9998_Clement_Bos_0429 unit 2.pdf - St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine

St. Clement Perpetual Eucharistic Shrine
for the Archdiocese of Boston
1105 Boylston St., Boston. MA 02215
617-266-5999
stclementshrine.org
M a s s e s
Sunday
11:00AM, 8:00PM
Saturday 11:00AM
Monday thru Friday
7:00AM, 12:10PM
Holy Days of Obligaon
7:00AM, 12:10PM
7:00PM
Confessions
Monday Night 7:30P-8:30P
before weekend Masses
or at
St. Francis Chapel in the
Prudential Center:
Mon.–Fri. 8:30A–11:50A*
and 1:10P–4:15P
*Wed. 11:15A–11:50A
Perpetual
Adoraon
All Day Every Day
Aer 9:00PM
a pass key is required.
To apply for a key
call Rich McKinney
at 617-266-5999 x127
Evening Prayer
5:00PM
April 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday
of Easter
“I am the good Shepherd, and I know mine and mine know
Me, just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and
I will lay down My life for the sheep.
No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord.
I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up
again. This command I received from My Father.” (Jnn10 14-15,18)
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Spiritual Thoughts
A guy fell in a hole and he couldn’t climb out. He heard
someone walk by and shouted for help. "Send me down
a rope." The guy that walked by said "I am a doctor, I
don’t have a rope. I will give you want I have." So he
threw down a prescription. The guy in the hole said,
“What good is a prescription? How is this going to get
me out of the hole? Another guy walked by and he again
shouted for help. The guy above looked down the hole
and said, "I don’t have a rope; I am a banker." So he
threw him down a business card and said, "I can give you free checking at my
bank." The man in the hole wondered how free checking was going to get him
out of the hole. Someone else walked by and threw him down a ten-dollar
bill. But he was still stuck in the hole. Finally, a friend walked by. The man
in the hole said, “Am I glad to see you.” His friend said, "I don’t have a rope."
Then he jumped into the hole. The guy in the hole said, "What did you do that
for? Now we are both stuck down here." The friend said calmly, “I’ve been
down here before. I know the way out.”
It says that the disciples rejoiced when they saw the risen Lord. Jesus
said to them "Peace be with you." That is what He said. What they heard was
“I’ve been in the tomb, and I know the way out."
On the day of my funeral, my body will be lowered into the grave. On
that day, there will be a few gathered at my grave (I hope). Maybe a few of my
brothers, a few priests perhaps even a bishop. There will be members on my
community of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. There will be some of those
who were in the church. Some will have a few nice words in the eulogy, some
will offer a prayer and some will even place a flower on my grave. But only
one person will come to my grave and be able to say: "I have been here before,
I know the way out." I want to make sure that the one person who can say that
will be my friend before I enter the tomb.
Just after I was ordained a deacon, I was sent to New Jersey. I was
scheduled to read the gospel and preach at the Mass although I never knew for
sure who was going to the main celebrant. As I was vesting, a retired bishop
strolled in. Of course, I deferred the preaching to him but he said he wanted me
to have the honors. It was during the Easter season and I talked about how
Jesus saved us through His death and resurrection. After the Mass, we walked
the quarter of a mile up the hill to the rectory. On the way, the bishop told me
he liked my homily. He asked me if anyone ever saved my life. I told him,
"No." He said, “After I was ordained I was sent to China. Shortly after, I was
arrested for being a priest. One day the prison guard brought two of us out to a
field. I thought they wanted us to work but when they told us to kneel I knew
they were going to execute us. My fellow prisoner protested to the guards.
Because he protested, he lost is life. The reason he protested was to save
mine.” He then said to me, “Let me tell you what it is like to be saved. When I
go to bed at night I can see that prisoner's face because it is indelibly printed on
my memory. When I wake up in the morning, I am never angry; I am never
hold a grudge; I never need anything and I am in a state of perpetual happiness
because ever since I walked across the field that day, I am blessed to be alive.
Every day is a bonus and a gift. That is what it is like to be saved.” I wanted to
tell you that because you said, "Jesus saved us by His death and
resurrection." Then the bishop said to me the words that I will never
forget. “Peter, do you live your life as if you were saved?”
Shrine & Seminary Staff
stclementshrine.org
6 1 7 2 6 6 - 5 9 9 9
Rector & Shrine Director
Fr. Peter Grover, OMV x221
petergrover@gmail.com
Admin. Assistant
Carol McGinness x130
omvusa@gmail.com
Music Director
Elisabeth Pifer
lisbethn7@yahoo.com
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Our Lady of Grace Seminary
w w w . o m v u s a . o r g
USA OMV Provincial
Fr. Dave Nicgorski, OMV x203
Prov. Asst./Advancement Ofc.
