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Week of January 19, 2020

Mass Intentions this week

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Parish Related

Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life with your community members  for the spiritual renewal of each nation.
 

Make some time to help remove the Christmas decorations from our church during the week of January 13. All help is welcome! 

Anointing of the Sick
Monday, January 27 Mass for the Sick at 7:00 PM with the Sacrament of the Sick. All are invited.
 
SJSJ Open House
Join us to “Celebrate the Beauty of Every Child” and meet all that our Parish School St. James-Saint John has to offer . Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 -7: 00 PM.

Confirmation Retreat
The candidates for second year of Confirmation preparation will participate in a Retreat on Friday - Saturday, January 31 – February 1 at Cathedral Camp.  The bus will depart from the church on Friday at 6:00 PM and return on Saturday at 5:00 PM. Please sign and return the communication with the permission form that has arrived at your home.

FACE Schoralship
 The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) raises money for scholarships to help with the costs of a Catholic education. All families with one or more children enrolled or applying to a Catholic primary or secondary school in grades K-8 in the Diocese of Fall River are eligible for the FACE scholarship. All FACE scholarships are awarded according to financial need. It is very important to complete your application before the deadline of February 28, 2020 to ensure your family is considered for scholarship opportunities. The application process is only online at the following address https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
 
Lector & Eucharistic Minister
To all Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors the new Schedule starts in February, if you want changes, talk to Fr. Pregana. New servers are always welcome.

Morning Rosary
Please consider joining us to pray the rosary before 9 AM Mass on Tuesdays and Fridays.  We start at 8:30 AM, it is a wonderful beginning to the day and a chance to  pray together to Our Lady before Mass.
 
RCIA
We welcome any adult (18+) who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion or Confirmation are invited to receive the talks of the sessions of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to prepare to receive the Sacraments after the Lent.  Please talk to Father Pregana.
 
Many thanks to those who came to shovel the snow of the Parish property. May God bless you for your willingness to serve. It is truly an offering to the Lord and a blessing to our family.

Winter reminder
The daily Masses are cancelled if school is cancelled due to snow.  The Sunday Masses are never cancelled.

RCIA
Before Lent begins, we are inviting any adults who would like to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation to receive formation to be able to receive the Sacraments in the spring.  Please talk to Fr. Pregana.
 
Pray for vocations from our parish
Brother Jordan Zajac, who will be ordained a Dominican Priest, and for  Jeremías Carranza who has begun formation for the Permanent Diaconate.

O Father, you desire all of us to be happy . Stir up the grace of a religious vocation in the hearts of many men and women.
Grant to them the willingness and generosity to give of themselves, their lives, their time and their talents to the service of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord and Savior, and to His Holy Church.
May more men and women go forth as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters to bring the truths of our Catholic faith to all others so that soon they, too, may know You better and love You more… and serving You, be truly happy . Amen.

Permanent Diaconate
Please keep in your prayers Jeremias Carranza who has begun the process of formation for the Diaconate.  He and his wife Hisella are active members of our parish.

Pope Francis Place Needs Us
As part of your New Year's resolutions it would be nice to spend a little of your time supporting our charity center Pope Francis Place. We need volunteers, no matter if you are male or female, you only need the will and spirit of service. Please contact the parish office.
 
Pope Francis Place donations
We are in urgent need of coats and clothes for the Fall/Winter season. What can you donate? Winter clothes for the whole family ( men , women , children), sleeping bags , winter shoes, baby items .  Other things needed:  household items in general (pots and pans, plates, etc.) and furniture. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory. (Please don’t leave things outside of PFP or the City will fine us!)  Thank you!

Faith Formation Registration
During all Masses. Registrations sheets for faith formation and CHOSEN in the Church entrance.
On-line: www.guadalupenewbedford.com/faith-formationcatequesis

Faith Formation Dates
CHOSEN~Confirmación, Sundays, 9:00 Mass followed by the session in the Parish Hall until 11:15 AM.
Wednesday Sessions, 5:00-6:15 PM, Saint James-Saint John School, 180 Orchard Street.
 
