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COLLABORATIVE PARISHES OF

April 22nd, 2018 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter

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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“There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the

human race by which we are to be saved."

It has been over two thousand years since Jesus gave the Apostles The Great Commission. “Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Mt 28: 19-20). Even in this day of the World-Wide Internet, this com-mand to preach and teach the Gospel remains as neces-sary today as it was in Jesus’ time. Many of us now living in the United States may not realize that there are still billions of people in our time who have never heard of Jesus and the Good News of salvation of which Peter speaks in today’s First Reading. Indeed, it is estimated that of the 7.47 billion people alive in the world today, 3.15 billion of them live in unreached people groups with little or no access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. According to Joshua Project, a research initiative seeking to highlight the groups in our world with the fewest followers of Christ, there are approximately 16,800 unique people groups in the world with about 6,900 of them considered unreached. These unreached groups lack enough followers of Christ and resources to evangelize their own people. The vast majority (95%) of these least reached groups exist (where) less than 10% of missionary work is done among these people. Many Christians are committed to the missionary activity of the universal Church. They give of their resources to support our mission to evangelize these “unreached groups.” This is a most necessary and worthy effort. But, the New Evangelization begins in our own homes, neighborhoods and workplace. The way that we speak Jesus to those He brings into our lives, is the way that we “go everywhere and preach and teach” all that He has revealed to us. In the Church of Boston, we have been called to a New Evangelization, entitled Disciples in Mission. This initiative calls each one of us to share the Good News “in the culture of our time.” In our secularized world, there are those who have been baptized in the Name of Jesus, but do not live their lives in His Spirit. Many remain committed to the mores of an anti-Christian culture, not their faith. According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: New Evangelization calls each of us to deepen our faith, believe in the Gospel message and go forth to proclaim the Gospel…The New Evangelization invites

each Catholic to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. Even if we strive to and follow Jesus’ Way, Truth and Life, a Christian life is one of constant transformation. Conversion is an on-going process. We will never “be perfect as God is perfect,” which is the command Jesus has given us. But we are called to strive for this perfection. Faith is not something that only happens to each of us individually or privately, within ourselves. The Gospel also speaks to society itself, with its values, goals, and systems. The Gospel must overflow from each heart until the presence of God transforms all human existence. Sometimes this means that, as believers, we must confront the world as did the prophets of old, pointing out the claims of God to societies that are blind to God. More often, however, this means that we must let our faith shine on the world around us, radiating the love of Jesus by the everyday way we speak, think, and act. The fruits of evangelization are changed lives and a changed world—holiness and justice, spirituality and peace. The validity of our having accepted the Gospel does not only come from what we feel or what we know; it comes also from the way we serve others, especially the poorest, the most marginal, the most hurting, the most defenseless, and the least loved. An evangelization that stays inside ourselves is not an evangelization into the Good News of Jesus Christ (A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangeliza-tion in the United States, USCCB, 2001). So it is that we are called to be Disciples in Missions here-in the place God has called us-and in the world beyond ourselves. We are called to offer our prayerful support to those unreached groups who have yet to hear the Name that will bring them salvation. But we are also called to step out in faith to bring the Good News of Jesus to those who have heard His Name, but have yet to experience His Power in their lives. To do this, we must prepare ourselves-through worship, devotions, study and service-to be good evangelists. Imagine the power of good that will be unleased in our world when each of us strives to fulfill our mission as evangelists!

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Vocation Evening for all candidates in Discipleship I and II this Tuesday, April 24th. For this meet-ing, both groups will meet in the Upper Church at 7-8:30 pm. Fr. Eric Caden, Assistant Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Boston, will be the featured speaker.

Discipleship II Retreat, On This Saturday, April 28th, will be held in Sacred Heart Lower Church hall from 12– 5pm. The Campus Ministry Team from Providence College will lead this retreat for our Confirmation Candidates. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be celebrated during the Retreat.

