The Parish of Saint Cecilia April 26, 2015 The Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 2 Saint Cecilia Parish ~ 54 Esty Street ~ Ashland ~ www.saintceciliaparish.org April 26, 2015 PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL 2015 Catholic Appeal Saint Michael the Archangel, $34,772 has been received defend us in battle. towards our Be our protection parish goal of $38,788. against the wickedness We are almost there! and snares of the devil. Thank you to those who have al- May God rebuke Him, ready given to the appeal. If you we humbly pray; have not yet made a pledge, please help us reach our and do Thou, goal by completing a pledge form available in the en- trances of the Church or go to the website: O Prince of the Heavenly Host - www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. by the Divine Power of God - cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Extraordinary Ministers of Amen. Holy Communion for next weekend Saturday: 4:30 p.m.: Lisa Carson, Christin Tofani, Tracey Aguiar, Marcia Reni, Rob Scherer, Deacon Aidan, Laura Kurriss Sunday: 7:00 a.m.: Joe & Peggy Norton, Janet Verna, Sunday: 9:00 a.m.: Janet Wilkinson, Donna Colavita, Samantha Hornung, Deacon Ed, Paul & Kathleen Blanchard Sunday: 11:00 a.m.: Linda Dubick, Maria Raffi, Sarah Currie, Stacy Schaeffer, Beth Hurley, Janet Zambuto

PARISH STAFF SCHEDULE Rev. Richard P. Cornell, Pastor Saturday : 4:30 p.m. Deacon Aidan McDermott, OSB Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Deacon Ed Robinson Monday –Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

Holly Archer, Business Manager PARISH SERVICES Email: [email protected] Sacrament of Baptism Jill Morazzini, Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Arrangements must be made at least one month prior to Email: [email protected] the intended date of Baptism so that all requirements can Janet Wilkinson, Religious Ed. Coordinator K-3 be completed. Email: [email protected] Mary Cella, Religious Ed. Secretary Sacrament of Reconciliation Email: [email protected] Saturdays 3:30 p.m.— 4:15 p.m. or by appointment.

Director of Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry 4-10 Sacrament of the Sick Email: [email protected] Available anytime by request. Lelia Viana, Music Director Email: [email protected] Sacrament of Matrimony Lisa Cronin, Maintenance Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior to the CONTACT INFORMATION intended date of marriage so that all requirements can be completed. Visit our website at: www.saintceciliaparish.org Rectory: 508-881-1107 Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fax: 508-881-8606 Every Wednesday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Religious Education K-3: 508-881-6107 Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Religious Education 4-10: 508-881-1531 Every Friday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. MONTHLY MEETINGS PPC 3rd Monday 7:30 p.m. WELCOME New Parishioners! FIA Group Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Please introduce yourselves to the priest after Mass. We Liturgy 1st Thursday 7:00 p.m. welcome and invite you to become an active member of Finance 2nd Thursday 7:15 p.m. the St. Cecilia Parish Community. Registration forms can Stewardship 1st Sunday 12:15 p.m. be found in the back of the Church and on the Rectory Peer Ministry Last Sunday 7:30 p.m. porch. The Fourth Sunday of Easter Christian Stewardship ~ A Way of Life! Page 3

TODAY’S MUSIC FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Gathering: This day was made by the Lord Waking Up the World Hymnal #574 The counterculture witness of consecrate life is expressed Glory to God: Hymnal #861 through humble service By Sister Constance Veit. L.S.P. Offertory: Two were Bound for Emmaus; Hymnal #165 This year, Francis has asked consecrated persons Holy: Hymnal #864 to “wake up the world” with their “prophetic and counter- Save Us, Savior: Hymnal #867 cultural witness.” This might sound like a tall order—but Amen: Hymnal #868; Religious Life is, by its very nature, countercultural. For us Lamb of God: Hymnal #869 Little Sisters of the Poor, giving the kind of witness our Holy Father is calling for means being faithful to the spirit Communion: Like a Shepherd; Hymnal #617 of our foundress. (9:00am only) Shepherd me, O God; Hymnal #470 St. Jeanne Juggan lived her vocation without illusions: “Call me now the humble servant of the poor,” she told an Closing: All the ends of the Earth; Hymnal #554 old friend soon after she began welcoming needy senor citizens into her home. Humility and servanthood—I can’t imagine two more countercultural values! Even Christ’s MEETINGS AND EVENTS first disciples squabbled about who was the greatest Sunday April 26 among them!

2:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Confirmation Today, radical feminism and a secularized culture make Monday April 27 the concept of humble service somewhat incomprehensi- 6:30 p.m. Men’s AA Group Meeting ble. Taking the last place, letting others have the credit for Tuesday April 28 a job well done, or putting others’ needs before one’s 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal own—such acts are seen as servile, demeaning, even Wednesday April 29 unhealthy. A young woman in discernment once told me, 10:00 a.m. Faith in Action Group Meeting “I really like community, except for the humility thing.” I’ve 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal had plenty of chances to tease her about this over the Thursday April 30 years, because she did in fact, become a Little Sister of 12:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch—Family Center the Poor! Saturday May 2 11:00 a.m. First Holy Communion On the other hand, a fellow Religious recently voiced her 3:30 p.m. Teen Choir Rehearsal concern that if we see ourselves as bending down to serve others (as asks us), we risk getting MASS INTENTIONS caught in an attitude of condescension toward those less fortunate. The antidote to this temptation is simple: When Saturday April 25 we accept the yoke of service in imitation of Christ, who 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth & John Boelson was gentle and humble of heart, we cannot be vain. Christ Sunday April 26 teaches us that servanthood is the greatest demonstration 7:00 a.m. Rev. William W. Campbell of love—not pride.

9:00 a.m. The People of St. Cecilia Parish Before He gave His life for His friends, Jesus washed their 11:00 a.m. Stevie Brett feet and told them, “I have given you an example. As I Monday April 27 have done for you, so you must do” (Jn 13:15). These 9:00 a.m. Rev. Louis D. Bourgeois words are for Christians of all ages, but none more so Tuesday April 28 than those in Religious Life. 9:00 a.m. John Joseph Poplis Wednesday April 29 “If, on the one hand, the consecrated life contemplates the 9:00 a.m. Melissa Kemp sublime mystery of the Word in the bosom of the Father Thursday April 30 (cf.Jn 1:1),” St. John Paul II wrote, “on the other hand it 9:00 a.m. Rev. James F. Lanergan follows the Word who became flesh (cf. Jn 1:14), lowering Friday May 1 Himself, humbling Himself in order to serve others: (Vita 9:00 a.m. Maureen Tulley Consecrata, 75).

Saturday May 2 In his words and gestures, Pope Francis give the world a 9:00 a.m. Rinaldo V. Giombetti powerful witness of what it means to be a humble servant. 4:30 p.m. The People of St. Cecilia Parish His bending low has nothing to do with condescension Sunday May 3 and everything to do with love. Speaking to consecrated 7:00 a.m. Margaret & John McLeod (LIVING) persons, he said, “As living icons of the motherhood and 9:00 a.m. Lelia & Tony Viana and Marcia Terlaje of the closeness of the Church, we go out to those who (LIVING) are waiting for the Word of consolation, and we bend 11:00 a.m. Francis John Occhipinti The Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 4 Saint Cecilia Parish ~ 54 Esty Street ~ Ashland ~ www.saintceciliaparish.org April 26, 2015 down with motherly love and fatherly spirit toward the poor Join the Lunch Bunch Thurs- and the weak.” day, April 30th with social time at 11:30

