The Redemptorists - Boston`s Basilica

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the Rector
Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
This Saturday, July 16th is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the patroness of the Carmelite Order. In the scripture, Mt. Carmel is the place
where through the Prophet Elijah, God made his presence known to the
people of Israel and their false prophets who had all turned to worship
false gods. It was on Mt. Carmel that the people of Israel once again
returned to the worship of the true God and the false prophets were
destroyed. It was also on Mt. Carmel that the first Carmelites lived as hermits in the 12th and
13th centuries. Finally, it was on Mt. Carmel that we received the gift of the scapular which
is a beautiful symbol of devotion to the Mother of God. Mt. Carmel, like all mountains in the
scripture, is a place where people have found God’s presence. Years ago, while on a pilgrimage in the Holy Land, I spent some time on Mt. Carmel and was awed to be standing in the
same place where the great Prophet Elijah once stood and proclaimed God’s presence. The
feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel reminds us that God’s presence is always with us and that he
has given us the gift of his dear mother to be our protector and guide.
On another note, please remember that during these summer months when some of our
parishioners go away for vacation and to visit family, we still need your weekly financial
support. Unfortunately, the many expenses of running such a magnificent basilica do not
take a vacation. In the fall I will be giving you a financial report on the financial state of the
parish and you will see that we are almost completely dependent on your weekly offering
to help us meet our many expenses. As always, I thank you for your generosity and for your
tremendous support of this great community!
July 10, 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
MASS INTENTIONS
July 09
8:00am
12:10pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday
Salvatrice Vitalherne
Aulimpce Laforest
+James and Amy Ooi Family
Shrine Members Living and Deceased
+Sandra Lee White and Theona White The Norvin Family
July 10
Sunday
9:00am
11:00am
12:30pm
5:00pm
+William (Billy) Jewell
+Milagros Santiago
In Thanksging to OLPH
In Thanksgiving - Mireille Ancion
+R. Michael Yaras
July 11
7:00am
12:10pm
July 12
7:00am
12:10pm
July 13
7:00am
12:10pm
6:30pm
July 14
7:00am
12:10pm
July 15
7:00am
12:10pm
Monday
+Tom and Hannah Doherty
In Thanksgiving to OLPH
Tuesday
Claude, Celena, Fouad, David, Erin Homsey
+Nicholas Ifebajo
Wednesday
The Keating Family/Matthew Hills
Marcelite Jean Louis and Family
Purgatorian Society
Thursday
In Thanksgiving - Destin Family
+Kane Family
Friday
+John Holland, Jr.
+Petronio Zalamea
FROM THE RECTOR
En Español
Este sábado 16, julio es el día de la Virgen del Monte Carmel, la
patrona de la Orden del Carmen. En la escritura, Mt. Carmel es el
lugar donde por medio del profeta Elías, Dios hizo notar su presencia a la gente de Israel y sus falsos profetas que tenían todos
se volvieron a adorar falsos dioses. Fue en el monte Carmel que
el pueblo de Israel una vez más volvió al culto del verdadero Dios
y los falsos profetas fueron destruidos. También fue en el monte
Carmel que los primeros carmelitas vivían como ermitaños en los
siglos 12 y 13. Finalmente, fue en el monte Carmel que recibimos
el don del escapulario que es un hermoso símbolo de la devoción
a la Madre de Dios. Monte Carmel, al igual que todas las montañas en la escritura, es un lugar donde la gente ha encontrado
la presencia de Dios. Hace años, mientras que en una peregrinación en Tierra Santa, pasé un tiempo en el monte Carmelo y
fue impresionado que estar de pie en el mismo lugar donde el
gran profeta Elías una vez se levantó y proclamó la presencia de
Dios. El día de la Virgen del Monte Carmel nos recuerda que la
presencia de Dios está siempre con nosotros y que nos ha dado
el don de su querida madre para ser nuestro protector y guía.
