The new email for faith formation is faithformmqom@gmail.com. Please add this address to your contact list to make sure emails are sent to your inbox and not your spam folder.
Confirmation Team
We are looking for 5 small group leaders to join our Confirmation team. Please reach out to Patsy if you are interested in learning more.
Faith Formation Registration is now underway! Forms can be found in the back of all of the churches, on the parish website, the weekly bulletin and were emailed out to everyone in our database. Please complete the form and return it ASAP.
Volunteers Needed! Small group leaders for Confirmation I and II
Hall monitors for all sessions
Substitutes for all sessions
First Communion I catechist on Tuesday at St. Peter
First Communion II catechist on Tuesday at St. Peter
Grade 4 catechist on Tuesday at St. Peter
UPCOMING CLASSES
October 2 @ 8:15 AM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
@ 5PM - St. Peter - Confirmation I
October 3 @ 4:45 PM - OLOL - Gr 1-5
@ 6 PM - OLOL - Gr 6-8/Edge
October 4 @ 4:45 PM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
October 9 @ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM St. Kateri - Annual Parish Picnic
October 11 @ 5:30 PM - St. Kateri - Candle
Rosary
October 16 @ 8:15 AM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
@ 5PM - St. Peter - Confirmation II
October 17 @ 4:45 PM - OLOL - Gr 1-5
@ 6 PM - OLOL - Gr 6-8/Edge
October 18 @ 4:45 PM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
October 23 @ 8:15 AM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
@ 5PM - St. Peter - Confirmation I
October 24 @ 4:45 PM - OLOL - Gr 1-5
@ 6 PM - OLOL - Gr 6-8/Edge
October 25 @ 4:45 PM - St. Peter - Gr 1-5
October 29 @10 AM - 6 PM - OLOL Confirmation I Retreat
October 30 @2 PM - 4 PM - OLOL -
All Saints’ Trunk or Treat
Catholic Youth DayThe Diocese of Fall River is hosting a special event on the Cathedral Camp grounds in Freetown on October 1. You will need to drop off and pick up your child, but we will have a group attending. Please contact Patsy for more information, permission slips, or if you are interested in helping as a chaperone.
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).
Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you know any Catholic adults who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation?
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God’s help, they will be strengthened spiritually during the preparation and at the proper time, will receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist or complete their initiation into the Catholic Church.
Our Parish together with our cluster of Plymouth and Kingston Parishes is offering programs of instruction and faith formation designed to welcome adults and teenagers into the Catholic Church and to complete the sacraments of initiation for baptized Catholics. Classes start Tuesday, October 11th at Saint Bonaventure in Manomet and will be held every Tuesday (excluding holiday weeks) from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm through April 11, 2023. We are planning to hold in-person classes while respecting social distancing norms, but may switch to remote classes if the circumstances change.
If you would like more information about these programs or to register for upcoming sessions please contact John Blaha at (508) 746-1354 or jgblaha@verizon.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
Struggling with depression and anxiety is not a reality one can just pray away. It is important to know that we can always seek help--medical, therapeutic, spiritual help. God does not want us to fade into the background because of our struggles with mental health; rather God wants us to know he makes space for our pain and struggle. While we cannot pray away mental health struggles, we can communicate our pain to the One who carries it with us during our healing journey. If you struggle with anxiety and depression, may this be your reminder today that you are loved.
Pray
Crucified Christ, the One who knows my pain and suffering, the One who sees me in the darkness of my anxiety, let yourself be known to me today.
Let me know that you stand here with me that you see my hurt and my turmoil.
Let me see today the ways in which you hold me close to your heart,
and may that bring me peace.
Amen.
Act
Make space today for the pain of someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, and let them know that they are loved.
When: Sunday, October 9, 2022
Where:Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
(registration begins at 12:30pm)
***Raindate: October 16, 2022
Family, Friends and Fun! All Are Welcome!
Don't Miss Out on the Fun!
Delicious Lunch
Music and Karaoke
Raffle Baskets with Free Chances to Win!
Kids Games and Crafts
Face Painting
Corn Hole Tournament
Family Fall Picture Area
Ice Cream Treats
Dunk the Deacon (New this Year!)
and More...
If you would like to donate a basket to be raffled off during the picnic, you can drop it off at St Peter's Office by Friday, October 7, 2022.
Thank you so much!! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Spotlight on Gentle Blessings
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.
Like to read?
Saint Bonaventure Parish Center hosts a book club!
The parish book club meets in the parish center at Saint Bonaventure Church, it is informal and always welcomes new members. Our last meeting for this year is scheduled for Nov. 7th to discuss “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Visit stbonaventureparish.org, click on the ‘Parish Life’ tab & the book club page to see the list of future reads. Feel free to join us at any time: “The Book is Always Open!”
Ultreya Season is Upon Us!
Come to Mary Queen of Martyrs Ultreya at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church,
126 So. Meadow Road, W Plymouth
on October 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Cursillistas & ALL interested in learning about Cursillo are welcome!
