The Redemptorists - Boston`s Basilica

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
From the Rector
Very Rev. Joseph Tizio, C.Ss.R.
There are several celebrations of importance this week. First of all,
today, Sunday, May 29th, is the Feast of the Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ, known as Corpus Christi. The beauty of this feast
is that it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the most
precious gift which Christ gave us, the gift of the Eucharist. Truly,
the Eucharist is the source and center of our worship as Catholics;
everything we do in the Church revolves around the Eucharist. It is always worth repeating that as Catholics, we believe that the bread truly becomes the Body of Christ and the
wine becomes the Blood of Christ. What that means is that in the Eucharist we have the
true and living presence of Jesus Christ among us. Beyond all that our church is open
every day and twice each week we have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. You can
walk in to visit Christ in the Eucharist almost any time of the day!
This Friday, June 3rd is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I think that the image of the
Sacred Heart is one of our most striking and beautiful images of Christ. It is a wonderful
symbol of his love for us, a heart on fire with love for us, a heart crowned with thorns, willing to suffer and die for us. We celebrate Jesus Christ, meek and humble of heart. On this
day we not only remember how much God has loved us in Christ but we also pray that we
too can be meek and humble of heart.
Finally, this is also Memorial Day weekend, the time in our country when we remember
those who gave their lives in defense of our country. This is a good weekend to remember that we enjoy freedom because others gave their lives for it. It is also a good time
to pray for a day when young men and women will no longer risk their lives in war and
violence. Pray for peace!
May 29, 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
May 28
8:00am
12:10pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday
+Yves Dabrevillem
+Leslie Vien
Shrine and Purgatorian Members
In Thanksgiving
+Ernst Gena, Ermine Pierre Louis
+Joseph Jacques
May 29
Sunday
9:00am
11:00am
12:30pm
5:00pm
Callaghern Family
+Norma Iris Guzman
+William Negron
Guillermo Sicard, Jr.
Laura Orrego and Lucila Agudelo
Shrine Members Living and Deceased
Purgatorian Society
May 30
9:00am
May 31
7:00am
12:10pm
June 01
7:00am
12:10pm
6:30pm
Monday (Memorial Day)
Glenn Boland, Dennis Folan, Veterans
Tuesday
+Richard Walther
+John Currivan
Wednesday
+Bob Hall
Michel Moravia
Purgatorian Society
June 02
Thursday
7:00am
12:10pm
TV Novena Donors
+Diana and Peter Geestman
Theresia Zeeman
June 03
7:00am
12:10pm
Friday
+John J. Hegarty
Chong Wah Fook and Deceased
FROM THE RECTOR
En Español
Hay varias celebraciones de importancia esta semana. En primer lugar, hoy, el domingo, 29 de mayo, es la fiesta del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo, conocida como Corpus Christi.
La belleza de esta fiesta es que nos brinda la oportunidad de
reflexionar sobre el don más precioso que Cristo nos dio, el
don de la Eucaristía. En verdad, la Eucaristía es la fuente y
el centro de nuestra adoración como católicos; todo lo que
hacemos en la Iglesia gira en torno a la Eucaristía. Siempre
vale la pena repetir que, como católicos, creemos que el pan
se convierte verdaderamente en el Cuerpo de Cristo y el vino
se convierte en la Sangre de Cristo. Lo que esto significa es
que en la Eucaristía tenemos la verdadera y viviente presencia de Jesucristo entre nosotros. Más que eso, nuestra iglesia está abierta todos los días y dos veces cada semana tenemos la exposición del Santísimo Sacramento. ¡Pueden entrar
a visitar a Cristo en la Eucaristía casi cualquier hora del día!
Este viernes, 3 de junio, es la fiesta del Sagrado Corazón de
Jesús. Creo que la imagen del Sagrado Corazón es una de nuestras imágenes más impactantes y bellas de Cristo. Es un maravilloso símbolo de su amor por nosotros, un corazón en llamas de
amor por nosotros, un corazón coronado de espinas, dispuesto
a sufrir y morir por nosotros. Celebramos a Jesucristo, manso y
humilde de corazón. En este día no sólo recordamos lo mucho
que Dios nos ha amado en Cristo, sino que también pedimos que
nosotros también podemos ser mansos y humildes de corazón.
Por último, este es también el fin de semana del Día de Recordación, el tiempo en nuestro país cuando recordamos a los que
dieron sus vidas en defensa de nuestro país. Este es un buen fin
de semana para recordar que disfrutamos de la libertad porque
otros dieron sus vidas por ella. También es un buen momento
para rezar por un día en que los hombres y mujeres jóvenes ya no
arriesgarán sus vidas en la guerra y la violencia. ¡Recen por la paz!
Comité Pastoral Hispano
El Comité Pastoral Hispano se reunirá el martes, 31 de mayo, a las
7:00 pm en la casa parroquial.
Automated Giving with ParishPay
Help strengthen stewardship at the Basilica through automated
giving. 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
Weekly Collection
For Weekend of May 15, 2016
Total Mass Offertory
ParishPay
TOTAL:
$3,923
$471
$4,394
The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what
we have, even if it doesn’t seem like that much, miracles can happen!
Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses
all the gifts we offer and makes them wondrous.
NEWS & EVENTS
Memorial Day
The office will be closed this Monday in observance of Memorial Day. There
will be one mass at 9:00 am after which the church will be closed for the day.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated next Saturday, June 4th at
the 4:00 pm Mass. Very Rev. James Flavin, Episcopal Vicar will preside.
Summer Program at Northeast Catholic College
Room is still available for the Summer Program at Northeast Catholic College
in Warner, NH! The Collegiate Summer Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philosophy, literature and political science. During
the summer program, students also attend daily Mass and enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and canoeing. The program is for students
who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school
in the fall of 2016. It is also open to students who have just graduated high
school. The Collegiate Summer Program is a two-week session that runs from
Sunday, July 24 – Saturday, August 6, 2016. Register today at www.NortheastCatholic.edu! For more information, contact the admissions office at [email protected] or 603.456.2656.
Raffle Fundraiser Sponsored by the Haitian Community
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.
In honor of the 150th jubilee of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a special raffle will be held on June 26th. Tickets are $5 each, a book of 5 tickets is
$20. All proceeds will benefit the ministries of the Basilica.
Religious Education Coordinator
First Prize – 52” Flat Screen TV
Second Prize – A Tablet
Third Prize – Basket of Bathroom Amenities
Healing and Restoration Ministry
St. Vincent DePaul Society
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization, which is deeply
rooted in Christian love and teaching to serve the poor and needy. In March
of 2012, a conference was established at the Basilica to serve the poor of Boston. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year and support is
given on an as needed basis in areas of housing, heat, meals and tuition. Learn
more by visiting www.svdpmissionchurch.org
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Masses and Enrollments
The Basilica’s sacred altars and presence as a spiritual home for over a century
provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the liturgy for your intentions.
Masses for living and deceased can be offered throughout the year. We also
have special perpetual Mass enrollment societies that provide daily and
weekly remembrances as long as the Basilica endures.
Stop by the Rectory Office today or order on our website:
www.bostonsbasilica.com/shop
Br. Michael Cunningham, C.Ss.R.
617-516-0380
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