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On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the Church all over the world dispenses ashes. The ritual goes with the sentence, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or “Repent, and believe in the Gospel”. Why should we be reminded ...

Lent is a powerful season in our Christian faith. As much as I try throughout the year to incorporate good prayer and life habits, it seems that Lent is the one time when I can actually achieve some degree of sustained conversion. I think it’s....

Saint Mary's Church in Franklin is offering a 7-week bereavement support group starting on Wednesday, April 15 - Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm. This group...

Volunteers are needed at Mount Saint Mary's Abbey Gift Shop. Coverage is especially needed for Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons. If you are available to volunteer your time, please call Sister Marilyn at 508-528-1282....

...will be providing information about fostering a child after the 12:00pm Mass next Sunday, March 8th. Please stop by the table at the back of the church if you'd like to speak to someone from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or pick up a pamphlet for information on how you can become a foster parent

The St. Mary Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a morning of prayer on Saturday, March 7 at St. Mary from 8:00am - 12:00pm. The topic...

We’re about to enter the powerful season of Lent, a time of ongoing conversion or “turning back” to the God who is the source of all life and blessings, and to the Savior who showed the depth of his love for us ...

For Catholics, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence...

If you are involved with parish ministry, please stop by St. Martha Office or St. Mary Office to fill out a CORI form. This includes ...

Ash Wednesday, February 26 Masses and Prayer Services...

I didn’t go south this winter, but sometimes when I do, I like to visit “Fenway South” in Fort Myers, Florida. Even if I don’t get into the ballpark, I feel I’m participating in one of the early signs of spring: pitchers & catchers report for training! The bigger Red Sox news...

The Wrentham Knights of Columbus ran a successful Texas Hold'em event on February 1. The Knights would like to thank everyone who...

There are two Mission Trips for the 2020... Informational Meeting on Monday, February 24 from 6 - 7pm in Saint Mary Conference Room. Clck for Details!

Lord Jesus, Help me to understand that my parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is....

"My spirit was broken and as far as I knew beyond repair. I was consumed with feelings of remorse. During the retreat, I realized the lasting impact of forgiveness.  I knew God had forgiven me, and now I needed to forgive myself." - A Project Rachel Retreat....