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1 Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative Home to St. Mary and St. John the Evangelist Parish Families Parish Offices located at 115 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, (978) (978) fax (978) Just as our Blessed Mother Mary and the Evangelist, called John, came together at the foot of the cross to serve Christ crucified, so also do the parish families bearing their names come together to serve God by serving each other and all who make up the body of The Risen Lord. January 6th, 2019 Epiphany of The Lord

2 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you! - Responsorial Psalm 72 at St. Mary s Faith Formation Events See Faith Formation Page 6 6 pm Music Ministry Team Rehearsal 5:00-5:45 pm Church Collaborative PPC Meeting 7:00 pm PC Conf Room 1 Boy Scout Troop 77 Committee Mtg 7:00 pm PC Conf Room 2 Parish Office closed at 12 noon for Staff Christmas Party Liturgical Ministry Training 6:30 pm Church 11:00 am Music Ministry Rehearsal 7:00 pm Church Boy Scout Troop 77 7:00 pm Parish Hall Adoration 3:00-9:00 pm PC Chapel Rosary Makers 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PC Conf Room 2 Rosary 12:00-1:00 pm PC Chapel RCIA 7:00-8:30 pm PC CR 2 Adoration 7:00 am - 9:00 pm PC Chapel Knitting & Crocheting 3:00-5:00 pm PC MR 2 Adoration 9:30 am - 3:00 pm PC Chapel Reconciliation 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Church Confirmation Retreat 1:00-9:00 pm Music Rehearsals 1:00-4:00 pm Music Room Collaborative Bell Rehearsal 2:30-3:30 pm Loft String Ensemble/Ministry Rehearsal 3:00-4:00 pm Church Anointing of the Sick following 4:00 pm Mass Faith Formation Events See Faith Formation Page 6 Grace Notes Rehearsal 8:10-8:40 am Church Liturgical Ministry Training 11:00 am Hall 6 pm Music Ministry Team Rehearsal 5:00-5:45 pm Church High School Youth Group 7:00 pm Parish Hall St. Johns Parish Hall Doors open at 3 pm First Game at 6:45 pm St. Mary Table Ministry has again been chosen to be a beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag program at the Drum Hill, Chelmsford store! HOW S IT WORK? Every time a shopper purchases the Fight Hunger reusable shopping bag (pictured above) at this location during the month of January, 25 will be donated to the St. Mary Table Ministry! So, who and WHAT is this Table Ministry. They are a group of people who plan healthy and delicious meals to feed those who cannot provide for themselves. They partner with 7 other area churches in working alongside the Salvation Army in serving meals to the poor who live among us. The Hannaford Cause Bag program was launched in October of 2015 and is designed to support local hunger relief organizations through the sale of the reusable Fight Hunger bags. To learn more, please visit us at hannaford.bags4mycause.com or at facebook.com/hhbagprogram. For Your Support! We are an established men s ministry whose mission is to call men to become the strong and faith-filled husbands, fathers and leaders whom God has created us to be. The Men of St. Joseph in the Greater Lowell area meet on the second Saturday of every month. Each monthly meeting includes prayer, food and faith-building fellowship. Join us. Saturday, January 12th: 7-9 am Mary Magdalen Church 95 Lakeview Avenue, Tyngsboro Our speaker this week will be Dave Murphy, speaking about Medjugorje

