JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY of EASTER ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA BAPTISM Parents who are registered and practicing members Seventh Sunday of the parish should call the rectory to make of arrangements. Easter RECONCILIATION Before and after all weekend Masses. Or at any time at the Rectory. WEDDINGS † MASS INTENTIONS † Couples who are registered and practicing members of the parish may call the rectory eight months in SATURDAY, June 1 advance to make arrangements. 4:00pm – Maria Costa SUNDAY, June 2 NEW PARISHIONERS 8:00am – Alverino Fortes, Joseph & Margaret Sollecito We welcome you to our parish! Registration forms are 10:30am – Barbara Peixoto available at the entrances of the church. Please complete MONDAY, June 3 the form and return as soon as possible. 8:00am – Germaine Desrosiers and Lucille Martell WOMEN OF FAITH TUESDAY, June 4 For more information, please contact President, 8:00am – Jose Moitoso Paulette Caton 508-369-2558. WEDNESDAY, June 5 8:00am – George Botelho, Mr & Mrs Antonio Araujo, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #11914 Irene Carreiro For more information, please contact Grand Knight, THURSDAY, June 6 Bob Crossman, at 508-823-7920. 8:00am – Mark Vieira FRIDAY, June 7 PRAYER and ADORATION 8:00am – Matthew & Julia Roberts MONDAY NOVENA SATURDAY, June 8 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena 4:00pm – The Botelho Family, Mr & Mrs. Manuel Faria is held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm with Mr & Mrs John Duarte Rosary and Benediction. SUNDAY, June 9 8:00am – Antonio Resendes TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the 10:30am – Jonathan Perez Church. Rosary adoration and prayer. PARISH STAFF WEDNESDAY HOLY HOUR Fr. Edward A. Murphy, Pastor Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm 508-824-5577 ext. #1 includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet for The Joseph Teixeira, Sexton Sick and The Dying Nathaniel DeCastro, Music Director & Organist EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in CHAPEL 774-328-2721 Adoration Chapel open Monday through [email protected] Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm Faith Formation Coordinator First Friday of the month after 8:00am Mass [email protected]. 774-526-2640 until 6:00pm. Nancy Roberts, Administrative Assistant 508-824-5577 ext. #2. 508-822-1401 fax [email protected] SANCTUARY MEMORIAL CANDLE St. Vincent DePaul (Week of June 2nd) 508-880-1583 The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of St Andrew the Apostle. 19 Kilmer Ave. Taunton, MA Special Intention Office: 508-824-5577. Fax: 508-822-1401 www.standrewtaunton.org 1 JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA The Holy Spirit, he said, renews everything. The Holy From Spirit accompanies us in life and sustains us. And calling the Spirit the ‘Paraclete’, the Pope explained Father Murphy the meaning of this “strange” word – which – he said, refers to “He who is near me and supports me so that I don’t fall, so I keep my spirit youthful”. “A Christian is always young,” the Pope continued, Pope’s Morning Homily: May 28, 2019 and when the heart of a Christian begins to age, so You Can Overcome Life’s Difficulties does his Christian vocation. With the Holy Spirit Jesus Sent Us “Either you are young in heart and soul, or you are not fully Christian” he said. Sadness is not compatible with our Christian identity… Daily Dialogue with Holy Spirit To go forward, the Argentine Pontiff recommended According to Vatican News, Pope Francis stressed daily dialogue with the Holy Spirit. this during his daily morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta as he reflected on the Holy Spirit, who was While he acknowledged we all have sorrow and pain “the protagonist” of today’s Gospel. in our lives, he also reminded how Paul and Silas were beaten and suffering, “and yet, they were full of In the passage, Jesus was saying farewell to his joy, they sang…” disciples, and before going to heaven, gave them a “true catechesis” on the Spirit. Pope Francis went on to describe what being “youthful” means, in the sense of looking ahead with The Holy Spirit, Francis reminded, makes the burdens hope. However, to be able to have this youthful of life, light, with its support and closeness. Hence, attitude, he said, “we need a daily dialogue with the “sadness is not a Christian attitude,” he said. Holy Spirit, who is always with us.” It is possible, the Holy Father underscored, to overcome the difficulties of life with the support and closeness of the Holy Spirit. Recalling when Jesus acknowledges the grief and sadness of his disciples at his leaving, Pope Francis reminded: “Sadness is not a Christian attitude.” “But how