This Weekend: Feast of the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Just like last weekend, when All Souls Day fell on a Sunday, we have another special and uncommon celebration this Sunday. November 9th is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, and when that date lands on a Sunday, the whole Church celebrates it in place of the regular Sunday readings.
Why? Because the Lateran Basilica isn’t just another church in Rome. It’s the pope’s cathedral, "the mother church of all churches in the world." The feast reminds us that every church building, including our own here in Acushnet, is meant to be a sign of the living Church: the people of God being built up as a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.
If you’d like to learn more about this remarkable church and its history, you can watch the short video below.
Why? Because the Lateran Basilica isn’t just another church in Rome. It’s the pope’s cathedral, "the mother church of all churches in the world." The feast reminds us that every church building, including our own here in Acushnet, is meant to be a sign of the living Church: the people of God being built up as a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.
If you’d like to learn more about this remarkable church and its history, you can watch the short video below.
On the Bulletin Cover this weekend...
"Blessing of the Chrism on Holy Thursday in the Lateran Basilica" P. Villanueva, c. 1900
This Weekend: Called By Name Sunday Nov 8-9
This weekend is the second annual Called By Name Sunday here in the Diocese of Fall River. Bishop da Cunha is inviting every parish to take part in this diocesan initiative, which encourages us to prayerfully identify young men who may be open to a vocation to the priesthood.
Last year, many outstanding candidates were connected with the Vocation Office through this program, and we’re excited to participate again. Cards are available in the pews this weekend. You can fill one out and place it in the collection basket, or you can submit a name online at the link below.
Please take some time this weekend to prayerfully consider any young men you feel may be called. Those nominated will be invited to a special dinner with the bishop in December and will receive ongoing support from the Vocation Office.
Last year, many outstanding candidates were connected with the Vocation Office through this program, and we’re excited to participate again. Cards are available in the pews this weekend. You can fill one out and place it in the collection basket, or you can submit a name online at the link below.
Please take some time this weekend to prayerfully consider any young men you feel may be called. Those nominated will be invited to a special dinner with the bishop in December and will receive ongoing support from the Vocation Office.
As we pray for vocations this weekend, I’d like to invite you to take part in our parish vocations prayer ministry, the Elijah Cup. Through this program, parishioners and families take home a chalice and prayer materials for one week to pray specifically for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
If you would like to sign up for a week, please contact Bethany at pollardslg@aol.com.
If you would like to sign up for a week, please contact Bethany at pollardslg@aol.com.
Veterans Day
On Tuesday, we look forward to observing Veterans Day as a nation. I had the honor of offering the invocation this morning at Acushnet’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at Pope Park.
May God bless all of our veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
May God bless all of our veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Memorial Board in Church
Thank you to everyone who has placed photos of departed loved ones on the memorial board in the church. The board has been set up near the Sacred Heart altar, as we hold their memory close to us at our Masses throughout this month of November.
If you would still like to bring in a photo, you’re welcome to do so. Thumbtacks are available on the floor next to the bulletin board.
If you would still like to bring in a photo, you’re welcome to do so. Thumbtacks are available on the floor next to the bulletin board.
SVDP Thanksgiving Drive
The SVDP Thanksgiving food drive has started.
We are asking for nonperishable food donations of stuffing, cranberry sauce, olives, pickles, salad dressing, gravy, canned vegetables, boxed & canned potatoes, cake/brownie/cookie/cornbread mixes, jello/pudding mixes and coffee & tea.
Grocery gift cards are also needed and can be purchased at the parish office.
If you or anyone you know needs a little help through the holidays please let us know by calling Gayle at 508-971-3791.
Looking for deeper insight into this weekend’s readings? Check out this reflection from my favorite biblical scholar, Dr. John Bergsma
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Mass Times
Sunday: 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
M, T, Th, F, S: 9:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
M, T, Th, F, S: 9:00 AM
First Friday: 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM
Adoration Times
Monday-Friday
6:30am-8:45am, 9:30am-8:30pm
6:30am-8:45am, 9:30am-8:30pm
Wednesday
6:30am-8:30pm
Saturday
6:30am-8:45am, 9:30am-2:45pm
6:30am-8:30pm
Saturday
6:30am-8:45am, 9:30am-2:45pm
Confession Times
Monday: 5:30–6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30–10:00 AM | 3:00–3:45 PM
Monday: 5:30–6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30–10:00 AM | 3:00–3:45 PM
First Friday: 6:45–7:15 PM
Anytime by Appointment
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