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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

Second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic men over 18 interested in joining

Contact Grand Knight, John Majeran

visit www.townsendkofc.org

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October Intention October Intention October Intention October Intention

That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the

marginalized, and those who have no voice.

Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information Contact 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

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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

Rev. Mr. Charles Kelley Parish Deacon

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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Embedded within this Sunday’s Gospel about Bartimaeus, the blind man, is a story of bringing others to Christ, who are perhaps unable to do so on their own. Jesus knows of the blindness of Bartimaeus -

however still issues the command to "call him"... How would a blind man ever

make his way from the side of the road to Jesus' feet without the aid of friends to guide him, direct him - and encourage him. It's only after receiving this assistance from the local community ‘this earliest of Christian communities’ that Bartimaeus is able to stand before Jesus, and hear what Jesus is asking of him. The question "What do you want me to do for you?" is one Jesus desires to ask all of us. Jesus doesn't ask this question because he doesn’t know what Bartimaeus needs or wants... he asks the question to stir Bartimaeus’ heart to prayer. Jesus in one way is saying "Pray for what you want"... “Tell me what is troubling you most”. But first, Bartimaeus must throw aside the cloak that perhaps veiled his vision. Jesus wanted the hearts of not only Bartimaeus but of all the Jews who at that time were blind to who Jesus was - what He was there to do - and what He could do for them, if only they asked. As Jesus continues to make his way to Calvary, He will eventually answer this question for all of them and all of us, and for all mankind. As we make our way through life, perhaps one of the best things we can do, is hear this question for ourselves and make it heard by others who perhaps are too far away, too veiled by suffering, loneliness or so many of the pains that our generation suffers from that make us blind to what Jesus can

do, and has done for us.

Today - perhaps we can hear in a new way this call of Jesus, (Continued on page 4)

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.

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. in the Church.

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

Room 8 of the Parish Center.

Saturday, October 27

8:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m. Mary & Dominic Francavilla

Sunday, October 28

7:30 a.m. Shaun Kielty

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m. Sr. Mary Rosalma

Monday, October 29

8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 30

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, October 31

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m. All Saints Vigil

Thursday, November 1

8:30 a.m. All Saints

7:00 p.m. All Saints

Friday, November 2

8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 3

8:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 4

7:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Sr. Mary Rosalma

6:00 p.m.

All Saints

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

This feast honors all the saints, known and unknown. This feast was first celebrated on May 13, 610, when Pope Boniface IV proclaimed the day Feast of All Holy Martyrs in Rome. The intent was to honor all martyrs who were not included in local records. In 835, Pope Gregory IV changed the date and name to November 1 and Feast of All Saints. There are many saints who are not popularly known or who are not celebrated during the course of the liturgical year. This feast day provides an opportunity to remember and celebrate their lives

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for ourselves and for everyone - and consider how we may help others, within our own Christian community, families and our lives to "take courage", "get up" and tell them that Jesus is calling.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) Come to adoration to meditate, listen to and find peace, in the Lord. Let him into your heart. Starting in November, Fridays 12 - 4PM Signup at entrance to the Church. ~Meg O’Hara Prayer Families Needed

If you have 5 or 10 minutes a day to say a prayer for a newly baptized child and their family, we need you! This helps our new families to feel a part of our larger St. John’s family. We have two celebrations a year to welcome all newly baptized families to our family. So all you need to do is make a commitment for 6 months at a time. Please help by taking a picture - leave the babies name then your name and address on the slip provided. This will help families and Our family at St. John’s. ~Marion Parker

“What service can you do today?

