October 5, 2014

Saint John the Evangelist Parish
115 Middlesex Street . North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Tel: 978-251-8571 . Fax: 978-251-7873 . www.saintjohnchelmsford.org
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.
Parish Office Hours
October 5, 2014
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM
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.
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.
Call the Parish Office to register.
Sacrament
of Marriage
Couples should contact the
priest 6 months prior to
their wedding date.
Sacrament
of The Sick
Sunday following the 10:30 AM
Mass. Call the Parish Office
when someone is very ill.
Sacrament
of Holy Orders
See a priest or visit
[email protected]
The Parish Family of Saint John the Evangelist, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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At harvest time the owner sends his servants for the produce. To his surprise,
they are met with resistance and violence; the servants are beaten up and
some of them are killed. He only asked for the produce; it should not be so difficult to give that up.
Scripture Reflection
Yet we know from our own experience, how hard this can be. What a fuss we may create if we have to give up our
favorite television program on a particular night! We are not asked to give up the television set, or to give up the program
Forever, yet we may put up a great fight before we surrender the program for that one night. It may be the same if we
have to give up a night out with our friends, or have to part with
some of our money.
Sometimes it costs us dearly to give up the more precious produce
of our lives. When children grow up their parents must let them
go. Workers reach retirement age and have to give up their life-long
occupation and their salary. In old age many must give up their
independence and sometimes their familiar surroundings as they
move to nursing homes. Death may take from us our nearest and
dearest. It is no wonder that we resist so vehemently when we are
asked to give up the produce.
The remarkable thing is that people do give up what they
treasure. Generous people give their time, energy and money in the
service of their families and of others in their local communities and
beyond. Parents let their children go; my own parents spent their
working lives improving and developing their farm and would have
wished that one of their children would stay to inherit the land, but
they made no protest when all three of us grew up and went away.
People accept the loss of health and youthfulness and independence, and the loss of those they love.
When Job lost everything, he remembered that he was a tenant and
not the owner of all that God had entrusted to him, so he could
peacefully pray: ‘The Lord gave, the Lord has taken back. Blessed be
the name of the Lord.’ How much better our world be if everyone
saw themselves not as owners of what they have, but as tenants,
and were ready to share the produce when they were asked to do
so.
http://www.goodnews.ie
MON, OCT 6
TUE, OCT 7
WED, OCT 8
Galatians 1: 6-12
Psalm 111
Luke 10: 25-37
Galatians 1: 13-24
Psalm 139
Luke 10: 38-42
Galatians 2: 1-2, 7-14
Psalm 117
Luke 11: 1-4
Staff Directory
Call us at 978-251-8571
Reverend Martin Dzengeleski
ADMINISTRATOR, ext 218
[email protected]
Paul Ciotti
DIRECTOR OF W ORSHIP
ext 234; [email protected]
Fran Anderson
COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
& FAITH FORMATION
ext 212; [email protected]
Luis Nieto
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
ext 230; [email protected]
Liliana Lucas
BUSINESS MANAGER
ext 213; [email protected]
This Week’s
Readings
THUR, OCT 9
Galatians 3: 1-5
Luke 1
Luke 11: 5-13
FRI, OCT 10
Galatians 3: 7-14
Psalm 111
Luke 11: 15-26
SAT, OCT 11
SUN, OCT 12
“YOUR WORD IS A
Galatians 3: 22-29
Psalm 105
Luke 11: 27-28
Isaiah 25: 6-10
Psalm 23
Phil 4: 12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22: 1-14
LAMP UNTO MY FEET
AND A LIGHT UNTO MY
PATH”
-PSALM 119:105
Christine Trznadel
PARISH SECRETARY/ BULLETIN EDITOR
ext 214; [email protected]
Eileen Marcotte
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ext 229; [email protected]
Stephen Webber
FACILITIES MANAGER, ext 231
October 5, 2014: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Mass Intentions
The Collection Report
W e e k e n d o f S e p t e m b e r 27th/ 28th
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them”
Offertory Budget
$9,000
Offertory Actual *
$7,706
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Variance
($1,294)
8:30 AM: Cecile & Marlene Poulin
10:30 AM: J. Edward Clancy
5:00 PM: Sean Caron, Gregory Saunders
& Germaine Caron
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
*Of the above, $ 214 is from electronic giving
September, 2014 Month-End Performance
8:00 AM: Rita McGowan
Offertory Budget
$36,000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
Offertory Actual
$33,267
8:00 AM: Martha Fonseca
Variance
($2,733)
2014/15 Fiscal YTD Performance
$108,800
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
8:00 AM: Parishioners of St. John’s
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
It’s here…
8:00 AM: Thomas Soracco (4th Anniversary)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
The St. Johns
4:00 PM: Rita McGowan AND Jon Doherty
2nd
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
8:30 AM: Samuel Cervone
10:30 AM: Larry & Bette McLaughlin
5:00 PM: Irene & Edward Spinelli
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. -Amen
Rose for Life
In Appreciation of the
Dedication and Hard Work
of the St. John’s Staff.
