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The Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport

HOLY FAMILY PARISH & OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH

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Live the Gospel. Share God’s Love. Rebuild the Church.

Good Shepherd Sunday ∙ April 25, 2021

A REFLECTION BY POPE FRANCIS

THE POWER OF SPOKEN PRAYER

THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE — PAGE 3 SSA

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER & ROCKPORT FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

CALL TO PRAYER

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A Prayer to the Good Shepherd

FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Lord of the Twenty-Third Psalm, I have known death,

and you have refreshed my soul. I have known fear,

and you have comforted me. In the darkest valley,

no calamity of human kind or nature has separated us.

Teach me to walk as you walk: Beside those in mourning, so that they will know joy.

Beside those in fear, so that they will know comfort.

Beside those in hunger, so that they will feast

until their cup overflows.

As your goodness and love follow me, may mine follow my neighbor,

so that the threat of the worst terrors may turn to the knowledge

of the comfort of the House of the Lord, where you have invited us to live forever.

And so let me strive to help build on earth what you have promised us in heaven.

In the face of all calamity, present and yet to come,

let me lead my neighbor beside quiet waters, the quiet waters of the Good Shepherd.

Amen. Alleluia.

The Power of Spoken Prayer

THE JESUS PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God,

have mercy on us, sinners. Amen.

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THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE _____________________

The Power of Spoken Prayer

BY POPE FRANCIS

Dear Brothers and Sisters! Prayer is a dialogue with God. Every creature, in some sense, dialogues with God. Within the human being, prayer becomes word, invoca-tion, hymn, and poetry. The Divine Word is made flesh, and in each person’s flesh, the word returns to God in the form of prayer.

The first human prayer is always a spoken recitation. The lips always move first. Alt-hough we all know that praying does not mean just repeating words, vocal prayer is nevertheless the surest way and it can always be practiced. Feelings, on the other hand, however noble, are always uncertain. They come and go. They leave us and return. Not only that, but the graces of prayer are also unpredictable. At times, conso-lations abound, but on the darkest days, they seem to evaporate completely. The prayer of the heart is mysterious. At certain times, it is lacking.

Instead, the prayer of the lips, that which is whispered or sung is always accessible. It is as necessary as manual labor. The Catechism states: “Vocal prayer is an essential element of the Christian life. To his disciples, drawn by their Master’s silent prayer, Jesus teaches us a vocal prayer, the Our Father (n. 2701).” When the disciples said: “Teach us how to pray”, Jesus taught them a spoken prayer — the Lord’s Prayer. Everything is right there in that prayer.

We should all have the humility of certain elderly people, who in the church recite quietly the prayers that they learned as children, filling the nave with whispers. That prayer does not disturb the silence, but rather testifies to their fidelity to the duty of prayer, practiced throughout their lives without fail. These practitioners of humble prayer are often the great intercessors in our parishes. They are the oaks that from year to year spread their branches to offer shade to the greatest number of people. Only God knows when and how much their hearts have been united to the prayers they recite. These people surely had to face dark nights and empty moments, but one can always remain faithful to vocal prayer. It is like an anchor. One can hold on to the rope and remain faithful, come what may.

Therefore, we must not disregard vocal prayer. We might say: “Ah, this is for chil-dren, for ignorant folk. I am seeking mental prayer, meditation, the inner void so that God might come to me.” Please, do not succumb to the pride of scorning vocal pray-er. It is the prayer of the simple. It is the prayer that Jesus taught us: “Our Father, who art in heaven…” The words we speak take us by the hand. At times, they restore flavor. They awaken the sleepiest of hearts. They reawaken feelings we had forgot-ten. And they lead us by the hand toward the experience of God. Above all, these spoken words are the only ones that, in a sure way, direct to God the questions he wants to hear. Jesus did not leave us in a fog. He told us: “Pray like this (See Matthew 6:9).” And then, he taught us the Lord’s Prayer.

Pastor’s Note: This week’s message is adapted from the Holy Father’s reflection dur-ing his General Audience on April 21, 2021. All are invited to read and reflect on the complete English text, which is available on our homepage at ccgronline.com.

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CALL TO CONVERSION _____________________

A Message from Cardinal Seán

STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE CHAUVIN CONVICTION

The killing of George Floyd has had a traumatic impact on our society.

