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The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport

HOLY FAMILY PARISH & OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH

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Live the Gospel. Share God’s Love. Rebuild the Church.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ∙ June 30, 2019

ON THIS ROCK

HEALING GOD’S FAMILY & REBUILDING OUR CHURCH

OUR PASTOR’S MESSAGE — PAGE 3

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The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport

United in Prayer, Fellowship, and Service

74 Pleasant Street ∙ Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Phone: 978-281-4820· Fax: 978-281-4964· Email: [email protected]· Website: ccgronline.com

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Cover Art: “Saint Peter” by Roman Selivachov

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT THIRTEENTH SUNDAY

VIVA SAN PIETRO! _____________________

Praying with Saint Peter

A LITANY TO SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE

Saint Peter, Prince of Apostles,

Saint Peter, to whom were given the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven,

Saint Peter, so ardent for the glory of Christ,

Saint Peter, whose heart was pierced with one look from Jesus,

Saint Peter, who grieved for his denial of the Son of God,

Saint Peter, whose cheeks were furrowed

by a stream of tears that flowed until the end of your life,

Saint Peter, who cried out:

“Lord, you know that I love you!”,

Saint Peter, bound in chains for Christ,

Saint Peter, delivered from prison by an angel,

Saint Peter, who rejoiced to suffer with Jesus,

Saint Peter, whose mere shadow cured the sick,

Saint Peter, whose voice even the dead obey,

Saint Peter, so that we may love one another,

so that we may taste and see the sweetness of the Lord,

so that we may be zealous in loyalty to your successor,

Pope Francis, the Vicar of Christ,

so that we may help, at least through prayer,

the unity of your scattered sheep,

so that we may be prudent and watchful in prayer,

so that we may die the death of the just,

Saint Peter the Rock, pray for us!

Lord Jesus Christ,

who upon Peter, your blessed apostle,

you bestowed the pontifical power of binding and loosing,

and to whom you gave the keys of Heaven,

grant that his powerful intercession

may ensure our deliverance from the bondage of sin.

Through you who lives and reigns

with our Father in Heaven and the Holy Spirit,

forever and always one God,

a world without end. Amen!

Saint Peter, Patron of the Church, pray for us!

Saint Peter, Patron of Fishermen, pray for us!

Saint Peter, Patron of Bakers, Builders, and Shoemakers, pray for us!

Saint Peter, Patron of Long-Life and Good Health, pray for us!

Saint Peter, Patron of the Papacy,

pray for our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis!

May God bless him with courage and perseverance!

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT JUNE 30, 2019

OUR PASTOR’S MESSAGE _____________________

On This Rock

BY FATHER JIM

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it (Matthew 16:28).” In this passage, Christ identifies Peter as the leader of his dis-ciples and the head of the church — a church that will stand the test of time and ultimately prevail over the powers of darkness.

This weekend, we commemorate and pay tribute to Saint Peter as a revered pa-tron of the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport. We celebrate with amusements and games, food and drink, much laughter and good sportsman-ship, and good old fashioned community pride and spirit. This is as it should be. We should celebrate our heritage and our history. Throughout this weekend of high spirits, however, let us be mindful of the singularly important and unique role that Saint Peter plays in the life of the Roman Catholic Church. Let us remember that Saint Peter loved Jesus, left his life’s work as a fisherman to follow him, and ultimately sacrificed his life for Christ and the Church.

If you are ever blessed to make a pilgrimage to Rome and Vatican City, Saint Peter’s Basilica is among the top attractions. Beneath the gold and glitter of the basilica is the tomb of a simple fisherman. Like us, Peter was a human being. He was capable of great devotion and love. But he was also capable of great anger, fear, and even betrayal. Unlike most of us, Peter was also a saint who overcame his sins, led the church through its earliest days, and was martyred for the faith. Saint Peter is truly the rock and foundation of the church, which was built upon the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And Saint Peter’s prayers con-tinue to lead, guide, and defend Christian believers all around the world.

When pilgrims visit the subterranean tomb of Saint Peter, they are not im-pressed by pomp and circumstance. They are instead struck by the silence; by the quiet stillness of a soul at rest in heaven’s eternal peace. Amidst the some-times noisy celebrations of the fiesta, let us be mindful of Saint Peter as our ven-erable patron and as the foundation of our shared apostolic faith. Let us ask him to pray for us, for our parishes, and for all of those friends, neighbors, and visi-tors that we will meet this weekend. And let us ask him to help us live the Gos-pel, share God’s love, and rebuild our wounded Church.

Tradition holds that Saint Peter was the first of the apostles to perform miracles after the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This weekend, let us pray that through his prayers, he will perform a new miracle that will help us to heal wounds, bind what is broken, and bring home those who are lost. Saint Peter the Apostle, pray for us! Viva San Pietro! Viva!

SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER RETREAT Sharing the Wisdom of Time with Pope Francis

Monday, August 26th through Friday, August 30th Each Evening Begins at 7:00pm

Saint Anthony Chapel Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome!

Learn more: ccgronline.com/formation

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LIVING THE GOSPEL ____________________

WELCOME NEW DISCIPLES!

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM OUR SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2019

The Sacrament of Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation in the Roman Catholic Church. The two other Sacraments of Initiation are Eucharist and Confirmation. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives ac-cess to the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission (CCC 1213).”

During the month of July, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism according to the following schedule:

Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 14th at 1:00pm

Saint Ann Church

Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 21st at 1:00pm

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Sacrament of Baptism Sunday, July 28th at 10:00am Mass

Saint Joachim Church

During the past month, the following young disciples were baptized with holy water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit here in the Catholic Commu-nity of Gloucester & Rockport:

Madelyn Burke· Emmy Doherty Mark Engleman· Stella Gulino

Brody Heffernan· Avery Johnston Colton Juden· Theo Latraverse Gage LeBlanc· Adrian Maniaci Drew Muise· Angelina Ragusa

Isabella Scatterday· Ophelia Sultera Caleb Tibert

If you would like to schedule your child’s baptism in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport, please contact Sheila McCarthy at [email protected] or 978-281-4820. May God bless our newly baptized young disciples and their parents, grandparents, godparents, and siblings! Congratulations to all!

PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE ____________________

THE LEGION OF MARY

Wednesday Afternoons at 4:00pm

Each week, members of the Legion of Mary from both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Par-ish reach out to our sick, aged, disabled, and homebound fellow parishioners. They visit these friends and neigh-bors in their homes and apartments, hospitals, and nurs-ing homes. They pray together, offer companionship and conversation, and share God’s love and mercy with those who are so often lonely and forgotten.

Every Wednesday at 4:00pm, the Legion of Mary meets in our parish office (located at 74 Pleasant Street in Gloucester) to pray the Rosary, share their faith experi-ences, and participate in a period of formation under the guidance of their spiritual directors. For more infor-mation about the Legion of Mary and its good work in our parish communities, please contact Sue Demetri at 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Please join us! All are invited! New members are always welcome!

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Help Us Help Others!

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is an international or-ganization dedicated to responding to any request from any person or family in need. Here on Cape Ann, we work from Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish to serve the poor and needy. Our Clothes Closet is open on Saturdays from 10:00am until 1:00pm. And our Food Pantry is stocked with non-perishable foods. Donation baskets are located at the entrances of our churches. The Food Pantry needs these items:

Assorted Canned Soups Beef Stew· Chef Boyardee

Canned Tuna· Chicken & Tuna Helper Chips, Cookies, Crackers, and Snacks

Instant Mashed Potatoes Pancake Mix & Syrup

Pasta & Sauce· Ramen Noodles· Rice-a-Roni Peanut Butter & Jelly

Donation envelopes are located at the entrances of our churches. Donations can be placed in the offertory basket or mailed to us. Checks should be made payable to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm in Our La-dy’s Hall. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society warmly wel-comes new members and volunteers! For more infor-mation, please contact Harry Miller at 978-281-2701 or Barbara Frontiero at [email protected]. If you or your family needs our assistance, please contact us at 978-281-8672. Thank you for your generous support!

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT JUNE 30, 2019

PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP, AND SERVICE ____________________

SAINT PETER’S FIESTA MASS

Sunday, June 30th at 10:00am

The 92nd Annual Saint Peter’s Fiesta runs from Wednes-day, June 26th through Sunday, June 30th. On that Sun-day, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport will celebrate Masses according to this schedule:

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 7:00am Saint Ann Church at 8:15am

Saint Joachim Church at 10:00am Saint Peter Park Outdoor Mass at 10:00am

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 11:45am

This year, we welcome the Most Reverend Mark O’Con-nell, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, as our special guest cele-brant and homilist. For more information about Saint Pe-ter’s Fiesta, please visit the website: stpetersfiesta.org. Please join us! All are invited! All are welcome!

CALL FOR YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS Help Father Jim Serve God’s Family!

Father Jim is full of energy and excitement, but as the on-ly full-time priest in the Catholic Community of Glouces-ter & Rockport, he needs our help! This summer, he is hoping to recruit a few new members to our volunteer corps of youth altar servers to help him at Mass! All young disciples, boys and girls, ages 8 through 17, are invited to participate on a weekly or monthly basis. Being an altar server is a great way to make new friends and learn about the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church! Training is available! If your son or daughter is interested in helping out, please contact Father Jim at 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Please join us! Spread the word! All are invited! All are welcome!

