Livestream - March 5, 2021 - School Mass at 8:30 am
Livestream - March 7, 2021 Sunday Mass at 10:00 am
Mass Sign Up for March 6 & 7
St. Joseph
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 11:30 am & 4:00 pm
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00 am & 10:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 11:30 am & 4:00 pm
Please sign up for the Mass your wish to attend by clicking the Sign Up button above!
You may also call the office at 781-396-0423 x 103 by Friday.
If you aren't able to sign up in advance, please join us and sign up at the door.
We look forward to seeing you!
MASS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need your assistance in making every Mass a welcoming, safe celebration. Please consider joining our Mass Hospitality Ministry to help as a greeter or usher at our weekend Masses. If you would like to help at Mass, we would be so grateful for your help. Just sign up to attend the Mass of your preference and indicate in the comment section that you wish to volunteer or call the Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 103. Thank you!
Dear Friends,
Each year around this time, we launch our Catholic Appeal and you have the opportunity to hear all the ways in which the Archdiocese’s Central Ministries assist our parish and help us carry out our mission. Over the course of the past year, that help has never been more needed or available.
Please take just a few minutes and watch this year’s Catholic Appeal video, shown below, that highlights the tremendous help that is provided by Central Ministries during the pandemic—and also every day—to ensure we can all live our faith together in a meaningful and safe way.
I know the past year has been difficult for so many, but if you find yourself in the position to do so, please give what you can to this year’s Appeal. If you have already donated to the Catholic Appeal, thank you! Your gift not only helps Central Ministries, it helps our parish directly.
As always, I am so grateful for your support and everything that you do for our parish community.
Wishing you a blessed and safe Lent,
Rev. Paul V. Sullivan, Pastor
Each year around this time, we launch our Catholic Appeal and you have the opportunity to hear all the ways in which the Archdiocese’s Central Ministries assist our parish and help us carry out our mission. Over the course of the past year, that help has never been more needed or available.
Please take just a few minutes and watch this year’s Catholic Appeal video, shown below, that highlights the tremendous help that is provided by Central Ministries during the pandemic—and also every day—to ensure we can all live our faith together in a meaningful and safe way.
I know the past year has been difficult for so many, but if you find yourself in the position to do so, please give what you can to this year’s Appeal. If you have already donated to the Catholic Appeal, thank you! Your gift not only helps Central Ministries, it helps our parish directly.
As always, I am so grateful for your support and everything that you do for our parish community.
Wishing you a blessed and safe Lent,
Rev. Paul V. Sullivan, Pastor
GRATEFUL DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM:
A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR, FATHER PAUL
Thank you to those who returned their commitment forms for the Grateful Discipleship Program! This initiative asks us all to examine the ways we can work together to strengthen the Church in Medford, and beyond, by committing ourselves to the missionary work of evangelization – the work of bringing the Gospel of Christ to all people.
It's not too late to turn in your commitment forms! Please visit the Grateful Discipleship Program tab located on the blue navigation ribbon above to learn more about this program and discern how God is calling you to give your gifts of time, talent and treasure.
It's not too late to turn in your commitment forms! Please visit the Grateful Discipleship Program tab located on the blue navigation ribbon above to learn more about this program and discern how God is calling you to give your gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Guidelines for Attending Public Masses
As we welcome everyone to Mass during this time of Pandemic, Cardinal Sean O’Malley calls us to Take Care of Each Other.
All those attending Masses are encouraged to sign up. Following are the three easy ways to sign up for Mass:
* Please click the orange "Sign Up" button above.
* Sign up in person at the check-in table when you attend Mass.
* Call our office at 781-396-0423 by Friday at Noon to be added to the sign up list.
We remind you of the following pandemic precautions which must be observed:
Thank you for your cooperation!
Our Churches are sanitized frequently, for your safety.
We invite you to watch the video below from the Archdiocese of Boston which explains the protocols and guidelines in place to help keep us safe.
All those attending Masses are encouraged to sign up. Following are the three easy ways to sign up for Mass:
* Please click the orange "Sign Up" button above.
* Sign up in person at the check-in table when you attend Mass.
* Call our office at 781-396-0423 by Friday at Noon to be added to the sign up list.
We remind you of the following pandemic precautions which must be observed:
- Everyone attending must wear a mask or face covering.
- Please observe social distancing – keep 6 feet apart from each other. Members of a household can sit together in a pew.
- To maximize ventilation, some doors and windows will be open. Please dress warmly!
- Communion received by hand only. Please watch for our Usher’s directions for the Communion procession.
- Congregational singing has been suspended.
- Offertory baskets will not be passed during Mass. We encourage you to drop your offering in the baskets, located at the entrances of the Church, as you enter or leave Mass.
- If you’re not feeling well or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home. Several of our Masses are livestreamed and can be viewed from this website. In addition, the Cardinal’s dispensation from the Sunday Obligation remains in place. 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.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Our Churches are sanitized frequently, for your safety.
