The new email for faith formation is [email protected]. Please add this address to your contact list to make sure emails are sent to your inbox and not your spam folder.
UPCOMING CLASSES
February 3rd-4th 5:00pm- 10:00am OLOL Edge Middle School Lock-In
February 5th 8:15am St. Peter Grades 1-5
5:00pm OLOL Youth Mass
February 6th 4:45pm OLOL Grades 1-5
February 7th 4:45pm St. Peter Grades 1-5
February 11th 1:00pm-4:00pm OLOL
First Grade~God Loves Me! Retreat
February 12th 8:15am St. Peter Grades 2-5
No Grade 1
February 13th 4:45pm OLOLGrades 2-5
No Grade 1
6:00pm OLOL Edge Middle School
February 14th 4:45pm St. Peter Grades 2-5
No Grade 1
God Loves Me Retreat for First Communion Prep I
On February 11th all children enrolled in their first year of preparation for First Communion are asked to invite a beloved adult to spend the afternoon with them on retreat. We will be learning about God's love for us and how we can share His love with those around us. There are plenty of activities, crafts, snacks, and prayer planned for this event. Please remember to drop off your letter for them in the labeled boxes in the lobby.
Patsy Gillespie
Director of Faith Formation
Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish
(508) 746 - 0663 ext. 206
" For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me" (Jeremiah 29:11-14).
SKI TRIP FOR TEENS!
ALL GRADES 8-12 WELCOME!
Sponsored by our Youth Ministry!
February 19, 2023
PAT'S PEAK, NH
$100 includes lift ticket, rentals, transportation and snacks.
Bring money for food!
Depart St. Joseph's Parking Lot at 6:00am.
Return to St. Joseph's approximately 7:00pm.
Completed form and payment due by February 12!
You may drop off at the Faith Formation Office or give to Mr. Rob Forde directly.
A playtime for young children with their caregivers. This group is designed for parents or caregivers to bring their kids with them and allow them free acess to the gym space at St Peters Hall. During these long winter months the kids can get very stir-crazy so indoor play space is precious! There are No age restrictions for children, but due to school day gathering it is recommended for kids 5 and under. Please follow us on Facebook for weekly updates (or weather related cancellations).
He wanted to reunite Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians, and became a Capuchin friar as a step toward that desire. But Leopold Mandić’s health issues and mild personality led him down a different path: forty-eight years of hearing confessions and giving lenient penances. Among those he counseled was a young seminarian who became Pope Saint John Paul I.
Pray
St. Leopold, help me to embrace God’s plan,
especially when it seems smaller than my dreams and ambitions.
Act
Send a thank-you note or email to someone whose kindnesses and counsel greatly influenced your life.
Journey from Grief to Healing
You are invited to come for sharing and healing in a prayerful small group setting.
Mary, Queen of Martyr’s Parish Grief and Loss Support group begins on Tuesday evenings February 28th through April 25th from 6:30PM to 8PM at St. Kateri Church. The group will meet once per week for 9 sessions. The facilitators of the group are Meredith Scott and Betty Whittaker.
Please call Kathy Benton
parish administrator to register:
508-866-4000 ext.404
ONE-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT
IN PERSON
SATURDAY, APRIL 29th
Serving the Spiritual Needs
of Grieving Parents
Losing a child under any circumstance is devastating. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. The Emmaus Ministry is for parents whose children of any age, have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. The retreat will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Betty Whittaker at 508-747-8917
Ultreya Invitation
Come to Mary Queen of Martyrs Ultreya at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church,
126 So. Meadow Road, W Plymouth
on February 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Cursillistas & ALL interested in learning about Cursillo are welcome!
Mass celebrant: Fr Michael Rora
Witness:Joe Gelly, MBK Volunteer
Joe Gelly will share some moments close to Christ from his Way of St James Pilgrimage this past summer.
With Lent starting that week, we will begin our own personal "pilgrimage". Our Ultreya will be a Mardi Gras of sorts, complete with King Cake to kick us off!
Music provided by our amazing Cursillistas Kerry & Tim Campbell,
Laura Grant, Tim Grant & Mark Carey
Mass, small group sharing & refreshments/fellowship.
Snacks to share if the Spirit moves you!
Any questions call Patti & John DeAngelo (617) 678-4306
Our Ultreya Schedule at St Kateri Church is:
2023: Feb. 19, March 12, April 16, May 21 (Sundays at 5:00 p.m.)
2022/2023 Cursillo Dates
Men's
March 23 - 26, 2023
Women's
Feb. 23 - 26, 2023 & April 20 - 23, 2023
Gentle Blessings
Gentle Blessings is a small, acappella group of singers who sing at the bedside of folks in need of comfort and a gentle presence through song.
