SAINT PATRICK PARISH, CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 2019

Saints of the Roman Canon

The Roman Canon has remained almost unchanged from the Council of Trent (1545-1563) to the present day. Stephen: The protomartyr and first of “The Seven Deacons” in the Acts of the Apostle whose death closely parallels that of Our Lord.

Matthias: The man chosen to replace Judas Iscariot (also from Acts).

Barnabas: Always considered and celebrated as an Apostle (though not as “ one of the Twelve” ) and the last name mentioned in Holy Scripture to appear in the Canon.

Ignatius [of Antioch]: With this great saint, we enter into the post-apostolic age and into the patristic one. Said to have been a disciple of St. John the Apostle, he is the bridge between the last of the Apostles and the greater emergence of the Church Suffering—in this case under the Emperor Trajan. A friend and mentor to St. Polycarp, many of his writings, mainly letters to the Churches, have survived. Martyred in Rome by lions. Prestige point: said by some to have been the “child Jesus placed in their midst” (Matthew 18: 2)

Alexander: Like Ignatius, an early Eastern Bishop, in this case of Alexandria. (He was the immediate predecessor of St. Athanasius). He brought the Arian heresy—and Arius himself—to heel. The first non-martyr to appear in the Canon (pace St. Joseph: Mary, we learn from St. Bernard, was a “Martyr in spirit”).

Marcellinus: Like John and Paul, and Cosmas and Damian, Marcellinus was part of a pair of early Church martyr-saints. Marcellinus was a priest and was beheaded in 302 with6

Peter: An exorcist and friend and confidant of St. Marcellinus. This Saint Peter is apparently the first and only saint in the Canon who was only in “minor orders.”

Felicity: Another half of a pair of martyrs—and the first woman to the appear in the Canon after the Blessed Virgin Mary—Felicity was a pregnant slave-girl who was thrown to the lions and then dispatched by the sword in 202 along with6

Perpetua: A noble woman of high rank in Carthage who would not go back on her faith, she shows, with St. Felicity, that any person, whether of high or low estate, male or female, can win the martyr’s crown.

Agatha: A Sicilian noble, Agatha, according to the official martyrology, “ after beatings and imprisonment, racking, the twisting of her limbs, the cutting off of her breasts, and torture by being rolled upon shards and burning coals, at last died while in prayer to God.” According to tradition, it took two attempts to kill her (like St. Cecilia below, and St. Sebastian whose name does not appear) since St. Peter himself healed her in a vision. The year was 254.

Lucy: You’ve seen her famous statue: she with the chalice with two eyeballs in it. Like saint Agatha, she was of Sicilian nobility. Her name meaning “light” despite the fact that she’d been blinded, pulled by oxen, covered in pitch and resin and boiling oil, and finally had her throat slit under the emperor Diocletian’s persecution. Another famous female martyr of the early Church.

Agnes: Of all the women martyrs, perhaps the most famous, and certainly the youngest (about 12 years of age), her name means “lamb,” though she had the heart and faith of a lion. Along with Lawrence, one of the most famous early Roman saints and, in the words of the great Doctor of the Church St. Jerome, “Agnes is praised in the literature and speech of all peoples, especially in the Churches, she who overcame both her age and the tyrant, and consecrated by her martyrdom to chastity.” John Keats’s famous poem “The Eve of Saint Agnes” shows just how right St. Jerome was.

Cecilia: Patron saint of musicians, and usually shown with at a keyboard, her passion is so well-known that it

would be unjust to list a truncated version of it here. Though the date of her martyrdom is unknown (as is much of the history surrounding her), it is thought to have occurred in Rome in the early part of the fourth century.

