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And They're Off....
The Paulist Center's 28th Annual Goods and Services Auction will bring us our very own Kentucky Derby! The April 26th evening will include wonderful derby food, mint juleps, a bonnet contest, a raffle that will incorporate the 2008 Kentucky Derby contender horses and more. Our very own Bluegrass State native, Fr. Paul Huesing, is coming up with all sorts of entertaining possibilities, i.e. Do you know how many famous Kentuckians you could come dressed as? Diane Sawyer, Muhammad Ali and Rosemary Clooney, just to name a few! We have a great crew in place, but can always use more hands for food preparation, decorating, set -up, raffle and ticket sales the four weeks prior and miscellaneous tasks that are needed. We also need your Goods and Services and your fabulous Desserts for our Dessert Auction. Please see the flier inserted in this week's bulletin, available in the racks and on our website to donate or volunteer. Please, please, please return them no later than April 5th , so we are able to get the Auction Booklet ready in a timely manner and know who we have on board to make our major operating budget fundraiser of the year a success. Any questions or to let us know you are willing to volunteer, please contact chairperson Rachel Rumely at paulistcenterauction@gmail.com or 617-317-902-4725 or Patty Simpson at pattypcc@ aol.com or 617-948-2428.
| Readings |
March 2 to 9, 2008 |
| Sun |
1 Sm 16:1b-13a; Ps 23; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 |
| Mon |
Is 65:17-21; Ps 30; Jn 4:43-54 |
| Tue |
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46; Jn 5:1-16 |
| Wed |
Is 49:8-15; Ps 145; Jn 5:17-30 |
| Thu |
Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106; Jn 5:31-47 |
| Fri |
Wis 2:1a,12-22; Ps 34:17-21,23; Jn 7:1-30 |
| Sat |
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7; Jn 7:40-53 |
| Sun |
Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 |
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NOTE: These Readings are linked to the full text in this online Lectionary. (Click on the name of the day.)
Another good link to the entire Bible is this Bible Gateway. |
Food Pantry: demand is High, Food Supplies are Low
We are in need of hearty soups, stew, jarred spaghetti sauce,
mac&cheese, an canned veggies/fruit..
The pantry is open each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2-3:30. Thanks for your continued generosity in helping us feed the homeless.
Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Group
Will meet in the 3rd Floor, Library Room after the 10am Mass.
Sister Community
The Sister Community will be selling Fair Trade Coffee and crafts after the 10am Mass on Mar. 9.
Lenten Reconciliation Service
This Tuesday, March 4, at 7:00pm, there will be a Communal Reconciliation Celebration in the chapel, followed by the opportunity for individual confessions and sacramental absolution with any of the priest -confessors. All are encouraged to attend, as a personal preparation for the Easter sacraments.
Interfaith film screening of James Carroll’s Constantine Sword
All are welcome to a free advance screening of this documentary film. Discussion with author and co -producer James Carroll will follow. Wednesday, Mar. 5, at 7pm in Morse Auditorium at Boston University. Presented by Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries and 10 co - sponsoring organizations, including the Paulist Center. See www.coopmet.org for more information.
Economic Inequality: Personal and Public Responses
Back by Popular Demand! In November, Chuck Collins spoke about a Gospel response to the growing gap between rich and poor. Next Sunday, Mar. 9 after the 10am Mass, the Adult Education class will continue this discussion and reflect on personal actions and public witnesses that can address the polarization of wealth and opportunity. It is not necessary to have attended the first session. Chuck Collins is director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, based at the Institute for Policy Studies.
The Paulist Center Blood Drive
Sunday, April 6 th 2008 9:00am - 2:00pm The Paulist Center 5 Park Street, Boston Sign up for a donation time at: www.bloodpartners.org/paulist
Welcome!
Please warmly welcome these new members to our Paulist community!
Walter McLean from Quincy
Michelle Keefe from Boston
Anne-Mary and Matthew McManus from Brighton
Margaret Kirschner from Boston
Stephanie Crawford from Marlborough
Richard A. Ramos, Jr. from Medford
George Dargan II from Stoneham
Sheila Khan and Daniel Judkins from Boston
Marilyn Bravo from Jamaica Plain
1st Reconciliation Meeting
On Sat., Mar. 2 from 3 -4:30pm for children and adults.
A Call to Join the Blessed Franz Jagerstatter 2008 Lenten Fast and Prayer Campaign
Community Members are invited to participate in a Prayer and Fast commitment during Lent. This thoughtful endeavor, initiated by “Franz Jagerstatter People to Break the Silence” has as its Lenten goal to purify our own hearts; to ask for forgiveness for participating in the violence of the Iraq war by our silence; to educate Catholics on the nonviolent teachings and life of Jesus; and to encourage the faithful in the United States to fast and pray throughout the Lenten season. The nature and extent of fasting and prayer is to be set by each individual. Signatures will be collected throughout Lent and be sent to the Cardinal on Easter Sunday. Flyers with blank statements can be found in the racks in the back of the chapel.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
As part of the 150th Anniversary events, please join us for a delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner on Saturday, Mar 1 after the 6pm Mass. Tickets will be on sale after masses and the proceeds will go to the costs for our May 18th Mass and Celebration on the Common.
