St. John the Baptist Parish Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 Mission Statement of St. John’s Parish Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit the community of St. John’s Parish works to spread the Gospel message through a ministry of compassion, education, and stewardship. Our life as believers is centered in the Eucharist, which encourages and fosters a deep sense of identity in Christ Jesus and the mission the Lord Jesus calls us to embrace.CHEDULED MASS We welcome all who have come to worship in our parish community. If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to any of the priests or deacon. May we experience together the love of Jesus Christ. Liturgical Celebrations Saturday: Sunday: 4:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. Monday - Saturday Latin Mass: 7:00 a.m. (lower chapel) 1st & 3rd Wednesday Holy Days and Holidays: as announced Rev. Robert J. Cullen, Administrator Rev. Michael K. Harvey, Parochial Vicar Rev. William C. Palladino, In Residence Dn. Paul A. Lewis, Financial Administrator, 617-773-1021 Dn. William R. Proulx Donna Niosi, Administrative Assistant, 617-773-1021, and Secretary of Religious Education, 617-877-5014 Joanne Curry, Religious Education Director, K-9, 617-877-5014 Paul Kelly, Music Director Edward Philie, Director of Maintenance, 617-921-1026 St. John’s Food Pantry, 617-472-4908 Sacrament of Matrimony: Congratulations! In order for the priest or deacon to spiritually work with the couple, arrangements must be made at least six months before the wedding date. Infant Baptism: Celebrated third Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Call a Parish Priest or Deacon at least one month in advance. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): Lower chapel, Wednesdays, 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment at the rectory. Confirmation and Holy Orders: Call a Parish Priest or Deacon. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Before you enter the hospital for tests or surgery, we encourage you to celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at one of our Eucharistic celebrations. Priests are not available at the hospital as they once were to anoint patients. We strongly advise you to clearly inform the admissions staff at the hospital that you are Catholic and desire to be visited by one of the Catholic Pastoral Care Ministers. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 25 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11th Anniversary Dorothy Callahan Sunday, October 26 7:30 a.m. Mass for the People 9:00 a.m. Memorial Josephine Ryan 11:00 a.m. 18th Anniversary Dr. John Dalton & Memorial Kevin Dalton 5:30 p.m. Month’s Mind Nora “Theresa” Forbes Monday, October 27 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 28 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 29 8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30 8:00 a.m. Friday, October 31 8:00 a.m. 3rd Anniversary Rev. Arthur J. DePietro Saturday, November 1 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Memorial Bernice Schmitz Sunday, November 2 7:30 a.m. Mass for the People 9:00 a.m. Anniversary Memorial Marvin & Diana Lillie 11:00 a.m. Memorial Rolando & Victoria Almonacid 5:30 p.m. Memorial Jean Baptist Mathieu & Living O Rick Mathieu Your Prayers are Requested for: Mary G. Walker, Winifred DiSalvio, Dorothy Giuliano, Dr.Thomas G. Foley and all our parishioners who have died recently, and for all our deceased relatives and friends. Also, please remember all those who are ill and pray for the intentions of all our parishioners. Donations For the week of October 26, the Bread & Wine have been donated in Memory of John H. & Anne M. Duff. If you would like to make a memorial donation for the altar bread and/or the altar wine in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory at 617-773-1021. The donation for the altar bread or the altar wine is $30 each for one week ($60 for both). The Spirituality of Stewardship Receiving God’s Gifts gratefully; Nurturing God’s Gifts responsibly; Sharing God’s Gifts in love and justice; Returning God’s Gifts generously. Weekend of October 18/19 Church Collections On-Line Giving Total Sacrificial Offering by Parishioners $7,084.27 572.00 $7,656.27 Second Collection - Catholic World Mission Total Sacrificial Offering by Parishioners $2,029.09 This weekend October 25/26 there will be one collection. Next weekend, November 1/2 there is also one collection. Thank you for your generosity! Ursuline Academy - Open House OPEN HOUSE, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ursuline Academy, a Catholic independent, college preparatory school has been