YOUTH CHOIR & MUSIC MINISTRY Tuesday Afternoons at 5:00pm

The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport’s Youth Choir & Music Ministry meets for fellowship and rehearsal on Tuesday afternoons at 5:00pm in Saint Ann Church. Under the direction of Patty Natti, our youth choir performs at one Mass every weekend. We welcome new members, both boys and girls, ranging in age from kindergarten through high school. Young musicians are also most welcome to join us. Being part of our youth music ministry is a great way to make new friends. It is also a great way to participate more fully in the life of our parishes and to learn more about the sacred music of the Catholic Church. If your son or daughter would like to join us, please contact Patty at [email protected] or leave a message at 978-281-4820. Please join us! Spread the word! All are invited! All are welcome!

SHARING GOD’S LOVE ____________________

WELCOME HOME FOR SUMMER!

OUR PRAYER & WORSHIP SCHEDULE PLEASE JOIN US! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Here in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rock-port (at both Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish), the celebration of the Holy Mass is the source and summit of our community’s joy and the center of our life of prayer, fellowship, and service. Regardless of where you worship, the Holy Eucharist brings God’s con-solation, love, and mercy into our midst; it brings the Real Presence of Jesus Christ into our lives!

In accordance with a sincere examination of conscience and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, all are welcome to join us for Mass and to participate in Holy Communion. No matter who you are, no matter where you’re from, and no matter what you’ve done in life, there’s a place for you at God’s table. Each week, we cele-brate Masses according to the following schedule:

Saturday Vigil Masses Saint Ann Church at 4:00pm

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 6:00pm

Sunday Masses Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 7:00am

Saint Ann Church at 8:15am Saint Joachim Church at 10:00am

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 11:45am Saint Ann Church at 5:00pm

Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00am

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00am Saint Joachim Church

All are reminded that our 5:00pm Mass on Sunday after-noons is bilingual: English and Portuguese. This weekend and every weekend, we celebrate seven different Masses in two different towns in three different churches! Pick one! Bring a friend! Bring your family! Spread the word! All are invited! All are welcome! For more information, please see Father Jim or contact him at 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Welcome home for summer!

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OUR WEEKLY GIFTS _____________________

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Weekend of June 22nd & June 23rd

Weekly Offerings $6,397.00

Electronic Offerings $878.00

Total Offerings $7,275.00

Second Collection (Promoting the Gospel) $1,182.00

Grand Annual Collection (116% of Goal) $87,477.00

Thank you for your generous support of Holy Family Parish!

OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH Weekend of June 22nd & June 23rd

Weekly Offerings $3,020.00

Electronic Offerings $80.00

Total Offerings $3,100.00

Second Collection (Promoting the Gospel) $592.00

Grand Annual Collection (94% of Goal) $42,128.00

Thank you for your generous support of Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish!

SANCTUARY GIFTS

At each of the churches in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport, sanctuary flowers, sanctuary can-dles, and altar gifts (hosts & wine) can be donated for a special intention or in memory of a departed loved one. The requested donation for flowers is $250. The request-ed donation for altar gifts is $175. The requested donation for a sanctuary candle is $25. This week, donations were offered for the following intentions:

In Memory of Joseph A. Pallazola, Jr. Sanctuary Candle· Saint Ann Church

In Memory of Thomas Lupo III Sanctuary Candle· Saint Joachim Church

In Memory of Salvatore Loiacano Sanctuary Candle· Saint Anthony Chapel

In Memory of Thomas Lupo, Jr. Sanctuary Candle· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

For more information about donating sanctuary candles, flowers, or gifts in memory of a deceased family member, friend, or loved one, please contact Melissa Unis at [email protected] or 978-281-4820. Thank you!

WESHARE Safe & Easy Electronic Giving

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OUR MASS INTENTIONS _____________________

JUNE 29—JULY 7, 2019

Saturday, June 29 Vigil· 13th Sunday

4:00pm· Saint Ann Vincent Cafasso

6:00pm· OLGV Michael LoGrande

Sunday, June 30 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am· OLGV Clement Aikens

8:15am· Saint Ann Candace Unis

10:00am· Saint Joachim The Brandt Family

10:00am· St. Peter’s Park Fiesta Mass

11:45am· OLGV Dana Damour

13th Week in Ordinary Time

Monday, July 1 8:00am· OLGV

Communion Service

Tuesday, July 2 8:00am· Saint Joachim

Daniel Judd

Wednesday, July 3 8:00am· OLGV

Alice Ciaramitaro

Thursday, July 4 8:00am· Saint Joachim Loree Pitts

Friday, July 5 8:00am· OLGV All Souls in Purgatory

Saturday, July 6 8:00am· OLGV Maria Moniz

Saturday, July 6 Vigil· 14th Sunday

4:00pm· Saint Ann Helen & Sam Loiacano

6:00pm· OLGV Captain Rosario Grillo

Sunday, July 7 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am· OLGV Mercedes Mendonça

8:15am· Saint Ann Humberto Mota

10:00am· Saint Joachim Frank T. Earle, Jr.

11:45am· OLGV Virginia Simas

5:00pm· Saint Ann Healing of God’s Family

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