CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS LA CATEDRAL DE LA SANTA CRUZ 1400 Washington Street., Boston, MA 02118-2141 Mailing Address: 75 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118 Phone: 617.542.5682 • Fax: 617.542.5926 Website: www.holycrossboston.com • Email: [email protected]

HIS EMINENCE, SEÁN PATRICK CARDINAL O’MALLEY, OFM CAP Archbishop of Boston CATHEDRAL STAFF/ EQUIPO PASTORAL Very Rev. Kevin J. O’Leary, VF, Rector • Ricardo Mesa, Deacon Robert V. Travers, Jr, Pastoral Associate • Sr. Velinda Sanchez, MSW Evangelization • Sr. Ruth Haley, SSND Pastoral Associate Christopher Kelley, Finance & Operations Manager • Jessica Santiago, Secretary • Elizabeth Babaian, Administrative Assistant Brian Frawley, Gift Store Manager• Leo Abbott, Director of Music • William Maldonado, Hispanic Choir Director

MASSES IN ENGLISH SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:30 P.M. SUNDAY: 8:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M. MONDAY THRU SATURDAY : 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENTS / SACRAMENTOS: BAPTISM/BAUTISMO - WEDDINGS/BODAS RCIA/CATECUMENADOS CONTACT PARISH OFFICE FAVOR DE CONTACTAR LA OFICINA

MISAS EN ESPAÑOL DOMINGO: 9:30 A.M. MARTES Y JUEVES: 7:00 P.M.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS) CLASSES MEET ON SUNDAYS AT 11:00 A.M. IN SPANISH CATECUMENADOS DOMINGOS A LAS 11:00 A.M. (ESPAÑOL)

EXTRAORDINARY FORM : LATIN MASS SUNDAY: 11:00 A.M. (LOWER CHURCH)

RELIGIOUS ED. FOR CHILDREN SUNDAY AT 11:00 A.M.

VESPERS (EVENING PRAYERS) SUNDAY: 5:00 P.M. (SEPTEMBER – JUNE) VÍSPERAS (ORACIÓN DE LA NOCHE) DOMINGO: 5:00 P.M. (SEPTIEMBRE– JUNIO)

CATEQUESIS: PARA NIÑOS (4–13) DOMINGOS A LAS 11:00 A.M.

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION FIRST FRIDAYS: 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. (SEPTEMBER—JUNE)

CONFIRMACION: DOMINGOS A LAS 11:00 A.M. 14–17

CONFIRMATION: SUNDAYS AT 11:00 A.M. YOUTH 14–17

ROSARY GROUP: MEETS ON WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 P.M. CONTACT: LUIS SANTIAGO 617-935-9153

EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO HORA SANTA Y ADORACIÓN

GRUPO DE ROSARIO: LOS MIERCOLES A LAS 7:00 P.M. PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN LUIS SANTIAGO 617-935-9153

PRIMEROS VIERNES 7:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M. (SEPTIEMBRE—JUNIO)

EVANGELIZATION: LET GOD ILLUMINATE YOUR LIFE. COMEAND JOIN OUR BIBLE CLASS. CONTACT SR. VELINDA SANCHEZ 857–615–1975

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAYS AT 4:00 P.M.– 4:15 P.M. OR BY APPT. CONFESIONES: SEGUNDO Y CUARTO SABADOS DEL MES, 4:00 P.M. O POR CITA. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN / SPANISH PRAYER GROUP TODOS LOS VIERNES DE 7:00PM—9:00PM EN LA CAPILLA DE LA SACRISTÍA DE ABAJO EVERY FRIDAY 7PM-9PM LOWER SACRISTY

EVANGELIZACION: DÉJÀ QUE DIOS ILLUMINE TU VIDA. VEN A RECIBIR LAS CLASES BIBLICAS. HERMANA VELINDA SACHEZ 857–615–1975 GIFT SHOP: LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOYER OF THE CATHEDRAL 617-574-4758 HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30 A.M.–1:30 A.M. SATURDAY 10:00 A.M.– 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY 10:30 A.M.– 4:00 P.M. TIENDA : LOCALIZADA EN LA ENTRADA DE LA CATHEDRAL. HORARIO: LUNES–VIERNES 9:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. SABADO 10:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M. DOMINGOS 10:30 A.M.– 4:00 P.M.

CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS

BOSTON, MA

Welcome Visitors We wish to extend a warm welcome to all who attend Mass with us each weekend as visitors to Cathedral of the Holy Cross Parish. We are happy to have you with us. Please introduce yourself to, Fr. Kevin O’Leary , at the end of Mass. ~ ~~~~ All Are Welcome ~ ~~~~ We would like to extend a warm and caring invitation to you to join our parish. We look forward to having you become a member of our faith community. Each individual member of our Parish is an important part of the Catholic family. The gifts of faith from the Lord are strengthened and deepened by our Communion in Jesus Christ. The celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of our parish life. Come share your “faith”, your time and your talent in one of our wonderful ministries. You can register at holycrossboston.com or call our parish office at 617-542-5682

National March for Life– Witness to Life On January 21, 2016 , young people form the Archdiocese of Boston will depart to join hundreds of thousands of their peers in Washington, DC, at the 43rd annual March for Life on January 22nd, 2016. This powerful event began as a small demonstration on anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade decision. Today, the March for Life is the largest pro-life event in the world and is a great opportunity to witness to the dignity of all human life, especially the most vulnerable in our society– the unborn. We are happy to one again invite you to join Cardinal Seán O’Malley and the Archdiocese of Boston on this life changing pilgrimage to rise up and witness to life in 2016! We have four distinct tracks to best serve all those interested, including a middle school, high school, young adult, and family track. Please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/[email protected] or 617-746-5766 for more information. COLLECTION Many thanks for the Offertory for the weekend of

If you are already a registered parishioner we would like to thank you for all your support!

Christmas Eve: $6, 716.00 Christmas: $3,086.00 Weekend Collection $2,612.00

Pope’s January Intentions

Your continued support is truly appreciated. Thank you

Universal Intention: Interreligious Dialogue That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice

Happy Healthy New Year Cathedral Cares about your health and is offering a FREE flu clinic and Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol screening: Sunday January 10 from 10:00am to 12:30pm Tuesday January 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS Lower church enter thru Union Park Street (handicap Ramp) accessible to the MBTA Silver Line. 18yrs or older. For more information contact the office at 617-542-5682 All are welcome.

Adult Sacramental Education Here at the Cathedral if you are seeking full initiation into the life of the Catholic Church, or have a family member or friend who has expressed interest in being welcomed into the Church, now is the time to consider the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ( RCIA) We offer classes to meet your needs… The RCIA program is for those 18 years of age or older who seek full incorporation into the Catholic church. It is intended primarily for: •Those who have never been baptized in any faith community. •Those who have been baptized in another Christian denomination but would like to Enter The Catholic Church. •Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation , First Communion and Confirmation Sister Ruth Haley, SSND at the Cathedral office 617542-5682 Thank you God Bless You

JANUARY 3, 2016

CATEDRAL DE LA SANTA CRUZ

BOSTON, MA

BIENVENIDOS Deseamos extender una cálida bienvenida a todos los que asisten a misa con nosotros cada fin de semana y a todos los que visitan a la Catedral de la Santa Cruz . Estamos felices de tenerlo con nosotros. Por favor preséntese a nuestro sacerdote, P. Kevin O'Leary ~~~~~ TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS ~~~~~ Nos gustaría extender una cordial invitación para que se unan a nuestra parroquia. Esperamos contar con usted como miembro de nuestra comunidad de FE. Cada miembro de nuestra parroquia es una parte importante de la familia católica. Los dones de la Fe del Señor se refuerza y profundiza con nuestra comunión en Jesucristo. La celebración de la Eucaristía es el corazón de nuestra vida parroquial. Venga a compartir su "Fe", su tiempo y su talento en uno de nuestros maravillosos ministerios. Puede registrarse en holycrossboston.com o llame a nuestra oficina parroquial al 617-542-5682 Si usted ya es un feligrés registrado nos gustaría darle las gracias por todo su apoyo!

