Sacred Heart Parish ~ Manchester-by-the-Sea

St. John the Baptist ~ Essex

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Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex

Sacred Heart Church 62 School St.

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944-1342 Established 1905

St. John the Baptist Church 52 Main St.

Essex, MA 01929-1343 Established 1931

We are here to welcome and serve you. No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church.

No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter your personal history, age, background, race, etc.,

No matter what your self image— You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected in

Sacred Heart and St. John the Baptist Parishes.

Parish Staff Rev. John W. Gentleman, Pastor jwg41859@comcast.net Jay Caress, Director of Religious Education 978 526-1781 jay.caress@yahoo.com Chris Moore, Adult Faith Formation Director shsjadultfaith@comcast.net Joseph Sebastian Stella, Music Director & Organist js12is@yahoo.com Darice McIntire, Secretary & Bulletin Editor shsjbulletin@comcast.net

Nancy Smith, Business Manager shsjparishes@comcast.net

Rectory Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Website: www.shsjparishes.com Facebook: SacredHeartStJohn

Parish Information Sacred Heart Rectory-978-526-1263

St. John the Baptist Rectory-978-768-6284 Parishes’ Fax 978-526-4335

Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil: St. John the Baptist 4:00 pm Sacred Heart 5:30 pm Sunday Masses: Sacred Heart 8:30 am St. John the Baptist 10:00 am Weekday Masses: At Sacred Heart Manchester Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday—8:00 am Eucharistic Service—Thursday & Friday—8:00 am Rosary: Daily 7:30 am before Mass Adoration– Monday 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacred Heart Church First Saturday of the month 12 noon to 12:45 pm St. John the Baptist Church Second Saturday of the month 12 noon to 12:45 pm

Sacrament of Baptism Sacred Heart First Sunday of the month St. John the Baptist Second Sunday of the month

Sacraments of Marriage and Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory for more information.

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Holy Trinity Sunday June 15, 2014 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex

Saturday June 14, 2014

4:00 pm St. John Rose Poccaro

5:30 pm Sacred Heart Peter Feuerbach

Sunday June 15, 2014

8:30 am Sacred Heart Living and Deceased Fathers of the Parish

10:00 am St. John Living and Deceased Fathers of the Parish

Saturday June 21, 2014

4:00 pm St. John Barbara Grant

5:30 pm Sacred Heart The People of the Parish

Sunday June 22, 2014

8:30 am Sacred Heart Dorothy Williams

10:00 am St. John Mary M. Clancy

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH OFFERTORY

Weekend of June 8, 2014

OCP and MAIL $ 826.00

NON-OCP and CASH 886.00

TOTAL OFFERTORY $ 1,712.00

Mass Attendance for the Weekend of June 8, 2014

4:00 pm St. John 87

5:30 pm Sacred Heart 55

8:30 am Sacred Heart 157

10:00 am St. John 102

Mass Intentions

Please remember in your prayers: All those who have died, especially: Rev. Albin F. Janiunas, Natale Pasquale Tenuta and for those who mourn the loss of a loved one; the sick and the suffering of our community, and for their families and caregivers; those in the military and in service to their community, those who have asked to be remembered in prayer, those who have no one to pray for them, and those who are searching for a faith community. Please pray for those who are unemployed and underemployed. If you would like to have a name or intention added to our prayer circle, please contact the rectory or email the requests to SHSJPrayerCircle@comcast.net.

SACRED HEART PARISH OFFERTORY

Weekend of June 8, 2014

OCP and MAIL $2,529.01

NON-OCP and CASH 625.00

TOTAL OFFERTORY $3,154.01

Saint John's Church Altar Wine and Hosts

The Hosts and Wine have been donated at St. John's Church this month in honor of the recent wedding of Ginny and Mike Antell. We thank their friends for this donation in their honor. If you wish to donate the Wine and Hosts for a month at either church in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special event, please contact Darice at the parish office. The suggested donation is $100.00

Phil Walsh Many of you may be aware that Phil Walsh, our usher at the 5:30, sacristan, and reliable parishioner has moved to be with his mother. Phil has been dealing with some health issues for a period of time and he will be nearer to his daughter in his new location. Phil was always present at parish functions, often the first to arrive to unlock doors, turn on lights, greet all who came and then the last to leave after he took care of everything. Our parish will miss Phil's kind spirit, gracious welcome and dependability. Please remember Phil in your prayers. If you wish to send Phil a note his address is:

Mr. Phil Walsh 478 Swains Pond Avenue Melrose, Massachusetts 02167

I know he will miss all his friends at Sacred Heart and be pleased to hear from people.

