Saint John the Baptist Parish June 6, 2010

Saint John the Baptist Parish
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
June 6, 2010
St. John the Baptist
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Parish Directory
Guía Parroquial
We welcome all who seek to know,
love and serve God in the Roman
Catholic Church. We invite you to
come and join us in worship,
learning, and building our
community of faith.
Les damos Ia bienvenida a todos los
que buscan conocer, amar y servir a
Dios en Ia lglesia Católica. Los invitamos a que asistan a la Santa misa
y a construír nuestra comunidad
de fé.
† Parish Staff †
Pastor
Párroco
Parochial Vicar
Vicario Parroquial
Senior Priest in Residence
Sacerdote Jubilado
Parochial Vicar
Rev. John E. Maclnnis
978-531-0002
Rev. Paul F. Coughlin
978-531-0002
Rev. Francis O’Sullivan
978-531-0002
Deacon
Diácono
Rev. Charlie Bourque
617-947-1542
Deacon Leo Martin
978-826-7521
Deacon Valentín Rivera
978-531-0002
Director of Religious
Education
Mrs. Karen Hinton
978-532-1586
Brooksby Village
Pastoral Assistant
Sr. Nancy Rowen, S.N.D.
978-536-7947
(Spanish Only)
Deacon
Diácono
Catequesis Grados K-8
(en Español)
Director of Music
Mr. David Colpitts
978-826-7523
Liturgical Coordinator
Elaine Stonkus
978-826-7515
Parish Secretary
Ms. Wanda DeLeon
978-826-7544
Fax:
978-531-5199
Secretaria Parroquial
Property Manager
Mr. John Stueve
978-531-0002
Mrs. Mary Latorella
Bookkeeper/
978-826-7502
Administrative Assistant
SAINT JOHN’S
SCHOOL
Parish Office Hours:
Principal—Directora
Phone: 978-531-0444
Monday – Friday; 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
or by appointment
Phone: 978-531-0002
Fax: 978-531-5199
17 Chestnut Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Parish Email or Bulletin Submissions by
Thursday at 10:00am - 10 days prior to:
[email protected]
For parish information and to read bulletins online go to:
www.stjohnspeabody.com
Ms. Maureen Kelleher
Fax: 978-531-3569
Parish Pastoral Council
Rev. John MacInnis
Rev. Paul Coughlin
Deacon Leo Martin
Deacon Valentín Rivera
Lenny Pienta
Paul Goyette
Joanne Leary
Ministerio Hispano
Rev. John E. Maclnnis
Rev. Charlie Bourque.
Diácono Valentín Rivera
Deacon Valentín Rivera
978-531-0002
Spanish Catechesis
978-531-0002
617-947-1542
978-531-0002
Rich Gagnon, Vice Chair
Aldrina Regan
Thomas Serino
Jay Harper
Nino de laCruz
Lorraine Adams
Parish Finance Council
Rev. John MacInnis
Maureen Chiu
John Regan
Peter McGinn
Horario del Centro Parroquial
Lunes – Viernes, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Para una cita llame al 978-531-0002
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Louis Chinappi
Eileen Zoldak
Henry Labrecque
St. John the Baptist
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Schedule for Mass & Sacraments
MONDAY
6:45AM
TUESDAY
6:45AM
WEDNESDAY
6:45AM
THURSDAY
6:45 AM
FRIDAY
6:45AM
SATURDAY
6:45AM
Please join us often!
Sunday Masses:
Saturday, 4:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM (Spanish), 5:00 PM
Weekday Masses:
Monday – Saturday, 6:45 AM
Reconciliation:
Saturdays, 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Domingos (Spanish): 10:45 AM; Viernes: 6:00pm
Baptisms for Children:
2nd Sunday of Month, 2:30 PM
Call parish to register for Baptism.
Bautizos en Español ver pagina 9.
Adult Baptism and Confirmation
Call to prepare for these sacraments.
Marriage:
Call to arrange at least 6 months ahead.
JUNE 7, 2010
Ana Maria Esteves Goncalves
JUNE 8, 2010
Personal Intention
JUNE 9, 2010
All Souls In Purgatory
JUNE 10, 2010
Mary Ann Duda
JUNE 11, 2010
Lucille Theriault
(10th Anniversary)
JUNE 12, 2010
Personal Intention
THIS WEEK AT SAINT JOHN’S
~Rest in Peace~
For details please call 978‐531‐0002 or visit our website at www.stjohnspeabody.com Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of
Arthur Davis & Judith F. Brunelle whose funeral Masses
were celebrated in our parish. May they and all the faithful
departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
Mon.
June 7
7pm Rosary Prayer Group with
Adoration & Benediction
If you wish to offer a memorial gift of
Bread and Wine or Sacramental Candles,
please call the parish secretary at 978-531-0002.