AVISO IMPORTANTE!!! Le pedimos que acompañen a sus niños en todo momento al baño. Por favor no dejarlos ir solos sin ser acompañados por un adulto. Gracias.

CLASES DE BAUTISMO Para Bautizar a sus niños las clases de bautismo serán los cuarto domingo de cada mes de 12:30 a 4:00pm en la Grammar School 595 Harrison Ave. Con Hermana Velinda, La próxima clases sera ENERO 24 Los padres y padrinos tienen que participar en las clases. Los niños no pueden tener mas de 7 años de edad. Para registrarse favor de llamar a la oficina al 617-542-5682 Anuncios para el boletín:

Deben ser recibidos a través de correo Electronic a [email protected] todos los lunes para que se incluyan en la publicación del domingo. Si no recibimos los anuncios los lunes NO serán sometidos al boletín. Gracias!

Dispensa de Alimentos Estará Cerrada hasta el 5 de enero , 2016 Para todas personas que lo necesitan. Lunes, Martes y Jueves 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Situado en Msgr. Reynolds Way. parte inferior de la iglesia. Para más información por favor llame A Jacobo al 617-350-5026. Favor de traer su identificación.

Nuevo a la Catedral de la Santa Cruz Le gustaría registrarse? Simplemente pueden registrarse en Holycrossboston.com. Para más información favor de llamar a la oficina al 617-542-5682

Feliz Año Nuevo La Catedral Te Cuida está ofreciendo una clínica Gratuita para la gripe ,presión arterial, azúcar en la sangre, detección de colesterol: Domingo 10 de enero de 10AM -12:30PM Martes 12 de enero de 10AM - 1:00PM Catedral de la Santa Cruz en la parte posterior de la Iglesia entrada por la Union Park Street. Accessible a la MBTA Silver Line. 18 años en Adelante . Para mas información llamar a la oficina al 617-542-5682.

3 DE ENERO 2016

CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS

BOSTON, MA

Mass Cards and Spiritual Bouquets Parishioners are welcome to come to the office to request a Mass Card or a Spiritual Bouquet. The Mass Card is a remembrance by which we offer an announced Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased person or for the intentions of the living. The Spiritual Bouquet is an enrollments in which we remember the person enrolled at Mass offered every week for both living and deceased. Weekday Mass $10.00 Weekend Mass $20.00

NEW to Cathedral of the Holy Cross or want to Register? Simply register online holycrossboston.com For more information call the parish Office at 617-542-5682

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 9:30AM Car los Manuel Velazquez R.I.P 11:00AM Car olyn Robinson Sally & Robert De Faria R.I.P TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 7:00PM Antonia River a Cr uz R.I.P WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 9:00AM Thanksgiving for God’ Blessings THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 7:00PM Por la Vir gen de la Pr ovidencia CATHEDRAL Food Bank

Scripture for the week of January 3, 2016 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 22

SUN Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Mon 1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tue 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 Wed 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 Thu 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Lk 4:14-22a Fri 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 Sat 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30 SUN Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Lk 3:15-16, 21or Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-

Will Be Closed Until January 5th Open to All in need. Monday , Tuesday & Thursdays 9:30am– 2:00pm. Located on Msgr. Reynolds Way (lower church) For more information please call Jacobo 617-350-5026 BAPTISM Beautiful Beginnings We wish to welcome into our parish family. The following young people,

Suri Del Sol Yepes—Baragan Please keep these little ones, their parents and godparents in your prayers as they begin their journeys of faith.

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