Soccer
Join us at the OLG Children Soccer League tournament. Starting Sunday, September 29, 3:00 PM, Roosevelt Middle School. Thank you all for your support for the children’s soccer team uniforms. To date we have received a total of $ 825 for the newly formed 4 teams. If your child is 8 to 12 years old, you can be part of our teams. Contact our coaches: David Rivas, Santiago Ayala, Elmer Portillo and Mario Herrera.
 
Notice
Speed bumps have been installed at the entrance of the parish parking lot. Please take precautions when entering or leaving the Church there may be children crossing. Thank you.

"Eden" Crew
Thanks to the Eden Ministry team for the cleaning and maintenance of the parish grounds. Those interested in joining the Eden Ministry should speak with Freddy Carranza, Roberto Ayala, Elmer Portillo or other members of the group . Thank you!
 
Our Parish App
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish is excited to announce our own parish app which you can download on both Apple & Android phones. We hope it  fosters a stronger sense of community and faith. Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish will be able to communicate with all parishioners via messages & notifications to keep you in the loop with what is going on in our church .  Other features will include: daily Mass readings; Catholic news from around the world , an easy-to-reference list of Catholic prayers; a helpful examination of conscience; a reminder feature called “Mass Mode,” for Mass and confession. This includes phone silencing notification to help encourage us all to be more present while at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish.   
Download the app and give it a try!  Text App to 88202 to download our parish app

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
The parish is grateful to Jaime and Yanet Lopez for coordinating our parish efforts for providing a safe environment for our children.  Jaime and Yanet will coordinate the CORI and Safe Environment Training for all parish volunteers.

Safe Enviroment Training
Every volunteer and employee in the parish who works with children, are required to participate in the Safe Environment Training found online at: https://fallriver.cmgconnect.org  
The volunteer must complete the registration from any device ( cell phone , computer or tablet) with Internet access . Once completed , print the certificate and provide it to the parish. Then, they must complete a CORI Acknowledgement Form and provide a copy of a valid driver’s license or valid photo ID and a clear copy of the ID must accompany the CORI Acknowledgement Form .
Any questions call the rectory.

Lector/EM/Servers
To all the servers please take your schedules of the new season that are available at the entrance of the temple. Thank you.
 
New Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers
We are looking for new lectors and Eucharistic ministers to serve at Mass . Please consider your gift of time and talent to the parish.  Serving at the liturgy is a great way to make a return to the Lord for all the good we receive !  Talk to Fr. Pregana.
 
Low Gluten Host
To all parishioners who are on a low-gluten diet , we have low gluten hosts for communion. Those who wish, please talk with Father Pregana.

Youth Choir
Phil Pereira invites all the young people of the parish who want to join the choir for the 9:00AM Mass  the rehearsals are on Mondays in the Church at 5:30 PM.

Faith Formation
Our parish faith formation program has been directed by Tim Mitchell for the past 11 years.  This fall Tim decided to retire as Director.  The parish is extremely grateful to him for all he has done with forming the young people of the parish.  He guided them from kindergarten through First Communion to Confirmation and we are so thankful for all the dedication and self-sacrifice that he invested in this ministry.  He will continue in the other ministries as Lector and Eucharistic Minister.  Please join me in thanking Tim for his service to the parish!
Three parishioners have stepped forward to help coordinate the program:  Yaitza Mojica-Rodriguez (Wednesday afternoons); Angelly Jovel (Saturday nights); Rachel Jupin (Sunday mornings).  Thanks to them for their time and dedication in the important ministry of forming our young people in the faith! If you would like to offer your time to help form our young people, please talk to one of them, or to Fr. Pregana.  

Faith Formation Teachers
Consider to say “yes” to the Lord by sharing your faith with the next generation of Catholics! We are in need of 6th grade teachers.  Speak to Father Pregana.

