Pastoral Center Summer Hours
Sunday: 9am-3pm Monday - Thursday: 9am-7pm Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-5pm
Parish Directory
Parish Phone: 978-686-4050 Religious Education: (Gr. 1-5): 978-682-9484 (Gr. 6-10): 978-686-4050 St. Michael School: 978-686-1862 Youth Ministry: 978-686-4050
Pastor: Rev. Kevin Deeley Parochial Vicar: Rev. David Brogan Parochial Vicar: Rev. Chris Lowe Weekend Assistant: Rev. Ray Dlugos, O.S.A. Deacon: Deacon Vincent Gatto
Director of Pastoral Ministries: Mary Alice Rock School Principal: Susan Gosselin Finance & Operations Manager: Dorothy Varga Pastoral Associate: Dominic Margaglione
Welcome Thank you for joining our parish family today to share in this Eucharistic Feast. Your pres-ence is important to us. We, the clergy and staff of St. Michael Parish, care about you and want to do our best to welcome you and to be bearers of Christ’s love to you and your loved ones. Please let us know how we may help you by contacting us at the Pastoral Center. If you are new to our parish, a special welcome! Please introduce yourselves to us, pick up a welcome packet and return the census and stewardship forms. If you have been with us and have changes in your address or phone, please let us know. May God bless you!
Mission Statement The Spirit of the Lord has been given to us.
For He has anointed us with His Life. He has sent us to:
Bring Good News to the poor; To proclaim liberty to captives;
And to the blind bring new sight; To set the downtrodden free;
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Living with purpose…Living with Christ! 196 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 • 978-686-4050 • www.saint-michael.org
Summer Schedule of Masses
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,
10:30am & 12noon
Weekday Masses
6:45am, 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am only
For Prayer Line Intentions Call:
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Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Adoration Chapel
Monday: 6-7pm Saturday: 3-4pm
Televised 10:30am Sunday Morning Mass
Shown on Thursday at 11am and Sunday at 12:00noon on Verizon channel 24 and
Thursday at 11am and Sunday at 12noon on Comcast channel 22
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Thinking of making a will? Please remember Saint Michael Parish.
Living the Paschal Mystery A Weekend Retreat with Fr. Dan O’Connell
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford, Maine Friday, November 9th (Registration begins at 4pm)
through
Sunday, November 11th (Ends with lunch at Noon)
Saint Michael Parish has a limited amount of spaces
reserved for this special weekend retreat in the scenic
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford, ME.
Retreat Cost: $210 for a shared room/ $230 for a private
room and includes Friday - dinner, Saturday - breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday—breakfast and lunch)
Non refundable Deposit: $85.00 deposit—remaining amount due at
arrival on Nov. 9th (Checks to be made out to: Marie Joseph Spiritual Center
Parish Registration & Deposit Deadline: Sunday, July 1st
Registration forms are available at the Pastoral Center and
are due back, along with the deposit check, by Sunday,
July 1st. Please contact Dominic Margaglione or Peggy
Reid with questions at 978-686-4050.
June 24, 2018
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
A man was sent from God, whose name was John. He came to testify to the light, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.
John 1:6-7; Luke 1:17
From his birth, John the Baptist was “a light to the nations” and one who grew strong in God’s spirit. While John knew he was not the messiah, he also knew that his role was to prepare
people’s hearts for the coming of Christ. In what ways are you, like John the Baptist, “a light for the nations” leading others to Christ? Who are the people in your life that need to be pointed toward Christ?
Do You Have Children Going into
Grades 1-10 in the Fall?
We want to help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ!
Enroll your child(ren) in our Religious Education Program! Registration is taking place now through JUNE 30! (After that, late fees apply!)
Classes will start mid-September!
Our world needs more of the Light of Christ! Our staff and volunteer teachers want to help families form strong disciples of Jesus Christ!
Don’t let cost prevent you from enrolling your child – scholarships are available! For more information, call our office at 978-682-9484 or email [email protected].
