I am so excited that 97 young adults are about to be Confirmed within our Collaborative! Despite all the turmoil in our world and the challenges brought upon us by COVID, these faith-filled disciples of Christ have stayed the course and are ....
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us that He is the true vine that God intended Israel to be — the source of divine life and wisdom for the nations (see Sirach 24:17-24). In baptism, each of us....
As we announced at Masses last weekend, our Director of Clergy Personnel called to inform me that Cardinal Seán O’Malley will be reappointing me for a second term as pastor in our Plainville-Wrentham Collaborative of St. Martha Parish and St. Mary Parish. This was the recommendation.....
In today's Gospel, Jesus says that He is the good shepherd the prophets had promised to Israel. He is the shepherd - prince, the new David — who frees people from bondage to sin and gathers them into one flock, the Church...
Mercy Night, Sunday, May 2nd from 6:00- 7:30 pm for Confirmation 2 Students in preparation for May Confirmation: All students must attend this faith-filled evening at St. Mary Church as a final step of formal preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
(Grade 10): Confirmation dates are: St. Mary Friday, May 7th at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm (a Sign-up Genius was sent to St Mary families for time selection) St. Martha Friday, May 21st at 6:00 pm (an outdoor service).
Have you noticed the changes? It is more important than ever to stay connected in this “digital age”, and as such we have continued to cultivate multiple forms of communication within our collaborative parishes and beyond. This is especially important in part because...
Jesus in today's Gospel, teaches His apostles how to interpret the Scriptures. He tells them that all the Scriptures of what we now call the Old Testament refer to Him. He says that all the promises....
Even though classes have been completed for this school year, Faith Formation is never over. Please continue praying with your children, leading by example, and attending Mass, whether in person or virtually. Have a won-derful April Vacation!!
As we continue to celebrate the eight-day Easter feast, capped this weekend by Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded that everything in this life is ultimately a gift from God, so our gratitude always starts with Him — especially....
If you took a Lenten Baby Bottle to fill, it may be returned to the basket at church or the parish office. Abundant Hope will be extremely grateful for your support of this life saving ministry.