Cardinal Sean O’Malley has directed that Cardinal Sean, we encourage all parishioners the Catholic Appeal, activities scheduled to make the necessary best judgements for for this weekend will be postponed your own wellbeing and that of your families: until May 2/3 or another weekend that would be well suited for the parish. LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE For those who wish to make a contribution currently can ALL MASSES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED do so online ( www.bostoncatholicappeal.org ) Saturday - 4:00 PM or through the request you may Sunday - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM have received in the mail. Kenyan Catholic Community 12:30 PM Postponed until further notice ************************** DAILY MASS Monday – Friday 6:30 AM Saturday 8:00 AM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ALL MASSES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED All Religious Education Classes and meetings, including Generations of Faith, the Confirmation Program and ************************** First Communion Preparation Classes are postponed. LENTEN MISSION RETREAT Postponed until further notice Monday, March 23 and Tuesday March 24 ************************** Canceled CHRISTIAN SERVICE
************************** The Christian Service ministry meeting next Saturday,
STATIONS OF THE CROSS March 21st at 10:00 AM “Soup and Stations” Canceled Every Friday throughout the Lenten Season ************************** Canceled until further notice THE BOOK CLUB The Book Club meeting Wednesday, March 18th at10:00AM ************************** Canceled THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU … ************************** the Wednesdays of Lent 6:30 - 7:30 pm, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SOCIAL CLUB Canceled until further notice Social Club meeting Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00pm
************************** Canceled WEEKLY CONFESSION SCHEDULE ************************** Saturday – 3:00 – 3:45 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS All Knights of Columbus events, meeting and activities Canceled until further notice If you are in special need of Confession Canceled until further notice ************************** please call the rectory to schedule SAINT VICENT DE PAUL SOCIETY an appointment with Will continue to assist the local folks in need one of the priests - 781-324-4941 All meetings Canceled until further notice
************************** SACRAMENT OF THE SICK At all Masses on the weekend of
March 28 and 29 Postponed until further notice If you are in need of the Anointing of the Sick please call the Parish Office at 781-324-4941 and one of the priests will make a visit
MARCH 22, 2020 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT| 3
REJOICE, IN THE LOVE OF THE FATHER
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Today's Gospel of the Prodigal Son describes the reason for our joy: God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus. Through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Christ has reconciled us with God and one another. Jesus has been teaching the crowds as he makes his journey to Jerusalem. However, the Pharisees and the scribes complain and challenge Jesus because he is welcoming sinners at his table. In today’s Gospel we hear the parable of the Prodigal Son, which invites us to consider the depth of God's mercy and love. The Pharisees taught a scrupulous observance of Jewish Law. In their interpretation, observant Jews who shared table fellowship with sinners would be made unclean. Like Jesus, the Pharisees hoped to lead sinners back to God. The Pharisees, however, required that sinners first become ritually clean before sharing table fellowship. Yet, Jesus reaches out to sinners while they are still sinners, inviting them to conversion through fellowship with him. Jesus is God acting among us; by befriending us, he is inviting us to return to friendship with God. Through friendship with Jesus, our sins are forgiven and we, in turn, bear fruit for God. Our familiarity with today's parable of the Prodigal Son risks dulling us to its powerful message. Any focus on the younger son must also be balanced by an examination of the unusual behavior of the father. First we must imagine our first response to the audacity of a son who asks for his inheritance before his father has died. Indignation would certainly be a justifiable response to such a request. Yet the father in this parable agrees to honor the son's request and divides his property among his two sons. How might we describe such a father? Foolish comes to mind, but so does trusting. Without property of his own, the father must rely upon his sons to provide for his well-being. The younger son takes his inheritance and leaves home while the older son remains, continuing to provide for the father and his household. Even though the father has been disgraced by the younger son, he spends some time watching the road for the return of the lost son. When he eventually sees his wayward son returning, the father not only welcomes him but also runs out to greet him and then honors him with a party. We say that this father is loving and forgiving. Yet these adjectives only begin to describe the depth of love and mercy that characterize the father. We find no surprise in the anger of the older son. Yet the father appears sad and even confused by the older son's indignation. He says in reply that they should celebrate because the lost son had returned. The father is filled with gratitude and love for the older son's faithfulness. This love is in no way diminished by the father's rejoicing at the return of the younger son. Yet the older son's jealousy reveals his limited understanding of the depth of his father's love. So often when we hear this parable we focus on the return of the lost son, or even the anger of the older son, yet Jesus is inviting us to realize the depth of the Father’s mercy and love, the depth of God the Father’s mercy and love for each one of us. Rejoice today on the love of the Father!