Closet cleaning
If you’re one who organizes their closet in the Spring, please consider donating clothes that you haven’t worn in a while!  Pope Francis Place could use clothes, especially for the fall and winter.  Donations should be brought to the side door at church.  Thanks for doing some fall organizing!

Pope Francis Place visits
Our charity center Pope Francis Place has registered a total of 855 visits in August. Thank you to all volunteers for their hard work and donors for their support in continuing to help needy families in the community.

Notice
Just a reminder that donations to Pope Francis Place should be brought when it is open, or to the Church when it is closed.  Please do not leave ítems outside the building. 

Schedule Pope Francis Place
Pope Francis Place presents a new program from August 8 due to the needs in our community.
                  Mondays: 10AM—12:30 PM
                  Tues & Wed: 10AM-12:30 PM, 6PM-7:30PM
                  Fri:  6PM-7:30PM
                  Sat: 10AM-12:30 PM

Baptism
We welcome a new members of our parish who received the sacrament of Baptism last weekend: Sophía Kristal Rodríguez Echevarría.

Congratulations!
Congratulations to the newlyweds Joshua and Sandra Saint Laurent. May God bless your marriage and your family!
 
Marriage
Couples who are planning to marry should contact Father Pregana no less than 6 months prior to the desired date.  In addition, fulfill the requirements of attending Marriage Preparation classes, provide certificates of Baptism, and other requirements that will be explained during the first appointment.

Do you want to be Catholic? Now is the time!
The sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has begun for those who  wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation in the spring. We welcome any adult (18+) who wishes to prepare for the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and / or Confirmation. Please talk to Father Pregana.

Lectors
The parish invites new Lectors to speak to Fr. Pregana for the next training session. Lend your voice to proclaim God’s word!

Cookbook Committee
We are looking for members to lead the new Cookbook Committee. After 30 years since the last printed version, let us celebrate our united Parish family with our favorite recipes. All interested call Jane Paul 508-971-9824.

Second Collection: The collection is to help with the fuel costs this winter. Thank you for your generosity.

OLG Scholarship
Consider helping a child receive a catholic education at our parish School St. James St. John by making a donation to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship Program.  Let’s share the faith with the next generation!

Funeral
Keep in your prayer the soul of  Raymond Fontaine.  May his soul and all departed rest in peace. 

Visits to sick
Our Pastoral Care of the Sick visits the catholic residents at the Jewish Nursing Home each Sunday morning to distribute communion.  If you are interested in joining the ministry, please talk to Rosa Maria Rivas or Fr. Pregana.

Faith Formation General Information
Sacramental years: Communion or Confirmation They are required to participate in the two-year formation, which means that children attending Catholic School must attend the parish formation in Grade 2 (Communion) and Grade 8 (Confirmation). 

Registrations
St James-St John School is now accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year for grades Preschool 3 through Grade 8.  We offer a rigorous academic program rooted in gospel values.  Our program also offers weekly classes in art, music, foreign language, technology, Physical education. In addition we offer before and after school extended care, a full-time nurse, peer tutoring, hot lunch program in a welcoming family atmosphere.  We are an accredited institution by NEASC.  Need based scholarship funds can be applied for through the FACE Scholarship Fund. Please contact the principal Cristina Viveiros-Serra at  principal@sjsjschool.com for more information or (508)996-0534  www.sjsjschool.com 

Landscaping & Clean up
Thanks to the group "Eden" which cares for the lawns and gardens around the parish.  Recently, they pruned the great tree in the middle of the property and it looks great now.  They also are installing a new decorative fence near the forsythia garden.  On Saturday, a group of men from the parish cleaned the brush from our parking lot on County Street.  Thanks to all for your efforts to maintain our parish property!  
If you’d like to lend a hand with the parish property, talk to Roberto Ayala, Elmer Portillo, or call the parish office.  Your parish grounds look great!

