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Let’s start by making a distinction between what I’ll call “little m” mysteries and “big M” Mysteries.  In contemporary culture the common understanding of the term “mystery” has come to be associated with “puzzle,” something that is not understood but can be figured out (like “the mystery of the great pyramid”), or solved, once the appropriate clues are found.  Or “mystery” sometimes implies....

The Archdiocese of Boston offers a training program called “Protecting God’s Children” (PGC) which helps parishes keep their environment safe for children. The 3 hour training teaches all volunteers, whether or not they have direct contact with children, how to....

The feast of our patroness St. Martha is July 29, Friday of this week, so we are doing three things to honor her feast day. First, the cover of the bulletin is chosen in her honor. Second, our daily Mass this Friday will be moved from St. Mary church to St. Martha church in Plainville (like our usual collaborative daily Mass on Saturday is at St. Martha). Third, I am using....

Daily Mass Moved to St. Martha On Friday, July 29th, the daily 9:00 am Mass will be moved from St. Mary to St. Martha as we celebrate the feast day of St. Martha.

Today’s Supreme Court decision begins a new chapter in our legislative and legal forums as the public debates about abortion will not end. Since 1973, there has been continuing opposition....

  I was recently captivated by the Queen of England’s platinum jubilee and by the televised festivities surrounding her 96th birthday. What especially fascinates me about the queen is how she rocks the whole hat thing. Her outfits are always complemented by a color-coordinated hat that displays....