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June 24th, 2018

COLLABORATIVE PARISHES OF

SACRED HEART & SAINT THOMAS MORE

Collaborative Office: 55 Commercial Street Weymouth, MA 02188

(781) 337-6333 or (781) 843-1980 www.SHSTM.org

Sacred Heart Elementary School: 75 Commercial Street Weymouth, MA 02188 Phone: (781) 335-6010

www.sacredheartschoolweymouth.org

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Oftentimes, parishioners wish to get more involved in parish life, but do not know where or how to begin. Below are some ways you may wish to explore to determine where you can best serve the Lord and His People in our collaborative. These ministries will be explained more fully in our forthcoming Parish Report. In the meantime, please pray and ask the Lord where He is calling you to serve His Church in our parishes…and for the courage to answer His call to service.

LITURGICAL AND RELATED MINISTRIES

Altar Care Altar Linen Care Art and Environment Baptismal Robes Eucharistic Ministers

Family Liturgy Greeters Lectors Ushers Coffee Hours

Adult Choir Contemporary Music Children’s Choir

CHRISTIAN SERVICE/ COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Eucharist Home Visitation Teams Eucharist South Shore Hospital Visits Eucharist Nursing Home Visits

Pine Street Inn Pro-Life Committee Collaborative Food Pantry Saint Vincent dePaul Society

Senior Dinner & Movie Night Bereavement Support Group Cancer Support Group

Christmas Giving Tree & Easter Giving Baskets

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRIES

Baptism Preparation R.C.I.A. Team Adult Faith Formation www.FORMED.org

Cathechists Bread of Life Studies In-home Bible Studies Women’s Faith Sharing Group

Family Faith Formation Grades 1-6 Faith Formation for Young Disciples

Discipleship I & II (Gr. 9/10)

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament The Rosary Collaborative Lending Library Prayer & Pizza

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena to our Mother of Perpetual Help

PRAYER & SERVICE

Holy Family Vocation Teams Knights of Columbus Our Lady’s Sodality Holy Name Society

Charismatic Prayer Group Prayer Shawl Ministry

YOUTH MINISTRIES Youth Choir Children’s & Teen Lectors Altar Servers Vacation Bible School

Drama Club Young Disciples Scout Program Sacred Heart School Family Game Nights

LEADERSHIP SUPPORT MINISTRIES

(Appointed by Pastor)

The Collaborative Parish Pastoral Council The Parish Finance Councils The Sacred Heart School Advisory Board

The Collaborative Development Committee

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Please pray for: Mary Fleming, Carolyn Ryan, Peter Aitken, Margaret Micele, Jannina Planeta, Ginny Salvaggio, Sara Meola, Amber Rea Johnson, Kevin Smith, Linda Antoniou, Dan O’Brien, Colman Feeney, Anita Molisse,

Denise Cremins, Janet Shiels, Herbert McMeekin, Maura Marino, Meaghan Morneau, Ann Dowd, Laura O’Neill, Roseanne Hood, Bill Romanoff, John Hastie, Theresa MacMillian, Martin Beatty, Sean & Noreen Naughton, John Keeley, Madonna

Smith, Marie Rita Maurano, Paul McGovern, Joseph O’Reilly, Rosemary Haley, Mary Fleming, Donna O’Reilly, Mary Eileen Cipullo, Pat Coleman, Frank Mahoney, Elizabeth Mastropole, Marie Santo, John Dingee, Jean & Tony Athas,

Antoinetta Sheehan, Gina Pappas, Jackie Fuller, Robert McDermott, Paul Donohoe, Paul Hughes, Paul Boback, Diane Rogers, Julie Williams, Joseph Gavin, Peter Aitken, William Walsh, James Perkins, Tracey Cronin, Joseph & Lee Doyle, Irene Griffin,

Theresa McIsaac, Teresa Connolly, Pat Smith, Dorothy Rocks, James Larson, Ruth Campbell, Marjorie Murphy, Donnie Kenneally, Patricia Lee, Annabelle & John Coyle, Richard Murano, Debbie Turco, Irene B. Panaro, John Gifford, Maria Marini, Robert Harrington,

Sheila Lucy, Joseph Yuska, Nora Hutchings, Theresa Romanoff, Paul McNamara, Marion Feeney, Bridget Callahan, Leone Walls, Mary Gallegos, Bob Clifford, Barbara Pugliese ...and our little ones: young Maeve Wilson, Olivia Marsh, Rory Tobin, Lucky Eschauzier,

Ariana & Isabella, Mark & Ethan Mondello, Wil Rooney, Baby Lucas, Baby Marino & Baby Roland.

Our Collaborative Parish Cancer Support Group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 pm in

Sacred Heart Chapel to pray A Rosary for Life. Following the Rosary, members of the group

share their thoughts as they explore topics provided by the Christian resource, Together Living With Cancer.

