Author: Shanna Lubold

SAINT MICHAEL & SAINT JOSEPH PARISHES

189 Essex Street, Fall River, MA 02720
TELEPHONE: 508.672.6713
WEBSITE: www.smpfr.org
FACEBOOK: “St. Michael’s Church and School”

1335 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720
TELEPHONE: 508.673.1123
WEBSITE: www.stjosephschurchfr.com
FACEBOOK: “St. Joseph’s Church”

Parish Office at St. Joseph’s Rectory, 1335 North Main St., Fall River
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00AM-3:00PM Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM

Adoration
St. Michael’s Wednesdays 9:00AM-5:30PM Benediction 5:30PM St. Joseph’s Tuesdays 6-7PM Benediction 6:45PM

St. Joseph’s Daily Mass (9am) Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday Weekends Saturday 5:15PM Sunday 7:00AM 10:45AM

Holy MAss

COnfessions
St. Michael’s Wednesday 5-5:30PM
Saturday 3-3:45PM St. Joseph’s Tuesday 6-6:45PM
Saturday 9:30-10:30AM
Any time by appointment.

St. Michael’s Daily Mass Monday (Port) 9AM Wednesday (Eng) 8:30AM Friday (Port) 9AM Weekends Saturday 4:00PM (Eng.) Sunday 9:30AM (Eng.) 12:00PM (Port.) No 7:00PM during summer.

OCTOBER 7, 2018

WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL’S AND ST. JOSEPH’S
St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s in the North End of the city of Fall River are two parishes that have come together to share our resources to effectively accomplish our common mission—to preach, teach and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for His glory and the salvation of souls. If you are visiting or are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to our Pastor, Fr. Jay. Please know how welcome you are here. God bless you.

PARISH STAFF
Rev. Jay Mello, Pastor [fatherjaymello@gmail.com] Mrs. Shanna M. Lubold, Director of Pastoral Services [stjosephsfallriver@gmail.com] Mrs. Lisa Ouellette, Director of Religious Education [louellette@smsfr.dfrcs.org] Mrs. Ana Lucy Mello, Confirmation Coordinator [analuciamello910@gmail.com]
Mrs. Pamela Leary, Principal [pleary@smsfr.dfrcs.org]
Ms. Jean Revil, Director of Adult Faith Formation [jrevil@comcast.net]

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
Please join me in welcoming our new parishioners, Kayla Pacheco and her children, Camryn and Julian Quiterio to St. Joseph’s Parish and Anabela Rodrigues to St. Michael’s Church. If you would like to register for our parishes, please contact the parish office.
RECENTLY BAPTIZED
Congratulations to Mya Jade Owsney , who was recently baptized at St. Joseph’s parish and Christian Giovanni Mitrano, who was recently baptized at St. Michael’s Church. With great joy, we welcome them into the Catholic Church and our parish community. Anyone interested in having their child baptized, should speak with Fr. Jay or call the rectory.
ST. MICHAEL 20 WEEK ARCHANGEL CLUB
This week’s winner is: Zulmira Silva

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISHES
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at
Saint Michaels’s (SM) and St. Joseph’s (SJ)
October 8th — Columbus Day, Office Closed
October 9th — Adoration, 6-7PM (SJ)
— Bible Study, 9:30AM & 7PM (SJ)
October 10th — Adoration, 9AM-5:30PM
— NO Rel. Ed. Grades 1-7
— Catechist Prep, 6:15PM (SJ)
October 13th — School Dinner, 6-11PM (SM)
October 14th — Archangel Club Dinner, 1:30PM
(Our Lady of Light Band Club)

