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Knights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus In service to One. In service to all.

Members of St. John the Evangelist Council # 14842

Meet in Fr. Mealey Hall on the

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each month at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic men over 18 interested in joining

Contact Grand Knight, Tom Cotter, at

978-855-1039 or

visit www.townsendkofc.org

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That Christians and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full

freedom.

Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information

Address 1 School St., Townsend, MA 01469

Phone/Fax 978-597-2291 978-597-3401

Website www.townsendcatholic.org

Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Prayer-Line [email protected] Or call the rectory at 978-597-2291

ConfessionsConfessionsConfessionsConfessions Tuesdays

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays of Lent 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

BaptismsBaptismsBaptismsBaptisms Contact Family Life Coordinator

Marion Parker 978-597-5086

MatrimonyMatrimonyMatrimonyMatrimony Contact Fr. St. Martin at 978-597-2291 x 14

Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella

Mother Teresa CircleMother Teresa CircleMother Teresa CircleMother Teresa Circle UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP UNITY, FRIENDSHIP and CHARITYCHARITYCHARITYCHARITY

Attention all Catholic women 16 years and above.

Membership Meeting Once a Month on a

Thursday Evening.

There are information packets at the main

entrance to the Church.

Join today.

Email: [email protected]

Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays

Monday-Saturday (Except occasional

Thursdays)

StaffStaffStaffStaff

Rev. Jeremy St. Martin Pastor

Rev. Jason Worthley Parochial Vicar

Edward Kelly Spiritual Development

Diane Oittinen Faith Formation

Kris Vaz Youth Ministry

Marion Parker Family Life

Susan Tocci Business Manager

Sue Ann Woolfrey Parish Facilities

Mary Best Office Assistant

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Sunday Reading Reflection

We are now in the season of The Epiphany. It is a wonderful season of mystery where we come to see how God reveals his best prizes slowly. We know that there will be one more electric world wide revelation to come. That is when Jesus Christ comes again - second time -

in glory. We also know that Jesus comes in little ways in our own lives everyday. What are the signs that we may know Jesus is coming again in glory or that Jesus is coming to visit us in our everyday lives? One of the main ways God works in revealing himself has to do with gradualness and subtlety. What can we do so that we can see the signs which are subtle and gradual? There are three things that we do - and that I haven't done enough - that work well. Fasting and praying and going to confession. When we go to confession and fast and pray we have a simple life which is not distracted and, being free, we can see the subtle little signs that God gives us of his coming.

The Baptism Celebration will be held in the New Hall, on Sunday, January 21st after the10:30 a.m. Mass. The baptism celebration is for families who have had children baptized between June 2017 and November 2017. The reception is not just for the prayer partners and families of the newly baptized, but for the entire parish. Refreshments will be served. Mark your calendars. Prayer Families Needed If you have 5 minutes or 10 minutes a day to say a prayer for a newly baptized child and their family, we need you! This helps our new families to feel apart of our larger St. John’s family. We have two celebrations a year to welcome all newly baptized families to our family. So all you need to do is make

a commitment for 6 months at a time. Please help by taking a picture - leave the babies name then your name and address on the slip provided. This will help families and Our family at St. John’s. ~Marion Parker

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Sunday Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m., Church.

Rosary & Adoration Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,

Church.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Last Monday of every month,

Church.

PPC Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00

p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Rectory.

Prolife Committee Last Tuesday of every month at

7:00 p.m., Rectory.

AA Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 p.m., Fr. Mealey Hall.

Holy Widows Guild 3rd Friday of the month in the

Rectory from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the Church starting in October

ASL Class Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in

Room 8 of the Parish Center.

Youth Group 2nd Sunday of the month from 11:30 a.m. -

1:30 p.m. on the side porch of the Rectory.

Pastor’s Desk

Saturday, January 6

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Shaun Kielty

Sunday, January 7

7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Maryellen (McGrath) Pittsley

6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 8

8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, January 9

8:30 a.m. Rev. Edward M. Keohan

Wednesday, January 10

8:30 a.m.

Friday, January 12

8:30 a.m. Robert Coté

Saturday, January 13

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Brian Newcomb 2nd Anniversary

Sunday, January 14

7:30 a.m. Shaun Kielty 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

REQUIEM ÆTERNAM Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the

friends and family of Thomas Hartnett Through the mercy of God, may he rest in

peace. Amen.

Upcoming Holy Day of Obligation

The Ascension of Our Lord 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, Wednesday, May 9

8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday, May 10 7:00 p.m. Mass, Thursday, May 10


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Our Parish Mission Trip will be going to Oil City, Pennsylvania, July 22-28, 2018. The trip is open to all students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2018, so that includes current 8th graders. We will once again be going through Catholic Heart WorkCamp, whose mission is “to foster the Catholic Faith of each participant through the sacraments, prayer and involvement in social service.” This promises to be an inspirational and fun week where you’ll live your Faith by helping local residents with anything from painting or gardening to home repair or even child care, while being strengthened in your Faith through daily Mass, amazing music and a lively and motivational evening program. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to make friends from around the country and within our own collaborative. ~ Tom Fitzpatrick

FREE Community Meals in Townsend, 2017/2018

St. John the Evangelist Church, Community Breakfast from 8AM to Noon. Next date January 21, 2018 along with the Baptism Celebration. Morning coffee, tea and homemade sweet and savory selections in Father Mealy Hall. First Baptist Church Spaghetti Dinner the last Wednesday of the month from 5 - 7PM. Next dates: In 2018: January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27. TEO

