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ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON
Weekly Mailing
Week Ending August 28, 2015
Recommended
Recipient
Description
New Items
1. Special Collection Schedule: Revision ............................................... Pastor / Administrator
Please note the revised date for the 2016 World Mission Sunday: October 23, 2016
From the Office of the Vicar General
2. Respect Life Month .............................................................................. Pastor / Administrator
From the Pro Life Office
3. Computer Hardware Recycling (9/1) ................................................................................. All
From the RCAB Service Desk
Events
4. Forming Disciples in Mission (8/29, 10/17) ....................................................................... All
From the Office for Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support
5. Faith Formation Leaders’ Day (9/2) .......................... Pastor / Administrator / Faith Formation
6. Transformed in Love: Marriage Preparation Program .............................. Marriage Ministry
>Marriage Preparation Program (9/2+)
From the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support
7. Created for Love Middle School Curriculum Trainings: Grades 6-8 ..............Religious Ed /
Principals
God’s Plan for Life, Love, Relationships & Marriage
>For Catholic School Religion Teachers (9/14+): Link to Register
>For Parish Religious Educators (8/31+): Link to Register
From the Respect Life Education Office
8. Love is our Mission: Evangelizing the Family (10/5)........................................................ All
9. Justice Convocation (10/24) .............................................................................................. All
From the Office of Spiritual Life
Administrative
10. Lay Benefits Open Enrollment Announcement ............ Business Mgr / Finance & Ops Mgr /
Principal
From the Benefits Office
11. Virtus/Protecting God’s Children and Safe Environment Curriculum: Facilitator Training
Parish Safe Environment Questionnaire ..............................................................................
From the Office of Child Advocacy
12. ConnectNow Training (10/27+) ........................................ Business Mgr / Finance & Ops Mgr
ParishSoft ConnectNow Web-Based
From Parish Services
Bulletin Announcements
New
13. Permanent Diaconate: Information and Inquiry Sessions (9/29)....................Bulletin Editor
New
14. Project Rachel (9/19+) .......................................................................................Bulletin Editor
Updated
From the Diaconate Office
From the Project Rachel Ministry
15. Celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life by Praying with Religious Communities (9/13;
9/28)....................................................................................................................Bulletin Editor
From the Delegate for Religious
16. Meeting Christ in Prayer (9/23) .........................................................................Bulletin Editor
17. Men’s and Women’s Cursillo (10/22; 12/3) .......................................................Bulletin Editor
18. Justice Convocation (10/24) .............................................................................Bulletin Editor
Weekly Mailing | 08-28 | P1
MOST REVEREND PETER J. UGLIETTO, S.T.D.
AUXILIARY BISHOP OF BOSTON
VICAR GENERAL AND MODERATOR OF THE CURIA
PASTORAL CENTER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON
66 BROOKS DRIVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
617-746-5619 (P); 617-746-5920(F); [email protected]
2016 - 2017 Special Collections Schedule
& Bulletin Announcements
August 2015
To All Pastors and Parish Staff:
Attached is a revised schedule of special collections for calendar years 2016 and 2017 with some sample bulletin
announcements to encourage participation in these important collections. Please note the revised date for the 2016
World Mission Sunday of October 23, 2016. Additionally, I call your attention to a few items:
1. Two Year Special Collection Calendar
o A 2 year schedule provides parishes an opportunity to plan in advance for collections, local needs and
envelopes.
o Please add your own parish special collections to this page and forward to your offertory envelope
provider and electronic giving provider.
2. Special Collection Sunday
o This annual collection in January is for a specific purpose as designated by the Cardinal Archbishop.
This will provide a date each year for collection requests that arise. Correspondence with the details for
this collection will be sent to you at a later date.
3. September Collection for Clergy Health & Retirement Trust
o We will continue this second collection for the Clergy Health & Retirement Trust, to which the faithful
have generously responded. Please note that all parishes, including those staffed by Religious Order
priests, must remit this collection to the Archdiocese.
4. Special Collection Policies & Procedures
o Please see the enclosed document regarding the processing of these special collections.
5. Sample Bulletin Announcements
o We encourage you to utilize the enclosed sample bulletin announcements in the week before and week
of the special collection.
o Additional information and resources about the national collections is available via the USCCB
at: http://www.usccb.org/about/national-collections/. The materials are also available in Spanish on
this website.
Thank you for all you do to care for the needs of the wider Church through supporting these special collections.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Peter J. Uglietto, S.T.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of Boston
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Archdiocese of Boston
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
REMITTANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
General Policies
• All special collections should be taken up on the specified collection date.
• To request an exception to allow your parish to take up the special collection on an alternate date, please
email Very Rev. William Joy ([email protected]) in the Vicar General’s office.
• Exceptions cannot be granted to eliminate a special collection for a particular parish.
• All collection proceeds should be remitted as soon as possible after the collection. In most cases, this should
happen within two weeks of the collection. If a parish needs more time to receive the envelopes, it should
remit within 30 days of the collection.
• Collection proceeds (except Mission Cooperative and Mission Sunday Collections) should be remitted to:
Cashier, Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184-3839.
• Please include your parish number and the collection name on the remittance check.
• Please do not include remittances for other special collections on the same remittance check with those made
payable to the Clergy Benefit Trust (Christmas, Easter and the Clergy Benefit Trust Collection).
Mission Cooperative Appeal & World Mission Sunday Collection
• Collection proceeds for the these collections should be remitted to: Rev. Rodney Copp, Propagation of the
Faith Office, Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184-3839.
• Please include your parish number and the collection name on the remittance check.
Christmas & Easter Collections
• The Christmas and Easter Collections are a primary source of funding for the retirement, medical, and financial
needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston.
• There is to be only one collection taken up at each Christmas Mass (including Vigils) and at each Easter Mass
(including Vigils). There must be no collection taken up for other purposes (including the parish) on these
dates.
• There is to be only one collection envelope used at Christmas Masses and one at Easter Masses. Even if the
company that sends the envelopes to your parishioners included an extra envelope, all monies collected at
Christmas and Easter are to be a part of this collection and remitted to support the Clergy Health and
Retirement Trust.
• The remittance check containing the full collected amount with your parish identification number should be
made payable to Clergy Benefit Trust and sent to the Pastoral Center within two weeks of the collection under
normal circumstances (within 30 days at the most).
• Parishes staffed by Religious Order priests may retain the Christmas & Easter Collections for the sick and
retired priests of their religious order.
Collection for the Clergy Health & Retirement Trust
• Parishes under the authority of Religious Orders may not retain the special collection for the Clergy Health &
Retirement Trust. Please follow the remittance procedures for the Christmas and Easter Collections.
Notifying Envelope Companies
• Because most parishes have second collections that they take up for the needs of the parish, we ask parishes
to communicate all their second/special collection dates to their envelope provider directly.
Questions
• About special collection exceptions or alternate dates: Please contact Very Rev. William Joy (617-7465618; [email protected]).
• About collection remittances: Please contact Joe Crehan, Controller (617-746-5728; [email protected])
• About Mission Cooperative Appeal: Please contact Rev. Rodney J. Copp (617-779-3865; [email protected]).
Jan 2015
Archdiocese of Boston Special Collections Schedule
Collection Title
-------------------Acct #
Dates
--------------------
2016
2017
Special Collection Sunday
2025
January 17, 2016
January 15, 2017
Church in Latin America
2090
January 24, 2016
January 29, 2017
Church in Africa, Central & Eastern Europe (Ash Wednesday)
2130
February 10, 2016
March 1, 2017
Holy Land Shrines (Good Friday)
2030
March 25, 2016
April 14, 2017
Easter Sunday Collection: Clergy Health & Retirement Trust (One envelope only)
2170
March 27, 2016
April 16, 2017
Military Archdiocese, Home Missions, Black & Native American
2145
April 24, 2016
April 23, 2017
Communications
2120
May 8, 2016
May 28, 2017
Seminarians (Pentecost)
2040
May 15, 2016
June 4, 2017
Holy Father - Peter's Pence
2020
June 26, 2016
June 25, 2017
The Catholic Relief Services Collection
2080
August 7, 2016
August 6, 2017
Catholic University of America
2070
September 4, 2016
September 3, 2017
Clergy Health & Retirement Trust
2175
September 18, 2016
September 17, 2017
World Mission Sunday*
2060
October 23, 2016
October 22, 2017
Campaign for Human Development
2110
November 6, 2016
November 5, 2017
Collection for Retired Religious Sisters
2100
November 20, 2016
November 19, 2017
Christmas Collection: Clergy Health & Retirement Trust (One envelope only)
2160
December 25, 2016
December 25, 2017
September 25, 2016
September 24, 2017
March 5 - 6, 2016
March 11 - 12, 2017
The Pilot Subscription Envelope **
Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend
2180
(No envelope - parishioners will be asked to complete Appeal pledge form at Mass)
Rice Bowl
(Individual and Family offerings during lent)
2190
Proceeds from parishes due to Pastoral Center on or before May 16th.
Missionary Cooperative Appeal *
2185
Date determined by the Parish with the Office of the Propagation of the
Faith
Please send World Mission Sunday & Missionary Cooperative Appeal collections to(*):
ATTN: Rev. Rodney Copp
Propagation of the Faith
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184-3839
All Others To:
ATTN: Cashier
Pastoral Center
66 Brooks Drive
Please send Pilot subscription envelopes to(**):
ATTN: Antonio Enrique
The Pilot
66 Brooks Drive
Archdiocese of Boston - Special Collections
SAMPLE BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Date/Collection
2016 January 17
2017 January 15
Special Collection Sunday
2016 January 24
2017 January 29
Church in Latin America
2016 February 10
2017 March 1
Church in Africa, Central &
Eastern Europe
(Ash Wednesday)
2016 March 25
2017 April 14
Holy Land Shrines
(Good Friday)
Week Before
Purpose to be determined each year by
the Cardinal Archbishop.
Week of
Purpose to be determined each year by
the Cardinal Archbishop.
We will continue to set aside the third weekend in January
for a specific purpose designated by the Cardinal.
Next week’s second collection supports
the Church in Latin America (CLA). The
CLA provides support for pastoral projects
in financially poorer dioceses in Latin
America and the Caribbean. CLA funds
catechetical and lay leadership programs,
youth ministry, evangelization programs,
and formation programs for religious,
priests, and deacons. CLA is making it
possible for the Catholic faithful in the
Western hemisphere to help each other.
Please visit www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/latinamerica/index.cfm for more information.
This week’s second collection supports
various pastoral projects throughout Latin
America and the Caribbean. The
Collection for the Church in Latin America
funds the work of evangelization,
formation of laity, religious and
seminarians, as well as youth ministry and
catechesis. Please
visit www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/latinamerica/index.cfm for more information.
