Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass 12 p.m. Monday 5:15 p.m. Tuesday – Friday 7 a.m. Holy Day Vigil (see bulletin for details) Holy Day Mass (see bulletin for details)

Confessions: Each Saturday – 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements

should be made at least 1 year in advance by calling the Rectory Office.

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal instruction

for parents takes place on the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. M-F in the Chapel.

Miraculous Medal Novena Devotion: Mondays following the 5:15 p.m. Mass

St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA 01510

Rev. Joseph M. Nally, Pastor Rev. Henry Ramirez, Associate Pastor

Rev. Raymond M. Goodwin, In Residence William Griffin, OFS, Deacon

George O’Connor, Deacon

Rectory Office:

149 Chestnut St, Clinton, MA 01510

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 978-368-0366 Fax: 978-368-4359

Email: stjohnclintonma@gmail.com

Web Site: www.stjohnsclinton.org

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St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish

Staff: Marc DeMille - Music Director—978-368-0366 George DiLorenzo – Superintendent, St. John’s Cemetery /Facilities Manager 978-368-8816 Ann Dziokonski – Elder & Homebound Ministry

978-368-0366

Mary Anne Kennedy, DRE – Director of Religious

Education - Grades K – 10 – 978-368-0052

Matthew Kobus – Director of St. John’s Gym –

978-365-9085

Ellen Turini – Safe Environment Coordinator –

978-368-0366

Tammy Van Buren – Office Manager – 978-368-0366

St. John’s Cemetery

Parker Rd, Lancaster

Phone: 978-368-8816

CARE Food Pantry

St. John’s Gym - 149 Chestnut St

Open Thursday’s: 4-6 p.m.

St. John’s Gym

149 Chestnut St, Clinton

Phone: 978-365-9085

Email: stjohnsgymorg@gmail.com

St. Vincent de

Paul Society

Parish Center

80 Union St

Tuesday’s: 7 p.m.

St. John the Guardian of Our Lady

Readings for March 25, 2018 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-

16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39

Thanks to all our pa-

rishioners who have

made their gift to the

2018 Partners in

Charity Appeal. St.

John the Guardian of

Our Lady Parish has

reached $55,620 towards our goal of $92,800. If you

have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a com-

mitment pledge envelope located in each pew. Or visit

www.partners-charity.net to do it online. Partners in

Charity, formerly known as the Bishop’s Fund, is the An-

nual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28

charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries. Through

your generous support we are able to serve thousand of

families and individuals in Worcester County through

outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank

you!

Dear Friends, If your faith, you feel, is only the size of a mustard seed, you still could say to a sycamore tree be uprooted and planted into the sea and it would obey you. This is the message of Jesus encouraging us to keep our faith active, even if we feel it is not strong or only the size of a tiny seed. It is a call to believe in Jesus, absorb and share His Words with those who follow Him, and to prayerfully receive Him into your life each morning, day and night. The Evil One does not want you to do this. The world does not encourage it. Public opinion and social acceptance refute it. But know this easy denial by our society will lessen us, and those who accept this unthinking approach will miss the peace, joy and grace that the Risen Lord offers to each of us every day. Slow down, think often of Jesus’ words, turn your sins over to Him to be free, and trust that He walks with you. The energy, serenity, and friendship of Jesus will be yours as you follow Him, and as you make time weekly to receive His Body and Blood. Easter is not only a great day, but it is a great everyday reality given to us by Our Lord. It is not just for some of us, but for all of us. Receive Him, stay close to Him, and know that He has come to give all of us a Peace the world cannot give. Have a Happy Easter. Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Nally, Father Henry, Father Ray, Deacon Bill, Deacon George and our parish staff

A successful Irish Supper was held again this year! Delicious traditional Irish fare by Tom Turini and Co., generous donation from Ed Sheridan on behalf of the men's AOH, which took care of the balloons and Irish colored fruit for all. Irish themed desserts from Carol Burgoyne, Joanne Daley, Janice Donahue, Ginny Gates, Betty Keane and Kathy McDonald. Irish/Italian cookies from Christiana Ernst, Patti Kerrigan, Josie McNamara and Johan-nah Murray. Design and printing of tickets, Mary Pat Heelan and Dunn and Co. Ticket collection Vicky Rose. Our joyful Irish step dancers and their teacher, Kathy Tamburri, from the Irish Rhythm School. Our wonderful musicians, Paul McNally and Paula Backiel for keeping us tapping our toes with all the Irish songs, especially McNamara's band with a parade led by Fr. Hugo O'Cano. Thank you Carol O'Malley for the fine Irish ballads. Gym set up, Matt Kobes and his team. Thank you Tammy Van Buren, in the parish office, Fr. Nally, Fr. Henry, Fr. Ray, Deacon George and Deacon Bill for their support. Especially we thank YOU for coming, the most important part of a truly blessed evening.. Slainte! See you next year! ~ Patsy and John Mollica, Carol Bur-

goyne & Janice Donahue

Every Second Sunday of the

Month is designated as Food Pan-

try Sunday. It is a special Sunday

when we ask families to bring

non-perishable foods to church.

