cranberry catholic collaborative
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TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME— JUNE 21, 2020
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Bill Dow, Regina R. Perez, Alice Matchem, Ruth Santos,
Jim Medas, Jacob Layman, Wanda Daglis, Bill Eaton,
Joyce Parenteau, Elaine Tomlinson, Kevin O’Hara,
Christopher Perry, Marie LaFrance, Marissa-Lynn,
Melissa Hatfield, Aidan Dougherty, Janet Macedo,
Joseph Drolette, Rebecca & Steven Cummings,
Katie Westhaver, Bill Lawrence, Jr., Bernard Moisan,
Jessica Morrison, Walter and Marilyn Campbell,
Alan Douillette, Maryann Wilson, Kechy Ikejiofor,
Nathan Ware, William Hedlund, Jr., Kathaleen Arruda
To be added to the prayer list please call the parish office.
Names will remain on the list for one month and will only
be listed as requested by family members please.
Cranberry Catholic Collaborative
(508) 947-0444
Saints Martha & Mary
Lakeville
Sacred Heart
Middleboro
St. Rose of Lima
Rochester
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ST. JOSEPH PRAY FOR US
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Eucharistic Adoration with Mass
& Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Intention for the week of June 26th
For the protection of doctors, nurses, caregivers
and priests from COVID19
Weekly Bible Study With Father JT
Thursday, June 25th
at Saints Martha & Mary Parish Hall
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2Timothy 4:10-18 On Which Side of History?!
DID YOU KNOW?
Why does Jesus give Himself to us as food and drink?
Jesus gives Himself to us in the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment because He loves us. Just like we need good food to nourish
our bodies, we also need the Eucharist to nourish our souls. God's plan for our salvation is our participation in the life of the
Trinity, the communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We share in this life beginning at our Baptism. By the power of the
Holy Spirit we are a part of Christ, becoming adopted sons and daughters of the Father. It is strengthened and increased in
Confirmation. It is nourished and deepened in our taking into ourselves the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus in the
Eucharist. When we partake of the Eucharist, we become united to the person of Christ through His humanity. We are
united to the humanity of Christ and at the same time united to His divinity. We become united to Him. "Whoever eats my
flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him" (Jn 6:56). "Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of
the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me" (Jn 6:57).�
FROM FR. JT’S DESK
UPDATE 4 ON THE MERGER
Beloved Parishioners,
From RCAB Q&A number 2:
Q- Why would a merger of parishes be considered?
A - Typically, a merger is proposed after years of collaborative activity by parishes. When the parish communities have a
history of sharing staff and programs, it is possible to view the merger as a natural culmination of all their previous
efforts”.
The Merger discussions and consultations have been ongoing: The Administrator has met with the Deacons and with the
Staff. The Cranberry Pastoral Council and Finance Council have met two times. The Cranberry Pastoral Council and Finance
Council have met with a group of 25 key parishioners from the CCC’s three churches. The Administrator has also met with
the Finance Council to have a deeper evaluation of the current financial reports, and an assessment of the current financial
situation in relation to a merger. In line with the CCC annual practice, the financial reports will be made available to three
churches shortly for parishioners to take a look.
As at date, I have received from parishioners 45 comments and 15 submissions.
I want to thank all who have participated in the discussions so far through these meetings, and/or by sending in comments or
submissions through the dedicated platforms.
Some concerns and issues have been raised. Some recommendations have been suggested. The overriding consensus,
however, has been that the current structure is unsustainable, and that there is need for some form of readjustment in the
Cranberry Catholic Collaborative Parishes. It is also to be noted that many parishioners have expressed fears over the
possibility of loosing their churches and communities. Despite this fear, the requests have been to ensure a proper
groundwork is done so that much is not lost in the process at the end of the road. Many of the concerns expressed would be
interested in the “How” of a possible merger.
As we continue to receive and evaluate responses and comments from parishioners, the CPC and Finance Council will now
shift attention to the step two of the discussions: the “How” of a possible merger.
