Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, June 16^th/17^th has two Intentions:  our Regular Parish Support Collection and our Summer Energy Collection.  The basket will be passed twice.  We thank you for your generosity.

Next week’s second collection supports the Holy Father in providing emergency assistance to suffering people throughout the world.  Contributions to The Peter’s Pence Collection are given directly by the Holy Father to those who are suffering from immediate emergencies as a result of war, oppression and natural disasters.  The basket will be passed once.

Prior Week Offertory: $5,448.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $270,361.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $292,800.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

June 19^th – Trip to Canobie Lake Park

June 20^th – Wed. – Finance Council Mtg. – 6:30pm – rectory

June 21^st-Thurs – Comm. & Tel. Mtg. – 7:30 – rectory

June 28^th – Winthrop Scavenger Hunt – 7pm – cafeteria

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A Note of Thanks

            We thank the Adult Choir for leading us in song throughout the year.  They have generously given their time for weekly rehearsals and singing during our Masses.  May they enjoy their summer break!  We will welcome their return in the fall.

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ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading:  Ezekiel 17:22-24

            Ezekiel was a major Old Testament prophet who ministered to the Jewish people exiled in Babylon.  He often used parables and dramatizations to convey his message.  In this passage, Ezekiel uses the image of trees to talk about the restoration of Israel and the fall of the Babylonian empire.

Second Reading:  2 Corinthians 5:6-10

            We continue today to read from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians.  In this section of the letter, Paul describes our life on earth as a pilgrimage home to heaven.

Gospel:  Mark 4:26-34 (seed grows by itself and the mustard seed)

Question of the Week

Adult:  What is the “good soil” that has allowed your faith to grow like the mustard seed and provide shelter for others?

Child:  How do you help your faith grow like the mustard seed?

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Third:  Lauren Howe and Marc Chizavsks

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PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE – PRAY THE ROSARY

 

“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants.”- Mk 4:30-32b

 

Week of Monday, June 18^th – Sunday, June 24^th

Mon.     9:00      …

Tues.    9:00      The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.     9:00      Larry Scantlebury – 6^th Anniversary

Thur.    9:00      Peter Alabiso

Fri.       9:00      The People of the Parish

Sat        9:00      Jenny Wasak – 4^th Anniversary

Linda Kowalewski – 1^st Anniversary

Frank & Grace Tassone

Albert Raimondi – 1^st Anniversary

 

4:00      Robert Sheppard, Jr. – 5^th Anniversary

Sunday  8:00      …

10:00    Gaetano Pitrillo – 2^nd Anniversary

12:00    Florence C. Bolwell

Francesca Fortes

Teresa MacDonald

Giovanna Bertolino

Thomas J. Young, Sr.

Edward Keough – 6^th Anniversary

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Prayer for Our Troops

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families

for the selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need and Lord, give us peace.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

 

Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, June 9^th/10^th has one Intention:  our Regular Parish Support Collection.  We thank you for your generosity.  Next weekend, our second collection will be the Summer Energy Collection.  The basket will be passed twice.

Prior Week Offertory: $5,277.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $264,883.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $286,700.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

CPL – May-$7,420.00                       CPL to Date – $82,437.00

Clergy Benefit Trust for Retired Clergy:  $3,026.00

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

Every Wednesday Evening – Adult Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

June 19^th – Trip to Canobie Lake Park

June 20^th – Wed. – Finance Council Mtg. – 6:30pm – rectory

June 21^st-Thurs – Comm. & Tel. Mtg. – 7:30 – rectory

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On Tuesday, June 19^th, the youth of St. John’s will be traveling to New Hampshire for a fun day at Canobie Lake Park.  If you are in middle school or high school and want to spend the day enjoying rides and games, call the rectory at 617 846-7400.  The price is $30.00 per person and includes transportation.  The bus will leave St. John’s Ocean View parking lot at 9:30am and will leave Canobie Lake at 4pm.

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MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

First Reading:  Exodus 24:3-8

                Today’s passage from the book of Exodus describes the covenant between God and the Israelite people.  A covenant is a solemn agreement made between two parties and was usually sealed in blood.  In ancient times, blood was considered the source of life.  To sprinkle two people with the same blood bonded them as closely as if they were blood relatives.

Second Reading:  Hebrews 9:11-15

                On Yom Kippur, the high priest sacrificed a goat on the altar in the temple.  Then he took some of the blood into the holiest place in the temple sanctuary where only he was allowed to go.  There, he sprinkled that blood as a renewal of the covenant made at Mount Sinai, and prayed that God would forgive the sins they had committed during the previous year.  This ritual is the backdrop for today’s reading from the letter to the Hebrews.

Gospel:  Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 (Passover Preparation)

Question of the Week:

Adult:  In what ways have you practiced the words of Jesus and been bread for others?

Child:  What can you do to prepare to celebrate Holy Communion with your parish family?

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PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE – PRAY THE ROSARY

 

Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” – Mk 14:23-25

 

Week of Monday, June 11^th – Sunday, June 17^th

Mon.      9:00        …

Tues.      9:00        The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.       9:00        Grace Curran

Thur.      9:00        John Shea – 15^th Anniversary

Fri.          9:00        The People of the Parish

Sat          9:00        …

4:00        James W. LaPorte – 15^th Anniversary

Sunday  8:00        Susan Barker

10:00     Lenny & Trudy Mazzone

12:00     Scott McLaughlin

Charles Fox – 5^th Anniversary

Gordon David Grein – 7^th Anniversary

Freddie Mele, The Mele Family and

The Marra Family

Mary & Frank Coleman

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Second:  Lauren Howe and Marc Chizavsks

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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12^th.  All are welcome!

