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Saint Helen, Mother of the �Emperor Constantine�

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383 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061��

MASS SCHEDULE�Saturday Vigil� � 4:00 p.m.�

Sunday � � 8:30 a.m.�

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Daily Mass� � 9:00 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.��

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT �

Wednesday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m. �Followed by Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary. �

Saint Mary �of the Sacred Heart�

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392 Hanover St, Hanover, MA 02339��

MASS SCHEDULE�Sunday � 7:00 a.m.�

� 10:00 a.m. Family Mass� �

� 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass��

Daily Mass� 9:00 a.m. Tues., Thur., Sat.��

Tuesday� Holy Communion Service at 7:15 p.m.�

� Healing Mass (Last Tues. of Month)�

�SACRAMENTS��

Penance: �

Saturday 3:00 � 3:45 p.m. at Saint Helen’s, �or by appointment.��

Baptism: �Contact the collaborative office at (781) 826�4303 to make necessary arrangements. Baptisms are held at Saint Mary’s on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month.��

Marriage: �Couples should contact the collaborative office at (781) 826�4303 to schedule an appointment with a Priest or Pastoral Associate six months prior to the intended date of marriage.�

Rev. Christopher J. Hickey, Pastor ��

Rev. Bill Salmon, Retired Priest in Residence ��

Deacon John Murray, Permanent Deacon��

Deacon Roger Vierra, Permanent Deacon�

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Saint Mary’s And Saint Helen’s�Leading teens closer to Christ�

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Holy Mothers Collaborative � � � April 1, 2018�

HMC The Holy Mothers Collaborative�

� Moving forward in faith in a spirit of radical hospitality.�

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Holy Mothers Collaborative Office�

392 Hanover St�

Hanover, MA 02339�

Office: (781) 826�4303�

Fax: (781) 826�5203�

HolyMothers.com�

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COLLABORATIVE STAFF��

Collaborative Secretary�

Gina Bongarzone � gbongarzone@holymothers.com�

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Receptionist�

Ellen Wencek � ewencek@holymothers.com�

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Pastoral Associate & Music Director�

Ellen McDonough � emcdonough@holymothers.com�

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Administrative Assistant�

Patty Cockey � pcockey@holymothers.com��

Business Manager�

Martha Salmon � msalmon@holymothers.com�

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Youth Minister (Life Teen & Edge)�

Tim Habeeb � tim@lifeteensmash.com�

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Youth Minister (Life Teen & ROC)�

Mike Habeeb � mike@lifeteensmash.com�

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Maintenance Director�

Mike Callahan � mcallahan@holymothers.com�

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Caretaker�

Dave Ware � (781) 826�4303�

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION�

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Rel. Ed. Office: (781) 826�2351�

Fax: (781) 829�9271��

Religious Education Coordinators�

Maura Dowling � mdowling@holymothers.com�

Karen Gill � kgill@holymothers.com�

�Religious Education Secretary�

Sarah McCrann � reled@holymothers.com �

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WELCOME TO THE HOLY MOTHERS COLLABORATIVE!�

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Have you registered as a parishioner at Saint Mary’s or

Saint Helen’s? Are you new to the area? If you would like

to become a registered parishioner and be added to our

parish list, please contact the collabora ve office at (781)

826�4303 to receive our registra on form. You can also

download the form online at HolyMothers.com.�

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & THE CATHOLIC APPEAL��

The Holy Mothers Collaborative is currently in the planning stages of a capital campaign. As such, our collaborative will not have a Catholic Appeal mailing or In�Pew appeal in March like the rest of the Archdiocese.�Instead, a portion of our donations to the capital campaign this spring will go towards the 2018 Catholic Appeal. Please be on the lookout for more information about the campaign in the coming weeks and months. Thank you!�

Mass Intenons for the Week�

APRIL�WED�

4�9 a.m. (St. Helen’s) Joseph DeMarco, Patrick

McDonagh, & the McAllen Family�

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7�4 p.m. (St. Helen’s) Richard Aus n, Patricia

Harvey, Erin Roberts, & Joseph Sullivan�

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8�7 a.m. (St. Mary’s) Cecelia Acampora &

