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This week at MQOA:
• Pg. 4 MQOA’s Christmas Bazaar 12/7/19 • Pg. 4 New Mass schedule has started • Pg. 5 First Communion, Confirmation registration information • Pg. 7 Mass Ministers’ Schedule
WELCOME
Thank you for joining us for Mass today. We hope that you find us to be Holy Spirit-filled disciples of Jesus Christ, centered in the Eucharist, striving to offer welcome and healing to all. Contact us soon to find out how you can be a part of what MQOA is building here in Salem.
OCTOBER 20, 2019
www.MQOA.org
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
ST. JAMES CHURCH 156 FEDERAL ST. SALEM MA 01970 CONFERENCE RM: 158 FEDERAL ST. REAR HALL: ENTER FROM REAR PARKING LOT
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 15 HAWTHORNE BLVD. SALEM MA 01970
RECTORY: 30 UNION ST.
PARISH OFFICES 158 FEDERAL ST. SALEM MA 01970
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Last week, we began to talk about healing as a part of our parish’s mission, and as a follow up, I want to include a piece about what we mean by healing. We will start to talk more about this as a parish as we offer opportunities here to experience healing through many means, including the sacraments. Dr. Christine Williams, who is an area psychologist and the coordinator of the Healing Ministry at our parish, includes this piece on her website, addressing the question of “Does God Heal Today?”
Does God heal today? There are two answers to this. The first is to examine what it means to be healed, from the perspective of faith in Jesus Christ. Faith, in the Christian perspective, is more than adhering to a belief system. To be Christian is to have a relationship with the living God who sees us and who knows us intimately. Through this relationship and in growing spiritually, we begin to see ourselves as God sees us. And that is as a person worthy of love based on our inherent dignity. We learn to reject the things which have wounded us over the years: negative beliefs about ourselves, behaviors which interfere with our lives, relationships which are abusive, and more. We also develop strength through Christ to weather the turmoil, illness, and injury which are part of the human experience. In Christ we are healed. The second part of the answer is more bold — answering whether God CURES illness when we pray. There are cases which have been submitted for scientific investigation, where it is presumed that there is a natural explanation for the remission of illness which has occurred. Yet in some cases no explanation is found. In the absence of a natural cause for the cure, we are invited to believe that what the Gospel witnesses to is true: that God has and continues to sometimes cure ailments. This is unusual. It is not what we usually see working in a Christian-based healing ministry. But we hold space that this can happen.
The first part of this explanation is where I believe we, as a parish with an active healing ministry, have begun to see evidence of real healing. In truth, we have also begun to see, from time to time, physical cures, but they are not as dramatic and as frequent as the first type of healing. We are a people that needs to overcome many challenges in our personal lives, our relationships, our relationship with God through Jesus, and our relationship with the Church. I think that this is the secret to our success. We submit ourselves to God in faith, and having received healing or a cure, we become people who can then evangelize others. In the Gospel of John, Jesus speaks to a number of wounded people, but my favorite is the woman at the well. He points out to her that she is wounded in her relationships, and as a result, she cannot see Jesus for who He is. Once she realizes who He is, she becomes an evangelizer who draws the whole village to Jesus. They then believe for themselves. As I said last week, all of us have a bit of pride and “leprosy,” that is, something that needs to be healed in each of us. Then we can begin to share Jesus with other, like the woman at the well and the leper who went on to live a life of giving thanks to God and drawing others to Him. Peace, Father Murray Next week, we welcome a priest from the Unbound community who will be asking us for help with their projects around the world. In other news, soon we will be starting some work on the foyer at St. James. I will let you know about it as it unfolds.
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UN MENSAJE DEL NUESTRO PASTOR
La semana pasada comenzamos a hablar sobre la sanación como una parte de nuestra misión parroquial. Dando seguimiento a esto, voy a incluir un artículo sobre lo que queremos decir con sanación. Comenzaremos a hablar más sobre esto como parroquia, ya que ofrecemos oportunidades en nuestra parroquia para experimentar la sanación a través de muchos medios, incluidos los sacramentos. La Dra. Christine Williams, quien es psicóloga de área y coordinadora del Ministerio de Sanación aquí en nuestra parroquia, incluye este artículo en su sitio web, abordando la pregunta "¿Dios sana hoy?"
