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Lent is a season of grace, a time when the Lord gently calls us to draw closer to Him. It is not just about giving something up but about making space for God — allowing Him to renew our hearts, to fill us with hope, and to transform our daily lives. This year, as we embark on our Lenten journey, we do so in the spirit of the 2025 Jubilee Year, as Pilgrims of Hope. A pilgrim sets out not only,,,,

The 9:00am daily Mass on Saturday March 8th will be moved from St. Martha to St. Mary.

Confirmation 2 has class on Sunday March 2, 4-7 pm. Confirmation 1 (9th grade) has class on Sunday March 9, 4/7 pm.

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On Ash Wednesday you will notice a significant visual change inside St. Mary church, since we received an amazing gift of colorful, new Stations of the Cross, painted by Gail Frignon! Father Bernie noticed the paint on old stations....

Spend some quiet time with the Lord. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday March 7th, the first Friday of the month from 5-6pm at St Mary Wrentham.

Did you know that your support of the Catholic Appeal positively impacts your parish? Your support enables the Archdiocese to provide resources, trainings, and technical support to all parishes- support they would not otherwise...

Confirmation 1 (7/8 grade) has class on Sunday February 23, 4-7 pm. Confirmation 2 has class on Sunday March 2, 4-7 pm.

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You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers! With God’s help, here....

All Catholics are united in two Lenten practices. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast for those ages 18-59. Only one full meal and two smaller meals should be consumed, unless health conditions preclude. For those of age 14 and above, Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent, are days of abstinence where no meat should be eaten.

The palms distributed at churches are blessed, when we are finished with them they should be burned or buried. If you wish to dispose of old palms in preparation for new ones this year, you can place them in the containers at either church and we can burn them for you.

“Hello. I need you to do me a favor. Let me know if you’re available. Blessings, Fr. Joe” 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....

Saint Mary and Saint Martha: NO CLASSES Monday-Tuesday, Wednesday Enjoy your February Vacation!!

Men of the Collaborative please join us for a morning of study, reflection and brotherhood in Christ, Saturday March 8th 7:30am-1:30pm as we begin lent. We will attend morning Mass together and we will view and discuss the Knights of Columbus program modeled....

To provide a sense of closure and to offer our prayers for unbaptized children, St. Mary’s will celebrate a special Mass on Tuesday evening, March 4th, at 7:00 PM. The Mass will be offered for the souls of every child lost before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. By commending these children to Jesus, Whose tenderness toward....

The Collaborative Men’s Group is meeting at St Mary on Thursday February 27th 6-9 pm at the driveway on Min-ot Street behind the rectory/ office building. Join us for fellowship and conversation around the fire. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the common room alongside the garage.

MEETING RESCHEDULED TO 2/26/25 WED FROM 6-8 at ST MARY HALL

Confirmation 1 (grade 9) has class on Sunday February 16, 4-7 pm. Confirmation 1 (7/8 grade) has class on Sunday February 23, 4-7 pm.

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