JANUARY 4, 2015 The Epiphany of the Lord Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 January 4, 2015
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Mass Intentions Parish Happenings
Sunday, January 4—Epiphany of the Lord Saturday, January 3 4:00pm Vigil Paul DeBoer & Mary Irene Goodwin Elementary Grade Classes Pre K to Grade 5 Session I (8:15-9:15a.m.) • Session II (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.) Children’s Liturgy of the Word (during the 9:30a.m. Mass) Sunday, January 4—Epiphany of the Lord No Religious Education Classes—9/10th Grade 7:30am (Weekend Mass) High school grades will resume on January 11, 2015
9:30am Slawek & Piotr Banach 5:30pm (Weekend Mass) Monday, January 5 8:30a.m.—Rosary (before 9:00a.m. Mass) in the Church Monday, January 5 9:30a.m.—10:30a.m.—Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am Larry, Yvette & Arthur Theriault
Tuesday, January 6 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church Tuesday, January 6 7:00p.m.—Scriptural Rosary—Church 9:00am (Weekday Mass) WEDNESDAY, January 7 No Mass on Wednesdays 3:00p.m.—Eucharistic Adoration—Church 6:45p.m.—EDGE—Middle School Program—Hall Thursday, January 8 7:00p.m.—Prayer Group—Lower Rectory 9:00am (Weekday Mass) THURSDAY, January 8 Friday, January 9 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 9:00am John & June Miniter
FRIDAY, January 9 Saturday, January 10 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 9:00am (Weekday Mass) 6:00p.m.—Ultreya—Hall 4:00pm Vigil Carole Lemieux Saturday, January 10 Sunday, January 11—Baptism of the Lord 8:30a.m.—Rosary –Church 7:30am (Weekend Mass) 7:00a.m.—Men’s Group Meeting in the Hall
9:30am Teresa Rydzewski Sunday, January 11—Baptism of the Lord 5:30pm (Weekend Mass) Elementary Grade Classes Pre K to Grade 5 Session I (8:15-9:15a.m.) • Session II (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.) Children’s Liturgy of the Word (during the 9:30a.m. Mass)
Prayer Requests 9/10th Grade Religious Education Class Meets at 5:30p.m. Mass and Continue in Hall until 8:15p.m.
Please remember the following intentions in your prayers this week.
For Peace in our World.
For all those who are sick, especially Frances Guarino, Rosalie Sweeney, Dan Melling, Gloria Fallon, Msgr. Leonard F. Hurley and Mary Lombard Tkachuk, Jonathan Allen, Melissa (Faino) Palelli
Wesley Charles Ford For all those who work and live in war-torn countries.
For all those who serve our country in the Armed Forces. & Kelsey Elizabeth Melwaski
For all the deceased members of Our Lady of Hope Parish. were Baptized into the *Sick or Ill prayer requests must be made by the individual Family of God on December 21, 2014 or immediate family member.
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W EEKEND C OLLECTION : By Dr. Scott Hahn S UNDAY , DECEMBER 2 1 , 2 0 1 4 Newborn King Offertory: $5,419.30 Epiphany of the Lord Grand Annual $76,803.00 Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Collections: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 January 4—Monthly Maintenance Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 18—Archdiocese Special Collection:
This collection has been designated a “Catholic Social Ministries Collection” to support Catholic Charities, Today the child born on Christmas is revealed to be the long- St. Mary’s Women and Children’s Center, Inc. and awaited king of the Jews. St. Ann’s Home and School. As the priests and scribes interpret the prophecies in today's Gospel, he is the ruler expected from the line of King David, Our Parish Tithe of 5% whose greatness is to reach to the ends of the earth (see Micah This week our 5% tithe of $271.00 5:1-3; 2 Samuel 5:2). will be given to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Jesus is found with His mother, as David's son, Solomon, was enthroned alongside his Queen Mother (see 1 Kings 2:19). Thank you for your And the magi come to pay Him tribute, as once kings and Faithfulness and Generosity! queens came to Solomon (see 1 Kings 10:2, 25).