¿Dios sana hoy? Hay dos partes para responder a esto. La primera es examinar lo que significa ser sanado desde la perspectiva de la fe en Jesucristo. La fe, en la perspectiva cristiana, es más que adherirse a un sistema de creencias. Ser cristiano es tener una relación con el Dios vivo que nos ve y que nos conoce íntimamente. A través de esta relación y al crecer espiritualmente, comenzamos a vernos a nosotros mismos como Dios nos ve. Y eso equivale a vernos como una persona digna de amor basada en nuestra dignidad inherente. Aprendemos a rechazar las cosas que nos han herido a lo largo de los años: creencias negativas sobre nosotros mismos, comportamientos que interfieren con nuestras vidas, relaciones que son abusivas y más. También desarrollamos fuerza a través de Cristo para resistir la agitación, la enfermedad y las lesiones que son parte de la experiencia humana. En Cristo somos curados. La segunda parte de la respuesta es más audaz: responder si Dios CURA la enfermedad cuando oramos. Hay casos que han sido sometidos a investigación científica, donde se presume que existe una explicación natural para la remisión de la enfermedad que ha ocurrido. Sin embargo, en algunos casos no se encuentra ninguna explicación. En ausencia de una causa natural para la cura, estamos invitados a creer que lo que el Evangelio testifica es verdad: que Dios tiene y continúa curando dolencias a veces. Esto es inusual. No es lo que solemos ver trabajando en un ministerio de sanación basado en el cristiano. Pero tenemos espacio para que esto pueda suceder.
La primera parte de esta explicación es donde creo que nosotros, como parroquia con un ministerio de sanación activo, hemos comenzado a ver evidencia de curación real. En verdad, también hemos comenzado a ver, de vez en cuando, curaciones físicas, pero no son tan dramáticas y tan frecuentes como el primer tipo de curación. Somos un pueblo que necesita superar muchos desafíos en nuestras vidas personales, nuestras relaciones, nuestra relación con Dios a través de Jesús y nuestra relación con la iglesia. Creo que este es el secreto de nuestro éxito. Nos sometemos a Dios con fe, y después de recibir la sanación o la cura, nos convertimos en personas que luego pueden evangelizar a otros. En el Evangelio de Juan, Jesús habla a varias personas heridas, pero mi favorita es la mujer del pozo. Él le señala que ella está herida en sus relaciones (casada 5 veces) y como resultado no puede ver a Jesús. Una vez que se da cuenta de quién es Él, se convierte en una evangelizadora que atrae a toda la aldea hacia Jesús. Entonces ellos creen por sí mismos. Como dije la semana pasada, todos tenemos un poco de orgullo y lepra, eso es lo que necesita ser curado y después podemos comenzar a dar gracias a Dios y a atraer a otros hacia él, como la mujer en el pozo y el leproso que volvió a vivir. Paz, Padre Murray La próxima semana damos la bienvenida a un sacerdote de la comunidad independiente que nos está pidiendo ayuda con sus proyectos en todo el mundo.Estamos comenzando a trabajar en el vestíbulo de St. James. Te lo haré saber a medida que se desarrolle.
Our weekly e-newsletter is a great way to keep in touch, and get a sneak peek at our bulletin each week. Sign up by visiting the first page of our website, in the “REACH OUT” section (just above the map).
TODAY’S MASS READINGS:
The readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday
in Ordinary Time in year C can be found starting at
number 1014 in the Journeysongs book.
The prayers for the Mass are found starting at number 140
(grey section).
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WEDDINGS AT MQOA
If you are an engaged couple and want to get married at Immaculate Conception or Saint James Church, please contact our pastor, Father Bob
Murray: [email protected] to set a date as soon as possible.
Please Note: Weddings are scheduled at least nine months to one year in advance.
