RECTORY & PARISH OFFICE 185 Canal Street
Fall River MA 02721-1405 PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Very Rev. Jeffrey Cabral, J.C.L.
E-Mail: pastor@santochristo.com Parochial Vicar: Rev. Thomas M. Kocik
E-Mail: frkocik@santochristo.com Parish Secretary: Deborah Cândido-Pavão
E-Mail: office@santochristo.com Faith Formation Director: Osvaldo Pacheco
E-Mail: faithformation@santochristo.com
CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office ̸ Rectory 508-676-1184 Parish Fax Number 508-676-9701 Faith Formation Office 508-675-3007 Website www.santochristo.com Facebook SantoChristoParish
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mondays ˗ Thursdays 8 AM - 2:30 PM
Closed on Fridays and Holidays BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Please contact the Parish Office at least one week
in advance with any desired announcements.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 PM (Portuguese) Sunday 8:00 AM (Portuguese)
9:30 AM (English)
12:00 Noon (Port. ˗ 11 AM summer ) Weekdays 8:00 AM (in the Chapel)
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fridays (No Mass on Thursdays) Holy Days 8:00 AM (Portuguese)
6:00 PM (English)
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturdays from 3:00 - 3:45 PM
or anytime by appointment.
BAPTISMS
First Sunday of the Month (Portuguese).
Second Sunday of the Month (English)
Parents must make arrangements in advance by contacting the Parish Office regarding preparation & schedule.
FIRST EUCHARIST-CONFIRMATION A two-year preparation process is required.
Contact the Faith Formation Office for more info.
RCIA - ADULT CONFIRMATION
We welcome any adult who desires to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office for more info.
MATRIMONY
Please contact one of the parish priests at least 6 months before the intended wedding date.
Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.
ANNULMENTS
Anyone who wishes to annul a previous marriage should speak with one of the parish priests to explain the procedure to you.
VOCATIONS
Please pray for more vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. For more info, please speak with one of our
priests or visit www.fallrivervocations.org.
MINISTRY TO OUR SICK / HOMEBOUND Please notify us if there is a seriously ill or aged family member or friend who would like to be anointed
or receive Holy Communion at home.
WELCOME-PARISH REGISTRATION We warmly welcome any new parishioners
or those who might be visiting our parish this week! If you would like to register as a parishioner, please contact the Parish Office.
Established in 1892 ~ Mother Church of Luso-American Parishes in the Fall River Diocese S ANTO C HRISTO P ARISH
QUARTO DOMINGO DO ADVENTO 22 DECEMBER 2019
ORAÇÕES JUVENTUDE-CATEQUESE
Pela nossa Igreja:
Por Papa Francisco, Bispo daCunha, e por reconstruindo a nossa diocese na fé e na esperança
Pelas vocações:
Pelas vocações ao sacerdócio, diaconado, e vida consagrada Pelos doentes:
Por todos aqueles que sofrem de cancro, e pelos nossos paroquianos nos hospitais e nas casas de 3
aidade
Pelos falecidos:
Por Eulalia Varão cujo funeral foi celebrado aqui recentemente
NOTÍCIAS DA PARÓQUIA A COLUNA DE PADRE JEFF
HORÁRIO PARA ESTA SEMANA –22 DEZEMBRO Aulas e Missa para 1º até 9º Grau, de 8:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Missa e Aula para Adultos, de 9:30 AM - 11:25 AM Catequese pelos Pais - depois de Missa de 9:30 AM HORÁRIO PARA PRÓXIMA SEMANA - 29 DEZEMBRO
Não há Aulas mas não se esqueça a sua obrigação de Missa!
Feliz Natal e um Próspero Ano Novo!
CALENDÁRIOS 2020 estarão na entrada da Igreja - uma oferta da Agência Funerária Oliveira, que sinceramente agradecemos.
NATAL
HORÁRIO DAS MISSAS
Terça-Feira, 24 Dezembro ~ Véspera de Natal 4:00 PM - Missa em Inglês
11:30 PM - Concerto Musical de Natal Terça-Feira, 25 Dezembro ~ Dia de Natal
Meia-Noite - Missa Solene do Natal - Bilingue 9:30 AM - Missa em Inglês
11:30 AM - Missa em Português (Atenção - Não há Missa às 8 AM)
FLORES PARA O NATAL
Aceitamos ofertas para custear as flores do Natal para decorar a Igreja. Pode depositar a sua oferta na cesta de coleta ou na caixa do correio da Reitoria.
Obrigado pela sua generosidade!
