July Campout - Packing List Brainstorm

We are getting really excited for our FIRST EVER Saint Agnes Parish Summer Campout!  The dates of the camping trip are July 12-14 in Greenfield, NH.  The good news about this is that Greenfield is only 90 minutes from Arlington, so an easy daytrip if you can only come on Saturday.  Check here for more details, complete the sign-up form, and JOIN US!

Now... to get started on preparations... here is the beginning of a sample packing list.  Of course, each family will have their specific needs, but it is meant to help you plan and avoid last minute brain-overload-meltdown.  Do you have suggestions to add to the list?  Please post a comment, or email SaintAgnesFamilies [at] gmail.com.

Remember that due to concerns of bringing invasive beetle species to non-native areas, YOU MAY NOT BRING FIREWOOD INTO THE PARK!  Firewood must be gathered at the park, or purchased from the Ranger Station.

Looking forward to it!

Local NFP

Attention Married Couples!
Would you like…

• a natural, hormone-free way to postpone pregnancy?
• to start a family or have another child?
• to improve communication with your spouse?
• to learn more about church teaching on "the Theology of the Body?"
• to understand why the Bishops were so unsettled by the HHS mandate?

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an organic, chemical-free method that is just as effective as the Pill at postponing pregnancy and nearly twice as effective as IVF for achieving pregnancy. The divorce rate among couples that practice NFP is less than 2%.

Want to learn more? Josh and Meredith Phelps are teaching a 3-class NFP series starting in July in Arlington. Only a few spots are left! Email Meredith.Phelps [at] gmail.com for details.

HOT WEATHER - PLAYGROUP LOCATION CHANGE!

Due to the very hot weather predicted again tomorrow, please be aware that Tuesday playgroup will CHANGE LOCATION!!

Dorothy Bowe, director of St. Joe's Making Music, Praying Twice program, has graciously extended an invitation for us to attend the morning class tomorrow.

Please come to Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont, MA (130 Common St., Belmont MA), park in the upper lot near the rear of the church, and follow signs to the parish center where the class is held.  Class begins at 10:30.

Questions?  Call Marianne Hudelson (617-999-9601).  Hope we meet you there!

After previewing this class, if you would like to sign up for the fall sessions, please visit: http://stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmptsignup.htm

Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (am), Fatima Apostolate (pm)

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Now that the weather seems to have turned a bit warmer, we will be holding Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. To print a written schedule of our summer playgroup locations, please click here. To see a map of our summer park schedule, please click here.

This Tuesday, June 25th, we will meet at Hill's Hill (422 Summer St., Arlington MA). This park is right next to the Arlington Ice Rink, and features a large, “maze” type of playground, with an open field to the side. It also has an entrance to the bike path, in case you’d like to ride there! We will meet at 10:30 am. Bring a picnic lunch, and join us. We hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor summer schedule is highly dependent on good weather. If the weather seems questionable, please check your email or the blog page before you leave for playgroup. In case of rain, our usual rain location will be at Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington. Thanks!**

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is now OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program.  This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years.  The children must be potty-trained and able to go to the restroom on their own.  There are a limited number of seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Registration forms available at the Parish Center and should be returned to the Religious Education Office. You may contact the Religious Education Office at 781-646-5579 if you wish to have the form mailed to you. For information about the program, call Jean Keiselbach (781-
646-0475).

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Making Music Praying Twice summer camp returns to St. Joseph's Parish this year with two sessions: June 24-28 and August 26-30, Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30 am. Come with your children ages 0-5 to sample this class and sing, dance, play instruments and more in this faith-inclusive music education camp designed to benefit even little babies. Tuition is FREE.  There is a $25 materials fee per family includes CD and songbook and is waived if you came last year!  To register, visit www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm, or email dbowe [at] stjoseph.belmont.ma.us

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FIDELITY HOUSE can save you from the summer blues!!

Did you know that Saint Agnes Parish supports operations at Fidelity House? We have this great resource at our own church! When you feel you are counting down the days until school starts, remember that there are many great programs for kids at Fidelity House this summer. For more information, visit www.FidelityHouse.org

Do you like to Golf? Invite a friend and SAVE THE DATE!
Fidelity House's Vin Culhane Memorial Golf Tournament

July 15, 2013
Juniper Hills Golf Course, Northborough MA
Entrance fee is $120 and includes dinner.  Foursomes, individuals, and sponsors are encouraged to contact Fidelity House (781-648-2005). Donations for raffle prizes are also needed and appreciated.
Registration form can be found and printed HERE.

