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Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass 12 p.m. Monday 5:15 p.m. Tuesday – Friday 7 a.m. Holy Day Vigil (see bulletin for details) Holy Day Mass (see bulletin for details)
Confessions: Each Saturday – 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements
should be made at least 1 year in advance by calling the Rectory Office.
Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal instruction
for parents takes place on the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. M-F in the Chapel.
Miraculous Medal Novena Devotion: Mondays following the 5:15 p.m. Mass
St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA 01510
Rev. Joseph M. Nally, Pastor Rev. Henry Ramirez, Associate Pastor
Rev. Raymond M. Goodwin, In Residence William Griffin, OFS, Deacon
George O’Connor, Deacon
Rectory Office:
149 Chestnut St, Clinton, MA 01510
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 978-368-0366 Fax: 978-368-4359
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.stjohnsclinton.org
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St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish
Staff: Marc DeMille - Music Director—978-368-0366 George DiLorenzo – Superintendent, St. John’s Cemetery /Facilities Manager 978-368-8816 Ann Dziokonski – Elder & Homebound Ministry
978-368-0366
Mary Anne Kennedy, DRE – Director of Religious
Education - Grades K – 10 – 978-368-0052
Matthew Kobus – Director of St. John’s Gym –
978-365-9085
Ellen Turini – Safe Environment Coordinator –
978-368-0366
Tammy Van Buren – Office Manager – 978-368-0366
St. John’s Cemetery
Parker Rd, Lancaster
Phone: 978-368-8816
CARE Food Pantry
St. John’s Gym - 149 Chestnut St
Open Thursday’s: 4-6 p.m.
St. John’s Gym
149 Chestnut St, Clinton
Phone: 978-365-9085
Email: [email protected]
St. Vincent de
Paul Society
Parish Center
80 Union St
Tuesday’s: 7 p.m.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19 26-27
St. John the Guardian of Our Lady
Dear Friends, When Our Lady appeared in 1830, to St. Catherine Labouré, a french sister stationed in Paris, she gave her a medal, today known as the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady. This medal is considered by the Church to be a sacramental along with the scapular, rosary, holy oil, holy water, and a crucifix, all meant to draw our minds and hearts over to God. On the front side of this medal is an image of Mary, standing on a half globe where her foot is crush-ing the head of the serpent, Satan. Her hands and feet have bright jewels on them, and she is holding a small globe of the world, with the inscription, "O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have re-course to thee." On the back of the medal is the letter 'M' on a cross amid 12 stars, representing the twelve apostles. Under the 'M' are two hearts afire, where one has thorns and the other heart is pierced by a sword repre-senting Mary's sorrows. Our parish's annual novena of the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady is graced time for us to grow closer to Our Lord with the help and example of His Mother Mary. From October 6 to October 14 we gathered in our church to honor Mary, the first and greatest disciple of Our Lord. It was meant to be a time where we draw closer to Our Lord, and pray for the seven graces marking Mary's life: obedience, perse-verance, patience, humility, charity, hope and faith. On each evening we had a different priest lead us in prayer and offer their reflections. “Everyone should have a genuine devotion to (Mary) and entrust his life to her motherly care." Vatican II ~ Father Nally
The Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock
The next monthly meeting and Halloween
Costume Party will be held on Thursday, Oc-
tober 18 **note the date change** at 7 p.m.
in the Parish Hall.
Annual Coats for Kids Drive
Clinton Council #1701 of the Knights of Columbus will be colleting coats for our annual “Coats for Kids” program. New or
gently used coats are requested. Collection will be on all Saturdays in October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Thank you for your kindness and gener-osity. Distribution will be on Saturday, November 3.
Please join us as we thank Mary Ann Kennedy for her service as she transitions from Director of Re-ligious education at St John's to the Public School. We will be serving coffee and goodies on Sunday, October 14th after the 9:00am Mass in the church hall. All are welcome. Any questions, please call Janice Donahue cell 508-648-4510.
Volunteers Needed for the Friendly Visitor Program
The Friendly Visitor Program is in need of volunteers to visit with seniors in Clinton, who are lonely, home-bound or just like company. Volunteer training is pro-vided by the Clinton Senior Center. These visits are companionship visits only. If you have an hour a week and would like to visit or call one of our seniors, please contact Allyson at 978-733-4747 ext. 307
Worcester Catholic Women’s Conference November 10
Tickets are going fast! Register today for the Worcester Catholic Women’s Conference to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Assumption College. Come and be renewed by dynamic talks from outstanding national Catholic leaders including Professor Helen Alvaré, Dr. Janet E. Smith, Susie Lloyd, Mother Mary As-sumpta Long, O.P., and Susan Conroy. Confessions will be avail-able and Mass will be celebrated by Bishop McManus. More de-tails and registration information are available at www.worcestercatholicwomensconference.com or call Corinn at 508-277-3969. Seating is limited
Safe Environment Creating a safe environment in the Church is not only our responsibility but also what Christ himself taught by helping those who suffer and calling us to love one another.
