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Immaculate Conception Church
Marlborough, MA
www.icmarlboro.com
Our parish mission is to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Mt 28:19).
APRIL 11, 2021 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
WELCOME
We are happy to have you join our parish
family. Please introduce yourself to Father
after Mass.
We hope that you and your family will
consider making Immaculate Conception
Parish your home parish.
Registration forms are available at the back of
the church, on our website
(www.icmarlboro.com), or by calling the parish
office at 508-485-0016.
Weekend Mass Schedule
English ~ Saturday: 4:00 p.m.,
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Upper,
11:00am Lower and 5:00 p.m.
Portuguese ~ Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Spanish ~ Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday through Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
In Upper Church.
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m.—
7:30 a.m. before daily Mass.
First Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & First
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in Upper Church
Cenacle Holy Hour of Prayer
Monday ‘s (except holiday’s) at 6:00 p.m.
CHRIST IS RISEN St. Mary’s Chapel, Lower Church
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is ordinarily celebrated the second Sunday of the month. Instructions for parents and godparents
are usually held the Sunday prior to Baptism at 3:00 p.m. in Upper Church. You are invited to call the parish
office at 508-485-0016 to make arrangements for your child’s sacrament.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday’s from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the parking lot and Saturday’s 1:00pm - 3:00pm in the Lower Church.
Other times by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements should be made by calling the parish office at least 6 months prior to the intended date of the
wedding.
Sacrament of the Sick
Please call the parish office for the sacrament and notify the parish office in case of hospitalization.
Thank You for your generosity for the poor, the
Rev. Steven Clemence, Pastor Holy Land and our retired priests. May God bless
frsteven@icmarlboro.org you and your loved ones.
Rev. Przemyslaw Kasprzak March 28, 2021: $13,760.00
March St. Vincent de Paul: $1,879.00
Rev. Adriano Albino de Castro March Maintenance & Development: $3,905.00
Holy Thursday for IC St. Vincent de Paul: $2,650.00
Deacon Charles Rossignol Good Friday for Holy Land: $2,184.00
Easter for the Clergy Benefit Trust: $8.811.00
Deacon Elcio F. Dos Santos, Jr.
Special Collections
Ms. Jill Mazanec, Finance & Operations Manager April 1: Holy Thursday for IC St. Vincent de Paul
508-485-0016 April 2: Good Friday for Holy Land
April 4: Easter for the Clergy Benefit Trust
Jason Gaudette, Director of Music April 11: Maintenance & Development
508-485-0016
Mrs. Lee Ann Rempelakis, Parish Secretary
508-485-0016
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Mrs. Margie Sáez, Religious Education
508-481-7535 4:00pm Paul Harrington ~ 5th Anniversary
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Mrs. M. Neurene O. de Menezes, 7:30am People of the Parish
Brazilian Secretary 11:00am UC Afonso Albino de Castro
508-460-1255
11:00am LC Joanne LaFleur
Mrs. Elizabeth Alcantar, Spanish Secretary 5:00pm Susan Scott
508-787-0506 Monday, April 12, 2021
7:30am William McDonough
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
7:30am Donald Ackroyd
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Contact Us 7:30am Isabella Siwko - Mass for the Living
Church: Thursday, April 15, 2021
11 Prospect Street 7:30am Domenic Lucci & Deceased
Marlborough, MA 01752 Members of the Lucci Family
Friday, April 16, 2021
Parish office:
7:30am Patrick & Josephine Fleming
9 Washington Court
Business Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021
Tel: 508-485-0016 /Fax: 508-480-9644 7:30am Deceased Family Members of
Email: parish@icmarlboro.org St. Vincent de Paul
4:00pm Ellen Prendergast ~ 6th Anniversary
St. Vincent de Paul Help Line: Sunday, April 18, 2021
Phone: 978-763-0578 7:30am Don Matchinski
Email: icmarlborosvdp@gmail.com 11:00am UC People of the Parish
11:00am LC Ralph Ochoa
