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Saint John the Evangelist Parish 115 Middlesex Street. North Chelmsford, Massachusetts Tel: 978-251-8571. Fax: 978-251-7873. www.saintjohnchelmsford.org Our Mission Statement.

1 Saint John the Evangelist Parish 115 Middlesex Street. North Chelmsford, Massachusetts Tel: Fax: Our Mission Statement... Called by Christ to unity in our Roman Catholic Faith, we bring together and welcome the faithful from diverse walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. We stand for the sanctity of life and the dignity of every person. We dedicate ourselves to formation in faith, pastoral care and service to all generations. October 12, 2014 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM Weekday Mass Schedule Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM followed by The Rosary. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:15-3:45 PM or by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of the month or during any weekend Mass. Call the Parish Office to register for baptismal preparation. Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the priest 6 months prior to their wedding date. Sacrament of The Sick Sunday following the 10:30 AM Mass. Call the Parish Office when someone is very ill. Sacrament of Holy Orders See a priest or visit info@vocationsboston.org

2 The Parish Family of Saint John the Evangelist, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts page 2 From the Social Justice Committee... Catholic Social Teaching (excerpt from the Catholic Church s position on Immigration Reform) The Catholic Catechism instructs the faithful that good government has two duties, both of which must be carried out and neither of which can be ignored. The first duty is to welcome the foreigner out of charity and respect for the human person. Persons have the right to immigrate and thus government must accommodate this right to the greatest extent possible, especially financially blessed nations: The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him. (Catholic Catechism, 2241) The second duty is to secure one s border and enforce the law for the sake of the common good. Sovereign nations have the right to enforce their laws and all persons must respect the legitimate exercise of this right: Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to immigrants duties towards their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying out civic burdens. (Catholic Catechism, 2241) To read further, and in more detail, please visit Staff Directory Call us at Reverend Martin Dzengeleski ADMINISTRATOR, ext 218 frmartin@saintjohnchelmsford.org Paul Ciotti DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP ext 234; ciotti.sje@verizon.net Fran Anderson COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION ext 212; fran@saintjohnchelmsford.org Luis Nieto YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR ext 230; luis@saintjohnchelmsford.org Liliana Lucas BUSINESS MANAGER ext 213; liliana@saintjohnchelmsford.org Christine Trznadel PARISH SECRETARY/ BULLETIN EDITOR ext 214; christine@saintjohnchelmsford.org Eileen Marcotte ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ext 229; eileen@saintjohnchelmsford.org Stephen Webber FACILITIES MANAGER, ext 231 MON, OCT 13 Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27,31-5:1 Psalm 113 Luke 11: This Week s Readings TUE, OCT 14 Galatians 5: 1-6 Psalm 119 Luke 11: THUR, OCT 16 Ephesians 1: 1-10 Psalm 98 Luke 11: WED, OCT 15 Galatians 5: Psalm 1 Luke 11: FRI, OCT 17 Ephesians 1: Psalm 33 Luke 12: 1-7 SAT, OCT 18 2Timothy 4: Psalm 145 Luke 10: 1-9 SUN, OCT 19 Isaiah 45: 1-6 Psalm 96 1Thessalonians 1: 1-5 Matthew 22: YOUR WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH -PSALM 119:105

3 page 3 Mass Intentions Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 8:30 AM: Samuel Cervone 10:30 AM: Larry & Bette McLaughlin 5:00 PM: Irene & Edward Spinelli MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 8:00 AM: Rita McGowan WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 8:00 AM: Ceretha O Loughlin THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 8:00 AM: Rita McGowan FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 8:00 AM: Parishioner of St. John s SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 4:00 PM: Michael & Johanna O Neill AND The Roddy, Gaudette & Pereira Families SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 8:30 AM: Robert Banyas & Carol Tumpa 10:30 AM: Rita McGowan 5:00 PM: Sheila Sheppard May the souls of the faithful departed, especially Paul LaChance, Sr., through the mercy of God, rest in peace. -Amen October 12, 2014: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Collection Report W e e k e n d o f October 4th/5th Offertory Budget $9,500 Offertory Actual * $9,027 Variance ($473) *Of the above, $745 is from electronic giving Next weekend, a second collection will be taken up to support World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is "an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world" (see Redemptoris Mission 81). Thank you for your generosity in supporting this cause. Beautification Offering This offering is used to fund the beautification of our Altar. With your donation, you may request that it be In Memory Of or In Appreciation Of someone. At the beginning of each month, we will publish the names of those individuals in whose memory/honor the altar flowers have been donated. To make your donation, please visit The October Beautification Fund honors the following: Welcome to the Family! We are proud to announce the names of the children who recently became members of our family through the life giving waters of Baptism. Jack Adams Erhartic, Cori Anne Keohane Munachi Emmanuel Nwabueze, Andrew James Remick, Nicholas David Sims For Intention of/ In Memory of John & Claire Bator, Belley Family, Christine Bouchard Family, Mr. & Mrs. William Chase Jr., Jack & Josie DeFreitas, Paul Fadden, Eileen Francoeur, Gervais Family, Grandparents, Helen Grimes, John F. Kenney, Elizabeth Lagasse, Delia Lavallee, Kay Lewis, Lizotte Family, Mr. & Mrs. Adam Lukas, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Maestranzi, Victor Magnifico, McGeown Family, Dennis McLaughlin, Jim & Rita Molloy, Mamei Ndola, George O Brien, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Palermo Sr., Priscilla Rega, Ron & Lenore, George Senn, Al Sherman, Jesse Smith, Mike Studer, Martha Swissler and Richard Villeneuve

