Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Thursday, December 31, 2020 Catholic and Protestant Christmas services broadcast for incarcerated individuals and their families B ILLERICA – Sheriff Peter Koutoujian announced that Christmas services recorded by Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce (MSO) chaplains would be – for the fi rst time – available to both incarcerated individuals and their families. These recordings are in addition to regularly scheduled in-person services for incarcerated individuals throughout the holiday weekend at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The creation of these recorded services builds Father Richard Deshaies (left) and Deacon Michael Charchafl ian began Catholic Christmas Mass. $1.94 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 on Easter and Eid services that were delivered via video internally earlier this year due to COVID-19 precautions. “Ensuring that families remain connected throughout incarceration is critically important,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “While we have traditionally thought of visits, phone calls and letters as the primary modes of connection during Lawn and Yard CareUSA SNOW PLOWING * Reasonable Rates * Prompt Service * Parking Lots 781-521-9927 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net this time, we know that faith plays a central role for many. We hope making these services available simultaneously to those inside and outside our custody will help families maintain this important connection during the Christmas season.” Those in custody could view the services during scheduled broadcasts on facility televisions. Protestant services aired inside the facility on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. and at 10 a.m. on Christmas morning, while Catholic services aired inside the facility on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and on Christmas Day at 11 a.m. Family members wishing to view the services could do so at the same time as their loved ones, or at any time, by visiting the MSO YouTube page at www.youtube.com/user/MSOSheriff. In addition, the services were added to tablets available in multiple units throughout the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, to be watched anytime between Christmas Eve and January 15. MSO employees recently Middlesex Jail & House of Correction Religious Services Coordinator Pastor Pierce VanDunk sang during Protestant Christmas services. (Courtesy Photos) distributed gifts to children of individuals incarcerated at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. The gifts were donated by The Judson Association of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts and participating congregations and were wrapped by volunteers earlier this month. Call Driveways From $ 35
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