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                This weekend, June 9^th/10^th, flowers have been placed on our altar in memory of Victor Alioto and Dolores Frizzi, by their loving families.

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                Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.

BUNDLE SUNDAY

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday, June 2^nd – 9am – 12noon

Sunday, June 3^rd – 12noon – 3pm

Ocean View St. Parking Lot

This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc.  Thank you for your support!  Volunteers are welcome during these hours!

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Any student who is entering the Confirmation Program here at St. John’s (grade 9 and 10) is required to perform 20 hours of community service before their Confirmation.  We here at St. John’s are always looking for students to help out with various tasks.

Right now we are looking for students to help prepare, serve and clean up after the Mass of Anointing on Saturday, June 16^th, from 9am until approximately 1:30pm.  If you are interested in helping please give either Shirley Guthro a call at the school 617 846-3100 or Grace Maiolino at the rectory 617 846-7400.

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Registration for the 2012-2013 Religious Education Program for grades 1-8 and Confirmation I and II is ongoing.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

All families, whether new or returning, need to register at this time.  Any student attending parochial school who will be in the 10^th grade in September and wishes to be confirmed should also register at this time.  Also, any grade 2 student attending parochial school who wishes to receive Reconciliation and First Eucharist should also register at this time.

We will also register any child who is now in kindergarten and who is planning to attend our Grade 1 in the fall.  A copy of your child’s Baptismal record will be needed if the child was not baptized at St. John’s.

Tuition for 1 child is $75, for 2 children $100, for 3 or more children is $125.  Half the tuition is due at registration time.  If you use weekly parish envelopes and have contributed $500 over the previous year, then tuition will be waived. 

 

IF REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 30^TH A $25 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED.

 

If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 617-846-3100 or come to the office in the St. John’s School building at 30 Ocean View St.  Registration forms can be found at the back of the church.  Religious Ed. Office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am until 3pm and Wednesday evenings until 7pm through June 27^th.

 

A Mass with the Anointing of the Sick will be held on Saturday June 16^th at 11am in the school gymnasium.  All those who seek healing of body or soul are invited.  The Mass will end with a light luncheon in the café.  Please RSVP to the rectory at 617 846-7400 if you will be attending.  We are in need of volunteers to help set up the cafeteria and prepare lunch for those who attend and general clean up afterwards.  Please contact the rectory if you would like to volunteer.

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This weekend, June 2^nd/3^rd, flowers have been placed on our altar in memory of Warren and Florence Dalton and Warren Dalton, Jr., by their loving family.

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MOST HOLY TRINITY

First Reading:  Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40

The book of Deuteronomy contains a lengthy speech that Moses addressed to the people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.  This was a place where the people worshipped many gods and goddesses.  Moses reminds them that there is only one God – the One who brought them out of Egypt.

Second Reading:  Romans 8:14-17

            Paul’s letter to the Romans is his most detailed and important theological work.  In this portion of the letter, Paul stresses the importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians.  Through the Spirit’s presence within us, we enjoy not only new life but also a new relationship with God, whom we can call by a new name.

Gospel:  Matthew 28:16-20

Question  of  the Week:

Adult:  What signs of God’s love have you witnessed in your life?

Child:  How can you be a sign of God’s love to others this week?

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First:  Lauren Howe and Marc Chizavskas

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Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Jack and Lorraine Farmer who celebrated their 50^th Wedding Anniversary last Sunday.

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FAMILY LITURGY

            Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.

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PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE – PRAY THE ROSARY

 

Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, June 2^nd/3^rd has two Intentions:  our Regular Parish Support Collection and the Collection for Clergy Funds.  The basket will be passed twice.  We thank you for your generosity.

Prior Week Offertory: $5,044.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $259,551.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $280,600.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

Collection for the Seminarians:  $649.00

This week’s diocese-wide collection is for our priests.  This special collection is one of only three that occur throughout the year in support of the health and retirement needs of all the active and senior priests in our Archdiocese of Boston.  Remember the priests who have been there for you and consider honoring them with a gift to this important cause.  On behalf of all priests, thank you for your prayers and generous support.  The basket will be passed twice.

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

Every Wednesday Evening – Adult Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

June 6^th – Wed. – Bldg. & Prop. Comm. Mtg. – 7pm – rectory

June 16^th – Anointing Mass – 11am – gym.

June 20^th – Wed. – Finance Council Mtg. – 6:30pm – rectory

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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12^th.  All are welcome!

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SCHOOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Creating an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to move in power

Holy Rosary Church, 1015 Shirley St., Winthrop, MA

July 15^th-21^st, 2012

Speakers:  Fr. Tom DiLorenzo, Maria Vadia and others

Entire School:  $100.00 – Daily rate:  $20.00 per day

For more information and local hotels:  www.InSeason.net.

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On Tuesday, June 19^th, the youth of St. John’s will be traveling to New Hampshire for a fun day at Canobie Lake Park.  If you are in middle school or high school and want to spend the day enjoying rides and games, call the rectory at 617 846-7400.  The price is $30.00 per person and includes transportation.  The bus will leave St. John’s Ocean View parking lot at 9:30am and will leave Canobie Lake at 4pm.  Call and make a reservation before June 8^th so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the summer.

