Two Parishes With One Mission: To Bring Jesus Christ To All!
January 17, 2021St. John the Baptist ParishSt. Thomas the Apostle Parish17 Chestnut StPeabody, MA 01960978-531-00023 Margin St.Peabody, MA 01960978-531-0224 978-531-6517 o parishes with one mission: to bring Jesus Christ to all!
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimePeace be with you!January 17, 2021¡la Paz esté con usted!Paz esteja con voce!Our parishes join me in welcoming you and offering to help you on your journey of faith. Below is a directory ofour personnel. We are all here to serve you in any way we can. We want to know you and your family so pleasetake a minute to register, using the cards in the pew, or after Mass, or online, or at the office. We can also providefaith formation and sacraments for your children at Saint John's School or in our religious education programs.Let us know how we can help you. God bless! Fr. JohnWe are here to serve you. Please call or contact us.Our clergy serve both parishes, our school, and Brooksby Village. Call us at 978-531-0002Rev. John E. MacInnis, PastorRev. Kevin Leaver, Parochial VicarPadre Paúl G.M. McManus, Parochial Vicar, Hispanic MinistryDeacon Leo MartinDeacon Michael Lombardi Ministry Intern John BoutinOur lay staff are here to help in any way they can:St. John the BaptistKaren HintonMatthew HarringtonTracy PalenKathleen WilkinsonJanet O’ConnorDr. Holly ZagariaRaisa FerrerasAida VargasLucy CortezSt. Thomas the ApostleDawn AlvesDir. of Religious Ed 1-5Dir. of Religious Ed 6-8 (Both Parishes)Office AdministratorParish SecretaryParish SecretaryDirector of Music MinistryMusic Ministry (Spanish)Spanish Religious EdSpanish Religious EdDr. Holly ZagariaRenildo PaivaLisa Ann TrainorTracy PalenLinda CavallonDanise MendonçaLeila AndradeBrooksby Catholic Ministry: 978-536-7947Linda McKenzie Brooksby Village Pastoral Assoc.Saint John School: 978-531-0444Valerie Shippen, PrincipalParish Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pmEmail: kwilkinson@peabodycatholic.orgPastoral AssociateDir. of Religious Ed 9-10 (Both Parishes)Director of Music MinistryMusic Ministry (Brazilian)Dir. of Religious Ed K-5Office AdministratorAdministrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantBulletin EditorBrazilian AdministratorParish Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pmEmail: dmendonca@peabodycatholic.orgWeekend Mass ScheduleDaily Mass ScheduleMasses in English: Saturday 4:00PM St. John’sSunday 8:00AM St. Thomas10:00AM St. John's10:00AM St. ThomasMondays8:30 AMSt. ThomasTuesdays7:00 AMSt. John’sWednesday5:30 PMSt. John’sMasses in Spanish: Sunday 11:30AMThursdays8:30 AMSt. ThomasBrazilian Mass:Fridays7:00 AMSt John'sSaturdays7:00 AMSt John'sFriday/Saturday/Sunday 7:00PMSunday 12:00PMConfessions at St. John’s 3-3:30pm every SaturdayREGISTER FOR MASS EACH WEEK Call 978-531-0002 or on our websites under SIGNUP GENIUSSt. John’s Parish Pay is now WeShare.St. Thomas Parish Soft On-line GivingGo to our website www.stjohnspeabody.orgClick on Online Giving.On the right of the screen you will see a greenOnline giving icon.WeShare at 1-800-950-9952.Go to our websitewww.stthomaspeabody.orgClick on Online Giving,Click on this for both weeklyand second collections. Thank you !2
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021A Time to Gather Stones.A Time to Cast AwayPRAYER of Barry Black,Chaplain of the U.S.Senate, following thetragic siege on the U.S.Capitol and the vote toconfirm the election ofJoseph Biden Jr. aspresident of theUnited States."There is a time for everything under the heavens."The beginning of a new term in our nation's leadership should be a moment of hope for people. Afterall that has happened in the first weeks of this newyear, we need to believe in what we the people cando if we give it our collective best. Despite whateverreservations and disappointment and fears we have ifone or more of those elected were not the persons wechose, still if we believe in democracy we shouldhave confidence that the wisdom of many of our fellow citizens will eventually lead us to a better placeif we choose to live and grow side by side with oneanother, not in ghettos of distrust.Lord of our lives and sovereign of our belovednation, we deplore the desecration of theUnited States Capitol building, the sheddingof innocent blood, the loss of life, and thequagmire of dysfunction that threatenour democracy.As a country we find our