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

Sunday - May 29th 2016—Feast of Corpus Christi The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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

Sacred Heart School News/Stewardship...………... Pg. 6 Family Prayer Day / Act of Love to Sacred Heart Pg. 2 & 4 Senior Dinner & Movie Night…………..………….. Pg. 5 State of Collaborative & Finance Update..…………. Pg. 5

Visit our Collaborative website at www.SHSTM.org

Lo! the angel’s food is given To the pilgrim who has striven; see the children’s bread from heaven, which on dogs may not be spent.

Truth the ancient types fulfilling, Isaac bound, a victim willing, Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling, manna to the fathers sent.

Very bread, good shepherd, tend us, Jesus, of your love befriend us, You refresh us, you defend us, Your eternal goodness send us In the land of life to see.

You who all things can and know, Who on earth such food bestow, Grant us with your saints, though lowest, Where the heav’nly feast you show,

Fellow heirs and guests to be. Amen. Alleluia.

From the sequence of the Solemn Feast of Corpus Christ

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Last week in this space, the history and needs for the call to a New Evangelization throughout the universal Church was discussed. Over the next few weeks, we will look at how our particular Church of Boston has responded to this call, as expressed by our bishop, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, in his Pastoral Letter on Evangelization: A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus (June 12, 2011). In this letter, Cardinal Sean reminds us that-between the Lord’s death and the coming of the Holy Spirit-the

first disciples were hiding in the Upper Room. “They lacked a sense of outward mission and purpose. Christ then sent the Holy Spirit to them and …the disciples were transformed…Their focus turned outward toward all those they were called to evangelize…to begin living the Church’s Great Commission from Christ: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you [Mt. 28:19-20].” Today’s New Evangelization is “new” only in the sense that we are called to evangelize, like the first disciples did: in our own time, place and culture. So, the message of salvation, peace, and joy in and through our Lord Jesus Christ remains the same as it was over two thousand years ago. This message is eternal, but the methods used to spread this message in today’s world is “new.” In his letter, the Cardinal emphasizes that “Like the original disciples, we too rely on the power and grace of the Holy Spirit for our efforts,” but “we can only share what we have received. In preparing to evangelize, we are called to conversion which means continually to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ, individually and as a Church. The Good News nurtures us, makes us grow and renews us in holiness as God’s people.” To truly evangelize, we must know the message we deliver. We must know Jesus. “And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments (1 Jn 2:3).” To be empowered by the Holy Spirit, to evangelize in a powerful, fruitful way, it is necessary that we ourselves remain in His love through prayer, sacrament and service. In this way, we ourselves come to know Jesus so that we can share, witness and invite others to know Him, too. “The early Christians were conscious of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit as the source of holiness, gifts of grace and apostolic zeal.” Let us allow the Spirit to do in us, what He has done since the first disciples prayed with Mary in the Upper Room. Let us, like them pray: “Come, Holy Spirit, come renew the face to the earth.”

Source: all quotes taken from Pastoral Letter on Evangelization: A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus by Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, OFM Cap. (June 12, 2011).

Family Prayer : Merciful Love - You are invited: for Families as we celebrate the Life and Anniversary of Servant of God Patrick Peyton. Fr. Peyton also coined the famous phrase, “The family that prays together stays together.” He was a pioneer in harnessing the power of the media for service to the Gospel. His Rosary rallies were broadcast around the world via radio and Fr. Peyton convinced celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and James Cagney to lend their fame to the promotion of the Rosary through radio, television and film. In Recognition of the 24th Anniversary 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 accessible 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

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.

The Theological Institute for the New Evangelization at St. John’s Seminary

149 Washington Street , Brighton, MA 02135 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

WHEN: Saturday June 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM ~ 11:00pm; Sunday June 5, 2016 at 10:00am, Sunday Mass ~ 10:30am

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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 28th - June 5th St. Thomas More — May 28th - June 5th

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 canned vegetables (no baked

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, Ruth Campbell, Marjorie Murphy, Donnie Kenneally, Cornelius Ryan,

Debbie Turco, Irene B. Panaro, John Gifford, Maria Marini, Robert Harrington, & Little Wil Rooney, & Baby John Paul Morris

Sat. 5/28 4p Alfred Ashley Fr. Sean

Sun. 5/29 9a Rosemarie Amabile Egerton Fr. Sean & Christine & Edward Lonczak

Sun. 5/29 11:30a Dorothy V. Gorman (5th) Fr. Sean

2:00pm Wedding Mass: Kassandra Pappas & Ralph Fasano

Sun. 5/29 5:30 Rocco Prestia Fr. Dave

Tues. 5/31 7a Souls in Purgatory Fr. Dave

Thur. 6/2 7a For those who have lost a child Fr. Sean Fri 6/3 10:45a First Friday Liturgy w/ SHS Fr. Sean

