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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Called by Christ to unity in our Roman Catholic Faith, we bring together and welcome the faithful from
diverse walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. We stand for the sanctity of life and the dignity of every
person. We dedicate ourselves to formation in faith, pastoral care and service to all generations.
Saint John the Evangelist Parish 115 Middlesex Street . North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Tel: 978-251-8571 . Fax: 978-251-7873 . www.saintjohnchelmsford.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sacrament of Holy Orders
See a priest
or visit [email protected]
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:45 PM,
Wednesdays of Lent: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism
Second Sunday of the month.
Call the Parish Office to register
for baptismal preparation.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples should contact the priest 6
months prior to their wedding date.
Sacrament of The Sick
Sunday following the 10:30 AM Mass.
Call the Parish Office
when someone is very ill.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM
preceded by The Rosary at 8:30 AM
Worship With Us!
March 22, 2015
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In John 12:23, Jesus
described his approaching
death on the cross as his “hour of glory” when he would be
“lifted up from the earth” and would “draw all men to
himself” (12:32). Jesus saw his death on the cross as
triumph over the powers of sin and darkness. Jesus drew an
illustration of the “grain of wheat” to show how this
principle works in God’s kingdom. Seeds cannot produce
new life by themselves. They must first be planted in the
earth before they can grow and produce fruit.
What is the spiritual analogy which Jesus alludes to in the
image of the grain of wheat that must die in order to rise to
new life that bears great fruit? Is this simply a veiled
reference to his own impending death on the cross and
his resurrection? Or does Jesus have another kind of "death
and rebirth" in mind for his disciples? Jesus, no doubt, had
both meanings in mind. Jesus' obedience and death on the
cross obtain for us freedom and new life in the Holy Spirit.
His cross frees us from the tyranny of sin and death and
shows us the way of perfect love. However, if we want to
experience the new life which Jesus offers, then the outer
shell of our fallen sinful nature must first be broken and put
to death. In Baptism our “old nature” enslaved by sin is
buried with Christ so that we may we rise in new life
through the power of Christ's resurrection. Paul the Apostle
describes this death and rebirth in Christ as a “new
creation” in Christ. This process of death to the “old fallen
self” is both a one-time event, occurring in our baptism, and
a daily, on-going cycle in which the Holy Spirit buries us
more deeply into Jesus' death to sin so we might rise anew
and bear great fruit for God. There is a great paradox here.
Death leads to life. When we "die" to our selves - our
rebellious sinful nature and willful rejection of God's
commandments - we receive God's forgiveness and
life-changing power and grace to walk and live in the power
of his transforming love, righteousness (moral goodness),
and holiness. It is God's free gift of grace (his blessing and
favor towards us) and the transforming power of the Holy
Spirit that enables us to live as sons and daughters of God.
How do I practically "die" to myself so that Jesus Christ can
live in me and transform me into his likeness? It certainly
means that what is contrary to God's will must be
"crucified" or "put to death". God gives us grace to say "yes"
to his will and to reject whatever is contrary to his loving
plan for our lives. Jesus also promises that we will bear
much "fruit" for him, if we choose to deny ourselves for his
sake. Jesus used forceful language to describe the kind of
self-denial he had in mind for his disciples.
"Lord, let me be wheat sown in the earth, to be harvested for
you. I want to follow wherever you lead me. Give me fresh
hope and joy in serving you all the days of my life."
Scripture Reflection Staff Directory
Christine Trznadel PARISH SECRETARY/ BULLETIN EDITOR
ext 214; [email protected]
Fran Anderson COORDINATOR OF REL ED & FAITH FORMATION
ext 212; [email protected]
Paul Ciotti DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP
ext 234; [email protected]
Liliana Lucas BUSINESS MANAGER
ext 213; [email protected]
Eileen Marcotte ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ext 229; [email protected]
Stephen Webber FACILITIES MANAGER, ext 231
Luis Nieto YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
ext 230; [email protected]
Reverend Martin Dzengeleski ADMINISTRATOR, ext 218
Reverend Hal Obayashi PAROCHIAL VICAR, ext 226
MON, MAR 23
Daniel 13: 1-9,15-17,
19-30,33-62 Psalm 23
John 8: 1-11
WED, MAR 25
Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10
Psalm 40
Hebrews 10: 4-10
Luke 1: 26-38
This Week’s Readings
FRI, MAR 27
Jeremiah 20: 10-13
Psalm 18
John 10: 31-42
SAT, MAR 28
Ezekiel: 37: 21-28
Psalm: Jer 31
John 11: 45-56
TUE, MAR 24
Numbers 21: 4-9
Psalm 102
John 8: 21-30
THUR, MAR 26
Genesis 17: 3-9
Psalm 105
John 8: 51-59
SUN, MAR 29
Isaiah 50: 4-7
Psalm 22 Phil 2: 6-11
Mark 14:1 - 15:47
“YOUR WORD IS A
LAMP UNTO MY
FEET AND A LIGHT
UNTO MY PATH” -PSALM 119:105
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From your friends To book a Rose for Life, call Christine; ext 214.