Da Carta Apostólica ‘Admirabile Signum’ do Papa Francisco:
4. Gostava agora de repassar os vários sinais do Presépio para apreendermos o significado que encerram. Em primeiro lugar, representamos o céu estrelado na escuridão e no silêncio da noite. Fazemo-lo não apenas para ser fiéis às narrações do Evangelho, mas também pelo significado que possui. Pensemos nas vezes sem conta que a noite envolve a nossa vida. Pois bem, mesmo em tais momentos, Deus não nos deixa sozinhos, mas faz- Se presente para dar resposta às questões decisivas sobre o sentido da nossa existência: Quem sou eu? Donde venho? Por que nasci neste tempo? Por que amo? Por que sofro? Por que hei de morrer? Foi para dar uma resposta a estas questões que Deus Se fez homem. A sua proximidade traz luz onde há escuridão, e ilumina a quantos atravessam as trevas do sofrimento (cf. Lc 1:79).
5. Uma grande emoção se deveria apoderar de nós, ao colocarmos no Presépio as montanhas, os riachos, as ovelhas e os pastores ! Pois assim lembramos, como preanunciaram os profetas, que toda a criação participa na festa da vinda do Messias. Os anjos e a estrela-cometa são o sinal de que também nós somos chamados a pôr-nos a caminho para ir até à gruta adorar o Senhor.
“Vamos a Belém ver o que aconteceu e que o Senhor nos deu a conhecer” (Lc 2:15) - assim falam os pastores, depois do anúncio que os anjos lhes fizeram. É um ensinamento muito belo, que nos é dado na simplicidade da descrição. Ao contrário de tanta gente ocupada a fazer muitas outras coisas, os pastores tornam-se as primeiras testemunhas do essencial, isto é, da salvação que nos é oferecida. São os mais humildes e os mais pobres que sabem acolher o acontecimento da Encarnação. A Deus, que vem ao nosso encontro no Menino Jesus, os pastores respondem, pondo-se a caminho rumo a Ele, para um encontro de amor e de grata admiração. É precisamente este encontro entre Deus e os seus filhos, graças a Jesus, que dá vida à nossa religião e constitui a sua beleza singular, que transparece de modo particular no Presépio.
SANTA MARIA, MÃE DE DEUS (ANO NOVO) UM DIA DE OBRIGAÇÃO
HORÁRIO DAS MISSAS - NA IGREJA Terça-Feira, 31 Dezembro ~ Vígilia
4:00 PM - Missa em Português Logo após a Missa das 4 PM—
Te Deum com Benção do Santíssimo Sacramento 6:00 PM - Missa em Inglês
Quarta-Feira, 1 Janeiro ~ Solenidade 9:30 AM - Missa em Inglês 11:00 AM - Missa em Português
ANGARIAÇÃO DE FUNDOS
SÁBADO - 25 DE JANEIRO - 7 PM
JANTAR “FAMILY STYLE” COM DJ JOÃO MONIZ Ementa: Carne Assada e Camarão
Para bilhetes - à saida das Missas
VIAGEM AO LASALETTE - GRUPO DE JOVENS O Grupo Paroquial de Jovens vai visitar o Santuário de LaSalette em Attleboro no sábado, 28 Dezembro de 2019, às 4 PM.
MENSAGEM DE NATAL
“Não temais, porque vos anuncio uma grande alegria para todo o povo:
nasceu-vos hoje, na cidade de David, um Salvador, que é Cristo Senhor.
~ Lucas 2:10-11 Queremos desejar a todos e seus queridos
um Feliz e Santo Natal!
~ Padre Jeff, Padre Tom e o pessoal
da Paróquia de Santo Cristo
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2019
PRAYERS
For our Church:
For Pope Francis, Bishop daCunha, and for the rebuilding of our diocese in faith and hope
For vocations:
For vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life For the sick:
For all those suffering from cancer, and for the homebound and sick in hospitals and nursing homes
For the deceased:
For Eulalia Varão whose funeral was celebrated here recently
PARISH NEWS FR. JEFF’S COLUMN
YOUTH—FAITH FORMATION
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE—SUNDAY, DEC 22 Classes & Mass for Grades 1-9, from 8:55 AM - 11:25 AM Mass and Class for Adults/RCIA, from 9:30AM- 11:25 AM
Parents’ Faith Formation Class, after 9:30 AM Mass NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE —SUNDAY, DEC 29 No Classes but do not forget your obligation to attend Mass!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2020 CALENDARS are available at the Church entrance, a gift to the parish from Oliveira Funeral Home. Our sincere gratitude!
CHRISTMAS
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
4:00 PM - Mass in English 11:30 PM - Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day Midnight - Solemn Christmas Mass - Bilingual
9:30 AM - Mass in English 11:30 AM - Mass in Portuguese
(Attention: No 8 AM Mass) CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
We appreciate any financial contributions toward the cost of Christmas flowers to decorate the Church. You may deposit your offering in the collection basket or in the mail slot at the rectory.
