St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA 01510

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1 St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA Rev. Joseph M. Nally, Pastor Rev. Henry Ramirez, Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond M. Goodwin, In Residence William Griffin, OFS, Deacon George O Connor, Deacon Rectory Office: 149 Chestnut St, Clinton, MA Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: Fax: stjohnclintonma@gmail.com Web Site: Like us on Facebook: St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish Staff: Marc DeMille - Music Director George DiLorenzo Superintendent, St. John s Cemetery /Facilities Manager Ann Dziokonski Elder & Homebound Ministry Mary Anne Kennedy, DRE Director of Religious Education - Grades K Matthew Kobus Director of St. John s Gym Ellen Turini Safe Environment Coordinator Tammy Van Buren Office Manager St. John s Gym 149 Chestnut St, Clinton Phone: stjohnsgymorg@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Parish Center 80 Union St Tuesday s: 7 p.m. Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Sunday Monday Tuesday Friday Holy Day Vigil Holy Day Mass 7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass 12 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 7 a.m. (see bulletin for details) (see bulletin for details) Confessions: Each Saturday 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least 1 year in advance by calling the Rectory Office. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal instruction for parents takes place on the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. in the Parish Center. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. M-F in the Chapel. Miraculous Medal Novena Devotion: Mondays following the 5:15 p.m. Mass CARE Food Pantry St. John s Gym Chestnut St Open Thursday s: 4-6 p.m. St. John s Cemetery Parker Rd, Lancaster Phone:

2 St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Dear Friends, If your faith, you feel, is only the size of a mustard seed, you still could say to a sycamore tree be uprooted and planted into the sea and it would obey you. This is the message of Jesus encouraging us to keep our faith active, even if we feel it is not strong or only the size of a tiny seed. It is a call to believe in Jesus, absorb and share His Words with those who follow Him, and to prayerfully receive Him into your life each morning, day and night. The Evil One does not want you to do this. The world does not encourage it. Public opinion and social acceptance refute it. But know this easy denial by our society will lessen us, and those who accept this unthinking approach will miss the peace, joy and grace that the Risen Lord offers to each of us every day. Slow down, think often of Jesus words, turn your sins over to Him to be free, and trust that He walks with you. The energy, serenity, and friendship of Jesus will be yours as you follow Him, and as you make time weekly to receive His Body and Blood. Easter is not only a great day, but it is a great everyday reality given to us by Our Lord. It is not just for some of us, but for all of us. Receive Him, stay close to Him, and know that He has come to give all of us a Peace the world cannot give. Have a Happy Easter. Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Nally, Father Henry, Father Ray, Deacon Bill, Deacon George and our parish staff Readings for March 25, 2018 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39 Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Partners in Charity Appeal. St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish has reached $55,620 towards our goal of $92,800. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in each pew. Or visit to do it online. Partners in Charity, formerly known as the Bishop s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28 charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries. Through your generous support we are able to serve thousand of families and individuals in Worcester County through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you! A successful Irish Supper was held again this year! Delicious traditional Irish fare by Tom Turini and Co., generous donation from Ed Sheridan on behalf of the men's AOH, which took care of the balloons and Irish colored fruit for all. Irish themed desserts from Carol Burgoyne, Joanne Daley, Janice Donahue, Ginny Gates, Betty Keane and Kathy McDonald. Irish/Italian cookies from Christiana Ernst, Patti Kerrigan, Josie McNamara and Johannah Murray. Design and printing of tickets, Mary Pat Heelan and Dunn and Co. Ticket collection Vicky Rose. Our joyful Irish step dancers and their teacher, Kathy Tamburri, from the Irish Rhythm School. Our wonderful musicians, Paul McNally and Paula Backiel for keeping us tapping our toes with all the Irish songs, especially McNamara's band with a parade led by Fr. Hugo O'Cano. Thank you Carol O'Malley for the fine Irish ballads. Gym set up, Matt Kobes and his team. Thank you Tammy Van Buren, in the parish office, Fr. Nally, Fr. Henry, Fr. Ray, Deacon George and Deacon Bill for their support. Especially we thank YOU for coming, the most important part of a truly blessed evening.. Slainte! See you next year! ~ Patsy and John Mollica, Carol Burgoyne & Janice Donahue Every Second Sunday of the Month is designated as Food Pantry Sunday. It is a special Sunday when we ask families to bring non-perishable foods to church. If you cannot do it on a particular Sunday, Food Care Donation Boxes are left at entrances to the Parish. Our most needed items are: Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce. Thank you for your help, your donations make it possible for us to serve the less fortunate in our community. St. John s Gym 149 Chestnut St Thursdays: 4 6PM

