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A Study on the Sacred:
A Walk-Through of the Mass
For the next few weeks we will take a break from our study of the Mass to talk about some unique things which occur in the final days of Lent and also during Holy Week and Easter. The Fifth Sunday of Lent begins a time traditionally known as “Passiontide.” We are now in the final stretch of Lent, and it makes sense that there is an intensified effort and focus as the Sacred Triduum approaches. The whole theme of Lent has been one of purifying ourselves so as to be more open to celebrate the holy days of the Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. These are the final days of preparation, the final moments wherein we can be readied to enter into the beautiful celebrations of Holy Week and receive from them all that God wishes to give us.
The most external and obvious practice during these days is that of veiling crosses, statues, and images in the church, which we will do in both the upper and the lower church. Why do we this? All throughout Lent we have engaged in various penitential practices, all aimed at purifying our souls, at de-cluttering our lives and our hearts. We have denied ourselves in order to be able to more fully put on Christ. Now, in these last days of Lent, we deny even our senses the consoling beauty of sacred images. It’s a stark practice, undoubtedly. But just like every Lenten observance, it is meant to create a space for God to work. We strip away what we can – even some good things for a time – so as to be more focused on our interior. And denying ourselves for a time of this external beauty will make us appreciate it all the more when it returns in full splendor on Easter.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says this: “In the Dioceses of the United States, the practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from this Sunday may be observed. Crosses remain covered until the end of the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, but images remain covered until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.”
May this practice help all of us be more focused in this final time of preparation for Easter. May this denial of our external senses enable us to seek more intently the Lord dwelling within us, and to see Him more clearly in faith as He comes to us still upon the altar. Denying ourselves – even our very senses – may we be purified and so enabled to receive a full measure of Easter joy.
In Christ,
Fr. Joseph
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We want to hear from you!
The Family Engagement Committee would like your feedback! We are revamping the "Kid Corner" in the back of the church and would like the input of everyone, from those who use the zone to those who don't have kids. Please let us know your thoughts in this short survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehetQ-hcbrY7RUIYluaI17I52UHilEjvgetYZ8AUgl2kjoqg/viewform
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Religious Education Update
Thank you to all of our students who attended our Religious Education Program on Sundays this year. Our final class is March 29. We are grateful to the catechists, volunteers, and all of our families. May God continue to bless you all during the Easter Season and summer months.
This year we have 66 students who will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2 at the 4:00pm Mass or Sunday, May 3, at the 9:00am Mass or at the 11:00am Mass. We ask that you please keep them all in your prayers.
For anyone who would like to offer special intentions for an individual student, please choose a scroll containing a student’s name from the basket at the back of the church after the Masses starting the weekend of April 11/12. Your prayers are appreciated and well received!
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Special Collections
You may submit your Grand Annual at anytime.
April 3rd- Holy Land Shrines
April 5th- Clergy Trust
Banking regulations require check must be
Pay to the Order of: Holy Name Parish or Holy Name Parish School ONLY
regardless of the Collection name.
On the memo line indicate: Offertory, Religious Ed., Grand Annual, etc.
Consider online donations with Weshare
https://holynameparish.churchgiving.com/
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Do you know someone who could use a helping hand? The SVdP is here to offer support to our parish community–sometimes that means financial help, but it can take many other forms also. If you or someone you know could benefit from our assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call the Rectory and leave your name and phone number–all communication is kept confidential and handled with care and compassion by members of SVdP. We’re here to listen, to help, and to walk with you in times of need.
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We encourage you to subscribe to Holy Name's Facebook page.
On an irregular basis, the priests have been celebrating Mass in the evening; and these Mass times get announced on the Facebook page.
If you would like to be kept up to date on these Masses and other happenings at Holy Name Parish, join our Facebook page:
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| | Hearing Assistance Devices for the Upper Church There are 4 personal listening devices available to those hard of hearing. They are stored in the sacristy and will be available to parishioners prior to Mass on a first come first serve basis. | | |
Men’s Group
The Holy Name men’s group is for men of the parish 21+. We typically meet twice a month on Saturday mornings, offering a time for fraternity and discussion. We also meet on various other occasions for more social gatherings. To be kept in the loop, contact Fr. Joseph at frjoseph@holynameparish.com.
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Women’s Group
Who are we? We are HNWG; a low-stakes/high fun, drop-in-but-leave-the-kids-at-home group of fabulous women who get together (and do productive stuff sometimes) lightly sprinkled with faith, and splashed with mimosas!
