COLLABORATAIVE PARISHES OF SACRED HEART AND SAINT THOMAS MORE, BRAINTREE - WEYMOUTH

Sunday - May 22nd, 2016

Mass Celebrants, Intentions ………………..………... Pg. 3 Catechetical Corner…….. ……………….…………….. Pg. 2 Sacraments/Rosaries/Devotionals …………………… Pg. 4 Faith Formation News...……………………………….. Pg. 4

SHS News/Stewardship/Parish Library Review...… Pg. 6 Prayer for Blessed Trinity..…………...…………….. Pg. 5 Senior Dinner & Movie Night…………..………….. Pg. 4 Divine Mercy Bus Trip to Stockbridge MA..…………. Pg.4

Visit our Collaborative website at www.SHSTM.org

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This weekend, the gifts of bread and wine and the sanctuary lamp at the tabernacle at SH have been offered in

Memory of Fr. Patrick J. Gilmore

This month, at STM the gift of bread is offered in

Memory of Thomas Bolton.

The candles & wine are offered in memory of

Helena Beaulieu Bibeau

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“NEW EVANGELIZATION” is the focus of our Church at this point in her history. ‘New Evangelization’ is a renewed emphasis on evangelization, which is - and has always been - the heart of the Church’s identity and mission. As expressed in his encyclical Redemptoris Missio (7 December 1990), the ‘new evangelization’ is John Paul II’s response to new cultural realities. New evangelization conserves the essentials of the past, while at the same time, responding to new situations and challenges in the surrounding culture. Our

Catholic Church around the world has ancient Christian roots, but entire groups of the baptized have lost a sense of the faith, or even no longer consider themselves members of the Church, and live a life far removed from Christ and His Gospel. John Paul wrote that what is needed is a “new evangelization” or a “re-evangelization.” In his view, evangelization is always focused on a profound experience of conversion based on a personal encounter with Christ. Because of this personal focus, John Paul II stated that evangelization must bring about an internal conversion of heart and mind built on “a complete and sincere adherence to Christ and his Gospel.” The critical sign of this conversion of mind and heart is the desire to communicate the Gospel of Christ to others. Authentic Christian life is oriented to mission and evangelization. All Christians, wherever they live, are bound to show forth, by the example of their lives, that new man put on at baptism and that power of the Holy Spirit by which they have been strengthened at Confirmation so that other people, observing their good works, can come to also know, love and serve Jesus Christ and glorify the Father. Evangelization, then, is the primary activity of all Christians and can be carried out wherever Christians find themselves. Redemptoris Missio seeks, then, to promote “a new awareness that missionary activity is something for all Christians, for all dioceses and parishes, Church institutions and associations.” Evangelization is person-centered. The “new” evangelization is the witness given by every Christian in his/her daily life. John Paul II reiterated the importance of the laity as missionary agents. He recalled the prominence given to lay involvement as expressed in the writings of Pius XII, through to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, and subsequent papal teachings, including his own. The new evangelization is based on the conviction that the mission of evangelization is the responsibility of all members of the Church. It is not now a matter of sending out missionaries to other lands, but of awakening to the need for Christians in secularized cultures-our culture-to evangelize their fellow citizens. Despite the evangelization that occurred in the past, society no longer lives by the Gospel. The new evangelization calls each one of us to simply share the story of what Jesus has done for us in our personal lives. For example, how did YOU cope with a trial in your life? New evangelization simply means that when you meet a person, who is experiencing similar trials, you tell them how your relationship with Jesus helped you get through it. What does your personal faith mean to you? Share it with another person whenever you can. In this way, you become a “new” evangelizer!

[Excerpts from: Richard Rymarz, John Paul II and the "New Evangelization": Origins and Meaning - Vol 15, No 1, 2010 - Australian eJournal of Theology.]

Father Brian Flatley 50th Anniversary Father Brian Flatley is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass will be celebrated at Saint Agnes Church in Arlington at 2:00 P.M., with a reception to follow on the Parish grounds. Father Flatley would love to have families and friends from Sacred Heart Parish join him for this happy occasion. If you are able to be with us, please RSVP by Friday, May 20, with a number, frflatley50@saintagnes.net. If you cannot be with him, Father Flatley asks that you remember him in prayer.

