Thank you to all who helped with putting together our Kentucky Derby themed Gala this past Saturday night!! Our Committee, very generous donors, Fr. Chris and the LifeTeen Band for lively music, and of course all of you who were able to make it a true celebration. Thank you !!!
The Catholic Appeal provides support for our Catholic schools, operational support for our parishes, faith and formation programs at our parishes, and many services for those in our community who turn to our Church for assistance. Many of you may have received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your early support by making a gift to the 2022 Catholic Appeal. We hope that you will respond generously. You are helping put faith into action in countless and far-reaching ways and every gift makes a difference. Thank you.
This Friday, March 25th will be our final evening of this 3 part "Gospel of Life- What Does that Really Mean?" series. All are welcome to attend this program from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Hall. (This seminar will be available via Zoom as well.) A Holy Hour for Life in St. Mary's Church at 8:00 p.m. on March 25th will conclude this Lenten series.
Deacon John will lead another altar server training sessions for students in Grades 4-12 on
Thursday, November 4th at 4:30Pm at Saint Mary’s. Come see what it’s all about! Servers who were recently trained are encouraged to come to help out. Deacon John can be reached at jmurray@holymothers.com
Come Join us for an Evening of Dinner, Dancing, Music and Fellowship for an Evening with Bishop Dennis on Wednesday, September 8, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Join fellow St. Mary’s – St. Helen’s – St. Thecla’s parishioners for a dinner and socializing with Bishop Dennis at St. Mary's Parish Center. Entertainment will be provided by the Life Teen SMASH Band. Tickets are $50 each which includes dinner, music, dancing and great company! Additional donations to benefit Bishop Dennis' Diocese in Berberati in the Central African Republic are greatly appreciated! Checks should be made payable to: “St. Mary’s, St. Helen’s, St. Thecla’s” with “Bishop Dennis” in the memo. Tickets are available in the Parish Office, by calling Colleen Mahoney at (781) 826-4303 or emailing cmahoney@holymothers.com.
The Catholic Appeal supports the 280 parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston. Your help is needed more than ever as budgets have been stretched this year due to the pandemic. Since we are not doing the usual envelopes this year, donations can be left in the Offertory basket at Sunday Mass (checks should be made payable to Catholic Appeal) or go to
bostoncatholicappeal.org and follow the directions under the “Donate” tab. Thank you for your generosity!
Although this year all events are virtual due to the Pandemic, we can still stand together for life. For local events throughout the week see BostonCatholic.org or follow @EvangelizeBoston. On January 28 to 29 a Vigil and Mass will be celebrated at the National Shrine. Details can be found at NationalShrine.org/mass.
The state legislature has extended the session until January 5, 2021. Please remind the members of the Joint Committee on Judiciary that you oppose the expansion of abortion in Massachusetts. Please call the Committee at (617) 722-2396 and let them know you are opposed to H3320 and S1209 – the ROE legislation.