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Pastor's Message |
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Happy Easter! |
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We extend to you all, dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, to your |
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families and loved ones, our heartfelt wishes for a Joyous and Blessed Easter.
Easter speaks to us about life and love: the wonderful love God has revealed and given to the world in the resurrection of His Son. As Jesus Himself reminds us in St. John's Gospel. God has so loved the world, and each and everyone of us, that He has given us His only begotten Son, in order that everyone who believes in Him may have everlasting life.
Along with Him it has been granted to us to share in the triumph over sin and death over final adversary, conquered at last. Through Him, the Father pours out into our hearts His Spirit, the giver of life, who makes us pass from sin to grace, from death to life and ultimately from his present life to the one without end.
St. Augustine talks of two resurrections for us believers: the resurrection of the body, which will take place on that last day, and the resurrection of the heart, which occurs every day. God's power, which some day will awaken us from the sleep of death, wishes even today to raise up from the death of sin.
May we each experience this saving power of the Lord's resurrection in lives increasingly liberated from every sort of bondage, for the sake of deepening communion without Father and brethren in the Spirit of Christ risen.
May this Easter be an ever flowing fount of grace and mercy of us all.
Happy Easter!
Father Antonio Nardoianni, OFM
Father Claude Scrima, OFM |
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Jesus Rises in Glory from the Tomb
"They put him to death, hanging him on a gibbet; but God raised him to life on the third day, and allowed him to be clearly seen, not by the whole people, but by witnesses whom God had chosen in advance-by us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead" (Acts 10:39-41)
Peter, an eyewitness to the resurrection of Jesus, can hardly contain his surprise as he tells the story to anyone he meets. Jesus was raised from the dead!
A cruel death seemed to end everything, but Jesus was alive, risen! The apostle who denied him was forgiven by the Risen Jesus while they ate and drank together on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. A new age of God's favor had dawned!
The women at the tomb early Easter morning were the first to know, it seems, perhaps because, standing their ground beneath the cross, they clung to hope till the last. Soon the most doubtful disciples, like Thomas, were convinced. No, Jesus was not a ghost or someone they imagined. They touched his wounds with their hands. The gospels do not describe Jesus coming forth from the tomb, but only his meetings with his disciples, now one, now them all. They, in turn, burning with overpowering belief, told others that they might believe. And so, because they saw and experienced him, we meet the Risen Jesus too. "He disappeared from before our eyes, that we might find him in our hearts", St. Augustine said of our Risen Lord. Why then envy those who saw him? Who knew him face to face? United with the Risen Jesus in baptism, we share his promises made to them. We too can proclaim the same faith.
Fasting for love
We highly recommend to you our project "Fasting for Love" which involves donating the monetary equivalent of a meal on Ash Wednesday and one on Good Friday in support of our Franciscan Missions in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Our missionaries |
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Fasting for Love |
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We highly recommend to you our project “ Fasting for Love” which involves donating the monetary equivalent of a meal on Ash Wednesday and one on Good Friday in support of our Franciscan Missions in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Our Missionaries look after the sick and malnourished infants providing medicines, food, and other basic necessities to save them from sure death. This could also be a beautiful way to honor the memory of a dear one who is no longer with us, since nothing is so beneficial to the souls of our departed brothers and sisters than works of charity done on their behalf. I will personally deliver the fruit of your Lenten sacrifice on my yearly visit to our missionaries
In Central America . On my visit I will be accompanying my Superior and a few doctors from Boston who freely offer their medical services in our clinics. Thanks to your generosity, last year I was able to distribute $10,500.00 to the clinics and orphanages that are under the care of the friars. Those contributors who were identifiable received a personal thank you note and copies of the receipts of the total amount of money was disbursed. If you decide to participate, please use the attached envelope, marked “ Love”. If you write a check, please make it payable to Franciscan Missions. Thank You |
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Upcoming Events- Lenten Mission
Lenten Mission, March 19, 20, and 21
7:00 PM Saint Leonard Church. |
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It is my privilege to invite you to attend the Lenten Mission preached this year by Father Rick Martignetti. Fr. Richard brings with him a great variety of experiences along with solid spiritual and academic preparation. He studied philosophy and theology at Weston School of Cambridge. Later, he finished his studies and obtained his doctorate in theology at our Franciscan Universita Anoniana in Rome , Italy .
Please make an effort to take advantage of this special occasion in order to intensify your spiritual preparation for Easter. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 19, Tuesday 20, Wednesday March 21 at 7:00PM at St. Leonard Church . Fr. Richard will also be available during these days to meet privately with anyone who requests it. |
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MARIAN NIGHT -March 22nd |
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5:00 – 6:00 PM. Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:55 PM Evening Program schedule announced by Carol Cohoon
6:00 – 7:00 PM . Two mysteries of the rosary followed by the Litany of the Blessed Virgin
7:00 – 8:00 PM Holy Mass offered by Father Rick Martignetti O.F. M.