5:00pm Adana Saman & Caroline SlatteryDear Brothers & Sisters, This Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. On the occasion of the canonization of Sister Faustina Kowalska on April of 2000, Saint Pope John Paul II declared that every Second Sunday of Easter would be a day to commemorate the Divine Mercy of Christ. Sis- ter Faustina had many visions of Jesus, and in one of them, he told her that on this Feast of Mer- cy “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.” She recorded this vision and others in her Diary. Jesus also promised that he wants to forgive the souls that go to confession and receive communion. Jesus spoke to Sister Faustina 14 times about his desire to have a feast dedicated to his Divine Mercy. In one occasion Jesus said “I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of my tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy…Let no soul fear to draw near to me.” The visions to Sister Faustina began back in 1930, after the terrible First World War and at the early stages of Nazism and Communism. Europe began to lose the understanding of the dignity and sanctity of human life, which led to the worst and bloodiest Century ever. As God and his im- mense love was being put aside during that time, Jesus chose another woman to be the bearer of good news. Instead of Mary Magdalene proclaiming the resurrection of Christ, Sister Faustina, by the words of John Paul II, “became the herald of the one message capable of off-setting the evil of those ideologies, that fact that God is mercy – the truth of the merciful Christ. At one point, Sister Faustina, at the request of Jesus, had a painter portray the image of Jesus that she had seen many times. This picture is on the cover of the bulletin. Jesus is wearing a white garment, giving a blessing with his right hand and touching his heart with the left hand. There are two rays coming out form his heart, red and white. They represent his blood and water that were poured out from his heart for the salvation and sanctification of mankind. Jesus wants that image to be venerated all over the world, and he also promises that “the souls that will vener- ate this image will not perish”, and “by means of this image, [he] will grant many graces to souls.” I would like to invite everyone to take advantage of this singular moment of grace in the year to come and receive what Christ promised us. On this day, Plenary Indulge is granted for those who come and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. We will conclude our Novena at 3:00pm this Sunday afternoon. Many times God wants to give us graces, but we need to ask/give permission for him to bestow his graces on us. I also invite you to come to pray for our nation and for the world, so that they also may know the mercy of God and love one another as God loves us. Here in the parish we will continue to offer other opportunities to grow closer to the Lord. We will start a series of talks for adults and youth on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm starting on April 19th. This is the same series of talks that we began almost a year ago that was interrupted by the lockdown. We are also looking at the possibility of having an evening of songs in honor in the Vir- gin Mary in May, and to have a celebration of Corpus Christi in June. I ask for your prayers that the Lord may bless us and allow us to bring these ideas into completion and to continue to bring more souls to God. At the same time, we priests are always available for counseling, to pray for your intentions, and to do anything we can to help anyone to grow in holiness. Be assured that we pray for you and your loved ones daily as we also ask for your prayers. God Bless, Fr. Steven
Thank You
We would like to thank all those who helped make our Holy Week and Easter Celebrations
so beautiful! The decorators, the ministers and all the volunteers! We also thank those
who sent us Easter goodies—we enjoyed all of them. We are blessed with such a wonderful
parish! May God continue to bless you and your loved ones!
Easter Flower Remembrances
Brendan & Joe Cleary, Cleary & Wojdula Families,The Bisol Family, Jackie Ryan, Jack Ryan, Bridget Ryan
Tenney, Joan O’Brien, Ryan & Healy Family, Ray & Elaine Marcotte, The Pierce Family, Robert Danehy,
Lorraine Hassett, Francis P. Hurley, Jr., Rev. Leonard Hurley, Harry Ryerson, Jim Daley, Mary Beth Daley,
Frank & Mary Bisognano, Joseph DeNisco, Nancy Ferro, Douglas & Millie Bradley, Vincent & Rita Ferro,
The Theis Family, Helen Kenney, Francis Boland, Angelo J. Merlini
Religious Education News
Grades 1 through 8 - Classes will be held as scheduled on Sunday, April 11. The last day of class will be Sun-
day, May 9 (for Grades 1, 3 through 8). All students should be attending weekly Mass either in person or via Live
Stream. Those attending in person should remember to have their Mass Participation Forms signed by a Priest
at the end of Mass. Secret Code words are for those who attend via Live Stream.
