RECONCILIATION

Saturday | 4:15 pm (St. Mary)

Saturday | 3:00 - 3:30 pm (St. Joseph)

(and by appointment with any priest)

WEEKEND MASS SATURDAY

4:00 pm (St. Joseph) 5:15 pm (St. Mary)

SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am (St. Mary)

8:30 & 10:30 am (St. Joseph)

DAILY MASS Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri | 12:10 pm

(St. Mary) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri | 9:00 am

(St. Joseph)

BRAZILIAN MASS (PORTUGUESE)Sunday | 7:00 pm (St. Mary)

We are a growing, joyful, prayerful, Eucharist-centered, vibrant Catholic Community of believers who welcome all people in the name of Jesus Christ. We engage in this faith journey together through sacraments, life-long

faith formation, charitable works, and stewardship, in order to be witnesses of God’s love in our daily lives.

ST. MARY 313 COURT ST., PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 | ST. JOSEPH 272 MAIN ST., KINGSTON, MA 02364 | WWW.STSMARYJOSEPH.ORG

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 | THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME

COLLABORATIVE VISION STATEMENT

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OUR PRIESTS Rev John J. Graham, Pastor Rev John P. Culloty, Senior Vicar Rev. Antonio dos Santos (fluent in English, Portuguese & Spanish) OUR DEACONS Deacon Kevin Winn Deacon Gene Stenstrom OUR FAITH FORMATION TEAM Tyler DeCost, Faith Formation Director Michelle Davies, Faith Formation Assistant

OUR PROPERTY & FACILITIES TEAM Steve Medlin, Property Manager/Haiti180 Alex Maciel, Caretaker Laurie Nickerson, Caretaker OUR MUSIC DIRECTORS Jeffrey Marani Director of Music, St. Joseph Beth Largent Director of Music. St. Mary Nicole Desmarais, Children’s Choir—St. Joseph

OUR OFFICE STAFF Kathleen McKenna, Finance & Operations Manager Deborah Gomer, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Renee Snyder, Administrative Assistant, St. Mary Parish Office Janet Jacobson, Collaborative Secretary

OUR MINISTRY LEADERS Maria (Ivonne) Pezente, Brazilian Community Rob Forde, Youth Ministry Erin Kramer, Youth Ministry

COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION

ST. MARY PARISH OFFICE 313 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Phone: 508-746-0426 Fax: 508-747-5886

ST. JOSEPH PARISH OFFICE 272 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364 Hours: Mon, Tues, Th, Fri 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Phone: 781-585-6679 or 585-9157 Fax: 781-645-1337

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

272 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364 Hours: Mon - Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Phone: 781-585-6372

FROM OUR PASTOR

ST. MARY FINANCE COUNCIL Ken Cristofori, Tyler DeCost, Mary Flanagan, Kathy Cartmell ST. JOSEPH FINANCE COUNCIL James Hogue, Tim Fontaine, Julie Cahill, Sean Varano, Chuck Mason, Richard Noll, Sydney Porelle, Diane Hunt

COLLABORATIVE PASTORAL COUNCIL Deb Cristofori, Jason Potrykus, Jamie Shores, Maria (Ivonne) Pezente, Fernanda de Oliveira, Brendan Burke, Kathy Cartmell, Peg Hall, Guy Roy, Frank Clasby, Steve Medlin

COLLABORATIVE PASTORAL PLAN WRITING TEAM Jamie Shores, Maria (Ivonne) Pezente, Kathy Cartmell, Steve Medlin, Tim Lewis, Mark Schofield, Kris Forde, Tyler DeCost, Sean Varano, Susan Wallace, Bill Flanagan, Kathleen McKenna

Staff emails: first initial last name@stsmaryjoseph.org [ie: jgraham@stsm…]

Several weeks ago I was asked to give a talk to some of our Religious Ed parents. I love talking, and I love having the opportunity to teach. The problem was that I was given what I thought was a less than exciting topic. I was asked to speak about the Commandments. I wasn’t even given all ten, I was asked to speak about numbers 5 through 10. To be honest, I was a bit stuck at what I was to say. As I thought and prayed about this topic, I began to ask myself why it was that God gave us these commandments in the first place. Did God simply want to give us a list of things not to do so that He would have something to hold over our heads? Were all these “thou shall not’s” just a way to burden us? I knew that there needed to be a good, positive reason for these rules of life.