8:00 - 8:30 PM- Arthur Boyle a testimony of a Medugorje healing of cancer after forgiveness and reconciliation.
8:30 – 9:30 PM. Ivan Dragicevic one of the Medugorje visionaries speaks |
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Organ Recital |
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An Easter season organ recital will take place on April 15 th at 5:00 PM in St. Leonard Church by our very talented church organist, Dan Drzymalski. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the recital at St. Leonard Hall. |
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Spring Yard Sale May 5 and 6 |
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A Spring Fair will take place the weekend of May 5 and 6 in St. Leonard 's Hall. This is an opportunity to participate in the life of the parish. If you would like to help please call 617-523-2110. |
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Saint Rita Novena May 22nd |
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On Monday, May 22 nd , the church celebrates the feast Saint Rita of Cascia commemorating the life of this great saint. We will celebrate a Solemn High Mass in honor of this saint on May 20 th at 9:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church . The feast will be preceded by triduum (May 17, 18, 19) during which a Mass and devotional prayers will be said each of the 3 evenings at Sacred Heart Church , starting at 6:00 PM with the Holy Rosary. All Masses and prayers will be offered for the intentions of the many devotees of Saint Rita. IF you would like to become a member of the Saint Rita Society, please send your name and address to: Father Antonio Nardioanni, Sacred Heart Church , 12 North Square Boston , MA 02113 . |
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Saint Anthony of Padua Feast |
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The 31 st annual Saint Anthony Festival will begin on June 9 th with spaghetti supper and a grand raffle. On June 10 th , a procession with the statue of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End will begin at 2:00 PM . On June 13 th we will celebrate three Masses: 9:00 AM . (Italian), 12:05PM and 7:00PM in English. All these Masses will be offered for our benefactors. |
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Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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June is a blessed month in which we honor in a special way, Our Lord Jesus Christ on the very important feasts of The Body and Blood of Christ (June 10 th ) and The Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 15 th ). Since one of our churches is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we wish to foster this devotion to the Sacred Heart by promoting the first nine Fridays of the month in preparing us for this feast. On the feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus we have a 12:00 noon Mass at Saint Leonard Church . A Holy Hour will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church followed by a Solemn Mass. At the end of the Mass we will consecrate all our families to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I hope and pray that you can be with us on this blessed feast to implore the Sacred Heart for yourself, your loved ones and for the whole world. |
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Buona Pasqua! |
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A tutti voi, carissimi sorelle e fratelli in Cristo, alle vostre famiglie, ai vostri cari it nostro piu'sentito augurio di una
Felice e Santa Pasqua
La Pasqua parla de vita e di amore: l'amore meraviglioso che Dio rivela e donna al mondo nella Risurrezione del Figlio suo. Dio ha tanto amato il mondoe ciascuno di noi, ci ricorda lo stresso Gesu nel vangelo di Giovanni, da darci il suo Figlio Unigenito, perche'chiunque crede in Lui abbia la vita eternal.
Con Lui anche a noi e'data la grazia di condividere it suo trionfo sul peccato e sulla morte, l'ultimo nostro nemico, finalmente sconfitto. Per mezzo di Lui il Padre effonde nei
nostril cuori il suo Spirito, datore di vita, che ci fa passare dalla morte alla vita, dal peccato alla grazia ed infine dalla vita presente a quella senza fine.
S. Agostino parla di due risurrezioni per not credenti: la risurrezione del corpo che avverra'nell'ultimo giorno e la risurrezioni del cuore che avviene ogni giorno. La potenza di Dio che un giorno ci fara' risvegliare dal sonno dellas morte vuole gia' oggi risuscitarci dalla morte del peccato. Possa ciascuno di noi sperimentare quests potenza salvifica della Risurrezione del Signore in una vita sempre piu' libera da ogni forma di schiavitu'. per una piu' profonda comunione col Padre e con i fratelli nello Spirito del Cristo Risorto. Che questa Pasqua sia per tutti una continua sorgente di grazia e di misericordia.
