HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

 

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30^TH AT 6:30 PM

“A special evening dedicated to Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer, and the Rosary.”

Coffee and light refreshments will be served in the Church Hall afterwards

Sponsored by Mass Citizens for Life Haverhill, 

Knights of Columbus Council 202

And the Marian Society of Saint John the Baptist Church.

Celebrate the Beatification of Pope John Paul II

 

 

 

Bishop Minihan Council 202 is hosting a Roast Pork dinner to honor Pope John Paul II beatification. The dinner will be held Saturday, April 30, after the 4:00 PM Mass here at All Saints Parish. Advance tickets can be obtained from Robert Conrad 978-521-9984 or Deacon Thomas Anthony 978-973-0437. Tickets are also available in the Rectory and at the dinner. Cost $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. All are welcome to attend.

 

Volunteers are needed to help. Please call Bob Conrad at: (978) 521-9984 or Deacon Tom at: (978) 973-0437

From The Deacon

by Deacon Tom

My Brothers in Christ, 

The Easter Season has ended with Pentacost and we have now reentered Ordinary Time. Summer is fast approaching and the Fraternal Year is coming to a close. This past year has been very busy and it is hard to reflect on each and every accomplishment of this council but I can safely say that we have done our fair share of good works and acts of charity. We saw this council participating in a record amount of Blood Drives (four in all) and a record amount of Pro-life events. We marched on the Haverhill Abortion Clinic twice and supported the Haverhill Pregnancy Care Center. Even though we find ourselves in the middle of a deep recession, our gifts of charity and support have not wained. Our commitment to Saint Joseph’s School remains strong. Each month found ourselves doing something new and unique in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 

I would like to thank you all as we plan on our new Fraternal Year. There are some things I hope we as a council can improve on as we reorganize some key positions. I am reaching out to all council members for your help and guidance in this area. I ask that you attend June’s meeting and cast your vote for the new role of officers. I am also looking for your input in areas of improvement for the council. We are now 137 members strong. We need to always keep our vision and direction fresh and invigorating. 

Yours in Christ, 
Deacon Tom

Lenten Supper

Council 202 will be sponsoring Lenten Soup Suppers. 

April 8th at All Saints Church

and 

April 15th at Saint John the Baptist Church. 

All council members are encouraged to participate.

If you wish to help at All Saints Church call Robert Conrad at (978) 521-9984 and if you wish to help at Saint John the Baptist Church call Deacon Tom Anthony at (978) 973-0437

In Memoriam - Wilfred Corr, 79

Haverhill Eagle Tribune, March 20, 2011
HAVERHILL — Mr. Wilfred "Earl" Corr, 79, of Bradford, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, May 27, 1931 son of the late Bennett and Bertha (Smith) Corr.

Earl was educated in Prince Edward Island and was a graduate of Kinkora High School.

After his marriage in 1956, he came to Massachusetts.

He was formerly employed by A.H. Dugrenier, and prior to his retirement worked as a truck driver for over 30 years for Haverhill-Lawrence Trucking, Coles Express, and Yellow Freight. After his retirement, he was employed for 15 years by the Linwood Cemetery.

Earl was a member of Sacred Heart's Church, The Crescent Yacht Club, The Knights of Columbus, The Haverhill Elks Club BPOE 87, The Bradford Athletic Club, and The Lawrence British Club.

His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lorraine F. (Shea) Corr of Bradford; five children, Earl D. and his wife Connie Corr of Bradford, Ann B. Wholley of Bradford, Linda L. and her husband Dana Fields of Haverhill, Lisa M. Corr of Haverhill and Russell J. Corr of Haverhill; one brother, Maurice and his wife Hazel Corr of Prince Edward Island; sister, Mary and her husband Edward Illott of Prince Edward Island, and sister, Elaine Hughes of Ontario and his seven grandchildren, Sean, Patrick, and Christopher Corr, Christina and Kevin Thibault, Leanne Wholley, Dana Fields and many nieces and nephews.

Annual Basketball Freethrow

The Basketball Free-Throw was a tremendous success and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who was involved. 

February 25^th is the District Free-Throw at Saint Joseph’s School in Haverhill. The champions from Council 202 will be going up against the Ipswich Council. Anyone who would like to volunteer is welcome to come. It should be a wonderful evening. 

COUNCIL 202 CHAMPIONS

10 year old boys: Ryan Mitchell  11 year old boys: Stephen Quintal  12 year old boys: Steven Noyes  13 year old boys:  Matt Kimball  14 year old boys: Julian Palermo

10 year old girls: Gabrielle Scibilia  12 year old girls: Samantha Lien  13 year old girls: Hannah Crevatis  14 year old girls: Melissa Olsen

$7,000 Donated To Elevator Project For Needy Family

Robert Conrad, Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Minihan Council 202 of Haverhill, MA assisted a Haverhill family in purchasing and installing a wheel chair elevator lift for their 8 year old child that was born with Dandy Walker Syndrome and Cerebal Palsy. The outside wheel chair lift was necessary since the front and back doors of the house are ten steps to their deck. The land around the house is flat and was not suitable to install a ramp to the five-foot height of the deck. The two photo’s show the outside wheel chair elevator lift raising five feet from the ground to the deck of the house. This elevator has been a God sent during this winter for the family and small childcare helpers in getting the child up to the house doors. 

The Knights of Columbus Council 202 of Haverhill, MA voted at their council meeting to pay $7000.00 with grant money from the Massachusetts State Council charity fund. The council sent the $7000.00 check to Elevator Technologies Limited of Burlington, MA for the balance owed on the installation and purchase of a wheel chair elevator lift.

This is the first outside wheel chair lift that the Knights of Columbus have assisted a family in purchasing and installing in the State of MA.