Richard McKinney x127
omv.office@verizon.net
Vocaon Director
Fr. Jeremy Paulin, OMV x202
jdpaulinomv@gmail.com
Cell 617.869.2429
Seminary Prefect of Spirit
Fr. Tom Carzon, OMV x224
Fr. Tim Gallagher, OMV x117
Br. Luigi Falbo, OMV x222
Br. Dave Guza, OMV x225
Dir. of Media Communicaons
Fr. John Wykes, OMV x232
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Today’s Talent Show has been cancelled.
St. Clement Book Club
Sunday, April 29th 6:30-7:30P (Front Room)
The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena Doctor of the Church.
We'll be meeting on the date she entered into heaven.
The discussion led by Fr. Jeremy, OMV.
This Week
Monday —6:30-6:45P (Front Room)
Join us as we recite the Rosary each Monday. A perfect way to start the week.
Monday Night Confessions
7:30-8:30P
Our Lord’s Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday —7:00-8:00P (Front Room)
Young Adult Meeting
At this one hour meeting, we listen to the readings of the Mass and discuss how to apply the message to our
lives today. Some of the insights are truly inspiring. Come each week or once a month. All young adults are
invited and encouraged to attend.
There is no commitment. For more information, or to be added to the SCYA email list, please contact:
scya_boston@yahoo.com
Thursday 7:00-9:00PM (Upper Room)
Do you seek to develop the virtue of purity in your own life?
Are you seeking fellowship, formation, and a richer prayer life?
Weekly prayer meetings for young adults 18-35.
Mass, Adoration, Rosary—Discussion, pizza and fellowship.
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Adorers are needed to spend one hour with our Lord
during the day and night hours.
Please contact call Rich McKinney at 617. 536.4141 or email
AdorationBoston@gmail.com to volunteer to spend one hour with our Lord.
Adorers who have an hour after 9:00PM will be given a special key to enter.
The hour you want to spend with Him is spent any way you want. You may bring your
own religious books, use the reading material from the bookcase in the reception area, use the hymnal
book’s musical prayers, read the bible, pray the rosary, or just sit, relax and enjoy the sweet peace that
comes from simply being in the Presence of God.
You may feel you can’t pray well. Don’t let this discourage you. The mere fact that you take one
hour at a specific time each week to spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament pleases Him very much,
and is in itself a prayer of great faith!
First Friday Latin Mass and Young Adult Social
The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
1545 Tremont Street, Boston
First Friday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m.
A group of us young adults from local universities are hosting a First Friday Mass in Latin and a
social for other young adults at the Mission Church on May 4th at 7:00 pm.
Following the Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass), a group of young adults will be
going to dinner together – please meet outside the entrance after Mass. Holy Mass is open to all,
the social is for young adults. Questions: email Mary Curran at curran.maryc@live.com or
visit our facebook event at www.facebook.com/events/373370009372419
F i r s t S a t u r d ay
to console the Immaculate
and Sacred Heart of Mary
May 5 th 8:30A-11:30A
St. Clement’s Upper Room
Goodwill donation: $5.00
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Rosary
Silent Meditation
Eucharistic Procession
Reading and Relection on Mary
All in the company with Mary in order to make reparation
for the offenses committed against her Immaculate Heart.
Celebration of the Mass at 11AM
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H O NO R I NG C O M M I T M E N T
B U I L D I NG T H E F U T U R E
8TH ANNUAL SEMINARIAN SCHOLARSHIP
AUCTION AND DINNER
SATURDAY
ATURDAY, , MAY
M
19, 2012
St. Clement Shrine in Boston
Tickets will on sale after all Sunday Masses
April 22nd - April 29th.
If you would like to sponsor an ad in the Program Book,
send an email to OMV.SSD.ADS@GMAIL.COM.
Each spring, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary host a Seminary
Scholarship Fund Dinner and Auction to raise awareness
of the Oblate mission, share the vision of our community,
build community among our friends and benefactors, and
invite financial support for the formation of our seminarians,
who will one day minister as priests or brothers.
Each year the Oblates honor key individuals whose friendship
and support has deeply enriched our members. This year’s
honorees are Fr. Bill Brown, OMV, Dr. Joseph Ackil, DO and
Dr. Valdemar Welz, DDS..
Show your support for the Oblates of the Virgin Mary by
purchasing a dinner ticket, buying raffle tickets and/or
advertising in the program book.
Tickets will be on sale after Sunday Masses April 22nd - April
29th at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine and St. Francis Chapel
also during the week at the Chapel Bookstore.
For more information contact Richard McKinney,
617 536-4141, x127 or visit omv.office@gmail.com.
