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FROM THE PASTOR As the summer rolls around and we start to think about vacations, I want to ask all parishioners to make a contribution to the ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL. We are certainly fortunate to be able to do many things in our lives but there are many among us in this local Church of Boston who can hardly make it through the day because of the various challenges that confront them. The Annual Catholic Appeal is the primary charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Boston and it is the chief source of funding for so many of our pastoral, educational, social, and spiritual programs. In this era of economic hardship, all of us have to treat the needs of others as though they were our own. This is at the heart of the Gospel message and we are being true disciples when we address these needs prayerfully, financially, and generously. God has blessed us and we need to make a grateful response to His call to serve Him in serving each other. Our contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal underwrites so many programs that benefit the less fortunate among us and, although no one begrudges us a vacation, let me remind you that for many people there is no vacation from poverty, social injustice, or chronic illness. There are all sorts of poverty in our world and we as disciples need to be sensitive to the ways God calls us to eliminate it. There is the poverty of loneliness that is alleviated through pastoral programs to the homebound and the infirm or the pain that comes through divorce that is lessened by our understanding of the true meaning of marriage that comes to us when a decree of nullity is given by the Marriage Tribunal. There is the vocational training that is offered by some of our charitable social agencies that allows us to make some strides in erasing the more obvious social injustices that come through unemployment. There is the spiritual enhancement that has been and continues to be offered as we train laity to become more involved in the mission of the Church that can result in a deeper awareness of our Catholic faith. All of these works and so many more are the direct result of the funds contributed to the Annual Appeal. There are many calls that you receive for your charitable support but this particular call of the Annual Catholic Appeal benefits so many people in so many different ways. I beg all of you who have not already done so to prayerfully consider making a generous donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your contribution to this endeavor can be made over time if that works best for your situation. There are pledge cards available at the doors of the Church for this purpose. I want to thank the over 300 parishioners who have already answered this call and have contributed close to $ 50,000.00. The needs increase every day so please do whatever you can to help. May God reward you for your kindness to His people because I know that we never could. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 6/26 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Evelyn & John Dale, Edna Lambert
PLEASE PRAY FOR Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Sandra Green, Marie Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Jennifer Melnyk, Michael Ruiz, Ricky Webster, John Morton, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Laura Tomlin, Lucy Grupposo, Marie Smith, John Healey, Joel Dennis, Greg Giallonardo, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Tony Amendola, Thomas Kean, Chuck Plaistek, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, Amy Flickenger, James Phillips, Elvira Portyrala, James Atherton, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of June 26th will burn in prayer for Gerard Halpin, Jr., Peter Pedini, Lydia Mourad, and Barbara Nyhen. If you would like a LAMP in our Church or Adoration Chapel burning for one week, in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory (508) 653-1093. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $15,000.00 $11,488.00 $3,512.00 Thank you from Pregnancy Help We are profoundly grateful for the donations to Pregnancy Help from your parish baby shower. They directly impact people's lives and aid us in our mission to help women and families facing a crisis pregnancy, by giving them an alternative to abortion.
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Marion Berardino and Eugene Cassidy May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace. Proud 2B Catholic Music Festival Archbishop O'Malley will celebrate Mass at the 5th Annual "Proud 2B Catholic Music Festival." The event will be held at the Marist House in Framingham and will run from 1-9 p.m. Tom Brady Sr. will speak about his experiences as a Catholic and about coming "2 Mass" to worship. For admission prices and other information, please visit www.proud2bcatholic.com or call Peter at 1-800-801-0893 Host Families Needed The Cultural Association "ARCO" from Marsala, Italy, is returning to Boston from August 9-17. ARCO is a non-profit organization composed of young men and women ranging in age from 18-30. The musical is a mixture of Italian and English songs from classic films. Host families are needed to provide housing to some of these students and young professionals. For further information, please contact Ed Russo at 508-545-1833. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Communion Portraits Portraits ordered from Stephenson Studios are in! They may be picked up in the rectory Monday through Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Additional copies including group pictures may be ordered through Stephenson studios. Individual photos taken at the moment of receiving communion will be mailed to the first communicants' homes. Vacation Bible School Registration: Kindergarten program is filling up fast, get registrations in early!
