I’ll be your candle on the water, this flame inside of me will grow.
Keep holding on, you’ll make it… here’s my hand, so take it.
Look for me, reaching out to show, as sure as rivers flow… I’ll never let you go.
From Candle on the Water, written by Al Kasha/Joel Hirschhorn
First Communion!
We congratulate the boys and girls who are receiving First Communion
at St Mary’s on Saturday and at St. Francis on Sunday!
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.
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 & 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.
Please note that we’ll be suspending the 6 pm Mass that day.
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents serves the spiritual needs of parents
whose children of any age have died by any cause.
This one-day retreat gives parents the opportunity to concentrate on their individual spiritual journey
through the grief and come to know the promise of Jesus and eternal life.
Saturday, June 1 9:30am – 7:30pm
Mary Queen of Apostles Parish: St. James Church Hall
150 Federal St. Salem, MA
The retreat is open to parents of any age, who lost children at any age and by any means
(including abortion, miscarriage, suicide, and overdose).
Participants must register and will be contacted by retreat leaders with additional information.
To register, visit mqoa.org/emmaus or leave a message for Dr. Christine Williams at 978-594-7780.
When my heart finds Christmas…
On Friday, Nov. 22, we’re going to Manhattan to see incredible Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes! We’ll leave Charlestown by motor coach at 7 am, attend the 2 pm show in Orchestra seats, and have a few hours to take in the excitement of the Big Apple- we’ll be back in the Town by midnight! We’re looking at about $225 per person.
We’re limited to 40 people– we’ll announce more info soon!