THE BULLETIN (April 21, 2024)
Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Church
Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Church
341 June Street
Worcester, MA 01602
1 (508) 752-4287 – Office/Rectory
Email – ourladymercymaroniteworcester@gmail.com
Website - www.ourladyofmercymaronite.org
Reverend Alex Joseph - Pastor
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Liturgy Schedule: Mondays - 12:15 PM / Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays - 10 AM / Saturdays – 4 PM / Sundays - 10 AM.
Confessions: Saturdays – 3 PM to 3:45 PM / Sundays – 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM / and by appointment.
Mondays and Tuesdays there are no public Liturgies.
DURING THE WEEK - THE LITURGIES ARE HELD IN THE CHAPEL.
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If you are seeking these Mysteries / Sacraments, please contact the Pastor at these suggested times:
- Baptism - at least three (3) months prior to the requested date
- First Holy Communion - successful completion of the Maronite Christian Formation classes grades 1 to 3 inclusive
- Matrimony / Crowning - at least one (1) year prior to requested date
- Communion for the homebound and Anointing of the Sick - as soon as possible
If you are new to the parish or would like to become a parishioner, please see the priest to fill out a registration form.
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If you know of a shut-in or someone in the hospital that would like a visit from the priest, please contact Abouna Alex at any time of the day or night at (508) 752-4287. You are NOT bothering the priest. He wants to visit with you.
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Upcoming Holy Offerings:
(If not noted, Liturgy intentions, as well as, daily Liturgy intentions are OPEN.)
Upcoming Holy Offerings: (If not noted, Liturgy intentions, as well as, daily Liturgy intentions are OPEN.)
Sat, April 20th, at 2 PM - Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery.
Sat, April 20th, at 4 PM - Liturgy for Mary Ata offered by Rev. Alex Joseph
Sun, April 21st, at 10 AM - 4th Sunday of the Resurrection - for Walter, Genevieve, Patricia + founders of Bake Sale.
Sat, April 27th, at 2 PM: Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery.
Sat, April 27th, at 4 PM: LITURGY INTENTION IS OPEN.
Sun, April 28th, at 10 AM: 5th Sunday of the Resurrection
- 1 Year Anniversary for Toufic Aghnatios offered by Roula Elnemer & family.
Sat, May 4th, at 2 PM: Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery.
Sat, May 4th, at 3 PM: 1st Saturday Program.
Sat, May 4th, at 4 PM: LITURGY.
Sat, May 4th, at 5:30 PM: 1st Confession for the 1st Holy Communicants / 1st Holy Communion Practice.
Sun, May 5th, at 10 AM: 6th Sunday of the Resurrection - Liturgy for the 1st Holy Communion Class.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scripture Readings:
Sun, April 21st - Genesis 1:20-23 + Hebrews 13:18-25 + John 21:1-14. (4th Sunday of the Resurrection.)
Sun, April 28th - Ezekiel 34:11-16,23-25a + Ephesians 2:1-10 + John 21:15-19. (5TH Sunday of the Resurrection.)
Sun, May 5th - Deuteronomy 31: 1-3 + 6-9 + Romans 10:1-13 + Luke 24:36-48. (6th Sunday of the Resurrection.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday Holy Hour - There will be a silent Holy Hour of Adoration of the Eucharist offered at 2 PM until the 3:45 PM. Confessions will be available at the normal time on Saturdays at 3 PM. Please find the time to sit for at least 10 minutes one of these upcoming Saturdays. Just come bring yourselves (and your problems) and listen for the Lord.
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1st Saturday Devotion – on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at 2 PM. Beginning at 3 PM, there will be Adoration, opportunity for Confession, Rosary, Divine Mercy, and includes Liturgy at 4 PM. See you there …
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Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember:
Sun, April 21st, 2024 - Second Collection: Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 - 1st Holy Communion Practice - (1st Confessions @ 530 PM.)
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 - 1st Saturday Program at 3 PM.
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 - 1st Holy Communion @ 10 AM. - Feast of Our Lady of Lebanon.
- After Liturgy - Procession to the Blessed Mother statue for May Crowning.
MOTHERS’ DAY - Sunday, May 17th, 2024.
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27th, 2024.
FATHERS’ DAY - Sunday, June 16th, 2024.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND - NAM Convention - Detroit, MI - see flyer on the bulletin board.
Sat/Sun, July 27/28, 2024 - Meet Abouna Peter Frangie this weekend.
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YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED IN THIS MATTER.
For those of you that might attend services at this Church on an unique frequency, something for you to think about. YOUR Church needs your support. Even though you may not be here; YOUR Church still is trying its best to operate without you. Please consider making a donation gift when you are not here. You can do this by going to YOUR Church’s website (www.ourladyofmercymaronite.org) and locate on the home page a BIG RED BUTTON. This is an application where you can donate electronically to this Church by way of credit card, debit card, or checking account. Please consider making your donations online to ensure that YOUR Church remains present.
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MARONITE CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES - Classes have already started. If you would like to enroll your children in these classes, please see the Priest. Classes meet every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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CHILDREN’S CLASSROOM - No one, especially minor children, should be in the classroom unattended.
As a reminder, this is a safe environment.
No children should be unaccompanied or left alone without adult supervision.
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PARISHIONER REGISTRATION - Many parishioners are not registered with the Church. Please take a moment and register. Help us to better serve and communicate with you. There are registration forms at the entrances of the Church. Please fill one out and return it to the Church. You may place the completed form in the collection baskets or return them to the Priest.
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MARONITE YOUTH ORGANIZATION - The MYO of this parish is trying to reanimate itself. Already we have at least two advisers and several children (ages from 12 to 17 years old) committed to starting again. If you are interested in involving your children to entering our group, please advise the priest. The MYO is a gathering of our youth ranging from 12 to 17. It is a social and spiritual gathering not only from this parish but the surrounding Maronite parishes in this Eparchy and throughout the United States. Let us begin spreading the word of this group, again.
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SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection the weekend of Saturday/Sunday, April 20th/21st for the Catholic Home Mission Appeal. This collection is used for the Missions in the USA. Our Eparchy has received grants from the United States Conferences of Catholic Bishops from this collection for several years.
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Sat/Sun, April 13/14, 2024: $774.00 with an additional $7.00 for the candle collection.
Vanco Payment Application’s collections for the past week: $232.46.
Total collections the past week: $1,013.46.
Thank you again for your generosity.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING
1st Confession, Practice, and Confession @ Saturday, May 4th, 2024 @ 530 PM.
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May God Bless all of you and keep you safe.
Have a great week !!! Peace be with you, Rev. Alex
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