August is the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
August is the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 4
English Mass: 7:30 AM
No Latin Low Mass
No Latin Low Mass
St. John Vianney
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Updated 08/02/2020
Updated 08/02/2020
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Updated 07/25/2020
Updated 07/25/2020
Coronation of Mary,
Mayer of Munich, St.
Joseph's Villa Chapel,
Richmond, Virginia,
A.D. 1931.
THE EPIPHANY PROCLAMATION FOR 2020 IN THE YEAR OF GRACE
(The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts:)
Know, dear brethren, that as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God's mercy we announce to you also the joy of His Resurrection who is our Savior:
The Sunday of Septuagesima is the 9th Day of February.
On the 26th Day of February will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the Fast of the most sacred Lenten Season.
On the 12th Day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 21st Day of May will be the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the 31st day of May, the Feast of Pentecost.
On the 11th Day of June, the Feast of Corpus Christi.
On the 29th Day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of Our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Brethren: Brethren, let us not covet evil things, as they also coveted. Neither become ye idolaters, as some of them: as it is written: The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed fornication, and there fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them tempted, and perished by the serpents. Neither do you murmur, as some of them murmured, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them in figure, and they are written for our correction, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore he that thinketh himself to stand, let him take heed lest he fall. Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human: and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able; but will make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it.
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SAINTLY REFLECTIONS ON PRAYER |
"Prayer is an all-efficient panoply,
a treasure undimished, a mine which is
never exhausted, a sky unobscured by
clouds, a heaven unruffled by the storm.
It is the root, the foundation, the
mother of a thousand blessings."
Saint John Chrysostom (349-407)
"Because we are human, we are not strong.
Because we are not strong, we pray."
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430)
Fr. Desiré Salako has had to travel to Niger because one of his missionary priests has been kidnapped. He asked for the support of our prayers. The New York Times reports that the priest's name is PIERLUIGI MACALLI, S.M.A. It is believed that the kidnappers have taken him out of Niger to Burkino Faso.
Welcome
Welcome to our Parish,
a canonically open parish of the Archdiocese
of Boston. Both the ordinary form of the
Roman Rite (1970 Missal) and the extraordinary
form (1962 Missal) are celebrated here
with the blessing of His Eminence Sean
Cardinal O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston.
We are always glad to welcome Sunday
visitors to our beautiful, historic church.
We invite you to register with us.
Fr. Charles J. Higgins
Pastor
Pastor
"I am the Immaculate Conception"
"Je suis l'Immaculée conception"
Our Lady to Saint Bernadette Soubirous
"Je suis l'Immaculée conception"
Our Lady to Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Catechesis
2020 Jubilee 2021
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST - 8/2
MYSTERIUM FIDEI
("MYSTERY OF FAITH",
ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF
POPE PAUL VI)
Pastor's Note
ECCE AGNUS DEI - BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
Very familiar to us is the Agnus Dei/Lamb of God prayer which is said just before the Communion at Mass—so familiar to us, in fact, that its meaning might well pass us by unappreciated.
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Scripture Study
COLLECTS OF THE ROMAN MISSAL - PENTECOST
Missale Romanum 1962 (MR '62)
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The Miracle of Lourdes
Beginning on February 11th, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in the grotto of a large rock outside the town of Lourdes, France. All in all there were 18 distinct apparitions, the last one occurring on July 16th of that same year.
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"O GOD, Protector and Lover of the Humble, who hast bestowed upon Thy handmaid
Marie Bernarde the favor of beholding the Immaculate Virgin Mary, and of conversing
with her; grant, we beseech Thee, that walking through the simple paths of faith,
we may in the end behold Thee in Heaven." |
Parish Mission Statement
"What then is a parish? It is the smallest section of the one universal flock which has been entrusted to Peter by the Lord. Under the authority of a responsible priest who has received the care of souls from his bishop, the parish is, within the Church of Jesus Christ, the first community of Christian life; it is a community cut to human dimensions, in which the shepherd can know his flock and the flock can know their shepherd. At the heart of this area, we find the parish church with its bell-tower, its baptistery, its confessional, its altar and tabernacle, a symbol of unity and the centre of community life." - Blessed Pope Paul VI, reigned 1964-1978
In its present form the Rosary was revealed by St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Friars Preachers, in order to stem the flood of the Albigensian heresy, then spreading far and wide throughout Europe. He propagated this form of prayer in obedience to a revelation received from the Blessed Virgin, to whom he had recourse for this purpose, about the year 1206, and to him was due the spread of a devotion, which for many centuries has produced the most marvelous results in the Christian world. The decisive defeat of the Turks at the famous battle of Lepanto (A.D. 1571) and at Belgrade (A.D. 1716) gave occasion both to the institution of this Feast and to its extension to the Universal Church.
