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What would you do if you received this message as an email from me? Naturally, most of us want to help our parish - especially when we’re singled out to be asked by a trusted leader - so you’d probably...

The Lord Jesus, on the night before he suffered on the cross, shared one last meal with his disciples. During the meal our Savior instituted the sacrament of his Body and Blood. ​​​​​He did this in order to....

Sun., Feb. 6th from 6-8pm in the rectory basement youth room (accessed from Minot Street). Come enjoy pizza and planning for our supply drive to help support Gilly’s House. You are invited to bring a pre-wrapped dessert that will be delivered to a local soup kitchen. All teens in grades 9-12 are invited! ​​​​​​​For more information contact: [email protected]

St. Martha: Sunday, January 30- Grade 4 Class Mass at 10:00; Tuesday, February 1 (Grades 1-6) St. Mary: Monday, January 31 (Grades 1, 3-6), Wednesday, February 2 (Grades 2-5).

Your monetary donations to St. Martha & St. Mary Parishes may be tax deductible. The contributions you provide using our church issued envelopes or through the Online Giving Program are recorded within our parish database and....

We are coming through another challenging winter in New England. The early darkness, frigid temperatures and snow, the return of cold and flu season, the waning pandemic, and ongoing debates about how we should be responding... If you are feeling....

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving. In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine....

St. Mary: Monday, January 24 (Grades 1, 3-6), Wednesday, January 26 (Grades 2-5) St. Martha: Tuesday, January 25 (Grades 1-6)....

When I was a student at the Catholic University of Louvain, I used to spend my evenings in the library. There is a cafe nearby where the students enjoy drinking good Belgian beers. I remember the evening I met a friend smoking outside the cafe. He invited me to join the other friends inside. I did not want to drink as I was so tired. However, one of them said to me “si nous ne buvons pas, c'est en vain que Jesus a changé l'eau en vin,”....

Although I no longer have kids in high school, I still enjoy skimming the Sun Chronicle for the latest sports results. It’s fun to see how the local teams are faring and often recognize the names of former students who I taught in faith formation. I was especially excited....

Confirmation 1 will next meet on Sun., Jan 23rd. Large group session 4:00- 5:00 pm. Mass at 5:00 pm followed by a snack. Small group sessions from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend the 5:00 pm Mass. ​​​​​​​The next Grade 7/8 middle school class will be on Sunday, Jan 30th.

Grade 1-6 Faith Formation: St. Mary: Monday, January 17 NO CLASSES (MLK holiday), Wednesday, January 19 (Grades 2-5) St. Martha: Tuesday, January 18 (Grades 1-6).

St. Mary, Foxboro - A free exhibit, sponsored by Catholic Quest and St. Mary of Foxboro, will display an extensive assortment of photographs & historical descriptions of some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place ....

The baptism of our Lord Jesus closes out Christmas time. It does not mean leaving behind the joy and light of Christmas or the grace we have received through the mystery of the Incarnation. We are going back to the ordinary time, the ordinary life with the Word made flesh among us, Emmanuel, God-with-us forever. In close relation with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Jesus starts implementing, in very ordinary ways of living, an extraordinary reality: The Kingdom of God ....

Grade 1-6 Faith Formation: Tuesday, January 11 classes (Grades 1-6). St. Martha: Grade 2 (Plainville): FIRST RECONCILIATION–Saturday, January 15 at 11:00 am (St. Martha Church). St. Mary: Classes: Monday, January 10 (Grades 1, 3-6); Wednesday, January 12 (Grades 2-5).

Faith Formation for Youth: Confirmation 1 begins this weekend Sun., Jan 9th. Large group session 4:00- 5:00 pm. Mass at 5:00 pm followed by a snack. Small group sessions from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend the 5:00 pm mass as well.