Saint John the Evangelist Parish
Commitment to Parish Life
Historical Overview Early Days of a Mission Parish During the Civil War, the Rev. James Fitton, a well known and revered pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in East Boston, traveled to Winthrop twice each month by horse and carriage to Point Shirley to celebrate Mass for the Catholics who worked at the Revere Copper plant. Later a chapel was built for these workers close to the waters edge. When the Copper Works closed this chapel was floated over on a barge to East Boston. For the next twenty years Winthrop remained a Mission Parish, with the few Catholics traveling to the Star of the Sea in East Boston for early Mass, remaining all day for Sunday School and Vespers. In 1881 the Rev. Michael Clarke, pastor of Star of the Sea Church, made arrangements with Mr. Joseph Jessop of Winthrop to purchase land which would become the site of the first Catholic Church in Winthrop. This land is now at the corner of Winthrop and Lincoln Streets. In 1887 the Rev. Hugh O’Donnell, the next pastor of Star of the Sea began construction of the structure which would be the basis of the first Roman Catholic parish in Winthrop. This wooden church was dedicated under the patronage of St. John the Evangelist on June 19, 1887. At first, only the summer months saw the need for Mass. However, the church was open year-round by 1895, as a result of the growth of population because of good railroad connections to Boston. During this period between 1887 and 1907, St. John’s was considered a “mission” of St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea, East Boston.
A Permanent Parish Between 1890 and 1910 the town of Winthrop had a dramatic increase in population. It doubled during the 1890’s and rose from 6,000 to 10,000 in the early 1900’s. We can presume that many of the new people were Catholics. Saint John the Evangelist parish was made permanent on January 3, 1907 by Archbishop John J. Williams. Rev. John H. Griffin was the first pastor, well-known previously to Winthrop residents for his administration to the spiritual needs of the Catholic people of Winthrop while an assistant at the Star of the Sea Church. During his eighteen years as pastor of St. John’s he proved to be a priest of great energy, vision and courage, beloved by his people.
Liturgical Celebrations Mass Schedule Sunday Liturgy
Saturday 4pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am & Noon
Daily Liturgy
Monday – Saturday 9am
Family Mass During School Year
10:00am every Sunday
Swahili Mass
5:00pm 1st and 4th Sunday of the month
If you are new to our parish, WELCOME!
Registration forms are available at the back of the church. These cards should be filled out and given to the ushers, dropped off in the collection basket, or mailed to the parish office at your convenience.
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Spiritual Services Religious Education
Youth Ministry
The Religious Education program is here to assist families in educating their children in Catholic education from 1st grade through grade 10 (Confirmation). The program begins in September and ends in April. There is always a need for volunteer Religious Education teachers and monitors.
Reaches out to all youth in the community, provides formal catechesis, invites and enables youth to serve others.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Open to adults who have not belonged to the Catholic Church, and are now attracted to it. It is also designed for those who have been baptized into the Church but not fully catechized (did not receive First Communion and/or Confirmation). The youth ministr y at St. John’s ab ounds in energy. With a fo cus on young peop le from secondary school ag e through young ad ulthood, the ministry concen trates on of fering sp iritual and social ex peri ences geared to th e young people. We truly feel a part of the fa mily of St. John’s pari sh. George Legner Youth Ministry
Helping Others in Need Food Pantry
Baptismal Instruction
Food collected on the 2nd Sunday of each month for the Winthrop Food Pantry.
Assists families preparing for Baptism.
Clothing Drive Held semi-annually in Spring and Fall under the direction of the Saint Vincent De Paul Society.
St. Vincent de Paul Society General assistance to those in need. Meets monthly.
Elderly & Sick Visitations Assist at bringing Eucharist to homebound.
Self Help and Resources Exchange (S.H.A.R.E.) A food co-op that supplies holiday dinners to those in need.
Christmas Giving Tree An opportunity to provide presents anonymously to children less fortunate.
Sacramental Celebrations & Preparation Baptism
Confirmation Retreat Day
Third Sunday of the month at 1:15pm. Baptism instruction will be held before the Sacrament is celebrated.
Prepares candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Marriage Please make arrangements at least 6 months in advance to allow adequate preparation.
Sacrament of the Sick First Saturday of June and as requested.
Holy Orders If you feel God is calling you in a special way to priesthood, we invite you to visit with one of our parish priests.
First Reconciliation Prepares our children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45pm and by appointment.
First Eucharist Prepares 2nd grade students and parents for their First Communion.
Sports & Recreation CYO Basketball
Group Outings
The parish provides an opportunity for boys and girls to play organized basketball. The children will participate in games against other parishes within the Archdiocese and within the parish.
Periodically the parish sponsors outings (to Red Sox games and Canobie Lake Park to name a few enjoyable get togethers).