We are in need of volunteers to help with the upkeep of God’s home here at St. John’s. Weekly cleaning of the Church (all set for now) The new hall when needed minor repairs around the property and now The Religious Education Building. ~Sue Ann

Facilities Electrician/plumber - Always in need, at some point, for licensed individual. If you have your own business, do general contracting, woodworking and would like us to consider hiring you when needed. ~Sue Ann The Rosary in October is celebrated as a month for the Blessed Mother, the Rosary, the Anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima and for the Gift of Human Life. Please join us during the month of October on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for a meditative Rosary,

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament and prayers. Please come pray for your own intentions and those of the world. Many parishioners have been or are going through their own sorrow. Come join others who are praying for all our intentions. Bring your joys and your sorrows to Jesus through Mary.

Sue Ann

Lost and Found

If you have lost a tiny item, for instant a ring or key, please look in the Tiny Lost and Found, a small box located in our regular Lost and Found. ~Meg O’Hara

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. Each year a CORI check must be completed and submitted to Mary Best in the Rectory. If you are a volunteer you must fill one out every year. You may pick up the forms in the back of the church, and return them to the Rectory. We need to see your photo

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government ID in person, so stop by the Rectory to complete this form. ~Mary Best Sunday Classes for Adults Becoming Catholic

Starting Soon. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation

for Adults) is the parish-based program by which adults are fully welcomed into the Catholic Church. RCIA candidates participate in weekly meetings of instruction in the Catholic faith. The process leads to the reception of the Easter sacraments (sacraments of initiation) at the Easter Vigil in the spring. Ed Kelly is coordinator of this process. The RCIA class is now forming. Any interested person should contact the Rectory now at 978-597-2291. Respect Life Meeting

Joint meeting with Our Lady of Grace Respect Life members! MONDAY, November 12th @ 7:00 pm Location: 3 April Lane in Pepperell, MA For more information contact: Peter Pothier [email protected] or Stephanie Dunsmoor (Our Lady of Grace) [email protected] (New members always welcome) “America you are beautiful…and blessed…. The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being, but especially the weakest and most defenseless. If you want equal justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then, America, defend life.”-Pope John Paul II

Laudato Si' "book study"...

Our friend Reverend Brockmeier is hosting a study series of the Papal Encyclical Letter "Laudato Si'" (subtitled: "On Care for our Common Home"). This study, is open to the public, and is held on Tuesday evenings at the Townsend Public Library from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. on November 6, 20th December 4, 18 Reverend Brockmeier, will lead participants in the review of this document at a relaxed pace and will seek to find a 'local response' to what has been termed an ecological crisis. Please consider attending this series. ~Chuck Kelley Save the Date: Saturday, November 3 at 5:30pm

LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers

will present a 2-hour Pilgrimage Experience at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Shirley at 5:30 pm after the 4:00 pm Mass. As part of this spiritual opportunity to draw nearer to God with Our Lady and St. Bernadette you will: Immerse yourself in the Gospel Message of Lourdes as given by Our Lady to St. Bernadette Have the opportunity to touch the Grotto Rock and to experience the healing grace of Lourdes Water Receive the Eucharistic blessing and pray the Rosary Receive a bottle of Lourdes Water Prepare a petition to be place in the Grotto in Lourdes, France. Come and encounter the healing grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ through His Immaculate Mother. Invite your family, children and friends! Our Lady extends her invitation to all! The next best thing to visiting Lourdes itself is a Pilgrimage without the travel! A Plenary Indulgence is granted to all the faithful, under the usual conditions, who attend this Experience! For more info, call Kathryn at 978-425-9051.

Seeking Altar Servers

Anyone who has already received First Communion and is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please contact Josh Joy at [email protected]. Andrew Peloquin is a Boy Scout with Troop 26 in Pepperell and a high school senior that lives in Townsend. He is looking to raise money to pay for materials to build a cooking area on the town common. His project is approved by the town and the Nashua Valley Council. Donations can be made directly to the following project website https://www.gofundme.com/brick-paver-patio-on-the-common or checks can be made out to the Townsend Cemetery and Parks Commission in c/o Andrew Peloquin. Nashoba Valley Theology on Tap WHEN: Mon, Nov 19 – 7pm Gather; 7:30 Speaker WHERE: Nashoba Club, 14 central Ave, Ayer SPEAKER: Fr Barton Geger, Boston College TOPIC: Ancient Wisdom for Discerning the Spirits SAVE THE DATE: Dec 17: Trivia Night St. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus Church is hosting a weekly prayer vigil, in the church, starting on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 6:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. and every Thursday in November, except for November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day. Our prayers are being said to Our Father in thanksgiving for the gift of life and for an end to abortion and euthanasia. Everyone is invited to join us.

