January 27th, 2019 The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINT MICHAEL PARISH Our Mission Rooted in our sacramental celebrations of the Eucharist, we seek to shape our future in a positive way through our parish school, religious education, youth ministry programs and numerous Christian services. While maintaining a strong sense of Catholic tradition, we look for ways to revitalize our Christian values through more openness to God's word and our gospel call to love God and neighbor. Trusting in the Holy Spirit, we seek new ways of being a church for members, active or not, as well as reaching out to the wider community. SAINT MICHAEL PARISH 543 Bridge St., Lowell, Ma. 01850 978-459-0713 Fax: 978-453-1123 Serving Lowell and Dracut since 1883 Administrator (Temporary) Rev. Joseph Gaudet Parochial Vicar-Kenyan Community Rev. Samuel K. Mathenge Parish Office Manager/Bookkeeper Matthew McKenna Parish Secretary Mary Brooks Director of Development Pauline A. Minch School Principal Mary E. Elias School Bookkeeper Alan Miller Director of Religious Education Nicole Walsh Director of Music Jackie Thurrott Organist Ernie Houle MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday at 4:00pm, Sunday at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:15am Daily: 7:00am Holy Day: Holy Day at 7:00 and 9:00am and 7:00pm Confession: The sacrament of Penance is available each Saturday from 3:00pm - 3:30pm or call the Rectory for an appointment. Baptism: Celebrated monthly, please call the Rectory one month in advance. Marriage: Contact Rectory at least one year prior to wedding. Anointing of the Sick: When a family member is seriously ill or will be undergoing surgery, please call the Rectory. St. Michael Parish School: Established in 1889, our parish school offers an excellent education for students in grades Pre-K thru 8. Communion Calls: Communion to the homebound is happily arranged; Please contact the Rectory. Becoming Catholic: Interested? Inquiries concerning Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can be made by contacting the Rectory. New Parishioners: We are a vibrant, Christ-centered community. If you would like to share in our faith and spirit, please contact the Rectory. You may also register at our website: www.saint-michael.com Phone Numbers: Religious Education: 978-459-0713 School: 978-453-9511 St. Vincent de Paul Society: 978-459-1770 Deadline for Bulletin information - Monday noon at the Rectory Website: www.saint-michael.com Email: [email protected] Prayer of Saint Michael: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Saturday, January 26th Our Link with God 7:00 am—Mass Fr. Joseph Gaudet 4:00 pm—Irene M. McMeniman The World religion means “link”. Religion-our link with God. Sunday, January 27th Many religions 7:00 am—For the Parishioners of Many links with God St. Michael Parish But only one God 9:00 am—Robert Blazon & Robert Kiernan Thank God! 11:15 am—English/Kenyan Joint Mass & Only one Kingdom of God Catholic Schools Week Kickoff Mass The Kingdom of God is world wide The Kingdom of God is one of justice and peace Monday, January 28th A Kingdom of justice and peace 7:00 am—Friends of St. Michael Justice and peace for the whole world! Tuesday, January 29th Live the Liturgy 7:00 am—Mary B. Alves Inspiration for the Week St. Theresa of Avila reminds us that, "Christ has Wednesday, January 30th no body now on earth but yours; no hands but 7:00 am—Lawrence Roarke yours; no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which the compassion of Christ must Thursday, January 31st look out on the world. Yours are the feet with 7:00 am—Mass which He is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which He is to bless His people." Friday, February 1st We are, in every way shape and form, the Body 7:00 am—Estelle “Sandy” Carroll of Christ. Our bodies are not just one single part but many. We are many, and we are all uniquely Saturday, February 2nd different. Yet each in his or her own way 7:00 am—Mass contributes significantly to the whole. We are all 4:00 pm—Nancy Marie Karassia baptized in one spirit, and there are no distinctions that separate us. We must keep our Sunday, February 3rd eyes focused on the greater whole and not get 7:00 am—For the Parishioners of distracted or consumed with particular parts. St. Michael Parish Everything and everyone must work together for 9:00 am—John F. Daly the praise and glory of God. 11:15 am—Eileen M. Shea 12:30 pm—Kenyan Mass SACRIFICIAL OFFERING