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We welcome all who seek communion with the Lord
August 24 & 25, 2019
The Church and Parish Center are
wheelchair accessible.
Saint John Chrysostom Parish is a welcoming, inclusive community of believers in Jesus Christ. We invite all to pray with us. The gifts we bring and the joys we share are influenced by our own history, religious experiences and orientation, all of which makes us who we are. We follow the Gospel message of love through vibrant liturgies which inspire us to act as we come with open hearts serving the needs of all peoples.
Masses
Weekend Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:30am Weekday Monday - Saturday 9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 9:30 - 10:30 Holy Day Mass Times are 9:00am and 7:00pm on Holy Days of obligation unless otherwise posted.
Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 or call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest.
Baptism: Arrange for a baptism date by calling the Parish Office. If this is your first child a baptism preparation program will be helpful and is required.
Marriage: Couples are asked to consult with a priest at least twelve months prior to the intended date to allow sufficient time for marriage preparation, including participation in the Archdiocese Marriage Preparation Program.
Ministry to the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office and inform us of anyone who is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion. Never think that the priest is too busy to be present for your loved one for a visit.
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Inform the Parish Office if you or someone you know is in need of this Sacrament.
Registration Welcome to new parishioners! Be sure to introduce yourself to the priest following Mass. Also, so that you may participate fully in parish life please register with the Parish Office and we will include you and your family in our records to be able to communicate with you. If you move please inform us so that we may update our records.
The door is always an invitation and a call to
go deeper.
“Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has prepared for those
who love him”
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San Damiano Cross Prayer
Most High glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, insight, and wisdom, so I can always observe Thy holy and true command. Amen.
You contributed $5,277 to our parish for the weekend collection on August 17 & 18.
You contributed $1,159 for the collection taken during the Masses for the feast of the Assumption
Electronic giving for the month of July was $1,485
The second collection next weekend is for the Catholic University of America
We recognize and appreciate that you are
always as generous as you can be. Thank you.
25 Sunday Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30 26 Monday 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22 27 Tuesday 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 28 Wednesday 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 29 Thursday 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mk 6:17-29 30 Friday 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 31 Saturday 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30 1 Sunday Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19,
22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14
The Word
of the Lord
Scripture for the week of August 25
Saturday, August 24 4:00pm John Galvin ………………….…….. 3rd Anniversary Sunday, August 25 7:30am Anthony DiCesare …………………. Memorial Mass 9:30am John Galvin, and Michael, Anne, & Joseph Hart, & Baby Lillyanna …. Memorial Mass 11:30am Sally Burke ………………..………. Memorial Mass Monday, August 26 9:00am Richie & Norma Stanton ………… Mass of Petition Tuesday, August 27 9:00am The Sullivan and Donoghue Families ………..…….... Memorial Mass Wednesday, August 28 9:00am Brian Ladouceur ………...…..….…. Memorial Mass Thursday, August 29 9:00am Kenneth Larkin …………...….....…. Memorial Mass Friday, August 30 9:00am Mary Hunt ……………….... Birthday Remembrance Saturday, August 31 9:00am Florence Cote …….………….….…. Memorial Mass 4:00pm Karen McNulty …….……….……. 14th Anniversary Sunday, September 1 7:30am Fausta Lynch..……………………..... Memorial Mass 9:30am Renato Buencamino …...……...…..... Memorial Mass 11:30am Patricia Evans DeVoe …………….. Memorial Mass
Saint John’s Day Family Gathering Join us on September 15 at 2:00pm, as we celebrate our namesake, Saint John Chrysostom by gathering for good food and friendship.
The menu consists of boiled whole lobster, ribs, corn on the cob, mac ‘n’ cheese, potato salad, clam chowder and for dessert, a selection of homemade pies. Assorted beverages will be available.
Tickets are $25pp, 10 & under free. Tickets are being sold after our weekend masses and are also available for purchase in the parish office weekdays 8 to 4pm.
Isaiah is speaking on behalf of the Lord, directly to us: “...proclaim my glory among the nations.” This might seem like too much of a challenge. Take a few minutes to ask God to whom should you be proclaiming God’s glory? Is it a family member, a co-worker or a friend? Tell your story of the importance of Jesus in your life. And, in case we think that task is for someone else, the Church in her wisdom reminds each one of us in today’s psalm refrain: “Go out to all the world and tell the good news!”
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Summer vacation time is quickly slipping away! We hope that everyone is feeling rested before returning to school and Faith Formation classes. This summer we have been working on an exciting new program for all classes and we are enthusiastically anticipating a year filled with fun, friendship and faith. Registration forms for the 2019-2020 school year are available on our website, stjohnchrysostom02132.org/FaithFormation Additionally, the forms can be picked up in the parish office during regular office hours. Registrations and schedules are being emailed to the families of students who are currently enrolled in the program as well. Please download the forms and mail them to us, or drop them by the office. On Sunday, September 8 and September 15, we will also be collecting registration forms in the lobby after the 9:30 Family Mass. Join us on Sunday, September 15, at the 9:30 a.m. Liturgy as we commission our catechists and celebrate St. John’s Day. Refreshments will be served in the Hall following the Mass. This will be a good opportunity to meet your child’s teacher. All classes will begin on September 22.