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FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The Bishops of the United States have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, June 21-July 4, 2013.  This is a two-week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious freedom in our country.  Cardinal Sean will celebrate Mass for this intention on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:05 pm at the Bethany Chapel in the Pastoral Center.  The Mass will be webcast live on www.BostonCatholicLive.com.  Please use these two weeks to focus on prayer for our nation and its leaders!

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Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention
The Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention will be held Saturday, June 29 at Boston College Law School from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  Some topics discussed during this day include: Why we are pro-life, protecting life at all stages, and presentation of the Gosnell project.  The convention will be followed by the Annual Meeting and elections.  Call 617-242-4199 or www.masscitizensforlife.org.

Summer Camping - Get Ready!

Don't forget to mark your calendars: SAINT AGNES CAMPOUT, JULY 12-14!  If you know you are coming (or when you decide you are coming), please use the form to the right, so we can keep track of how many people and WHO we are expecting to meet at the park! Ultimately, I will need everyone to fill out this form, so I have names and numbers in case of any emergency. So go ahead and fill it out ASAP.

The dates for this camping trip are July 12-14. We will plan to camp at Greenfield State Park in Greenfield, NH - about an hour-and-a-half drive from Arlington. This park has come highly recommended as a fun and easy park for family camping. The park features camping (with toilets/showers), hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and a camp store.

Make your reservations now! To get more information on the park and for a link to the reservations page (ReserveAmerica), see: http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/greenfield-state-park.aspx

• There are no cabins. You can bring a tent, rent a tent from REI, borrow a tent from a friend, or drive an RV (if you have one). Cost for a campsite per night is $25 + small fee. This is for two adults and their dependent children. If you plan on bringing a pet, please read the park's pet policy VERY CAREFULLY and be sure to reserve a site which allows pets... since most sites prohibit pets.
• Greenfield State Park Ranger "Harry" was extremely generous to answer my many questions over the phone. He is friendly and helpful, and I can't wait to stay at his park!Ranger Harry recommends the "Small Loop," sites 26-64 for families with small children, because it is a loop with little traffic and close walking distances.  For families with slightly older children, Ranger Harry recommends sites 220-227, 230 because they have a very beautiful pond view.
• This is our first ever Saint Agnes Family Group camping trip. Together, we will take on the great adventure of family camping! While we are really excited about this, we are using the good old KISS rule - Keep it Simple, Stupid. Therefore, we will distribute information about the campground, and a rough schedule of breakfast / activities / dinner / Sunday Masses, etc. However, each family will be primarily responsible for their own specific plans and accommodations. If you don't want to stay both nights - that's cool - come when you can. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your own camping trip, camping gear, CAMPING FOOD, camping survival (hehe). We will not be caravanning or providing transportation. We will meet you there!

I will be happy to answer questions, post camping tips, attempt to anticipate concerns, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com. See you there!

Jesus in the North End this Friday

Attention Young Adults.... and anyone at all!  There has been a date change for the "Jesus in the North End" event, originally planned for next Friday, June 28.  This event will now take place THIS FRIDAY, June 21st.  This holy evening of prayer, confession, and evangelization is a wonderful way to meet other young Catholics and to find encouragement in your relationship with the Lord.  Invite a friend and head downtown this Friday night!

Saturday Family Outing

School's out and it's time to enjoy the summer!!

Don't forget that this Saturday, June 22, is our monthly family group outing.  We will be heading up to Salisbury Beach for some fun in the sun!  Parking is $9 per car, or free if you have a DCR parking pass ($35 for the year, which you can purchase at the parking station).  This beach is clean and relatively uncrowded.  The waves are great too!

You can look on this MAP to find Salisbury beach, and specifically, the placemarker where we will park.  We will park at the LAST parking lot (near the end cul-de-sac), and then make camp near the end of the boardwalk that leaves from THAT parking lot.  We will meet at the beach at 11:00.

If you plan to join us, please email Marianne Hudelson at SaintAgnesFamilies [at] gmail.com.  This is to be sure that we exchange contact information so that no one gets lost at the beach.  We are looking forward to it!

Weekly Digest

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Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup FIELD TRIP (am), Fatima Apostolate (pm)
• Saturday - Saint Agnes Family Outing (am)

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Now that the weather seems to have turned a bit warmer, we will be holding Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. To print a written schedule of our summer playgroup locations, please click here. To see a map of our summer park schedule, please click here.

