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ST. JOSEPHST. JOSEPHST. JOSEPHST. JOSEPH’’’’S CHURCHS CHURCHS CHURCHS CHURCH28 TARBELL STREET

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Featuring the music of Our Featuring the music of Our Featuring the music of Our Featuring the music of Our Lady of Grace Parish musicians: Lady of Grace Parish musicians: Lady of Grace Parish musicians: Lady of Grace Parish musicians: Susan & Mark McCarthy, Matt Susan & Mark McCarthy, Matt Susan & Mark McCarthy, Matt Susan & Mark McCarthy, Matt Rimkus and Fr. Jason Worthley Rimkus and Fr. Jason Worthley Rimkus and Fr. Jason Worthley Rimkus and Fr. Jason Worthley playing drumsplaying drumsplaying drumsplaying drums

A special talk by

A special talk by

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Fr. Matt Williams

Fr. Matt Williams

Fr. Matt Williams

Light reception

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the church hall.

the church hall.

the church hall.

SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST T O W N S E N D M A S S A C H U S E T T S

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Knights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus In service to One. In service to all.

Members of St. John the Evangelist Council # 14842

Meet in Fr. Mealey Hall on the

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each month at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic men over 18 interested in joining

Contact Grand Knight, Tom Cotter, at

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Pope’s Pope’s Pope’s Pope’s

October Intention October Intention October Intention October Intention

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the

opportunity to contribute to the common good.

Contact InformationContact InformationContact InformationContact Information

Address 1 School St., Townsend, MA 01469

Phone/Fax 978-597-2291 978-597-3401

Website www.townsendcatholic.org

Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Prayer-Line [email protected] Or call the rectory at 978-597-2291

ConfessionsConfessionsConfessionsConfessions Tuesdays

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays of Lent 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

BaptismsBaptismsBaptismsBaptisms Contact Family Life Coordinator

Marion Parker 978-597-5086

MatrimonyMatrimonyMatrimonyMatrimony Contact Fr. St. Martin at 978-597-2291 x 14

Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella

Mother Teresa CircleMother Teresa CircleMother Teresa CircleMother Teresa Circle UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP and CHARITYCHARITYCHARITYCHARITY

Attention all Catholic women 16 years and above.

Membership Meeting Once a Month on a

Thursday Evening.

There are information packets at the main

entrance to the Church.

Join today.

Email: [email protected]

Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays

Monday-Saturday (Except occasional

Thursdays)

StaffStaffStaffStaff

Rev. Jeremy St. Martin Pastor

Rev. Jason Worthley Parochial Vicar

Edward Kelly Spiritual Development

Diane Oittinen Faith Formation

Kris Vaz Youth Ministry

Marion Parker Family Life

Susan Tocci Business Manager

Sue Ann Woolfrey Parish Facilities

Mary Best Office Assistant

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Sunday Reading Reflection

Jesus's parables are like the way he saves us. Jesus saves us by simply saving us. We lose our salvation not by his condemning us, but by our rejecting his salvation. Jesus does this in his parables all the time. Jesus will have the people

he wants to teach answer a question about characters in the parable. Little do the people know that they are really talking about themselves and condemning themselves. Jesus does this instead of with words - with things - in today's Gospel. He asks them for a coin. It is a parable for those who have money and are interested in it. He has no interest in earthly money. They're the ones who are obsessed with earthly power. He makes a strong point by having them give him the money. Those of us who think we can play games with God and trick him are like the opponents of Christ. It is not the case that our clever search for control will work. Rather, the only thing that will end up happening is we will end up condemning ourselves. Fortunately, God is full of mercy and in the end we must remember that he died for all his opponents. That includes us when we are having a bad day.

Communion

"With the oncoming of flu season, we are discontinuing the reception of Holy Communion from the cup beginning October 29. We will resume Communion under both kinds during Holy Week 2018.” FREE Community Meals in Townsend, 2017

FREE Community Meals in Townsend, 2017 St. John the Evangelist Church, Community Breakfast from 8AM to Noon. Next date November 19 and December 10. The Cookie Walk in New Hall. Morning coffee, tea and

homemade sweet and savory selections in Father Mealy Hall. First Baptist Church Spaghetti Dinner the last Wednesday of the month from 5 - 7PM. Next dates: October 25, November

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Sunday Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m., Church.

Rosary & Adoration Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,

Church.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Last Monday of every month,

Church.

PPC Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00

p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Rectory.

Prolife Committee Last Tuesday of every month at

7:00 p.m., Rectory.

AA Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Fr. Mealey Hall.

Holy Widows Guild 3rd Friday of the month in the

Rectory from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the Church starting in October

ASL Class Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in

Room 8 of the Parish Center.

Youth Group 2nd Sunday of the month from 11:30 a.m. -

1:30 p.m. on the side porch of the Rectory.

