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Sacrament of Marriage for all locations: Please contact Karen at St. Edith Stein at 508-586-6491 at least one year prior to your proposed wedding date. To avoid any confusion, a meeting with a Priest or Deacon should take place prior to any other plans being finalized.

Sacrament of the Sick Who can receive this sacrament? Those who are chronically ill, are having treatments or will be having surgery this month. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick, a source of strength, healing and grace. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday. December 6 at the 8:00 am. Mass at Christ the King & Our Lady of Lourdes and 9:30 a.m. at St. Edith Stein. If someone you know is unable to come to Mass or is hospitalized and wants to receive this sacrament, please call 508-586-6491

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.—3:45 p.m. at all locations and by appointment

RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, or becoming Catholic? The RCIA (Rite of Initiation for Adults) is a process through which adults can learn about Catholicism and prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information please call Sister Alice at 508-586-1575 or Jeanne Lafond at 508-586-4715. We also offer a Children’s Catechumenate which prepares unbaptized children ages 7 and older to receive the sacraments. Please call Sister Ann at 508-586-4715.

The Rosary - is prayed before daily Mass at Christ the King and St. Edith Stein parishes, and after the daily Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes.

Mass Schedules & Information www.BrocktonCatholic.org

Tri-Parish Weekly Calendar

Christ The King (CTK) Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Haitian Creole) Daily Mass Schedule 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday Adoration Monday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sacrament of Confession Saturday 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Pre-Baptismal class (required) First Thursday of the month, call for times Baptisms - English Fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Baptisms - Haitian Creole Third Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00a.m., 12:00 p.m. Daily Mass Schedule 9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Adoration Chapel Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Prayers for Vocations First Thursday of the month in the Adoration Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Confession Saturday 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Pre-Baptismal class (required) Last Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Baptisms First Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL)

Saint Edith Stein (SES)

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Cape Verdean Creole) Sunday Masses 9:30 a.m., 11:30a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Creole) Daily Mass Schedule 9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday Adoration Friday at 7 p.m. Cape Verdean Creole Sacrament of Confession Saturday 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Pre-Baptismal class (required) First Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Baptisms - English First & Third Saturday of the month at 1p.m. Baptisms - Cape Verde Creole Call the CV ministry office at 508-588-7032

Saint Edith Stein

Christ The King

Sat 11/14

5:30 p.m. HC Legion of Mary, Teen Ctr. 6:30 p.m. HC Choir, Church 6:30 p.m. HC Timoun Jezi, Church hall

SUN 11/15

11:15 a.m. HC Baptisms, Church 2:30 p.m. HC Choir, Church 2:30 p.m. HC Teen Group, Teen Center

Mon 11/16

6:30 p.m. Adoration, Church 7:00 p.m. HC Charismatic Mtg, Room 2

Tues 11/17

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Hall 7:00 p.m. HC Charismatic Mass, Church

Wed 11/18

6:30 P.M. Choir, Church 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, Church hall

Thurs 11/19

10:00 a.m. Why Catholic, Room 3

Fri 11/20

7:00 p.m. HC Holy Family, Church

Sat 11/21

9:00 a.m. SVDP Food Pantry 5:30 p.m. HC Legion of Mary, Teen Ctr. 6:30 p.m. HC Choir, Church 6:30 p.m. HC Timoun Jezi, Church hall 7:00 p.m. HC Charismatic Prayer, Church

SUN 11/22

11:15 a.m. Baptisms, Church 2:30 p.m. HC Choir, Church 2:30 p.m. HC Teen Group, Teen Center 2:30 p.m. HC Echo des Hommes, Rm 2 2:30 p.m. HC Flanbo, Room 3

Our Lady of Lourdes

Tues 11/17

6:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters meeting, Church hall with guest speaker

Sat 11/21

Catholic Daughters Bake Sale after all Masses

SUN 11/22

Catholic Daughters Bake Sale after all Masses 1:30 p.m. Baptism Prep, Church hall

