Let us pray... In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit... Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day and for our families and all our blessings, especially our ACTS community and brothers and sisters in Christ. We come together today to work towards helping others grow closer to you and to grow in our own faith so we can then pass it on to others. Please grant us your peace, patience, wisdom and discernment in proceeding forward to help grow the ACTS community. ​ Help us work together as a team to accomplish the same goal, winning souls for Christ. Guide our thoughts, mind and conversation towards this goal. If it be your holy will, please bless our loved ones with the blessings we may gain from doing this service. And Lastly please make a way or path for others to help us in this quest, send the Holy Spirit to guide more people to attend the ACTS retreats and spread the word of this life changing retreat. If there is any evil in the way please show us how to conquer that or send your angels to protect and guide all those working to make progress with ACTS in our communities. We ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen

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 2nd Joyful Mystery - The Visitation ​ 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: ​ “During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, 'Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.'” - Luke 1:39-42 Fruit of the mystery: Love of Neighbor ​ Now, while reflecting on your prayer intention, the Gospel reading, and the fruit of Love of Neighbor, ​ 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 5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding 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: ​ “Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.” - Luke 2:41-47 ​ Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Jesus ​ Now, while reflecting on your prayer intention, the Gospel reading, and the fruit of Devotion to Jesus, ​ 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 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

New England COREs St. Williams - Tewksbury, MA Members: coming soon................. Holy Rood Collaborative, Chelmsford, MA Members: Ray Wagner - Facilitator (RoaringBearWagner@gmail.com ) Bruce Cottle - Facilitator (BCottle@innovationcharter.org ) Micky Molongoski - Co-Facilitator (mikgoski@gmail.com ) Brandi White - Secretary and Social Coordinator (bwhite_124@yahoo.com ) Tina Sousa - Communication and Data Coordinator (tsousa@theholyrood.org ) Chicki Rigazio - Social Coordinator (ajrigazio@hotmail.com ) Peg Bailey - Spiritual Coordinator (pegbailey571@gmail.com ) Alba Lamboy - Retreat Support Coordinator (a.lamboy@comcast.net ) Paul Puzyn - Retreat Support Coordinator (ppuzyn@yahoo.com ) Tom Quigley - Financial Coordinator (tom-quigley@comcast.net ) Tim Fitzgerald - Retreat Support (no email) St. Johns & St. Thomas - Peabody, MA Members: coming soon................. POP & IHM - Lewiston, ME Members: Brian Labrecque Claire Davis Fr. Patrick Finn Rick Jensen Claudette Jewell Arlene Levesque Jill Longstaff Jim Moran Joann Segovia St Therese of Lisieux - Sanford ME Members: coming soon.................

< Back Patti DeFrancesco I lived my ACTS retreat in 2010 and found it changed so many things in my life for the better. It has strengthened my relationship with God and continues to provide so many blessings. I have been on several teams, served on Core and was recently blessed to be director of the last St William's women's retreat. I have been an active member of St William's parish in Tewksbury for 34 years, with my husband of 35 years, Steve. We have 4 wonderful adult children, 2 awesome sons-in-law and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Favorite Scripture : Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Favorite Saint Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)

< Back Stephen George Communications / Website I lived my ACTS retreat in April 2010, and have been an active member of the local ACTS Community ever since. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 31 years. We have 3 children; Stephen (28), Kevin (26), and Lauryn (21). We are Parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry, New Hampshire. Favorite Scripture : Psalms 46:11 Be still and know that I am God. Favorite Saint Saint Philomena 8 minute Video on The Life of Saint Philomena

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

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! Stephen George Chapter Director 603.818.3938 stephengeorge1962@gmail.com Boston ACTS Chapter 74 Scobie Pond Road Derry, NH 03038 BostonACTSChapter@gmail.com

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

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.