We welcome all who seek communion with the Lord

June 29 & 30, 2019

The Church and Parish Center are

wheelchair accessible.

Saint John Chrysostom Parish is a welcoming, inclusive community of believers in Jesus Christ. We invite all to pray with us. The gifts we bring and the joys we share are influenced by our own history, religious experiences and orientation, all of which makes us who we are. We follow the Gospel message of love through vibrant liturgies which inspire us to act as we come with open hearts serving the needs of all peoples.

Masses

Weekend Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:30am Weekday Monday - Saturday 9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday 9:30 - 10:30 Holy Day Mass Times are 9:00am and 7:00pm on Holy Days of obligation unless otherwise posted.

Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 or call the Parish Office to make an appointment with a priest.

Baptism: Arrange for a baptism date by calling the Parish Office. If this is your first child a baptism preparation program will be helpful and is required.

Marriage: Couples are asked to consult with a priest at least twelve months prior to the intended date to allow sufficient time for marriage preparation, including participation in the Archdiocese Marriage Preparation Program.

Ministry to the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office and inform us of anyone who is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion. Never think that the priest is too busy to be present for your loved one for a visit.

Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Inform the Parish Office if you or someone you know is in need of this Sacrament.

Registration Welcome to new parishioners! Be sure to introduce yourself to the priest following Mass. Also, so that you may participate fully in parish life please register with the Parish Office and we will include you and your family in our records to be able to communicate with you. If you move please inform us so that we may update our records.

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San Damiano Cross Prayer

Most High glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, insight, and wisdom, so I can always observe Thy holy and true command. Amen.

You contributed $4,162 to our parish for the weekend collection on June 15 & 16.

The second collection last weekend was for Catholic Campaign for Human Development & Catholic

Communications. You donated $1,630

Electronic giving for the month of May was $1,495

\The second collection next weekend is for the needs of the parish.

We recognize and appreciate that you are always as generous as you can be. Thank you.

31 Sunday 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Gal 5:1, 13-18/ Lk 9:51-62 1 Monday Gn 18:16-33/Mt 8:18-22 2 Tuesday Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27 3 Wednesday Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 4 Thursday Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 5 Friday Gn 23:1-4, 19, 24:1-8, 62-67/Mt 9:9-13 6 Saturday Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17 7 Sunday Is 66:10-14c/Gal 6:14-18/ Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

The Word

of the Lord

Scripture for the week of June 30, 2019

Saturday, June 29 9:00am Jeanne Nicolas & Anna LaBissere ……….………........... Memorial Mass 4:00pm Edward J. McCabe …………..…..… 5th Anniversary Sunday, June 30 7:30am Celia Staunten ..…………………..… Memorial Mass 9:30am Edward Gallagher ……....................... Month’s Mind 11:30am Francis X. Melly ………………...… 4th Anniversary & Judith Melly ……………………….… Memorial Mass Monday, July 1 9:00am Barbara Porter ………………......… Memorial Mass Tuesday, July 2 9:00am Joseph & Celia Falvey ……….….... Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 3 9:00am Mary O’Shea ………………….…..… Month’s Mind Thursday, July 4, Independence Day 9:00am Jimmy Healy ………………….…..... 3rd Anniversary Friday, July 5 9:00am Kathleen Walsh ………..…..…...…... 1st Anniversary Saturday, July 6 9:00am Jennie Mazzeo ……….…………...... Memorial Mass 4:00pm Marilia Hirschberger …….……...…. Memorial Mass Sunday, July 7 7:30am Anne Marie Westcott ..…………..…. Memorial Mass 9:30am Kathleen & Fred Ross ……................ Memorial Mass 11:30am Edward Gurnan …………..…..…… Memorial Mass

Saint John’s Day Family Gathering Join us on September 15 at 2:00pm, as we celebrate our namesake, Saint John Chrysostom by gathering for good food and friendship.

The menu consists of boiled whole lobster, ribs, corn on the cob, mac ‘n’ cheese, potato salad, clam chowder and for dessert, a selection of home made pies. Assorted beverages will be available.

Tickets are $25pp, 10 & under free. Tickets are available now for purchase in the parish office. Ticket sales will resume following Masses in August.

Independence Day

In commemoration of the Independence day holiday the parish office will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

On this Date in Parish History Father John Carroll became the administrator of Saint John Chrysostom Parish on July 1, 2015. Congratulations to Father John and thank you for four years of loving leadership.

