Given that we are all God’s children, everyone is welcome at our parishes regardless of status in the Church,

regardless of marital status, regardless of prior religious experience, personal history, background, or orientation. Everyone is invited, accepted,

and respected at both Saint Margaret and Blessed Sacrament Parishes of Saugus.

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A MESSAGE FROM FR. TIM

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Today, we hear the well-known story of the Annunciation, in which Mary is asked to be the mother of

Jesus. When the angel is finished speaking, Mary asked; “How can this be, since I have no relations

with a man?” The angel said to her in reply, “the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of

the most high will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of

God.”

In another gospel passage the angel of the Lord said to Zechariah; “your prayer has been heard.

Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. Zechariah said to the angel,

“how shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.”

What happens here? Both the Blessed Mother and Zechariah ask questions of how can this be after

the announcement of the future birth of their sons. Zechariah, however, looses his ability to talk as a

result and nothing happens to the Blessed Mother. To me both seem like legitimate questions.

Is the difference in the way that the angel’s message is heard and reacted to? I wondered if the

Blessed Mother heard what the angel said and believed that what was promised was possible for

God. Whereas, I wonder if Zechariah heard the message with ears of doubt? Zechariah was older

and had he allowed life’s disappointments to influence how he heard things. Elizabeth was consid-

ered barren and in those days there was shame attached to that. Zechariah undoubtedly shared in

that shame. So when he hears what the angel says he is doubtful and becomes a victim of his doubt.

Isn’t this another situation of what we were reflecting on last week. Make straight the way of the

Lord. Zechariah is letting the past hinder him from allowing the Lord to enter his life.

How does that impact us? Have we allowed life’s happenings, disappointments, failure, betrayals im-

pact how we hear things? Do those same feelings impact how we hear the Word of God? Do we

really believe that all things are possible with God? Do we discount the prophecies of Isaiah and a

better world because of life or do we look to discover the meaning of the prophecies and ways to

bring them to fulfillment?

The Blessed Mother believed and trusted. Zechariah doubted and became handicapped. I wonder if

the lesson for us today is to look at our reaction to God’s Word and could our reaction hinder us from

believing and causing us to be a victim of doubt and despair, instead of a person of vision and hope?

Fr. Tim

9:00 AM Daily Mass will be held at St. Margaret Wednesdays & Fridays

Please call in advance to reserve seating 781-233-2497.

BLESSED SACRAMENT Mass Intentions Nina & Nick Capecci Edward & Mary Jo Hogan Eleanor & Frank Molinari Joseph Attubato Rudy Federico William Stickney Phyllis O’Donnell –Vigil Mass

Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial 3rd Anniversary Memorial

4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Thursday

December 26, 2020 December 26, 2020 December 26, 2020 December 26, 2020 December 27, 2020 December 27, 2020 December 31, 2020

SAINT MARGARET Mass Intentions

Edward Fallon For all Deceased Carl Buchanan

Memorial Memorial 27th Anniversary

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

Sunday Wednesday Friday

December 27, 2020 December 30, 2020 January 1, 2021

PRAYER + WORSHIP

SUNDAYS LIVE STREAMING ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

TO ATTEND WEEKEND MASS ONE MUST REGISTER BY CALLING 781-233-2497 WED. THURS & FRIDAY 9AM-12PM

DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF MASSES WE HAVE COMBINED MASS INTENTIONS

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Weekend Mass Celebrants Decembr 26- 27 Saturday, 4:00PM– Blessed Sacrament– Fr. Tim Sunday, 9:00AM– Saint Margaret– Fr. Frank Sunday, 11:00AM-Blessed Sacrament –Fr. Tim Thursday, 4:00 PM-Blessed Sacrament-Fr. Tim Friday, 9:00 AM-

ON NOVEMBER 4TH, WE STARTED HOLDING MASS ON WED. & FRI.