Budget Envelopes vs. eGiving
Through the budget envelope company, the parish has arranged for online donations, an easy and economical way for your weekly offering.  It’s easy to sign up using your current budget envelope number.  For more information, visit the parish website.

Marriage Preparation
Those couples preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should schedule their Marriage Prep sessions online at the Diocesan website:  http://www.fallriverfaithformation.org/marriage/marriage-prep

Memorial Bequests
Those who wish to make a bequest to the parish may do so while living or through their will.  The bequest is free to estate tax and can reduce the amount of your assets claimed by the government.  A bequest can be a specific amount, a piece of property, a percentage of an estate, or the residue of an estate.  Your lawyer or estate planer can best assist you in remembering your parish.

Church Cleaning & Care
Thanks to the groups who have taken responsibility to keep our church clean.  Caring for God's house is our common effort, so thanks from the community!

Do you want to be Catholic?
Would you like to become part of the Church?  Would you like to complete your Sacraments (Communion, Confirmation)?  If so, you’re invited this fall to be part of the group who are preparing to receive the Sacraments at Easter.  The sessions are held on Sundays at 10AM in the church hall.  Please call the rectory, or talk to Juan and Margarita Ayala, to register. Make the decision this year!

Diocese & Community Related

Reading & Literacy Training

Mariage Preparation Schedule 2019
Registration and more information www.fallriverfaithformation.org
January 26- St. Mary's Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm
March 2- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
March 23- Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
April 6- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
May 4- Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
May 11- St. Mary's Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm
May 18- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
September 14- Holy Trinity Family Education Center , 10:00 am-5:00 pm
October 5- St. Julie Billiart Parish Center, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
October 26- St. Mary's Parish Center, 1:00-8:00 pm

DACA
On September 5, 2017, the President's administration announced that the DACA program was going to end. However, on January 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Inmigrations Services (USCIS) announced that due to a federal court order, "USCIS has resumed accepting request to renew a grant of deferred under DACA" until further notice.
You need to know:
1- People who have EVER had (or currently have) DACA are allowed to file requests for DACA;
2- People who had their DACA terminated will be able to file requests for DACA;
3- People who NEVER had DACA will not be able to request DACA.
It is unclear how long this policy will continue- it could change any time. Therefore, it is recommended that all eligible individuals who had or have DACA to speak with a inmigration attorney immediatly to fing out what their rights are regarding this change in policy.
Catholic Social Services of Fall River may be able to help you with your application for free.CSS represents people on their DACA cases at no cost and has helped over 200 people with their applications. This service is only available to those who have ever had or currently have DACA. 
More information: Call Catholic Social Services, Fall River  (508) 674-4681 

FACE
FACE financial aid deadline is on  February 28, 2020. If you are planning on applying, please do so as soon as possible.  The website is https://online.factsmgt.com/signin. They are asking for your W-2's and tax forms, and they will probably not be done by the deadline, but the application needs to be filled out, and the needed forms can be uploaded later.  Late applications will not be accepted! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Brady at the school, and she will be able to help you. sbrady@sjsjschool.com

Hope and Opportunity Initiative
The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) and Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools are excited to announce The Catholic School’s Hope and Opportunity Initiative. This Initiative will provide 100 scholarships for up to $2000 per student for the 2020-21 school year to new low-income K-8 students in Fall River, Taunton, and the Greater New Bedford Area Catholic Schools. If you, or someone you know, wants to send their child(ren) to a Catholic School please contact Sarah Heaton at (508)678-2828 or sheaton@CatholicSA.org.

Bishop da Cunha’s new blog
Did you know that  Bishop da Cunha launched a blog called “Building Faith?” That’s right! With the intent of sharing regularly with the faithful of the Diocese in an easy and increasingly popular way, Bishop da Cunha hopes to post each week on a variety of topics of interest to our community of faith. Read Bishop da Cunha’s blog at  www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishops-blog/
 
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents in partneship with the Archidiocese of Boston is serving spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long. They offer one-hour, one-day and weekend spritual retreats. For more information: www.emfgp.org.

