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What's New at St. John Chrysostom
| Your Pastoral Collaboration Feedback
Over the past several months, a proposal has been presented to clergy, staff and Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils, and parishes. Now is the time to hear from you,
our parishioners You may access the Proposed Pastoral Plan at planning2012.com and PastoralPlanningProposal.pdf. You may follow the format in the feedback document or provide additional comments. Responses on Collaborative Proposal due 5/13/2012
Pastoral Collaborative Feedback
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| Saint John's is now on twitter Follow us at @StJohnChry02132
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| Renewal of Marriage Vows
Cardinal Sean O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. Invites all couples of The Archdiocese of Boston who are marking their 25th and 50th wedding anniversary in 2012 to join him for the annual celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM. Mass will include a renewal of marriage vows by all participating anniversary couples. Family members and friends of the participating couples, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend. Please register by May 25 online at www.BostonCatholic.org/MarriageMinistries or with the parish office.
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| Doctor - Prescribed Suicide
There will be a session regarding the proposed act which would legalize doctor prescribed suicide in Massachusetts. The discussion will be held Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at
Saint Mary's Parish, Dedham from 7-9 PM. Experts in medicine, law and ethics will explain how you can oppose doctor-prescribed suicide.
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| Thank you for supporting our Spring Celebration & Comedy Night!
St. John's Parish was at its very best last Saturday evening. We gathered at Roxbury Latin for an evening of community, food and wonderful entertainment. It was the most successful fund raiser the parish has held. I am most thankful for all who made the evening so enjoyable. The majority of the people at the event were from our parish, many volunteers and our sponsors were more generous in their love and kindness for our parish. See some photos (or upload your own) on our flickr group. May God bless you and all that you hold dear. Thank you.
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| Car need a wash? We need a new parking lot! Solve both problems at washforacause.com. You contribute $10 and one half proceeds (after processing and administrative fees) will go to our parking lot fund.
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| St. John Chrysostom's Upper Room Prayer Group
St. John Chrysostom’s Upper Room Prayer Group will meet this Tuesday evening May 22th, 2012,
at 7:30PM. Please join us to add your prayers to the group’s prayers, and bring a friend!
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| St. John's New Parish Library
is a Christmas/New Year's gift from St. John's Upper Room Prayer Group. The Library, located in the upper room, contains books on interesting variety of subjects including Church History, Theology, Bible and related books, Lives of the Saints, Maryology, Spirituality, Prayer Parish Ministries, and some Catholic fiction.
Take a look and take out a book.
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Catholic Schools Open House and Registration
Saint Joseph Preparatory High School 617 Cambridge Street, Brighton
Are you a student or parent interested in a Catholic High School for the
21st century student? Then you will be glad to know that Saint Joseph
Preparatory High School, a unification of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and
Trinity Catholic High School, is opening in September 2012 under the
sponsorship of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph Prep is a
college preparatory high school, offering a curriculum characterized by
interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative learning, global awareness,
and enhanced use of technology, including iPads. Vibrant theology and
campus ministry programs will ensure the moral and spiritual formation of
students. St. Joseph Prep is enrolling now and we welcome your
application. For additional information, visit the web site at
www.saintjosephprep.org or contact the Admissions Office at
admissions@saintjosephprep.org or 617-787-7999.
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| May is the Month of the Blessed Mother. We will be reciting the rosary daily during thje month of May in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 8:45 AM (prior to the 9:00 Mass).
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| Religious Education Program (CCD)
The greatest gift we as parents and teachers can give our youngsters, teens and young adults is Hope for their future. God' gifted us with Jesus Christ examples found in the inspiring Easter Scriptures of Love, Peace and Service. "Faith is caught not taught". It is in and through our actions as we use our energy, our time and compassion for others. As parents, you are the first and best of teachers and our catechists are happy to assist in the development of your children Journey of Faith. Thank you for sending your young Christians' to us to share in their Faith Foundation. We have enjoyed their inquisitiveness as well as their thirst for knowledge of what it means to be Church. Until then have a happy and peaceful summer, pray for one another, have fun and continue to share Faith at Sunday Liturgies.
In order to provide for your child's Religious Education, plans must be made now for fall 2012 classes. Note: If your child or children have been attending classes this year, it is not necessary to re-register. Also, it is essential for all new students (attending public or parochial school) who are to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation to register now. Plans must be made to obtain teachers, text books and classroom space. Please pick up a registration form in our Parish Office. First Eucharist is a two year program - first and second grade.
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| Adult Confirmation Three adults from St. John's received the sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston. The confirmandi are Rebecca Jean Faherty, Marie Lorfils Guerla and Jonathan Michael Stevens. Please remember them in your prayers.
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| Clergy Benefit Trust supports Father Dunn and the hundreds of priests across our Archdiocese who faithfully serve the Catholic faithful each day of their lives. All are welcome to make a donation online at CareforSeniorPriests.org On behalf of all our priests who will benefit from your generosity this Easter, thank you for your support.
