Sunday, November 9, 2014
“To Preserve The Flame”
SAINT JOHN’S CHURCH
44 Temple St. Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-756-7165
Ascension Campus Phone: 774-243-6351
MASS SCHEDULE
Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:15 & 7:15
pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10:15 am,
12:15 pm & 7:15 pm
Weekdays
Monday-Friday 6:15 pm
SUNDAY’S READINGS
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17
Jn 2:13-22
Worship Hymnal #1227
Sunday, November 16, 2014
8 AM Fr. Joe Coonan, req. by Al and Sue Johnson;
Eleanor Prevoski, r eq. by Ann and J oe Sar asin
10:15 AM Eleanor Holland (1st Anniv.), req. by Family;
Juozas and Janina Miliauskas, r eq. by Family
12:15 PM Annie Dolan (6 Mo. Anniv.), req. by
Rosemary Foley
7:15 PM Dennis Cashman, req. by Family
Dear Friends in the Lord,
From the first days of the Church, Sunday has been
known as “the Lord’s Day.” It is the Christian Sabbath day.
Therefore it is very rare that another feast day would supersede the celebration of the Sunday feast. Yet, today marks
the third time this has happened in a relatively short period
of time. In September, we celebrated The Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. Last week we celebrated the Feast of
All Souls. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication
of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, dedicated to St. John the
Baptist.
Most people would think that St. Peter’s Basilica is
the Pope’s main church, but they are wrong. The Pope as
the Bishop of Rome claims St. John Lateran as the Cathedral of his diocese. The dedication of a church is a feast for
all its parishioners. The Lateran is, in a sense, the parish
church of all Catholics. Beneath its high altar rests the remains of a small wooden table on which, according to tradition, St. Peter celebrated Mass.
We know something about a “Mother Church” here
at St. John’s. Though the Lateran is even older than our parish! The original structure was built in the fourth century.
The present structure in 1646. It has suffered fires, earthquakes, and the ravages of war, but continues to stand and
remains the Mother of the Universal Church.
In today’s Gospel passage Jesus refers to the destruction of the temple. In the second reading Paul reminds
us: “You are God’s building.” At our Bible Study session
this week, one participant made an insightful connection to
the closing of churches that we have experienced here as
have as others throughout the diocese and country. On the
one hand, buildings like the Lateran, St. John’s and so
many churches are beautiful. On the other hand, they are
just that, buildings, and we, the people, are the Church.
Still, the building itself contains something. The real presence of the Lord, of course, as well as spiritual and emotional, familial and ethnic significance. There is a reason
why we celebrate the Lateran building today. As it is important that we continue to care for and maintain our building here on Temple Street. Because they are vehicles of
God’s grace. It is by coming together, especially on the
Lord’s Day, that: “You form a building which rises on the
foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus
himself as the capstone. Through him the whole structure is
fitted together and takes shape as a holy temple in the Lord,
in him you are being built into this temple, to become a
dwelling place for God in the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2, 20-21)
The Rosary is prayed each weekday beginning with the
Angelus at 5:50 p.m.
In Christ’s Peace,
Fr. John Madden
Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 8, 2014
4:15 PM Julia and Joseph Dacri, Nancy Agbay, req. by
Family; All Souls in Purgatory and Deceased Members
of F.O.S.S.
7:15 PM Walter G. O’Connor, Jr., Harriet McKenzie
and Henry Rivard (20th Anniv.), r eq. by Family
Sunday, November 9, 2014
8 AM Patrick Gannon Johnson, req. by Family; Carol
Santa Maria, r eq. by Family
10:15 AM Rita Spooner and Joseph Dickson, req. by
Family; Harvey Ball, req. by Family
12:15 PM Herbert Seymour, Jr., req. by Family; Francis
P. Carr, r eq. by wife Cecile
7:15 PM Judith Patnod (4th Anniv,), req. by Family;
Joseph Pezzella, r eq. by Family
Monday, November 10. 2014
6:15 PM Frank V. Wright, req. by Family
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
6:15 PM Robert Evers (3rd Anniv.), req. by Family
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
6:15 PM Dan Martel, req. by Family
Thursday, November 13, 2014
6:15 PM Marianne Minns, req. by Family
Friday, November 14, 2014
6:15 PM Kevin Kirk, req. by Family and Friends
Saturday, November 15, 2014
4:15 PM Michael Delman, req. by Albert and Esther
Bachant
7:15 PM Edward Kowalik (Month’s Mind), req. by
Family; Living and Deceased Members of the Mahoney
Family
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
THIS WEEKEND’S HYMNS
Op.: # 839 Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal
Ps. 46: # 1227
Prep.: # 732 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Acclamations: # 353, 356, 355, 311
Sunday 7:15: # 371, 372, 373, 311
Comm.: # 923 I Receive the Living God
Cl.: # 614 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
THANKSGIVING BASKET AND CHRISTMAS
TOYS SIGN-UPS will continue until Wednesday, November 12 from 8-11 AM. Sign-ups will only be done
over the phone by talking to Jimmy. We are only servicing those that fall within our parish boundaries in the
zip codes of 01604 or the Vernon Hill neighborhood of
01610. Anyone willing to donate a basket, please contact the rectory.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Parish Council’s next meeting will be this Monday,
November 10, 7 PM in the rectory.
ONGOING EVENTS AT ST. JOHN’S
November 11– Bible Study, 7 PM in the r ector y.
November 15- Chr istian Coffee House, 7 PM, Ascension Campus.
November 20- Peer Ministry for Separated and Divorced Catholics, 7 PM in the rectory. Non Catholics
welcome. The group offers hope and mutual understanding in a confidential and non-judgmental setting. Those
interested may contact Diane at [email protected] and place "Peer Ministry" in the subject
line.
