When Hanover OR Norwell schools are cancelled, there will be no 9AM Daily Mass (or CCD classes). Please stay home where it is safe and warm and watch Mass on Catholic TV!! Morning Bible Study is cancelled for today -Wednesday, March 14. A decision regarding Wednesday Night Confession is yet to me made. We will post here when it is. Thank you!!

Dear parishioners,

I would like to thank you for your patience in the ongoing process of a potential unification of our churches. This past weekend, 2162 parishioners (including absentee voters) cast ballots regarding the potential merger of our parishes. There were 1635 parishioners (76%) who voted “Yes”, supporting the “Collaborative’s effort to continue the process to find and develop a unified worship site,” and 527 parishioners (24%) who voted “No.” We believe 76% is a solid mandate to continue on with the process. As was stated, there is nothing binding about the results of this vote – it simply affirms that the Parish Council and I may continue to move forward toward one worship site. While it is impossible to make everyone happy, I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in this awesome opportunity.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Chris

Click here to sign up now! Life Teen SMASH is proud to once again be sponsoring the Puttin' On the Hits Lip Sync Contest for those in grades 1 through 8. The show will be held on Friday, March 31 (*Note that an incorrect date was previously posted) at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mary's Parish Center. The show is limited to 20 acts, so sign up soon to be sure you get in! All registrations should be submitted no later than Friday, March 24 Sunday, March 26. To download the rules and explanation, please click here.

The Healing Mass and Prayer Group Meeting scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, January 31 has been cancelled.

Today's 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. CCD classes are cancelled!

Thursday, November 3rd at 7:15PM in St. Mary's Parish Center, we will hold a training session for ministry volunteers. It is mandated by the Archdiocese that all ministers see the Protecting God's Children video at least once. Also we need to do a CORI form (background check) every year. If you have already seen the video, please stop at the beginning of the evening and fill out a new CORI form for 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Maura Dowling at mdowling@holymothers.com or call (781) 826-2351. Future daytime training session are planned and will be posted when dates and times are set.

Thank you to the over 270 children who participated in Summer CCD these past 2 weeks as well as all the teachers and helpers. It was AWESOME!!

Classes have started, but you can still sign up. Please click title of this article to be brought to the online registration form. You can also find it under Faith Formation.

2016 vacation Bible Camp registrations are now being accepted online. Camp will run August 15-19 at St. Mary's Parish Center from 9 to Noon each day. This is a 1 week camp for campers age 4 going into Grade 4 (in Sept). Join us for a fun-filled week of bible stories, music, and crafts. Please call the Parish center with questions or email Ellen McDonough at emcdonough@holymothers.com

Response to the request for nominations to the Parish Council for the Holy Mothers Collaborative has been very good. We will be publishing information about the nominees shortly and have therefore removed the blank nomination papers from our website. Thank you for your participation and stay tuned!

The 6th and 7th Grade Edge class originally scheduled for January 24 has been cancelled.

An additional Altar Server Training has been added to the schedule for Sunday, November 1 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Helen's. The Altar Server ministry is open to children entering grade 4 and up. Recently trained and current servers who feel the need for a refresher are invited to attend. No need to sign up in advance, just join us.

Online Registration for our Collaborative Vacation Bible School has been turned off as VBS starts Monday, July 27 to July 31 at St. Mary's Parish Center from 9 a.m. to noon each day that week. For more information please call our office at (781) 826-4303.

No Religious Ed Classes will be held for the rest of the week due to poor roadway conditions. Stay safe and we'll see you after February School Vacation!

On Thursday, January 1st the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God will be celebrated at the 9AM daily Mass at St. Mary's.

On Wed. December 24th, there will be daily Mass at 9AM at St. Helen's however, there will not be adoration after Mass that day.

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9AM at St. Mary's Church.

Rehearsal for Confirmation Candidates and their sponsor (or one parent) will be held this Thursday, Nov. 13th at 6:30PM at St. Helen's Church. Confirmation Masses are this Sunday, Nov. 16th at 1PM and 3:30PM. If you have questions, please contact Mike Habeeb at (781) 535-2815.

Sign-Up today! Religious Ed. classes start the week of September 28th. The Registration form the 2014-2015 Fall Session are online and available anytime, anywhere under our religious ed. page. Our program offerings, fees and instructions can be found there as well. Please contact Rel. Ed. at (781) 826-2351 or reled@stmaryshanover.com with questions.

This Easter brings very special blessings for me since the Cardinal has officially appointed me as the Pastor of the St. Mary's and St. Helen's Collaborative. I look forward to both churches worshiping together often and sharing resources as is the hope of the mission. Thank you for the wonderful way we celebrated the Triduum together and I ask God to bless St. Helen's and St. Mary's churches and our one collaborative family. May the joy of the Risen Lord reign in our future.