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Saint John the Evangelist Parish 115 Middlesex Street . North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Tel: 978-251-8571 . Fax: 978-251-7873 . www.saintjohnchelmsford.org
New to the Parish?
We warmly welcome all new parishioners to our family! Please complete a registration form by contacting us in the
parish office, or by visiting our parish website.
March 23, 2014: Third Sunday of Lent
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 AM; 5:00 PM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM
followed by The Rosary
Holy Day Mass Schedule
8:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3:15 - 3:45 PM or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism
Second Sunday of the month or during any weekend Mass. Parents are directed to call
the Parish Office to register for the baptismal conference
Sacrament of Marriage
Engaged couples should contact the priest 6 months prior to your wedding
Sacrament of The Sick
Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass. Please call the Parish Office when
someone is very ill
Our Mission Statement
Called by Christ to unity in our Roman Catholic Faith, we bring together and
welcome the faithful from diverse walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. We stand for the sanctity of life and the dignity of every
person. We dedicate ourselves to formation in faith, pastoral care and service to all
generations.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
See a priest or visit [email protected]
“Everyone who drinks this water will thirst
again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give
him will never thirst; the water I give will
become in him a spring of water welling
up to eternal life.” -John 4: 13-14
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Our Staff… here to serve you! Call us at 978-251-8571
The scriptures constantly
remind us of the continual and
personal love of God towards each one of us. On this third Sunday
of Lent, the church invites us to enter into this love of God and
respond to him positively. God himself initiates the move in every
person to bring them closer to him through the gift of the Holy
Spirit. One of the recurring themes throughout the Lenten season
is the compassion and mercy of our God that conveys his love.
Repentance on the part of human person indicates the recognition
of this love and his readiness to make reparations. This requires a
spirit of sincerity, a sense of honesty to self and recognition of our
nothingness before God. Once a person has accepted this change,
God has a ready mission prepared for him to continue to spread his
love.
In the Gospel of today, Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at
the well and gives her the living water. With this, she and the
people of the place are able to
trust and accept the eternal life
he gives them. They recognize
him as the messiah, the savior of
the world. In the first reading,
from the Book of Exodus, we hear
of God giving the people of Israel
the water they need to quench
the thirst. Moses was commanded by God to take the elders with
him and to strike the rock with the staff. Then, miraculously, water
came out of the rock. Paul, in the second reading, tells us that faith,
hope and love are God’s gifts to us. We are all God’s chosen people
called upon to live purified lives and God’s love was poured into
our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit that has been given to us
through Christ. Thus today’s readings are directing us to take a
good look into ourselves and experience the divine insight.
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Weekly Reflection...
Reverend John Mulloy, ADMINISTRATOR
ext 218
Reverend Mr. Donald Webster VISITING DEACON
978.459.1816; [email protected]
Christine Trznadel PARISH SECRETARY/ BULLETIN EDITOR
ext 214; [email protected]
Fran Anderson COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
& FAITH FORMATION
ext 212; [email protected]
Paul Ciotti DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP
ext 234; [email protected]
Liliana Lucas BUSINESS MANAGER
ext 213; [email protected]
Eileen Marcotte EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ext 214; [email protected]
Stephen Webber FACILITIES MANAGER, ext 231
Luis Nieto YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
ext 230; [email protected]
MONDAY, MAR 24
2Kings 5: 1-15 Psalm 42
Luke 4: 24-30
SATURDAY, MAR 29
Hosea 6: 1-6 Psalm 51
Luke 18: 9-14
TUESDAY, MAR 25
Isaiah 7: 10-10; 8:10 Psalm 40
Hebrews 10:4-10 Luke 1:26-38
SUNDAY, MAR 30
1 Samuel 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalm 23
Ephesians 5: 8-14 John 9: 1-41
This Week’s Readings
THURSDAY, MAR 27
Jeremiah 7: 23-28 Psalm 95
Luke 11: 14-23
FRIDAY, MAR 28
Hosea 14: 2-10 Psalm 81
Mark 12: 28-34
WEDNESDAY, MAR 26
Deuteronomy 4: 1, 5-9 Psalm 147
Matthew 5: 17-19
“YOUR WORD IS A
LAMP UNTO MY FEET
AND A LIGHT UNTO
MY PATH” -PSALM 119:105
Let us give Fr. John Fr. John Fr. John Fr. John Mulloy Mulloy Mulloy Mulloy
a warm and joyous welcome to our parish family!