3 page 3 January 6th, 2019: Epiphany of our Lord, Jesus Christ If you have not yet taken a copy of The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity by Matthew Kelly, please do so today. This is a gift from the staff and clergy to the families of our Collaborative. Please find them on tables in both churches. Enjoy! St. John Tuesday Morning Coffee Group WILL NOT MEET THIS WEEK! DINE TO DONATE Fund Raiser Saturday, January 12, 2019 Stop into Wendy s anytime on this date and 30% of qualifying sales will be donated to St. John s Faith Formation Program. The required ticket (either paper or electronic image) is available in parish office or on our website. NOTE THE LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT: 436 Chelmsford Street, Lowell Be Refreshed... by the Holy Spirit at St. John s Faith Formation Events See Faith Formation Page 7 Epiphany Pageant, following 8:30 am Mass Hall African Liturgy Committee 11:30 am - 1:00 pm OPC Godspell Audition 2:00-4:00 pm Church Collaborative PPC Meeting 7:00 pm St. Mary PC CR 1 Families w/addiction Support Group 7:00 pm Mary Gill SVdP Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm OPC Tuesday Morning Coffee Group CANCELLED THIS WEEK Open Music Rehearsal 6:30 pm Church Parish Office closed at 12 noon for Staff Christmas Party Liturgical Ministry Training 6:30 pm St. Mary Church Charismatic Prayer Group 10:00 am OPC BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open at 3:00 pm) Hall Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 pm Church Grades 7-8 Adoration & Pizza 6:00 pm Church & Hall Monthly Baptism Prep 7:00 pm Mariotti NO 9:00 am Mass: Mass at St. Mary s this week Confirmation Retreat 1:00-9:00 pm St. Mary s Liturgical Ministry Training 11:00 am Hall Reconciliation 3:00-3:45 pm Church Faith Formation Events See Faith Formation Page 7 Children s Litrugy of the Word 8:30 am Mass Coffee and Donuts, following 8:30 am Mass Hall African Liturgy Committee 11:30 am - 1:00 pm OPC High School Youth Group 7:00 pm St. Mary Parish Hall Come to our Charismatic Prayer Meeting! We meet every Thursday in the Old Parish Center of St. John s at BOTH 10:00 am and 7:00 pm, so you can fit this time of worship into your schedule. Give Praise to God! Be built up in community! Turn page for more

4 welcome to more DID YOU KNOW that the donkey is the only animal in the world to have a cross-shaped mark across its back? Legends tells us the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday followed him into Calvary. Appalled by the sight of Jesus on the cross, the donkey turned away, but could not leave because of his love for Jesus. In reward for the loyal and humble love of the little donkey, the Lord caused the shadow of the cross to fall across his back and left it there for the donkey to carry forevermore, as a tribute to the loyalty and love of the humblest of God s creatures. A. It is true that we believe that angels do not have a gender. Angels, unlike human beings, are pure spirit. This is why when people say that a human being has become an angel in heaven, that is incorrect. Any human being in heaven is a saint. It is true that human beings, until the resurrection of the dead, while in heaven only contain their spiritual nature. But when Christ comes again and the resurrection of the dead occurs, at that moment human beings will become complete, joining the physical and spiritual together in heaven. Hence, angels and human beings are not simply a different species: they are a different order of creation. As such, angels can never become human and humans can never become angels. But when angels revealed themselves to human beings, they took on the appearance of a somewhat human form. They did this in order for human beings to be able to comprehend the message that is being given to them from God. The word angel means messenger. And each angel has a specific function to perform based on their rank. There are nine ranks of angels: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels and Angels. Seraphim are caretakers of the throne of God and lead the worship of God in heaven. Cherubim guard the tree of life and the throne of God. Thrones are living symbols of God s justice and authority and, listening to the will of God, present the prayers of human beings to Him. These three are of highest rank. Dominions oversee the lower ranks of angels. Virtues are those whom God works through to bring forth His signs and miracles. Powers help to keep the cosmos in order. These three are of the second order of angels. Principalities are protectors of nations, groups or institutions such as the Church. They act as educators and guardians. Archangels and angels deal with the immediate reality of human life and they are messengers of God. These three are the lowest rank. When it is a most important function to be done or message to be given, usually that would be given to an archangel. Thus, according to the teaching of the Church, angels do not have names in the same way that we do. In fact, not every angel even has a name. Angels only receive names in the context of the nature of the duty or function they are called to perform. The most famous angels from the Bible are Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. The names they are given speak about their function. Michael means who is like God. Gabriel means God is my strength. Raphael means God is healer. Michael gets his name because he led the armies of God against Satan who led a rebellion against God. Michael, in a sense, stood in the place of God in the battle. Gabriel gets his name because he a brought great message of salvation to God s people. The message Gabriel proclaimed was to strengthen those who bring the message into the world. Raphael got his name because he brought God s healing into the life of Tobit and Tobias. The reason we associate the names with males is simply that we chose that as our convention. They could just as easily have been female names. It is how they essentially came to be represented through the centuries that connected their names to males.

