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St John the Baptist Parish ~ Haverhill, MA 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 27, 2015 St. John the Baptist Parish - September 27, 2015

St John the Baptist Parish ~ Haverhill, MA 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 27, 2015

Father of all, we pray to You for those whom we love, but see no longer. Grant them Your peace; let light perpetually shine upon them; and in Your loving

wisdom and almighty power work in them the good purpose of Your perfect will through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 26th 4:00PM George Dubois ~ 10th Anniversary ~ by his family

Sunday, September 27th 10:00AM Lanny Beckford (living) for his intention

Monday, September 28th 9:00 AM

Tuesday, September 29th 9:00 AM Harold Goudreault ~ Birthday Remembrance ~ by his daughter

Wednesday, September 30th 9:00 AM Allen Strudas ~ month’s mind~ by family

Thursday, October 1st 9:00 AM For Prayers Answered

Friday, October 2nd 9:00AM

Saturday, October 3rd 9:00 AM at St. James

Saturday, October 3rd 4:00PM William and Evelyn Bibeau

Sunday, October 4th 10:00AM Jason Dupre ~ 20th Anniversary ~ Requested by Paula Brown

Mass Schedule

Saturday ~ 4 PM Sunday ~ 10:00 AM Monday to Friday ~ 9 AM Holy Days ~ As announced

Sacraments

Reconciliation ~ Saturday 3 to 3:45 PM; or by Appointment Marriage ~ Couples are asked to call the parish office at 978-372-8537 at least 6 months prior to

the planned wedding date Baptism ~ 2nd Sunday of each month @ 2PM Contact the parish office at 978-372-8537.

Parish Contact Information Address: 110 Lincoln Ave, Haverhill, Phone: 978-372-8537 Fax: 978-373-1505 Pastor: Father Robert Murray Parochial Vicar: Father Peter DeFazio St. James Rectory: 978-372-8537 Rectory Address: 6 Cottage Street Haverhill MA 01830

Religious Education Phone: 978-521-4557 Administrator: Reneé Barrick [email protected]

Please see schedule on our Website

BULLETIN DEADLINE Our Sunday Bulletin goes to the printer every Tuesday at Noon. Please email bulletin notices to [email protected] no later than 8AM on Tuesday. Thank you.

Saint John the Baptist Mission Statement: We celebrate the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ centered in the Eucharist, Sacraments and prayer.

We teach the Gospel in order to strengthen the faith of each individual in their knowledge of and in their relationship with God. We live the Gospel by loving each other, granting forgiveness, and doing works

of service and charity.

www.stjamesandjohnhaverhill.org


Welcome to St. John the Baptist. We’re glad you are here to celebrate Mass with us today. If you are new to our parish or haven’t been

here in awhile, WELCOME. If you would like to register as a parish family, registration forms can be

found at the back of the Church. You can either mail it to the Rectory or drop it in the collection basket.

From the Desk of Fr. Peter DeFazio

On Thursday, September 17th, several

parishioners and I attended the Seventh Annual

Celebration of the Priesthood Dinner. This event is

the primary fundraiser for the Clergy Health and

Retirement Trust. The timing of the dinner

coincides with the placement of in-pew envelopes

that allow parishioners to donate to the trust. The

Clergy Health and Retirement Trust provides for the

medical and retirement needs of senior and retired

priests in the Archdiocese of Boston.

An unexpected but noteworthy speech at the

Celebration of the Priesthood dinner came from

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Mayor Walsh spoke

about the importance of priests at various key

moments in his private and public life. And that, in

my mind, is an important takeaway for all of us.

Think about the best priests you've known

throughout your life: the Baptisms, the numerous

Masses, the weddings, the funerals, a kind ear to

speak to amidst personal crisis. . . That's really what

those envelopes in the pews or in the back of the

church are all about. They are a way of saying thank

you to these dedicated men who, now late in their

careers, are dependant upon our assistance.

* * *

On another note, a few days ago, 40-days for Life

began its Fall Campaign. What is the goal of 40-

days? To build greater awareness of and to promote

the sanctity of human life. It is a peaceful, highly-

focused, inter-faith initiative that focuses on 40-days

of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion

facilities, and grassroots educational outreach.

Last year, Saint James and Saint John the Baptist

parishes participated in the 40-days for Life

campaign by hosting a multi-denominational prayer

vigil. On Saturday, October 17th, a similar inter-

faith gathering will be held. Please consult

upcoming bulletins for information about this and

other related events. Part of the objective of the 40-

days campaign is to raise people's consciences

regarding the dignity of human life. That means all

human life, from conception to natural death.

In the past, Pope Francis has decried abortion as

an example of what he terms a "throw-away

culture." He has also described slavery, sexual

violence, human trafficking, and unjust warfare

as examples of this throw-away culture.

Last year the Pope stated: "It is therefore

necessary to express the strongest possible

opposition to every direct attack on life,

especially against the innocent and defenseless,

and the unborn in a mother’s womb is the

example of innocence par excellence...Anyone

who is Christian has a duty to bear witness to the

Gospel: to protect life courageously and lovingly

in all its phases...But I would also like to speak

about their grandparents, the other side of life!

