Congratulations Father Christopher Wallace Ordained on May 25, 2013 Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence Fr. Chris Wallace will celebrate his first Mass here at St. Theresa Church this Sunday, May 26th at 10:30 am followed by a reception in Duperry Hall. Please plan to join us in this joyous celebration. Most Holy Trinity Congratulations to the young men and women of our parish who received Confirmation last Saturday. Cory Bell, Brittany Braga, Patrick Clancy, Cora Clement, Connor Donovan, Lauren Gagnon, Lyndsey Gorman, Avery Hayes, Heather McLaughlin, Shana Murphy, Abbey Myers, Brandon Nichols, Rebecca Raphael, Patrick Roberts, Ian Rosi, Rebecca Santone, Mark Sicard, Ava Swiniarski, Kyle Whittaker. In the name of the parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, this Chalice was given to Father Christopher Wallace for the occasion of his Ordination to the priesthood. It was originally given to Father Irenee Duperry in 1954 In Memory of Euclide Touchette and was stored here after his death. This chalice has special significance since Fr. Chris grew up knowing Fr. Duperry. The chalice was lovingly restored by the Wallace Family. Memorial Day ~ 2013 2 May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence Most Holy Trinity Mass Intentions For the week of May 26, 2013 Saturday May 25 Sunday May 26 George & Violet Rancourt & Madeline Sargent Gertrude Garneau (anniversary) And living members of our parish 10:30 am Father Christopher Wallace 1st Mass Monday May 27 10:30 am Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary/Immaculate Conception Cemetary Tuesday May 28 7 am Edward Condon By the LaCroix family Wednesday May 29 7am David Stevenson (anniversary) By Linda & Joan Stevenson Thursday May 30 7 am Lorraine Kneeland By Mike & Sherry Labrecque Friday May 31 7 am Rosaire & Annette Rossignol By Pauline Buckley Saturday June 1 4 pm Paul Schefisch (anniversary) David Ouellette William Blood Warren Lumb Annette Rossignol Arlene Dallon (1st anniversary) Gary Mills John Lambert Raymond Faucher And living members of our parish By his daughter By John & Ellen Gallant By Jesse & Carol-Ann Ramirez By Pauline Buckley By Pauline Champagne By her family By Pauline Halloran By M/M Paul Lambert By Sandra Lambert Sunday June 2 8 am George Morin 10:30 am Mary & Wesley Fairbanks (wedding anniversary) 4 pm Steven & Yvonne Smith By Carol Smith 8 am By their family By her husband By his wife & family By Barbara Fitzgerald For the week of May 19 Thank you for your generosity to our parish. Envelopes = 203 Please realize how important it is that you use your envelopes and that you “make-up” your weekly contribution when you are not present at Mass for a particular weekend. $4,741.00 Money not in envelopes 409.00 Total Parish Truck = 5 Seminarians = 117 $5,150.00 $65.00 $927.00 Money not in envelopes St. Vincent de Paul Society May 19 = $146.18 As we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity we also realize the mystery of how much God loves and cares for us each day. Believing in this our lives can then overflow in thanksgiving and praise. 310.53 Total $1,237.50 NEXT SATURDAY Men of St. Joseph Bean Supper June 1st 5—6:30 pm Duperry Hall In the month of May, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the love of God to the poor by assisting with food, and utility and rent bills. Thank you for your generosity. Proceeds to go our statue restoration project 3 May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence Most Holy Trinity Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978978-686686-3984 Fax: 978978-686686-8300 Email: [email protected] Parish Staff: 978-686-3984 Fr. Christopher Casey Pastor — Ext 25 [email protected] Jim Massie Physical Plant Manager — 978-697-4701 [email protected] Lori McLaughlin Coordinator of Music Ministries 603-432-8656 [email protected] Rev. Mr. Steven J. Murphy Deacon — Ext 10 [email protected] Mrs. Pearl Ouellette Business Manager — Ext 17 Phone: 978-686-0728 [email protected] Mrs. Carol-Ann Ramirez Assistant to the Pastor— Ext 10 [email protected] Religious Education — Ph: 978-682-9761 978-686-3985 Fax: 978-686-8300 Mr. Mark Friedrich — Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation [email protected] Mr. Mark Houle — Coordinator Grades K-8 [email protected] Web: OLGCParish.com Dear Parishioners, Weekend Masses: This is a joyful weekend for us at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish as we join Kathy and Bill Wallace and their family and friends in celebrating the Ordination to the Priesthood of Father Christopher Wallace. What a Grace it is for us for Father Chris to come back to his home parish to celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving! We join his parents, family and friends in offering our heartfelt congratulations and our pledge of prayers for the priesthood of Father Christopher Wallace. Church & Chapel are handicapped accessible (elevator in Church, ramp at Chapel) Sat. 4 pm at St. Theresa Church 22 Plymouth St., Methuen, MA Sun. 8 am at St. Theresa Church Sun. 10:30 am at St. Augustine Chapel With children’s Liturgy of the Word 128 Ames St., Lawrence, MA Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish can also