Next week’s collection supports the
Church in Africa and in Central and
Eastern Europe. These collections help
the Church spread God’s Word and train
Church leaders of tomorrow, help needy
families materially and spiritually, rebuild
churches that have fallen into disrepair,
and support the sisters and brothers who
have suffered for the faith. For more
information, please
visit www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/solidarityfund-for-africa/collection/index.cfm,and
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/central-andeastern-europe/collection/index.cfm
This week’s collection supports the
Church in Africa and in Central and
Eastern Europe. These collections help
the Church spread God’s Word and train
Church leaders of tomorrow, help needy
families materially and spiritually, rebuild
churches that have fallen into disrepair,
and support the sisters and brothers who
have suffered for the faith. For more
information, please
visit www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/solidarityfund-for-africa/collection/index.cfm, and
Good Friday’s collection for the Holy Land
is, in the words of Paul VI, “not only for the
Holy Places but above all for those
pastoral, charitable, educational, and
social works which the Church supports in
the Holy Land for the welfare of their
Christian brethren and of the local
communities.”
The Good Friday collection supports the
sacred places and the educational,
charitable and peace-seeking ministries of
the Church in the Holy Land.
August 2015
Date/Collection
2016 March 27
2017 April 16
Easter Collection: Clergy
Health & Retirement Trust
(one envelope only)
2016 April 24
2017 April 23
Military Archdiocese, Home
Missions, and Black & Native
American
2016 May 8
2017 May 28
Communications
2016 May 15
2017 June 4
Seminarians (Pentecost)
Week Before
Next week, at all our Easter Masses, our
only collection will be to support the
retirement, medical and financial needs of
priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. On
behalf of all of our priests, thank you in
advance for your generosity. For more
information, please
visit www.clergyfunds.org
Week of
The Easter Collection supports the
priests of the Archdiocese of Boston.
These priests have given their lives to
faithfully serve Christ, the Church, and
you. Please be generous to this important
collection. For more information, please
three important national Catholic missions.
The Military Archdiocese collection
provides for Catholic chaplains throughout
the world for American servicemen and
servicewomen. The Home Missions
collection subsidizes the evangelization
and formation activities of mission
dioceses. The Black and Native American
collection strengthens evangelization and
outreach programs that serve the Native
American, Alaska Native, and Black
Catholic communities in the United States.
For more information, please
visit www.milarch.org, www.usccb.org/cath
olic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/catholichome-missions-appeal/index.cfm,
and blackandindianmission.org/.
three important national Catholic missions.
The Military Archdiocese collection
provides for Catholic chaplains throughout
the world for American servicemen and
servicewomen. The Home Missions
collection subsidizes the evangelization
and formation activities of mission
dioceses. The Black and Native American
collection strengthens evangelization and
outreach programs that serve the Native
American, Alaska Native, and Black
Catholic communities in the United States.
visit www.milarch.org, www.usccb.org/cath
olic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/catholichome-missions-appeal/index.cfm,
and blackandindianmission.org/.
the Catholic Communication Campaign
(CCC). CCC communicates the Gospel
through various formats, including social
media, podcasts, TV, radio, and print
media. 50% of the collection will support
this national programming. Please visit
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholiccommunication-campaign/index.cfm for
more information. The other 50% of the
collection will remain at the parish to
support local communication efforts, such
as website technology and bulletins.
the Catholic Communication Campaign
(CCC). If Jesus Christ were on earth
today, how would he spread his message
of salvation? Wouldn’t he use all
communication vehicles to share the Good
News? The CCC believes Jesus would
use as many means as possible, and that
is why it supports projects that use the
entire array of media tools available today
to evangelize and promote Gospel values.
Please visit www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholiccommunication-campaign/index.cfm for
more information. 50% of the collection
remains at the parish to promote local
communication efforts, such as website
technology and bulletins.
the formation and training of seminarians
in the Archdiocese of Boston for future
service as priests. We are blessed that
many are responding to the call to serve
as priests. Please be generous and
support these seminarians on their journey
toward their ordination to the priesthood.
visit www.VocationsBoston.org.
the formation and training of seminarians
in the Archdiocese of Boston for service,
we pray, as future priests. We are
blessed that many are responding to the
call to serve as priests. Please be
generous and support these seminarians
on their journey toward their ordination to
the priesthood. For more information,
please visit www.VocationsBoston.org.
August 2015
Date/Collection
2016 June 26
2017 June 25
Holy Father – Peter’s Pence
2016 August 7
2017 August 6
The Catholic Relief Services
Collection
2016 September 4
2017 September 3
Catholic University of
America
2016 September 18
2017 September 17
Clergy Health & Retirement
Trust
Week Before
the Holy Father in providing emergency
assistance to suffering people throughout
the world. Contributions to the Peter’s
Pence Collection are given directly by the
Holy Father to individuals who are
suffering from immediate emergencies
that are the result of war, oppression, and
natural disasters. Please
visit www.usccb.org/ppc for more
information.
Week of
This week’s second collection, for the
Peter's Pence, enables the Holy Father to
respond with emergency financial
assistance to requests for aid to needy
throughout the world - those who suffer as
a result of war, oppression, and natural
disasters. Please
visit www.usccb.org/ppc for more
information.
Next week’s second collection is for
Catholic Relief Services. This collection
supports emergency relief, human
development, and peace initiatives in
countries around the world. The funds
from this Collection provide food to the
hungry, services for victims of human
trafficking, support to displaced refugees,
and show Christ’s love and respect to all
people. The collection funds the ministries
of six Catholic Church organizations:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic
Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC),
Migration and Refugee Services (MRS),
the Department of Justice, Peace, and
Human Development, the Secretariat of
Cultural Diversity in the Church, and the
Holy Father’s Relief Fund. For more
information, please
visit www.usccb.org/crscollection.
This week’s second collection for Catholic
Relief Services supports emergency relief,
human development, and peace initiatives
in countries around the world. The funds
from this Collection provide food to the
hungry, services for victims of human
trafficking, support to displaced refugees,
and show Christ’s love and respect to all
people. The collection funds the ministries
of six Catholic Church organizations:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic
Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC),
Migration and Refugee Services (MRS),
the Department of Justice, Peace, and
Human Development, the Secretariat of
Cultural Diversity in the Church, and the
Holy Father’s Relief Fund. For more
information, please
visit www.usccb.org/crscollection.
The Catholic University of America (CUA)
and its scholarship fund for needy
students. CUA, located in Washington,
D.C., is the national university of the
Catholic Church. Many priests and
professional lay ministers throughout the
US obtain their education from CUA. For
more information, please
visit www.cua.edu.
The Catholic University of America (CUA)
and its scholarship fund for needy
students. CUA, located in Washington,
D.C., is the national university of the
Catholic Church. Many priests and
professional lay ministers throughout the
US obtain their education from CUA. For
visit www.cua.edu.
the retirement, medical and financial
needs of priests of the Archdiocese of
Boston. On behalf of all of our priests,
thank you in advance for your generosity.
the retirement, medical and financial
needs of priests of the Archdiocese of
Boston. These priests have given their
lives to faithfully serve Christ, the Church,
and you. Please be generous to this
important collection. For more
information, please
August 2015
Date/Collection
2016 October 23
2017 October 22
World Mission Sunday
2016 November 6
2017 November 5
Campaign for Human
Development
2016 November 20
2017 November 19
Collection for Retired
Religious Sisters
2016 December 25
2017 December 25
Christmas Collection: Clergy
Health & Retirement Trust
(one envelope only)
Week Before
Catholic World Missions. By Baptism, all
Catholics are called to participate in the
mission of the Church and share their faith
as missionaries. World Mission Sunday
gathers support for the pastoral and
evangelization programs and needs of
more than 1,150 mission dioceses in
Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and
remote regions of Latin America. The
funds gathered on World Mission Sunday
are distributed in the pope’s name by the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith—a
Pontifical Mission Society. Please
visit www.propfaithboston.org for more
information.
Week of
Catholic World Missions. By Baptism, all
Catholics are called to participate in the
mission of the Church and share their faith
as missionaries. World Mission Sunday
gathers support for the pastoral and
evangelization programs and needs of
more than 1,150 mission dioceses in
Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and
remote regions of Latin America. The
funds gathered on World Mission Sunday
are distributed in the pope’s name by the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith—a
Pontifical Mission Society. Please
visit www.propfaithboston.org for more
information.
Next week’s second collection is for the
Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD), which works to
uphold the dignity of human life by
breaking the cycle of poverty across the
United States through grants to local
community-based groups who create jobs,
improve education, and strengthen
neighborhoods. Twenty-five percent of the
CCHD collection stays in the Archdiocese
of Boston to fund local anti-poverty
projects; seventy-five percent supports
national grant and education programs.
visit www.usccb.org/cchd.
This week’s second collection is for the
Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD), which works to
uphold the dignity of human life by
breaking the cycle of poverty across the
United States through grants to local
community-based groups who create jobs,
improve education, and strengthen
neighborhoods. Twenty-five percent of the
CCHD collection stays in the Archdiocese
of Boston to fund local anti-poverty
projects; seventy-five percent supports
national grant and education programs.
visit www.usccb.org/cchd.
Next weekend the Archdiocese will take
up the Collection for Retired Sisters.
Since 1988, the collection has provided
needed financial support for religious
communities who have served the
Archdiocese of Boston as educators and
health care and social service providers.
Please give generously in recognition of
the Sisters’ years of dedicated service.
For more information, please contact
Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for
Religious at 617-746-5637
or [email protected].
Today’s second collection is used to assist
religious communities to provide for the
retirement and health care needs of
Sisters who have served in the
Archdiocese. Please take this opportunity
to say thank you to the Sisters who have
served the Church of Boston so
generously for so many years. Your
contribution does make a difference. For
more information, please contact Sister
Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious
at 617-746-5637
or [email protected],
Next week, at all our Christmas Masses,
our only collection will be to support the
priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. On
behalf of all of our priests, thank you in
advance for your generosity. For more
information, please
Merry Christmas from all the priests of the
Archdiocese of Boston. The Christmas
Collection supports the retirement,
medical and financial needs of priests of
the Archdiocese of Boston. These priests
have given their lives to faithfully serve
Christ, the Church, and you. Please be
generous to this important collection. For
August 2015
Arquidiócesis de Boston – Colectas Especiales
MUESTRA DE AVISOS DEL BOLETÍN
Fecha/Colecta
2016 Enero 17
2017 Enero 15
Domingo de Colecta Especial
2016 Enero 24
2017 Enero 29
La Iglesia en América Latina
2016 Febrero 10
2017 Marzo 1
La Iglesia en Africa, Europa
Central y del Este
(Miércoles de Ceniza)
2016 Marzo 25
2017 Abril 14
Santuarios de la Tierra Santa
(Viernes Santo)
La Semana Antes de la Colecta
El propósito se determina cada año por el
Arzobispo Cardinal.