Thank you for your generosity!
From Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter Admirabile Signum:
4. I would like now to reflect on the various elements of the nativity scene in order to appreciate their deeper meaning. First, there is the background of a starry sky wrapped in the darkness and silence of night. We represent this not only out of fidelity to the Gospel accounts, but also for its symbolic value. We can think of all those times in our lives when we have experienced the darkness of night. Yet even then, God does not abandon us, but is there to answer our crucial questions about the meaning of life. Who am I? Where do I come from? Why was I born at this time in history?
Why do I love? Why do I suffer? Why will I die? It was to answer these questions that God became man. His closeness brings light where there is darkness and shows the way to those dwelling in the shadow of suffering …
5. With what emotion should we arrange the mountains, streams, sheep and shepherds in the nativity scene! As we do so, we are reminded that, as the prophets had foretold, all creation rejoices in the coming of the Messiah. The angels and the guiding star are a sign that we too are called to set out for the cave and to worship the Lord.
“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us” (Lk 2:15). So the shepherds tell one another after the proclamation of the angels. A beautiful lesson emerges from these simple words. Unlike so many other people, busy about many things, the shepherds become the first to see the most essential thing of all: the gift of salvation. It is the humble and the poor who greet the event of the Incarnation. The shepherds respond to God who comes to meet us in the Infant Jesus by setting out to meet Him with love, gratitude and awe.
Thanks to Jesus, this encounter between God and His children gives birth to our religion and accounts for its unique beauty, so wonderfully evident in the nativity scene.
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD:
A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
SCHEDULE OF MASSES - IN CHURCH Tuesday, December 31 ~ Vigil
4:00 PM - Mass in Portuguese Immediately following Mass - Te Deum with
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 PM - Mass in English Wednesday, January 1 ~ Solemnity
9:30 AM - Mass in English 11:00 AM - Mass in Portuguese
PARISH FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 7 PM FAMILY STYLE PARISH DINNER
WITH DJ JOÃO MONIZ Menu: Roast Beef and Shrimp
Tickets may be purchased at the end of all Masses
YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO LASALETTE
The Parish Youth Group is scheduled to visit LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at 4 PM.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.”
~ Luke 2:10-11 We want to wish all of you and your loved ones
a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!
~ Fr. Jeff, Fr. Tom and the staff
of Santo Christo Parish
SANTO CHRISTO PARISH FALL RIVER, MA
KID’S CORNER
OUR DIOCESE & COMMUNITY
A NOSSA DIOCESE & COMUNIDADE
O CENÁCULO
O Cenáculo é um ministério de intercessão e oração oferecido pelo Renovamento Carismático Católico, de expressão portuguesa, da nossa Diocese de Fall River. Podem chamar pelo telefone, 508- 717-3477, em qualquer dia de semana e a qualquer hora, deixando o seu nome e o seu número de telefone, mais tarde alguém se por em contacto com as pessoas interessadas. Também pode mandar um e-mail a brum_debora@yahoo.com.
THE CENACLE (O CENÁCULO)
The Upper Room is a ministry of intercession and prayer offered by the Portuguese-speaking Catholic Charismatic Renewal of our Diocese of Fall River (some of the members do speak English).
You can telephone 508-717-3477 on any day of the week and anytime, leaving your name and telephone number, and later someone will contact you. You can also send an e-mail to brum_debora@yahoo.com.
BISHOP DaCUNHA’S NEW BLOG
Did you know that Bishop daCunha launched a blog called
“Building Faith?” Read the Bishop’s blog at www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishops-blog/.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM
For the 15th consecutive year, the Knights of Columbus Museum is displaying artistic representations of the birth of Christ entitled Christmas in Europe, on view until February 2, 2020. The Museum is also featuring its annual Christmas Tree Festival. The Museum is located at 1 State Street, New Haven, CT, is open daily 10AM-5PM with free admission and parking. For more info, visit kofcmuseum.org or call 203-865-0400.
SAVE THE DATE! 2020 WOMEN & MEN’S CONFERENCE
The Fall River Diocese’s 2020 Women & Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Stonehill College in Easton. Mark your calendars for this one-day Lenten program of noted speakers, music, Mass, fellowship and more.
Depois de Missa, agradecemos que ponham os seus missaletes ao seu lugar.
Por favor, deixam os bancos limpos! Muito obrigado!
After Mass, we appreciate that you return your missalettes to its place at the back of the church.
Please keep the pews neat and clean! Thank you!
