Regulations on Fast and Abstinence ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2014, and GOOD FRIDAY, April 18, 2014, are days of fast and abstinence. FRIDAYS OF LENT are also days of abstinence. FASTING is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Sacred Heart Parish Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and St. John the Baptist Parish Essex, MA ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note: that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. Mission and Mass of Healing and Restoration with Fr. Albert MacPherson March 23-24--- 7 PM,
Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex 62 School St. Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944-1342 Established 1905 St. John the Baptist Church 52 Main St. Essex, MA 01929-1343 Established 1931 We are here to welcome and serve you. No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church. No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter your personal history, age, background, race, etc., No matter what your self image You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected in Sacred Heart and St. John the Baptist Parishes. Parish Staff Rev. John W. Gentleman, Pastor jwg41859@comcast.net Jay Caress, Director of Religious Education 978 526-1781 jay.caress@yahoo.com Stephanie O Connell, Youth Ministry stephanierangelym@yahoo.com Chris Moore, Adult Faith Formation Director shsjadultfaith@comcast.net Joseph Sebastian Stella, Music Director & Organist js12is@yahoo.com Darice McIntire, Secretary & Bulletin Editor shsjbulletin@comcast.net Nancy Smith, Business Manager shsjparishes@comcast.net Rectory Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Website: www.shsjparishes.com Facebook: SacredHeartStJohn 2 Parish Information Sacred Heart Rectory-978-526-1263 St. John the Baptist Rectory-978-768-6284 Parishes Fax 978-526-4335 Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil: St. John the Baptist 4:00 pm Sacred Heart 5:30 pm Sunday Masses: Sacred Heart 8:30 am St. John the Baptist 10:00 am Weekday Masses: At Sacred Heart Manchester Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 am Eucharistic Service Thursday & Friday 8:00 am Rosary: Daily 7:30 am before Mass & Monday 7 pm Adoration Monday 8:30 am to 9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation First Saturday of the month 12 noon to 12:45 pm St. John the Baptist Church Second Saturday of the month 12 noon to 12:45 pm Sacrament of Baptism Sacred Heart First Sunday of the month St. John the Baptist Second Sunday of the month Sacraments of Marriage and Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory for more information.
Mass Intentions Saturday March 22, 2014 4:00 pm St. John Dominic Giuftre 5:30 pm Sacred Heart Michael, Ellen & Joey O Brien Sunday March 23, 2014 8:30 am Sacred Heart The People of the Parish 10:00 am St. John Mary Bonney Saturday March 29, 2014 4:00 pm St. John John Saputo 5:30 pm Sacred Heart Claire & Christopher Daly Sunday March 30, 2014 8:30 am Sacred Heart Harry & Louise Lattanzi 10:00 am St. John The People of the Parish The Altar Wine and Hosts at St. John the Baptist Parish are given with love and are in memory of John J. Saputo Lent...What is in it for me? The Light Is On For You! 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday Nights: March 12-19-26 SOUP AND STATIONS Please join us on Friday nights during Lent at St. John the Baptist Parish at 6:00 pm for a light supper of soup and bread, then at 7:00 pm, 6 different groups, for the 6 Fridays, from both parishes will be praying different types of the Stations of the Cross. Various groups of the parish will lead the Stations, please join us as we meditate on the Lord's journey to Calvary. The Knights of Columbus, Masconomo Council 1232 Scholarship application is available to those students graduating from Manchester Essex Regional High School who s Parent/Guardian is a registered Parishioner of or St John the Baptist Church. Two $500.00 scholarships (one male student and one female student) will be awarded. Applications are available online through Naviance on the MERSD.ORG Website or by contacting Laurie Carlson at MERHS Guidance Office. Mass Attendance for the Weekend of March 16, 2014 4:00 pm St. John 84 5:30 pm Sacred Heart 76 8:30 am Sacred Heart 145 10:00 am St. John 133 Please remember in your prayers: All those who have died, and for those who mourn the loss of a loved one; the sick and the suffering of our community, and for their families and caregivers; those in the military and in service to their community, those who have asked to be remembered in prayer, those who have no one to pray for them, and those who are searching for a faith community. Please pray for those who are unemployed and underemployed. If you would like to have a name or intention added to our prayer circle, please contact the rectory or email the requests to SHSJPrayerCircle@comcast.net. 3 SACRED HEART PARISH OFFERTORY Weekend of March 16, 2014 OCP and MAIL $ 5,196.67 NON-OCP and CASH 679.00 OFFERTORY TOTAL $ 5,875.67 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH OFFERTORY Weekend of March 16, 2014 OCP and MAIL $ 490.00 NON-OCP and CASH 733.00 OFFERTORY TOTAL $ 1,223.00
