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Sacred Hearts Parish Bradford ~ Groveland

PASTORAL CENTER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. * Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

48 South Chestnut Street • Bradford, MA 01835 • Phone: 978-373-1281 Fax: 978-374-3043 • Website: www.sacredheartsparish.com

Very Rev. John Delaney, V.F., Pastor

email: [email protected]

Rev. Benjamin LeTran, Parochial Vicar


Deacon Eric Peabody, Permanent Deacon


Mrs. Betty Desjardins, Pastoral Associate


Mrs. Kathleen Blain, School Principal


Mrs. Chrissie Pettis, Early Childhood Center Director


Ms. Beth Fullerton, Coordinator of Religious Education


Mrs. Camille Peters, Music Director

978-794-0110

Mrs. Holly Roche, Finance & Operations Manager


Mr. Dan Clark, Facilities Manager


Mrs. Pam Conte, Parish Secretary


Parish Staff

Baptism:

2nd Sunday of the month at

11:30 a.m. (Sacred Hearts)

3rd Sunday of the month at

10:15 a.m. (St. Patrick)

Baptism Instruction: For parents

and Godparents is the first

Sunday of the month at

12:30 p.m. in the IHM Chapel.

To register call the Pastoral

Center at 978-373-1281.

Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament: Weekly on Fridays after the 7:00 a.m. Mass until 1:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule Sacred Hearts Church Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Family Mass), and 11:30 a.m. Daily Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. IHM Chapel Saturday 8:00 a.m., IHM Chapel St. Patrick Church Sunday 10:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. Penance: Saturday, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. and upon request.

The Holy Trinity

Mission Statement for

Sacred Hearts Parish

Sacred Hearts Parish exists to serve as a living testimony to Christ’s presence within its faith community which is strengthened and nourished by a firm commitment to the Gospel values through prayer, worship, faith formation and service.

MASSES

SUNDAY

SATURDAY, May 26, 2018 8:00 a.m. ~ Kathleen E. Cleary 4:00 p.m. ~ Zinno and Ciaraldi Families SUNDAY, May 27, 2018 7:30 a.m. ~ Janice A. Buckley 9:00 a.m. ~ Mary and Frank Oberti, Anthony and Lena Guaetta and Rudolph Conte 10:15 a.m. ~ Henry Balboni 11:30 a.m. ~ John T. Strangman, Sr. MONDAY, May 28, 2018 7:00 a.m. ~ Mark H. Marisseau, Month’s Mind TUESDAY, May 29, 2018 7:00 a.m. ~ Ann Marie Greenwood, Month’s Mind 9:00 a.m. (SP) ~ Intention of the Celebrant WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018, 7:00 a.m. ~ Jennie and Paul Credit THURSDAY, May 31, 2018 7:00 a.m. ~ Barbara Chicoine, Month’s Mind 9:00 a.m. (SP) ~ Rita Chapdelaine, Month’s Mind FRIDAY, June 1, 2018 7:00 a.m. ~ William Connor, Month’s Mind 9:00 a.m. ~ First Friday Mass Sacred Hearts School SATURDAY, June 2, 2018 8:00 a.m. ~ George Colby, Jr. 4:00 p.m. ~ Mary Denn LaBombard

SUNDAY, June 3, 2018 7:30 a.m. ~ Peggy and Ken Deminski 9:00 a.m. ~ Robert L. Freeman 10:15 a.m. ~ Lorraine Hargraves 11:30 a.m. ~ Jovanna Parisi

SACRED HEARTS PARISH THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

POINTS TO PONDER Reflect on Sunday’s readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20

• How have you experienced the presence of God in the ordinary and everyday?

• What are the implications for society if God is not just Creator but “Father”?

• How can we “teach” others about God without using theological language?

Sacred Hearts Parish is on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartsbradford/ “Like” us. You will be able to keep up with all our events.

New Parish Pastoral

Council Members

Congratulations to the newly selected members of the Parish Pastoral Council:

Michael Bartholomew, Aaron Giard, Nan Hadley, Michael Scanlon, and JayR Seymour.

Many thanks to those who will be leaving the Parish Pastoral Council after their years of service:

Kevin Chadwick, Bernie Clifford and John Matarese.

Priest Appreciation Mass and Social

Please join the parish community as we gather to give thanks and show appreciation for our Parish Priests, Fr. John and Fr. Ben. A Pastor’s Installation Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Hennessey on Saturday, June 23rd, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass. A reception social, including a light meal will be served after Mass. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend, Bishop Hennessey will also celebrate the 10:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 24th. Light refreshments will follow. Please RSVP by June 18th via phone or email with Pam Conte at the Pastoral Center, 978-373-1281/[email protected]

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY The Pastoral Center will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 8:30 a.m.

