So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." - Jn 18:37
 As we gather around the table on this Thanksgiving day, let us be mindful of the gifts we have, and pray for those who have so much less.
Heavenly Father, As we gather today with family and friends we give thanks to you for all your blessings. We thank you for the gift of health, of a warm home and people who love us. We ask you to bless those who are serving in harm's way and keep them safe so that they soon may return to the safety of family. We ask you to be with those who do not have the comforts that we take for granted - the poor, the homeless, the unemployed. We thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus. We thank you for the food that we share today and ask you to bless it and those who prepared it. We ask all these things through your Son, Jesus Christ, in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
THANKSGIVING MASS We invite you to our Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 26th at 9:00 am.  Our sincere gratitude of thanks goes out to all who made this year’s Harvest Festival a great success. Thank you to all who organized, donated, crafted, knitted, cooked, and volunteered in any way. Thank you to all who came and congratulations to all who won some terrific prizes.
A special thank you to our Boy Scouts of Troop 34 and their leaders for setting up the hall for the Harvest Festival. They are always most eager and gracious to be of service. They set a great example to us all.  Concert Singers Holiday
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Sacred Heart December 6th The Concert Singers will present A Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Concert Singers will be performing Handel’s Messiah Part One and Part Two with a full orchestra, soloists and chorus. The performance is free and open to the public.
HOLIDAY RECTORY HOURS The rectory office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.
 All Aboard!!! The Polar Express is back and set to take off from the Lynn MBTA Station to the North Pole on the commuter rail on Saturday, December 12, 2009! This is a celebration for young and old like no other, complete with storytelling, carol-singing and a visit with Santa and his elves! Departure times are 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person (under 2 free & must sit on lap). Contact Sacred Heart School at (781) 595-2593 for tickets and additional information.
Saturday, November 21, 20094:00 PM William Hanafin Sunday, November 22, 20098:00 AM Maureen Hillner 10:00 AM Alcide LeBlanc Monday, November 23, 2009 6:40 AM Conversion of Dying Sinners Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:00 AM Francis Nolan Wednesday, November 25, 20096:40 AM Anthony “Tippy” Mastrangelo Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:00 AM In Thanksgiving Saturday, November 28, 20094:00 PM Henry and Alice Donnelly and Francis Costello Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:00 AM John & Bertha McLauglin 10:00 AM Cary Magnuson
On weekends families are encouraged to bring up the offertory gifts for memorial Masses.
Kindly remember in your prayers all the deceased members of our parish family, especially Anthony Melchionna who died this past week, and all who are ill.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Thank you for your generosity! Offertory $ 4,138.61
This weekend’s second collection: Campaign for Human Development
Next weekend second collection: Fuel Collection
 The Bread and Wine this weekend were donated in loving memory of John J. Nerich Jr. by his wife Jean and family.
Please mark the amount of your weekly donation on your envelope for proper credit. It helps us so much! Prepare for Christma Save the dates: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 2. Sacred Heart will host three evenings of Taize prayer in the Lower Church at 7:15 p.m. All are invited to attend as we prepare for the coming of the Lord into our hearts and homes once again during this Advent season. Refreshments will follow the final evening in the Parish Rectory.
 GIVING TREE Once more we will support our less fortunate brothers and sisters with our Giving Tree beginning on November 25. Donations of toys, clothing, grocery and pharmacy cards, and other needed items, for the poor of our community and those who are homebound in our parish are encouraged. Please place your donations, unwrapped, under the tree before Dec. 10 so that they may be distributed before Christmas
 ADULT CHOIR Sacred Heart’s Christmas Adult Choir rehearsals are on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. No previous choral experience necessary! Please join us as we prepare to celebrate and sing at the Christmas Eve Mass.
BOOKCLUB The Book Club selection for the month of November is Out Stealing Horses by Per Peterson. We will be meeting to discuss this interesting book on Monday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library. We hope to see many of you there. CORI FORMS NOW IS THE TIME! It is required that all volunteers complete a CORI form every year. Stop by the rectory between (9a.m.-2 p.m.) to complete the form. You must bring a picture ID with you. All CORI FORMS ARE DUE BY December 1, 2009.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT FUND Donations to Sacred Heart School’s Development Fund have been made by the following: In memory of: Norma & George Stephanos Al & Ruth Cirafice Madeline Nassor Bill & Vivian Melason Robert Furlong Martin Cloonan Harold & Ruth Rackett Ernest & Mary Steele William/Jeanette Stephanos Frank Donahue
Mary Wright Harold B. “Mikey” Craven Friends & Neighbors Harold B. Mikey Craven Of Tranfaglia Avenue Paul & Janet Costello Harriet Collymore Claire Costello Charles Tuminelli John Ford Nancy Copley John Ford Gerard Titus John & Sheila Ford Cynthia Simard Bill & Jean Nicholson Joseph Martel Ann Sullivan Jean Miller Alice Davis Grace Magnarelli Mary Spinosa Armita Volpe John & Shiela Ford Mark Phelps Philip Trapasso Jayne Iarrabino
OTHER INTENTIONS Sacred Heart School Faculty Maureen Grout Get Well Norma & Manoli Stephanos Chris Donahue Happy Birthday
 The next Living Rosary Pilgrimage will be held on December 6, 2009 at St. Joseph in Lynn at 2:00 p.m. KID’S CORNER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK! How can I let Christ be King in my life this week? How can I be of service to others?  If you would be interested in becoming an altar server at Sacred Heart Church, please contact Deacon Dick Field to arrange a time for training. Deacon Field can be reached at (781) 593-0437 or you may email him at dfick2@verizon.net. You must be at least 10 years old.
 Scouts will be at the back of church after Masses on November 21-22 to take orders for fresh wreaths. These are 24” wreaths with a red bow and are only $10. The wreaths will be ready for pickup on December 5 in the school parking lot.
 St. Vincent’s will be glad to distribute to the needy. You can drop items off at the church before Mass or at the convent. Thank you for your kind considerations. St. Vincent de Paul 781-592-3015. PLEASE HELP US TO HELP OTHERS.
599 CLUB GIFT Is there someone you know who is hard to buy a gift for? Please consider a membership in our “599 Club” as the perfect gift. Dues are $50 for one year and your special number may be obtained by calling the rectory office 781-593-8047 weekdays between 9 am and 2 pm. Each month we give away $1,250. in prizes!!!!  Happy Thanksgiving
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