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Save the Date!
June 22 after the 10.30am MassWe will be having our Annual Corpus Christi Procession on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 22nd, after the 10.30am Mass.
In a Corpus Christi procession, we literally take the presence of Jesus Christ beyond the church walls, showing our desire to bring him to the world. Please consider joining us as we follow after the Lord and bring him to others. -
Come Meet
Sr. Sia Temu M.M.
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Sister Sia Temu, M.M. was a friend of Bridget Power’s (Williams College Chaplain) great aunt who was also a Maryknoll sister. Sr. Sia will be joining us here at the parish Sunday, June 29th at the 10.30am Mass with a Meet and Greet to follow in the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served.
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Williams College Alumni
OrdainedWilliams College Alumni ordained
Please keep Joseph Lorenz, S.J. (Williams '10) and Scott Fyall (Williams '13) in your prayers as they begin this next chapter of their ministerial journeys.
Deacon Joseph's ordination to priesthood took place in New York City last Saturday. While at Williams, Joe became interested in the Catholic Church and reached out to Fr Mark Burke, SJ, former pastor of Saints Patrick and Raphael Parish. In short time, Joe entered the Catholic Church, before graduating with a degree in Arabic and religion.
Deacon Scott's ordination to be a priest for the Diocese of Austin Texas also took place last weekend. After Williams, Scott worked in public policy in Washington DC and studied for the priesthood in Rome. -
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4th of July Parade
Join in on the Fun!Join Us! Join the fun and be an ambassador of your faith and parish community. The parade kicks off on Southworth Street at 11 am. Meet us at 10.30 in front of the Parish Center for instructions on where we will line up. Bonus!! Wear a special T-shirt designed by you. We will have a T-shirt Party on Monday, June 30 at 4 pm. Come and create your own shirt with symbols of our faith. As always, we will have special tokens to share with viewers along the parade route and you will get to give them away. Please let us know if you can participate with us.[email protected]
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Habemus Papam
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May God bless Pope Leo XlV
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AdorationAdoration is held in the Parish Church on Saturday afternoon from 2.30-4.00pm
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Diocese of Springfield
OrdinationBishop Byrne ordains Rev. Mr. John Williams, former US Marine, to the Priesthood in the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel this weekend to serve in Western Massachusetts.
Speaking with College students at a Holy Hour during Holy Week, the then Deacon John offered this advice for young people who are trying to live their faith in a world that often ridicules Catholicism:
“Always face outward; never bunker down. There is deep disillusionment in the world and our witness matters; people take notice,” he said. “Blessed Carlo Acutis, soon to be the first millennial saint, said, ‘All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.’ Christianity allows us to be men and women fully alive. Our potential is found in freedom for God, not freedom from God. That is an attractive alternative to the deep unhappiness so many of our youth experience. So, let’s change the narrative that youth don’t go to church anymore by inviting your classmates, teammates, and co-workers to Mass with you,” he said.
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Streaming Mass
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For this week's Flocknote please click below
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The Fr. Cyr Doors Are In!Fr Cyr Doors installation
Work proceeded this week in the long anticipated Church doors as well as the lighting of the Upper Plaza. The benches have been placed. The plinths for the statues are to be delivered and located next week.May God who has begun the good work bring it to completion.Fr. John -
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Faith Formation Picnic
Monday, June 16thWhat a wonderful time we shared on Monday for our First Annual Faith Formation Picnic! Participants from all levels came together, including the Sunday classes of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Grades 7 & 8, Confirmation, and OCIA. Hot dogs & hamburgers were accompanied by so many delicious side dishes to make a hearty meal, topped with plentiful desserts. Students were recognized for their achievements this year and catechists & volunteers were honored for their important service -
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Office of Vicar General Updated Covid Policy -- February 15, 2022
With the latest COVID rates continuing to decline significantly, local and state officials have begun to relax COVID restrictions including mask wearing. Based on this trend the following guidance is offered to the parishes of the Diocese of Springfield.
1 - Mask wearing requirements should be discontinued as allowed by your local town/city officials. Some parishioners may continue to voluntarily wear masks and that decision should be respected.
2 - Altar servers, lectors, music ministers and choirs can be fully restored to their ministry without any restrictions.
3 - Holy Water fonts may be restored immediately. Some parishes may opt to restore fonts at the Easter Vigil at the blessing of the Holy Water. Some parishes have explored touch free dispensers- this could be a possible long-term solution for the comfort of some parishioners.
4 - Meetings, socials and other parish gatherings may be resumed as long as this is in compliance with local regulations.
Thank you for your excellent cooperation with COVID protocols for nearly two years. You have been exemplary. While the Diocese is lifting mask requirements, any who wish to continue to wear masks are welcome to do so. Communicants are still encouraged to receive communion in their open hands. The Parish will be restoring the use of holy water fonts soon.
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