shared vision of who weare in our US Constitution. This great documentgives us and those we elect a direction. It sets forthinalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We need to shape and support the good efforts of those who promote the rights of all. We needto correct those laws and behaviors that diminish thevalue and dignity of human life.These tragedies have reminded us that wordsmatter and that the power of life and deathis in the tongue.We have been warned that eternal vigilancecontinues to be freedom's price.No laws are perfect. Nor are the people who draftthem or enforce them. But our future depends ongiving our leaders and civil servants the support andcorrection they need. Let us pray for those in theWhite House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court thatthey do their part to bring more and more of us together in the great work of building a just, peacefuland honorable society.Lord, you have helped us remember that weneed to see in each other a common humanitythat reflects your image.You have strengthened our resolve to protectand defend the Constitution of the United Statesagainst all enemies domestic as well as foreign.Use us to bring healing and unity to our hurtingand divided nation and world.We find our vision as believers in God's word. Ittells of "a time to gather stones, and a time to castthem away.(Eccl. 3:5)" May 2021 be for us a time togather the dreams we have for our country, thestones with which we can build health, growth inlearning, happiness in living and caring and believing what truly matters. May it be or us a time to castaway our nightmares, the stones of hatred that shattered our city streets, our sacred spaces of worshipand government, the stones of violent words or actions. It's time to use our hands and minds to rebuildcommunities, to shape our world in the image of theKingdom of God. This is God's grace and dream forus. Our gift back to Him will be what we do now asstewards of His creation.God bless!Thank you for what you have blessed ourlawmakers to accomplish in spite ofthreats to liberty.Bless and keep us.Drive far from us all wrong desires, inclineour hearts to do your will and guide ourfeet on the path of peace.And God bless America.We pray in your sovereign name. Amen.Fr John3
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021Un tiempo para juntar piedras.Un tiempo para arrojarlasORACIÓN de Barry Black,Capellán del Senado de losEstados Unidos, luego deltrágico asedio al Capitoliode los Estados Unidos y lavotación para confirmar laelección de Joseph BidenJr. como presidente de losEstados Unidos."Hay un tiempo para todo debajo de los cielos".El comienzo de un nuevo mandato en el liderazgo denuestra nación debería ser un momento de esperanzapara la gente. Después de todo lo que ha sucedido en lasprimeras semanas de este nuevo año, tenemos que creeren lo que la gente puede hacer si damos lo mejor denosotros. A pesar de las reservas, la decepción y lostemores que tengamos si uno o más de los elegidos nofueran las personas que elegimos, si creemos en lademocracia deberíamos tener la confianza de que lasabiduría de muchos de nuestros conciudadanoseventualmente nos llevará a un lugar mejor. si elegimosvivir y crecer uno al lado del otro, no en guetos dedesconfianza.Señor de nuestras vidas y soberano de nuestraamada nación, deploramos la profanación deledificio del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, elderramamiento de sangre inocente, la pérdidade vidas y el atolladero de disfunciones queamenazan nuestra democracia.Como país, encontramos nuestra visión compartida dequiénes somos en nuestra Constitución de los EstadosUnidos. Este gran documento nos da a nosotros y aquienes elegimos una dirección. Establece derechosinalienables: la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de lafelicidad. Necesitamos moldear y apoyar los buenosesfuerzos de quienes promueven los derechos de todos.Necesitamos corregir esas leyes y comportamientos quedisminuyen el valor y la dignidad de la vida humana.Estas tragedias nos han recordado que laspalabras importan y que el poder de la vida y lamuerte está en la lengua.Se nos ha advertido que la vigilancia eternasigue siendo el precio de la libertad.Ninguna ley es perfecta. Tampoco lo son las personasque las redactan o las hacen cumplir. Pero nuestro futurodepende de dar a nuestros líderes y funcionarios el apoyoy la corrección que necesitan. Oremos