MA - Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Waltham, MA

1 Sacred Heart Church Franciscan Friars 311 River Street Waltham, MA. 02453 Friar Dennis J. Wheatley , Pastor Friar Damian J. Johnson, , Pastoral Assistant The Franciscan Friars warmly welcome all who join us in worship. Whether you are new to the parish or just visiting the area, please introduce yourself to us. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30 & 10:00AM, 6:00PM Daily: Monday & Wednesday 7:30AM Tuesday 7:00PM PARISH STAFF Parish Secretary, Patricia Cristina & Sheri Kenney Director of Faith Formation, Bernadette Scalese Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Laura Peterson Coordinator of Children's Choir, Buddy Bergeron Coordinator Of Adult Choir, Lisa Custodinho PARISH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-3:00PM Closed on Fridays CONTACT US Parish Office Phone.

2 (781) 899-0469 Fax (781) 899-0081 Parish E-Mail: Parish Web Site: Religious Education/Youth Ministry Office Phone: (781) 893-8461 Fax: (781) 893-6276 Religious Education: LIFE TEEN: Food Pantry Hours: Thursday 4:00PM 5:00PM PARISH COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS Parish Council and Finance Council Knights of Columbus St. Francis of the Sacred Heart Council #14091 E-Mail: Third Order of Mary Third Sunday of the month, October-May in the Blessed Mother Chapel. Society of St. Clare Women s Group PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Pastoral care to those who are ill or homebound may be arranged by contacting the parish office.

3 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:00-3:30PM or by appointment BAPTISMS Baptisms take place on the Second Sunday of the month. Parents are required to attend baptism preparation class prior to the baptism. Please make arrangements at least two months in advance MARRIAGE Couples planning marriage are asked to contact the parish office and meet with the priest one year prior to the intended wedding and to attend the required marriage preparation program. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process. Those interested in exploring the Catholic faith through the RCIA should contact the religious education office.

4 DEVOTIONS Saint Anthony Devotion takes place on Tuesday evenings immediately following the 7:00PM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration takes place on First Fridays from 8:00AM-12:00 Noon from October-May NEW PARISHIONERS If you are a newcomer to the parish we welcome you and invite you to introduce yourself to the Friars. To register please contact the parish office. Deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesday at noon. Saturday, February 23 4:00PM Gus Lupo, Anniversary Memorial, requested by his wife & family Sunday, February 24 7:30AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church 10:00AM Mary Duffy, Anniversary Memorial, requested by family Monday, February 25 7:30AM Benjamin Enik, 20th Anniversary Memorial, requested by his family Tuesday, February 26 7:00PM Beth Quatromini, 7th Anniversary Memorial, requested by her family Wednesday, February 27 7:30AM Frank Korten Kaemper, requested by Maureen Thursday, February 28 0.

5 00 NO MASS Friday, March 1 0:00 NO MASS Saturday, March 2 4:00PM Marcelle Wheatley, Birthday Memorial, requested by her family Sunday, March 3 7:30AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church 10:00AM Dawna Maron, requested by family MEMORIALS The Altar Bread for the week will be in Memory of Floyd T. Dowdy, requested by his wife & family Sacred Heart , WALTHAM, MA 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 24, 2019 "But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wick-ed.

6 Be merciful, just as your Father Please Pray Mary Beth Mizzoni, Mary Ryan, M. Cormier, Beth Travis, Lisa DeFelipo, Lisa V. Anthony Av-allone, James Bartlett, Anthony, John Connors, Andrea Cormier, Patricia MacDonald, Joey Chorzempa, Joel Rivera, Noreen Cooke, Jake Berglund, Maria Mandrafino, Cameron Kearney, Delia Ver-ros, Phyllis Taddeo, Paul Freeman, Paul Palumbo, Christine Pro-vencher, Yvette Cormier, Jack L., Scott C., Brian D., George, Ron, Rob F, Jeffrey Sullivan, Odette, Bud Leaman, Jaxon Zamore, Sr. Christine McManus, OP, Rose Di Salvatore, Sandra Castoldi, Jackie Gray, Adam Diorio, Doris Richard, Vanessa Pellegrini, Dianna M, Rosanne Taddeo, Kathleen Lussier, Richard Dacey, June Williams Peterson, Father John Sassani, Victoria Huff, Susan Taddeo Murgo, Robert Johnson, Rita LeBlanc, M.

7 LeBlanc, Kevin B., & , Michael Weekley, V. H., Erin Brideau, Valerie Hemmer, Lucas Taddeo, III, Nicole Bycinia, , John O Con-nor, 4th, Janice, Shirley, Kyle Shirley, Kiera McMaron, Marlena Cerullo, Maria Mills, Marge Vezeau, A. Dalton, V. Palazzo, Billy T, Kathy W, Linda Ryan, Carol MacKenzie, Philip W. Natale, Jr., Sr. Michelle Sherliza, OP, Marie Consolmagno, Diane Farrell, O'Brien, Rose Ballo, Ruth Mulligan and all those who are ill or undergoing medical treatment. Additionally, we pray for all those in military service, including Ryan McDonald who is serving abroad.

8 Please keep in your prayers the families of Caro-line A. (Martino) Vano, Angelo A. Kirk Ferrera, Anthony F. Caruso, and all families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Sharing Time, Talent and Treasure The Second Collection this weekend is for Parish Maintenance & Repairs OFFERTORY GIVING STATEMENTS FOR 2018 TAX RETURNS Those enrolled in our offertory envelope system are reminded that their statements of offertory contributions will be available upon request. Please call the parish office at 781-899-0469, prior to picking up your statement.

9 WeShare contributors may print their giving history directly from the WeShare giving site or from their bank statement which the pastor will gladly sign for verification. Readings for the week of February 24, 2019 Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38 Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mk 9:14- 29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 [cf. 5]/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175 [165a]/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 [35a]/ Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 [cf.]

10 17]/Mk 10:13-16 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH NEWS, Continued Catholic APPEAL 2019 This weekend we will be taking important steps to enrich many life-changing ministries and our parish communities. Addiction Recovery Services, Faith Community Nursing for our homebound parishioners, Catholic Education, Adult Faith Formation and Youth Ministry are among more than 50 critical ministries sup-ported by the 2019 Catholic Appeal. As we prepare to embark on this season of Lent, may you prayerfully consider supporting these important ministries.