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Holy Trinity Sunday June 15, 2014 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex

Sacred Heart Sunday Morning Coffee During the summer months of June, July and August we will be having a Coffee and Social Time after the 8:30 Sunday Mass. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet parishioners, welcome visitors and share community together. Joey Gustafson will be organizing this event. Joey will need volunteers to offer to assist. Please call Joey or the rectory to let us know which Sunday you are able to assist. Weather permitting these gatherings will be held on the lawns, in case of need other arrangements will be made as needed.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

In the Footsteps of Jesus

This week I would like to update you on the upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I hope that you are able to journey with us as we retrace the Footsteps of Jesus on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from April 14-24, 2015. This will be my fifth visit to the land that was made holy by the prophets, apostles, and the early church. Most importantly we will experience the places central to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Among the highlights of the pilgrimage is touring on a deluxe air conditioned motor coach with the services a government-licensed, Christian guide, Mr. Anton Farah, all sightseeing as per itinerary with visits to Sepphotis (Zippori), Nazareth, Cana, Tabgha, Capernaum, Mount Beatitudes, St. Peter’s Primacy, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Mount Tabor, Jericho, Mount Of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Jordan River, Bethany, Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Field, Ein Karem, Model Of The Old City Of Jerusalem, Holy Sepulchre, Way Of The Cross On The Via Dolorosa, Gethsemane, St. Peter In Gallicantu, .Church Of The Dormition, The Cenacle (Upper Room), Mt. Zion, Western (Wailing) Wall, Temple Mount, St. Ann Church, Pater Noster, Emmaus, Holy Hour At Gethsemane, Western Wall Tunnels (subject to confirmation) and daily Mass at the Holy Sites.

Included: Round Trip from Boston to Tel Aviv via Lufthansa German Airlines, all Government Airport Departure, Customs & Immigration Taxes And Fuel Surcharges ($762), excellent 4 Star Hotel & Religious Guest House Accommodations: 4 Nights at the Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberias (www.ronbeachhotel.com) and 5 Nights at the Notre Dame Of Jerusalem Center, Jerusalem (www.notredamecenter.org), Israeli buffet breakfast daily & dinner daily, St. Peter’s fish lunch at a restaurant near the Sea of Galilee, lunch at Mt. Tabor pilgrim’s house, dinner at Shepherd’s Tent Restaurant in Beit Sahour, or in Jerusalem. Not included: personal items, passport, lunches, beverages with meals, food not listed on table d’hote menus, donation for Masses celebrated at the Holy Sites and items not listed as included in the brochure. The gratuity to the guide and bus driver.

The cost of this trip of a life time is $3,899.00 (based double occupancy and 25 passengers). A few single rooms are available at an increased cost. Brochures will be available soon. Those interested can contact Fr. Jack at the rectory or Eliesa Gallo at Carmel Tours 978-977-3062.

Peace,

Fr. Jack

Faith Book Reflection on Today’s Readings

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9 Daniel 3: 52-55 2 Cor 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

From today's 2 Corinthians reading: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Reflection: Our church today has the same human tensions Paul observed among the Christians in Corinth. So, as we hear his prayer for them we pray it for ourselves. Who is this God Paul preachers and calls upon to bless the divided Corinthians? He clearly believes that our triune God loves us, freely graces us in Jesus and, through the Holy Spirit, is the source of our communion with each other. So we ask ourselves: What divisions in our Church and my parish do I observe? Shall we pray for healing and renewal for our Church at today's Eucharist?

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Holy Trinity Sunday June 15, 2014 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex

Parish Pastoral Council Nomination

We are seeking those who are interested in being nominated for the PPC. You may nominate yourself or another parishioner. After the nominations are closed, names will be drawn at lot. This is the same method used in Acts 2:15-26, to select a new Apostle. They will be invited to join the PPC for a three year term. The remaining names will be used in the event of an opening before the next nomination. All parishioners are invited to prayerfully consider who they would like to see nominated. Nominations are due July 31, 2014. I would like to nominate the following person: Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________ Parish: ________________________________________________________________________________

Altar Flower Donations Parishioners are invited to memorialize loved ones or honor special events by donating for flowers for our churches. The parish will order the flowers for the weekend you designate and recognize your gift in the bulletin. If you would like to assist in the decoration of our churches please contact the parish office. Flowers must be ordered by Monday for the following weekend. The suggested offering is $100.00.