His coming evokes promises that extend back to Israel's 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS beginnings. If you would like a statement of the contributions you made in 2014 with OLOH envelopes, please contact the Rectory Centuries before, an evil king seeking to destroy Moses and the office at 978-356-3944. For those who have been making Israelites had summoned Balaam, who came from the East with contributions through Online Giving, you are able to print a two servants. But Balaam refused to curse Israel, and instead statement yourself when logged into your account. prophesied that a star and royal staff would arise out of Israel and be exalted above all the nations (see Numbers 22:21; 23:7; The Parish is also able to issue contribution statements for 24:7,17). donations made through Online Giving.
If you are not currently receiving envelopes and would like This is the star the three magi follow. And like Balaam, they too, to, please let us know. refuse to be tangled in an evil king's scheme. Their pilgrimage is a sign - that the prophesies in today's First Reading and Psalm are being fulfilled. They come from afar, guided by God's light, Archdiocese of Boston bearing the wealth of nations, to praise Israel's God. Office of Spiritual Life We celebrate today our own entrance into the family of God, MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER can bring people to a new and the fulfillment of God's plan that all nations be united with level of discipleship and a renewed sense of Christian Israel as co-heirs to His Fatherly blessings, as Paul reveals in mission. today's Epistle. MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER is an 8 week guided prayer experience based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We too, must be guided by the root of David, the bright It calls for a commitment of eight weeks of daily prayer and morning star (see Revelation 22:16), and the light of the world eight weekly meetings of faith sharing. (see Isaiah 42:6; John 8:12).
The Office of Spiritual Life is offering this program at : As the magi adored Him in the manger, let us renew our vow to The Pastoral Center serve Him, placing our gifts - our intentions and talents - on the 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree altar in this Eucharist. We must offer to Him our very lives in Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 8:15pm thanksgiving. No lesser gift will suffice for this newborn King. February 25 through April 15. 2015 For further information and to register call: Sister Anne D'Arcy 617-779-3648. Email: [email protected] A service of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology www.SalvationHistory.com
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Our Lady of Hope Parish 2014 Grand Annual Collection
277 of our 1,342 parishioners $80,000 have pledged $78,327.00. This represents a response
$70,000 from 20.64% of our families.
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000 Give Thanks to the LORD for
He is good, His mercy $20,000
endures forever! Psalm 107:1 $10,000
We need every family to prayerfully consider making a commitment to this year’s Grand Annual Collection. Be Generous As God Is Generous!
Please prayerfully consider: 2014 Grand Annual Collection Pledge 2 Monthly Payments Our Lady of Hope Parish $1,000.00 $500.00 per month Ipswich, Massachusetts $ 500.00 $250.00 per month Name: $ 300.00 $150.00 per month Other $ Address: Check One: City, State, Zip: Single Payment in Full Monthly Reminder Statements I have made my payment online at: Please make checks payable to: www.ipswichcatholics.org/online-giving
Our Lady of Hope Parish Gift Total $ Enclosed Amount $ Balance Due $
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Cursillo Experience the Joy! ENRICH YOUR MARRIAGE! Cursillo, the Spanish for “short course” is a three-day The Archdiocese of Boston has a new marriage preparation weekend designed to foster a deeper understanding of program, Transformed in Love, that is being implemented our faith, through the creation of a deep, personal throughout the Archdiocese. We need more married couples to relationship with Jesus Christ. It is an invitation to help with the program. For more information, including the top 10 reasons for being involved, please visit experience the love of Christ on a more personal level and www.BostonCatholic.org/Training. Maybe this is something to bring this love and joy into our daily lives and those of God is calling you to do! our family and friends. The weekend begins on a
Thursday evening and ends on a Sunday evening. Approximately 40-50 participants, of all ages, from various ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED OR KNOW communities and all walks of life, gather together to SOMEONE WHO IS? Attend the new archdiocesan program Transformed in Love. Programs are offered regularly, experience a remarkable, spiritual encounter with God. A but space is limited and pre-registration required. A previous well-prepared team of three spiritual advisers and twenty participant commented: “A must have. Fantastic. I would -one lay people share powerful, personal witness talks, strongly recommend to all couples getting married.” Another lead interesting table discussions, and facilitate participant said, “It was fabulous! We truly enjoyed lighthearted activities with a spiritual theme. Good food, [the program] and really grew as a couple.” For more fun, and faith sharing are hallmarks of the weekend. The information visit www.BostonCatholic.org/TransformedinLove
Cursillo ministry at St. Basil Salvatorian Center in Methuen offers people renewal, healing, unity, and transformation through the experience of God’s unconditional love. Over NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) – sixty parishioners of Our Lady of Hope have lived Cursillo, EFFECTIVE, NATURAL AND MORAL most of them at St. Basil’s. To get more information, or to Couples use modern NFP not only for its effectiveness but also for its marriage building qualities. It is never too late to learn make an application, please call: and practice Natural Family Planning. Nancy Salah at the Rectory (978) 356-2522 or Access more information at (617) 746-5803 or George or Marian Howe at (978) 356-3252. www.BostonCatholic.org/NFP.Weekly Mailing
ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE Struggling in Your Marriage? - Join Cardinal Seán and the Archdiocesan contingent on You are not Alone! the 42nd Annual March for Life on January 21-23, 2015. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little This powerful pilgrimage experience now offers four or no meaningful communication, if you are considering distinct tracks: separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille can help. You are Middle School, High School, College/Young Adult NOT alone! Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived through the honeymoon phase often followed by deep and Family For more information please visit: www.ONE4Boston.org disillusionment before finally finding resurrection in their marriages using the tools taught in this program. Rediscover or contact Ann Genaro at [email protected]. a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille (pronounces re-tro-vy) weekend.