This Tuesday, June 18, we will enjoy some summer freedom to go on a field trip with the kids!  We will be heading down to Ward's Berry Farm (614 South Main St., Sharon MA). This farm has a great PYO Strawberry field, in addition to some small play equipment for the kids and some 4-H animals. For up-to-date info on picking conditions and prices, see: http://www.wardsberryfarm.com/PYO_strawberry.html. We will meet at 10:30 am AT THE SAND PIT, TO THE SIDE OF THE STOREFRONT. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, and join us. We hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor summer schedule is highly dependent on good weather. If the weather seems questionable, please check your email or the blog page before you leave for playgroup. In case of rain, our usual rain location will be at Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington. Thanks!**

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is now OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program.  This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years.  The children must be potty-trained and able to go to the restroom on their own.  There are a limited number of seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Registration forms available at the Parish Center and should be returned to the Religious Education Office. You may contact the Religious Education Office at 781-646-5579 if you wish to have the form mailed to you. For information about the program, call Jean Keiselbach (781-
646-0475).

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Making Music Praying Twice summer camp returns to St. Joseph's Parish this year with two sessions: June 24-28 and August 26-30, Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30 am. Come with your children ages 0-5 to sample this class and sing, dance, play instruments and more in this faith-inclusive music education camp designed to benefit even little babies. Tuition is FREE.  There is a $25 materials fee per family includes CD and songbook and is waived if you came last year!  To register, visit www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm, or email dbowe [at] stjoseph.belmont.ma.us

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FIDELITY HOUSE can save you from the summer blues!!

Did you know that Saint Agnes Parish supports operations at Fidelity House? We have this great resource at our own church! When you feel you are counting down the days until school starts, remember that there are many great programs for kids at Fidelity House this summer. For more information, visit www.FidelityHouse.org

Do you like to Golf? Invite a friend and SAVE THE DATE!
Fidelity House's Vin Culhane Memorial Golf Tournament

July 15, 2013
Juniper Hills Golf Course, Northborough MA
Foursomes, individuals, and sponsors are encouraged to contact Fidelity House (781-648-2005). More details TBA. We hope you can join us!

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FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The Bishops of the United States have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, June 21-July 4, 2013.  This is a two-week period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious freedom in our country.  Cardinal Sean will celebrate Mass for this intention on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:05 pm at the Bethany Chapel in the Pastoral Center.  The Mass will be webcast live on www.BostonCatholicLive.com.  Please use these two weeks to focus on prayer for our nation and its leaders!

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Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention
The Massachusetts Citizens for Life Convention will be held Saturday, June 29 at Boston College Law School from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.  Some topics discussed during this day include: Why we are pro-life, protecting life at all stages, and presentation of the Gosnell project.  The convention will be followed by the Annual Meeting and elections.  Call 617-242-4199 or www.masscitizensforlife.org.

Fidelity House Golf Tournament

Do you like to Golf? Invite a friend and SAVE THE DATE!

Fidelity House's Vin Culhane Memorial Golf Tournament
July 15, 2013
Juniper Hills Golf Course, Northborough MA

Foursomes, individuals, and sponsors are encouraged to contact Fidelity House (781-648-2005). More details TBA. We hope you can join us!

SUMMER CAMPING - One Month Away!

Don't forget to mark your calendars: SAINT AGNES CAMPOUT, JULY 12-14!  If you know you are coming (or when you decide you are coming), please use the form to the right, so we can keep track of how many people and WHO we are expecting to meet at the park! Ultimately, I will need everyone to fill out this form, so I have names and numbers in case of any emergency. So go ahead and fill it out ASAP.

The dates for this camping trip are July 12-14. We will plan to camp at Greenfield State Park in Greenfield, NH - about an hour-and-a-half drive from Arlington. This park has come highly recommended as a fun and easy park for family camping. The park features camping (with toilets/showers), hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and a camp store.

