April 29, 2018�

Holy Family Church�601 Tremont Street, Duxbury MA 02332�

www.holyfamilyduxbury.org �781�934�5055�

“Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is �living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.”�

(Pope Francis � Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) # 164)�

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MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, April 28 8:15 am Allen O’Donnell—Memorial 5:00 pm Our Parishioners Sunday, April 29 7:30 am Mary F. Desmond 9:00 am Nancy McKenzie-Sullivan—Memorial 10:30 am Charlie & Ann Cahill—Memorial Tuesday, May 1 8:15 am Ryan Schroeder—Memorial Wednesday, May 2 8:15 am Mary Williams—Memorial Saturday, May 5 5:00 pm Anne Murphy—Memorial Sunday, May 6 7:30 am Our Parishioners 9:00 am Frank Ferreira—Birthday Memorial 10:30 am Paul Haffey—Anniversary

PASTOR’S CORNER

Results of a recent Gallup survey showed that Mass attendance in the U.S. has gone down to a 39% weekly average from an average of 45% in 2008 and 75% in 1955. If you’ve been going to Mass weekly over many years, you don’t really need a survey to notice the decline in attendance over time. It’s important to note that this survey covers the whole United States where the statistics vary from region to region. In fact, the Northeast is now considered the least practicing population within the United States across denominations. Presently, here in the Archdiocese of Boston, the average weekly Mass attendance is, conservatively, 15%. Still, that figure does not necessarily represent the same people coming each week; there is a steady, faithful core who do. However, there is a growing number of Catholics who no longer take the weekly Sunday Mass obligation seriously and so, they may attend periodically - twice a month or monthly or less frequently. Anecdotally, many of these are drawn away by sports schedules or other activities.

Here at Holy Family, as do all parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston, we report a count of the number of people who attend Mass weekly in the month of October. The October Count average attendance in 2006 was 1695. In 2010 it was 1252. Last year - 2017, it was 995. For a while now here at Holy Family, we’ve been counting the attendance at all Masses throughout the year. An unfortunate trend downward has developed since the beginning of this new year where the average count of the number in attendance weekly has dropped to about 875 at the present time. I’ve brought this to the attention of our parish staff and Parish Pastoral Council for their insights and recommendations. Various factors have been considered including weather related conditions which would affect the attendance of the older members of our community. It’s important to remember that the general trends we are experiencing are not representative of our parish alone, but what is taking place across our Archdiocese and across denominations.

I offer these sobering statistics, not to discourage you, but to provide you with the reality we face as a Church and an important reason for the call of our Holy Father, Pope Francis and our Archbishop, Cardinal Sean to carry out our important role in evangelizing our brothers and sisters. The Pastoral Plan of our Archdiocese entitled, Disciples in Mission, reinforces this emphasis. And, as our parish enters phase 7 of this Pastoral Plan in a year from now, we will be hearing more and more about what we can do to enliven the faith of those who no longer join us for Mass each week. Let us keep them and all of us in our prayers!

God bless you! Fr. Bob

FIND YOUR GREATNESS – Next Sun., May 6 from 2-6 pm here at Holy Family Church. Speaker Dr. Allen Hunt and singer-songwriter George Lower from Dynamic Catholic will lead this event. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the 4 powerful habits that will help you reach your full potential and greatness in

this engaging and interactive program. Tickets at www.dynamiccatholic.com and in the parish office. This event is being widely advertised and already 475 tickets have been sold! For information, contact Paula Harris at paulaharris1@gmail.com or Jeanne Cregan at jcregan@holyfamilyduxbury.org or 781-934-5055 x114.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Begins Monday, June 25-29, 9 am – 12 pm. It is $70 per child with a family maximum of $150. Ages 4 to completed grade 4 are welcomed to attend. Registration forms are located outside the Faith Formation Office or you can download a form from our website.

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5Offertory collected on 4/15 $ 9,684 Online giving for 4/15 $ 2,320 Total for 4/15 $12,004 5Offertory collected on 4/22 $ 8,372 Online giving for 4/22 $ 2,547 Total for 4/22 $10,919

Thank you for your continued generosity!

2018 CATHOLIC APPEAL - is well underway here at Holy Family Parish. So far, 286 parishioners have participated, and together, we have raised $127,342 toward our parish goal of $191,438. Thank you to all who have participated already. Your generosity will support the good work taking place within the Archdiocese of Boston and here at Holy Family. We need the participation of every parishioner. Have you made your pledge? If you have yet to participate in the 2018 Catholic Appeal, please pledge online now at bostoncatholicappeal.org or complete a pledge form available at the doors of the church. Thank you!

LEGACY SOCIETY – Please remember Holy Family Parish in your will. It is a wonderful way to help pass on the legacy of our faith to future generations of parishioners! For more information about joining the Legacy Society, contact our business manager, Cheryl Provost.

THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE STUDY - with popular scripture professor, Celia Sirois, continues on Thursdays through May 3 from 10 am – 12 noon here at Holy Family parish center. Suggested offering is $5/session. Pre-registration is not required. Bring your Bible.

BOOKKEEPER—PART TIME - Holy Family Parish is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented and accurate individual, proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft applications. In addition to processing all purchase orders and vendor invoices accurately, the ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to perform a variety of basic support tasks as assigned. Please send resumes to cprovost@holyfamilyduxbury.org

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – There are several openings on the PPC this fall and the selection process will be happening soon. Members serve for a three-year term, and provide the pastor and staff with helpful input and support addressing the pastoral, liturgical, spiritual, educational, and social aspects of parish life. The Council meets once a month during the academic year, generally on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Interested individuals should contact the PPC Vice-Chair, Steve Gandt at (781) 934-8 9 2 7 o r e m a i l h i m a t parishpastoralcouncil@holyfamilyduxbury.org.

INTERFAITH COUNCIL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP – Duxbury Interfaith Council invites high school graduates of the Class of 2018, who are residents of Duxbury, to apply for up to four $500 college scholarships. Application deadline is this Tuesday, May 1. The awards will be presented at the DIC Baccalaureate Service on May 31, 2018. Please visit www.duxburyinterfaithcouncil.org for more information and to download the application.

F I R ST F R IDAY 2 4 HOUR ADORATION - of Jesus as the Blessed Sacrament will take place here at Holy Family in Our Lady’s Chapel beginning after 8:15 Mass this Fri., May 4 and ending with Mass on Sat., May 5 at 8:15

am. If you are able, please sign-up for an hour’s security vigil at www.holyfamilycchurch.com/adore.

FIRST FRIDAY / FIRST SATURDAY CONFESSIONS - will take place in the Reconciliation Room from 6:30 - 7:30 pm this Friday, May 4 and from 7:30 - 8:00 am on Saturday, May 5, in addition to the weekly 4-4:45 pm time. Accessible through the chapel entrance.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION - will take place this Saturday, May 5 beginning with Confession from 7:30 – 8:00 am, Mass in the main church at 8:15 am, followed by 15 minutes of reflection on the mysteries of the Rosary, and finally the Rosary itself at 9:00 am. All are welcome!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS - The Knights invite all graduating seniors from Holy

Family to apply for one of two $500 college

scholarships. A copy of the application can be

obtained and returned to the parish business office.

Application deadline is May 15.

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FAITH FORMATION

Pre- K and K Classes – Final session will be offered Saturday, May 5 (Pre-k, 9:15 am, K, 10:15 am) Please meet in room 12 & 13.

First Grade - Workshop #2 is completed. If you were unable to attend or have any questions about the program, please contact Jennifer Castricone at jcastricone@holyfamilyduxbury.org.

Second Grade - Workshop 6 - Last session is today Sunday April 29, 3-5pm. If you have any questions please contact Jen in the Faith Formation office at jcastricone@holyfamilyduxbury.org

First Holy Communion Schedule and Rehearsal Dates as follows:

�� May 5 & May 6 rehearsal on Wednesday, May 2 (4:30-5:30)

�� May 12 & May 13 rehearsal on Wednesday, May 9 (4:30-5:30)

�� May 19 & May 20 rehearsal on Wednesday, May 16 (4:30-5:30)

Please note our First Holy Communions will be held during our regular weekend Masses at the following dates /times:

Sat. May 5, May12 and May 19 @ 5pm; Sun. May 6 and May 20 @ 9am; Sun. May 13 @ 10:30am

Grades 3-8 – Thank you to all teachers and families for a wonderful faith filled year. All homeschool materials for grades 3-6 are due Monday, May 7th. Grades 7 & 8 homeschool materials were due April 8th but we are still accepting them.

Grades 3-6 had an awesome year at Faith Formation this year! Thank you to all the excellent teachers for sharing their time and talents with our young people . At out last class, we had some cool raffles! Thank you to the generous businesses that added to our fun! Starland donated $100 off a sports camp; Fire and Stone donated a gift card; Chestnut Street Grille donated a gift card; Scoops Ice Cream donated gift cards! Congratulations to our winners! Teacher raffle: Missy Magner and Theresa Veitch

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING S EN IOR S – T h e 2 0 1 8 Baccalaureate Service, sponsored by the Duxbury Interfaith Council, will take place at First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St., Duxbury

on Thurs., May 31 at 7 pm. Graduating seniors from any high school are invited to participate by providing a performance of music, dance, drama, reading of poetry or religious text, or other form of expression appropriate to the spirit of the evening. It is meant to provide a forum for graduates to share their God-given talents to express their feelings and appreciation for the support they have received, the experiences that have helped shape their values and increase their confidence, and the hope and strength that come from faith. Interested students must submit a proposal for their presentation by Tues., May 22 and be able to attend two rehearsals. Please direct all submissions and inquiries to duxinterfaithcouncil@gmail.com with subject line of Baccalaureate. For more information, check out Facebook - Duxbury Baccalaureate.