WEEKLY READINGS Readings for the Week of May 22, 2016 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1-4/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Mk 10:32- Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Ps 100:2-5/Mk 10:46-52 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2-6/Mk 11:27-33

8th Annual Biblical Seminar

In response to Pope Francis’ call for the year of mercy, we will host four free presentations exploring the presence and power of mercy in the Sacred Scriptures. Please RSVP @ (617) -779-4101,ext 1 June 6: Mercy in the prophetic literature of the Bible June 13: Mercy in the Psalms & the Wisdom writings June 20: Mercy in the Synoptic Gospels

June 27: Mercy in the uncontested Letters of Paul

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Fr. Sean M. Connor, Pastor @ Ext 118 frsean@shstm.org

Fr. David P. Callahan, Parochial Vicar @ Ext 117 frdave@shstm.org

Senior Deacon - Deacon Kenneth N. Ryan

Joanne Bibeau, Pastoral Executive Asst to Pastor @ Ext 115 jbibeau@shstm.org

Sacred Heart — May 21st - May 29th St. Thomas More — May 21st - May 29th

Collaborative Parish Office of Sacred Heart & St. Thomas More: 55 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02188 Sacred Heart Church is located at

72 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02188

Phone: (781) 337-6333 - Fax: (781) 337-9192 email: secretary@shstm.org

Saint Thomas More Church is located at 7 Hawthorn Road, Braintree, MA 02184

Phone: (781) 843-1980

www.shstm.org

Sacred Heart Elementary School Phone: (781) 335-6010

sacredheartschoolweymouth.org

Mary Beth Brady, Pastoral Associate: Music & Liturgy @ Ext 116 mbbrady@shstm.org

Mary Gallegos, Parish Secretary/Admin. Asst @ Ext 110 secretary@shstm.org

Maureen Simmons, Coordinator Lifelong Faith Formation @ Ext 114, msimmons@shstm.org

Gregory Hurst, Asst. Coordinator Family Faith Formation/Middle & High School and Youth Minister @ Ext 122

ghurst@shstm.org Virginia Aitken, Secretary/Admin Asst @ Ext 124

Office of Family Faith Formation gaitken@shstm.org

Kathleen Smith, Business Manager @ Ext 112 ksmith@shstm.org

Dan McCarthy, Facilities Manager @ Ext 110 dmccarthy@shstm.org

Christopher Beza, Principal cbeza@ sacredheartschoolweymouth.org

MaryJo Donofrio, School Secretary shoffice_weymouth@hotmail.com

Our Collaborative Food Pantry is located at St. Thomas More church and is staffed by our local St. Vincent DePaul.

For information on volunteering with sorting and preparing packages of food, please call Joanne at the office. This is a great service for families, teens and adults. THANK YOU FOR ALL FOOD DONATIONS. Food items can be put in the bins at the doors of STM or in the lobby at SH. Current needs are jelly and miscellaneous items

such as condiments and snacks.

For assistance if you live in STM Parish call (781) 843-1980. For assistance if you live in SH Parish call (339) 205-8029.

Please pray for: Karl Baker, Diane Rogers, Julie Williams, Joseph Gavin, Peter Aitken, William Walsh, James Perkins, Francis Mahoney, Joseph Doyle, Tracy Cronin, John O’Neill, Irene Griffin, Teresa Connolly, Dorothy Rocks, James Larson ,Nancy Mannion, Ruth Campbell, Marjorie Murphy, Donnie Kenneally, Cornelius Ryan, Debbie Turco, Irene B. Panaro, John Gifford, Maria Marini, Robert Harrington, Juana Elfman & Little Wil Rooney, & Baby John Paul Morris

Sat. 5/21 4p Edward Connolly Fr. Dave Sun. 5/22 9a Robert Pearson, Ronald Pearson, Fr. Sean & Bryan King Bilton Sun. 5/22 11:30a Matthias “Sunny” Flaherty Fr. Dave Sun. 5/22 5:30 Anna Alberski (Intention) Fr. Dave Tues. 5/24 7a Pro Populo Fr. Dave Thur. 5/26 7a Barbara A. Blake Fr. Sean Sat 5/28 7:30a Robert Fitzgerald Fr. Dave Sat 5/28 4p Alfred A. Ashley Fr. Sean Sun: 5/29 9a Rosemarie Amabile Egerton Fr. Sean & Edward Wright Sun: 5/29 11:30a Dorothy V. Gorman (5th) Fr. Sean Sun: 5/29 5:30pm Rocco Prestia Fr. Dave

Sat. 5/21 5:00p Brandy & Alice Maimaron Fr. Sean

& Maimaron Family (deceased) Sun: 5/22 8:00a Nicholas Bean (1st) Fr. Dave Sun: 5/22 10:15a Triest Ricci Delvecchio Fr. Sean & Kenneth Logan Jr. (2nd)

Mon. 5/23 9a Thomas Buckley Fr. Dave Wed. 5/25 9a Ellen Ford (3rd) Fr. Dave Fri: 5/27 9a Pro Populo Fr. Sean Sat: 5/28 5p Robert E. Gustin III (3rd) Fr. Dave Sun: 5/29 8a Pro Populo Fr. Dave Sun: 5/29 10:15a Pro Populo Fr. Dave

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Sacred Heart Parish

Reconciliation Saturday Mornings at 8:00am, and Saturday Afternoon from 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

Baptism: Congratulations! Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Baptisms are held the first Sunday of the month at 9:00 & 11:30 am Masses. Preparation class for the family is required held on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM in the lower church.