Kathleen Pelle er��

10 a.m. (St. Mary’s) Sheila Keegan, Louis

Ladas, & Elaine Nazzaro�

Please pray for our parish sick and deceased.�

Next weekend (April 7 & 8) there will be a second collection to support the maintenance of both churches in the Holy Mothers Collaborative. All the money received will remain right here in the parish, and will help us to meet our ever increasing bills and financial obligations. We appreciate your generosity to these monthly maintenance collections.�

NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION�

Easter Sunday � Resurrection of the Lord�� � � � � April 1, 2018�

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ONLINE GIVING & DIRECT WITHDRAWAL��

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Thank you to all those who have already registered for Online Giving and Direct Withdrawal. Online Giving registration envelopes are still available at both churches. You can also register online at HolyMothers.WeShareOnline.org or by

scanning the image here with your phone. Online Giving is a great way to support the collaborative and help us continue to meet our financial needs.�

Dear parishioners,��

On behalf of Father Bill, Deacon John, Deacon Roger, and the staff of the Holy Mothers Collaborative, I would like to wish you all a happy Easter! I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve you as your pastor. In my opinion, we are one of the most successful collaboratives in the Archdiocese of Boston, and that is because of you � the parishioners. You have completely embraced the idea of radical hospitality, and we are a truly welcoming environment thanks to you.��

It is sometimes the case that Easter brings back some who have been away. If that is the case, welcome back! We pray you feel God’s love in our community. If there is anything that we can do to help you reunite at God’s holy altar, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.��

Our Lenten journey has given way to the Easter season. Let us rejoice and live in the joy of the Risen Lord! ��

Father Chris�

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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR�

Be refreshed, empowered, and gifted by the Holy Spirit.��When:� Tuesday nights from March 6 to May 8�� 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. (begins with Mass)��Where:� Hosted by the Holy Mothers Collaborative at �� Saint Mary of the Sacred Heart Church�� 392 Hanover Street in Hanover��

The Holy Spirit is an awesome counselor, guide, and comforter given to us by Jesus to live this life to the fullest. Spring is coming, and you can be refreshed, empowered, and gifted by the Holy Spirit. Introduction night

is on�March 6, starting with a Mass celebrated by Father Chris. Seven Tuesday night sessions will follow. Stir up the Holy Spirit and expect to be refreshed. For more information, contact Barbara Tobin at�(781) 826�4955.�

EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS�

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Thank you to all those who made donations for the Easter flowers and decorations in memory of their loved ones. Father Chris, Father Bill, Deacon John, and Deacon Roger will be remembering your deceased in their prayers. Please know that our entire parish will be praying for your loved ones in a very special way throughout the Easter season.�

Each year, the Easter Collection goes to support the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. The Clergy Health and Retirement Trust provides for the retirement, medical, and financial needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. These priests have given their lives to faithfully serve Christ, the Church, and you. We appreciate your generosity to this year’s collection. For more information, please visit clergytrust.org.�

EASTER COLLECTION�ULTREYA MASS: MONDAY, APRIL 9�

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There will be an Ultreya Mass for all those who have been on Cursillo, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the Cursillo experience, on Monday, April 9 at 7:15 p.m. at Saint Mary’s. A Mass and witness talk will be par t of the evening. For more information, please contact Walter Osterman at (561) 301�3150 or walter@togram.com. �

MERCY SEWS MINISTRY�

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Mercy Sews is working towards our 2018 clothing shipment of dresses for girls and t�shirts for boys for Bishop Dennis’ diocese. In addition, this year

we will be making receiving blankets for the newborns. Receiving blankets will be a single layer polar fleece cut in rectangles approximately 36” x 30” in culturally appropriate prints or solids. If you would like to help, please contact Clare Noonan at�mercysews@comcast.net. Mercy Sews will be holding “measure and cut” workshops to assemble dress kits� on Wednesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 25�from 10 to 1 p.m.�You need not sew to help!�

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Theology on Tap is an event for adults over the age of 21 to gather and discuss religious topics in an informal setting. Please join us on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at New World Tavern (56 Main St, Plymouth) for a time of discussion and sharing entitled “Why Catholicism Remains Relevant.” Father Rick Gribble will be the guest speaker. Father Rick attended the US Naval Academy, served as a nuclear submarine officer, and was an engineer for Bechtel and Hughes Aircraft. He is a part of the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the author of over 30 books on history and spirituality. This event is sponsored by the Plymouth Area Parishes.�

THEOLOGY ON TAP�

Holy Mothers Collaborative � � � April 1, 2018�

FAMILY HEALING FROM ADDICTIONS���

Addiction hurts the body, mind, and spirit of both the individual and those who love them. The Family Healing from Addictions ministry meets at several locations each month. These meetings are held both for those suffering from addiction, as well as their loved ones.��

First Sunday of the Month�Holy Ghost, Whitman�

11 a.m. to Noon (light lunch to follow)�Contact: Karen McWilliams (603) 682�7933�

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Sunday,�May 6, 2018 from 2 to 6 p.m.�at�Holy Family

Church in Duxbury. Speaker Dr . Allen Hunt and singer�songwriter George Lower from Dynamic Catholic, will lead this event. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the 4 powerful habits that will help you reach your full potential and greatness in this engaging and interactive program. Tickets are available at� DynamicCatholic.com� and at the Holy Family Duxbury Parish Office. This event is� being widely advertised and is already� 50% sold out! For more� information, please contact Tresa Salters at (617) 688�8622.�

FIND YOUR GREATNESS�

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United� Church of Christ, 460 Main St, Norwell, will be hosting a series of follow�up offerings to build on the “BEING MORTAL” event held in October 2017. Please join us, whether you attended the�original event or not, as we delve a bit deeper into the topics most requested by attendees:��

Monday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.�Understanding Palliative Care and Hospice Care�

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Gabriel Mahoney, Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Medicine, South Shore Health System��

Lisa Melchionna, Director of Hospice, Supportive and Palliative Care��

Monday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.�Planning Ahead: Empowering Others to Fulfill Your �

Wishes While You are Living and After Death��

Alexis B. Levitt, Norwell Estate Planning & Elder Law �Attorney��

Brendan McNamara, McNamara�Sparrell Funeral Homes��

Monday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.�Caregiving: No Regrets�

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Rev. Peggy O’Neil Files, Manager of Chaplaincy at South �Shore Health System��

Please register to attend any or all of the series offerings, so that we can plan for materials. These offerings are free. Please register by contacting Gwen Morgan at whatifworkbook@comcast.net, (781) 210�2045; or Ann Finnie at ann@footprintsholistic.com, (781) 545�2663.�

“BEING MORTAL” SERIES�

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Thank you to Father Mike McNamara, who celebrated our Mass and Healing Service in February. His message to us was to remember to keep God first in our lives. The scribes and the Pharisees in the Gospel thought highly of themselves, loved praise, and wanted their good works to make everyone notice how pious they were. Jesus tells us not to follow the way of the Pharisees, but to humble ourselves and practice putting others first.��

Our next Mass and Healing Service will be on April 24 at 7:15 p.m. at Saint Mary’s. Father Joe McDermott will be our celebrant. Come join us and experience the healing power of Jesus. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Barbara Tobin at�(781) 826�4955. ��

MASS & HEALING SERVICE: TUES, APRIL 24�

FRESH START MINISTRY�

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The Fresh Start Ministry helps families transition from Rehoboth House Shelter to independent living arrangements, by providing the families with basic household items including cookware, dining ware, bed linens, and towels, as well as other house supplies.���

The ministry is currently in need of the following items, which can be dropped off in the “Fresh Start” collection boxes at Saint Mary’s and Saint Helen’s. Thank you in advance for your generosity!��

April’s Items of the Month:��

�Measuring cups and spoons���Kitchen knives/cutting boards��Cookware � pots and pans��Dinnerware/dish sets��Shower curtains, liners, rings, and shower mats��Electric alarm clocks/clock radios��Bed pillows and mattress protectors (Twin and Full/Queen)��Gift cards to Kohl’s, Target, or Walmart (place in an envelope marked “Fresh Start” and drop it in the collection or at the Collaborative Offices)�

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**Please no clothing, knick�knacks, furniture, or used housewares.�

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The 9th Annual Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit Dance to support NPH USA will be held on Sunday, April 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Quincy. NPH USA works to improve the lives of orphaned, abandoned, and disadvantaged children

throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The night will include live entertainment from several Irish bands, dancing, a guest speaker from NPH, local Irish step dancers, a raffle for two round�trip tickets to Ireland with $1000 cash, and plenty of silent auction and raffle prizes.�

IRISH HEARTS FOR ORPHANS BENEFIT DANCE�

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We would like to wish you a very happy

Easter!��

Dates to Remember:�April 3 � Prep Day for Grade 2 Parents�April 8 � First Grade Mass�April 9 � Make Up Prep for Grade 2 Parents�April 9 to 12 � Bible Olympics � (Last Week of Class)��

Summer Religious Ed: We will offer this again for Grades 3, 4, and 5. The dates have not been set yet, as it will depend on the actual last day of school in Hanover and Norwell. Please stay tuned.��

Attention Second Grade Parents: Our Prep Day

will be on Tuesday, April 3 at Saint Mary’s Parish Center. We ask that you plan ahead so that you can accompany your child throughout their regular, one�hour class time (3:00 or 4:30). Most teachers will be attending the Prep Day with their own second grader, so it is important that you be there to participate alongside your child. The Prep Day is a special day to complete a project together, to review logistics for your child’s actual First Communion, and to give you a sneak peak at our songs. If your schedule does not allow you to attend during their regular Tuesday class time, then please join us on

Monday, April 9 at 7:15 p.m. in the hall with your child. If you are planning to attend the Monday evening session, your child should not come to class on April 3.�

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Easter can be very confusing to small children. It is hard for them to fully understand how some people could be so cruel to Jesus. We have explained to them that Easter is all about love and forgiveness. We realize that the children associate Easter with Bunnies, eggs, and baskets. Below you will see how the Easter bunny can be a tool to teach us about Jesus and the qualities He would like each of us to possess. ��

Real Easter bunnies: ��are white as snow because Jesus takes all sin away

(Isaiah 1:18b). ��are gentle, kind�hearted and forgiving (Ephesians

4:32). ��have big ears that are quick to listen (James 1 : 1 9). ��have big eyes to look carefully and choose what is

good (1 Thessalonians 5:21).��have no voice for complaining or arguing (Philippians

2:13).��are quiet in prayer, but hop with thanksgiving and

rejoicing (Philippians 4:4�6). ��have big feet to go tell others about Jesus so they

can be like Easter bunnies, too (Matthew 28: 19�20).��eat what is healthy by filling up on God's word

every day (Psalm 119:11). (Kim Weir)�

� � � � � � LIFE TEEN SMASH�Youth Minister: Tim Habeeb � tim@lifeteensmash.com�

Youth Minister: Mike Habeeb � mike@lifeteensmash.com�

LifeTeenSMASH.com�

RELIGIOUSEDUCATION(Grades1through5)�Coordinators:MauraDowling&KarenGill�

Secretary:SarahMcCrann�ReligiousEd.Of�ice:(781)826�2351orreled@holymothers.com�

Pizza and Prayer: Monday from 6 to 8

Join your friends at Life Teen on Monday nights from

6 to 8 p.m. for prayer, worship, and fellowship.

Following prayer, pizza and soda will be served. ALL 8TH TO 12TH GRADERS ARE WELCOME!

Homework Day

We will have Homework Day in the Life House this

week on Monday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Middle School HW Day: Wed. 2:30 to 4:30

Middle School Homework Day is held in the Life

House every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30. Please sign up for the year on LifeTeenSMASH.com!

Providence Bruins: Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m.

This Friday we are heading down to the Dunk to see

the Providence Bruins take on the Hartford Wolf

Pack. This trip is open to middle school and high school. Space is limited, so sign up now on

LifeTeenSMASH.com.

SAVE THE DATE:

Life Teen SMASH Spring Retreat

Saturday, May 5 to Sunday, May 6

Text @LTSMASH to 81010 to join the Life Teen

SMASH Text Alert System.

