Saturday/Sábado, 1/29/05 - 4 p.m. – Pires & St. Pierre Family

Sunday/Domingo, 1/30/05 – 8:30 – Bob Braga

10 a.m. – Mary C. Freitas

11:30 – (Sp.) – Pro Popolo

Monday/Lunes, 1/31/05 – 9 a.m. – Theresa dos Santos

7 p.m. – (Sp.) – Mary P. Correia

Tuesday/Martes, 2/01/05 – 9 a.m. – Wayne Michael Guerreiro

Wednesday/Miercoles, 2/02/05 – 9 a.m. – Mary P. Correia

7 p.m. – (bilingual) – Maria Moreno

Thursday/Jueves, 2/03/05 - 9 a.m. – Agnes Lister

7 p.m. – (bilingual) – Gaudino Moreno

Friday/Viernes, 2/04/05 – 9 a.m. – John & Margaret Robinson

3:30 – Mass @ Tripp Towers – Pro Popolo

7 p.m. – (Sp) – Hora Santa

Saturday/Sábado, 2/05/05 – 9 a.m. – Nancy Doyle

11 a.m. – First Penance

4 p.m. – Norman & Lillian Lewis

Sunday/Domingo, 2/06/05 – 8:30 – Jose Lino

10 a.m. – Irene Roy & Paul Sousa

11:30 – (Sp.) –Emmanuel Vasquez Escoto

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Call/llama a Alice Lester 508- 997-8040

A WOMEN’S CONCERN has opened a new pregnancy help center in Fall River so as to support mothers in the Southcoast region. Steve Massoud is our parish contact person. AWC asks parishes to participate in the Baby Bottle Campaign. Our parish has received Baby Bottles for individuals & families to take home, fill with change and return at the end of the next month. We are participating in this program during January, during which falls National Sanctity of Human Life Week (beginning January 22). Thank you for your generosity!

CHOIR REHEARSAL is at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Church (entering from the Fair St. parking lot door). New members are welcome!

New Family Committee will have the next meeting on Monday Jan. 31^st at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory. We will continue our preparations for the St. Valentine’s Social and will look at upcoming events in March and April. All are welcome to come and share ideas!

Parish Council will be meeting on Wednesday February 2 at 7:45 pm in the Parish Hall.

CANDLEMAS: Wednesday, February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which commemorates when Mary and Joseph brought the Baby Jesus to the temple 40 days after His Birth. It is called Candlemas since it is the day on which the Church traditionally blesses candles, reminding us of the light of Christ entering our world. We will have Mass in English at 9 a.m. and a bilingual Mass at 7 p.m. Please feel free to bring candles from home to be blessed.

Eucharistic Adoration: This Wednesday, beginning after the special 7 p.m. Mass and continuing until 9 p.m. Night Prayer and Benediction are prayed at 8:45. Please enter from the Fair Street Parking lot. Feel free to come for the whole 2 hours or just to drop by and spend a few minutes with Our Lord.

FEAST OF SAINT BLAISE is celebrated on Thursday, February 3. On this day we will be blessing throats at the 9 a.m. English Mass and the 7 p.m. bilingual Mass.

ASH WEDNESDAY is February 9. We will have Masses at 9 a.m. (English), 3:30 (with the CCD students, but open to all) and at 7 p.m. (Bilingual).

BAPTISM CLASSES IN ENGLISH are offered when needed by Deacon Larry. A prior appointment with Father Wilson is required.

PLEASE USE ONLY THE MIDDLE DOOR when entering from County St. during these cold months. This helps to cut down on the drafts out the other 2 doors (and saves some money on fuel). Thanks for your cooperation!

ENGLISH CLASS are offered by Nancy and John Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the rectory. It is open to anyone who would like to improve their English. For more info, either to be a student or to help teaching, please contact Nancy at 993-9612 or come by the rectory Wednesday night. We are still in need of more volunteer tutors to teach English. You don’t need teaching experience to help out.

