The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries Next, while still holding the Crucifix, pray the Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Like

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The 4th Joyful Mystery - The Presentation in the Temple While holding the next large bead, speak to the Blessed Mother, let her know your prayer intentions for this holy rosary. Then, while contemplating the goodness of our Mother, read the following: “When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. "When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,' and to offer the sacrifice of 'a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,' in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.” - Luke 2:21-24 Fruit of the mystery: Purity of Heart and Body Now, while reflecting on your prayer intention, the Gospel reading, and the fruit of Purity of Heart & Body, Pray 1 Hail Mary on each of the next 10 beads. H ail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Pray... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Like

In Memorium... Remembering and Honoring our ACTS Brother & Sisters If you wish to have your loved one listed on this site please send your request to Boston.ACTS.Chapter@gmail.com . You will receive instructions on how to proceed. Thank you. A Prayer for Our Brothers & Sisters I n your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. R/. Amen. Our Family Brothers Brothers Brothers Brothers Sisters Sisters Sisters Sisters

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries Next, pray 1 Hail Mary on each of the next 3 beads: Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Like Pray... 1 2 3

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries Holding the first bead, pray the Our Father: O ur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Like

WHAT IS AN ACTS RETRAT An ACTS Retreat is a parish-based event which offers parishioners an opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ. This in turn fosters a desire for intentional discipleship. ACTS Retreats are given by parishioners for parishioners, and in this way, serve to build Christian community at the parish. THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE The ACTS Retreat begins Thursday evening and ends with Sunday Mass in the parish. While utilizing prayer, service, and teaching, the ACTS Retreat meets people where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. In this way, the ACTS Retreat fulfills the mission of: “Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Catholic communities through ACTS.” It’s Spiritual Reflection… The ACTS Retreat experience is rooted in the Pascal Mystery in that retreatants are invited to reflect on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. …And Spiritual Surrender Throughout the weekend, retreatants are invited to prayerfully consider how they can respond to His love by spiritually surrendering to Jesus in order to have new life with Him. VIEW LIST OF UPCOMING RETREATS

CONTACT BOSTON ACTS CHAPTER Feel free to send us your questions or comments. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Name Email Message Submit May God Bless You! Gary Nangle Chapter Director 978.223.3634 gpnangle@comcast.net Boston ACTS Chapter 74 Scobie Pond Road Derry, NH 03038 BostonACTSChapter@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Thursday, March 28, 2024 Lent 2024 Lent provides an amazing opportunity for spiritual growth through personal reflection, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Below are some links we hope you find helpful in your Lenten journey. The Pray More Retreat An Online Retreat: Inspiring talks to help you grow closer to Christ! All About Lent Everything you need to know about Lent from the folks at Dynamic Catholic ® . There you can sign up for their amazing Lenten program, BEST LENT EVER . USCCB See what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the life-changing season of Lent. The Ignatian Workout for Lent: An Online Retreat Join Tim Muldoon each week as he provides inspiring audio reflections to help you prepare you to journey with Christ from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday.

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The 3rd Joyful Mystery - The Nativity While holding the next large bead, speak to the Blessed Mother, let her know your prayer intentions for this holy rosary. Then, while contemplating the goodness of our Mother, read the following: “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” - Luke 2:1-7 Fruit of the mystery: Poverty Now, while reflecting on your prayer intention, the Gospel reading, and the fruit of Poverty, Pray 1 Hail Mary on each of the next 10 beads. H ail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Pray... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Like

Pray the Rosary Follow the links below to pray this wonderfully powerful prayer as we honor Our Blessed Mother by following the life and death of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Select the Mystery / Day JOYFUL SORROWFUL GLORIOUS LUMINOUS

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The 1st Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation While holding the next large bead, speak to the Blessed Mother, let her know your prayer intentions for this holy rosary. Then, while contemplating the goodness of our Mother, read the following: “In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.” - Luke 1:26-27 The fruit of this mystery is Humility Now, while reflecting on your prayer intention, the Gospel reading, and the fruit of Humility, Pray 1 Hail Mary on each of the next 10 beads. H ail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Pray... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Like

The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries While holding the string/rope/chain between the 10th bead and the next large bead, pray the following: G lory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy Mercy. Amen. Proceed to the 2nd Joyful Mystery Like