All Are Welcome! Fifth Sunday of Easter May 2, 2021 THE ...

All Are Welcome! Fifth Sunday of Easter May 2, 2021

THE EVANGELIST

841 Shore Rd. | P.O. Box 1558

Pocasset, MA 02559

Phone (508)563-5887

Fax (508)563-3121

www.stjohnspocasset.org

facebook.com/sjepocasset

Our Mission We are a Roman Catholic Family of Faith that seeks to help one another to love the Lord with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. Our

life centers on the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church. From these encounters we seek to be Christ's eyes, hands, voice and heart in the

world. We warmly welcome visitors and seekers and anyone who is curious about faith, Church and God; we rejoice in the Lord when

returning brothers and sisters join us at Table.

The Weekly Newsletter of St. John the Evangelist Parish

Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit. John: 14a, 15b

Monks, submitted with permission by Clem Walsh


Contact Us Welcome Center

located next to the church 508-563-5887

To reach Father or the Deacons, call Patty at the Welcome

Center, extension 101

Clergy

Reverend Thomas Frechette Pastor

Deacon Brendan Brides [email protected]

Deacon John Burkly [email protected]

Staff Deborah Boucher

Director of Faith Formation [email protected], ext. 104

John Brennan Pastoral Assistant and

Director of Music [email protected], ext. 102

Patty Parsons Parish Secretary

Director of Adult Ministries [email protected], ext. 101

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 508-563-5317

Prayer Apostolate [email protected], ext. 108

Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Mass Schedule

All Masses Live Stream and limited attendance Sundays: Daily Mass: 8 AM & 10:30 AM 7:30 AM Monday-Thursday 4PM Saturday Vigil Bourne TV's Public Channel 13 (Comcast - 1 week delay) Saturday: 3:00 PM Rosary: 7 days a week at 7:30 AM Sunday: 3:30 PM

Live Stream & Archives: https://www.stjohnspocasset.org/livestream Daily Rosary (in-person or live stream): Monday - Thursday 6:50 AM, Friday & Saturday 7:30 AM Holy Days:Vigil 4PM; Holy Day: 7:30AM, 7 PM Check newsletter to confirm times)

New to Our Faith Family? We are blessed you could join us at the Eucharistic Table! It is our hope and prayer that you find a welcoming, faith-filled, spiritual home as you grow in your relationship with God. Stop by the Welcome Center. If you are interested in or curious about any of our offerings and don't know where to begin, a Staff Member will be happy to help.

Welcome Center & Store Hours (508) 563-5887): Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11 AM

Sacraments Baptism: Please contact the Welcome Center prior to making arrangements. Parents and Godparents need to participate in one Baptismal Preparation session the 2nd Sunday of the month. Baptisms are scheduled on the 4th Sunday of the month. Reconciliation: Suspended by our Holy Father Pope Francis until further notice.

First Communion & Confirmation: Formation is conducted in a two-year Sacramental preparation program. Contact Deborah for more information. Baptized Adults 18+ seeking Confirmation should contact Father Tom, Deacon Brendan or Deacon John.

Marriage: Congratulations! Please contact the Welcome Center at least six

months prior to the intended wedding date.

Sick & Homebound: Contact the Welcome Center to arrange regular visits.

Holy Orders: Please contact Fr. for more information.

Becoming Catholic: Are you an adult looking to become a Roman Catholic or wish to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? We are happy to accompany you along this faith journey. Contact Father Tom, Deacon Brendan or Deacon John for more information.


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Week of May 2, 2021

Sunday, May 2: • Sunday Mass 8 AM &10:30 AM

Monday, May 3: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Walking With Purpose: Afternoon Session Only 1 PM Welcome Center Tuesday, May 4: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Lunch Bunch 12 Noon Parish Hall • Small Group - Fougere, Room 3, 6 - 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 5: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Prayer Shawl Ministry - 9:30 - 11 - WC Hall • Small Group - Chalker, Room 1, 3 - 4:30 PM

Thursday, May 6: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Prayers For Priests Immediately following Mass

Friday, May 7: • Rosary 7:30 AM

Saturday, May 8: • Rosary 7:30 AM • Church will be open 8 AM - 2:00 PM • SVdP Monthly Meeting - WC Hall 8:42 AM • Mass 4 PM

Some events may require prior sign-up.

