We now move quickly from the child Jesus to the adult Jesus who is on the move.  He begins his public ministry at the River Jordan with the baptism of John.  We now move from the Christmas season to that yearly cycle of 33 or 34 weeks in which do not celebrate a specific mystery of Christ but rather celebrate the mystery of Christ in all its fullness.  This period is known as Ordinary Time.  Ordinary Time begins on Monday January 10^th and continues through Tuesday February 8^th, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season.

Here at Sacred Heart we are left in the dark about our being here or not for all of this.  In the meantime we have to plan ahead.  Congregations, like individuals, often make resolutions for the New Year. Here are some ideas that could spark a resolution or two.

One idea is small-group ministries.  We will have Frank Bellini and Maryellen Leelman begin a series of facilitator training followed by recruitment of members of small faith groups or better, small groups of faith which would provide opportunities for prayer, study, fellowship and service.  This, of course, would include people from Saint Brigid Parish in order for them to form small groups as well.

Because we do not know how long we will be open we need to do some experimenting.  We could sponsor some short-term ministries to experiment with programs in which we would foster spiritual growth in various segments of our parish.

We will need to continue our liturgy planning.  New members need to be added to the Worship Commission to study liturgical planning and implement programs for liturgy and prayer.

The Christian Service Commission ought to meet with their counterparts at Saint Brigid Parish to share resources and to expand their social justice programming.

More efforts should be made in evangelization.  It is estimated that there are 10,000 Catholics living in Lexington.  Both Catholic parishes must do more in a joint effort to invite these people to worship with us once again or for the first time.  Imagine, if we mounted a real effort to seek these people out, what we could do for the Catholic Community of Lexington.

Let us get excited about the possibilities.

If we do not remain open we will have to help groups and individuals close in a positive way to use our energies for the good of the Church.  We will need to remember what we cherished about Sacred Heart.  Then we will need to influence other parishes as we take what we have received here to other parts of the diocese.

Offertory for January 1^st & 2^nd       $5149.00

Envelope Offerings                         $4758.00

Loose Cash                                            $ 391.00

St. John/St. Hugh         $ 334.00

9:00 – Saturday, January 15^th                  Andrew Hartery

This week we ask you to pray for those who are ill, including, Brianna Cimino, Rosemary Harvey, Regina Jones, Andrea Hynes, Joyce Amos, Regina Wingard, Erin McMehon, Maria Aguis, George Beck, Dr. Kenneth Spengler, Josephine Murphy, Peter Bugda, Norma Berstein, Camille Michals, Rob Morway, Patricia Hassett, Paul McCann, William Francis, Lillian Davenport, James Fontaini, Henri Fradette, William Blair, Agatha Pals, Kath Rodriegas, Estelle Szalajeski, Nancy Driscoll, Dante DiManna, Margie Levine, Doug Phillips, Andrew Day, Peggy Sue Grow, Mary Serpa, Deborah Miller, Dorothy Lee, William MacKinnon, Mary Jefferson, Elizabeth Conte, Shane McCarthy, Mildred Wood, Violet Caldaroni, Frank Cote, James Bresnahan, Ann Mulray, Rita Mahan, Connie Perrotta, Jackie Sullivan, Jean Babbin, Gerard Sarno, Dorothy Grant, Gretin Cervantes, Marisol O’Brien, Paul Pantano, Fran Ressetar, Cecelia Hines, Margaret Wright, Renee Chapman, Peter Bellini, Christine Gainer, Chris Ann Colletti, Helen McLaughlin, Paul Doherty, Don Costello, Jorge Loayza, Joseph Brault, Lauren Forgette, Chuck Kiernan, Bill Attaya, Margaret Coughlin, John McCarthy, Don Sabatand, Laura Mac Aulay, Stella Guarino, Bill Graham, Bob Remeika, Edward Semanko, Mary Hosford, Jose Rubiero, Jane Eastham, Maureen Manfredi and Dorothy Barton. 

Honduran Mission Team Needs Suitcases

Several Sacred Heart and St. Brigid's parishioners will be working in a Honduran Mission during February.  They will be bringing clothes, medicines, tools and other items for use at the mission.  To help, please donate your old suitcases (full size or larger) and leave the suitcases on the stage in the Parish Center.  More on the mission trip will follow.  Thanks.  Please call Bob Ludwig, 781-861-7231 for further information.

Family Ski Trip

On January 28-30 please join us at Sargent Camp, Peterboro, NH.  Food, fun, cross-country skiing or hiking, skating and sledding cost for the weekend is $112 adults, $89 kids.  We will be back in time for the Super Bowl.  Reservations are limited.  Call Bob Ludwig ASAP for details: 781-861-7231.

From Family Aids Ministry

Sister Catherine Drexal Parish, (formerly St. John-St. Hugh's), would like to thank you for all the beautiful warm pajamas and the gift certificates.  Our children had smiling faces and we all are very grateful for your love and caring.  We bless you.

Come to the Waters of Healing

A Day of Prayer and Healing from the pain of abortion will be held on Saturday, February 26,2005 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm including a closing Mass.

This day is designed to help women hurting from past abortions to experience the personal love of Christ and find hope for healing.  It will offer a loving and confidential environment to:

Ø       hear stories of post abortion healing

Ø       share Scriptural stories of Christ's healing love

Ø       spend quiet time in prayer before God

Sacramental reconciliation will be available.  This day is sponsored by Project Rachel ministry for further information regarding place to be held and to pre-register ($10), please call Project Rachel 617-783-8300 or email : rachelbos@aol.com

Holy Humor

Q:  What do you call the people who regularly evacuate the rear pew at the sound of the first note of the recessional hymn and well before the priest exits?

A:  The faithful departed!

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