Merry Christmas from St. John the Evangelist Parish!

All Are Welcome! Merry Christmas! December 25, 2020

THE EVANGELIST Merry Christmas from St. John the Evangelist Parish!

841 Shore Rd. | P.O. Box 1558

Pocasset, MA 02559

Phone (508)563-5887

Fax (508)563-3121

www.stjohnspocasset.org

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Our Mission We are a Roman Catholic Family of Faith that seeks to help one another to love the Lord with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. Our life

centers on the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church. From these encounters we seek to be Christ's eyes, hands, voice and heart in the world. We warmly welcome visitors and seekers and anyone who is curious about faith, Church and God; we rejoice in the Lord when returning brothers and

sisters join us at Table.


Contact Us Welcome Center

located next to the church

508-563-5887 To reach Father or the

Deacons, call Patty at the Welcome Center, extension

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Clergy Reverend Thomas

Frechette Pastor

Deacon Brendan Brides [email protected]

Deacon John Burkly [email protected]

Staff Deborah Boucher

Director of Faith Formation [email protected], ext.

104 John Brennan

Pastoral Assistant and Director of Music

[email protected], ext. 102

Patty Parsons Parish Secretary Director of Adult

Ministries [email protected], ext.

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St. Vincent de Paul Helpline

508-563-5317

Prayer Apostolate [email protected], ext. 108

Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Mass Schedule

All Masses Live Stream and limited attendance Sundays: Daily Mass: 8 AM & 10:30 AM 7:30 AM Monday-Thursday 4PM Saturday Vigil Bourne TV's Public Channel 13 (Comcast - 1 week delay) Previous Week's Mass: Saturday: 3:00 PM Rosary: 7 days a week at 7:30 AM Sunday: 3:30 PM

Live Stream & Archives: https://www.stjohnspocasset.org/livestream Daily Rosary (in-person or live stream): Monday - Thursday 6:50 AM, Friday & Saturday 7:30 AM Holy Days:Vigil 4PM; Holy Day: 7:30AM, 7 PM Check newsletter to confirm times)

New to Our Faith Family? We are blessed you could join us at the Eucharistic Table! It is our hope and prayer that you find a welcoming, faith-filled, spiritual home as you grow in your relationship with God. Stop by the Welcome Center. If you are interested in or curious about any of our offerings and don't know where to begin, a Staff Member will be happy to help.

Welcome Center & Store Hours (508) 563-5887): Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11 AM

Sacraments Baptism: Please contact the Welcome Center prior to making arrangements. Parents and Godparents need to participate in one Baptismal Preparation session the 2nd Sunday of the month. Baptisms are scheduled on the 4th Sunday of the month. Reconciliation: Suspended by our Holy Father Pope Francis until further notice.

First Communion & Confirmation: Formation is conducted in a two-year Sacramental preparation program. Contact Deborah for more information. Baptized Adults 18+ seeking Confirmation should contact Father Tom, Deacon Brendan or Deacon John.

Marriage: Congratulations! Please contact the Welcome Center at least six

months prior to the intended wedding date.

Sick & Homebound: Contact the Welcome Center to arrange regular visits.

Holy Orders: Please contact Fr. Tom for more information.

Becoming Catholic: Are you an adult looking to become a Roman Catholic or wish to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? We are happy to accompany you along this faith journey. Contact Father Tom, Deacon Brendan or Deacon John for more information.


Angels We Have Heard On High 1. Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echo back their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heav'nly song. Refrain

3. Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Refrain

Away In A Manger Away in a manger no crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head The stars in the sky look down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus look down from the sky And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh

Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there

Go, Tell it on the Mountain Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. 1. While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Refrain 2. The shepherds feared and trembled When high above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth. Refrain 4. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. Refrain

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 1. God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray;

Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.

2. From God our heav'nly Father, a blessed angel came; and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name, Refrain

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 1. Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"

2. Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 1. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven's all-gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing. 2. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world; above its sad and lowly plains, they bend on hovering wing, and ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. Joy to the World 1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let us our songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

3. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love. O Come, All Ye Faithful 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! 2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above: "Glory to God, all glory in the highest!" [Refrain]

*Let's Sing!*


3. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain]

O Come, Divine Messiah 1. O come, divine Messiah! The world in silence waits the day; When hope shall sing its triumph and sadness flee away

Refrain: Dear Savior, haste! Come, come to earth Dispel the night and show your face And bid us hail the dawn of grace

2. O Christ, whom nations sigh for Whom priest and prophet long foretold Come break the captive fetters Redeem the long-lost fold Refrain

3. You Come in peace and meekness and lowly will your cradle be; All clothed in human weakness Shall we your Godhead see. Refrain

O Little Town of Bethlehem 1. O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

2. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth. And praises sing to God the king, and peace to all on earth.

