St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish St. Ann Church February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 208 Samoset Ave., Hull MA 02045 781.925.0680 Administrator Rev. Mark Derrane Weekend Associate Very Rev. Edwin Condon, Sr. Priest Deacon Deacon James Theriault Outreach Coordinator Claire Theriault Religious Education Cathy Bowes - Coordinator of Religious Ed Lisa Harney - Confirmation Coordinator Shirley Callahan - Secretary Mary Eisenhaure - RCIA Organist & Choir Director Joseph Scolastico Office Denise Comeau - Office Manager Shirley Callahan Secretary Vicki Dromey - Media Assistant Mass Schedule Email info@stmaryhull.com Daily Mass 9:00am Monday-Saturday Bulletin Email bulletin@stmaryhull.com Saturday Vigil 4:30pm Phone / Fax 781.925.0680 - phone 781-925-0685 - fax Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am Office Hours 9:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri Rosary: 8:30 am Monday-Saturday

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 4: Deceased members of Marascio & Truglia Families 4:30 pm Edna Norton Sunday, February 5: 7:00 am Catherine & Harold Gould Joseph & Claire Joyce (Children s Liturgy) 11:00 am People of the Parish Monday, February 6: John Burke Tuesday, February 7: Wednesday, February 8: Thursday, February 9: Friday, February 10: Special Intention Saturday, February 11: 4:30 pm Marie Comeau & Anita Jeffrey Sunday, February 12: 7:00 am People of the Parish Anna McArdle 11:00 am Scott McClenaghan DEACON DOYLE BLANKET DRIVE Thank you to those who have contributed! To date, we have raised $878! Checks can kindly be made out to My Brother s Keeper Drive will end on February 19th. One way Deacon Doyle responded to the call of our church was to simply ask those who could afford it to donate $8.00 for blanket for someone who had none. He likely had no idea the impact that simple ask would have on donors and on receivers - nor that it would continue well past his time here. This month your simple contribution will go to My Brother s Keeper to purchase blankets for those who have none. My Brother s Keeper is a vibrant, welcoming Christian ministry with locations in Easton and Dartmouth, MA which delivers furniture and food to families in need. Their mission is "To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve. If you are warm today, if you have all you need for today, if you are grateful today, consider donating to the Deacon Doyle Memorial Blanket Drive. The warmth of your love and generosity will make the difference in someone s life! This Week: Monthly Repair Collection Sunday, February 5: 8:00 am Grade 2 Faith Formation Monday, February 6: 4:00 pm Grade 6 Faith Formation 5:15 pm Grade 7 Faith Formation 6:30 pm Grade 8 Faith Formation 7:30 pm Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, February 7: 4:15 pm Grade 3 Faith Formation 5:30 pm Grade 4 Faith Formation Wednesday, February 8: 10:00 am Staff Meeting 4:15 pm Grade 2 Faith Formation 5:30 pm Grade 5 Faith Formation. Thursday, February 9: 4:15 pm Grade 1 Faith Formation 7:00 pm Choir Practice Friday, February 10: PARISH ACTIVITIES Saturday, February 11: 9:30 am SVdP Meeting 4:30 pm Dufresnay Video before & after Mass 4:30 pm Anointing of the Sick after Mass Sunday, February 12: Anointing of the Sick after all Masses Dufresnay Video before & after All Masses 8:00 am Grade 2 Faith Formation 1:00 pm 2nd Grade Parent Meeting MEN AND WOMEN S CURSILLO Cursillo is a short course in Christianity, which offers the participants a vibrant experience of the Christian Life and a method for living as an active member of the Church. The English Cursillo Weekends for the Archdiocese are being held at the Campion Center, Weston, Massachusetts. The dates for the Cursillo Weekends are: Women s Weekend March 2-5 Men s Weekend March 30 April 2 For information and registration please check the Archdiocesan Cursillo, www.bostoncursillo.org or call Mrs. Mary Ann McLaughlin, at the Office of Spiritual Life at 617-779- 3640, or email us at: spiritual_development@rcab.org. 2017 Catholic Appeal Recently, many of you received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your support of the 2017 Catholic Appeal. Our parish directly benefits from the 50 ministries supported by the Appeal. If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider making an early pledge. You may mail your pledge or visit bostoncatholicappeal.org to give online. Thank you! Mass Anointing of the Sick Weekend of February 11th & 12th February 11th is World Sick Day. We will have an Anointing of the Sick after all Masses on the weekend of February 11th and 12th. Offertory - Weekend Of 1/28-01/29/2017 Attendees % of 425 Seats Envelopes Loose Total 4:30pm 114 27% $ 634.00 $ 412.89 $ 1,046.89 7:00am 75 18% $ 468.00 $ 379.00 $ 847.00 9:00am 134 32% $ 723.98 $ 341.00 $ 1,064.98 11:00am 105 25% $ 443.00 $ 328.00 $ 771.00 Total 428 All Masses $ 3,729.87 ParishPay $ 1,600.00 TOTAL $ 5,329.87 Weekly Budget $ 6,200.00 Over/(Under) Budget $ (870.13) YTD Over/(Under) Budget $ (8,077.11) Special Collection: Latin America $ 479.00 www.stmaryhull.com February 5, 2017 Page 2