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St. Clement Groups
YOUNG ADULT MEETING
Every Monday Night 7-8:00 PM Front Room
At this one hour meeting, we listen to the readings
of the Mass and discuss how to apply the message
to our lives today. All young adults are invited –
there is no commitment. For more information,
or to be added to the SCYA email list, please
contact: scya_boston@yahoo.com
PURE IN HEART
Every Thursday Night 7-9:00 PM
Upper Room
Looking for fellowship, formation, prayer, and a
place to defend the dignity of sexuality and human
life? Pure in Heart America is a group of young
adults ages 18-35. There will be Mass, Rosary,
Discussions, Pizza and fellowship. All are
invited—there is no commitment.
LANTERI CATHOLIC CINEMA SOCIETY
LCCS—-Fr. John Wykes, OMV
Returning in the Fall
We seek to study, appreciate, and promote good
films. The Society is named after Ven. Fr. Lanteri,
founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, who
sought to promote the primary media of his day as
a means of combating current errors. We discuss
the selected film and show various clips to aid us
in our discussion. Being a member to our new
Cinema Society is easy –all you have to do is
come to one of our meetings.
St. Clement Book Club
6:30-7:30P Front Room
See “This Week” section of bulletin for
date
Parking at St. Clement’s
Church Parking begins at the corner of Ipswich Street and
extends along the property line of 1105 Boylston Street.
A parking permit (obtained from St Clement) must be visible on
the dashboard.
If you park anywhere else or you do not have a St. Clement
parking permit you will be ticketed by the State Police and
towed to Jamaica Plain (at a min. expense of $125.00)!
Consider a Vocaon to the
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Centered on the Eucharist, devoted to Mary,
and faithful to the Magisterium, the Oblates
serve the Church as ministers of authentic
spirituality and heralds of the mercy of God.
We need men to join us in the crucial work of
spiritual fatherhood today. We need men of
courageous heart to serve the Church and
bring hope through friendship in Jesus Christ.
Is God calling you? Find out more:
Fr. Jeremy Paulin, OMV
Vocation Director
Cell: 617-869-2429
Ofc: 617-266-5999 x202
Music Ministry
Please consider joining the choir,
both for the 11AM and 8PM
Masses. We are much in need of
people and musicians to dedicate
their time and talent to the most
important thing we do...worship
our Lord in the holy sacrifice of
the Mass!
For more information visit the music
and choir page at www.stclementshrine.org
or contact Elisabeth Pifer,
epifer@omvusa.org
Pregnancy Help Boston
Free Pregnancy Testing
Friendship Counseling and Support
Material Assistance
Adoption Information and Referrals
Education, Career & Housing Info.
Pre-Natal Care Referrals
Call toll-Free 1-888-771-3914
All services are free and confidential.
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Young Adult Corner—Events sponsored by the Young Adult Community
Holy Rosary—Mondays 6:30pm-7:00pm; Front Room: Join us as we recite the Holy
Rosary each week. Rosaries will be provided. All are welcome!
Young Adult Meeting—Mondays 7-8:00pm Front Room: At this one hour meeting, we
read the upcoming Sunday's Mass readings and discuss how to apply their message to our
lives today. We go out to a local restaurant for food and fellowship directly after. Come each
week or once a month! All young adults are invited and encouraged to attend.
Young Adult Yahoo Group: To be added to the Yahoo Group and receive email
announcements from the young adult community, please email emilie.berzin@gmail.com
1 st Sunday Social: Join us on the first Sunday of each month, following the 8pm Mass, for
fellowship and refreshments with other young adults in the St. Clements community. Takes
place in the side foyer, or outside when the weather cooperates.
VOLUNTEER:
If you are interested in seeing additional volunteer opportunities, please email
scya_boston@yahoo.com with the name of the organization, contact information of the
volunteer coordinator (if available) and any information on your experience volunteering
there.
St. Francis House, 39 Boylston St., Boston, MA
1st Saturday of each Month: We will be serving lunch at St. Francis House soup kitchen
each month. Please come help if you can; there are over 400 men and women who depend
on St. Francis House for lunch. The soup kitchen depends on volunteers, like us, to prepare
and serve the food and clean up afterwards. Preparation starts at 9:00am, and we are
usually finished with clean-up by 1:00pm. If you’re interested, please contact Joey George:
jgeorge@alum.mit.edu
FriendshipWorks, Boston, MA (formerly Match-up Interfaith)
Assist elders or adults with disabilities in getting to doctor’s appointments. Volunteer on
your own schedule once a week or a few times a month. No car needed. Call 617-482-
1510 or fill out an application online at http://www.fw4elders.org/volunteer
Homeless Shelter Needs Additional Volunteers
Sancta Maria House, an overnight shelter for homeless women in the South End of Boston,
is looking for volunteers to help with regular cleaning, organizing of donations, house
upkeep, as well as overnight volunteers. If you're interested in helping out in some
capacity, please contact the housemother, Sheena at sanctamariahouse@verizon.net or
617 423-4366.
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