NEW MASS SCHEDULE
We had a smooth transition last weekend with our new Mass schedule. Thank you all for your kind support during this adjustment. As a reminder, the new Mass schedule is:
- Saturdays, 4:00 PM at St. James - Sundays, 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception - Sundays, 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception in Spanish - Sundays, 6:00 PM at Immaculate Conception
Weekdays: no daily Mass on Thursdays
THE MQOA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR December 7, 2019 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The MQOA Parish Bazaar’s success depends upon you! To help make this year’s
bazaar fun and successful, please consider volunteering, donating raffle items, providing bake sale items, or giving Christmas treasures for the “White Elephant” table. Your contributions are important!
CHRISTMAS WHITE ELEPHANT DONATIONS For this year’s White Elephant we are asking for Christmas-related items only. We will accept gently used or new indoor Christmas decorations, Christmas gift wrap/bags/bows, unused Christmas cards, figurines, Christmas tableware, Christmas books, and Christmas DVDs.
We cannot accept Christmas lights, outdoor Christmas decorations, furniture, electronics, bedding, rugs, pillows, plush toys, clothing, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, video games or any bulky items, including exercise equipment.
Collection days will be Friday., Nov. 15, 5 PM to 7 PM, and Sat., Nov. 16 and 23, 9 AM to 11:30 AM at St. James Lower Hall.
Thank you for your support!
“Project Rachel led me to a place of forgiveness and mercy. During the retreat, I realized the lasting impact of forgiveness. I knew God had forgiven me, and now I needed to forgive myself.”– A Project Rachel retreat participant.
The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past abortion to attend a “Come to the Waters of Healing” one-day retreat. The next retreat is November 16 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Locations are confidential. Limited to ten participants per retreat. For more information, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or [email protected].
Let us pray for life. Holy Hour is the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. A plenary indulgence is granted for this practice. Every third Friday of the month we celebrate a Holy Hour for Life. Friday October 18 at Immaculate Conception at 7:00 PM.
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FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
If your child is in grade 2 or above and has already been baptized, and you seek the Sacrament of Eucharist for him/her, watch this space for details coming soon.
Preparation for this Sacrament includes preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (first Confession) in the fall, and continues with preparation for Eucharist in the spring. We use a combination of 5-6 gatherings of children and their parents/guardians and an at-home curriculum. Email Margo at [email protected] to make an appointment to register your child. First Communion is April 26, 2020, at our 9:30 AM Mass.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD — HELP NEEDED Wondrous Stories, our Children’s Liturgy of the Word, is offered as ongoing faith formation (in the place of CCD) for children up to 6th grade. During the Mass, kids gather in the parish hall (while their parents enjoy the readings and homilies at Mass) to learn about the Gospel and our Church. Kids love it, parents love it! Starting in November, we will offer this ministry during our 9:30 AM Sunday Masses at Immaculate Conception, and we are in need of a team of volunteer leaders for this school year. We’re looking for adults with a love for children and an interest in teaching young kids about Jesus in a safe and fun environment. We’ll train you, and supply all the materials. Interested? Please reach out to Margo Morin, our Pastoral Associate, at [email protected]
THIS WEEK AT ALPHA This week at alpha we dined on home-cooked teriyaki chicken, fried rice, and ginger broccoli, and asked the question: How and Why Do I Pray? If you have big questions like this one, plan ahead to join us on Thursday nights, starting January 23 at 7:00 PM at St. James lower church hall. If you want to see the video from week one, check it out at tinyurl.com/viewalpha You can find out more about Alpha at our website: www.mqoa.org/alpha, or at alphausa.org/try
BECOMING CATHOLIC RCIA
Are you, or is someone you know, interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or in
receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Communion)? We can help! The process is easy! To register or to find out more, contact Margo at [email protected]
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
If you or someone you know is 16 or older and wants to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, watch this space for information coming soon.
Preparation for this sacrament includes 5-6 gatherings of candidates with their parents/sponsors and an online curriculum. Email Margo at [email protected] to make an appointment to register for this Sacrament.
