Sacred Heart Parish St. John the Baptist Parish

Sacred Heart Parish St. John the Baptist Parish

Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex Sacred Heart Church 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 Mr. John J. Saputo, Business Manager, Notary & Music Director shsjparishes@comcast.net Darice McIntire, Secretary & Bulletin Editor shsjbulletin@comcast.net Mr. Jay Caress, Director of Religious Education 978 526-1781 jaycaress@yahoo.com Genevieve Schmidt, Choir Director 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: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 am Eucharistic Service Thursday & Friday 8:00 am Rosary: Daily 7:30 am before Mass & Monday 7 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: Sacred Heart First Saturday of the month 12 noon to 12:45 pm St. John the Baptist 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.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 10, 2012 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex Mass Intentions Saturday June 9, 2012 4:00 pm St. John People of the Parish 5:30 pm Sacred Heart People of the Parish Sunday June 10, 2012 8:30 am Sacred Heart Dorothy Williams 10:00 am St. John People of the Parish Saturday June 16, 2012 4:00 pm St. John Heather Ann Albertson 4:00 pm Tuck s Point People of the Parish Sunday June 17, 2012 8:30 am Sacred Heart Living & Deceased Fathers of the Parish 10:00 am St. John Living & Deceased Fathers of the Parish Sunday Morning Coffee Hour Each Sunday we host a coffee hour after the 10:00 Mass at St. John s. We would like to continue these through the summer, but we need a few teams of three or four people, to assist for one or two weekends during the summer. This will give those who assist during the rest of the year a bit of respite. If you are able to assist please contact dawnburnham_pchef@comcast.net Dawn Burnham at or call the parish office. St. Vincent de Paul At the present time, St Vincent de Paul of Cape Ann has a waiting list of people in need of small kitchen sets, as well as living room coffee and end tables. If anyone is able to make such a donation, please contact Harry Miller, 978-281-2701. The Altar Wine and Hosts this month at St. John s are given with love and in memory of Heather Albertson Let us encircle w Tuck s Point Mass and Cookout Saturday, June 16th Mass at 4:00 pm followed by cookout. All are welcomed! following: Mass Attendance for the Weekend of June 3, 2012 4:00 pm St. John 58 5:30 pm Sacred Heart 82 8:30 am Sacred Heart 118 10:00 am St. John 129 Let us encircle with prayers the following: Those who are on our parish Prayer Circle, Those who have died, especially Francis Madden, Paul Cook, Rev. Thomas Murray and Msgr. William Roche, Those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the family and friends of Elizabeth A. Zachareas; Those who are sick, and Those who are housebound; Those who care for the sick; Those who are troubled in mind or heart Those remembered on our parish s prayer chain; Those who are in the military; Those in war-torn lands; Those who are searching for employment, and Those who are separated from their faith community. 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. SACRED HEART PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend of June 3, 2012 Weekly Collection/OCP $3,795.00 Clergy Fund 788.00 Collection Total $4,583.00 Please remember to put your name on your OCP envelope each week so your donation will be properly credited. Thank you for your generosity! ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend of June 3, 2012 Weekly Collection/OCP $1,305.00 Clergy Fund 709.00 Collection Total $2,014.00 Please remember to put your name on your OCP envelope each week so your donation will be properly credited. Thank you for your generosity! 3