La Semana de la Colecta
El propósito se determina cada año por el
Arzobispo Cardinal.
La segunda colecta de la próxima semana
apoya a la Iglesia en América Latina (IAL).
La colecta provee apoyo para proyectos
pastorales en América Latina y el Caribe.
Sus donativos financiarán programas de
catequesis y liderazgo laico, ministerio de
la juventud, programas de evangelización,
y la formación de sacerdotes, religiosos, y
diáconos. La Iglesia en América Latina
hace posible que los fieles Católicos se
ayuden los unos a los otros en el
hemisferio del oeste. Para más
información visite
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/latinamerica/index.cfm.
La segunda colecta de esta semana
apoya a la Iglesia en América Latina (IAL).
La colecta provee apoyo para proyectos
pastorales en América Latina y el Caribe.
Sus donativos financiarán programas de
catequesis y liderazgo laico, ministerio de
la juventud, programas de evangelización,
y la formación de sacerdotes, religiosos, y
diáconos. La Iglesia en América Latina
hace posible que los fieles Católicos se
ayuden los unos a los otros en el
hemisferio del oeste. Para más
información visite
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/latinamerica/index.cfm.
apoya la Iglesia en África y de Europa
Central y del Este. Estas colectas ayudan
a la Iglesia propagar la palabra de Dios y
entrenar a los líderes de la Iglesia, con
ayuda material y espiritual para las
familias indigentes, para renovar Iglesias,
y para apoyar las hermanas y los
hermanos quien han sufrido por la fe.
Para más información visite
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/solidarityfund-for-africa/collection/index.cfm,and
apoya la Iglesia en África y de Europa
Central y del Este. Estas colectas ayudan
a la Iglesia propagar la palabra de Dios y
entrenar a los líderes de la Iglesia, con
ayuda material y espiritual para las
familias indigentes, para renovar Iglesias,
y para apoyar las hermanas y los
hermanos quien han sufrido por la fe.
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/solidarityfund-for-africa/collection/index.cfm,and
La colecta de Viernes Santo para la Tierra
Santa es, en las palabras de Pablo VI, “no
solamente para los sitios sagrados pero
sobre todo para aquellos trabajos
pastorales, caritativos, educativos, y
sociales que la Iglesia apoya en la Tierra
Santa para el bienestar de sus hermanos
Cristianos y de las comunidades locales.”
La segunda colecta de Viernes Santo
apoya los sitios sagrados y los ministerios
educativos, caritativos, y que procuran la
paz, de la Iglesia en la Tierra Santa. Se
aprecia su apoyo.
August 2015
Fecha/Colecta
2016 Marzo 27
2017 Abril 16
Colecta de Pascua: El Fondo
para la Salud y el Retiro del
Clero
(un sobre solamente)
2016 Abril 24
2017 Abril 23
Militar Aquidiócesis,
Missiones de Casa, y
Afroamericano y Nativo
Americano
2016 Mayo 8
2017 Mayo 28
Campaña Católica de la
Comunicación
La próxima semana, a todas nuestras
misas de Pascua, nuestra sola colecta
será para el apoyo del retiro y
necesidades médicas y financieras de los
sacerdotes del Arquidiócesis de Boston.
En nombre de todos nuestros sacerdotes,
gracias por su generosidad. Para más
información visite www.clergyfunds.org.
La colecta de Pascua apoya el retiro y
Estos sacerdotes han dado sus vidas para
servir a Christo, a la Iglesia, y a ustedes
fielmente. En nombre de todos nuestros
sacerdotes, gracias por su generosidad.
www.clergyfunds.org.
apoya a tres misiones nacionales y
Católicas que son muy importantes. La
colecta del Militar Arquidiócesis provee
para capellanes Católicos en todo el
mundo que ofrecen asistencia pastoral a
los militares Americanos. La colecta de
Misiones de Casa subsidia actividades de
evangelización y formación de diócesis
misiones. La colecta de Afroamericanos y
Nativos Americanos fortalece programas
de evangelización y alcance que sirven a
los Nativos Americanos, nativos de
Alaska, y comunidades Afroamericanas
en los Estados Unidos. Para más
información visite www.milarch.org,
http://www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholichome-missions-appeal/index.cfm, y
blackandindianmission.org/.
apoya a tres misiones nacionales y
Católicas que son muy importantes. La
colecta del Militar Arquidiócesis provee
para capellanes Católicos en todo el
mundo que ofrecen asistencia pastoral a
los militares Americanos. La colecta de
Misiones de Casa subsidia actividades de
evangelización y formación de diócesis
misiones. La colecta de Afroamericanos y
Nativos Americanos fortalece programas
de evangelización y alcance que sirven a
los Nativos Americanos, nativos de
Alaska, y comunidades Afroamericanas
en los Estados Unidos. Para más
información visite www.milarch.org,
http://www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholichome-missions-appeal/index.cfm, y
blackandindianmission.org/.
apoya a la Campaña Católica de la
Comunicación (CCC). CCC comunica el
Evangelio a través de actividades en los
medios sociales católicos y enriquece
nuestra fe a través de los podcasts, la
televisión, la radio y la prensa escrita. La
mitad de la colecta proveerá esta
programación nacional. La otra mitad de
la colecta permanecerá en la parroquia
para apoyar a esfuerzos de comunicación
local, tal como tecnología de los sitios web
y boletines. Para más información visite
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholiccommunication-campaign/index.cfm.
apoya a la Campaña Católica de la
Comunicación (CCC). Si Jesús Cristo
estuviera en la tierra hoy, ¿cómo
difundiría Su mensaje de salvación? La
CCC cree que él usaría tantos medios
como posible, y por eso la CCC apoya a
proyectos que usan la colección toda de
útiles de medios de comunicación
disponibles hoy para evangelizar y
promover valores del Evangelio. La mitad
de la colecta proveerá esta programación
nacional. La otra mitad de la colecta
permanecerá en la parroquia para apoyar
a esfuerzos de comunicación local, tal
como tecnología de los sitios web y
boletines. Para más información visite
www.usccb.org/catholicgiving/opportunities-for-giving/catholiccommunication-campaign/index.cfm.
August 2015
Fecha/Colecta
2016 Mayo 15
2017 Junio 4
Seminaristas (Pentecostés)
2016 Junio 26
2017 Junio 25
Santo Padre – Peter’s Pence
2016 Augusto 7
2017 Augusto 6
La Colecta de Catholic Relief
Services
2016 Septiembre 4
2017 Septiembre 3
Catholic University of
America
apoya a la formación y el entrenamiento
de seminaristas en el Arquidiócesis de
Boston para servicio como sacerdotes del
futuro. Somos benditos que muchos
están respondiendo a la llamada a servir
como sacerdotes. Por favor sean
generosos y apoyen a estos seminaristas
en su camino hacia su ordenación al
sacerdocio. Para más información visite
www.VocationsBoston.org.
apoya a la formación y el entrenamiento
de seminaristas en el Arquidiócesis de
Boston para servicio como sacerdotes del
futuro. Somos benditos que muchos
están respondiendo a la llamada a servir
como sacerdotes. Por favor sean
generosos y apoyen a estos seminaristas
en su camino hacia su ordenación al
sacerdocio. Para más información visite
www.VocationsBoston.org.
apoya al Santo Padre en proporcionar
asistencia emergencia a personas que
sufren en todo el mundo. Lo recaudado
en la colecta se da directamente por el
Santo Padre a gente que padece de
emergencias inmediatas que son el
resultado de guerra, opresión, y desastres
naturales. Para más información visite
www.usccb.org/ppc.
para Catholic Relief Services apoya al
alivio emergencia, desarrollo humano, e
iniciativas de paz en países por todo el
mundo. Lo recaudado en esta colecta
proporciona alimentos para los
hambrientos, servicios para las víctimas
del tráfico humano, apoyo a los refugiados
desplazados, y muestra el amor de Cristo
y respecto a todas personas. La colecta
financia seis agencias que tocan a más de
100 millones de vidas alrededor del
mundo. Las seis agencias Católicas que
la colecta apoya son: Catholic Relief
Services, Catholic Legal Immigration
Network, Inc. (CLINIC), Migration and
Refugee Services (MRS), the Department
of Justice, Peace, and Human
Development, the Secretariat of Cultural
Diversity in the Church, and the Holy
Father’s Relief Fund. Para más
información visite
www.usccb.org/crscollection.
apoya al Santo Padre en proporcionar
asistencia emergencia a personas que
sufren en todo el mundo. Lo recaudado
en la colecta se da directamente por el
Santo Padre a gente que padece de
emergencias inmediatas que son el
resultado de guerra, opresión, y desastres
naturales. Para más información visite
www.usccb.org/ppc.
La segunda colecta de esta semana para
Catholic Relief Services apoya al alivio
emergencia, desarrollo humano, e
iniciativas de paz en países por todo el
mundo. Lo recaudado en esta colecta
proporciona alimentos para los
hambrientos, servicios para las víctimas
del tráfico humano, apoyo a los refugiados
desplazados, y muestra el amor de Cristo
y respecto a todas personas. La colecta
financia seis agencias que tocan a más de
100 millones de vidas alrededor del
mundo. Las seis agencias Católicas que
la colecta apoya son: Catholic Relief
Services, Catholic Legal Immigration
Network, Inc. (CLINIC), Migration and
Refugee Services (MRS), the Department
of Justice, Peace, and Human
Development, the Secretariat of Cultural
Diversity in the Church, and the Holy
Father’s Relief Fund. Para más
información visite
www.usccb.org/crscollection.
apoya a La Universidad Católica de
América (CUA) y su fondo de becas para
estudiantes necesitados. CUA, situado en
Washington, D.C., es la universidad
nacional de la Iglesia Católica. Muchos
sacerdotes y ministros laicos
profesionales por todos los EE.UU.
obtienen su educación de CUA. Para más
información visite www.cua.edu.
apoya a La Universidad Católica de
América (CUA) y su fondo de becas para
estudiantes necesitados. CUA, situado en
Washington, D.C., es la universidad
nacional de la Iglesia Católica. Muchos
sacerdotes y ministros laicos
profesionales por todos los EE.UU.
obtienen su educación de CUA. Para más
información visite www.cua.edu.
