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Holy Family ParishStar of the Sea ParishLiving Water CatholicSeptember 19, 2021

Twenty-Fi h Sunday in Ordinary TimeWLet Us Celebrateelcome! We are glad you are here to join us in worship in the celebra on of the Eucharist(Mass). At the Eucharist, the Church comes together to hear the Word of the Lord, to pray forthe world's needs, to offer the sacrifice of the Cross in praise and thanks to God, to receiveChrist Jesus in communion, and then to be sent forth in the Spirit as disciples of the Gospel. If you are notfamiliar with the Mass, the Order of the Mass can be found on pages 3-29 of the Breaking Bread hymnal.We call par cular a en on to the text of the Gloria and the Nicene Creed located on the inside cover. Thescripture (Bible) readings for today's Mass can be found on pages 209.HOLY FAMILY PARISHSTAR OF THE SEA PARISHWeekend Masses - Upper ChurchSaturday, 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m.Weekend Masses - Beach ChapelSaturday, 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, 8:00 a.m.Weekday MassesMonday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.Weekday Masses - Beach ChapelTuesday, 9:00 a.m.Reconcilia on - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.at Holy Family Parish - Foyer of the Parish Officebuilding or outside (weather permi ng)11 Sparhawk St. AmesburyReconcilia on - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.at Holy Family Parish - Foyer of the Parish Officebuilding or outside (weather permi ng)11 Sparhawk St. AmesburyPO FPPlease include in your prayers, an Archdiocese ofBoston seminarian by name every day andat every Mass.Seminarian:Sunday, Sept. 19 - Michael DicksonMonday, Sept. 20 - David PinedaTuesday, Sept. 21 - Alexander CharowWednesday, Sept. 22 - Johnathan SaniukThursday, Sept. 23 - Brian DaleyFriday, Sept. 24 - Dong PhamSaturday, Sept. 25 - Marcelo FerrariIS GOD CALLING YOU?If you are a young man between the age of 18-30,who loves God and desires to be a shepherdamong His people consider St. John’s Seminary,Boston, MA or if you are between the age of 30 to60, consider Pope St. John XXIII Na onalSeminary, in Weston, MA. .Come, learn, and live the priestly life at either St.John’s Seminary or Pope St. John XXIII.For informa on about the St. John’s Seminaryplease visit our website at www.sjs.edu or call Rev.Eric Cadin, Voca on Dir. at 617.746.5949.For Pope St. John XXIII, visit www.psjs.edu or callVery Rev. Brian Kiely at 781.899.5500 orrector@psjs.edu or call Fr. Ron at the ParishOffice.2

September 19, 2021Dear Parishioners and FriendsLast weekend's remembrance of 9/11 was moving and meaningful. I am grateful to all who entered intothe few minutes of silence a er my homily. Silence can be powerful and last weekend that was indeed thecase. Thank you!Kyle Gregg, our Faith Forma on Director, called forth a great team of catechists last Sunday morning.Registra ons have been slowly coming in. May I encourage you to help us by registering now so that wecan address the necessary planning for your family’s involvement.Parishioners at the Star of the Sea Parish have been asking how long will the Chapel be open. TheColumbus Day weekend Masses, October 9/10, will be our last weekend. We will then move back to theTown Church for all Masses. What a remarkable testament of faith in that the Chapel has been celebra ngMass in that humble building for 125 years.Once again, this year, I will be offering “The Blessing of Animals” on Sunday October 3rd from 2 to 3 p.m. infront of Holy Family Church. This year it falls most approximately on the eve of the Feast of St. Francis.The Psalm for this weekend proclaims: “God is my help; the Lord sustains my life. Freely will I offer yousacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord for it is good”.Peace,Fr. Ron25th Sunday in Ordinary TimeLots of people suffer from poor me syndrome. You know the type. Someone else’s problem is never as big astheirs; no one has suffered as much as they have. The glass is always half empty, there is never anything to lookforward to, and no one really cares about them. “Ah, poor me! What am I to do? How will I ever manage?”Jesus gives us many reasons to see our glass as full to the brim. We have faith, hope and love that will see usthrough anything. We have confidence in His promise to be with us always. We have our family and those wholove us. There is much to be thankful for and no reason to envy others.But that does not mean we will never feel the pain of suffering. But we can choose our response. We can dosomething about it, or we can give in to it. Our best response is one of service, so that we stop focusing onourselves and look to see others. We can feed the hungry, or lament hunger in the world. We can comfort thesorrowing, or focus on how much sadness the world has known. We can visit the sick and imprisoned or we cancomplain about how lonely the world can be. Be part of the solu on or be part of the problem. Faith gives usthat choice. James Gaffney, 2009 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing3