Mon 11/23

7:00 p.m. RCIA /Adults, Parish center 7:00 p.m. Night of Healing, Church hall

Sun 11/29

1:30 p.m. Baptisms, Church

Tues 11/17

6:00 p.m. CV Youth Group, Church hall

Thurs 11/19

7:00 p.m. Staff meeting, Church hall

Sat 11/21

1:30 p.m. Baptisms, Church

SUN 11/22

11:00 a.m. Food Pantry, Church hall

The Charity Guild presents

“An American Holiday Spirit “

Directed by Nancy Gustafson,

AA tribute to the men and women who contributed to

the freedom we all enjoy today. Proceeds benefit the

Charity Guild. The show will be held at the Shaw’s Center

on Friday, November 20, at 5:30pm. Featuring: Fr. Joe

Raeke, Ma/ Cunningham & Nancy Gustafson. Tickets

are $75.00 & can be purchased by calling the Charity

Guild at 508-699-4360

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PARISH PRAYER LINE: Do you have a need in your life that could use some prayers but you don’t know whom to ask? The St. Edith Stein Prayer Line is the place! We have a dedicated group of people who pray daily for the needs of our parishioners. If you have someone who is sick or you are out of work or just in need of some sort of healing, call Marilyn at 508-587-1761 and ask for the help of the Prayer Line.

Please pray for all our home-bound parishioners, all those who suffer from mental & physical illnesses, for our brave men and women in the military, police & firefighters & all those who risk their lives for the safety and well-being of others.

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Saturday 11/21/15 Location Celebrant 4:00 p.m. CTK Fr. Garcia 4:00 p.m. OLOL Fr. Rick & Deacon Chris 4:00 p.m. SES Fr. Joe 7:00 p.m. SES Fr. Irineu Sunday 11/22/15 8:00 a.m. CTK Fr. Garcia 8:00 a.m. OLOL Fr. Irineu & Deacon Phil 9:30 a.m. SES Fr. Rick 10:00 a.m. CTK Fr. Garcia & Deacon Phil 10:00 a.m. OLOL Fr. Joe 11:30 a.m. SES Fr. Rick 12:00 p.m. OLOL Fr. Joe 12:30 p.m. Haitian CTK Fr. Garcia 1:00 p.m. CV

SES

Fr. Irineu

Christ the King

Sat 11/14 4:00 p.m.

Leon E. Plaud, anniversary

SUN 11/15 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Mr. & Mrs. Anestil Louis & ancestors, remem-brance Manuel & Zelinda Mendes, remembrance Hermita Fleurimond, remembrance

Tues 11/17 9:00a.m.

Paul Derivul, remembrance

Thur 11/19 9:00 a.m.

Shirley Barry, month’s mind

Sat 11/21 4:00 p.m.

Joseph Tk. Langton, 11th anniversary

SUN 11/22 8:00 a.m. 10:00a.m.

Edwin Caldwell, month’s mind Dulcelia Graham, remembrance

Our Lady of Lourdes

Sat 11/14 4:00 p.m.

Lorraine Provost, 3rd anniversary

SUN 11/15 8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Michelle Perrault, 24th anniversary & Norman Perrault, 1st anniversary Jose Avelar, birthday remembrance Juvinal & Aris Goncalves, & Flora Gomes, remembrance

SUN 11/22 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Mario DiMarzo, 6th anniversary Alma Chick, 22nd anniversary

Sat 11/28 4:00 p.m.

John Sheehan, 7th anniversary

Mon 11/16 9:00 a.m.

Healing for Sheri Frank & her unborn twins

Saint Edith Stein

Sat 11/14 4:00 p.m.

Sandra Powers, month’s mind

SUN 11/15 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Manthala George, Sr., anniversary Suzanne Sarkisian, 1st anniversary

Sat 11/21 4:00 p.m.

Vincent Mazgelis, remembrance

SUN 11/22 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Richard E. Lowry, anniversary Alice M. Jason, 1st anniversary

Scripture for the week of November 15, 2015 15 SUN Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 16 Mon 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43 17 Tue 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10 18 Wed 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28 19 Thu 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44 20 Fri 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48 21 Sat 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40 22 SUN Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

Christmas Concert Saturday, November 28, 2015

11:30 a.m.— 1:30 p.m. St. Edith Stein Parish, 71 East Main St.

Holiday favorites performed in traditional, jazz and contemporary styles. Featuring our music directors, Jack Colombo, Theresa Ronan & Rich Cesarini with

special guests John Strangis and Steve George. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 children 12 and

under and are on sale after all Masses. All proceeds benefit Christ The King & St. Edith Stein St. Vincent de

Paul Societies.