Each year the Bishop Minihan Council 202, participated in the K of C “Tootsie Roll Drive” designed to help God’s Special children – those who are intellectually disability, regardless of age, and children with physical handicap who have not reached their 20th birthday. The tootsie roll funds collected from all state councils go to the K of C Massachusetts State Council charity fund. The State Council collects and distributes approximately $360,000.00 each year from the Tootsie Roll drive. The Bishop Minihan Council 202 is very pleased that the State approved a grant for $7000.00.

The Bishop Minihan Council 202 appreciates the council members who assisted in the Tootsie Roll Drive and the residents of the greater Haverhill community for their generous contributions each year to the Tootsie Roll drive.

Pope John Paul II - Did You Forget Me?

Council 202 Receives Top Award

James Farrell, Massachusetts State Council Regional Coordinator, on right presenting the award to Robert J. Conrad, Past Grand Knight on left

Haverhill, MA. – January 20, 2011, Knights of Columbus Bishop Minihan Council 202 in Haverhill received the Knights of Columbus international organization’s distinguished Star Council Award for the fraternal year 2009 -2010.

 The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and accomplishing a minimum of four service-oriented program activities involving Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth Activities.  There are over 14000 councils in the Knights of Columbus worldwide and less than 3% of them achieve this distinguished Star Council award.

James Farrell, Massachusetts State Council Regional Coordinator presented the award to Robert J. Conrad, Past Grand Knight and council members on January 20, 2011 in the St. George’s room of All Saints Parish, in Haverhill, MA.

Pictures of Molecular ‘Changes’ in Holy Water?

American Catholic, Sunday, January 30, 2011 A.D. | Author Tito Edwards 

The following shows ‘molecular’ changes in water before and after a blessing of changing it into Holy Water. I found this on the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Mary Holy Assumption in Stamford, CT website. I posted their original story with edits to make it more legible for our readers. I am not a scientist and am unable to confirm to what degree the accuracy of their post.

[Fellow TAC writer and friend Donald has information that debunks the idea of a 'physical change' in water after being blessed here.] 

Here’s water from different sources usually used. Take a close look at the water structure. 

During the blessing of Holy Water a great miracle is performed. The Holy Spirit, coming down upon the water, changes its natural properties. It again becomes incorrupt, not spoiling, remaining transparent and fresh for a long time. This Holy Water receives the grace to heal illnesses, to drive away demons and every evil power, to preserve people and their dwellings from danger, to sanctify various objects whether for church or home use.

Here’s crystals of water from the same sources (as shown above) after it was blessed.

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Annual Basketball Freethrow

WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

TIME : 7:00 PM 

PLACE: SAINT JOSEPH’S SCHOOL GYM 

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 welcome

Pizza and beverages will be served

This is a qualifier for District, regional and State competitions

For more information, please contact

Deacon Tom Anthony: (978) 973 0437

Mass Citizens for Life

Mass Citizens for Life

My Brother Knights,

There is an upcoming event that we must support and become involved in.

Through the efforts of one of our parishoners, Leslie Crow, the Massachusetts Citizens for life is organizing a chapter in Haverhill ! ! ! ! ! !

The first organizational meeting is being held at the Haverhill Library Auditorium tuesday, January 4th at 7:00pm.

WE MUST ATTEND THIS EVENT ! ! ! !

This is something that we hold dearly and is central to our beliefs as Catholics.

WE NEED TO GIVE THIS MEETING OUR FULL SUPPORT

Please, I ask that you attend this meeting.

Yours in Christ,

Deacon Tom

Deacons for Life

Deacons for Life

Holy Hour For Life

On Sunday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm Saint John the Baptist Church will be once again participating in the DEACONS FOR LIFE HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE.

A Special Evening Prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held simultaneously throughout the Archdiocese in all participating churches, chapels, schools, convents, and affiliated organizations. This will be done to mark the 38th year since the inception of Roe vs. Wade and the travesty against the unborn of this nation. 

All are invited to attend.

For more information, please contact Deacon Tom at: (978) 973-0437

Entrance into Ordinary Time

My Brothers in Christ,

Happy New Year to everyone! With the new year and our entrance into Ordinary Time, we need to reaffirm our commitment to doing the work of God here on this Earth and going forward united in Fraternity to better our own lives through the betterment of those in need around us. The month of January brings us a full agenda with our Semi-Annual Audit, The Basketball Free-throw, The Holy Hour for Life, a commitment to Massachusetts Citizens for Life, and many more events that will further define our council for what it is: an invigorated group of Catholic Men in Communion with the Holy See.

Our council has seen unprecedented growth this past year and I expect it to continue into the future. It is a great feeling when we all gather together to enjoy each others’ company and celebrate our faith while living our lives in the name of Jesus Christ. This is exactly what happened during our Christmas Gathering at the Roma. There were about 40 Brother Knights, spouses, family, and friends who came. It was a wonderful time and the perfect opportunity to relax during a Holiday Season that sometimes brings frustration and stress as we feel ourselves pulled in so many different directions.

As we go forward, I encourage all of you to contact me or any one of our Brother Knights if you wish to get involved in our many planned activities over the course of the next few months.

In closing, I hope you all had a very spiritual and fulfilling Christmas Season. God Bless You All.

Yours in Christ,
Deacon Tom

Holy Hour For Life

Deacons for Life

"I would like to personally thank all of those who attended the Holy Hour for Life at Saint John the Baptist Church. Over 25 people attended the event as we gathered in Christian Fellowship to pray for an end to abortion and for the preservation of the Sanctity of Life. It is times like these that bring us closer together as we set out to do God's work here on this earth and protect those who are the most vulnerable and helpless in society. You all truely do make a difference."

Yours in Christ

Deacon Tom