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The Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport

HOLY FAMILY PARISH amp OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH

_____________________________

Our Mission Live the Gospel Share Godrsquos Love Rebuild the Church

Fifth Sunday of Lent ∙ April 7 2019

THE FIRST STONE

HEALING GODrsquoS FAMILY amp REBUILDING OUR CHURCH

THIS WEEKrsquoS MESSAGE mdash PAGE 3

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The Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport

United in Prayer Fellowship and Service

74 Pleasant Street ∙ Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 Phone 978-281-4820middot Fax 978-281-4964middot Email officeccgronlinecommiddot Website ccgronlinecom

Office Hours Monday through Friday 1000am-400pm

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER amp ROCKPORT FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

HOLY WEEK amp EASTER TRIDUUM

_____________________

Our Worship Schedule

ALL ARE INVITED ALL ARE WELCOME

__________

FRIDAY APRIL 12TH A FRANCISCAN WAY OF THE CROSS amp EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH AT 600PM

__________

HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 18TH

MORNING PRAYER OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH AT 800AM

MASS OF THE LORDrsquoS SUPPER SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 700PM

REPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH

UNTIL MIDNIGHT

__________

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19TH


STATIONS OF THE CROSS SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 1200PM

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES SAINT JOACHIM CHURCH AT 300PM


__________

HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 20TH

MORNING PRAYER SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 800AM

EASTER VIGIL SERVICE SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 700PM

__________

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21ST

700AM MASS IN OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH 815AM MASS IN SAINT ANN CHURCH

1000AM MASS IN SAINT JOACHIM CHURCH 1145AM MASS IN OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF GLOUCESTER amp ROCKPORT APRIL 7 2019

THIS WEEKrsquoS MESSAGE _____________________

The First Stone

BY CLIFF GARVEY

During the flight back to Rome from his journeys around the world Pope Francis routinely

answers questions at length and in depth from the traveling press corps These airborne

press conferences are on-the-record and no-holds-barred The pope is never afraid to an-

swer hard questions even from the secular media Six years ago just weeks after being cho-

sen as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff the Holy Father created an international stir by

answering a question about sexual morality with these words ldquoWho am I to judgerdquo That

answer among other answers and actions signaled that Pope Francis was calling the

Church to focus its preaching and ministry on mercy and mutual understanding rather

than on just longstanding doctrine and theology

Pope Francis to be sure is a man of his generation He is eighty-two years old He is report-

edly set in his ways He is an ardent defender of the Catholic Church and its teaching In-

deed despite countless claims to the contrary the pope has not changed any of the Churchrsquos

teachings (except for amending the Catechism with a strong condemnation of the death

penalty) At the same time the Holy Father has called us back to the Gospel back to the ba-

sics back to a foundational understanding of what it means to be a people of faith love

mercy kindness and generosity Over and over again Pope Francis reminds us to imitate

(as best we can) our loving and merciful savior He says ldquoLove is the first fact whereby God

reveals himself and turns toward us So let us open our hearts and trust in Godrsquos love for us

His love always precedes us accompanies us and remains with us despite our sinsrdquo

In this weekendrsquos gospel reading (John 81-11) Jesus again confounds those whose religious

life is based only on a strict adherence to rules and regulations When introduced to a wom-

an who is caught committing adultery Jesus pauses to think He bends down and appears

to be working through his thoughts while writing in the sand with his finger He stands up

and declares ldquoLet the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her

(John 87)rdquo Jesus does not judge or condemn the woman He also does not simply excuse

her actions Instead he meets her as she is He greets her as a sinner mdash like you like me

and like all of the hypocrites among the scribes and Pharisees who sought to punish her

with death Jesus also offers the woman another chance ldquoGo and from now on do not sin

any more (John 811)rdquo Donrsquot we all pray for this kind of second chance in our lives

Pope Francis says ldquoThe path of forgiveness can truly renew the Church and the world The

world needs forgiveness Too many people are caught up in resentment and harbor hatred

because they are incapable of forgiving They ruin their own lives and the lives of others

rather than find the joy of serenity and peacerdquo Throughout our lives but especially during

