Last Updated 05/25/2008                         


The Evangelization Commission

We pray that young people who are graduating will remain close to the Lord as they go in new directions in life.
 

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CALENDAR
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June 1 ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR FATHER BOB
June 3 VIRTUS PROGRAM
June 9 BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE
June 23 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE
June 28 PMC KIDS - PLYMOUTH RIDE
Aug 11 - 15 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
 

 

CELEBRATING FR. BOB DEEHAN’S

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

All parishioners are cordially invited to attend the 11:30 AM Mass on Sun., June 1, when Fr. Bob Deehan will return to St. Bonaventure’s to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.  Following the Mass, a reception will take place at the parish center.  Please be sure to save the date for this very special time with Fr. Bob.

If you have volunteered to donate a food item, please bring your donation to the parish center after the 8:00 AM Mass on June 1st.  See you there!

(Fr. Bob Deehan, Director of Clergy Personnel)

 

 

You’re Invited!

Vacation Bible School

“God’s Big Backyard” is where kids have a blast serving Jesus!

Kids, ages 4 - 9, will participate in the large-group    excitement of Backyard Bash             

 Experience God’s word at Backyard Bible Club

Meet real-life servants at Community Corner

 Explore and create through fun-filled crafts, games and snacks

Your kids won’t want to miss this adventure in God’s Big Backyard!  Secure their positions on a backyard crew today!

Date: August 11 - 15, 2008

Time: 9 AM - 11:30 AM

Place: St. Bonaventure Parish

Cost: $30.00 per child

Sign up NOW! and before July 6, 2008,

call Noreen Morrissey at 508-224-3636, Ext. 125.

 

WELCOME, NEWLY BAPTIZED!

And “Congratulations!” to all of the families of the following children who received the sacrament of Baptism in the month of April: 

Caedon Breh Aldridge

Sean Francis Bergstrom

Anna Grace Brennan

Anna Fraser Carpenter

Anna Rose Cirillo

Shaylynn Ruth Day

Megan Reilly Freyermuth

Ella Marie Jennings

Nathan Joseph Lachance

Brayden Lincoln Marsh

Lincoln Francis McDevitt

Rylee Devon McTernan

Elliott James Michelin

Austin Joseph Tedesco

Noah Robert Tompkins

 

WE LIFT OUR HEARTS UP TO THE LORD!

 

 

CELEBRATING FR. BOB DEEHAN’S 25TH ANNIV-ERSARY OF ORDINATION - All parishioners are cordially invited to attend the 11:30 AM Mass on Sun., June 1, when Fr. Bob Deehan will return to St. Bonaventure’s to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.  Following the Mass, a reception will take place at the parish center.  Please be sure to save the date for this very special time with Fr. Bob.

VIRTUS “PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN” - program will be presented here at St. Bonaventure’s on Tue., June 3, at 6:00 PM in the parish center.  VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote right-doing within religious organiza-tions.  The training session will help adults learn to recognize the warning signs of abuse and show them the appropriate way to respond to suspicious behavior.  To register, please call Rachel at 508-224-3636, Ext. 111

BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE - will be offered at St. Bonaventure’s.  Learn the joy of communicating with the Deaf.  Classes also include learning deaf culture, community and language, and using stories, games and visuals.  Classes are limited and will take place for six weeks starting June 9, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, at the parish center.  For more information, please call Mary Ann Sullivan @ 508-759-6897.  Mary Ann will also be available after the 10:00 AM Mass this Sun., May 25.

PMC KIDS - PLYMOUTH RIDE/America’s Hometown Ride for the Pan Mass Challenge:  for children, ages 3 - 14, will be held on Sat., June 28, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, at 49 Jessica Way, Plymouth.  The proceeds from the ride will benefit research & treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.  Riders, sponsors and volunteer helpers are invited to the ride, which will include face painting, children’s activities, food & beverages, entertainment, raffles and an auction for adults & children.  $10. rider registration fee and a $50. suggested fundraising minimum.  Contributions can be made payable to Pan-Mass Challenge.  To register and for more info, please visit www.pmc.org and click on PMC Kids, or email Dina Qualter at dina.pmckids@comcast.net.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS! - Keep us in mind!  St. Bonaventure’s will be holding the Christmas Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 8, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Can you donate one of your crafts, a knit or crocheted item, white elephant items, etc.?  Drop the items off at the parish center, and please be sure to include your name, address and phone number so that we can thank you.  All the profits from the bazaar go back to our parish.  We appreciate your support. -- Sr. Jeremy

 

 

Summer Session Teachers Needed

SUMMER SESSION TEACHERS

Are much needed for

Session 2 (June 19 - July 2, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM) Grade 6 & 7

and

Session 3 (July 14 - July 25, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM) Grade 8

If you can help, please call Rachel at 508-224-3636, Ext. 111.

 

 

St. Bonaventure’s Youth Group 

Middle School Boston Harbor Cruise

Monday, June 23

The group leaves the parish center at 5PM and  returns at about 11PM.

Music by “Righteous B” (contemporary Christian music)

and a DJ who will be playing popular music.

Fun and games, too, all for just $18.00 per person.

Space is very limited.  Please sign-up by June 6th!

For more info, please see Noreen at the parish center,

call her at 508-224-3636, x125, or write to her at:  nmorrissey@parishmail.com.

 

 

PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you thinking about volunteering at our Parish? 

 Barbara MacKenzie, our Parish Volunteer Coordinator, will be happy to link you with those parish ministries and organizations in need of volunteer assistance.  Please give Barbara a call at 508-888-1055.  Thank you!

 

 

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION

Eucharistic Exposition begins with a minister of the church (a priest, deacon, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion) removing the Eucharist from the tabernacle and placing the Blessed Sacrament on the altar for all to see, for adoration, for prayer, and for listening to the Lord in silence.  The Eucharist is placed in a special vessel called a “monstrance.”  When the priest or deacon presides, Exposition concludes with Evening Prayer and Benediction (the blessing of God).  The presider takes up the monstrance and makes the sign of the cross over the people in silence.  We receive this blessing (Benediction) together by making the sign of the cross.  The Eucharist is then reverently returned to the tabernacle.  When an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion presides, Exposition concludes with Evening Prayer, and the Eucharist is reverently returned to the tabernacle.

You are cordially invited to come and spend some special time with Jesus in Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction here at St. Bonaventure’s.  On the first Friday of each month, Exposition begins after the 8:00 AM Mass (about 8:30 AM) and continues all day, concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction at 5:30 PM.  On the remaining three Fridays of the month, Exposition begins at 12:00 Noon, concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction at 5:30 PM.   While Exposition is going on, you are encouraged to come and go as you please.  When coming in or leaving, the practice of the Church is to “genuflect on one knee.”  Because other people are praying, silence is observed and honor and respect is given to Jesus upon the altar at all times.  In your time before the Lord, you may read scripture or other appropriate reading material.  You may pray the Rosary or other prayers and devotions.  Sitting in silence, being present to Him and open to His word is highly recommended in Eucharistic Adoration.