Having cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life. Our collaborative support group provides cancer patients and their

families, resources to cope with the emotional aspects of cancer by offering them a safe place to share their feelings and challenges. We learn from others who

have faced or are facing similar situations. Come join us in prayer for yourself or for someone

you love who is struggling with the effects of cancer in their lives. All are welcome!

Mourning the loss of someone you love is never easy, but there is hope.

The Collaborative Parishes of Sacred Heart and St. Thomas More will host Seasons of Hope, a unique

support group for the bereaved. This program is rooted in Catholic tradition, and conveys God’s

consolation through scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. The group is starting a new season on Thursday June 28th at 1:00PM. There are 6 sessions

beginning Thursday, June 28th at 1:00PM in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Inquire at mbbrady@ shstm.org for details. We hope that you will prayerfully consider our invitation to come. We are uplifted by knowing that the Lord blesses those who mourn and offers not only hope

for us but true peace that surpasses all understanding. Seasons of Hope is a way to find him in our midst.

Great fun day for the whole family!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Children’s Ministries Appreciation Day for 2018

Monday, July 2, 2018

Your children, who serve our collaborative parishes as altar server, youth choir, youth lectors are our guests! All family members are most welcome and can enjoy the group rate of $ 26.00 per person (a $13.00 savings PP),

payable by June 30th. – children 3 and under are free. If there is

interest, we will have a bus this year or families may drive upon their own. Please see www.shstm.org for details or email Mary Beth Brady.

Please complete your SIGN-UP SHEET (found at www.shstm.org) and drop off your payment for additional family members by June 30,

so we can order tickets for the event.

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STM Readings, pg. & Music SH Readings, pg. 1199 (Vigil) & 1200 (Day) & Music E: Here I Am, Lord J3 818 E:Here I Am, Lord G3 777

P: Luke 1: Benedictus J3 123 P: Luke 1: Benedictus Journeysongs 123 C. Behold the Lamb of God J3 785 C: Behold the Lamb of God G3 939 R. For All the Saints J3 504 R: For All the Saints G3 884

Theology on Tap—Save the Date FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018 7:00-8:30 PM

At a recent faith enrichment session, a parishioner asked Father Sean a question and his answer surprised and intrigued her. She exclaimed, “Father, I did not know that! Can you stay and answer some more questions for us?” Unfortunately, at that time, Father was on his way to celebrate a funeral Mass and could not stay to answer more questions. But, ever responsive to his parishioners needs and wants, Father will host a “Theology on Tap” question and answer session. “Theology on Tap” has been occurring in many parts of the diocese, often in a tavern or public space where anyone can purchase tickets to attend. But, our “Theology on Tap” will take place in Sacred Heart Church hall where parishioners are invited free of charge to ask questions pertaining to Catholic faith and doctrine. Please note this evening is not meant as a discussion for parish operations or personal concerns, but is offered in response to our parishioners expressed need for answers pertaining to our Church’s doctrine

and practices. Please RSVP to Maureen.

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We are called to sing the mass together! The Church expresses eloquently that: “Through singing together at mass, prayer is expressed in a more attractive way, the mystery of the Liturgy, with its hierarchical and community nature, is more openly shown, and unity of hearts is more profoundly achieved by the union of voices, minds are more easily raised to heavenly things by the beauty of the sacred rites, and the whole celebration more clearly prefigures that heavenly Liturgy which is enacted in the holy city of Jersualem” (Musicam Sacram 5). We know that music is not the focus of the Mass. It does, however, help us focus on the Mass. The Mass contains songs with lyrics consisting of Sacred Scripture and prayers that have been perfected through the ages, which make them the most perfect songs to sing. If it took Aretha Franklin only a day to write “Respect,” then how much more wonderful is it to sing lyrics that Christians have spent centuries developing? Singing in the shower is great, but it is not enough! Sing the mass! When you come to Mass, please keep in mind that God loves everyone’s voice no matter how bad or good you may think it is. He just wants you to sing His praise and is greatly pleased by your efforts, so go for it!

WELCOME Our newest par ishioners Veronica Bagge, Jordan Erhardt, Benjamin Landers, Tucker Levy, Lilliana Masciarelli,

Edward Mayhew II, Lovinia Mazzariello, Michael Owen, Jake Ruozzi, Ella Stanton, Joshua Winfrey.