can one not be sad?” he admitted, noting: “to counter sadness, we pray to the Lord to keep the renewed youth of the spirit within us.” At St. Andrew’s on Sunday June 2, 2019 The Holy Spirit, the Pope said, ensures that we Holy Ghost Mass at 12:30pm continue to be renewed and youthful in our faith. All are invited! To Carry Our Crosses The Holy Spirit, Pope Francis explained, gives us the capacity to carry our crosses. He reflected on the reading from the Acts of the Apostles that tells of how Paul and Silas, who had been stripped, beaten, chained and imprisoned, sang hymns to God. 2 JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA FAITH FORMATION NEWS Volunteers are needed to serve as Catechists, Catechist “See All the People…” See Deacon Tony Cipriano, Assistants and Hall Monitors. As well as someone to Chaplain at Morton Hospital in Taunton. A U.S. take classroom attendance. Please consider giving Army veteran and a Franciscan, Deacon Tony some time to our Faith Formation program by serving in provides compassionate support to all patients and one of these capacities – we can’t do it without your help! families, without exception, at some of the most Please email [email protected] if you are difficult moments of their lives. Your gift to the interested in volunteering. 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal supports all our hospital Chaplains, giving countless individuals Classes will begin on September 8th and will be held at experiencing pain, sickness, and suffering a source Galligan Public Schools on Sunday mornings from of hope, light, and love when it is needed most. 9:10am – 10:20am. Make your Appeal gift or pledge today by mail, in church, or online at www.givefrdiocese.org/cca19. ONGOING REGISTRATION You can learn more about Pastoral Care across the There are registration forms available at all the Diocese of Fall River, and watch Deacon Tony’s entrances to register your child(ren) for Religious video, by visiting the Parish Website or at: Education for the upcoming 2019-2020 classes. www.catholicfoundationsema.org/tony/ As of May 26, 109 parishioners have pledged or donated $18,772.00. FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI Members of the Catholic Social Service On June 23rd after the 10:30am Mass, in Commission would like to hear from you – they celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of want to hear from any and all parishioners who are Christ there will be a procession with Blessed looking to enhance parish outreach opportunities, to Sacrament to the Eagle’s Club where there will be explore new possibilities for volunteering and to outside Benediction. Led by the St. Elizabeth’s strengthen the network of volunteers dedicated to Band and the 1st Holy Communion students. All serving others. are welcome! Workshop Schedule: Saturday, June 1, CATHEDRAL CAMP OPEN HOUSE St Mary, No Attleboro at 10:00-11:30am Join Cathedral Camp, a private day camp owned St Ann, Raynham at 12:00-1:30pm and operated by the Diocese of Fall River, at its St Mary Cathedral, Fall River 2:00-3:30pm Open House on Sunday, June 9, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Saturday, June 8, Register to win a free week of camp. More St Francis Xavier, Hyannis at 10:00-11:30am information contact [email protected] Our Lady of Mount Carmel, New Bedford at or call camp office at 508-763-8874. 2:00pm-3:30pm HOLY HOUR Tuesday June 4th at 6:30-7:30pm WOMEN OF FAITH In preparing for Rebuilding with the The Women of Faith will be having their LaSalette Holy Spirit’s Guidance. Outing on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30pm. Please join in this important prayer time! 3 JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE, TAUNTON, MA QUILT RAFFLE & 50/50 RAFFLE Don’t forget to stop and buy your raffle tickets. There will be two quilts being raffled off on June 23rd. $5 each or book of 6 for $20. As well as a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds go to the Catholic Charities Appeal 2019. FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SPECIAL BLESSING FOR FAMILIES ALL DAY in the Chapel Venerable Patrick Peyton encouraged us to pray together Friday, June 7th after 8:00am Mass. as a family. To honor his memory and mission we invite At 5:00pm Prayer & Benediction at 6:00pm. you to join us Sunday, June 9 for our Annual Concluding with Holy Hour in the Chapel Celebratory Mass and Special Blessing of Event to be “Could you not watch one hour with me?" held at St. Joseph Chapel, 500 Washington Street, North Easton, MA 02356 from 2:00-3:00pm. Event is free, KNIGHTS SPAGHETTI DINNER handicap accessible and open to the public. For more Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for hosting info call Family Rosary at 508-238-4095.