a.m. and lunch at 12 noon in the Family Writing to the whole Church in Evangelii Gaudium (The Center. It is pot-luck, so remember to Joy of the ), our Holy Father articulated a beautiful bring a dish to share serving 4-6 people. vision: “True love is always contemplative, and permits us All are welcome! For more information to serve the other not out of necessity or vanity, but rather call Jill at the rectory 508-881-1107. because he or she is beautiful above and beyond mere appearances. … The poor person, when loved, ‘is es- teemed as of great value,’ and this is what makes the au- Saint Cecilia Film Series thentic option for the poor differ from any other ideology, Come and view The Jewish Cardinal, from any attempt to exploit the poor for one’s own person- Friday, May 8, 2015, at the Family Cen- al or political interest.” Citing St. John Paul II, Pope Fran- ter at 7pm. No charge. cis added, “Only this will ensure that ‘in every Christian In 1981, the Quotidien de an- community the poor feel at home’” (199). nounced: “The Pope has appointed the new of Paris. He is Jewish.” Cardinal Lustiger Making the poor feel at home –I find our foundress, St. developed World Youth Day and made his mark in other Jeanne Jugan, in these words of Pope Francis. I also very significant ways. Watch a wonderful film about sense in them the countercultural witness we Little Sisters this . The original film's title is, Le métis de Dieu of the Poor are called to offer the world during the Year of (trans: half-breed of God) which describes this dis- Consecrated Life. quieting film precisely. Come for social interaction and intellectual stimulation. We have received a priceless gift in the charism of St. Planning to attend? Please email Marcia at youthmi- Jeanne Jugan and the call to follow her, but at the same [email protected]. About three film showings time we know that without God’s grace we can do nothing. a year will be chosen to prompt good conversation about Please pray for us, that we will live our charism authenti- various aspects of our Catholic faith. cally and offer the world a prophetic witness of God’s mer- ciful love.

(This article originally appeared in Columbia Magazine April 2015, and Join the Saint Cecilia Book Club The is reprinted with the permission of the Knights of Columbus, New first meeting of the Saint Cecilia Book Club will take place Haven, Connecticut.) at the Family Center on Friday evening, June 26th. Exact time TBD. Please contact Marcia at youthminis- PARISH NEWS [email protected] for any questions. Four books have been ordered and should arrive for borrowing on or about May 6. Please watch the bulletin for updates. Stewardship: To be good stewards we must be Thomas Friedman commented in a 1996 interview with good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for Jim Lehrer: There are two superpowers in the world to- those committed to our care, not mere hired hands day in my opinion. There's the and there's who run off, “leaving the sheep to be snatched and Moody's Bond Rating Service. The United States can scattered by the wolf. destroy you by dropping bombs, and Moody's can de- stroy you by downgrading your bonds. And believe me, it's not clear sometimes who's more powerful. Have we piqued your interest Looking to Serve? Our first book will be Moody’s first autobiography focused in a Ministry? Have questions about the handout from last on his conversion to Catholicism entitled, The Long Road week? You can reach the Stewardship Committee by Home. He wrote a second one; however, we will read his email at [email protected] or leave a first work. Boston College bestowed an Honorary Law message with Jill Morazzini at the Parish Office, 508-881- Degree on Moody. In addition, Pope Pius XI made him a 1107. Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Wake Up The World . 2015 Year of Consecrated Life Pope Francis has asked us to keep Consecrated Life on St. Cecilia Coffee Hour the minds and in the hearts of the members of our parish. Join us in the Family Center following For information visit VocationNetwork.org. the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses From the very beginning of the Church men and for coffee hour women have set about following Christ with greater Come enjoy refreshments and great con- freedom and imitating Him more closely through the versation. practice of the evangelical counsels, each in their Please consider donating a baked good own way leading a life dedicated to God. for our Sunday coffees. To volunteer -Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Reli- please contact Joyce Crocetti at 508-353-0273 or email gious Life, Perfectae Caritatis, no. 1 [email protected] The Fourth Sunday of Easter Christian Stewardship ~ A Way of Life! Page 5