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
There will be special Mass celebrated for all couple observing significant wedding anniversaries during 2018. This celebration will take place on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 3PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. If you would like an invitation, please call the parish office as soon as possible.
SCHOOL DINNER
On Saturday, October 13th, our school will host its annual Fall Dinner, with dinner beginning at 6PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 or under, and options are pork steaks (bifanas) or shrimp Mozambique. For tickets, please contact the parish office.
MASS INTENTIONS NOW OPEN
This Mass book for January through June of 2019 will open on Wednesday, October 10th. To schedule Mass intentions, please contact the Parish Office on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week.
WHAT ARE MASS INTENTIONS?
At each Mass, during the Prayer of the Faithful, we hear that prayers are requested at this Mass for… This is referred to as a “Mass Intention.” This means that this Mass is being offered for the repose of the soul of someone who has died, or for the special intentions of someone who is still living but requesting prayers for a particular intention. If you would like a Mass offered for someone that you have lost, particularly on the anniversary of their death or birthday, please call the parish office to schedule that Mass. Remember, the greatest thing that we can do for someone who has died is to prayer for them, and the Mass is the greatest of all prayers.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

50 WEEK CLUB & PARISH DINNER
Tickets are now available for our annual 50 Week Club dinner on Saturday, October 20th at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, with food catered by Avó’s Feast. This event is open to all parishioners. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. For more information or for tickets, please contact Maureen Lizak at 508-642-9608. If you would like to donate any items for our raffle, please drop them off after Mass or at the parish office during the week.
ARCHANGEL CLUB DINNER
The annual dinner for all Archangel Club, or 20 week club, members and guests will be held on Sunday, October 14th at Our Lady of Light Band Club. Tickets are available now. Please contact Lydia Gonsalves at 508.678.7784 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE—TRUNK OR TREAT
On Sunday, October 28th, following the 10:45AM Mass at St. Joseph’s Church parking lot, all children from both parishes are invited to take part in a “trunk or treat” event, with fun and activities for all. If you are interested in having a “trunk” or assisting in this event, please contact Maureen Lizak at 508.642.9608.

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP KICK OFF
The Junior Youth Group will meet for fun and games on October 19th at 7PM at St. Michael’s Hall. All youth in grades 5-7 are invited to join us. Please contact Fr. Jay or the Parish Office for more information.

YOUTH GROUP UPCOMING EVENTS
Gathering—A gathering with our Youth Group our monthly meeting, activities and fun will take place on Monday, October 15th at 6:30PM at St. Joseph’s Church. All teens age 13-18 are invited to join us.
Youth Group Fun Night—All teens age 13-18 are invited to join the Youth Group for a night of fun—food, dodgeball and more fun to be had by all at St. Joseph’s Hall, on Friday, October 19th at 6:30PM.

ST. MICHAEL’S SOUP KITCHEN
On October 20th, our parishes work together to provide for those who are less fortunate in our community. In addition to a hot meal, non-perishable food and clothing is also given out. If you are interested in helping, show up between 2-6pm at the St. Michael’s hall on the third Saturday of each month.
SECOND SUNDAY SOCIAL
On the Second Sunday of each month, refreshments are offered in St. Joseph’s parish hall to build community among parishioners. Stop by after the Sunday Morning Masses for pastry and coffee and fellowship. Join us at our next social, on October 14th after 7AM and 10:45AM Masses in the parish hall.
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION
Please Save the Date for the All Saints day Mass at St. Michael’s Church at 7PM, followed by the All Souls Day Vigil candlelit procession to St. John’s Cemetery.
ANNUAL APPEAL
Every year, St. Joseph’s parish has had the tradition of having this Annual Appeal to help with the many expenses of our parish and special projects. We are blessed to have a beautiful Church and a wonderful community of people who are very generous with their time and resources. Last year, through your generosity, we raised $13,040.00. You should have received a letter in the mail. The appeal began October 1st and will end on November 30th. I want to take this opportunity to once again humbly ask for your generous contribution to this year’s appeal, as well as your generous support each week. Appeal donations can be mailed into the parish office or dropped in the collection basket at Mass.
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know is homebound, ill or unable to attend Mass, and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office to schedule a home visit. Remember to keep those of our parishioners that are ill or homebound in your prayers.