Pastor’s Desk

Saturday, October 21

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Suzanne LaBombard

Sunday, October 22

7:30 a.m. Suzanne LaBombard 10:30 a.m. Grace Gagnon , Rhonda Sullivan &

Raymond Bastarache 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 23

8:30 a.m. Alexander Sinclair

Tuesday, October 24

8:30 a.m. Francis L. Paul

Wednesday, October 25

8:30 a.m. Olivia Moran

Friday, October 27

8:30 a.m. Richard F. Stevens

Saturday, October 28

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Mary & Dominic Francavilla

Sunday, October 29

7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Claudine Wick & Olivia Moran

6:00 p.m. Claudine Wick

REQUIEM

ÆTERNAM Our thoughts and prayers

are extended to the friends and family of Francis L. Paul and Richard F. Stevens.

Through the mercy of God, may they rest in peace. Amen.

All Saints’ Day

Upcoming Holy Day of Obligation

7:00 p.m. Mass Tuesday, October 31st 8:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday, November 1st 7:00 p.m. Mass Wednesday, November 1st


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and December TBA. Methodist Church Dinner TBD. TEO Please consider donating to TEO (Townsend Ecumenical Outreach), a community organization whose purpose is to provide emergency and temporary assistance to Townsend residents that are in need of a helping hand. TEO is located at 82 Bayberry Hill Rd., Townsend, MA. 978-597-2209. Current Needs: Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, tissue); Personal toiletries (shaving cream, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner). Canned goods of vegetables and meats always welcome. Ongoing giving and donations of used furniture and household items may continue to attribute to St. John’s consignment charity partner account with the “Consigning for Good Shop”, 172

South St., Milford, NH (603-249-9481), www.consigningforgood.com. Drop off items at the Milford location and reference St. John’s account #747. Attention Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Religious

Education Teachers, Scouting Leaders and Volunteers Each year a CORI check must be completed and submitted to Mary Best in the Rectory. You may pick up the forms in the back of the church, and return them in person to the Rectory. We need to see your photo government ID in person, so please take a few minutes to stop by the Rectory to complete this form. You may also see Diane Oittinen, Sue Ann Woolfrey or Susan Tocci after Mass to verify and complete this form during the weekend.

The Prayer-line has changed. If you would like an intention put on the Prayer-line, please email your intention to: [email protected]. ~Mary

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Facilities

Pressure Washer? If anyone has a pressure washer that we could use, we would like to wash the front of the Church and Rectory. Electrician/plumber - Always in need, at some point, for licensed individual. If you have your own business and would like us to consider hiring you when needed. Just a reminder that we now have baby changing tables in bathrooms located in new hall and Church. Please contact the office at 978-597-2291, ask for Sue Ann.

Message from Abby Zimmerman (see photo on page 4)

“My team of five others and I are now working in Letterkenny Co. Donegal as the Letterkenny Cathedral NET Team till May. We are running youth groups, as well as teaching confirmation classes, Religious Education classes and prayer groups for youth adults.” She still needs financial support in your mission. GOTO netministries.ie/donate and put her name in the last field to help her.

RCIA

(Please spread the word…) Any adult non-Catholic who is

contemplating becoming a Catholic is encouraged to call the rectory and make an appointment to come in and discuss the RCIA program. RCIA also serves as a program for adult Catholics who have not yet become fully initiated into the Church (for example, have not been confirmed or received First Communion) to prepare for the sacraments of initiation. Anyone who is interested…please call the rectory. ~Ed Kelly

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CATECHISTS NEEDED Are you being called to the vocation of catechist? We are always in need of new catechetical team members – teachers, assistant teachers, substitute teachers, and monitors. Please pray to see if the Lord is

leading you to witness your faith to the children of our parish in this way. If you would like to join our catechetical team, please contact me. I am eagerly awaiting your call. GRADES 1-8 Classes meet from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. in the Parish center ground floor classrooms unless otherwise noted. For your child(ren)’s safety, please escort your child(ren) into the building. Do not leave them there unless the teacher is present! Week A – October 22 Week B – October 29 CONFIRMATION 1 & 2 (C1 & C2), and C2* (class being confirmed in November) Confirmation 1 Retreat - postponed until winter Confirmation 1 & 2 class - November 5 INTERVIEWS (C2*) C2* students must sign up on-line now for their Confirmation interview time with Fr. St. Martin. Go to townsendcatholic.org, Religious Education tab to sign up. ALL paperwork and books should be turned in by now for those students being confirmed on November 4th. MASS Learning about our faith must be accompanied with the practice of the faith! That means regular Mass attendance. Please be sure you are participating in weekly MASS! See you there!

Our offertory this past weekend was: $4,151.00 Our 2nd collection for our utilities

was: $1,346.00 Our 2nd collection for this weekend is for World Mission Sunday. This weekend’s second collection supports Catholic World Missions. By baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church and share their faith as missionaries. World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelization programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith – a Pontifical Mission Society. Please visit www.propfaithboston.org for more information. Thank you for your generosity!

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