Ascension of the Lord
Ascension Thursday is the Church’s way of marking 40 days after Easter, just as Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.
Holy Day of Obligation
Masses
Eve of the Ascension of the Lord
Wednesday, May 16th – 4:00pm
Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 17th – 9:00am and 7:00pm
St. John’s Adult Choir will sing at the 7:00pm Mass.
Bulletin for Sunday, May 13
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Holy Day of Obligation
Masses
Eve of the Ascension of the Lord
Wednesday, May 16th – 4:00pm
Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 17th – 9:00am and 7:00pm
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Ascension Thursday is the Church’s way of marking 40 days after Easter, just as Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.
St. John’s Adult Choir will sing at the 7:00pm Mass.
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Next Weekend, May 19th/20th, the children of our parish will receive their First Communion at the Saturday, 4:00pm Mass and the Sunday, 10:00am and 12:00noon Masses.
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25th and 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. invites all couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2012 to the Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, June 3rd at 11:30am. Mass will include a renewal of vows. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. Please register online at
www.BostonCatholic.org/MarriageMinistries or with the parish office. Please register by May 25th to have your name included in the printed list of Anniversary Couples. A formal invitation and more information will be sent beginning in May from the Archdiocese to anniversary couples. Congratulations on your anniversary!
We are pleased to inform you that the Most Rev. John A. Dooher, Auxiliary Bishop for the South Region, will be the celebrant and homilist for this Wedding Anniversary Mass. Bishop Dooher is a strong supporter of the Archdiocese’s Marriage Ministries Programs. We are very pleased that he will be with us for this special occasion.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
BUNDLE SUNDAY WEEKEND
Saturday, June 2nd – 9am – 12noon
Sunday, June 3rd – 12noon – 3pm
Ocean View St. Parking Lot
This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc. Thank you for your support! Volunteers welcome!
First Communion Practices
Just a reminder about 1st Communion Practice.
If you are receiving Communion on May 19 at 4 p.m. your practice is Wed. May 16 at 2:40 p.m.
If you are receiving Communion on May 20 at 10 a.m. your practice is Thurs. May 17 at 2:40 p.m.
If you are receiving Communion on May 20 at 12 Noon your practice is Thurs. May 17 at 3:30 p.m.
We meet for all practices in the Chapel in the lower church.
Bulletin for Sunday, May 6
MEMORIAL GIFT DONATIONS
Memorial Gift Donations have been received in memory of:
Jack Arena
Charles DeSciscio
Thomas MacArthur
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Next Weekend – May 12th/13th.
The Winthrop Food Pantry serves those in need in our community. They rely on your help and you have never failed them. At the present time they are in need of large beef stews, albacore tuna and salad dressings. However, any non-perishable foods you may bring will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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FAMILY LITURGY
Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN
St. John the Evangelist School
Ocean View Street Entrance
May 18th – 7:15 pm – 9:30pm
Music – Games – TV – Basketball – etc.
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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12th. All are welcome.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
BUNDLE SUNDAY WEEKEND
Saturday, June 2nd – 9am – 12noon
Sunday, June 3rd – 12noon – 3pm
Ocean View St. Parking Lot
This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc. Thank you for your support!
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Confirmation Practice & Confirmation
With Confirmation only a short time away I would like to remind you of some important dates coming up during the next week.
Tuesday, May 8th – Students only – Confirmation practice & pictures. Students will need to report to the school gymnasium with their gowns at 6:20 p.m. If you have decided not to purchase individual pictures, your presence is still required for the group picture. The candidates should dress appropriately on this evening. Sneakers and flip-flops are NOT appropriate and should not be worn either at practice or for Confirmation.
Thursday, May 10th – Students and sponsors need to report to the gymnasium by 6:50 p.m. If your sponsor is not able to attend, please be sure a parent or another adult family member will be able to fill in on this evening.
Sunday May 13th – Confirmation! Students & sponsors only need to report to the gym and line up by 2:20 p.m. Very Reverend Robert Hennessey, who will be our celebrant, has requested to have a meeting and speak with the candidates and sponsors before the Mass begins.
Bulletin for Sunday, April 29
49th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Today, Sunday, April 29th, 2012, the Church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pope Benedict XVI is inviting Catholics all over the globe to participate by praying and encouraging Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life. The Holy Father’s Theme for this year is: “Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God.” Please pray that God may bless our parish with vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. For more information, please contact the Vocation Office at 617-746-5949.
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FAMILY LITURGY
Every Sunday through June, the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN
St. John the Evangelist School
Ocean View Street Entrance
May 4th – 7:15 pm – 9:30pm
Music – Games – TV – Basketball – etc.
