St. Joseph
Church address: 118 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Office/Mailing address: 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Office Hours: Monday -Friday: 9am-12noon Phone: 781-396-0423 |
St. Francis of Assisi
Church address: 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155 Office/Mailing address: 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am-12noon Phone: 781-396-0423 |
LIVE STREAM OF SUNDAY MASS - MAY 31, 2020 AT 10:00 AM
Mass Schedule for Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7, 2020 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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Saturday, June 6
4pm at St. Joseph Sunday, June 7 9am at St. Francis of Assisi 10am at St. Joseph 11am at St. Francis of Assisi |
 Please click the Sign Up button above to register for the Mass you wish to attend.
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If you are attending Mass, please review the following guidelines that have been implemented to help keep us all safe.
- To allow for social distancing, we have limited capacity at our church. All those attending must sign up in advance for the Mass they wish to attend.
- If you have signed up to attend Mass, please arrive 15 minutes early.
- To enter, please use the Handicap Accessible door only.
- Everyone should wear a mask unless they are unable to due to a medical condition.
- Everyone must practice “social distancing” - standing/sitting 6 feet apart.
- Please practice good hygiene - wash hands frequently, do not shake hands, sneeze/cough into your elbow.
- For your safety, surfaces are sanitized regularly.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.
- Sunday Masses will continue to live stream on our website at 10:00 am from St. Joseph Church.
Please watch the following video from the Archdiocese of Boston for information about returning to Mass.
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will continue for the foreseeable future. Cardinal Seán strongly encourages people in vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and those with complicating physical conditions, to continue to watch Mass from their homes, on their parish’s social media or on CatholicTV.
For Daily Masses, please consider:
- Catholic TV - 9:30am, 12:30pm (Mass with Pope Francis) & 7pm on Comcast channel 268, Verizon channel 296 or www.CatholicTV.org
- EWTN - 8am, 12noon & 7pm on Comcast channel 056 or 238, Verizon channel 285 or www.EWTN.com
Churches will continue to be open for those who wish to pray according to the following schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church. There will be no Adoration at this time.
- Confessions - Saturdays, 3pm - 3:45pm at both churches
Parish Office - The Parish Office will continue to be closed to in-person visitors but we encourage parishioners to contact us by phone 781-396-0423 or email MedfordCatholic@gmail.com, Monday - Friday from 9am - 12noon. Please visit our website and Facebook pages - @StFrancisMedford and @SaintJosephMedford - for updates.
Booking Mass Intentions
Starting on Monday, June 8th we will be booking Mass Intentions at St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes for July & August only.
Please call the office at 781-396-0423 x 103 if you would like to book a Mass Intention. Thank you!
Starting on Monday, June 8th we will be booking Mass Intentions at St. Francis of Assisi & St. Joseph Parishes for July & August only.
Please call the office at 781-396-0423 x 103 if you would like to book a Mass Intention. Thank you!
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ADOPT A GRADUATE
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This year, we not only recognize our 8th grade, High School and College graduates for their accomplishments, we also recognize their grief at the loss of the usual graduation events and celebrations due to pandemic.
To support our grads, we humbly asking that YOU spiritually adopt one of them. How's does it work? We will provide you with the name of one of our graduates and you commit to praying an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for them daily until their graduation. We will also give the graduate your name (no personal info) so he/she can pray in thanksgiving for you!
If you are interested in participating in this wonderful program, please sign up below by checking the "Yes, I want to adopt a graduate" box. Our office will be in touch with you with the name of your adopted graduate.
In addition, if you know of a graduate who you want to be remembered in prayer, please give us their name below and check the box "I am a graduate in need of your prayers".
To support our grads, we humbly asking that YOU spiritually adopt one of them. How's does it work? We will provide you with the name of one of our graduates and you commit to praying an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for them daily until their graduation. We will also give the graduate your name (no personal info) so he/she can pray in thanksgiving for you!
If you are interested in participating in this wonderful program, please sign up below by checking the "Yes, I want to adopt a graduate" box. Our office will be in touch with you with the name of your adopted graduate.
In addition, if you know of a graduate who you want to be remembered in prayer, please give us their name below and check the box "I am a graduate in need of your prayers".
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Faith FormationOur Faith Formation families and some new friends have been busy since the end of in person sessions. Fun activities and growing in our faith continues even if we can't be together. Thank you to our families and our staff for keeping our children connected with our Lord and each other.
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St. Joseph Teacher & Staff Appreciation DayOn Thursday, May 14, St. Joseph School families held a parade to show their appreciation for St. Joseph teachers and staff. It was so great to see our students and families! Thank you to all who participated!
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We remember in our prayers our parishioners who have passed away during this difficult time.
May their loved ones find comfort and support in God's love.
Joseph M. Neary, Sr. (5/9/20)
Anthony L. Scaparotti (5/25/20)
Maria Barker (5/23/20)
Natalino Sessa (5/22/20)
Mary Pynn (5/16/20)
Carole L. Curtin (5/16/20)
Amelia Prestigiovanni (5/14/20)
Carol A. Sbuttoni (5/10/20)
Bruna B. Noe (5/4/20)
Michael J. Hickey (4/29/20)
Agnes (Leone) Cunningham (4/23/20)
Barbara F. Prezioso (4/22/20)
Frank J. Federico (4/22/20)
Flora Fina (4/18/20)
Rosaria Giacalone (4/16/20)
Lucille E. Sheehan (4/15/20
John C. Farrell, Sr. (4/13/20)
Rita N. Porcaro (3/23/20)
Rita M. Walsh (3/20/20)
We also remember the following clergy who have passed away:
Bishop Allué, Fr. Russell Best, Deacon John Brent, Deacon John Bresnahan, Fr. Henry Cunney, Fr. Arthur Driscoll, Fr. George Flynn, Deacon Herb Hanson, Deacon William Kane, Msgr. Francis McGann, Fr. Robert S. Mottau, Fr. Michael J. Regan, Deacon Lou Sheedy and Deacon Julio Vargas
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
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Sunday Masses will continue to live stream on our website at 10am from St. Joseph Church To watch the video recordings of our recent Masses, please visit the "Stay Connected - Watch recent Masses" tab above on our website. |
Welcome!
If you have been away for a while, we miss you! Please consider coming back.
If you would like to talk with one of our priests, please call 781-396-0423 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Or please feel free to reach out to an member of our staff.
If you are not Catholic and would like to learn more about joining the Catholic Faith, please contact us, 781-396-0423.
You can also learn more about Catholicism through our online resources section.
If you have been away for a while, we miss you! Please consider coming back.
If you would like to talk with one of our priests, please call 781-396-0423 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Or please feel free to reach out to an member of our staff.
If you are not Catholic and would like to learn more about joining the Catholic Faith, please contact us, 781-396-0423.
You can also learn more about Catholicism through our online resources section.
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