When you need direction, try to close your eyes.
If you don’t know where you’re heading, just hold on tight.
When you’re lost I will guide you,
‘cause I’m right here beside you, in every memory.
And just like a compass that leads the way,
we may take the long road, but I’ll never fade…
When you’re lost… I will guide you.
Oh, tell me you’ll try to remember…
on the darker days, love is a compass.
Catholic Appeal update
Both parishes have reached over 80% of our Catholic Appeal assessments!
We’re almost there, but we need your help to reach and pass the goal!
It helps our parishes, our Collaborative and our Archdiocese!
Please give and help us build the ministries so many around us need.
To give, take a blue envelope from the pews or go to catholicappeal.com
and answer the call.
First Communion!
We congratulate the boys and girls who received First Communion at St. Mary’s last Saturday and at St. Francis last Sunday and those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation- thanks to our directors, teachers and volunteers who gave us all their faith, hope and love!
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 on Saturday, June 8th. Locations are confidential. For more information on the retreats or other services, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or
Fr. John is a Project Rachel priest.
A Special Sending Forth
Next 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
Saturday, June 1 9:30am – 7:30pm
Mary Queen of Apostles Parish: St. James Church Hall 150 Federal St. Salem, MA
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.
The retreat is open to parents of any age who have 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!