Divine Mercy DVD Series continues this Friday, April 27th, immediately following the 9 am Mass at Saint Thomas Church. Each session is self-contained, so newcomers are always welcome!

Have You Wondered How You Can Become Involved In The Collaborative Ministry? Then, please be sure to visit our Ministry Fair immediately following all Masses in both parishes next weekend, April 28/29.

formed.org: Have you been visiting our collaborative website to keep cur rent on our “Pick of the Week” suggestions? The content of these weekly suggestions come directly from our free media resource platform (www.formed.org) that are both timely and inspirational. Families with children may wish to visit the “formed Kid’s Corner” where the truths of our Catholic faith are explained in entertaining, age-appropriate ways that engage children in a lively faith-formation experience. If you have not yet done so, be sure to register for these exceptional resources now.

STM Readings, pg. 908 & Music SH Readings, pg. 1071 & Music E. Baptized in Water J3 516 E: Easter Alleluia G3 537 (begin w/verse 3) P: Come to Me J3 695 P: God Is Love (Haas) G3 699

C: We Will Rise Again J3 681 C: Shepherd of My Heart G3 723 R: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You J3 575 R: At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing G3 536

Confirmation weekend for our Collaborative! May 5th & 6th

Bishop Dooher will be coming to Confirm our Candidates on Saturday, May 5th at the 4:00pm Mass at St. Thomas More and on Sunday, May 6th at the 11:30am Mass at Sacred Heart. We want you to know that these masses will be a little longer and more crowded than usual. All are welcome to experience this beautiful sacrament, or you

may wish to plan to attend another mass that weekend.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Good and gracious God, You call each person by name

and invite them to follow you. On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations,

may each person hear and respond

to the call they have received. We pray for all discerning marriage,

the chaste single life, consecrated life, or ordained ministries,

that your Holy Spirit would guide, inspire, and strengthen them.

May your Church and the world

be enriched by the "yes" of your children. Amen.

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Registra!on is OPEN Shipwrecked VBS 2018

Come Sail Away to the Best Week of the Summer!

Dates: July 9th—13th, 2018

Time: 9am-Noon NEW THIS YEAR!!!

(Optional extended day care available until 5:00PM)

Shipwrecked is a totally Catholic VBS where kids learn that Jesus rescues us during life’s storms. We will use

learning experiences that children can see, touch, hear and even taste! Everything is hands-on – sciency-fun gizmos, team building games, cool songs, tasty treats, God-sightings, and our Team Heart Connection outreach project are just

a few of the standout activities that will help faith flow into their everyday lives.

Who? Children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 Register: www.shstm.org

Cost: $70.00 for the first child, $60.00 for the second with $150.00 maximum per family for 9-NOON. There are additional fees for the optional extended day child care. Please contact Mary Beth Brady if you are interested.

Adult Volunteers are needed for VBS 2018 – Shipwrecked. Our Collabora"ve VBS staff is looking

for adult volunteers to help in any phase of Vacation Bible School - planning, preparation, set up, clean up and implementation. We will need creative decorators for set building, teams to work in food preparation (Tropical treats),

crafts , Kid-Vid cinema, Ship Rec Games, Imagination Station, Bible Discovery Tide Pool, skits ( Laughs from the Lagoon ), child care, etc, etc….. Please email or call Mary Beth Brady for more information. Parents, grandparents,

singles and young adults are encouraged to find out more about this summer fun event! Set up will be July 7th and 8th and VBS takes place the week of July 9-13. We end the week with mass and a family cookout. Please let us know if

you would like to be involved in any part of this wonderful program.