GOOD NEWS! It is with great joy that we announce that Fr. Ben LeTran will remain at Sacred Hearts Parish as Parochial Vicar and remain a member of the clergy team with Fr. John and Deacon Eric. When you see Fr. Ben, please express your support and appreciation for his service and continued presence in our parish community.

Dear Friends,

The liturgical season of Ordinary Time resumes this weekend with the celebration of the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Today’s feast invites us to reflect upon one of the most profound truths of our Christian faith – that God is three – and one. We come to believe, through Jesus, that God is Father, Son and Spirit. We have a natural desire to comprehend this truth completely, but when we engage this thought process, we quickly realize that our human intellect and reasoning powers limit us from entering the immensity of this doctrine. We accept, in faith that we will never come to the end of understanding who God is. It is a lifelong engagement, where sacred mystery and everyday life intersect.

This weekend the Church presents us with the big picture of who God is – the Trinity – God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When we get caught up in this mystery we encounter God as pure love – “God’s love has been poured into our hearts” as St. Paul states. As this encounter deepens, we then find the rationale and motivation to work on our personal growth in Christian living. As we deepen our relationship with God, our conviction to Christian living is strengthened as is our service and commitment to others. I pray that these days of Ordinary Time be a period of exploring and encountering the mystery of the Trinity for all of us, and in so doing, we experience the tremendous love of God.

Our nation celebrates Memorial Day this weekend. We remember all our deceased loved ones – parents, grandparents, siblings, children and friends whose lives meant so much to us. We pray for them and cherish the memories. We also remember our veterans who served our country faithfully. May we always remember their sacrifices, strength and valor. I hope we can maintain the value and meaning of Memorial Day. This weekend can easily become just a long holiday weekend, the start of summer or a time to catch up on errands and household chores but this weekend is much more than that and should always remain so. Let’s honor our deceased loved ones and veterans by visiting their graves, saying a prayer, participating in a Memorial Day event or gather with loved ones to review old family photos. We should never forget those who contributed so much to our lives and our country. Peace and blessings this weekend.

Sunday, May 20, 2018 Weekly Offertory 254 envelopes: $ 7,874.00 Loose: $ 2,181.50 Online giving (58 donors) $ 1,161.00 Total: $11,216.50

Weekly Offertory 185 envelopes: $ 2,145.00 Loose: $ 693.00 Online giving (4 donors) $ 45.00 Total: $ 2,883.00

St. Vincent de Paul Collection Box May 20, 2018: $ 207.00

Thank you for your generous support!

$52,747 Catholic Appeal Update Goal: $52,747 To Date: $45,443 86% of Goal Total Donors: 212

The Sacred Hearts Parish 2018 Catholic Appeal campaign is off to a wonderful start! With $45,443 already pledged, we are at 86% of our goal. The outpouring of support from so many helps sustain the important ministries that make Sacred Hearts a vibrant place of worship. If you have yet to give, we need your help! Please give today to help us reach our goal by May 31st. Gifts can be made online by accessing bostoncatholicappeal.org; or by completing a pledge form available in the back of the church. Please support Father John in his efforts to meet the goals for our parish! Thank you in advance for your support,

Sacred Hearts Parish Appeal Committee

$45,443


Next weekend’s second collection is for Sacred Hearts Parish Building and Maintenance. Thank you for your generous support of this collection which allows us to keep our buildings and property in good condition.

We remember in prayer those who are ill and suffering in body, mind and spirit.

We also pray for our nursing and homebound parishioners

Mary Roche, Darcy Cardarelli and Tom Quinlan.

Rest in Peace Dennis Tuttle, Theresa DeCicco,

Joseph A. Naudzunas, Patricia Gouthier, Stephen Lowney and John W. “Jake” Atwood

PRAYER LINE

For prayer support call the Sacred Hearts Prayer line.

Eileen Clarkson at 978-373-0951 or Priscilla Delong at 978-372-9353


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ADULT CONFIRMATION This summer, a five meeting Adult Confirmation Program will be offered at Sacred Hearts Parish.

Please contact Betty Desjardins at 978-373-1281 for more information. Page 4

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Splash Canyon: God’s Promises on Life’s Wild Ride June 25th - June 29th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Sacred Hearts Parish and All Saints Parish are once again holding Vacation Bible School Monday, June 25th to Friday June 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at All Saints Parish in Haverhill for children entering grades K-5 in September 2018. Children entering grades 6 and above in September 2018 may register as counselors. We’ll be singing Bible songs, performing Bible skits, making crafts, and playing games that remind us of God’s love! The cost is $35 per family. For more information and how to register, please contact Beth Fullerton at [email protected]

WORSHIP HIKES Join Joe D’Amore for Worship Hikes on Sundays, June 3rd, July 15th, August 12th and September 16th. Please contact Joe D’Amore at damorecos@gmailcom or on his cell phone at 617-791-2218.