If you cannot do it on a particular

Sunday, Food Care Donation

Boxes are left at entrances to the Parish. Our most needed

items are: Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Spaghetti & Spa-

ghetti Sauce. Thank you for your help, your donations

make it possible for us to serve the less fortunate in our

community.

St. John’s Gym – 149 Chestnut St Thursdays: 4 – 6PM

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

MONDAY – April 2, 2018 5:15 PM † Stephen Houck Req. by Daughter, Son & Granddaughter

TUESDAY – April 3, 2018 7:00 AM † Myrtle Nicholas Req. by daughters, Betty & Mary Lou

WEDNESDAY – April 4, 2018 7:00 AM † Jeanette Sheridan Req. by her Family

SATURDAY – March 31, 2018 - Holy Saturday No 4 PM Mass today. 1:00PM Blessing of Easter Baskets & Food Items 3 - 4PM Confessions in the Chapel 7:30PM Easter Vigil Mass

SUNDAY – April 1, 2018 - Easter Sunday 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM For the People 10:30 AM For the People 12:00 PM (Spanish) For the People

Weekly Collection March 24 & March 25, 2018

Collection totals unavailable due to the early

publication of the bulletin.

Vigil Lights April 1 - 7, 2018

In memory of John Child - Birthday Remembrance Req. by his Wife

In memory of Edward Jablonski & Lucille Cunic Req. by their Children

In memory of Emma Prinos - Birthday Remembrance Req. by her Family

In memory of Casey Scheid Req. by Mom & Dad

In memory of my best friend, Ed Lemanski Req. by Lee Galeski

In memory of Patricia Gadomski Req. by Joe

In memory of Albert T. O’Toole - Birthday Remembrance Req. by his Family

THURSDAY – April 5, 2018 7:00 AM † Raymond R. Paynter, Jr. - 1st Anniversary Req. by wife, Carole

FRIDAY – April 6, 2018 7:00 AM † Bernice McGrail - 5th Anniversary Req. by her Family

SATURDAY – April 7, 2018 8:00 AM First Saturday Mass 4:00 PM † Gerald & Helen Mayou & Gerald Mayou, Jr. Req. by the Mayou Family

SUNDAY – April 8, 2018 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM † Donald W. Zennaiter Req. by Kathy Guidi Zennaiter 10:30 AM † Adele Dziokonski Req. by Theresa 12:00 PM (Spanish) Mass of Thanksgiving Req. by Marita

Online Giving offers families a flexible way to contribute to annual appeals, weekly offertory, special collections, parish pledge campaigns & more. Visit www.stjohnsclinton.org for information.

If you wish to light a vigil light candle for a loved one, please contact the Parish Office. Cost: $10 You may also light a candle in the St. Flavia Domitilla Chapel in the lower level of the church or at the shrines for Our Lady of Jasna Gora & Our Lady of the Rosary in the upper church. Donation is $1, however, any donation is accepted.

St. John’s Cemetery The Superintendent of St. John’s

Cemetery in Lancaster requests the

removal of all flowers & decorations by

Sunday, April 15 for Spring Clean-up. Any flowers or

decorations remaining after this date will be discarded

by the cemetery staff. Thank you.

Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed who love working

with older adults. We are currently

looking for volunteers to do various

activities and spend time with our resi-

dents at Corcoran House. We enjoy

crafting, baking, word games, bingo,

music, knitting and crocheting, exer-

cise, discussion groups, etc. Come have

some fun with us! Please contact: Erin Rice, Programs

Director at erice@hallkeen.com or 978-365-3600.

Liturgical Schedule

March 31 & April 1 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Lector: J. Daley J. Moynihan B. Huff J. Petracca

EM: J. Moran J. Donahue J. Gaughan P. Shibley

C. Schlegel K. Mello J. Blette E. Shibley

P. Brekka D. Philbin

AS: M. Ward A. Petracca

A. Ward S. Smillie

S. Smillie

E. Stanton

Adorers are needed for Mon-days at 7 a.m., Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. For more information, call Sue Belfield at 508-869-0508.

Rice Bowls

All Rice Bowls should be returned by placing them in the basket

located on the steps in front of the altar. Thank you for your great generosity towards Catholic Relief Services.

End of CCD Classes Religious Ed Classes are coming to a close in April. The last days for Reli-gious Ed this year are: Saturday, April 7 (Level K and 1), Sunday, April 8, Monday, April 9, and Tuesday, April 10. Please be sure to register your child(ren) early for classes next year. (Registration dates are printed above). Thank you to all of our catechists and helpers for sharing their faith with our children. Have a fun summer!