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We wish to extend our sincerest congratulations to all of our parishioners who are graduating.  Those young people of our parish who will be graduating from Elementary, Middle and High School or College, should be very proud of their accomplishments and we wish them all the best as they move to the next level of their education or to their first job.

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Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Training

            On Thursday evening June 7^th there will be a meeting for all those interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers or Lectors.  The meeting will be held at 7pm in the upper church.

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            Sister Jane’s next Faith Sharing Group will meet on

Tuesday, June 5^th at 11am in the rectory.  All are welcome.

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Sister Jane is available to anyone who is interested in spiritual direction.  For more information or if you have questions, please contact her at 617 846-7400.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION

            Any adult who has been baptized Catholic and has received First Communion but has not been confirmed and would like to be, please contact Sister Jane at the rectory, 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com

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HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS

            St. John’s Parish is blessed with many extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, many of whom bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to church on Sunday.  This is a wonderful ministry and truly connects our homebound parishioners with the rest of the worshipping community through the Eucharist.  We are always interested in identifying people who are homebound and who would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister.  If you have family members who are homebound or know of parishioners who are homebound and desirous of receiving the Eucharist on a regular basis, please contact the rectory at 617 846-7400.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

            We are updating our communion list for the homebound.  If you are presently bringing communion to anyone in the parish, please give Sister Jane their name, address and phone number.  Call 617 846-7400 or email:  j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com  Please note, if Sister Jane assigned a person to you, you do not need to respond.

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“Human life, above all other life, is a superlative gift of God, to be gratefully received, cherished, protected and extolled.”                             Blessed John Paul II

Next Weekend – June 9^th/10^th

            The Winthrop Food Pantry serves those in need in our community. They rely on your help and you have never failed them.  At the present time they are in need of tuna.  God bless you for your thoughtfulness.

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Catholic “Fortnight for Freedom” and live

“Town Hall Meeting” with Cardinal Sean

            The U.S. Bishops have announced a 2-week effort of prayer, study, catechesis and public action to emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of Religious Liberty.  It is called the “Fortnight for Freedom” and runs from June 21^st to July 4^th.  Cardinal Sean is asking Catholics to recite a prayer for religious liberty during this fortnight and is inviting all Catholics to participate in a live interactive “town hall meeting” on Catholic TV on Monday, June 25^th at 8pm.  Please see BostonCatholic.org/Freedom. for more information.

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3^rd Annual “My Brother’s Keeper Family Walk” a three-mile route around Stonehill College on Saturday, June 16^th.  Pledges are encouraged and are gratefully accepted.  For details and online registration please visit the NEW Family Walk at www.MyBrothersKeeperFamilyWalk.org.

Celebrate Faith, Friends and Family Fun!

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Matignon High Summer School – June 21 to July 17, 2012

Most major high school courses as well as 7^th and 8^th grade Math and Reading enrichment courses offered.  Please call Joe Carabello at 617 876-1212 Ext. 15 or visit their web page www.matignon-hs.org. for further information.  They are also offering a “Timely Writing” course that will prepare students for the writing section of the SAT’s as well as assist students with essay writing.

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The Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Boston seeks retired, Catholic, professionally qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers (LICSW) to volunteer his/her time one to two days a month.  In this capacity, the qualified volunteers will utilize their skills as a mental health professional to assist with Marriage Annulment cases.  If interested, please contact the Very Rev. Mark O’Connell at 617 746-5901.

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Join us as some of New England’s most talented Zumba instructors lead you through 2 hours of dance, sweat, raffles, prizes and laughter!  Proceeds will benefit St. John the Evangelist Church.  Sunday, June 10^th – 4-6pm; all are welcome to come and dance with us.  $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door.  For more information and tickets, please email zumbawithnatalieb@hotmail.com or visit www.zumbawithnatalieb.com.

Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” – Mt 28:18-19

Week of Monday, June 4^th – Sunday, June 10^th

Mon.     9:00      …

Tues.    9:00      The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.     9:00      Joseph & Lena Indresano

Thur.    9:00      Joanne Anderson

Fri.       9:00      The People of the Parish

Sat        9:00      Mary Ann Wiesen – 2^nd Anniversary

Victor Alioto

Dolores Frizzi

Charles L. Perry

4:00      The Saviano Family

Sunday  8:00      Frank Nuzzo

10:00    Alfred Censullo, Sr. – 5^th Anniversary

12:00    Joseph Morana

Randall & Louise Wood

William Wood

Margaret Wood

Mary Wood Pilla

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Come and spend some time with our Lord.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet, from 7-7:15pm in the chapel.  This Monday, June 4^th, Deacon Jim Leo will be present with a homily and Benediction.  Everyone is welcome.

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            Congratulations to the 78 children who received their First Eucharist last weekend.