por aquellos en laCasa Blanca, el Capitolio y la Corte Suprema para quehagan su parte para unir a más y más de nosotros en lagran obra de construir una sociedad justa, pacífica yhonorable.Señor, nos has ayudado a recordar quenecesitamos ver en los demás una humanidadcomún que refleje tu imagen.Has fortalecido nuestra determinación deproteger y defender la Constitución de losEstados Unidos contra todos los enemigosnacionales y extranjeros.Encontramos nuestra visión como creyentes en la palabrade Dios. Habla de "un tiempo para recoger piedras y untiempo para arrojarlas. (Ecl. 3: 5)". Mayo de 2021 serápara nosotros un tiempo para reunir los sueños quetenemos para nuestro país, las piedras con las quepodemos construir. salud, crecimiento en el aprendizaje,felicidad en vivir, cuidar y creer lo que realmenteimporta. Que sea para nosotros el momento de desecharnuestras pesadillas, las piedras del odio que destrozaronlas calles de nuestra ciudad, nuestros espacios sagradosde culto y gobierno, las piedras de palabras o accionesviolentas. Es hora de usar nuestras manos y mentes parareconstruir comunidades, para dar forma a nuestromundo a la imagen del Reino de Dios. Esta es la gracia yel sueño de Dios para nosotros. Nuestro regalo deregreso a Él será lo que hacemos ahora comomayordomos de Su creación.¡Dios los bendiga! PadreJohnÚsanos para traer sanación y unidad a nuestranación y mundo divididos y heridos.Gracias porque has bendecido a nuestroslegisladores a lograr a pesar de las amenazasa la libertadBendícenos y guárdanos.Aleja de nosotros todos los malos deseos,inclina nuestro corazón a hacer tu voluntad yguía nuestros pies por el camino de la paz.Y Dios bendiga a Estados Unidos.Oramos en tu nombre soberano. Amén.4
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021Uma hora é de reunir pedras .E Há Um Tempo para jogar foraORAÇÃO de BarryBlack, Capelão do Senado dos Estados Unidos,após o trágico cerco aoCapitólio dos EstadosUnidos e a votação paraconfirmar a eleição deJoseph Biden Jr. comopresidente dos EstadosUnidos"Há um tempo para tudo debaixo dos céus."O início de um novo mandato na liderança de nossanação deve ser um momento de esperança para as pessoas. Depois de tudo o que aconteceu nas primeirassemanas deste novo ano, precisamos acreditar no quenós, o povo, podemos fazer se dermos o nosso melhor.Apesar de quaisquer reservas, decepções e medos quetenhamos se um ou mais dos eleitos não fossem as pessoas que escolhemos, ainda se acreditarmos na democracia, devemos ter confiança de que a sabedoria de muitos de nossos concidadãos acabará nos levando a umlugar melhor se escolhermos viver e crescer lado a lado,não em guetos de desconfiança.Senhor de nossas vidas e soberano de nossaamada nação, deploramos a profanação doedifício do Capitólio dos Estados Unidos, oderramamento de sangue inocente, a perda devidas e o atoleiro de disfunções que ameaçamnossa democracia.Como país, encontramos nossa visão compartilhada dequem somos em nossa Constituição dos EstadosUnidos. Este grande documento dá a nós e àqueles queelegemos uma direção. Ele estabelece direitos inalienáveis: vida, liberdade e busca da felicidade. Precisamos moldar e apoiar os bons esforços daqueles quepromovem os direitos de todos. Precisamos corrigir asleis e comportamentos que diminuam o valor e a dignidade da vida humana.Essas tragédias nos lembraram que as palavrassão importantes e que o poder da vida e damorte está na língua.Fomos advertidos de que a vigilância eternacontinua a ser o preço da liberdade.Nenhuma lei é perfeita. Nem as pessoas que os elaboram e executam. Mas nosso futuro depende de dar aosnossos líderes e funcionários públicos o apoio e a correção de que precisam. Oremos por aqueles na Casa Branca, no Capitólio e na Suprema Corte para que façam suaparte para unir cada vez mais de nós no grande trabalhode construção de uma sociedade justa, pacífica e honrada.Senhor, tu nos ajudaste a lembrar queprecisamos ver uns nos outros umahumanidade comum que reflita a tua imagemVocê fortaleceu nossa determinação deproteger e defender a Constituição dos EstadosUnidos contra todos os inimigos internosexternos.Encontramos nossa visão como crentes na palavra deDeus. Fala de "um tempo para juntar pedras e um tempopara jogá-las fora. (Ecl. 3: 5)" Que 2021 seja para nósum tempo para reunir os sonhos que temos para o nossopaís, as pedras com as quais podemos construir saúde,crescimento no aprendizado, felicidade