Thank you Thank you to Flowers By Steve and the Janavicus Family for donating the flowers that adorned our

sanctuaries, in honor of their late Mother, Eva, and in honor

of all mothers living and deceased.

“Every family needs a prayerful giant, and parishes are like large families in many ways. Every parish needs some prayerful giants to surround the parish with prayer.” Taken from Rediscovering the Rosary by Matthew Kelly. Our parish is so blessed in many ways. We are growing and dynamic. Can you be a prayerful giant for our parish

this week by remembering the parish in your prayers?

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 978-372-5824

Sacred Hearts Parish OUTREACH

Outreach Coordinator, Bill LaPierre Tel: 978-373-1281 ext. 12

E-mail: [email protected]

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that when Christ promised in John 14 to send “another Paraclete” (advocate), the Holy Spirit, He was revealing to us the doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity? Previously, Jesus had spoken to His disciples about His Father in Heaven, and also said about Himself, “…No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son..” (Matt. 11:27), but through Christ’s words promising the sending of the Advocate/Holy Spirit, we come to know that our God is one God in three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus spoke of sending “the Spirit of Truth” who would dwell with and in His disciples, teaching them everything and reminding them of all He had told them (John 14:26). These words of Christ are the basis for our belief that the Catholic Church, through the Pope and Magisterium, is and has always been guided in truth by the Holy Spirit. It is the guarantee that we can look confidently for the truth in the teachings of our Church and trust that these teachings reflect the will of our triune God.


The Feast of Corpus Christi

Our Corpus Christi celebration will begin with 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel beginning next Friday, June 1st, following the 7:00 a.m. Mass and ending Saturday, June 2nd, with Benediction and the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Next Sunday, June 3rd, following the 11:30 a.m. Mass, our annual procession with the Holy Eucharist will process out of the Church and end in the IHM Chapel with quiet time for prayer, reflection and song. Please bring your children and if you wish, flowers. Adoration sign-up sheets are available in the vestibule of both churches and at the back of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel.

For more information call Betty at 978-373-1281.

Summer Neighborhood Masses

We hope to celebrate Mass again this summer at parishioners’ homes. If you are willing to host a “Neighborhood Mass” or have questions please contact Betty at 978-373-1281.

FACILITIES UPDATE We have recently discovered that our air conditioning system at Sacred Hearts Church has had a serious failure and is not operational. We are working with outside consultants to determine how best to handle the situation and get us up and running as soon as possible. We believe that the system will be back in service between mid to late June. Please be patient as we find a solution to this issue. As always we thank

you for your support and understanding.

Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound

The Office of Health Care Ministry of the Archdiocese is sponsoring a two day workshop on Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound at St. Patrick Church in Lawrence. The workshop is Saturdays, June 2nd and 9th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone wishing to bring Communion to nursing homes,

people at home or in the hospital. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Betty Desjardins, Pastoral Associate at [email protected] or 978-373-1281 for more information. The registration deadline is May 30, 2018.

A MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER Good and gracious God,

On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops and all our beloved dead, fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

SACRED HEARTS SCHOOL www.sacredheartsbradford.org Kathleen M. Blain, Principal

[email protected], 978 372-5451 Elementary School, Grades 1-8

31 South Chestnut Street, Bradford, MA 01835 Chrissie Pettis, Early Childhood Director

[email protected], 978 374-7161 Early Childhood Center, Nursery – Kindergarten 48 South Chestnut Street, Bradford, MA 01835

Beth Fullerton, Coordinator 978-373-1281x17

[email protected] Kim Seymour, Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Religious Education

“Return to Me with your whole heart”

Joel 2:12


First Communion Masses May 12th and 13th

Memorial Day We remember the many brave men and women who

have given their lives throughout the history of our

great nation – those who made the ultimate sacrifice

to protect us from harm. We salute all those now

serving and we raise these prayers for their

safety and blessing. Amen.

“STREAMING” THROUGH ASIA

From Nursery through Grade 8, SHS

celebrated a fun and enlightening evening as

the students presented their projects.

STREAM is an effective approach to

teaching that connects learning

across the curriculum.

Great job, teachers and students!

Interested in learning more about the SACRED HEARTS SCHOOL EXPERIENCE?

Simply give us a call to set up a tour!

We’d love to share the GOOD NEWS of Sacred Hearts

School with YOU and YOUR CHILDREN!

Early Childhood - Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten

978-374-7161

Elementary (Grades 1-8)

978-372-5451

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