Parents should call the office at For information about the preparation & schedule.

PARISH PRIEST Rev. Gastão A. Oliveira PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Thomas M. Kocik PARISH SECRETARY Deborah Cândido-Pavão

FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Osvaldo Pacheco

Rectory: 185 Canal Street • Fall River, Mass 02721-1405

Website: www.santochristo.com Email: scp1892@comcast.net Facebook.com/SantoChristoParish

OFFICE HOURS

Mon., Tue., Wed. & Thurs. 7:30AM - 2:30PM TELEPHONES

Rectory 508-676-1184

Fax Number 508-676-9701 Faith Formation Office 508-675-3007

We welcome new parishioners.

Please register at the office, or after Mass in the Sacristy.

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9:30AM (English) 11:00AM (Portuguese) Daily (In Chapel)

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8:00AM (No Mass on Thurs.)

Holy Day 8:00AM (Portuguese) 5:30PM (English) Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturday 3:00-3:45PM or anytime by appointment

Baptisms

First Sunday of the Month (Portuguese). Second Sunday of the Month (English)

Parents should call the office at 508-676-1184. For information about the preparation & schedule.

Matrimony

We welcome the opportunity to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact the office at 508-676-1184 at least 6 months before the intended wedding date.

Sacraments of Initiation

All who are interested in learning more about the Faith of the Church, please call 508-676-1184 for information.

Healing For Our Sick

Please call 508-676-1184 when a family member or friend is ill. Our Eucharistic Ministers bring Communion to the homebound of our Parish.

WELCOME TO THE

MOTHER CHURCH

OF THE

PORTUGUESE PARISHES

IN THE DIOCESE OF

FALL RIVER

The Santo Christo Parish Community opens wide its doors to you. We hope that you feel at home and among family. Our wish is that you might feel your time among us prayerful, inspiring and uplifting. If you have been away from the Church for a time, we rejoice that you have decided to be with us today. If you are a separated or divorced Catholic, please know that you belong here, that you are and always will be a member of the Church family. If you are divorced and remarried, and wish to annul your first marriage, please ask the Parish Priest to explain the procedure to you.

Feeling a part of Church family is very important, and if you are interested in joining this parish community, we would be honored to support you in making that decision.

AUGUST 27, 2017

ANGARIAÇÃO DE FUNDOS

PARA A NOSSA PARÓQUIA

COM “DJ BRIAN PAIVA”

SÁBADO – 16 DE SETEMBRO - ÀS 7PM

promovido pela Irmandade do Rosário Paroquial Ementa: Sopa, Camarão e Bifanas Para bilhetes - à saida das Missas.

ÚLTIMO DOMINGO

MATRÍCULAS PARA A CATEQUESE

PAROQUIAL

das 9-11AM no Salão da Igreja

ATENÇÃO PAIS:

Todos os alunos que iníciam o 1º Grau em Setembro nas Escolas Católicas e públicas devem ser matriculados pelos pais na nossa Catequese Paroquial. Pedimos que tragam o Certificado de

Baptismo da respectiva criança.

Os alunos do 8º e 9º Grau das Escolas Católicas que desejam receber o Sacramento do Crisma na nossa paróquia em 2018 devem ser matrículados também, juntamente com os pais.

Todas as crianças da catequese paroquial devem ser registadas nestas datas na paróquia com as suas famílias, apresentando o Certificado de Baptismo.

HORÁRIO DE INVERNO

DAS MISSAS DOMINICAIS

INÍCIO DA CATEQUESE PAROQUIAL

DOMINGO – 17 DE SETEMBRO

É importante estar registado. Assim saberemos quem é você e estaremos preparados para melhor servi-lo em vários aspectos. O “número” de paroquianos também ajuda-nos a melhor planear actividades pastorais com mais exactidão. Se ainda não se registou na nossa Paróquia, passe pela Sacristia ou Reitoria e faça-o! Gratos pela vossa atenção. Benvindos à nossa Comunidade Paroquial!