em viver ecuidar e acreditar no que realmente importa. Que seja omomento de jogarmos fora nossos pesadelos, as pedrasdo ódio que despedaçaram as ruas de nossas cidades,nossos espaços sagrados de culto e governo, as pedrasde palavras ou ações violentas. É hora de usar nossasmãos e mentes para reconstruir comunidades, para moldar nosso mundo à imagem do Reino de Deus. Esta é agraça e o sonho de Deus para nós. Nosso presente devolta a Ele será o que fazemos agora como mordomosde Sua criação.Deus abençoe! FrUse-nos para trazer cura e unidade para nossanação e mundo feridos e divididos.Obrigado pelo que você abençoou nossoslegisladores por realizar, apesar das ameaçasà liberdade.Abençoe e guarde-nos.Afaste de nós todos os desejos errados, inclinenossos corações para fazer sua vontade e guienossos pés no caminho da paz.E Deus abençoe a AméricaOramos em seu nome soberano, Amém.John5
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021Memorial GiftsSt. John the BaptistJanuary 16th/17thBread and WineJames BillingsSacramental CandlesJames BillingsJan 23rd/24thBread and WineArlene CookSacramental CandlesArlene CookMemorial GiftsSt. Thomas the ApostleSt. John'sJanuary 16th/17thGrand Annual CollecƟonOur progressconƟnues towards ourgoal of 80,000 withjust over 61,590received in giŌs &pledges from 196 families. Thankyou for your generous support.Bread and WineAVAILABLESanctuary LampAVAILABLECandle OilAVAILABLEJanuary 23rd/24thBread and WineAVAILABLESanctuary LampAVAILABLECandle OilAVAILABLESt. Thomas’Grand Annual CollecƟonWe are so close toreaching our goal of 40,000 with justover 36,660.10received in giŌs & pledges from88 families. Thank you for yourgenerous support.6
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Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021St. Thomas Aquinas NovenaStarts:January 19thIntro Prayer Grant me grace, O merciful God,to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,to examine it prudently,to acknowledge it truthfully,and to accomplish it perfectly,for the praise and glory of Thy name.In particular, please obtain the favor I ask duringthis novena:(Make you request here)Grant me, O Lord my God,a mind to know you,a heart to seek you,wisdom to find you,conduct pleasing to you,faithful perseverance inwaiting for you,and a hope of finallyembracing you.Amen.Daily Prayer God Himself is the rule and mode ofvirtue. Our faith is measured by divine truth, ourhope by the greatness of His power and faithfulaffection, our charity by His goodness. His truth,power and goodness outreach any measure ofreason. We can certainly never believe, trust orlove God more than, or even as much as, weshould. Extravagance is impossible. Here is novirtuous moderation, no measurable mean; themore extreme our activity, the better we are.Concluding Prayer Creator of all things, truesource of light and wisdom, origin of all being,graciously let a ray of your light penetrate thedarkness of my understanding. Take from me thedouble darkness in which I have been born, anobscurity of sin and ignorance.Give me a keen understanding, a retentivememory, and the ability to grasp things correctlyand fundamentally. Grant me the talent of beingexact in my explanations and the ability to expressmyself with thoroughness and charm.Point out the beginning, direct the progress, andhelp in the completion. I ask this through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.10
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021St. John the BaptistPrincipal’s letterHigh School Students (Both 9th & 10th Graders)On the weekend of the Epiphany an e-mail was sentout to watch a short video-clip on YouTube:"The Christ Child-A Nativity Story"If you did not get this e-mail please contactDawn Alves for the Assignment.*Our next gathering: Sunday evening,January 31st at 4:20PM.