August 2015
Fecha/Colecta
2016 Septiembre 18
2017 Septiembre 17
El Fondo para la Salud y el
Retiro del Clero
2016 Octubre 23
2017 Octubre 22
Domingo de Misión Mundial
2016 Noviembre 6
2017 Noviembre 5
Campaña Católica para el
Desarrollo Humano
apoya al retiro y a las necesidades
médicas y financieras de los sacerdotes
del Arquidiócesis de Boston. En nombre
de todos nuestros sacerdotes, gracias por
su generosidad. Para más información
visite www.clergyfunds.org.
La colecta de esta semana apoya al retiro
y necesidades médicas y financieras de
los sacerdotes del Arquidiócesis de
Boston. Estos sacerdotes han dado sus
vidas para servir a Cristo, a la Iglesia, y a
ustedes fielmente. En nombre de todos
nuestros sacerdotes, gracias por su
generosidad. Para más información visite
apoya a Catholic World Missions. Por el
bautismo, todos Católicos están llamados
a participar en la misión de la Iglesia y
compartir su fe como misioneros.
Domingo de Misión Mundial recolecta
apoyo para los programas pastorales y los
programas de evangelización y
necesidades de más que 1,150 diócesis
misiones en África, Asia, las Islas
Pacificas, y regiones remotas de América
Latina. Lo recaudado en la colecta se
distribuye en el nombre del papa por la
Sociedad para la Propagación de la Fe –
una Sociedad Misión Pontifical. Para más
información visite
www.propfaithboston.org.
apoya a Catholic World Missions. Por el
bautismo, todos Católicos están llamados
a participar en la misión de la Iglesia y
compartir su fe como misioneros.
Domingo de Misión Mundial recolecta
apoyo para los programas pastorales y los
programas de evangelización y
necesidades de más que 1,150 diócesis
misiones en África, Asia, las Islas
Pacificas, y regiones remotas de América
Latina. Lo recaudado en la colecta se
distribuye en el nombre del papa por la
Sociedad para la Propagación de la Fe –
una Sociedad Misión Pontifical. Para más
información visite
www.propfaithboston.org.
apoya a la Campaña Católica para el
Desarrollo Humano (CCHD), que trabaja
para defender la dignidad de la vida
humana para romper el ciclo de la
pobreza en todos los EE.UU. a través de
donaciones para grupos locales basados
en la comunidad que crean puestos de
trabajo, mejoran la educación, y fortalecen
los vecindarios. Veinticinco por ciento de
la colecta de CCHD se queda aquí en el
Arquidiócesis de Boston para financiar
proyectos locales que luchan contra la
pobreza; setenta y cinco por ciento de la
colecta de CCHD apoya a programas
nacionales de becas y de educación.
www.usccb.org/cchd.
apoya a la Campaña Católica para el
Desarrollo Humano (CCHD), que trabaja
para defender la dignidad de la vida
humana para romper el ciclo de la
pobreza en todos los EE.UU. a través de
donaciones para grupos locales basados
en la comunidad que crean puestos de
trabajo, mejoran la educación, y fortalecen
los vecindarios. Veinticinco por ciento de
la colecta de CCHD se queda aquí en el
Arquidiócesis de Boston para financiar
proyectos locales que luchan contra la
pobreza; setenta y cinco por ciento de la
colecta de CCHD apoya a programas
nacionales de becas y de educación.
www.usccb.org/cchd.
August 2015
Fecha/Colecta
2016 Noviembre 20
2017 Noviembre 19
La Colecta para Hermanas
Religiosas Jubiladas
2016 Diciembre 25
2017 Diciembre 25
Colecta de Navidad: El Fondo
para la Salud y el Retiro del
Clero
(un sobre solamente)
será la Colecta para Hermanas Religiosas
Jubiladas. Desde 1988, la colecta ha
proporcionado apoyo financiero muy
necesario para comunidades religiosas
que han servido el Arquidiócesis de
Boston como educadores y proveedores
de cuidado de la salud y de servicio
social. Por favor sean generosos en
reconocimiento de los años de servicio
dedicado de las hermanas. Para más
información contacte Hermana Marian
Batho, CSJ, Delegado para el Religioso a
617-746-5637 o
[email protected], o visite
www.retiredreligious.org.
La segunda colecta de esta semana es la
Colecta para Hermanas Religiosas
Jubiladas. Desde 1988, la colecta ha
proporcionado apoyo financiero muy
necesario para comunidades religiosas
que han servido el Arquidiócesis de
Boston como educadores y proveedores
de cuidado de la salud y de servicio
social. Por favor sean generosos en
reconocimiento de los años de servicio
dedicado por las hermanas. Para más
información contacte Hermana Marian
Batho, CSJ, Delegado para el Religioso a
617-746-5637 o
[email protected], o visite
www.retiredreligious.org.
La próxima semana, a todas nuestras
misas de Navidad, nuestra única colecta
será para el apoyo del retiro y
En nombre de todos nuestros sacerdotes,
gracias por su generosidad. Para más
información visite www.clergyfunds.org.
Feliz Navidad de todos los sacerdotes del
Arquidiócesis de Boston. La colecta de
esta semana apoya al retiro y
Estos sacerdotes han dado sus vidas para
servir a Cristo, a la Iglesia, y a ustedes
fielmente. En nombre de todos nuestros
sacerdotes, gracias por su generosidad.
August 2015
Subject: RCAB Service Desk – Computer Hardware Recycling
Drop-Off Items by September 1st at 5pm
As a service to the Archdiocese, we have made arrangements with a vendor who recycles
old computers and properly destroys old hard drives. Eligible items include used hard
drives, towers, mice, keyboards, laptops, monitors, and hubs.
As a general rule, computer hard drives that are no longer used and will not be reused in
the future should be physically destroyed. These drives may contain personal, financial,
and other confidential information and should not be simply thrown out or reused by other
entities. As you replace and upgrade your computers it is important that you properly
dispose of the old equipment, this includes ensuring that old hard drives are disposed of in
an appropriate manner. The best solution it to physically destroy the drive.
To participate in these services, please bring items to the Pastoral Center – RCAB Service
Desk located on the 3rd floor of the Pastoral Center during normal business hours by
Monday, September 1st at 5pm. If you need assistance in removing or shipping the hard
drives, please contact the RCAB Service Desk at 617-746-5678 or [email protected].
Alternatively, if a particular site/location has a large quantity of items, a special pick-up can
be arranged.
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THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION AND PARISH SUPPORT
MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM
TEAM MEMBER TRAINING
FOR MARRIED COUPLES & CLERGY
UPCOMING TRAININGS FOR 2015 & 2016:
•
Saturday, August 22, 2015| 9:30 AM—4:30 PM | Pastoral Center, Braintree
•
Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 9:30 AM—4:30 PM | Pastoral Center, Braintree
•
Saturday, January 16, 2016 | 9:30 AM—4:30 PM | Pastoral Center, Braintree
•
Saturday, May 7, 2016 | 9:30 AM—4:30 PM | Pastoral Center, Braintree
•
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | 9:30 AM—4:30 PM | Pastoral Center, Braintree
For more information contact Family Life Ministry, 617-746-5801
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or email Craig Dyke at [email protected]
Marriage Preparation Program
SEPTEMBER 2015
BRAINTREE: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
• Wednesday, September 2 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Wednesday, September 9 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Saturday, September 19 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
For registration info and a complete listing of all our marriage preparation programs, please visit
www.bostoncatholic.org/FamilyLife
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015
TEWKSBURY: St. William Parish
• Sunday, October 4 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Tuesday, October 13 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Sunday, October 18 (6:00pm -10:00pm; Sunday Mass included)
• Sunday, October 25 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
KINGSTON: St. Joseph Parish
• Thursday, October 29 (5:30pm - 9:30pm)
• Saturday, October 31 (8:30am - 12:30pm)
• Thursday, November 5 (5:30pm - 9:30pm)
• Saturday, November 7 (8:30am - 12:30pm)
JANUARY 2016
• Sunday, January 10 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Sunday, January 17 (9:00am - 5:00pm) SNOW DATE: Sunday, January 31
HOLLISTON: St. Mary Parish
• Saturday, January 30 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Saturday, February 6 (9:00am - 5:00pm) SNOW DATE: Saturday, February 13
FEBRUARY 2016
NORTH ANDOVER: St. Michael Parish
• Monday, February 29 (6:00 - 10:00pm)
• Thursday, March 3 (6:00 - 10:00pm)
• Saturday, March 5 (8:30am - 5:00pm)
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Archdiocese of Boston Marriage Preparation Program
MARCH 2016
BELLINGHAM: St. Brendan Parish
• Tuesday, March 1 (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
• Thursday, March 3 (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
• Sunday, March 6 (1:00pm - 8:00pm; Sunday Mass included)
• Tuesday, March 8 (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
APRIL 2016
ANDOVER: St. Augustine Parish
• Sunday, April 3 (5:00pm - 9:00pm)
• Sunday, April 17 (5:00pm - 9:00pm; Sunday Mass included)
MAY 2016
• Saturday, May 14 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Saturday, May 21 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
JUNE 2016
• Wednesday, June 1 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Wednesday, June 8 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Saturday, June 11 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
JULY 2016
• Tuesday, July 12 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Thursday, July 14 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Monday, July 18 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
• Tuesday, July 19 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
SEPTEMBER 2016
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!
Curriculum Training Dates
For Catholic School Religion Teachers in
Grades 6-8
!
*Pre&Registration!is!Required!for!All!Trainings*!
Monday, September 14, 2015: 9:30am-2:00pm!
St. Bridget's School: 832 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
(9am Parish Mass available for those interested in attending)
Lunch is included during the training.
*Wednesday, October 7, 2015: 9:30am—2:00pm
Pastoral Center: 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA
(Mass & Lunch included)
*Austin Prep: Reading: Fall Date TBD
(Please check back in September for more information on this location)
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER
FOR A TRAINING
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2CTHVXQ
If you do not see a training near you and your school is interested in
hosting a day long regional training, please contact
Colleen at 617-746-5864 or [email protected]
!
!
!
www.RespectLifeEducation.com!!
!
!
Curriculum(Training(Dates(
For(Parish(Religious(Educators(in(Grades(6:8(
*Pre-Registration is Required for All Trainings*
!
North!Region!
!
*Tuesday, August 25th: 6:00-9:00pm
Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
1155 Main Street
Wakefield, MA
Central Region
*Monday, August 31st: 6:00pm—9:00pm
Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA
South Region
*Tuesday, September 15th: 6:00pm-9:00pm
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
103 Center Street
Bridgewater, MA
West Region
*Date: To Be Determined (More info to follow in mid-August)
St. Patrick Parish
44 East Central Street
Natick, MA 01760
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR A TRAINING
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PXJMKTC
!!!!!!!