PORQUÊ REGISTAR-SE NA PARÓQUIA?

PREPARAÇÃO PARA O SACRAMENTO

DO CRISMA PARA ADULTOS

... não crismados, com 18 ou mais anos de idade a inscreverem-se para as aulas no Salão da Igreja -- no Domingo 27 de Agosto das 9 – 11AM.

PLANO DE SAÚDE PARA ADULTOS

COM MAIS DE 65 ANOS

No fim de semana 9 e 10 de Setembro, no fim da Eucaristia Dominical, um representante bilingue explicará os muitos benefícios gratuitos do seguro de saúde “Navicare Fallon Plan”.

RESTAURO DO

EDIFÍCIO DA IGREJA

Custo Total Recebido

$621,700 $122,434.89

Balanço

$499,265.11

Semana Passada $1,875.00

INTENÇÕES DE MISSAS PARA 2017

Dentro de 2 semanas, começaremos a marcar intenções de Missas para todo o ano 2018. As Missas serão marcadas na Reitoria no seguinte horário:

12 de Setembro / 3@feira ~ 8:30 - 10:00AM 13 de Setembro / 4@feira ~ 1:00 - 2:00PM 14 de Setembro / 5@feira ~ 6:30 - 8:00PM 16 de Setembro / Sábado ~ 10:00 - 11:00AM

ANIVERSÁRIOS DE CASAMENTO

Os casais que celebram ou irão celebrar datas importantes de casamento (incluindo o 1º aniversário) durante este ano 2017 são convidados a participar numa Eucaristia de Acção de Graças, a ser celebrada pelo nosso Bispo, no Domingo, 24 de Setembro às

3PM _{na Catedral de Santa Maria em Fall River. Os}

interessados contactem um dos padres da Paróquia o mais breve possível.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FUNDRAISERS

FOR OUR PARISH

WITH DJ BRIAN PAIVA

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 – AT 7PM

sponsored by parish Holy Rosary Sodality Menu: Soup, Shrimp and Bifanas

Tickets may be purchased at the end of all Masses

LAST SUNDAY

REGISTRATION

FOR PARISH CATECHISM

ATTENTION PARENTS:

All Children entering First Grade in September in either Catholic or public schools must present a

Baptism Certificate at registration _{(with their}

parents present) for Faith Formation Classes in our parish.

ALSO: Students in 8th and 9th grade in Catholic Schools who plan to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at our parish in 2018 must register (with their parents present) for Faith Formation Classes.

All new parishioners not enrolled in catechism classes must register, and must present a Baptism Certificate

at time of registration

SUNDAY MASS

WINTER SCHEDULE

Begins September 10th

FIRST WEEKEND OF CLASSES

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 17

It is important to register, so we will know who you are, and be prepared to assist you should you need our help or services in any way. The “count” of parishioners also helps us set goals to make plans for our parish with accuracy. If you have not yet registered in our parish, please pick up a Registration Form in the Sacristy. Thank you, and welcome to our Parish Family!

WHY REGISTER IN THE PARISH?

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Anyone 18 years or older who is not yet confirmed is invited to participate. The last day for registration will be Sunday August 27 in the Church Hall from 9-11AM.

SENIOR HEALTH CARE PLAN

On the weekend of September 9/10 a representative from Navicare Plan Fallon Health - will be giving a short talk at the end of all masses explaining all the free benefits available for seniors 65 and older.

RESTORATION OF THE

CHURCH BUILDING

Cost Total Recieved

$621,700 $122,434.89

Balance

$499,265.11

Last Week $1,875.00

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2017

Beginning in 2 weeks, Mass intentions for the entire year of 2018 will be accepted at the Rectory. The schedule is as follows:

September 12 / Tuesday ~ 8:30 - 10:00AM September 13 / Wednesday ~ 1:00 - 2:00PM September 14 / Thursday ~ 6:30 - 8:00PM September 16 / Saturday ~ 10:00 - 11:00AM

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION

A special Mass of thanksgiving for couples observing significant wedding anniversaries (including 1st year) during 2017. This celebration will take place on

Sunday, September 24th at 3PM at Saint Mary’s

Cathedral in Fall River. If you would like an invitation, please let your Pastor know as soon as possible.