Trinity Catholic Fundraiser at the Chateau

Restaurant in Stoughton on December 9, 2015 Purchase any lunch, diner item or take out, and

20% of the total bill will benefit Trinity Catholic Academy. Be sure to pick up your

coupon at the doors of the Church today.

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Fr. Joe’s Bible Study Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall , 439 West St. Brockton, MA. Monthly on Thursdays at Noon “The Gospel of Matthew

Class Schedule:

* Dec 17 Jan 14 March 17 May 12 Feb 11 April 14 June 9 Please call Karen at 508-586-6491 to register.

The Book is $10.00 *Please note: *change in date

Christ the King Religious Education Schedule: Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held each week at the 10:00 Mass

♦ Sun 11/ 15 class ♦ Sun 11/22 class ♦ Friday 11/27 “Giving Tree Tags,” Service Project. All

parents are asked to participate, 6:30 p.m. Church hall. ♦ Sun 11/29 Thanksgiving Weekend, No Classes

Our Lady of Lourdes All classes start with a mandatory parent meeting. Parents with more than one child in the program will only have to attend one meeting. First Communion 2 (FC2) parents will be required to attend two meetings. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held each week at the 10:00 Mass

♦ Sun 11/15 Class ♦ Wed 11/18 Class ♦ Sun 11/22 Class ♦ Wed 11/25 Class

RCIA/SPECIAL SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM at OLOL: Every Sunday at 10:00 the RCIA children and family Break Open The Word after the Mass ♦ Mon 11/16 7:00 p.m. RCIA Adult Parish Center ♦ Wed 11/18 4:15 p.m. RCIA Youth Parish Center ♦ Mon 11/23 7:00 p.m. RCIA Adult Parish Center

OLOL Confirmation Classes for Grades 9 & 10 held on Thursdays Thurs. 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Contact: Mona Burns at monamburns66@yahoo.com or 508-586-4715 ♦ Thurs 11/19 Class ♦ Thurs 11/26 Thanksgiving NO Classes St. Edith Stein (Trinity Catholic Academy - lower campus) Rel. Ed. Coordinator: Stephen McLaughlin, 508-588-7032 Grades 1-8 Rel. Ed. Coordinator: Cape Verdean, Sr. Eugenia DaSilva K-10th ♦ Tue 11/17 7:00 p.m. Class grades 7 & 8 ♦ Sat 11/21 9:00 a.m. Class grades 1-6 ♦ Tue 11/24 7:00 p.m. Class grades 7 & 8 ♦ Sat 11/28 9:00 a.m. No Classes, Thanksgiving Weekend

St. Edith Stein Grades 9-10 (Confirmation) Classes held on Sundays from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Rel Ed Coordinator: Mischelle Allen mallen@caritascommunities.org ♦ Sun 11/15 ♦ Sun 11/22 Class, ♦ Sun 11/29 No Class, Thanksgiving Weekend

RCIA with Sr. Ann Boland 774-273-1713 Our Lady of Lourdes is in need of adults to journey with young people preparing to receive the Sacraments of: Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist and Reconciliation. The classes for all three parishes meet on Wednesday afternoons at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish from 4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. If you can help, please call Sr. Ann at 774-273-1713 “Breaking Open the Word” is held after the 10:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday in the Faith Formation Center. Inquirers and Catechumens will have a short Catechetical session in the Faith Formation Center following “Breaking open the Word”.

From the Spiritual Development Committee

Prayer To Christ The King Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You King of the universe. All that has been created has been made for You.

Make full use of Your rights over me. I renew the promises I made in Baptism,

when I renounced Satan and all his pomps and works, and I promise to live a good Christian life

and to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God

and Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer you my efforts

in order to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge your Sacred Royalty,

and that thus the Kingdom of Your peace may be established throughout the universe.

Amen.

AVISOS DA COMUNIDADE ADORAÇÃO: Todas as sextas-feiras na Igreja às 7:00PM haverá Adoração. Venham rezar.

ACÓLITO: Todas quarta-feiras às 4:30PM haverá formação dos Acólitos. Contamos com a vossa participação.

GRUPO DE S. JOÃO BAPTISTA: O grupo tem a sua reunião logo a seguir à Santa Missa na Igreja de baixo. Importante a vossa participação.

THANKSGIVING: Este ano à Santa Missa de “ Acção de Graças” será na nossa paróquia de Sta. Edith Stein às 9:00AM. Todos são convidados.