We come to the bedside at the invitation of the family and the nursing facility. We are all parishioners of Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish (St. Peter, St. Kateri, Our Lady of Lourdes) in Plymouth/Carver.
Our songs are repetitive and soothing with harmony. We prepare music that is both religious and non-religious. Families request which music is preferred. We come into the room for a 10-minute visit and quietly exit after our songs.
Our group is not entertainment. We offer a gentle presence at the bedside of the sick and the dying.
How Does It Work?
·We visit in groups of 3 or 4 singers at a pre-arranged time.
·We typically sing for 10 minutes.
·We offer our singing as gentle blessing, not as entertainment.
·You do not need to clean for us or feed us and we ask nothing in return.
·We invite families and caregivers to join us in song or to participate by listening.
Contact:
Ann Cussen
781-291-1318
Our service is our gift. There is no charge.
We are looking for more singers to join our group!
Please consider joining this ministry to the sick!
The group gathers to SING (practice) on the 3rd Saturday of the month in St. Peter lower Church from
10am to 11am.
Save the Date!
20th Anniversary Golf Classic
September 16, 2023
Southers Marsh
Committee Meeting
February 8, 2023
@ St Peter's Parish Center
10 Memorial Drive ~ Plymouth
Dynamic Catholic Book Discussion – Holy Moments
Our parish book discussion of the Matthew Kelly Christmas book, Holy Moments, will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 2PM at Our Lady of Lourdes.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to read the book, please consider reading Holy Moments soon!
Participate in the insightful discussion of this special book with fellow parishioners on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Be sure to bring a friend or 2…...!
Light refreshments will be served!
Jackson Cole Holmes
Baptized Priest, Prophet and King
January 15, 2023
Are you or someone you love in recovery, struggling with addictions,
or just have questions on the disease of addictions?
National Marriage Week is February 7-14. Whether you are married or engaged, celebrate with a fun and resourceful date night as we learn the tools for managing daily stress and resolving conflict with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Greg Kolodziejczak.
Boston pilgrims participate in first post-Roe March for Life
Jacqueline Tetrault Pilot Staff
FRIDAY 27TH OF JANUARY 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Although Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, the Archdiocese of Boston continued its tradition of participating in the National March for Life on Jan. 20, joining thousands from across the country in protesting abortion and testifying to the dignity of life.
We all feel this way sometimes, but today’s reflection will inspire you to shine your light in the darkness.
Watch now–Matthew shares some thought-provoking questions that will help you reflect on your life and challenge you to spread your goodness in the world!
We are people of faith, called to live the Gospel!
DIAPER PANTRY
The demand for diapers continues to increase but so too does your generosity with diaper and monetary donations! Thanks to your support we are able to continue to keep area babies in need clean and dry. Babies average about 7 changes per day; in the first year, a baby will require approximately 2,500 diapers, and many families have more than one child in diapers at once.
Diaper donationscan be dropped off at the entrances of our three churches before or after Mass, during regular Diaper Pantry hours at St. Kateri, or at the church offices during open hours (St. Kateri: Monday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Our Lady of Lourdes: Tuesday and Friday 8:30 – 12:30 p.m.; St. Peter: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) For questions contact Jeanne at 508 – 591- 3510 or [email protected]
Note: Our latest Diaper Pantry Update and Report to Parishioners is now available! To view the report, please click below, visit our parish website, see the parish newsletter, or pick up a hard copy at our church entrances.
FEBRUARY 8: CATHOLIC DAY OF PRAYER AND AWARENESS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
February 8th is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000. On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon of dehumanizing exploitation. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity, but also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors.
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons (TIP), is a modern-day form of slavery. It is a crime under state, federal and international law. It is currently the second largest type of criminal activity, exceeded only by the illegal drug trade. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will.
Is Human Trafficking a problem in the U.S.?
The National Human Trafficking Hotline reports that “There is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the U.S. With 100,000 children estimated to be in the sex trade in the United States each year, it is clear that the total number of victims nationally reaches into the hundreds of thousands.”
WHAT CAN I DO TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
Educate yourself! Understand the signs of human trafficking, become a responsible consumer, and learn what our local community is doing to fight the problem. Our parish will be offering opportunities to learn more, so that we can all work together to combat this grave threat to human freedom and dignity. Please watch for more information and details, coming soon.
DID YOU KNOW…
The World Health Organization reports 844 million people don't have access to safe water. About 2.3 billion people are living without access to improved sanitation. That means 1 in 9 people on the planet don't have clean water close to home. One in 3 don't have a decent toilet. As Pope Francis noted at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in February 2018, “The right to water is essential for the survival of persons and decisive for the future of humanity.”