Silent Night/Night of Silence 1. Silent night, holy night / All is calm, all is bright 'Round yon virgin Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace / Sleep in heavenly peace

2. Silent night, holy night! / Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!

3. Silent night, holy night / Son of God, oh, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord at Thy birth / Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

(Night of Silence) 1. Cold are the people, winter of life We tremble in shadows this cold endless night Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping Flowers that will echo the sunrise Fire of hope is our only warmth Weary, it's flame will be dying soon. 2. Voice in the distance, call in the night On wind you enfold us You speak of the light Gentle on the ear you whisper softly Rumours of a dawn so embracing Breathless love awaits darkened souls Soon will we know of the morning. 3. Spirit among us, shine like the star Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar

Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely Rising in the warmth of your Son's love Star unknowing of night and day Spirit we wait for your loving Son. Suo Gan 1. Holy Savior, yet so tiny. Mighty ruler, yet so small. Infant lowly, born so humbly Yet redeemer of us all. Now the angels, sing to greet thee. God is with us, here on Earth With the shepherds and the wise men Come to see his holy birth. 2. Holy Jesus in a manger. Little baby in a stall. Infant holy, God's Messiah. Born to suffer for us all. Angels bending o'er the cradle. God's anointed from on high. Blessed Mary watches o'er you singing sweetly lullaby.

What Child is This? / Child of the Poor 1. What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ, the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary! 2. Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. Refrain 3. So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Refrain

(Child of the Poor) 1. Helpless and hungry, lowly, he lies Wrapped in the chill of midwinter; Comes now among us, born into poverty’s embrace, new life for the world Refrain: Who is this who lives with the lowly, Sharing their sorrows, knowing their hunger? This is Christ, revealed to the world In the eyes of a child, a child of the poor

2. Who is the stranger here in our midst, Looking for shelter among us? Who is the outcast? Who do we see amid the poor, the children of God? Refrain

3. Bring all the thirst, all who seek peace; Bring those with nothing to offer. Strengthen the feeble, Say to the frightened heart: “Fear not: here is your God!” Refrain

*Let's Sing!*


removed Saul and raised up David as king; of him he testified, ‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will carry out my every wish.’From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus. John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentanceto all the people of Israel; and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.’”The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God

Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Good news and great joy to all the world:today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.The Lord be with you: All: And with your spiritA reading from the holy Gospel according to MatthewAll: Glory to you, O Lord Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.The Gospel of the Lord ALL: Praise to you , Lord Jesus Christ Homily Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (all bow your heads for the next two lines)

Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye FaithfulChristmas Gloria Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!

A reading from the Book of the prophet Isaiah: Isaiah 62: 1-5

For Zion’s sake I will not be silent,for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,until her vindication shines forth like the dawnand her victory like a burning torch.Nations shall behold your vindication,and all the kings your glory;you shall be called by a new namepronounced by the mouth of the LORD.You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD,a royal diadem held by your God.No more shall people call you “Forsaken,”or your land “Desolate,”but you shall be called “My Delight,”and your land “Espoused.”For the LORD delights in youand makes your land his spouse.As a young man marries a virgin,your Builder shall marry you;and as a bridegroom rejoices in his brideso shall your God rejoice in you.

The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 Response: Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Sing to the LORD a new song;Sing to the LORD, all the earth.Sing to the LORD; bless his holy name! R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among all the nations; among all peoples, his marvelous deeds!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in the be joyfulThen let all the trees of the forest rejoice!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord They shall rejoice before the LORD, who comes to govern the earth, to govern the world with justice and all the peoples with faithfulness.R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts: 13 16-17; 22-25 When Paul reached Antioch in Pisidia and entered the synagogue, he stood up, motioned with his hand, and said,“Fellow Israelites and you others who are God-fearing, listen. The God of this people Israel chose our ancestorsand exalted the people during their sojourn in the land of Egypt. With uplifted arm he led them out of it. Then he