FESTA DE SANTA CATARINA: Será no próximo Sábado dia 28 de Novembro em Scituate. Concentração às 12:00PM a seguir a precissão e a Santa Missa. Todos são convidados.

ATENÇÃO PAIS E/OU ENCARREGADOS DE EDUCAÇÃO: No próximo Sábado dia 21 do corrente mês haverá uma reunião com todos os pais das crianças de 7 grau na oficina de Sr. Djai. Importante a vossa participação.

NATAL: O Natal está quase à porta, e por isso pedimos aos pais e/ou encarregados de educação que nos ajudem com $10 por cada criança para podermos encomendar as camisolas. Contamos com a vossa colaboração.

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November Parish Gifts For Our Lady of Lourdes

A Special thank you to:

Claire M. Sheehan who graciously donated the altar bread

in loving memory of her parents,

John F. Sheehan & Helen M. Sheehan

For Saint Edith Stein A Special Thank you to

The O’Brien Family who graciously donated the altar bread

in loving memory of

Dorothy O’Brien

For those who would like to purchase a monthly gift in memory of a loved one, the price for Altar Bread, Wine, and Altar Candles are

$100 each for the month. Please contact your parish office.

From Fr. Garcia LA DEDICACE DE LA BASILIQUE DU LATRAN: Après la fête de "l'Église du ciel" en la Toussaint le 1er novembre et celle de "l'Église du purgatoire" le Jour des Morts le 2 novembre, c'est en quelque sorte la fête de "l'Église de la terre" que nous célébrons avec la dédicace de la Basilique Saint Jean de Latran le 9 novembre. Aux premiers siècles du christianisme, l'Église persécutée ne pouvait bâtir de temples, elle devait donc célébrer les divins mystères dans des maisons particulières ou dans les catacombes, sur les tombeaux des martyrs. Mais quand la paix fut donnée aux chrétiens, on vit bientôt surgir de toutes parts des temples magnifiques en l'honneur du seul vrai Dieu, sur les ruines des temples du paganisme. Le Christ et sa Croix rendirent l’empereur Constantin victorieux de son rival Maxence. Ne marchandant pas sa reconnaissance, le grand empereur mit fin aux persécutions sanglantes, donna la liberté à l'Église et fit construire sur l'emplacement du palais des Laterani la basilique du Saint-Sauveur, aussi appelée Basilique Saint Jean de Latran dont le pape saint Sylvestre fit la dédicace le 9 novembre 324. Cette fête mérite de notre part un respect tout particulier. Les édifices de nos églises nous montrent dans le temple la maison de prière, la maison de Dieu, une image de la Jérusalem céleste, la porte du Ciel. Même les pierres de nos églises nous parlent pour nous rappeler que nous sommes les pierres vivantes du Temple mystique que Dieu ne cesse de construire.

Parking ! Il est demandé aux fidèles utilisant les parkings de l’Eglise pour garer leur voiture de respecter les espaces alloués à cet effet. Ne garez pas au niveau des endroits interdits avec l’inscription « No Parking », au niveau des espaces pour handicapés et par-devant le garage de l'ancien presbytère.

Gwo sware 'Fund Raising' ap fèt ankò ane sa jou kap samdi 21 novanm. Depi koulye-a nap tann kontribisyon-ou pou travay evangelizasyon nan kominote nou an.

CORI se yon obligasyon pou tout moun ki angaje nan gwoup Legliz la kòm leader. Que vous soyez ministres eucharistiques, ou membres de la chorale, de Flanbo, de JSC, de EDH, du groupe Charismatique, e tout lòt gwoup yo sof timoun ak teenager yo ki pa ladan-l. Men tout moun ki gen plis ke 18 tan epi ki nan gwoup oubyen kap ede nan lot aktivite Legliz la fèt pou ranpli fòm Cori-a. Se trè zenpotan. Se sa ki fè ke Achidiosèz Boston ka defann ou pou nenpòt pwoblèm ki ta rive-w.

P. Garcia gen biwo pou tout moun ki ta vle rankontre li chak lendi de 9 h 30 am a 2 h 30 pm e chak madi de 4 h à 7 h pm nan biwo li ki nan Sant Pawas legliz Kris Rwa. Nou kap wè P Garcia tou pou pi prese lè dimanch apre lamès. Nou kap rele nan nimewo sa 617 922 2049 pou plis asirans.