May 19^th, 2012

            Alexander Boone         Christopher Gibbons

William Boone             Courtney Hellender

Zane Bower                 Anthony Indrisano

Juliana Carey               Kaycee Manning

Apollo Cormo              Brianna Marley

Alina Cuddy                Kaleigh Mickle

Charlie Dassau             Amanda Pellicelli

Jacob DesPlaines         Michael Racow

Robert Diaz                 Nick Reyes

Elle English                  Jonathan Rich

Shane Fitzpatrick         Zachary Shea

Emma Forsyth             James Sicurella

May 20^th, 2012

            MaKenzie Acevedo     Sophia Kennedy

Emily Andy                 Ryan Kfoury

Sofia Armistead                       William MacMullen

Ava Beshere                Domenic Maragni

Connor Blade              Mia Martucci

David Buckley             Christopher Mattera

Christopher Cappuccio            Erin McDuffee

Rocco Cassetta                        Sophia Montesano

Angela Cipolle             Sean Montgomery

Thomas Coffey                       Avalynn Morales

Ivanava Crespo                        Paul “P.J.” Mundis

Charley DeAngelo       Andre Ocampo

Julia Dickinson                        Mia Owen

Declan Donovan          Jonathan Payne

Anna Eaton                  Martina Riascos

Angelo Epifania           Emily Rodriguez

Evelyn Feeley              Jake Rojas

Joseph Ferullo             Colton Rubbicco

Natalie Galindo                        Jessica Soares

Samantha Galuris         Michael Soares

William Gillis               Stefania Spinazzola

Miya Grein                  Jade Stackhouse

Grace Hayes                Julia Survilas

Joseph Hayes               Catherine Sweeney

Caroline Hickey           Summer Joy Tallent

Peter Jurovich              Chelsea Thompson

Maia Kalis                   Luca Zanelli

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This weekend, May 26^th/27^th, flowers have been placed on our altar in memory of Beverly Turner by her loving family.

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PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE

PRAY THE ROSARY

                Through the waters of Baptism we welcome into the Catholic Church:

~Alena Michele Capasso       ~Sawyer James Hambline

~Olivia Anne Ellison             ~Michael Charles Ivaldi, Jr.

~Maxx Michael Furlong         ~Emily Catherine Moore

~Lillian Paula Ezaquiel-Blake

Please keep these little ones, their parents and godparents in your prayers as they begin their journeys of faith.

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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

BUNDLE SUNDAY

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday, June 2^nd – 9am – 12noon

Sunday, June 3^rd – 12noon – 3pm

                              Ocean View St. Parking Lot

This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc.  Thank you for your support!  Volunteers are welcome during these hours!

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Registration for the 2012-2013 Religious Education Program for grades 1-8 and Confirmation I and II is ongoing.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

All families, whether new or returning, need to register at this time.  Any student attending parochial school who will be in the 10^th grade in September and wishes to be confirmed should also register at this time.  Also, any grade 2 student attending parochial school who wishes to receive Reconciliation and First Eucharist should also register at this time.

We will also register any child who is now in kindergarten and who is planning to attend our Grade 1 in the fall.  A copy of your child’s Baptismal record will be needed if the child was not baptized at St. John’s.

Tuition for 1 child is $75, for 2 children $100, for 3 or more children is $125.  Half the tuition is due at registration time.  If you use weekly parish envelopes and have contributed $500 over the previous year, then tuition will be waived. 

 

IF REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 30^TH A $25 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED.

 

If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 617-846-3100 or come to the office in the St. John’s School building at 30 Ocean View St.  Registration forms can be found at the back of the church.  Religious Ed. Office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am until 3pm and Wednesday evenings until 7pm through June 27^th.

 

Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, May 26^th/27^th has two Intentions:  our Regular Parish Support Collection and the Collection for the Seminarians.  The basket will be passed once.  We thank you for your generosity.

Prior Week Offertory: $7,192.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $253,312.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $274,500.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

Ascension of the Lord Collection:                 $1,195.00

Catholic Communication Collection:           $510.00

This week’s second collection supports the formation and training of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Boston for service, we pray, as future priests.  We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as priests.  Please be generous to support these seminarians on their journey toward their ordination to the priesthood.  Please visit www.VocationsBoston.org.

Next week’s second collection is for the Clergy Funds which supports the health and retirement needs of the 663 active and senior priests in the Archdiocese of Boston.  We ask that you give generously to the priests who have devoted their lives to serving God and the people of our Archdiocese.  On behalf of all of our priests, thank you in advance for your prayers, generosity and support.

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

Every Wednesday Evening – Adult Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

June 6^th – Wed. – Bldg. & Prop. Comm. Mtg. – 7pm – rectory

June 20^th – Wed. – Finance Council Mtg. – 6:30pm – rectory

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FAMILY LITURGY

            Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.

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In your charity, please pray for the souls of Grace Flynn, Alfred Safrine and Antonetta Rossetti who were buried from St. John’s this past week and Eleanor Trainor who died recently.  May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12^th.  All are welcome!

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For all of us Mary is guide, refuge and strength, and on the last day of our earthly life, which is also the first day of eternity…it will be an infinitely precious consolation to be able to turn to such a gracious Mother, and feel her near us in that grave hour.                   Blessed John XXIII

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Training

            We are in need of Eucharistic ministers and lectors for the Sunday Masses.  A new training session will begin soon.  If you are interested in serving our parish in this capacity, please contact Sister Jane at 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com.

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            Sister Jane’s next Faith Sharing Group will meet on

Tuesday, June 5^th at 11am in the rectory.  All are welcome.