Mass celebrant: Fr Joe Raeke
Witness: Ann Louise Sullivan
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 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church is:
2022: Oct. 16, Nov. 13,
2023: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 16, May 21
2022/2023 Cursillo Retreats @Holy Cross Retreat House :
Men’s: Oct. 27 - 30, 2022
Feb. 2 - 5, 2023 & March 23 - 26, 2023
Women’s: Nov. 17 - 20, 2022
Feb. 23 - 26, 2023 & April 20 - 23, 2023
Fr Joe’s Teaching Mass:
This is wonderful if you would like to learn more about why we do what we do during Mass:
Power Point Presentation on theMass
By Tim O’Neil
Thursday, October 6th and 13th at 7:00pm at St. Peter’s Lower Church
If you really enjoyed Fr. Joe’s Teaching Mass these past weekend, the please come to see this power point presentation given by Tim O’Neil. He will continue with a deeper explanation into all the parts of the Mass.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. It is one of the most common emotions in our society. Here are seven ways to get beyond overwhelmed!
The best flavor combination the Gospel has to offer: a little bit of sweet, a little bit of salty.
Sometimes we can look at parts of the Gospel and think, “That sounds hard–I don’t like what that means.” And you’re not alone in that.
But today, Allen makes a surprising comparison between the Gospel and a Reese’s cup to show us how the salty parts of the Gospel can make its message that much sweeter.
Society now understands need for outreach to gangs, says Homeboy founder.
Society now has a better understanding of the need to reach out to gangs and gang members, said Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, who has ministered to gang youth in Los Angeles for decades.
Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish sponsors an annual baby shower. This year your donations will go to Friends of the Unborn.
Our baby baskets/cradle will be at the back of all 3 of our churches for the month of October. We are asking for donations of monetary amounts or gift cards to TJ Maxx; Marshalls, Targets or Walmart.
The mothers would love to be able to go out and buy the things they need for their babies. Your donations will help them have a wonderful day of shopping for their babies. Thank you
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY CORNER
We are people of faith, called to live the Gospel!
DIAPER PANTRY
Thanks to all our parishioners for their generosity in donating diapers and gift cards and to the volunteers who give so generously of their time. We are able to serve so many grateful families!
DIAPER SIZES NEEDED THIS WEEK:
SIZE 6
FR. GREG BOYLE BOOK SERIES DISCUSSION STARTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6!
Are you looking to read something spiritual that is not dry or out of touch with today’s world?
Are you looking to be challenged by the Gospel message?
Would you like to see the Gospel in action? What might that look like?
And, do you appreciate a good sense of humor?
The Social Justice Ministry is reading two books this coming October that checks off all these boxes: Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Both books are by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. You can check out Fr. Greg and the industry he founded here: https://homeboyindustries.org/our-story/father-greg/.
And, join us to share your impressions of the book(s) for all or even just one of the scheduled conversations on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:15, in October on Zoom. To register, please visit https://www.maryqueenofmartyrs.org/events.
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause. Isaiah 1:17
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!
Know anyone in need of some assistance? Please pick up a copy of our ‘Community Resources’ booklet available at the entrance of each of the churches. The booklet contains valuable information and contact details for organizations that provide a wide range of services for those in challenging circumstances.
HOLY HOUR – SUNDAY, October 16, 2022
Please join us at a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, October 16th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, and experience the warmth and love of the Real Presence of Our Lord.
From The Holy Hour
by Bishop Robert Barron:
“The Christian life is not about studying or drawing inspirations from a figure from the distant past; rather, it is about being in a personal relationship with Christ. This is realized, very powerfully, in the Holy Hour. There is no official, formalized way to spend a Holy Hour. You can pray the Liturgy of the Hours or the rosary; you can read Scripture or spiritual works; you can prepare for teaching or preaching; you can thank God for the blessings in your life; you can bring the petitions of all those who have asked for your prayer; you can bring a pad of paper and a pencil, ready to write down the ideas and inspirations that come. You can even just sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament and do nothing at all, simply basking in his presence and undergoing a kind of ‘radiation therapy’. Whatever you do during the Holy Hour, the most important thing is to commit to it. Thomas Merton was once asked, ‘What is the best thing I can do to improve my prayer life?’ His answer was simple: ‘Take the time.’ “
Food Pantries
St. Kateri Parish (*Time Change)
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
IMPORTANT ON-LINE GIVING INFORMATION
The new platform for Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish on-line giving is now up and running. The link is located on the top of the on-line giving page of our web site: maryqueenofmartrys.org
If you are currently giving under St. Peter or Saint Kateri on-line giving platform it is necessary for you cancel your account and signup for the Mary, Queen of Martyrs new account. The links for the old accounts can also be found on our web page. This needs to be completed by August 31, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact me at 508-746-0663 Ext. 202
Thank you for your help in getting this task accomplished.
End Hunger New England is a non-profit program that organizes food packaging events around the country. With more than 675 million meals packaged to date, the organization’s mission is to provide safe food, water, medical care, and education to those in need at home and abroad.
Matthew Martin has been the packaging guy in this area for 12 years! End Hunger New England is partnering with 87 different groups throughout this area, feeding those who hunger in their neighborhoods.
At the start of the pandemic, food-insecurity went up 146% in America, 150% in New England, and 163% in Massachusetts, and between 168-182% in half of the counties in the commonwealth…to a level higher than when we started ending local hunger. All 7 of those counties were in Greater Boston.
COME to hear Matthew speak about
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