Embracing the challenges of Holidays
Losing someone you love is hard, particularly during the Holidays that is why Community Nurse Home Care will held a various grief support groups starting on November 18-December 17. Contact Mary Finnin 508-992-6278.  

Can you say yes?
Sister Rose Shelter is in need of volunteers for its Extre Weather Emergency Overflow Shleter house beginning in November. Orientation is provided and you can sign up as yourself or as a group. Contact Robin Muise 774-553-5990 or muiserobin@comcast.net

Job Opportunity
FM&M, a cleaning company, is looking for good custodial workers in the Rochester, Middleboro area. Contact Tatiana Tejedor at 617-272-5968.

Volunteer Couples
The Diocesan Mariage Preparation program needs more team couples (age is not a consideration). The meets are held in three locations: Mansfield, Dartmouth and Dennisport on Cape Cod. More information: bbonneau@dfrcs.org or 508-678-2828 ext. 13.

Amaka Waterm Borehole Project
The Cranberry Catholic Collaborative with Sts. Martha and Mary, Sacred Heart,  St. Rose of Lima Parish together a Fr. J.T. Osunkwo, a Parochial Vicar native Nigerian priest, are involved in the Amake Waterm Borehole Project to provide clean water to Fr. Osunkwo home village. This is a great opportunity for high school students across parish lines to help. More information: Amy Dow, Director of Project Development, amydow@cranberrycatholic.org or Fr. J.T. at judethaddeus@cranberrycatholic.org. 

Project Rachel
If you are hurting from a past abortion experience,does not matter is you are women o men, Project Rachel can help. Rachel is a private, confidential and sensitive service that will refer you to a priest and/or counselor with special training. Call 1-508-997-3300 or pla@plrachel.com

Hospice Volunteer
Beacon Hospice in Fall River is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to spend time with their patients.  In addition they also utilize volunteers to make memory boards and blankets. If you want to make a difference please contact Erin Hassel at 508-324-1900 ext. 108 or erin.hassell@amedisys.com with any questions. 
 
Eucharist Minister
Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford needs volunteers as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist on Sunday, Monday and Friday. If you feel called to help in this important ministry, please contact Pauline C. Gates, Director of Pastoral Care at 508-336-6751, ext 1124.
 
Local Volunteer Hospice
Beacon Hospice seeks local volunteers for quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients out of its Fall River office. There are so many ways to be a volunteer like visiting patients on an ongoing basis, sitting vigil, knitting blankets, chart of life for our dementia patients, etc...Interested?  Contact  Erin Hassell, Volunteerr Coordinator, 508-324-1900 ext. 108 or erin.hassell@amedisys.com

Sacred Heart Home
Do you feel God asking you to do something more for him? One way to help in his Vineyard would be to volunteer as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Our need, at the present time, is for Sunday and Monday mornings. If you feel called to help, please contact Pauline  C. Gates, 508-996-6751 ext 124.

Hospice Volunteer
Kindred Hospice is seeking volunteers to care for patients in facilities and homes throughout Massachusetts.  Volunteers can choose where, when and how to give their time.  They offer in-person trainings and orientations to fit busy schedules.  For more information, contact Cynthia Dynan at 508-672-0580

Knitting for a good cause
Your homemade blankets could bring warnth, confort and cheer to terminally ill Veterants patients. Any size, red, white and blue is greatly appreciated. Contact  Erin Hassell, Volunteerr Coordinator, 508-324-1900 ext. 108 or erin.hassell@amedisys.com

Retrouvaille
A program to help couples heal and renew their marriages.  If you feel lost, alone, or bored in your marriage; if you are constantly fighting, or simply “shut down”; if you are considering separation or divorce, Retrouvaille provides marriage help! For more information call:  1-800-470-2230, or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Retreats:

• Click here for more retreats at LaSalette

Prayer Groups (English)

• Disciples with Mary: Saturdays at 9AM in the Chapel. Join us!