Knights of Columbus Masconomo Council 1232 Scholarship Recipients 2014

Sacred Heart Parish - Olivia P. Bean

St. John the Baptist Parish - Christopher J. Dente

Through your support of our annual Easter Ham Raffle and Turkey Shoot each will receive a $500.00 Scholarship.

SUMMER 2014

Join us for the 4th of July!

Looking for the perfect spot to watch the Manchester-by-the-Sea 4th of July Parade? We have prime seats and a great view of the parade as well as some of the best cooked hot dogs around. The parade starts at 10, so grab your folding chairs and sunscreen and head over to join us at the rectory!

Also, once again, the Parishes of Sacred Heart and St. John the Baptist will be hosting the

Clergy Cookout at Tuck’s Point on Friday, July 18th from 4 to 8 pm. We are looking for volunteers to help setup, serve the priests dinner and of course, be apart of the clean-up crew.

If you would like to help in any way, please contact Darice at 978-526-1263 or shsjbulletin@comcast.net.

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Holy Trinity Sunday June 15, 2014 Sacred Heart, Manchester St. John the Baptist, Essex

Faith and Philanthropy Parishioner Survey

The Advancement office of the Archdiocese is reaching out to many of you via email and mail requesting input on your faith and philanthropy through a brief 10 minute survey. Our goal is to have as many of you complete the survey as possible so you can help shape future advancement and communication plans for the Archdiocese and our parish. Your opinion matters! The survey can be completed online at: www.changingourworld.com/archofboston

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Bible Study A very successful five-week study session has ended and plans for a new session are in the works...please let us know if you might be interested. Contact Tom Finn at 978-505-0317 or Chris at the parish office. Mary’s Circle Mary’s Circle has finished up for the summer months and we will begin again in the fall. Please extend an invitation to someone you know that might be interested in a women centered, faith-sharing group. We have read books, had guest speakers, and enjoyed a couple of social gatherings........Please consider this a personal invitation to women of the parish to please consider joining this group of faith-filled women in the fall, as we explore the different aspects of our faith and how it connects to us in relevant and familiar ways. We will be meeting on Thursday mornings at 11AM in the Sacred Heart rectory. Coffee, Confections, and Conversation are the orders of the day. Call Chris at the parish office for more information. Prayer Shawl Ministry The prayers shawls will be blessed at the 10 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist on June 29th. Please join us and if you know anyone who might like a prayer shawl, please let us know.....we need knitters and crochet’ers. Please consider being a part of this ministry. We are always looking for new members; please consider joining us, or making one in the privacy of your home. We have easy to follow patterns. And….if you know anyone who would benefit from having a lot of prayers wrapped around them, please let us know. You may contact Chris at the parish office or Gloria Landy, Jane Shaw, Eleanor Hatcher, or Barbara Stasium. The Prayer Shawl ministry meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4PM in the Sacred Heart Rectory... ...If you cannot join our ministry, please consider donating money, yarn (preferably soft yarn), or gift bags (to distribute them in), all donations are graciously accepted. Ministry to the Homebound and Sick Ministry to the Homebound and Sick is growing and it is thanks to your personal connections with those who may be ill and unable to attend Mass. We have an awesome, faith-filled team dedicated to bringing Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Please continue to let us know if you are aware of someone ill, homebound, or alone that would like to receive Eucharist, or a short visit from a fellow parishioner, please contact Chris at the Parish Office and we will make arrangements. RCIA Our RCIA sessions have ended. We invite and welcome anyone interested in receiving his or her Sacraments or who may be interested in joining the Catholic faith to contact Chris at the parish office. Our next formal session will start in the fall; however, arrangements can be made to meet one on one at any time. Baptism Prep Classes Baptism preparation classes are being held in the Chapel at Sacred Heart Church and is currently offered the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00PM.These classes are designed for parents and godparents of infants. The goal of the class is to help parents become aware of the theological and historical reasons for baptizing your child and the significance of Baptism as a beginning, not an end, to a lifelong commitment. The one hour class explores the purpose of Baptism from both a spiritual and practical standpoint. Parishioners are asked to sign up for the class prior to having their infants baptized. You may sign up at the same time you schedule your baby's baptism. Reservations are suggested. Please contact Chris at the parish office with any questions or concerns. Ministry of Consolation: Our parish has a group of volunteers willing to sit and talk with someone after a loss. Please contact Chris at the parish office to schedule a time to meet. We have met with several people in the past year and their response has been very positive. Please consider calling Chris at the rectory to schedule a meeting.