In Christ Our Savior,
Rev. Albert L. Capone
4 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH - MALDEN/MEDFORD CARDINAL SEÁN P. O’MALLEY OPENING REMARKS ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS ”We need to take care of each other” March 17, 2020 As a people, community, and as a nation we are being forced into a stance of social distancing to ward off a potential health disaster. Even as we embrace a methodology of physical isolation, we must reject any stance of alienation and individualism. Our motivation cannot be fear and self-preservation, but a sense of solidarity and connectedness. What is being asked of us is for the common good, to protect the most defenseless among us. In some ways the present, surrealistic atmosphere is similar to what we experienced after the attack of September 11. We were shaken from our complacency and confronted with the reality that changed our lives overnight. Likewise, today we see the real risk to countless numbers of elderly and infirm persons, to healthcare workers, indeed to our hospital system, and even the economic well-being of millions of people whose lives have been upended by the necessary closings and precautions. Just as after 9/11 we need to come together as a people with a profound sense of solidarity and community, realizing that so many people are suffering and fearful. We need to take care of each oth- er, especially by reaching out to the elderly and the most vulnerable. Although we cannot celebrate public masses at this time because we wish to follow the directives of the government, I want to assure all of you that we, your priests, are offering mass each day for all of you. You are all spiritually united in these masses where we pray for the living and the dead. Our priests in the parishes are there and can be contacted. We are trying to use social media and Internet stream- ing as a means of sharing communications. I am grateful to all of our priests and parish staffs and the 3000 Catholic school teachers and administrators who are all working diligently to be able to serve our people in these challenging circumstances. Please remember that your parish communities depend on the offertory collections and will need your support going forward to carry on their crucial work. Let me share with you an account I read many years ago that made quite an impression on me. A group of rowdy university students on the train in France spotted an old man sitting alone praying his rosary. The students who prided themselves on their sophistication and scientific outlook began to mock the old man who seemed unperturbed by their hazing. Suddenly a passenger jumped to his feet and re- buked the students: “stop bothering Dr. Pasteur.” The students were shocked and embarrassed. That old man praying the rosary was Louis Pasteur, a national hero, a rock star, whose research and inventions have saved millions of lives. Pastuer discovered the principles of vaccination and pasteurization. Argua- bly, he did more than any other person in the history of medicine by his remarkable breakthroughs in understanding the causes and prevention of diseases. I share this story to preface my request to pray the rosary each day. Many of us remember growing up praying the rosary every evening as a family. In the history of our people, during the wars, famines, plagues, and persecution, the rosary has been the powerful prayer of the Catholic people as we see in the example of the eminent scientist Louis Pasteur. Even if we cannot go to mass, the rosary is always accessible to us. It is a prayer that puts us in touch with God as we reflect on the mysteries of the life of Christ and the Blessed Virgin. It is a prayer that can be prayed by the simplest present and the smartest scientist. St. Ignatius of Loyola once said that we must work as if everything depended upon us, and pray as if everything depended upon God. It is indeed encouraging to see how many people are visiting our churches for personal prayer and adoration during this time of enforced social distancing. May this strange Lent that we are living, help us to overcome the physical distance by growing closer to God and by strengthening our sense of solidarity and community with each other. Cardinal Seán MARCH 1000 CLUB WINNERS LORD JESUS, COME TO OUR AID
$25 $50 Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages Lou Hatsiandron Ann B. Kelly “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, Doris A. Dowling Steven Hannigan the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, Judy DiMascio Judy DiMascio in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, Kathy Pariale Kathy Hudson that we may experience your healing love. Francis Sullivan John Sullivan Heal those who are sick with the virus. Karen Dudley Beatrice Shannon May they regain their strength and health through quality Jesse Kane Augustine Murray medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations Dora Armstrong Joanne Servideo from working together and neighbors from helping one Anne Lenehan another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim Joyce Mistretta invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Jesus Christ, $100 healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty Carolyn Gentile - Elaine Rumrill and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Be with $1000 the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry Sarah Connor and grieve, defend them from illness and despair.
COINGRATULATIONS! May they know your peace.