For more information/registration please contact: Nancy Maguire 508-655-1017 Save the date
A Catholic event for the entire family. Come join fellow Catholics to experience the fullness of the faith. A weekend of prayer, teaching and celebration to encourage and guide the Christian family to the service of love. Making the Faith Visible offers special events for children, teens, and adults; drama, music, Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and today's most inspiring Catholic speakers. Check out www.NECatholicFamilyConference.com or call 781-551-0628 for more information. Summer Opportunities for Teens For more info: Call the Religious Ed Office or go to www.oymboston.org June 27 8-10pm Middle School Harbor Cruise July 11-15 CLI - Catholic Leadership Institute Stonehill College, EastonJuly 11-15 CYO Golf Tournament July 18-22 Gospel Road at St. John, Wellesley July 25 8-11pm High School Harbor Cruise August 1-5 Gospel Road in Whitinsville Sister Parish Fiesta
The Peace and Justice Ministry invites you to the annual Fiesta to benefit San Jose Las Flores. The funds raised will go directly to our sistering program in El Salvador to support women and youth programs in the region as well as completing the pews for the parish. The musical group, WOODWORK, will entertain us with their unique musical style, performing songs of hope and peace. The social Hour starts at 6:30pm and music at 7:30pm. Light refreshments, desserts and beverages will be served. Crafts from El Salvador will be available to purchase. Suggested donation: YOU decide. ALL ARE WELCOME. RCIA Our RCIA process has four periods of time: The Pre-catechumenate, The Catechumenate, The Rite of Election and Mystagogia. The parish priests, staff, lay team and sponsors work together through these four periods to bring our catechumens and candidates to the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The Pre-Catechumenate is a time when candidates are able to express their interest in the Catholic Faith and inquire about the process. They have the opportunity to meet personally with a member of the team as they begin their journey. Catholic Charities West "Summer time and the living is easy." For some families summer time is not easy. Their children are home from school and there is a real need for food and summer clothing. At Catholic Charities West we have started our summer preparations to help needy families/individuals who come to us for help. Donations are greatly appreciated. Needs: Grocery store gift cards/certificates (we do provide families with non-perishable food but there is a need to purchase perishable items);
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Coffee Hour for Divorced or Separated Sunday, July 3rd in Scituate If you have experienced separation or divorce, this has been a very difficult time for you and your family. It is often helpful to talk with others who have shared this experience. The Office of Family Life is sponsoring a coffee hour on the first Sunday mornings of July and August. The gathering is to be held at St. Mary's parish center at 1 Kent Street from 9:30-10:30 a.m. There is no need to register, just come and join us. If you have any questions, please call Joanne Curry at 617-746-5820. All-Night Eucharistic Vigil, Norwood Join St. Catherine of Siena for an all-night Eucharistic Vigil beginning on Friday, July 8 and ending at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. There will be a Mass at 5:15 p.m. in St. Catherine's Church and the vigil begins at 6 p.m. in the chapel with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. There will also be night prayer, Stations of the Cross, recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy as well as Benediction. For more information, or to sign up for specific hours please call, Ann 781-769-2445, Betty 781-769-4563 or Theresa 781-762-2902. NORTHEAST CATHOLIC FAMILY CONFERENCE: Making the Faith Visible July 16 & 17 Stonehill College, Easton, MA Don't live nearby?...contact us for information on dormitory housing or discounts at local hotels…make it a mini vacation for you and your family! Join thousands of fellow Catholics for two days of prayer, learning and celebration of our faith. The time is now! Discover and appreciate more and more the beauty of the Church. Join us for this special time to listen to the Lord, to Make the Faith Visible in our own lives. Family Package is $95, but if you register before June 15, only $85. For prices for individuals, seniors, etc. and for more information go to www.NECatholicFamilyConference.com or call 781-551-0628. THIS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE GRRRRRRRRRREAT!!!
Safety for All In an effort to make sure our building is a secure place for all during the celebration of Mass, parents please accompany your children when they need to use the rest room. In this way we will all be assured that our youngsters are safe at all times. |