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 10, 2012 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi. This Feast stresses our faith in the real presence of the Risen Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. The celebration of the Eucharist is the central act of our faith. It is in celebrating the Eucharist that we come together as Church and are strengthened to bring the Bread of Life to a hungry world. We gather to carry out the command that Christ gave to his disciples, Do this in remembrance of me. Receiving the Eucharist is not a private act between God and me. By being nourished at the Lord s Table we are committing ourselves to sharing with the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation with others. We do this by the becoming, in the words of St. Paul, what we eat and drink. That having received Christ we become Christ to others. We become the life giving bread by our kindness and mercy. We become the nourishment by our care and concern to others. At times, our habits can cause us forget the proper way to receive the Eucharist. When the Minster holds up the Host and says: The Body of Christ and we respond Amen, we are declaring our belief that this is the Body of Christ. We hold up our hands, one over the other, or extend our tongue to receive the Lord. After the host is placed in our hands we step to the side, pick up the host with our fingers and place it in our mouth. We should never lick it up from our hands. Then when we approach the Eucharistic Minister who has the cup, we will hear the Blood of Christ and will respond Amen. The Cup will be passed to us; we will then drink of the Blood of Christ and return the Cup to the Minister who will wipe the rim of the Cup for the next communicant. Due to the danger of the Precious Blood dripping to the floor, or fingers going into the cup, the Host should never be dipped (Intinction) by the communicant. It is important as parents and teachers, that we convey to children that what they are receiving is the Body of Christ. It should never be removed from their mouths. If for some reason, it has to be removed from the mouth, it should be wrapped in a tissue and then see the priest after Mass for proper care. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is celebrated every Monday Morning from 8:30 to 9:30 in the Chapel of Sacred Heart Church. It is a blessed opportunity to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer. The Chapel is also opened each weekday until 3:00 PM for private prayer. Peace, Fr. Jack Faith Book Reflection on Today s Readings From today's Gospel reading: "...Jesus took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them and said, "Take it; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it." Reflection: Receiving the Body and Blood of the Lord gives us a share in his life, death and resurrection so that we too can willingly give our lives in service and love for others the way he did. When we take the cup and drink from it today we are saying our "Yes" to Jesus' way of life and we are receiving his life so that we can live the "Yes" we are professing. So we ask ourselves: Do we just see certain parts of our lives as dedicated to service in the Lord's name? Shall we ask the Spirit to help us offer all of our lives in service to the Lord? Congratulations Graduates The prayers and congratulations of Sacred Heart Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish are extended to all who graduate this year. May the Lord continue to bless you as you continue your education or begin your job search and new jobs. The Catholic Appeal On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we recall and celebrate the great moment in history when Christ laid down his life and gave His Body and Blood as food for us so that we might know eternal life. When we give to the Catholic Appeal, we help the Church do this through the 50 ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston. If you would like to join with other parishioners in our support of our Church, please complete a pledge form available in the back of the church or visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. 4

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 10, 2012 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God You are invited to join in the Celebration of The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Ordination of The Reverend John William Gentleman At a Concelebrated Liturgy of Thanksgiving On Saturday, the Twenty-third of June 2012 at 5:30 PM in Sacred Heart Church 62 School Street Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Or at a Concelebrated Liturgy of Thanksgiving On Sunday, the Twenty-fourth of June 2012 at 10:00 AM in Saint John the Baptist Church 52 Main Street Essex, Massachusetts Following the Liturgy of Thanksgiving, you are invited to a Collation in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP Darice at shsjbulletin@comcast.net Sharing Our Gifts ~ Strengthening our Faith Thank you for your willingness to assist in the Sharing Our Gifts ~ Strengthening Our Faith Capital Campaign for Sacred Heart Parish. Thank you to all who have participated so far. We have raised over $386,500.00 towards our goal of $500,000. As we celebrate Mass, we join in honoring our loved ones who have gone before us and we pause to consider the gifts they have left us in our beautiful church and facilities. Let us truly honor their memory and join in preserving their legacy. Even with the significant funds we have raised so far, we still have a long way to go. We still need to hear from many members of Sacred Heart Parish. This is a Parish-wide effort, everyone is being asked to participate over the three year pledge period. The gifts of everyone are needed for us to complete our goals. Please consider carefully and prayerfully what you can do for your Parish as we take this important step forward Sharing Our Gifts ~ Strengthening Our Faith. Thank you and God bless you for your generous support. Mass Schedule Change On June 16, Sacred Heart Parish will hold its annual parish gathering at Tuck s Point; Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 on that day at Tuck s Point. The 5:30 Mass will be canceled that day. The Schedule for the weekend of June 16-17 is as follows: For Sacred Heart: 4:00 Saturday Mass Tuck s Point 8:30 Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church The Masses at St. John s will remain the same: 4:00 Saturday and 10:00 Sunday. Volunteers Needed The next few months our parishes will be having several social events. In order that these events are fun and successful we need many volunteers in many capacities. We need people to help set up, serve, clean up, and help plan our parishes events. If you are able to assist in any way, even for a few hours before or at any of these events, please contact Darice McIntire at the parish office. Sacred Heart Parish Cookout Saturday June 16 at 4:00 Tuck s Point 25 th Anniversary of Fr. Jack s Ordination Reception Saturday June 23 after 5:30 Mass Sacred Heart Hall 25 th Anniversary of Fr. Jack s Ordination Reception Sunday June 24 after the 10:00 Mass St. John Hall. Tuck s Point Cookout for Priests Friday July 13 at 4:00. 5

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