Worship Aid - Christmas Eve


and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. AmenPreparation of Gifts hymn: Silent Night Holy Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.Mystery of Faith We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.Amen Lamb of God Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world Grant us, grant us peaceThe Prayer of Spiritual Communion “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, and allow me to unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen." Communion hymn: Away in a Manger

Communion/Dismissal Hymn: Joy to the World

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Worship Aid: Midnight Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful Christmas Gloria Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah:

Isaiah 9: 1-6 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every boot that tramped in battle,every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for flames. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, from David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 Response: Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Sing to the LORD a new song;Sing to the LORD, all the earth.Sing to the LORD; bless his holy name! R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among all the nations; among all peoples, his marvelous deeds!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in the be joyfulThen let all the trees of the forest rejoice!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord They shall rejoice before the LORD, who comes to govern the earth, to govern the world with justice and all the peoples with faithfulness.R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Good news and great joy to all the world:today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to Timothy Timothy 2:11-14

Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving alland training us to reject godless ways and worldly desiresand to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age,

Worship Aid - Christmas Eve


as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God

Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Good news and great joy to all the world:today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.The Lord be with you: All: And with your spiritA reading from the holy Gospel according to LukeAll: Glory to you, O Lord

Luke 1: 1-14 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there,the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fieldsand keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them,“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in waddling clothes and lying in a manger.”And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The Gospel of the Lord ALL: Praise to you , Lord Jesus Christ Homily Preparation of Gifts hymn: Suo Gan Holy Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest. Mystery of Faith

We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again. Amen Lamb of God Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world Grant us, grant us peaceThe Prayer of Spiritual Communion “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, and allow me to unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen." Communion hymn: Go, Tell it on the Mountain


Worship Aid: Christmas Day, 12/25, 12/26 & 12/27

Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful Christmas Gloria Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah:

Isaiah 62: 11-12 See, the LORD proclaimsto the ends of the earth:say to daughter Zion,your savior comes!Here is his reward with him,his recompense before him.They shall be called the holy people,the redeemed of the LORD,and you shall be called “Frequented,”a city that is not forsaken.The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 Response: Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Sing to the LORD a new song;Sing to the LORD, all the earth.Sing to the LORD; bless his holy name!

Worship Aid: Midnight


R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among all the nations; among all peoples, his marvelous deeds!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in the be joyfulThen let all the trees of the forest rejoice!R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord They shall rejoice before the LORD, who comes to govern the earth, to govern the world with justice and all the peoples with faithfulness.R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Good news and great joy to all the world:today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to Timothy Timothy 3:4-7

Beloved:When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy,He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to GodAlleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Good news and great joy to all the world:today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.The Lord be with you: All: And with your spiritA reading from the holy Gospel according to LukeAll: Glory to you, O Lord

Luke 2: 15-20 When the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.The Gospel of the Lord ALL: Praise to you , Lord Jesus Christ Homily

Preparation of Gifts hymn: Silent Night / Night of Silence Holy Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest. Mystery of Faith We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again. Amen Lamb of God Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world have mercy, have mercy on usLamb of God you take away the sins of the world Grant us, grant us peaceThe Prayer of Spiritual Communion “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, and allow me to unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen." Communion hymn: What Child is This?


Worship Aid: Christmas Day, 12/25,12/26 & 12/27


~ From the Desk of Father Tom ~

Dear Friends,

I wish you a Most Blessed and Happy Christmas!

I almost could just stop there, as it encapsulates what I wish for all of you and your loved ones, but being filled with excitement about this precious feast I just must keep going. The joy of this season derives from the miracle of what is given to us with the birth of Christ. The story captures both the hardships and the graced moments involved. And this is where the mystery touches our own lives as well.

A simple, good woman receives an invitation to cooperate with God, in a way that is incomprehensible to her. Yet, trusting the angel messenger, she simply says “Yes” to God. She knows it will expose her to derision from others, who will not quite believe what she is telling them, but she is undeterred. She speaks to her betrothed, who in great love for her does not wish to see her harmed. He decides to divorce her quietly, until the angels speak to him as well, telling him to trust his wife. And that was that, he accepted the mission also. What spiritual and holy people, who believed all that God asked them to be a part of!

This Christmas we also are being asked to be a part of something we cannot see in its fullness. Touched by fear and worry, we are being asked to celebrate the fragile gift of an infant, who in his seeming powerlessness offers no real ability to save us from all we are threatened by. Can we see, by faith, who we are welcoming? Can we show the same trust that Joseph and Mary did? That is this year’s invitation and challenge. I believe we are, with God’s help, up for it!