Rose donated by Blossoms Florist
2015 Easter Flower Offerings…2015 Easter Flower Offerings…2015 Easter Flower Offerings…2015 Easter Flower Offerings…
in order for your intention to be published in the Easter Sunday bulletin, we will need to receive
your donation/intention NO LATER NO LATER NO LATER NO LATER than the THIS THIS THIS THIS weekend, March 21/22.
Mass Intentions
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them”
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 4:00 PM: Jon Doherty, Priscilla Rega
AND Marty T. Leonard
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND 8:30 AM: Pro Populo, For the People of the Parish
10:30 AM: The men who just returned from ACTS retreat
5:00 PM: Edward & Irene Spinelli
MONDAY, MARCH 23RD 9:00 AM: Jim Lorrey
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH 9:00 AM: Eileen Lorrey Muldoon
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH 9:00 AM: William & Dorothy Conlon
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH 9:00 AM: Rita McGowan
FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH 9:00 AM: Rose Serra
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH 4:00 PM: Rita McGowan
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH 8:30 AM: John Ciotti, Sr.
10:30 AM: Damien Breau (1st Anniversary)
5:00 PM: Pro Populo, For the People of the Parish
May the souls of the faithful departed, especially Leonard Maille, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. -Amen
Lenten Almsgiving Boxes
If you took a Sierra Leone Almsgiving box home as your Lenten practice, we ask that you please return
it to church NEXT Weekend… Palm Sunday… March 28th/29th. Thank you and God Bless!
Please Remember the PoorPlease Remember the PoorPlease Remember the PoorPlease Remember the Poor
As you leave church today, please pick up an SVdP envelope in the back of the church, and bring it
back with your donation next weekend. Thank you for helping us fulfill the Lord’s command to help
“the least of my brothers and sisters.”
Thank you to all who
have participated in
St. John’s 2015
Catholic Appeal
campaign. Your
support is the most
effective way our
parish community
can join together in
the Church’s universal
work to care for our neighbors. If you have yet to participate
in the Appeal, please visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org,
or pick up a pledge form in the back of the church.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
Looking for Experienced Caregiver for sweet, elderly, 91-year-old woman
Qualifications/ Duties include, but not limited to...
♥ Provide companionship
♥ Prepare lunch, light housekeeping
♥ Need to be on call (may not be often) to serve as back-up
when regular caregiver is unavailable
♥ Must reside locally
If interested, please contact Camille at 978.250.1058.
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From the Office of From the Office of From the Office of From the Office of &Religious Ed Faith Formation
Fran Anderson, ext 212
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSALS
Friday, April 24th at 4:00 pm For those scheduled for the weekend of April 25th/26th
Friday, May 1st at 5:00 pm
For those scheduled for the weekend of May 2nd/3rd
So Long! See You Next Year!
Please join us for our Year-End Mass on Sunday, April
12th at 8:30, followed by light refreshments in the Hall,
and at the same time, take the opportunity to catch the
Early Bird Registration Rates for the 2015/16 School
Year. Please note that we will NOT hold
registrations on Palm Sunday as we have
in past years. See you there!
YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRY www.chelmsfordyouthministry.weebly.com
Luis Nieto, ext 230
Middle School EventMiddle School EventMiddle School EventMiddle School Event
“Lent Relay”
THIS Friday, March 27
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Church Hall
Saint PatrickSaint PatrickSaint PatrickSaint Patrick's Day Dinners Day Dinners Day Dinners Day Dinner
Thanks to ALL who supported
last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day
Dinner through attendance, the
purchase of raffle tickets, and the
greatly appreciated assistance
with set-up and clean-up! A special
shout-out to Brian Muscato and his
team, for again, putting on a
delicious dinner…. to Drew
Jubinville, whose playing of the
bagpipes warranted a standing
ovation… and to Ed Ciampa for his
accordion entertainment. It was an evening
enjoyed by all!
And… Join us in congratulating
Christopher Garrahan, who was
winner of the door prize (a beautiful
floral arrangement generously donated
from Blossoms) and Dot Proulx
who won the 50/50 raffle.
Easter Egg Hunt following 8:30 am Mass
Easter Sunday
Passion of our Lord at 7:00 pm
Holy Thursday
followed by Adoration, ending night prayer at 10:00 pm
Holy Week Schedule
Pasta Dinner at 5:30 pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm
Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 pm
Masses 8:30 and 10:30 AM Only
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
The Light is on For YouThe Light is on For YouThe Light is on For YouThe Light is on For You (Sacrament of Reconciliation)
Wednesday, March 25th: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Receive God’s unending mercy and be gifted with
His graces through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Make this an Easter Gift to yourself.