Commentary by Fr. Sylvester Juergens S.M. (1894-1969)
Commentary by Fr. Sylvester Juergens S.M. (1894-1969)
External Solemnity of the Apparition of Mary Immaculate at Lourdes
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Sunday, February 9, 2020
First Saturday
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Saturday, February 1, 2020
The Christ Candle
The Holy Innocents
Saturday, December 28, 2019
The Holy Innocents
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Father Brian Peter O'Hanlon
celebrating with us his first Mass,
Sunday, May 19, 2019
celebrating with us his first Mass,
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Profoundly Happy Mary at her Altar
Low Sunday, April 28, 2019
Low Sunday, April 28, 2019
OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
"I will put enmities between thee and the woman."
In these words the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary was announced to our
first parents. It was to be the reversal
of the friendship with the serpent
contracted by Eve, when she listened to
his voice and fell under his power. The
second Eve was never to be under the
power of the devil; the enmity between
them was to admit of no possible
exception. This involved the grace of
being conceived immaculate.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - AGAIN!
Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access
“GRATITUDE IS THE THING THAT BRINGS US THE MOST GRACE...I HAVE LEARNT THIS FROM EXPERIENCE; TRY IT AND YOU WILL SEE. I AM CONTENT WITH WHATEVER GOD GIVES ME, AND I SHOW HIM THIS IN A THOUSAND LITTLE WAYS.”
Saint Therese of Lisieux (+1897)
"It would be easier for the earth to carry on without
the sun than without the Holy Mass"
Parish Cemetery
of Saint Mary's, Needham
Mary's Immaculate Conception was the
foundation of all her graces. The
absence of any stain or spot of sin
distinguished her from all the rest of
mankind. It distinguished her from the
holiest of the Saints, since they, one and
all, were sinners. Her perfect sinlessness
was the source of all her glory and all
her majesty; it was this which opened
the door to the unlimited graces that
she received from God; it was this that
qualified her for her divine maternity,
and raised her to her throne as Queen
of Heaven.
"O Queen, conceived without
original sin, pray for us, who have
recourse to thee."
Commentary by Fr. Sylvester Juergens, S.M. (1896-1969).
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes meet in the Lower Church Hall.
Grades K-Pre-Confirmation: 8:30 - 10 AM; includes Sunday Mass.
New students are always welcome
Jean Johnson, Director
Patti Strom, Latin Mass Children's Cathechism
Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access
Thank you to everyone who has already contacted State Senators and Representatives expressing opposition to the
proposed laws that would dramatically expand abortion rights in Massachusetts. Now, as the state legislature enters
its final six months of the session, it is time to speak out again.
The Facts
The two bills are under consideration (H. 3320 and S. 1209) would:
To be clear - these bills would significantly change Massachusetts law. This is not about Rode v. Wade.
The two bills are under consideration (H. 3320 and S. 1209) would:
- Expand abortion access, including late-term abortions, during the nine months of pregnancy for vitually any reason
- Eliminate requirements that late-term abortions be performed in a hospital
- Eliminate the requirement that provide medical care to a child who survives an abortion attempt.
- Eliminate the requirement that a minor under the age of 18 have the consent of a parent, guardian, or the courts.
- Expand state funding for women who cannot afford the procedure.
How can you help?
Contact your legislators, let them know you are a Massachusetts voter, and say NO on Abortion Expansion! Log on to macatholic.org and follow the links to find contact information for:
For individuals without internet access, please call the Massachusetts Catholic Conference at 617-746-5630 for legislative contact information.
Contact your legislators, let them know you are a Massachusetts voter, and say NO on Abortion Expansion! Log on to macatholic.org and follow the links to find contact information for:
- Your individual State Senator and Representative via address and zip code link
- Members of the Joint Committee on Judiciary who control the fate of H.3320 and S.1209.
For individuals without internet access, please call the Massachusetts Catholic Conference at 617-746-5630 for legislative contact information.
"We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the four Dioceses of Massachuetts, call on our elected officials to carefully
consider the consequences that these bills would bring to the lives of infants, parents, families and the citizens
of the Commonwealth. We urge all people of good will, regardless of what faith they practice, to vigorously oppose
these extreme measures." 1
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Statement of His Eminence Seán P. O'Malley, OFM, Cap. Archbishop of
Boston; Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester; Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Bishop of Springfield;
Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, SDV, Bishop of Fall River.
“GRATITUDE IS THE THING THAT BRINGS US THE MOST GRACE...I HAVE LEARNT THIS FROM EXPERIENCE; TRY IT AND YOU WILL SEE. I AM CONTENT WITH WHATEVER GOD GIVES ME, AND I SHOW HIM THIS IN A THOUSAND LITTLE WAYS.”
Saint Therese of Lisieux (+1897)
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Coming Soon
- New Mass Chant Section
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- Catechesis Link
January 12, 2019 - New page reference link on our Home page to the Catechesis section
- Catechesis
January 6, 2019 - New Our Catholic Faith section
- Easter Vigil
April 22, 2018 - Added selected Easter Vigil photographs to home page
- Search Feature
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- Bulletin Audio
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- Divine Mercy Chaplet
July 16, 2017 - Transcript of Sunday, April 23, 2017 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Service, with the complete Divine Mercy Chaplet. Listen and pray with Father!
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- Mystery of Lourdes
February 16, 2017 - Omnis expertem maculae Mariam - Hymn soundtrack and Latin lyrics
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St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church
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