Tues.
June 8
Wed.
June 9
Thurs. June 10
6-7pm Novena to Holy Face of
Jesus Christ
6-7pm English as a Second
Language
6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 119
7-9pm Adult Choir
6pm Spanish Prayer Group Music
Practice
6:30pm G.O.D. Prayer Group
Fri.
June 11
10am Pre-K Parent Day
6:30pm St. John’s School Graduation
Mass
7pm Spanish Mass
Sat.
June 12
3pm Confession/Reconciliation
7pm Spanish Prayer Group
Scripture for the week of June 6, 2010
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SUN
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
SUN
Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19
1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26
Ez 34:11-16/Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Lk 2:41-51
2 Sm 12:7-10, 13/Gal 2:16, 19-21/Lk
7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Every school year St. John’s School receives many requests for tuition financial
aid. This year there is a substantial increase in the need for tuition financial assistance. Many families want their children to have the
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Joanne Barnes Memorial Bench! Joanne Barnes was a teacher at St John the Baptist for 20 years. She was a beloved teacher, friend and poet. We are replacing the wooden bench located near the pre‐
school entrance with a more permanent granite bench. Donations can be made by sending a check or money order to: St. John the Baptist School 17 Chestnut Street Peabody, MA 01960 C/O Joanne Barnes Memorial Bench If funds are exceeded for the bench we will put all the re‐
maining funds toward the Joanne Barnes scholarship fund! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dianne Full @ 978‐210‐3339. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE Please join us on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 8:00am – 2:00pm and Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Rummage sale will be held in our school gym. Rain or shine! Complimentary coffee will be available. Donations to the rummage sale are now being accepted. Please contact the school Development Office about donating your gently used items. Some restrictions apply. (978) 531‐0444 ext 340. Please join us for coffee!
After the 10 AM Mass (ONLY)
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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8pm at St. Mary’s Church in Waltham, the day will feature an event with Cardinal Sean, Mass and Adoration, a Marian Procession, workshops for adults, separate teen and chil‐
dren’s programs, a family cookout, and inspiring speakers including Leah Darrow, a former contestant on the Reality Television Show, “America’s Next Top Model.” You don’t want to miss this great event for the Family. For more infor‐
mation and registration please visit www.yhopefamily.org or call Fr. Michael Harrington at 781‐956‐0548. LIFT - Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation
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Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from
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Volunteers Needed
An Evening of Healing and Intercession with
Eileen George
Catholic Charities is seeking a receptionist/office support volunteer in their Danvers Clinic. For more information, please call Jean Goguen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 781-593-2312. Thank You!
June 17th at the 6:30pm Mass, 7:15pm Teaching & Healing
Service at St. Theresa Parish, 63 Winter Street, North Reading, 978-664-3412.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
WE REMEMBER WHERE WE ARE
Calling All Bands We are looking for 5 bands to perform in a benefit concert in September. The proceeds from this concert will go towards our parish projects in the Dominican Republic. If you are interested in playing, or would like more information about this event, please contact Chris Adam at 978‐532‐1083. Let us all give thought to where we
are! We are at the holy sacrifice of
the Mass and have come here to pray. Please
remember to TURN OFF your cell phones entirely. Please do not use your cell phone for
text messages or cell phone games during
Mass. Your respect for God and others helps
everyone TURN ON to the Lord.
Do You Need Prayers?
Thank You!
People ask me all the time to pray for someone who is
ill or in need of help. Please know that you can request prayers anytime. You can call or write or send
an email to our website address: [email protected]. If you would like our parish
to pray for you or someone in need, let us know. We
need to keep a limit with the prayers of the faithful,
but we will do what we can.
~Fr John
WEDDING BANNS
III Ellen Mullane & Dave Davis
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE
Please remember all those who are serving our country
and may be in danger. We include those who are members of our parish or relatives.
Family Rosary Conference: As We Forgive – Block your calendar, plan to gather your family on Saturday, July 17, to learn how to communicate within the fam‐
ily, how to forgive each other and how to receive God’s graces. With workshops for adults, teens and youth, a Mission Rosary, Vigil Mass, Reconciliation, and a dynamic keynote speaker, your family will enjoy an inspiring and uplifting day; and all for $10 per person, up to a $50 max for families … and it includes Lunch. So register and simply join us on the grounds of Stonehill College on July 17. Go to www.HCFM.org or call 508‐238‐4095 or 800‐299‐7729 for more infor‐
mation. Please keep the following individuals in prayer:
Ryan Callinan
Robert Ciman
Scott Damon
Michael Iwanylo
Brian Kalaher
Michael Lind
Michael Mackin
Alex Tomchik
Allan Marshall
Nicholas Royer
Anthony O’Reagan
Matt Plecinoga
Brian Rheault
Justin Ponticelli
Thomas Richard
Matthew St. Pierre
Scott Stillwagon
Bobby Smith
Patrick Rigol
Edwin O. Paredes
Robert Dunne
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed!
