The Redemptorists

Fifth Sunday of Lent
From the Rector
Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
Back in September, when Pope Francis was in Philadelphia for the
World Meeting of Families, one of his strongest themes was what he
called “the culture of the temporary”. He spoke of how our culture is
a temporary culture, things become obsolete quickly, we either throw
them out or we trade them in for the latest technology. While this
might be fine when seeking a cell phone or a computer, it is not fine when it comes to relationships and the spiritual life. The culture of the temporary views everything and everyone
as temporary; relationships can be discarded and replaced just as easily as your cell phone.
It means that lifelong commitments are no longer acceptable since everything and everyone
is temporary. I remember watching a marriage scene in a television show in which a couple
promised to remain faithful “for as long as we both shall love each other.”
Each Lent we are reminded that Christ loved us even to dying on the cross. His commitment
to us was total, until the very end. We are reminded each Lent that God is the God of the covenant, the God who remains faithful to us even when we are unfaithful and sin. We worship a
God whose commitment to us is eternal and unending. Christ has promised to be with us “until
the end of the world.” The most important thing we can do during these final days of Lent is
to renew our commitment to follow Jesus Christ. In the second reading today St. Paul writes:
“I consider everything as loss because of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” Those are words of
total commitment! In the culture of the temporary, we proclaim commitment, a lifelong commitment to Christ, to the Church, and to the Gospel. Our commitment extends to our parish
community as we struggle to work together in good times and in difficult times. May we each
be renewed and strengthened in our commitment to Christ during these final days of Lent!
March 13, 2016
Staffed by
The Redemptorists
Weekday Masses
7:00am and 12:10pm
Saturday Masses
8:00am and 12:10pm
Vigil: 4:00pm, 7:00pm (Haitian)
Sunday Masses
9:00am,12:30pm, 5:00pm
11:00am (Spanish)
Sacrament of Penance
Monday-Saturday at 11:50am
Saturday 3:30pm
Wednesday Novena Service
12:10pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am to Noon
Mar 12
8:00am
12:10pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
Mar 13
9:00am
11:00am
5:00pm
Mar 14
7:00am
12:10pm
Mar 15
7:00am
12:10pm
Mar 16
7:00am
12:10pm
6:30pm
Mar 17
7:00am
12:10pm
Mar 18
7:00am
12:10pm
Mar 19
8:00am
12:10pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
MASS INTENTIONS
FROM THE RECTOR
Saturday
+Bridie O’Donaughue
Shrine Members Living/Deceased
+Robert M. Norton
Purgatorian Society
En Español
Sunday
Shrine Members
Hector Jimenez
+Andres Hernandez
+Herminio Torres
Jhonsonn Pierre Ritau
Jamar Pierre Louis
Monday
+Willie Lu
Shrine Members
Tuesday
TV Novena Donors
+Martha Kreckler
Wednesday
+Elias Leon
+Thomas B. Leonard
Purgatorian Society
Thursday
+Raquel Roldan
+James Tunney, Sr. & James Tunney, Jr.
Friday
Restoration Donors
+Cindy Cobb Puckett
Saturday
Kathleen Rodriguez
Joseph Chong
Shrine and Purgatorian Members
Dean Martin and Bryan Douyon +George Mars
En septiembre, cuando el Papa Francisco estaba en Filadelfia
para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias, uno de sus temas
más fuertes fue lo que él llamó “la cultura de lo provisional”.
Habló de cómo nuestra cultura es una cultura temporal, las
cosas se vuelven obsoletas rápidamente, nos deshacemos
de ellas o las cambiamos por la última tecnología. Mientras
que esto puede estar bien cuando buscamos un teléfono
celular o una computadora, no está bien cuando se trata de
relaciones y de la vida espiritual. La cultura de lo provisional
ve todo y todos como temporales; las relaciones pueden ser
desechadas y reemplazadas con tanta facilidad como su teléfono celular. Esto significa que compromisos de toda la vida
no son aceptables porque todo y todos son temporales. Recuerdo haber visto una escena de una boda en un programa
de televisión en que la pareja se comprometió a seguir siendo
fiel “durante el tiempo que nos amaremos el uno al otro”.