PLEASE JOIN US: JUST FAITH’S SACRED WATER: OCEANS AND ECOSYSTEMS
An eight-week program held on Zoom from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday evenings in February and March, beginning on Monday, February 6.
How can we protect our oceans and waterways? Sacred Water: Oceans & Ecosystems is a small group program that explores the impact of the climate crisis on God’s creation and God’s people. Topics include watershed discipleship, natural disasters and the climate crisis, ocean health, clean water access, pollution, plastics, and environmental racism.
For more information, please contact Patty Kean at [email protected].
HOLY HOUR SUNDAY
February 19, 2023
Please join us for a
Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration on
Sunday
February 19, 2023
from 3pm to 4pm
at St. Peter’s Church.
THIS WEEK’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
“A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.” St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Prayer and Life Workshop
Learning to Pray, to Learn How to Live.
Are any of these in your New Year’s resolutions for 2023?
·Find New Ways to Pray
·Experience a More Intimate Relationship with The Lord
·Seek Peace and Joy in My Life
·Become a More Understanding, Forgiving, and Patient Person
Give yourself time to go deeper into your encounters with God and let yourself be loved by Him. Learn how to make prayer a part of your life and be transformed by your friendship with Jesus.
Where: St. Joseph’s Parish, 272 Main St, Kingston
When: Every Thursday. Choose your preferred time!
Morning: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or
Evening: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Duration: 15 Weeks (15 Sessions)
Orientation Session: Thursday, February 2, 2023
Start Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023
No Registration Fee – Only pay for materials
Don’t miss this opportunity. Jesus is calling YOU!
To register, or for more information, please contact the Guide - Mary Crespo
Our parish is distributing the Little Black Books for Lent 2023.
Please take a copy with you as you leave Mass.
This Little Black Book is your companion for Lent. It’s an old-fashioned “vade mecum” (pronounced vahday maykum), which is Latin for “travel with me” and was used to describe a book that was a constant companion – perhaps a condensed book of prayers for traveling priests, or a handbook for quick reference – something you could take with you anywhere. The Little Black Book travels easily in your pocket, bag, or glove compartment.
The goal is to find six minutes of quiet time every day for the next 50 days to walk through this book a page at a time. The key is the right-hand page which will walk through some of the parables of Jesus, with explanations and reflections along the way. It's an ancient way of praying the scriptures called Lectio Divina. God speaks to us ‘live’ through the sacred word and we’re often surprised at the thoughts that come.
The left-hand page has a variety of quotes, information, and timely thoughts. Treat it like a buffet table from which you can take what you like. If pressed for time, go directly to the right-hand page, and spend your time there.
Taken from the Little Black Book
Six minutes. That's within reach. And it pays big returns
Prayer Requests
There is NOW a link on our Mary, Queen of Martyrs website available for prayer requests. Please click on the link and you may write out your request.
There is also a Book of Intentions available at each of our churches. You may write your prayer intention directly in the book.
There are prayer angels in our parish community praying for all the intentions and ALL intentions are remembered at all the Masses in our parish community!
Tuesdays 9:00AM-11AM and *the second and 4th Fridays of the month 5PM-6PM
Help Needed every third Tuesday to help unload a large shipment of food from Boston at 8:30AM
St. Peter Parish
Now EVERY FRIDAY
3:PM-4:30PM
Liturgy of the Hours for Lent 2023
Many voices, One Church, One prayer!
Word on Fire
Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish will be praying the Divine Office: Evening Prayer/Vespers on Tuesday evenings at 7PM during Lent 2023.
ALL are invited to come to pray this beautiful prayer of the Church.
The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient, structured way of praying Scripture throughout the day, focusing especially on the Psalms. It hearkens back to the Jewish custom of praying at fixed hours, a practice early Christians continued. By the medieval period, monks chanted the entire Psalter, all 150 Psalms, throughout each week, and sometimes in a single day!
Eventually, this form of prayer became known as the Liturgy of the Hours, also called the Divine Office. It is a liturgy because, like the Mass and other sacraments, it is a public prayer of the Church, Christ’s Mystical Body, as distinct from private devotions such as the Rosary, novenas, or personal prayer.
Its purpose is to sanctify the day and the whole range of human activity. It does this by bathing the morning, afternoon, and evening in prayer, so that “the whole course of the day and night is made holy by the praises of God.” (Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire)
The Family Life Team at the Archdiocese of Bostoninvites all who are impacted by divorce or separation to a half-day retreat, featuring an opening talk byMother Olga, founder of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth; a lay witness talk by Irina Robinson, Family & Respect Life director of the Diocese of Fall River and music byLiz Cotrupi Pfunder.
Adoration, Confession, Mass, small group sharing and a light breakfast are also included. Please extend the
invitation to others, all are welcome. For more information, pleasevisit