We extend our prayerful best wishes to the young men and women who were confirmed by the Very Reverend Arthur
Coyle, Regional Vicar, on Saturday, May 29, 2010 here at Saint John the Baptist Parish Church. We pray that the Holy
Spirit will empower these young people to profess and practice their faith actively.
Brittany Ann Ambrosino
Carl Edward Annese III
Julianne Gemma Armstrong
Sarah Lily Brennan-Athas
Katelyn Ann Audesse
Cesar Augusto Benoit Jr
Kristen Mary Bernson
Anna Marianna Borbon
Tiago Manuel Custodio Brasileiro
Tristina Nicole Buckley
Kelsey Teresa Cashin
Samantha Elizabeth Catanzano
Frank Andre Celestino
Michael George Chiappini
David Robert Chinappi
Colleen Rebecca Chiu
Christine Teresa Colpitts
Samantha Rose Colon
Sachary Jalinnet Corominas
Tyler Joseph Della Grotte
Derek Joseph Denish
Anthony Michael Ciuffo
Amanda Martha Dominguez
Karen Stella Maris Ejiofor
Raymond Lucas Erwin
Brianny Maria Espaillat
Edward Jose Espaillat
Bianca Marie Falconi
Shaun Francis Farrell
Foster Thomas Hitchman
Heather Helen Howard
Jared Patrick Hynes
Alyssa Lucy Jalbert
Katelyn Julia Kelley
David Charles Letarte
Erinn Sophia King
Brandon Florian McCauley
Andrew Gordon McKechnie
Paul Thomas McNulty
Matthew Thomas Meserve
Ryan Thomas O’Toole
Wendy Maria Olivares
Juan Norberto Pena
Jossybell Mercedes Pena
Madelyn Mary Perry
Spencer Christopher Phelan
Jamie Grace Piskorowski
Linda Theresė Pratto
David Michael Ricci
Bryce James Riley
Anthony Joseph Robinson
Gina Natalie Rosato
Patrick James Ryan
Anthony Joseph Salvaggio
Lauren Hilary Sanford
Philip Peter Smigliani III
Anthony Isaac Stenson
Rachel Teresa Stueve
Alexander William Tsoukalas
Joseph Arthur Zezze
Brittany Lois Quigley
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Felicitaciones a nuestros recién confirmados!
Nosotros les extendemos nuestros mejores deseos en oración a los hombres y mujeres jóvenes que fueron confirmados por el Muy Reverendo Arthur Coyle, Vicario Regional, celebrada el Sábado, 29 de mayo 2010 aquí
en la Parroquia San Juan Bautista. Oramos para que el Espíritu Santo le dará poder a estos jóvenes a
profesar y practicar su fe de manera activa.
Heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Karen Hinton and Mrs. Maryellen Hamel for preparing them for this sacrament and to all who made the celebration so beautiful. Sincero agradecimiento a la Sra. Karen Hinton y la Sra. Mary­
ellen Hamel para prepararlos para este sacramento y para todos los que hicieron para esta celebracion tan hermosa. 8
St. John theParroquia
Baptist
The Most
Holy Body and Blood of Christ
de San Juan
Bautista:
BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Y que todos: nos comprometamos, cada día, a ser más FAMILIA en JESÚS, Vivo y Resucitado.
Para solicitar los Servicios Pastorales, en la Comunidad, por favor hablar, a los Coordinadores:
Con el Diácono Valentín Rivera, los domingos al final de la Misa; o los Sábados a las 6:00PM., Iglesia de abajo.
Con Padre Charlie Bourque: Miércoles y Jueves en Salem Tel. 978-745-6303, Ext. 18; Celular 617-947-1542
y de Viernes a Sábado, en Peabody, Tel: 978-531-0002, Ext. 341; Celular 617-947-1542. Martes, a Peabody,
al Tel. 978-826-7541.
ACTIVIDADES Y SERVICIOS PASTORALES
La Santa Misa
Los domingos a las 11:30 a.m.
Los viernes a las 7 p.m.
Confesiones
Los domingos antes de la Misa a las 11 a.m.
Los viernes de las 6 hasta las 7 p.m.
Jueves – Sábado por cita en la casa parroquial
Llame al Padre Carlos 617-947-1542
Si alguien está seriamente enfermo en la casa o si entra en
el hospital, hable con el Padre Carlos,
el Diácono Valentín Rivera o Simón Valentín
para que la persona tenga la oportunidad de recibir
los sacramentos de los enfermos.
