June 14, 2020 Solemnity of the Body and Blood of ChristLectionary: 167 Reading 1 DT 8:2-3, 14B-16A Moses said to the people:“Remember how for forty years now the LORD, your God,has directed all your journeying in the desert,so as to test you by afflictionand find out whether or not it was your intentionto keep his […]
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George Lombardi was an infectious disease doctor living in New York City when he was summoned to India on an important mission. The story of Dr. Lombardi’s adventure, told with humor and grace, will make most smile, and many laugh out loud. Mission to India
Examination of Conscience: A Look at Myself in the Mirror Conscience is the “core and sanctuary” within us where we are alone with God and hear his call to “love good and avoid evil” and “do this, shun that.”[3] Let us examine our conscience in light of the sin of racism, asking ourselves: Have I fully […]
A Prayer from the book, Everyone Belongs, written for elementary school aged children, inspired by the USCCB’s statement, “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism”. We Are All in God’s Image Loving Father, Thank you for the many beautiful colorsand languages of the worldand for making all your children unique. […]
“Racism can often be found in our hearts– in many cases placed there unwillinglyor unknowingly by our upbringing andculture.”– “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism”. Have we asked ourselves the questions needed to recognize our own biases, behaviors and tolerances? The Examination of Conscience below helps one […]
Thought for the week… “Racism can often be found in our hearts– in many cases placed there unwillinglyor unknowingly by our upbringing andculture.”– U.S. bishops, Open Wide Our Hearts Have we asked ourselves the questions needed to recognize our own biases, behaviors and tolerances? The Examination of Conscience for racism, helps one to examine their […]
“Racism can often be found in our hearts– in many cases placed there unwillinglyor unknowingly by our upbringing andculture.”– U.S. bishops, Open Wide Our Hearts These are certainly unsettling times, the National awakening of the reality of persistent, systemic racism in our country during a global pandemic. It is only by asking ourselves some difficult […]
Cardinal O’Malley letter to the Community on Racism
Thank you for considering volunteering to serve as a Greeter at Mass. Greeters assist in helping our Parish meet COVID10 protocols provided bu the Archdiocese of Boston. Currently we are in need of two Greeters at each Mass. If you have not volunteered yet please contact our Business Manager, Bernie Mitchell before signing up. bmitchellstjn@verizon.net […]
First Reading – A reading from the book of Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9 Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinaias the LORD had commanded him,taking along the two stone tablets. Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses thereand proclaimed his name, “LORD.”Thus the LORD passed before him and cried out,“The […]
PARISH CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with infinite love, broken by our ingratitude, pierced by our sins, yet loving us still, accept the consecration that we, the parish of St. John the Evangelist, makes to You, of all that we are. Our patron saint himself, the Beloved […]
On your walk…in the garden…in the car… while making dinner… with your morning coffee or tea… whenever you can find the time…. enjoy listening to inspiring stories meant to help us connect to our Faith. See this week’s suggestion below… Jason Evert, renowned Catholic speaker and author, shares inspiring stories about the life of Saint […]
Jason Evert, a renowned Catholic speaker and author, shares remarkable stories about the life of Saint John Paul, II. Providing a wealth of insight into this holy man, from those who knew him (including bishops, students whom he taught, and Swiss Guards who interacted with him daily). The combination of Jason’s talent as a speaker […]
As we enter Phase 1 of re-opening, this poem is worthy of the few minutes it takes to read. A gentle reminder of the good that often comes following a struggle through difficult and challenging times. The poem has already been shared thousands of times on social media. The author, Laura Kelly Fanucci, a Minnesota resident, […]
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Reading 1: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles, ACTS 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,they were all in one place together.And suddenly there came from the skya noise like a strong driving wind,and it filled the entire house in which they were.Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,which parted […]
With the re-opening of St. John’s, Father Cannon will be hearing confessions at the usual time on Saturdays, between 8:30AM and 9:15AM. Please note: Confessions will be heard in the Parish Hall. These are certainly challenging times, we appreciate your understanding in the importance of keeping Father Cannon, and all in our community safe. At […]
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Food resources St. Vincent de Paul Society – Colleen Charleston – 508-435-3313 x207 cdchar07@gmail.com Project Just Because: 508-435-6511 or email pjboffice@comcast.net Ashland Emergency Fund – Ashland residents only 508-881-0140 x3 Clothing Resources St. Vincent de Paul Society – Colleen Charleston – 508-435-3313 x207 cdchar07@gmail.com Project Just Because: 508-435-6511 or email pjboffice@comcast.net x207 Monetary Resources St. […]
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I offer you, my holy Mother Mary, All my thoughts, all my actions, All my prayers and acts of charity, All my faith and good works, All my sacrifices that I make today. Grant me the grace to do everything in my life With a pure intention and a desire to please God. I consecrate […]
Dear Fellow Members of the St John the Evangelist Parish Family, We hope and pray that this email finds you and your families healthy, safe and well. Our local Bishop Rice Council of the Knights of Columbus was not able to run our annual Food For Families food drive on March 31st as because of […]
The Passion of the Lord with Fr. Richard Cannon, April 10, 2020
Dear Parishioners, I hope you are doing as well as you can under the current circumstances. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Every day when I offer Mass, you and all the parishioners of St. John’s are most certainly in my intentions. Please be sure to check the parish website for […]
As of March 25, 2020…..Religious Education offices are closed. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns, voicemail messages and email will be returned. Contact is Debbie Lysik at 508-435-3313 x 208 or dlysikstjn@verizon.net. The parish secretaries, Andrea and Sue, can be reached at 508-435-3313×203 or stjohnshopkinton@verizon.net.
Helping Hands Program In light of the challenges created by COVID-19 for many in our community, The Knights of Columbus, in collaboration with St. John the Evangelist Parish of Hopkinton and St. Cecilia Parish of Ashland are launching a Helping Hands Program to provide assistance to those who may need a little extra help during this difficult […]
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Every day when I offer Mass, all of you are most certainly in my intention. If you know anyone who is in any special need, please feel free to call and most assuredly, we’ll do whatever we can. God bless each one of […]
A Day of Fasting, A Day of Prayer WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 7PM: MASS & ASHES; 4:30 PM: ASHES (no Mass)
Parish Lenten Mission Keeping the Faith Please join us for a Parish Lenten Mission with Fr. John Broussard, CPM, March 21-26 at all weekend Masses and Monday through Thursday at 7PM in the upper church. Confessions will be available before and after mission talks. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with conference. Topics include: Confession, The […]
An Evening of Prayer with Jim Browne “Prayer in the events of each day and each moment is one of the secrets of the kingdom revealed to “little children”, to the servants of Christ, to the poor of the Beatitudes” (CC 2660). “Prayer is the best spiritual weapon we possess. It is the key that […]
Saturday ELECTRONIC AND APPLIANCE RECYCLE DAY September 21, 9AM-2PM Clean out your basement or garage and bring your items to the church parking lot! The following is a list of recyclable items, including, but not limited to: computer towers, laptops, VCR, copiers, DVD, stereo equipment, microwaves, dehumidifiers, radios, small electronics of any kind, lighting, vacuums, […]