Here is what I came to understand. God gave us the commandments because He wants us to be fully alive and happy. The commandments, when lived in both letter and spirit, put us in a right relationship with God and others. Another way to put it is that when we live to commandments, we have our priorities straight. That means that we have God at the center of our life and not some other thing. When Jesus was asked to name the most important commandment, his response summed up the spirit of the commandments

beautifully. He said that it was to love God as much as we possibly could. He went on to tell us that we could accomplish this commandment by loving our brothers and sisters.

In John’s gospel Jesus tells us this: “I came that you might have life and have it in abundance”. I think that the Commandments are meant for us to experience this abundance, this fullness of life. Saint Augustine tells us that people get off track, they lose this fullness of life, when they put one of four things in the place of God: Power, honor, money, or pleasure. Looking at our culture this seems true to me. The Commandments are meant to allow us to keep these good things in our lives, but to keep God at the center.

You will notice that I haven’t listed the Commandments. I am going to leave that to you. Google them, or, do it the old fashion way: look it up in the Bible. You can find them in the 20th chapter of the Book of Exodus.

God Bless,

Fr. Jack Graham

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FAITH FORMATION & EVANGELIZATION

C.O.O.L. MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH NIGHTS Last month’s activities included games, crafts and a skating rink in Our Lady’s Hall! Meeting Canceled for February , but will meet again in March.

ST. JOSEPH PARISH FAMILY FAITH

COLLABORATIVE CORNER

ALL CLASS SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT THE COLLABORATIVE WEBSITE, WWW.STSMARYJOSEPH.ORG/FAITH-FORMATION

We have provided Cardinal Sean with a draft of our Goal Areas for our Pastoral Plan…these will provide the building blocks for how our 3 Year Collaborative Pastoral Plan will fully implement and become our Vision Statement.

1. Vocations—how can we better foster and encourage vocations to the priesthood.

2. The Sunday Experience—how can we enrich our Sunday Mass experience for all.

3. Life-long Faith Formation—how can we provide opportunities for faith enrichment at all stages and ages.

4. Family Life—how, through our sacramental lives, we can strengthen marriages and families.

5. Charitable Works—how can we grow to continue to meet the needs of our communities, while providing opportunities for those who seek to give back.

IF YOU HAVE IDEAS ON HOW TO MEET THESE GOALS...PLEASE SHARE THEM WITH THE PLAN WRITING TEAM!

All Confirmation paperwork has been submitted to Father Jack for review. If you still have any outstanding forms, please contact Mrs. Davies this week. Also refer to your email from Mrs. Davies for your assigned Confirmation date.

The next Teen Mass will be on Sunday, March 8 at 5 pm at St. Joseph Parish. All Confirmation Prep students are asked to attend. All parishioners are welcome!

Confirmation Prep II classes will resume on Sunday, March 8 at 6 pm at Our Lady’s Hall at St. Joseph Parish.

P3 - YOUTH MINISTRY Every Monday night at 6pm we gather as a community for Pizza, People and Prayer. A chance to pray with and for one another, while deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ. A typical Monday night is about teens gathering together in prayer and talking about their week. The setting is informal and relaxed. Following prayer, there is plenty of time to socialize, make new friends and of course...EAT PIZZA!

There will be a Family Mass on Sunday, February 16 at 10:30 am. Grade 4 students will be assisting. Please join us afterwards for coffee and donuts in the Hall.

Our next Catechist Prep Night for Family Faith will be held on Tuesday. February 25 at 7:00 pm.

Families with students in Grades 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 should work on Lessons 8 and 9 in their ‘A Family of Faith’ books.

Families with students in Grade 2 should work on Lessons 1 and 2 in the blue First Eucharist folder.

Families with students in Grades 7 and 8 should work on the Visions Gospel Weeklies for the additional lessons in February.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION

ST. MARY PARISH FAITH FORMATION Thanks to the Grade 2 students for helping out at Mass last Sunday! Grade 4 students will assist at Mass on March 8 when Faith Formation classes resume.

