Rev. John F. Gee, Pastor Rev. Fred Fraini, Sacramental Assistant

Rev. John Gavin

Rectory 508-798-8779 Parish e-mail: namartyrs01501@gmail.com (The Rectory office is closed until end of June.

E-mail will be checked on a regular basis.)

Web Page: www.namartyrsauburn.org

Joan Sundstrom, Religious Education Coordinator Religious Education Office 508-798-0612

Relig. Ed. e-mail: namparish@namparish.com

North American Martyrs Church

8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA 01501

June 28, 2020 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Praying It is the most powerful thing we can do.

Please pray for Ann Chumsae, Sr. Ellen Guerin, and the souls of all the faithful departed,

for those who are ill:

Pauline Andrade, Kathryn Arsenault, Mark Beckwith, Paul Beckwith, Janie Bouges,

Michele Burke-Pellegrini, Louie Castagna, Curt Clem, Dean Michael Collins, Shirley Connor,

Christine Cote, Gail Craig, Patricia Darrah, Jean Dowd, Joan Fouhy, Bob Fuller, Michele Fuller,

Bob Gauvin, Lori Girouard, Katie Goletz, Ed Handlin, Kim Johnson, Maureen Jones,

Edward Laconto, Jean Laconto, Donna and Michel Langevin, Loretta LaFleur, Ralph Lanigan, Alice Leduc, Peter Letourneau,

Richard Levansavich, Sr., Brandon Marsh, Marie Martin, Michael McGrail, Max Mullen, Bob Nist, Michael O’Connell, Mary Lou Paulli,

Peggy Patenaude, John Power, Theresa Power, Anthony Real, Edward J. Rutkowski, Lois Sheeran,

Mary Staruk, Scott Staruk, David Tatro, Bonnie Turner, Rolando Werleman

for all the men and women serving in our country’s military.

and for all the diocesan seminarians.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, June 27 Bradley Beckwith, 17th Anniv. 4:30 p.m. Requested by Louise Downie

Sunday, June 28 Mary Alex 8:30 a.m. Requested by Maureen & Peter Morsse

Sunday, June 28 Margaret “Peg” Phillips 10:30 a.m. Requested by parishioners

Wednesday, July 1 Doris Cardwell 7:00 a.m. Requested by the Buteau Family Saturday, July 4 Lillian Lawrence 4:30 p.m. Requested by Eleanor Binnall

Sunday, July 5 Doreen Sacco, 3rd Anniv. 8:30 a.m. Requested by her family

Sunday, July 5 Thomas J. Noonan, 1st Anniv. 10:30 a.m. Requested by his children

Kateri’s Kitchen Food Pantry is now open, with a drive-up operation. Clients are asked not to get out of their cars.

Donations of nonperishable food items are welcome and can be left in the basket in the church foyer (main entrance) or in the Kateri’s Kitchen classroom. Some suggestions are:

oatmeal, jelly/jam, juice (bottled or boxed), mayonnaise, coffee, ketchup, pasta sauce, canned tuna, canned or

instant potatoes, cookies/crackers.

Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday-Wednesday, Friday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:00-3:45 p.m., Parish Hall (Please knock before entering the hall to insure that there is not already someone with Father. Masks should be worn.)

Bishop McManus has continued suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Worship until December 31, 2020. That means we want to welcome those who feel that they can comply with the restrictions set forth by the Commonwealth — and who are not in a high risk

group. We will continue to livestream and record the 10:30 Mass each Sunday on our Facebook page.

COLLECTIONS

Thank you to all who are supporting the parish during this challenging time.

The collection for last weekend (June 21, 2020) was $2,409. The collection for weeks prior to 6/21/20 was $1,304. Fuel collection additional - $10 On-line Giving for June - $1,915.28

No collections will be taken in the pews, but please leave your donation or offertory envelope in the collection baskets at the back of the church upon entrance or exit from the church. You also can mail your envelope donation to the parish or put your envelopes through the mail slot in the rectory door near the garage. If you would like to participate in online giving, you can sign-up at namartyrsauburn.org.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“…whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:38)

Pope Benedict XVI said, “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness.” “Comfort” puts me first. “Picking up your cross and following Jesus” puts God and others first. Why settle for comfort when you can achieve greatness! Pick up your cross, ask Jesus for guidance on using your gifts and live the life God intended for you!