Operation Rice Bowl
As part of our faith community’s Lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. For thirty one years, Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community and connect that with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching throughout our Lenten journey. Unlike other Sundays when we are invited to bring gifts for the Church and the poor, on Holy Thursday we are invited to offer gifts solely for the poor. And so we welcome you to bring your Rice Bowl to our Holy Thursday liturgy. You can pick up rice bowls and corresponding home calendars in the racks in the back of the chapel.
Pilgrimage to Rome
Paulist Fr. Paul Robichaud is leading a pilgrimage to Rome in early March to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Paulists and “ Nuper Non Nulli, ” the proclamation by Pope Pius IX that created the Paulist Fathers as a Congregation in 1858 on March 6th. They are happy to take prayer intention requests on their pilgrimage. If you have an intention that you would like the pilgrims to pray for, please email Fr. Paul by March 2nd at: probichaud@paulist.org .
Liturgical Ministry Update!
All liturgical ministers are asked to complete their yearly 2008 CORI form and turn it in during the month of February. New ministry volunteers or those who are completing the form for the first time must use the green form. All others use the white forms. Forms are located in the El Salvador alcove, and should be returned to Forms Return Box, or to Michael Kurley at the Center. Please also complete one of the Liturgical Ministry Update forms available in the sacristy or the El Salvador alcove so we have accurate contact information for all liturgical ministers. Thank you!
Upcoming Retreat Opportunities
Days of prayer and weekend retreats that emphasize art and Ignatian prayer exercises will be offered by Bob Gilroy, SJ, a spiritual director for the Jesuit Collaborative. Contact retreat centers directly for registration.
Art and Spiritual Direction :
Fri-Sat, 2/29-3/1 Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. www.lesley.edu The Ignatian Way with Art : Sat, 3/8; Jesuit Collaborative, Watertown, MA. www.jesuit -collaborative.org The Ignatian Way with Art : Sat, 4/5; Campion Renewal Center, Weston, MA. www.campioncenter.org
Journey with Isaac Hecker and Christ ! Let's mark 15,000 footprints of service as a community!
In honor of Isaac Hecker and in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Paulists, we challenge the community to log 15,000 hours (or footsteps) of service work by Paulist Center community members by next January. Please pick up a sheet in the racks in the back of the chapel that highlights different ideas, or organize an event that the community can participate in together. Then fill in the form to let us know what service you performed. Journey with us to become a stronger community in Christ!
Tax Letters
If you wish to have a letter from the Center for weekend and appeal contributions you made by check or credit card for 2007, please call the Center and leave a message with your request for Patty Simpson at (617)948-2428 or email her at pattypcc@aol.com. The IRS requires letters for single donations of $250 or more (i.e. several smaller donations totalling $250 do not require letters), and the letter is for your records only - it is not submitted to the IRS with your tax returns. Anyone who made a donation of stock will automatically receive a letter by Feb. 1.We sincerely thank all who gave to the Center in any way. Your generosity is essential and appreciated.
Connecting at the Center
In an effort to improve connections and foster inclusion, the Pastoral Council is encouraging folks to wear a name tag during the Community Coffee in the Auditorium after the 10am and Noon mass. Stop at the table in the Auditorium and put on a name tag so we can learn to call each other by name.
Another Parking Option
In addition to the validated parking option at the One Beacon Street Garage, please also be aware that the Boston Common Garage sells books of parking t ickets at a reduced rate. Through the end of February, anyone may buy a book of 20 tickets for $100. The tickets are good for after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends (i.e. $5/ticket). As of March 1, the book of 20 tickets will be $110 ($5.50/ticket). Tickets purchased before March 1 will still be honored after March 1. Tickets may only be purchased in person at the office in the Boston Common Garage. The office is open 7am- 7pm on weeknights and 7am -3pm on weekends. Call (617) 954-2098 or email bcg@mccahome.com for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Screening of the documentary: Invisible Children
Last week’s Community Gift recipient, Haley House , will be hosting a screening of the film, Invisible Children. This film captures the true stories of child soldiers in Northern Uganda and educates viewers on the issues surrounding the civil war in Uganda. The event will take place at the Haley House Bakery Café (12 Dade St. in Dudley Sq, Roxbury) on Mar. 5 at 7pm .
New Pathways Volunteers Needed!
New Pathways Emergency Shelter is looking for volunteers willing to provide short-termshelter (1-15) days in their homes for teens in crisis. New Pathways serves youth throughout Boston, ages 12-17,who have either run away fromhome or who are homeless. If you are interested in finding outmore about the programand possibly serving as a host home, contactMelissaGlynn- Hyman or SarahHoxie at 617-277-8107.
Senior Tutors and Mentors for BPS Kids
Seeking older adults to serve as tutors and mentors in local elementary and after -school programs with Generations Incorporated . Your experience is valuable - make a difference in a child’s life and yours. All training and materials are provided. Contact PCC member Mary Ondrusek at 617 -778-0554.
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