Peace & Blessings!
Fr. JT. Administrator
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME— JUNE 21, 2020
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CCC TIMELINE PLAN FOR
THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST (YoE)
Know that nothing in the plan is written on stone. Adjustments/tweaking
may happen if real need arises, especially within the pandemic environment.
Sunday, July 25/26 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - The Institution of the Eucharist (no other activity for July)
Sunday, August 22/23 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist: From the Upper Room to the Cross (no other activity for 4thAugust)
Sunday, September 26/27 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist: Real Presence
Evening 5-6pm: YoE 2nd Outdoor Eucharistic Adoration (M&M)
Sunday, October 24/25 (4th Sun):
Saturday 10am: Formed - Real Presence Series & Witness Video
Sunday Homily topic: Eucharist as Sacrifice, Thanksgiving & Family Meal
Sunday, November 21/22 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist and Community Building
Sunday Evening 5-6pm: Teaching Holy Mass (Eucharistic Celebration) for Adults (SH)
Sunday, December 26/27 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist in Sacred Scripture & Life of Saints (no other activity for December)
Sunday, January 23/24 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist: Token & Symbol of Love (no other activity for January)
Sunday, February 27/28 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist: Our Catholic Identity
Sunday 11am-12pm: Eucharist - Real Presence, for Youth & Young Adults (M&M)
Sunday, March 27/28 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist: Renewal & Transformation
Sunday 12-1pm: Teaching Holy Mass, for Youth & Young Adults (SH)
Sunday, April 24/25 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic: Eucharistic Devotions
Sunday 11am-12pm: Teaching Adoration, for Youth & Young Adults (M&M)
Sunday, May 22/23 (4th Sun):
Homily Topic - Eucharist & Priesthood
Monday, May 31, 5-6pm: Outdoor Rosary Procession- Bible Rosary of Luminous Mysteries (RoL)
Sunday, June 19/20 (3rd Sun) - Corpus Christi:
Closing Mass of YoE 9.30am (M&M) or 11am (SH),
Followed by Parish Luncheon & Socials.
Note: For Children - the GoF Coordinator will be expected to send out each month to families resources for children that
will reflect the homily and/or activity for the month.
Peace & Bles+sings! Fr. JT, Administrator
Feast Day June 22nd
Saints Thomas More—Patron of adopted children lawyers, civil servants, politicians,
and difficult marriages, Birth 1478, Death 1535, Beatified: December 29th, 1886 by
Pope Leo XIII, Canonized: May 19th, 1935 by Pope Pius XI
Saint John Fisher—Patron of Diocese of Rochester, Birth
1469, Death 1535
St. Paulinus of Nola—Birth 354, Death 431
Feast Day June 27th—St. Cyril of Alexandria
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Mass Intentions—Saints Martha & Mary Parish
Saturday, June 20th
4:00 p.m. Larry Parent, Memorial
6:00 p.m. Theresa Dufresne, Month’s Mind
Sunday, June 21st
8:00 a.m. ALL FATHERS
10:00 a.m. ALL FATHERS
Monday, June 22nd
8:00 a.m. Fr. Paul Price, Memorial
Wednesday, June 24th
8:00 a.m. Tiffany Amaral, 6th Anniversary
Thursday, June 25th
8:00 a.m. Barbara Kyller, Memorial
Friday, June 26th
6:00 p.m. Kevin O’Brien, Month’s Mind
Saturday, June 27th
4:00 p.m. Joseph & Eleanor Carriero, 56th and 4th
Anniversaries
6:00 p.m. The Poyant Family, Memorial
Sunday, June 28th
8:00 a.m. Boutin & St. Laurent Family, Memorial
10:00 a.m. Frank Sylvia, 24th Anniversary
Setting Our Hearts Aflame
Shifting Sands
Not too long ago I took a trip to the National Seashore on
the outer Cape. One of my favorite places is the Marconi
Wireless Station on Marconi Beach. The winter of 2013
pretty much erased the seascape and reshaped it anew. At
first I was very disappointed that the area had changed so
much but I spent some time praying and reflecting and some
time writing: How much like life are the shifting sands
especially in this time of a global pandemic where nothing
seems to be the same as it was just a few months ago. In a
few months hence we will find, perhaps, the joys and
blessings of these times. I offer this poem I wrote as a
reflection on the Shifting Sands:
As I walk the path I sense the change...