Adoración de Santísimo Sacramento
Los viernes de las 6 hasta las 7 p.m.
Doctrina Religiosa
Los domingos a las 09:45 a.m. en la escuela parroquial
Bautismos
Tercer domingo del mes a las 4:00 p.m.
Conferencia para padres y padrinos: Segundo sábado
del mes en el Centro parroquial a las 12:30 p.m.
Hay que inscribir al niños (a la niña) un mes antes del bautismo
Se puede conseguir el formulario en la oficina de la parroquia
Hay que mostrar el acta de nacimiento cuando inscribe
al niño (a la niña) Niños que tiene más de 5 años necesitan
preparación de dos años en el programa de catequesis.
Grupo de Oración
Los sábdo a las 7 p.m.
Matrimonios
Por favor, hable con el Padre Carlos o
con el Diácono Valentín Rivera a los menos
seis meses antes de la fecha escogida.
Quinceañeras – Visitas Pastorales – Otros Servicios
Por favor, hable con el Padre Carlos, el Diácono Valentín, o Simón Valentín.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
CÍRCULO DE ORACIÓN
Para ANUNCIOS en el Boletín: Favor de llenar la
forma y depositarla en el Mail Box de el Padre
Charlie Bourque o en el Mail Box del Diácono Valentín Rivera, en el Centro Parroquial con 10 días
de anticipación a la fecha de publicación. Gracias!
Todos los Sábados, a las 7:00 p.m.
En el Lower Hall, iniciando con el rezo del Santo Rosa-rio. Ven a llenarte del Espíritu Santo: alabando,
oran-do, cantando, escuchando la Palabra y creciendo en la fe. Y a recibir las bendiciones que Jesús
tiene para Ti y tu familia, para todos y para los amigos. Director: Diácono Valentín Rivera. Coordinador: Sr. Jesús M. Peña.
Jesús es único tesoro que debe darse a humanidad, recuerda el Papa Benedicto XVI Al participar ayer por la noche en la tradicional procesión con la que concluye el mes mariano con el rezo del Santo Rosario, el Papa Benedicto XVI recordó que "Jesús es el verdadero y único tesoro que tenemos que dar a la humanidad. Los hombres y mujeres de nuestro tiempo tienen una profunda nostalgia de Él, incluso cuando parecen ignorarlo o rechazarlo". Ante la gruta de la Virgen de Lourdes ubicada en los jardines vaticanos, el Santo Padre se refirió a la fiesta de la Visitación de la Virgen María a su pariente Isabel y resaltó que en este gesto "reconocemos el ejemplo más claro y el significado más real de nuestro camino de creyentes y del camino de la misma Iglesia, que es misionera por naturaleza, está llamada a proclamar el Evangelio por todas partes y siempre, a transmitir la fe a todo hombre y mujer, y en cada cultura". "María se queda con Isabel unos tres meses, para ofrecerle la cercanía afectuosa, la ayuda concreta y todos aquellos servicios cotidianos que necesitaba. Isabel se convierte de este modo en el símbolo de tantos an‐
cianos y enfermos, es más, de todas las personas que necesitan ayuda y amor. ¡Cuántas personas en nuestras familias, en nuestras comunidades, en nuestras ciudades, se hallan hoy en día en esta situación! Y María –
que se había definido ‘la esclava del Señor’ – se hace sierva de los hombres. Más precisamente, sirve al Señor que encuentra en los hermanos". Tras subrayar que "la caridad de María, sin embargo, no se limita a la ayuda concreta, sino que llega a la cima cuando nos da al mismo Jesús, cuando hace que lo encontremos", el Papa dijo: "Este es el corazón y la cumbre de la misión evangelizadora. Este es el verdadero significado y el propósito más genuino de todo camino misionero: donar a los seres humanos el Evangelio vivo y personal, que es el mismo Señor Jesús". Seguidamente el Papa señaló que "Jesús es el verdadero y único tesoro que tenemos que dar a la humanidad. Los hombres y mujeres de nuestro tiempo tienen una profunda nostalgia de Él, incluso cuando parecen ig‐
norarlo o rechazarlo. La sociedad en que vivimos, Europa, el mundo entero, lo necesitan". Benedicto XVI resaltó al finalizar que "se nos ha confiado esta responsabilidad extraordinaria. Vivámosla con alegría y con empeño, para que en nuestra civilización reinen la verdad, la justicia, la libertad y el amor, pi‐
lares indispensables e insustituibles de una verdadera convivencia ordenada y pacífica". "Vivamos esta responsabilidad escuchando siempre la Palabra de Dios, en la unión fraterna, en la fracción del pan y en las oraciones. Que esta sea la gracia que pedimos juntos esta noche a la Santísima Virgen", con‐
cluyó. 10