SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH 547 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062 www.facebook.com/ stcatherinenorwood 781-762-6080, [email protected] www.stcatherinenorwood.org

PARISH SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday: 6:45 a.m. Saturday: 7 a.m.

Holiday Masses: 9 a.m. (8 a.m. if there is a town parade)

Rosary: Daily at 6:20 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. First Friday/Saturday 6 p.m. - 6:25 a.m. in church

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3-4 p.m. in chapel. Please enter through main church sacristy door and follow directions.

Sacrament of Baptism: 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Parent Pre-Baptism class is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. Please call 781-769-5354 ext. 273.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Engaged couples must contact one of the parish priests at least 8 months prior to making other wedding plans.

Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact one of our parish priests.

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, 781-762-6080 Rev. Stephen Donohoe, Pastor Our Mission: St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a Ro- Rev. Anthony Medairos, Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas Sullivan, Parochial Vicar man Catholic community established in Norwood, Rev. Mr. Frank Tremblay, Deacon MA in 1890. Responding to our baptismal call to ho- Mrs. Doris Hallee, Pastoral Associate 781-769-5354 x273 liness, we seek to live the teachings of Christ in the Mrs. Leah Ramsdell Director of Religious Education and Youth Faith Formation Roman Catholic tradition through worship, education, 781-769-5354 x233 service and evangelization. Mr. Joseph Scolastico, Director of Music/Organist x126 All are welcome in Christ! “(To those sanctified in Mrs. Stephanie Beatrice-Gonzalez Children’s Choir Director/Cantor Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all who are in- Mr. Bob Calarese, Parish Business Manager voking the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every Mrs. Diane Butts, Parish Bookkeeper place Grace and peace to you from God our Father Mrs. Laura Hayes, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Amy Campbell, Administrative Assistant and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to God continuously for you because of the grace of God that St. Catherine of Siena School, 781-769-5354 Ms. Beth Tanner, Principal has been given to you in Christ Jesus. By that grace, Mrs. Anne Noah, Vice Principal in all things, you have become wealthy in him He Mrs. Betsy Narciso, Director of Advancement x271 Mrs. Linda Canniff, Director of Tuition and Financial Aid x275 too will strengthen you, even until the end, without Mr. John Farrell, Director of Facilities & Grounds x269 guilt(” Introduction of First Letter of Saint Paul to Co-

St. Vincent de Paul Society, 781-414-2744 rinthians

JUNE 6, 2021 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Preserve the Moral Queen Story Hour at Innocence of Children Norwood Public Library

As Pastor of our parish and school with many by Jim Drummey children and families, I am deeply bothered to Many of us can remember taking children and grandchildren to learn that Norwood Public Library is sponsoring a Miss Hope Anderson's Story Hour at the Norwood Library. It was Story Hour and play a wholesome and entertaining time for young children. But now (The Pineapple Project), for children ages 3-8. the Library has gone in a different direction by sponsoring The Library’s presentation aimed at children vio- "Storytime with Drag Kings, , and Friends" on June 16th. lates their innocence and places them in moral The Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) originated on the West jeopardy. It is morally and ethically offensive to Coast in 2015 and has now spread to schools and libraries across the country. Usually featuring men dressed as women, with bi- both children and parents. It violates the role of zarre makeup and costumes, the programs are aimed at children parents to form their children on such moral is- ages three to eight to help confuse them about their sexuality sues in the sanctuary of their home. This is not through "glamorous, positive, and unabashedly role mod- what one should expect when they send their els," according to the DQSH website. children to the local town library, recreation park, One of the founders of the story hour is "Lil Miss Hot Mess," who or other public event. reads from the book The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish (sung to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus"). Lil I urge our parents, parishioners, and the good Miss Hot Mess has said that a drag queen is "willing to step out- citizens of Norwood to contact your Town Select- side the box and dance to our own beat sometimes." Other books men and Town Manager in calling for an end to promoted by DQSH include The Princess Boy and Santa's Hus- these presentations and the like. band. Once upon a time, you had to go to an adult club in Boston to see Respectfully in Christ, transvestites. Now you can take your little children to see them at Father Donohoe the Library, where your tax dollars pay for this inappropriate pro- gram. This isn't inclusivity; it's madness. New Church Protocols It's not being bigoted or homophobic to object to this kind of Beginning May 29 event. Rather, it's being solicitous about keeping little children innocent and not exposing them to crude adult behavior.

• Vaccinated people are no longer required to But with this kind of propaganda everywhere, is it any wonder wear masks or socially distance in our church, that some children are ambivalent about their sexuality? Some as per guidelines issued by the State of Mas- have been brainwashed into thinking that they are in the wrong body. So they go to ethically challenged doctors, who give them sachusetts. The State does advise that non- puberty blocking hormones or surgically mutilate their bodies. vaccinated people continue to wear masks. A recent episode of 60 Minutes featured interviews with young • It is understood that people may continue people who now profoundly regret going through sex changes. It wearing masks for a variety of reasons. was heartbreaking to hear them describe how counselors and phy- These decisions will be respected. sicians rushed them through treatments that later prompted • The parish and pastor will not be policing the thoughts of suicide and altered their lives forever. population. Every parishioner and family is As Adam and Eve learned in the Garden of Eden, trying to be expected to make a sound, reasonable deci- "like gods" can have devastating consequences. God made us sion. male and female and to suggest that one can change to the oppo- • The dispensation from the obligation for com- site sex is contrary to science. ing to Sunday Mass has not yet been lifted. Those who would disturb the natural innocence of children to Even when it is, anyone who is feeling ill advance an agenda should heed the warning of Jesus. Whoever should remain at home. leads children astray, He said, "it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown • Saint Catherine’s continues to livestream all into the sea" (Mark 9:42). Masses for those who are more comfortable watching from home. If you wish to contact the Norwood Library Trustees about the DQSH program, their names are Chairman John C. Hall, Margue- • For your convenience, we are now passing rite Cummings, Sara Begg, George Michalec, Donna Montgom- the offertory basket. For those who have en- ery, and Joseph Greeley. rolled in online giving, we are grateful and we encourage you to continue your stewardship by giving in this way.

