Once in every life, there comes a time… we walk out all alone, and into the light
The moment won’t last but then, we remember it again… when we close our eyes.
Like stars across the sky, we were born to shine… all of us here because we believe.
From Because we Believe, written by David Foster & Amy Foster
“The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!”
-St. Pope Benedict XVI
Jesus asks the disciples in today’s gospel, and he asks us, “Why are you troubled?” We may want to respond, “Don’t you see the problems that exist all around us?” After the resurrection, the disciples needed to be reminded that hiding in the upper room only kept them in a place of fear and confusion. Jesus’ words are a reminder to disciples of every age, that suffering and hardship did not destroy him, nor will it destroy us. We are challenged to take the words of Jesus to heart,
“You are witnesses of these things.”
Let us not be held back by any fear, doubt, or anxiety, rather, boldly share the good news of the resurrection.
Confirmation!
The Sacrament will be administered by Most Rev. Cristiano Barbaro
on Saturday, April 27 at St. Mary’s at 4 pm
and by Fr. John on Sunday, April 28 at St. Francis at 9:30 am.
First Communion!
We will celebrate First Communion at St Mary’s on Saturday, May 4 at 10 am
and at St. Francis on Sunday, May 5 at 9:30 am!
As we conclude the Faith Formation year, we express our thanks
and fond farewell to Allison Buff, who ran our K-4 program so very well this year.
Let Anyone Who Thirsts, Come to Me:
A Healing Mass for those Impacted by Divorce or Separation
Tuesday, April 30 at the Pastoral Center from 6:30- 9pm. Hosted by Family Life Ministry, the evening includes Confession, Adoration, a witness talk by divorced Catholic Mark Gioia, a Mass celebrated by Fr. Jürgen Liias, and prayers for healing. For more info or to register visit bit.ly/LetAnyoneWhoThirsts or call Emily Elliott at (617) 746-5756.
Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing Retreats
Are you – or someone you know – seeking peace after an abortion? The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitation to women experiencing regret from a past abortion, to attend a Come to the Waters of Healing one-day retreat. Upcoming dates are Saturdays, May 11th and June 8th. Locations are confidential. For more information on the retreats or other services, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com. Fr. John is a Project Rachel priest.
A Special Sending Forth
On Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at the 11 am Mass (wear red that day for the Holy Spirit),
we’ll have a sending forth for Sr. Nancy Citro, as she heads off to her next adventure.
Join us for a special Mass and celebration as we express our gratitude
to our beloved sister in Jesus Christ and her exceptional ministry here.