1st Communion Mass Books
Last weekend at the 9am Mass we welcomed back our First Communion Children for a spe-cial Mass with the Blessing of their Mass Books. If you or-dered a 1st Communion Mass Book but you were not able to join us last weekend, please stop by the Pastoral Center Reception Desk to pick it up.
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In the gospel today, Zechariah and Elizabeth name their first born son, John, to the dismay of their
family and friends. This child’s birth was miraculous in this community. Both parents were past child
bearing years and the child’s birth and mission is foretold to his father by the Angel Gabriel within the
holy of holies in the temple.
“Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you
will name him John. He will be your pride and joy, and many people will be glad that he was born. As
far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. He
will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. He will bring many people in Israel back to
the Lord their God. He will go ahead of the Lord with the spirit and power that Elijah had. He will
change parents’ attitudes toward their children. He will change disobedient people so that they will
accept the wisdom of those who have God’s approval. In this way he will prepare the people for their
Lord.” Luke 1: 13-17
John in Hebrew means "YAHWEH is gracious.” All that John becomes is set forth in his naming
eight days after his birth. His family raises him in accord with the Angel Gabriel’s prophecy. John’s
mission is wrapped up in his name, in his creation and in his family of origin. He learns and grows
with this mission in mind.
In Baptism, parents are asked, “What is the NAME of your child?” At baptism a child receives their
name in the Church. Their “baptismal name” will identify them. God will call them by their name, like
in our first reading from Isaiah 49:2, “from my Mother’s womb he gave me my name.” This is their
name for all eternity.
Parents determine a child’s name in different ways, for different reasons: after a family member or
saint, or because of the name’s sound, meaning or associations. Whatever the reason, a child’s name
will distinguish them in the family, in society and for all eternity with God. Our name when spoken
grabs our attention and gives us identity.
We begin our prayers and Mass “In the NAME of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” In
the NAME of our God we start prayer, Mass and all good things. Like God’s NAME, our name indi-
cates who we are and who God created us to be.
What does your name stand for? Does your name invoke love, reverence and integrity? Does your
name provide comfort, peace and joy? How will you ‘live your name’?
Your NAME is eternally known and you are loved by God!
Earline Tweedie Liturgy Coordinator
The Na'vity of Saint John the Bap'st!
Leslie Crook Joyce Eaton Norman Gallant Flora Gaudes Leonard Smith John Whelan
This Week in Our Parish
Sunday June 24
Monday June 25
Tuesday June 26
Wednesday June 27
Thursday June 28
Friday June 29
Saturday June 30
Adoration* 7am-4pm
Adoration* 7am-8pm
Rosary* 8:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation 6-7pm
AA * 7pm
Adoration* 7am-8pm
Rosary* 8:30am
Overeaters Anonymous* 4:30pm
Centering Prayer* 7pm
Samaritans* 7pm
Adoration* 7am-8pm
Rosary* 8:30am
Nimble Thimbles 9am in the Youth Ministry Bldg
Young Adult Group* 7pm
Adoration 7am-8pm
Rosary* 8:30am
Overeaters Anonymous* 4:30pm
Rosary Cenacle* 6:45pm
Al-Anon* 7pm
Adoration* 7am-8pm
Rosary* 8:30am
Adoration* 7am-4pm
Men’s Morning Prayer 7am in the Parish Hall
Sacrament of Reconciliation
3-4pm in the Adoration Chapel
Please note: adoration and sacrament of reconciliation are held in the Adoration Chapel.
Rosary, Choir Practices, and Baptism Prep Classes are held in the Church.
All other meetings are held in the Pastoral Center unless noted.
Our Parish joyfully welcomes
the following children who
recently celebrated the
Sacrament of Baptism:
Peyton Marie Carroll, daughter of Joseph & Tiffany Ellsey Jane Chenaro, daughter of Matthew & Megan
Thank you to all who have participated in St. Michael Parish’s 2018 Catholic Appeal campaign. Your support is the most effective way our parish community can join together in the Church’s universal work to care for our neighbors. We are so close to our goal at 94% pledged! If you have yet to participate in this year’s Catholic Appeal, please visit bostoncatholicappeal.org or pick up a pledge form available in the entrances of the church. Thank you for your support and prayers.