Lent we seek the serenity and peace that comes with believing in the miraculous power of

the Lordrsquos love mercy and understanding Because of his boundless love for us Jesus

chooses love over hatred compassion over condemnation and reconciliation over punish-

ment He offers a hand in friendship not a hand ready to cast the first stone And he calls us

to open our hearts to him and to our brothers and sisters He asks us to put down the stones

of anger or hatred or judgment that cloud our minds and poison our actions He asks us to

choose the path of forgiveness and to embrace love as the first fact As our Lenten journey

continues let these be the first stones of a new foundation for our lives

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LIVING THE GOSPEL ____________________

HOLY SEASON OF LENT

A FRANCISCAN WAY OF THE CROSS FRIDAY APRIL 12TH - BEGINS AT 600PM

All parishioners friends and guests of the Catholic Com-munity of Gloucester amp Rockport are invited to join Fa-ther Jim and the Assisi Project for a ldquoFranciscan Way of the Crossrdquo on Friday April 12th in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church This special evening of prayer and devo-tion will begin with Evening Prayer (with Reflection) and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 600pm After Evening Prayer we will pray in silent Eucharistic Adora-tion At 700pm we will pray together in commemoration of the Passion of Christ with a Franciscan Way of the Cross We will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament For more information please contact Cliff Garvey at cgarveyccgronlinecom or 978-281-4820 Please join us All are invited All are welcome

THE ASSISI PROJECT Need Prayers

Founded in 2007 by Father Jim and Cliff Garvey the Assi-si Project is a ldquoFellowship of Franciscans in Spiritrdquo that seeks to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the inspi-ration and intercession of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi Our mission is to serve the Church and to give wit-ness to the Good News through fellowship and formation pilgrimage and retreat and educating our friends and fellow parishioners about the Franciscan way of life

Members of the Assisi Project range in age from 16 to 93 and we live in the United States Canada Brazil Italy Spain Angola and the United Kingdom We pray daily for those who ask for our prayers If you would like us to pray for you your family or your special intention please contact Cliff at cgarveyccgronlinecom or 978-281-4820 For more information about the Assisi Project and its good work in our parishes please see Father Jim or Cliff or visit our website assisiprojectcom Please join us All are invited New members are always welcome

SAVE THE DATE MARY MOTHER OF ALL PEOPLES

A Spring Day of Prayer amp Reflection Saturday May 4thmiddot Begins at 800am Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Please join us All are invited All are welcome

PRAYER FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE ____________________

HOLY SEASON OF LENT THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU

Final Night Wednesday April 10th

During the Holy Season of Lent all Catholics are invited to experience Christrsquos love and mercy through the Sacra-ment of Penance amp Reconciliation On the Wednesday evenings during Lent (through April 10th) all are invited to join us for ldquoThe Light Is On For Yourdquo from 600pm un-til 800pm in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church These special evenings of prayer will include Evening Prayer and Night Prayer Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament along with two hours of confes-sions for those who feel called to participate For some this may be a time for confession and sacramental recon-ciliation For some it may be a time for silent prayer and adoration For others it may be a time to begin or renew a spiritual journey For more information please contact Father Jim at 978-281-4820 or frjimccgronlinecom Please join us All are invited All are welcome

HOLY SEASON OF LENT

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays at 300pmmiddot Saint Ann Church

For more than five hundred years the Stations of the Cross are one of the most enduring and moving tradition-al devotions of the Roman Catholic Church By uniting our prayers with those of the suffering Christ through both word and imagery we make a spiritual pilgrimage with our Lord as he experiences the Passion of the Cross During Lent all are invited to join the Catholic Communi-ty of Gloucester amp Rockport in praying the Stations of the Cross on six consecutive Friday afternoons (through April 12th) at 300pm in Saint Ann Church For more infor-mation about the Holy Season of Lent in the Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport please contact Fa-ther Jim at frjimccgronlinecom or 978-281-4820 Please join us All are invited All are welcome