4 The Parish Family of Saint John the Evangelist, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts page 4 Update on Vandalized Corpus... After much research as to the best way to fix the vandalized corpus, replacement has been chosen over repair. In order to match the original art, the new corpus has been ordered from Italy. Please know that the company handling this project is working diligently so that the beauty of our Grotto will again soon be able to be enjoyed by all. Thank you for your patience, and please offer your prayers for a prompt completion of this project. From the Office of Religious Education Faith Formation Calling all Catechists (and grade 9/10 students) & Fran Anderson, ext 212 We are in immediate need of a Kindergarten and Grade 2 Teacher to teach our Wednesday, 4:15 5:30 PM Class. If you are able to assist us in this way, please contact Fran ASAP! Grade 9 & 10 students may be happy to know that they are eligible for the Kindergarten position! YOUTH MINISTRY Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe; in speech, conduct, love, faith & purity. -1Tim 4:12 High School Event ~ Grades 9-12 ~. Next Sunday, October 19th Church Hall from 6:00-7:30 Another Successful Sale! Thank you to ALL who supported our 2014 Annual Yard Sale. Whether you donated an item or items, assisted at Saturday morning donation drop-off events, or worked at the yard sale, your contribution resulted in the total dollar amount raised of $2,130.97! Cor Unum Join us as we head out this Friday, October 17th to the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, and serve meals for those less fortunate than ourselves. We leave St. John s parking lot at 3:30 PM and return by 7:30 PM. To sign up, contact Barbara at dwsmiths@comcast.net or at Parents & friends ALWAYS welcome! A continuation of the Thank You s from the St. John s/ KOC Golf Committee to the sponsors of their recent Golf Tournament. We encourage you to utilize their products and/or services in appreciation of their generous stewardship. AAA Southern New England Accuplus Financial Svcs. Applebee s Aprile s European BixBites Restaurant British Beer Company Westford Blossoms Florist Boston Red Sox Brickhouse Center Sports Grille Burton s Grille Carrabba s Italian Grille Charles Fredrick Jewelers Chelmsford Country Club Chelmsford Independent Chili s, (Lowell & Westford) Cost Cutter, Drum Hill Dave Loiselle Drum Hill Ford Drum Hill Liquors Evviva Cucina, Westford Four Sisters Owl Diner Golfers Warehouse Green Lawn, Co. Harrington Liquors Janet Holmes Jim Peterson Jimmy s Pizza Jimmy s Pizza, Too Joe McShane Kimball Farms Kevin Bailey Larry Finnegan, Golf Pro Long John Santaros Lowell Sun Mahoney s Garden Center Meat Again, Westford Moonstones Mt. Pleasant Country Club 99 Restaurant (Lowell & Westford) No Chelmsford Hardware Outback, Lowell Overlook Country Club Papa Gino s Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro Princeton Station Pride Star EMS Rangeway Golf Rufina s Italian Dining Salon Indigo St. John s Hospitality Committee Shattuck Golf Club Starbucks, Billerica Steve s Kitchen Stop n Shop, Chelmsford Sullivan Farms Ice Cream Swanson Meadows Golf Course Taylor Rental, Drum Hill Tony Cotroneo Toyota, Littleton Trader Joe s Tyngsboro Country Club Veneto, Vinal Square WCAP Raio The Woods of Westminster Westford Eagle Zesty s Pizza

