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regardless of marital status, regardless of prior religious experience, personal history, background, or orientation. Everyone is invited, accepted,

and respected at both Saint Margaret and Blessed Sacrament Parishes of Saugus.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2020 WWW.SAUGUSCATHOLICS.ORG

TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2020

A MESSAGE FROM FR. TIM

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Every time I hear the story of Peter walking on water, I recall a quote from a book entitled, Challenge of Jesus, written by John Shea. In the book, reflecting on the Story of Peter John Shea states; we can either go through life as “wave walkers or boat huggers.” I love the im-agery that comes with that. Think of what is happening in the gospel. Peter challenging Jesus in a sense when he says, “Lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” As the story tells us “Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he realized how strong the wind was he became frightened; and began to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter.” What is happening here and how does this apply to us? Think about Peter is being called out of his comfort zone into the unknown. Peter knows he cannot walk on water but he steps out of the boat with his eyes on Jesus. When the surrounding elements distract him, he looses focus, fears, and falls flat on his face. Yet in turning to Jesus he is pulled from the water. I wonder if after that he continued his journey, trusting in the Lord. I wonder if we cannot apply that to ourselves. We have been called to step into the unknown. As we live through this pandemic we are faced with many unknowns and firsts. Yet Jesus is re-minding us that we do not have to do this alone. Look to the image that we are given in the story, Peter looses sight of the Lord, doubts and falls flat on his face. Yet whose hand reaches out and brings Peter to safety. The one he doubts, the one he questioned, the one he loss sight of is the one whose arm leads him to safety. When looking to Peter we see what happens when we allow the surrounding talk, fear, past his-tory get in the way; we fall flat on our face. Peter accomplished what was humanly impossible as long as his focus was on God. The beauty here is that no matter how many times we fall if we turn to Jesus he will pull us up and put us back treading the water. If we look to the Old Testament Reading from the Book of Kings we have the story of Elijah who is looking for the Lord. He looks for him in the extraordinary but finds him in the everyday experience. He looks for him in the heavy wind, in the earthquake and in the fire but does not find him. Yet he finds him in the gentle whispering wind. The story of Elijah encourages us to recognize God in the simplest and everyday events of life to trust he is there for us. The challenge before us is to step out of the boat, the comfort zone, and walk the water, trust-ing the Jesus will enable us to do what we need to, trusting that he will be there to pick us up when we fall and encourage us to keep treading the waves. In the words of John Shea, we can either be “wave walkers or boat huggers.” Which is God calling us to? Fr. Tim

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Confirmed Confirmation groups Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:30 PM Emma Arsenault Charles Bono Dominic Calder Alexander Brenton Amanda DeFronzo Julia DiDonato Kyle Doherty Haley Doyle Vincent Ferullo Brianna Finnegan Patrick Fitzgerald Shea Vincent Fogarty Biranna Giardullo Jacob Hughes Larissa Lusso Alycia Martinez Jordan Morris Kali Penachio Christopher Regnetta Tyler Santoro Samantha Valley Anthony Walker Abigail Wallace

Thursday, August 13, 2020—7:00 PM Austin Altschul Erin Barresi Lily Brazis Gianna Costa Isabella Delvecchio Mary D’Eon Elario Espinal Nolan Faiella Syndney Froilan Corine Halley Alexandra Laws Kyleigh McCabe Meghan McCarthy Joy Murphy Zak Rizzo Rachel Shea Kassandra Teixeira

9:00 AM

Daily Mass Temporarily Postponed

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY AT SAINT MARGARET THURSDAY - SATURDAY AT BLESSED SACRAMENT

BLESSED SACRAMENT Mass Intentions Robert D’Agostino Angela Sapochetti The Burns Family John T. Coburn Maria & Antonio Nardella Rose & Wayne Branaman Joseph Rodriques, Jr. Kevin McGovern

Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial

4:00 PM 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday

August 15, 2020 August 15, 2020 August 16, 2020 August 16, 2020 August 22, 2020 August 22, 2020 August 23, 2020 August 23, 2020

SAINT MARGARET Mass Intentions

For all Deceased Patricia Grayne

Memorial Memorial

9:00 AM 9:00 AM

Sunday Sunday

August 16, 2020 August 23, 2020

PRAYER + WORSHIP

LIVE STREAMING ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

TO ATTEND WEEKEND MASS ONE MUST REGISTER BY CALLING 781-233-2497 WED. THURS & FRIDAY 9AM-12PM

DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF MASSES WE HAVE COMBINED MASS INTENTIONS

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Weekend Mass Celebrants August 15-August 16 Saturday, 4:00PM– Blessed Sacrament– Fr. Tim Sunday, 9:00AM– Saint Margaret– Fr. Barry Sunday, 11:00AM-Blessed Sacrament –Fr. Tim

AUGUST 15TH - FEAST OF ASSUMPTION VIGIL MASS WILL NOT BE CELEBRATED THIS YEAR BECAUSE IT IS ON A SATURDAY.