Because we must also take care of our

grandparents, for both babies and grandparents

are the hope of a people." (Pope Francis, April

11, 2014) So, think of the senior and retired

clergy of the Archdiocese as our grandfathers in

the faith, and support of the Clergy Health and

Retirement Trust as another part of the pro-life

cause.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Class Forming Now!

The RCIA Program is for adults who need to receive one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church (namely Baptism, First Holy Communion, and/or Confirmation). RCIA is open to adults who have never been baptized, baptized Christians, and baptized Catholics who need to receive First Communion (Eucharist) and/or Confirmation. RCIA classes will meet in the lower Church at All Saints Parish on Wednesday Evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM starting on September 30, 2015 and will run until March 23, 2016, with adults being fully received into the Church at the Easter Vigil on March 26, 2016. There is no cost for the classes and all course materials will be provided. If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about RCIA, please contact Father Peter at (978) 372- 8537, Father Tim at All Saints Parish (978) 372-7721, or RCIA D i r e c t o r , P e t e r R i c h a r d s o n a t [email protected].


Clergy Schedule

September 26th~ 27th

Food for the Poor Clergy

4:00 PM St. James Fr. Michael Palaud

4:00 PM St. John’s Fr. Norman Simoneau

7:00 PM St. James (Vietnamese)

8:30 AM St. James Fr. Michael Palaud

10:00 AM St. John’s Fr. Norman Simoneau

11:30 AM St. James Fr. Michael Palaud

5:00 PM St. James Fr. Michael Palaud

October 3rd ~ 4th

4:00 PM St. James Fr. Murray

4:00 PM St. John’s Fr. Leo

7:00 PM St. James (Vietnamese)

8:30 AM St. James Fr. Murray

10:00 AM St. John the Baptist Fr. Leo

11:30 AM St. James Fr. Murray/Deacon Nelson

5:00 PM St. James Fr. Murray

Schedule subject to change without notice!

Please continue to keep all our Men

and Women of the Armed Services

and their families in your prayers.

We continue to have Adoration the First

Friday of every month. It will begin

immediately following the 9AM Mass for

one hour.. All are welcome and

encouraged to participate in this unique and

necessary devotion for a deeper relationship with Our

Lord, Jesus Christ.

COME LIVE THE MIRACLE OF PRAYER!

You are invited to participate in Adoration and a healing service Saturday, October 17

th,

at 5 PM at Saint John the Baptist Church with our guest, Carmen Humphrey from

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Carmen has received the gift of healing hands. God has blessed her with a strong faith and a powerful healing ministry. Carmen will share her personal testimony and will be available to pray with anyone who wants prayer for physical, emotional or spiritual healing. There will be a reception in Saint John the Baptist Parish Hall after the event.

Readings for today’s Mass begins on page 214

of the Breaking Bread Missal 2015. Proper

parts of the Mass begin on page 3.

This weekend we are joined by Rev. Norman J.

Simoneau from the Food for the Poor. Father

Simoneau will speak at all the Masses here at St.

John’s about the ministry that provides direct relief

to the poor throughout Latin American and the

Caribbean. He will share personal witness about the

Food For the Poor’s mission to care for the destitute

as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love

one another. Father Simoneau was an Atonement

Friar for 7 years before being ordained for the

Diocese of Manchester in 1967

Please join us in welcoming Father Simoneau.

From 9/23 through 11/1, you're invited to join other Christians during 40 Days for Life. We are looking for people to stand and peacefully pray during the 40-day vigil at the Haverhill Abortion Clinic, 288 Groveland Street. Call the Haverhill Team Leader at the "Prayer Partner" Hotline at 978.490.5302 and we'll match you with someone to pray with at the clinic for an hour anytime between 6am-6pm. Email us at [email protected] You can also sign up for an hour by visiting the website a twww.40daysforlife.com/haverhill

Religious items needed for patients: Plastic rosaries (no metal rosaries!), English and Spanish Bibles needed to give to patients at a local psychiatric facility. Please leave them in the plastic box labeled as such in back of the church. Thank you. Ann Marie Johnston 978 - 372 - 3824

The Knights of Columbus 202 will be hosting a yard sale at 40 Lincoln Ave. on

Saturday, October 17th from

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have things that you would like to donate, the drop off times will be every Saturday 9:00AM to noon at 40 Lincoln Ave. up to the day of the event. For more information: Deacon Tom (978) 973-0437


WEEKLY COLLECTION

Offertory September 20th: $2,757.56

Clergy Benefit Trust: $1,049.57

This weekend we have one collection, our regular

Sunday Offering. Thank you for your continued

support of our parish.

OPEN HAND PANTRY We hope you can help us stock the shelves by bringing the item next to the first letter of your last name. (please no family/super sized items) Thank you for your generosity!