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them”
SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND 8:00 AM: Frieda Haase
4:00 PM: Charles Cormier
& Eugene Doody (30th Anniversary)
SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD 8:30 AM: Tom Dolan & Richard Poole
10:30 AM: Men of ACTS (living intention)
5:00 PM: Barbara Keicher (8th Anniversary)
MONDAY, MARCH 24TH 8:00 AM: Rose Serra
TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH 8:00 AM: Dorothy & William Conlon
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH 8:00 AM: Linus Paul Upson (1st Anniversary)
6:30 PM: Rita McGowan
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH 8:00 AM: Celebrant’s Intentions
FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH 8:00 AM: Rita McGowan
12:30 PM: Charles Desrochers
SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH 8:00 AM: Rita McGowan
4:00 PM: Joseph Francis Plona (70th Anniversary)
SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH 8:30 AM: Esther C. Bigelow
10:30 AM: Walter & Mary McInerney
5:00 PM: Angel Marin
Mass Intentions
May the souls of the faithful departed, especially Judith MacPhee,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. - Amen
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Offertory Budget $10,462
Offertory Actual * $9,426
Variance ($1,036)
*Of the above, $393 is from electronic giving
T h e C o l l e c t i o n R e p o r t T h e C o l l e c t i o n R e p o r t T h e C o l l e c t i o n R e p o r t T h e C o l l e c t i o n R e p o r t W e e k e n d o f M a r c h 15th/ 16th
Calling all Funsters (pre-k - 5th grade), Youth (6th grade – 17 years old) and Adult (18+) volunteers…
Registration forms are now available at the entrances of the Church or, to make life even easier, you can sign up ONLINE (password needed… call Luis at ext 230) at www.saintjohnvacationbiblefun.weebly.com
Deadline to register is June 18th, but SPACE IS LIMITED and FILLS UP FAST
Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings, acknow-ledge God’s gifts to us, and express our thanks to Him. We do this by a proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure. We thank all of those who have donated to the ap-peal thus far. Please know that EVERY gift, whether large or small, matters! 60% of all funds raised ABOVE our goal will come back to St. John’s. Information packets can be found in the New Parish Center or in the church entrance.
As�of�March�17th
Goal $49,934
Raised $15,634
# of Donors 59
%age of Goal 31.3%
2014 Catholic Appeal
Vacation Bible Fun 2014: August 4th - 8th
“ROME” Peter’s Call to Lead God’s Church www.chelmsfordyouthministry.weebly.com
YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRY
2014 Easter Flower Offerings2014 Easter Flower Offerings2014 Easter Flower Offerings2014 Easter Flower Offerings… will be taken up beginning next weekend. There are
numerous ways you can go about making this donation…. (1) use your envelope (2) use one of the
envelopes provided for you at the church entrances or (3) make an on-line donation at
www.saintjohnchelmsford.weshareonline.org
Please note that in order for your intention to be published in the Easter Sunday bulletin, we will need to receive your donation by the weekend of April 5/6.
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Please Remember the PoorPlease Remember the PoorPlease Remember the PoorPlease Remember the Poor
As you leave the church today, please pick up an SVdP envelope in the back of
the church and bring it back with you next weekend! Thank you for helping
us fulfill the command to help “the least of my brothers and sisters.”
Lenten Mass Schedule
...in addition to 8:00 AM Daily Mass
Wednesdays during Lent: 6:30 PM*
Fridays during Lent: 12:30 PM*
*preceded by confession
Lenten Confession Schedule
Saturdays: 3:15 - 3:45 PM
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM & Fridays at 12:00 PM**
**followed by the celebration of Mass
Communal Penance Service
Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30 PM
Holy Week Mass Schedule
Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 PM
preceded by Pasta Dinner at 5:00 PM followed by Adoration, ending with Night Prayer at 9:00 PM
Good Friday Mass at 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00 PM
Easter Sunday Masses at 8:30 & 10:30 AM ONLY
Easter Egg Hunt following 8:30 AM Mass
There will be NO 5:00 PM Mass on Easter
Please join us in the Church for
Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM,
followed by a simple meal of soup
and bread in the Church Hall.