Students:

Abby Rounds Brendan Kelley

Brett Barr Bridget Cosgrove

Charlie Wilkinson Cole Michelson

Connell Schneider Fiona Hartnett

Grace Viveieros

Isabel Patuto

Jack Carney

Jay Sherwood Liam Goodwin

Luc Sirois Lyla Peters

Megan McGrail Nathaniel Rufo

Owen Holland Ryan Norton

Tyler Klauke

Please stop by the

Faith Formation office to pick up your

prize! Have a super

summer! Hope to see you at VBS June

25-29! I love you!

God loves you!

Pass it on!!

Jackie

WORKSHOP ON VISITING THE SICK – will take place on Saturdays, May 5 & 12 at St. Joseph Manor, Brockton from 9 am – 3 pm. Timothy Duff, certified chaplain, will provide this course on the pastoral care to the sick and homebound. Eucharistic ministers and other pastoral visitors are encouraged to attend. To register, call Karen Farrell at 617-746-5843. Pre-registration is required by April 30. Parish reimbursement for the $40 registration fee is available.

INTERESTED IN RELIGIOUS LIFE? - Young women in high school considering a vocation are welcome to a Saints Martha and Mary Dinner on Monday, May 7 from 6 – 8 pm at St. Mary Parish, 5 Linden Place, Brookline. The evening will include a time for prayer and conversations with religious sisters and Cardinal Seán in a relaxed setting. Witness talks will be given by the sisters, providing insight into the vocation of religious life. Those interested in attending are invited to contact Father Dan Hennessy at dhennessey@rcab.org or 617-746-5969.

GIFTS OF BREAD & WINE – presented at each weekend Mass may be brought up by family members of the deceased for whom the Mass is being offered. Just notify one of the ushers at the front door of church before Mass that two members of your family would like to do this.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER - If you would like to donate new or used furniture in excellent condition to MBK, please call Jim Sullivan at 781-936-8904 (donations should not be left without calling).

COMING OR GOING? PARISH CENSUS REGISTRATION UPDATE – Please complete the following to update our parish records… whether you’ve recently moved here, are about to move away, or are a young person setting out on your own. NAME: _____________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________ PHONE:_____________________________________ EMAIL:______________________________________ CIRCUMSTANCES: __________________________ (Please clip this out and drop in the collection basket or email our Parish Office at office@holyfamilyduxbury.org).

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“IT CAN’T BE THAT BAD” – But it is! And no one seems to understand what you are going through. At times like this, you need a concerned friend who will

listen while you work through your feelings. A Stephen Minister can be that Christian friend. Please contact Dn. Art Keefe – 781-264-3880; a.keefe@holyfamilyduxbury.org.

HEALING AFTER ABORTION – Project Rachel of the Archdiocese of Boston offers hope and healing for women suffering from the pain of a past abortion. It offers confidential support, retreats and referrals for Sacramental Reconciliation (Confession). Upcoming retreat dates will take place on Saturdays - May 5 and June 2. For more information, contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com.

BIBLE STUDY – focusing on the Acts of the Apostles will take place on 9 Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30 pm beginning this Thursday, May 3 and ending June 28 in Fr. Mahoney hall at St. Thecla’s, Pembroke. No bible study experience necessary. Includes Little Rock Scripture video presentation and small group discussion. $20 fee includes cost of materials. For further information and to register, contact Bob Fanning at home: 781-826-9233, via text at 617-529-9233 or by email at rgfanning@verizon.net.

THIS MONTH’S DYNAMIC CATHOLIC RESOURCE - is a CD of the book “A Graduate’s Guide to Life.” This is an excellent free resource for those high school and college graduates in your life. It will teach them the three things they don’t teach you in college that could make all the difference. When you are finished with any of the Dynamic Catholic resources, consider passing it along to someone who might benefit from it.

MILES FOR MIRAMAR - Miramar Retreat Center is holding its annual "Miles for Miramar" campaign now until June 30. Walkers, joggers, cyclers, kayakers and swimmers can pledge miles to support these "athletes" by making a donation for their efforts. $2 per mile is suggested. Please contact Ann at Miramar ( 7 8 1 - 5 8 5 - 2 4 6 0 ) o r c h e c k on l i n e a t www.miramarretreat.org to pledge miles or make a donation. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Thank you for your support!