First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 1 for those preparing to receive the Sacrament. The last day of
class for them is Sunday, April 25. Rehearsal and Confession will be held Friday, April 30 from 4:00-6:00pm in
the Upper Church.
Grade 10, Year 2, Confirmation Prep will meet as scheduled on April 11. We are still waiting on Sponsor forms
for some of the teens, kindly email Mrs. Saez with an update.
Grade 9, Year 1, Confirmation Prep will meet as scheduled on Sunday, April 18.
Registration for Fall Classes will begin on May 1, more information will be posted soon on the website.
We are in need of Catechists to teach in the Fall - Grades 1 to 10. If you feel a calling to this Ministry, kindly
email Mrs. Saez at are@icmarlboro.org to schedule an interview.
We are very grateful that even during these difficult times, our parishioners have raised over $27,000 toward our
2021 Catholic Appeal goal of $56,634. Our heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make our campaign a suc-
cess so far. Whether you are attending Mass in person or watching from home, I invite you to join us in support-
ing the Catholic Appeal.
We recognize that many of you may be navigating your own financial challenges, but ask for your prayerful con-
sideration of a gift to the 2021 Catholic Appeal at whatever level is comfortable for you. Every gift, regardless of
size, is meaningful and can make an impact. There are many ways you can donate. We have envelopes in the
back of the church, you can go on line to www.bostoncatholicappeal.org or you can scan the QR code above.
To scan the QR code, put your phone in camera mode, put the square over the QR code and the Catholic Ap-
peal donate page will pop up. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you and your loved ones.TELÉFONO: 508-787-0506
ADORACION EUCARISTICA: Lunes a Sábado: 6:30am-7:30am
MISA DIARIA EN LA IGLESIA: Lunes a Sábado: 7:30am
MISA EN LA IGLESIA: SABADO- Ingles- 4pm DOMINGO- Inglés-7:30am,11am,5pm
Portugués– 9am Español - 1pm
MATRIMONIOS: Parejas deben contactar la parroquia al menos 6 meses antes de la
boda. El curso prematrimonial es obligatorio. Las parejas que quieran regularizar su unión en
la Iglesia también deben contactar la parroquia y hablar con el Padre Steven.
BAUTISMOS: Padrinos deben haber recibido el sacramento de Bautismo y
Confirmación. Si los padrinos elegidos son una pareja, tiene que haber recibido el
Sacramento de Matrimonio. Favor de anotarse con un mes de anticipación y hablar con
Elizabeth.
CONFESIONES
La confesión se seguira ofreciendo los:
Sábado 1:00-3:00 pm en la capilla (parte de debajo de la iglesia)
Martes 5:00-6:00pm en el estacionamiento
O puede llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita con un sacerdote.
FIESTA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
"La humanidad no conseguirá la paz hasta que no se dirija con confianza a Mi misericordia" (Diario,
300)
La Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia tiene como fin principal hacer llegar a los corazones de cada per-
sona el siguiente mensaje: Dios es Misericordioso y nos ama a todos ... "y cuanto más grande es el
pecador, tanto más grande es el derecho que tiene a Mi misericordia" (Diario, 723). En este mensaje,
que Nuestro Señor nos ha hecho llegar por medio de Santa Faustina, se nos pide que tengamos ple-
na confianza en la Misericordia de Dios, y que seamos siempre misericordiosos con el prójimo a
través de nuestras palabras, acciones y oraciones... "porque la fe sin obras, por fuerte que sea, es
inútil" (Diario, 742).
LA ESCENCIA DE LA DEVOCIÓN
La esencia de la devoción se sintetiza en cinco puntos fundamentales:
1. Debemos confiar en la Misericordia del Señor.
Jesús, por medio de Sor Faustina nos dice: "Deseo conceder gracias inimaginables a las almas que confían en mi mis-
ericordia. Que se acerquen a ese mar de misericordia con gran confianza. Los pecadores obtendrán la justificación y los
justos serán fortalecidos en el bien. Al que haya depositado su confianza en mi misericordia, en la hora de la muerte le
colmaré el alma con mi paz divina".