If you are able to offer the
gift of your time as a kitchen assistant,
please contact Libby at [email protected] �
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Some Assistance as you Journey through Lent...Some Assistance as you Journey through Lent...Some Assistance as you Journey through Lent...Some Assistance as you Journey through Lent... Fifth Annual
Holy Thursday
Pasta Dinner Our simple way of ending Lent and beginning the
Three Sacred Days of Easter
April 17th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM �
You are invited to enjoy the Pasta cooking talents of our very own Muscato Family, followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet. PLEASE SIGN UP so we can be sure to have enough food for all. Sign-Up sheets can be found in the Church vestibule, New Parish Center lobby or online at www.saintjohnchelmsford.weshareonline.org.�
Annual Egg Hunt
We are in need of plastic eggs, nut-free individually wrapped candy and stickers. Donation boxes can be found in the church vestibule and in the lobby of the new parish center. The “hunt” will take place on Easter Sunday morning after the 8:30 AM Mass!
Holy Thursday Liturgy “The Washing of the Feet” �
Walking in sandals on the filthy roads of Palestine in the
first century made it imperative that feet be washed before
a communal meal, especially since people reclined at a low
table and feet were very much in evidence. When Jesus rose
from the table and began to wash the feet of the disciples,
He was doing the work of the lowliest of servants. The
humility expressed by His act with towel and basin
foreshadowed His ultimate act of humility and love on the
cross. As Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them
(and us) “I have given you an example, that you should do
as I have done to you.” As His followers, we are to emulate
Him, serving one another in lowliness of heart and mind,
seeking to build one another up in humility and love.
(http://www.gotquestions.org)
We are in need of people to have their feet washed at this Liturgical celebration. Won’t you help us in celebrating this pivotal lesson of our faith? If you are interested, contact Paul at [email protected].
This Week… a t a g l a n c e
SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD
Coffee & Donuts, following 8:30 AM Mass: Hall Capital Club Drawing, following 8:30 AM Mass: Hall Prayer Shawl Meeting, following 8:30 AM Mass: Hall
11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee: OPC
6:00 - 8:00 PM: VBF Planning Committee Meeting: OPC 6:00 PM: Men of St. Joseph’s: Lord & Ryan
MONDAY, MARCH 24TH
6:00 - 7:30 PM: RCIA: Norkunas
TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH
Coffee & Donuts, following 8:00 AM Mass
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH
6:00 PM: Lenten Reconciliation, followed by Mass
6:30 PM: Mass: Church
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH
10:00 AM: Charismatic Prayer Group: OPC
6:45 PM: Bingo: Church Hall (doors open at 3:00 PM)
7:00 - 9:00 PM: Women’s ACTS Meeting: OPC
FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH
12:00 NOON: Lenten Reconciliation, followed by Mass
12:30 PM: Mass: Church
5:30 PM: Stations of the Cross, followed by Soup
SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Blood Drive: Hall
12:00 NOON: Altar Server Training: Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH
Coffee & Donuts, following 8:30 AM Mass: Hall 6:00 - 8:00 PM: VBF Planning Committee Meeting: OPC
11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee: OPC
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New Altar Server TrainingNew Altar Server TrainingNew Altar Server TrainingNew Altar Server Training Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 NOON
(Adult Training by appointment) v
If you are in 3rd grade or higher (teens & adults included) and would like to explore becoming an
Altar Server at Sunday, Weekday, Holyday, Funeral or Wedding Masses, please register for this training session with, or direct any questions to, Paul at [email protected] by March 22nd.
Servers are GREATLY needed for the 8:00 AM Daily Mass, Funerals and Weddings.
Religious EducationReligious EducationReligious EducationReligious Education NOTE: The Religious Ed Staff is not available on Fridays.
THIS WEEK's CLASS SCHEDULETHIS WEEK's CLASS SCHEDULETHIS WEEK's CLASS SCHEDULETHIS WEEK's CLASS SCHEDULE THIS Sunday, March 23rd
Grades K-6: 9:45 - 11:00 AM in the NPC THIS Wednesday, March 26th
Grades 1-6: 4:15 - 5:30 PM in the NPC
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE Grades 9 & 10 Confirmation Retreat is
MANDATORY
AND we are in need of Parent volunteers to help. You can sign up for the entire day or for 2 1/2 hour time-slots… 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT! Upcoming Events
Grades 9 & 10 Confirmation Retreat**
Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 AM, closing with 4:00 PM Mass
First Communion Rehearsals Sunday, April 6th following 8:30 AM Mass
Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00 PM
First Communion Weekends April 26th/27th & May 3rd/4th
2014/15 Religious Education is HERE!