ATTENTION ALL GRADE 8 PARENTS There will be a Retreat for all Grade 8 students from St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s on Thursday, February 27 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Our Lady’s Hall at St. Joseph Parish. This Retreat is an extraordinary experience! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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ST. MARY PARISH NEWS

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 5:15 PM Sandy Silva Santiago SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:30 AM Maria Pereira 9:00 AM Paul Michael 10:30 AM John F. Walker—1yr Anniversary MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 12:10 PM Dorothy Darigan— Memorial mass

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 12:10 PM No Intention WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 12:10 PM No Intention FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12:10 PM Ralph Samson SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 5:15 PM Michael & Flora Montanari Ronald Montanari SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:30 AM In Thanks Giving 9:00 AM Robert G. Hackett 10:30 AM Hilda Pollard –Memorial Mass

Choir Rehearsals for the junior choir Thursdays from 6:30-7:00 in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome! The children sing at the 10:30 Mass on Sundays. For more information , please see Beth after Mass or call

781-710-2681.

Chrissy’s Charity

Matthew’s Kitchen serves hot Lunch every Saturday at 11:30am. Volunteers always welcome. Call the Parish Office for more details.

Volunteer Opportunities Cranberry Hospice in Plymouth is in need of volunteers for vigil visits to day-to-day activities and errands. Volunteer training will be held beginning March 23 6-8pm at 36 Cordage Park Circle Plymouth. Call Karen Foster at 508-210-5956 for

Please pray for the repose of the souls of all those that have passed.

Office News Our new phone systems are now up and running. We are still working through a few kinks, but now you will have the ability to leave messages with particular staff members, as well as speak with Renee in the office for all your questions and concerns. We look forward to assisting you.

ST. MARY STEWARDSHIP

Offertory ……………….$ 4,819.00 Grand Annual …….…..$ 27,109.00

Congratulations

Welcome to our newest registered parishioners:

Jim & Susan Gaudette

Congratulations

to all those that recently were married.

Baptismal Prep Classes:

March 1 at 12pm April 5 at 12pm

Every Sunday, during the month of

February, one hour before the mass, the Brazilian community is holding a

workshop preparing new readers to proclaim the Word of God in the mass.

Todos os domingos, durante o mês de fevereiro, uma hora antes da missa, a comunidade brasileira está realizando um workshop preparando novos leitores para proclamar a Palavra de Deus na missa.

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ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWS

ST. JOSEPH STEWARDSHIP

Offertory ………$5,915.50 Grand Annual …….…..$42,754.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 4:00 PM ’Pro Populo’ Mass SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:30 AM Martha Carson 10:30 AM Vito Umbro MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 9:00 AM No Intention TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:00 AM No Intention

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 No Mass THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:00 AM No Intention

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9:00 AM No Intention SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 4:00PM “Pro Populo’ Mass SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:30 AM No Intention 10:30 AM Donald Woodbury

Please pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithfully departed of St. Joseph Parish

FEBRUARY FEAST

SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH AROUND THE WORLD

NEXT WEEK’S second collection will support the Church in those underdeveloped areas of the world. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the

Church in Africa and in Central and Eastern Europe and three important national Catholic missions: the Military Archdiocese, Home Missions, and the

Black and Indian Missions. Your generosity will help fund the spiritual, educational and humanitarian needs of the Church around the world.

JESUS OF NAZARETH PILGRIMAGES Presents a pilgrimage to HOLY LAND

Spiritual Director—Fr. Antonio dos Santos, CSS. May 19 to 28, 2020 (10 days) - Price: $3,499 per person

For more information contact: Fr. Antonio dos Santos 386-338-2789 or Carolina Chambers 281-821-3135

carolina.chambers44@gmail.com –jesusofnazarethpilgrimages.com

TOY DRIVE

Kelly Morrissey is a senior at Pembroke High School and is

conducting a toy drive for Children’s Hospital in Boston. She has set up a bin in the Church. The drive will run from February 2 until the end of the month. The drive is collecting toys for patients of all

ages from infants to teens, and all toys need to be in new condition.