High School EventHigh School EventHigh School EventHigh School Event
“St. Patrick’s Night”
TONIGHT, Sunday, March 22
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Church Hall
VBF Planning Meeting Sunday, March 29th: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Old Parish Center
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Parish Calendar
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND
NO COFFEE & DONUTS TODAY 9:30 - 11:00 AM: Grade K-6 Religious Education: NPC
11:30 AM: Men’s ACTS Return Reception: Hall 11:30 - 1:00 PM: Grade 7-8 Religious Education: NPC 11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee Meeting: OPC
MONDAY, MARCH 23RD 6:00 PM: Quilter’s Guild : Hall
7:00 PM: Women’s ACTS: Church
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH Tuesday Morning Coffee Group following 9:00 AM Mass: Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH 4:15 - 5:30 PM: Grade 1-6 Religious Education: NPC
6:30 - 8:00 PM: Confession: Church
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
10:00 AM: Charismatic Prayer Group: OPC 6:45 PM: BINGO (doors open at 3:00 PM): Hall
FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH 3:30 - 7:30 PM: Cor Unum Trip
5:30 PM: Stations of the Cross (Church) followed by Soup (Hall) 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Middle School YM Event: Hall
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
3:00 - 3:45 PM: Confession: Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
Coffee & Donuts/ Capital Club Drawing following 8:30 Mass 9:30 - 11:00 AM: Grade K-6 Religious Education: NPC 11:30 - 1:00 PM: Grade 7-8 Religious Education: NPC 11:30 AM: African Liturgy Committee Meeting: OPC
6:00 - 8:00 PM: VBF Planning Committee Meeting: OPC 6:30 PM: PPC: Mariotti
Tuesday Morning Coffee GroupTuesday Morning Coffee GroupTuesday Morning Coffee GroupTuesday Morning Coffee Group
Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month in the Church Hall following the 9:00 AM Mass
Join us THIS Tuesday, March 24thJoin us THIS Tuesday, March 24thJoin us THIS Tuesday, March 24thJoin us THIS Tuesday, March 24th
FINAL night! Join us TONIGHT as Fr. Hal
concludes the Lenten Study
of Lectio Divina. See you in
the Mariotti Room at 7:00 PM!
Soup and Stations Friday evening March 27th
Stations�at�5:30,�followed�by�a�simple�meal�of�soup�and�bread.�Join�us�for�this�beautiful�tradition.���
Fifth Annual
Holy Thursday Pasta Dinner Our simple way of ending Lent and beginning the
Three Sacred Days of Easter
Thursday, April 2nd from 5:30 - 6:30 PM followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM �
You are invited to enjoy the Pasta cooking talents of our very own Muscato Family, followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet. PLEASE SIGN UP so we can be sure to have enough food for all. Menu includes pasta, garlic bread, salad and water (bring your own drink if you would like something other than water). Sign-Up sheets can be found in the Church vestibule. �
On Easter Morning, following the 8:30 AM Mass, our Annual Easter
Egg Hunt will take place. All children are welcome to participate.
Bring your own Easter Egg Basket!
Capital Club Drawing ! �
The LAST OFFICIAL Capital Club Drawing will be held
after the 8:30 AM Mass NEXT Sunday, March 29th.
So…. take part in the action and be a part of our
history! You can purchase a number for the day for
$5, giving you four chances to win any or all of the
cash prizes… $50, $200, $300 and $500! Good Luck!
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O P E N H O U S E
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Theological Institute for the New Evangelization
St. John’s Seminary
“Laity, deacons and religious immerse themselves in the
Catholic faith, prepare for service in parishes, learn to
evangelize work, culture, family life and become better
communicators of the truth of Christ”
Offering two degree programs:
Master of Arts in Ministry
Master of Theological Studies
for the New Evangelization
• join us for evening prayer at 7:00 pm
• meet our faculty and students
• ask your questions during panel discussion
• learn about admissions and scholarships
*** Summer courses begin week of May 25th ***
RSVP to 617.779.4104
For additional program information,
visit www.theologicalinstitute.org
An Invitation to a St. John’s Women’s ACTS Retreat Adoration * Community * Theology * Service
Join us for a spiritually uplifting weekend!
April 16 -19, 2015: Espousal Retreat Center, Waltham
This weekend will be an opportunity to strengthen your
faith, renew yourself spiritually, and build and grow
friendships with some great women. ACTS is an acronym
for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service.
All Christian women age 21+ are welcome to attend.
Registration forms with additional information are avail-
able at the entrance of the Church.
For more information, contact Beth Jacavanco
at [email protected] or 978.256.6642.
Special Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling EventSpecial Needs Family Bowling Event
On Sunday, April 12th, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Spring Bowling Event for children with disabilities and their families. It will be held at the Collins Bowladrome in Billerica from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The event includes
Duckpin bowling, followed by pizza.
Interested families are asked to register for this FREE event by calling Ken Desilets at 978.692.6866 or [email protected] BEFORE April 6th.
Respect Life SeriesRespect Life SeriesRespect Life SeriesRespect Life Series
St. Matthew Parish; Windham, NH 4th Thursday of the Month at 7:00 PM
The talks are sponsored by the Windham, NH Knights
of Columbus Council 7572. The evening will start with
Mass, followed by a speaker and a question/answer
session. Below is a list of the scheduled subjects:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Monsignor Anthony on Humane Vitae
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Kathy Sousa on Respect Life Bills
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Joe Williams on Home for Pregnant Women
Please join us for these interesting and informative
talks. To learn more, please contact Mike at
603.505.7654.
unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth
and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies,
it bears much fruit.