Please pray for...Let us remember in our prayers our beloved dead and also our friends, and relatives, who have died, let us pray:

Let us also pray for our sick. The names will appear in the prayer list as long as you want, but we must be notified every two weeks to keep this list accurate. Barbara Lewis, Marianne Supino, Gilda Alimonti, Patrick Colbert, Tuan Vu, Tina Swain, Julia Swanson, Barbara Harrison, Brian Gannon, Vanessa Pellegrini, Ethel Benoit, Jeff Carroll, Phil Callahan, Karen DelloRusso, Josilyn Gaudet, Betty D’Eon, Barbara Rawcliffe, Rose Marino, Joe Marino, Grace Gaffney, Melissa Murphy, Paul Bourque, Lillian Surette, Judith Tremblay, Carol Fendone, Norma D’Eon Knowlton, Ralph Knowlton, Judith DiBonis, Patricia Fuller, Jeanette Doucette, Robert Doucette, Robyn MacArthur, Vincent Ciampa, Very Rev. Monsignor Kevin J. O’Leary, Evan Bomgren, Charles Bomgren, Ann Marie Mancini, Francis Manning, Mary Lou Manning, Matthew McManus, Elaine Manzi, Jim O’Brien, Gianna, William Gregory, Louise DePlacido, Andrea Fonte, Rita Delaney, Sr. Nanci Sheridan, Emily McCarthy, John Kent, Dan, Fr. Tim Kelleher, Fr. Philip Desrosier, Rose Constance, Susan Favazza, Patrick Ventrice, Marcia Trementozzi, John O’Brien, Cathy Sanders, Tom Colbert, Margaret Petrie, Carol Glebus, Mary Finn, Robert Vella, Jackie DiChiara, Francesca Lanzilli, Beverly Gorman, Lucas Auriemma, Grace Cioffi, Dominica Montano, Patricia Kelleher. Ann McCarthy, Cindy Barry, Kristy Smith, Joanne Gaffney, Kristy Smith, Patrick Mannion, Carl Sanders, Debi Sanders

Baptism The sacrament is conferred on the third Sunday of the month at alternating

churches. Contact the Collaborative Office in advance in order that an information packet may be sent to you.

Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament is offered at each church on a monthly basis: Saint Margaret: First Saturday after the 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: January, March, May, July, September, November.

Blessed Sacrament: First Sunday after the 11:00 AM Mass: February, April, June, August, October, December.

Please avail yourself of this chance to receive the grace of this sacrament, especially if you suffer from chronic illness, or will be undergoing tests, surgery, or other medical procedures.

We ask for your prayers for all of the men and women (and their families) serving in our armed forces, among them our own parishioners, townspeople, and family members.

PRAYER & COLLABORATIVE NEWS

Sanctuary Lamp Bread and Wine Donations

If you would like to donate the Sanctuary Lamp ($25.) and or the Bread and Wine ($45.) in memory of a loved one, please contact the Collaborative Office at 781-233-2497.

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The 2020 Catholic Appeal response from St. Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament is off to a good start as both parishes are well on their way to their goals.

At Saint Margaret the financial goal is $15,814. of which $16,640. 105.% have been pledged and Blessed Sacrament financial goal is $32,259 and $26,938. 83% have been pledged as of 8/03/20. These donations are used to support more than 50 ministries, which serve the needs of all parishes within our Archdiocese, including both parishes of our Saugus Collaborative. If you did not receive a pledge form in the mail, please pick one up at the church or the Collaborative Office. Thank you in advance for your support of this year’s Catholic Appeal.

Saturday, Aug. 15st Sunday, August 16 Sunday, August 16 Sunday, August 16

4:00 PM Mass –by reservation only- Masks required 11:00 AM Mass-by reservation only- Masks required 12:15PM-12:30 PM Communion will be given out in the left side of the Parking.

Calendar BLESSED SACRAMENT SAINT MARGARET

Sacramental Giving

BLESSED SACRAMENT Weekly Collection…….……………… $ 5,083.00 Weekly Collection Budget……. $ 6,580.00 Monthly Collection Budget…… $ 3,000.00 Attendance: 0 SAINT MARGARET Weekly Collection…………………….. $ 2,528.00 Weekly Collection Budget…….. $ 3,100.00 Monthly Collection Budget...…. $ 894.00 Attendance: 0

Collections: August 15th– Assumption of Mary August 16th– Air Condtioning

COLLABORATIVE UPDATES & NEWS


9:00 AM-Live Streaming ONLY- No congregation

From the Desk of Fr. Tim, As this pandemic continues with no end in sight, people are getting impatient and want this pandemic to be over. In our desire to return to “normalcy” there is the temptation to bypass the guidelines. It is important to remember that these guidelines are in place not only for our safety but also for the safety of the people we come in contact with. As in the story of Peter walking on water that we heard last Sunday Jesus is telling us that we do not have to deal with the pandemic and the surrounding effects by ourselves. He was there for Peter and he is there for us. Just as Jesus answered Peter’s call for help, he will answer ours as well. We just have to ask.

Fr. Tim

A Gentle Reminder As this unusual summer goes on, we

may be apt to forget some of the safety precautions that we needed to put in place so that we could resume live

Masses. When you make a reservation, you are agreeing to:

Wear a mask at all times when in the church.