Follow us on Social Media
FACEBOOK “St. Michael’s Church”
FACEBOOK “St. Joseph’s Church”
INSTAGRAM “saint_michael_school”
Website - www.smpfr.org
- www.stjosephschurchfr.com
Fr. Jay’s blog - fatherjaymello.wordpress.com

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES
The next topic in our Adult Faith Formation Series is “Understanding the Mass” on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30PM at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Jean Revil, Director of Adult Faith Formation will be presenting on this and a number of topics to helps our parishioners grow in their knowledge of the Catholic Faith. I encourage you to attend these nights and learn more about your faith.
ILL OR IN THE HOSPITAL
If you are sick, having surgery or in the hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, or be visited by Fr. Jay, please call the parish office. We have no way of knowing unless you let us know.
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
It is a great honor when we are asked to be a Godparent (or Sponsor) for a baptism or confirmation. To obtain a sponsor certificate, please see Fr. Jay in the parish office or after one of the Masses. To be a Godparent, one must be a registered parishioner, have received their Confirmation, attend Mass regularly and be in a valid marriage (Church wedding) and live a good moral life.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which an adult becomes a full member of the Catholic Church. If you, or someone you know, would like to explore the possibility of joining the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, please contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation, Jean Revil at jrevil@comcast.net to register for classes or to seek more information. Classes will begin on October 4th.
LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA
You will notice at the main entrance of the Church a display class with CDs from Lighthouse Media. These are inspiration and education CDs from well known Catholic Speakers to help each of us learn more about and grow in our faith. Each CD is only $3. These are great for listening in the car on the way to work, or to give as a small gift to someone who might need some encouragement in their faith.
BIBLE STUDY
Our Bible Study, led by Director of Adult Faith Formation, Jean Revil, will take place on Tuesdays, at 9:30AM and 7PM at St. Joseph’s school, focusing on the following week’s readings. For more information, please see Jean Revil or Fr. Jay.

SAINT MICHAEL SCHOOL
SAVE THE DATE—FOXWOODS BUS TRIP
Join the PTO for a Foxwoods Bus Trip on the evening of Friday, November 9th. More information will be forthcoming.
MRS. MARY WICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Mary Wick was a dedicated parishioner involved in many different things at St. Michael's parish, including teaching in our parish school for many years. It was Mary's wish that a scholarship be started in her name to assist families with the cost of tuition. If you would like to remember and honor Mary in this way, please make checks payable to the "Mrs. Mary Wick Scholarship." Donations can be mailed in the parish, placed in the collection basket or given directly to Fr. Jay. Let us all remember Mary and all the good she has done!
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
The Foundation for Advancing Catholic Education (FACE) assists families with the cost of tuition for Catholic education. Please see Fr. Jay for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE—CLOTHING DRIVE
On Saturday, November 3rd, between the hours of 9AM-12PM, St. Michael School will host a clothing drive. All gently used clothing, jackets, accessories, etc can be brought to the school to be donated to those less fortunate. For every pound donated, the school will receive a donation.

Religious Education Program Grades 1-7
No Religious Ed. Class—Catechist Prep
Wednesday, October 10th—6:15-7:35PM
St. Joseph’s School
Religious Ed. Class
Wednesday, October 17th—6:15-7:35PM
St. Joseph’s School
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Lisa Ouellette at louellette@smsfr.dfrcs.org or 508.567.3638.
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Confirmation Program Grades 8-9
Confirmation Class—Grade 9
Sunday, October 21st—4:30-6:45PM
St. Michael’s Hall
Confirmation Class—Grade 8
Sunday, October 28th—4:30-6:45PM
St. Michael’s Hall
If you have any questions, please contact the
Director of Religious Education, Ana Mello at analuciamello@gmail.com or 508.494.3916.

If you are in need of someone to talk to about a crisis pregnancy, or in dealing with the pain of abortion, call 508.997.3300.

Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 6th—Vigil Mass
5:15PM—Mary Tyrrell
Sunday, October 7th—Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00AM—Robert Moore, 1st Anniversary
10:45AM—For those who died in September, especially Dennis Curtis and Francis Cotter
Tuesday, October 9th—St. Denis
9:00AM—For the People of the Parish
Thursday, October 11th—St. John XXIII
9:00AM—Jose C. and Mary Oliveira
Saturday, October 13th—St. Edward the Confessor
9:00AM—Maria da Luz Crancha
Saturday, October 13th—Vigil Mass
5:15PM—Mary S. Moniz, Roberta and Joseph Trainor
Sunday, October 14th—Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00AM—Maria Bettencourt
10:45AM—Gerard LaChance
SANCTUARY LAMP
In Memory Of
Robert Moore

