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C AT H O L I C C O M M U N I T Y O FBILLERICAS A I N T A N D R E W PA R I S HApril 12, 2015Second Sunday of Easter

Saint Andrew ParishNorth Billerica, MAC AT H O L I C C O M M U N I T Y O F B I L L E R I C ASAINT ANDREW PARISH45 Talbot Avenue, North Billerica, MA 01862Office 978.663.3624 Fax t. AndrewDaily Mass Schedule4:00 PM4:00 PMSt. Andrew: 12:10 PM Monday - FridaySt. MarySt. Theresa4:00 PMSt. Mary:9:00AM Mon., Wed. & Sat.St. Andrew 7:30 & 10:00 AMSt. Theresa : 9:00 AM Tues., Thurs. & Fri.St. Mary9:00 AM and NoonSt. Theresa 8:00 & 10:30 AM and 5:00 PMSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays: 3:15 PM, and on request at any reasonable time.PARISH CLERGYINFANT AND ADULT BAPTISMVery Rev. Shawn W. Allen, VF, PastorRev. Martin Dzengeleski, Parochial VicarRev. Gerald Souza, Parochial VicarRev. Hal Obayashi, Parochial VicarRev. John J. McCormick, Senior Priest in ResidenceDeacon Allan Shanahan, Permanent DeaconDeacon Phillip DiBello, Permanent Deacon,Director of Ministry and Faith Formationdeaconphildibello@gmail.comPlease contact the rectory for information at978-663-3624.WEDDINGSCongratulations on your engagement! Pleaseschedule an appointment with Adrienne Cullen,the Pastoral Associate, at least 6 months prior to thewedding.PASTORAL STAFFPASTORAL ASSOCIATEAdrienne CullenAdrienne.Cullen@parishmail.comADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / FINANCEPamela NewfellPam@saintandrewbillerica.orgDIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIESChristopher Woodmusic@saintandrewbillerica.orgCOORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONChristine Kilburnchrisk@saintandrewbillerica.org2ADULT INITIATION AND EDUCATION:Please contact Deacon Phil DiBello atdeaconphildibello@gmail.com for moreinformation.SICK AND HOMEBOUNDOur parish has a ministry to the homebound. Doyou know someone in the parish who is sick,homebound and would like a visit from a priest orto receive the Eucharist, please notify the rectory at978-663-3624 to schedule a convenient time for avisit.Second Sunday of Easter

North Billerica, MASaint Andrew ParishCATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BILLERICANOTE FROM FR. JACKMany thanks for all your prayers for me this week. They will carry me through the surgeryand its aftermath. Please God, I’ll be returning soon after my time away. ‘til then God Bless,Father JackADULT FAITH FORMATION“Who do you say that I Am?’Jesus: Head of the ChurchAs we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection during this beautiful Easter Season and await Hisglorious ascension into heaven, let us be mindful of the Church that Christ left behind forHis Apostles, and future disciples, to build. In our next “Who do you say that I am”presentation, we will look at Jesus as the head of the Catholic Church and we as His bodyhere on earth. Join us for one of the following times:Sunday, April 12: St. Mary’s at 3:30 – 5 PMTuesday, April 14: St. Andrew’s at 77-8 PMThursday, April 16: St. Theresa’s at 77-8 PMJesus: Son of MaryJoin us at one of the following presentations:Sunday, April 26: St. Mary’s at 3:30 – 5 PMTuesday, April 28: St. Andrew’s at 7–7– 8:30 PMThursday, April 30: St. Theresa’s at 77-8:30 PMFor more information please contact Adrienne.cullen@parishmail.comApril 12, 20153

