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SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 2
Please remember the following intentions in your prayers this week. For Peace in our World. For all those who are sick, especially Mikey Grover, Cameron Cyr, Connie Donovan, Maggie Iannelli, Thomas Butler, Paul Prosser, Marilyn Pauley, Lou Best, Patricia Ayers, Dan Melling, Bruce Ripley, Rosalie Sweeney, Gloria Fallon, Janis Rogers, Christine Vallis, Kitty Carrington, Ceana McLaughlin, Jack Donovan, Jonathan Allen, Dorothy Pojasek, Stephanie Critch, Kamryn Tkachuk Virginia Morin, Paul Bernot, Marie Fatyol & McNelly Family. For all those who work and live in war-torn countries. For all who serve our country in the Armed Forces, especially Joseph Shelzi. For all the deceased members of Our Lady of Hope. *Sick or Ill prayer requests must be made by the individual or immediate family member.
Sunday, January 1— Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Monday, January 2 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church Tuesday, January 3 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 7:00p.m.—Scriptural Rosary—Church WEDNESDAY, January 4 7:00p.m.—Prayer Group —Lower Rectory THURSDAY, January 5 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church FRIDAY, January 6 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 6:00p.m.—Ultreya—Church Hall Saturday, January 7 7:00a.m.—Men’s Group Meeting in the Hall Sunday, January 8
WELCOME
G AVIN R OBERT M CF ERRAN AND E LIZABETH G RACE W HIPPEN
were baptized into the Family of God on December 18, 2016
RELIGIOUS CLASSES FOR ELEMENTARY AND 9/10TH GRADE WILL BE ON HOLIDAY FOR
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BOTH SESSIONS RESUME ON JANUARY 8, 2017
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 EDGE—6:45P.M.—8:00P.M.
Saturday, December 31 4:00PM Eamonn L. McDonnell SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 7:30AM Weekend Mass 9:30AM Teresa Rydzewski
*NO 5:30P.M. MASS ON JANUARY 1, 2017
Monday, January 2 9:00am Anthony & Marilyn Mackey
Tuesday, January 3 9:00am Alex Poirier Wednesday, January 4 NO DAILY MASS
Thursday, January 5 9:00am Larry, Yvette & Arthur Theriault Friday, January 6 9:00am John & June Miniter Saturday, January 7 9:00am Weekday Mass 4:00PM Margaret “Gretta” Harhen SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 7:30AM Weekend Mass 9:30AM Weekend Mass
*NO 5:30P.M. MASS ON JANUARY 8, 2017
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 3
Sunday, December 25, 2016 Christmas Clergy Fund: $8,612.90
Annual Fuel Collection: $15,291.25
Grand Annual: $84,248.20
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
JANUARY 8—MONTHLY MAINTENANCE JANUARY 15—SPECIAL COLLECTION “URBAN PARISHES”
This collection will support the mission of our inner city parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston. January 29—Churches in Latin America
Thank you to all who have donated to the Grand Annual. We are currently at 97% of our Goal because of your generous support and faithfulness. If you have not yet made your gift to our Grand Annual, please consider joining fellow parishioners in this important campaign.
SCOTT HAHN REFLECTS ON THE FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD READINGS:
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 67:2-3,5-6,8
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:16-21
Today we give thanks to Mary, the Mother of God. Her response to the angel, born of a humble heart, brought us life and salvation in the Child conceived in her womb. From before all ages, God had destined her for this decisive role in salvation history. She was to be the woman who in the fullness of time would bear God's only Son, as Paul tells us in today's Epistle.
In times past, God spoke to His chosen people, the Israelites, through prophets (see Hebrews 1:1-2), and imparted His blessings upon them through His priests, as we hear in today's First Reading. But now, He has sent His Son—to reveal His glory and His kingdom, to make His way of salvation known to all nations, as we sing in today's Psalm. In the Infant lying in the manger, God has shone His face upon us (see John 14:8-9). Jesus is made a child of Israel, an heir of God's covenant with Abraham, by His circumcision in today's Gospel (see Genesis 17:1-14). And we have been made adopted sons and daughters by Baptism, which is the circumcision of Christ, the true circumcision (see Colossians 2:11; Philippians 3:3). As children of God, Paul says today, we are heirs of the Father's blessings, which He promised to bestow on all peoples through the descendants of Abraham (see Genesis 12:3;22:18; Galatians 3:14). This is the blessing which Aaron imparted to Israel, the people descended from Abraham. And this blessing comes to us through Mary and the Child. This is the good news of great joy that the shepherds make known in Bethlehem today (see Luke 2:10). Like the shepherds, we too should make haste today to find Jesus with Mary and Joseph, and to glorify God for His blessings. And like Mary, we should keep His word and reflect upon it, letting it dwell richly in our hearts (see Colossians 3:16). © 2016 St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.