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet . . . (Matthew 10:41)

S o who exactly are these “prophets” Jesus is talking about? In the early Church, it was common for men and women to be commissioned by the Church

as traveling prophets. Their calling was to visit other churches and speak God’s word to them, just as Jesus sent out his disciples in today’s Gospel. They were called prophets because they were recognized as being able to speak God’s words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It was considered an honor to welcome such a person into your home and care for him while he ministered to your church—as the woman in today’s first reading cared for the Old Testament prophet Elisha.

As time went on, however, false prophets began to set themselves up in opposition to the local church leaders. Their presence and their messages caused division and confusion. Because it was fraught with controversy, the practice faded, and the official role of prophet fell to local bishops instead.

But that doesn’t mean that ordinary prophets disappeared from the Church. In fact, they’re all around us today. You may even be one! That’s because a prophet is nothing more—and nothing less—than someone through whom the Holy Spirit speaks.

That means that your spouse might be speaking prophetically when he or she encourages you to keep up with your prayer time. Or a child coming to you in the middle of the night might be bearing a prophetic message: Time to deny yourself, take up your cross, and care for this little one. And you may be a prophet when you tell a coworker about God’s work in your life. God is always speaking to us. He’s always trying to get our attention. He’s always asking us to welcome his messengers into our lives. Even the ones we least expect.

Adapted from The Word Among Us

Congratulations to Kenneth Fairbanks, Jr. and Ashley Fairbanks who received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist last Wednesday, June 24. We welcome them as fully initiated members of the Catholic Church and members of our parish. In addition, the Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on the same day (June 24) for Clara Rose Fairbanks, daughter of Kenneth & Dominique (Muscarella) Fairbanks. We congratulate the parents and welcome Clara Rose into the Church and our parish.

First Friday

Friday, July 3, is the First Friday of the month. Adoration of the Real Presence of Jesus will begin after the 7 a.m.

Mass and will conclude at 10 a.m. with a Benediction and Reposition of the Eucharist. We encourage you to visit the church during this time for a few moments of reflection and prayer.

“Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things; Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.”

- St. Teresa of Avila.

Friends, during these turbulent times in our nation, I find great solace in this simple, yet profoundly beautiful prayer from Saint Teresa. Prayer is an integral part of our daily lives as Catholic Christians. Over the course of the next month, I invite you to join us as we gather in prayer for unity, healing, and peace.

Thursday, July 2nd @ 7:00p.m. - Prayer Service for Racial Justice Thursday, July 16th @ 7:00p.m. - Prayer Service for Racial Healing In Our Land

We will be following all the diocesan safety protocols in regards to church gatherings for each of these prayer services, including all must wear masks. We hope to livestream these services and will keep you posted.

On June 20 and 21, 15 of our children received Jesus for the first time in the celebration of the Eucharist. This weekend, June 27 and 28, 17 of our children will be receiving Jesus for the first time in our celebration of the Eucharist. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers that they will come to Jesus in this sacrament often and be strengthened by its grace throughout their lives.

CELEBRATIONS OF FIRST EUCHARIST

Saturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28

Lydia Marie DeRobbio Michael Roman Colorio

Luke Rodolfo DiDonato Madison Maria Courtney

Elizabeth Theresa Galloni Taylor Christine Courtney

Jack Anthony Gennetti Isabella Ann McNeil

Joseph Daniel Morgan Emma Judith Mercier

Seamus Gerard Nee Jack Allan Putelis

Mila Marie Vartabedian Bayleigh Kathleen Sexton

Kennedy Ella Wrenn Allison Gail Stohlman

Juliana Gene Verdolino

Saturday, June 20 Sunday, June 21

Maeve Dorothy Foley Grace Harper George

Alexa Jane Forgit Nicholas Timothy George

Eisley Keegan Johnson Allison Anne Hanscom

Joseph Andrew Krumsiek Katherine Suzanne McCrillis

Liam Michael Murphy Joshua Andrew McManus

Kellen William Osborn Callie Alyse Molinari

Zachary Dennis Sylvester Sophie Anne Pelczarski

Gavin Nathanial Sanford

We are most grateful to our First Eucharist catechists who gave so much of themselves in preparing our children for the sacrament:

Christine Beninati, Melissa Courtney, Jenn DiDonato, Erin Mercier, Amanda Sexton, Jill Stohlman, Jennifer Swaluk, and Sarah Vartabedian

We would like to thank members of Eagles Wings for the beautiful music so important for the celebrations.

Saturday, May 23

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