HOLY SEASON OF LENT

WORDS of WISDOM from POPE FRANCIS

How sad it is when our hearts are closed and unable to forgive

Resentment anger and revenge gain the upper hand making our lives miserable

and blocking a joyful commitment to mercy If our hearts are closed

if our hearts are made of stone those stones find their way into our hands

and we get ready to throw them

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tuesday April 9th at 700pm

The Knights of Columbus (Council 215) is a fraternal and charitable organization of Catholic men that serves the Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport If you have twenty-four hours to volunteer during this year we can transform that commitment into meaningful results for you your family and our community Our next meet-ing is scheduled for Tuesday April 9th at 700pm in the Parish Center (located at 74 Pleasant Street in Gloucester) For more information about the Knights of Columbus and its good work in our parishes please visit our web-site at kofc215com or contact Mark Natti at 978-281-4820 or grandknightkofc215com Please join us New mem-bers are always welcome

OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH FRIED DOUGH BREAKFAST

Saturday April 13th Begins at 900am

All are parishioners friends and guests of the Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport are invited to join Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish for a ldquoFried Dough Breakfastrdquo on Saturday April 13th from 900am until 1100am in Our Ladyrsquos Hall Coffee tea and our delicious fried dough and sweetbread will be served In addition freshly baked homemade loaves of sweetbread will be offered for sale All proceeds benefit the parish For more information about this special morning of delicious fried dough and good fellowship please contact Beth Fosberry at jcbf33yahoocom or leave a message at 978-281-4820 Please join us All are invited All are welcome

OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH AN EVENING with NORTHSHORE ACAPELLA

Saturday April 27thmiddot Begins at 700pm

All parishioners friends and guests of the Catholic Com-munity of Gloucester amp Rockport are cordially invited to join Our Ladyrsquos Guild for an ldquoEvening with Northshore Acapellardquo on Saturday April 27th from 700pm until 1000pm in Our Ladyrsquos Hall For more than thirty-five years Northshore Acapella has been entertaining audi-ences throughout all of New England by adding a de-lightful blend of harmony rhythm and tempo to popular songs from the 1940s through the present day

Tickets are $25 per person and include a light buffet We will also have a cash bar a 50-50 raffle and other raffles with prizes All proceeds benefit the parish For more information about this special event please contact Beth Fosberry at jcbf33yahoocom or leave a message at 978-281-4820 Please join us Spread the word Bring your family and friends All are invited All are welcome

SHARING GODrsquoS LOVE ____________________

CATHOLIC KIDS CAMP

WALKING WITH JESUS DURING HOLY WEEK BEGINS TUESDAY APRIL 16TH AT 800AM

The Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport is pleased to announce that all children (ages 5 through 11) are invited to participate in our next ldquoCatholic Kids Camp Walking with Jesus During Holy Weekrdquo from Tuesday April 16th through Friday April 19th from 800am until 1200pm in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church During this exciting week of prayer fun and fellowship children will learn about Jesus his disciples and both the heartbreaking and triumphant events of Ho-ly Week Herersquos our schedule for the week

Day I Tuesday April 16th What Is Holy Week

Day II Wednesday April 17th Jesus and the Entry into Jerusalem

Day III Holy Thursday April 18th Jesus and the Last Supper

Day IV Good Friday April 19th Jesus and the Way of the Cross

Each day of our Catholic Kids Camp will begin with the celebration of Holy Mass at 800am in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church All parents grandparents and guardians are encouraged to join us After Mass Betsy Works and her dedicated team of volunteers will lead the children to Our Ladyrsquos School for a faith-filled and fun-filled morn-ing of activities arts amp crafts hands-on learning and good times with friends both old and new Catholic Kids Camp is an exciting and educational program that your children and grandchildren will love

The suggested tuition for this innovative youth faith for-mation program is just $30 per child for the entire week Scholarships are available for those families who cannot afford tuition Adults and older children (ages 12 and up) are also welcome to join us as volunteers Their help will be much appreciated Registration forms are available at ccgronlinecomformation For more information about youth faith formation in the Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport and our next Catholic Kids Camp please contact Betsy Works at bworksccgronlinecom or 978-281-4820 Please join us Spread the word All are in-vited All are welcome