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This Sunday, March 23, and Monday, March 24, at 7:00 PM in Fr Albert MacPherson OSA, will offer a brief Lenten Mission on Lent: What's in it for Me?. Mass will be celebrated each of the evenings and we will be invited to experience the healing and restoration offered through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We urge all to join us in this Lenten opportunity for healing and reflection. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you to Larry and Sally O'Maley, Brian Browning, John and Patti Byrnes, and all those who worked to provide a wonderful St. Patrick's Dinner last weekend. The hours of their dedicated work help provide over a 100 meals of Corned Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, and of course Cabbage. All who attended when away filled with good cheer and well feed. Thank you to the Cunningham children for providing entertainment and step dancing. It was a great joy to welcome the senior priests from Regina Cleri to celebrate with us. It is always a joy to welcome them. They always marvel at the gracious welcome and support they receive from the parishes. Thank you to all who assisted in this annual celebration. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Jack Faith Book Reflection on Today s Readings The Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 17: 3-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5: 1-2,5-8 John 4: 5-42 From today s Gospel reading: (The Samaritans) said to the woman, We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world. Reflection: Pope Francis has called us to be missionary disciples. The Samaritan woman s missionary training began with the face-to-face time she had talking with Jesus, asking questions and listening to his answers. She does, what the Pope tells us missionary disciples are supposed to do: listen to the Word of God and look for opportunities to share it with others So we ask ourselves: When was the last time we shared our faith with someone? What holds us back from being missionary disciples? Rosary Each week the Rosary is prayed several times at Sacred Heart Chapel. As part of your Lenten exercises, maybe you would like to join in these communal celebrations. The times for the Rosary are: Before the 8:00 Mass Monday- Wednesday, Monday evenings at 7:00 and Saturday Mornings at 8:00. Ecumenical Good Friday Service The Manchester Clergy invites you to join in a Good Friday Service at 12:00 on April 18. The service this year will be held at, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. 4
Catholic Appeal 2014 The 2014 Catholic Appeal campaign is well underway both parishes and throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. To date 29 Donors from Sacred Heart Parish have pledged $31,770.00 towards the parish goal of $40,449.00. There has been 12 donors who have pledged $6,285.00 towards the goal of $9,368.00 for St. John the Baptist Parish. Thank you to all who participated up to this point. Your generosity will benefit hundreds of Pastoral, charitable, and educational programs at work within the Archdiocese of Boston, and at our parishes. To reach our goals, we need the participation of every parishioner. Your gift to the Catholic Appeal moves us forward in hope as we work in unity to strengthen the ministries and mission of the Archdiocese of Boston. Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday April 17, 2014 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper Good Friday April 18, 2014 7:00 PM Passion of the Lord Saint John the Baptist Church Holy Saturday April 19, 2014 8:00 PM Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday Morning Masses April 20, 2014 8:30 AM St. John the Baptist Church 10:00AM Pilgrimage to the Holy Land I rejoiced when I heard them say, let us go up to the House of the Lord and now are feet are standing in within your gates Jerusalem. (Psalm 122) Plans are being made for a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in April 2015. This will be my fifth trip to the land that was made holy by the prophets, apostles, and the early church. I invite you see and experience the land of our Savior. This will be my fifth trip to the land that was made holy by the prophets, apostles, and the early church. Most importantly we will experience the places central to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Scriptures will come alive to you as you experience Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, renew your Baptismal vows at the Jordan River and married couples will be able to renew their vows in Cana. Join us as we pray at the places of the miracles, retrace the steps