THE BULLETIN (May 21, 2023)
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 Alexander A. 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.
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.)
Saturday, May 20th, at 2 PM: Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery until 3:45 PM.
Saturday, May 20th, at 4 PM: Liturgy.
Sunday, May 21st, at 10 AM: 7th Sunday of Resurrection - Liturgy for Chukrallah & Milia & Samira Abboud
offered by Fadia Abdulmassih & Family.
MONDAY, MAY 22ND, AT 8 AM - LITURGY WILL BE AT 8 AM. NOT AT 12:15 PM.
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Saturday, May 27th, at 2 PM: Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery until 3:45 PM.
Saturday, May 27th, at 3 PM: Liturgy.
Sunday, May 28th, at 10 AM: Pentecost Sunday - for the parish. (Please bring your own water bottles.)
MONDAY, MAY 29TH, TUESDAY MAY 30TH, AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST - NO LITURGY.
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Saturday, June 3rd, at 2 PM: Silent Adoration of the Blessed Mystery until 3:45 PM.
Saturday, June 3rd, at 3 PM: 1st Saturday Program.
Saturday, June 3rd, at 4 PM: Liturgy -for the intentions of those present & for a safe and successful fundraiser. (St. Awtel)
Sunday, June 4th, at 10 AM: Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity - 40 Day Liturgy for Toufic Agathios
offered by daughter, Roula ElNemer & family. The Prayer of Incense offered after Liturgy.
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Scripture Readings:
Sun, May 21st - Letter to the Ephesians 1:15-23 + John 13:31-35. (7th Sunday of the Resurrection.)
Sun, May 28th - Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21 + John 14:15-20. (Pentecost Sunday.)
Sun, June 4th - Letter to the Romans 11:25-36 + Matthew 28:16-20. (Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity.)
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1st Saturday Devotion – on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 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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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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Collections:
Sat/Sun, May 13/14, 2023: $789.00 with an additional $26.00 for the candles, and $200.00 donation to the Church.
Vanco Payment Solutions Application’s collections for this past week: $263.08.
Total collections this past week: $1,278.08.
Thank you again for your generosity.
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Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember:
MONDAY, MAY 22ND, AT 8 AM - LITURGY WILL BE AT 8 AM. NOT AT 12:15 PM.
Sunday, May 28th, 2023 - PENTECOST. (Bring your own water bottles.)
Monday, May 29th, 2023 - Memorial Day (NO LITURGY.) May 29th, 30th, and 31st - NO LITURGY AND OFFICE CLOSED.
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 - Hafli Fundraiser - Feast of St. Awtel.
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 - 3 PM - 1st Saturday Program.
Sunday, June 18th, 2023 - Fathers’ Day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH - NO LITURGY AND OFFICE IS CLOSED.
Monday, Aug 14th, 2023 - 6:30 PM - Vigil for The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. (Holy Day of Obligation.)
Tuesday, Aug 15th, 2023 - 10 AM - Feast of The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. (Holy Day of Obligation.)
October 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2023 - 100 Year Anniversary & visit from His Excellency, Bishop Mansour.
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YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED IN THIS MATTER.
For those of you that might attend services at this Church on a 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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St. Awtel Hafli on Saturday, June 3rd - 7 PM til - tickets $50.00, children 10 year of age and younger - free.
Superstar George Kentar. Please see Abouna Alex or Tarek Zoghby for tickets.
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Second Collection - This Sunday, May 21st, there will be a second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Fifty percent of this collection is retained by the Eparchy for The Maronite Voice and the remaining funds are sent to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for national Catholic television and other media needs.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NAM News - A representative of the National Apostolate of Maronites will be present on Sunday after Liturgy.
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May all of you have a safe and blessed week.
Peace be with you, Rev. Alex Joseph
OUR LADY OF MERCY - PRAY FOR US !!!
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