SPANISH CLASS meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome to come and learn & have a good time. Classes will begin again on Feb.1

PUBLICITY FOR THE BOOK of the Historical Memory of the Diocesan Hispanic Apostolate (a bilingual history of the 7 parishes) is being sold so that the book may be published in early 2005. A ½ page ad costs $120. It might be a good place to remember a deceased loved one or to give thanks to Mary, St. Jude or St. Anthony. Please speak with Felicitas Gomez (999-9445) or Father if you would like to buy an ad.

A Family Retreat: Family Rosary: Ways to Pray, is being offered by Holy Cross Family Ministries on Sunday February 27^th from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St. (Route 138), North Easton, MA. For more information contact Mary Lou Gray @ 1-800-299-7729 Ext. 2023, Ext. 2023 or e-mail mlgray@hcfm.org

Married Couples Wanted The Diocesan Marriage Preparation program for the Fall River/New Bedford area is looking for married couples who would like to enrich their own marriage while helping engaged couples prepare for their lifetime together. If you are interested in sharing the joys and challenges of your married life, please contact Fr. Wilson or program directors, Jerry and Scottie Foley at 508-999-6420. An Information session will be offered on Thursday, February 17, 2005 @ Office of Family Ministry in N. Dartmouth

World Day for Consecrated Life – Dioceses and parishes nationwide will celebrate the 2005 World Day for Consecrated Life, February 6^th. In our Diocese we will celebrate next Sunday, February 6^th at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River at 3:00 p.m. We invite all to celebrate the liturgy recognizing the men and women who have made the special commitment to the Church through religious life. The program is coordinated by our old friend, Sister Elaine Heffernan, RSM.

St. Mary’s Education Fund – The Diocese of Fall River is once again making need-based scholarships available. Students presently enrolled/accepted or registered in on of the 26 Diocesan schools for 2005-2006 school year are eligible to apply. Application can be obtained at the school. Any parent interested in having their child attend a school within the Diocese of Fall River should contact the principle at the school of interest.

COURAGE is a group for people dealing with same-sex attractions while trying to live chastely. Founded by Fr. John Harvey, OSFS, the group is faithful to the Church’s teachings on human sexuality. The next meeting will be tonight (Sunday) at 7 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome.

WHAT IF I HAVE A COLD? The Diocese of Fall River put out a notice regarding the flu season this week. It reads, "As we approach the cold & flu season, care should be taken in the distribution and reception of Holy Communion. Those who minister the cup are reminded to wipe both the inside and the outside of the rim and turn the cup and purificator after each reception by a communicant. In addition, after proper purification all chalices should be cleansed with hot water after each Mass using the sacrarium. All ministers of Holy Communion should thoroughly cleanse their hands prior to and after Mass. If a Special Minster of Holy Communion is showing cold/flu symptoms, he/she should refrain, if at all possible, from the exercise of one’s ministry at that particular time. Communicants showing cold or flu symptoms should refrain from the reception of the Precious Blood at Mass. While ‘Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it is distributed under both kinds…the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, is received under only one species’ (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 2000). Finally, participants at Mass who show cold or flu symptoms or are concerned about their own health should use common sense in participating in the ritual action of handshaking during the sign of peace. A simple nod of the head, along with the greeting ‘peace be with you’ extended to those nearby would be an adequate response."

Prayer Opportunities – Awakening to God’s Presence: "The Contemplative Dimension of Christian Living," facilitated by Reverend Robert Powell @ Cathedral Camp, E. Freetown 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The First retreat (Saturday, February 12) will be an introduction to the contemplative dimension of Christian living; while the second retreat (Saturday, April 23) will lead the participants to a deeper level of understanding and practice. To register call Fr. Powell at 508-761-0746 or mail $35.00 (per retreat) fee to 385 Central Avenue, Seekonk MA 02771.