May God hold them in the palm of His hand as they learn to love and love to learn the Way of the Lord throughout their lives. We pray for God's abundant blessings upon

their families, especially their parents and Godparents, as they train their children in the way they should go, so when they are old they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22.26):

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Fr. Sean M. Connor, Pastor Ext 118 frsean@shstm.org

Mary Gallegos, Secretary Ext 110 secretary@shstm.org

Janice Blodgett, Business Mgr. Ext. 112 businessoffice@shstm.org Vicki Dromey, FACTS/Tuition Ext. 120 FACTS-Tuition@shstm.org Deacon Kenneth N. Ryan, Senior Deacon

Mary Beth Brady, Pastoral Associate: Music & Liturgy Ext 116 mbbrady@shstm.org

Maureen Simmons, Coordinator Lifelong Faith Formation Ext 114 msimmons@shstm.org Virginia Aitken, Admin Asst Ext 124 gaitken@shstm.org

Joanne Bibeau, Executive Asst. to Pastor and Business Manager Ext 115 jbibeau@shstm.org Daniel McCarthy, Facilities Mgr. Patrick McCarthy, Asst Mgr. Joseph Donohoe, Facilities

Sacred Heart Church: 72 Washington Street, Weymouth Saint Thomas More Church: 7 Hawthorn Road, Braintree

Sacred Heart Elementary School Phone: (781) 335-6010 www.sacredheartschoolweymouth.org Christopher Beza, Principal cbeza@ sacredheartschoolweymouth.org MaryJo Donofrio, Secretary shsoffice_weymouth@hotmail.com

Sacred Heart

Saint Thomas More

4p Vigil Mass (SH) Fr. Joy 4p Vigil Mass (STM) Fr. Sean Carol Staples (3rd) Mary Hubbard (1st) & Thomas Hubbard

9:30a Family Mass (SH) Fr. Sean Albert Wilson (Month’s Mind) Pro Populo 8:00a Family Mass (STM) Fr. Sean Pro Populo

11:30a (SH) Fr. Sean Pro Populo

Tue. 6/26 7a (SH): Weekday: Dennis Mercurio (2nd) Fr. Sean

Wed. 6/27 9a (STM): St. Cyril of Alexandria Joseph Kelly (Pryaer Box) Fr. Sean Thur. 6/28 7a (SH): : St. Irenaeus Yvette Dion (Prayer Box) Fr. Sean

Fri. 6/29 9a (STM): Sts. Peter & Paul Nora Hession (Prayer Box) Fr. Sean

The Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time ~ July 1st, 2018

4p Vigil Mass (SH) Fr. Sean 4p Vigil Mass (STM) Fr. Joy

Pauline Gardner (8th) & Robert Gardner (4th) Pro Populo

Mark Taylor & Joseph Cullen (3rd)

9:30a Family Mass (SH) w/Baptisms Fr. Sean Myles J. Connor, Sr. (37th) & Patricia (Connor) Harrington 8:00a Family Mass (STM) Fr. Sean Pro Populo

11:30a (SH) Fr. Sean Pro Populo

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist ~ June 24th, 2018

Collaborative offices: 55 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02188 Phone: (781) 337-6333 or (781) 843-1980

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Last weekend’s Offertory totals and breakdown-6/16 & 6/17/18

Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure

Sacred Heart Parish St. Thomas More Parish

Mass

Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

% Envelope

4:00pm 232 42% $2,408.00 80%

9:30am 272 49% $1,573.00 64%

11:30am 246 45% $1,430.00 38%

Coin 2.22

Mass count 750 Online giving $3,697.75 37%

SH Mail $545 & Other Parish $260

Total Offertory: $9,915.97

The gifts of bread and wine, candles and sanctuary lamp are offered

In Memorial at Sacred Heart for Thomas O’Connell

&

Saint Thomas More for Robert & Pauline Gardner

The Society's nearly 100,000 trained volunteers in

the United States provided 17.9 million hours of

volunteer service in 2015, helping more than 23

million people through visits to homes, prisons

and hospitals at a value of nearly $1 billion dollars.

If you need assistance, food pantry or other, please call St. Vincent de Paul @ St Thomas More (339) 987-9624

St. Vincent de Paul @ Sacred Heart (339) 205-8029

Our Collaborative Food Pantry is located in the lower church hall at St. Thomas More.

lf you are interested in volunteering or for more information, call Maureen at the office. This is a great service opportunity for families, teens and adults of all ages. Thank you for your generosity to our food pantry.

This month we are asking for donations of: sauces, fruit and

jelly, mac n’ chesse, prepared food mix (ie: hamburger helper). As always, we depend on your donations to ensure

the Lord's command to feed the hungry among us.

Upcoming Collection:

This Weekend: June 23rd & 24th, there will be

one passing of the basket.

Next Weekend: June 30th & July 1st there will be

one collection.

Mass

Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

% Envelope

4:00pm 110 34% $1,309.00 81%

8:00am 153 47% $1,578.00 71%

Coin 0

Mass Count 263 Online giving $248.75 6%

STM Mail $145 & Other Parish $679

Total Offertory: $3,959.75

Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018

Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20

Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29

Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19

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