take pride in the gift given to Father Chris of a beautiful chalice. The chalice, once used by Fr. Duperry himself, was stored away in the sacristy at St. Theresa Church. It was missing a paten, needed a few jewels replaced, and was in need of restoration. But the chalice itself is truly beautiful. The gift took on even more significance when we learned of Father Chris’s devotion to St. Therese, whose image is engraved on the chalice, and that he knew Father Duperry personally, having grown up here in the parish. I think Father Duperry would be especially pleased that a newly ordained priest and son of the parish would now have his chalice where it can be used for the holy purpose for which it was originally crafted. I made a gift of the chalice to Father Chris in the name of all of the parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel, and his parents had it beautifully repaired and restored. May it serve Father Chris well all the days of his priestly life! Daily Mass: 7 am Monday — Friday at St. Theresa Church Eucharistic Adoration: every Thursday, 4:00 pm — 11:30 pm at St. Augustine Chapel Reconciliation: Saturdays, 2:30—3:30 pm at St. Theresa Church or anytime by appointment Baptism: Previous arrangements necessary Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance New Parishioners: Welcome! Please come to the Parish Office to meet us and to register Lawrence Catholic Academy 101 Parker St. Lawrence, MA 01843 There IS room in this parish for two Father Chris’s, and as we share the joy of your ordination Father, please know you are always welcomed here at home, at Our Lady of Good Counsel! www.lawrencecatholic academy.org 978-683-5822 Children age 3 through Grade 8 Joyfully, Fr. Chris 4 May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence Most Holy Trinity PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY— Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, June 5th in the parish office at 2 pm and 7 pm. We have many shawls and lap robes that have already been blessed, they are available at the parish office. You are welcome to take a shawl or lap robe for someone who is ill, undergoing surgery or experiencing some hardship. We will have a couple of baby blankets also available for an ill baby or pregnant Mom experiencing difficulty. Anyone who receives a shawl or lap robe will be placed in our prayer shawl journal for continued prayers. Any questions feel free to call the parish office at 978686-3984. Baby Bottles to Honor Motherhood! After the mass today, you can pick up a baby bottle from The Pregnancy Care Center of the Merrimack Valley & Southern New Hampshire (PCC). Please take one per family. Walk for Life Saturday, June 15th! The Baby Bottle Campaign is used to fund Pregnancy Care Center programs that provide help to women & men in crisis pregnancies with positive alternatives to abortion, sexual integrity education and post abortion recovery. This is your opportunity to partner with your local ‘home town mission’ to celebrate LIFE! The Pregnancy Care Center’s 2013 Walk for Life will be held We are asking that you take the bottles home and return them to the church no later than Sunday, June 16th. Saturday, June 15th at 9AM. This important fundraising event helps the PCC care for women and families in crisis. Will you help make a difference for a family in need? Become a spon- A CUPPA… Coffee and some goodies! And friendship! Join us on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month after the 8 am Mass In Duperry Hall sored walker today and start fundraising for the PCC. This year there are 3 Walk locations: Haverhill, Newburyport and Reading. The walk route is 2 miles – build a team from your school, work or church – families are welcome! Please visit www.PCCFriends.org/walk to register online or to print a pledge form. If you are unable to walk with us on June 15th, you can June 9 still participate and walk on your own. Receive a free t-shirt by Would you like to help??? call the parish office 978-686-3984 to volunteer. raising $200 in pledges! Call us at 978 373 5718 with questions. Memorial Day 2013 Monday, May 27th There is a Good Samaritan in each one of us. Please join us for Mass 10:30 am at St. Mary — Immaculate Conception Cemetery Our parish goal is $24,850 To date we have $15,494 pledged from 101 households This amounts to only %62 - we really need your support to reach our goal—please donate—thank you! Your support of the 2013 Catholic Appeal helps countless people of all ages and backgrounds through 50 ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston. Thank you to all who pledged their support of the 2013 Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated in the Appeal, you can make your pledge by completing one of the forms available at the back of the church or by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge your support to the parish campaign at www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org. All are welcome If it rains, Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish The parish office will be closed 5 May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence May 26, 2013 6 Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence 26 SUN