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Sister Jane is available to anyone who is interested in spiritual direction.  For more information or if you have questions, please contact her at 617 846-7400.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION

            Any adult who has been baptized Catholic and has received First Communion but has not been confirmed and would like to be, please contact Sister Jane at the rectory, 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com

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HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS

            St. John’s Parish is blessed with many extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, many of whom bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to church on Sunday.  This is a wonderful ministry and truly connects our homebound parishioners with the rest of the worshipping community through the Eucharist.  We are always interested in identifying people who are homebound and who would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister.  If you have family members who are homebound or know of parishioners who are homebound and desirous of receiving the Eucharist on a regular basis, please contact the rectory at 617 846-7400.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

            We are updating our communion list for the homebound.  If you are presently bringing communion to anyone in the parish, please give Sister Jane their name, address and phone number.  Call 617 846-7400 or email:  j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com  Please note, if Sister Jane assigned a person to you, you do not need to respond.

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On Tuesday, June 19^th, the youth of St. John’s will be traveling to New Hampshire for a fun day at Canobie Lake Park.  If you are in middle school or high school and want to spend the day enjoying rides and games, call the rectory at 617 846-7400.  The price is $30.00 per person and includes transportation.  The bus will leave St. John’s Ocean View parking lot at 9:30am and will leave Canobie Lake at 4pm.  Call and make a reservation before June 8^th so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the summer.

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On this Memorial Day, please remember in prayer all those who died in the service of our country as well as those presently serving.

PENTECOST

First Reading:  Acts 2:1-11

Pentecost was a Jewish feast that celebrated the beginning of the harvest.  It took place 50 days after the feast of Passover.  Jewish pilgrims came to Jerusalem from all over the ancient world for the celebration.  Today we hear how Pentecost became a Christian feast.

Second Reading:  Galatians 5:1-25

            In concluding his letters, St. Paul always had a section instructing his converts about the correct way to live as Christians.  Today’s passage comes near the end of his letter to the Galatians who lived in what is today central Turkey.  Paul offers a sharp contrast between life in the flesh (meaning:  life prone to sin) and life in the Spirit.

Gospel:  John 20:19-23 (appearance to the disciples)

Question of the Week:

Adult:  When has the Holy Spirit given you the strength to act with courage?

Child:  When and where do you need the Holy Spirit’s help to speak out?

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WEDDING BANNS

Third:  Samantha Benker and Michael McCarthy

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The Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Boston seeks retired, Catholic, professionally qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers (LICSW) to volunteer his/her time one to two days a month.  In this capacity, the qualified volunteers will utilize their skills as a mental health professional to assist with Marriage Annulment cases.  If interested, please contact the Very Rev. Mark O’Connell at 617 746-5901.

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The parishes in the Malden/Medford Collaborative will be hosting a special Liturgy entitled:  “We Remember” for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion, or the loss of a child or sibling at any age.  This Mass will take place on Saturday, June 9^th at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Parish in Malden Square.  Perhaps coming together with others who share a similar loss and grief will help to ease your own.  If you would like further information, please contact Betsy at stjosephmusic@msn.com. or at 781 391-1457.

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Join us as some of New England’s most talented Zumba instructors lead you through 2 hours of dance, sweat, raffles, prizes and laughter!  Proceeds will benefit St. John the Evangelist Church.  Sunday, June 10^th – 4-6pm; all are welcome to come and dance with us.  $15.00 in advance/$20.00 at the door.  For more information and tickets, please email zumbawithnatalieb@hotmail.com or visit www.zumbawithnatalieb.com.

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Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” – Jn 15:26

 

 

Week of Monday, May 28^th – Sunday, June 3^rd

Mon.      9:00        Dr. Anthony & Rosina Cardullo

Tues.      9:00        The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.       9:00        Richard Puorro

Thur.      9:00        …

Fri.          9:00        The People of the Parish

Sat          9:00        Cyril Kilderry – 1^st Anniversary

4:00        Gus & Rose Marino and Walter Nicoletti

Sunday  8:00        Luca Minichino

10:00     Giovanna Epifania and Gabriella Epifania

12:00     Margaret “Peggy” Cash

Anna Baione

Carol Hayes

Mark Russo

Theresa Benincasa

Patrick Marino – 1^st Anniversary

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“We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life”

The power of the Resurrection story is so overwhelming that it takes us 50 days to celebrate during which time the Church continues initiating new members through the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation.  This all leads to the climax of the season, Pentecost Sunday, when we welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit into our assembly and into our lives.  It is the Spirit that keeps the work of Christ alive within us.

 

Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, May 19^th/20^th has two Intentions:  our Regular Parish Support Collection and the Communications Collection.  The basket will be passed once.  We thank you for your generosity.

Prior Week Offertory: $5,750.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $246,098.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $268,400.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

This week’s second collection supports The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).  If Jesus Christ were on earth today, how would he spread his message of salvation?  Wouldn’t He use all communication vehicles to share the Good News?  The CCC believes Jesus would use as many means as possible and that is why it supports projects that use the entire array of media tools available today to evangelize and promote Gospel values.

Please visit www.USCCB.org/ccc. for more information.

Next week’s second collection supports the formation and training of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Boston for service, we pray, as future priests.  We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as priests.  Please be generous to support these seminarians on their journey toward their ordination to the priesthood.

Please visit www.VocationsBoston.org.

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

Every Wednesday Evening – Adult Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

June 6^th – Wed. – Bldg. & Prop. Comm. Mtg. – 7pm – rectory

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FAMILY LITURGY

            Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.

