Cardinal Sean O’Malley has announced a Year of the Eucharist 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. Over the course of the next year, the Cardinal invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston to learn more about the Eucharist and to spend more time before the Eucharistic Lord, asking Him to reveal Himself to you.

Links:

• The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist- Basic Questions and Answers
• Archdiocese of Boston Year of Eucharist Page: Info and Resources
• Introducing the Year of the Eucharist at the CCC
• CCC Timeline Plan for the Year of the Eucharist 
• Holy Hour Kickoff Video: 6-14-2020

We celebrated our kickoff at a special outdoor Holy Hour June 14th, 5pm Sts. Martha and Mary Church!

INTRODUCING THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST From Fr. JT

“And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age“  (Matt 28:20)
(From Feast of Corpus Christi 2020 to Feast of Corpus Christi 2021)

The Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, has declared the Year of the Eucharist in the Archdiocese.

A recent study in the USA has it that 69% of catholics in America do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist; and 50%  of catholics in America do not know the Church’s Teachings concerning the Eucharist.

For me, the connection between the 69% and the 50% is clear: many catholics do not believe in the Real Presence because they are, may be, ignorant of the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist.

The Archbishop hopes that the Year of the Eucharist will help, therefore, to bolster the faith of those who already believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, encourage those who struggle with the belief, and assist us to spend more time with Jesus at Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

Implementation Committee:
I am announcing a CCC Committee for the implementation of the CCC timeline plan and coordination the YOE activities--

Deacon Alan Amaral (Lead)
Holly Clark
Eleanor Hurley
Lori Handerhan
Meaghan Hurley 
John McLaughlin
Peg Heaunue
Carol Galante-Dias
Fr. JT. Osunkwo 

From Fr. JT

I am announcing our  Year of the Eucharist Timeline plan. 

Know that nothing in the plan is written on stone. Adjustments/tweaking may happen if real need arises, especially within the pandemic environment.

Sunday, June 14 (Corpus Christi): 

• Admin introduces the Year of the Eucharist & the Timeline Plan at Masses
• Evening of June 14, 5-6pm: Outdoor Corpus Christi Adoration with Benediction (M&M)
• Bulletin Insert on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist 
• 4th Sunday’s of the Month (beginning in July), Homilies will be centered on Eucharist 
• Educative Q&A Column “Year of the Eucharist: Did you Know?” features in the bulletin weekly

Sunday, July 25/26 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - The Institution of the Eucharist (no other activity for July)

Sunday, August 22/23 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - Eucharist: From the Upper Room to the Cross (no other activity for 4thAugust)

Sunday, September 26/27 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - Eucharist: Real Presence 
• Evening 5-6pm: YoE 2nd Outdoor Eucharistic Adoration (M&M)- Postponed to October 25

Sunday, October 24/25 (4th Sun):

• Saturday 10am: Formed - Real Presence Series & Witness Video
• Sunday Homily topic: Eucharist as Sacrifice, Thanksgiving & Family Meal 
• Evening 5-6pm: YoE 2nd Outdoor Eucharistic Adoration (M&M)

Sunday, November 21/22 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - Eucharist and Community Building
• Sunday Evening 5-6pm: CANCELED -Teaching Holy Mass (Eucharistic Celebration) for Adults (SH)

Sunday, December 26/27 (4th Sun):

• Homily Topic - Eucharist in Sacred Scripture & Life of Saints (no other activity for December)

Sunday, January 23/24 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - Eucharist: Token & Symbol of Love  (no other activity for January)

Sunday, February 27/28 (4th Sun):

• Homily Topic - Eucharist: Our Catholic Identity 
• Sunday 11am-12pm: Eucharist - Real Presence, for Youth & Young Adults (M&M)

Sunday, March 27/28 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic - Eucharist: Renewal & Transformation 
• Sunday 12-1pm: Teaching Holy Mass, for Youth & Young Adults (SH)

Sunday, April 24/25 (4th Sun): 

• Homily Topic: Eucharistic Devotions 
• Sunday 11am-12pm: Teaching Adoration, for Youth & Young Adults (M&M)

Sunday, May 22/23 (4th Sun):

• Homily Topic - Eucharist & Priesthood 
• Monday, May 31, 5-6pm: Outdoor Rosary Procession- Bible Rosary of Luminous Mysteries (RoL)

Sunday, June 19/20 (3rd Sun) - Corpus Christi:

• Closing Mass of YoE 9.30am (M&M) or 11am (SH),
• Followed by Parish Luncheon & Socials. 

Note: For Children - the GoF Coordinator will be expected to send out each month to families resources for children that will reflect the homily and/or activity for the month.

Peace & Bles+sings!
Fr. JT.
Administrator