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Fr. Lambert Nieme and Professor Patrick Devlieger will present "Disability, Embodiment, and Human Dignity"....

Information on Advent Sundays at Our Collaborative.

Gaudete means “Rejoice”, and on the Third Sunday of Advent, our joy mounts as we anticipate the birthday of Our Lord Jesus . On Gaudete Sunday, we celebrate Bambinelli Sunday, a tradition....

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a beautiful opportunity to give back to Jesus a small portion of the gift He has given us—the gift of time. Upcoming Dates for Adoration will be First Friday December 3rd and First Saturday, December 4th . Call Charlene Harrison (508)695-2792 if interested.

Come join us for an endearing presentation of the Birth of Christ at this year’s Christmas Pageant at St. Martha. Children in grades 1-4 from both parishes.

When a lady is pregnant, other ladies organize a baby shower for her. They rejoice together and celebrate the expected birth of a child or the transformation of a woman into a mother. Usually held before the birth....

Faith Formation for Youth: No Classes Sunday 11/28.

Grade 1-6 Faith Formation: St. Mary: Mon. Nov 29 Classes for Grades 1, 3-6 Wed Dec 1 Classes for Grades 2-5. St. Martha: Tues Nov. 30 Classes for Grades 1-6

To understand and appreciate today’s triumphant feast at the end of the church year, we need to avoid a common misunderstanding of this solemnity’s title, “Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.” It is far less about Jesus being like a human king, and far more about....

Our daily lives are marked by rhythmic changes, such as the progressions of the seasons, the flow of the months, and the cycle of celebrations and remembrances that have special significance in our lives and the lives of our families. In the same way, our life as Catholic Christians has....

Holiday donations needed. Food may be dropped off at the Plainville Food Pantry at any time in the collection bin at the rear of the Methodist Church. Please spread the word to those in need ....

Grade 1-6 Faith Formation: St. Mary: Mon. Nov.22 and Wed. Nov. 24- no classes (Thanksgiving Week); St. Martha: Sunday, November 21 Grade 6 class will host the 10:00 A.M. Mass; Tues. Nov. 23-no classes (Thanksgiving Week)

Last week I wrote to you about how all Christians are united with the Communion of Saints as part of the Mystical Body of Christ. We need to celebrate what we have in common with other Christians, especially in ecumenical events that bring us together. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is the primary ecumenical celebration....

The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue which began with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023. Pope Francis invites...

Confirmation 2 meets next week (11/21) at the same time. Class begins at 4 then students will attend Mass at 5pm and finish class in smaller groups from 6- 7pm with a small snack. Families are encouraged to attend Mass with their student....

Grades 7-8 will meet for class in the St. Mary church hall today, 11/14 from 4-7pm. We will be learning about the Mass in greater detail focusing on different liturgies and parts of the Mass. Then we will discuss how God uses the Mass as a great communal prayer for His church, to deepen our relationship with Him....

St. Mary: Sunday, Nov. 14 Grade 3 Wed. class will host the 9:30 am mass; Monday, Nov 15 classes will be held for Grades 1, 3-6, Wednesday Nov 17 classes for Grades 2-5. St. Martha: Tuesday, November 16th classes will be held for Grades 1-6....