Please consider donating to TEO (Townsend Ecumenical Outreach), a community organization whose purpose is to provide emergency and temporary assistance to Townsend residents that are in need of a helping hand. TEO is located at 82 Bayberry Hill Rd., Townsend, MA. 978-597-2209. Current Needs: Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, tissue); Personal toiletries (shaving cream, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner). Canned goods of vegetables and meats always welcome. RCIA (Please spread the word…) Any adult non-Catholic who is contemplating becoming a Catholic is encouraged to call the rectory and make an appointment to come in and discuss the RCIA program. RCIA also serves as a program for adult Catholics who have not yet become fully initiated into the Church (for example, have not been confirmed or received First Communion) to prepare for the sacraments of initiation. Anyone who is interested…please call the rectory. ~Ed Kelly

Facilities

Electrician/plumber - Always in need, at some point, for licensed individual. If you have your own business, do

general contracting, woodworking and would like us to consider hiring you when needed. Just a reminder that we now have baby changing tables in bathrooms located in new hall and Church. Please contact the office at 978-597-2291, ask for Sue Ann. Passion & Purpose for Marriage is coming to Westford! Saturday May 5, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sue Ann How’s your marriage?

Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you ready for a deeper sense of purpose? More energy? A clearer understanding of God’s plan for your marriage? Join nationally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author Dr. Allen Hunt and award-winning singer songwriter George Lower for Passion & Purpose for Marriage. It’s not your typical church marriage event! This event is taking place at St. Catherine of Alexandria, 107 N. Main Street, Westford and is being sponsored by the following: St. John the Evangelist Parish (Townsend) St. Anne – St. Catherine Collaborative (Littleton & Westford) Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish (Dunstable, Groton & Pepperell) Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Parish Office. You can also purchase tickets online at www.DynamicCatholic.com (go to “Events” and select “Passion & Purpose for Marriage”) We expect this event to sell out! When was the last time you invested in your marriage? It’s time. You’re worth it! Tickets will be available after all masses the weekend of

January 13th & 14th!

~Mary Best

Support Our Young Missionary

If you want to donate to Abigail Zimmerman goto: www.netministries.ie/donate When you get to the page you put in her name at the bottom of the page so the money goes to her. Any money above what she needs will go to help support the net ministries organization. https://www.facebook.com/

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The Daughters of Isabella Circle #1442 ~Michelle Bennett, Regent

Fr. Jason Worthley will celebrate a Traditional Latin Mass using the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite on Friday, January 12 at 7:00pm at St. John’s in Townsend. All are welcome. ~Fr. Jason

March for Life This two day trip to Washington D.C. is only $40 and is full of prayer and hope. Details on the website. Don’t miss out. Parents: Don’t let you children’s education get in the way of your children's education. Schedule Thursday Jan 18, 2018 1 AM - Depart St Joseph's, Pepperell Noon - Arrive Washington DC at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Noon to 3:00 PM - Explore the Basilica 3:00 PM - Find seats for Vigil Mass (sit as a group) 5:30 PM - Vigil Mass 8 PM Overnight Accommodations at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart (bring sleeping bags and or air mattresses etc.) 8 AM Morning prayer 9 AM Mass with Cardinal Sean 12 PM Rally at the National Mall 4 PM Depart for Home After Midnight Arrive back at St Joseph's, Pepperell Friday Jan 19, 2018 Please sign-up online at townsendcatholic.org.

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GRADES 1-8 Classes meet from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. in the Parish center ground floor classrooms unless otherwise noted. For your child(ren)’s safety, please escort your child(ren) into the building. Do not leave them there unless the

teacher is present! Week A - January 7 Week B - January 14 Week A - January 21 Week B - January 28

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 1 & 2

Confirmation Preparation 1 meets from 4:00-5:45 p.m. then attends Mass at 6:00 p.m.. Confirmation Preparation 2 attends Mass at 6:00 p.m. then meets for class from 7:00-8:45 p.m. We will meet in the Parish Center Hall unless otherwise posted.

Classes - January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8 & May 6

MASS

Learning about our faith must be accompanied with the practice of the faith! That means regular Mass attendance. Please be sure you are participating in weekly MASS! See you there!

This past weekend's offertory collection was: $5,786.00

Our Christmas collection for the Clergy was: $6,199.00 Our 2nd collection this weekend is for our mortgage. Now that the New Year is upon us, we can start thinking about taxes (ugh). This year anyone who has made a total of $250 or more in contributions (whether it be a one-time donation or cumulative throughout the year) will automatically receive a letter from St. John’s showing your donations for the 2017 year. If you do not receive this letter by the end of January, please send me an email or give me a call. If you are not sure how much you gave, no worries, just shoot me an email, and I will add you to the list of people I send these letters to. You can email me at: [email protected]. I can then email, mail or you can pick up the letter from the rectory. You just need to ask. However, you do need to be making your weekly donations via the offertory envelopes, Online Giving or through Online Banking / BillPay system for us to send you out this statement. Loose cash and loose checks are not put into our system. Now might be a great time to set up online giving in preparation for your 2018 taxes. Just go to our website: TownsendCatholic.org and scroll to the bottom of the site until you see the icon for Online Giving. Click on that and you are on your way to helping support St. John’s parish. As always, thank you for your continued support and generosity to St. John's.

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