CHURCH SUPPORT
ST. JOSEPH’S
September 28-29, 2018
Weekly Collection: $2,175.00
Cardinal Medeiros Collection: $ 708.00
This week’s Second Collection:
Church Maintenance Fund
(Non-Assessable)
Next week’s Second Collection:
Diocesan Assessment Collection
(Non-Assessable)
Third Phase:
Organ Restoration Fund $3,242.00 of $17,500.00

Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 6th—Vigil Mass
4:00PM—Evelina Pimtentel, Richard Powell, Maria Conceicao and Antonio Torres, Antonio Medeiros and family, Diamantina and Jose Amaral, Eva and Gilbert Mello and family, Leontina Bizarro and Antonio Ambrosio, Santo Cristo and Claudette Medeiros, Jose and Maria Carvalho and family, Jose Fonseca, Belmira, Jose, Joao and Antonio Fonseca, Manuel Pereira and family, Al Carvalho, Joao and Maria Hermengildo and family, Carlos Alves and Alfredo and Delia Peixoto
Sunday, October 7th—Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30AM—For all who died in September, especially, Evelyn Moniz and Evelyn Camara
12:00PM—Moises S. Barbosa
7:00PM—For the People of our Parish
Monday, October 8th—St. Pelagia
9:00AM—Gloria Albernaz e familia
Wednesday, October 10th—St. Francis Borgia
8:30AM—For the Parish and School Community
Friday, October 12th—St. Wilfrid
9:00AM—Intenções de Laurinda Aguiar e familia
Saturday, October 13th—Vigil Mass
4:00PM—Peter C. Rego
Sunday, October 14th—Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30AM—Antonio Penacho, Cecilia Vieira, Palmira Luciana Carvalho, Al Carvalho, Almino Pereira and family, Guilherme Dias and family, Maria dos Anjos Pereira, Jose Bernardo Faria, Jose Moniz and family, Jose and Diamantina doRego, Natalia Silva, Jeffrey Martins, Taylor Patricio, Manuel Silva, Maria Fonseca Oliveira, John Chaves, Intention of Connie Chaves, John Chaves
12:00PM—Joao M Rego, Joao Borges e familia, Anibal e Amelia Almeida, Maria Moniz, Elena e Jose Mateus, Manuel Camara, Frank Cabral, Jose Domingos Cabral, Francisco M Sardinha e familia, Jose Creador, Jacinto e Maria dos Anjos Creador, Manuel e Maria dos Anjos Tavares, Melanie e Pedro Creador, John DaSilva, Jacinto e Angelina Silva, Agostinho e Paixao Silva, Alex Silva, Angela Coimbra e familia, Antonio Medeiros, Maria Moniz, Genoveva FurtadoJoao Oliveira, Intencoes da Esposa
7:00PM—For the People of our Parish
SANCTUARY LAMP
For the Intentions of
The People of Our Parish

CHURCH SUPPORT
ST. MICHAEL’S
September 28-29, 2018
Weekly Collection: $2,945.00
Cardinal Medeiros Collection: $ 719.00
This week’s Second Collection:
Monthly School Collection
(Transfer to School)
Next week’s Second Collection:
Church Maintenance Collection
(Non-Assessable))