Mark Your Calendars! We will being taking registrations for the
2014/15 religious education school year on
Palm Sunday weekend after ALL Masses….
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Angel Marin (Clarivel’s Dad) May he rest in peace….
- From all your friends at St. John’s
To book a Rose for Life, contact Christine at extension 214.
Lenten Almsgiving…Lenten Almsgiving…Lenten Almsgiving…Lenten Almsgiving… in support of our “sister” parish…
Our Lady, Star of the Sea: Sierra Leone, West Africa
As well as our white boxes for monetary donations, there will be large boxes in the foyers for donations of supplies needed for their Vocational School, Elementary School and Health Clinic. A full list of needed items is posted on the boxes, and copies of this list can be found on the nearby tables for you to take home with you. This spring, we ask that you make a search around your home for gently used shoes, especially for children.
The ACTS Community presents…The ACTS Community presents…The ACTS Community presents…The ACTS Community presents…
“ His Priceless Gift”
performed by ‘Road to Emmaus’Road to Emmaus’Road to Emmaus’Road to Emmaus’ A Contemporary Music Ministry
from St. Joseph Parish, Nashua, NH
Join us in reflection of Jesus’ suffering from Gethsemane to the Cross through spoken word, images, prayer & song. It will offer each of us the opportunity to rediscover the
presence of Christ in our lives.
Performance Scheduled Here at St. John’s on
Sunday, April 6th, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Free Will Offering accepted.
Have you ever wondered... ...how we got connected to Our Lady Star of
the Sea in Sierra Leone, West Africa?
In 1961 Sierra Leone, a British colony, became an
independent nation. In 1991, after struggling to establish
itself as a government, a group called the Revolutionary
United Front attacked villages on the eastern Liberian
border and started illegal mining for diamonds, driving the
villagers out of their homes. Fierce fighting and brutal
maiming of men, women and children continued until
2002, when this civil war was declared officially over.
Amidst this struggle, the parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea
was established in Juba, a suburb of Freetown, with our
own Rosaline and Patrick Willie-Bonglo being founding
members of the parish. In 2004, being keenly aware of the
extreme sufferings of the people served by this parish,
through its schools, medical clinic and vocational training
school, the Willie-Bonglos asked if St John’s would sponsor
the needs of this Catholic parish. With Archdiocesan
approval, we were connected. This connection flourished
under Fr. Ritt’s pastorship, especially through the work of
the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of our parish.
Since then, we have collected and sent financial aid, as well
as material supplies to help the work of our sister parish.
In 2010, a representative of St John’s was invited and vis-
ited Our Lady Star of the Sea parish to strengthen the bond
between the two parishes, and to witness the good works
being done there with the aid we had sent. After that visit,
pictures were shared of Our Lady Star of the Sea’s
compound, showing their facilities and parishioners at all
the Masses. Many of St John’s parishioners were brought
into a closer bond with Our Lady, having seen the needs, as
well as the joyful faith of these people. We continue our
support in the unity of the One Body of Christ.
St Mary’s Family Life CommitteeSt Mary’s Family Life CommitteeSt Mary’s Family Life CommitteeSt Mary’s Family Life Committee presents a Movie Night...presents a Movie Night...presents a Movie Night...presents a Movie Night...
“October Baby” “You saw me before I was born” -Psalm 139:16
As the curtains rise, Hannah steps onto the stage… only to collapse moments later, Countless medical tests all point to one underlying factor: Hannah’s dif f icult birth. The doctor’s diagnosis is nothing compared to her parent’s revelation: Hannah was adopted - af ter a failed abortion attempt.
Bewildered, angered and confused, Hannah embarks on an incredible journey with Jason, her oldest friend. As she
searches to discover her hidden past and f ind hope for her unknown future, Hannah realizes life can be so much more
that you’ve planned.
Join us on …
Sunday, March 30th at 7:00 PM St. Mary’s Parish Hall . 25 North Road, Chelmsford
Special Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling Event
On Sunday, April 6th, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Spring Bowling Event for children with Special Needs and their families. It will be held at the Collins Bowladrome in Billerica from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The event includes
Duckpin bowling, followed by pizza.
Interested families are asked to register for this event by calling Ken Desilets at 978.692.6866
or [email protected] BEFORE April 1st.