April 21st, 2019 ~ Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord
COLLABORATIVE SACRED HEART & SAINT THOMAS MORE Office: 55 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA 02188 (781) 337-6333 www.SHSTM.org
Sacred Heart Elementary School: 75 Commercial St, Weymouth, MA 02188 (781) 335-6010 www.sacredheartschoolweymouth.org
Sunday June 2nd, 2019
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PLEASE PRAY FOR
William Morales Chris McCarthy Richard Goggin Carole Ross Ginny Norton
Martin Beatty Bill Earle
Esther Keeley Francis Murphy
Elizabeth Mastropole Kenneth Rice Jr.
Claire Rice Mary Fleming Carolyn Ryan Peter Aitken
Margaret Micele Ginny Salvaggio Elizabeth Meola Amber Johnson Linda Antoniou
Dan O’Brien Colman Feeney Denise Cremins
Janet Shiels Herbert McMeekin
Maura Marino Meaghan Morneau
Laura O’Neill Roseanne Hood Bill Romanoff
John Hastie Bill McCaffrey
Theresa MacMillian John Keeley
Paul McGovern Joseph O’Reilly Rosemary Haley Donna O’Reilly
Pat Coleman Marie Santo John Dingee
Jean & Tony Athas Antoinetta Sheehan
Gina Pappas Jackie Fuller
Robert McDermott Paul Donohoe Paul Hughes Paul Boback
Julie Williams
Joseph Gavin William Walsh Tracey Cronin
Joseph & Lee Doyle Irene Griffin
Theresa McIsaac Pat Smith
Doreen Lehane Dorothy Rocks James Larson
Ruth Campbell Francis Finnegan Marjorie Murphy
Patricia Lee John Coyle
John Gifford Robert Harrington
Joseph Yuska William Twohig Paul McNamara
Leone Walls Mary Gallegos Bob Clifford
Barbara Pugliese Marie O’Neil
Joyce Brancaccio Tom Itri
John Mastrangelo Anita King
Joan Anderson Richard Francis Maurano
our young ones:
Carly Silva, Amelia Driscoll, Maeve Wilson,
Isabella & Arianna
... and our little ones: Monroe, Quinn Walters
Mark & Ethan Mondello, Wil Rooney, Caleb, Baby Owen,
Baby Lucas, Baby Roland, Baby William,
Baby Lincoln, Baby Jacob & Baby Emma
News & Notes
Cancer Support Group New Meeting Date
Cancer Support Group: for those who are, or who have relatives or friends, suffering from the
challenges and effects of this disease. This group will start meeting beginning on Monday June 10th. The group meets in Sacred Heart Church hall each
Monday beginning with the praying of A Rosary for Life at 1:00pm in the Adoration Chapel.
Annual Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversary Mass. If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please join Cardinal Seán O'Malley on
Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3PM for the annual Anniversary Mass with renewal of vows at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Couples can register for the event at www.bostoncatholic.org/weddinganniversarymass.
For more information, contact Emily Elliott at [email protected].
ROAR VBS June 24-28, 9:00-NOON
Register at www.shstm.org Children entering K-5 Extended Day care available until 4:00PM
Cost: $100.00 for the first child, $60.00 for the second with $175.00 maximum per family.
Registration closes this Monday, June 3rd
The best week of the summer!!
The Final Family Faith Formation Session of the season will be held this
Sunday, June 2nd at 4pm in Sacred Heart and Monday, June 3rd at 6pm in St. Thomas More.
Safe Environment Training & Protecting children and will be the topic of this session.
“Every time you pass a Church—Pay a little visit—so when at last your carried in-
The Lord won’t say who is it.”