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| St. John's Annual Cookout
Our Annual Family Cookout will be held on
Sunday, June 12th, 2012, from 1 to 3pm (hot food served till 2:30pm).
The menu will consist of:
- Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken and Sausages
- various Salads Corn on the cob and Chips
- Lemonade and coffee
Various Yummy Desserts
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Back by popular demand will be the Basket Raffle which will consist of your donated creative talents. You can create a theme basket of your favorite activity. All baskets must be completed and in the Parish Center by Sunday, June 30th.
Ticket sales for the cookout will be available in the office starting May 26th, 2012.
Adults $15.00 and Children $5.00 - (to age 14).
We will have sign-up sheets at that time for: Volunteers - Salad/Dessert donations.
Fun for the kids:
- Face Painting
- Fire Truck
- Games
- Moon Walk
- and this year Introducing:
Thomas the Tank and model trains.
Come, celebrate and enjoy a wonderful afternoon
with the great company of our parish family and friends.
Cookout Committee Meeting
For those interested in helping….the next cookout committee meeting will be Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Parish hall. Thank you!!!
| Parish Council meeting Monday, TBD
| | Parish Health and Prayer Shawl Ministry:
Make the Call!
Don't Miss a Beat
Every 90 seconds a woman in the United States will suffer a heart attack. According to a 2009 American Heart Association survey of women, only half of the respondents said they would call 9-1-1. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services "Make the Call: Don't Miss a Beat" campaign is aimed at educating women especially to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Any of the following could mean could be a sign of a heart attack:
- chest pain or discomfort
- unusual upper body discomfort
- shortness of breath
- breaking out in a cold sweat
- unusual or unexplained fatigue
- light headedness or sudden dizziness
- nausea
If any of these symptoms last for more than 5 minutes, call 9-1-1. Even if the symptoms go away, call your physician right away. Don't waste time - quick treatment can save your life. For more information go to www.womenshealth.gov.
May 13 -19 is Women's Health Week and the theme is "It's Your Time". Go to the web site and take the pledge to participate in the National Women's Check-up Day.
| | Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors: Please notify the Parish Office, if you are planning a winter vacation within the next two months so we may make our scheduling arrangements. If interested in Lecturing, Ushering or Greeting, kindly call Sr. Maureen at 617-323-4410. Thank you.
| Marriage Program/Pre-Cana
"…from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and
mother and be joined to his wife, and the two
shall become one flesh." Gospel of Mark 10:6-7.
On a recent weekend our engaged couples came together for the marriage preparation program. The Pre-Cana Program is designed for engaged couples planning to be married in the Catholic Church. The program created time for the couples to have an opportunity to discuss honestly with each other their strengths and growing edges-family living, communication, finances, Christian sexuality, the Sacrament of Matrimony and their role in the Church and society. It was very successful and rewarding for all involved. We are especially grateful to our six couples; Pat & Ramon Martin, Judy & Peter Melly, Carol & Jim Samson, Denise & Bill Peterson, Joshua & Ellen Levine, Marianne & Tim McLaughlin and Sister Maureen Taaffe, who shared their faith, love and marriage experiences with these couples. Bishop Hennessey and Fr. Dunn also shared their reflections during this Marriage Program. We wish all our soon to be married couples grace, love, health, and a wonderful life together.
See the
Archdiocesan website at www.BostonCatholic.org.
| | RCIA The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a
process which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic
faith community. It includes four periods of formation:
Precatechumenate, Catechumenate, Enlightment, and
Mystagogia. It is for men and women who are not
baptized, baptized in another Christian Church and interested
in ours, or baptized in the Roman Catholic Church but
who have not received Sacraments of First Eucharist
and/or Confirmation and have not been active in their
faith since childhood. Each person’s journey of faith is
different. There is no set timetable for reception of the
Sacraments. If anyone is interested in this sacramental
process, the season at St. John’s begins in mid-November.
Please contact the Parish Secretary at 617-323-4410.
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| | The Baptism Program
The Baptism Program is a time for parents to reflect on the Love of God and the new life of your child. We welcome your child into the Christian Community through Baptism. It is a wonderful time to renew your faith-life as parents, and prepare for the Baptism of your child. Together we explore the meaning of Baptism not just for the day of the ceremony, but for the continuing faithlife of your child. The class is held each month. Before the Baptism of your child, please call St. John's Parish Office 617-323-4410 or drop by for details and times.
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| St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating the feast of the Ascension, we are reminded that Christ's saving work on earth continued through his disciples…and now through us.
When we give to the needy, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts and into the hearts of those we help.
| Celiac Disease For those with celiac disease, we do have low-gluten altar bread and are able to consecrate these hosts at Mass for Holy Communion. If you wish to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office or Father Dunn.
| | Military
If you know of someone on active duty or about to be deployed and would like their name displayed in the vestibule of the church, please contact the parish secretary with the name and service. We will remember them in our prayers.
| | St. John Chrysostom's 60th Anniversary
We will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our parish in 2012. We would like to form an anniversary committee and plan for a celebration. In the months ahead, we are looking for any pictures, memorabilia or memories you might have of St. John's from its beginnings. All pictures will be scanned and returned. Please call the parish office or contact Fr. Dunn. Thank you for your interest.
| | Parish Bazaar 2012
This year St. John's Annual Fall Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2012, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Save this date for a day of fun and food. It's the biggest fund raiser of the year for our parish. Volunteers will be needed to assist us in various capacities the week before or the day of the bazaar. Anyone interested in helping call Diane Grallo on 617-323-8654 or e-mail me at dgrallo@gmail.com.