Office for Healing & Prevention 508-929-4363.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14, 2018
MONDAY – October 15, 2018 5:15 PM † Henry & Lillian Tivnan Family Req. by the Tivnan Family
TUESDAY – October 16, 2018 7:00 AM † Stanley Dombroski Req. Bo & Matt
WEDNESDAY – October 17, 2018 7:00 AM † Frederick, Regina & Thomas Niichter Req. by their Family
Weekly Collection October 6 & 7, 2018
Collection totals unavailable due to the early
publication of the bulletin.
THURSDAY – October 18, 2018 7:00 AM † Jeff Pallotta Req. by Lois & Family
FRIDAY – October 19, 2018 7:00 AM † Robert Cellucci Req. by his Family
SATURDAY – October 20, 2018 4:00 PM † Flora Martin Req. by her daughter, Dorothy West
SUNDAY – October 21, 2018 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM † Rita Bianchi Req. by her Family 10:30 AM † George J. Ciavola Req. by his Family 12:00 PM (Spanish) † Narcisa Gonzalez - 33rd Anniversary Req. by Carmen & Maria
SATURDAY – October 13, 2018 4:00 PM † Olive & Arthur Jackson Req. by their Daughters 7:00 PM Novena & Benediction
SUNDAY – October 14, 2018 7:30 AM † Cheryl Farragher Req. by her Family 9:00 AM For the People 10:30 AM † Dinis Viveiros Req. by the Family 12:00 PM (Spanish) † Mariano Lebron - 4th Anniversary req. by Evangelista Jimenez 7:00 PM Novena & Benediction
If you wish to light a vigil light candle for a loved one, please contact the Parish Office. Cost: $10 You may also light a candle in the St. Flavia Domitilla Chapel in the lower level of the church or at the shrines for Our Lady of Jasna Gora & Our Lady of the Rosary in the upper church. Donation is $1, however, any donation is accepted.
Vigil Lights October 14 - October 20, 2018
In memory of Ruth Bahosh Req. by her Sister
In memory of Carol Ramig Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Ken Brodmerkle
In memory of Frederick, Regina & Thomas Niichter Req. by their Family
In memory of James & Sarah Guidi Req. by their Family
In memory of Laura Lamlein - 10th Anniversary Req. by her Family
In memory of Marilyn Morgan - 1st Anniversary Req. by Curt & Jean
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Ann Dziokonski Req. by her sister Hibernians
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish will hold a six-session be-reavement support group beginning, Monday, October 15th, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in their parish hall, 111 Worces-ter Street, West Boylston. The faith based program offers insights about grieving in a healthy way to work toward healing. For more information or to register [registration require] call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.
Medjugorje Message to the World September 25 2018
“Dear children! Also nature extends signs of its love to you through the fruits which it gives you. Also, you, by my coming, have received an abundance of gifts and fruits. Little children, how much you have answered to my call, God knows. I am calling you - it is not late - decide for holiness and a life with God, in grace and in peace. God will bless you and give to you a hundred-fold, if you trust in Him. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
Celebrate Priesthood -- Tastes of the Diocese Join us for the 5th Annual Tastes of the Diocese gala on
Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the St. Vincent
Hospital Atrium in Worcester as we celebrate the diocesan
priesthood and raise needed funds for Retired Priests’ care.
Food and beverages, including beer and wine, can be en-
joyed from 24 providers including many ethnic delicacies
prepared by local parishes! Donations also accepted. Visit
www.worcesterdiocese.org/celebrate-priesthood to pur-
chase tickets or make donations today!
Liturgical Schedule
Readings for October 14 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13,
14-15, 16-17 [14]/Heb 4:12-13/
Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27
October 13 & 14 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Lector: S. Belauskas J. Donahue M. Heelan G. Grady
EM: C. Schlegel S. Flaherty M. Pulnik K. Burgwinkle
S. Segelhorst K. Mello K. O’Loughlin W. McNally
AS: N. Stocker E. McCann
W. Ortiz
October 20 & 21 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Lector: J. Daley P. Kerrigan B. Huff J. Petracca
EM: E. Cowles D. DiTullio B. Guerin S. Belfield
B. Farragher P. Ball G. Schneck B. Belfield
AS: B. Gibbons C. Fucile A. Petracca
V. MacGillivray S. Smillie
W. Smillie
Confirmation Retreat – Sunday, October 14 from 3:00-7:00 PM
Permission slips are DUE immediately Our Confirmation Candidates (Level 9 Students) will attend their Mandatory Confirmation Retreat on Sun-day, October14 from 3:00 –7:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Church in Lancaster. It’s a night they will never forget! Confirmation families, please be sure to SAVE THE DATE and to hand in your child's permis-sion slip immediately. Extra permission slips are avail-able on the small CCD table in the Church Hall.