"Tuesdays Together," facilitated by Pat Pasternac @ Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Fall River. Meets 1^st Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday February 1, 2005 features the topic "Lighten Up this Lent: Ed Hayes’ ‘Hobo Honeymoon’." Please call Holy Trinity Religious Education Office at 508-672-8340 to register

SPANISH EVANGELIZATION TEAM goes to homes to have "Spiritual Fiestas" (which are a combination of witness talks, prayer and songs of praise) and then follow-up classes in doctrine. If you want the team to come to your home, speak with Santos & Judith Vazquez (992-3595), Marita Maciel (991-2275), Tere (774-202-3014), Laura (984-7976) or Rallito. They will be putting on a retreat in Spanish the weekend of January 29 & 30. If you would like to attend, please come to the hall next Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be talks, songs of praise, silent prayer and Confession.

Diocesan hispanic council will have its next meeting on Saturday, January 29^th at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

SI ESTAS ENFERMO/A o estas refriado, o tienes monga o cualquier otra enfermedad, La Diocesis de Fall River ha escrito esta semana que se debe hacer. Dice la carta, "Se acerca la temporada de los resfriados y de la monga, hay que tener ciudado en la distribución y recepción de la Sagrada Comunión. Los que administran el caliz deben recordar de limpiar el caliz por fuera y por dentro y de girar el caliz y el purificador despues de cada persona que bebe la Sangre. Ademas, despues de la debida purificación, todos los calices deben ser lavados con agua caliente despues de cada Misa, usando el "sacrarium" (el tubo que ya directo a la tierra). Todos los ministros de la Sagrada Comunión deben lavar sus manos atentamente antes y despues de Misa. Si un ministro especial de la Sagrada Comunión tiene sintomas de resfriado o monga, él/ella debe ausentarse, si es posible, de ejercer su ministerio durante ese tiempo. Feligreses que tienen sintomas de resfriado o monga no deben recibir la Sangre Preciosa en la Misa. Aunque ‘La Sagrada Communion tiene una forma mas plena de señal cuando se distribuye bajo las 2 especies…la Fe Catolica enseña que Cristo, totalmente y plenamente, es recibido aun bajo una sola especie’ (Instrucción General del Misal Romano, 2000). En fin, los participantes en la Misa que tienen sintomas de resfriado o monga o que se preocupan por su propia salud deben usar su sentido comun en cuanto a dando la mano en la Señal de la Paz….Una respuesta adequada puede ser un saludo con una inclinación de la cabeza con la salutación ‘la paz esté contigo’ a los que nos rodean."

EQUIPO DE EVANGELIZACION: Van a las casas par hacer Fiestas Espirituales y luego tienen clases de evangelización para ayudar a familias para que crezcan en la fe. Si quieres que vengan a tu casa, habla con Santos & Judith Vazquez (992-3595), Marita Maciel (991-2275), Tere (774-202-3014) o Laura (984-7976) o Rallito. El fin de semana que viene (29-30 de enero) tendrán un Retiro de Evangelización. Si quieres participar, ven al salón parroquial el sábado a las 9 de la mañana. Habrá charlas, tiempo de rezar en silencio, alabanzas, y Confesiones.

PUBLICIDAD PARA EL LIBRO de la Memoria Historica del Apostolado Hispano – necesitamos vender publicidad para este libro que da la historia de las comunidades hispanas. La mitad de una página cuesta $120. Puede ser una Buena cosa para recordar algun difunto o dar gracias a la Virgen o San Judas o San Antonio. Por favor, habla con Felicitas (999-9445) o el padre si quieres comprar la mitad de una página.

CLASE DE ESPAÑOL se ofrece los Martes a las 7 p.m. en la rectoria. Comenzarán de nuevo el Martes, 1 de Febrero.

CLASE DE INGLES: Todos estan invitados a estas clases en donde podrán ir aprendiendo el ingles que les ayudará a una mejor comunicación con la comunidad Americana, comunicando en el trabajo y a los que vayan a presentar el exámen de Ciudadania. Les ayudará sucar la Ciudadania de los EE.UU. Los maestros, Nancy y John, nos esperan cada miercoles a las 7 p.m. en la rectoria. Ellos generosamente dan este tiempo para que ustedes puedan aprender el ingles. Son unas clases muy buenas, Son excelentes maestros. Para mas informacion, llama a la rectoria o a Nancy 993-9612.

