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THE WEEKLY MISSIVE
June 6, 2025
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Come, Holy Spirit!
Dear Friends,
This weekend, we conclude our fifty-day observance of Easter with the celebration of Pentecost—the great Solemnity that marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the early Church. Like the first disciples, we, too, have been journeying through a time marked by uncertainty and fear—unsure of what lies ahead, yearning for clarity and direction. So much of the world we once knew has changed. What once felt secure has shifted; what seemed certain now feels fragile. It is especially during these difficult times, that we find ourselves longing for the strength, guidance, and peace that only the Holy Spirit can bring, both for ourselves, for our community–for our world.
In the coming weeks and months, our community will begin a much-anticipated Pastoral Planning Process. It will be a time of deep listening and honest discernment—a time to ask: Who are we? Where is the Spirit leading us? How are we being called to respond more faithfully to the needs of our time? In a very real sense, we will be invited to emerge from our own “upper rooms,” placing our faith and trust in the Spirit who emboldened the first disciples and who stirs within and around us today. More detailed information will be available beginning next weekend about the process. Your prayerful engagement and participation will be essential.
As we gather to dance, sing, pray, and reflect this Pentecost weekend, may we come to know the immense and unfathomable power of the Spirit—the force of Love that overshadowed the apostles and opened their eyes and hearts to recognize the Advocate the Risen Jesus had promised. The Light Divine who has come to unite and not divide, to heal and to restore, to disturb the status quo and free us from our complacency, to dispel all fear and wipe out all despair.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Norm, on behalf of the Paulist Center Staff
Alvaro, Barbara, Deb, Dorothy, Gus, Norm, Fr. Rick, Rob, Sal, Susan, and Timmy
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- Thank You from Paulist golden jubilarians
- Teen Confirmation
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FREP 2025-2026
- Our Haitian Friends
- June 8 Book Talk postponed
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Finance Comm seeks volunteers
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- LGBTQIA Catholic Collective - June events
- Pastoral Council Needs You
- Supper Club seeks Sous Chef
- Seeking Help with Marriage Prep
- Juneteenth
- Stewardship/Community Gift
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Thank You So Much!
On behalf of Michael McGarry,
Tom Ryan, John Duffy, and
Paul Robichaud, thank you so much to the Paulist Center Community, especially Norm and the great musicians and
all the wonderful volunteers who set up and cleaned up the auditorium.
Our 50th anniversary of ordination reminded us, profoundly, that
we are so grateful for the privilege of serving you.
And let us pray for/with one another.
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Teen Confirmation
The celebration of the sacrament will be celebrated on Sat, June 14 at our 5pm Mass, and will be livestreamed. (YouTube Link).
Bishop Reed will be with us to celebrate.
All are welcome!
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Family Religious Education Program
The registration form for our 2025-2026 year is now posted on our website!
Please register your child(ren) for formal religious education classes and/or our sacramental preparation programs.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Rutkowski, Pastoral Minister of Family Religious Education, at susan@paulistcenter.org.
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Our New Haitian Friends
A huge thank you to all who have helped with moving our new Haitian friends into their apartment last Friday. Gifts including donated items, time, cash, and prayers are all being welcomed with gratitude.
For additional donations coming in: Thanks to those scheduling drop off of donations directly with the family.
For those who can’t do that, Mary Sullivan will accept donations after the 10am Mass on June 8. Meet her at the Mary altar.
If you have questions, please connect with
Carol Geyer at geyercarol@gmail.com.
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Talk on “Conflict Resilience”
POSTPONED
The Adult Faith Formation Committee is happy to present a new book co-authored by our own community and pastoral council member Bob Bordone.
The book reception and brief talk originally scheduled for Sun, June 8 has been postponed.
Future date TBD.
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Volunteer Opportunity
The Finance Committee seeks volunteers to help oversee the revenues and expenditures of the Center and the management of its financial assets.
Are you an active community member committed to economic justice with professional experience in the areas of financial management/internal controls, CPA/accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a nonprofit or small business?
If you would like to hear more about this important role in the Center’s mission, contact Mary Lesko at maryrlesko@gmail.com.
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Called to Serve?
The Pastoral Council Needs You
The Pastoral Council includes eight community members and offers leadership in the Paulist Center community in several ways.