En otra nota, por favor, recuerde que durante estos meses de
verano, cuando algunos de nuestros feligreses desaparecen
para las vacaciones y para visitar a la familia, todavía necesitamos su apoyo financiero semanal. Desafortunadamente,
los muchos gastos de funcionamiento de una magnífica basílica tales no se toman unas vacaciones. En el otoño voy a estar dando un informe financiero sobre el estado financiero de
la parroquia y se verá que estamos casi completamente dependientes de su oferta semanal para ayudarnos a cumplir
nuestros muchos gastos. ¡Como siempre, gracias por su generosidad y por su enorme apoyo de esta gran comunidad!
Help Support the Basilica
When you plan your weekly offering, please remember that our
parish is facing serious financial difficulties and we need your
help. Together by the grace of God we can insure that Boston’s
Basilica will serve God’s People for many years to come.
Recuérdense cuando están planificando su ofrenda semanal, que
nuestra parroquia está enfrentando serias dificultades financieras
y necesitamos su ayuda. Juntos con la gracia de Dios podemos
asegurar que Boston’s Basilica servirá al Pueblo de Dios por muchos años venideros.
Weekly Collection
For Weekend of June 26, 2016
Total Mass Offertory
ParishPay
TOTAL:
$4,757
$471
$5,228
The Samaritans and Jews despised each other. The moral of the
story is to love our neighbor, who may be someone you don’t know,
someone that looks different than you or someone you don’t like,
without expecting anything in return.
MISSION GRAMMAR NEWS
Dear Basilica Parishioners,
I write with fantastic news: This year, more than ever, Mission Grammar Scholars are living the Gospel and on the Road to College! Each morning, we greet
our incredible scholars with a smile and a handshake, it is the best start to
any day and our constant reminder that the strength of our school is in our
community and the amazing children and families that we serve. Starting this
summer, we will regularly share updates about the amazing accomplishments
of our scholars in the weekly church bulletin. We invite YOU and your children
to join us on this journey!
We believe in each and every one of our scholars. We develop their hearts and
minds as they become change-makers in our world.
Registration is open for the 2016-17 school year with financial aid reserved
for new children. Call us today at 617 442 2660 or visit our website at www.missiongrammar.org!
Let us help make a Catholic Education Possible for YOU!
Financial Aid: over 75% of our families receive scholarships
FREE Breakfast and Lunch Daily
Childcare Vouchers are accepted
La matrícula está abierta para el año escolar 2016-17 con la ayuda financiera
reservada para nuevos niños. Llámenos al 617-442-2660 o visite nuestro sitio
Web en www.missiongrammar.org!
Vamos a ayudar a hacer una Educación Católica posible para USTED: La ayuda financiera: Más del 75% de nuestras familias reciben becas
Desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS todos los días
Vales para el cuidado de los niños son aceptados
Peacefully, Mrs. Dutson and the Mission Grammar Team
Did you Know?
Mission Grammar School and Cathedral High School have formalized a collaborative, Catholic, urban school partnership to create an improved PreK - College
education model for children in the city of Boston to better prepare graduates
for college and leadership in the 21st century. The Catholic Urban Partnership
Boston provides a pathway for scholars from K0 (3-years old) through Grade
6. Catholic School Students score above grade level in reading, language arts,
math, science and social studies. Score 50% higher than the national average
on standardized tests. Mission Grammar is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) as having completed our most recent reaccreditation process in Spring of 2014.
2017 High Mass Intentions
Remember a deceased loved one or pray for an intention through
a High Mass request to be said as part of our daily and Sunday
Masses. Intentions may be booked on a first come, first serve basis
for 2017 by visiting the Rectory Office. High Mass stipends are $15.
Mass cards for deceased, sick, special intention and birthdays
are also available as well as perpetual Mass enrollment societies.
www.bostonsbasilica.com/shop
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
HISPANIC COMMUNITY
Gracias
Le damos una palabra muy especial de agradecimiento a los
miembros de nuestra comunidad haitiana, su sorteo fue un tremendo éxito y recaudó más de $10,000 dolare para la iglesia!
Estamos profundamente agradecidos por todo su trabajo y
dedicación.