Please plan to attend the next meetings:
On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, at 7:00 PM the Bazaar Committee will be meeting in Room 1.
On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, at 1:30 PM the Bazaar Crafts Group will be meeting in the Hall.
| | Project Cookie Dough
Our May batches of cookies will be due on Tuesday, May 15th by 3:00 pm. New bakers are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Donna O'Connor at 617-524-4396. Thank you.
| | R.I.C.A.The RICA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. It includes four periods of formation: Precatechumenate, Catechumenate, Enlightment, and Mystagogia. It is for men and women who are not baptized, baptized in another Christian Church and interested in ours, or baptized in the Roman Catholic Church but who have not received Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation and have not been active in their faith since childhood. Each person’s journey of faith is different. There is no set timetable for reception of the Sacraments. If anyone is interested in this sacramental process, the season at St. John’s begins in mid-November. Please contact Sister Maureen at 617-323-4410.
| | Ministry to the Ill and Shut-ins
St. John's Eucharistic Minister's visit the hospitals as often as possible. When someone is admitted to a hospital be certain to indicate that he/she is a member of St. John Chrysostom Parish. If you or your loved one or a neighbor would like to receive the Eucharist at home, kindly call the Parish Center Office (617)-323-4410 and one of our Eucharistic Minister's will visit you each month.
We would like to Thank our Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Ushers, Collectors and Greeters for all of their help in assisting us at Masses and especially Funerals. We appreciate and value their time and talent here at St. John's.
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| Stewardship. All things are from God and all things should be shared with those in need. As the people of God, we are called to "Go in peace, to love and to serve the Lord." Stewardship is our way as Catholic Christians of doing that every day in every possible way that we can.
There may be new signs of life speaking to us. We have only to see them to experience the glory of the risen Lord penetrating the shadows of our lives. Would you ever consider being in ministry here at St. John's as a Lector, Minister, Usher, Greeter or any other ministry. Just as Jesus taught His disciples, we as disciples of God, can offer what we have. We encourage you to participate in any of the above areas that you may feel you can share with us.
If you would like to join any of our ministries kindly call Sister Maureen 617-323-4410. Thank you.
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| Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister? They are called not only to minister the body and Blood of Christ, but to have and maintain a strong faith, a sense of awe, and an inclusiveness of others as the foundation for their ministry. The ministers accomplish this by strengthen-ing their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time. Anyone interested in this ministry, please contact Sr. Maureen at 617-323-4410.
| | Project Loaves and Fishes: We are collecting food for the needy. Can you help? You can make an ongoing difference in a hungry person's life. simply bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to church with you every week. Place the item in the large baskets marked "Project Fish and Loaves"
Like Christ feeding hundreds with five loaves of bread and a few fish, you can make a difference in your own small way. The collected food will go to a food pantry where it will be distributed to those in need. They are in particular need of powdered milk, peanut butter, canned milk, tuna, macaroni & cheese and tomato sauce. This is a simple way you can help give to others and make life a little easier for those who struggle.
Help Us To Help Others
| | Project Rachel: Are you or someone you know carrying grief and sorrow over past abortions? Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church to help those dealing the pain of abortion. For more information contact Project Rachel 508-651-3100 help@projec5rachelboston.com
or you may visit our website at www.lrojectrachelboston.com
| | Pregnancy Help
Is a crisis pregnancy center sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston. Trained and caring
counselors are available to assist any women experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy.
Pregnancy Help provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, counseling, referrals, ongoing support and
material assistance to support women in finding alternatives to abortion. All services are
free and confidential. Services are available for English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking
clients. For assistance call toll-free: 1-888-771-3914.
| Parish Telephone System
St. John's Parish has installed a new telephone system - AVAYA. We are working through some of the difficulties. When you call and do not want to listen to the entire message, please use the following party's extension:
| Secretary | ext. 10
| | Charlie Rice, Business Manager | ext. 13
| | Fr. Dunn | ext. 14
| | Sister Maureen and CCD | ext. 16
| | Mass Schedule | ext. 17
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We are God's people – women, men and children – created in His image and raised
to a new dignity through Baptism to be a priestly people and stewards of His creation.
Conscious of this dignity, we choose to gather together at St. John's
to worship our Father, through Jesus in the Spirit especially in the
liturgy and to create a family bond among us.
Therefore, we freely commit our time, talent and treasure to enhance the spiritual and human growth of the members of this family and the wider community.
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fill out a form to register with us. Those moving from the parish are asked to contact the Parish Center that we may update our
records.