The suffering he endured and the immense loss his family has experienced

speaks to us on a very human level.

The death of Mr. Floyd in a very public and raw manner

catapulted this case into the conscience of the nation. The resulting anger and protest that culminated

in the trial and conviction of Derek Chauvin is one important step in the process of addressing

the broader issues facing our country in terms of racism,

a criminal justice system many feel needs reform, and the reality of living as a person of color in America.

As a nation, we must face these issues with a real desire built on a foundation

that values human life. We have a moral responsibility to not let George Floyd’s death

become a distant memory in the years ahead but a force for building communities of love, acceptance and fellowship.

It is not enough to simply want to end racial injustice; we are called to work towards that goal. We can begin that process by each of us

examining our own conscience and considering how we can help

heal our nation.

We call on all members of our Church to embrace the Gospel ideals Christ has taught us

by working to change hearts and to promote healing and unity in our country.

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CALL TO PRAYER _____________________

A Prayer to Heal Racial Divisions

THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE OTHERS

We thank you, O Lord, for in your loving wisdom,

you created one human family with a diversity

that enriches our communities.

We pray to you, O Lord, that we always recognize

each member of this human family as being made in your image and loved by you,

with worth and dignity.

We pray to you, O Lord, that we may envision a way forward

to heal the racial divisions that deny human dignity

and the bonds between all human beings.

We pray to you, O Lord, that we may affirm each person’s dignity

through fair access for all people to economic opportunity, housing,

health care, education, and employment.

We pray to you, O Lord, that we may have eyes to see

what is possible when we reach out beyond fear and beyond anger

to hold the hand of our sisters, our brothers.

We thank you, O Lord, for your call and challenge to us,

that we may reveal your teaching and love through our actions to end racism

and to proclaim that we are all your children,

heirs to your sacred creation. Amen. Alleluia.

Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS

A Pastoral Letter Against Racism United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Complete Text · Join us: ccgronline.com!


OUR MASS INTENTIONS _____________________

April 24th—May 2nd

Saturday, April 24 Vigil· Fourth Sunday of Easter

4:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed

Sunday, April 25 Fourth Sunday of Easter

7:00am Souls of the Faithful Departed




Fourth Week of Easter

Tuesday, April 27 God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection

Wednesday, April 28 God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection

Thursday, April 29 God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection

Friday, April 30 God’s Mercy, Healing & Protection

Saturday, May 1 Vigil· Fifth Sunday of Easter

4:00pm Souls of the Faithful Departed

Sunday, May 2 Fifth Sunday of Easter





OUR WEEKLY GIFTS _____________________

Sanctuary Candles & Gifts

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES & SUPPORTING OUR HOME PARISHES

At each of our churches in the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport, sanctuary candles and sanctuary gifts (hosts and wine) can be donated for a special inten-tion or in memory of a friend or loved one. The requested donation for both sanctuary gifts and candles is now $25 per week. For the week of Sunday, April 25th, donations were offered for the following special intentions:

In Memory of Joseph J. Favazza Sanctuary Candle· Saint Ann Church

In Memory of the Sears Family Sanctuary Gifts· Saint Ann Church

In Memory of Antonino Favazza Sanctuary Candle· Saint Joachim Church

In Memory of Carlos Gil Sanctuary Candle· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

In Memory of Theresa Wonson Sanctuary Gifts· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

In Memory of John Randazza Sanctuary Flowers· Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

In Memory of Nicholas & Anna Bagarella Sanctuary Candle· Chapel of the Archangels

Please note that the Chapel of the Archangels, dedicated to Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael, is lo-cated on the ground floor of the rectory. You can see the sanctuary candle from the street. In addition to their bet-ter-known patronages, Michael is also venerated as a pa-tron of the sick and suffering; Raphael is a patron of med-ical professionals; and Gabriel is a patron of priests. We all need their prayers and protection like never before!

If you would like to donate a sanctuary candle or sanctu-ary gifts in memory of a loved one at Saint Ann Church, Saint Joachim Church, Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, or the Chapel of the Archangels, please contact Father Jim at 978-281-4820 or [email protected]. Thank you for your ongoing and generous support for Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish, and the Catholic Community of Gloucester & Rockport! May God bless you and your family!

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