The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport
HOLY FAMILY PARISH & OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH
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Live the Gospel. Share God’s Love. Rebuild the Church. Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ∙ June 27, 2021
VIVA SAN PIETRO!
ONE SOLEMN PROMISE
OUR PASTOR’S MMESSAGEESS — PAGE 3
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The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport United in Prayer, Fellowship, and Service
Phone: 978-281-4820 Email: [email protected] Website: ccgronline.com Cover Art: Saint Peter Praying by Matthias Stom (1600-1650) CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT THIRTEENTH SUNDAY
THE CALL TO PRAYER
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A Prayer for Pope Francis
SAINT PETER, PRAY FOR US!
Lord God, we offer our joyful prayers in thanksgiving for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who is the Vicar of Christ and Servant of the Servants of God.
In Pope Francis, we recognize the successor to Saint Peter, the touchstone for the mission of the Church.
We pray that your Holy Spirit will strengthen him as a messenger of love, peace, and unity in our suffering world.
We give thanks for the many gifts offered to all of us by this true Shepherd of God’s Church.
May he please you in his holiness and guide his flock with love and watchful care, especially the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable.
We pledge our love and support for him.
With him, we accept the invitation to spread the Good News of the Gospel in word and deed.
We offer these prayers through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
Source: Adapted from a prayer offered by the Catholic Health Association of the United States
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OUR PASTOR’S MESSAGE ______
One Solemn Promise
BY FATHER JIM
At ordination, all priests make three solemn promises. We promise to live chaste celibate lives. We promise to pray daily for the Church with the Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Pray- er, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, etc. And we promise obedience to the our bishop, whose authority can be traced back without interruption to the apostles, including Saint Peter.
Eighteen years ago, I was ordained to the priesthood during a tragic time in the life of the Roman Catholic Church. That spring, the clergy abuse scandal culminated in the resignation of Cardinal Bernard Law and the admission that our bishops had conspired to conceal hun- dreds of cases of child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Boston. Across the United States, the number of cases climbed into the thousands. Years later, it remains almost impossible to describe the pain and suffering of so many victims and their families. And the damage done to the reputation and moral credibility of the Catholic Church continues to cast some shad- ow over every effort at evangelization and outreach. If at all, it will take generations for God’s holy family to heal and recover from the crimes of the past.
Given all that was happening back then, you might think that a young seminarian would struggle with making those three promises — especially the one about lifelong obedience to the local bishop. But Cardinal Law was replaced temporarily by Bishop Richard Lennon, the Rector of Saint John Seminary, who was called upon to preside over the ordination of my class. Bishop Lennon died almost two years ago. He was not a perfect man, a perfect priest, or a perfect bishop. But he was dedicated in body, mind, and spirit to prayer, the priest- hood, and the quiet service of God’s people. His whole life embodied those three ancient promises of celibacy, prayer, and obedience. At my ordination, I was blessed and humbled to place my hands in his and promise my obedience to him and to his successors.
The priest’s promise of obedience, however, is not just about loyalty to a living bishop. It is also about the mystical link between Christ Jesus, the priest, the people, and the great chain of pastors that stretches back through history to the apostles. It is our spiritual connection to the first pastor, a fisherman from Galilee called Peter. And it about our relationship with the current pastor, a shepherd from Argentina called Francis. Pope Francis is the Bishop of Rome, the Supreme Pontiff, and the Vicar of Christ. His ecclesial authority is derived from Christ himself who said: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church (Matthew 16:18).” At the same time, the Holy Father’s credibility comes from his good works, good example, and abiding message of mercy, inclusion, fraternity, and concern for all of God’s creatures. His credibility comes from casting the nets and opening wide the doors so that all people feel loved, welcomed, and respected in our community.