Switzerland & Germany with Oberammergau Passion Play
In a plea to God to be saved from the Bubonic Plague, the citizens of Oberammergau pledged to perform a Passion Play if the town was protected. After no one fell ill, the town maintained their promise. Every ten years, this tiny
Bavarian hamlet expresses their gratitude by performing a Passion Play – a reenactment of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ. First held in 1634, the play is now performed every year ending in zero. Only the residents of Oberammergau act in the play and the dialogue is performed in German. Our trip will be August 30 through September 7, 2020. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the famous passion play and visit two of Europe’s finest destinations. Single $7,949 Double $5,949 each
Communion at Saint John’s Receiving the Eucharist at Mass is to receive Christ Himself. The “meaning” of Communion is most clearly signified when given under both species— both the Sacred Host and the Precious Blood. Therefore, starting next month, on the weekend of September 14 & 15 and then continuing to Christmas we will offer both the sacred Host and the Precious Blood of our Lord at Communion. Christ is truly and fully present in the sacred host alone. Christ is also fully present in the precious blood alone. Receiving both the bread and the wine are not required but we hope you will partake of both because receiving both makes more clear the meaning of Holy Communion as well as more firmly establishing the connection with the Last Supper. It is an intimate union. The Lord himself tells us "He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him." (John 6:56)
Please remember in prayers this week the family of
Kathleen Vignolo
who has recently been called home to God.
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who
have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring
with him those who have fallen asleep. - 1 Thes 4:13-14
Newly Baptized
We would like to welcome the newest member s of our parish:
George Paul Shom
who is being baptized in our Church.
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “strive to
enter through the narrow gate.” Our call to be disciples and to follow Jesus demands that we learn to live for the sake of others. In the month of August, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist several families in our community, providing funds for food, utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!
To Those Who are Serving We honor the service and pray for the continuing safety of our parishioners and family members serving our country.
Please remember in your prayers: Daniel G. Connell, U.S Marine Corps
Mark Hannon, US Army 82nd Airborne 3rd Brigade Lt. Connor A. Houston, U.S Army, Fort Bennings, GA
CPL Timothy Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps Liam T. Medina, U.S. Army, Fort Bliss El Paso TX
Captain Timothy Morris, U S Marine Corps Kelly B. Shea, U.S. Air Force, Oklahoma
Provide us with the name of any woman or man from our parish presently serving in the military. Please include service branch, and location. Send to Parish Office or email to [email protected] so we can list their names in our bulletin and keep them in our prayers.
Next Week’s Liturgical Ministers August 31 & September 1
Eucharistic Minister & Lector schedule also online at www.stjohnchrysostom02132.org/eml.html
4:00pm Lector: Frank DiBella Eucharistic Ministers: Jackie Cosgrove,
Marie Foley & Lisa Grossi 7:30am Lector: Relindis Oben
Eucharistic Ministers: Jacqueline Catanesi & Mark Catanesi
9:30am Lectors: Jack Aalto & Anne Kaczmarek Eucharistic Ministers: Barbara Webb,
Ellen Vogel & Adrienne Ulrich
11:30am Lector: Carl Johnson Eucharistic Ministers: Arlene Lennon,
Bernie Lennon & Francisca Vivero
Fall Bible Study—Last Call! Registration is ending for our Fall Bible Study on the Gospel of John. We begin Tuesday September 10 at 9:30 am. The cost of the materials is $16. Many of Jesus' miracles and teachings in John appear in no other Gospel and what is common to John and any of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) is always told in a distinctive fashion by John. John places a special emphasis on Jesus' commandment to 'Love one another as I love you' (John 15:12)”. All adults are invited to consider joining. To register contact Mary Campion [email protected]
Becoming Involved There are many ways you can get involved in our community and will not take up too much of your time. We are continually in looking to add new Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. People retire and we are looking for others to join in. We particularly need more Eucharistic Ministers so we can offer you the precious blood of Christ at Mass in the Fall. Please consider helping to sell tickets after Mass to our various events, help with community outreach, or planning fun events like our fundraiser. To discuss how you can get involved in one of these ways (or in a way of your own choosing) please call the office 617-323-4410 and leave a message for Mary Campion. The more people active in our parish, the more vibrant we are and the more we can do. Thank you.
North Shore Music Theater
Join us for a trip to the North Shore Music Theater. We depart from Saint John’s in a luxury Sliver Fox Coach stopping for lunch at the Danversport Yacht Club before proceeding to the North Shore Music Theatre for a production of Sunset Blvd. Date is October 2 . Cost is $119. Lunch is choice of baked scrod or chicken. Deadline to sign up is September 13. See posters with registration forms around the church.
