Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Portuguese Mass (Chapel) Sunday 7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Spanish Mass

Monday - Friday 7 a.m. (Chapel) & 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.

Holy Day Vigil 6 p.m. Holy Day Mass 7 a.m.,12:10 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Confessions: Each Saturday – 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least 1 year in advance by calling the Rectory Office.

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal instruction for parents takes place on the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Chapel - For more information about Adoration call: 508-869-0508.

Miraculous Medal Novena Devotion: Mondays following the 6 p.m. Mass

St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA 01510

Rev. James S. Mazzone, Pastor Rev. Henry Ramirez, Associate Pastor

Rev. Raymond M. Goodwin, In Residence William Griffin, OFS, Deacon

George O’Connor, Deacon

Rectory Office:

149 Chestnut St, Clinton, MA 01510 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 978-368-0366 Fax: 978-368-4359 Email: stjohnclintonma@gmail.com Web Site: www.stjohnsclinton.org Facebook: St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish Text: stjohnclinton to 84576 to join!

Staff: Marc DeMille - Music Director—978-368-0366 George DiLorenzo – Superintendent, St. John’s Cemetery /Facilities Manager 978-368-8816 Ann Dziokonski – Director of Religious Education - 978-368-0052 & Elder & Homebound Ministry - 978-368-0366 Matthew Kobus – Director of St. John’s Gym – 978-365-9085 Rev. Jim Mazzone – Pastor - 508-340-5788 fatherjamesmazzone@gmail.com John O’Malley - Co-Director of Religious Education- 978-368-0052 Ellen Turini – Safe Environment Coordinator – 978-368-0366 Tammy Van Buren – Office Manager – 978-368-0366

St. John’s Cemetery

Parker Rd, Lancaster Phone: 978-368-8816

CARE Food Pantry

St. John’s Gym - 149 Chestnut St Open Thursday’s: 4-6 p.m.

St. John’s Gym

149 Chestnut St, Clinton Phone: 978-365-9085

Email: stjohnsgymorg@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Parish Center 80 Union St

Tuesday’s: 7 p.m.

St. John the Guardian of Our Lady

The staff at St. John’s Ceme-tery would like to remind parishioners that winter decorations may be placed at the cemetery one week be-fore Thanksgiving & must be removed by April 15 for Spring clean-ups.

Thank you so much to all our 8th level stu-dents who participated in our 'Fill That Truck' campaign at St. John's. We were able to fill that truck with at least 70 bags of food items that will go to benefit fami-

lies in need. A special thank you to our 8th level cate-chists, Janice Donahue, Diane Melanson, and Carol O'Malley for their help in this project as well! Thank you too all those who donated food items to this very special event!

Dear Friends, President George Washington was the first presi-dent to proclaim a day of thanksgiving, issuing his re-quest on October 3, 1789. However, the various colo-nies of our young country were free to choose the par-ticular day. Exactly 74 years later, on October 3, 1863, President Lincoln declared a national date of thanksgiving to be observed by all the states. To be precise, it was declared a day of “thanksgiving and praise.” In this proclamation, President Lincoln wrote: “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so con-stantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they can-not fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God . . . No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, rev-erently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Fa-ther who dwelleth in the Heavens.” For the sake of space in our bulletin, this profound proclamation which thrice mentions God as “Almighty,” “Most High,” and Father,” has has been edited to half its length. I encourage you to read the entire proclamation when you have the time. If you are “in town” on Thanksgiving, and not trav-eling to family and friends, Fr. Henry and I invite you to our 8am Mass on Thanksgiving morning where we will thank our Loving and Merciful God for all of the good things He has bestowed upon us in the past year. We hope to see you there. In Christ, Fr. Jim

Annual Mass to Honor and Remember our Children

You are invited to attend the Pieta annual mass to honor and remember all of our children on Monday, December 2 at 7 pm at St George Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. Please invite any families who have lost a child. For more information, please call Terry Gentile at 508-284-0796 or Sue Stevens at 508-852-4887, or email pieta3@gmail.com. Sponsored by Pieta Support Group for Bereaved Parents.

Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe “….giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.” (Colossians 1:12) God wants us to be happy! Instead of looking at the Ten Command-ments as being restrictive and telling us what we can’t do, look at them as guides for living a joy-filled and peaceful life. Most of our problems arise when we put our own needs first or spend most of our time trying to acquire “things.” Instead, try putting God first in all things. Ask Him how He wants you to use your gifts.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019

MONDAY – November 25, 2019 7:00 AM † Poor Souls in Purgatory 6:00 PM † John J. & Claire King Req. by Sharon & Slawek Tobojka

TUESDAY – November 26, 2019 7:00 AM † Jim Petricca 6:00 PM † Pio Forgione Req. by Phyllis & Family

Weekly Collection November 16 & 17, 2019

Sunday Collection $6,729.00 Christmas Flowers $2,326.00

WEDNESDAY – November 27, 2019 7:00 AM † Mary Ann McAuliffe - Birthday Remembrance Req. by the McAuliffe Family 6:00 PM † Poor Souls in Purgatory

THURSDAY – November 28, 2019 - Thanksgiving Day 8:00 AM For all Parishioners & their Families

FRIDAY – November 29, 2019 7:00 AM † Patricia A. Bonci - 7th Anniversary Req. by Bob & Mary Beth Bonci 6:00 PM † Poor Souls in Purgatory

SATURDAY – November 30, 2019 8:00 AM For Our Families 4:00 PM † Theresa Borgilt - 6th Anniversary Req. by her Family 6:00 PM (Portuguese) For the People

SUNDAY – December 1, 2019 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM † Filomena, Giovanni & Giuseppe Carpana Req. by Lina Marioni 10:30 AM † Dominic Alessandrini Req. by the Family 12:10 PM (Spanish) For the People

If you wish to light a vigil light candle for a loved one, please contact the Parish Office. Cost: $10 You may also light a candle at the shrines for Our Lady of Jasna Gora & Our Lady of the Rosary in the upper church. Donation is $1, however, any donation is accepted.

Vigil Lights

November 24 - November 30, 2019

In memory of Patricia A. Bonci - 7th Anniversary Req. by Bob & Mary Beth Bonci

In memory of Mal Chamberlain - Birthday Remembrance Req. by the Family

In memory of Olga Caiazzi Req. by her Family

In memory of Ralph Burgoyne Req. by Margaret & Angela

SATURDAY – November 23, 2019 8:00 AM For Our Families 4:00 PM † Francis Coleman, III Req. by his Family 6:00 PM (Portuguese) For the People

SUNDAY – November 24, 2019 7:30 AM † Peter Freel Req. by his Family 9:00 AM For the People 10:30 AM † Francis Hannon Req. by the Family 12:10 PM (Spanish) † Deacon Teo Camacho - 3 weeks Req. by Flia Rodriguez

Tim Francis, the keynote speaker at the Worcester Catholic women’s conference, will offer a presenta-tion at St. Bernadette Parish in Northborough on Sunday, Novem-ber 24 at 6pm. The title of his talk is “Do You Believe in Miracles?” Mr. Francis will discuss the science

behind the Eucharistic miracles around the world. The Presentation concludes at 8pm. All are welcome.

March for Life Registration Information now available! Plan now to attend the 47th annual March for Life

in Washington, DC on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020!

Buses will leave from St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday, January 23 following the Respect Life Mass at 7:30 p.m., and will travel to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC in time for Friday morning Mass followed by the March for Life at noon. Buses will return to Worcester immedi-ately following the March, arriving back at St. Paul’s at approxi-mately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25. Cost is $80 per seat for registrations postmarked by December 31, and $95 thereafter. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis until all seats are full, or until Jan. 13, whichever comes first. For more details and to download registration forms, visit www.worcesterdiocese.org/respect-life or contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or email aledoux@worcesterdiocese.org. Can’t attend this year but want to help? Consider making a dona-tion that will help defray expenses for our students who want to attend but might otherwise find it difficult to do so. Thank you!

December 2019 Second Collections: December 1 - Parish Development Fund December 8 - Retired Religious Fund December 25 - Christmas

Readings for November 24 to 30

Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 [cf. 1]/

Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 [59b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 [59b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 [59b]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

[10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22

Liturgical Schedule

$20,000

$17,487

New Parish Sound System Help us reach our goal!