5 page 5 October 12, 2014: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time U P C O M I N G P A R I S H E V E N T S SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES THIS WEEK Coffee & Donuts, following the 8:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee: OPC 5:00-6:15 PM: GOD Squad: OPC Library TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH Coffee & Donuts, following 8:00 AM Mass WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 4:15-5:30 PM: Grade 1-6 Religious Education: NPC 6:00-7:30 PM: Grade 7-8 Religious Education: NPC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 10:00 AM: Charismatic Prayer Group: OPC 6:30 PM: 33 Days to Glory: OPC 6:45 PM: BINGO (doors open at 3:00 PM): Hall FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 3:30-7:30 PM: Cor Unum Trip SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 5:00-7:00 PM: Spaghetti Supper: Hall SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH Coffee & Donuts, following the 8:30 AM Mass SVdP Food Collection 9:30-11:00 AM: Grade 7-8 Religious Education: Hall 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM : Confirmation Class: Hall 12:30 PM: African Liturgy: Church 3:00 PM: ACTS Core Meeting: Mariotti 6:00-7:30 PM: High School YM Event: Hall Monthly African Liturgy NEXT Sunday, October 19th at 12:30 PM As always, ALL are invited... ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghetti & Meatballs Spaghetti & Meatballs NEXT Saturday, October 18th at 5:00 PM TICKET SALE DEADLINE IS TODAY, OCTOBER 12! DON T MISS OUT ON THIS AWESOME EVENT! Tickets are $8.00 pp/ Children 5 and under - Free Group Discount: 10 tickets for $70 (includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, beverage) Start your holiday shopping early! November Vendor Fair November 8th, 2014: 2:00-7:00 PM Join us in the Church Hall where the Knights of Columbus will again be sponsoring a Vendor Fair! They have vendors such as Mary Kay, Scentsy Wickless, the Pampered Chef, Usborne Books and many more, displaying their products and taking your orders to be filled in time for the holidays. This is a great and convenient way to get your shopping done early, while at the same time, supporting the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus. Baby Bottle Campaign... This campaign is being held during Respect Life Month to fund the Pregnancy Care Center programs, which provide an alternative to abortion. They are a Christ-centered ministry committed to saving lives physically, spiritually and emotionally one life at a time. Because October is Respect Life Month, this is a great opportunity to respect life as a family. Please return your filled baby bottles (checks made payable to PCC) by the weekend of October 25th/26th. Reminder. As you will see from the insert in the bottle, you may list the name and address of someone you wish to honor. The PCC will send a special card to them showing that you have made a gift for life in their name. Wine Women & Word Monthly Gathering To receive more information about PCC, please call The welcome mat is out for the women of our parish and beyond to join us from 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 21st. Our discussion will center on the difference between a passion for excellence in service and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, the passion for power is We look forward to seeing you!

6 Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the Grand Annual Campaign! Thank you for your generosity! St. John the Evangelist Parish Grand Annual Collection Complete this card and return in envelope provided. Please print... Name: Address: Phone: Envelope Number (If known): Please prayerfully consider... Total Pledge $1, $ $ $ Check one... 2 Monthly Payments $500 per month $375 per month $250 per month $100 per month Single Payment, in full Monthly Reminder Statements Gift made on WeShare online giving Please makes checks payable to St. John the Evangelist Church It s here The St. John s 2nd Grand Annual Campaign Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver - 2Corinthians 9:7 We look forward to your participation in this appeal. We thank you, in advance, for your generous financial support of your parish family. And we thank those who have already generously given. Please know that NO gift is ever too small or unnoticed! Goal Raised %age of Goal $110,000 $11, % If you haven't yet received the official campaign letter and pledge card, please find one in the offertory envelope boxes at the church entrances Additionally, a pledge card can be found above. Gift Total $ Enclosed $ Balance Due $ What you DON T know CAN hurt you! If you are age 21-80, learn your risk for developing 6 different chronic diseases $3 out of ever $4 spent on healthcare is for treatment of chronic disease Better lifestyle habits can help prevent 80% of heart disease and 90% of type 2 diabetes Life Line Screening will be here at St. John s on Monday, October 27th The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your risk of developing chronic disease, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer. A customized report will determine which risk factors contribute most to your disease risk and are within your control to change. Finger-stick blood tests, along with biometric measurements are included with this assessment. Protect your health by registering today for this assessment by calling or visit

Saint John the Evangelist Parish

Saint John the Evangelist Parish 115 Middlesex Street. North Chelmsford, Massachusetts Tel: 978-251-8571. Fax: 978-251-7873. www.saintjohnchelmsford.org OUR MISSION STATEMENT Called by Christ to unity