Contact: Joyce Aucoin at [email protected] or 978-345-

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Grades 1-8, Sunday mornings CLASS SCHEDULE: Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Jan. 6, 27, Feb. 10, Mar. 3, 17, 31, Apr. 28, May 12, June 2 Please note that the November class has been

changed from the 25th to the 18th. Class begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Dismissal is at 10:15. a.m. This gives you time to make it to church for the 10:30 Mass. For their safety. please drop off and pick up your child at their classroom. Thank you.

Grades 1-8, Home School I will contact families when the grade 8 books are here.

Confirmation Preparation Program, C1 & C2 All classes will meet in the Parish Center Hall unless otherwise noted. Parents and families, please join us for Mass! Confirmation Preparation 1 (C1) meets from 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.followed by 6:00 p.m. Mass Confirmation Preparation 2 (C2) meets for 6:00 p.m. Mass followed by class from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. NEXT CLASS: November 4 - (C1) Life is Choices, (C2) The Eucharist ADDITIONAL DATES FOR C2 March 30, 2019 - Confirmation Preparation 2 Retreat, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 25, 2019 - Confirmation Preparation 2 Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.(candidates and sponsors) April 27, 2019 - Rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation during 5:00 p.m. Mass Students and sponsors meet in Fr. Mealey Hall at 4:00 p.m. Tuition is due. For your convenience, you may pay online or mail a check to the rectory, 1 School Street, Townsend, MA 01469. Of course, you can always drop off your payment in person to the rectory! Prayers ALL students in grades 1-10 should know at least the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be. Please help your child learn these prayers.

Reconciliation and Mass It is important to get into the habit of bringing your child regularly to Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Families must attend Mass EVERY weekend and Holy Day of Obligation AS THIS IS OUR FAITH. This is most important to our relationship with Jesus. Just as we need food to nourish our bodies, we need the Eucharist, which is the True Presence of Jesus, to nourish our souls. The Eucharist is truly Jesus’ Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. The Lord is waiting to pour forth his Grace upon us in the sacraments! Learning about the faith must be accompanied by the practice of the faith. I look forward to seeing you at Mass!

This past weekend’s offertory was: $4,450.00.

The 2nd collection for utilities was: $1,275.00 There is no 2nd collection this weekend. Next weekend’s 2nd collection is for our mortgage. The Inspiring Hope Capital Campaign now has an online giving portal officially up and running! If you would like to donate to this Inspiring Hope Campaign, please go to: InspiringHopeCampaign.org. Make sure that you indicate St. John’s in Townsend as your parish, so that we will be the recipients of your donation. If you have received a Remittance Statement in the mail, you can easily make your payment through this website, rather than writing out a check and mailing it in. The website is listed on your Remittance Statement. From this campaign, we have already received our parking lot and just the other day had $15,767.04 deposited into our Capital Campaign account. The $15,767.04 is our portion of the money (75%) that has actually been received from our parishioners. This does not include commitments that have been pledged but not received. In other news, we have all sorts of fun things going on here. Our boiler in the new hall needs to be cleaned, and while taking a look at it, it was noted that it does not pass the new codes, so we need to get 3 different companies out to take care of all of these fixes. Our emergency lights in many of our buildings have started to burn out, so thanks to Pat Balcher, we are in the process of fixing these throughout our many buildings. Our phone system has a slight glitch in it…. we are working on fixing that, and we’re still looking for an electrician who can help us out with a few items… please call if you are a licensed electrician…I’d love to talk!

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