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MA Saint John the Evangelist Parish Roman Catholic Church, East Bridgewater, MA Home Our Parish Bulletin A Note From the Pastor Parish Staff Councils Parish Organizations Our History Faith Formation Religious Education RCIA Sacraments Ministries Giving Menu Search for: church-front risen-christ mass candles prayer choir-deacon picnic-class TOGETHER IN CHRIST COLLABORATIVE Church of Saint Ann West Bridgewater MA Website: stannswb.com St. John The Evangelist East Bridgewater MA Website: stjohneb.org We, The Together in Christ Collaborative of St. Ann and St. John the Evangelist, welcome and engage all ages to become the disciples that Jesus is calling all of us to be. United by faith and in the Celebration of the Mass, we embrace the call of Jesus to live our mission to Go forth and make disciples.” Through evangelization, education, and by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we will grow together as One Body of Christ. HAPPPY MOTHER’S DAY As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” – Jn 17:18 May 12, 2024 ***2023 Annual Reports for St. Ann and St. John ***THE MASS SCHEDULE WILL BE CHANGING THE WEEKEND OF May 25 - 26*** ST ANN’S MASS SCHEDULE Sunday - 8:00 & 11:30 AM - 6:15 PM ST JOHN’S MASS SCHEDULE Saturday - 4:00 PM Sunday - 9:30 AM This schedule will be in effect for 1 year. ***UPCOMING EVENTS*** * **2024 CATHOLIC APPEAL*** Congratulations to the 52 young people who will be Confirmed in our two parishes this week! May the Holy Spirit be with you and help you grow closer to Jesus. FIRST COMMUNION - May 4, 5th Congratulations to the 21 children who will receive their First Communion at the 4 pm and 11:30 Masses this weekend! We are very proud of you! Our remaining children will receive their sacrament on May 19th and June 1st. MUSIC AT THE 6:15 Mass As faith formation ends for the summer, we will no longer have our monthly Teen Mass, but we will continue to have music monthly at the 6:15 Mass on the following dates: May 19th (Pentecost) June 2nd (Corpus Christi) July 14th The Teen Mass will resume in the fall. SAVE THE DATE Outdoor Mass and Barbecue Sunday August 18 –n St John’s Time TBD Stay tuned for more details ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Classes will be beginning soon for any adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation but is looking to do so. Please contact Matt Brady for more information. ***Interested in Becoming Catholic? Never Been Confirmed but Want to be? We have a program for you! RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process by which adults who are not members of Church can receive the sacraments and become a Catholic. We also will be holding a 6 week class for anyone who has never been Confirmed but has already been Baptized and received First Communion. If you would like to participate in either class, please email or call Matt Brady. UPDATED PARISHONER REGISTRATION FORM Please fill in the form and place it in one of the baskets at the doors of the church or mail it to the Rectory Office at: 103 No. Main Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379 Thank you for your cooperation PARISHONER REGISTRATION UPDATE COLLABORATIVE MASS SCHEDULE St. John Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 11:30 am St. Ann Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am Sunday Contempory Evening Mass 6:15 pm *** The New Contemporary Mass*** Indoor and live streamed to cars in parking lot with Facebook Live. Communion will be distributed to those attending from their cars. ***A Sunday Mass is recorded at alternating churches. A link may be found on the websites. IN-PERSON DAILY MASS St. John Wednesday 9:00 am Friday 9:00 am St. Ann Thursday 9:00 am Saturday 9:00 am **Daily Masses are also live streamed with Facebook Live. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:00 - 3:30 at the church holding the 4 pm Mass Or by appointment. Please call the Rectory Office to set up an appointment. Holy Hour, Adoration, Rosary on Facebook Live 6:00 am Wednesday - Sunday SAINT JOHN’S SUNDAY MASS - May 12, 2024 Children’s Homily - "SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER" Story Time for 04/25/24 with Father Paul and Nellie Listen To This Storytime - "April 25, 2024" These are an uncertaint times and, if you’re like me, we look for reassurance during such moments. One of the ways my mother used toMy Dear Friends in Christ, reassure my siblings and me was to read to us. They were always entertaining, and had a message for us that gave comfort to us. In that same vein, I will be offering "Story Time with Fr. Paul and Nellie". From the warm confines of my she’ll be there for emotional support for us all!) from various books that I hope will be of comfort and reassurance. I will be doing this by way of Facebook Live, and I invite you to join me.So, after "online school" has let out and supper has been served, please join me (by way of Facebook Live) on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. for "Storytime With Fr. Paul and Nellie". I pray that this will give comfort and support to all, young and young-at-heart! Peace, Fr. Paul PANTRY HOURS WILL REMAIN THE SAME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Pantry days will be the FIRST MONDAY of the month, except for holidays, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm., and the THIRD MONDAY from 3 pm to 4:30 pm., except for holidays. Please check the schedule. THE FOOD PANTRY Monday, May 6, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Tuna, pasta, pasta sauce, soups, canned goods, etc are always great additions to the shelves. Donations are always appreciated but please call to let us know you are dropping off. 508-378-3760 Cards are also a great help. $5 — $25 cards are easier to distribute that large sums., ie $100 Thank you for your continued generosity. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Saint John’s Conference P O Box 544 East Bridgewater, MA 02333 Prayer for Spiritual Communion by St. Maximillian Kolbe My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen. TOGETHER IN CHRIST COLLABORATIVE We, The Together in Christ Collaborative of St. Ann and St. John the Evangelist, welcome and engage all ages to become the disciples that Jesus is calling all of us to be. United by faith and in the Celebration of the Mass, we embrace the call of Jesus to live our mission to Go forth and make disciples.” Through evangelization, education, and by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we will grow together as One Body of Christ. Our Collaborative Pastoral Plan Church of Saint John the Evangelist 210 Central St., East Bridgewater 02333 Office –103 N. Main Street, West Bridgewater 508-378-4207 Facebook: St. John the Evangelist-EB Church of Saint Ann 103 N. Main St., West Bridgewater 02379 508-586-4880 website: stannswb.com Facebook: St. Ann-WB Collaborative Office Hours 9 am-3 pm, Monday through Friday for both Churches. (The Office will be closed on Fridays during the months of June, July and August) New Parishioners Please introduce yourselves at the rectory. We hope you will become an active part of our parish family. DOWNLOAD our New Family/Member Registration Form Mass Intentions Contact the Rectory at (508) 378-4207 if you wish to have a Mass intention for a loved one. Please consult our Bulletin Archive for past Mass Intentions. Join Our Email Mailings! Online Giving PASTORAL STAFF Reverend Paul Ring, Pastor Priests In Residence: Fr. Peter Francis Fr. Michael Diochi Brendan A. Fitzgerald, Senior Deacon Christopher Connelly, Permanent Deacon From the Pastor’s Desk Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Live-streamed on Facebook - 6:00 am Wednesday - Sunday Parish Bulletins Catholic Church Near Me Now Together In Christ Collaborative Church of St. Ann 103 N Main St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379 Office: (508) 586-4880 EMAIL St. John the Evangelist 210 Central St. East Bridgewater, MA 02333 Office: (508) 378-4207 EMAIL Collaborative Office Hours are 9-3 M-F For both Churches A...