Anastasia: Her commemoration falls on Christmas Day, which shows the regard in which her cult was held. Along with her husband Publius she was tortured and eventually killed with 270 other men and women. Like St. Cecilia, it’s difficult to determine fact from legend in Anastasia’s life and death, but she seems to have been martyred about 304. Source: Article by Kevin Di Camillo at www.ncregister.com

SAINT PATRICK PARISH, CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 2019

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With Gratitude to the

Knights of Columbus Council 155

I’ll never forget my reaction when Cardinal O’Malley handed me the letter that contained the location of my first priestly assignment and the name of my new Pastor- I laughed. A few hours earlier, Fr. Sepe and I found ourselves both sitting next to each other in line for Confession at Saint Anthony’s Shrine in Boston. We were both preparing for something but neither of us knew what was about to come. I was preparing for my assignment and Fr. Sepe was preparing to receive a call telling him who his newly ordained Parochial Vicar would be. It was truly what I like to call a “God moment”. There is no doubt in my mind that God wanted us to be at that Shrine, at that time, and there is also no doubt in my mind that Fr. Kevin Sepe was meant to be my first Pastor. Though Fr. Sepe’s time here in Watertown has come to an end sooner than any of us had hoped for, I can say with absolute certainty and truthfulness that it has been an absolute privilege and honor to work with him. My priesthood has been shaped by one of the best in the business! I was blessed to not only learn from Fr. Sepe but to also gain a friend in Fr. Sepe. I will miss the comradery in the rectory, the fraternal times of prayer, and even the long walks where we just talked about life. Fr. Sepe is a genuine man of deep faith and a deep love for people, especially his brother priests. He is a nurturer and a true Father. I thank you Fr. Sepe for everything you have done for me these past two and a half years. I wish you well as you enter a new phase in your priestly life. I look forward to many more opportunities where we will get together as brother priests and as friends, praying, eating good food, and just talking about life. Fr. Sepe will be missed but not forgotten. Keep him in your prayers! As we prepare for our own new reality as a collaborative, I humbly ask for your patience, understanding, and most importantly, for your prayers. May God continue to guide us all so that we may grow closer to Him and that everything we do always reflects our mission- to become Saints! Fr. Conley

I am very grateful that the Knights of Columbus Council 155 was willing to donate towards the Roof Project. I was presented with a check for $5,000 and I know that everyone in the parish shares my gratitude.

- Fr. Conley

SAINT PATRICK PARISH, CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019 4:00pm Ernest & Eleanor Warner and Kerry Murphy Sunday, June 23, 2019 10:00am Joseph and Catherine McCusker 12:00pm Mass for the Easter Flower Intentions Monday, June 24, 2019 7:30am Ann, Mary and Agnes McAteer Wednesday - NO DAILY MASS Friday, June 28, 2019 7:30am Mass for the People of Saint Patrick Saturday, June 29, 2019 4:00pm Russell Morgan Sunday, June 30, 2019 10:00am Domenico Deodato 12:00pm Dan DiDonato

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Offertory: $5,878

PRAYER CORNER FOR THE LIVING

We ask that you please pray for:

Mary Christiano, Rose Puleo, Lena Cronis, Antonetta Lupo, Harry Jenkins, Alice Schweitzer, Matthew Donovan, Lawrence Landry, G.G. Black, Viola Corbin, Dee Torro, John Lavalle, Tom Furbush, Jennique Horrigan, Oliver Villarreal, Moira Sullivan, Carlo Crognale, Dianne Mahoney, Reynard Grossi, Jr., Lazarus Morrison, Elaine Russo Journey, Jack Leydon, Cathy Robertson, Elizabeth Arnold, Rita Anne Horgan, David Guido, Donald Oswald, John McNamara, Bernadette, Rose Carabello, Eleanor D’Amico, Rev. Clement Procopio, Francesco Ruisi, Fr. Michael Nolan, Michael Bergin, John & Lisa, Jean DelRaso, Theresa, Scott, Clare McNally, Eleanor Pacious, Sister Deborah Smith, Mary Ryan, Don Osi, Linda Schwarz, Maureen, David O’Connell, Thomas Scordino, Laurie Ann Dangelo, Rosemary Campbell, Mark Gowrie & Family, Lexie, Lana, Donald Adams, Stephen Butler, Winnie, Marrisa, Sister Kathleen Moran, Nancy Murray, Eloisa Harkaider, Paul Deal, Ray Villalobos, Wayne Macri, Stephanie Tirella, Antonette Pacitto, Lee Yantosca, Paul McManus, Charlie Gryska, Ralph Parks, Luann Cetrone, ND, Lindsay Navin, Ann Howell, Emily MacDonald, Richard and Viola Murley, Keith and Laura Noiles, Ann Sefton and all our sick.

