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1 The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport HOLY FAMILY PARISH & OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH A Community United in Prayer, Fellowship, and Service Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 O SHIP OF STATE A POEM FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY PAGE 3 The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport Please Join Us! All Are Welcome! 74 Pleasant Street Gloucester, Massachusetts Phone: Fax: office@ccgronline.com Website: ccgronline.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

2 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ADULT FAITH FORMATION The Way SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR ADULTS BEGINNING THIS FALL! I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). The Way was among the earliest names for followers of the Risen Christ. The Way appears as a scriptural reference to the earliest Christian communities in the Acts of the Apostles. In addition, both before and after his conversion, tradition holds that Saint Paul referred to the disciples of Christ as part of the Way. More than two thousand years later, Catholic Christians are still part of the Way of Christ Jesus. But as we all know, a life of discipleship is not a hobby or pastime. It is a vocation, a way of life that lays claim to our whole heart, mind, and strength. As disciples, our lives should be focused on and inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, who is our merciful redeemer, friend, and brother. And as disciples, we are called to reach out to those who need our help in growing closer to Christ and the Church. If you are an adult (age 18 and over) and have not received all of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Roman Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), then please consider joining The Way, a new adult faith formation program which will meet on Sunday mornings after our 8:15am Mass beginning on October 8th in Saint Ann House of Prayer. The Way (typically called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a seven month program that prepares adults to be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. As part of this same program, we will prepare adults for the Sacrament of Confirmation (to be received at either the Easter Vigil or at a regional archdiocesan celebration). Our group will meet bi-weekly for fellowship, formation, and faith sharing. As a community of disciples, we will learn together about the basic beliefs, teachings, and traditions of the Church; and we will explore the methods of prayer and spirituality that have brought centuries of believers closer to Christ Jesus and to the Church. In addition, we will talk openly and honestly about the challenges of living an authentic life of faith, hope, and love in the modern world. If you would like to learn more about this journey of faith and become part of a unique fellowship in preparation for the sacraments of God s Church, then please contact Cliff Garvey at or cgarvey@ccgronline.com. Please join us! All are welcome! 2

3 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT JULY 2, 2017 THIS WEEK S MESSAGE O SHIP OF STATE A Poem for Independence Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate! We know what Master laid thy keel, What Workmen wrought thy ribs of steel, Who made each mast, and sail, and rope, What anvils rang, what hammers beat, In what a forge and what a heat Were shaped the anchors of thy hope! Fear not each sudden sound and shock, Tis of the wave and not the rock; Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale! In spite of rock and tempest s roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee. Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears, Our faith triumphant o er our fears, Are all with thee are all with thee! PASTOR S NOTE Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ( ) was born in Portland, Maine. He was an internationally famous literary figure. He was also an educator, linguist, poet, and world traveler. By the time of his death, perhaps no writer was more famous or more beloved. Longfellow s poems address the full spectrum of human life and experience: good and evil, faith and reason, history and romance; and his lyrical style of writing has endeared him to generations of readers around the world. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let us pause to consider the state of our union, to pray for our leaders, and to reflect on both the course of our history and the way forward into our shared future. Perhaps most of all, now more than ever, let us pray for civility, compassion, justice, and peace in our country and in our troubled world. May God bless America! Peace and blessings to all for a very blessed, safe and happy holiday! Father Jim 3