Please pray for all parishioners, family members and friends who have requested our prayers, especially:
Richard Lane, Sandy Sacco, Camille P., David A. Loud, Richard L. Loud, Stephen O’Brien, Candace Boyd, Lorraine Sarno, Cecilia Sullivan, Naime, Tony Smith, Norma Marino, baby Nico, Helen Hall, Enid & Trevor Rodericks, Paul Patrie, Patrick Sean Swenly, Michelle Schepis, Mary Kelly, Ruth Neville, James Carrozza, Joey Testa, Maria Celestina, Bob & Terry Blaton, Robert Abbott, Kimberly Boroyan, Joseph Pesaturo, Carmina Frost, Sunny Cataldo, 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, Tom McNamara, Catherine Meo, Mr. Motorore, Karen Bourque, Karolyn Genualdo, Cathy McCarthy Patricia Murillo, Nicole West, Mark Christopher, Richard C. McCaffrey Jr, Barbara Conlon, Anna Correa-Graham, Donald Fost, Steven Butler, Stephanie Romano, Nancy Menolez, Rachael Romano, Paul Sidilo, Jennifer Romano, Maria Gonzales, Sandy Breyer, Belinda Gonzales, Maureen Butler, Marcia Muir, Eleanor Ciulla, Barbara Tracey, Katie O’Connell, Janet Malatesta, Ruth McCarron, Daniel Mahoney, Stephen DeSimone, Sean O’Neil, Betty Falanga, Powers Family, Maria Marmello, Robert E. Mallardo, Kylee Depradine, Joseph DiRocco, Dolores Saia, Regina Papkee, Len C.., David DeSimone, Bob McGuire, Thomas O’Brien, Linda Benasky, Pat Byrne, Laura Desrameaux, Frank Palumbo, Ann Malley, Mike Walsh, Joseph Bernard, Billy Antenor, Michael Haynes, Tony Valenti, Michael Sullivan, Tom Zazzara, Margaret Geraghty, James Rooney, Bobby Coggiano, Jerry Vendola, Kali, Richard & Mark Swanson, Ayla, Musriati & Jennifer DiPietrantonio, Rocky Mueller, Ann Mestas, Thomas Papile, Jr., James, Jim Gaffey, Jen Aprile, Charles, Marie, Greg LaDouceur, Nieves Family, Julie Hannon, Harvey, Luciano, Linda Paul, Joseph, Carol Stamm, Brett Dalton Sally DeGeorge, Michael, Emilio & Lucy Scapicchio, Steven Jones, Michael & Merleen Cardarelli, Bob Lanni, Bob Casella, Ellie Clarke, Gloria & Albert Puopolo, Joseph Family, Eugene Carty, Betty Lou Svendsen, Denise Lloyd Barbagallo, John Curtis, Helen, Kevin Curtis, Steve Curtis, Charlie Dziedziak, Lillian O’Donnell, Ron Kapchus, Tony P., Christopher Walsh, Kerry Bartlett, Pat & Robert Cummings, Patricia Andrews, Gerard Linehan, Dana DeRobertis, Regina Weizman, Kathleen Gatdula, Virginia O’Neill, Lillian Frost, Jack & Jane Costello, Paula, Clare Rich, Kathy Thrash, Bob & Patti K Lenihan, Margie Keller, Kenny Bettencourt, Bob Rockwell, Walter Walsh, Jonathan Phillips, Fred Martignetti, Holly DeSimone, Danielle, Kristin, Maria DiRico, Lillian Natola, Chris Della Pelle, Diane Loud, Deb, Rena Rockard, Jeanne O’Brien, Tom Pittman,Catherine & Tom Monahan, Alex & Bob O’Brien, Christine Michalski, John Martignetti, Stephen Serino, Diane Williams, Alexis Pacelli, David Foley,Justin Hadaya, Jr., Arthur Lauretano, Michael Natola, Bill Murray, Augustine C. Murray, Doreen DeTucci, Spencer Monde, Christian, Alison Tabard, Gloria & Barry Reider, Anita, Brenda Smith, Edward McCabe, Fred, Sam, Marguerite Cullen, Rose Sullivan, John Williams, Diane Hawkins, Ann Healy, Ann Marie Marckini, 5 Special Intentions, Bill & Anna Quigley, Gerard, Tony Sullivan, Liddie McCook, Bobby Boyd, Joe Marino, Mary B., Louie, Maureen Skehan-Neil, John Corcoran, Frank Richard MacDonald, Vicki Wight, John McDonald, Sue Smith, Joe O’Neill, Chris Conway, Maureen O’Brien, Susan & Dan Creedon, Sally Chinchillo, Jeanne Marie Delory, Theresa, Betty, John Banks And for those serving our country: Lt. Paul DeWolfe, Jr., Philip West, First Lt. Christopher, PFC Steven Garrity, Brian Carney, Major Paul A. Capone, U.S.A., Riley Hennessey-USMC, Abigail Rose Morris-US Navy, Pvt Tyler Belcastro, Army Lt. Col. Sean Morrow-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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