Friday is the Solemn Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sat 6/4 7:30a Claire Molisse Fr. Sean Saturday is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sat: 6/4 4p Robert & Michelina Salvaggio Fr. Sean & Robert & Margaret O’Neill Sun 6/5 9a Martha & John Joseph Chaisson Fr. Sean Joseph Steverman & Edward Wright

Sun: 6/5 11:30a Dominic Calapa (1st) Fr. Sean

Sun: 6/5 5:30p Madeline Parente Gangemi (5th) Fr. Sean

Sat. 5/28 5p Robert E. Gustin III (3rd) Fr. Dave

Sun: 5/29 8:00a Pro Populo Fr. Dave Sun: 5/29 10:15a Pro Populo Fr. Dave

Mon. 5/30 9a Louise Doogue Fr. Dave Wed. 6/1 9a For vocations Fr. Dave Fri: 6/3 9a Susan Pinto (10th) Fr. Sean Sat: 6/4 5p Joseph DeSario (3rd) Fr. Dave Sun: 6/4 8a James & Susan McGonagle Fr. Dave Sun: 6/5 10:15a Joseph & Ann McCaffrey Fr. Dave & Mary Brunacinni (25th)

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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

Dorothy V. Gorman

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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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

THIS TUESDAY, May 31: As part of the Life in the Spirit Seminar, Fr. Matt Williams will celebrate Mass at 6:30 pm in Sacred Heart Church. Following Mass, Father will also lead attendees as they renew their Baptismal Promises and are prayed over by Father Matt. All are welcome! Just a reminder that the next Family Faith Formation session for June will be held is two special sessions: Monday, June 6 at 7 pm at Sacred Heart and on Thursday, June 9 at 6 pm at Saint Thomas More. Please see the parish web site for more details of these final sessions of the year. Thank you. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors who were unable to attend the training session should call Maureen (781-337-6333 ext. 114) to receive the minutes of the meeting and to set a time to meet to review the new procedures introduced into our weekend liturgies. ALSO: any EOMHC who did not attend the meeting but would like to serve on one of our parish Visitation Teams for hospitals, Nursing Homes or shut-ins on a regular (weekly or monthly) basis is also asked to call Maureen 781-337-6333 ext. 114) for further details on this vital, life-giving service.

Solemn Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 19 days after Pentecost—June 3rd 2016 Act of Love to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Reveal Thy Sacred Heart to me, O Jesus, and

show me Its attractions. Unite me to It for ever. Grant that all my aspirations and all the beats of

my heart, which cease not even while I sleep, may be a testimonial to Thee of my love for Thee

and may say to Thee: Yes, Lord, I am all Thine; the pledge of my allegiance to Thee rests ever in my

heart and will never cease to be there. Do Thou accept the slight amount of good

that I do and be graciously pleased to repair all my wrongdoing;

so that I may be able to bless Thee in time and in eternity. Amen

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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 Fr Dave Kindly, RSVP to 781-337-6333 so we may prepare your meal Special Door Prize this month Very Special raffle “Grande Door Prize”. Also Collaborative grammar school parents and children will be hosting the Spring bake sale, which includes wonderfully prepared sweets and desserts.

State of Collaborative and Finance Update June 2016

Dear Friends – Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It is important that I write to give you an update of the ongoing conversations that have been taking place in our Finance Council advisory meetings. I don’t want this update and the report that follows to be divisive or discour-aging, but rather a way for us to open dialogue and prepare for and implement our vision for today and the next three years. In June, I will present you with a comprehensive analysis of our budget and offertory giving. I will also demon-strate and analyze increased costs and financial need budgeting, with the help of my finance and development teams. Generally speaking, we have had the same income for the past five to ten years, while the cost of living has increased over twenty-five percent (25%) . Historically, parishes have developed a budget and set goals solely based on free will giving. Moving forward, we must develop a new vision to support our mission, including an aggressive budget plan that is driven by mission and vision. I thank you for your past generosity, and ask you prayerfully to reflect on this announcement and the Annual Report in June.

Change is hard for people: a new office, new schedules, Mass times, etc. Training and experience teaches us to expect an initial 15-20% decline both in Mass attendance and offertory

freewill giving. Over time it was expected that by transparent reporting that these deficits would normalize. For the past two years the weekly Mass attendance and offertory collection, special collections, and campaigns have

declined between 10-20% collectively. This is not a time for us to make cuts, but improve; simply put, I cannot pay the bills if we lack sufficient funds.

Every parish and school, much like any business operation, relies on income as a key source to be operational. Even more so, a collaborative with two parishes and a school like ours, relies on sufficient finances to operate and keep our doors open. Over the past two years, we have invested in our ministries, programs, staffing and our properties and programs. I know that the day-to-day work and maintenance that takes place with two churches, one open school, two closed schools, one office building, and one residence, and the land they occupy is mostly done outside your view. Re-member most of our buildings are over seventy years of age and have had little, or deficient, maintenance.