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From the Desk of Father John The summer is here, school is out, and vacation plans are in the works. Remember to take time for church, living the Christian life and supporting your Parish whether you are at home or away. God Bless you all at this time to relax and rest. The readings from this weekend state: As they were going along the road, a man said to him “I will follow you wherever you go.” and Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of God has nowhere to lay his head.” Today, Jesus calls us to follow him as he makes his way towards Jerusalem, where the mystery of death and rebirth is to be accomplished. To follow him requires our wholehearted commitment to love. In the second reading, St. Paul tells the Galatians that they were called for freedom. Paul does not use freedom as an opportunity for self-gain, but rather to serve one another through love. Many people seem to have the idea that freedom is all about doing what you want. When I want, how I want…etc. This is not freedom, but license. License is selfish. This is opposite of love to which Paul exhorts us. We need to remember on this July 4th the true cost of freedom. The lesson from the Gospel of Luke that should strike all of us is the dedication on the part of his followers for his service. We cannot be for Christ and against him at the same time. Are we really following Christ in the 24/7 of our lives? Are our eyes always fixed on the future that awaits us? The person who is loyal earns an honest living, not only peacefully, but helpfully with ones brothers and sisters is living a true Christian life.

Our registration form and class schedules for the 2019-2020 Faith Formation Program is available now. Please check our website or email Marie Sullivan, our parish Faith Formation coordinator, at M.Sullivan@stjohnchrysostom02132.org with any questions or concerns. In September, we will schedule additional opportunities to register your child for the program.

Switzerland & Germany with Oberammergau Passion Play

August 30 through September 7, 2020 This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the famous passion play and visit two of Europe’s finest destinations. Prices: Single $7,949 Double $5,949 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

J oin Us in September.

God, Coffee and Conversation is a drop in activity to discuss the Sunday Gospel of the day. We will be on break

during July and August and will resume in September. We will announce the date it resumes in this bulletin. We welcome all people to this discussion group. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. You need not attend every week. It has been a great opportunity to discuss faith in a safe, confidential and friendly space. We hope you will put it on your calendar to join us when we resume in Sept.

Becoming Catholic You might know a friend, neighbor or family member who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. We have a program that be-gins in September and culminates in the receipt of the Sacraments at Easter Vigil. It is called the RCIA, the Rite of Christian Ini-tiation for Adults. You will find our approach is open, hos-pitable and meets people where they are in their spiritual journey. Our outlook is that Catholicism is not a theoretical system of beliefs; rather, it is a way of life. We teach people what we believe and we show them how to live as a Catholic. You as a community have a role in this because when some-one interested in becoming Catholic comes to Mass, you show them that Catholics are friendly, loving, caring and prayerful. You show them that Catholics collect food for those in need, we reach out to the homebound and our par-ish health care ministry assists people with free health screenings. These are just some of the ways we live the faith. Please contact Mary Campion for more information at RCIA at Mary.Campion@stjohnchrysostom02132.org or 617.323.4410x13.

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I n today’s Gospel we see how Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, sent “messenger on ahead of Him.” To be the messengers of God, we must know

well what it is God wants to say and do through us, as he sends us out to bring his love to others. In the month of June, you were the “messenger of God” in bringing hope to the poor. Your gifts enabled the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist fourteen families, providing $3,724.52 for assistance with food, utility and rent bills .

To Those Who are Serving We honor the service and pray for the continuing safety of our parishioners and family members serving our country. Please remember in your

prayers: Daniel G. Connell, U.S Marine Corps

Mark Hannon, US Army 82nd Airborne 3rd Brigade Lt. Connor A. Houston, U.S Army, Fort Bennings, GA

LCPL Timothy Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps Liam T. Medina, U.S. Army, Republic of Korea

Captain Timothy Morris, U S Marine Corps Kelly B. Shea, U.S. Air Force, Oklahoma

Provide us with the name of any woman or man from our parish presently serving in the military. Please include service branch, and location. Send to Parish Office or email to Parish.Bulletin@StJohnChrysostom02132.org so we can list their names in our bulletin and keep them in our prayers.

Next Week’s Liturgical Ministers July 6 & 7

Eucharistic Minister & Lector schedule also online at www.stjohnchrysostom02132.org/eml.html

4:00pm Lector: Helen Bender Eucharistic Ministers: Pat McWhirk,

Josephine Mirisola & Christine Page 7:30am Lector: Mary Prance

Eucharistic Ministers: Paul Eder & Sharon Eder

9:30am Lectors: Jill Scaramuzzo & Scott St. Coeur Eucharistic Ministers: Kelley St. Coeur,

Joanne Scaramuzzo & Chris Ulrich

11:30am Lector: Carl Johnson Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Day,

Maureen Favorito & Emmanuel Ghansah

Visit the Holy Land with Us Saint John's along with Collette Travel is planning a trip to the Holy Land September 16-24, 2019, A Pilgrimage to Israel: Discovery. gateway.gocollette.com/link/909839

The trip is full, however, there is a waiting list. Sign up with deposit now!

Finance Council We are looking for qualified candidates to join our Finance Council. The parish Finance Council supports Father John in budgetary planning, to plan for our maintenance expenses as well as needed repairs. The Council meets several times throughout the year. Prospective candidates should have a business or finance background. For more information or if interested contact Steve Sullivan at 617-323-4410 ext 16.