Saint Andrew ParishNorth Billerica, MA* * * PA R I S H A N N O U N C E M E N T S * * *YOU ARE INVITED TO HOSTTHE ELIJAH CHALICEPraying for vocations is the most powerfulway to support vocations to the priesthoodand consecrated life in the Archdiocese of Boston.The purpose of the Elijah Chalice is to provide afocal point for this prayer in your own home.Beginning this weekend at our 10:00a.m.Sunday Mass, the celebrant will use the ElijahChalice for the Precious Blood. A family, individualor couple will be called forward to receive theElijah Chalice, which will be placed in a protectivecarrying case. They will receive a blessing andthen take the Chalice home, placing it in an area ofprominence. Each day during prayer time, theywill pray for an increase in vocations. Suggestedprayers for each day of the week will be included.Each Sunday, they will return the Elijah Chalice, forthe next host.A prayer journal travels with the Elijah Chalice,for those who may like to enter a thought, prayeror Scripture verse. Over time, this diary becomes aspiritual journey and blessing for the parish. Let uspray in thanksgiving for those men who havebecome our spiritual fathers. Their dedication andwillingness to answer God’s call enables us tobecome closer to God in so many ways, especiallythrough the Eucharist. If you would be interestedin hosting the Elijah Chalice or if you havequestions, please contactEd McLean ated mclean@comcast.net.DISCIPLES IN MISSIONToday is Divine Mercy Sunday and the Gospel tellsus that the first thing Jesus did when he appearedto the Apostles gathered in the upper room was togive them his peace and give them the power,through him, to forgive sins. Divine mercy. Later,Jesus says to Thomas who doubted: “Have youcome to believe because you have seen me? Blessedare those who have not seen and have believed.”Us! Jesus is talking about us. We are blessed. Takethis saying to heart: “Live in such a way that thosewho know you but don’t know God, will come toknow God because they know you.” Let theblessing and Divine Mercy of Jesus make adifference in your life and in the way you introduceothers to Jesus.4SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORYYour StewardshipEaster Collection: 4828Thank you for your continued generosity!PARISH MAINTENANCE COLLECTIONThe monthly Parish Maintenance Collection willbe taken up at all the Masses this weekend, April11 & 12. This collection is essential, as it helps tomeet parish expenses. Thank you for yourcontinued support!We are getting there!Thank you to all who have participated in St.Andrew Parish 2015 Catholic Appeal Campaign.Thus far, we have received 45% of our goal inthe amount of 9475 from 38 donors. Our goalthis year is 21,114 from 63 donors.donors If you haveyet to pledge, packets are available at theentrances to the church or online atwww.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Thank you foryour prayers and support.PRAYER FOR VOCATIONSLoving and merciful God, you call us into beingand commission us to serve your people. Wepray that our lives might make a difference andthat our service might give you praise.Strengthen us, we pray, to be instruments ofpeace and justice in our church and in ourworld. May the desire to ministry as priests,sisters, brothers, deacons and lay ministers. Weask this in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen.2015 GRAND ANNUAL UPDATEThe following is the latest information:Number of Pledges/Donations: 99Amount Pledged: 28,290Amount Collected: 22,098For those who may wish to donate or pledge,packets are available at the entrances to thechurch. Thank you for your support of thisimportant campaign!Second Sunday of Easter

North Billerica, MASaint Andrew ParishReligious Education Registration for 2015-2016 has begun! Registration Forms andInformation were e-mailed to all currentlyenrolled Religious Education Families.As a reminder, we now have one centralReligious Education Office located at 470RBoston Road. We encourage you to go to rgto obtain thepertinent information regarding the 20152016 Billerica Catholic Religious EducationProgram for our children and youth starting inthe fall of 2015.You can get up-to-dateforms to register your child(ren) in our unifiedReligious Education Program onwww.billericactholic.org or we invite you tostop by the Religious Education Office.April 1111-19Saturday, 4/11, 4:00 PM– Constance Conway, 1stAnn.Sunday, 4/12, 7:30AM– Marilyn FinneganSunday, 4/12, 10:00 AM– Richard O’ConnorSaturday, 4/18, 4:00 PM– John Regan, 8th Ann.Sunday, 4/19, 7:30AM- Paul FinneganSunday, 4/19, 10:00 AM-Patrick J. McCannDATES TO REMEMBERMonday, April 1312:10 PM– Daily Mass7:00 PM—Courageous Catholic WomenTuesday, April 14No Daily MassWednesday, April 15No Daily MassThursday, April 16Do you have a child entering Grade 1 inSeptember 2015?Now is the time to register your child forReligious Education.Preparation for FirstReconciliation and First Communion is a twoyear process which begins once a studententers Grade 1 (or later). Registration Formsare available at the Religious Education Officeor at billericacatholic.org. Please don’t hesitateto visit or call 978-667-3733, for moreinformation.ST. ANDREW FOOD PANTRY WEEKENDNext weekend, April 18 & 19, is St.Andrew Food Pantry Weekend.Parishioners are asked to bringnonperishable food items to Mass anddeposit them in the receptaclesprovided in the narthex.Donations benefitthe Billerica Food Pantry. Thank you for yoursupport!“ALL TOGETHER SUNDAY”Next Sunday, April 19 is “All Together Sunday”.All are invited to join in Fr. Wilson Hall after the10:00am Mass for light refreshments andfellowship.12:10 PM- Daily MassFriday, April 1712:10 PM- Daily MassSaturday, April 188:00 AM-Men’s Group: “Saturday MorningDisciples”MEN’S GROUP—GROUP—SATURDAYMORNING DISCIPLESWould you like to share your faith in an informalsetting? All men are invited to join the “SaturdayMorning Disciples.” They meet on Saturdaymornings from 8:00—8:00—9:00AM at St. AndrewParish in Fr. Wilson Hall to discuss the readings forthe Mass of the weekend and to share their faith.For information, contact Mike Sullivan atimsullyman@aol.com.COURAGEOUS CATHOLIC WOMENMEETINGAll women are invited to the CourageousCatholic Women (CCW) meeting this Monday,April 13 from 7:007:00-9:00 PM in Fr. Wilson Hall.HallWe look forward to coming together withothers as we strive to become “CourageousCatholic Women”.For more information,contact Fran at (978) 387-3155 orfmb0427@verizon.net.April 12, 20155

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