Brockton Ultreya In a climate of friendship, Ultreya members share their life experiences based on the three tenets of Cursillo life: Prayer, Study and Action. Sharing from real-life experiences serves as examples to all of us of the challenge which Jesus lays before His followers, “Go and do likewise.” Brockton Ultreya Meetings are held at St. Edith Stein Parish and meet next on December 18th in the Chapel in the lower Church. All Cursillistas are invited and encouraged to come. Ultreya meetings are always held on the last Friday of the month, with exception of the Gratitude Mass at My Brother’s Keeper on November 27, 2015. Ultreya Meeting Dates: Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 18. April 29, & May 27

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SEVILLE COUNCIL #93 Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Christ the King Church Hall. Visit us on the web page: BrocktonCatholic.org/parish-life/ministries

This SUNDAY! NOVEMBER 15, 2015 The Twentieth Century Catholic Club is now selling tickets for its “Banjo Extravaganza” to benefit its scholarship fund. The program

will feature Tenor Banjo Master Steve Caddick and friends, Paul Poirier and Bill Kass, performing on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall of Our Lady of Lourdes. Admission is $15. Bring your own snacks. Soft drinks will be provided. Tickets will be sold at the Masses at each parish this weekend and at the door before the concert. We welcome everyone!

Free Adult Health Screening at Christ the King Church Nov 15 Get the information you need to keep you and your family healthy! A free adult health screening will be offered by English and Haitian Creole speaking healthcare providers on November 15 at 2:30 pm, immediately following the Haitian Creole Mass at Christ the King. All are welcome to have their health questions answered and to have their blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol levels checked. The screening is being offered by the Old Colony Healthy Communities Coalition and will also be offered at St. Edith Stein and Our Lady of Lourdes in the coming months. Participants are invited to enjoy light refreshments once their screenings have been completed, and a supervised activity will be provided for children.

Depistaj pwoblèm lasante GRATIS pou granmoun nan Legliz Christ the King nan 15 novanm

Vin pran enfòmasyon w bezwen yo pou kenbe oumenm ak fanmi w an sante ! Pwofesyonèl lasante ki pale anglè ak kreyòl ayisyen ap ofri yon depistaj pwoblèm lasante gratis pou granmoun 15 novanm a 2è30 nan apremidi, imedyatman apre Lamès an kreyòl ayisyen an nan Legliz Christ the King nan. Tout moun ka vini pou pwofesyonèl lasante yo ka reponn kesyon yo genyen sou lasante yo ak pou yo pran tansyon yo, pwa yo, ak tcheke nivo kolestewòl yo. Se Old Colony Healthy Communities Coalition an k ap ofri depistaj la. Legliz St. Edith Stein ak Legliz Our Lady of Lourdes ap ofri l tou nan mwa k ap vini yo. N ap envite patisipan yo pou yo amize yo ak ti rafrechisman n ap sèvi yo apre yo fini ak depistaj yo a, epi l ap gen aktivite sou sipèvizyon pou timoun.

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The Second Collection on November 21 & 22 benefit Retired Religious Sisters

Christ the King Our Lady of

Lourdes Saint Edith Stein Weekly offertory need $ 6,600 $ 7,600 $ 8,700 Regular offertory, including All Saints & All Souls 5,702 5,991 6,818 2nd collection for parish budget $ 1,642 $ 2,600 $ 2,272 Total collected $ 7,344 $ 8,591 $ 9,090 This Week’s surplus! $ 744 $ 991 $ 390

Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of Lourdes #2396 is looking for NEW MEMBERS of Catholic women 18 years old or

older to join our court.

There are monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 at OLOL church hall, September - June. Our meetings are a combination of social, spiritual and fun. We work in our community and parishes fundraising for various charities. Come to a meeting and see what we are about. For information contact Cathy Duford 508-588-0898.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time In a homily about the afterlife, the pastor spoke about the doubts he had when, as a young man, he was trying to figure out the mysteries of God and whether or not heaven really existed. His doubts all but vanished when he attended the viewing of his friend’s father. As everyone turned to leave, the wife of the man kissed him and said with great conviction and certainty, “Bye for now.” Something in her voice and in her tone answered his questions and doubts, assuring him of God’s existence and love. That small witness to faith changed his life. In this Gospel, the images that Jesus uses are prophetic images that point to the end of time and the coming of the Lord. We are not told to look for the signs, but rather to have a sense of urgency about what we do and how we live. When it is time—and only the Father knows when that will be—we will recognize it. There is no need for fear or worry. A life of faith does not allow for complacency, but rather demands an attitude of expectation and attentiveness. Today is the time to act and put into practice what we preach. Tomorrow is not time enough and we have no guarantee that tomorrow will come. Our chance is now. The task is not to wait and wonder when the Kingdom will come, but rather to work and pray so we are ready for it.

