From the Pastor The Priest s Communion HOLY MASS To get ready for Holy Communion, the priest now silently prays one or both of two ancient prayers of humility and preparation. Both prayers ask God to make the reception of the Lord s Body and Blood an act that brings not judgement and condemnation, but mercy and protection. The priest asks that he be always faithful to God s commandments and never be parted from his Sacred Host for all to see. He quotes the very words of Saint John the Baptist when he saw Jesus walk by; the same Jesus of Nazareth who walked the earth is now held up for us to gaze upon: Behold the Lamb of God! Behold him who takes away the sins of the world! Then a word of invitation to this Feast and also to the Heavenly Banquet: Blessed are those called to the Supper of the Lamb! This and every Eucharist is the foretaste and pledge of that Heavenly Supper, and the priest and the faithful together respond in unison, in all humility, using the words of the Good Centurion in Saint Matthew s Gospel, Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. The priest now says two very brief prayers, and reverently receives his Lord: May the Body [and Blood] of Christ keep me safe for eternal life, Next week: The flock is fed. SOLEMN HIGH MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM Saint of the Week 7 May Saint Rose Venerini She was born in Viterbo, Italy, in 1656, into a family of the lesser nobility. When a girl of seven, Rose felt moved to consecrate herself to God, but later she accepted an offer of marriage. The sudden death of her fiancé shocked her and recalled her to her earlier promise, and Rose entered a Dominican convent. But her stay there was short: after her father died, she was needed at home. In the next few years, Rose s mother and brother died as well. In the midst of her grief, she invited other women and girls to her home to pray the rosary with her. As they talked together, Rose realized that the women had little real understanding of the faith. With two friends, she began to speak of founding a public school for girls- - - unheard of at the time. Their first effort in 1685 drew criticism from priests who felt that catechesis was their special prerogative. But Rose, spurred on by the urgent needs of her students, persevered to found ten schools in the diocese of Montefiascone. After and initial failure, Rose began a school in Rome in 1713 with the blessing of Pope Clement XI. When he visited the school, he reassured her, saying With these schools you will sanctify Rome. When Rose died in 1728, she had founded forty schools, and her work of education is continued today by her Order, the Venerini Sisters. Saint Rose Venerini, pray for us! In Honor of Our Lady of Częstochowa and the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Fatima Wednesday 17 May 2017 10:00am Parish of the Good Shepherd 1598 South Main Street Fall River, MA Following Holy Mass, please join the Marian Procession to Saint Stanislaus Church where we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
From the Pastor Cont. Respect Life Ministry God uses creation to bring us into loving relationship with himself, most notably through the sacrament. We experience this most powerfully in the Eucharist, the true body and blood of Christ, received under the appearance of bread and wine, where all that has been created finds its greatest exaltation (Laudato Si 236). ~ Serene Attentiveness to God s Creation, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Prayer Intention: May our love for Jesus in the Eucharist, his real Body and Blood, bring us together in cherishing all human life. All are invited to the Respect Life Prayer Service next Saturday, May 13th at 8:45am. There will be refreshments and fellowship after the service. Mother s Day Rose Drive Our parish will be participating in the Massachusetts Citizens for Life Rose Drive to show our support for the dignity of all life. As we celebrate Mother s Day, we take this opportunity to purchase a rose to thank our mothers and Almighty God for the gift of life. Roses will be available before and after all the masses on Mother s Day weekend, May 13-14. There is a free will offering for the roses. If you prefer you may offer your rose to the Blessed Mother. The roses will be placed before Our Lady and remain there for the month of May. S u n d ay V e s p e r s Sunday, May 21, at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Stan s We will sing the official prayer of the Catholic Church, the Liturgy of the Hours, or the Divine Office. Come and experience the beauty of singing Evening Prayer with the Universal Church! BIBLE STUDY May 13th at 6:30pm in Good Shepherd Hall. Join us as we pray and study the Sunday Mass readings. It will be The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14 10am Masses Ad Orientem 2017 Like it? Or not so much? Here s how to plan: Good Shepherd Saint Stanislaus GS 5/7 GS 7/2 GS 9/3 GS 11/5 SS 5/14 SS 7/9 SS 9/10 SS 11/12 GS 6/4 GS 8/6 GS 10/8 SS 6/11 SS 8/13 SS 10/15
Photography Lessons Saint Stanislaus parishioner Shawn Mills is offering photography and photo editing lessons at Saint Stanislaus Parish. Please join us for the free first two classes, then it will be $20.00 per month per family as a parish fundraiser for Saint Stanislaus and Good Shepherd Parishes. No prior knowledge is needed. If you have a camera, please bring it with you. Open to parents, students, and parishioners. Classes are every Sunday at 11:15am. For more information visit PopHelps.com FAMILY PRAYER EVENT: It doesn t get better than faith, food, and family fun! Join us on Saturday, June 3 at 1:30, for an inspired afternoon that will bring your family together in prayer: From an interactive skit, a shared meal, to powerful prayer experiences, you and your family will be enriched and uplifted. Event to be held at Father Peyton Center; 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA 02356 and is free, family-friendly, handicap accessible and open to the public. For more information: 508-238-4095 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Celebrate God s love and mercy for each other by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are June 10-11, 2017 in Medway, MA and Sept 16-17, 2017 in