News - April 2026

Announcing the 2026 PWC Eucharistic Procession - June 7 - 9:30 am

by Father Joe

Last week this column mentioned St. Peter and the popes who have succeeded him. One of their primary roles has always been to unify the Church in “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Eph. 4:5). This unity is expressed and strengthened in the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ that we share as Communion each Sunday. We know that often unity can be hard to achieve, and even....

Faith Formation for Children - May 2 & 3, 2026

Saint Martha Parish: Sunday, May 3 First Eucharist 10:00 am Mass Saturday, May 2 First Eucharist 5:30 pm Mass

Finding Peace in Unsettled Times

by Father Joe

Last week we shared a column from our Archbishop Richard Henning, in part because of the hope he sees arising in the church, and in part because at the time I had planned to write the column my head was spinning from my conversations with the Archbishop! As we shared with you at Masses last weekend, Archbishop Henning has asked me to remain as Pastor here a bit longer (several months or up to a year) until an....

Faith Formation for Youth - Sunday April 26 - 4-7

Confirmation 1(grade 7) has class on Sunday, April 26 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Faith Formation registration is open.

Faith Formation for Children - Weeks of April 26 & May 2

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Help Wanted at PWC: New Ministry Volunteers Needed!

Even if you never imagined yourself serving in one of the ministries at Mass, we need you to consider responding to the needs of your parish in one of these ways. Each of our Lord’s Day Masses have need of more parishioners to participate in certain ministries....

Summer Bible Fun - "All God's Creatures"

Children from our Collaborative entering Grades 1-4 are invited to join us in All God's Creatures, this year’s exciting Summer Bible Fun program, held on the grounds of St. Martha Church from 9:00am-noon each day.Details...

Boston Catholic Appeal 2026 - UPDATED!

Thank you to those who have already responded generously to Archbishop Henning’s invitation to contribute. Through early support, St. Martha has reached 98% of our goal and St. Mary has reached 84% of our goal....

Jesus, I Trust In You

by Archbishop Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Over the last several weeks, as I travelled to and from Boston and around the region, I have been delighted to see a beautiful highway billboard with the image of Divine Mercy and the words "Jesus, I trust in You." I do not know who arranged for the billboards, but I am deeply grateful to them. It's a simple but brilliant....

First Communion as Part of Masses

This year our First Communion celebrations will be a part of the following Masses: Click for Details!

PWC Office Hours April 20

The offices of St. Martha and St. Mary Parishes will be closed on Monday, April 20th in observance of Patriots’ Day.

Faith Formation for Youth - Weeks of April 19 & 26

Confirmation 2(grade 8) has class and Mercy Night on Sunday, April 19th from 4:00-7:30 pm. Confirmation 1(grade 7) has class on Sunday, April 26 from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Faith Formation for Children - Weeks of April 19 & 26

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5:00 pm Sunday Mass ends May 17th

The last 5:00 pm Mass at St. Mary for the season will be on Sunday, May17th. It will resume in the fall.

Roses for Moms!!! - Both Parishes

The Knights of Columbus will once again be selling Roses after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th & 10th, at both St. Martha & St. Mary. The roses will be $3 each and the proceeds will benefit: Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro.

The Pascal Mystery True Easter Joy that Never Ends

by Christina Sencaj - St. Martha Parishioner

A mom or dad, a spouse, a child or friend dies; the moving away from a beloved home; the end of love and giving up of dreams during divorce; a dying pet who has been a companion; aging or injured minds and bodies; retiring without a new purpose, many losses…our heart aches, our mind strains....

Faith Formation for Children - Week of April 13,2026

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Easter Flower Intentions Booklets

The Easter Flower Donation booklets are on display near the baptismal font at St. Mary and near the elevator at St. Martha. If you would like a copy of this booklet, you can print it from our website pwc.church, or you can contact your parish office to request one be made available for pick-up.

Sharing in Christ’s Paschal Mystery: Life, Death, and Resurrection

by Father Joe

Whether we are coming from the darkness of the tomb - of Jesus or one of our loved ones - or facing the evils of this world, or some other way our lives have grown stagnant, cold or dark - we can still rejoice today: the springtime of our faith has arrived! Our joy at Easter is....

Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration 4/12/2026

On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12th, a Divine Mercy Holy Hour will occur at St. Mary beginning at 3:00pm. In addition to praying the Divine Mercy chaplet, there will be Adoration and a time for prayer as we reflect on God’s unlimited mercy available to all who seek it with a sincere heart. Details!

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