Marriage Congratulations! Contact the parish office at least six months in advance and prior to scheduling your reception.

Sacrament of the Sick please contact the office to make arrangements for home visits or to receive the sacrament prior to surgery.

Adoration, Rosary and Devotionals The Rosary is prayed every Sunday after the 9:00am Mass beginning at 10:10 AM, every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Chapel, every Friday at 5:30 PM, every Saturday after the 7:30 AM Mass in the Chapel; and the Novena to Mother of Perpetual Help is prayed every Tuesday in the Adoration Chapel at 6:30 PM, (except for the 2nd Tuesday of the month when it is prayed in the upper church.)

Saint Thomas More Parish

Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm.

Baptism: Congratulations! Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Baptisms are held the third Sunday of the Month at the 10:15am Mass. Preparation class for the family is required and held on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church, Braintree/Weymouth Landing in the lower church.

Marriage Congratulations! Contact the parish office at least six months in advance and prior to scheduling your reception.

Sacrament of the Sick please contact the office to make arrangements for home visits or to receive the sacrament prior to surgery.

Adoration, Rosary and Devotionals The Rosary is prayed every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 am in the Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel every Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm. Bible Study – Wednesdays, 10:00 –11:30AM in the lower church hall. Charismatic Prayer Group meeting, every Tuesday, 7 pm. in the Chapel.

Faith Formation News & Notes 1. Visitation Teams are comprised of persons of faith who are willing and able to br ing the Euchar ist to those who cannot receive at Mass, i.e., our shut-ins, hospitalized, or institutionalized in nursing homes. Any Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EOMHC) who could not attend last week’s ministry meeting, but who is able to bring communion once a week or once a month to those in area nursing homes or South Shore Hospital are asked to call Maureen (781-337-6333 ext. 114) for more details. 2. The Life in the Spirit Seminar continues on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm in Sacred Hear t Lower Church for prayer, song, a presentation on “Recieving God’s Gifts” by Mary Dhooge. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the closing prayer. Call Maureen (781-337-6333) for more details. 3. Family Faith Formation: The next, and final, Family Faith Formation sessions will be held the week of June 5. Any family unable to attend the May session, should call the Collaborative Parish Office to make arrangements to pick up their family’s packet. NB: As we begin planning for next year’s Family Faith program, we are eager to receive your feedback on this new format and/or our Family Faith program. Please call Maureen (781-337-6333 xt.114) to share your suggestions, concerns and questions concerning this vital parish program. Thank you.

Bus Trip to Divine Mercy Shrine, Stockbridge, MA Wed., June 1, 2016. Bus leaves St. Clare's, Braintree, @ 8:45 am. Bus leaves shrine 5:00 pm, returning to St. Clare's at approximately 8pm.

Cost $50.00 per person. Bring your own food/beverage as there is no food at shrine. Reservations or info call Marge @ 781-843-8817."

Family Prayer : Merciful Love You are invited to an event for Families as we celebrate the Life and Anniversary of Servant of God Patrick Peyton. In Recognition of the 24th Anniver-sary of his death, please join us on Saturday, June 4, 2016 for this very special event. Family Rosary, Benediction, Procession, and Celebration of the Eucharist. Event is free, family-friendly, handicap accessi-ble and open to the public. Please RSVP so we can plan catering for the reception. Call 508-238-4095 or email rchaves@hcfm.org. The Father Peyton Center 500 Washington St. N. Easton, MA

“The Lord’s mercy … spurs us on to do our best.” Pope Francis

Movie: African Queen When: Saturday June 4th, Senior Dinner & Movie Night

Where: Sacred Hear t Lower Church, after the 4pm Mass Menu: Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Summer Vegetable Medley, Cranberry Sauce & dinner rolls. Dessert: No Potluck Dessert this month A cake in honor of the 29th Anniversary of Fr. Dave’s ordination will be offered. Kindly, RSVP to 781-337-6333 X110 so we may prepare your meal Special Door Prize this month Very Special raffle:$1 tickets will be available for the “Grande Door Prize”. Also Collaborative grammar school parents and children will be hosting the Spring bake sale, which includes wonderfully prepared sweets and desserts

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Jubilee Prayer for the Blessed Trinity 2000 1. Blessed are you, Father, who, in your infinite

love, gave us your only begotten Son. By the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate in the spotless womb of the Virgin Mary and was born in Bethlehem two thou-sand years ago. He became our companion on life's path and gave new meaning to our history, the journey we make together in toil and suffering, in faithfulness and love, towards the new heaven and the new earth where You, once death has been vanquished, will be all in all.