An emptiness looms on the horizon...
I walk and the sand shifts with each footstep.
Why, I ask, must things change?
The wind and tide have reshaped the sands...
and the landscape I fell in love with is no more.
I am mourning the loss but I ponder the parallel in life...
The person I was a few years ago no longer exists
and I have changed for the better.
Then why, o' why do we mourn for what once was?
I see a family of 4 walking along and taking in the sights.
The 2 kids skip in the sand, mom and dad taking their
pictures...
All oohing and ahhing over such stunning beauty.
They ask me if I have ever seen such beauty!
In their eyes I see anew... And ask myself what do they see?
They know not of the past beauty but yet they appreciate
the beauty of today!
They see the presence of God in the dunes, forever re
sculpting his works.
They hand me a camera, I take a picture...
The dunes and the sea in the back.
A memory is made for them, and for me.
I take out my camera and snap a few pics...
The beauty of today, I capture...
I see not the past but the present, in a way not known
before.
There is a softness and gentleness that radiates outward...
The ocean is soft, her waves gentle...
The sand is fine and the dunes pillow like...
The grass dots the dunes and softly sways with the breeze.
There is a different beauty here to go with the reshaped
landscape.
I have changed and Marconi has changed... And all for the
better. Thanking God, always.
God Bless, Holly Clark
Live the Liturgy
Inspiration for the Week
Jesus knows that the challenges a disciple of the Gospel will
face in the world are real. He tells all of us point blank,
“Do not be afraid.” There are many things we can fear as
we attempt to live the Gospel: unpopularity, being rebuked,
rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend
ourselves, standing alone, insecurity, failure, and even
death. Many folks know that their faith calls them to live
life more deliberately and radically but are cowards when it
comes to putting it into practice. We easily justify sticking
with the “acceptable” norms with which we are
accustomed. These only serve to keep us stuck and mired
in mediocrity. The Gospel, given flesh by the very presence
of Christ, seeks to stretch, challenge, and change us. We
do not have to fear anything, even death. Sometimes,
living with our fears brings us a salty disordered sense of
comfort. Maybe what we really fear above all else is change.
LOVE IS NEVER
DEFEATED
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We are getting close to finishing our
ten-episode series, Divine Mercy In the
Second Greatest Story Ever Told.
This week we are on episode 8,
“God’s Master Plan.” We begin to see how these episodes
come together to tell this story. Also, don’t forget that
FORMED has much more than just movies and
educational videos. They also have many books and talks
that you can listen to on your phone. Maybe while you are
driving, instead of the radio, listen to the talk,
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, by Dr. Brant Pitre.
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Kids this week we finish our series,
The Saints and Heroes Collection,
by watching,
Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe.
I think you will really like this one.
GOSPEL MEDITATION
ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
There are many things of which we can be afraid: being rebuked,
rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend ourselves,
standing alone, insecurity, failure, and even death. For some,
identifying and overcoming their fears is a daunting task.
Regardless of how much they may want to break the cycle of fear,
they find that they remain close friends with old and dysfunctional
behavioral habits and norms. Maybe what they really fear is
change. There are many who gravitate to the familiar and
comfortable, and find safety and security in doing so, even if they
remain mired in mediocrity. Human beings have to learn that
there is life beyond the “what has always been” and that happiness
and depth are possible when old structures and systems have to be
left behind.