PARISH HOUSEKEEPING
If you are a registered parishioner, please be sure to update the rectory office if there have been any changes to your address, email or phone numbers. If you are attending Mass here, we would like to welcome you and invite you to be a registered parishioner, please also contact the rectory
office at 978-356-3944.
I don’t read the Bible,
I listen to it…..
Pope Francis @Pontiflex
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 1, 2017
1 SUN Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
2 Mon 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
3 Tue 1 Jn 2:29-3:6/Jn 1:29-34
4 Wed 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42
5 Thu 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51
6 Fri 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23,
31-34, 36, 38
7 Sat 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 2:1-11
8 SUN Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 4
James E. Greenough Madeline F. Abbott The Alex Poirier Family The Richard Poirier Family Edward Francis Tom & Ann Boutchie, Jr. Maynard Boutchie Catherine Garvin Delia Garvin Joseph Garvin Frank Garvin Thomas & Loretta Nelligan Cynthia Greenleaf John & June Miniter Frank Nolan Elizabeth & Harold Balch Barbara Balch Ingari The Lemieux Family The Beaupre Family Carole Lemieux Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hatcher, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Bette St. Laurent The O’Neill Family The Benedetto Family Emily Driscoll Clara M. Singer Joseph & Jessie Saroka Nick & Sylvia Nikitas Thomas Saroka Peter Provost Dan & Ellen Durant Edmund Czelusniak Joyce LeBeau Deceased Members of the Davis-Cimonetti Family Deceased Members of the Lombard Family Mary Lombard Tkachuk
Mary & Stephen Tlumacki Rev. Msgr. Leonard F. Hurley
Robert Hansen Alice Hansen Jack W. Waldron, Sr. Jack L. Karp Mike Jillson The Pojasek Family The Palen Family Veronica Webster Alice & Frank Carlton Tony & Claire Kuconis Daniel F. Gibbons Joseph & Cecelia Glynn C. Richard Fryklund Deborah Dziadose Richard Figurido Doris Elaine Fitzgerald The Poirier Family The Rodzen Family Jacqueline Zabriskie Gannon The Arena Family The Whynott Family Cliff Whynott Slawek & Piotr Banach Stanton & Ann Parrish John Sforza Alba Maloney Kathleen Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clarkson Brown William & Jennie Cynkus Frank & Mary Vidmar Edward & Evelyn Lachowicz David & Eileen Kelley Peter Kelley Stephen & Teresa Rydzewski Charles & Patricia Davdson Ellie & Lisa Hubisz Deceased Priests and Religious who served the parishes in Ipswich
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 5
NEW YEAR/ MARY, MOTHER OF GOD MASS
December 31st—4:00 p.m. January 1st—7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
(please note there is no 5:30 p.m. Mass) DUE TO HOLIDAYS AND RETREATS - THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY, 5:30 P.M. MASS. PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES: DECEMBER 25,
JANUARY 1, 8, 15, & 22 The 5:30 p.m Mass will resume on January 29th.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had
commanded him and took his wife into his home.” Let us
learn to accept each other and Christ in our marriages by
attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The
next WWME Weekends are Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury,
MA and Mar 17-19, 2017 in South Kingstown, RI. For more
information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-
9963 or visit us at www.WWMEMA.org.
WINTER STORM CANCELLATIONS
When there is inclement weather, there is concern for the safety of parishioners and visiting priests traveling to our parish and our ability to clear the parking lot and walkways to make them safe and free of snow/ice. When conditions are extreme and the Ipswich School system cancels classes, we will also follow this same decision and cancel celebrating daily Mass. In addition, when there are extreme conditions or roads are unsafe we will also post cancellations of parish events, religious education and weekend Masses on our website. In addition to this you are also able to check cancellations on Channel 7 (NBC), Channel 56(CW) and by logging onto www.whdh.com .
2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Please let us know if you would like a 2016 statement of the contributions you made in OLOH envelopes, contact the Rectory office at 978-356-3944. For those who have been making contributions through Online Giving, you are able to print a statement yourself when logged into your account. The Parish is also able to issue contribution statements for donations made through Online Giving. If you are not currently receiving envelopes and would like to, let us know.
ANNUAL STEUBENVILLE EAST YOUTH CONFERENCE Do you wish there was a place that you could bring your teens to encounter thousands of other young Catholics, hear from national speakers and enter into profound worship with the aid of professional musicians? Yes, such an event exists, AND its right in our backyard! The annual Steubenville East Youth Conference will be held in Lowell, MA again this coming year from July 14th – 16th, 2017. If you are interested in learning more about this event, an information session is being held at the Pastoral Center in Braintree, and will also be available via webinar on December 8th at 6:30pm. Please email Mike Drahos at [email protected] for more information.