Buona Pasqua -P. Antonio. P. Claudio
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San Damiano Cross -Cross of St. Francis |
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The Origin of the devotion
In the early days of his convention, Francis was living a penitential life alone in the countryside outside of the walls of Assisi. One day, while passing the run down church known as San Damiano (St. Damian). Francis heard an internal voice from his spirit tell him to go in and pray . He entered and knelt before the cross. There followed a time of contemplation and ecstacy. While gazing at the cross, Francis saw the lips of Jesus move and he heard the words, "Francis, go repair my housw which, as you see, is falling completely to ruin". Francis responded, "gladly will i do so, Lord". At first, Francis concentrated on repairing the church buildings of San Damiano and nearby churches. Then, when the Lord sent him many followers, he understood his commission was confirmed by Pope Innocent III, who had a dream of the church in the form of the Basilica of St. John Lateran leaning over as if to fall and one little man holding it from falling. When the Pope recognized Francis as the little man in his dream, he approved the Franciscan Order and its Rule of life. Throughout the centuries, the cross has symbolized for the Franciscans a mission to bring renewal to the Church. |
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Holy Week Schedule
HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
Saturday, March 31
4:00 P.M. Saint Mary's Chapel
5:15 P.M. Saint Leonard Church
PALM SUNDAY, April 1
9:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church
10:30 A.M. Saint Leonard Church (Italian)
12:00 Noon Saint Leonard Church
HOLY THURSDAY, April 5
7:30 P.M. Mass of the Lord's Supper ( Saint Leonard )
9:30-10:30 P.M. Holy Hour ( Saint Leonard )
Sacred Heart Church will be open for personal devotion
Saint Stephen's Church will be open for personal devotion
GOOD FRIDAY, April 6
12:05 P.M. Stations of the Cross ( Saint Leonard Church ) 3:00 P.M. Lord's Passion Service ( Saint Leonard Church )Confessions after the service
7:00P.M. Stations of the Cross (Sacred Heart Church )
HOLY SATURDAY April 7
4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Confessions ( Saint Leonard )
8:30 P.M. Easter Vigil ( Saint Leonard )
EASTER SUNDAY, April 8
MASS SCHEDULE
9:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church
10:30 A.M. Saint Leonard Church (Italian)
12:00 Noon Saint Leonard Church
All Easter Sunday Masses will be offered for all our parishioners, friends, and benefactors living and dead.
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Easter Flowers Offering |
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We invite you to make a donation for Easter flowers offered in memory of a loved one to be placed in one of our churches. Saint Leonard, Sacred Heart or Saint Mary's Chapel. Perpetual candles are also available at Sacred Heart Church for loved ones. Donation monthly $10.00 yearly $100.00.
Parking is available at the parking garage on Sudbury Street (directly across from the Haymarket "T") Price of ticket $ 1.00 for first 2 hours, $ 3.00 for 3 hours. Sundays Free til 1:00 PM. Ticket must be validated after Mass or other church activity. |
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North End Community of Catholic Churches |
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Mass Schedule |
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Saint Leonard |
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Sunday |
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10:30 Italian |
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12:00 Noon |
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5:00 PM |
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Monday |
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12:05 PM |
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Tuesday |
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12:05PM |
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Wednesday |
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12:05PM |
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Thursday |
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12:05PM |
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Friday |
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12:05 |
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Saturday |
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Vigil Mass 5:15PM |
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Sacred Heart Italian Church |
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Sunday |
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9:00 AM |
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Tuesday |
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7:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
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7:00 PM |
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Friday |
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7:00 PM |
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Saint Mary's Chapel |
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Tuesday |
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7:30 AM |
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Thursday |
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7:30 AM |
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Saturday |
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Vigil Mass 4:00PM |
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Saint Stephen's Church |
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Sunday |
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11 AM |
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Monday |
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7:30 AM |
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Tuesday |
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7:30 AM |
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Wednesday |
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7:30 AM |
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Thursday |
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7:30 AM |
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Friday |
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7:30 AM |
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Saturday |
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Vigil Mass |
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4:30 PM |
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Christopher Columbus Park Apartments |
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Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM |
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North End Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center |
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Every Friday at 10:30 AM |
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Saint Leonard Of Port Maurice Parish |
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Corner of Hanover St. and Prince Street |
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Saint Mary's Chapel-130 Endicott Street |
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Sacred Heart Italian Church-12 North Square |
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Saint Stephen's Church-130 Endicott Street |
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Pastoral Staff |
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Rev. Antonio Nardoianni, OFM, Pastor |
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Re. Claude Scrima, OFM, Parochial Vicar |
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Michael Simone SJ Religious Education Director |
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Richard Calcasola and Lauren Moore, Business Managers |
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Sacrament of Baptism |
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Every 2nd. Sunday of the month at 12:00 Noon. |
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Baptismal Catechesis: Thursday before Baptism at 7:00 PM |
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at Saint Leonard's rectory |
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Sacrament of Reconciliation |
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Friday: 6:30 - 7:00 PM. Sacred Heart Church |
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Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45PM Saint Leonard Church |
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And Anytime upon request |
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Sacrament of Marriage |
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Engaged couples are required to contact one of the priests at least |
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six months in advance of the desired wedding date. |
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Rosary: Saint Mary's Chapel Monday-Friday 7:15 AM |
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Sacrament of the Sick |
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Please notify us if anyone is ill in the hospital or home bound on |
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account of illness or age. |
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Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction |
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Every 1st. Friday at Sacred Heart Church 6:00 -7:00 PM |
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Every 3rd. Tuesday, Saint Leonard Church 6:00 -7:00 PM |
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Perpetual Novena |
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St. Anthony: Tuesday, Saint Leonard's after 12:05 PM Mass. |
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St. Rita: Thursday, Sacred Heart Church after rosary |
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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal : Monday, Sacred Heart Church |
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after rosary |
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Rosary & Evening Prayer: Monday-Friday Sacred Heart |
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Church 6:15 PM |
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