St. John the Evangelist T o w n s e n d, M a s s a c h u s e t t s

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2 Contents History & Mission Pages 3-4 Facilities Page 5 Parish Staff Page 6 Parish Information Page 7 Parish Committees and Ministries Pages 8-13 Forward-Looking Parish Initiatives Pages 14-15

3 History & Mission History of Saint John s Parish: St. John the Evangelist parish (St. John s) was established on November 21, 1945 and is part of the Boston Archdiocese. The first pastor was Rev. Percival J. Quill, from 1945 to Rev. Shawn W. Allen has been with us since 2006 and is the 16 th Pastor at St. John s. The Parish officially serves the Massachusetts towns of Townsend and Ashby, but welcomes families from nearby Pepperell, Massachusetts and Brookline, New Hampshire. One of the hallmarks of St. John s is that everyone is accepted and loved. Children, teens, young adults, and older adults all bring special qualities that help comprise our parish family. Our parish community comprises various committees and ministries. Every parish member is invited and encouraged to become part of one or more of them; we need you! The Parish Council St. John s Parish Council is an active and vibrant body of parishioners fully integrated with the parish staff to provide leadership and direction to our parish. The role of the Council is to think about the here and now while also considering future implications surrounding facility needs and the overall enrichment of the parish community. Being part of this body of concerned and dedicated parishioners can be a very satisfying and fulfilling experience and we welcome your participation! 3

4 Our Mission: The mission of St. John the Evangelist Parish is to serve Ashby and Townsend, embracing both members and non-members. Background We are a multi-generational, faith-filled community guided by the Holy Spirit. We bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to our communities through worship, religious education, prayer, and works of charity. The parish community is an ever-changing entity. Population growth and demographic changes must be considered as we evolve our mission as a parish. Most evidently, we see a greater need for participation. The role of the pastor is to inspire, encourage, and support responsible laity in the leadership of the parish. The formation of our very successful Committees and Ministries is evidence of our excellent leadership, and we need that to continue. Overall, the Mission of St. John s is to become an informed, faith-inspired laity guided by a caring priest/shepherd who knows and loves his people while wishing for them to know and love him. All are baptized in and are inspired by the same Holy Spirit who enriches us and lifts our woundedness to the Father. 4

5 Area Detail A St. John s Facilities School Street B A C D Route 13 B Rectory C Fr. Mealey Hall D Activities Center 5

6 Parish Staff ~ April 2010: Staff Pastor: Pastoral Associate: Secretary: Director Religious Education: Business Manager: Family Life Coordinator: Facilities Manager: Youth Ministry: Office Assistant: Reverend Shawn W Allen Edward Kelly Madeline Hirst Kathleen Twombly Susan Tocci Marion Parker Sue Ann Woolfrey Kris Vaz Mary Best 6

7 Parish Information Parish Informati Contact Information Phone Fax Prayer Line (Sue Ventura) Internet Mailing Address 1 School Street, Townsend, MA Facebook Group St. John the Evangelist (Townsend, MA) Mass Schedule Monday-Saturday (except Thursday) Saturday 8:30am 5:00pm Sunday 7:30am 10:30am Rosary devotion & Adoration Monday Reconciliation Saturday (reconciliation room) Confessional Parish Numbers 6:30pm 3:30pm -4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm or by appointment Catholic families in Townsend & Ashby 4,500 Sunday mass attendance 850 7

8 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Parish Council Our mission is to help guide the future of the parish by assessing the present and future needs of the parish from both a spiritual and facilities prospective. Collin McNabb Joanne Jusseaume Father Shawn Allen Brian Mohan Don Batsford Finance Committee Parish Council Members Fran Considine Karen Cormier John Hussey Jennifer Torrey Christopher Van Veen Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Steven Best Dan Twombly Finance Committee Members Sandy Crory Paul Walter 8

9 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Religious Education Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. You can us at: Mary Best Sandy Crory Debbie DiTomasso Kathy Twombly Youth Ministry Religious Education Members Kelly Burke Debbie Pothier Susan Tocci Kris Vaz Our mission is to help build community between all parish age groups, to help those in need, and provide a means for teens to become actively involved with the church. Kris Vaz Youth Ministry Members 9

10 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Respect Life Committee Education Service/Pastoral Care Public Policy Prayer & Worship Peter Pothier Gary Lizotte Mission Education of its members and the St. John s community of faith through a deeper understanding of the Gospel of Life and fostering and protecting the sanctity and dignity of human life. Service/Pastoral Care through volunteer activities that reach out to those in need, covering the spectrum of human life. Public Policy through activities such as signature drives to our legislature and local officials/ representatives, promoting the inviolable rights and dignity of all human beings in our community/society. Prayer and Worship directed to participation in the sacramental life of the church and in programs of communal and individual /devotional prayer. Respect Life Committee Members Diane Otinen 10

11 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Music Ministry Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Folk Group Choir Liturgical Music Environmental Ministry Groups Sue Roy, Ellen Duval, Mary Ellen Webb and others Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Environmental Ministry Members Lyn Stirk 11

12 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Facilities Planning Committee Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. You can us at: Facilities Planning Committee Members John Torrey Gerry Cormier Todd Rivers Shawl Ministry Our mission is to knit shawls for people having surgery, for those seriously ill, and those in need. Our committee meets monthly. Shawls are blessed and then distributed to recipients ranging in age from infants to seniors. Ellen Duval Lisa Bazzinotti Sue Cusick Nancy Anderson Elizabeth Senior Terry McSparren Shawl Ministry Members Sue Roy Deb Monat Regina Mohan Mary Wolf Theresa Sawyer Jen Duval 12

13 Committees & Ministries St. John the Evangelist Community Outreach Committee Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Ellen Duval Arthur Pickle Knights of Columbus T.E.O. Members Sue Roy In 2009, St. John the Evangelist became Knights of Columbus Council #14842 with the election of officers! Visit us at Knights of Columbus Council # /2010 Officers Grandknight: Chris Fappiano Financial Secretary: Steve Best Chaplain: Rev. Shawn Allen Chancellor: Brian Mohan Trustee: Dave Dunbar Trustee: Paul Boutin Advocate: Mike Burke Inside Guard: John Hussey Deputy Grandknight: John Colt Warden: Chuck Kelley Treasurer: Lou Langone Recorder: Norm Bleau Trustee: Dan Twombly State Advocate: Thomas McGinn State Treasurer: Peter Healy District Deputy: Mike Enright Knights of Columbus Council #

14 Forward-Looking Plans Short-Term Projects (defined as 1- to 3-years in scope) The following short-term construction and repair projects have been identified by the Parish: Land survey to see exactly where our boundaries are Repair sacristy roof on church Repair front steps and walkways around church Long-Term Construction Projects Repair side porch on rectory (completed March 2010) Remove old parish center building Outdoor sanctuary/prayer garden The following long-term construction projects have been identified by the Parish: Expansion of the church entrance Air conditioning the church True handicap entrance on side of church Bathrooms at front of church New church hall with function rooms, kitchen and possible office space 14

15 Forward-Looking Plans Short-Term Liturgical Issues and Programs The following short-term liturgical programs have been identified by the Parish: TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 15