THE 26TH ANNUAL POPE ST. JOHN XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARY GOLF TOURNAMENT - Monday, May 21, at The Weston Golf Club. This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and the proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. The $250 player entry includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and door prizes; followed by a social hour, silent auction and dinner at the Seminary for each golfer and a guest. To register, ca l l Kate Fo lan a t 781-899-5500 or visit www.psjs.edu/golf-tournament.

SPRING WEEKEND RETREAT – with Fr. Mike McNamara entitled, Created for Freedom will take place on Fri., May 25 to Sun., May 27 (after lunch) at Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury. $270 (double occupancy), which includes 6 meals. All rooms have private baths. For more information, contact Servants of Christ Ministries at 781-545-8336.

Pastor:� Very Rev. Robert J. Deehan, V.F.*�Parochial Vicar: � Rev. J. Thomas Gignac*�Deacon:� Arthur J. Keefe*�Business Manager:� Cheryl Provost*�Bookkeeper:� Marilyn Murphy*�Parish Admin. Assistant:� Kristen McArdle� office@holyfamilyduxbury.org� �Director of Faith Formation:� Jeanne Cregan*�Youth Faith Formation Minister/� Social Media Coordinator:� Kiera Schaff*�Children’s Faith Formation� Minister (Gr. 1�2):� Jennifer Castricone*�Children’s Faith Formation� Minister (Gr. 3�6)� Jackie Halpin Curran� jcurran@holyfamilyduxbury.org�Faith Formation Admin. Asst.:� Mary Juliano Hayes� mhayes@holyfamilyduxbury.org�Music / Liturgy Director:� Mary Keefe*�Maintenance / Custodian� Beau Stebbins��

*Asterisk indicates e�mail address is �first initial of first name plus last�name@holyfamilyduxbury.org�

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE��

Saturday� � � 5:00 pm�

Sunday�� � � 7:30 am�

� � � � 9:00 am (Family Mass)�� � � � 10:30 am�

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DAILY MASS SCHEDULE � (Our Lady’s Chapel)�Mon�Sat 8:15 am followed by Rosary and �

Divine Mercy Chaplet�

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION�

Fridays 9 am ending with Evening Prayer/Benediction at �5 pm. On First Friday, Adoration extends through the night

until Saturday 8:15 am Mass.�

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION�

(Confessions)�Saturday 4:00�4:45 pm, First Fridays 6:30�7:30 pm,�

First Saturdays 7:30�8:00 am, and anytime by appointment.�

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM�

Baptism: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 1:00 pm�

Contact Parish Office to register.�

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE�Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least �6 months prior to the proposed date and before finalizing�reception plans.�

HOLY FAMILY PARISH, DUXBURY�www.holyfamilyduxbury.org�

PARISH OFFICE ��

Office Hours: Monday�Thursday 9:00 am � 4:00 pm�

� Fridays 9:00 am � 12:00 pm�

Phone� � � 781�934�5055��

REGULAR MEETINGS ��

Knights of Columbus�www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbusDuxbury�

3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm�

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Men in Christian Discussion�Saturday at 7:00 am�8:10 am�

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Daytime Bible Study�Thursday (Sept.�June) at 10:00 am�11:30 am�

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Centering Prayer Group�Thursdays 1 � 2 pm�

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Evening Prayer Group�Wednesday at 7:30 pm�

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)�Contact Ken McCarthy� 617�549�4620�

PASTORAL VISITATION�

When confined to home, please call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit and Holy Communion.�

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL�Steve Gandt� 781�934�8927 Vice�Chairperson�Fr. Bob Deehan�� � Chairperson�Emma Bishop (youth), Tanner Campbell (youth), Joe Coletti, Jeanne Cregan (staff ex�officio), Glenn Dobecki, Larry Flynn, Colleen Larose, Kathleen O’Malley, Bob Pietrzak, Cheryl Provost (staff ex�officio), Annie Robinson, Maggie Sanford, Amy Schomp, Will Strauss (Youth).�Comments, suggestions or questions can be sent to the PPC �

Vice �Chairperson at:�parishpastoralcouncil@holyfamilyduxbury.org.�

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL�Paul Casale� � � � Chairperson�Fr. Bob Deehan�� � � ex�officio�Cheryl Provost� � � � ex�officio�Paul Brogna, John Burke, John Dwyer, Chris Sherwood.�

BULLETIN DEADLINE: MONDAY 10:00 AM�

STEPHEN MINISTRY�

One�on�one confidential care to those experiencing difficulties in their lives. Contact Deacon Art Keefe � �

781�264�3880.�

ST. VINCENT dePAUL�781�361�3595�

WOMEN’S CLUB �Contact Karen Bolduc � 617�957�5016