Check inside for more details or call the Welcome Center.

Week of May 9, 2021

Sunday, May 9, Mother's Day: • Sunday Mass 8 AM &10:30 AM

Monday, May 10: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Walking With Purpose: Afternoon Session Only 1 PM Welcome Center Tuesday, May 11: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Lunch Bunch 12 Noon Parish Hall - Hot Lunch! • Small Group - Fougere, Room 3, 6 - 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 12: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Daily Mass 7:30 AM • Prayer Shawl Ministry - 9:30 - 11 - WC Hall • Small Group - Chalker, Room 1, 3 - 4:30 PM • Ascension Thursday Vigil Mass - Church - 4 PM

Thursday, May 13: • Rosary 6:50 AM • Ascension Thursday Mass 7:30 AM • Prayers For Priests Immediately following Mass • Ascension Thursday Mass - Church - 7 PM

Friday, May 14: • Rosary 7:30 AM • WG Rummage Sale Collection - 9 AM - Noon • Rummage Sale - Welcome Center 6 PM - 8 PM

Saturday, May 15: • Rosary 7:30 AM • Church will be open 8 AM - 2:00 PM • Rummage Sale - Welcome Center 9 AM - Noon • Mass 4 PM

Please note: All church events are Live Streamed & Limited Attendance

Evinda Lepins


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Prayer Marathon - Bishop da Cuhna Wants YOU I am very pleased that Pope Francis last week called for a global prayer marathon for the upcoming month of May to pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization announced the initiative on Wednesday, April 21. The initiative will involve all shrines of the world in a special way, so that they might encourage the faithful, families, and communities to recite the Rosary to pray for an end to the pandemic,” said the Pontifical Council in its announcement. Each day in May, Vatican online media platforms will broadcast recitation of the Rosary at 12 noon EDT from various shrines taking part in the initiative. Pope Francis will open the Marian month of prayer on May 1 and will also close the i n i t i a t i v e o n M a y 3 1 . ( S e e h t t p s : / /www.ca tho l i cnews . com/pope -ca l l s - f o r-monthlong-global-prayer-marathon-for-end-of-pandemic/ for details) I want to encourage all of our faithful people to take part in this prayer marathon, and I am asking your help to spread the word. Persons can participate by reciting the Rosary at the 12-noon hour (perhaps along with the Vatican broadcast), or at any other time in the day as one’s schedule permits. (SJE will participate at our regular daily scheduled Rosary times.) The month of May presents a significant opportunity for us to urge our people to turn in prayer to Mary, our Blessed Mother, asking for her intercession to help bring an end to the suffering that so many have been forced to bear in the grips of this pandemic over the past 14 months. I am grateful for your assistance in this. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Bishop da Cunha

Daily Rosary Ministry Each morning a small group of parishioners quietly (sometimes quietly) meets at St. John’s to pray the Daily Rosary together, broadcast it over the livestream. Praying the Rosary each day brings us closer to Our Mother Mary and centers our intentions, brings focus to thoughts and words, brings our requests and intercessions before Our Mother and before her Angels and Saints. The Rosary is a very powerful repetitive prayer that can bring Peace, Comfort and Hope into our daily lives. Join us in person or on the live stream (we have found people from all over

the world join with us)! We often find parishioners and friends who join with us at special times in their lives seeking the Blessings and Graces our Mother can bestow upon us. Monday thru Thursday mornings at 6:50 am, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 am., in person or through the livestream, you are always welcome at St. John’s Daily Rosary. Too early? Our Monday - Thursday Rosary is available on our webpage along with the archived Masses so you can pray with us at your convenience. Join us!

Bake Sale - Reward Yourself for Voting! The St John’s Women’s Guild will be sponsoring a bake sale on Tuesday May 18 (town voting day) from 8 am until noon or when supplies run out. We are inviting anyone to VOLUNTEER to bake - you do not need to be a member. The money raised all goes to the scholarship fund for high school seniors. Please drop off your individually wrapped items between 8 and 10 at the bake table outside the welcome center. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Bobbie Dwyer

There Will be BURGERS! MARK THE DATE! The Father Tom Annual Cookout is scheduled for July 18th this Year!