Confirmation is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2020.
VISIT OUR WELCOME DESK If you’re a visitor with questions, a volunteer who needs to complete a CORI form, someone seeking baptism for yourself or your child, or a guest who would like to join our parish, please visit our welcome desk in the side foyer. The desk will be open every Sunday before and after the 9:30 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception church. Be Welcomed. Be Healed. Belong.
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YOUR GENEROUS GIVING THIS WEEK AT MQOA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room 7:00 PM Bilingual Mass (English y español) ― IC 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, MQOA Office WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:30 AM Knitting Group ― St. James conf. room 6:30 PM Bingo ― St. James Church Hall. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 8:30 AM Rosary at Immaculate Conception Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 5:00 AM Hispanic Intercessory Prayer Group ― IC 10:00 AM AA meeting ― St. James conference room 3:00 PM Confessions ― St. James church 4:00 PM Mass at St. James Church Memorial: Gloria Goodnow SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 9:30 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Baptism of Landon Riley 10:30 AM Baptism class for parents and godparents ― IC chapel 12:00 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception en español. 6:00 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception
October 12-13, 2019
Offertory: $3,857.00 Online: not available In Mail: $1,105.62 Total: $4,962.62 World Missions: $570.00 Grand Annual: not available
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR CHECKS TO “MARY, QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES PARISH.” Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish relies on the weekly offertory and other donations to serve God and God’s people. By giving $10 or $20 in our weekly collection, you help make Masses more beautiful, ministries more personal, service to the poor more possible, and opportunities to grow in faith more plentiful. Thank you for your financial and prayerful support.
To request a Mass in honor or in
memory of a loved one, please call
the parish offices at
978-745-9060, or email
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
This week’s second collection supports Catholic World Missions. By Baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church and share their faith as missionaries. World Mission Sunday gathers
support for the pastoral and evangelization programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith—a Pontifical Mission Society. Please visit www.propfaithboston.org for more information.
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MASS MINISTER SCHEDULEs
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MQOA
Check out our parish website at www.MQOA.org and visit it often for information and updates.
Stay up to date with our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MQOASalem
Find us on Twitter at: twitter.com/SalemCatholics
REMEMBER OUR MASS SCHEDULE
HAS CHANGED
Watch for information on how to change your Mass scheduling preferences in the near future. See the new schedule on page 4 of this bulletin.
PLEASE CHECK IN
Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, please check in in the sacristy when you arrive to serve for Mass. There’s a log book in each of our churches. Also, please come early and greet our guests at the church doors before Mass. Thanks!
SCHEDULING Greeters, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and all liturgical ministers can access the schedule via the link in the email sent on 4/24/2019. If you have lost the link, email Margo Morin at [email protected] and it will be re-sent to you.
THE NEW SCHEDULE IS HERE
Please check the schedule online at the same link (a Google Document — you do not need an account to access or edit the doc.). Make additions or deletions directly in the document, and your changes will be saved as you go. Need the link? Email us: [email protected]
SATURDAY, Oct 19 4:00 PM SJ Greeters: Liz Borkowski Claudia Nicgorski Lectors: Jim Fouhey Eucharistic Ministers: Aida Oquendo-Nieves Claudia Nicgorski SUNDAY, Oct 20 9:30 AM IC Greeters: Carol Collins Lectors: Gerald Collins Kate Sousa Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen Galvin 6:00 PM IC Lectors: Margo Morin Eucharistic Ministers: Kelly Tetrault Christine Williams
SATURDAY, Oct 26 4:00 PM SJ Greeters: Liz Borkowski Claudia Nicgorski Lectors: Aida Oquendo-Nieves Eucharistic Ministers: Aida Oquendo-Nieves Claudia Nicgorski SUNDAY, Oct 27 9:30 AM IC Greeters: Lectors: Eileen Luddy Eucharistic Ministers: David Henry 6:00 PM IC Lectors: Karen Hayes Eucharistic Ministers:
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