2. La confianza es la esencia, el alma de esta devoción y a la vez la condición para recibir gracias.
"Las gracias de mi misericordia se toman con un solo recipiente y este es la confianza. Cuanto más confíe un alma, tan-
to más recibirá. Las almas que confían sin límites son mi gran consuelo y sobre ellas derramo todos los tesoros de mis
gracias. Me alegro de que pidan mucho porque mi deseo es dar mucho, muchísimo. El alma que confía en mi misericor-
dia es la más feliz, porque yo mismo tengo cuidado de ella. Ningún alma que ha invocado mi misericordia ha quedado
decepcionada ni ha sentido confusión. Me complazco particularmente en el alma que confía en mi bondad".
3. La misericordia define nuestra actitud ante cada persona.
"Exijo de ti obras de misericordia que deben surgir del amor hacia mí. Debes mostrar misericordia siempre y en todas
partes. No puedes dejar de hacerlo ni excusarte ni justificarte. Te doy tres formar de ejercer misericordia: la primera es
la acción; la segunda, la palabra; y la tercera, la oración. En estas tres formas se encierra la plenitud de la misericordia
y es un testimonio indefectible del amor hacia mí. De este modo el alma alaba y adora mi misericordia".
4. La actitud del amor activo hacia el prójimo es otra condición para recibir gracias.
"Si el alma no practica la misericordia de alguna manera no conseguirá mi misericordia en el día del juicio. Oh, si las
almas supieran acumular los tesoros eternos, no serían juzgadas, porque la misericordia anticiparía mi juicio".
5. El Señor Jesús desea que sus devotos hagan por lo menos una obra de misericordia
al día.
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se acerque a ti, nospansec@icschool.net
puede marcharse sin confiar en esta
misericordia mía que tanto deseo para las almas". (aciprensa.com)Brazilian Community Information
A Esperança da Ressurreição
A Ressurreição de Jesus trouxe-nos a certeza da vida eterna junto a Deus, capaz de
sair do seu trono de glória e esplendor para se fazer um conosco. Jesus ressuscitou
e está junto do Pai, porém, prometeu estar conosco todos os dias até o fim do mundo
( Mt 28,20). E de fato ele continua presente através da Eucaristia, de cada irmão onde
faz sua morada e dentro de nós. Santo Agostinho dizia que tarde havia amado o
Senhor, porque o procurava fora, nas coisas e prazeres desta vida e o Senhor
estava dentro dele, no lugar mais secreto que é o seu coração. Lá está Jesus, vivo e
ressuscitado também em nossos corações e nossa vida deve testemunhar sua Ressur-
reição.
Que nesta Páscoa o Amor, a Partilha e a Fraternidade sejam a realidade transformadora de nossas vidas!
Feliz Páscoa
DÍZIMO
O dízimo é uma experiência Bíblica, um gesto de amor, é ternura e bondade.
É necessário um mínimo de compreensão da Palavra de Deus, para que se
possa educar a fé e descobrir a verdadeira dimensão do dízimo.
SACRAMENTOS
Batismos: No quarto domingo do mês, e as instruções para pais e
padrinhos são realizadas no domingo anterior ao Batismo. Para obter mais
Informações ligar na secretaria.
Reconciliação: Nas terça-feira das 17h às 18h no estacionamento. E aos
sábados das 13h às 15h, na igreja inferior, Ou ligando para a secretaria
para fazer um agendamento.
Sacramento Matrimônio: Os casais devem entrar em contato com a paró-
quia pelo menos 6 meses antes do casamento. O Curso de noivos é obriga-
tório. Também aqueles que desejam regularizar a união na igreja deve con-
tatar a paróquia.
Sacramento Unção dos Enfermos: Por favor, ligue para o escritório
paroquial para o sacramento e notifique em caso de hospitalização.
Terço dos Homens
Terças -Feira às 20:00h na Igreja superior.
Grupo de Oração
Sextas-Feira 19:30h na igreja superior.
Horário da Secretaria
Local: 9 Washington Cour t (Convent School – Ao lado da casa Paroquial) Marlborough, MA 01752
Horários: Segunda à Sexta de 3:00 às 7:00pm
Tel. p/ Contato: (508) 460-1255
Secretária: Neur ene
E-mail: bccmarlborough@gmail.com
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