Masses for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day December 31st, 4:00 PM Vigil-Blessed Sacrament January 1st, 9:00 AM Streaming Mass Saint Margaret

Please pray for...Let us remember in our prayers our beloved dead and also our friends, and relatives, who have died, let us pray: Miguel Viveiros Let us also pray for our sick. The names will appear in the prayer list as long as you want, but we must be notified every two weeks to keep this list accurate. Barbara Lewis, Marianne Supino, Gilda Alimonti, Patrick Colbert, Tuan Vu, Tina Swain, Julia Swanson, Barbara Harrison, Brian Gannon, Vanessa Pellegrini, Ethel Benoit, Jeff Carroll, Phil Callahan, Karen DelloRusso, Betty D’Eon, Barbara Rawcliffe, Rose Marino, Joe Marino, Grace Gaffney, Melissa Murphy, Norma D’Eon Knowlton, Ralph Knowlton, Judith DiBonis, Patricia Fuller, Robert Doucette, Vincent Ciampa, Very Rev. Monsignor Kevin J. O’Leary, Evan Bomgren, Charles Bomgren, Francis Manning, Jim O’Brien, Gianna, William Gregory, Louise DePlacido, Andrea Fonte, Rita Delaney, Sr. Nancy Sheridan, Emily McCarthy, Patrick Ventrice, Marcia Trementozzi, Cathy Sanders, Tom Colbert, Margaret Petrie, Carol Glebus, Mary Finn, Robert Vella, Francesca Lanzilli, Lucas Auriemma, Dominica Montano, Ann McCarthy, Kristy Smith, Joanne Gaffney, Kim Smith, Carl Sanders, Debi Sanders, Joan Nobel, Pam Ciavarra, Fr. Dan McCoy, Kathleen Maher Connolly, Frances Maher, Francesca Ciciulla, Robert Strictland, Phyllis Raftellis, Lisa Lawrence, Drew Hmielwski, Angela Hogan, Paul Hogan, Theresa McKee, Ann Marie Crowell, Ron Rublaitus, Connie Tarantino, Elizabeth DiScipio, Judith Trembley, Doris Piwowarski, Mary Dunphy, Don Stebbins, Robert Strickland, Phyllis Jackie B., Terry Santacroce,

Baptism Baptisms are scheduled twice a month. Contact Carol at the Collaborative Office 781-233-2497 in advance in order that an

information packet may be sent to you.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the sick will be offered upon request please con-tact the Collaborative office to make arrangements.

Please avail yourself of this chance to receive the grace of this sacrament, especially if you suffer from chronic illness, or will be undergoing tests, surgery, or other medical procedures.

We ask for your prayers for all of the men and women (and their families) serving in our armed forces, among them our own parishioners, townspeople, and family members.

PRAYER & COLLABORATIVE NEWS

Sanctuary Lamp Bread and Wine Donations

If you would like to donate the Sanctuary Lamp ($25.) and or the Bread and Wine ($45.) in memory of a loved one, please contact the Collaborative Office at 781-233-2497.

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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Masses The vigil at Blessed Sacrament will be 4:00 PM December 31st and we will be streaming the New Year’s Day Mass at 9:00AM from Saint Margaret’s.

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY DECEMBER 27, 2020

Banns of Marriage Derek Couture Arielle Parrotta

Saturday, Dec. 26 Sunday, Dec. 27 Wednesday, Dec. 30 Thursday, Dec. 31 Friday, January 1

4:00 PM Mass –by reservation only- 11:00 AM Mass-by reservation only- 12:15PM-12:30 PM Communion will be given out on the Exit side of the Parking lot. 4:00PM –Vigil Mass

Calendar BLESSED SACRAMENT SAINT MARGARET

Sacramental Giving

BLESSED SACRAMENT Weekly Collection…….……………… $ Weekly Collection Budget……. $ 6,580.00 Monthly Collection Budget…… $ 3,000.00 Attendance: 0 SAINT MARGARET Weekly Collection…………………….. $ Weekly Collection Budget…….. $ 3,100.00 Monthly Collection Budget...…. $ 894.00 Attendance: 0

Collections: January 1– Solemnity of Mary collection

COLLABORATIVE UPDATES & NEWS

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9:00 AM Mass Live Streaming 9:00 AM Daily Mass 9:00 AM Mass Live Streaming

A Gentle Reminder As this unprecedented time goes, we

may be apt to forget some of the safety precautions that we needed to put in place so that we could resume live

Masses. When you make a reservation, you are agreeing to:

Wear a mask at all times when in the church.

Bring hand sanitizer with you. Follow the usher to your assigned seat and remain in that seat at all times until

Mass is finished Leave the church immediately after

receiving Holy Communion by the door on the side of the church where you

were sitting. We ask every one to understand that these commitments are to ensure the

safety of both priests and parishioners during this difficult time.

Blessings, Fr. Tim

Weekday Mass Intentions will now be celebrated on the weekend Masses except those on Wed & Fri.

If you have requested a Mass intention for someone during the week, we will be combining their name with the weekend Mass names until we are able to celebrate daily Masses at both churches.