3 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Online Giving offers families a flexible way to contribute to annual appeals, weekly offertory, special collections, parish pledge campaigns & more. Visit for information. April 1, 2018 Vigil Lights April 1-7, 2018 In memory of John Child - Birthday Remembrance Req. by his Wife In memory of Edward Jablonski & Lucille Cunic Req. by their Children SATURDAY March 31, Holy Saturday No 4 PM Mass today. 1:00PM Blessing of Easter Baskets & Food Items 3-4PM Confessions in the Chapel 7:30PM Easter Vigil Mass SUNDAY April 1, Easter Sunday 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM For the People 10:30 AM For the People 12:00 PM (Spanish) For the People MONDAY April 2, :15 PM Stephen Houck Req. by Daughter, Son & Granddaughter TUESDAY April 3, :00 AM Myrtle Nicholas Req. by daughters, Betty & Mary Lou WEDNESDAY April 4, :00 AM Jeanette Sheridan Req. by her Family THURSDAY April 5, :00 AM Raymond R. Paynter, Jr. - 1st Anniversary Req. by wife, Carole FRIDAY April 6, :00 AM Bernice McGrail - 5th Anniversary Req. by her Family SATURDAY April 7, :00 AM First Saturday Mass 4:00 PM Gerald & Helen Mayou & Gerald Mayou, Jr. Req. by the Mayou Family SUNDAY April 8, :30 AM For the People 9:00 AM Donald W. Zennaiter Req. by Kathy Guidi Zennaiter 10:30 AM Adele Dziokonski Req. by Theresa 12:00 PM (Spanish) Mass of Thanksgiving Req. by Marita Weekly Collection March 24 & March 25, 2018 Collection totals unavailable due to the early publication of the bulletin. In memory of Emma Prinos - Birthday Remembrance Req. by her Family In memory of Casey Scheid Req. by Mom & Dad In memory of my best friend, Ed Lemanski Req. by Lee Galeski In memory of Patricia Gadomski Req. by Joe In memory of Albert T. O Toole - Birthday Remembrance Req. by his Family If you wish to light a vigil light candle for a loved one, please contact the Parish Office. Cost: $10 You may also light a candle in the St. Flavia Domitilla Chapel in the lower level of the church or at the shrines for Our Lady of Jasna Gora & Our Lady of the Rosary in the upper church. Donation is $1, however, any donation is accepted. Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed who love working with older adults. We are currently looking for volunteers to do various activities and spend time with our residents at Corcoran House. We enjoy crafting, baking, word games, bingo, music, knitting and crocheting, exercise, discussion groups, etc. Come have some fun with us! Please contact: Erin Rice, Programs Director at erice@hallkeen.com or St. John s Cemetery The Superintendent of St. John s Cemetery in Lancaster requests the removal of all flowers & decorations by Sunday, April 15 for Spring Clean-up. Any flowers or decorations remaining after this date will be discarded by the cemetery staff. Thank you.