of Jesus as he carried his cross to Golgotha and see the place of the Resurrection. Experience the Mount of Transfiguration, the desert area of the Temptation, the Qumran caves (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found), Masada, and the Dead Sea are among other highlights of the trip. Those interested can join the list by contacting me, at the rectory, or Eliesa Gallo at Carmel Tours 978-977-3062. At this time, we are unable to determine the exact cost of the pilgrimage, due to airline ticketing policies. We plan to spend 4 nights on the Sea of Galilee and 5 nights in Jerusalem. Breakfast and dinner daily will be included, as well the services of a professional tour guide, motor coach, transfers of one piece of luggage per person and many other features. The cost for this trip of a lifetime will be approximately $4,000, based on 25 pilgrims; final cost will be announced in June. Memorial Opportunities We will are replacing the chairs where the choir sits in. The chairs they are currently using are needed in the chapel for morning Mass. The new chairs have been ordered and will arrive in a few weeks. If you would like to donate a chair or memorialize one, the cost is $300.00 each. Each chair that is donated will have a memorial plaque inscribed as you desire. Please contact Fr. Jack about assisting in this project. 5
ALPHA What am I doing here?? What is God's plan for my life?? We have all the answers along with fun, fellowship, and food!!! Join us for dinner and a movie every Monday evening at St. Johns' Parish Hall, at 6:30PM. It's not too late to join us!! ******** Lent...what s in it for me?? Schedule: Mission and Mass of Healing and Restoration with Fr. Albert MacPherson March 23-24--- 7 PM, Each Wednesday Evening the Light is on for you, confessions from 6:30-8:00PM Friday evenings Soup and Stations----- St. John the Baptist, 6PM Come and see what s in it for you...why fasting, why prayer, why almsgiving? Join us during our Lenten journey! Prayer Shawl Ministry What an awesome response from our parish and beyond!! The shawls are going out to those in need just as fast as they are coming in!! We need more prayer shawls!! Please consider being a part of this ministry. We are always looking for new members; please consider joining us, or making one in the privacy of your home. We have easy to follow patterns. And.if you know anyone who would benefit from having a lot of prayers wrapped around them, please let us know. You may contact Chris at the parish office or Gloria Landy, Jane Shaw, Eleanor Hatcher, or Barbara Stasium. The Prayer Shawl ministry meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4PM in the Sacred Heart Rectory. If you cannot join our ministry, please consider donating money, yarn (preferably soft yarn), or gift bags (to distribute them in), all donations are graciously accepted. Mary s Circle Please consider joining this group of faith-filled women as we explore the different aspects of our faith and how it connects to us in relevant and familiar ways. We meet every Thursday morning at 11AM in the Sacred Heart rectory. Coffee, Confections, and Conversation are the orders of the day. Call Chris at the parish office for more information. Women of the Well Are you an early riser on Saturday mornings? If so, please consider joining the Women of the Well at St. John the Baptist Rectory on Saturday mornings at 7:30 am until 9:00 or so. Fellowship, scripture, meditation and discussion all take place. Ministry to the Homebound and Sick If you are aware of someone ill, homebound, or alone that would like to receive Eucharist, or a short visit from a fellow parishioner, please contact Chris at the Parish Office and we will make arrangements. RCIA Meetings are on Sundays after the 8:30AM Mass at Sacred Heart rectory. Please pass the word if you know anyone who may be interested in becoming Catholic or receiving the rest of their Sacraments of Initiation. Contact Chris at the parish office. Baptism Prep Classes Baptism preparation classes are being held in the Chapel at and is currently offered the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00PM.These classes are designed for parents and godparents of infants. The goal of the class is to help parents become aware of the theological and historical reasons for baptizing your child and the significance of Baptism as a beginning, not an end, to a lifelong commitment. The one hour class explores the purpose of Baptism from both a spiritual and practical standpoint. Parishioners are asked to sign up for the class prior to having their infants baptized. You may sign up at the same time you schedule your baby's baptism. Reservations are suggested. Please contact Chris at the parish office with any questions or concerns. Ministry of Consolation: Our parish has a group of volunteers willing to sit and talk with someone after a loss. Please contact Chris at the parish office to schedule a time to meet. 6