Mrs. Eileen Linehan, late of Cork Ireland
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"Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds" (Rev 22: 12)
For the past few weeks, the Liturgy of the Word has included passages from The Acts of the Apostles, a book that begins with Jesus instructing the Apostles for the forty days following His Resurrection before commissioning them to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. Jesus’ last words to His disciples were: “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The remainder of the Book of Acts records the ways and means that the first Christians carried out this commission, witness-ing to their faith in Jesus Christ despite on-going, often violent, persecution against them. An example of the Apostles’ sacrifice to fulfill this commission is found in today’s First Reading: the martyr-dom of Saint Stephen, one of the seven deacons appointed to assist the first Apostles by ensuring that the Greek-speaking widows in the community were treated fairly. When brought before the Sanhedrin for his teachings among the Jews, Saint Stephen did not apologize. Rather, he offered his detractors a dissertation on the Jewish scriptures to prove that the laws of Moses were not undermined by Jesus but, instead, were fulfilled in Jesus. Stephen was stoned to death when he denounced his listeners as "stiff-necked" people who, just as their ancestors had done, resisted the Holy Spirit. "Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him." With these words, Stephen was accusing the Jewish leaders of murdering the Messiah for which all the People of God had been waiting. Stephen’s speech aroused such great anger in the Jews that they stoned him to death. The English word “martyr” is a translation of the Greek word for witness. Stephen’s martyr-dom became the first ultimate Christian witness. As Stephen was being stoned, he looked up and cried, "Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God!" His listeners would know that the right hand of the king was a position of power and authority. Stephen saw Jesus, no longer as the Suffering Servant but rather, as Saint John describes in the Book of Revelation, “like the Son of Man,” but different. According to John’s description, Jesus now appears white as snow, His face shining like the sun, just as He had been when John was allowed to witness the Transfiguration of Jesus on earth. In their visions, both Stephen and John, recognized Jesus, but He was different; He was resurrected. His mission had been accomplished, and He now radiated the power (right hand) of God. As John describes Him: “His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns…And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords” (Rev 19:12,16). By sharing what they had seen, John and Stephen give witness to what Jesus had said and done, and by the power of His Holy spirit, continues to do, in and for His People. By their witness to Jesus, John and Stephen called others to recognize that not only did Jesus fulfill all of the Old
Testament prophecies and so prove, once and for all, that He is the Promised One, the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Christ, but they also declared that Jesus is Lord forever and ever. We too are called to give witness to the Kingship of Jesus in heaven and on earth. The Great Commission that Jesus gave to His first Apostles has been given to all of us, His disciples. But, as the Book of Acts records, being disci-ples of Jesus is not an easy duty or responsibility. Through-out history, Christians have been persecuted for their witness to the Truth of Jesus Christ. Jesus knew the commission he has given to those of us who would follow Him would not be an easy task, and so, at His Last Supper He prayed “for those who will believe in me through their word…that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world." In Jesus’ words, we are a “gift” to Him. He desires us to remain in Him, that we may be one as He and our Heavenly Father are one. If we remain in Him, even if it costs us our lives, our words and deeds will bear great fruit. That is, our words and deeds will result in helping others to see the Truth that: “eternal life is this: they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent”(Jn 17:3). Our commission as baptized Christians is to help others know that Jesus Christ is the only true God. Stephen’s martyrdom demonstrates how we are to accomplish our task. As he lay dying, Stephen’s last words, were the words of Jesus: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them,” just as Jesus had prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:34) At the point of death, Stephen cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit,” just as Jesus, at the moment of His death, had “called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" (Lk 23:46). With these words, Saint Stephen shows us how to fulfill our own commission, i.e., with the words of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips so that, by our love, all people will know that we are His disciples. No matter how difficult life may be, we are called to continue to preach and teach to all we meet everything the Lord has commanded us, to let the world know that: “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scrip-tures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the liv-ing and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.” This was the reason Jesus, God, became Man: to offer Himself as the perfect sacrifice to our perfect God, for all people, for all sins, for all time and-even more-to show us the way to eter-nal life. "Consequently, he is able to save to the ut-termost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them" (Heb 7: 25). (continued on pg.4)
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No matter how difficult life may be, we are called to continue to preach and teach to all we meet everything the Lord has commanded us, to let the world know that: “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in ful-fillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.” This was the reason Jesus, God, became Man: to offer Himself as the perfect sacrifice to our perfect God, for all people, for all sins, for all time and-even more-to show us the way to eternal life. "Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them" (Heb 7: 25). Jesus came to send us the Holy Spirit so that we can now complete our own
mission to make disciples of all people. “Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall sepa-rate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8: 34-37). Yes, our mission to fulfill our Great Commission is not an easy one. But, the reward for comple-tion of our mission is eternal life. May we fulfill our mis-sion in such a way that one day we might witness what John and Stephen did. One day, may we, too, “see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory” (Mark 13: 26).
Catechetical Corner Continued from pg. 3
Join in the worldwide mission of Jesus! Wanted: Experienced Rosary Makers! The Propagation of the
Faith Office needs volunteers experienced in making corded Rosaries. The office will provide materials and design instructions
to make 50 World Mission Rosaries. Volunteers work on their own and at their own pace. The rosaries will be distributed to our
Archdiocesan children in Catholic schools and parish Faith Formation programs to teach them about the rosary and about the
importance of praying for the missionary work of the Church. If you can help, or have questions about the project, please contact us at 617-542-1766 or [email protected].
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SAINT THOMAS MORE
Reconciliation: Saturday Afternoon, 3:00pm- 3:45pm
Baptism: Baptisms are held 3rd Sunday of the month at the 8:00am Mass. Please call the office to schedule. Catechesis class for the family is required and is held on the 4th Sunday of each month at 1pm in the lower church hall at Sacred Heart.