Medway, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.wwmema.org Be a Super Hero to A Homeless Child Do you have 2 hours each week to play with young homeless children in one of Horizons for Homeless Children s shelter-based Playspaces in Fall River & New Bedford? Help a homeless child learn, play, and thrive. Upcoming volunteer training 6/3/17 in Middleboro. For more info or other training dates visitwww.horizonschildren.org or call 508 510-3250. Show off your super power giving back to children in your community. Join the Spiritual Crusade to storm Heaven with prayers, particularly the Holy Rosary, on the first day of each month. You will be uniting your prayers and intentions to every Rosary Warrior in the world. Join us in forming a Spiritual Army of Rosary Warriors to besiege Heaven with prayer, and to spread the Light of Truth throughout America and the world. Once again, Northeast Catholic College in Warner, NH is pleased to announce the dates for its Summer Program for high school students. The Collegiate Summer Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philosophy, literature and political science. During the summer program, students also attend daily Mass and enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and canoeing. The program is for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2017. It is also open to students who have just graduated high school. The Collegiate Summer Program is a two-week session that runs from Sunday, July 23 Saturday, August 5, 2017. Register today at www.northeastcatholic.edu For more information, contact the admissions office at admissions@northeastcatholic.edu or 603-456-2656 2017 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL The Catholic Charities Appeal has served as a foundation of hope for 76 years by feeding the hungry, mending the broken hearts of children, aiding the elderly, providing counseling and forming many support groups. Ninety-three cents out of every dollar you give goes directly to assisting those who have fallen on difficult times. The Food Pantry at Good Shepherd Parish is available to anyone in need. We are also accepting donations. Contact the Parish office 508-678-7412
Malassadas At Good Shepherd May 20th beginning 7:00am Malassadas Bom Pastor 20 de maio a partir de 07:00 OUR ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY will take place at 9:00am on Friday, May 26, in Saint Stanislaus Church. All are invited, especially veterans, family members and spouses of deceased veterans. We will be taking this opportunity to honor the memories of all who have died in the service of our country and to give thanks to our living veterans. Remember, the freedom you enjoy today were paid for by the sacrifices of our veterans. Youth In His Image (ages 13-18) 5/22 5:30-6:30pm Adoration 6/2,6/3,6/4 Saint Stan s Festival 6:30-8:30pm Meeting 5/28-6/3 6:00pm Rosary in Hall for Dominga 5/27 11:00am Cathedral 6/4 10:00am Mass then Soupas (Matt Gill to become Transitional Deacon) 6/10 10:00-11:30am Southpointe...only when a young man has had a personal experience of Christ can he truly understand the Lord s will and consequently his own vocation. The better you know Jesus the more His mystery attracts you. The more you discover Him, the more you are moved to seek him. ~Pope Benedict XVI Quo Vadis Days Is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussion to help you explore Our Lord s call in you life. Young men ages 14-18 Monday, July 10th to Friday, July 14th, Betannia II Retreat Center Medway, MA There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men gathered together for these days. Activities will include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc.), mountain hiking, sports (soccer, ultimate Frisbee, flag football, capture the flag, volleyball), games, discussions and talks. For further information, please contact Fr. Kevin Cook at (508) 824-5707, or at frcook@holyfamilytaunton.org For further information on Quo Vadis Days go to www.qvdays.org
MASS INTENTIONS On Thursday, June 1, the Mass Book will be open for both Mass and candle intentions from July- December 2017. Please remember out of fairness to all parishioners, each parishioner may reserve up to three Saturday and three Sunday Mass intentions in a six-month period. Multiple intentions are always taken for the monthly Community Masses. To schedule intentions, you may call or visit the Parish Office Monday-Thursday 8:30-2:30 or email them to gsfallriver@gmail.com You Can Make A Difference! My Brother s Keeper is a Christian ministry in Dartmouth that delivers furniture free of charge to families in need. At each deliver, we offer a crucifix as a gift along with the message, We are just the delivery people. This is the man who sent you the furniture. We need volunteers to help in a wide variety of ways including administration, cleaning, sorting, sewing, and pickups & deliveries. All are welcome. Please join us! Call 774-305-4577 if you need furniture or if you can help us as a volunteer. My Brother s Keeper Our Mission: To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve. Www.MyBrothersKeeper.org The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) and Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools are excited to announce The Catholic School s Hope and Opportunity Initiative. This Initiative, sponsored by the Carney Family Fund, will provide 100 scholarships for up to $2,000 per student for the 2017-2018 school year to new low-income K-8 students in the Fall River and New Bedford Deaneries. If you, or someone you know, wants to send their child(ren) to a Catholic School please contact Sarah Heaton at (508)678-2828 or sheaton@dfrcs.org A Fundação para Avançar a Educação, e as Escolas Católicas da Diocese de Fall River estão contentes para anunciar; A iniciativa de Esperança e Oportunidade das Escolas Católicas. Esta iniciativa, patrocinada pela Carney Family Foundation, fornecerá 100 bolsas de estudos até $2,000 por aluno para o ano escolar de 2017-18 para estudantes novos dos graus Préprimária ao oitávo com rendimento baixo nas Cidades do Fall River e New Bedford. Se você, ou alguém que conhece, quiser enviar os seus filgos para a Escola Católica, por favor entre em contacto com Sarah Heaton pelo número do telefone (508)678-2828 ou e-mail sheaton@dfrcs.org