Congratulations to Father David Frederici! Please join in congratulating and praying for our former Pastor, Father David, as he accepts Bishop da Cunha's appointment as Vicar of Pastoral Services for the Diocese of Fall River. In this role, in addition to his duties as Pastor of St. Mary's in South Dartmouth, Father David will oversee several ministries, including Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry and Family Ministry. He will also become a member of the Bishop's cabinet of advisors, and his role will include memberships on several boards and councils throughout the Diocese. Please take a moment and pray for Father David as he takes on these additional responsibilities for our Diocese.


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Responsorial Psalm: I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. I will fulfill my vows before those who fear the LORD. The lowly shall eat their fill;they who seek the LORD shall praise him: “May your hearts live forever!”R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD;all the families of the nations shall bow down before him.R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. To him alone shall bow down all who sleep in the earth;before him shall bend all who go down into the dust. R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. And to him my soul shall live; my descendants shall serve him.Let the coming generation be told of the LORD that they may proclaim to a people yet to be born the justice he has shown.R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.A reading from the First Letter of St. John:

1 John 3:18-24Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth and reassure our hearts before him in whatever our hearts condemn, for God is greater than our hearts and knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this:we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them,and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation Cantor, then All repeat: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord.Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit.R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.The Lord be with you: All: And with your spiritA reading from the Holy Gospel according to LukeAll: Glory to you, O Lord

John 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples:“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you

NOTE: Please take this home with you. Thank you! Opening: Three Days

1.Three days our world was broken; the Lord of life lay dead.“Take up your cross,” he told us who followed where he led.Would we now hang in torment with thieves on ev’ry side,Our Passover shattered, our hope crucified?Three days we hid in silence, in bitter fear and grief.Three days we clung together where he had washed our feet.

2.Three days-and on the third day, the women came at dawn.His tomb, they said, was empty, his broken body gone.Who could believe their story? The dead do not arise,Yet he walks among us, and with our own eyesWe’ve seen him at this table; we’ve share his bread and wine.Hearts burning bright within us, we’ve seen his glory shine.

3.Three days our world was broken and in an instant healed,God’s covenant of mercy in mystery revealed.Two thousand years are one day in God’s eternal sight,And yesterday’s sorrows are this day’s delight.Though still Christ’s body suffers, pierced daily by the sword, Yet death has no dominion: the risen Christ is Lord!Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to people of goodwill. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, Heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.Lord, Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord, God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, Amen.

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts 9:26-31

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples,but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him and brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord. He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him. And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus.The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers.The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God

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can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned.If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”ALL: Praise to you , Lord Jesus Christ Homily Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (all bow your heads for the next two lines)and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended intoheaven 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. AmenPrayers of the Faithful Preparation of Gifts Hymn: Vine and BranchesRefrain: I am the vine and you the branches, remain in me and I remain in you, you will bear great fruit in me1. A new commandment I give you; Even as I have loved you now love one another. Refrain2. No greater love is there that this:Than to lay down your life, your life for a friend. Refrain 5. The words that I have spoken are spirit and life, they are spirit and life. Refrain6. And now as I have washed your feet so you must do just as I have done. RefrainHoly Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.Mystery of Faith Save us Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free. You have set us free.Amen

Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.Lamb of God Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world Grant us, grant us peaceThe Prayer of Spiritual Communion “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, and allow me to unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen." Communion Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives 1. I know that my Redeemer lives, the One who calls meHome. I long to see God face to face, To see with my own eyes.Refrain: I know that my Redeemer lives, that I shall rise again. I know that my Redeemer lives, that I shall rise again.2. I know that I shall one day see the goodness of the Lord,When God will wipe away our tears, and death will beno more. Refrain 3. The last day I shall rise again, shall be remade like God.My home shall be by God’s own side, the dying, risingLord. RefrainCommunion/Dismissal Hymn: Now is the Time Refrain: Come to us, You who say, "I will not forget you."Be with us, You who say, "Do not be afraid"Take hold of us, our hearts, our minds, our whole being.Make us Your own; Now is the time!1. Spirit of love, Crush the pain of hatred.Spirit of hope, Stand before our eyes.Spirit of light, Dance within our darkness.Make us Your own; Now is the time! Refrain 2. Spirit of peace, silence tongues of anger.Spirit of life, break the chains of death.Spirit of joy, overcome our sadness.Make us Your own; Now is the time! Refrain 3. Spirit of faith, rise above our doubting.Spirit of truth, save us from our lies.Spirit of God, walk among Your people.Make us Your own; now is the time!. Refrain