Rose Donated by
Blossoms Florist
To book a Rose for Life, call Christine; ext 214.
Grand Annual Campaign
“Each man should give what he has
decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” -2Corinthians 9:7
We look forward to your participation in this appeal. We
thank you, in advance, for your generous financial support of your parish family. And… we thank those who
have already generously given. Please know that NO gift
is ever too small or unnoticed!
Goal
Raised
%age of Goal
$110,000
$11,989
10.9%
If you haven't yet received the official campaign letter
and pledge card, please find one in the offertory envelope
boxes at the church entrances Additionally, a pledge card
can be found on the last page of this bulletin.
A Word of Thanks from Fr. Marty…
Thank you to the St. John’s Golf Tournament Committee and the Knights of Columbus for
all their work in running another successful tournament. Thanks to all the players who
attended and the many volunteers and sponsors who supported this event. Over $12,000
was raised! It is great to see such great community events happening here at St. John’s.
Blessings and Peace…
The Parish Family of Saint John the Evangelist, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
From the Office of
Religious Education & Faith Formation
Fran Anderson, ext 212
The St. John’s/ KOC Golf Committee would like to
thank the following sponsors of the recent
9th Annual Golf Tournament. We encourage you
to utilize their products and/or services in appreciation
of their generous stewardship.
FOR CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
An Introduction to Chosen
St. Mary Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford
Thursday, October 16th…
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chosen is designed to
offer teens a life-changing experience as they
journey through their Catholic faith in all its richness and vitality. This special day of formation
offers leaders valuable insight and tools to confidently—and inspirationally—teach the program.
Who Should Attend? Principals, Teachers,
Priests, Catechists, Deacons, Youth Ministers,
Campus Ministers, Parents and anyone who
works with teens in grades 8-12.
Cost: $20, and includes handouts and dinner.
For those that already have their Chosen Leader
Guide, please bring it with you as it is required
for the training. If you don't have this guide, it
may be purchased on site.
To register, contact Heather Hannaway at
978-256-3541 or [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
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PLATINUM SPONSOR
In Memory of Ira Parks
GOLD SPONSORS
Blake Funeral Home, Inc.
Dolan Funeral Home, Inc.
Gervais Lincoln Mercury
Muscato's Catering
Trinity Ambulance
SILVER SPONSORS
Alpine Insurance Agency, Inc.
Aquatime Pools & Spas, Inc.
Tom Curran, Ameriprise Finan.
Law Office of Peter V. Lawlor
Attorney Stanley W. Norkunas
J.P. Rivard Trailer Sales, Inc.
BRONZE SPONSORS
ABC Payroll
Brickhouse Pizza
Budget Sign Center
Chelmsford Dental Assoc., LCC
Christopher’s Towing
Pat Dearborn, Coldwell Banker
Doherty Financial Strategies
Donelan's Supermarket, Inc.
Four Sisters Owl Diner
Glenview Pub & Grill
Greg Spring Landscaping
Hyne's Tavern
Ron & Deb Lafond
Kimball Farms, Inc.
Knights of Columbus
L'Hussier Tax Services - Acctg
Lowell Five
Luz Granite Corp .
Petersen Built Homes
Ready RE, Inc.
Shannon & Assoc., CPA's
Stansfield Tire Center, Inc.
(Additional ‘Thank you’s’ in next week’s bulletin)
www.chelmsfordyouthministry.weebly.com
“Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for
those who believe; in speech, conduct, love, faith & purity.
-1Tim 4:12
~ Middle School Event: Grades 5-8 ~
.
Battle of Jericho
This Friday, October 10th
Church Hall from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
GOD SQUAD
MEETING
(a peer leadership group)
Sunday, October 12th
Old Parish Center: 5:00 - 6:15 pm
Upcoming Workshops
St. Mary’s, Chelmsford
To register, please contact Tina Souza at
978.256.2374 or [email protected].