Collection from 1/19-1/20: $3,466.00 Difference from $8,000 Weekly Goal: $4,534.00 Church in Latin America Coll: $406.00 GIFT OF BREAD AND WINE We invite parishioners to give an offering for the Bread and Wine at all Masses on a given weekend. The offering for this memorial is $75. COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU? NEW! DINNER-DANCE NUMBERED RAFFLE The Boston Archdiocese’s Men’s Vocation Discernment Weekend for men ages 30+ will be held As a fundraiser to support Saint Michael Parish, a February 8th – 10th. If you feel that God may be calling numbered raffle with three truly awesome prizes is you and would like to experience Holy Mass, prayer, currently available. Numbers are $50 each and three conversations with and witness talks by seminarians, numbers will be drawn to win: talks about seminary life and the opportunity to speak to a priest about your vocation, please contact Fr. 1. Red Sox Premium Package. Includes 4 Home Daniel Hennessey, Vocation Director at 617-746-5969, Plate Pavilion Tickets, Tour of Fenway, Green Fr. Eric Cadin, Assistant Vocation Director at 617-746- Monster, Dugout, then on the field for batting 5947 or Fr. Carlos D. Suarez, Assistant Vocation practice, dinner at the State Street Pavilion. Director at 617-746-5987. Cardinal O’Malley will preach Donated by Minuteman Security. Value $2,000. at this retreat. 2. Four Oaks CC Golf & Dinning Package. Includes golf for 8 with carts. Dinner for 8 at SCHOOL CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS Gracie's Italian Restaurant, with Wine The annual Saint Michael School Calendar Raffle began Parings. Donated by Mike & Cindy Kuenzler. January 1st and will run through the end of the month. Value $1,200. Congratulations to our winners so far! Jan. 1: Lutter $25 3. Two Center Ice Club seats to Boston Bruins & Jan. 1: Justin Cooper $25 Two Center Court Club seats to Boston Celtics. Jan. 2: Randi Bertoni $50 Donated by Trinity EMS. Value $800. Jan. 3: Ramses Reyes $50 Jan. 4: Ann Marie Griffin $50 The drawing will take place at the Parish’s Winter Jan. 5: Joanne Deschenes $100 Prelude Dinner-Dance at the Four Oaks Country Club Jan. 6: Joya Vizzano $100 in Dracut on Friday, February 8th. Winner does not Jan. 7: William M. Ruskey Jr. $50 need to be present to win. For more information or to Jan. 8: Dolores Szablak $25 purchase a number, please contact Kathy Whitney at Jan. 8: Ed Marden $25 978-621-8033. Numbers of this raffle drawing will also Jan. 9: John Kelleher $50 be sold before and after Masses this weekend. Jan. 10: Wayne Kasilowski $50 A special thanks to Minuteman Security, Mike & Cindy Jan. 11: Kathy Frechette $50 Jan. 12: Charles Nolan $100 Kuenzler and Trinity EMS for their generous donations Jan. 13: Erin Ross $100 to support Saint Michael Parish! Jan. 14: Dianne Vandal $50 Jan. 15: Jeff Moul $25 PARISH WINTER PRELUDE Jan. 15: Monique Darpoh $25 DINNER-DANCE TICKETS Jan. 16: John Casaubon-Rocheville $50 STILL AVAILABLE Jan. 17: Andrea Callahan $200 Enjoy a magical Jan. 18: Tyler Connolly $50 evening at Four Jan. 19: Doris & Jerry Bellrose $100 Oaks Country Jan. 20: Alexis Schecter $100 C l ub w i th parishioners, LUCKY 200 CLUB DRAWING family and D u e t o l a s t f r i e n d s . w e e k e n d ’ s Cocktail hour is snowstorm, the 7pm – 8pm, drawing for the dinner buffet Lucky 200 Club has begins at 8pm, been moved to this cash bar, raffle baskets and dancing to the Evan Sunday at 10:00am Goodrow Band. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of in the Church hall. 10 can be reserved but must be paid in full. There is a Coffee and donuts will be served. maximum of 150 guests, so don’t delay! Contact Kathy Whitney at 978-621-8033 for more information. WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Saint Michael School Hosts Open House We’re so happy to see you here at Saint for Catholic Schools Week Michael’s! Please, feel free to introduce To kick off National Catholic Schools Week, yourself to the presiding Priest, any of Saint Michael School will be having an open our Extraordinary Ministers or volun- house on Sunday, January 27th from teers. Welcome Packets are at the en- 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Prospective students and their trance of the Church and contain a rich families are welcome to tour the school, visit source of information about our warm classrooms, speak with teachers and staff, and interact parish. We look forward to seeing you again to celebrate with current students.