Confirmation Preparation for Catholic School Students
If your child attends Catholic School and is approach-ing his/her Confirmation and you would like them to receive their Confirmation at St. John’s, please be sure to Register your child for Immediate Confirmation Preparation. Forms can be found at the entrances to the church.
Home School and Catholic School Families Must Register Children
for Sacramental Preparation If your child attends Catholic School or if you Homeschool your child in religious education, please be sure to Register your child for Religious Education Classes if he/she is approaching the Sacramental Years (First Penance, First Eucharist or Confirmation) Registration forms can be found at the entrances to the church.
8th Level Students Collecting Food on Sunday, October 21 for CARE Food Pantry Our 8th grade students will work on a service project to collect food for our CARE Food Pantry on Sunday, October 21. Between now and October 21, Level 8 students will be collecting donations, and will bring them to the Church on October 21. They will place the donations on the altar at all masses that weekend. The students will have a truck outside to collect all donations. Their goal is to “Fill That Truck!” with food for families in need. Any donations of non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all 8th grade students, their families and catechists for helping those in need. We are truly blessed with your desire to serve and you are all a wonderful example of what it truly means to be a Disciple of Christ.
Grandparent’s Mass – Sunday, October 28th at 9 AM The children of our parish would like to invite all Grandparents to a special Mass on Sunday, October 28th at 9:00 AM. We will celebrate Mass together, have a special blessing for Grandparents and then gather downstairs in our Church Hall for refreshments. All are welcome for this special event – helping us to remember, cherish and celebrate how important Grandparents are in our journey of Faith.
Mandatory First Reconciliation Parent Meeting Saturday, October 20th, at 9-10 AM
The First Reconciliation Meeting for all Parents of First Communion Students will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the Religious Education Hall from 9-10 AM. (Your child will attend his/her regular class during the meeting.) This mandatory meeting will include all of the information parents will need to pre-pare their child for this special and sacred Sacrament.
A Pastoral Guide to Offering Help f
or Struggling Marriages
The Retrouvaille Program helps couples put
the pieces of their marriage back together and
rebuild loving relationships.
It is primarily a practical program about im-
proving communications, building a stronger
marriage, and helping couples re-discover the
love they had for each other.
A weekend for couples will take place on Oc-
tober 19 in Framingham, MA.
For more information call: 1-800-470-2230
DOMINGO 14 DE OCTUBRE Eucaristia 12 pm Iglesia principal
DOMINGO 21 DE OCTUBRE Eucaristia 12 PM Iglesia principal
DOMINGO XXVIII DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
1. Desde del lunes 15 de Octubre
hasta el 31, tendremos los rosarios
en las casas a las 6:30 pm, cada no-
che. 2. Oremos por las 4 personas
que se preparan en RICA, para re-
cibir sacramentos el Sabado Santo
de 2019.
AVISOS IMPORTANTES
Preparacion pre-bautismal por favor contactar a Karina Mendez. 978-3330141
Para colocar las intenciones de la misa de 12 cada Domingo. Marita Wallace. 978-7515289
“Sacramento de confesion” Sabados de 2:45 a 3:45 En la capilla de abajo o pedir cita durante la
semana con padre Henry al 978-3680366 extension 202.”
QUERIDA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
ORACION DE CONFIANZA EN DIOS.
Dios mío, hoy como a lo largo de toda la historia de la hu-
manidad, sigues llamando hombres a servirte. Tú quieres
acercarnos a la verdadera riqueza, capaz de dar la plena felici-
dad. Dios, Guíame y dame tu gracia para ser generoso. Te
pido en esta oracion por todas tus hijos dispersos por el
mundo. Ábreles el corazón para que no se apeguen a los bie-
nes terrenales y dales la gracia especial de sentir la mirada
amorosa de tu Hijo, para que respondan con generosidad al
"¡Ven y sígueme!". Que Jesus le hizo al joven rico y que hoy
nos hace a nosotros. Sigamos a Jesus con un corazon lleno de
amor, generosidad y bondad, para que el nos continue ben-
diciendo. P. Henry Ramirez