~James Gaffney, © 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing jim@stgeorgepublishing.com

Marian Pilgrimages Medjugorje Pilgrimage

April 3-12 2016 Spiritual Directors:

Fr. Joseph Raeke and Deacon Jim Greer Pilgrimage Includes:

Transatlantic flight from Boston Logan Airport to Sarajevo; all taxes fees and surcharge included. Transfer to and from

Medjugorje by modern coach accompanied by guide; 8 Night accommodation at the beautiful Quercus Hotel, Breakfast and dinner daily, wine served with dinner; Marian Pilgrimage spiritual

program for the week: English speaking Catholic guide; visit with visionaries if available; evening prayer through Song with

David Parkes $2095*Per Person Based on Double Occupancy

(Book early as space is limited) $300 single supplement. Visit www.marianusa.com

Special Note: For those who have signed up and those who are still inter-

ested, the date is for the Medjugorje meeting is Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 6PM @ the Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks

Drive, Braintree, MA 02184

St. Joseph Retreat Center, 339 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset

invites you to the following programs and retreat opportunities. Visit our website, www.csjretreatcenter.org, email Retreat.Center@csjboston.org or call 781-383-6024 for more programs and details. Directed / Private Retreats: Nov 16 – 22, Dec 3 – 6; 11 - 13 Join us for our Mornings of Prayer. Nov 16: Living the Call to Discipleship Dec 2: A Magnificat Christmas Arrival and light refreshments 9:00-9:30 A.M., reflective input 9:30 A.M. followed by private time for prayer, closing communal experience, departure by 12:15 P.M

Rummage Sale at Christ the King Saturday & Sunday, November 21& 22 after Mass

Christ the King parish will be selling items in an attempt to “de-clutter” the rectory and storage areas. All proceeds from

items sold will benefit the Nativity figures for the outside Crèche

A Moment of Thanks for a Lifetime of Service – Next weekend, the Archdiocese will take the Collection for Retired Sisters. This collection provides needed financial support for Sisters, now retired, who have served the Archdiocese of Boston in countless ways through the ministries of education, health care, and social service. Please give generously in recognition of the Sisters’ many years of dedicated service. For more information, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious at 617-746-5637 or Sr_Marian_Batho@rcab.org.

The Tri Parish Christmas Concert will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in the church on Sunday December 6 at 4:00. All five choirs from the Tri-Parish community will be performing. This is a great way to get into the advent/Christmas spirit and to hear some great music. Admission is free.

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Staff Directory Pastor: Rev. Joseph K. Raeke

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Irineu Correia (Cape Verdean) Rev. Garcia Breneville (Haitian) Permanent Deacons: Philip LaFond & Christopher Connelly

Finance & Operations Manager: Anne Andrea Christ the King Parish

54 Lyman St. Brockton, MA 02302 Tel: 508-586-1575 Fax: 508-586-9393

Office Hours Monday–Friday, 9:30am–3:00pm

Pastoral Associate Sr. Alice Arsenault, SUSC

Secretary Janice Sutherland

Religious Education Judy Sullivan

RCIA Sr. Alice Arsenault, SUSC

Music Director Theresa Ronan

Custodian David Dackers

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Brockton, MA 02301 Tel: 508-586-4715 Fax: 508-584-6257

Office Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm

Pastoral Associate Jeanne Lafond

Secretary Janice Sutherland

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RCIA Sr. Ann Boland SUSC, Jeanne Lafond

Music Director Richard Cesarini

Custodian Chi Le & Rosemarie Presti

St. Edith Stein Parish 71 East Main St.

Brockton, MA 02301 Tel: 508-586-6491 Fax: 508-587-1796

Office Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00PM

CV Pastoral Associate Sr. Eugenia DaSilva

Administrative Assistant

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Religious Education Stephen McLaughlin, Mischelle Allen

Music Ministry Jack Colombo

Cape Verdean Music Ministry Fernando Tavares, Mona Pires

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