OUR WEEKLY GIFTS _____________________

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Weekend of April 6th amp April 7th

Weekly Offerings $595100

Electronic Donations $87800

Total Offerings $682900

Second Collection NA

Grand Annual Collection (47 of Goal) $3529200

Thank you for your generous support of Holy Family Parish

OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE PARISH Weekend of April 6th amp April 7th






Thank you for your generous support of Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish

SANCTUARY GIFTS

At each of the churches in the Catholic Community of Gloucester amp Rockport sanctuary flowers sanctuary can-dles and altar gifts (hosts amp wine) can be donated for a special intention or in memory of a departed loved one The requested donation for flowers is $250 The request-ed donation for altar gifts is $175 The requested donation for a sanctuary candle is $25 This week donations were offered for the following intentions

In Memory of Adrienne Unis Sanctuary Candlemiddot Saint Ann Church

In Memory of Vincenza amp Matteo Cusumano Sanctuary Giftsmiddot Saint Ann Church

In Memory of William Waddleton Sanctuary Candlemiddot Saint Joachim Church

In Memory of Accursio Alba Sanctuary Candlemiddot Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

For more information about donating sanctuary candles flowers or gifts in memory of a deceased family member friend or loved one please contact Melissa Unis at of-ficeccgronlinecom or 978-281-4820 Thank you

CHECK OUT THE POPE VIDEO Pray with Pope Francis

Click the link at ccgronlinecom

OUR MASS INTENTIONS _____________________

APRIL 6mdashAPRIL 14 2019

Saturday April 6 Vigilmiddot Fifth Sunday of Lent

400pmmiddot Saint Ann Allerio amp Filippa Loiacano

600pmmiddot OLGV Special Intention

Sunday April 7 Fifth Sunday of Lent

700ammiddot OLGV Dionisio amp Celestino Goulart

815ammiddot Saint Ann Martin Dillon

1000ammiddot Saint Joachim Domenico Viviano

1145ammiddot OLGV Maria Leonilda Oliveira

500pmmiddot Saint Ann Luca DiBella

Fifth Week of Lent

Monday April 8 800ammiddot OLGV

Communion Service

Tuesday April 9 800ammiddot Saint Joachim

Lee Ann Hurst Porper

Wednesday April 10 800ammiddot OLGV

John ldquoTootrdquo Madruga

Thursday April 11 800ammiddot Saint Joachim Lee Ann Hurst Porper

Friday April 12 800ammiddot OLGV All Souls in Purgatory

Saturday April 13 800ammiddot OLGV Special Intention

Saturday April 13th Vigilmiddot Palm Sunday

400pmmiddot Saint Ann Ronald Joseph

600pmmiddot OLGV Robert amp Dorothy Benham

Saturday April 14 Palm Sunday

700ammiddot OLGV Lottie Aikens

815ammiddot Saint Ann Ralph Martin

1000ammiddot Saint Joachim Dr GW Anastasi

1145ammiddot OLGV Pietro Noto

500pmmiddot Saint Ann Matteo amp Vincenza Cusumano

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HOLY WEEK amp EASTER TRIDUUM

_____________________

Our Worship Schedule

ALL ARE INVITED ALL ARE WELCOME

__________

FRIDAY APRIL 12TH A FRANCISCAN WAY OF THE CROSS amp EUCHARISTIC ADORATION


__________

HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 18TH


MASS OF THE LORDrsquoS SUPPER SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 700PM

REPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH

UNTIL MIDNIGHT

__________

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19TH


STATIONS OF THE CROSS SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 1200PM

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES SAINT JOACHIM CHURCH AT 300PM


__________

HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 20TH

MORNING PRAYER SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 800AM

EASTER VIGIL SERVICE SAINT ANN CHURCH AT 700PM

__________

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21ST

700AM MASS IN OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH 815AM MASS IN SAINT ANN CHURCH

1000AM MASS IN SAINT JOACHIM CHURCH 1145AM MASS IN OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE CHURCH

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the catholic community of gloucester & rockport · 4/7/2019 · easter sunday, april 21st ......

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