4 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As the grieving women walked to the tomb in the pre-dawn darkness of Easter Sunday, their companion was not only grief but worry. How would they remove the stone that blocked the tomb so they could anoint Jesus body? When they arrived at the tomb the women found the stone removed. To their amazement, they also found much more an angel and the announcement that Jesus had been raised from the dead! Overjoyed, the women ran to announce the good news to the disciples. That evening, two of the disciples were leaving Jerusalem on the road to Emmaus. Grief and disappointment hung over them as they discussed the events of the last three days. Just as worry about the stone distracted the women from recalling Jesus promise, the events of Good Friday, shattering their hopes, prevented the disciples from believing the women s report. Many times worries and disappointment over the immediate events of life cause us distraction. When that happens, do not forget Christ s promises. Do not forget history s greatest event, Christ s resurrection. The women s worry about the stone proved to be a trifle. God would move the stone. The expectations of the disciples on the road to Emmaus were inconsequential when compared to God s plan fulfilled in Jesus. When the angel told the women that Christ s promise was fulfilled, they were overjoyed. When Jesus enlightened the disciples about the prophecies of Scripture, their hearts burned. The women s worry and the disciples disappointments were utterly dispelled by the joy of the Resurrection. May we live in the light of Easter full of hope and anticipation. May we never let our worries or disappointments distract us from the realization that God s love provides us with the means to overcome every fear and to live in the confidence that God s promises will exceed our most fervent hopes. With every prayerful best wish for a joyous Easter, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester Adorers are needed for Mondays at 7 a.m., Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. For more information, call Sue Belfield at Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration Next Sunday, April 8, is Divine Mercy Sunday. Our parish will celebrate God's mercy in a special way. 2:00-3:00 PM: Confessions will be heard by several priests in the upper church. 3:00 PM: A prayer service will be held in the upper church, which includes the procession of the Image of Divine Mercy, Exposition, Diary Meditations, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction. 4:00 PM: Mass will be celebrated after the prayer service. This Mass satisfies the Sunday Mass obligation. Please come to honor and receive, the infinite mercy of God! Rice Bowls The Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock will hold their next monthly meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 7pm at St John's parish hall, with guest speaker, Diane Melanson. All Rice Bowls should be returned by placing them in the basket located on the steps in front of the altar. Thank you for your great generosity towards Catholic Relief Services. End of CCD Classes Religious Ed Classes are coming to a close in April. The last days for Religious Ed this year are: Saturday, April 7 (Level K and 1), Sunday, April 8, Monday, April 9, and Tuesday, April 10. Please be sure to register your child (ren) early for classes next year. (Registration dates are printed above). Thank you to all of our catechists and helpers for sharing their faith with our children. Have a fun summer! Liturgical Schedule March 31 & April 1 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Lector: J. Daley J. Moynihan B. Huff EM: J. Moran J. Donahue C. Schlegel K. Mello AS: 10:30 a.m. J. Petracca J. Gaughan P. Shibley J. Blette E. Shibley P. Brekka D. Philbin M. Ward A. Petracca A. Ward S. Smillie S. Smillie E. Stanton April 7 & 8 Lector: EM: AS: 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. M. Goodsell P. Kerrigan C. O Malley G. Grady J. Gaughan P. Ball B. Guerin W. McNally D. Goodsell P. Cherubini C. MacGillivray D. O Toole J. Rivera C. Lucking V. MacGillivray A. Kelly C. Fucile F. Kelly R. Kelly

5 DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE RESURRECCION QUERIDA COMUNIDAD HISPANA. Hoy celebramos en nuestra Iglesia el Domingo de Resurrecion, o el primer Domingo de Pascua, es una occasion para dar gracias a Dios por el regalo de la salvacion y por darnos vida eterna en el. Pidamosle a Dios que esta alegria, nos acompañe siempre en los momentos que mas lo necesitamos y que nuestra fe se fortalezca cada dia. Recordemos las palabras del papa Francisco para este tiempo de Pascua y busquemos vivir estas palabras a profundidad en nuestra siempre: JESUS HA DES- PERTADO EN EL CORAZON TANTAS ESPERAN- ZAS, QUE NO SEAMOS NUNCA HOMBRE Y MU- JERES TRISTES: UN CRISTIANO JAMAS PUEDE SERLO, LA CRUZ DE JESUS ES LA PALABRA CON LA QUE DIOS HA RESPODIDO AL MAL DEL MUNDO. Con estas palabras reconfortantes agradecemos a Dios por su presencia en medio de nosotros. A todos mil gracias y muchas bendiciones. P. Henry Ramírez. NOTAS MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS A TODOS LOS QUE CON SU PARTICIPACION EN EL VIACRUCIS VIVIENTE, EN EL CORO, EN EL MINISTERIO EUCARISTICO, EN EL LECTORADO Y EN LA PARTICIPACION DE LAS CELEBRACIONES EUCARISTICAS, PORQUE USTEDES HAN CO- LABORADO PARA QUE TODOS JUNTOS HA- YAMOS PODIDO CELEBRAR UNA BONITA SEMANA SANTA COMO COMUNIDAD DE FE EN EL SEÑOR. AVISOS IMPORTANTES Para las charlas pre-bautismales por favor contactar a Karina Mendez. Para colocar las intenciones de la misa de 12 cada Domingo, Favor separar la Eucaristia con anticipation y dar la ofrenda con Marita Wallace. No olviden, por favor leer la cartelera cada Domingo y tomar el boletin parroquial. Sacramento de confesion: Sabados de 2:45 a 3:45 En la capilla. Tambien pueden pedir cita con padre Henry al extension 202. DOMINGO 1 DE ABRIL, DOMINGO DE LA PASCUA DE RESURRECCION. DOMINGO 8 DE ABRIL, SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA, O DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERI- CORDIA. Eucaristia 12 pm Eucaristia 12 pm DIVINA MISERICORDIA, 2 PM TO 5 PM Iglesia principal Iglesia principal