More information available at: www.RespectLifeEducation.com or Colleen Donohoe: 617-746-5864
!
!
Family Life Ministry
Contact Information
Craig Dyke, Director of Family Life
617-746-5801 [email protected]
Joan Lamar, Coordinator of Family Life
Mary Finnigan, Coordinator of Natural Family Planning
• For information on Transformed in Love, click here.
• For information on Transformed in Love Team Trainings,
including setting up a training in your region, please
contact Joan Lamar, Coordinator of Family Life.
• For the most recent schedule of Transformed in Love Marriage
Preparation Programs, click here.
Family Life Ministry
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation & Parish Support
Secretariat for Evangelization & Discipleship
Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Boston
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
http://www.bostoncatholic.org/FamilyLife/
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ARCHDIOCESAN
JUSTICE
C O N V O C AT I O N
Care of our Common Home
Welcoming Immigrants/Refugees and Promoting Environmental Stewardship
S AT U R D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 4 , 2 0 1 5
8:00 AM1:30 PM
Join parishes from around the
Archdiocese of Boston to learn
more about Catholic Social
Teaching, celebrate the work
for justice going on, and find
out concrete ways to connect
faith with action in the service
of justice in your local parishes.
FE AT U R I N G
- Greeting from Cardinal Sean O’ Malley (VIA VIDEO)
- Mass celebrated by Rev J. Bryan Hehir, Cabinet Secretary for Health &
Social Services
- Keynote addresses by Rev J. Bryan Hehir, Cabinet Secretary for Health &
Social Services and Dr. Carolyn Woo, President of Catholic Relief Services
- Plenary Session led by Sr. Theresa Rickard, OP, DMin, President of RENEW
International—Doing Gospel Justice through Parish Small Faith-Sharing
Groups. NEW FORMAT: Gather in small groups to pray, reflect, share
faith and act on one of the justice issues addressed during the Convocation.
N ET WOR K I N G C OFFE E BR E A K!
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
66 Brooks Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Registration Cost: $20, including coffee,
tea, snacks, and convocation materials.
Space is limited—register early!
To register online, please visit
http://tinyurl.com/q85f26x
Exchange ideas with over 30 exhibitors including: Catholic Charities •
Catholic Relief Services • Catholic TV • CREA • Daughters of St. Paul
Publications • Equal Exchange Co-operative • HEARTH Program for the
Homeless Elderly • Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) • Interfaith Workers’
Justice • LCWR Anti-Trafficking Coalition • Mass Interfaith Power and
Light • Missionary Alliance • NPH • Office of Chaplaincy Programs—Faith
Community Nursing • Office of Chaplaincy Programs—Prison Ministry •
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support • Office of Outreach
and Cultural Diversity • Office of the Permanent Diaconate • Office of Spiritual
Life/Why Catholic? • The Pilot • Pilot Printing • Project Rachel and the
Pro-Life Office • Propagation of the Faith • RENEW International •
Representative parishes with social justice programs • Theological Institute
of the New Evangelization, Masters of Arts in Ministry Program (MAM)
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
Contact Mary Ann McLaughlin or Ann Cussen, Office of Spiritual Life.
Call 617-779-3640 or email [email protected].
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August 20, 2015
Dear Benefits Administrator/Parish Business Manager/Collaborative F&O Manager/School Principal:
This letter is to remind you of Open Enrollment 2015 (Monday, August 24 through Monday, September
21) and also to provide you with information on several related issues.
Open Enrollment Employee Notices
This week, the Benefits Office mailed Open Enrollment information as well as required notices regarding the
Health Plan to all active employees in BAS/MyEnroll. (See letter attached below). These documents will also
be posted at www.bostoncatholicbenefits.org next week and are included as separate links on the email
sending this letter. We will also email links to the documents to employees with email addresses in MyEnroll.
To ensure that all eligible employees receive this information, please double check that each employee
scheduled to work 1,000+ hours per year is coded as Benefit Eligible in IOI Payroll. Conversely, if you are
aware of employees who will not be enrolled in benefits at your location after August 31, please populate the
Benefit Termination Date and Reason fields for them in IOI as soon as possible.
IOI Deduction Updates and Mini-Blackout
Locations should not open or process payrolls on Friday, September 25. For new benefit
enrollments/disenrollments occurring during Open Enrollment, which will become effective on October 1,
2015, updated deductions will be calculated in BAS and will be loaded into IOI on September 25. They
will be visible in IOI for payrolls opened on and after Monday, September 28. These updated deductions
will apply to all pay dates October 1, 2015 and later, provided that locations process their first October
payrolls no earlier than Monday, September 28. In other words, a location that intends to include
updated deductions (including $0 deductions for employees who disenrolled in Medical and/or Dental)
with its first pay date of October should not process that payroll prior to Monday, September 28. A
separate email will be sent to locations that we predict may have issues with this timing.
Similarly, the 3.25% increase to the Medical plan rates and the 3.0% increase to Dental plan rates,
effective October 1, will automatically be included in all employee deductions on the first pay date on or
after October 1, 2015. These updated deductions will be sent to IOI from MyEnroll on Friday, September
25 and will apply to pay dates on and after October 1, 2015 for October payrolls processed on and after
Monday, September 28. Therefore, locations do not need to enter updated deductions into IOI.
Locations are encouraged to review all deductions in IOI when opening and previewing their first October
payroll; if problems appear, please notify the Benefits Office at [email protected].
Encouraging Employee Access to MyEnroll
All benefit-eligible employees may make changes to their Medical/Dental elections during Open Enrollment
through MyEnroll. A link to employee instructions for logging in to MyEnroll can be found at the bottom of
the main landing page of www.bostoncatholicbenefits.org. All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to
log in to MyEnroll during Open Enrollment to review their current benefit elections and confirm their life
insurance beneficiaries (for locations enrolled in the RCAB Life Insurance Plan). Enrollments will be
effective October 1 and disenrollments will be effective September 30. This year, we will raffle off five $100
gift cards to employees who log in to MyEnroll during Open Enrollment in order to incent employees to
review their own benefit data.
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Verifying Open Enrollment Activity/Outcomes
We encourage you to run a Coverage Report in MyEnroll now, review the current health and dental
enrollments and deduction amounts carefully, and let us know of any incorrect data. The Coverage Report can
be found under the Employees tab Open Report Generator All Coverage Report for Active Employees.
Click “Generate Report” after clicking the name of the report, and then download the results to Excel to
review
In addition, throughout Open Enrollment and/or after it ends, we encourage you to run an Employee Open
Enrollment Progress Report, which will show you who logged in and who went all the way through the Open
Enrollment Wizard to change coverage. First choose the Open Enrollment Reports option from the drop down
under Filter on Report Group, click Go, click on the report name, then click “Generate Report” and either view
or download to Excel.
You can also run an Open Enrollment Deduction Change Report to see all deductions effective 10/1/15. Note
that any deductions resulting from a change in coverage (either new enrollments in the Medical and/or Dental
plans or a change from family to individual, or vice versa) will show in red bold. See sample report below.
DELANEY
Jonathan
INS-LIF-Core Life Insurance
Enrolled
DELANEY
Jonathan
INS-DEN-Delta Dental of Massachusetts
Employee and Family
DELANEY
Jonathan
INS-LTD-Core Long Term Disability
Enrolled
DELANEY
Jonathan
INS-MED-Tufts Health Plan/CVS - Group 10000-200
Employee and Family
DELANEY
Jonathan
INS-STA-Transition Assistance Plan
Enrolled
7/1/2014
0
10/1/2014
49.16
7/1/2014
0
10/1/2014
439.51
7/1/2014
0
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Pre Tax
Pre Tax
Suppressing Increased Deductions Until Later in October
For locations that do not want new deductions to take effect until the second pay date in October, they
should go into IOI on or after September 28, 2015 and make note of the amount listed under Future
Effectivity Options Next Amount, and then delete both that amount AND the Next Check Date data
(10/1/2015). When the second October payroll is Open, the Amount field should be populated with the
amount that had been listed under Future Effectivity Options.
Step 2: Enter Next
Amount data here
when processing
second payroll of
October.
Step 1: Delete this data
if not wanted on first
pay date of October.
If your location intends to change the employee/employer cost sharing for the Medical and/or Dental
Plans for October 1, 2015 (keeping in mind the restrictions on cost-sharing changes under the PPACA due
to grandfathering), or if your location does not intend to pass on the increases for Medical and/or Dental
to employees, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Pay Cycle Changes
If your location is changing to the common bi-weekly pay cycle from another pay cycle (e.g, semimonthly, etc.) on or before October 1, 2015 and you have not already been in contact with the Benefits
Office, please email us at [email protected] as soon as possible. If this change is not coordinated with
the Benefits Office, errors in deductions loaded to IOI are likely.
Salary Updates
We will use salary data available in IOI in late September to update your employees’ salaries in MyEnroll
for purposes of Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and TAP coverage and your monthly billing
amounts for the October 1, 2015 invoice. You do not need to communicate salary updates to us at this
time.
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401(k) Plan
Lastly, please encourage employees to save for their retirement through payroll deferral into the RCAB
401(k) Plan. A separate letter was inserted into the Open Enrollment packets announcing the changes to
the 401(k) Plan effective January 1, 2015. Specifically, starting in January, benefit-eligible employees
with at least one year of service should be contributing a minimum of 5% of eligible wages to receive the
full 4% employer matching contribution for 2016. Before that date, these employees should contribute at
least 4% to receive the full matching contribution of 2%.
Please feel free to contact me at (617) 746-5830 or [email protected] for questions about overall
benefit administration issues, and Kerri Shorter on or after September 8 at (617) 746-5641 or
[email protected] for questions about Open Enrollment and information in this letter.
Sincerely,
Carol Gustavson
Plan Administrator/Director, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Benefit Trusts
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August 24, 2015
Dear Employee:
It’s time again for Open Enrollment for eligible employees of participating locations covered by the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Health and Dental Plans. Open Enrollment will run from
August 24 through September 21, 2015. This is your once-a-year opportunity to review your Health
and Dental Plan coverage options, compare them with your family’s needs, and make changes to
your benefit elections. Changes include enrolling for the first time in the Health and/or Dental Plans,
ending your participation in the Health and/or Dental Plans, adding a dependent, changing from
Individual to Family coverage, or changing from Family to Individual coverage. Enrollments will be
effective October 1st and disenrollments will be effective September 30th.
Please read below for some highlights of the Health and Dental Plan options, including the addition
of dependents up to age 26 on the Dental Plan, and the maximum $1,000 per year Wellness
Program incentive, and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card for accessing the online MyEnroll
system during Open Enrollment.