A Happy and Holy Christmas to us all! In Christ,

A Saint Vincent De Paul (Cautionary) Christmas Tale: For confidentiality reasons the names in the stories below have been changed. At our recent meeting of St. Vincent de Paul, a member recently recalled overhearing a conversation after a recent Sunday Mass. In the conversation a reference was made that in Pocasset there are very few cases of poverty, this is a very’ well- to- do’ community. We strongly beg to differ. Some recent calls to our Helpline are as follows. His name is Steven, and one look at his clothing and the automobile he arrived in said Golf. He might very well be a member of our local Country Club. He called the Helpline requesting help with his overdue mortgage payment, due to COVID he had been laid off for several months. Things were stretched pretty tight now for Steven, his wife, and their two children. Alice called us because she and her 4 children were in need of winter clothing, food, Christmas Toys as well. Alice’s husband works in landscaping and is now laid off for the winter. There are not many jobs for him right now and he works at any work he might find every day. Twinning with another Conference of St. Vincent in a neighboring town, we were able to put together funds to help Steven and his family, then refer them to HAC and other organizations for future assistance. Some Gift Cards will help them with Christmas, Food, and some clothes. Alice met with two of our members at the Welcome Center and took some clothing we have stored in bins, was signed up to the local Food Pantry and with the ‘Farm to Families’ Program at Upper Cape Tech. Alice also received some diapers, wipes, and $100 in Gift Cards. The most difficult case last week involved a homeless man named Bob, living in his pickup truck at various spots along the Canal. Bob and his only remaining family member, his brother, lost their parents home after they both passed on. Bob lived with his brother for a time but they parted ways last year. Everything Bob could save from his family home is at a storage facility on the Boulevard or in his pickup truck. He attempts to live on $800 dollars a month. He has Afib, a leg injury, and early signs of BPH. A hard road lies ahead of Bob. Our first and strongest recommendation to Bob that he contact his physician then enter the ER did not go over very well. We were able to get Bob on the ‘waiting list’ at a shelter in Hyannis, a box of food from Upper Cape, Gift Cards and a coat. The storage company provided him with blankets to keep warm and dry in his truck. We, and the storage company, will keep in contact as best we can with Bob, and remaining in our prayers will hopefully get the help he needs. The point to all of this is twofold. First, we never know who that man, woman, couple, or family is at the other end of the pew, what they may be living with or where they are trying to get to. Second, any member of St. Vincent de Paul will tell you we have visited every little village of this town. There are people in need in Gray Gables, Wings Neck, and Pocasset; Bennett’s Neck, Scraggy Neck, Bourne Village or Cedar Point. In this beautiful town we so fortunately call home, there is always someone less fortunate, in need and reaching out. This is where the Giving Tree comes in. Your gracious response to this tree, your Gift Cards, the diapers, the wipes, along with your monthly donations are an absolute Blessing to our Conference. More importantly though, are the Blessings to those who silently reach out to St. John’s Church. From Our Hearts to Yours, THANK YOU!, and Merry Christmas!


† PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY OF FAITH †

Our Faithful Departed Joseph Agrillo, Sr. Teresa Bandy Margaret Bergeron Peggy Black Margaret May Borden Maureen Charlton Larson E Coffin Jr Mary Colonna Matthew Conlon Elizabeth Coyle Jean Delahunt Fern Deluce Corrinne A. DeMoss Philip DiModica Richard Donovan Christopher Dugan Sylvia Embrescia Dorothy Emmons Paul Fahey John (Jack) Gavin John Gordon Jan Guerriere Tricia Halpin Joseph Hastick Toots Holden Sharon Kearney Catherine Laird Jamie Lambert Elizabeth Lane Paul K. Leary Ray LeBrun Edward Linhares Joseph Lombardo Barbara MacKinnon E. Joan McCann Zachary Meissner Mary Montabano Jim Murray Annmarie O'Brien John O'Grady Daniel Patrick Alyson Bowers Perez Reverend John J. Perry Richard J. Piazza Joseph Piccolo Helen Rando Ken Rago Robert Riley Sylvia Rose James Ryan Jerry Ryan Rev. Gerald T. Shovelton Helene Therriault Ann M. Thomas Stephanie Tsimortos Myra Vincent George Weinert P. Nicolas Wherity Peter Wilde Robert Williamson All who died from COVID-19