JANTAR DA ESCOLA
No Sábado, 13 de Outubro, a nossa escola terá seu jantar anual de outono, das 6 horas da tarde até 11 horas da noite. Os bilhetes são $20 para adultos e $10 para crianças com 10 anos ou menos, e a ementa é lombo de porco (bifanas) ou camarão a Moçambique. Para os bilhetes, por favor contacte a escola ou o escritório paroquial.
GUARDA A DATA—PROCISSÃO DE VELAS
Por favor, guarde a data para a missa de todos os Santos dia na Igreja de São Miguel, às 7 horas da noite, seguido pelo procissão de velas, para a vigília de todas as almas. A procissão de velas para o cemitério de São João.
INTENÇÕES DE MISSA
No dia 10 de Outubro, o livro de Missas para os primeiros seis meses de 2016 vai abrir. Chama ou visite o escritório paroquial nas Quartas-, Quintas- ou Sexta-Feiras para marcar Missas entre Janeiro a Junho.
BOLSA DE ESTUDO EM NOME DE SRA. WICK
A Sra. Mary Wick era uma dedicada paroquiano envolvida em muitas coisas diferentes na Paróquia de S. Miguel, incluindo o ensino em nossa escola paroquial por muitos anos. Era desejo de Mary que uma bolsa de estudos fosse iniciada em seu nome para ajudar as famílias com o custo das propinas. Se gostaria de lembrar e honrar a Mary desta forma, por favor, fazer um cheque a "Mrs. Mary Wick Scholarship." Doações podem ser enviadas na paróquia, colocadas na cesta de coleta ou entregues diretamente ao Padre Jay. Vamos todos nos lembrar da Mary e de todo o bem que ela fez!
“BOX TOPS” PARA EDUCAÇÃO
Podem ter notado na entrada da nossa igreja, uma caixa plastica com a placa dos “Box Tops”. Certos produtos de mercearia, tais como cereais, manteiga, suprimentos e muito mais têm "Box Tops" sobre eles. Por favor, corte-os para fora e devolvê-los nesta caixa para fazer uma doação para St. Michael's School.
COMUNHÃO AOS ENFERMOS
Se você ou alguém que conhece está enfermo, doente ou impedido de atender Missa, e gostaria de receber a Comunhão, por favor ligue para o escritório paroquial para marcar uma visita ao seu lar.

CELEBRAÇÃO DE ANIVERSÁRIOS
Haverá uma Missa especial para todos os casais que observam aniversários de casamento significativos durante 2018. Esta celebração terá lugar no Domingo, dia 14 de Outubro, 2018 às 3 horas da tarde na Catedral de Santa Maria, em Fall River. Se quiser um convite, por favor ligue para o escritório da paróquia o mais rápido possível.
RITO DE INICIAÇÃO CRISTÃ PARA ADULTOS
Se não foi batizado, confirmado ou recebeu a Sagrada Comunhão, estaremos iniciando um R.C.I.A. (Rito de Iniciação Cristã para Adultos) este autono. Entre em contato com o escritório da paróquia, o padre Jay ou Jean Revil no jrevil@comcast.net.
CONFIRMAÇÃO PARA ADULTOS
Chamando todos os adultos Católicos que não foram confirmados! Aqui está a oportunidade de completar a sua iniciação completa na Igreja Católica. Todos os Católicos com 18 anos ou mais que foram batizados, receberam a primeira comunhão, e estão praticando sua fé, mas não foram confirmados, as aulas começarão em 27 de Setembro, na escola S. Jose, às 6 horas da tarde. Uma série de 6 aulas e um dia de reflexão irá prepará-lo para ser confirmado pelo bispo no dia 28 de Novembro. Contate Jean Revil para se cadastrar nas aulas: jrevil@comcast.net.
DEVOÇÃO AO SAGRADA CORAÇÃO
Devoção ao Sagrado Coração de Jesus é uma bela devoção de amor ao Redentor do nosso Senhor. Vamos dedicar a primeira sexta-feira de cada mês a este devoção. O Santo que é mais frequentemente associado com esta devoção é Santa Margarida Maria Alacoque [1647-1690] que popularizaram a devoção depois de receber uma visão do Sagrado Coração. O grupo de Homens da primeira sexta-feira de Fall River tem tido suas reuniões em São José por algum tempo, mas eu quero abrir isso para todos os paroquianos e incentivar essa devoção como uma forma de crescer em nosso amor pelo Senhor. A partir de sexta-feira, 7 de Setembro, teremos a adoração eucarística e confissões das 5 hora às 6 horas da tarde e, em seguida, a Santa Missa às 6 horas. Isso vai continuar na primeira sexta-feira de cada mês. Por favor, faça um esforço para participar.
NOTICIAS DE CATEQUESE
A catequese para crianças nas graus de 1-9 já comecou. Se tem crianças neste grupo em sua família, ou sabe de qualquer, por favor informe-os do registro e reuniões obrigatórias dos pais. Por favor, veja a pagina de educação religiosa neste boletim para os detalhes de todas essas reuniões.