We invite you to watch the video below from the Archdiocese of Boston which explains the protocols and guidelines in place to help keep us safe.
Daily Masses are offered at our churches at 8:30 am: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at St. Joseph Church and Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church. If you are unable to attend, please consider:
- Catholic TV - 9:30am, 12:30pm & 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
If you are interested in listening to Catholic programming on the radio, consider Boston Catholic Radio on 1060AM WQOM.
Parish Office - The office continues to be closed to the public. In-person visits are by appointment only. Please call or email the office Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 noon for assistance or to make an appointment. Please visit our website and Facebook pages @StFrancisMedford and @SaintJosephMedford for updates.
GRAND ANNUAL UPDATE - Closing out our Grand Annual Campaign
We are so grateful to all the parishioners who have supported our Parish through this campaign!
This collection is critical to maintaining the financial stability of our parishes, especially during this challenging time of pandemic. Our Weekly Offertory alone doesn’t cover all our operating expenses. The Grand Annual collection is the bridge that allows us to do so. Especially at this time of year, this collection helps us meet the increased utilities and maintenance costs associated with the cold months.
If you haven’t made your contribution to this campaign, there’s still time to do so! We respectfully ask for your prayerful consideration and generosity. We also offer an on-line donation option, for your convenience. It can be accessed by clicking here.
Following is a summary of the campaign’s results:
Mary, Queen of Peace Parish
St. Joseph & St. Francis of Assisi Churches
Goal: $80,000
$ Collected: $54,569
% Collected: 68%
This collection is critical to maintaining the financial stability of our parishes, especially during this challenging time of pandemic. Our Weekly Offertory alone doesn’t cover all our operating expenses. The Grand Annual collection is the bridge that allows us to do so. Especially at this time of year, this collection helps us meet the increased utilities and maintenance costs associated with the cold months.
If you haven’t made your contribution to this campaign, there’s still time to do so! We respectfully ask for your prayerful consideration and generosity. We also offer an on-line donation option, for your convenience. It can be accessed by clicking here.
Following is a summary of the campaign’s results:
Mary, Queen of Peace Parish
St. Joseph & St. Francis of Assisi Churches
Goal: $80,000
$ Collected: $54,569
% Collected: 68%
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STRUCTURAL REPAIR
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Rosary for Peace, Healing & Health
All adults are welcome. Feel free to invite a friend! Every Wednesday Night at 7pm.
Great community to learn and grow in the devotion to the rosary! Meeting on zoom: Go to: www.zoom.us
Click on join a meeting; NEW Meeting ID: 824 8725 0708; NEW Password: AABwf5
For more information, please email mccfaithformation@gmail.com or call the parish office at 781-396-0423 x 118
All adults are welcome. Feel free to invite a friend! Every Wednesday Night at 7pm.
Great community to learn and grow in the devotion to the rosary! Meeting on zoom: Go to: www.zoom.us
Click on join a meeting; NEW Meeting ID: 824 8725 0708; NEW Password: AABwf5
For more information, please email mccfaithformation@gmail.com or call the parish office at 781-396-0423 x 118
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GOD BLESS OUR SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPHSister Catherine and Sister Elizabeth moved to the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse on August 3, 2020 and were honored at the St. Joseph 4pm Mass on Saturday, August 1. They have been a model of exemplary service, faith and dedication to our school and parish community for 47 years. Words cannot express how much they will be missed! Please join us in wishing them all of God’s blessings as they begin this new journey.
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We remember in our prayers our parishioners & loved ones
who have passed away during this difficult time.
Daniel J. Dwyer, Jr. (2/22/21)
Margaret M. Gill (2/14/21)
Ronald W. Murray (2/10/21)
Joseph M. Lambias (2/4/21)
Sylvia Ketterle (2/2/21)
Stephen C. Nardone (1/27/21)
Frank J. Reale (1/27/21)
Thomas J. Fahey (1/26/21)
Anthony M. Bono (1/24/21)
Leopoldo Colarusso (1/24/21)
Kimberly A. Baxter (1/20/21)
Richard Scribner (1/20/21)
Peter Brady (1/5/21)
Aida Perella (1/5/21)
Joan P. Donahue (1/3/21)
John G. Downes III (1/2/21)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
who have passed away during this difficult time.
Daniel J. Dwyer, Jr. (2/22/21)
Margaret M. Gill (2/14/21)
Ronald W. Murray (2/10/21)
Joseph M. Lambias (2/4/21)
Sylvia Ketterle (2/2/21)
Stephen C. Nardone (1/27/21)
Frank J. Reale (1/27/21)
Thomas J. Fahey (1/26/21)
Anthony M. Bono (1/24/21)
Leopoldo Colarusso (1/24/21)
Kimberly A. Baxter (1/20/21)
Richard Scribner (1/20/21)
Peter Brady (1/5/21)
Aida Perella (1/5/21)
Joan P. Donahue (1/3/21)
John G. Downes III (1/2/21)
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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