Bring hand sanitizer with you. Follow the usher to your assigned seat and remain in that seat at all times until

Mass is finished Leave the church immediately after

receiving Holy Communion by the door on the side of the church where you

were sitting.

We ask every one to understand that these commitments are to ensure the

safety of both priests and parishioners during this difficult time.

Blessings, Fr. Tim



First Holy Communicants

August 15, 2020

Connor McCarthy Rianna Moscato

August 16, 2020

Logan Mallahan Massimo Buonopane

Catholic Appeal Pew Envelopes Please take a moment and fill out one of the Catholic Appeal envelopes on the bench in front of the office even if you sent your pledge in. The archdiocese is continuing their campaign for the Catholic Appeal.

BLESSED SACRAMENT IS NOW CLOSED

INDEFINITELY DUE TO AN ACT OF VANDALISM

We are live-streaming Mass every Sunday from St. Margaret’s Church

at 9:00 AM If you go to our web page

Sauguscatholics.org you can click on from there ten minutes before the

broadcast on YouTube.

If you have a smart TV, you can watch the Mass on TV. Go to YouTube

Search: sauguscatholics.org

Collaborative Offices are closed as directed by

The Cardinal

However, we have someone answering the phones to reserve your

space for Saturday and Sunday Masses.

August Flag Memorial

This month the flag at Blessed Sacrament will be flown in memory of Anthony Cieri.

Thank you for coming by and picking up an envelope on the porch. We still have to reach our goal.

Outdoor Rosary Club

Come Join Us On Wednesdays (weather permitting)

10:30AM-11:00AM

On the grass in front of Blessed Sacrament Offices

Please bring your own chair (Face mask or covering a must)

Any questions, please contact [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS FOR BOTH CHURCHES

Due to the Covid-19 and policy of social distancing We are limited to how many people attend a Mass.

To facilitate this please register Wed. Thurs or Fri. by calling 781-233-2497 from 9AM-12PM.

You are asked to keep your party at 4 or less.

Custodian Wanted We are looking for a custodian for Sunday’s from 8:00 AM-1:00PM Please call Linda Riley at 781-233-2497 for further information

Operation Troop Support

Operation Troop Support serves our deployed men and women in uniform from across the country. The church will be closed until further notice.

Please support our troops in another way. until we can open the church once again.


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SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER

“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a mor-al obligation to do something about it.”

– John Lewis Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS ON SUNDAY AND RECEIVE COMMUNION?

Join us every Sunday in Blessed Sacrament entrance driveway at 12:15-12:30PM to receive Holy Communion while seated in your vehicle. You are asked to leave immediately after receiving to keep the line moving.

This allows more to receive while remaining safe. PLEASE NOTE: Safety and respect for the Eucharist, Communion will not be distributed if it is raining.


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Contact Linda Lombardi 3 Stockade Road Saugus, MA. 781-233-7888 or [email protected]

Holy Hour- Adoration & Rosary Every Wednesday 3-4 PM

Inside Blessed Sacrament Church

Don’t forget to donate Blood. Call 1-800– RedCross. We are unable to hold Blood Donation Drives at this time.

Don’t Forget the Food Pantry Since our church is closed and you no longer have access to leave your food donations; please consider giving food or Food Pantry 50 Essex Street Saugus, Ma. 01906.

PLEASE, DO NOT LEAVE FOOD AT BLESSED SACRAMENT DOOR, ANIMALS GET INTO IT.

Grand Annual Update Fiscal year total Our Annual as of 8/03/20 Saint Margaret $20,327.36 Blessed Sacrament $34,673,10

Baptized at Blessed Sacrament Madeline Kate Curley Adelina Rita Motta

RCIA candidates welcomed into the Church

Emily Curley, and Donna Hartigan, as well as the Baptism of Emily's baby Madeline.

COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION

Rev. Timothy J. Kelleher Pastor [email protected] Rev. Thomas Corcoran Parochial Vicar [email protected]. Rev. Mr. Francis M. Gaffney Permanent Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Jorge Patino Permanent Deacon [email protected]

SAINT MARGARET CHURCH 431 Lincoln Avenue Saugus, MA 01906

Office: 781-233-1040

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH 14 Summer Street Saugus, MA 01906 Office: 781-233-2497

COLLABORATIVE PASTORAL COUNCIL

Linda Riley Collaborative Facilities + Operations Manager & Ministry Manager [email protected] Ben DiScipio Collaborative Music Director [email protected] Dottie Hensley Blessed Sacrament Parish Secretary [email protected] Carol Nadeau Secretary of Saint Margaret Parish and Collaborative Religious Education Program [email protected] Dawn Hunt Collaborative Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]

SAUGUS CATHOLICS COLLABORATIVE

Mission Statement We are a Roman Catholic faith community. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we worship God the Father by imitating Jesus His son. Strengthened by the Eucharist and the proclamation of the Gospel, we strive to bring all people closer to God by evangelizing through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and lifelong faith formation.

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COLLABORATIVE OFFICES 14 Summer Street P: 781-233-2497 F: 781-231-5569

Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

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Paul Cacciola [email protected] Pat MacGibbon [email protected]

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