Santuario de la Divina Misericordia
Esta es la última oportunidad de inscribirse para el viaje al santuario de la Divina Misericordia en Stockbridge, MA para el Encuentro Hispano. Necesitamos cuarenta personas para llenar
el autobús, que saldrá a las 7:00 am y regreso a las 6:00 pm
Gracias a una generosa donación, entradas tendrán un costo
de $ 25.00 por cada persona, si le gustaría ir por favor deje su
nombre en la oficina. Usted no tiene que pagar el billete aún. Si
no obtenemos suficiente gente, no vamos a pedir el autobús.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)
¿Sabe usted de cualquier persona de 18 años de edad y
mayores que nunca ha sido bautizado o está interesado en
convertirse en un católico? Pronto comenzaremos nuestro
programa para adultos que buscan entrar en la Iglesia Católica,
necesitamos invitar a la gente a ser parte de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Si usted sabe de alguien, por favor, invitarlos a
pasar por la casa parroquial y nos deje su información de contacto; también son bienvenidos a hablar con el Padre Dabney
o el Padre Tizio.
Asamblea Parroquial
¡La Asamblea Parroquial se acerca! Estamos planeando una
Asamblea Parroquial el domingo 16 de de octubre; nuestro
sueño es reunir a todos nuestros feligreses en un solo lugar
para que podamos planear para el futuro. El Consejo Pastoral ha comenzado a planificar para el montaje mediante la
formación de tres comités. Los miembros del consejo serán
la búsqueda de feligreses para servir en los distintos comités; si se le pide para servir, por favor hágalo, necesitaremos la ayuda de todos para hacer el montaje en un éxito.
Sorteo Especial
El próximo mes comenzará un sorteo especial para ayudar
a recaudar fondos para el ministerio de la música en nuestra
parroquia. Nuestro Coro Hispano esta en urgente necesidad
de nuevos equipos, del mismo modo, nuestro magnífico órgano está en necesidad de reparaciones. El sorteo se ofrecerá un
primer premio de $ 1,000, nosotros le estaremos dando más
información a medida que nos acercamos al inicio del sorteo.
Novena Española a la Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro
Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros cada miércoles por la tarde a
las 6:30 p.m. en la capilla de la casa parroquial semanalmente a
nuestra novena española a la Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro.
HAITIAN COMMUNITY
Haitian Mass Every Saturday at 7:00pm
Frèm ak sèm yo, Bondye, avèk Manman Pèpetyèl toujou la pou
li pran swen nou, pou li ban nou nouriti kap kenbe nou solid nan
lafwa. Se sak fè Granmèt la toujou mete, sevitè pou sèvi nou.
Pou nou ka jwen nouriti spirityèl sa, chak Samdi a 7 pm, nap gen
lamès an kreyòl, nan Legliz Pèpetyèl la. Nou tout, ayisyen yo,
nou se pitit Manman Pèpetyèl, vini, pou nou selebre lafwa nou,
nan lang manman nou.
Haitian Choir meets Thursdays at 7:00pm
Tout moun ki ta renmen fè pati , koral ayisyen, ki chante lamès,
ayisyen, chak samdi a 7 PM lan. Nou ka vin rankontre ak lòt
manb yo. Se chak Jedi a 7 pm, nou fè repetisyon. Pa ezite vini,
pou nou vin chante pou bondye, paske chante se priye 2 fwa.
Haitian Prayer Group meets first Saturday at 5:00pm
“Zanmi Manman Pèpetyèl yo”, ap toujou rankontre chak premye
samdi, a 5 h PM pou rive 6h45 PM, nan mizik room lan. Nou konte sou prezans tout manb yo, pou nou kontinye viv karis nou ki
bati sou twa wòch dife. “ lapriye, fòmasyon, ak fratènite”
The Sacrament of Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a
lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we
are baptized as infants or adults, baptism is the Church’s way of
celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. Christ Himself
ordered His disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations and
to baptize those who accept the message of the Gospel. In His
encounter with Nicodemus (John 3:1-21), Christ made it clear
that baptism was necessary for salvation: “Amen, amen I say to
thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” The sacrament is not
a mere formality; it is the very mark of a Christian, because it
brings us into new life in Christ.
The Rite of Baptism is celebrated each month at the Basilica.