Thank you to the first graders from St. Michael
School for leading us in patriotic songs.
June 14, 2017
Senior Flag Day Luncheon
Please pray for all those currently serving in our military, those in nursing homes and hospitals, the sick and the lonely.
June 23 through July 1
Saturday 8am Fr. Eric Cadin (living) 4pm Paul Fleming
Sunday 7:30am James & Rita Walton (living) 9am Lois Sergi & Maurice Sergi 10:30am William & Ruthmary Bushnell 12noon Richard Fitzpatrick Claire Ann Gravel & Mary L. Gravel Julian, Mary, Clarence & Henry Helinski Regina Violandi, Clara Romanow, Eva Brady Richard Kulpinski Gonzalo Yurrita Maria & Nino Bruno Allan McInnis Gustabo Mora
Monday 6:45am Lorraine St. John 9am Jennie Marino
Tuesday 9am David J. Brown
Wednesday 9am Frank Walsh (living)
Thursday 9am Benjamin Bleszinski
Friday 6:45am Alice K. Wright 9am Terry McGuire
Saturday 8am William & Marie McCaffrey 4pm Maria & Peter Coco, Joseph Coco and John Tine
Sunday 7:30am Fr. George Morgan, O.S.A. and Fr. John DiFruscia 9am Lorraine Boudreau 10:30am David L. Vaughan 12noon Eileen Flynn Edward P. Conte
Stay connected to St. Michael Parish while you vacation. Visit our website at www.saint-michael.org or check us
out on facebook. You can read our bulletin, see what just happened, what is happening and what is coming up!
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS BRING
LOVE AND JOY!
Last week, several Eucharistic Ministers to the nursing homes and assisted living facilities gathered together to pray, to share their experiences of joys and chal-lenges and to share a meal. It was evident that the Eucharistic Ministers brighten the lives of those they serve by their presence, but especially by presenting Jesus Christ in the Eucharist to them. The residents are filled with joy and love as they welcome Jesus into their beings!
Our team ministers to the 6 local facilities—Ashland Farm, Brightview, Edgewood/Meadows, Prescott House, Spectrum and Sutton Hill, as well as to Mary Immaculate in Lawrence. If you would like to find out more about this life-giving ministry or to our ministries to the homebound or to the hospitals, please contact Trisha Boutilier, our pastoral outreach coordinator, at 978-686-4050 or [email protected].
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
Sunday, July 8th Our next Children’s Liturgy of the Word
for children in grades 3 and younger will
take place on Sunday, July 8th, at the
9AM Family Mass. After the opening hymn, children
(and parents who wish to accompany their child) will
proceed into the Day Chapel to hear readings and a
homily geared toward our young people to help them
fully engage with the celebration of God’s Word. We
hope you will join us!
Monday, July 9 10am-3pm: Summer Theatre Camp begins! Wednesday, July 25 thru Friday, July 27 the Adoration Chapel will be closed for cleaning.
Please feel free to stop by the Day Chapel for some quiet time those days.
Saturday, August 4 at 7pm in the parish hall, we will host another Saint Michael Coffeehouse! We are looking for those who like to entertain so if you can sing, dance, or do a skit sign up at the pastoral center reception desk.
Sunday, September 9 will hold our Parish Picnic. We once again hope to start with a 12noon Mass on the North Andover Common followed by food, fun, and socializing. If think you might want to volunteer please contact Kim Silk at [email protected] or at 978-686-4050 to make sure you are all set with CORI and Protecting God’s chil-dren requirements.
Wednesday, September 26 from 2-7pm in the parish hall, there will be a Blood Drive in memory of Maureen Staudt. Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more infor-mation.
When the temperature starts heating up, so does the demand for service vol-unteers. At the Cor Unum
Meal Center at St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence, tens of thousand of men, women, and children will eat free, nutritious meals this summer. Will you consider volun-teering your time at Co Unum? Go to their website at www.corunummealcenter.org to fill out an application or call 978-688-8900.
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