The 2014/2015 New England Retrouvaille marriage renewal VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD THE ROSARY weekends will be held on: A group of catholic residents at Cable Gardens, Ipswich, MA January 9-11, 2015 would like a volunteer to lead the rosary for them. April 10-12, 2015 Please contact Connie Price 978-380-2331 or call the September 11-13, 2015 rectory office at 978-356-3944 if you are able to make this commitment to prayer. To register for the weekend or for more information, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Groups (Parish/Outside) who would like to use church hall must reserve the space by calling the parish secretary. This will ensure the space is available and assign who will be responsible to open/close the door.
In addition if you have a notice you would like posted on the bulletin boards—please submit them to the rectory office. They will be approved to be posted and put in an appropriate space. Thank you, Fr. Tom
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lease remember the work of our PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN PROGRAM P St. Vincent de Paul Society as you leave Mass (virtus training) each weekend The need is great. Protecting God’s Children is an educational Receptacles for donations to the poor and program for ALL people interested in increasing their awareness needy are at the church entrances. Thank you for of ways to keep children from becoming victims of abuse. The your continued support! Remember that what we do for the program is REQUIRED for all who volunteer in the Archdiocese in least of our brothers and sisters we do for HIM. any area of service. It is also an excellent program for all God Bless you! Visit our blog: www.svdpipswich.blogspot.com PARENTS, as well as for anyone who work or volunteer with children or in places where children are. Our Lady of Hope is committed to keeping our most vulnerable within our community safe. Everyone is invited to attend the Protecting God’s Children program and be involved in this most important initiative. The IPSWICH DINNERBELL Community Meal program is served every Monday, 5-6:00 pm at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Rd., Ipswich, MA Free of Charge. Very important: This program, sponsored by several churches and town Please do not allow your child/children to go organizations, is open to all: children, youth, families and downstairs to the church hall or the restrooms alone. seniors. It offers a chance to connect with the community and For their safety, please be sure they are always meet old and new friends. In addition, you can become a part of accompanied by an adult family member. the process by offering to help prepare and serve a meal either by affiliation with a church, an organization such as Rotary, the Ipswich Schools, a business or on your own.
For more information, contact: Mary Blaquire, 978 857 7908 or
Dorothy Calandra, 978 356 4801 DIDYOU
KNOW... We encourage you to attend this unique community ? experience and get to know your “neighbor.” GET INVOLVED IN PARISH SAFETY PROGRAMS Parents and guardians play a key role in the success of parish I PSWICH FOOD PANTRY programs for young people. Parents and guardians who are Baskets have been placed near Church entrances for involved in parish programs and events will be in the best donations of non-perishable foods for the Ipswich position to protect their own children as well as all the children Food Pantry which is located at the Methodist Church. in the parish community. Involvement and communication are While you may bring donations on any weekend. important factors in helping to ensure safe environments for all of our children. Contact the parish office for more information We have designated the second weekend of each month on how you can become actively involved in the safe as “Ipswich Food Pantry Weekend”. environment training programs in our parish. For particular help you may call The Office of Child Knights of Columbus Advocacy, Archdiocese of Boston, 617-746-5994 Council 498 meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Club 498 Hall, 9 Topsfield RD, Ipswich, MA Please donate... WHOLE, uncut, unexpired, unwanted, If interested in becoming a member, coupon inserts from the Sunday newspaper please contact: Mathew Faino at 978-356-7812 They will be used to purchase food and goods for the poor and needy . The Ipswich Lions Club is accepting Donation Box is located in back of Church eyeglasses to be dropped off into the T h a n k Y o u ! yellow mailbox located at the edge of the parking lot. These glasses are recycled and sent to missions in South America.