Saturday, October 25th at 9:30 AM
OR Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 PM
St. Elizabeth’s, Acton
To register, please contact Barbara Dane at
978.263.4305, ext 16 or [email protected]
Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 13th at 10:00 AM
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October 5, 2014: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
U PCOMIN G
P A RI S H
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Coffee & Donuts following 8:30 AM Mass: Hall
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Youth Ministry Yard Sale: Off Site
9:30 - 11:00 AM: Grade K-6 Religious Education: OPC & NPC
9:30 - 11:00 AM: Grade 7/8 Religious Education: Hall
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Confirmation Class: Hall
11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee: OPC
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
7:00 PM: SVdP Meeting: OPC
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
6:30 PM: Golf Committee: Linehan
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
4:15 - 5:30 PM: Grade 1-6 Religious Education: NPC
6:00 - 7:30 PM: Grade 7-8 Religious Education: NPC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
10:00 AM: Charismatic Prayer Group: OPC
6:45 PM: BINGO (doors open at 3:00 PM): Hall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
7:00 PM: Baptismal Conference: Mariotti
6:30 - 8:30 PM: MS Youth Ministry Event: Hall
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
8:30 AM: 2nd Saturday Men’s Group: Mariotti
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES THIS WEEK
Coffee & Donuts, following the 8:30 AM Mass
11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee: OPC
5:00 - 6:15 PM: GOD Squad: OPC Library
Life Line Screening will be here at
St. John’s on Monday, October 27th…
(5) screenings offered/ Packages available!
Stroke/ Carotid Artery Screening
Heart Rhythm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Appointments are limited
so Register TODAY for this event
by calling 888-653-6441 or visiting
www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners
EV E N T S
October is Respect Life Month
After all Masses this weekend, we will be distributing
baby bottles from the Pregnancy Care Center. The
Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) is a Christ-centered ministry
committed to saving lives physically, spiritually and
emotionally… one life at a time. Take the bottle home, fill
it with cash or a check (made payable to PCC) and
return it to the church NO LATER than Sunday, October
26th. As you will see from the insert in the bottle, you may
list the name and address of someone you wish to honor.
The PCC will send a special card to them, showing them
that you have made a gift for life in their name. The Baby
Bottle Campaign is used to fund PCC programs that help
women in crisis pregnancies. Because October is Respect
Life Month, this is a wonderful opportunity to respect life
as a family. To receive more information about PCC,
please call 978.373.5700.
Thank you, in advance, for your support.
“ALL YOU CAN EAT”
“Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prepared by the
“Truly Italian Brian Muscato”
Saturday, October 18th at 5:00 PM
Accordionist Ed Ciampa; tableside performance
Door Prize drawn during dinner!
Tickets are $8.00 pp/ Children 5 and under - Free
Group Discount: 10 tickets for $70
(includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, beverage)
Tickets are sold after weekend Masses or at the parish offices
from 9 AM - 3 PM, Monday - Friday. Ticket sale deadline is
NEXT SUNDAY, October 12!
Second Saturday Men’s Group
We are men from throughout the area who are constantly
exploring what it means to be a strong male for our
family, in our work life, and in our faith life. The men of
our group discuss contemporary issues and how we, as
Catholic men, respond to these challenges, share our faith
journey and strengthen our spirituality.
If you are interested in further developing your faith with
like-minded men, then please join us for fellowship
next Saturday, October 11 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM
in the Mariotti Room. NO need to let us know… just
show up. There’s enough coffee for everyone!
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Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the
Grand Annual Campaign! Thank you for your generosity!
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In Support
of our Community
Public Square Rosary Crusade
Spiritual Direction Training…
On Tuesday, October 21, we will begin our 9th
training session! We are grateful to God for the
many ways this program has enriched our students and provided many adults the opportunity
to serve as spiritual directors.
The classes will take place on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at
San Damiano House of Prayer in Lowell.
If you are interested, please contact Sr. Linda
Greenwood, OSF at 978.441.0988 or
[email protected], or you can visit
www.sandamiano-houseofprayer.org, where
you can find an on-going listing of our
programs and opportunities.
At Fatima in 1917, Our Lady made it very clear that the
Rosary is the supernatural solution to our earthly
problems. Father Pavlicek also saw
this as a solution and promoted a
national Rosary Crusade that saved
Austria from Communism at the end
of World War II. Just like in Austria, the
Rosary can save America!
We are planning 12,000 rallies for the
weekend of October 11th/12th—the
closest weekend to the October 13th
anniversary in 1917 when God worked a miracle of the
sun at Fatima, Portugal.
Join us on…
Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 PM
Billerica Commons
If you wish to carpool, or for more information,
contact the Dragas Family at 978.459.2074
or [email protected]