Praise and glory to You, Most Holy Trinity, you alone are God most high!

2. By your grace, O Father, may the Jubilee Year be a time of deep conversion and of joyful return to you. May it be a time of reconciliation between people, and of peace restored among nations, a time when swords are beaten into ploughshares and the clash of arms gives way to songs of peace.

Father, grant that we may live this Jubilee Year docile to the voice of the Spirit, faithful to the way of Christ, diligent in listening to your Word and in approaching the wellsprings of grace. Praise and glory to You, Most Holy Trinity, you alone are God most high! 3. Father, by the power of the Spirit, strengthen the Church's commitment to the new evangelization and guide our steps along the pathways of the world, to proclaim Christ by our lives, and to direct our earthly pilgrimage towards the City of heavenly light. May Christ's followers show forth their love for the poor and the oppressed; may they be one with those in need and abound in works of mercy; may they be compassionate towards all, that they themselves may obtain indulgence and forgiveness from you. Praise and glory to You, Most Holy Trinity, you alone are God most high!

4. Father, grant that your Son's disciples, purified in memory and acknowledging their failings, may be one, that the world may believe. May dialogue between the followers of the great religions prosper, and may all people discover the joy of being your children. May the intercession of Mary, Mother of your faithful people, in union with the prayers of the Apostles, the Christian martyrs, and the righteous of all nations in every age, make the Holy Year a time of renewed hope and of joy in the Spirit for each of us and for the whole Church. Praise and glory to You, Most Holy Trinity, you alone are God most high! 5. To you, Almighty Father, Creator of the universe and of mankind, through Christ, the Living One, Lord of time and history, in the Spirit who makes all things holy, be praise and honour and glory now and for ever. Amen! This beautiful Litany prayer was written By Pope Saint John Paul II for the great Jubilee Year of 2000. The prayer of the Church Catechizes us still and reveals to us the eternal love and mercy of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: One God, three Divine Persons.

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Sunday May 22nd, 2016

Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure

Sacred Heart Parish

Sacred Heart Goal $ 58,581 Assessment $ 58,581

Pledges received $34,293 173 donors 59% of goal

St. Thomas More Goal $ 51,783 Assessment $24,137 Pledges

received $ 34,600 129 donors 67% of goal

Saint Thomas More Parish

Mass Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

Percent in Envelopes

4:00 PM 279 51% $2,425 75%

9:00 AM 283 51% $1,824 68%

11:30 AM 348 63% $1,896 63%

5:30 PM 172 31% $729 34%

Online giving n/a n/a $3,394 29%

Envelopes mailed in: $ 950 Offered @ STM or other: $212

Mass Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

Percent in Envelopes

5:00 PM 131 40% $999 67%

8:00 AM 141 43% $1,455 71%

10:15 AM 220 67% $1,261 72%

Online Giving n/a n/a $75 2% of Total

Envelopes mailed in: $68 offered @ SH or other: $980

May 14th & 15th total Treasure Offertory $ 11,590

Tithing:$580 to Redemptorist mater seminary in Brookline Tithing: $580 to Sacred Heart School

Second Collection for Seminarians: $2,584

May 14h & May 15th total Treasure Offertory $4,838

Tithing: $242 to Redemptorist mater seminary in Brookline Second Collection for Seminarians: $1,978

Collaborative Library Film Review:

“WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?”

“WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?” (2009) is a pleasant family film based on the Christian

bestseller “In His Steps” by Charles M.

Sheldon. The film stars John Schneider as a drifter who enters a small, dying town, whose

unemployment and crime rates have been rising over the past few years. He inspires

several key residents (a newspaper publisher, a budding musician, a real estate agent, and a minister who lost his faith) to work together

to promote change so that the town will flourish again. “When you find yourself

struggling with life’s difficult decisions, ask yourself one simple question: What would

Jesus do?” he addresses them, before collapsing inside their church. His illness ignites their spiritual renewal. Running

time:88 minutes Rated PG. Dove Faith-Friendly:

Recommended for all ages.

With thanks!

Thank you to all who supported our annual spring fundraising events – the Spring Raffle and the

2nd annual 5K Family Run/Walk.

Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated!

www.sacredheartschoolweymouth.org

Save the Date—

Spring Bake Sale weekend of June 4th & 5th

After all the Masses Sacred Heart Lower Church Hall

This Weekend May 21st & May 22nd there will one Collection for both parishes with one passing the basket. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.