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In your charity, please pray for the souls of Stacee L. Goldstein, Grace Nugent and John J. Creedon who were buried from St. John’s this past week and Frances Seibert who died recently.  May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12^th.  All are welcome!

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“You know that our Lord does not look at the greatness or the difficulty of an action, but at the love with which you do it.  What then have you to fear?”

St. Theresa of Lisieux

Congratulations to all those Confirmed on May 13^th by the Most Reverend Robert Hennessey.

 

Devin Abate                            Michael Kelley

Jennifer Adamson                   Mary Kate Mancini

Alexandra Alioto                     Timothy McCone

Elizabeth Anderson                 Mairead Mederios

Taylor August                          Michael Melanson

Gabriele Ayers                         Christopher Miccichi

Christine Baldi                         Nicholas Miller

James Baxter                           William Mulvaney

George Bergman                      Thomas Nee

Gianna Beshere                                   Kelly Nocton

James Bruce                            Stephanie O’Brien

Katherine Bullerwell                Sean O’Connell

Christopher Capone                 Christopher Page

James Carroll                           Christopher Paolini

Tyler Chasteen                         Jessica Parker

Lauren Clougherty                   Tanya Pellegriti

Vanessa Dalessandro               Shawn Preble

Daniel Delehanty                     Ariana Rodriguez

Matthew Delehanty                  Kelly Russo

Patrick Delehanty                    Irene Saulnier

John Delsolio                           Ashley Singarella

Lorina DeRocco                      Kevin Singarella

Elizabeth DiBenedetto             Joseph Skoczylas

Taylor Dunbar                         Vincent Sparacino

Daniel Eruzione                                   Benedetto Spinazzola

Gianna Famolare                     Amanda Staffier

Daniel Figueira                                    Haley Stafford

Jessica Ford                             Kelly Swanson

Christopher Fucillo                  Alexis Vaccaro

Daniel Garcia                           Eric Wadkins

Diandra Gillis                          Rachel Wadkins

Marissa Gullotti                                   Angela Wandungu

Cassandra Harris                      Cody Wasson

Adam Holden                          Emerson Wayland

Eric Keller                               Jacqueline West

 

      ADULT CONFIRMANDI

Jennifer Ashman                     Jessica Munson

Angelo Capuano                      Melissa Williams

Monique McKenna                  Raymond Williams

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Fontbonne Academy 930 Brook Rd. Milton

Preview and Transfer Information Night

On Wednesday May 30^th, from 6-7:30pm Fontbonne Academy invites current 6^th and 7^th grade girls and potential 10^th and 11^th grade transfer students to learn about the high school experience.  The night will include a brief school overview followed by a campus tour.  Please contact Anna Miner, Director of Admissions to learn more.  617 615-3014 or admissions@fontbonneacademy.org.

 

Second:  Samantha Benker and Michael McCarthy

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Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Training

            We are in need of Eucharistic ministers and lectors for the Sunday Masses.  A new training session will begin soon.  If you are interested in serving our parish in this capacity, please contact Sister Jane at 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com.

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            Sister Jane’s next Faith Sharing Group will meet on

Tuesday, May 22^nd at 11am in the rectory.  All are welcome.

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Sister Jane is available to anyone who is interested in spiritual direction.  For more information or if you have questions, please contact her at 617 846-7400.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION

            Any adult who has been baptized Catholic and has received First Communion but has not been confirmed and would like to be, please contact Sister Jane at the rectory, 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com

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HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS

            St. John’s Parish is blessed with many extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, many of whom bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to church on Sunday.  This is a wonderful ministry and truly connects our homebound parishioners with the rest of the worshipping community through the Eucharist.  We are always interested in identifying people who are homebound and who would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister.  If you have family members who are homebound or know of parishioners who are homebound and desirous of receiving the Eucharist on a regular basis, please contact the rectory at 617 846-7400.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

            We are updating our communion list for the homebound.  If you are presently bringing communion to anyone in the parish, please give Sister Jane their name, address and phone number.  Call 617 846-7400 or email:  j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com  Please note, if Sister Jane assigned a person to you, you do not need to respond.

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On Tuesday, June 19^th, the youth of St. John’s will be traveling to New Hampshire for a fun day at Canobie Lake Park.  If you are in middle school or high school and want to spend the day enjoying rides and games, call the rectory at 617 846-7400.  The price is $30.00 per person and includes transportation.  The bus will leave St. John’s Ocean View parking lot at 9:30am and will leave Canobie Lake at 4pm.  Call and make a reservation before June 8^th so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the summer.

 

So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoketo them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. – Mk 16:19-20

 

 

 

Week of Monday, May 21^st – Sunday, May 27^th

Mon.      9:00        Rhoda Corinha Wickwire

Tues.      9:00        The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.       9:00        …

Thur.      9:00        Vincent & Jean Chiochetti

Fri.          9:00        The People of the Parish

Sat          9:00        James V. Ferri – 9^th Anniversary

4:00        Eleanor Noonan – 1^st Anniversary

Sunday  8:00        Patricia Minichino

10:00     Henry Tirrell – 21^st Anniversary

and David Cinardo – 20^th Anniversary

Harry Crawford – 1^st Anniversary

12:00     Anna Marie Powell

Beverly Turner – 2^nd Anniversary

James Fielding – 5^th Anniversary

Elaine & Peter Maguire

Richard Vecchia

Louise Seppala

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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.  From this day, all generations will call me blessed:  the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

 

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Holy Day of Obligation

Masses

Eve of the Ascension of the Lord

Wednesday, May 16^th – 4:00pm

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

Thursday, May 17^th – 9:00am and 7:00pm

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            Ascension Thursday is the Church’s way of marking 40 days after Easter, just as Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.

