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ONLIne GIVING
These are difficult financial times for all people and our parish is no exception. We ask you to prayerfully consider what sacrificial offering you might make to assist so that we can continue to pay the bills, such as salaries and regular bills.May God bless you for your past giving and thank you in advance for any contributions you may make at this critical time.
God loves you and holds you and your loved ones in the palm of his hand.
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NEW! TEXT YOUR DONATIONWe've added the ability to text your donation to St. Agatha's. To get started add the number 617-941-9282 to your contacts on your phone. Then text the word Give to that number. You will be directed to a secure, encrypted site where you enter your personal information and the amount you wish to give and whether it is a one-time or recurring gift. Once you have done that hit the submit button and you’re done! Funds will be deposited into the General Budget account for the Parish. You only need to do this setup once. The next time you want to give, simply recall the number from your contacts, type in Give, go to the link provided, enter the amount and you’re done! Thank you so much for your support!
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OnLine Recovery
Fr. Jay Makos has a special invitation to those in Recovery. For further information, please contact jmakos@stagathaparish.org
www.gethelpgivehelp.info (for those who know people struggling with addition or are in recovery.
www.intherooms.com is a website and app that enables people in need of a virtual 12-step meeting to gain quick and confidential access to the support of others dealing with a similar addiction. This can be particularly helpful to those unable to leave their premises to gather for local, in-person meetings.
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Spiritual communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. ... I adore Thee in the Sacrament of Thy love, the ineffable Eucharist.
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Prayer to end covid-19 byPope Francis
Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic
O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of Your People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
(Adapted from Vatican News.)
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 EPH 5:21-33Responsorial Psalm PS 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Gospel LK 13:18-21
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Cardinal O'Malley Statement
Pope Francis comments on Civil Unions
October 22, 2020Quite understandably, the Holy Father's recent statements concerning civil unions have captured the attention of the world press, because many people are anxious for the Church to change its position on marriage and family. Pope Francis strongly and consistently teaches that marriage is between a man and woman for a lifetime and that this is God's plan for having and raising children.
The Pope's endorsement of civil unions is not an endorsement of homosexual activity. Just as the Church does not campaign against civil laws that allow for common-law marriage or second marriages that are not sacramental, even though such arrangements can be in violation of the laws of the Church, the Holy Father recognizes that in civil society there can be cogent reasons to enact such laws providing for civil unions which are not the same as the institution of marriage.Pope Francis has seen civil unions as a way for governments to provide protections and health care for couples in long-term, committed relationships, whether they be siblings or friends or partners. Such arrangements are not always of a sexual nature.
The Holy Father is very aware of the suffering and alienation of homosexual individuals, gay people, who are rejected by family and society. He is also keenly aware of the parents and loved ones who also suffer because a member of their family is bullied or marginalized for being different. The demands of sexual morality are very challenging for anyone seeking to lead a life of faithful discipleship. We do not serve people well by falsely claiming that we can change the Decalogue. Our task is to show people that we love them and care about them and that together we can strive to be better people, more generous, more courageous and more faithful to what God is calling us to do. -
a note from our pastor
Please note elsewhere in this bulletin some information about our Grand Annual Collection for this fiscal year, and the request to submit your contact information on our parish website regarding the Mass you intend to attend each weekend that Milton continues to be in the Red Zone for COVID-19.
On a very happy and blessed note for our parish, this Saturday October 24th at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross our own native son of St. Agatha Parish and alumnus of St. Agatha School David Campo is being ordained a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Boston prior (God willing) to his upcoming ordination to the Priesthood next spring. Congratulations to David and his parents John and Joanne and his brothers! As we have been blessed to have transitional deacons from Pope St. John XXIII seminary serving at St. Agatha’s for more than three years now, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bridgewater is where David, in formation at St. John’s Seminary, has been serving as a seminarian and will continue now to serve as deacon until his upcoming ordination to the Priesthood. God’s blessings on David and his classmates as they begin serving God’s people in ordained ministry.
Click here to read the Pastor's note...
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonSat 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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We will continue to livestream each day at 9:00AM, Monday - Saturday
Sunday Mass will be livestreamed on
Saturday at 4:30PM and Sunday at 11:00AM
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