4 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE MEN S FELLOWSHIP Saturdays at 6:30am The Men s Fellowship of the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport meets every Saturday morning from 6:30am until 8:00am in the Parish Center (located at 74 Pleasant Street in Gloucester). New members are always welcome to join us for prayer, faith sharing, and mutual support as we work on deepening our faith and our personal relationships with Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. For more information, please contact Albie Mitchell at albiemitchel@me.com or Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome! THE ASSISI PROJECT Need Prayers? Founded in 2007 by Father Jim and Cliff Garvey, the Assisi Project is a fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit that seeks to live the Gospel of Christ through the inspiration of Saint Francis of Assisi. Our mission is to serve the Church and to give witness to the Good News through formation and prayer, pilgrimage and retreat, and educating others about the Franciscan way of life. Members of the Assisi Project all around the world pray for those who ask for prayers. If you would like us to pray for you or your special intention, please contact Cliff at or cgarvey@ccgronline.com. For more information about the Assisi Project and its good work in our parishes, please visit our website: assisiproject.com. New members are always welcome! Please join us! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00pm The Knights of Columbus (Council 215) is a fraternal and charitable organization of Catholic men that serves the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport at both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. Since 1897, our award-winning council has sponsored countless works of charity on Cape Ann, including annual events like our blood drive, food drive, golf tournament, and the Coats for Kids program; along with our ongoing support for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Holy Family Women s Guild. If you have twenty-four hours to volunteer for charity, we can transform that commitment into meaningful results for you, your family, and our communities. The Knights of Columbus (Council 215) meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Parish Center (located at 74 Pleasant Street in Gloucester). Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00pm. For more information, please visit our website at kofc215.com; or contact us at info@kofc215.com. Please join us! New members are always welcome! 4 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Our Schedule for July 2017 The Sacrament of Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation in the Roman Catholic Church. The two other Sacraments of Initiation are Eucharist and Confirmation. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission (CCC 1213). During the month of July, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism according to the following schedule: Baptism Preparation Workshop Sunday, July 2nd at 11:00am Saint Ann Church Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 9th at 1:00pm Saint Ann Church Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 16th at 1:00pm Our Lady of Good Voyage Church Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 23rd at 11:00am Saint Joachim Church Last month, the following children were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit here in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport: Hunter Anderson Eddie Beal Rylee Beba Zachary Fleck Piper Hensley Jack Mazzeo Gabriel Mitchell Everett Muntz Ava Marie Szyp Jagger Thomas Wall If you would like to schedule your child s baptism, please contact Melissa Unis at office@ccgronline.com or If you are an adult and have not received the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), please contact Cliff Garvey at cgarvey@ccgronline.com or Peace, blessings, and congratulations to all! Please pray for our newly baptized young disciples and their families! Learn more about the Sacraments: ccgronline.com/sacraments!

5 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT JULY 2, 2017 SHARING GOD S LOVE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PRAYER Join us: ccgronline.com/prayer! Each day, all are invited to join us for a few moments of prayer and reflection at ccgronline.com/prayer. Our website features links to the Saint of the Day, Sharing the Word, and Sunday Soundbites, which are 90 second reflections based on the daily Mass readings and the lives of the saints. Our website also features an easy-to-use link for praying the Liturgy of the Hours online. In addition, please join us every week for a new edition of Bringing Home the Word, a lectionary-based newsletter for individuals and families that offers suggestions for prayer and reflection based on the Sunday Mass readings. Each issue includes words of wisdom from Pope Francis, along with prayerful reflections about the scriptures, prayer and spirituality, and the lives of saints. Every Saturday, a new edition of Bringing Home the Word is posted at ccgronline.com/news! Please join us! THE HOLY ROSARY Monday Through Saturday After Daily Mass! All are invited to join the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport as we pray the Holy Rosary every morning after our 8:00am Daily Mass. By praying the Rosary, we grow closer to our Risen Lord by meditating on the mysteries of his life, death, and resurrection; and we grow closer to our Blessed Mother by asking for her powerful intercession for ourselves, our parishes, and our troubled world. Daily Mass is celebrated in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:00am; in Saint Joachim Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am; and in Saint Ann Church on Saturdays at 8:00am. For more information, please contact Father Jim at frjim@ccgronline.com or Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Holy Father s Favorite Way to Pray! In an interview, Pope Francis was asked about his favorite way of praying. In response, the Holy Father said: What I truly prefer is Eucharistic Adoration...In the evening between seven and eight o clock, I pray in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration is a prayerful devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Each week, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport offers four opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays at Saint Joachim Church (6:30pm-8:00pm); Thursdays at Saint Ann Church (6:30pm-7:30pm); and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Saint Joachim Church (8:30am-10:00am). For more information, please contact Jane Russo at Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome! PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE THE LEGION OF MARY New Members Always Welcome! Each week, members of the Legion of Mary from both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish reach out to our aged, disabled, homebound, and sick fellow parishioners. They visit people in their homes and apartments, hospitals, and nursing homes. They pray together, offer companionship, and share God s love and mercy with those who are so often lonely and forgotten. Last week, the Legion of Mary visited and prayed with sixty-nine fellow parishioners! Each Wednesday afternoon at 4:00pm, the Legion of Mary meets in our parish center (located at 74 Pleasant Street in Gloucester) to pray the Rosary, share their faith experience, and participate in a period of formation under the guidance of their spiritual director. For more information about the Legion of Mary and its good work in our parish communities, please leave a message for Sue Demetri at or contact her at sdemetri2000@yahoo.com. The Legion of Mary warmly welcomes new members! All are invited! Please join us! SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY New Members Always Welcome! The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is an international organization dedicated to responding to any request from any person or family in need. Here on Cape Ann, we work from Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish to serve the poor and needy. Our Clothes Closet is open on Saturdays from 10:00am until 1:00pm. And our Food Pantry is stocked with non-perishable foods. Donation baskets are located at the entrances of our churches. The Food Pantry needs the following items: Canned Chicken, Ham, Stew, or Tuna Crackers Canned Juice Chicken or Tuna Helper Mayonnaise Instant Potatoes Hot & Cold Cereals Pancake Mix & Maple Syrup Chef Boyardee Peanut Butter & Jelly Jarred Pasta Sauce Donation envelopes are located at the entrances of our churches and can be placed in the offertory basket or mailed to us. Checks should be made payable to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm in Our Lady s Hall. New members and volunteers are always welcome! For more information, please contact Annette Kennedy at or Harry Miller at For assistance, please contact our Hotline at Thank you! HOW CAN YOU HELP? Find out! Join us: ccgronline.com/fellowship! Live the Gospel. Share God s love. Rebuild the Church. 5