Happy 100th Birthday Sister Laetitia! On August 24, Sister Laetitia, formerly of Hyde Park’s Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial School, celebrates the century mark. She is now living in Pennsylvania with the Bernardine Sisters. She would certainly appreciate a card or note. Write her at Sister Laetitia Okoniewski at 464 St Bernardine St, Reading PA 19607
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Free Meals for Kids Summer Eats provides free meals to anyone 18 and under at locations across the state when school is out. All kids and teens are eligible, and no registration or ID is required to participate. Many sites offer games or activities in addition to free meals! Local sites include: The Ohrenberger School, The Roche Family Center, Draper Pool, Georgetowne Homes, and several other sites in our area. For more details visit meals4kids.org
Parish Bulletin
Saint John’s is pleased to publicize community events on our website or in the parish bulletin. Please submit items for consideration by Monday at 5:00pm to [email protected] or submit in writing to the Parish Office. Include contact information in the event follow up details are required. Items may be edited.
Community Corner Reflection Today’s Gospel shows Jesus walking through towns teaching on the way. Where is He going? He is going to Jerusalem to his own Crucifixion. He is asked “Will only a few people be saved?” I imagine at times you might have thought: “Will I get to heaven? Who will I see there? When I was a child I was taught that Jesus’s death on the Cross “opened the gates of heaven”. At the end of the reading we hear that many from north, south, east and west will be a part of the Kingdom of heaven. Picture it: we will be in heaven with people of many races and many nations. Some in heaven will be who we consider the outcasts in this life. Others, who thought they were first, will not make it. Jesus opens the door to those who truly love Him, who want to have more than a superficial relationship with him. Let us seek the Lord together in this great community of St. John’s. May God bless you and your family.
Twitter If you are on twitter, please take the time to “Follow us”. You will get notifications of events, items of interest and cancellations. twitter.com/StJohnChry02132
Technology Tutoring Program for Seniors Student volunteers from The Roxbury Latin School give seniors an introduction to computers or smart phones in their state-of-the-art computer lab. This program allows the senior to work one-on-one with a student to learn basic technology skills. If you are working on a laptop, tablet, or smart phone at home, you may bring that with you. Seniors with all levels of experience are welcome to participate in this program, from beginners on up! Technology Tutoring meets for one hour, once a week for 6 weeks and is offered at no charge. *Long walk from parking to door and class-room. Location: Roxbury Latin School, 101 St. Teresa Ave. in West Roxbury Day and Time: Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Start Date: mid-September 2019 For more information or to register for this program contact Ann Glora at 617-477-6616 or [email protected] For more information or to register, contact Ann at 617-477-6616 or [email protected]
Roslindale Porch Fest 90 Performers at porches all throughout over Roslindale from 1:30 to 5:00pm Saturday, September 14, all over Roslindale. Rain Date 9/15 roslindalearts.org/porchfest
Happy Birthday Father John!
Our own parish administrator Father John will be celebrating his birthday this Saturday, August 24. Happy Birthday Father John, wishing you many more!
Altar Servers
Thank You to all our altar servers. If you would like to become an altar server, please contact us at the Parish Office at 617-323-4410.
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Administrator Rev. John R. Carroll, ext. 14 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Mary Lemire-Campion ext. 13 [email protected]
Assisting Priests Rev. Paul MacDonald Rev. Jim Koury Rev. Abdon Rwandekwe S. J. Rev. John Tokaz, O. F. M. Cap Rev. Augustin Somé, S. J.
Administrative Assistant Melanie Rutledge, ext. 10 [email protected]
Business Manager Steven Sullivan ext 16 [email protected]
Bulletin/Media [email protected]
Faith Formation Coordinator Marie Sullivan, ext.16 [email protected]
Music Ministry Alan Long
Cantors: John Papirio, Osmani Rodriguez, & Rena Rodriguez
Coordinates N42° 16.3984', W071° 8.5764' 4750 Washington St West Roxbury MA 02132 Phone: 617-323-4410 The office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Online Website: stjohnchrysostom02132.org Twitter: @StJohnChry02132 Flickr: flickr.com/groups/stjohnchrysostom Facebook: facebook.com/StJohnChrysostom02132
Sanctuary Candle
Our Sanctuary Candle this week shines in the memory of:
Rose Marie Koury
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This Weekend’s Hymns
Gather Us In #303 O God, You Search Me #437
Take and Eat #360 Lord of the Dance #564
R. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.
Readings and responses for today’s Mass can be found on page 118.
Tuesday, August 27 7:30pm- Nar-Anon (Hall) Wednesday, August 28 6:30-7:30pm- New Beginner’s AA (Hall) 7:30-8:30pm- Al-Anon (Hall) 8:00-9:15pm- Al-Anon (Room 3) Thursday, August 29 6:30pm- Women’s 12 Step (Room 3)
Eucharist
The bread and wine for all the Masses during the month of August has been
donated in memory of:
Marie Norton
Sometimes I want to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice in the world when He could do something about it, but I realize He just might ask me the same question.