We require that at least one parent be a registered parishioner and attend Mass here on a regular basis. Raising your child
in the parish community is an important aspect of living and
teaching the faith. Parishioner registration forms and baptism
applications are available at the Rectory Office. The form must
be fullt completed and returned with an official birth certificate
attached.
Baptisms occur every month:
Spanish – First Sunday of the month at 1:30pm
English – Second Sunday of the month at 1:30pm
Children over the age of 7 years old must attend Religious Education classes before being baptized. If an adult wishes to be
baptized, registration is required through RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults).
www.bostonsbasilica.com/sacraments
NEWS & EVENTS
Thank You
We extend a very special word of thanks to the members of our Haitian Community, their raffle was a tremendous success and raised
over $10,000 for the church! We are so deeply grateful for all their hard work and dedication.
Raffle Fundraiser
Next month we will begin a special raffle to help raise funds for the music ministry in our parish. Our Hispanic Choir is in desperate
need of new equipment, likewise, our magnificent organ is in need of repairs. The raffle will offer a top prize of $1,000, we’ll be giving
you more information as we get closer to the start of the raffle.
Religious Education Classes
The Basilica will begin religious education classes for children ages 6 to 16 beginning on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Classes are
scheduled on Sundays from 10-11:00am September through April. The cost is $50 per child. For more information or to register for
classes, please come to the Rectory Office. Payment is due at the time of registration along with a copy of the Baptism certificate.
Jubilee Celebration in Washington D.C.
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province will celebrate the closing of the Jubilee Year in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help at the Immaculate Conception Shrine in Washington D.C. A Mass will be held at 2:00pm with Redemptorist Archbishop Joseph Tobin presiding followed by a reception at 4:30pm. We are expecting a large crowd representaing
all the parishes within the province. Our parish has reserved 40 seats on United Airlines, further information can be found on the
flyers at the back of thr church or from the Rectory Office. A $50 deposit is required to secure a reservation with the full payment
due by August 10th.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Do you know of anyone 18 years of age and older who has never been baptized or is interested in becoming a Catholic? We will
soon be starting our program for adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church. We need you to invite people to become part of our
parish community. If you know of anyone, please invite them to stop by the rectory and leave us their contact information; they are
also welcome to speak with Frs. Dabney or Tizio.
Parish Assembly
The Parish Assembly is coming! We are planning a Parish Assembly on Sunday October 16th; our dream is to gather all our parishioners together in one place so we can plan for the future. The Pastoral Council has begun to plan for the assembly by forming three
committees. Members of the council will be seeking parishioners to serve on the various committees; if you are asked to serve,
please do so, we will need everyone’s help to make the assembly a success.
Automated Giving with ParishPay
Help strengthen stewardship at the Basilica through automated giving. We request that you consider utilizing a new and easier way
to support our parish. In lieu of weekly collections, the ParishPay program will withdraw a once a month contribution from your checking, savings, or credit card accounts. There is no cost to partipcate in the program and it is safe and secure. To sign up, please visit the
Rectory Office or register online: www.parishpay.com
Test Prep for Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Saint Joseph Prepatory High School in Boston, a co-ed Catholic, independent school will offer a five session Test Prep for the Catholic
High School Entrance Test (HSPT) in the fall for students who seek to maximize performance for admission and scholarship opportunities. Space is limited and registratration is available on a first come, first serve basis. Entrance testing in the Archdiocese is scheduled for Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 11, and Dec. 3 and will be offered at Saint Joe’s. Registration Forms for both offerings are available
on the website, www.saintjosephprep.org. For more information, please contact Kevin Faherty, Assistant Director of Admission, at
617-254-8383, X 1109 or [email protected]
Triduum in Honor of St. Clare
The Monastary of St. Clare in Jamaica Plain will hold a Triduum in Honor of St. Clare. Masses will be offered on August 8, 9, and 10 at
7:00pm. Thursday, August 11th will mark the Solemnity and a Mass will be held at 11:00am. The celebrant will be Rev. John Tokaz,
OFM, Cap. Guradian and Co-Director of San Lorenzo Firary in Jamaica Plain. For those unable to attend, intentions may be mailed
to the Monastary, 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.