5 of what s happeningin our Collaborative! AUDITIONS TODAY January 6th 2:00 pm St. John Church ~ Prepare one song of your choice to sing. Bring sheet music if you would like piano to play along. If you have a CD, a player will be available. ~ Be prepared to sing the melody of both show tunes; "Prepare Ye" and "Day by Day," accompanied by piano. If you know other songs from Godspell, this is also acceptable. ~ You may be asked to read from the script. Contact St. John's music director Jason Gaudette with any questions jay@chelmsfordcatholic.org AT OUR RECENT Christmas Family Movie Night On the Friday before Christmas, over 50 kids came to St. John's Hall "theater and train station" to enjoy The Polar Express and its journey to the North Pole and back. Cuddled up in their PJ's, these kids (along with moms, dads and some grandparents) enjoyed popcorn, hot chocolate, cookies and, even a visit from Santa himself! But best of all! On Sunday, December 23rd, 192 pairs of socks were delivered to the Lowell Transitional Center to assist meeting the needs of our homeless neighbors. These socks were the admission tickets given to us by the youngsters who attended Movie Night! It truly is a season of giving! Our MANY thanks to the Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative ACTS CORE for hosting this event. Watch for your tickets next year! It was truly Our worship space at both parishes was simply beautiful for our Christmas celebration. I don t think we realize just how much of an impact our environment has on our worship experience. THANK YOU to Michele Lando (and her St. Mary team) and Maureen Gearin (and her St. John team) for sharing he gifts of their time and talent with us so that we could more fully experience the birth and worship of the Christ Child. Also, thank you to ALL music ministry teams for bringing the birth of the Christ Child to the upper heights of worship. They say singing is praying twice. I think we can all agree that our collaborative family prayed way more than that! Pictured below is the St. John Children s choir who sang at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass in the Church. Thank you! bible Studies AT St. Mary s Epic: Early Church A 10-week study beginning February 12, 2019 Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm You will be led on a powerful journey through the first 500 years of Church history. You will meet courageous saints, eloquent theologians, ruthless emperors and heroic martyrs. This dynamic program presents the origins of the Faith from a truly Catholic perspective. Registration, with $35 payment, MUST be received January 18, Prophets: Messengers of God s Mercy A 10-week study beginning February 11, 2019 Monday mornings, 10 am - 12 noon They urge us to repentance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and announce the blessings of faithfulness. Their prophetic words speak to us even today, as they draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom, and show us how to share him with others. Registration, with $25 payment, MUST be received by January 18, 2019.

6 St. Mary Faith Formation Program Heather Hannaway Director of Faith Formation Courtney Callanan Coordinator of Grades 7-10 Elaine Kindler Faith Formation Office Manager class schedule THIS SUNDAY, JANAURY 6TH Grade K 9:30-10:30 am Parish Center Grade 1 9:15-10:45 am Parish Hall Grade 3 9:15-10:45 am Parish Center Grade 5 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Parish Center Grade 8 2:15-3:45 pm Parish Hall Confirmation II 4:00-5:45 pm Parish Hall NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH Grade 2 9:15-10:45 am Parish Hall Grade 4 9:15-10:45 am Parish Center Grade 6 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Parish Center Grade 7 2:15-3:45 pm Parish Hall Confirmation I 4:00-5:45 pm Parish Hall MOCK RECONCILIATION All students preparing to receive their First Eucharist this year are expected to attend. At least one parent is expected to attend with their child. Please sign in at the front table in Saint Mary Parish Hall. We will hold a Mock Reconciliation in the hall to demonstrate to the children what they can expect when they celebrate their First Reconciliation. We will then move upstairs to the church and review the practical steps to celebrating the sacrament, and tour the confessionals. Siblings are welcome to attend. INTERACTIVE TEACHING MASS 10:14 We are in DESPERATE need of adult volunteers to help as small group leaders for our Confirmation retreats to lead groups of eight teens. We provide everything you need and are there to support group leaders the whole time. Retreats are held on January 12th and February 2nd from 1:00-9:00 pm. Contact Courtney today! This presentation from Fr. Brian will be very informative, highlighting the beauty, mystery and sacredness of the Holy Mass in an age appropriate and engaging manner. All grade 6 students are expected to attend. PARENTS. We encourage you to attend alongside your child! Please RSVP to your child s catechist if you will be attending with your child so we can reserve the proper number of pews. Please sign-in downstairs at the front table before heading upstairs to the church. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Matthew 2:10