Can you leave the near and dear, the comfortable and familiar, the safe and secure, and discover new opportunities? The
shear thought of doing so can bring on feelings of apprehension, intense anger, resentment, defensiveness, reluctance,
resistance, and even apathy. If we have to be responsible for making the change, cowardice can creep in. If someone else is to
blame for making the change, any number of possible negative reactions are possible. In the end, only one thing is required
and that is God. If I can rely on and deepen my relationship with God, especially in the Eucharist along with a community of
believers, then little else is of great concern. We have to figure out what is really important. It is not always what we think.
The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and try new things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in familiar ways. We are asked to
live life more deliberately, radically, and intentionally. We are asked to leave the familiar behind and learn to live with
changing, and often limiting, human structures. We cannot get too caught up in the physical, ideological, or structural
systems we are used to. The Holy Spirit always leads and guides us. If we trust this, we will find ourselves doing things we
never thought we could do. Always seek the path to joy and love. They keep us from falling victim to our fears and from
seeking the nostalgic crutches we think we need to achieve a sense of well-being and happiness.
Financial Blessings 6-14-2020�
Saints Martha & Mary�
$4,249.00
Sacred Heart Total�
$6,133.00
Middleborough�
$5,403.00
Rochester�
$730.00
Promoting the Gospel
This week’s second collection Promoting the Gospel supports
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and
the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Through
the work of CCHD and CCC the Gospel is promoted by
supporting those in poverty, providing grants to community
based groups and using the entire array of media tools
available today to evangelize and promote Gospel values.
For more information about these organizations, please visit
1. www.usccb.org/cchd
2. www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunites-for-giving/
catholic-communication-campaign/index.cfm
While this collection supports national efforts, a portion of
the proceeds are designated for local CCHD grants and
parish communication efforts.
JESUS IS WITH US
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Readings for the Week of 6-21-20
Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/Rom
5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33
Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt
7:1-5
Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-
4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1
Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17. Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15
[14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29
Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21
[19b]/Mt 8:5-17
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19
[2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42
Observances for the week of June 21, 2020
Sunday: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father’s Day
Monday: St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Sts. John Fisher, Bish-
op, and Thomas More, Martyrs
Tuesday:
Wednesday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the
Church
Next Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Al-Anon and A.A.
Al-Anon: Meets at Saints Martha & Mary downstairs in
the Parish Hall every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: At Sacred Heart Church on
Saturdays in the Parish Hall from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At United Church of Christ in Lakeville on Sundays.
The beginners’ meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and
the regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
Collaborative Information
Temporary Administrator Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo
Senior Deacon George M. Gabriel
Senior Deacon Charles H. Bower
Deacon Alan Amaral
Pastoral Associates Holly Clark
Finance & Operations Donna Roderiques
Administrative Associates Lisa Bossé
Meaghan Hurley
Director Faith Formation Michelle Sylvia
(Lakeville/Rochester/Middleboro 947-2050)
First Eucharist Eleanor Hurley
(Lakeville/Rochester/Middleboro 947-0444)
Confirmation Lori Handerhan (Middleboro 923-0151)
Music Ministry
Directors Henry Rondelli (Lakeville)
Stacy Dawson (Middleboro)
Jack Roussell (Rochester)
Organists Tom Roussell (Middleboro)
Accompanist Rita Rondelli (Lakeville)
Jimmy Dolan (Lakeville)
Jack Roussell (Rochester)
Maintenance
John Dunham (Lakeville and Rochester)
Jean Leveque (Middleboro)
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil
4:00 p.m. Lakeville
6:00 p.m. Lakeville
Sunday
8:00 & 10:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Lakeville
Weekday
Monday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. Lakeville
Friday 6:00 p.m. with Eucharistic Adoration & Divine Mercy Chaplet
Saturday 9:00 a.m. Lakeville
Holy Days - As Announced
Drive Thru Confessions
Mondays and Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lakeville
For the Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick,
please contact the Parish Office
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