*Grade 10 Confirmation Students only:All Saint Essay's and Sponsor Forms arenow past due,Thank you for getting them to me either by e-mailor by sending them to the Parish Office.Catholic Teen ResourcesSt. John’sShop Hours:Thursday Friday Saturday9am to 1pmIf you would like to donate items to the Shop,please bring them in during normal business hours.PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS ON THE PORCH!We accept most household goods, clothing, toys,holiday decorations, linens, etc. We do not acceptlarge pieces of furniture, air conditioners, television,bicycles, computers, VHS tapes, etcCall Wayne Doane formore informationTelephone Number (617) 548-5626Email Address:kalseyboy1@gmail.comFor another view, please visithttp://www.stjohnspeabodynews.org/thrift shop news.htmThank you for your patronage andmay God Bless You!Dear Parish Family,God has blessed us so profoundly this year! Here weare in January and we at St. John’s school have begunanother semester in school, in person! Our God is anamazing miracle worker and we rely on His protectioneach and every day.The two other reasons we are able to accomplish thisfeat are due to our amazing teachers and families.Walking through the doors of our school one trulyfeels part of a community, united in purpose: to enableour precious children to receive an excellent Catholiceducation, in person, is first and foremost on ourminds and in our hearts. This would not be possiblewithout the dedicated faculty and staff we have beenblessed to obtain. They serve our students selflesslyeach and every day, putting in many extra hours to becertain that each person, whether attending virtually orin person, is connected to their classmates, as well asachieving as a scholar.Our faculty and staff could not achieve these goals ifit were not for the involvement and participation ofour families. The past year has been a strain for all ofus in many ways, yet many families are making hugesacrifices in putting off travel, or gathering with relatives and friends, in order to keep our students, facultyand staff safe and in school. Families who receive thedreaded positive result are quick to inform the schooland remain in quarantine to keep everyone else safe.The attitude of others before self is the gold standardof our faith and the driving ideal of our Catholic beliefs. This is what sets us apart and propels us forwardas a community. We have the promise of every goodthing to look forward to in 2021 and invite you to continue praying for us as we make that journey.“For I know the plans I have for you, declares theLord, plans for welfare and not for evil,to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah 29:11Peace of Christ in all things,Valerie Shippen, PrincipalInstagram: sjspeabody@sjspeabody Twitter: sjspeabody11
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 17, 2021St. ThomasMerry Christmas andHappy New Year!Thrift ShopDear parishioners of St. John and St. Thomas
de Dios. Habla de "un tiempo para recoger piedras y un tiempo para arrojarlas. (Ecl. 3: 5)". Mayo de 2021 será para nosotros un tiempo para reunir los sueños que tenemos para nuestro país, las piedras con las que podemos construir. salud, crecimiento en el aprendizaje, felicidad en vivir, cuidar y creer lo que realmente importa.
Church. These organizations believe that, at this time, the life of the Catholic Church depends on . Parishes with more than 1,200 registered households now make up 33 percent of all parishes. U.S. parishes average 3,277 (median of 1,950) individual registered parishioners. . than English. This is an increase from 22 percent of parishes in .
the twenty existing coastal parishes. Of the twenty parishes in the coastal zone: eight parishes (Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary, Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption) had acreage added to the coastal zone; and two parishes (Tangipahoa and Livingston) had their coastal zone area reduced by the recent legislation.
PRIEST-LESS PARISHES: Approve at the Assembly the letter to be sent to all US Bishops on Priest-less Parishes. Priestless Parishes: One proposed resolution could lead to more lay leadership in "priestless parishes." If adopted, the resolution would urge the U.S. bishops "to ensure that pastoral
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River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees. 1. Access - Identify, assess, and meet community needs to promote and increase open access to the College.
River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees. Access - Identify, assess, and meet community needs to promote and increase open access to the College.
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Each Parish should host their own Eucharistic Holy Hour. Where there are two or more Parishes that are linked, it is desirable to have the Holy Hour at each individual Parish. Where there is one Parish with multiple worship sites, a specific site should be selected for the Holy Hour, perhaps on a rotating basis.