7 St. John Faith Formation Program Fran Anderson Director of Faith Formation Courtney Callanan Confirmation Coordinator Lynn Anne LaDuke Administrative Assistant Faith Formation Class Schedule THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH All Classes are asked to attend the Epiphany Pageant THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH Grades 1-6 4:15-5:30 pm Grades 7-8 4:00-5:30 pm NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH Grades K-6 9:45-11:00 am Grades 7-8 9:30-11:00 am Confirmation (Grade 9) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Grade 7 & 8 STUDENTS Join us THIS Friday, January 11th, at 6:00 for Adoration, followed by a pizza! Pick-up time is 7:30 pm. TODAY, Sunday January 6th following 8:30 am Mass in the hall! FIRST RECONCILIATION All second grade students who are preparing for their First Communion are asked to register for one of these dates: January 19th, 26th and February 2nd, 9th If you have not yet registered, contact Fran. We are in DESPERATE need of adult volunteers to help as small group 10:14 leaders for our Confirmation retreats to lead groups of eight teens. We provide everything you need and are there to support group leaders the whole time. Retreats are held on January 12th and February 2nd from 1:00-9:00 pm. Contact Courtney today! In today s Gospel reading (MARK 2: 1-2) we are told the visit of the magi greatly troubled King Herod and all of Jerusalem. Updates and repairs were made to Fr. Colletti s bathroom in the rectory. The cracked and deteriorated concrete window sill in the parish hall was repaired. The electrical outlet in the New Parish Center Sitting Room was repaired. The second heater was installed on the southwest side of the church. A new backflow valve was installed in the hall kitchen grease trap. St. John BUILDING A light pole in the parking lot was hit and knocked over. It will be replaced soon. By the way, what happened to the tree? Over the past few years, we have had ongoing issues with the restrooms in the hall. After cleaning the pipe proved to be unfruitful, we sent a camera down and were able to see that there were numerous breaks. The breaks were caused by the weight of the tree roots sitting directly on top of it, which then allowed further root growth INTO the pipe, causing all the clogging issues we had been facing. All this resulted in the loss of the tree, which creates additional work to be done. We have relocated the concrete walkway to line up closer to the elevator entrance, which should prove to offer easier access for those who are handicapped and/or use wheelchairs. Come springtime, the final piece landscaping!

8 Collaborative Youth Ministry Program Courtney Callanan, Youth Minister ext 227 Both of our Summer 2019 trips are open to incoming freshmen through graduated seniors! This summer, we gather together to celebrate our call to be radiant followers of Christ. We will love as He loved, serve as He served, and boldly put our faith into action. James 1:22 reminds us that we are to be doers of the word and not merely hearers. By letting our light shine bright and being witnesses for Christ, we recognize that we are designed in His image and, as a result, equipped for greatness. We are called to illuminate our Catholic faith in our lives and the lives of others through our words and deeds. Each of us can be a source of light to a darkened world when we lead with love and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, for He assured us in John 8:12 when He said, I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. July 21-26, 2019 in North Haledon, NJ Deadline to sign up: February 2, 2019 $475 ($90 non-refundable deposit due at registration) At the core of our being is a desire for meaningful connection and authentic relationship. We long to love and be loved, but how often do we just feel lonely? As we search for ways to escape these feelings of isolation, there comes a small, quiet whisper that pierces through to the depths of our heart:. This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will attend 1 of 24 Steubenville Youth Conferences to encounter the God who calls us His sons and daughters. Come and experience His overwhelming love for you. July 12-14, 2019 at UMass Lowell Deadline to sign up: February 2, 2019 $275 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration) COR UNUM CALENDAR January 25th RSVP by Friday, January 11th February 20th RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th March 22nd RSVP by Friday, March 8th April 26th RSVP by Friday, April 12th Committed to the truth that no man, woman or child should ever go hungry, Cor Unum Meal Center serves breakfast and dinner 7 days a week to those in need. On the fourth Friday of each month, we look for 5-7 youth and 1 adult who are willing and able to volunteer and represent our Collaborative. Sign up by contacting Barbara at dwsmiths@comcast.net or (978) We meet in St. John s parking lot at 3:15 pm and arrive back to the same location by 7:30 pm. Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. ~ 1Timothy 4:-12 House of Hope is represented by two distinct sister nonprofit organizations: House of Hope Shelter and House of Hope Housing that share a commitment to transitioning homeless families into a stable community life. We are looking for volunteer youth/parent teams to spend 2 hours on Thursday evenings (6-8 pm) playing with young children whose parent(s) are receiving Life Skills training. Orientation is required. Please contact Laura at lkzatta@gmail.com. HOUSE OF HOPE CALENDAR January: 10th and 24th February: 7th and 21st March: 7th and 21st If you have NOT been receiving CCC Youth Ministry Flock notes, then chances are that you ARE missing something, SO please contact Courtney TODAY!