THE MOST HOLY TRINITY white Solemnity Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 27 Mon Weekday (Eighth Week in Ordinary Time) green/white [Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop] Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10:17-27 28 Tue Weekday green Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31 29 Wed Weekday green Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45 30 Thu Weekday green Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52 31 Fri The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary white Feast Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 JUNE 2013 1 Sat Saint Justin, Martyr red Memorial Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33 7 Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Most Holy Trinity Prayer to Mary Holy Mary, Mother of God, you have given the world its true light, Jesus, your Son—the Son of God. You abandoned yourself completely to God’s call and thus became a wellspring of the goodness which flows forth from him. Show us Jesus. Lead us to him. Teach us to know and love him, so that we too can become capable of true love and be fountains of living water in the midst of a thirsting world. Pope Benedict XVI Many Thanks to all that attended and donated to our “Italian Night” Pasta Dinner May 18th! The cast and crew of the “Perfect Love” Cantata was outstanding in bringing forth an awesome dinner and great service to our parish and guests of other parishes. They worked very hard and I am so proud of everyone involved. I truly am surrounded by such a wonderful and talented group of friends and a loving OLGC community! I also wish to take a moment to thank all of the choir members who have put so many hours and deep dedication into our Music Ministry here at OLGC. (The best around….in my humble opinion!) I don’t know if many parishioners realize the MANY hours each choir member dedicates to our music program due to so many special masses, holidays and the Cantata; lately about 6-8 hours per week between rehearsals & masses. So, a big “Thank you!” to is due. If you love to sing and wish to be a part of our choir, please contact me personally. My info appears in the staff section of the bulletin. We are all looking forward to this weekend as we celebrate the “Mass of Thanksgiving” for Fr. Chris Wallace. God bless, Are you going to the hospital? Having surgery? Please remember to let the hospital know that you are a Catholic. If you are being admitted at either Holy Family or Lawrence General make sure that they list your Parish in your admission record. Lori Mission Statement Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Lawrence ~ Methuen Our Lady of Good Counsel is a diverse multi-cultural parish serving the Catholic community of Methuen and Lawrence. We are committed to building a community of faith intent upon God, in unity of mind and heart. We are a family of believers, joined by our Baptism, and nurtured by the Eucharist. As children of God, we endeavor to bring the love of Christ to all we meet. We are committed to be the Body of Christ, rooted in the tradition of the Catholic Church. Together we worship and praise our God. Guided by prayer and the counsel of the Blessed Mother, we minister to the community through faith formation, fellowship, and service. With diligence, compassion, and love we endeavor to help others come to know and love Jesus. Empowered by grace, constant in our mission, we strive to be led by the Holy Spirit. St. Theresa Church 22 Plymouth St. Methuen, MA St. Augustine Chapel 128 Ames St. Lawrence, MA 8 May 26, 2013 Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Methuen~Lawrence Statue Restoration Project……… EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Augustine Chapel Please come and visit the Lord in the Eucharist any Thursday, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Stay a few minutes or longer. Consider committing to an adoration hour on a weekly basis--we are looking for people to take any hour, especially between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Call Michele BrownHall at 688-6301 and leave your name and phone number If you would like to donate in Memory of a loved one, please call the parish office. The statues and cost for restoration are as follows: Sacred Heart of Jesus…$1,700 St. Anthony with the Child Jesus…$2,200 St. Rita of Cascia…$500 The Infant of Prague…$700 The Main Crucifix, Corpus, and Cross…To Be Determined Prayer Requests for Priests ~ We ask you to remember in prayer the following priests: St. Joseph with the Child Jesus—Taken St. Anne with the Child Mary—Taken St. Therese of Lisieux—Taken Our Lady of Grace—Taken Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross—Taken St. John at the Foot of the Cross—Taken May 25, Class of 2013 Ordinandi ~ May 26, Rev. William Kennedy ~ May 27, Msgr. Thomas Daly ~ May 28, Rev. Wayne Belschner ~ May 29, Rev. Eugene Alves ~ May 30, Rev. John E. Kelly ~ May 31, The Holy Father, Pope Francis DO YOU WORRY ABOUT A PARENT OR A LOVE ONE LIVING ALONE? Holy Family Hospital has an emergency response system that offers round the clock help in the event of an emergency. 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