Our Military S.N. Ian Angell, USCG CPT Kathryne Elizabeth Bauchspies, ARMY Dempsey A. Brown, USMC Patrick M. Brides, USN LT COL John J. Carroll, USAF 1ST LT John P. Carroll, ARMY CDR Sean Carroll, USN Joseph J. Ciampa, USAF CAPT. Kristie Ciampa, USAF LCPL Paul Cody, USMC SSGT Daniel Corriveau, ARMY CW3 Matthew John Crowley, ARMY 2ND LT. Michael F.X.Dolan, ARMY Charles B. Dunn, MIDN, USN LT. Andrew R Gerry, USN Major Stephen D. Gerry, ARMY 1st LT Andrew M. Greenwood, USMC SGT Matthew Krueger, ARMY LCDR Matthew Lewis, USN CPT Connor J. Lyons, USAF LT COL Brian McCarthy, ARMY CDR Michael McCarthy, USCG Michael E. McGillycuddy, USAF LT Devin K. Mulcahy, USN MIDN 1/C Mitchell Pastizzo, USN LCDR John J. Piccone, USN LT Elizabeth Quinlan, USN LT Michael W. Quinlan, USN Mark F. Roncase, USMC R.J. Sansoucy, USN TSGT Robert Shea, USAF CWO Paul M. Stirling, ARMY NG CDR Daniel Swisshelm, USN 1st LT Preston Towers, USMC CMDR Richard Walsh, USCG LT CMDR Jonathan Wolstenholme, USCG Dillon E. Woodside, MANG

Our Sick Angela Ayala Erick Ayala Mateo Ayala Madeline Bagdonas Stacey Bowen Betty Brady Ellen Bragg Marissa Boucher Sheldon Brown Sallie Butler Sharon Caldeira Bill Casson Doris Cetrangelo Andrew Chapman Anthony Cortese III

Our Sick (cont’d) Gerald Czarnetzki Arlene Dineen Andrew Ellis Carol Ellis Barbara Foley Cynthia Fougere Cheri Geilar Kelsey Harris The Hurst Family Sandy Katz Betty Kelley Anita Knutila Kristina Knutila Claire Kondochriste Kevin Leary Jim Lema Kathleen McCarthy Catherine McIntyre David McNulty Robin Mello Judith Merritt Jacqueline Oliva Cathy Pasionek Brandy Power Jax Ray Ann Rohmer Kimberly Roberts Chris Saheed James Smith Olivia Margaret Smith Marilyn Timo Susan Tsimortos Vincent Vendice James Verrington Chris Waterman Brian Way Richard Whitcomb Fr. David White Bethany Whitewing Betsy Zinzer All in the world suffering from the virus

Special Intention For the well being of our friends at Cape Cod Senior Residences, PCHC & Bourne Manor and all whose health is somehow compromised.

MASS INTENTIONS Christmas: December 24 & 25 4 PM & 6 PM & Midnight: For the Parishioners & Benefactors of our Parish Saturday, December 26 4 PM Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flatley Sunday, December 27 8:00 AM Patricia R. Cunha 10:30 AM Joseph Vitale Monday, December 28 7:30 AM Paul Brady Tuesday, December 29 7:30 AM Pat Murray Wednesday, December 30 7:30 AM Special Intention Thursday, December 31 7:30 AM Barry Knowlton 4:00 Mass Toots Holden Friday, January 1 9 AM Howard Bean

Saturday, January 2 4 PM John Francis & Catherine Campbell Sunday, January 3 8:00 AM SJE living & deceased Marian Medal recipients 10:30 AM The People of St. John the Evangelist Parish Monday, January 4 7:30 AM Joseph & Anita Samson Tuesday, January 5 7:30 AM Peter Wilde Wednesday, January 6 7:30 AM Eddie Satkevich Thursday, January 7 7:30 AM Grace L. Claprood

Saturday, January 9 4 PM Matthew Conlon

The Sanctuary Candle Week of December 20th-December 27th

In Loving Memory of Timothy Cronin

Week of December 28th-January 3rd In Loving Memory of Toots Holden

To add or remove a name to/from the list, please contact the Welcome Center. Additions to the "Our Faithful Departed" list will be printed for one year. Additions to the "Our Sick" list will be printed for three months. Additions to the "Our Military" list will remain until the Welcome Center is notified by a family member.

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