As the Covid-19 numbers in Boston and other local communities continue to rise it is good for us to

continue to exercise caution.

Please remember that the dispensation from the obligation for Sunday Mass continues and that the 

Cardinal and I encourage people to stay safe. I look forward to the day where all of us can again gather,

but now is not the right time for many.

For the past two weeks St. John Paul II Catholic Academy embraced distant learning. This situation will be

looked at by leadership of the Academy weekly and hopefully as the Covid-19 numbers settle down we will

return to the classrooms.

Please keep all those entrusted with making these difficult decisions both at the Academy and Boston

Public Schools as to whether to return to the classroom or stay remote in your prayers. It is not an easy

time for students, teachers, staff, and parents.

Ventilation in the Church: With the arrival of Autumn comes the shutting down of our AC.  Given that, it is 

recommended that we keep the doors and a window or two open to allow for cross ventilation.

Assistance: If you need food or any other kind of assistance, please free to call me (617-686-0290) or Julie

at the rectory. 

                                                                                                       Fr. Jack

PLANNING AHEAD

12^th Annual Archdiocesan Justice Convocation Virtual Event

RACIAL JUSTICE – WHAT CAN WE DO?

                                         REGISTER NOW! (Registration Required)                                            

November 7, 2020

 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us to celebrate the Eucharist, listen and learn from two Keynote Speakers, find out about resources to

enable effective change, and discern what the Holy Spirit is calling you to be and to do.

More detailed information and resources can be found on the website:

 www.bostoncatholic.org/socialjustice

For questions, contact us at: socialjustice@rcab.org or (617) 746-5730

         A Message from Cardinal Sean O’Malley

Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again 

“Say No to ROE”

The state legislature has extended the session until January 5th, 2021. Please remind the members

of the Joint Committee on Judiciary that you oppose the expansion of abortion in Massachusetts.

Please call the Committee at 617-722-2396 and let them know you are opposed to H3320 and

S1209 – the ROE    legislation. Every telep

                             Remember these bills would remove:

●  The requirement that young girls obtain consent before an abortion

●   The requirement that efforts be made to save a living baby who survives abortion

●  The requirement that late term abortions be performed in hospitals

●   And the bills would allow abortion on demand for all nine months of pregnancy.

For more information about how the ROE legislation would expand abortion in Massachusetts                 visit www.macatholic.org  Thank you!

 COVID-19 Important Information

1.  In keeping with the directives of the  Commonwealth, we are limiting the number

of people who come into the Church. It is not toexceed 40% with additional provisions

for social distancing.

2. Mask should be worn unless one is under the age of two or have an exemption for

some medical reason. Parents should judge for  children between ages two and four.

3. Social distancing is important. Clearly family members can be close to one another.

But in other cases, try to maintain a six-foot  distance.

4. There is no Offertory Collection by basket. There will be receptacles at the doors

for the offering.

5. There will be no Sign of Peace

6. Reception of Holy Communion is only by hand. Both the minister of the Eucharist and the

 communicant will have masks on at the time of distribution.

7. Between Services the Church (including the bathroom) will be cleaned and sanitized.

8. All who attend Mass are invited to write their name and contact information so that

if we learn that someone tested positive  for Covid-19 we can be in touch with you.  If this does happen 

it will also be put on the parish website.

Year of the Eucharist  Monthly Eucharistic Adoration  

The Year of the Eucharist is meant to be a time set aside to bolster the faith of those who already 

 believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and to encourage those who struggle with this belief.

To assist us a website has been set up that offers differing resources and links. The website is: yearoftheeucharist@rcab.or

On November 7th we will have our monthly  Eucharistic Adoration in the Upper Church.

from Noon to 1:00 pm. It is wonderful time to place ourselves before the Eucharistic Lord and be

touched by is gentle and healing presence. Feel free to come for a few moments or the entire time.