THE COLLECTION FROM DEC 07-08, 2019 A COLECTA DE 07-08 DEZ 2019
Offertory - Ofertório : $ 2,539.00
Parish Maintenance - Manutenção: $ 1,325.00 Retired Religious - Religiosos Reformados $ 306.00 Immaculate Conception - Imaculada Conceição: $ 624.00 Christmas Flowers - Flores de Natal: $ 142.00 Candles / Shrines - Velas / Santuário: $ 236.00
Donations - Donativos: $ 470.00
“God loves a cheerful giver.” ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7 We are called to give to God the best of our Time, Talent and Treasure. Your generosity is truly appreciated
“Deus ama aquele que dá com alegria.” ~ 2 Cor 9:7 Somos chamados a dar a Deus o melhor do nosso Tempo, Talento e Tesouro. A vossa generosidade é muita apreciada.
LAST WEEKʼS COLLECTION: DEC 14-15, 2019 COLECTA DA SEMANA PASSADA: 14/15 DEZ 2019 Due to the early transmission of the bulletin, the financial figures were not available at the time of publication.
They will appear in next week’s bulletin.
Devido à transmissão antecipada do boletim, os dados financeiros não estavam disponíveis na hora da publicação.
Serão publicados no boletim da próxima semana.
APOIO PAROQUIAL /
PARISH SUPPORT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Advent 4 PM Pelo Povo da Paróquia
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8 AM José Tobias Carreiro / João Benjamin, filha, genro, nora e família / Emma B. Raposo / José O. Dias e filhos / Francisco J. Dias, esposa e filhos / Manuel J. Fernandes, esposa, filhos e família / Francisco Silva e esposa / Honorina Dias / Pelos familiares, amigos e conhecidos e as Intenções de Graça Meneses e de Maria Benjamin
9:30 AM Bruce A. Rivest / Juvenália Lourenço
12 Noon Amélia Torres Melo / Peter Cavaco e pai / Mariana Conceição Frietas / António e Margarida daLuz André / Vasco e Espirito Santo Silva e família / Graciete Travassos e sogros / António M.
Tavares / Joseph Tavares / António Tavares Jr. / João Carvalho e esposa / João Casimiro e esposa / Intenções de Mary Tavares e filha e de Lurdes Saraiva pelas Almas do Purgatório
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Advent Weekday 8 AM Almas do Purgatório TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Late Advent Weekday 8 AM Fátima Oliveira
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Vigil of Christmas 4 PM For the People of the Parish WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
The Nativity of the Lord ~ Christmas
Midnight Alda e Manuel Almeida / Silvestre e Maria Carmo Ferreira / Margarida DaLuz André / Silvério Almeida e família / Joana Sousa / Honorato Melo e pai / João e Silvana Martinho / Dinis Viveiros / Luis Rodrigues / Lillian Rivest / Robert Rivest / Maria Luzia Raposo / Bruce A. Rivest / Adrian Cesar Daniel / Rosalina Botelho, esposo e filhos / João e Elvira Viveiros e família / Albino Brum / Michael Lourenço e pais / Manuel e Maria C.
Moniz, filhas e família / Mario Jorge Raposo / Luis Botelho / João Viveiros e família / Silvestre e Margarida Valcorba / João Tavares / Margaret e Dinarte Mendonça / Joseph Camara / Falecidos da Família Costa / Intenções de Eduarda Araujo e Fátima Viveiros
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
The Nativity of the Lord ~ Christmas
9:30 AM M/M John Pacheco / Irenieu Duke Trindade / John & Georgina Mendonca and family / Laura &
Diogo Trinidade and family / Serafim & Maria do Rosario Couto and family
11:30 AM Manuel Alves / João Dias / Luis e Maria Germana e filhos / António e Rosa daPonte e filho / Manuel, Maria, Clodomiro e Duarte Botelho THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
No Mass on Thursdays / Não há Missa nas quintas FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 8 AM Maria C. Moniz / Manuel Botelho SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
Vigil of the Holy Family
4 PM Normanda & Manuel Camara / Norma Santos / Manuel e Mary Serodis / John e Mary Medeiros / Rosa Pereira / Manuel Raposo e genros / Maria Evelina Pacheco e João Cabral / Manuel Vieira e família / Manuel Pimentel Costa / António e Inês Fernandes / Dinis Viveiros e Intenções de Fátima Viveiros
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8 AM Pelo Povo da Paróquia
9:30 AM José Rebelo Santos e pais / José e Maria Cruz / Francisca Carreiro / José Almeida
12 Noon Joseph Tavares / António Tavares Jr. / Maria Germana de Sousa / Isaura da Rosa / Gabriel da Silva / Amêlia Cabral / Manuel da Silva / Maria dos Anjos de Sousa / João de Sousa e família /António e Teresa DeOliveira / Intenções de Mary Tavares e filha, Lurdes Saraiva pelas Almas do Purgatório
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