2015-2016 Highlights
Adult Child Dependents – Enhanced Enrollment in Dental Plan
During open enrollment, employees may enroll their adult dependents up to age 26 in the Dental
Plan regardless of their eligibility for other coverage or the dependents’ student status. Log in to
MyEnroll by September 21, 2015 to add any eligible adult
dependent to your family Dental Plan effective October 1, 2015.
Employees who do not enroll their eligible adult dependents
by September 21, 2015 will not be able to do so again until
October 1, 2016, unless a qualifying life event occurs. The addition of dependents up to age 26
aligns the benefit eligibility rules for adult dependents equally between the Dental and the Health
Plans. For both Plans, coverage for adult dependents ends the last day of the month in which the
dependent turns age 26.
The conversion of the Dental Plan to the Delta Dental network in 2014 went well, although with the
addition of new benefits, such as orthodontia and implant coverage, claim costs have risen sharply
over the last several months. Thus, the Trustees felt it prudent to increase premiums this year by 3%
effective October 1, 2015, in order to cover all anticipated costs. The premiums, which have not
risen since 2010, will increase $1.29 per month ($0.60 per bi-weekly pay) for individual coverage and
$2.95 per month ($1.36 per bi-weekly pay) for family coverage. It is our hope that claim expenses
will level off and that additional Dental Plan premium increases will not be needed in the near
future.
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Disease Prevalence and Projections for Future Increases
Over the past year, the Health Plan paid out roughly the amount of claims projected at this time last
year (approximately $30.5 million). However, the cost of prescription medications rose 16% this
year, far outpacing the general rate of inflation and the rate of medical inflation. Continued
increases in prescription costs are predicted nationwide and for our Plan. In addition, as outlined
below, our population is less healthy than that of a typical Massachusetts employer. A recent
review of this year’s enrollment and claims data for the RCAB Health Plan as compared to data
tracked by Tufts Health Plan reveals that individuals covered by the Plan have, as compared to a
typical Massachusetts employer, approximately:
o 35% higher incidence of diabetes
o 35% higher incidence of high blood pressure
o 9% higher incidence of high cholesterol
o 33% higher incidence of coronary artery disease
While the measurements have improved in a few categories, overall, our prevalence of chronic
diseases remains higher than that of a typical Massachusetts employer.
The Trustees for the Health Plan, mindful of the continuing economic pressures faced by many
employers and employees, made a strategic decision to utilize reserves built up in the Plan over
the last few years to help subsidize the new Health Plan rates, which will increase 3.25%
effective October 1, 2015. As a result, for the Plan year starting October 1, 2015, the Health Plan
will purposely charge less than the actual cost of running the Plan by approximately $750,000.
The reserve subsidy utilized this year will likely not be available for future years since sufficient
reserves must remain in the Plan to pay for unexpectedly high claims expenses in future years.
Enhanced Wellness Program
To reduce our chronic disease prevalence and enhance our overall health, we continue to encourage
employees to engage in the Wellness Program, Momentum+. Last year, the Trustees approved an
increase in the annual rewards to a maximum of $500 per enrolled employee, plus a maximum of
$500 per enrolled spouse, for a total of up to $1,000 per
year an employee enrolled with a spouse can earn as a
credit to a tax-free Health Reimbursement Account.
Employees and enrolled family members may then use
these funds to offset approved health care expenses,
such as prescription co-pays, specialist office visit copays, etc. Additional ways for employees (and spouses) to earn Wellness Program credits have also
been added to the program this year. Funds may be rolled over from year to year, and as outlined
below, employees should plan ahead for increases in co-pays and deductibles in future Plan years.
Please see the enclosed Momentum+ flyer for more details.
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CVS Saves Employees Money
As noted in the enclosed flyer, CVS offers numerous ways for members of the RCAB Health Plan to
save money while receiving quality care. For example, employees enrolled in the Health Plan can
visit a CVS MinuteClinic and pay just $5 to treat conditions such as a sore
throat, earache, or other minor injury or illness. Other money-saving ideas
are listed in the enclosed.
No Change to Plan’s “Grandfathered” Status under Federal Law
The Trustees have made no changes to co-pays or other Plan benefits for the coming Plan year
(October 1, 2015-September 30, 2016), and thus, the Plan remains “grandfathered” under the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Remaining a “grandfathered” plan will allow the
RCAB Health Plan and its participating employers to remain exempt from
the contraceptive mandate for the coming Plan Year under the law as currently interpreted. When a
clearer understanding of the impact of the contraceptive regulations and recent court rulings on the
regulations is attained, including if and when the Plan will end its “grandfathered” status, this
information will be shared with you.
Future Possible Changes to the Health Plan After the 2015-2016 Plan Year
While the Health Plan remains grandfathered, no reductions in benefits that would result in a loss of
grandfathered status will occur. That said, the Health Plan Trustees have been actively reviewing
alternative plan design features that would take effect after the 2015-2016 Plan Year and that would
slow the trend of increasing costs. Some examples include a reduction in the current network of
available hospitals; higher co-pays for treatment at certain high-cost hospitals; the introduction of
in-network deductibles for certain levels of care (there is no in-network deductible in our current
Plan); reduced benefits for care received out of network, etc. This analysis will continue throughout
the next several months and any decisions will be shared with you. These changes would result in
increased out-of-pocket costs for employees and their families for future Plan years; participation in
the Momentum+ Wellness Program this year is recommended as a way to help cushion employee
budgets in advance of future cost increases.
Important Legal Notices
Please see the enclosed Important Notices document which provides important information about
your benefits and various laws applicable to the RCAB Health Plan, such as HIPAA, CHIPRA and
the PPACA. The PPACA requires that we deliver the enclosed Summary of Benefits and Coverage
(SBC) to you, which describes the features of the RCAB Health Plan, administered by Tufts Health
Plan. For more information about the SBC, an explanation for why you are receiving the SBC, and
other material on applicable federal law, please review the information online at
www.healthcare.gov/law/features/rights/sbc/index.html.
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Earn $100 Reward for Accessing Your Online Benefits Information!
The RCAB Lay Benefits Office has a robust website, www.bostoncatholicbenefits.org, full of helpful
information on all of our benefit plans. Access to the secure online enrollment system, MyEnroll, can
also be found on this site. All benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to log in to MyEnroll to
review current enrollment, make changes during Open Enrollment, assign beneficiaries to life
insurance coverage, and to enter any life events. We will be awarding five (5) $100 gift cards to
randomly-selected employees who log in to MyEnroll between August 24 and September 21, 2015.
Instructions for logging in to MyEnroll can be found on the website homepage as shown below:
Plan information,
forms and documents
Additional
Information
and
Resources
MyEnroll Login
and Request User
ID and Password
MyEnroll
Employee Guides
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns on any of the benefit plans:
Carol Gustavson, Plan Administrator, 617-746-5830 [email protected]
Kerri Shorter, Benefits Manager, 617-746-5641 [email protected] or [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you if you have questions regarding the enclosed information.
Sincerely,
Carol Gustavson, Plan Administrator/ Director, Benefit Trusts
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Office of Child Advocacy
FY 2015 Training Schedule & Registration Form
66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 617-746-5994 Fax: 617-779-4575
Email:[email protected]
“Child Abuse Prevention” (CAP) Facilitator Training –Virtus/PGC:
This one-day “train the trainer” is for volunteer parishioners/school staff selected by their pastors/principals
to become members of the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team. The individuals will be trained in the adult
awareness program; Virtus/Protecting God’s Children (PGC), what to do if child abuse or neglect is suspected,
observed or disclosed, and how to report such allegations. Upon completion of the training participants will
be responsible for training all new clergy, employees, and volunteers in their parish/school using VIRTUS
“Protecting God’s Children” (PGC). This session is for new trainers only. All materials are provided free of
charge. Each parish/school may send up to five individuals to this training.
 August 27, 2015
 October 17, 2015
 November 17, 2015
 March 8, 2016
9:00am - 4:00pm at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Braintree
Safe Environment Curriculum Training:
This one-day “train the trainer” session is for school and catechetical leaders who need to be trained in the
archdiocesan PreK through grade 8 safe environment curricula so that they may train others to teach the
safety lessons to the children or teach the lessons to the children themselves. Attendees will be trained in the
various curriculums. The training will also cover what to do if child abuse or neglect is suspected, observed or
disclosed, and how to report such allegations.
 September 17, 2015
9:00am - 4:00pm at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Braintree
Registrant’s Name:
Registrant’s Email:
Position/Role:
Registrant’s Phone Number:
Parish/School Name:
Parish/School Town:
Please specify :
School
 Parish or
Dietary Restrictions:
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Please complete one form per registrant and return via fax, e-mail
or Mailing
mail
Offices of Child Advocacy and Background Screening
Pastoral Center
PHONE: (617) 746 -5994
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
FAX: 617-779-4575
Pastor
Offices of Child Advocacy and Background Screening
Parish Safe Environment Questionnaire 2014-2015
April 14, 2015
The Offices of Child Advocacy and Background Screening would once again like to thank you for your
role in creating a safe environment for our children by adhering to the Archdiocesan Policies and
Procedures for the Protection of Children.
It is again time to collect verification from each Archdiocesan parish and school as to compliance with
the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Please complete the Parish Safe Environment Questionnaire 2014-2015 and return it to the Office
of Pastoral Support and Child Protection by May 15, 2015. Please keep a copy for your records.
The annual audit takes two formats: either a paper audit or an on-site audit. This year the Archdiocese
of Boston will participate in a paper audit. The compliance period began July 1, 2014 and concludes
June 30, 2015.
We have done our best to streamline this process by compiling one form for your convenience. In an
effort to assist each parish we have included a checklist to assist you in meeting child protection
compliance requirements. Please include information regarding ALL ministries and apostolates
affiliated with your parish.
If you have any questions regarding completion of the 2015 Safe Environment Questionnaire, the
Offices of Child Advocacy and Background Screening are available to assist you.
Thank you for your on-going efforts to protect those among us who are our most vulnerable.
Maureen DiMilla
Director
617-746-5996
Lisa Cutulle
Director
Office of Background Screening
617-746-5840
Office of Child Advocacy and Background Screening
Parish Safe Environment Questionnaire 2014-2015
Parish:______________________________City:___________________________
Pastor: ____________________________________________________________
Parish Phone: (______) _________________Fax: (___ ) _____________________
Parish E-mail: _______________________________________________________
Safe Environment Contact Person:_______________________________________
E-mail address_______________________________________________________
Active Virtus/PGC Facilitators: Please list on back or separate sheet
Please use the following categories to assist you in your answers. Categories are defined by
the Catholic Conference of Bishops audit instructions.