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St. Cecilia Parish had a Seven Hour Eucharistic YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Adoration on Friday, April 24, noon to 7pm for the benefit of this year’s Confirmation Class. It is a practice that Youth Ministry will institute every year for the Confirmation Question of the Week based on the Gospel of class. There will be another Eucharist Adoration in the fall John 10: 11-18 (The Good Shepherd) for the benefit of all students attending the St. Cecilia Reli- For Adults: Whom am I shepherding in my life right now, gious Education program. and who shepherds me? For Children: Who has been a shepherd to me by their example? For whom could I be a shepherd? Birthright Carnations will be on Sale May 9th and 10th Confirmation 2015 The Mother’s Day Carnation Project is the primary fund- raising event held by Birthright of Framingham. Birthright April 26th does not charge for its services, but relies on donations 2:00 p.m. from generous supporters to continue helping pregnant Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2015! women in need. Your support is deeply appreciated. Please welcome Uglietto. Checks can be made out to Birthright of Framingham. Any All are welcome to attend. and all contributions are gratefully accepted. Please call 508-620-0657 if you are interested in becom- ing a volunteer. Reminder: If you have been praying for one of our First Holy Communion children, please remember to send a card to them letting them know that they have COMMUNITY NEWS been in your prayers. Cards may be left in the Religious Education Office or on the rectory porch in the Religious A Parishioner is in need of ride to Sunday Education mailbox. Thank you for your kindness. Mass. The Parishioner resides in the Oak Street area. If you might be helpful in meeting this need, please contact Jill in the rectory, 508-881-1107 for more information. Vacation Bible School We Your help would be greatly appreciated. have set the date for “Everest, Con- quering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”, the theme for this ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS year’s VBS. Espousal Retreat House Programs: Wednesday, June 24th, 554 Lexington St. Waltham, Massachusetts Thursday, June 25th 9am-3pm, and Day Retreats for Women: Friday June 26th 9am-12:00pm. May 13th : Mary Mother of Jesus –Who heard the call of A planning meeting will be held God and answered yes on May 7th at 7pm. Adoration of the –Adoration Chapel Tues. 10am-6pm, Wed. 10 –5pm & Thurs. 10-5pm. Rosary every Tues. at 7pm, Praise and Worship 7:30pm Please watch the bulletin for an announce- Teachings, Mass at 8:30pm. ment related to Youth Ministry giving a presentation to Healing Service and Mass every last Tues. of the month parents regarding a new Confirmation program to be im- 7:30pm plemented this year for Grades 9 and 10. For information call 781-209-3120 or email espousalad- [email protected]. RELIGIOUS ED WISH LIST WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) provides Please help the Religious Education Program! an opportunity for women to pray and share with one an- Combination VCRs with DVD and VHS players are need- other. Join us Wednesday, April 29, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ed in good working condition. Thank you! at St. Mary in Holliston Parish Hall to listen to speaker Michelle Cuff. Her talk is entitled “Praying for Physical Upcoming Events: and Spiritual Healing.” For information call Linda Calabre- ♦ Classes resume on April 26th. Last week of classes se 508-893-7919 or visit www.Catholicwings.com. The will be the week of May 3rd. closing brunch will be on May, 6th. ♦ May Procession—Our annual May Procession will take place following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Fatima Shrine Mini Retreat, May 3rd, 11am- May 10th. Our First Communion children will lead our 3pm, 101 Summer Street, Holliston. Mass is included. A parishioners to the Grotto where we honor Our simple lunch will be provided. Theme: Mary in Mission”. Blessed Mother by crowning her statue with flowers. Presenter: Fr. Adolph Menendez, S.X.

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The 2nd Annual Catholic Night Attention Women 18-40 at Fenway Park St. Scholastica Priory, a monastery of Benedictine nuns July 29th, 7:10 p.m. located in Petersham, is holding Monastic Experience Weekends so that young women can see life “from the Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox inside” and gain useful knowledge of how to discern a Grandstand seats ($55 per person) vocation. The weekends offered are: June 19-21 and Bleacher seats ($30 per person) October 9-11. If interested please call 978-724-3213. Please let Fr. Cornell know if you are interested in attend- ing this memorable outing. World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Fatima Days 2015 will begin on May 13th at Fati- PA, to include a visit from Pope Francis, September ma Shrine, 101 Summer Street, Holliston. Sing along be- 22-27, 2015. Information regarding registration and itiner- gins at 6:30 pm, Liturgy of the Eucharist, 7pm and Rosary ary may be found here: http://www.bostoncatholic.org/ and candle light procession at 8pm. All are welcome. wmf/. In order to prepare well for this major event, please consider reading “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Full Alive”, the preparatory for the World Meeting The Annual 25th and 50th Wedding of Families . Copies may be ordered through Our Sunday Anniversary Mass Visitor. The annual 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary mass will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on June 14, Retrouvaille of New England 11:30 a.m. or register call Craig Dyke 617-746-5801 or email [email protected]. For more information visit marriage renewal weekends www.bostoncatholic.org. will be held: Sept. 11-13 Save the Date! (Framingham) The 7th Annual Justice Convocation will be held at the To register call Archdiocese Pastoral Center, Braintree on Saturday, Oc- 800-470-2230 or visit tober 24, 8:30a.m.-1:30p.m. www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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