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St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t s

Now and in the Future

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St. John the EvangelistT o w n s e n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t sNow and in the Future

History & Mission Pages 3-4

Facilities Page 5

Parish Staff Page 6

Parish Information Page 7

Parish Committees and Ministries Pages 8- 13

Forward-Looking Parish Initiatives Pages 14 - 15

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onHistory of Saint John’s Parish:St. John the Evangelist parish (St. John’s) was established on November �1, 1945 and is part of the Boston Archdiocese. The first pastor was Rev. Percival J. Quill, from 1945 to 1946. Rev. Shawn W. Allen has been with us since 2006 and is the 16th Pastor at St. John’s. The Parish officially serves the Massachusetts towns of Townsend and Ashby, but wel-comes families from nearby Pepperell, Massachusetts and Brookline, New Hampshire.

One of the hallmarks of St. John’s is that everyone is accepted and loved. Children, teens, young adults, and older adults all bring special qualities that help comprise our ‘par-ish family.’ Our parish community comprises various committees and ministries. Every parish member is invited and encouraged to become part of one or more of them; we need you!

The Parish CouncilSt. John’s Parish Council is an active and vibrant body of parishioners fully integrated with the parish staff to provide leadership and direction to our parish. The role of the Council is to think about the here and now while also considering future implications sur-rounding facility needs and the overall enrichment of the parish community. Being part of this body of concerned and dedicated parishioners can be a very satisfying and fulfill-ing experience and we welcome your participation!

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Our Mission:The mission of St. John the Evangelist Parish is to serve Ashby and Townsend, embrac-ing both members and non-members.

We are a multi-generational, faith-filled community guided by the Holy Spirit. We bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to our communities through worship, religious education, prayer, and works of charity.

The parish community is an ever-changing entity. Population growth and demographic changes must be considered as we evolve our mission as a parish. Most evidently, we see a greater need for participation. The role of the pastor is to inspire, encourage, and support responsible laity in the leadership of the parish. The formation of our very suc-cessful Committees and Ministries is evidence of our excellent leadership, and we need that to continue.

Overall, the Mission of St. John’s is to become an informed, faith-inspired laity guided by a caring priest/shepherd who knows and loves his people while wishing for them to know and love him. All are baptized in and are inspired by the same Holy Spirit who enriches us and lifts our woundedness to the Father.

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Parish Staff ~ April 2010:Pastor: Reverend Shawn W Allen

Pastoral Associate: Edward Kelly

Secretary: Madeline Hirst

Director Religious Education: Kathleen Twombly

Business Manager: Susan Tocci

Family Life Coordinator: Marion Parker

Facilities Manager: Sue Ann Woolfrey

Youth Ministry: Kris Vaz

Office Assistant: Mary Best

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Parish InformatiContact Information

Phone 978-597-��91 Fax 978-597-3401Prayer Line (Sue Ventura) 978-597-�175Internet www.stjohnsoftownsend.come-mail [email protected] Address 1 School Street, Townsend, MA 01469Facebook® Group St. John the Evangelist (Townsend, MA)

Mass ScheduleMonday-Saturday (except Thursday) 8:30am

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 7:30am 10:30am

Rosary devotion & AdorationMonday 6:30pm

ReconciliationSaturday (reconciliation room) 3:30pm -4:00pm

Confessional 4:00pm - 4:30pmor by appointment

Parish NumbersCatholic families in Townsend & Ashby 4,500

Sunday mass attendance 850

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Parish CouncilOur mission is to help guide the future of the parish by assessing the present

and future needs of the parish from both a spiritual and facilities prospective.

Parish Council MembersCollin McNabb Fran Considine

Joanne Jusseaume Karen CormierFather Shawn Allen John Hussey

Brian Mohan Jennifer TorreyDon Batsford Christopher Van Veen

Finance CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Finance Committee MembersSteven Best Sandy Crory

Dan Twombly Paul Walter

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Religious EducationOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. You can e-mail us at: [email protected]

Religious Education MembersMary Best Kelly Burke

Sandy Crory Debbie PothierDebbie DiTomasso Susan Tocci

Kathy Twombly Kris Vaz

Youth MinistryOur mission is to help build community between all parish age groups, to

help those in need, and provide a means for teens to become actively in-

volved with the church.

Youth Ministry MembersKris Vaz

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Respect Life Committee

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Education of its members and the St. John’s com-munity of faith through a deeper understanding of the “Gospel of Life” and fostering and pro-tecting the sanctity and dignity of human life.

Service/Pastoral CareService/Pastoral Care through volunteer activi-ties that reach out to those in need, covering the spectrum of human life.

Public Policy

Public Policy through activities such as signa-ture drives to our legislature and local officials/representatives, promoting the inviolable rights and dignity of all human beings in our commu-nity/society.

Prayer & Worship

Prayer and Worship directed to participation in the sacramental life of the church and in pro-grams of communal and individual /devotional prayer.

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Music Ministry Our mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Folk Group Sue Roy, Ellen Duval, Mary Ellen Webb and others

Choir Liturgical Music

Environmental MinistryOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Facilities Planning CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Facilities Planning Committee MembersJohn Torrey Gerry CormierTodd Rivers

Shawl MinistryOur mission is to knit shawls for people having surgery, for those seriously

ill, and those in need. Our committee meets monthly. Shawls are blessed

and then distributed to recipients ranging in age from infants to seniors.

Shawl Ministry MembersEllen Duval Sue Roy

Lisa Bazzinotti Deb MonatSue Cusick Regina Mohan

Nancy Anderson Mary WolfElizabeth Senior Theresa SawyerTerry McSparren Jen DuvalC

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Community Outreach CommitteeOur mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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T.E.O. MembersEllen Duval Sue Roy

Arthur Pickle

Knights of ColumbusIn 2009, St. John the Evangelist became Knights of Columbus Council #14842

with the election of officers! Visit us at http://www.townsendkofc.org/.

Knights of Columbus Council #14842 - 2009/2010 OfficersGrandknight: Chris Fappiano Deputy Grandknight: John ColtFinancial Secretary: Steve Best Warden: Chuck KelleyChaplain: Rev. Shawn Allen Treasurer: Lou Langone

Chancellor: Brian Mohan Recorder: Norm BleauTrustee: Dave Dunbar Trustee: Dan TwomblyTrustee: Paul Boutin State Advocate: Thomas McGinn

Advocate: Mike Burke State Treasurer: Peter HealyInside Guard: John Hussey District Deputy: Mike EnrightC

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Short-Term Projects (defined as 1- to 3-years in scope)

The following short-term construction and repair projects have been identified by the Parish:

Land survey to see exactly where our boundaries are

Repair side porch on rectory (completed March 2010)

Repair sacristy roof on church Remove old parish center building

Repair front steps and walkways around church Outdoor sanctuary/prayer garden

Long-Term Construction Projects

The following long-term construction projects have been identified by the Parish:

Expansion of the church entrance Air conditioning the church

True handicap entrance on side of church Bathrooms at front of church

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Short-Term Liturgical Issues and ProgramsThe following short-term liturgical programs have been identified by the Parish:

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DAFT St. John the Evangelist · St. John the Evangelist parish (St. John’s) was established on November 1, 1945 and is part of the Boston Archdiocese. The first pastor was Rev