9 Here to Serve You... Reverend Brian Mahoney ext 215 Reverend Tom Corcoran ext 218 Reverend Arnold Colletti ext 221 Francis X. Burke ext 224 Fran Anderson ext 212 Courtney Callanan ext 227 Paul Firicano ext 220 Donna Gambon ext 248 Jason Gaudette ext 234 Heather Hannaway ext 226 Dan Heider ext 213 Elaine Kindler ext 216 Lynn Anne LaDuke ext 240 Marlene Mendez ext 249 Rae Russo ext 236 Tina Sousa ext 219 Christine Trznadel ext 214 John Anthony Volpe ext 222 Bob Webb ext 211 Stephen Webber ext 231 In order to promote communication and transparency throughout the Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative, you are encouraged to forward any comments and concerns you may have directly to the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils. COLLABORATIVE PARISH COUNCIL Parish council matters can be sent to: or / , ext 145. Current Council Members are... St. John Members Angela McMaster (co-chair) Mike Condor Scott Davidson Julie Seitter Ellen St. George Beth Jacavanco Augustine Tweneh Ray Wagner (secretary) St. Mary Members Cliff Mann (co-chair) Laura Conte Rob Donnelly Karen Drake Peter Lando (co-chair) Lori McDonald Alma (Chicki) Rigazio Paul Therrien St Mary Youth: Jessica Hagg, Matt Larson St John Youth: Delaney Schiefen ST. JOHN FINANCE COUNCIL Finance matters concerning St. John s can be sent to: SJFinanceCouncil@chelmsfordcatholic.org or , ext 146. Current Council Members are John Bagni Paul Brzezenski Jeff Brown Celeste Dunn Jerry Wright ST. MARY FINANCE COUNCIL Finance matters concerning St. Mary s can be sent to: SM.FC@chelmsfordcatholic.org or ext147. Current Council Members are... Armand DiLando William Donohue Lauren Desforge Gerard Jarasitis Ted Powers If you would like to submit a notice for the bulletin, please submit it no later than 12 NOON, TWO Fridays prior to the weekend in which you want it published. Submittals should be forwarded to christine@chelmsfordcatholic.org or via US Mail to the Parish Offices at 115 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, MA, 01863, ATTN Christine. We will do our very best to accommodate your request.

10 and now a word from Our Pastor

11 page 11 January 6th, 2019: Epiphany of our Lord, Jesus Christ FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF ST. JOHN MUSIC MINISTRIES JASON GAUDETTE As we celebrate Christmas, Holy Family, and Epiphany, I find myself meditating on Joseph, for he has always been an inspiration to me. When social convention called for a divorce, Joseph refused to do so. When it came time for Mary to give birth, Joseph found the manger and stood by her, ready to care for a child that was not his own. And when there was danger, Joseph took his unconventional family to Egypt, escaping the evils of King Herod, and brought the child and Mary to safety. He is a fine example of Love as described by 1Corinthians 13:4-7: 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. In my own life, I seek to follow the example of Joseph. I seek to never divorce anyone from my love when it is needed. I seek to see all people, young and old, as children of God, while standing by them, offering protection, guarding their dignity. I myself have no children to call my own, but Joseph gives me the lessons on how to be a father. Happy Epiphany!

12 The Financial Page Fiscal Year 2019 runs from July 1, June 30, 2019 Paul Firicano, Collaborative Business Manager ext 220 or pfiricano@chelmsfordcatholic.org Due to staff vacations and seasonal illnesses, the collection figures were not able to be published in this week s bulletin. The figures for the weekends of December 22nd/23rd and 29th/30th will be posted next week, in the January 12th/13th bulletin. Tax Letters for parishioners who contributed $250 or more in 2018 will be mailed out soon. If you 2018 Tax Letters are NOT in this category, but would like to receive a tax letter, please contact Paul Firicano. You can leave a voice mail or write an leaving the following information: your name, address, envelope number (if you have one) and to which church you make your offertory donations. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY to help you plan your 2019 Schedule of 2019 Second and fundraising Collections 1st Holy Day of Obligation: Solemnity of Mary 27th Second Archdiocesan Collection for Church in Latin America 24th Second Archdiocesan Collection for The Church Around the World ~ Church in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe ~ Military Archdiocese, Home Missions, Black and Native Americans ~ Catholic Relief Services 6th Ash Wednesday Collection 9th/10th Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend 17th Second Archdiocesan Collection for Catholic Charities 19th Good Friday Collection to support The Holy Land Shrines 21st Easter Sunday Collection: Clergy Health and Retirement Trust 19th St. Vincent de Paul Annual Collection (at St. Mary ONLY) 30th Holy Day of Obligation: Ascension JUNE AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 9th Stewardship Commitment Weekend 16th Second Archdiocesan Collection for our Seminarians 23rd Second Archdiocesan Collection for Promoting the Gospel ~ Communications ~ Campaign for Human Development 15th Holy Day of Obligation: Assumption of Mary 15th Archdiocesan Collection for the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust 13th Archdiocesan Collection for The Holy Father & Missionary Efforts ~ Special Collection Sunday ~ Holy Father/ Peter s Pence ~Catholic University of America 20th Second Archdiocesan Collection for World Mission Sunday 1st Holy Day of Obligation: All Saints Day 24th Second Archdiocesan Collection for the Retired Religious Sisters 25th Christmas Collection: Clergy Health and Retirement Trust