POR FAVOR, SOLAMENTE USA LA PUERTA QUE ESTA EN MEDIO cuando entras de la County St. durante el otoño e invierno. Así no perderemos mucha calefacción por las otras dos puertas. ¡Gracias!

AYUDA PARA MADRES NECESITADAS: "A Women’s Concern" es un Nuevo centro de asistencia en Fall River que ayuda mamas de nuestra diocesis que tienen problemas con su embarazo. Nuestro organista, Steve, es la persona de contacto de nuestra parroquia. AWC pide que participemos en su Campaña de Biberones. Cada persona puede llevar un biberón (Baby bottle) a casa, llenarlo con monedas y devolverlo aquí al terminar el mes de febrero. El mes de enero es el mes en que cae la Semana Nacional de la Sanctidad de la Vida Humana (comenzando el 22 de enero). Gracias por su generosidad.

LOS COROS tienen sus ensayos los martes a las 6:30 aquí. Hay que entrar por la puerta del Parking que se entra por Fair Street.

Retiro Familiar: "Rosario Familiar: Ways to Pray", un programa de Holy Cross Family Ministries, será presentada el domingo, 27 de febrero de 2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. en el Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St. (Ruta 138), North Easton, MA. Para mas información, llama a Mary Lou Gray @ 1-800-299-7729 Ext. 2023, Ext. 2023 o por su e-mail mlgray@hcfm.org.

Necesitamos Matrimonios para ayudar en el Pre-Cana: La Oficina Diocesana para la Preparación de Matrimonios está buscando personas casadas por la Iglesia que quieren enriquecer su propio matrimonio mientras ayudan a otra gente preparando para sus bodas. Si estás interesado en compartiendo tus alegrias y desafios matrimoniales, por favor habla con Padre Wilson or llama a los directores, Jerry and Scottie Foley (508-999-6420). Necesitamos gente que puede hablar español. Habrá una sesión de información el jueves, 17 de febrero en la Office of Family Ministry en N. Dartmouth.

"COURAGE" es un grupo para la gente que lucha con atracciones hacia el mismo sexo. Este grupo católico fue establecido por el Padre John Harvey, OSFS, para ayudar a estas personas para que vivieran la castidad, según la ley de Dios. "COURAGE" tendrá su reunion aquí HOY (domingo) a partir de las 7 P.M.. Todos estan bienvenidos.

EL FONDO DE StA. Maria para becas – La Diocesis de Fall River tiene becas para gente necesitada economicamente. Niños que ya han sido matriculados o que van a entrar en una escuela diocesana en el año 2005-2006 pueden pedir una aplicación del Principal de cualquiera escuela catolica en la diócesis.

LA CANDELARIA: El miercoles, 2 de febrero es la Fiesta de la Presentación de Nuestro Señor, que recuerda cuando María y José fueron al Templo con el Niño Jesus 40 dias despues de su nacimiento. Se llama la Candelaria ya que es el Dia cuando la Iglesia bendice velas, recordándonos de como la luz de Christ entró en nuestro mundo. Tendremos Misa en ingles a las 9 a.m. y una Misa Bilingue a las 7 p.m. Puedes traer tus velas de casa para que sean bendecidas.

Adoración Eucaristica Este Miercoles – Despues de la Misa especial para la Candelaria a las 7 p.m. hasta las 9 p.m. Termina con la Oración de la Noche y la Bendicción Eucaristica a las 8:45. Hay que entrar por la puerta del Parking que se entra por Fair Street. Ven para pasar un ratito con Nuestro Señor.

FIESTA DE SAN BLAS se celebra el jueves, 3 de febrero. En las Misas de las 9 a.m. (ingles) y de las 7 p.m. (bilingue) bendeciremos las gargantas.

MIERCOLES DE CENIZA (9 DE FEBRERO): Tendremos Misas a las 9 a.m. (ingles), 3:30 (con los niños de catecismo) y a las 7 p.m. (Bilingue).