St. John’s Adult Choir will sing at the 7:00pm Mass.

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Next Weekend, May 19^th/20^th, the children of our parish will receive their First Communion at the Saturday, 4:00pm Mass and the Sunday, 10:00am and 12:00noon Masses.

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25^th and 50^th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

            His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. invites all couples celebrating their 25^th or 50^th wedding anniversary in 2012 to the Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, June 3^rd at 11:30am.  Mass will include a renewal of vows.  Family members and friends are welcome to attend.  Please register online at

www.BostonCatholic.org/MarriageMinistries or with the parish office.  Please register by May 25^th to have your name included in the printed list of Anniversary Couples.  A formal invitation and more information will be sent beginning in May from the Archdiocese to anniversary couples.  Congratulations on your anniversary!

We are pleased to inform you that the Most Rev. John A. Dooher, Auxiliary Bishop for the South Region, will be the celebrant and homilist for this Wedding Anniversary Mass.  Bishop Dooher is a strong supporter of the Archdiocese’s Marriage Ministries Programs.  We are very pleased that he will be with us for this special occasion.

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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

 BUNDLE SUNDAY WEEKEND

Saturday, June 2^nd – 9am – 12noon

Sunday, June 3^rd – 12noon – 3pm

Ocean View St. Parking Lot

This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc.  Thank you for your support!  Volunteers welcome!

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PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE – PRAY THE ROSARY

Today is the day we honor all of our mothers, living and deceased.  May we keep them in our prayers and continue to let them know of our love every day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and to all who have nourished us during our lives.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading:  Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48

            Peter was originally skeptical about preaching the Gospel to non-Jews.  Then one day, the Holy Spirit summoned him to preach to the pagan army officer, Cornelius and his household.  The result, as we shall see, is the first recorded conversion of Gentiles to Christianity.

Second Reading:  1 John 4:7-10

            The tradition of the apostle John’s teaching is expressed in what is called the first letter of John.  There is a legend that John in his old age would simply repeat over and over to his people, “Love one another”.  Today’s passage from that letter particularly illustrates this story.

Gospel:  John 15:9-17 (A Disciple’s Love)

Question of the Week

Adult:  How is love of others connected to love for God?

Child:  Who needs Jesus’ love this week?  How can you show them His love?

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WINTHROP FOOD PANTRY

This Weekend – May 12^th/13^th

            The Winthrop Food Pantry serves those in need in our community. They rely on your help and you have never failed them.  At the present time they are in need of large beef stews, albacore tuna and salad dressings.  However, any non-perishable foods you may bring will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

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FAMILY LITURGY

            Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN

St. John the Evangelist School

Ocean View Street Entrance

May 18^th – 7:15 pm – 9:30pm

Music – Games – TV – Basketball – etc.

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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12^th.  All are welcome.

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In your charity, please pray for the soul of Santo Spinali who was buried from St. John’s this past week.  May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Commitment to Parish Life (CPL)

People sharing time, talent and treasure

Parish Support and Finances

Our Offertory this weekend, May 12^th/13^th has one Intention:  our Regular Parish Support Collection.  We thank you for your generosity.

Prior Week Offertory: $4,825.00 – Budgeted Goal: $6,100.00

Weekly collection funds the day to day operations of the Parish.

FYTD Off.: $240,338.00 – Budgeted Offertory: $262,300.00

Our fiscal year to date totals began as of July 1^st, 2011.

Next week’s second collection supports The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).  CCC develops media programming, projects and resources that promote Gospel values.  50% of the collection supports local communications efforts, such as televised Masses and diocesan newspapers.  The other 50% supports the development and production of a wide range of national media programming.  The basket will be passed once.

Please visit www.USCCB.org/ccc. for more information.

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Every Sunday – Family Liturgy – 10am Mass

Every Second Sunday of Month – Food Pantry

First & Fourth Sunday of Month – Swahili Mass – 5pm – chapel

Every Monday thru Saturday – Rosary after 9am. Mass

Every Monday Evening – Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-8pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7-7:15pm – chapel – all are welcome

Every Wednesday Evening – Adult Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

May 16^th – Finance Council Mtg. – 6:30pm – rectory

May 18^th – Middle School Drop-in – 7:15pm – school hall

June 6^th – Wed. – Bldg. & Prop. Comm. Mtg. – 7pm – rectory

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Archdiocese of Boston Education Campaign

Doctor-Prescribed Suicide is Suicide…

and suicide is always a tragedy!

            Some terminally ill people recover and get well. 

            A hospice nurse told me about a lovely 24-year-old given three months to live.  Five years later, she is still with us and the mother of a child.

Every good doctor knows that medicine is an art as well as a science.  No one can predict with 100% certainty who will live and who will die.  Although it is rare, some terminally ill people can and do get better.  Everyone who works in hospice can tell you at least one story attesting to that.  They personally knew a patient who beat the odds and is still vertical today.

Offer them suicide and you take everything away from them.  You take away hope.  You take away their lives.

www.janestclair.net. or www.thecompassionatechoice.com.