Summer is Planning Time

There is a rhythm to parish life and we use the summer months to plan our parish calendar for September 2019- June 2020. This includes faith formation for our young people, adult activities such as Bible Study, community activities such as dinners and trips, special events and more. There is so much going on that we need to map it out month by month and make sure we get everything we want into the calendar with no conflicts. So, we sit down and pencil everything in onto a big paper calendar. If you have been thinking of something you would like to see happen at Saint John’s or perhaps some event you or you and a group of friends would like to make happen, please contact Mary Campion at mary.campion@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Remembering Your Loved Ones Masses or Mass cards are always uplifting, especially in times of loss. To request a Mass or a Mass card, you can call ahead to speak with our administrative assistant and pick up the Mass card later. The Offering for a scheduled Mass or a Mass card where the Mass would be said later is $10. Inquire at the office about other opportunities such as the Sanctuary Candle or the Bread and Wine for Eucharist.

"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come.

We have only today. Let us begin."“

- Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Are you planning a Family Gathering? You are welcome to use the parish yard for your next family get together. It is your parish so you are welcome to take advantage of this space. For a family get together there would be no charge. Contact the parish office.

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Parish Bulletin

Saint John’s is pleased to publicize community events on our website or in the parish bulletin. Please submit items for consideration by Monday at 5:00pm to Parish.Bulletin@StJohnChrysostom02132.org or submit in writing to the Parish Office. Include contact information in the event follow up details are required. Items may be edited.

Transformed in Love Marriage Prep Transformed in Love for engaged couples is the Archdiocesan program for marriage preparation. For upcoming 2018-2019 dates, locations, and registration information, visit bostoncatholic.org/transformedinlove; or contact Liz Cotrupi at ecotrupi@rcab.org.

Community Corner

This is a true community event where residents, local businesses, and farm fresh food come together in Adams Park on Saturdays throughout the summer and fall. Every season is full of new vendors, performers, and engaging children’s activities. The market is open from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm every Saturday, rain or shine, from June through November in Adams Park. There are free children’s activities and live music every week! For more information, visit the web site roslindale.net/farmersmarket/

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus says very clearly, “Follow me;” Those of us who gather each week at Mass probably consider ourselves followers of Jesus. But are we disciples? A disciple is a person who prays daily, recognizes the need for Confession, has put Christ at the center of her/his life, is generous with their time and treasure, serves the Church, and invites others to know Jesus better. If all this seems too difficult, pick one or two practices to focus on. Build your discipleship one step at a time.

Rest In Peace

We ask that you remember in prayers this week

Connie Dufresne & Jo Anne Towner

who has recently been called home to God.

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who

have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring

with him those who have fallen asleep. - 1 Thes 4:13-14

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Administrator Rev. John R. Carroll, ext. 14 fjrc@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Pastoral Associate Mary Lemire-Campion ext. 13 Mary.Campion@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Assisting Priests Rev. Paul MacDonald Rev. Jim Koury Rev. Abdon Rwandekwe S. J. Rev. John Tokaz, O. F. M. Cap Rev. Augustin Somé, S. J.

Administrative Assistant Melanie Rutledge, ext. 10 Melanie.Rutledge@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Part time Administrative Assistant Florence Rosselle, ext 10 secretary@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Business Manager Steven Sullivan ext 16 Steven.Sullivan@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

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Faith Formation Coordinator Marie Sullivan, ext.16 M.Sullivan@stjohnchrysostom02132.org

Music Ministry Alan Long Cantors: John Papirio, Osmani Rodriguez, & Rena Rodriguez

Coordinates N42° 16.3984', W071° 8.5764' 4750 Washington St West Roxbury MA 02132 Phone: 617-323-4410 The office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

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Sanctuary Candle

Our Sanctuary Candle this week shines in the memory of:

Connie Dufresne

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This Weekend’s Hymns

America #625 The Summons #383

Christ Before Us #409 Let There be Peace on Earth #526

R. You are my inheritance O Lord.

Readings and responses for today’s Mass can be found on page 108

Tuesday, July 2 12:00pm - 3:00pm Villagers Meeting (Hall) 1:00pm - 3:00 St. Vincent de Paul Conference (Room 3) 7:30pm- Nar-Anon (Hall) Wednesday, July 3 6:30-7:30pm- New Beginner’s AA (Hall) 7:30-8:30pm- Al-Anon (Hall) 8:00-9:15pm- Al-Anon (Room 3) Thursday, July 4 Independence Day - Office Closed Friday, July 5 No Activities

Eucharist

The bread and wine for all the Masses during the month of June has been donated in

memory of:

Josephine & Nazzareno DeAngelis