Marriage: Congratulations! Contact the par ish office at least six months in advance and prior to scheduling your reception.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please see a priest at Mass or contact the office to make arrangements for the Sacrament prior to surgery.
Devotions - Adoration & Rosary: The Rosary is prayed every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9am in the Chapel.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursdays, 2:30pm
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 10:00 –11:30am in the lower church hall.
Collaborative Prayer Group: Grow in Prayer and Praise, Tuesday evenings 6;30-8:00pm in the Chapel.
Sacred Heart Saturday, June 1st Fr. Sean 4:00pm (SH) - Carol Keeley (11th) Matthew Ehlers (1st) Sunday, June 2nd—Fr. Sean 9:30am (SH) - Angelina Luongo Parente & Madeline Parente Gangemi Edward Wright (30th) & Joseph Steverman (9th) 11:30am (SH) - Fr. Sean Fr. Brian Smith (6th) Deceased of the Bowell, Kavanaugh, Flynn & Gillispie families
St. Thomas More Saturday, June 1st—Fr. Joy 4:00pm - Kenneth Logan, Jr. (5th) Sunday, June 2nd—Fr. Sean 8:00am-Pro Populo
(SH) 9:00am Monday, June 3rd Fr. Peter Souls in Purgatory
(SH) 9:00am Tuesday, June 4th Fr. Peter Souls in Purgatory (STM) 9:00am Wednesday, June 5th Fr. Sean James & Susan McGonagle (SH) 9:00am Thursday, June 6th Fr. Sean Matthew Kelly (Special Intention) (STM) 9:00am Friday, June 7th Fr. Sean Mary Tortolano
SACRED HEART
Reconciliation: Saturday Afternoon, 3:00pm-3:45pm
Baptism: Baptisms are held 1st Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Mass. Please call the office to schedule. Catechesis class for the family is required and is held on the 4th Sunday of each month at 1pm in the lower church hall at Sacred Heart.
Marriage: Congratulations! Contact the par ish office at least six months in advance and prior to scheduling your reception.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please see a priest at Mass or contact the office to make arrangements for the Sacrament prior to surgery.
Devotions - Adoration & Rosary: The Rosary is prayed every Sunday following the 9:30 mass and Monday at 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel. The Rosary for Life takes place on Wednesday at 1:00pm & Friday at 5:30pm in the Chapel. The Novena to our Mother of Perpetual Help is prayed Tuesdays in the Chapel at 6:30pm .
Weekday Mass Schedule
Sacraments Mass Schedule
The gifts of bread and wine, candles and
sanctuary lamp are offered
At Sacred Heart &
St. Thomas More for
Fr. Brian Smith (6th)
SH 4:00pm, 9:30am & 11:30am Readings: 1082 E: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus G3 949 P: We Are Many PartsG3 834 C: Now We Remain G3 785 R: The Church’s One Foundation G3 742
STM 4:00pm & 8:00am Readings: 919 E Alleluia! Sing to Jesus , J3 458 P: Where Charity and Love Prevail J3 720 C: Spirt & Grace J3 798 R: The Church’s One Foundation J3 746
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STEWARDSHIP: TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
Sacred Heart Parish Last weekend’s Offertory totals and breakdown 5/25 & 5/26 St. Thomas More Parish
Mass Mass Count
Percent Capacity
Total Offertory
% Envelope Mass
Mass Count
Percent Capacity
Total Offertory
% Envelope
4:00am 287 52% $2,421.00 71% 4:00pm 115 35% $1,460.00 82%
9:30am 198 36% $1,331.00 56% 8:00am 131 40% $1,654.00 73%
11:30am 137 25% $1,413.00 37%
Coin $7.91 Coin 0
Mass count 622 Online $3,075.53 35% Mass Count 246 Online $447.50 10%
Offertory Mailed to Parish $405 Offertory Collected at Other Parishes $197
Total Offertory For SH: $8,850.44
Offertory Mailed to Parish $172 Offertory Collected at Other Parishes $616
Total Offertory For STM: $4,349.50
Collaborative Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry is locat-ed in the hall at St. Thomas More. We are so grateful for the donations we receive each week. We depend on your generosity to provide necessary food items for those who come to our food pantry each week. Because we fill so many bags, we now have an Urgent Need for: Canned vegetables, cereal, soup, sauces and gravies, and any other items you feel could feed the hungry in our mist. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.
To volunteer, please call Maureen at the office. For assistance, call SVDP Conferences at
St. Thomas More (339) 987-9624
Sacred Heart (339) 205-8029.
Behind on your electrical bills? Until June 30th, St. Vincent dePaul Society, with help from the LaPorte Utility Program, can assist with your outstanding balance on electrical bills. Please contact either the Sacred Heart SVDP (339-205-8029) or St. Thomas More SVDP (339-987-9624) for more details before the June 30th deadline.
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