Annual Golf Tournament Every Fall the parish sponsors an annual golf tournament benefitting the youth in the parish.
Trivia Nights For those of us in the parish who enjoy Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy. The dates for Trivia Nights will always be posted in the bulletin and on the website.
Middle School Drop In Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month during the school year for middle school students.
Scouting Our programs provide the opportunity for our parish youth to learn to make moral and ethical decisions now and throughout their adult life. Integrating leadership and Scout skills in a fun and engaging environment while supporting the parish.
Parish Ministries Adult Altar Servers
Finance Committee
Men and women who assist at parish funerals.
Advise the pastor with long term expenditures & budgets.
Altar Linens
Liturgical Ministry
Adult volunteers launder and iron the small altar linens used at worship.
Includes altar servers, lectors, ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.
Automation Committee Responsible for maintaining and improving all technology and automation throughout the parish.
Baptismal Catechesis Program to guide parents through the sacrament to more fully participate in their child’s Baptism.
Bereavement Group For those who experienced the death of a loved one, you are invited to attend a six-week Bereavement Group.
Building & Property Committee Responsible for overseeing the upkeep and improvement of all parish property.
Collectors Men and women who serve the worshipping community by taking up the Offertory collection.
Commitment to Parish Life Committee This Committee brings the Commitment to Parish Life Program to the parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Church by communicating how the Program will ensure the offertory revenue needed to meet the current parish objectives while also positioning St. John the Evangelist Church with an opportunity to plan for committed revenues and ministry support for the years ahead.
Music Ministry Includes adult and children’s choir.
Liturgy Committee
Dedicated to improving the quality of our worship through planning and study of Church documents, liturgical rubrics, and pastoral practice.
A s a member of the senior choir and the Kenyan community at St . John’s, I am de eply involved in the life of th e pari sh. The m on thly Swahili Liturgy attests to the pari sh’s appr ec iation of the universality of the Catholic Chu rc h. The music ministry enhance s and complemen ts the liturgical celebrations. Anne Karanja
Parish Ministries RCIA Help ready candidates and catechumens to prepare fully in the Catholic faith.
Religious Education Help educate children of the parish in Catholic Religious education.
Respect Life Committee Furthers the Pro-Life position of the church.
Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators Conduct rehearsals and assist on day of wedding.
Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club A spiritual and social woman’s club.
opportunities for spiritual St. John’s of fers countless ities that have enjoyed un rt po op ch su o Tw t. en enrichm e Living with Christ and tremendous success are th votional practices such de , on ti di ad In s. m ra og Arise pr enas are of fered ov N g in ak m d an ry sa Ro as praying the to those interested. Karen Flaherty
I am a life-long member of St. Jo hn’s and have se legacy, am excite en the rich d by the vibran t present and co of a bright futu nfident re fo at the pari sh are r the pari sh. Liturgical celebra tions truly celebration s. Homilies are thoughtf ully pre always pared and well presented. We le with a message to a ve Ma ss carry us through the week. Ruth Nolan
Saint John the Evangelist Parish Financials 2010 Budget Income: Offertory Grand Annual Shrines, Candles, Flowers Sacramental Offerings Gifts & Bequests Mass Stipends Religious Education Youth Ministry Income CYO Income Donations - Other Interest/Dividend Income Lease Income Other Income Kenyan Community Income Total Income
Total Income Total Expenses Net Income
$334,100 95,000 5,500 25,000 20,000 8,000 30,000 25,000 5,000 50,000 10,000 76,000 13,649 25,000 $722,249
$722,249 $722.249 $0.00
Expenses: Salaries Clergy Professional Development Clergy Auto Religious Stipend Data Processing Fees Professional Fees Office Supplies Telephone Equip. Repair & Contracts Books & Pamphlets Printing/Postage Dues & Subscriptions Equipment Rental Household Utilities Property Insurance & Liability Maintenance Pastoral/Liturgical Meeting & Workshops Fund Raising Acq/Improvements - Building Other Expenses Kenyan Community Expenses Miscellaneous Total Expenses
$329,245 1,000 1,200 43,604 2,400 1,000 8,000 4,200 4,500 15,000 8,100 1,200 1,000 8,000 74,000 28,000 15,500 18,300 2,000 4,500 95,000 35,000 15,000 6,500 $722,249
St. John’s Parish Mission Statement The family of Saint John’s Parish welcomes & encourages all of our brothers & sisters to serve the needs of our parish community as we journey together in faith to live out the love of Jesus Christ. We are empowered and inspired to provide an environment for people to gather in the name of Jesus, through liturgy, worship and education.
Saint John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop Street • Winthrop, MA 02152
www.stjohnswinthrop.org