*Please note: Registration will open on January 15th, 2017
MARCH FOR LIFE The Archdiocese of Boston is happy to again offer a unique track for individual families to join the “Witness to Life” pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the 2017 March for Life. Children of all ages are welcome, however keep in mind that the pilgrimage also includes a Middle School track and a High School track geared toward those age groups, but with a different itinerary. Each family should register individually. Please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/witnesstolife for more
information, or send questions to [email protected] or 617-746-5766.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 6
WHY THE SON CAME INTO OUR FLESH
About discerning our call or vocation, the first thing to say is that we all share in the greatest one. God “calls humankind to seek him, to know him, and to love him with all our strength.” This is God’s call to all, and it tells about God’s dream: an earth peopled with lovers—with those who let the Holy Spirit lead them to love God, love one another, and love themselves—passionately and well. How is humankind responding? Well, a look at history might be discouraging. Americans killed more Americans in our Civil War than foreign enemies killed in all other wars together. And look at international news now. You won’t find many nice stories. Look around and see how badly we have thwarted God’s dream. Humanity tends not to fol-low the Holy Spirit of love but instead leans into a spirit of darkness. Yet God remains faithful, patiently pursuing his project. This is why the Son came into our flesh: to call us back into God’s dream. Our faith tells us that this call somehow resonates in every human alive. This is what Jesus said: And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself (John 12:32). Everyone has to discern this great call; and that’s the first thing to say about discerning our vocation in life.
—Excerpted from Always Discerning
by Joseph A. Tetlow, SJ
Q&A by BROOKS GIBBS Dear Brooks, How can my parents and I get to know each other better? -----
Eat with them. Dinnertime is a great time to catch up on how everyone’s day went. If your family eats dinner together, make sure you are a part of that gathering. It may not seem important, but this is a perfect way to get to know what is going on in each other’s life. Ask your parents about their day. You wouldn’t believe how blessed your parents would be if you asked them how their day was! They ask you, but you should ask them in return. Show your parents that you care about the things they go through. Pray for them. Whether or not your parents are spiritual people, they would be blessed to know that you think and pray for their challenges at work and home. Ask them every week if you can pray for something specific. After you spend the week praying for them (and make sure you do spend time praying for them), see how things are coming along with that issue. This shows that you genuinely care. Avoid Isola-tion. When you get home don’t run off to your room and shut the door. This really bugs your parents. They want to have an open house. Cooping up in your dark cave does not send out a positive family vibe. Join the activities in the house. Even if you don’t like what your parent’s watch on TV, endure it so that you can spend time with them. Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” ~Brooks Gibbs © 2007 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing Email your questions to [email protected]
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 7
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN PROGRAM ( VIRTUS TRAINING)
Protecting God’s Children is an educational program for ALL people interested in increasing their awareness of ways to keep children from becoming victims of abuse. The program is REQUIRED for all who volunteer in the Archdiocese in any area of service. It is also an excellent program for all PARENTS, as well as for anyone who work or volunteer with children or in places where children are. Our Lady of Hope is committed to keeping our most vulnerable within our community safe. Everyone is invited to attend the Protecting God’s Children program and be involved in this most important initiative.
If you are interested in being trained to facilitate this important program, please contact Nancy Salah at 978-356-2522 or email: [email protected]
GET INVOLVED IN PARISH SAFETY PROGRAMS
Parents and guardians play a key role in the success of parish programs for young people. Parents and guardians who are involved in parish programs and events will be in the best position to protect their own children as well as all the children in the parish community. Involvement and communication are important factors in helping to ensure safe environ-ments for all of our children. Contact the parish office for more information on how you can become actively involved in the safe environment training programs in our parish. For particular help you can call The Office of Child Advocacy, Archdiocese of Boston, 617-746-5994
V ER Y IMPO R TA N T :
Please do not allow your child/children to go downstairs to the church hall or the restrooms alone.
For their safety, please be sure they are always accompanied by an adult family member.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Please remember the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Society as you leave Mass each weekend The need is great. Receptacles for donations to the poor and needy are at the church entrances. Thank you for your continued support! If you feel called to join this beautiful outreach available to the needy in our community, please contact David Pauley, President. Remember that what we do for the least of our brothers and sisters we do for HIM. God Bless you!
Visit our blog: www.svdpipswich.blogspot.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 498 meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Club 498 Hall, 9 Topsfield RD, Ipswich, MA If interested in becoming a member, please contact: Mathew Faino at
978-356-7812
DONATION OPPORTUNITY
Donations in support of Charitable Work of a parishioner…
Donate your WHOLE, UNCUT, UNEXPIRED, UNWANTED COUPON INSERTS FROM THE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER They will be used to purchase food and goods for the poor and needy . Donation Box is located in front of the Church Thank You!