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Seasons of Hope Bereavement to Begin Again “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”~ C.S. Lewis “If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” ~ A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ~ Matthew 5:4

There is no timetable on grief. There will never come a day when you will be "over it." Our Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group offers people an opportunity to work through their pain with a Scripture-based program held in a safe environment and designed to help people work through their loss without losing or rediscovering their Faith. Our group is open to anyone, Catholic or not, and is free of charge. Your level of participation is entirely up to you. We will be starting again on Thursday, May 20 at 10 AM in the Welcome Center and will run for 6 consecutive weeks. COVID-19 protocols will be enforced, with masks worn and at least 6 feet distance between participants. If you have attended other Seasons and would like to attend again, welcome back! If you want to come and check it out, welcome as well! Any questions, reach out to John Brennan at the Welcome Center.

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE - May 2, 2021 5th Sunday of Easter

“Spiraling out of control,” is a phrase that can easily describe the current display of human existence. In addition to the violence, unrest, uneasiness and turmoil that are common elements of our daily news, other essential pieces are misplaced or missing. Many lack an objective center around which to order and structure their lives or a clear set of definable goals or mores to act as guideposts and life directives. It appears that “feelings” have become a “new god” and traditional structures and ideals set aside. It is almost as if history only shows that we got this whole thing wrong and many are determined to finally set things right. The real truth, however, is that while wrongs and errors are certainly a part of our often-checkered past, it is hardly the case that all was wrong. It is not our task to rewrite the history of our lives, but to learn from mistakes that were made, and preserve the perennial wisdom at the root of our successes. Learning is an essential part of being human. The question becomes, however, from whom do we learn? Some have such a hard time placing God in that position, but that is precisely where God needs to be. God is the Master Teacher from whom all of humanity learns and gets its cues. It is in and through this relationship with the Gardener of Life that we are fashioned and pruned into the people we are intended to be and can be. It is only in God that we are able to find our best selves. Sadly, many think that religion too, as well as history in general, has also gotten all this wrong. Yet, our resurrection faith tells us differently. We are reminded, today especially, that we are meant to remain in Christ as Christ remains in us. We are also reminded that Jesus, the Incarnate God, is the vine upon which we grow, the branches that flow from the source of God’s life.

Giving up our will to God’s can be a painful endeavor. It is not easy to set our own desires and wants aside and allow God to step in and direct and guide our growth. But this is the only way to prevent deadly weeds from overtaking us and bringing us to a place of self-destruction. God’s commandments are the very guideposts and benchmarks we need, yet many seek to remove them from all public view because they appear to limit self-expression and suppress what is considered by many to be “human freedom.” They are the only way we can find freedom, however. And, until we learn this fundamental lesson, we will continue to spiral out of control, never really knowing who we are, what our potential can be or how life really can be lived. We will not know peace. ©LPi

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† TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH † Thursday, May 6, 2021 EASTER WEEKDAY Focus on the essentials One of the earliest conflicts in the church had to do with whether Gentiles should have to follow the laws and customs of Judaism. Because Christianity grew out of Judaism, early church leaders had a hard time sorting out what was essential to the emerging Christian faith and what was simply the “way we’ve always done it.” This question continues to vex church leaders to this day and has gone through many iterations—from questions about ritual practices, to prayers and social norms. What is essential to the faith? That we love God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, and love our neighbor as ourselves. Everything else may well be a matter of custom. When it comes to faith, take time today to get back to the basics. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:7-21, John 15:9-11 (288).

Friday, May 7, 2021 EASTER WEEKDAY Connect with creation and Creator If you have a garden, you might be checking the forecast these days to see if conditions are right for planting. Gardens play an outsize role in the Christian imagination. From the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane, key events happen in gardens. For centuries communities of sisters, brothers, and priests have cultivated gardens for food, edification, and connection to a major metaphor for spiritual development. Seek out a patch of green, and whether you plant a seed or enjoy a bloom, connecting with creation will connect you with the Creator. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17 (289).

