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1 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2020 Transfiguration of the Lord Parish North Attleborough 0902 Weekday Mass Intentions Father Rodney and Father Jack are remembering your specific intentions in the daily Masses and weekend Masses which can be seen on Facebook live (see below). Masses STAY CONNECTED see the Transfiguration of the Lord Facebook page to see live Masses with Father Rodney and Father Jack and connect with others in our Parish Community . You do not have a Facebook account, you can watch the Mass by clicking not now under the log in information. Office 14 Park Street, North Attleborough , Massachusetts 02760 Parish e-mail x Parish website x Phone (508) 695-6161 Fax (508) 695-5248 Faith Formation e-mail x TTransfiguration of the Lord Parish Rev.

2 Rodney E. Thibault, , Pastor Rev. John M. Jack Schrader, Parochial Vicar Rev. Deacon Joseph E. Regali Mrs. Monica T. Forte, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Jean Howard, Business Manager Mrs. Elaine Corvese, Director of Religious Education, Grades 1-8 & Confirmation Mr. Miguel Peixoto, Buildings Supervisor Mr. James Kitsock, Building Maintenance Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School Mrs. Charlotte Lourenco, Principal 57 Richards Avenue, North Attleborough , Massachusetts 02760 (508) 695-3072 FAX (508) 695-9074 Saint Mary Cemetery Mr. Jarrod Ward, Superintendent Towne Street North Attleborough , Massachusetts 02760 (508) 695-1173 or email Sacrament of Reconciliation Saint Mary Church x Saturday 3:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism Please be advised that Baptisms are not occurring during the pandemic.

3 Please watch the bulletin and website for information about rescheduling baptisms once it becomes available. Sacrament of Marriage Marriage is usually celebrated on Friday evening and on Saturday morning and afternoon. Please contact the Parish Office at least nine months in advance to begin preparation. Sacrament of the Sick Pastoral care to the sick and homebound is provided by the parish staff and trained parishioners. Please call the parish office to arrange a visit. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday at Saint Mary Chapel Adoration begins at 7:30 and concludes at 5:55 First Saturday at Sacred Heart Chapel Adoration begins at 6:00 am and concludes with Benediction at 2:00 pm Parish Offering Please consider making a weekly online donation with this link: If you prefer to make a contribution by check, you are welcome to mail your budget envelope to the parish office.

4 Thank you for your ongoing support! Daily Mass Office Faith Formation Transfiguration of the Lord Parish North Attleborough 0902 OOffice 14 Park Street North Attleborough , Massachusetts 02760 Parish e-mail x Parish website x Phone (508) 695-6161 Fax (508) 695-5248 Faith Formation Phone (508) 695-3823 Faith Formation e-mail x June 20/21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday June 20 Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Joan & George Prior Sunday June 21 9:30 pm Gail Fitch Sunday June 21 5:00 pm Deceased Members of the Union of Saint John Baptiste Catholic / Financial LIfe Monday June 22 4:30 pm Richard Dick Quinn Tuesday June 23 4:30 pm Margaret Murray Wednesday June 24 4.

5 30 pm Gloria Gaskin Thursday June 25 4:30 pm Friday June 26 4:30 pm ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Daily Mass with Father Rodney and Father Jack Online Monday Friday at 4:30 pm Online Wednesday at 6:00 pm Benediction & Adoration with the Rosary Saturday Vigil Mass outdoor parking lot of Saint Mary at 4:00 pm Online Sunday Mass at 9:30 am Sunday Mass outdoor parking lot of Saint Mary at 5:00 pm Live stream ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marie Chabot Gloria Gaskin Eternal rest grant unto Marie & Gloria, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest always in your loving embrace. From Father Rodney Terror on every side. These words from the 20th chapter of the Book of Jeremiah that we hear proclaimed this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time could be the soundtrack name of the year 2020.

6 The year is only 6 months old and it has already had a lasting effect to say the least. A global pandemic; civil unrest in our own country; a bleak economic outlook and countless other tragedies that have polarized our world. One wants to cry out when will it end?! I was reading an article that quoted Dr. Anthony Fauci as saying that things will not fully resume some semblance of normalcy for another year. Really? Another whole year of sitting inside with a mask on? Another year of not being able to visit nursing homes and hospitals? Another year of standing six feet apart from one another? Another year of living in fear when we hear someone cough? I don t know!

7 Perhaps but even though there seem to be things that terrorize us on every side we take comfort in the words of Jeremiah at the end of the same reading that we heard at Mass this weekend. Jeremiah ends with for he (the Lord) has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked. All of the trials and tribulations we have been forced to endure will eventually come to an end if we commit ourselves, as 21st century disciples, who have been tasked with bringing about lasting change in our troubled world. We must arm ourselves with the Gospel of Truth and speak using the transformative words of Jesus that we hear in the Gospel: FEAR NO ONE! Saint Matthew captures Jesus words that empower us to go and make a difference.

8 Today is our day! Let us be emissaries of change so that hatred and bigotry might be rooted out of the fabric of the United States of America for good! Father s Day 2020 A very special word of gratitude to fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, fathers-in-law, adoptive fathers, godfathers and anyone else who functions as a father. A special word of thanks to you for your love, support and protection as we celebrate you this special day. May the intercession of St Joseph, the protector of Jesus and Mary, pray that you may always fulfill your fatherly role. From Father Rodney continues next page Transfiguration of the Lord Parish North Attleborough 0902 PParish Contributions Below are our collection figures for the period indicated.

9 These contributions have come in through the mail, dropped off in person, via e-giving and Gabrielsoft. Period ending June 14 Budget collection: $12, If you prefer to make a contribution by check, you are welcome to mail your budget envelope to the parish office, at 14 Park Street, North Attleborough , MA 02760. If you are in the area, you can also leave your envelope in the drop box located outside the parish office door, to the right on the landing. Thank you for your ongoing support! Figures for April/May Income- $157, Expenses - $118, We Welcome On Sunday, June 14, 2020 we welcomed a new member into our Catholic faith and the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish. We welcome: Rose Catherine Hall, daughter of Julie & Jeremy Hall.

10 Congratulations to Rose, her parents, godparents, family and friends on the joyous celebration of faith and family. FAITH FORMATION Director of Religious Education Grades 1- 8 & Confirmation Mrs. Elaine Corvese Confirmation dates have been set and families have been notified of the following dates and times: Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 26 at 5:30 pm, Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. We will soon be setting the dates and times for First Reconciliation and First Communions. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Please check your email for Mrs. Corvese s monthly newsletter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at Catholic Appeal 2020 See All the See Eddie, a past guest of St.