13 Liturgical MinisterTraining As one accepts a role of ministry for liturgy, he/she must understand the privilege and responsibility attached to their ministry. The role is to be fulfilled with all due reverence and dignity warranted in serving Christ. When embracing a role for liturgy, one embraces the commitment to dependability, time for preparation each time he/she serves, and time for ongoing development and enrichment. Fr. Brian will be presenting a 5-week training session in order to assist and inspire us to be at our best in the Liturgical roles God has called us to. This training is mandatory for all current ministers. Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30 pm St. Mary s Saturday, January 12th at 11:00 am St. John s EMHC Presentation on Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30 pm St. Mary s EMHC Presentation on Saturday, January 26th at 11:00 am St. John s LECTOR Presentation on Saturday, January 19th at 11:00 am St. John s LECTOR Presentation on Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm St. Mary s St. Mary LECTORS: Wednesday, January 30th at 6:30 pm St. John LECTORS: Saturday, February 2nd at 11:00 am St. Mary EMHC s: Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm St. Mary SACRISTANS: Wednesday, February 6th at 7:30 pm St. John EMHC s: Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 am St. John SACRISTANS: Saturday, February 9th at 12:00 noon

14 SAT, JAN 5 SUN, JAN 6 MON, JAN 7 TUE, JAN 8 WED, JAN 9 THU, JAN 10 FRI, JAN 11 SAT, JAN 12 SUN, JAN 13 If you would like to request that a Mass be celebrated for a specific intention or person, please call the parish office. A donation of $10 per Mass intention is requested to be made at the time that you schedule your intention. St. John SAT, JAN 5 4:00 pm: For the People of the Parish SUN, JAN 6 10:30 am: J Edward Clancy and William & Marie O Connell, and William O Connell Jr WED, JAN 9 9:00 am: Frances Meyers: Memorial SAT, JAN 12 4:00 pm: Maurice Pontbriant: Memorial SUN, JAN 13 8:30 am: For the People of the Parish 10:30 am: William F. Dunn: 3rd Anniversary 5:00 pm: Margaret Leonard: Memorial St. Mary 4:00 pm: For the People of the Parish 7:00 am: Marguerite Farley: Memorial 9:00 am: Lillian Stott: 18th Anniversary 6:00 pm: Kathy Nisco: 40th Anniversary 7:00 am: Collaborative Members of the Spiritual Society and Sanctuary Fund 7:00 am: Wilfred L. Lamontagne, Sr.: 6th Anniversary 7:00 am: Newton Akashian: 20th Anniversary 7:00 am: Frederick Dibiase: 25th Anniversary 7:00 am: Marguerite Farley: Memorial 4:00 pm: Joe, Jimmy and Davie Janeiro: Memorial 9:00 am: For the People of the Parish 11:00 am: Helen Dolan: 5th Anniversary FUNERALS recently celebrated -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Thelma Bernard: December 24th at St. Mary St. Mary Memorial Altar Flowers Parishioners are invited to donate a floral arrangement, to be displayed on the altar in memory of, or in honor of, a loved one. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please call Tina at ext 219. The requested donation for an arrangement is $40, and includes an acknowledgement in the bulletin. St John Rose for Life Someone special you d like to honor? You can do that by having a rose placed before Our Lady of Fatima s statue for one week. We will publish your intention in the bulletin. To book a Rose for Life, contact the parish office. The suggested offering for a rose is $5.00. The McElaney Family To book a Rose For Life, contact the Parish Offices Rose Donated by Mahoney s Garden Center Julia Cronin: December 27th at St. Mary Robert White, esq: December 27th at St. John Ernest Bernard: December 28th at St. John Robert Pellegrino: December 28th at St. John Dolores Wirtanen: December 31st at St. John

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