Mass Intentions The Altar Bread and Wine are offered in memory of Daniel Farren (12th Anniversary). Saturday, June 5 7:00 a.m. In reparation for the Offenses Committed Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary The Sanctuary Candles in the church and chapel 4:00 p.m. Dorothy McCoy are lit in memory of Daniel Farren.

Sunday, June 6 7:00 a.m. Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Joseph and Frances Doherty Wedding Banns 11:00 a.m. Anthony Colamaria Bann 3: Yacoub Mouawab Melhem Monday, June 7 6:45 a.m. Elizabeth “Betty” Cullen and Laura Ashley Donnellan

Tuesday, June 8 Bann 2: Michael F. O’Rourke and 6:45 a.m. Sister Helen Thomas, CSJ Casey E. Ducharme Wednesday, June 9 6:45 a.m. Donald Michael Schaffer

Thursday, June 10 Music guides with lyrics to this weekend’s 6:45 a.m. Carol Whitty (1st Anniversary) hymns and the Responsorial Psalm are Friday, June 11 6:45 a.m. Mary Louise MacIntyre available on the tables near the doors of

Saturday, June 12 the church. 7:00 a.m. Deceased Intentions of the Saint Mary’s Young Adult Group and the Forsaken Please help us keep our church clean by Holy Souls in Purgatory 4:00 p.m. John Martin (2nd Anniversary) taking any items you bring into the

We are now accepting Mass intention requests through church back out of the church when you September 2021. Please email leave. This includes music guides and [email protected] or call 781-762-6080. bulletins.

Car Wash BSA Scout Troop 49 Norwood will be having a Are you registered with us? car wash on Saturday, June 5th, and Saturday, Registering is easy. Visit our parish June 12th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking website at lot across from the Civic. The money raised will help defray the costs of trips. Please support www.stcatherinenorwood.org and fill Troop 49 Norwood. out the form under Register or call the parish office at 781- 762-6080 and we are happy to assist you. Welcome!

GIVING Thank you to everyone who continues to support our parish. While we encourage you to continue your stewardship to our parish through online giving, for your convenience, we will begin passing the basket again at Mass.

Other ways to give include:

1. Online Giving -- For those who are able, online giving is a great way to regularly sup- port our parish whether you are able to attend Mass or not. Just visit our website at: www.stcatherinenorwood.org and click on Online Giving or scan the code shown here to get started. 2. If online giving is not an option for you, you can mail your envelopes or drop them off at the rectory using the mail slot in the front door. For security reasons, we ask you to not leave envelopes in the external mailbox. Thank you!

Corpus Christi Reflection on Eucharistic Presence Deacon Frank Tremblay

On Holy Thursday last year, Cardinal O'Malley declared a Year of the Eucharist for the Archdiocese of Boston. The year began on Holy Thursday 2020 and ends this week on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2021. To recognize this at St Catherine's we have shared a reflection on the real presence whenever our liturgical season changed. We start- ed in Ordinary Time, then continued in Advent, again in Christmas, then back again to Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter and finally now on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, once again back in Ordinary Time.

As the Year of the Eucharist concludes, I reflected on how appropriate it was for Fr. Donohoe to suggest I write a reflection for each change of the Liturgical Season. Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist is a power- ful reality, and the fact that He is with us always, throughout the year, never leaving us, always present in our tabernacle, and just as present within us after we receive Him in the Eucharist. In a sense, we become the tabernacle.

Now on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we celebrate His real pres- ence in a special way. We commemorate Jesus' gift “This is My Body, this is my Blood,” and His command, “Do this in memory of me.” We do exactly that right here at St. Catherine's, not only every Sunday, but every day! What Jesus directed His Apostles to do in Jerusalem during the last supper is fulfilled here in Norwood and throughout the world.

The Risen Jesus is physically available to us in the Blessed Sacrament. Clearly He is no longer available to us in flesh and blood human form walking among us, but He is truly present to us in His flesh and blood Eucharistic presence. He is also present in His Word especially when it is proclaimed in Holy Mass. Finally, He is present in us in the Sacra- ment of the Present Moment when we remember Him and call upon Him. Augustine Institute In the reading from Exodus we hear today (Ex 24:3-8), after the people proclaim that they will do all that the Lord commands of them, Moses God’s Plan for Love: Humanae Vitae, Sex, and Authentic Freedom -- In anticipation of the 50th takes the sacrificial blood and sprinkles it on the people. Now during anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae, Arch- the Easter season we are used to our priests sprinkling us with Holy bishop Aquila explains how Blessed Pope Paul VI’s Water. Imagine, Moses sprinkles the people with blood! teaching still serves as a great light amidst a world

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