Priests/Deacons: Include any religious order or diocesan priest/deacon in active or supply
ministry (including “retired” priests and/ or deacons who continue to celebrate the occasional
Mass, wedding baptism, etc,) since these activities put them in a position to be around children.
Parish Employee: Paid persons (other than priests/deacons or educators) who are employed by
and work directly for the parish. Examples may include rectory personnel, business manager,
director of religious education, youth minister, etc.
Volunteer: The number of non-salaried persons* who assist the parish when needed. Examples
may include catechist, monitors, child care providers, coaches, members of the Music Ministry,
Extraordinary Ministers, etc.
Child: Person under the age of 18.
*If a person receives any payment including a stipend they are considered to be a parish
employee not a volunteer.
1.
2.
Does the parish maintain current copies of the Policies and Procedures for the Protection
of Children and the Archdiocesan Code of Ministerial Behavior?
Yes ⃝
No ⃝
Have all new clergy, employees and volunteers who minister, work, or serve in a capacity
involving contact with children under age eighteen signed the Archdiocesan Code of
Ministerial Behavior?
Yes ⃝
No ⃝
If you answered “no” to this question, please explain why not?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3.
4.
Does the parish maintain copies of signed Archdiocesan Code of Ministerial Behavior
forms?
Yes ⃝
No ⃝
Were all clergy, employees and volunteers new to the parish this year who minister,
work, or serve in a capacity involving contact with children under age eighteen trained in
Virtus/Protecting God’s Children?
Yes ⃝
No ⃝
If you answered “no” to this question please include:
The number of individuals remaining to be trained per category for fiscal year 2015.
#Clergy
⃝
#Employees
⃝
# Volunteers
⃝
a. Please provide the dates of all Virtus/PGC trainings conducted fiscal year 2015 and
planned for fiscal year 2016. (All trainings completed or scheduled between 7/1/14
and 6/30/16)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Safe Environment Awareness for Children
GRADE
Pre K - K
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Total pre K - 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Total 9 - 12
Total Children
Number
of
students
Safety
Instruction
Yes or No?
List Curriculum Used:
TAT, SS, KCS PreK-3 / KCS 4-8 RCL-Benziger
Family Life, Vocations of Love, Created for Love,
Theology of the Body, Jason Everet
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
Does your parish inform parents of the annual safety curriculum lessons?
Y ___ N___
How many children have been opted out of the safety curriculum by their parents this year? ______
For those parents who choose not to have their child participate in the safety curriculum:
Does the parish keep documentation of the signed parental opt out forms?
Y ___ N___
Does the parish provide these parents with safe environment materials?
Y ___ N___
If the parent will not sign a parental opt out form has a record been maintained by the parish?
Y ___ N___
1.
Have all new clergy, employees and volunteers who minister, work, or serve in a capacity
involving contact with children under age eighteen, elderly adults and/or disabled adults
submitted a CORI for this fiscal year?
Yes ⃝
No ⃝
If you answered “no” to this question, please explain why not?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Please list the number of individuals remaining to submit a CORI: _________
Please provide the date any outstanding CORI Forms will be submitted: ____________
My signature confirms compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and
the CORI Policy of the Archdiocese of Boston. All assigned parish clergy and any other clergy
who either reside or minister at the parish have submitted a current CORI form either directly to
the Office of Background Screening or if applicable through their religious order of institution.
___________________________________________
Signature of the Pastor
_______________
Date
Please return this entire form by May 15, 2015 to:
Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center
Fax: 617-779-4575 OR email [email protected]
PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
Sign up for ConnectNow Transition/Training or
Conversion/training
ConnectNow Training at the Pastoral Center (66 Brooks Drive), Braintree
Click on the link with the date you want to sign up for any of the following reasons:



To transition to ConnectNow and sign up for training
Already transitioned to ConnectNow, signing up for training only
Or if want to learn about ConnectNow before transitioning or before converting from another
application program such as excel or other.
Transitions take between 1-4 business days (you have 1 ParishSoft database for your parish):


2 business days for RemoteSolutions
4 business days for Desktop
For the backup either ParishSoft or IT will call you on the date you select on the registration form. You
need to be available during the backup. After the backup is done you can still view your data and send
emails. However, it is very important that no changes are added or made to the data. The new changes
will need to be made in ConnectNow, ParishSoft will email the main ParishSoft contact person from your
parish when the transition to ConnectNow is complete.
The following link is to register for October 27th & October 28th
https://rcab.wufoo.com/forms/connectnow-transition-oct-27th-28th/
The following link is to register for November 12th & November 13th
https://rcab.wufoo.com/forms/connectnow-transition-nov-12th-13th/
The following link is to register for November 16th & November 17th
https://rcab.wufoo.com/forms/connectnow-transition-nov-16th-17th/
The following link is to register for training at Merrimack College September 15th, 16th, 22nd and
23rd
https://rcab.wufoo.com/forms/connectnow-training-merrimack-sept-15-16-22-23/
If you have multiple databases of ParishSoft the data will need to be merged, this is known as a
conversion. For example within a parish the Main office has a ParishSoft database and Religious Ed has
a separate ParishSoft database.
Conversions take between 10-15 days because it requires data to be converted from a different format or
in some cases from multiple different data sources that need to be merged. If you have multiple
ParishSoft databases or if do not have ParishSoft and have data that needs to be converted, the next
available conversion/training days will be:
pg. 1
Conversion registration link for October 27th and 28th
https://rcab.wufoo.com/forms/conversion-to-connectnow-for-october-27th-and-28th/
Conversion registration link for November 12th, 13th
Conversion registration link for November 16th and 17th
For questions about training or to schedule a transition date or a conversion date please contact Karina
Salas, Parish IT Services Consultant at [email protected] or call at 617-746-5873.
To cancel your registration please email me at [email protected] at least 3 days before the training
date, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee of $150. No fee will be charged if it is an emergency.
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ParishSoft ConnectNow Web-based
Staff members can login through a web link at anytime. Parishioners have easy access to online registration etc.
Benefits for Sharing information “no need to duplicate data
–
entry”
 One Master List.
 Current data is transferred to new software.
 Data can be shared between modules e.g., link Rel. Ed. to
Family Directory
 Parishes with shared programs and services can share
information. (Collaboratives)
 Parishioner information can be uploaded when they move in
from another parish.
 Simplify search for Baptism Parish to facilitate exchange of
sacramental information
Better workflows & Better Reporting
 Easier to get Reports, Dashboards, Communication Lists.
Document Sacramental information
 Easier to document when parishioner receives sacraments
(confirmation, wedding) in a parish other than baptism parish
Easier to put data out. Reports, Dashboards, Communication
Lists.
• Online self-service = less paperwork for Parish for sign-ups
 Parishioner information & ministry / volunteer coordination
Manage Religious Education information & record-keeping
 Online registration
 Student & Leader attendance, contact info / communication,
training history etc.
 Scheduling Classes & Rooms
Sacramental surveys replaced with reports accessed directly by
RCAB.
Tracking Child Safety Training (record-keeping) (future)
 Comply with State and Archdioceses & USCCB requirements
(training, recordkeeping and reporting).
 Children and Elders. (CORI)
Want
to transition
toArchdiocesan-wide
ConnectNow Process.
 Foundation
for New
No New Costs to current
users beyond your
maintenance fee
 RCAB pays for software
upgrade.
 RCAB pays for training.
 RCAB pays for transition.
 Parish continues to pay
yearly maintenance fee.
o 80 cents per family
o Invoiced through
RCAB
ConnectNow Modules
 Family Directory –
Parishioner contact info
 Offering & Pledges –
Manage Online Giving
 Religious Education –
Sign-up & Recordkeeping
 Ministry Time & Talent –
Volunteer Involvement
Please let your Pastor/Business Manager know. For questions or to schedule a transition please contact Karina
Salas, Parish IT Services Consultant at [email protected] or call at 617-746-5873.
*Transition time frame:
4 business days for Desktop (extra if multiple databases need to be merged)
The following steps are for parishes that have the ParishSoft Desktop version:
1. Backup (approximately 30 minutes)
2. Training (2 days)
3. ParishSoft ConnectNow Transition (1-2 business days)
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Note: During this time you will not be able to make changes to your current version of ParishSoft.
ParishSoft ConnectNow Web-based
Login from anywhere, at anytime. Access to online registration etc.
Preparation
for transition to ConnectNow:
–
1. Update your current ParishSoft desktop version to the most updated version
2. Clean up the data of your current ParishSoft Desktop version
3. Identify your main contact person for ParishSoft at your parish and have them fill out the
ConnectNow training registration form. This form also has the transition date and training date
a. Select backup date
b. Make sure to notify the staff members that use ParishSoft at your parish
Backup date (RSVP date):
For the backup ParishSoft will call you on the date you selected on the registration form. You need to be
available during the backup. After the backup is done you can still view your data and send emails.
Important no changes should be added or made to the data. The new changes will need to be made in
ConnectNow, please remember ParishSoft will email the main contact person when the transition is
complete.
ParishSoft will use your parish database backup to create your ConnectNow ParishSoft version. This
process takes between 1-4 business days (no weekends).
4 business days for Desktop (extra if multiple databases need to be merged)
The backup will be performed remotely and it will take approximately 30 minutes. The sooner, you RSVP
the better.
Onsite training (Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree):
Onsite (2 days 8 hours each day) Cancellation of training required within 48 hours of registration.
There will be a $150 fee if you cancel after that.
After attending onsite training, virtual classroom training is available for 90 days for free
https://parishsoft.wufoo.com/forms/virtual-classroom-schedule-and-registration/
Transition completion
*Once transition is complete ParishSoft will send you an email with instructions and a link to connect to
ConnectNow. After the transition is completed, only use the ConnectNow link and not the ParishSoft
desktop shortcuts.
There are some enhancements in the ConnectNow Religious Education Module for the functionality in
Terms and Sessions, and a few terminology changes as a result users will need to go through the
ConnectNow Religious Education Setup and Migration tool. Please click on the link below for a 6 minute
video that explains the process.
http://www.parishsoft.com/video/help/religious-education/lookup-configuration-migration-wizard.htm
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CONNECTNOW MAINTENANCE COST
THE COST TO A PARISH?
The annual maintenance fee is approximately $.80 is per registered active family.
WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARISHES FOR THIS ANNUAL CHARGE OF 80
CENTS PER FAMILY ?