Saturday, May 8, 2021 EASTER WEEKDAY Elevate your spiritual gaze Blessed Teresa Demjanovich (1901-27) has been called America’s “Little Flower.” Like Thérèse from Lisieux, France, Teresa from Bayonne, New Jersey was a spiritual writer of great insight who also died young. Because of her virtue, her writings, and a miracle healing attributed to her intercession, she was beatified in the Newark cathedral in 2014, the first-ever such ceremony held in the United States. Her elevation to sainthood awaits confirmation of a second miracle. Teresa’s mother died in the 1918 pandemic, which killed well over 500,000 Americans. Sound sadly familiar? Ask Blessed Teresa’s intercession for all who have suffered because of COVID-19. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21 (290).

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Sunday, May 2, 2021 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Search for the truth We’ve entered an age when discovering the truth feels more complicated than ever. Some of us are leery of “facts,” knowing how easily they can be manufactured, massaged, or politicized Traditional sources of truth—government, news media, even organized religion—have proven to be subject to the same failures to which we ourselves are prone. How do we sort out truth from all the political noise that distorts what we hear? John says the Spirit’s been given to us for precisely this task. Pray for the gift of holy discernment. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 (53). Monday, May 3, 2021 FEAST OF PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES Don’t think less of others Poor James the Lesser. The other apostle named James—the Greater—got the better nickname. We don’t even know anything about James the Lesser, other than his name and that Jesus picked him to be one of the 12—but that alone speaks volumes about this James. We’ve all experienced what it feels like to have labels attached to us that make us feel less in the eyes of others, if we even feel seen or known at all. But God looks past those labels to the truth of our identity. That’s where you’ll find your value and dignity, even if others don’t seem to. Remember that, like James, you are God’s chosen. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14 (561). Tuesday, May 4, 2021 EASTER WEEKDAY May their force be with us Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, recognizing teachers as a force for good—especially in this pandemic year. Through John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of all teachers, we might say the best educators naturally follow a “Lasallian” philosophy of education. “The Lasallian tradition emphasizes the fact that all people, especially the young, have an inherent dignity which comes from their being created in the image of God,” explains St. Mary’s College of Winona. “Education is a means of developing this dignity for the well-being of each student as well as for the well-being of our society.” Thank a teacher today. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a (286). Wednesday, May 5, 2021 EASTER WEEKDAY Celebrate the dignity of diversity Though today’s “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations commemorate but a single Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in the United States it has become an opportunity to honor the heritage and culture of Mexican people. As folks revel in parades and festivals, enjoying Mexican cuisine and music, we recall these words from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Human interdependence is increasing and spreading through the world . . . embracing people who enjoy equal natural dignity.” Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a prayer of gratitude for the richness of human diversity. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8 (287).


† PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY OF FAITH †Our Faithful Departed

Teresa Bandy Margaret Bergeron Peggy Black Margaret May Borden Devin Brito Maureen Charlton Larson Coffin, Jr. Edward F. & Mary B. Collins Mary Colonna Matthew Conlon Elizabeth Coyle Fern Deluce Corrinne A. DeMoss Philip DiModica Edith M. DiRusso Christopher Dugan Mary Carole Earnst Sylvia Embrescia Dorothy Emmons Paul Fahey Lou Fougere John (Jack) Gavin John Gordon Jan Guerriere Tricia Halpin Joseph Hastick Toots Holden Catherine Laird Jamie Lambert Elizabeth Lane Paul K. Leary Edward Linhares Joseph Lombardo Barbara MacKinnon E. Joan McCann Paul Medeiros Zachary Meissner Mary Montabano Jim Murray Annmarie O'Brien John O'Grady Alyson Bowers Perez Richard J. Piazza Joseph Piccolo Helen Rando Ken Rago Robert Riley Sylvia Rose Dorothy Silvestro George Smith Helene Therriault Ann M. Thomas Stephanie Tsimortos Vincent Vendice Myra Vincent George Weinert P. Nicolas Wherity Peter Wilde Robert Williamson Norma May Wilmott All who died from COVID-19