A Hot cocoa B Instant Oatmeal C Body Wash D Ketchup E Mustard F Jelly/Jam G Pasta Salad (boxed i.e. Suddenly Salad) H Peanut butter I Lemonade Mix J Mayo K Kool Aid Mix L Coffee M Boxed Cereal N Ice Tea Mix

O Coffee P Spaghetti Sauces Q Lemon Aid Mix R Canned Beef Stew S Devil Ham/Tuna T-U Spam/Canned Chicken V Shampoo W-X Toothpaste/ Deodorant Y Soap Z Tea Bags

St. James and St. John's

6th Annual 5K Fun Run and Rosary Walk

Please join us on Sunday, October 25th for this fun filled

morning. Our 5K will start at 10AM at St. James School,

415 Primrose Street and the walk will start at 10:10AM.

All participants will be treated to a pancake breakfast

following their run/walk. Registration forms can be found

at the doors of the church or please visit our website for

more details and to register. All funds raised this year will

be split equally between Emmaus House, The Pregnancy

Care Center and our own Open Hand Pantry.

Please join us next Sunday,

immediately following the 10AM

Mass, in the lower church hall for

coffee, juice and donuts!

Then, immediately following coffee hour:

BLESSING OF THE PETS

Please join us in the church parking

lot at 11:30AM. Bring your furry

friend to be blessed and receive a

complimentary medal! All pets are

welcome- please bring them on a leash

if you can't hold them.

Men’s Prayer Group St. James Parish is now

sponsoring a Morning Prayer group for men

once a month. Every month we start with an

brief time in front of the blessed sacrament, say

the rosary together and then have a brief

discussion on some part of a life of prayer or

topics related to our faith. We then make space

for a time for coffee and donuts. The whole time

is condensed to one hour. On the first Saturdays

of the month 7:15 AM-8:15 AM. Please join us.

Women’s Prayer Group St James Parish is also

sponsoring a morning prayer group for women

on the second Saturday of the month, the

format will be the same as above. Hope to see

you then.

This past Monday, the newly named Parish

Services Committee met to plan a good list of

Social events for the year. Over the past few

years, we sometimes have been a little rushed

in our planning and have missed some good

opportunities. This year wisely, I believe, we

have planned out as well as we can, many of

the events that help us to gather as a church

community outside of the church. The Parish

Services Committee seeks to strengthen the

bonds of our community and to encourage

others to come and see the parish. Hopefully,

by dinners, blessings and other events, over the

course of the year, we will see growth in our

parish. The combined planning of the

Religious Education calendar and the PSC

events such as coffee and donuts and support of

the some of our great local celebrations

(Children’s Christmas Party, Epiphany

Pageant) reinforce to us the importance of our

collaborating at this level in order to prepare us

for collaboration at the next level when that

eventually comes to us. Peace, Fr. Murray


The Marian Society devoted to Our Lady

of Fatima will pray the Rosary at St.

John the Baptist Church on Wednesday

mornings at 8:30 AM. Please join us in

praying this beautiful devotion to the Blessed

Virgin Mary. Everyone is welcome. Rosary

beads and pamphlets are provided.

Please continue to pray for all those who are sick or in need and especially for: Vincent A., Trinidad O., Kathy D., Laura, The Family of Dana Corr Fields, Obie, The Family of Richard Gilmore, Sr., The Yell Family, Zoe L., Bob O., Sheila, Linda G.,

Mariah C., Lynda C., Shirley W., Eleanor H., Maria S., Christine H., Daniel R., Bill V., Kevin, Frank D., Barbara O., Eleanor A., Jimmy L., Crystal, Bob C., Dan D., Arnold W., Steve W., Taylor B., Shelley, Ron & Rita S., Rosemarie D., Bill B., Chirag P., Janice, Sue K., Mary M., Janine C, Lottie, Rebecca H., Rita H., Francesca M., Justin S., Patrick, Ray B., Fr. Conole, Fr. Gino, Fr. Keith, Fr. Sweeney, Diane P., Diane F., Cathy S., Cristina O., Mary L., Ronnie Ann

2015 - 2016 School Year

GRADES K - 6 Meet at St. John the Baptist

September 2015 September 27th 8:30 ~ 9:55AM

October 2015 October 4th 8:30 ~ 9:55AM

October 11th ~ No Class ~ Columbus Day

October 18th ~ 8:30 ~ 9:55AM

October 25th ~ 8:30 ~ 9:55AM

GRADES 7 - 10 Meet at St. James School

415 Primrose Street

September 2015 September 27th (Gr 7-9) 10AM

October 2015 October 4th (Gr 7-10) 10AM

October 11th - No Class - Columbus Day

October 18th (Gr. K-9) 10AM

October 25th - No Class - Fun Run Rosary Walk

www.stjamesandjohnhaverhill.org To register your child/children or for more

information please contact Renee Barrick at

978-521-4557 or email at

[email protected]

Would you like to know about our future

Youth Group events? Email us at [email protected]

Readings for the Week of September 27, 2015

Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12ab/Jn 1:47-51

Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12

Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10

Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24

Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or

10:2-12

Would you like to pray for a priest each day? Pick up

one of the yellow prayer sheets at the entrances.

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