Thank you for your support, Your Local Lions Club
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P ARISH STAFF M INISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Little Rock Bible Study: Elisa St. Clair Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. Keyes Cursillo & Ultreya: Nancy Salah D IRECTORS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADES 5 Saturday Men’s Group: 356-3944
Nancy Salah, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry: Marcia Dalton (All invited to join in this powerful prayer) GRADES 6 THROUGH 11
Elisa St. Clair, 978-356-2522; [email protected] Beautification Committee: Fr. Tom
Catholic Women’s Club: Mary Maloney, President P ARISH & R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION S ECRETARY : Joanne DiNatale, 978-356-3944 Music Ministries: Joan Riley
Bring Eucharist to Sick/Shut-ins: Elisa St.Clair M USIC M INISTRY : Joan Riley, Music Director 978-356-5494, [email protected] Children’s Liturgy: Nancy Salah John Maher, Music Leader Elisa St. Clair Eucharistic Ministry & Lectoring: AINTENANCE : Richard Gillis, Branden Soroka : Elisa St. Clair M RCIA SACRISTAN: Alma Caren Saint Vincent de Paul: David Pauley, President PASTORAL COUNCIL: Michael Coleman, Co-Chair Knights of Columbus: David French 356-3890 FINANCE COUNCIL: Michael Nelligan, Chair Hospitality Committee: Individuals are needed to M ASS S CHEDULE bake, set up for collation, greet parishioners, etc.
W e e k en d : Saturday Vigil: 4: 0 0 p m lease consider sharing your gifts and talents. Sunday: 7 :30am • 9:30am • 5:30pm P For more information or to have a committee leaders contact you call the rectory at (978) 356-3944. DAILY: Monday-Saturday: 9:00am* *Except Wednesdays -There is no Daily Mass PARISH INFORMATION R ECONCILIATION Sat ur d ay 3 :0 0 p m - 3 :4 0 p m REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to Fr. Tom following Mass and to formally E UCHARISTIC A DORATION be a part of our parish, please contact the rectory office. Mondays 9:30-10:30am Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm PARISH ENVELOPES for your weekly donation allows us to keep record for tax purposes. If you are not currently receiving S ACRAMENT OF B APTISM them and would like to, please call the rectory. First and Third Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Church. A Catechesis for parents and godparents will be held prior to the ONLINEGIVING: We are pleased to offer this Sacrament of Baptism. If you are planning a baptism in the future, convenience to our parishioners and visitors. It’s easy, please call the rectory to make arrangements (978) 356-3944. secure and flexible to make contributions to support our S ACRAMENT OF M ARRIAGE Parish. You may contribute using direct withdrawals Engaged couples, please contact Fr. Tom at least 6 months prior (ACH) or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American to the intended date. Express). Simply go to our website: ipswichcatholics.org and follow the step by step instructions or call the Rectory office hours: 1 0 : 0 0 a m - 2 : 0 0 p m rectory if you need assistance. EMAILS: Please to let us know if your email has changed or if FAITH INFORMATION you are not receiving emails from our parish. We periodically Looking for Information about our Catholic Faith or interested in send out notices and announcements of upcoming events and what is happening in the Archdiocese of Boston??? Check out want to be sure you do not miss hearing about them. the Archdiocese of Boston’s website: www.bostoncatholic.org or rcab.org. This is a great way to find out what is happening Questions regarding current, throughout the Boston area. There is a wide variety of sites that FAITH FORMATION: can take you from what is happening locally and around the upcoming programs and/or sacramental programs available at world in the Catholic Faith. If you are traveling from home find our Parish, please contact Fr. Tom, Nancy Salah or Elisa St. Clair. the catholic churches in the area you will be visiting.
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