 ParishSoft technical support regarding ConnectNow
 No longer need to keep backups of the ParishSoft database. ParishSoft backups
ConnectNow on a regular nighty schedule
 No need to purchase additional software such as Microsoft Access to run the reports
 Parishes can access ConnectNow through the web which allows them flexibility
ConnectNow can be accessed through an iPad, Laptop and iPhone and as long as the device
has Internet access and the staff member has ConnectNow access.
 Upgrades and enhancements added to the system
WHAT COSTS IS THE A RCHDIOCESE COVERING THAT WILL HELP IN TRANSITIONING TO
CONNECTNOW?
 The archdiocese is covering the cost of the software upgrade
 The cost of the transition to ConnectNow for Parishes going from ParishSoft
Desktop/Remote Solutions to ConnectNow
 The cost of the conversions for Parishes going from other data sources to ConnectNow
 Parishes receive all the modules of ConnectNow when they transition to ConnectNow
 On-site training at the pastoral Center starting February through November
 After this year ongoing on-site training at the pastoral Center twice per year
 Also, after a parish has transitioned to ConnectNow they can take as much ConnectNow web
training as they want to for free for 90 days
 Follow up on support issues, questions and open support tickets
 Training manuals and user guides
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING CONNECT NOW?
Benefits for Sharing information “no need to duplicate data entry”
 One Master List
 Current data is transferred to new software
 Data can be shared between modules e.g., link Rel. Ed. to Family Directory
 Parishes with shared programs and services can share information. (Collaboratives)
 Parishioner information can be transferred when they move in from another parish
 Simplify search for Baptism Parish to facilitate exchange of sacramental information
Better workflows & Better Reporting
 Easier to get Reports, Dashboards, Communication Lists
 Emails can be sent out through ConnectNow to parishioners, and staff
 Quick reports can be generated and saved in different formats such PDFs, Excel and more
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Document Sacramental information
 Easier to document when parishioner receives sacraments (confirmation, wedding) in a parish
other than baptism parish
 Certificate templates available for different sacraments can be print out from ConnectNow
Easier to organize any service, special event, or ministry, and keep track of every volunteer
 From liturgy to your annual festival and everything in between, ConnectNow Ministry
Scheduler makes it fast, easy and automatic to recruit and schedule volunteers
 The My Own Church parishioner portal allows members to edit their family or member
information, add ministries, submit schedule preferences, and more
 ConnectNow Ministry Scheduler and My Own Church connect volunteers and parish staff
online, so they can work together, keeping track of ministries and volunteers
Manage Religious Education information & record-keeping
 Online registration
 Student & Leader attendance, contact info / communication, training history etc.
 Scheduling Classes & Rooms
 ministry scheduler available
 allows for easier record-keeping
Sacramental surveys replaced with reports that can be downloaded by RCAB.
Tracking Child Safety Training (record-keeping) (future)
 Comply with State and Archdioceses & USCCB requirements (training, recordkeeping and
reporting)
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Bulletin Announcement
Permanent Diaconate – Information and Inquiry Sessions (9/29+)
If you are discerning God’s possible call to serve the Church as a minister of charity, word,
and sacrament as an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Boston, you and your wife (for
those who are married) are invited to take part in the upcoming Inquirer program. The
program consists of four meetings:
• Who is the Deacon and am I one who is called?
Option 1: Tuesday September 29, 2015, 7:00-8:30pm (Pastoral Center, Braintree)
Option 2: Tuesday October 6, 2015, 7:00-8:30pm
Central Region: Episcopal Vicar’s Office, 841 East Broadway, Boston
Merrimack Region: Sacred Hearts Parish, 165 South Main Street, Haverhill
North Region: Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 17 Grove Street, Lynnfield
West Region: St. Theresa’s Parish, 35 South Main Street, Sherborn
South Region: St. Jerome’s Parish, 632 Bridge Street, Weymouth
• How does diaconate ministry fit into marriage and family life?
Tuesday October 13, 2015, 7:00-8:30pm (Pastoral Center, Braintree)
• Application process, Canon Law, Formation from the wives perspective
Tuesday October 27, 2015, 7:00-8:30pm (Pastoral Center, Braintree)
• Half-day discernment retreat
Saturday November 14, 2015, 10:00AM–2:00PM (with lunch provided).
Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA
Those who are interested in the Diaconate are strongly encouraged to attend all four events
along with their wives (for those who are married). Please email the Permanent Diaconate
Office at [email protected] to sign up or to receive more information. The next
group to be admitted into formation will begin classes in September 2016 at the Theological
Institute for the New Evangelization in Brighton. Our Church is global and multicultural
and so we actively seek men for the diaconate from our many ethnic communities in the
Archdiocese. Academic classes are offered in English, however we can offer some support
for those for whom English is not the primary language. We also offer some academic
courses in Spanish every four years, with the next such option beginning in September 2018.
The Diaconate Formation Program is four years in length and is open to single and married
men who will be between the ages of 35-65 at the time of ordination.
For bulletin announcements related to the Special Collection, please see
BostonCatholic.org > Search for “Special Collection”
Project Rachel
Project Rachel Bulletin Notice for September 5/6, 12/13 bulletins:
“During the retreat, I realized the impact of forgiveness…Through the depth of my pain, I
began a lasting relationship with God…” Many women ache with the pain of a past
abortion. The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends an invitation for
post-abortion hope and healing through its one-day “Come to the Waters of Healing”
retreat. Upcoming retreat dates will be September 19, October 17 and November 14.
Retreats are limited to 10 women and are held at a confidential location. For registration
information, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or [email protected].
Trust in the tender mercy of God!
Celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life
by praying with Religious Communities
Celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life by praying with Religious Communities
September 13, 2015
Evening Prayer with the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
790 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02458
4:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sister Marie Puleo, MFIC
617-527-1004
September 13, 2015
Xaverian Missionaries
101 Summer St.
Holliston, MA 01746
Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch and Reflection on Laudato Si
For more information, please contact Father Rocco Puopolo, SX
508-429-2144
September 13, 2015
Daughters of St. Paul
50 St. Paul’s Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
Hour of Adoration for Vocations @4:00 p.m. followed by a light supper.
(617) 522-8911
September 28th, 2015
Glastonbury Abbey
16 Hull St.
Hingham, MA 02043
Monthly Holy Hour for vocations with Office of Compline @7:45 p.m.
For more information, please contact Brother Daniel Walters, OSB
781-749-2155
Celebrate: “A Day of Prayer with Religious”
Join us, the Poor Clare Nuns, Andover, on Sunday, September 13.
Pray with us as your schedule permits.
† Evening Prayer, 4:30 pm, followed by
† Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with
† Night Prayer, 6:15 pm.
Find apps to pray Liturgy of the Hours:
iBreviary.com
DivineOffice.org
MONASTERY OF ST. CLARE
445 River Road
Andover MA 01810
978-683-7599
Meeting Christ in Prayer
Office of Spiritual Life – Archdiocese of Boston
MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER can bring people to a new level of discipleship and a
renewed sense of Christian mission.
MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER is an 8 week guided prayer experience based on the Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius. It calls for a commitment of eight weeks of daily prayer and eight weekly
meetings of faith sharing.
The Office of Spiritual Life is offering this program at The Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive,
Braintree on Wednesday Evenings, September 23 through November 10, 2015
7:00pm to 8:15pm
Note that the final evening is a Tuesday.
For further information and to register call: Sister Anne D’Arcy 617-779- 3648
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Men’s and Women’s Cursillo
AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH
Archdiocese of Boston – Men’s and Women’s Cursillo
Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. It is an encounter with Christ in a small community
of the Church, in order to deepen your own faith and strengthen your ability to be witnesses
of Christ in the world.
The dates for the Cursillo Weekends are:
Women
October 22-25, 2015
Men
December 3-6-2015
The weekend runs from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon and is held at the
Campion Center in Weston MA.
For information and registration, please check the Boston Cursillo Website:
www.bostoncursillo.org or call the Office of Spiritual Life at 617-779-3640 or email us at
[email protected].
Archdiocesan Justice Convocation 2015
Archdiocesan Justice Convocation 2015
Care of Our Common Home
Welcoming Immigrants/Refugees and Promoting Environmental Stewardship
Saturday, October 24 from 8am to 1:30pm
Pastoral Center, Braintree
Join parishes from around the Archdiocese of Boston to learn more about Catholic Social
Teaching, celebrate the work for justice going on, and find out concrete ways to connect
faith with action in the service of justice in your local parishes.
Greeting from Cardinal Sean O’ Malley (VIA VIDEO)
• Mass celebrated by Rev J. Bryan Hehir, Cabinet Secretary for Health/Social Services
• Keynote addresses by Rev J. Bryan Hehir
• Keynote address by Dr. Carolyn Woo, President of Catholic Relief Services
• Plenary Keynote Session led by Sr. Teresa Rickard, President RENEW
International—Doing Gospel Justice through Parish Small Faith-Sharing Groups.
NEW FORMAT: Gather in small groups to pray, reflect, share faith and act on one
of the justice issues addressed during the Convocation.
Visit BostonCatholic.org for more information.
Please register online at: http://tinyurl.com/q85f26x
Pastoral Planning Office
September 2015
September 6 – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
When Jesus cures the deaf man, “He ordered them (the crowd) not to tell anyone. But the more he
ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it.” Christ is risen from the dead, there is no need to
“not tell anyone” of His marvelous deeds. Disciples in the 21st century are encouraged to speak about
Jesus in our lives. Sadly, many do not. Listen to Isaiah: “Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be
strong, fear not! Here is your God….,” . Pray for courage to tell someone how Jesus has worked in your
life. Tomorrow is Labor Day. Spreading the Good News is a labor of love!
September 13 – Twenty –fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In one of the most powerful passages in all of Scripture, Jesus asks The Question: “Who do you say that
I am?” “And Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ’”. If we answer with Peter and really mean it,
everything changes, everything reflects our answer. And if we really believe that He is the Christ, how
can we not share this good news with others? What does it mean to you that Jesus is the Christ? Share
your story.
September 20 –Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the letter of James: “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate
peace.” Sow. Cultivate. Peace. On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrives in Washington, D.C., beginning his
visit to the United States. He will address a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, and the United
Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. Pray for our Holy Father, our country, and the
world, that his words of peace will find fertile ground.
(NB BULLETIN EDITOR- these dates were correct as of August 10. It may be prudent to verify the Papal schedule
before bulletin publication)
September 27 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sin is toxic. “"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for
him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” Our responsibility
to give good example to children and youngsters in our midst – and our peers too – is huge. Today
(Sunday) Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the closing of the World Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia. Pray for all families: single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster parents, two
and three job families, families dealing with unemployment, struggling middle-class families, families
under the poverty line, and families in the 1%. May the Church, and this parish, nurture the faith of the
families in our community. Pray for families!
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