At the heart of it all, Saint Peter was a local fisherman called by Christ to do great things and change the world. In a similar way, Pope Francis is very much like his predecessor. He is a person of humble origins who is called by Christ to live the Gospel, share God’s love, and rebuild the Church. He, too, is called to change the world. Now more than ever, whatever our vocation in life and wherever our spiritual journeys take us, we can all make at least one solemn promise. Let’s join Saint Peter in praying each and every day for Pope Francis! May God bless Pope Francis! May God save the Church! Viva Papa Francesco! Viva San Pietro!
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PASTOR’S URGENT APPEAL ______
Our Grand Annual Collections Let’s Pray for Miracles!
FISCAL YEAR ENDS ON JUNE 30TH!
Recently, we celebrated the feast of a patron of our parishes: Saint Anthony. If you are Portuguese, you may know him as Saint Anthony of Lisbon. If you are Italian, you may know him as Saint Anthony of Padua. And of course, almost everyone knows him as the Patron Saint of Lost Things and Lost Souls. Saint Anthony is also remem- bered as a miracle-maker and wonder-worker. Because of his deep faith, profound learning, evangelical preaching, and abiding love for the Infant Jesus, tradition holds that God gave him the power to work many miracles. Here’s a short version of a Mira- cle Prayer to Saint Anthony:
Holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of all saints, your love for God and charity for all creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in need. Encouraged by these thoughts, we beg you to obtain for us (ask for what you need). The answer to our prayer may require a miracle, but you are the Saint of Miracles! Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is always full of sympathy, whisper our petitions into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in your arms, and the gratitude of our hearts will be yours forever and ever. Amen.
We need miracles! In just a few days, the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rock- port will mark the end of its fiscal year! Both of our parishes need your help! Our most urgent need is to meet the goals of our Grand Annual Collections. By June 30th, Holy Family Parish must raise $10,535 to reach our goal of $65,000; and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish must raise $12,500 to reach our goal of $45,000. Neither of these goals is easy, but both are vitally important! The Grand Annual Collections bridge the gap between our weekly offering and our overall financial obligations including building maintenance and repair, salaries and benefits for our pastoral team (including me), and essential parish programs like adult and youth faith formation.
Donations can be placed in the collection basket during Mass; made online via our safe and easy electronic giving program; or mailed to the parish of your choice at 74 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930. Quite simply, without your support before June 30th, the short and long-term financial stability of our parishes is at risk. Until then, let us raise our hearts and voices in a prayer to Saint Anthony for miracles: for good health, for better times, for balanced budgets, and for all who live, work, and worship in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport. Thank you for your generous support! Peace and blessings to all! — Father Jim
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SHARING GOD’S LOVE REBUILDING THE CHURCH ______
Our New Daily Mass Schedule
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Mondays & Tuesdays No Mass Scheduled Saturday Morning with Saint Francis Wednesdays Mass at 5:30pm SATURDAY, JULY 3RD BEGINS WITH MASS AT 8:00AM Eucharistic Adoration at 6:00pm Benediction at 7:00pm Founded in 2007 by Father Jim and Cliff Garvey after their Our Lady of Good Voyage Church first pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with friends and fol- Thursdays & Fridays lowers in North America, Europe, and Africa. Our mis- Mass at 8:00am sion is to help believers of all ages and backgrounds better Our Lady of Good Voyage Church live the Gospel of Christ through the inspiration and in- First Saturday of Every Month tercession of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. Mass at 8:00am Our next Saturday Morning with Saint Francis is sched- Our Lady of Good Voyage Church uled for Saturday, July 3rd beginning with Mass at 8:00am Followed by the Assisi Project in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church. With God’s help,
we will gather in-person to pray together and renew the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation bonds of faith, friendship, and mutual support that have GOD’S GIFT OF LOVE & MERCY sustained us for more than a decade! If you haven’t joined us before, please prayerfully consider joining us now! Wednesday Evenings at 6:05pm Last Confession at 6:45pm After Mass, Father Jim and Cliff will lead a discussion Our Lady of Good Voyage Church about our spiritual lives during and after the coronavirus Or By Appointment pandemic. Pope Francis has said that this kind of crisis changes us; and that we cannot simply return to some We Share ideal sense of normal.