April 7 & 8 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Lector: M. Goodsell P. Kerrigan C. O’Malley G. Grady

EM: J. Gaughan P. Ball B. Guerin W. McNally

D. Goodsell P. Cherubini C. MacGillivray D. O’Toole

AS: J. Rivera C. Lucking V. MacGillivray A. Kelly

C. Fucile F. Kelly

R. Kelly

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As the grieving women walked to the tomb in the pre-dawn darkness of Easter Sunday, their companion was not only grief but worry. How would they remove the stone that blocked the tomb so they could anoint Jesus’ body? When they arrived at the tomb the women found the stone removed. To their amazement, they also found much more—an angel and the announcement that Jesus had been raised from the dead! Overjoyed, the women ran to an-nounce the good news to the disciples. That evening, two of the disciples were leav-ing Jerusalem on the road to Emmaus. Grief and disappointment hung over them as they discussed the events of the last three days. Just as worry about the stone distracted the women from recalling Jesus’ promise, the events of Good Friday, shattering their hopes, prevented the disciples from believing the women’s re-port. Many times worries and disappointment over the immediate events of life cause us dis-traction. When that happens, do not forget Christ’s promises. Do not forget history’s great-est event, Christ’s resurrection. The women’s worry about the stone proved to be a trifle. God would move the stone. The expectations of the disciples on the road to Em-maus were inconsequential when compared to God’s plan fulfilled in Jesus. When the angel told the women that Christ’s promise was fulfilled, they were overjoyed. When Jesus enlightened the disciples about the prophecies of Scripture, their hearts burned. The women’s worry and the disciples’ disappointments were utterly dis-pelled by the joy of the Resurrection. May we live in the light of Easter—full of hope and anticipation. May we never let our worries or disappointments distract us from the realization that God’s love provides us with the means to overcome every fear and to live in the confidence that God’s promises will exceed our most fervent hopes. With every prayerful best wish for a joyous Easter, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration Next Sunday, April 8, is Divine Mercy Sunday. Our parish will celebrate God's mercy in a special way. 2:00-3:00 PM: Confessions will be heard by several priests in the upper church. 3:00 PM: A prayer service will be held in the upper church, which includes the procession of the Image of Divine Mercy, Exposition, Diary Meditations, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction.

4:00 PM: Mass will be celebrated after the prayer service. This

Mass satisfies the Sunday Mass obligation.

Please come to honor and receive, the infinite mercy of God!

The Hibernians of Our

Lady of Knock will hold

their next monthly meeting

on Thursday, April 12 at

7pm at St John's parish hall,

with guest speaker, Diane

Melanson.

NOTAS

MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS A TODOS LOS QUE

CON SU PARTICIPACION EN EL VIACRUCIS

VIVIENTE, EN EL CORO, EN EL MINISTERIO

EUCARISTICO, EN EL LECTORADO Y EN LA

PARTICIPACION DE LAS CELEBRACIONES

EUCARISTICAS, PORQUE USTEDES HAN CO-

LABORADO PARA QUE TODOS JUNTOS HA-

YAMOS PODIDO CELEBRAR UNA BONITA

SEMANA SANTA COMO COMUNIDAD DE FE

EN EL SEÑOR.

DOMINGO 1 DE ABRIL, DOMINGO DE LA PASCUA

DE RESURRECCION.

Eucaristia 12 pm Iglesia principal

DOMINGO 8 DE ABRIL, SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE

PASCUA, O DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERI-

CORDIA.

Eucaristia 12 pm

DIVINA MISERICORDIA,

2 PM TO 5 PM

Iglesia principal

AVISOS IMPORTANTES…

Para las charlas pre-bautismales por favor contactar a

Karina Mendez.

Para colocar las intenciones de la misa de 12 cada Do-

mingo, Favor separar la Eucaristia con anticipation y dar la

ofrenda con Marita Wallace.

No olviden, por favor leer la cartelera cada Domingo y

tomar el boletin parroquial.

“Sacramento de confesion: Sabados de 2:45 a 3:45 En la capilla.

Tambien pueden pedir cita con padre Henry al 978-3680366

extension 202.”

DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE RESURRECCION

QUERIDA COMUNIDAD HISPANA.

Hoy celebramos en nuestra Iglesia el Domingo de

Resurrecion, o el primer Domingo de Pascua, es una

occasion para dar gracias a Dios por el regalo de la

salvacion y por darnos vida eterna en el. Pidamosle a

Dios que esta alegria, nos acompañe siempre en los

momentos que mas lo necesitamos y que nuestra fe se

fortalezca cada dia.

Recordemos las palabras del papa Francisco para este

tiempo de Pascua y busquemos vivir estas palabras a

profundidad en nuestra siempre: “JESUS HA DES-

PERTADO EN EL CORAZON TANTAS ESPERAN-

ZAS, QUE NO SEAMOS NUNCA HOMBRE Y MU-

JERES TRISTES: UN CRISTIANO JAMAS PUEDE

SERLO”, “LA CRUZ DE JESUS ES LA PALABRA

CON LA QUE DIOS HA RESPODIDO AL MAL DEL

MUNDO”.

Con estas palabras reconfortantes agradecemos a

Dios por su presencia en medio de nosotros.

A todos mil gracias y muchas bendiciones.

P. Henry Ramírez.