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Calendar of archdiocesan events
Monday, Aug. 30 |
Sung High Mass, Rochester -- A Sung High Mass, using the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be celebrated at Saint Rose of Lima Church in Rochester at 7:00 p.m. This is for the feast of Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of the church. Father Jason Worthley will be the celebrant and homiliSaint The church is located at 282 Vaughan Hill Road, Rochester. |
Tuesday, Aug. 31 |
Evening of Prayer, Braintree -- A prayer service, A New Season of Grace, will be held at 7:00 p.m. at The Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree. Come and pray for a new release of grace for all God's people, discover how you can invite Catholics to "Come Home," become an ambassador of Good News of New Life. For more information contact: David Thorp, 617-746-5885, dthorp@rcab.org. |
Tuesday, Aug. 31 |
Mass and Healing Service, Hanover -- Saint Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, Rt. 139 in Hanover, will hold a Mass and a healing service at 7:15 p.m. with the Father Agustin Anda as celebrant. The Mass will be followed by individual prayers and the laying on of hands. Come and experience the healing powers of Jesus. For more information call: 781-826-4955 or 781-754-0847. |
Friday, Sept. 3 |
All Night Eucharistic Vigil, North End -- An all night Eucharistic vigil will be held at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church at the corner of Prince and Hanover Streets in the North End of Boston. The vigil will open with the Mass of the Sacred Heart at 9:00 p.m. celebrated by Father Antonio Nardoianni, OFM, pastor. The theme of the vigil is on Franciscan spirituality. A newly released film of Saint Padre Pio, "The Miracle Man," will be shown along with veneration of Saint Padre Pio relic. The vigil will close with the Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5:00 a.m. |
Tuesday, Sept. 7 |
Healing Mass, Hingham -- Saint Paul Parish will hold a Healing Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the lower church in Hingham Square. Father James Rafferty will be the celebrant. Those who have serious illnesses or who are awaiting surgery may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Others are invited to come forward after Mass for the Laying On of Hands for their own or others' needs. For further information: call 781-749-5537. |
Wednesday, Sept. 8 |
Living Rosary Pilgrimage, Salem -- The next Living Rosary Pilgrimage will be at 7:00 p.m. Our host will be Rev. Timothy J. Murphy and the people of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Salem. All are welcome. Please come and bring your family and friends as we pray the Rosary and celebrate Mass. |
Thursday, Sept. 9 |
Danvers Marian Rosary: Twentieth Anniversary, Danvers -- Please join the Danvers Marian Rosary Group in joyful celebration of our Twentieth Anniversary of gathering each week to pray the Rosary. Our program will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The service will take place in the main church of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant Street, Danvers. We will gather downstairs in the Rectory for refreshments following our service. Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information please contact: Linda Perrino at 978-532-2896 or Dot Talbot at 978-774-3635. |
Saturday, Sept. 11 |
Religious Emblems Training for Scouts, Braintree -- The Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will be holding a training for any adults interested in becoming religious medal counselors for Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. The training will be 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree. North Shore Training will be at Saint Theresa Parish in North Reading on Saturday, Sept. 25th. Same training at both sites. Go to www.oymboston.org to register. The fee for the day is $10 to cover the cost of the materials. For information about the religious medal training for Boy Scouts contact: Tom Mills at 781-871-2961 or email: Thomas.f.mills@verizon.net; for religious medals for Girl Scouts contact: Marcia Hoyle Walkama at 508-587-3257 or email: mhwalkama@aol.com. |
Sunday, Sept. 12 |
Presentation on African School Visit, Bedford -- Colton Fahey will be speaking at the regular meeting of Our Lady's Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) about his volunteering at an African school in response to learning about African poverty. The meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Michael Parish with a short meditation. All are welcome. |
Sunday, Sept. 12 |
Polish Harvest Festival, South Boston -- Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 655 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston will hold its annual Polish Harvest Festival on from 12:00 p.m.-6:00p.m. The open air festivities will be preceded by the 11:00 a.m. High Mass during, which there will be a blessing of this year's crop. Entertainment at the festival will be provided by a live orchestra, cultural booths, children's activities, and Polish food and pastries. All are welcome. For more information call the rectory at: 617-268-4355. |
Sunday, Sept. 12 |
Separation, Divorce and Beyond, Walpole -- A 10 week program on Sunday evenings at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Walpole. Separation and divorce is painful, often shattering. Blessed Sacrament Parish is offering a 10 week program facilitated by a group of Catholics who have themselves endured separation and divorce. This program is designed to offer support and healing for those who have experienced a failed marriage and offer hope for the prospect of better tomorrows, by discussing subjects such as anger, self-image, loneliness, blame and guilt. The program consists of 10 meetings, on Sunday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., held in the parish Community Room. If interested in learning more or to sign up for this program, please contact Jeanie Mattila by phone: 508-384-8779 or by email: jeanie.matt@comcast.net. Sign up is required by Sept. 5. |
Monday, Sept. 13 |
Candlelight Rosary Procession, Bridgewater -- Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, 103 Center Street, Bridgewater, will host the fifth of this season's Candlelight Rosary Processions at 7:30 p.m. Please note change in time. The guest speaker for Sept. 13 will be Rev. Leo Polselli, CSC, of Holy Cross Family Ministries in North Easton. The Processions are in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. The service includes inspirational music, a Candlelight Rosary Procession led by a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima, and Benediction. All are welcome to come: to pray for Peace in our troubled world at war and for our service men and women in the Armed Forces, and for their own personal intentions. We especially urge Families to attend this service. The church has ample parking and is handicapped accessible. |
Friday, Sept. 17 |
Come and See Weekend with the Franciscans, Boston -- Come and See Weekend with the Franciscans, Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, will be held from Sept. 17-19. The weekend is for men 21 to 40 years of age discerning a call to the Franciscan way of life. The weekend is sponsored by Franciscan Vocation Ministry, Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province. Registration is required by Sept. 13. For more information call: 800-677-7788 or visit vocation@hnp.org. |
Sunday, Sept. 19 |
Dominican Laity, Newton Upper Falls -- The Greater Boston Pro-Chapter of Saint Dominic will initiate the 2010-2011 program season at 1:30 p.m. when it meets in the lower rectory conference room of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish at 270 Elliot Street in Newton Upper Falls. Father Thomas Petri, OP, Professor of Sacred Theology at Providence College, will make a presentation on "Dominican Spirituality." Parishioners of MIOL and members of the Dominican Laity from other chapters are welcome to attend. The meeting will conclude with choral recitation of Evening Prayer. An informational session for those wishing to inquire about membership in the Dominican Laity will be conducted that same day in the conference room between 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. For more information, please contact: 617-472-4446 |
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