Make your reservations now! To get more information on the park and for a link to the reservations page (ReserveAmerica), see: http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/greenfield-state-park.aspx

• There are no cabins. You can bring a tent, rent a tent from REI, borrow a tent from a friend, or drive an RV (if you have one). Cost for a campsite per night is $25 + small fee. This is for two adults and their dependent children. If you plan on bringing a pet, please read the park's pet policy VERY CAREFULLY and be sure to reserve a site which allows pets... since most sites prohibit pets.
• Greenfield State Park Ranger "Harry" was extremely generous to answer my many questions over the phone. He is friendly and helpful, and I can't wait to stay at his park!Ranger Harry recommends the "Small Loop," sites 26-64 for families with small children, because it is a loop with little traffic and close walking distances.  For families with slightly older children, Ranger Harry recommends sites 220-227, 230 because they have a very beautiful pond view.
• This is our first ever Saint Agnes Family Group camping trip. Together, we will take on the great adventure of family camping! While we are really excited about this, we are using the good old KISS rule - Keep it Simple, Stupid. Therefore, we will distribute information about the campground, and a rough schedule of breakfast / activities / dinner / Sunday Masses, etc. However, each family will be primarily responsible for their own specific plans and accommodations. If you don't want to stay both nights - that's cool - come when you can. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your own camping trip, camping gear, CAMPING FOOD, camping survival (hehe). We will not be caravanning or providing transportation. We will meet you there!

I will be happy to answer questions, post camping tips, attempt to anticipate concerns, etc. Feel free to contact me with questions at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com. See you there!

Mom's Night Tonight AND Summer Music Program

Don't forget that tonight (Thursday, June 13) is Mom's-Night-In, starting at 7:00 pm. We will have some prayer, fellowship, and games together! Please bring a snack to share. If you plan to come, please email SaintAgnesFamilies [at] gmail.com, so I can send you the hostesses address. We hope you can join us!

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Making Music Praying Twice summer camp returns to St. Joseph's Parish this year with two sessions: June 24-28 and August 26-30, Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30 am. Come with your children ages 0-5 to sample this class and sing, dance, play instruments and more in this faith-inclusive music education camp designed to benefit even little babies. Tuition is FREE.  There is a $25 materials fee per family includes CD and songbook and is waived if you came last year!  To register, visit www.stjoseph.belmont.ma.us/faithformation/mmpt.htm, or email dbowe [at] stjoseph.belmont.ma.us

RAIN LOCATION: Tuesday playgroup at Fidelity House

PLEASE NOTE that due to the rain, Tuesday playgroup (June 11th) will be held at Fidelity House, right near church: 25 Medford Street, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

• Please remember some behavior guidelines: No running out of the playroom, no kids in the toy closet, respect physical limits, use a time-out chair, please discipline your own children promptly.
• Fidelity House is being very generous by letting us use this space. Please consider a donation to help with their costs. The suggested donation is $1 per person, or $3 per family.
• Please no food.... drinks in spill proof containers are OK. 

Parking is on the street around Fidelity House. Check the street signs for the rules. Once you walk in the front door, go up the stairs, past the front desk, and to the back of the building. There is a door from the room to an outdoor courtyard, so bring your kids' coats and boots.  Hope to see you there!

Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (am), Fatima Apostolate (pm)
• Wednesday - Saint Agnes 125th Anniversary Committee (pm)
• Thursday - Mom's Night In (pm)
• Saturday - Virtus Training (am) 

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Now that the weather seems to have turned a bit warmer, we will be holding Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. To print a written schedule of our summer playgroup locations, please click here. To see a map of our summer park schedule, please click here.

This Tuesday, June 11, we will be at Lussiano Field (41 North Union St., Arlington). This playground has a large field as well as some sand areas and basketball courts.  If it's hot (and we are lucky), the spray pool might be open.  SO BRING POTENTIAL SWIMSUITS!  We will meet at 10:30 am. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, and join us. We hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor summer schedule is highly dependent on good weather. If the weather seems questionable, please check your email or the blog page before you leave for playgroup. In case of rain, our usual rain location will be at Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington. Thanks!**

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Mom's Night - THURSDAY, June 13th - We will get together for a stress-free evening, and play some get-to-know-you games (think: Apples to Apples) . I would rather not publish the hostesses address, so please email me at saintagnesfamilies [at] gmail.com if you plan to come. We will kick it off with snacks and drinks at 7:00 pm.

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Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is now OPEN!
Our parish is very blessed to offer this montessori-based preschool Religious Education Program.  This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years.  The children must be potty-trained and able to go to the restroom on their own.  There are a limited number of seats, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the registration form is received. Registration forms available at the Parish Center and should be returned to the Religious Education Office. You may contact the Religious Education Office at 781-646-5579 if you wish to have the form mailed to you. For information about the program, call Jean Keiselbach (781-
646-0475).