Adoration will close on Wednesday, November 27 at 4 p .m. and there will be no adoration on Thurs-day, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Adorers are needed for Mondays at 3pm, Tuesdays at 4pm, Wednesdays at 3pm, 4pm & 6pm and Thursdays at 2pm.

In the past week, we have raised another $30.00 towards our

goal for the new sound system. Thank you!

Online Giving of-fers families a flexible way to contribute to your weekly offertory, donations and

s p e c i a l c o l l e c t i o n s . V i s i t www.stjohnsclinton.org and choose “online giving” located on top right of the page.

November 30 & December 1

4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Lector: J. Daley S. Soldi B. Huff B. McGregor

EM: E. Cowles K. Mello C. MacGillivray W. McNally

B. Farragher P. Cherubini D. Dunn D. O’Toole

AS: N. Stocker C. Lucking V. MacGillivray A. Petracca

B. Lucking S. Smillie

W. Smillie

November 23 & 24 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Lector: S. Belauskas J. Moynihan M. Heelan D. von Linden

EM: C. Schlegel J. Moynihan K. O’Loughlin C. Burgoyne

S. Segelhorst P. Ball B. Guerin K. Burgwinkle

AS: E. Hughes

E. McCann

R. Combs

I Marcy Thoman & Daniel Flaherty

Baptism Congratulations to the family of

Norah McGovern

May God continue to bless her & her family.

Graduate theology courses at Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College is offering three graduate theology courses in the spring and early summer of 2020. Fr. David Cotter is teaching a 3-credit course on Old Testament Pen-tateuch and Historical Books on Thursday evenings from January 9 to March 26. Fr. Cotter is also teaching a 3-credit course on Old Testament Prophets, again on Thursday eve-nings, from April 16 to June 25. Dr. Lisa Gulino is teaching a 3-credit course on Theology of Pastoral Ministry on Tues-day evenings from April 14 to June 23. Tuition (with dioce-san discount) is $1170 per course (diocesan school employ-ees are eligible for an additional discount). Audit fees are $345 per course. For more information, please email mtumeinski@annamaria.edu.

Advent Prayer Program The Sisters of Ste. Anne invite you to their annual Ad-vent Prayer Program at Marie Anne Center at St. Ber-nard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester on Tues-days, December 3, 10 and 17 from 10 - 11:30 am. Presenters in order to appearance are Fr. Juan Sanchez, Mr. Ernie Rivard and Sr. Yvette Bellerose.

JESUCRISTO REY DEL UNIVERSO

1. El Miercoles 27 de Noviembre, adoracion cerrara a las 4 pm. En el dia de Accion de Gracias Noviembre 28, no habra Adoracion.

2. Se necesitan adoradores para los Lunes a las 3 pm, Martes 4 pm, Miercoles 3, 4, 6 pm.

Los Jueves a las 2 pm.

AVISOS IMPORTANTES

1. Preparacion pre-bautismal por favor contactar a

Karina Mendez. misa de 12pm.

2. Para colocar las intenciones de la Eucaristia cada

Domingo. Contactar a: Marita Wallace. 9787515289

3. “Sacramento de confesion” Sabados de 2:45 a

3:45 Capilla de abajo o pedir cita durante la semana

con padre Henry Ramirez al 978-3680366 extension

204.” o dejar mensaje en la contestadora.

QUERIDA COMUNIDAD DE FE Hoy Celebramos en nuestra Iglesia el dia de Cristo Rey del universo, hoy es el ultimo dia del tiempo ordinario del 2019; el proximo Do-mingo 1 de Diciembre empezamos el tiempo de Adviento, el cual es el tiempo de espera, el tiempo en el cual nos preparamos para la Navi-dad y para celebrar juntos el nacimiento de Je-sus en Belen. Esta semana se celebrara en cada uno de los hogares de America el dia de Accion de Gracias, el dia en que todas las familias en sus hogares daran gracias a Dios por las bendiciones y fa-vores recibidos y al mismo tiempo rememora-ran la tradicion que ha sido celebrada en el pais desde mucho tiempo atrás cuando se oficializo el dia de Accion de Gracias en el pais. Oramos por todos los hogares de este pais y del mundo pidiendo para todos muchas bendiciones. P. Henry Ramirez