6 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT Saturday, July 1 4:00pm Saint Ann 6:00pm OLGV Sunday, July 2 7:00am OLGV 8:15am Saint Ann 10:00am Saint Joachim 11:45am OLGV 5:00pm Saint Ann Monday, July 3 8:00am OLGV Tuesday, July 4 8:00am Saint Joachim Wednesday, July 5 8:00am OLGV Thursday, July 6 8:00am Saint Joachim Friday, July 7 8:00am OLGV Saturday, July 8 8:00am Saint Ann Saturday, July 8 4:00pm Saint Ann 6:00pm OLGV Sunday, July 9 7:00am OLGV 8:15am Saint Ann 10:00am Saint Joachim 11:45am OLGV 5:00pm Saint Ann OUR MASS INTENTIONS JULY 1 JULY 9, 2017 Vigil 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time John, Phyllis & John Curcuru John Toot Madruga 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Kyle Joseph Grazia Storniolo Elizabeth, Ramsey & Neil Ramsden José Nunez da Silva Mass for the People 13th Week in Ordinary Time William Budrow Ellin Ward Michael & Barbara Nicolosi Martin Dillon Elja Costa Rita Patrick R. Garvey Vigil 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isabella, Anton & Tom Moore Anthony Tony Testaverde 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Margaret Goodnow David J. Crowley Carla Marie Kenney Aaron Heyer Mass for the People THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OUR WEEKLY OFFERINGS HOLY FAMILY PARISH Weekend of June 24h June 25th Weekly Offerings $7, Electronic Donations $ Total Offerings $8, Second Collection (Grand Annual) $8, Grand Annual Collection $75, Saint Ann Church Restoration $221, Thank you for your generous support of Holy Family Parish! OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH Weekend of June 24th June 25th Weekly Offerings $2, Electronic Donations $60.00 Total Offerings $2, Second Collection (Grand Annual) $4, Grand Annual Collection $42, Thank you for your generous support of Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish! SANCTUARY GIFTS At each of the churches in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport, sanctuary flowers, sanctuary candles, and altar gifts (hosts & wine) can be donated for a special intention or in memory of a departed loved one. The requested donation for flowers is $250. The requested donation for altar gifts is $175. And the requested donation for a sanctuary candle is $25. This week, donations were offered for the following intentions: In Memory of George Oliver Sanctuary Candle Saint Ann Church For Our Country Sanctuary Candle Saint Joachim Church For Our Country Sanctuary Candle Our Lady of Good Voyage Church For more information about donating sanctuary candles, flowers, or gifts for a special intention or in memory of a deceased friend or loved one, please contact Melissa Unis at office@ccgronline.com or Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport at Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish! May God bless you and your family now and always! MORE NEWS & INFORMATION ONLINE! Join us: ccgronline.com!