DUFRESNAY HAITI FOUNDATION 2017 TRIP VIDEO Dufresnay Haiti Foundation will be showing a video in the gathering space after all Masses on the weekend of February 11/12th of our latest trip to Haiti in January 2017. Some of the things we accomplished are: We repaired 1 house that had been damaged by Hurricane Matthew. We provided medical care for an at-risk 16 year old mother who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl Emily (named after one of our volunteers). Most certainly a miracle of God. We took 37 Saint Rock orphans to a day at the beach with a pizza party. None of these children had ever been in the ocean. These are just a sampling of the many things we do with the money that is generously donated to us. We sincerely appreciate and thank you for all of your support. God Bless, Rob Mortel & Doreen Trahan RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Children Grade 1 and up Join Fr. Mark and Mrs. Bowes for a fun intro to singing! We will be learning how to sing some simple songs and see how they help us worship God. Maybe we'll try your favorite ABBA songs as well! Let your words have wings! A great vacation week activity! Songs and crafts--and lots of laughs! FREE! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - February 21-22-23 (Vacation Week) 10:00am--12 Noon at St. Mary s Church, Hull RSVP: religioused@stmaryhull.com or call 781-925-0680 If you are a parent and wish to help out, please call us at the office. Thank you! Winter Parent Meetings To discuss the requirements and preparation for First Eucharist/ Communion; Sunday, Feb. 12 th 1:00pm or Thursday, Feb. 16 th 7 :00pm Attendance is very important. (Children do not attend this meeting.) www.stmaryhull.com February 5, 2017 Page 3

NOTES FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR - JOE SCOLASTICO Our offertory hymn this week is a setting of a poem by St. Theresa of Avila. St. Theresa was from Avila, Spain, and was the founder of the Disclaced Carmelites. Her main work involved the reform of religious life at the time of the Reformation which had become less prayerful and more worldly. At the time, many disagreed with her, in fact, some thought her visions were from the devil. But she persevered. In 1970, Pope Paul VI made her a "doctor" (one who has made major, authoritative contributions to the faith) of the Church, for her contributions to prayer life. She along with St. Catherine of Sienna were the first women saints to be given such a title (Pope Benedict XVI later named another female doctor of the Church, St. Hildegard of Bingen). She is the patron saint of Spain. In the poem, St. Theresa points out that although we ourselves are not Christ, we are the ones who should carry out his work and mission. Christ has no body but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks Compassion on this world, Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, Yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Christ has no body now on earth but yours. Social Justice The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most I need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty. - Pope Francis Wikipedia defines social justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within a society. The term social justice was coined by a Jesuit priest, Luigi Taparelli D Azeglio in the 1850 s when he was writing articles to combat the problems arising from the Industrial Revolution such as housing, fair wages, and child welfare. The issues equated with social justice are not much different today and possibly even more numerous and affecting more people. How do we discern what we need to do to respond to the injustices in the world? As Catholic people we have the guidance of the Church s social teachings a rich treasure for building a just society. There are seven themes that are the heart of our tradition (for more information: http:// uscb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/cathoic-social-teaching ) As we strive to be that great society that the Pope spoke about, our own parish movement through the social justice ministry calls each one of us to activism and volunteerism, it provides each of us the opportunity to find a passion for justice, and it invites each of us to respond to the needs of the oppressed and the struggling. Pope Francis emphasis on the plight of the poor and marginalized has brought new energy to the work of service and social justice. He reminds us: Jesus tells us what the protocol is, on which we will be judged. It is the one we read in Chapter 25 of Matthew s Gospel: I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was in prison, I was naked and you helped me, clothed me, visited me, and took care of me. Whenever we do this to one of our brothers, we do this to Jesus. Caring for our neighbor- for those who are poor, who suffer in body and in soul, for those who are in need. This is the touchstone. Through our Social Justice Ministry the opportunity exists to be the servant we are all called to be through our Baptism, through the teachings and the life of Jesus Christ, and through the teachings of the Catholic Church. By focusing on one need each month you have the opportunity to prayerfully and thoughtfully respond. Donating because you believe in the mission or just giving what s in your pocket is the difference between living your faith and passing by the table. Our next cause will be Dufresne, Haiti which we will be in the Social Justice Corner throughout Lent. Please be sure to stop by the table and prayerfully and thoughtfully donate to this important global concern. Upcoming Events Glastonbury Abbey SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: 4- week program starting on Tuesday, February 7 th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morcone Center, Music in the Pews.and You! Join Br. David for an informative and fun-filled series as he presents how the development of music in the Christian church came to express an ancient tradition. These four sessions will cover earliest musical history, how music came to be written down, what those odd symbols mean and how to find your voice in this wondrous tradition. Don t be afraid. You won t be asked to solo! No registration required. Suggested donation $20 per session. FAITH AND FILM: Thursday, February 9 th at 6:30 p.m. A Late Quartet (2012), R, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, and Catherine Keener. Members of a world-renowned string quartet struggle to stay together in the face of death, competing egos and insuppressible lust. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m., with discussion afterward. Come early with friends and bring a sandwich! Tea, coffee and snacks will be served. No registration required. Donations gratefully accepted. WEEKEND RETREAT: February 10-12 th, FEAR Face Everything and Recover, with Abbot Thomas. Our life isn t always a walk in the park. We have periods of regret, sorrow, hope and joy which make our life, our life. Fear is the emotion that prevents us from moving forward psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. Fear imprisons us and keeps us from celebrating and living to our full potential. This retreat will allow us to examine our fear and shed light on how it prevents us from achieving who God calls us to be. This is the time to walk across the threshold to a new freedom from fear, leading us to a new life in Christ. Suggested Offering: $190, includes 2-nights accommodation and meals. Registration required.* EVENING MEDITATION: Meditation will continue as usual on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. throughout the winter months at the Morcone Center. Contact Gail Salvetti on 781-837-1411 with any questions. SAVE THE DATE! Feb. 16 th at 7:15 p.m. Listening to Other Voices, Diane Moore, Ph.D., Human Dignity and Religious Tolerance. For further info or to register* contact Joan: 781-749-2155, x.300 or retreats@glastonburyabbey.org or visit our website www.glastonburyabbey.org www.stmaryhull.com February 5, 2017 Page 4

Wellspring s Drowned Hogs Event Last Saturday, Deacon Jim, his daughter Jennie and Jennie s daughter Josie (not pictured) took the ice cold plunge into the water at the 22nd Annual Wellspring Drowned Hog event, and came out smiling! All for a great cause! Thank you Jim, Jennie & Josie! RENEW RETURNS! A time of reflection, prayer and conversion. Renew Yourself This Lent With... When: How: What/Where: Starts the week of March 6th and runs for 6 weeks, meeting once per week Sign-Up Saturday/Sunday after Masses, weekend of 2/12 & 2/19 Small faith sharing communities in homes of fellow parishioners. We have offered several Renew programs over the years Healing the Body of Christ, Renew, Arise all of them were offered through the materials of the Renew International organization. Many hundreds of people in our parish have been engaged in small group faith sharing throughout the three programs and many new and lasting friendships were formed and enriched by this faith sharing experience as demonstrated by the following quote of a past participant: ticipant to determine an action they want to implement in the upcoming week (and this is something they can tell others they will do or silently commit to.) It is hard to try to explain in print how transformative these evenings can be, though we hope reading the quote within may help. But it is safe to say that for many, Renew truly renewed their hearts and minds. And most importantly as individuals grow stronger, the group and by extension the parish, also grows. Participating in previous Renew programs at St. Mary s was one of the best and significant experiences in my faith journey. The small group setting is the perfect place to reflect, discuss and challenge myself to think about how God is present and an integral part of my life. I m also very thankful for the opportunity it gave me to personally meet and form bonds with my fellow parishioners whom I would not otherwise have gotten to know. The discussions were faith filled, important, relevant and open. While we encourage fasting during Lent from good things of this world to help us desire the better things of the next this Lent, feast on prayer, friendship, and positive action through a small faith sharing community. Your Easter joy will be enhanced for having this experience. The program brings people together in homes, much like the early Christians, creating small faith sharing communities. A leader will guide the evening though every participant will have an accompanying book. There will be prayer, readings from sacred scripture, reflections to be read, and then sharing among participants. The evening ends with an opportunity for each parwww.stmaryhull.com If you would be willing to open your home to a small group or you would be willing to a lead the group, please contact Lisa Harney lharney01@gmail.com or the parish office and sign on! It takes many hands to make light work, we would welcome many hands!! Sign-ups will happen the next two week-ends (2/12 & 2/19) and we begin the week of March 6th. Meetings are 90 minutes, once a week, for the six weeks of Lent. February 5, 2017 Come and be RENEWED! WILL YOU RENEW THIS LENT? Page 5