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This weekend, May 12^th/13^th, flowers have been placed on our altar in memory of Helen Turner and Family by her loving family.

 

First:  Samantha Benker and Michael McCarthy

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Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Training

            We are in need of Eucharistic ministers and lectors for the Sunday Masses.  A new training session will begin soon.  If you are interested in serving our parish in this capacity, please contact Sister Jane at 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com.

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            There will be no Faith Sharing with Sr. Jane this week.  The group will meet on Tuesday, May 22^nd at 11am in the rectory.  All are welcome.

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Sister Jane is available to anyone who is interested in spiritual direction.  For more information or if you have questions, please contact her at 617 846-7400.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION

            Any adult who has been baptized Catholic and has received First Communion but has not been confirmed and would like to be, please contact Sister Jane at the rectory, 617 846-7400 or j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com

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HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS

            St. John’s Parish is blessed with many extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, many of whom bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to church on Sunday.  This is a wonderful ministry and truly connects our homebound parishioners with the rest of the worshipping community through the Eucharist.  We are always interested in identifying people who are homebound and who would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister.  If you have family members who are homebound or know of parishioners who are homebound and desirous of receiving the Eucharist on a regular basis, please contact the rectory at 617 846-7400.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

            We are updating our communion list for the homebound.  If you are presently bringing communion to anyone in the parish, please give Sister Jane their name, address and phone number.  Call 617 846-7400 or email:  j_iannaccone320@hotmail.com  Please note, if Sister Jane assigned a person to you, you do not need to respond.

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            Join us for LIFT – an exciting monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic and challenging Catholic speakers and Eucharistic Adoration.  Our events are FREE to attend and open to ALL AGES.  Be with us on Tuesday, May 15^th as we welcome Bob Rice as our guest speaker.

The evening runs from 7-9pm at Fontbonne Academy 930 Brook Rd., Milton, MA.  More information, directions and a downloadable flyer can be found at www.liftedhigher.com.   Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area.

First Communion Practice Schedule

            We will hold only ONE practice and it is imperative that your child attends the correct practice.  We will meet in the lower church and the practice should last about 40 minutes.  Practice will begin on time.  Please do not be late.

First Communion Date:     Practice Date & Time

May 19^th at 4:00pm           Wednesday May 16^th at 2:40pm

May 20^th at 10:00am            Thursday May 17^th at 2:40pm

May 20^th at 12:00pm            Thursday May 17^th at 3:30pm

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Registration for the 2012-2013 Religious Education Program for grades 1-8 and Confirmation I and II is ongoing.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

All families, whether new or returning, need to register at this time.  Any student attending parochial school who will be in the 10^th grade in September and wishes to be confirmed should also register at this time.  Also, any grade 2 student attending parochial school who wishes to receive Reconciliation and First Eucharist should also register at this time.

We will also register any child who is now in kindergarten and who is planning to attend our Grade 1 in the fall.  A copy of your child’s Baptismal record will be needed if the child was not baptized at St. John’s.

Tuition for 1 child is $75, for 2 children $100, for 3 or more children is $125.  Half the tuition is due at registration time.  If you use weekly parish envelopes and have contributed $500 over the previous year, then tuition will be waived. 

 

IF REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 30^TH A $25 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED.

 

If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 617-846-3100 or come to the office in the St. John’s School building at 30 Ocean View St.  Registration forms can be found at the back of the church.

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On Saturday, May 19^th, 2012, the New England Catholic Homeschool Conference will be held at St. Monica’s Parish in Methuen, MA.  This marks the first time that the conference will be held in the Archdiocese of Boston!  Our keynote speakers are Danielle Bean from Catholic Digest and Faith & Family, Allison Gingras from Reconciled to You Ministries, Maureen Wittmann from Homeschool Connections and Father Edward Riley, Spiritual Director and Liaison to homeschooling families of the Archdiocese of Boston.  The Conference is not just for homeschooling families!  As the primary educators of their children, parents will find wonderful support and vital resources for the great task of raising and forming their children.  For more information and to register, visit:

www.NewEnglandHomeschool.com

 

“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.” – Jn 15:16-17

 

 

Week of Monday, May 14^th – Sunday, May 20^th

Mon.      9:00        …

Tues.      9:00        The Benefactors of the Parish

Wed.       9:00        Rita Macken

Eve of the Ascension

                4:00        Catherine Kelly, Helen Cox and Eileen Kelly

Ascension of the Lord

Thurs.     9:00        Theresa Davis

7:00        Evelyn Marks

Fri.          9:00        The People of the Parish

Sat          9:00        Arthur Gilleo

4:00        First Eucharist

Agnes & Lester Towlson and

Ann Marie Towlson – 2^nd Anniversary

Sunday  8:00        Rocco Leo

10:00     First Eucharist

12:00     First Eucharist

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On Tuesday, June 19^th, the youth of St. John’s will be traveling to New Hampshire for a fun day at Canobie Lake Park.  If you are in middle school or high school and want to spend the day enjoying rides and games, call the rectory at 617 846-7400.  The price is $30.00 per person and includes transportation.  The bus will leave St. John’s Ocean View parking lot at 9:30am and will leave Canobie Lake at 4pm.  Call and make a reservation before June 8^th so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the summer.

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O Mary conceived without sin,

pray for us who have recourse to thee.