Twenty-Fi h Sunday in Ordinary TimeMFOPlease remember in your prayers the menand women of our parishes who areserving our country.SSgt. Ben Dignard, USAF, & wife Aurora2LT Nicholas Fortuna, US Army Na onal GuardSGT Keagan Gorman, USMCSPC Zachary Zbierajewski, US ArmyCapt. Brian Calandra, US ArmySSG Heath Coburn, US ArmyLCP Jason Wilkins, USMCSgt. Meaghan Hovan, USAFCapt. William Aus n, US ArmySGT Jonathan Kra on, US Air Na onal Guard1LT Mark C. Bashaw, US Army1LT Olyia Bashaw, USAFCapt. Raymond Horgan, US ArmyLCpl Emily Janvrin, USMCPvt. Nicholas Evere , US ArmyGM Cody Russell Morin, US Navy2LT Evan King USMCPvt. Ruairi Cleary Bentley, USMCSgt. Anthony J. Tomkiewicz Jr., USMCAFC Lucas J. Tomkiewicz, USAFAB Alex Casey-Lockhart, USAFCalling All Creatures Great and SmallSunday October 3, 2021The Eve of the Feast ofSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi o en talked to the animals andblessed all God’s creatures. This year we invite youand your animals to come and parade by the frontsteps of Holy Family Church between 2 and 3 p.m.to be blessed and celebrated.Heavenly Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands.Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and theirfamilies for the selfless acts they perform for us in ourƟme of need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.AmenFAITHFUL DEPARTEDPlease remember in your prayers thosewho were buried from our parishesrecently as well as all our deceasedparishioners.Please remember in your prayers those who are sick :May the Spirit of Christ renew the giŌ of life within themand bring healing to their minds, body and spirit.Holy Family: Pat Pon celli, Isabel Wohl, EdwardKelleher, Do y Jean, Arlene Mooers, Mary Jeanne,Wayne & Christopher Lambias, Paris Reyes, CathySoucy, Brian Cronin, Joyce Meekins, Penny Eskra,Maureen Leahy, Rose McGloin, Anthony Ronan, BobSousaStar of Sea: Liam Ford, Paul Lajoie, Kathryn Connelly,Helen Fricano, Dave Barbera, Wayne DavidHoly Family Parish: Marianne A. Nicol & Roger F.Nicol, Diane WarfelStar of the Sea Parish: James A. McEvoy IIIEternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace.4

September 19, 2021WBHelp to sustain your church with thesecurity and convenience of Online Giving.Registra on forms for Holy Family Parish and Star ofthe Sea Parish's Religious Educa on Program areonline and in the back of the church. Please call KyleGregg, with ques ons at (978)388-0330 ext 110 oremail at dlff@livingwatercatholic.org .You may return your completed registra on formwith payment in a separate envelope to the parishoffice or place it in the Sunday collec on basket.Please mark “Religious Office, A en on Kyle” on theenvelope.Forget the checkbook and make thing simple foryou and your family. With Online Giving, you cangive back to your church whenever and whereverwith the simple click of a bu on from yourcomputer or smart device.To sign up for online giving, go towww.livingwatercatholic.org, click “Donate Online”bu on, located towards the top of the page. Thiswill bring you to the Donate Online page. Fromthere click the “Online Giving” icon next to yourparish then follow the instruc ons.Thank you for your con nued support to yourparish.Religious Educa on BeginsOctober 3, 2021.And the Lord said“Let the children come to learnabout me and my Father”.HOLY FAMILY PARISHOffertory, September 5Offertory - 6.055.00 Envelopes - 83No Second CollecƟonHoly Family Parish Online Giving for the August 6,664.10Upcoming 2nd Collec on - September 2021September 19 - Clergy Re rement & HealthSeptember 26 - PilotSTAR OF THE SEA PARISHOffertory, September 5Offertory - 2,176.00 Envelopes - 43No Second CollecƟonStar of the Sea Parish Online Giving for the August 3,237.08Upcoming 2nd Collec on - September 2021September 19 - Clergy Re rement & HealthSeptember 26 - Pilot5

Twenty-Fi h Sunday in Ordinary TimeContact Us:Collaborative StaffReverend Ronald St. PierreHoly Family Parish: . .(978) 388-0330Star of the Sea Parish: . . (978) nd Jack O’BrienCollaborative Ofϐices’ Mailing Address :11 Sparhawk StreetAmesbury, MA 01913-3315Visi ng Senior PriestReverend Mister Chuck HallDeaconDeaconChuckHall@icloud.comCollaborative Ofϐice Hours:Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Reverend Mister Paul SpechtSenior DeaconDeacon2@livingwatercatholic.orgHoly Family & Star of the Sea Parishes ReligiousEducation Ofϐice Hours: TBDSue GreaneyAdmin. Assistant/Cemetery SecretaryAdministra veAssistant@livingwatercatholic.orgFollow us on:Helen TheriaultRecep onist/Bulle n EditorRecep onistBulle n@livingwatercatholic.orgKyle GreggOur Web site: www.LivingWaterCatholic.orgOn Facebook: Living Water CatholicFlock Note: To sign up, text 84576, or online via thelink on our web site.Director Life Long Faith Forma ondlff@livingwatercatholic.orgKEEP IN TOUCH WITH US VIA EMAIL AND TEXT FLOCKNOTEText the word LWC to 84576 or sign up online at:livingwatercatholic.flocknote.comMass Inten onsMass Inten onsSaturday, September 18, 20214:00 p.m. - Frank RagoneseSaturday, September 18, 20216:00 p.m. - Leo BernierSunday, September 19, 20219:30 a.m. - Albert TheriaultSunday, September 19, 20218:00 a.m. - People of Our ParishesMonday, September 20, 20219:00 a.m. - People of Our ParishesTuesday, September 21, 20219:00 a.m. - Mary QuinnWednesday, September 22, 20219:00 a.m. - Raphael KowalHost & WineIn Loving Memory ofMargaret & Reggie MuiseBy Rose WashakStar of the Sea Parish, September, 2021Host & WineIn Loving Memory ofDeceased Members of the Calobrisi FamilyBy Their Loving FamilySanctuary CandleIn Loving Memory ofThe McGloin FamilyBy Terry BeecroSanctuary CandleIn Loving Memory ofDeceased Members of the DiResta FamilyBy Their Loving FamilyHoly Family Parish, September, 20216