Catholic Appeal is divided by Goal and Assessment . If we meet our Assessment we begin to receive a rebate. If we don’t meet the assessment we are basically taxed the difference. (Our Catholic Appeal is ($24,288) short of its goal at Sacred Heart and ($10,506) over the assessment at St Thomas). To help you understand the Appeal, you should know that we are annually assessed, i.e., taxed for the year, by the archdiocese based upon our annual parish/collaborative income to support Central Ministries, which is our responsibility. If we do not raise this assessed amount in pledges, we must still contribute from our own parish/collaborative resources.

Snow removal deficit from for the historic winter storms of 2014 added ($ 35,000) debt to our parish/collaborative. Grand Annual/Capitol was collectively in deficit by ($ 16,000). The Grand Annual/Capitol collection helps satisfy

budget deficits and allows us to maintain and improve the infrastructure. Shortfalls in other income, Fees and Fundraising were over ($43, 000) effecting the general income.

We have a budget deficit of over $150,000, which is a 20% gap in weekly income. In the business world, this would mean that I would have to make cuts; literally at least one employee and possibly surrender a priest position. and shut down operations two days a week, to stay within budget. Yes, we are a business, but First we are a Church. I cannot do away with ministries, priests and people and still say that we are growing and moving from maintenance to mission. My mandate is to feed the 25,000 souls who reside and worship here in Sacred Heart and Saint Thomas More, while creating a new unified one family collaborative that is active in disciple-making. I am also charged with maintaining and improving the patrimony of these parishes so that we have use of them and assure that those who follow us may have a share in them. That means that everything is to be maintained, cared for, and efficiently improved. All of this work is our offering, for the Glory of God. Our collective mission is to live out the Gospel as Disciples in Mission, learning to love our God and our neighbor as ourselves. I ask for your help and prayerful reflection. In Christ Jesus, Fr. Sean

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Sunday May 29th, 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

$ 24,288 short of Assessment

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

Pledges received $34,600 129 donors –67% of goal $10,506 over Assessment

Saint Thomas More Parish

Mass Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

Percent in Envelopes

4:00 PM 291 53% $1,946 69%

9:00 AM 215 39% $1,401 63%

11:30 AM 210 38% $1,651 59%

5:30 PM 201 37% $995 31%

Online giving n/a n/a $3,394 34%

Envelopes mailed in: $ 247 Offered @ STM or other: $373

Mass Mass Count

Percent Capacity

Total Offertory

Percent in Envelopes

5:00 PM 102 31% $1,013 67%

8:00 AM 210 64% $1,973 76%

10:15 AM 227 69% $1,153 62%

Online Giving n/a n/a $75 1% of Total

Envelopes mailed in: $95 offered @ SH or other: $1,052

May 21st & 22nd total Treasure Offertory $10,025 Tithing:$501 to Vacation Bible School Tithing: $501 to Sacred Heart School

May 21st & May 22nd total Treasure Offertory $5,365

Tithing:$268 to Vacation Bible School

Gold Sponsors Access Orthodontics - Cardinal Spellman High School

Catholic Memorial High School Dr. Pauline McDonough Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Hub Pen Company - Iron Workers Local # 7 La Novita Salon & Spa

Masciarelli Wine Company

This Weekend there will one Collection for both parishes with one passing the basket. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

Silver Sponsors Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. BC High D.J. Clifford Dumpster Rental— In Memory of Grandma B

Kids Party Productions—Marquis Motorcars Inc. State Representative James Murphy

Xaverian Brothers High School

Bronze Sponsors

A1 Embroidery Alma Nove Alpha Canis K9 Training & Care Andrew Rooney Painting Avondaly Painitng BJ’s Wholesale Charles Street Hardware Clothes Clinic Dry Cleaners & Tailors Crowley & Cummings

Curry Ace Hardware DeScenza Diamonds Fuego Fitness Greater Boston Running Company Hannaford Supermarkets Harold A. Shaw Financial Services Heidi’s Skin Care In Stitches Sewing and Design Studio

Jake’s Seafood Restaurant & Market Keane O’Brien Dance Academy Marathon Sports Mike Molisse & Molisse Realty OCDTECH Roche Brothers Shaws Spazio Restaurant Stop n’ Shop Storybook Cove Sweet Treats by Kim

The Fresh Market Trader Joe’s Triplett Studio 3D Visualization & Design Vacation Rental/www.52atwaterdrive.com Wahlburgers Wegmans Weymouth Club Whole Food Markets

A very special thank you to all our runners/walkers for our 2nd Annual 5k

Thank you our many sponsors, volunteers and a very special thank you to this year’s Sacred Heart School 5K Walk/Run Committee.