SAFE & EASY ELECTRONIC GIVING With the Holy Father’s good advice in mind, we will re- flect on five questions related to our personal experiences Electronic giving is available at both Holy Family Parish during the pandemic: Did you pray? How did you pray? and Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish. It is safe and sim- Where did you pray? What did you pray for? How did ple to make online donations to your home parish by us- the pandemic affect your relationship with Christ, with ing a credit card or debit card. Donations can be made on the Church, and with friends, colleagues, family mem- an ongoing or one-time-only basis. And it takes just a few bers, and fellow parishioners? minutes to set up a secure personal account.
All parishioners and friends are invited to join us for the If you have questions or need assistance with this all- Assisi Project’s Saturday Morning with Saint Francis! If important fundraising tool for the Catholic Community you plan to join us or want more information about the of Gloucester & Rockport, please contact Father Jim at Assisi Project and its good work in our parishes, please 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Thank you for contact Cliff at [email protected] or 978-281-4820; your generous support for our parishes! We need you or visit our website: assisiproject.com. Please join us! All now more than ever! Peace, blessings, and thanks to all! are welcome! Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Saint MORE NEWS & RESOURCES ONLINE! Clare of Assisi, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray
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OUR MASS INTENTIONS OUR WEEKLY GIFTS ______
June 26th— July 4th Sanctuary Candles & Gifts
REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES Saturday, June 26th Vigil· Thirteenth Sunday & SUPPORTING OUR HOME PARISHES
At each of our churches in the Catholic Community of 4:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed Gloucester & Rockport, sanctuary candles and sanctuary gifts (hosts and wine) can be donated for a special inten- 6:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed tion or in memory of a friend or loved one. The requested donation for both sanctuary gifts and candles is now $25 Sunday, June 27th Thirteenth Sunday per week. For the week of Sunday, June 27th, donations were offered for the following special intentions:
7:00am Souls of the Faithful Departed In Memory of Steve Demetri Sanctuary Candle· Saint Ann Church 8:15am Souls of the Faithful Departed In Memory of Carlos Gil Sanctuary Gifts· Saint Ann Church 10:00am Souls of the Faithful Departed In Memory of Salvatore Costanzo 11:45am Souls of the Faithful Departed Sanctuary Candle· Saint Anthony Chapel
In Memory of Alan “Chip” Hagstrom 13th Week in Ordinary Time Sanctuary Candle· Saint Joachim Church
In Memory of Oswald Ajavon Wednesday, June 30th God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection Sanctuary Candle· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church
Thursday, July 1st God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection In Memory of Herman A. Bouchie Sanctuary Gifts· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church
Friday, July 2nd God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection In Memory of Josephine Taormina Sanctuary Candle· Chapel of the Archangels Saturday, July 3rd Vigil· Fourteenth Sunday The Chapel of the Archangels, dedicated to Saint Mi- chael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael, is located on the 4:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed ground floor of the rectory. You can see the sanctuary candle from the street. In addition to their better-known 6:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed patronages, Michael is also venerated as a patron of the sick and suffering; Raphael is a patron of medical profes- Sunday, July 4th Fourteenth Sunday sionals; and Gabriel is a patron of priests. We all need their prayers and protection like never before!
7:00am Souls of the Faithful Departed If you would like to donate a sanctuary candle or sanctu- ary gifts in memory of a loved one at Saint Ann Church, 8:15am Souls of the Faithful Departed Saint Joachim Church, Saint Anthony Chapel, Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, or the Chapel of the Archangels, 10:00am Souls of the Faithful Departed please contact Father Jim at 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Thank you for your generous sup- 11:45am Souls of the Faithful Departed port for the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rock- port! May God bless you and your family!
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