Middle School and Teen Volunteers needed too! Registration to serve at Shipwrecked VBS is

open. Students entering grades 7-12 should email Mary Beth Brady to reserve your spot. We have room for 30 teen volunteers. Preference will be given to volunteers who are in high school or entering high school in September. Confirmation and school service hour requirements are fully met by helping out with this fun event. Before you

register, please be certain that you will be available for one orientation meeting on June 11th or June 13 at 6:00 – 7:00

in the Sacred Heart Lower Church hall and one set – up meeting July 7, 10:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00 or July 8, 1:00-3:00. AND….the full week of July 9th, Monday through Friday from 8:40 to 12:15 (also including break down and clean up on Friday, July 13 until 2:00) .

Please pray for: Patrick Irwin, Ginny Salvaggio, Gerard Maguire, 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, Patrice Suarez, 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

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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. Sean 4p Vigil Mass (STM) Fr. Bill Joy Herbert Clark (8th), Colman Coyne, Carol Love

Dorothy DesRoche (16th) John Holland 9:30a Family Mass (SH) Fr. Sean 8:00a Family Mass (STM) Fr. Sean

Pro Populo Pro Populo

11:30a (SH) Fr. Sean Jean & Leo Ladas

Tue. 4/24 7a (SH): St. Fidelis Of Sigmaringen: Elvia Thermora & Family (Special Intention) Fr. Sean

Wed. 4/25 9a (STM): St. Mark In Thanksgiving Fr. Sean Thur. 4/26 7a (SH): Easter Weekday John Lyons Fr. Sean

Fri. 4/27 9a (STM): Easter Weekday Special Intention Fr. Sean Fifth Sunday Of Easter ~April 29th, 2018

4p Vigil Mass (SH) Guest Priest 4p Vigil Mass (STM) Fr. Sean Claire Cavanaugh, Thomas Guerriero (15th) Thomas McLaughlin (2nd) James Gilmore (30th) Galo Livelo (2nd) 9:30a Family Mass (SH) Fr. Sean 8:00a Family Mass (STM) Fr. Sean

Kenneth Drysdale (Special Intention) Ann Jackson (4th) & baby Julia (9th) 11:30a (SH) Fr. Sean Michael & Patrick Riordan

Patricia Riley, Patricia Staffier (Special Intention)

Fourth Sunday Of Easter ~April 22nd, 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-4/14 & 4/15/18

Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure

Sacred Heart Parish St. Thomas More Parish

Mass

Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

% Envelope

4:00pm 189 34% $2,472.00 72%

9:30am 227 41% $1,226.00 72%

11:30am 287 52% $1,699.00 41%

Coin $ 11.19

Online giving $3,681.42 38%

SH Mail $343 & Other Parish $290

Total Offertory: $9,722.61

2nd Collection ~ St. Vincent DePaul $2,602.89

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

In Memorial at St. Thomas More

for

Matthew, Sr. & Basso Goppee

Lalita Ramlal &

At Sacred Heart for

Vocations

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

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: Cereal. As always we depend on your donations to ensure the Lord's command to feed the hungry among us. If you

are interested in volunteering or for more information, call Maureen at the office.

This weekend, April 21st & 22nd there will one

passing of the basket!

Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Mass

Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

% Envelope

4:00pm 189 58% $2,011.00 83%

8:00am 118 36% $1,351.00 75%

Coin $

Mass Count 307 Online giving $255.00 6%

STM Mail $100 & Other Parish $722

Total Offertory: $4,439.00

2nd Collection ~ St. Vincent DePaul $1,802.00

WE SHARE ONLINE GIVING UPDATE

We are happy to announce that effective April 16th, all donors giv-ing to Sacred Heart Parish or St. Thomas More Parish through our applicable WeShare link will now be protected by the automated security validation process known as reCaptcha. This is an added layer of security that offers our donors more safety and security by distinguishing between humans and automated computer programs to prevent fraud. This process will be familiar to you, as you have most likely experienced this security measure on other online mer-chant websites. Now when you set up a first-time recurring pay-ment, make a one-time donation, or pay for an event, you will be asked to validate the transaction before it is processed. You will first be asked to confirm that you are NOT a Robot, and then you will be asked to choose certain pictures in response to a question.

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