The role includes approval of the budget, appointment of permanent committees, supervising the operation of the Center in collaboration with the Paulists, and communicating with the Paulist Center community about Council actions and general issues affecting the community.
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To apply, you must obtain 25 signature endorsements from Paulist Center Community Members and submit a 250-300 word statement as to why you wish to serve in this capacity. Endorsements and statements are
due by Sunday, June 15.
Please see the bulletin for further details.
For more information please contact John Domino, Pastoral Council Chair, at pccouncil@paulistcenter.org.
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Greater Boston LGBTQIA Catholic Collective
The Paulist Center is a member of the Greater Boston LGBTQIA Catholic Collective and is working with other local churches to sponsor two events this June.
Join us on Fri, June 13 at 6:30pm at
St. Cecilia’s church at 18 Belvidere St in Boston for the annual All Are Welcome Mass. The Mass rotates between churches in the collective and is a beautiful celebration of joy and love in community.
And the Collective will be working together to staff a booth at the Boston Pride festival happening on Boston Common on
Sat, June 14.
Stop by between 11am - 5pm and say “Hi!”
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Wednesday Night Supper Club Seeks Sous Chef This Summer!
What does that mean?
We need a few people each Wednesday afternoon from about 1:00/2:00 through 3:30 - 4:00 to have fun and help our talented head chefs make a healthy hot meal for our guests.
What doesn't it mean?
That you have to plan the meal;
just be able to take instruction!
If you are interested, please email Emily Spicer Hankle (ekayhankle@gmail.com). We DO need to know if you are coming as it is never good to have too many cooks in the kitchen.
So in summary: No experience necessary, Lots of fun to be had, doing works of mercy, and contact Emily first!
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Seeking Help with our Marriage Preparation Program
Once again, we are asking for help with our Marriage Preparation program, which we offer to 400-600 couples through the Archdiocese of Boston each year.
We are seeking:
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Paulist Center couples who can present during the marriage preparation sessions
- individuals who can assist by greeting/checking in folks
(Friday evening)
- individuals who can assist by setting up materials and food (Saturday morning)
- individuals who can assist by cleaning up materials and food (Saturday late afternoon)
Each of these tasks needs 1 - 2 people for less than 2 hours.
Interested in learning more? If so, please contact Fr. Rick at rick@paulistcenter.org.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Juneteenth - June 19
Juneteenth (June 19) is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
The Paulist Center offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no 12:00pm Mass that day.
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Summer Bulletin Deadlines
Plan ahead! We are returning to a
once-every-two-weeks bulletin
for the months of
June, July, and August.
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June 22/29: text due 6/17, 12pm
July 6/13: text due 6/27, 12pm (early due to July 4th)
July 20/27: text due 7/15, 12pm
Aug 3/10: text due 7/29, 12pm
Aug 17/24: text due 8/12, 12pm
Aug 31/Sep 7: text due 8/22, 12pm (early due to Labor Day)
Back to a weekly schedule starting with the September 13/14 bulletin, text due 9/9, 12pm
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Come Celebrate
Pentecost, Sacrament of Confirmation, and
the Most Holy Trinity with Us!
We hope to see you at Mass in person, but if you can't make it through the big red doors,
we welcome you to join us online:
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Ongoing Opportunities/Needs & Notes
The most comprehensive listing of what's going on at the
Paulist Center is in the bulletin. Check it out!
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Encouragement to sustain our vibrant liturgies and our mission of healing, reconciliation, & justice through your financial investment in the Paulist Center. We prefer that you donate electronically through our website, but you can also use Apple Pay or Google Pay to donate via DonorBox if you do not require an annual tax donation statement. More info in the bulletin.
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- For the Community Gift the weekend of June 7 - 8, we raise up Ignatian Spirituality Project which offers homeless men and women in recovery from addiction the opportunity to change their lives.
- For the Community Gift the weekend of June 14 - 15, we raise up NETWORK. NETWORK transforms our society by shaping federal policies that achieve racial, economic, and social justice; serve the common good; and honor the dignity of all.
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How can the Paulist Center Community accompany you on your faith journey?
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Mass Cards - Please stop by the Front Office during the week, email Sal Whooley at sal@paulistcenter.org, or call 617-742-4460, if you would like to arrange for a Mass and/or purchase a Mass card:
- in memory of someone who has died,
- in honor of a special occasion,
- or for the special intentions of yourself or a loved one.
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