Cada Cuaresma nos recuerda que Cristo nos ha amado hasta
morir en la cruz. Su compromiso con nosotros fue total, hasta
el final. Cada Cuaresma nos recuerda que Dios es el Dios de la
Alianza, el Dios que se mantiene fiel a nosotros, incluso cuando
nosotros somos infieles y pecamos. Adoramos a un Dios cuyo
compromiso con nosotros es eterno e interminable. Cristo
prometió estar con nosotros “hasta el fin del mundo.” Lo más
importante que podemos hacer durante estos últimos días de
la Cuaresma es renovar nuestro compromiso de seguir a Jesucristo. En la segunda lectura de hoy San Pablo escribe: “Lo considero todo sin valor a causa de Cristo Jesús, mi Señor ...” ¡Esas
son palabras de un compromiso total! En la cultura de lo provisional proclamamos un compromiso, un compromiso de toda la
vida a Cristo, a la Iglesia y al Evangelio. Nuestro compromiso se
extiende a nuestra comunidad parroquial en nuestra lucha por
trabajar juntos en los momentos buenos y difíciles. ¡Que cada
uno de nosotros sea renovado y fortalecido en nuestro compromiso con Cristo durante estos últimos días de la Cuaresma!
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Support the Appeal
Last weekend, Catholics across the Archdiocese were invited to pledge
their support to the ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal. Our parish directly benefits from the 50 ministries supported by the Appeal
and your gift will help us reach our 2016 goal of $25,400. Reaching and
exceeding our goal also helps provide additional financial support for
the Basilica. If you were unable to make your pledge at Mass, please
take a pledge form from the back of the church or pledge online. Thank
you for your prayers for a successful Catholic Appeal.
www.bostoncatholicappeal.org
NEWS & EVENTS
Our Complete Lent Schedule is Available Online
www.bostonsbasilica.com/lent
Mission March Madness
Come watch the Saints (Mission Grammar Teachers and Friends) take on the
World Famous Harlem Wizards!
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 7:00pm
Emmanuel College, Jean Yawkey Center Gymnasium
400 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115
By your tickets online:
Student tickets: $8 advance / $10 at the door
General admission: $10 advance / $12 at the door
www.harlemwizards.com
Volunteer Opportunity
On Holy Thursday this year, we will do something different. We will invite all
those present to participate in the washing of the feet as a beautiful expression of faith and unity. However, to do this we will need volunteers to help
with this beautiful ritual. If you would like to volunteer to assist, we will have
a rehearsal on Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm in the church. Please let the
front office know if you would like to help or email [email protected]
El Jueves Santo de este año, vamos a hacer algo diferente. Invitaremos a todos los presentes a participar en el lavado de los pies como una hermosa
expresión de la fe y de la unidad. Sin embargo, para ello necesitaremos voluntarios para ayudar con este hermoso ritual. Si desean ser voluntarios, tendremos un ensayo el martes, 22 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m. en la iglesia. Por favor,
avisen la oficina parroquial si le gustaría ayudar.
Lenten Fish Dinner
Friday, March 18, 2016
5:00pm-7:30pm
Our annual fish dinner will be held in the Parish Center. The cost is $10 for
adults and $5 for children (12 and under). To make reservations, call 617-4452600. Reservations will be taken until Monday, March 14th.
Easter Flowers and Cards
Donation envelopes for Easter flowers are located at the back of the church
and ensure that the altar is decorated beautifully for Easter Sunday.
Share the Basilica with friends and family this Easter by sending a Novena
card. Names and intentions will be remembered in a Novena of 9 Masses beginning Easter Sunday. Cards are available for $3 each or quantity discounts
of 5 for $10 and 10 for $15.
1545 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02120
www.bostonsbasilica.com
617-445-2600
Rector/Pastor
Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Robert Lennon, C.Ss.R.
Rev. Francis Sullivan, C.Ss.R.
Rev. John Furey, C.Ss.R.
Rev. John Lavin, C.Ss.R.
Rev. Philip Dabney, C.Ss.R.
Rev. Pierre Desruisseaux, C.Ss.R.
Director of Students
Rev. Denis Sweeney, C.Ss.R.
Religious Education Coordinator
Br. Michael Cunningham, C.Ss.R.
617-516-0380
Healing and Restoration Ministry
Office: 617-442-2008
Prayer Line: 617-442-3938
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
Office: 347-776-0371
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Prayer Groups
English - Mondays, 6:30pm in Parish Center
Spanish - Mondays, 7:00pm in the Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Mission Grammar School
94 St. Alphonsus Street • 617-442-2660
Principal: Mrs. Ali Dutson