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
1st Sat @9:30-11am (after optional 9am mass in UC)
3rd Sat@5-6:30pm (after the 4pm vigil mass in LC)
Come alone or bring friends and share with ladies who are 21+ who may be interested in what we are doing and making genuine connections and lasting memories!
Contact Trudy.roddy@gmail.com for more info!
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Confessors
Saturday, March 21
Father Ferme
Sunday, March 22
Father Macdonald
Monday, March 23
Father Macdonald
Saturday, March 28
Father Macdonald
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The Rectory Office will be Closed:
April 6th: Easter Monday
April 20th: Patriot's Day
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Recitation of the Rosary
First Sunday of the Month
8:40am
Blessed Mother Altar
Upper Church
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Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am Lower Church
Saturday: 4:00pm Lower Church
Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:00pm Upper Church
Holy Day
Eve 4:00pm, Holy Day 8:00am and 7:00pm
Filipino Mass
Fourth Sunday of the month 1:00pm
Novena
Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday 8:30am
Adoration
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-9:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday 10:15-10:45am Ramp Entrance
Monday 4:00-5:00pm Ramp Entrance
Saturday 3:00-3:45pm Ramp Entrance
Private Prayer
Lower Church open Monday through Friday following the 8:00am Mass until 2:30pm
Upper Church open, starting Tuesday, September 2, 2:30-8:00pm (ramp entrance)
Baptism
Visit website https://www.holynameparish.com/baptism
Marriage
Visit website https://www.holynameparish.com/weddings
Archdiocese of Boston Transformed in Love Marriage Preparation If you are engaged visit: at https://www.evangelizeboston.com/for-couples/transformed-in-love/
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Thursdays (follows HNPSchool calendar year) 10:00-11:30am. Enter & sign in at main entrance.
The Playgroup is a chance for caregivers and children to gather for play and conversation. There is no age restriction; all ages of children are invited. There is no membership fee, church/school affiliation or registration required. Families can drop in for tasty snacks, good vibes, fun toys, art and crafts and friendly faces. At 11:00am, we have circle time, which includes songs, story and prayer. Consider joining us, donating to our snack/craft fund or spreading the word!
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Holy Name Parish School
535 West Roxbury Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone 617 325 9338
Fax 617 325 7885
Admissions 617 325 9338
| | | Visit Us - Click HERE or contact Debra Buckley, Director of Admissions and Enrollment at admissions@holynameparish.com or call 617 325 9338. | | |
Means a short course of lectures in Christian living, but it is not intended to simply refer to a course of instruction (lectures). Rather, it means a short running course (such as St. Paul’s admonition to run the good race). It is something to experience, not just to understand intellectually, which is implied in thinking of a course of instruction. Do yourself a big favor. Make time to live a Cursillo. Click this link: www.bostoncursillo.org. Still unsure, contact Father Tom or Father Joseph.
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Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary encourages prospective candidates between 30 and 60 years to discern a possible vocation to Priesthood. We host First Friday Visits where men discerning the priesthood are invited to join the Seminary community for prayer, fellowship, and dinner. These brief and informal evenings begin at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:30pm. During their visit here, the men will join the community for Holy Hour and Evening Prayer, followed by dinner with the seminarians and an opportunity to tour the Seminary. If a candidate wishes to speak with a priest faculty member during his visit, we will arrange for that as well. There is the option to attend virtually via the Chapel live-stream link of evening prayer followed by a Zoom meeting. The Zoom meeting link is available once registered.
Contact: Rev. Msgr. William P. Fay, 781 899 5500 x127 FirstFriday@psjs.edu
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What is Pregnancy Help? It is a crisis pregnancy center founded in 1973 with a mission is to provide compassionate, practical, life-affirming alternatives to abortion. Pregnancy Help is an integral part of the commitment of the Archdiocese to build a culture of life. It serves all women regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background or economic status. Women are assisted from pregnancy testing through delivery and into the post-partum period and some into the parenting period.
Contact: 888-771-3914 https://www.pregnancyhelpboston.org/
| | Project Rachel Ministry extends an invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past abortion to attend a “Come to the Waters of Healing” one-day retreats. Limited to ten participants per retreat. Visit https://www.projectrachelboston.com/ | | Retrouvaille helps Christian couples through difficult times in their marriages. Catholic in origin, the program is designed to provide the tools to help couples get their marriages back on track, giving them the opportunity to rediscover one another and examine their lives together in a new and positive way. Call 508-271-7155. | | | | |