transforming the lives of young women since 1946. Located on 28 acres in Dedham, MA., Ursuline has a rich tradition of inspiring students in grades seven through twelve. Its nurturing and supportive culture helps girls find their voices so they can approach life with confidence and a higher purpose - a purpose that serves God, family, community and the world at large. For further information, please call 781-493-7727. Ursuline Academy is located at 85 Lowder Street, Dedham, MA 02026. Annual Autumn Auction Save the Date! Elizabeth Seton Academy invites you to its Annual Autumn Auction on November 14, 2014 at the IBEW Hall. Please join us as we welcome our honoree Ed Forry, publisher of the Dorchester Reporter, and our honored guest, Father Peter Casey, who will give a special blessing. Join your friends for a fun evening with a buffet dinner, raffle prizes, silent and live auctions, and more! All proceeds support Elizabeth Seton Academy, the only all girls Catholic High School in Boston. For more information, please contact Rikki Ray at [email protected] or call 617296-1087 x 20. We look forward to seeing you! III Murray Nicholas Pisanelli & Lisa Marie McKeon October 26, 2014 St. John the Baptist & St. Joseph Family Religious Education Program Classes for Religious Education If you have not registered or know someone who has not registered, please ask them to call the religious education phone 617-877-5014. Class Schedule for the rest of October: Sunday, October 26 Grades 3, 4 & 5 10:00-10:50 a.m. Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 27 Grades 6 & 7 6:00-6:50 p.m. Grades 8 & 9 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents St. Anthony Shrine Spiritual Retreats - Monthly Meetings Call Diane, Mother of Paul, at (617)542-8057 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110 www.emfgp.org - [email protected] Taking Time Out Retreats “Look at the View,” a Spirituality for Everyday Living miniretreat led by Peggy Patenaude of Taking Time Out will be held on Wednesday, November 12th at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, MA from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Pre-registration required. Contact Peggy at 508-548-9149 or [email protected]. For more information visit www.timeoutretreats.com. Women’s Retreat: On the Way will be held January 16-18, 2015 at Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury MA. For more information contact Peggy Patenaude at 508-548-9149 or [email protected]. Invitation to All Fifth Grade Catholic School and Religious Education Students: Saint John’s Seminary cordially invites all 5th grade students and their families, parish priests, religious education directors, principals, and teachers to attend an Open House Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The focus of Religious Education in 5th Grade is the Sacraments. This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and to meet the Seminarians who would like to share their stories with you. In order for us to plan accordingly, please RSVP by October 29 to: [email protected] or by calling 617-746-5423. We look forward to your visit! Little Sisters of the Poor 186 Highland Ave., Somerville MA Annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 8, 2014, from 9:00a.m to 4:00 p.m. Gift Items - Stocking Stuffers - Rafflemania - Games Bakery - including Irish Soda Bread (and serving our famous Beef Stew!) 617-776-4420 Church Bulletin Ad Sponsors Needed Attention parishioners of St. John the Baptist, Kim Bent was at the parish office this past week getting ad sponsors for our church bulletin.If she missed contacting you, please consider placing your business on the back of the church bulletin. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested, or know of someone who may be, or would like more information about doing an ad, please contact Kim Bent at 303-870-6157 or you can email her at [email protected]. Thank you! Pauline Book & Media Center Free Book Signing with Fr. Robert Reed of Catholic TV! Here is a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with Fr. Robert Reed of Catholic TV as he holds a Book Signing of his latest title “Rediscover the Saints.” Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Pauline Books and Media, 885 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026 For information call 781-326-5385. Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Every Day Life (the 19th Annotation Retreat) is available for Catholic Adults in a group setting. The Spiritual Exercises extend over the course of twenty-four weeks. This year the exercises begin on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 and conclude April 22, 2015. The group will meet weekly from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Mount Alvernia High School, 790 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458. Father John Sassani and Mary Ann McLaughlin will direct the Spiritual Exercises. For further information please call 617-779-3640 or email spiritual [email protected]. Quincy Catholic Academy Enrolling Your Child at Quincy Catholic Academy For more information on how to register your child at Quincy Catholic Academy or to schedule a tour, please call 617-3283830. You can also visit our website at: www.QuincyCatholicAcademy.org Quincy Catholic Academy is proud to offer a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment from early childhood through middle school (Age 3 Preschool through Grade 8). Come see why we believe an education at QCA is truly an investment in your child’s future! St. John the Baptist Parish 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time “The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.” The law of love. That’s what Jesus came to establish. In a religious milieu that was often marked by legalism and scrupulosity, Jesus brought a kind of freedom. He reminded us that the laws of religion are made to serve the ultimate goal of love: love for God and love for neighbor. Think about the Ten Commandments. This classical summary of God’s rules for us can be divided into two types of laws. First come the laws about loving God: have no strange gods; don’t take the Lord’s name in vain; honor the Sabbath. Then come the laws about loving our neighbor: honor your parents; don’t kill; don’t commit adultery; don’t steal; be honest; and don’t covet your neighbor’s spouse or property. When we follow the law of love that Jesus preaches today, all of this is taken care of. If we loved God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, for example, there would be no room left for false gods. There would be no bitterness or apathy leading us to disrespect God’s name or to fail to worship him as he has asked. Similarly, if we loved our neighbors as ourselves by following the Golden Rule, then we would naturally respect them instead of lying, killing, coveting, or the like. Ultimately, all the dos and don’ts of the law are just specific guidelines describing what love looks like. This is very helpful for those times when love doesn’t come so easily to us. When we struggle with having our heart in the right place, the Ten Commandments give us direction. But as Jesus instructs us today, the goal is to grow in the kind of love that naturally leads us to want to do what’s best. 2014 Liturgical Publications Inc Calendar of St. John’s Upcoming Dates & Events Saturday, October 25 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Lower Chapel Sunday, October 26 10:00-10:50 a.m. Religious Ed Classes Church Hall Grades 3, 4 & 5 1:00 p.m. Filipino Mass Upper Church followed by Reception Church Hall 6:30-8:00 p.m. Confirmation Class Church Hall Monday, October 27 6:00-6:50 p.m. Classes Grades 6 & 7 Church Hall 7:00-8:00 p.m. Classes Grades 8 & 9 Church Hall Wednesday, October 29 8:30-9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Lower Chapel 6:30-7:30 p.m. St. John’s Food Pantry Convent Garage Friday, October 31 8:30 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Lower Chapel First Saturday, November 1 8:30-9:45 a.m. First Saturday Devotions Lower Chapel 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Lower Chapel Sunday, November 2 10:00-10:50 a.m. Religious Ed Classes Church Hall Grades 1 and 2 11:00 a.m. Family Mass Upper Church followed by Cookie Sunday 6:30-8:00 p.m. Confirmation Class Church Hall St. John’s Food Pantry TODAY IS WORLD PRIEST DAY! Worldwide Marriage Encounter thanks all of our priests for their loving service to God’s people. Join thousands of other Catholics worldwide in taking a day to especially recognize the priests who so faithfully serve us by providing the Sacraments, spiritual guidance, education and love as a daily gift. Please tell your parish priest how much you love him! If you or someone you know from St. John’s Parish is in need of assistance, please contact St. John’s Food Pantry at 617-472-4908. The Pantry’s office hours are from 6:307:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening located in the convent garage. For those who are so generous to the important work of St. John’s, please send donations directly to the rectory or please use the blue envelope marked SJFP and drop into the regular parish collection. Thank you for your support. Welcome to St. John’s! We encourage all our parishioners who worship with us to register. 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