“My spirit was broken and as far as I knew beyond repair. I was living a decision that I

will regret for the rest of my life. I was haunted by the choice and consumed with feelings of remorse. During the retreat, I

realized the lasting impact of forgiveness. I knew God had forgiven me, and now I

needed to forgive myself.” A Project Rachel Retreat Participant

Winter/Spring 2020 Saturday, March 7 Saturday, April 4 Saturday, May 30 9:00AM – 5:00 PM

Project Rachel at (508) 651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com Boston

WISDOM & WINE Theology in an informal Atmosphere Monday, February 17, 2020 at 7PM

New World Tavern, 56 Main Street, Plymouth

Subject: Mental and Vocal Prayer Speaker: Fr. Gerald Souza

Looking for a Spiritual pick-me-upper? LaSalette Retreat Center in Attleboro, MA has published its complete schedule of 2020 retreat programs and days of recollection. Visit its website at: www.lasaletteretreatcenter.org. Or, send for its catalog of programs at: LaSalette Retreat Center, 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care in Plymouth is in need of volunteers to provide comfort and support to our patients and their families in our service area from Scituate to Sandwich. Cranberry Hospice is a non-profit organization that has

provided support for people with a life-limiting illness for over 35 years, will begin a seven-session volunteer training in March. There are various ways volunteers can help. There is a training which will be held from 6 to 8 pm on seven Mondays, beginning March 23rd at Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle in Plymouth. Those interested need to contact Karen Foster, Volunteer Coordinator, by March 2nd, 508-210-5956 to register, fill out an application, and make an appointment for an interview prior to the start of the training.

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COLLABORATIVE NEWS & EVENTS

PRAYER IINTENTIONS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO OUR WEBSITE AT:

https://stsmaryjoseph.org/ June 24-28, 2020

Assumption College, Worcester, MA $375

BE TRANSFORMED INTO A

LEADER! any questions or concerns, please contact us at: DiscipleshipWeek@rcab.org or

617-746-5751

Increased Offertory Appeal

Thank you to all those participating in our recent Increased Offertory Appeal. The results continue to be extremely positive with many

families participating by returning a Commitment Envelope.

It is not too late to participate. There are additional materials in the church. Please return your “Commitment Envelope” as soon as

possible by mail or place it in the collection at Mass next weekend. Please help our Parish meet its growing financial obligations and

consider a giving level that is best suited to your circumstances. Your participation in this Appeal will help ensure a secure financial

future for our parish.

Thank you again to those individuals and families who have already committed to this Appeal. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Online Giving

We are asking all parishioners to consider Online Giving. Electronic giving is a convenient tool that allows you to contribute to the

Offertory or make other donations to our parish. This option allows you to easily set up recurring or one-time contributions from your

credit card or bank account. It is a way to help our parish through regular, consistent giving.

Our Parish Community is a reflection of each of its members.

Our generosity determines what this community can do for others.

A small sacrifice makes a big difference.

Sts. Mary and Joseph Collaborative

Increased Offertory Appeal 2020

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS for both St. Mary and St. Joseph Parishes for 2019 have been printed and are available for pick-up in the Parish Offices. If unable to pick-up, call the appropriate office to request for a mailing. Thank you.

DYNAMIC PARISH

Book Study for Lent: Sundays following 10:30 Masses—Rediscover the Saints

BEST LENT EVER: signup at https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever

Lenten Journals—available Sunday preceding & Ash Wednesday

Dream Boards—each parish will have a Dream Board for you to share your

dreams!

RETROUVAILLE A Lifeline For Married Couples

June 5-7, 2020 This program is for couples with marital

problems, including those who are considering marriage separation and those who are already

separated or divorced.

Retrouvaille of New England 508-271-7155 RetrouvailleNE@gmail.com WHITEWATER RAFTING

Join our Youth Group for a weekend in Maine—fur, friends & adventure!

[Open to Rising 9th Graders—New HS Grads] JUNE 26-28

$225 PER PERSON

STEUBENVILLE EAST JULY 10-12

$245 PER PERSON A Youth Rally for High Schoolers—join

thousands of Catholic youth to celebrate and deepen your faith!

[details and registration on website: https://stsmaryjoseph.org/youth-group-p3

SUMMER YOUTH EVENTS