ST. MARGARET WEEKDAY MASS OPENINGS ON WED. & FRI ONLY We have started celebrating daily Mass at 9:00am on Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Margaret Church, except on holidays or occasions when traveling is not safe due to winter weather. You must call 781-233-2497 Wed. Thurs. or Fri. 9AM-12PM to reserve seating for these Masses a week before.

Social Justice Corner

“Those who benefit from oppression can’t set their agenda for liberation because they will always choose their comfort over justice for others.” - Dante Stewart

COLLABORATIVE UPDATES & NEWS

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BLESSED SACRAMENT Will be opened only for

scheduled events

We are live-streaming Mass every Sunday from St. Margaret’s Church

at 9:00 AM

If you go to our web page Sauguscatholics.org you can click on

from there ten minutes before the broadcast on YouTube.

If you have a smart TV, you can watch the Mass on TV. Go to YouTube

Search: sauguscatholics.org

Collaborative Offices are closed as directed by

The Cardinal

However, we have someone answering the phones to reserve your

space for Saturday and Sunday Masses at Blessed Sacrament and two

weekday Masses at St. Margaret’s. Rosary Club

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - STAY SAFE

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS FOR BOTH CHURCHES

Due to the Covid-19 and policy of social distancing We are limited to how many people attend a Mass.

To facilitate this please register Wed. Thurs or Fri. by calling 781-233-2497 from 9AM-12PM.

You are asked to keep your party at 4 or less.

Operation Troop Support

Operation Troop Support serves our deployed men and women in uniform from across the country. Other then scheduled events the church will be closed until further notice.

Please support our troops in another way until we can open the church once again.

Missalettes for 2021

If you watch the live streaming Masses and would like a 2021 Misssalette, please call Carol at 781-233-1040 or 781-233-2497 for your copy of the book.

In keeping with the archdiocesan protocol these books can not be brought to church.

CHRISTMAS CALENDAR RAFFLE Both St. Margaret and Blessed Sacrament Parishes have mailed three Christmas Calendars to every registered household. The calendars are $10. each and all monies raised stay in the individual parishes. Every day, from Christmas through Epiphany, a ticket will be pulled. That prize will be awarded to the winner and that ticket goes back into the drum so winners have a chance to win again. These make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers. If you need more calendars, please call the rectory of the parish where you are registered or pick them up at church or collaborative offices.

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY DECEMBER 27, 2020

Clergy Benefit Trust Collection Thank you for your generous donation to the clergy benefit trust which supports the retirement, medical, and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. For more information, please visit www. clergytrust.org Rectory Offices are Closed

The offices are closed. Please leave your envelopes in the mail slot in the door. If you need paperwork, a Spiritual or anything else, call us at 781-233-2497 or 781-233-1040 for an appointment.

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UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS ON SUNDAY AND RECEIVE COMMUNION?

Join us every Sunday in Blessed Sacrament entrance driveway at 12:15-12:30PM to receive Holy Communion while seated in your vehicle. You are asked to leave immediately after receiving to keep the line moving. This allows more to receive while remaining safe.

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS AVAILABLE– Please call in ad-vance for outside distribution.

PLEASE NOTE: Safety and respect for the Eucharist, Communion will not be distributed if it is raining.

COLLABORATIVE UPDATES & NEWS

Holy Hour- Adoration & Rosary Every Wednesday 3-4 PM

Inside Blessed Sacrament Church

Grand Annual Update Fiscal year total Our Annual as of 12/14/20 Saint Margaret $24,660.06 Blessed Sacrament $42,456.60

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From the desk of Fr. Tim: A story to ponder as we celebrate Christmas A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he no-ticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie. The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at the boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again the man smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man gave him the biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added, “You know what? God’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!” Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, “Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I ate Twinkies in the park with God.” However, before his son responded, he added, “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.” Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally! Author unknown Fr. Tim

COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION

Rev. Timothy J. Kelleher Pastor frtimk@sauguscatholics.org Rev. Mr. Francis M. Gaffney Permanent Deacon dcn.frank@sauguscatholics.org Rev. Mr. Jorge Patino Permanent Deacon dcn.jorge@sauguscatholics.org

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Mission Statement We are a Roman Catholic faith community. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we worship God the Father by imitating Jesus His son. Strengthened by the Eucharist and the proclamation of the Gospel, we strive to bring all people closer to God by evangelizing through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and lifelong faith formation.

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