SANTO CHRISTO, FALL RIVER

MISSAS ~ MASSES

NO MASS

ON THURSDAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

4PM _{Amélia Cândido, esposo e filhos / Manuel}

Pimentel Costa / Deolinda DaSilva / Júlia Nunes, esposo e pais / Neli Reis / Evangelina Mendes e família / João Nunes Seda / José Rebelo Santos / Viriato Soares / Alice & Joseph Pavão / Gumercindo Ricardo e familias / Dinis Viveiros e Intenções de Fátima Viveiros

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

8AM _{Agostinho Melo / Verónica Melo e pais /}

Maria Aguiar e esposo / Defuntos da Família Melo / João Furtado e tios / João Benjamin, filha, genro e pais / Margarida Benjamin e família, e Intencões de Maria Benjamin

9:30AM _{John Barry Moniz}

11AM _{António Borges Pereira / Angelo Carvalho}

e Intenções de Maria Carvalho / António Santos, esposa e genro / Agostinho Medeiros, esposa e filhos / Fernando Carreiro / 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

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

8AM _{Almas do Purgatorio}

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

4PM _{Deodata Moniz, esposo, pais e irmãos /}

Deolinda DaSilva / Natalia Tavares / Albino Brum / Michael Lourenço / Neli Reis / António Pimentel, pais, irmãos e sogros / Alchandrinha, esposo e filhos / Virgínio Gouveia e família / Vitor Costa / Eduarda daPiedade e esposo / João C Pimentel, e Intenções de Susana Pimentel / José Botelho Raposo e esposa / Dinis Viveiros e Intenções de Fátima Viveiros

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

8AM _{João Dias / Agostinho M Melo e família /}

Veronica Melo / Mario Castro / João e Juvina Carvalho / Luis Carvalho / Manuel e Helena Viveiros / Manuel e Francelina Pereira / João Benjamin, filha, genro e pais / Margarida Benjamin e família, e Intencões de Maria Benjamin

9:30AM _{David Oliveira & grandparents}

11AM _{Edmundo daCosta Lima / Manuel}

daCosta e Maria da Ascunção Lima / Padre Gilberto daCosta Lima e irmã Fernanda M Lima / Eduardo Pereira Raposo e filho João Pereira /Adelina de Jesus Castanha, esposo e filhos / José Manuel Machado, Mercêdes e Evlina e pais / Nelson Medeiros, mãe e avõs / João Dias Tavares e esposa / Arcenio Amaral e família / José Amaral, esposa e neto / José Martins, esposa e família / Pe. José Gomes e família / Robert Ferreira e família / Intenções de Maria Ferreira / Em aggraceimento ao Senhor Santo Cristo

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

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Mon & Tues 9:00-4:00 • Wed & Sat 9:00-12:00 Thursday 9:00-5:00 • Friday 9:00-7:00

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First Mortgages • Car Loans Second Mortgage • Home Equity

Personal Loans

VISA, CHECKING ACCOUNTS, CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT

DEBIT & ATM CARDS

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(508) 678-7641

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(508)

324-1265

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Funeral Homes

FALL RIVER SOMERSET

CHAPEL CHAPEL

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LIFE INSURANCE

SEGURO DE VIDA

Final Expense Protection - Ampara Gastos Finais

Auto - Home - Business - Commercial Auto

DIAS INSURANCE

(508) 672-2997

C & J Carpets

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CARPETS • TILE • LINOLEUMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS • ORIENTALS FREE ESTIMATES

508/677-4977

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MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-7PM SUNDAY 9AM-2PM

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EVERY

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Tel: 508-673-8833

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