Watertown Catholic Collaborative

Watertown Catholic Collaborative

Collaborative Business Office and Mailing Address

26R Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472

(617) 926-9680

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Mass will be livestreamed Sundays 10:00am on the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Facebook Page

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Saint Patrick Church

212 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Sacred Heart Church

770 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 _{________________________________} Weekend Mass

Sunday 7:30am & 12:00pm Daily Mass

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 7:30am

Weekend Mass Saturday 4:00pm

Sunday 8:00am (COVID Restrictions)

Sunday 10:00am

Daily Mass

WATERTOWN CATHOLIC COLLABORATIVE

, JUNE 6TH, 2021

PASTORAL MESSAGE

I have a collecƟon of old photographs, probably once loved, but somehow ended up for sale at anƟque stores. Among my favorites are what I call the “Catholic” photos, which depict priests, nuns in full habit, class photos from schools, and young people on the day of their BapƟsm, First Communion, or ConĮrmaƟon. Two of my favorites are First Communion photos. The boy looks almost angelic though if you look closely at the eyes, you can tell he may not be as holy as he appears. He’s wearing a wool suit with knickers and argyle socks. It’s a bit too big but he’ll grow into it and it’s probably a bit itchy. Strategically placed in his hand are a prayer book and a pair of rosary beads. The girl is dressed all in white: white dress, white veil, white gloves, white stockings, white shoes. She too looks like a saint in the making, with rosary beads in one hand while holding a prayer card. The boy looks about ten, the girl a year or two older. The older age would make sense. The photographs date back to the early 1900’s. Prior to 1910, the age for First Communion was anywhere between ten and ĮŌeen years of age, but Pope St. Pius X changed the age to seven, due largely to the

fact older children oŌen leŌ school early to work and never received their First Communion. It was his way of stressing the importance of the Eucharist. You can tell they realize it is a special day, and if you were to ask either, they could probably tell you why. Whether it was at a Catholic school or aŌer the children’s Mass on Sunday morning, children were taught by “Sister,” and if it was the Boston area, she was a most likely a Dominican or Franciscan, a Sister of St. Joseph, Notre Dame, Mercy, PresentaƟon, St. Anne, Blessed Sacrament, or Charity, both Mother Seton’s Sisters & Daughters of Charity and the French-Canadian

Grey Nuns. She taught religion classes using The BalƟmore

Catechism. The lessons were commiƩed to memory and no doubt both could recite the precise answer “The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine.”

Fast forward to today, the boy would probably wear either a white suit or perhaps a blue blazer and khakis with a white shirt and Ɵe, not the knickers and argyle socks. The girl would probably sƟll wear all white, but the veil would be styled diīerently. The photos might be captured with a camera or more likely a cell phone and would be less formal. Children today might not be able to recite an exact deĮniƟon from

The BalƟmore Catechism, but First Communion would be

no less special today than it was at the early 1900’s. The boy and girl in the formal photographs knew something special was going to happen. Children today know something special is happening when they receive their First Communion. My guess is the appreciaƟon for the Eucharist changed for the young boy and girl in the photographs and that sƟll happens too. OŌen our appreciaƟon for the Eucharist grows and changes as we journey through life. I know it has for me. I am certain that when I was in the second grade and received my First Communion, I had no idea that there would be a Ɵme in my life where I would become a priest and

celebrate Mass almost every day. I had no idea of the joy I would see on children’s faces when they received for the Įrst Ɵme or how comforƟng receiving Communion is to someone who is homebound or in a hospital. I have heard stories of people who came to appreciate the Eucharist aŌer being away for many years. I have seen and heard of ways the Eucharist unites people. A hospital chaplain once shared with me a story of an experience she had bringing Communion to a paƟent. The family was gathered but the tension was thick. A man was in a hospital bed with only a few days to live. He had a son who was visiƟng but the two had been estranged for twenty years. The family prayed together, and the man received Communion. It was the beginning of reconciliaƟon. Many people can share stories of going into a church whether just for a visit or EucharisƟc adoraƟon to simply spend Ɵme with the Lord, and there they Įnd the comfort only Jesus can give, or discern major life decisions.

As we celebrate the Feast of Corpus ChrisƟ this weekend, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, maybe it might be good for us to recall our First Communion, whether it was as a child, or maybe even as an adult, and recall the joy and excitement of the day. We may appreciate the fact we did not completely understand what was happening, but we knew it was important, we knew it was a reason to celebrate, and we knew it was a day that involved Jesus Christ but had no idea of the giŌ we received or how our appreciaƟon of it would grow throughout our lives. Taking some Ɵme to appreciate the Eucharist and its importance in our lives is a great way to mark this day, reminding us that Jesus Christ, through the Eucharist, is with us each and every day of or lives in every step we take.

Bulletin Submissions

Please submit requests 10 days prior to publication date to: [email protected] or drop off copy at the Collaborative Office. Deadline may change during holidays. Please check with the office. Thank You.

The Altar Bread & Wine at Sacred Heart this weekend are

given in Memory of:

Mary Alice Hegger

Sacred Heart

Mass Intentions

Saint Patrick

Mass Intentions

PRAYER

Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry,

malnourished and starving.

Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can

help those who are hungry.

SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL

Society

Sunday, June 6

7:30am Martha Monahan (Birthday Memorial)

12:00pm Mary Alice Hegger Tuesday, June 8

7:30am People of Sacred Heart & Saint Patrick Thursday, June 10

7:30am Delfina and Ralph Iacobellis

Saturday, June 12

7:30am Intention of Celebrant

Sunday, June 13

7:30am Joseph Guden Sr. (9th Anniversary)

12:00pm Giovanni, Gina, and Anthony Camarra

Saturday, June 5

4:00pm Rita B. Mahony

Sunday, June 6

8:00am Lawrence “Larry” Destefano

10:00am George Crowley

Monday, June 7

7:30am Anna, Mary and Agnes McAteer

Wednesday, June 9

7:30am People of Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick

Friday, June 11

7:30am Intention of Celebrant

Saturday, June 12

4:00pm Maria and Domenico DiGiovine

Sunday, June 13

8:00am Intention of Celebrant

10:00am George Crowley

Open Thursday, June 10th, 10:00-11:45 770 Mount Auburn Street

DONATIONS: Non perishable foods can be left outside the Food Pantry door Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00am—12:00pm.

Donate to the Watertown Catholic Collaborative

FOOD PANTRY

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Alice Rowan, and B

Bridget “Delia” Cassidy and for their

WATERTOWN CATHOLIC COLLABORATIVE

, JUNE 6TH, 2021

COLLABORATIVE

News

Reservations are accepted up to 6 months in advance. We are currently taking intentions through December 31. Sunday availability is limited and families are asked to limit their weekend reservations to 3 Masses in a 6 month period. Please call the Collaborative Offices at

617-926-9680 to reserve a mass for your beloved.

Do You Need Marriage Help?

Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For information about or to register for the next program in New England call 508-271-7155 or email us at: [email protected] or visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.org

A Note from Bishop Reed and Fr. Kearney

Cardinal O’Malley sent a letter to the priests of the Archdiocese

regarding the Hyde Amendment, a legislative action that bans federal

funding for most abortions. Cardinal O’Malley states:

Allow me to ask for your assistance with a matter of the highest priority

concerning the protection of unborn children.

As Pope Francis has shared

with us,

every child is “a gift that changes the history of a family…and

this child needs to be welcomed, loved and cared for”.

For 45 years, annual passage of the “Hyde Amendment” in federal appropriations bills, by a bipartisan

coalition of members of Congress has ensured that federal tax dollars are not spent on abortions. It is

estimated that the “Hyde Amendment” has saved more than 2.4 million unborn children since 1976.

However, this year, the passage of the “Hyde Amendment” is seriously at risk.

In order that we do all that is possible to protect unborn children, it is critically important for

Catholics to send a strong and united message on behalf of the children and to do so before Congress

moves forward to authorize taxpayer-funded abortion.

Cardinal O’Malley asks that we join in Archdiocesan response to the USCCB’s nationwide effort during the

month of June, when Congress will begin the legislative process. The goal is for millions of Catholics to

sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com. Please consider participating in this effort.

Welcome to the Bloomin' 4 Good Program!

A Brand New Program to BeneĮt Watertown Catholic CollaboraƟve Food Pantry Let's Fight Hunger Together. One Bouquet at a Time.

SACRIFICIAL

GIVING

Cost per person

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4,575

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Heart

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Saint Patrick Parish has had secure online giving since 2013, with over 100 parishioners giving regularly. At this time we encourage BOTH parishes to use this site for easily making their donations. Sacred Heart parishioners can enter a note online (special intention) that they want donations to go to Sacred Heart and we have the capability of transferring that money to the proper parish account. The link to sign up for online giving is: www.osvhub.com/stpatswatertown/funds

There are baskets located immediately at the entrance to the church for your weekly offertory.

Deadline June 10th (airfare may increase aŌer this date)

MARRIAGE

Couples need to make an appointment with a Priest at least six months before the wedding date.

COLLABORATIVE STAFF

COLLABORATIVE STAFF

The Most Reverend Robert Reed, Pastor Reverend Timothy Kearney, Administrator John Beagan, Collaborative Deacon

Karen DeAlmeida, Director of Finance & Operations Carol Salerno, Faith Formation Assistant

Carly Reidy, Administrative Assistant

Christine Breen, Faith Formation Coordinator Gr. K-6 Matthew Chick, Faith Formation Coordinator Gr. 7-10

MISSION STATEMENT

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parishes form the Watertown Catholic Collaborative. We are a

Roman Catholic Community that dedicates itself to providing an unconditional welcome to all.

We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of His Word, faith

formation, service, and fellowship. Our mission centers on the celebration of the Eucharist

with a desire to exemplify Christ’s love and joy through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Office Hours:

Office hours will vary. Please email or call for assistance.

Email:

[email protected]

Fax:

(617) 926-3715

Watertown Catholic Collaborative

Collaborative Business Office and Mailing Address

26R Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472

(617) 926-9680

Patrice Buckley, Interim Collaborative Music Director Bernie Clark, Facilities

Dave Pendergast, Facilities

Annette Clark, Wedding Coordinator

John Mosca, Collaborative Weekend Sacristan

BAPTISM

Contact [email protected] for more information.

WATERTOWN COLLABORATIVE FOOD PANTRY

Open Thursdays. Check listing inside bulletin for details. DONATIONS Tues, Thurs. & Fri 9am-12pm

SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES

Anointing of the Sick/Last Rites will remain available as normal. If a loved one is in need of the

Sacrament of the Sick or List Rites, please call the Collaborative Office at 617-926-9680 and the

answering service will contact the priest directly.

OFFICE HOURS

The Collaborative Offices are open between 9:00-3:00pm Monday-Friday (Closed from 12:30-1:00pm

for lunch). Please contact our office by email at [email protected] or call 617-926-9680.

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