IPSWICH LIONS CLUB The Ipswich Lions Club accepts used eyeglasses can be dropped into the yellow mailbox located at the edge of the parking lot. These glasses are recycled and sent to missions in South America. Thank you for your support, Your Local Lions Club
IPSWICH F OOD PAN TRY Baskets have been placed near Church entrances for donations of non-perishable foods for the Ipswich Food Pantry which has moved to Agawam Village, Bowman Hall. While you may bring
donations on any weekend. We have designated the second weekend of each month as “Ipswich Food Pantry ”.
The IPSWICH DINNERBELL Community Meal program is
served every Monday, 5-6:00 PM at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Rd., Ipswich, MA Free of Charge.
This program, sponsored by several churches and town organizations, is open to all: children, youth, families
and seniors. It offers a chance to connect with the community and meet old and new friends. In addition, you can become a part of the process by offering to help
prepare and serve a meal either by affiliation with a church, an organization such as Rotary, the Ipswich Schools,
a business or on your own.
For more information, contact: Diane Fitzgerald, Coordinator
for Our Lady of Hope at 508-451-1565
We encourage you to attend this unique community experience and get to know your “neighbor.”
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH, 1 PINESWAMP RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938 JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH WEBSITE: www.ipswichcatholics.org PARISH EMAIL: [email protected] 8
PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS Little Rock Bible Study: Elisa St. Clair Cursillo & Ultreya: Nancy Salah Saturday Men’s Group: Michael Nolan 356-3944 Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry: Marcia Dalton (All invited to join in this powerful prayer) Catholic Women’s Club: Marian Howe, President Music Ministries: Joan Riley Bring Eucharist to Sick/Shut-ins: Elisa St.Clair Children’s Liturgy: Nancy Salah Vacation Bible School: Nancy Salah or Elisa St. Clair Eucharistic Ministry & Lectoring: Elisa St. Clair RCIA: Elisa St. Clair Saint Vincent de Paul: David Pauley, President Knights of Columbus: Jeffrey Turner (978)360-2108 Hospitality Committee: Individuals are needed to bake, set up for collation, greet parishioners, etc.
PPP lease consider sharing your gifts and talents. For more information or to have a committee
leaders contact you call the rectory at (978) 356-3944.
S ACRAMENT OF B APTISM First and Third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Church. A Catechesis for parents and godparents will be held prior to the Sacrament of Baptism. If you are planning a baptism in the future, please call the rectory to make arrangements (978) 356-3944.
S ACRAMENT OF M ARRIAGE
Engaged couples must contact Fr. Tom directly at least 6 months prior to the intended date.
FAITH FORMATION Questions regarding current, upcoming programs and/or sacramental programs available at our Parish, please contact Fr. Tom, Nancy Salah or Elisa St. Clair.
REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish, please
introduce yourself to Fr. Tom following Mass and to formally be a part of our parish, please contact the rectory office. PARISH ENVELOPES for your weekly donation allows us
to keep record for tax purposes. If you are not currently receiving them and would like to, please call the rectory.
EMAILS: Please to let us know if your email has changed or if you are not receiving emails from our parish. We periodically send out notices and announcements of upcoming events and want to be sure you do not miss hearing about them.
ONLINEGIVING: We are pleased to offer this convenienceconvenience to our parishioners and visitors. It’s an easy, secure and flexible way to make contributions to support our Parish. You may contribute using direct withdrawals (ACH) or credit cards Visa, MasterCard and American Express). Simply go to the website: ipswichcatholics.org and follow the step by step instructions
or call the rectory if you need assistance.
P ARISH I NFORMATION
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS—10:00AM—2:00PM TELEPHONE: 356-3944 • FAX: 978-356-9592
Weekend Masses : Saturda y Vigi l : 4 : 0 0 PM Sunday: 7 :30AM • 9:30AM • 5:30PM
R EC ONC IL IAT ION : Saturda y 3 :00 PM-3 :40 PM DAILY MASSES: MONDAY-SATURDAY: 9:00AM* *EXCEPT WEDNESDAYS -THERE IS NO DAILY MASS
STAFF AND PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Keyes DIRECTORS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Nancy Salah, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Preschool through Grades 5 Elisa St. Clair, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Grades 6 through 11 P ARISH S ECR ETA R Y /O FFIC E M ANA GER : Joanne DiNatale, 978-356-3944 M USIC M INISTRY : John Maher, 978-500-6789 Joan Riley, 978-356-5494 M AINTEN AN C E : Branden Soroka SACRISTAN: Alma Caren
FINANCE COUNCIL: Michael Nelligan, Chair PASTORAL COUNCIL Members (2016) Barbara Habina (Vice-Chair) [email protected] Mike Coleman [email protected] Mathew Faino [email protected] Marie Fatyol [email protected] Jim Foley [email protected] Joe Salah [email protected] Nancy Salah [email protected] Mary Sheppard Elisa St. Clair [email protected]
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