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Virtus Training
Do you volunteer in the parish? Volunteers are required to attend a training program as part of our efforts to protect our children. The Parish Child Abuse Prevention Team has scheduled a training session this Saturday, June 15th from 9:30-11:30 am.  Please register by calling the Religious Education Office at 781-646-5579.

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FIDELITY HOUSE can save you from the summer blues!!
Did you know that Saint Agnes Parish supports operations at Fidelity House? We have this great resource at our own church! When you feel you are counting down the days until school starts, remember that there are many great programs for kids at Fidelity House this summer. For more information, visit www.FidelityHouse.org

Weekly Digest

Welcome everyone!
This week at the parish:

• Tuesday - Saint Agnes Playgroup (am), Baptism Briefing & Fatima Apostolate (pm)
• Thursday - First Friday Confessions (pm)
• Friday - First Friday Adoration (all day), Virtus Training & Prep for Boston Sock Exchange (pm)
• Saturday - Boston Sock Exchange (am) 

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Now that the weather seems to have turned a bit warmer, we will be holding Tuesday playgroups outdoors at nearby parks. To print a written schedule of our summer playgroup locations, please click here. To see a map of our summer park schedule, please click here.

This Tuesday, June 4, we will be at Menotomy Rocks Park (127 Jason St., Arlington). There playground is set back, off a gravel trail that circles the pond. We will meet at 10:30 am. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, and join us. We hope to see you there!

**NOTE THAT our outdoor summer schedule is highly dependent on good weather. If the weather seems questionable, please check your email or the blog page before you leave for playgroup. In case of rain, our usual rain location will be at Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington. Thanks!**

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This Friday, June 7th, is the first Friday of the month. On Thursday, June 6th from 4:00-5:00 pm, there will be the opportunity for confession in the lower church. On Friday, Saint Agnes will be offering all-day Adoration, concluding with Benediction and Mass at 5:00/5:30pm, in the lower church. Also at noon there will be a Holy Hour to pray for priests and victims of clergy sexual abuse. Adoration is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet time with the Lord and gain some focus in our lives - especially with all the busy distractions of family life. For more background on the long tradition of keeping a First Friday devotion, look here or here.

There will not be First Friday playgroup this month, due to scheduling conflicts. Hopefully you can meet us at First Friday in July!

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This weekend is the Boston Sock Exchange! This ministry helps the homeless men and women of Boston, by distributing gifts of sandwiches and clothes near the Park Street T-Stop on the second Saturday of the month. Prep and packaging for the day is held in the parish center on Friday night, June 7th at 7:00 pm. Help and/or donations is most appreciated. For more information, see the calendar to the right, or email Jennifer Hermanski at jennifer.hermanski [at] gmail.com.  The Boston Sock Exchange is currently collecting baseball caps, umbrellas, ponchos, medium weight shirts, and sweatshirts. Thank you!

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FIDELITY HOUSE can save you from the summer blues!!
Did you know that Saint Agnes Parish supports operations at Fidelity House? We have this great resource at our own church! When you feel you are counting down the days until school starts, remember that there are many great programs for kids at Fidelity House this summer. For more information, visit www.FidelityHouse.org

Pope Francis Requests Prayer

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The Holy See recently announced that this Sunday, June 2, as the church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis requests that the church throughout the world celebrate with him an hour of prayer and adoration of the holy Eucharist. He will be presiding for an hour of adoration in St. Peter’s Basilica beginning at 5 p.m. Rome time, which is 11 a.m. Boston time.

Archbishop Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, has noted that “the worldwide adoration would witness to the profound piety found in the church for the Eucharist.” Pope Francis has chosen a particular intention which he encourages all to pray in solidarity with him. First, he asks us to pray for the church and its mission of mercy; and second, to pray for the needs of those who suffer, including victims of war, the unemployed, the sick, immigrants and prisoners.

Cardinal Sean encourages the faithful to participate in this worldwide engagement of common prayer with the Holy Father: That at each Mass this weekend, in solidarity with the Holy Father, we reflect on our unity with Christ and with Catholics throughout the world.

That we participate in an hour of adoration in solidarity with Pope Francis, perhaps at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine (1105 Boylston Street, Boston) on Sunday, June 2, any time from noon until 7:00 p.m.

Catholic TV will be airing the hour of adoration live from St. Peter’s Basilica from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and again at 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.that evening. Further information regarding this effort can be found at www.annusfidei.va.

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