Easter Sunday � Resurrection of the Lord�� � � � � � April 1, 2018�

Holy Mothers Collaborative � � � April 1, 2018�

COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION��

Liturgical Ministries Contact Person(s) � Phone � Email _ � �

Altar Guild � Pattie Brett � (781) 826�4303� pattiebrett@gmail.com�

Altar Servers � Stacy Collins (St. Mary’s)� (781) 826�6568� scollins13@partners.org� � Terri Schaffer (St. Helen’s)� � tas1120@gmail.com�

Announcers & Lectors� Deacon John Murray� (781) 871�5646� jpmurray1225@gmail.com�

Environment� Kate Nichtern (St. Mary’s)� (781) 878�1032� katenichtern@verizon.net�� � Pat Stewart (St. Helen’s) �� � pstewart@sweetapplepress.com�

Eucharistic Ministers� Henry Kozowyk (St. Mary’s)� � makhmk@beld.net�� � Kathy Lahiff (St. Helen’s)� � kklahiff@verizon.net�Funeral Ministry� Gina Bongarzone� (781) 826�4303� gbongarzone@holymothers.com�

Greeters� Patty Stewart � � � pattystewart507@yahoo.com�

Hospitality� Elizabeth Driscoll� (781) 982�1610� eadriscoll@comcast.net�Life Teen� Tim Habeeb� (781) 826�4303� tim@lifeteensmash.com�

� � Mike Habeeb� (781) 826�4303� mike@lifeteensmash.com�

Music Ministry� Ellen McDonough� (781) 826�4303� emcdonough@holymothers.com�

Ushers � Chris Cockey (St. Mary’s)� (781) 826�7031� cockey826@gmail.com�

Wedding Ministry � Amy Barrett� � � amybarrett842@gmail.com�

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EDUCATION AND SPIRITUALITY�

Collaborative Religious Education (Gr. 1 � 5) Coordinators: Maura Dowling and Karen Gill� �

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Religious Ed. Secretary� Sarah McCrann� (781) 826�2351� reled@holymothers.com�

Edge (Gr. 6 & 7)� Tim Habeeb, Youth Minister� tim@lifeteensmash.com�

ROC (Gr. 8 & 9)� Mike Habeeb, Youth Minister� mike@lifeteensmash.com�

Adult Bible Study� Joanne Roche� (781) 856�7359� jrroche@verizon.net�� � Manny Vaz� � manny5505@gmail.com�

Faith Based Cancer Support� Linda Dyer� (781) 534�8797� LindaDyer24@verizon.net�Faith Community Nursing� Judy Nicotera� � Judy_Nicotera@laboure.edu�� � � Sandy Sheehan�Little Blessing Playgroup� Erin Egan� (617) 835�8812� Erin0216@msn.com�

Parents/Caregivers of� Sue Scanlan� (781) 826�0158� Se_Scanlan@hotmail.com�

Special Needs Children � �Prayer Group� Barbara Tobin� (781) 826�4955�RCIA/Adult Confirmation� Ellen McDonough� (781) 826�4303� emcdonough@holymothers.com�

Vacation Bible Camp� Ellen McDonough� (781) 826�4303� emcdonough@holymothers.com�

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OUTREACH�

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Baptismal Blankets� Carole Reilly� (781) 826�3159� �

Comfort Food� Chris Ashburn� (781) 826�4324� connorash@aol.com� �

Father Bill’s Place� The Magee Family� � FrBills_HMC@outlook.com�

Food Pantry (Hanover)� Joan & Steven Geddes� (781) 792�3932� stevengeddes@verizon.net�Food Pantry (Norwell)� Millie Donohue� (781) 635�7370 �Fresh Start Ministry� Jan DiTullio� � SJDiTullio@gmail.com� �

Helping Hands� Marjorie Mahoney� (781) 659�4189�� Leann Kelly� (781) 659�7456�

Holy Communion for� Jane Beal (St. Mary’s) � (781) 826�1208� drbjeb1981@verizon.net� Sick & Homebound� Pat Curtin (St. Helen’s)� (781) 659�4884� pat.ike.curtin@verizon.net�Mercy Sews� Clare Noonan� (781) 826�4303� MercySews@comcast.net��Prayer Shawl� Clare Noonan� (781) 826�4303� noon1010c@comcast.net�Respect Life� Ken Evans� (781) 792�1809� 456kenjoe@gmail.com�

Saint Vincent de Paul� Don Buckley� (781) 826�4303� �

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ECCLESIAL MOVEMENTS�

Secular Franciscans� Walter Osterman � (561) 301�3150� walter@togram.com