Rev. Huy H. Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Most Rev. John A. Dooher, In Residence Msgr. Cornelius McRae, In Residence Rev. William P. Joy, In Residence Deacon Daniel Burns Deacon Francis J. Corbett Deacon Timothy J. Maher Saint Jerome Parish 632 Bridge Street Weymouth, Massachusetts 02191 781-335-2038 saintjeromeparish.org [email protected]Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Confessions Saturday 4:30-5:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parish 720 Broad Street Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189 781-337-0380 icweymouth.org [email protected]Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m., 12 noon Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:30 p.m. Catholic Weymouth A COLLABORATIVE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH • SAINT JEROME PARISH • SAINT JEROME SCHOOL Saint Jerome School Mr. James Hauser, Principal Preschool—Grade 8 598 Bridge Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02191 781-335-1235 • stjeromeschoolweymouth.org [email protected]
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Rev. Huy H. Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Most Rev. John A. Dooher, In Residence
Msgr. Cornelius McRae, In Residence Rev. William P. Joy, In Residence
Deacon Daniel Burns Deacon Francis J. Corbett Deacon Timothy J. Maher
At all of the Easter Masses we remember, in a special way, all those whose names
have been placed on our Altar. Tuesday, April 23
9:00AM - Brian McGillicuddy Thursday, April 25 9:00AM - Edward and Madeline Morse Saturday, April 27 9:00AM - Ann Claire Durham
4:00PM - Wilma Dempsey Sunday, April 28
9:00AM - Angelo Virgona 12:00PM - Frederick J. Herzig, Jr.
Saturday, April 20
7:30PM - Easter Vigil Sunday, April 21 Alleluia! He is Risen! Masses at 7:30AM and 10:30AM
At all of the Easter Masses we remember, in a special way, all those whose names
have been placed on our Altar.
There will NOT be a 5PM Mass on Easter Sunday Monday, April 22 9:00AM - Laura Salenius, Pete Salenius and Heather Smith, Memorial Wednesday, April 24
9:00AM - John Alexander, Birthday Memorial Friday, April 26
9:00AM - Amalio Saganich, Memorial Deceased Members of Saganich Family Saturday, April 27
5:30PM - Deceased Members of the Prosser Family Sunday, April 28 7:30AM - John H. Gilboy, 16th Anniversary 10:30AM - Lorraine Chambers, Birthday Memorial
5:00PM - Doris Hasting, 2nd Anniversary Deceased Members of the Hasting and Tavara Families
Financial Stewardship
Offertory - December 30, 2018
Immaculate Conception: $8,979 Online giving: $237
Capital Improvements: $2,374 Online: $35
Saint Jerome: $6,610 Online giving: $1,140
Capital Improvements: $ 2,480 Online: $40
Thank you for supporting your parish
Easter Collection: Clergy Health and Retirement Trust
The Easter Collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. These priests have given their lives to faithfully serve Christ, the Church and you. Please be as generous as your means allow to this important collection. For more information please visit www.clergyfunds.org .
Memorial Gifts for the Week
April 21, 2019
The Hosts, the Altar Wine and Sanctuary Light have been donated in loving remembrance of
Jane and John Joyce
The priests and staff of Catholic Weymouth wish all in our parish family the grace and peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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APRIL 21, 2019: EASTER SUNDAY
This is the Day the Lord Has Made, Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad
It is Easter Sunday, the stone has been rolled away and the tomb is empty, and that changes everything. If that stone can be rolled away then the love of God can move mountains. If the
tomb is empty and Jesus is alive, then the love of God is stronger than everything, even death. It is a promise that means we will see our family and friends again. If the tomb is empty then every broken dream we have ever had, every disappointment is not the end of
the story. Jesus is risen, He is not done yet, there is more to the story.
Easter Sunday tells us that Jesus is alive, and that means His mission of love and redemption is not over. But now each one of us is sent out to continue that mission. It is through the Eucharist, offered to us whenever we gather at Mass, that we become what we receive – we
become the Body of Christ. And we take that presence of Christ within us out into our broken world that so desperately needs to see His face and hear His voice and be touched by His healing hands. Each of us can be the unexpected love and kindness and hope of Christ to our families and friends. Are we ready to accept the depth of
God’s love that the resurrection shows us? Are we ready to share in the divine life that Jesus invites us into?
If Jesus, who was nailed to a cross to show us how deep the love of God is for us, is alive, then everything is possible. There is a future of hope, and possibility, and love that will never end. Today is an invitation to allow ourselves to be amazed again, to fall in love again, to be surprised again. Today is the day when everything we hope for, care for, long for, and cry out for is satisfied. And He comes again, in the Eucharist, to strengthen us and
remind us that God’s love conquers all, and that each one of us has a part to play in the redemption of our world.
This is the day the lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! Deacon Dan Burns
Adult Formation Series
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
Edward Sri
Immaculate Conception Msgr. Hackett Center Tuesday, April 23 - Biblical Roots of the
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saint Jerome Parish Friday, April 26 - Biblical Roots of the Mass
We wish all of our Participants this year a most
Joyous, Happy and Holy Easter!
The Adult Formation Team: Mary Ellen, Mary, Mary
Lou, Toni, Marybeth, Janet and Jenn
Devine Mercy Novena
Family Celebration 2019
To prepare for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28, the Divine Mercy Novena will be prayed Monday – Friday, April 22-26 at 3pm in
the Sacred Heart Chapel (lower Church), located at 55 Commercial Street in Weymouth Landing. All are lovingly invited. Questions, call Paul 617 828 2801.