Our Military S.N. Ian Angell, USCG CPT Kathryne Elizabeth Bauchspies, ARMY Dempsey A. Brown, USMC Patrick M. Brides, USN LT COL John J. Carroll, USAF 1ST LT John P. Carroll, ARMY CDR Sean Carroll, USN Joseph J. Ciampa, USAF CAPT. Kristie Ciampa, USAF LCPL Paul Cody, USMC SSGT Daniel Corriveau, ARMY CW3 Matthew John Crowley, ARMY 2ND LT. Michael F.X.Dolan, ARMY Charles B. Dunn, MIDN, USN LT. Andrew R Gerry, USN Major Stephen D. Gerry, ARMY 1st LT Andrew M. Greenwood, USMC SGT Matthew Krueger, ARMY LCDR Matthew Lewis, USN CPT Connor J. Lyons, USAF LT COL Brian McCarthy, ARMY CDR Michael McCarthy, USCG Michael E. McGillycuddy, USAF LT Devin K. Mulcahy, USN MIDN 1/C Mitchell Pastizzo, USN LCDR John J. Piccone, USN LT Elizabeth Quinlan, USN LT Michael W. Quinlan, USN Mark F. Roncase, USMC R.J. Sansoucy, USN TSGT Robert Shea, USAF CWO Paul M. Stirling, ARMY NG CDR Daniel Swisshelm, USN 1st LT Preston Towers, USMC CMDR Richard Walsh, USCG LT CMDR Jonathan Wolstenholme, USCG Dillon E. Woodside, MANG

Our Sick Angela Ayala Erick Ayala Mateo Ayala Madeline Bagdonas Stacey Bowen Betty Brady Ellen Bragg Alexander Boucher Marissa Boucher Isaac Brennan Sheldon Brown Sharon Caldeira Bill Casson Doris Cetrangelo Andrew Chapman Anthony Cortese III Gerald Czarnetzki

Our Sick (cont’d) Arlene Dineen Andrew Ellis Carol Ellis Barbara Foley Cynthia Fougere Jean Marie Fullerton Cheri Geilar Kelsey Harris The Hurst Family Norm Jones Sandy Katz Betty Kelley Anita Knutila Kristina Knutila Claire Kondochriste Kevin Leary Jim Lema Kerry Leone Kathleen McCarthy David McNulty Robin Mello Judith Merritt Jacqueline Oliva Cathy Pasionek Brandy Power Jax Ray Ann Rohmer Kimberly Roberts Chris Saheed James Smith Olivia Margaret Smith Marilyn Timo Susan Tsimortos James Verrington Chris Waterman Brian Way Richard Whitcomb Fr. David White Bethany Whitewing Betsy Zinzer All in the world suffering from the virus

Special Intention For the well being of our friends at Cape Cod Senior Residences, PCHC & Bourne Manor and all whose health is somehow compromised.

Sunday, May 2 8:00 AM The Parishioners of St. John the Evangelist 10:30 AM Mae and John Loughman Monday, May 3 7:30 AM Ken Rago Tuesday, May 4 7:30 AM John and Isabel Camara Wednesday, May 5 7:30 AM Cynthia Davis Thursday, May 6 7:30 AM James P. Kennedy

Saturday, May 8 4:00 PM Living and Deceased members of the Edward A. Brennan Family Sunday, May 9 8:00 AM For Mothers 10:30 AM For Mothers Monday, May 10 7:30 AM William Sullivan Tuesday, May 11 7:30 AM Mary O'Carroll Wednesday, May 12 7:30 AM Richard and Robert Cappello Thursday, May 13 7:30 AM Denise Perini

Saturday, May 15 4:00 PM John and Helen Rando

The Sanctuary Candle Week of May 3rd - May 9th In Memory of Paul Medeiros

Week of May 10th - May 16th In Memory of Martha McGonagle

To have your prayer intention added to or removed from our lists, please contact Patty in the Welcome Center. Names on "Our Faithful Departed" list will be printed for one year. Names on "Our Sick" list will be printed for three months or less if the prayers are answered. Names on "Our Military" list will remain until the

we are notified by a family member. Unless otherwise notified, names will continue to appear on our list, space permitting. Please help keep our list current.

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