Your prayers are requested for

Lucille Green Lucille Green Lucille Green Lucille Green and for all those

who have recently passed away as

well as for their family and friends

who mourn. May they and all our

departed rest in the peace of the

Lord.

Starting MONDAY OFFICE HOURS:

Monday– Thursday 9-2pm Friday 9am-12pm

The office will be closed July 1st–July 5th

The office will also be closed Wednesday, June 26 for a staff day of Recollection.

DONATE ALTAR WINE If you would like to donate for the Altar Bread and the Altar Wine for the Church in memory of a loved one, the minimum donation is $30. Please contact the Collaborative Office for more specific information at 617-926-9680.

MASS FOR THE SICK

The next Monthly Mass for the Sick, sponsored by the Mass for the Sick ministry of Sacred Heart/Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative, will be on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady’s Church. Fr. Dan Riley, Pastor of the SH/OL Collaborative, will celebrate the Mass and Anointing of the Sick.

The evening is designed to bring joy, hope, and peace to those who are affected by illness, including family and friends. The Mass and program will both be held down-stairs at Our Lady’s Church, located at 573 Washington Street in Newton. For questions or more information, please contact Pat Enright at 617-467-4482 - penright298@gmail.com, or Lorraine Higgins at 617-244-0267 - higlor1@msn.com, or the parish offices. All are welcome!

Our second collection this weekend at Sacred Heart supports the Promoting the Gospel

Collection. We thank you for your continued generosity.

SACRED HEART PARISH, CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 2019

Saturday - NO DAILY MASS Sunday, June 23, 2019 7:30am Mass for the Easter Flower Intentions 10:15am Dianne Cecilia Gillis Monday - NO DAILY MASS Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:30am Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday - NO DAILY MASS Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:30am Mass for the People of Sacred Heart Saturday - NO DAILY MASS Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:30am Intention of the Celebrant 10:15am Susan and Jay Hughes

Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!

6/16/2019 Offertory: $2,165

Feast of Corpus Christi Parents want to give their children the best of

everything—food, education, health care, clothes, etc. No

one settles for second best. We get the best we can afford

and the reward is seeing the happiness, health and success

of our children! Jesus sees the hungry crowds who had been

listening to Him. The disciples want to dismiss the crowds,

sending them to the towns and villages to find something

to eat and a place to stay. But the Lord will not send them

away empty. With the five loaves and a few fish, He feeds

them, satisfying the hunger of both body and soul. He acts

out of love for those who have followed Him and heard

His voice. When we receive the Eucharist, we do not receive

just bread, or a symbol of God’s goodness, or a

representation of Jesus. The Lord does not give us

anything less than Himself in the Eucharist. He loves us

too much to give us anything less. There is no measure of

love too great, nor any sacrifice beyond doing that would

keep Him from loving us, saving us and keeping us for

Himself. He is the gift of life, the gift of grace and the gift

of love. Jesus would not have it any other way. ~James Gaffney, © 2010 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing jim@stgeorgepublishing.com

DAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULE Our daily Mass Schedule is as follows :

Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick: Monday & Friday Monday & Friday Monday & Friday Monday & Friday –––– 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart: Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday –––– 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am

Please note that there will be no daily Mass at either church on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

This will be revisited at a later date.

Please Join Us for Coffee Hour Following the 10:15am Mass Every Week

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Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick

Parishes are both in need of

adult volunteers to assist in

a variety of ministries in the

Collabora�ve.

Currently we are in great need of:

Weekday Morning Funeral Mass Adult Altar Servers

Weekend Mass Lectors

Weekend Sacristans

Please contact Fr. Conley at (617) 926-9680 if you would like

more information on how you can assist in one of the above

ministries. Trainings will be provided as needed.

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Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Daily: 7:30 am Monday & Friday

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Sunday: After the 10:15am Mass Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 pm

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Rev. Kevin M. Sepe, Pastor Rev. Matthew J. Conley, Administrator John Beagan, Collaborative Deacon

Karen DeAlmeida, Director of Finance & Operations Patrice Buckley, Music Director (Sacred Heart) Paula Lowell, Music Director (Saint Patrick)

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Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parishes form a Roman Catholic Community that dedicates itself to providing an unconditional welcome to all. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of His Word, faith formation, service, and fellowship. Our

mission centers on the celebration of the Eucharist with a desire to exemplify Christ’s love and joy through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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