November 21–The Contemplative Prayer Group at 7
PM in the church hall.
OUR PARISH MISSION TRIP TO HAITI is scheduled for May 2-9, 2015. On Monday, November 17 we
will have an information session for anyone interested in
making the trip or learning more about our Haitian
Apostolate. The meeting will be held in the St. Francis
Xavier Center at 7 PM.
WE WELCOME OUR FRIEND MAYSOON BACK
TO ST. JOHN’S at all Masses next weekend on behalf of the School of Joy in Bethlehem. Maysoon brings
beautiful olive wood religious items that will be for sale.
The proceeds help support the School of Joy in the place
of Jesus’ birth.
THE ST. JOHN’S CHOIR is well under way, but
there are still openings for new singers! With Christmas
coming, now is the perfect time to join us as we look
toward the "most wonderful time of the year"! Parish
Choir rehearses at 7 PM on Wednesdays, and Children's
Choir practices at 4:30 on Fridays in the choir loft.
Come sing with us! - Sean Redrow
Grades 1-8– Sunday, November 16, 9 AM in the
Church Hall.
Confirmation I (gr ade 9)- Sunday, November 16,
11:15 AM in the Church Hall.
Confirmation II (gr ade 10 and up)- Sunday, November 16, 11:15 AM in the Church Hall.
RCIA - The next inquiry session for those considering
the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will be held
Monday, November 17 at 7:15 PM in the rectory. Any
adult interested in receiving the sacrament of Baptism,
Eucharist, and Confirmation is encouraged to attend.
Please call the rectory with any questions.
THE ST. RAFQA PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will be meeting this Wednesday, November
12 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM in the lower chapel. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to come. If anyone
would like a prayer shawl for someone for any reason,
please call Connie at 508-755-5172.
THE ST. JOHN’S/ASCENSION CLOTHING CENTER is in need of men’s, childr en’s and toddler
girl’s winter clothing, blankets, sheets, towels and any
household items. With the winter months upon us, it is
imperative to have warm winter clothes available for
our guests. Please make sure all items have been laundered. As always, thank you for your generosity to this
wonderful mission.
DAILY MASS ON TV AND THE INTERNET Tune in on Monday through Friday on Charter TV3 at 9
AM for the local Daily Mass on cable celebrated by various priests from around our diocese. Also airs at 4:30
pm in Shrewsbury on Ch. 28, and 5 pm in Clinton area
on Ch. 8.
Financial Report
In Our Catholic Community...
THE CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB’S next meeting
will be Monday, November 24 at 7 PM in the rectory. The selection for November is “The One Thing
is Three” by Michael Gaitley.
A MASS FOR HEALING will be held Tuesday,
November 18 at 6:15 PM. After the Mass the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered. Anyone
seeking the healing touch of God’s love and mercy
is welcome.
KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA– This Tuesday, November 11, at 1:30 PM, the Knights of Lithuania
will hold their meeting at Maironis Park, 52 South
Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury. Members are
asked to contribute to the annual fund and canned
good drive for the Pernet Family Services Holiday
Food Baskets. Attorney Vincent Vilkas will be the
guest speaker. Please plan on attending for a very
informative afternoon.
Last weekend we received $6884.32. We have also received:
Restoration- $380.00
Candles- $186.00
Parking- $105.00
All Souls- $663.00
Monthly- $2363.00
Stipends– $425.00
All Saints- $599.00
Total- $11,865.32; Unrestricted– $11,185.32; Restricted
$680.00
FOOD FOR THE POOR: $100 IMO Daniel McCar thy;
$25 IMO Barbara Luca; $50 from a friend; $50 from a
friend; $200 from a friend; $25 from a friend; $20 from a
friend; $50 from a friend; $100 from a friend; $150 IMO
Marlene Moynagh; $100 IHO Parent’s Anniversarry
Expenses– $12,966.29
THE 8TH ANNUAL SHAMROCK AND HOLLY
FAIR will be held at the Wor cester Hiber nian
Cultural Centre on Saturday, November 22 from 10
AM – 4 PM. There will be handcrafted items, Irish
clothing and gifts, raffles, tea table and wonderful
Christmas gifts. Donations at the door will benefit
“Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.”, a non profit
organization that supports fellow members, sons,
daughters and other family members that are serving
and have served in the past as well as families of our
fallen heroes. All are welcome to attend.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR at St. Peter ’s
Central Catholic Elementary, 865 Main St., Worcester, will be held on Saturday, November 22 from
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM in the school gym. Food, crafts,
baskets, raffles and more will be available. All are
welcome.
Clergy Benefit Plan (2825.00) Household (366.75) Altar
Supplies (305.00) Ascension Alarm (88.63) Office of the
Diaconate (700.00) Cat Vet Bill (74.91) Maintenance
(244.03) Lithuanian Reception (152.92) Schola (646.52)
Administration (2106.77) Food for the Poor (5455.76)
Our Parish Community
...Offers prayers and condolences to the families
of Lori Nelson, Robert Girard, Eileen Desroches,
M. Elaine Fleming, Robert Sardnola , Isabel Slavinskas and Donald Mahoney who have been born
into eternal life.
...Welcomes Declan Lyons who has entered the
Catholic community through the waters of Baptism.
Word of Life
“Show, by your life, that it is worth giving your time and talents in
order to attain high ideals, it is worth recognizing the dignity of each
human person, and it is worth taking risks for Christ and his Gospel. It
is he that we have come to seek because he first sought us.”
~ Pope Francis