Devine Mercy Sunday
The Celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday will be
held at Sacred Heart Parish, 55 Commercial Street, Weymouth Landing on Sunday, April 28. The schedule will be:
The Image of Divine Mercy and St. Faustina’s Relic
will be present for Veneration
All are invited to come and experience the Divine Mercy of Jesus!
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Forming in Faith...
Collaborative Religious Education
Religious Education Grades 1-8 All classes resume the week of April 28 at their regular days and times.
Grade 2 First Communion Students continue to prepare for the reception of First Eucharist. We prayerfully ask that parents take their children to Mass each week in preparation for the reception of the Sacrament. What an exciting time for the parish and families, as we continue to work together preparing the children to receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time.
If your child is in need of a First Communion dress, suit, shoes or accessories, please call Mrs. Gleason to schedule a convenient time to come in and see the many gently used items we have to lend out.
A blessed Easter to all of our Religious Education students and their families.
Pray the Rosary in May!
Join us for the outdoor Rosary on Tuesdays in May
in honor of Our Blessed Mother. We will meet outside at the statue of the Blessed Mother at Saint Jerome
Church on the four Tuesdays in May at 6:30 pm. May 7 (Joyful), May 14
(Luminous), May 21 (Sorrowful) and May 28
(Glorious). In the event of inclement weather, we will meet inside the Church.
All are welcome, young and old!
Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of the Lord
St. Peter reminds us today that Jesus
Christ “...commissioned us to preach to
the people and testify that he is the one
appointed by God.” Who are the people
you might “preach to” or speak to today
about Christ? Pray for the courage to be like Peter and
Mary Magdalen and tell your story – the story of how
God works in your life. This is not just good news, it
is Good News. Share it!
William and Bessie Perrault, Martin J. Joyce, Ana Mae Murphy, Mary L. Quinlan,
Elizabeth V. and Frederick L. Whitcomb, Agnes Frey, Samuel L. Frey, Jr.,
Regina Booth, Msgr. John E. Maney, Msgr. John A. Carroll, John and Jane Joyce.
Easter Flower Offerings
Sincere thanks to all who contributed to our beautiful Easter Flowers. The names of your loved ones have been placed on our Altars and will be remembered in prayer throughout the Easter Season. Thank you to all of our parishioners who worked so hard to provide our collaborative with an uplifting celebration of the sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. It takes many people working many hours to make it all come together so nicely. Great job!
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Collaborative News and Events...
Find more Collaborative news and events at catholicweymouth.org
New Baby? Congratulations !
Please call the parish office to make arrangements for your child’s Baptism. At Immaculate Conception parish, baptisms are held on the first Sunday of each
month and at Saint Jerome Parish they are held on the third Sunday of each month. Parents are asked to attend a baptismal catechesis prior to the baptism and
to please keep in mind when choosing Godparents, that they need to be Confirmed, practicing Catholics. In certain circumstances, if you have only one
Godparent who is a Confirmed and practicing Catholic, your child’s Baptism is also valid.
Volunteers Needed Spring Clean-Up Planned for Immaculate Conception and
Saint Jerome Parishes
Save the dates: May 4 at Immaculate Conception May 11 at Saint Jerome
Many hands are needed to assist with our parish clean-up day. We need folks from 9am until 12noon and the parish will provide lunch! Thank you
for helping to make our parish grounds beautiful
CRS Rice Bowls
Encounter the Risen Christ
We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten
journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we encounter our Risen Lord to
bring the hope of Resurrection to a world in need.
Please return your Rice Bowls and contributions
this weekend. Thank you so much for taking part and helping to change lives this Lent!
Cori Cori Cori
Have you returned your CORI form? If you are
involved in ministry in either parish and have the potential to be in contact with children or the elderly, you must complete a CORI yearly. Thank you for
your cooperation in helping to keep our children and our elders safe. If you did not receive a CORI form in the mail, please contact the parish office.
Saint Jerome School
Early Childhood Program Petting Zoo in the Play Yard!
On Friday, April 26, Saint Jerome School’s Early Childhood Program is hosting a Petting Zoo in the Play Yard! Presented by the friendly folks at Animal
Craze, this traveling petting zoo features adorable baby animals that love attention. Arrive at 10:30am to mix and mingle with the cute critters for a half hour.
Space is limited. Parents with children ages 3 - 6 years should reserve their spot by calling 781-335-1235 or email Mrs. Hannan
Dear Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish,
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful gifts you gave in support of Saint Mary’s Home. Our residents are very grateful for your past and current support of
our shelter for eighteen pregnant/parenting teens and their babies. Without your support we would not be able to offer
these women and their babies the comprehensive array of services we do. The stuffed animals, wash cloths, baby wash and lotions, enable us to provide
welcome baskets for each new teen and baby that comes into our home. We could not be more grateful and appreciative to you all!
Thank you for your support—it means the world. My best, Anna
The young women in Saint Mary’s Home, between the ages of 13-18, are on their own, struggling to take care of themselves and their children. Most are
burdened by a history of trauma, domestic violence, homelessness and substance abuse or neglect. The
teens are encouraged and supported to play a central role in their treatment and are provided with
clinical and health care services, group and family therapy, independent living, and parenting education. Additional support helps teens finish high
school and explore academic, vocational, and housing options.
