WE MISSION ARE A MISSION PORTUGAL Pallottines MANTLE OF LIGHT UPON LISBON www.WeAreAMission.org PORTUGAL Information: Fr. José Zavorski, & the Parish of Odivelas || Photos: Parish of Odivelas || Design: Julianne Calzonetti HISTORY As it is seen, Our Lady carries Saints in Her mantle to where Her Son QUICK FACTS needs to be. As it was so through three shepherd children, so also was it Pastoral Guidance: so through St. Vincent Pallotti; where on October 1, 1991, he opened the Our Lady of Mercy Region doors to the Church in the capital city of Lisbon's suburbs. Country: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Our Parish of Odivelas is made of 5 flocks; the Church of the Most Holy Opened: October 1, 1991 Name of Jesus as its mother, along with the Church of Divine Mercy, St, Apostolates: Parish of Odivelas, Joseph the Worker, Chapel of the Holy Family, and Chapel of the Divine Youth, Pastoral, Pilgrimages Holy Spirit. All are under the pastoral guidance of Brazil's Our Lady of Mercy Region, seated in Rio de Janeiro. The roots of Pallotti's Portuguese Parish has intriguing origins to capture our attention, and history of our faith. The oldest known document in the history of Odivelas is a Romanesque inscription found in the church of the Monastery of Odivelas, currently on display at the Museu do Carmo in Lisbon. It reports that “João Ramires, First Prelate of this church, died on 13 February 1183 "In 1147, Lisbon was conquered by the Crusaders; João Ramires would be one of those Crusaders who was in charge of the parish of Odivelas. The Mother Church is considered one of the most sumptuous temples of Lisbon. This very old temple was rebuilt at the end of the 17th century, where inside this rich and majestic temple, the nave is decorated with eighteenth-century tiles featuring biblical scenes. The seven altars are in gilded wood. The chancel, all covered in marble of different colors on the walls and ceilings, is a characteristic of the 19th century. Decorated with 18th century tiles alluding to baptism, the baptistery is likely from the 19th century. XVI, and two rocaille style holy water sinks in red marble. In the sacristy, there is a marble toilet from the Renaissance period - 1573 - with a carved ship. It is located near the S. Dinis Monastery, in the old nucleus of the city of Odivelas. www.WeAreAMission.org "WE MUST SEE OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN EVERYTHING." St. Vincent Pallotti MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS - ODIVELAS Photos of our Society's Mother Church in Portugal, as per the history above! OUR FATHERS Fr. José Zavorski SAC (named Rector 8 April 2020), Fr. Juliano Silva SAC, & Fr. Gilmar Simplício SAC www.WeAreAMission.org "DILIGENCE, ATTENTION, FERVOR, HUMILITY." St. Vincent Pallotti ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER, ARROJA In the grace of the Church's Protector, the first Eucharist at St. Joseph the Worker Church was celebrated on October 8, 1989; then under two diocesan priests. Initially, the Church was first in a classroom; it soon grew to the cafeteria; and then, not even was that enough to hold the faithful. Transitioning to the school shed- which suffered the likes of wind, rain, and cold winters- a Church was constructed on the city's land. At present, there are currently 175 children, 19 catechists, with an estimated 500 people participating in Eucharistic celebrations. Photos: Fr. Artur Karbowy SAC www.WeAreAMission.org "O HOLY CROSS, I KISS YOU; YOU ARE A THRONE OF LOVE & MERCY." St. Vincent Pallotti DIVINE MERCY - PATAMEIRAS This community was born by the spiritual inspiration of the then parish Fathers during the years 1987-88, in response to the yearning Catholic faithful. The blessing of the first stone took place April 19, 1998, presided over by D. José Policarpo, Patriarch of Lisbon, followed by the Church's consecration on June 26, 1999. It was finally completed in 2010. Its facilities include the church itself, the Queen of Apostles Auditorium Hall, St. Vincent Pallotti basement, as well as several rooms used for various activities, including catechesis. www.WeAreAMission.org CHAPELS Photos provided by Fr. Artur Karbowy SAC DIVINE HOLY SPIRIT CHAPEL, VALE DO FORNO On March 23, 2003, our Chapel to the holy Spirit was born; henceforth celebrating it's feast on Pentecost! HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL - CODIVEL The Holy Family Chapel was born in 1971. www.WeAreAMission.org PILGRIMAGES TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA Information: Fr. Artur Karbowy SAC FATIMA At the start of September, there is another Pilgrimage on Foot to Fatima, organized as usual by the Group of Young Marians. For the approximately 100 pilgrims, the destination of the 1st day was Vila Franca de Xira, where they spent the night at the Volunteer Firefighters. It was followed by Vila Chã de Ourique (Ouriquense Social Center), Pernes and Minde (Volunteer Firefighters), until they reached their final destination, the Sanctuary of Fátima. They arrived here on Saturday afternoon, having delivered the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima, who visited our Parish this year. www.WeAreAMission.org YOUTH Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa PASTORAL YOUTH OF YOUTH OF ST. JOSEPH ODIVELAS THE WORKER PALLOTTINE YOUTH MARIAN YOUTH OF YOUTH OF DIVINE ODIVELAS MERCY Live holy the mission! www.WeAreAMission.org Design: J. Calzonetti + [email protected].