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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12th. All are welcome.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
BUNDLE SUNDAY WEEKEND
Saturday, June 2nd – 9am – 12noon
Sunday, June 3rd – 12noon – 3pm
Ocean View St. Parking Lot
This year we will only be able to accept clothing, baby clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, towels, curtains, etc. Thank you for your support!
Bulletin for Sunday, April 22nd
Registration for the 2012-2013 Religious Education Program for grades 1-8 and Confirmation I and II is ongoing. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
All families, whether new or returning, need to register at this time. Any student attending parochial school who will be in the 10th grade in September and wishes to be confirmed should also register at this time. Also, any grade 2 student attending parochial school who wishes to receive Reconciliation and First Eucharist should also register at this time.
We will also register any child who is now in kindergarten and who is planning to attend our Grade 1 in the fall. A copy of your child’s Baptismal record will be needed if the child was not baptized at St. John’s.
Tuition for 1 child is $75, for 2 children $100, for 3 or more children is $125. Half the tuition is due at registration time. If you use weekly parish envelopes and have contributed $500 over the previous year, then tuition will be waived.
IF REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 30TH A $25 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED.
If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 617-846-3100 or come to the office in the St. John’s School building at 30 Oceanview St. Registration forms can be found at the back of the church or downloaded if you click here.
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FAMILY LITURGY
Every Sunday the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN
St. John the Evangelist School
Ocean View Street Entrance
May 4th – 7:15 pm – 9:30pm
Music – Games – TV – Basketball – etc.
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The Novena Devotions to St. Anthony of Padua are being held on Tuesday mornings after the 9am Mass and will continue until June 12th. All are welcome.
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Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club
On Monday, April 23rd, 2012 at 6:45pm, the WCWC will hold its Second Annual Charity Bowl Drawing at read more » »
Bulletin for Sunday, April 15, 2012
TODAY IS DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
In April of 2000, Pope John Paul II established the Feast of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter in accordance with the instructions given to St. Faustina by Our Lord who promised complete forgiveness of sins and all temporal punishment to all who have been to confession and who received Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Today, April 15th from 2:30 to 3:30pm, Adoration, Benediction, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Homily will be held in the downstairs chapel. Divine Mercy pamphlets will be available. Everyone is welcome.
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FAMILY LITURGY
Every Sunday the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-IN
St. John the Evangelist School
Ocean View Street Entrance
April 20th – 7:15 pm – 9:30pm
Music – Games – TV – Basketball – etc.
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
Luke wrote a two-volume work: Volume One was his Gospel; Volume Two was the Acts of the Apostles which describes the life of the Church after the Resurrection of Jesus. Every year, during the seven weeks of the Easter Season, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. In today’s passage, Luke gives an idealized description of early Christian community life.
Bulletin for Sunday, April 8
ALLELUIA
HE IS RISEN
May you know the risen Lord as He lives in you and continues to give you His life and His love.
We wish each and every one of you a very Blessed and Happy Easter.
Fr. Charles Bourke, Sr. Jane, Deacon Jim Leo and St. John’s Parish Staff
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Registration for the 2012-2013 Religious Education Program for grades 1-8 and Confirmation I and II will be held until April 12th. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Click here to download the form.
All families, whether new or returning, need to register at this time. Any student attending parochial school who will be in the 10th grade in September and wishes to be confirmed should also register at this time. Also, any grade 2 student attending parochial school who wishes to receive Reconciliation and First Eucharist should also register at this time.
We will also register any child who is now in kindergarten and who is planning to attend our Grade 1 in the fall. A copy of your child’s Baptismal record will be needed if the child was not baptized at St. John’s.
Tuition for 1 child is $60, for 2 children $85, for 3 or more children is $100. Half the tuition is due at registration time. If you use weekly parish envelopes and have contributed $500 over the previous year, then tuition will be waived.
IF REGISTERING AFTER JUNE 30TH A $25 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED.
If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 617-846-3100 or come to the office in the St. John’s School building at 30 Oceanview St. Registration forms can be found at the back of the church.
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FAMILY LITURGY
Every Sunday the 10am Mass has a focus on the family with the children in mind.
Holy Week and Triduum Services Schedule
HOLY WEEK AND TRIDUUM
April 2nd – April 8th
Monday: Eucharist – 9am
Tuesday: Eucharist – 9am
Wednesday: Eucharist – 9am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
“The Light is on For You” – 6:30-8pm (Fr. O’Connor)
Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer – 9am
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30pm
Eucharistic Adoration until 10pm
Good Friday: Morning Prayer – 9am
Stations of the Cross – 3pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 7:30pm
Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer – 9am
Easter Vigil – 7:30pm
Easter Sunday: 8am-10am-12Noon
