St. Joseph Church
Address: 118 High Street, Medford Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:30am Weekend Mass: Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 8am & 10am Confessions: Saturday, 3pm - 3:45pm Adoration: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 9am -8pm |
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Address: 441 Fellsway West, Medford Daily Mass: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 8:30am Weekend Mass: Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 11:30am & 4pm Confessions: Saturday, after the 8:30am Mass and from 3pm - 3:45pm Adoration & Weekly Prayer Group: Monday at 7pm |
IMPORTANT: COVID–19 INFORMATION
Please be advised that Mary, Queen of Peace Parish received a report that someone who attended St. Joseph's Lower Church on Thursday, January 13, 2022 was subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19. We have notified the Medford Board of Health. We have also cleaned and disinfected all of the spaces used during the service. Anyone who may have attended services since that date should monitor their own health and should consider contacting their own physicians for guidance.
MASK MANDATE EXTENDED
In light of the continued growth in the numbers of new COVID cases, Cardinal Seán is extending the current mask mandate.
- It is mandated that throughout the Archdiocese of Boston all people attending public Masses, including weddings and funerals, wear masks.
- This is an extension of the mandate currently in effect and expires on Thursday, March 3, 2022, which is the day after Ash Wednesday.
- Mass celebrants, deacons, readers, servers, choir members, and instrumentalists, must all wear masks except when they are speaking.
- Children under the age of five are not required to wear masks. Children under the age of two should not wear masks.
Sunday Mass Livestream - January 23, 2022 at 10am - coming soon!
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GRAND ANNUAL UPDATE
Our Grand Annual Campaign end soon!
THANK YOU to all those who have contributed to our Grand Annual campaign!
We have a WEEK left to go on our Grand Annual campaign. We cannot stress enough how critical this collection is to help maintain the financial stability of our parishes, especially during this challenging time of pandemic.
Your help in reaching our goal is needed and most appreciated!
The campaign will be in effect until the end of January 2022. You’re welcome to make your donation through the offertory basket at Mass or by mail into the Parish Office at 114 High Street, Medford. We also offer an on-line donation option, for your convenience. It can be accessed by clicking HERE
Click the button for the church you want to support and select fund: Grand Annual
We ask for your prayerful consideration and generosity.
GOAL: $80,000 $ COLLECTED: $45,231 % COLLECTED: 57%
THANK YOU to all those who have contributed to our Grand Annual campaign!
We have a WEEK left to go on our Grand Annual campaign. We cannot stress enough how critical this collection is to help maintain the financial stability of our parishes, especially during this challenging time of pandemic.
Your help in reaching our goal is needed and most appreciated!
The campaign will be in effect until the end of January 2022. You’re welcome to make your donation through the offertory basket at Mass or by mail into the Parish Office at 114 High Street, Medford. We also offer an on-line donation option, for your convenience. It can be accessed by clicking HERE
Click the button for the church you want to support and select fund: Grand Annual
We ask for your prayerful consideration and generosity.
GOAL: $80,000 $ COLLECTED: $45,231 % COLLECTED: 57%
Adoration at St. Joseph ChurchThe Adoration Team of St. Joseph Parish, invites you to spend some time with Our Eucharistic Lord. You may visit with Jesus in our Adoration Chapel in the St. Joseph lower church Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. If you would like to commit to a specific hour, please call 781-391-1396 or email adoration24sj@comcast.net. Please note that when Medford schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Adoration Chapel will be closed.
Adoration Prayer Schedule
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PARISH PROTOCOLS
1. Masks must be worn at all Masses. In light of the continued growth in the numbers of new COVID cases, Cardinal Seán is extending the current mask mandate. It is mandated that throughout the Archdiocese of Boston all people attending public Masses, including weddings and funerals, wear masks. This is an extension of the mandate currently in effect and expires on Thursday, March 3, 2022, which is the day after Ash Wednesday. Mass celebrants, deacons, readers, servers, choir members, and instrumentalists, must all wear masks except when they are speaking. Children under the age of five are not required to wear masks. Children under the age of two should not wear masks.
2. People who are fully vaccinated do not have to socially distance when they come to church.
3. Parish staff and volunteers will not be monitoring anyone or asking people whether they've been vaccinated, but we ask people to monitor themselves and make their own decisions about social distancing.
4. Some pews will be blocked off to allow for social distancing. Please do not remove ribbons blocking pews.
5. Priests and Eucharistic ministers will wear masks when they distribute Holy Communion. Parishioners are asked to receive Communion in the hand. Those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue, please come to the priest at the end of the line.
6. The congregation can continue singing. The Parish will provide either worship aids or hymnals to facilitate this.
7. Offertory collections will continue, and ushers and/or greeters will bring the collection baskets from pew to pew. Ushers and/or greeters will wear masks when taking up the collection.
8. Registering in advance to attend Mass is no longer necessary.
9. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass was lifted on the weekend of June 19/20. However, if you are not feeling well, please stay at home. The 10:00 Sunday Mass will continue to be livestreamed on this website.
10. If you have attended Mass and find that you test positive for COVID, please notify the Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 103.
2. People who are fully vaccinated do not have to socially distance when they come to church.
3. Parish staff and volunteers will not be monitoring anyone or asking people whether they've been vaccinated, but we ask people to monitor themselves and make their own decisions about social distancing.
4. Some pews will be blocked off to allow for social distancing. Please do not remove ribbons blocking pews.
5. Priests and Eucharistic ministers will wear masks when they distribute Holy Communion. Parishioners are asked to receive Communion in the hand. Those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue, please come to the priest at the end of the line.
6. The congregation can continue singing. The Parish will provide either worship aids or hymnals to facilitate this.
7. Offertory collections will continue, and ushers and/or greeters will bring the collection baskets from pew to pew. Ushers and/or greeters will wear masks when taking up the collection.
8. Registering in advance to attend Mass is no longer necessary.
9. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass was lifted on the weekend of June 19/20. However, if you are not feeling well, please stay at home. The 10:00 Sunday Mass will continue to be livestreamed on this website.
10. If you have attended Mass and find that you test positive for COVID, please notify the Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 103.
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 in person, please consider:
- CATHOLIC TV - Watch Catholic TV on Comcast channel 268, Verizon channel 296 or www.CatholicTV.org
- EWTN - Watch EWTN 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.
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Rosary Children
Please join us for our next gathering on: Wednesday, February 9 from 3:30 - 4:30pm at Medford Rehab We will say the Rosary, do a fun craft, and enjoy an ice cream sundae with the residents. If you have any questions, please contact Nadia at kevinandnadia1@verizon.net All children & parents welcome! |
St. Joseph Coffee Hour
Our next coffee hour date is February 13.
Please join us in the St. Joseph's Gym foyer after the 10am Mass for Coffee Hour. We will have coffee, tea, snacks and basketball! All ages are welcome. If you have questions, or would like to volunteer, email Michelle at mcbentivegna@gmail.com
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
Young Adults Group
We hope you will join us for our next Young Adults gathering on Saturday, February 5 at 5:30 pm at the St. Joseph Rectory.
We will have dinner followed by group discussion. If you have questions, or are planning to attend, email Michelle at mcbentivegna@gmail.com or Fr. Peter at pshen44@yahoo.com.
We will have dinner followed by group discussion. If you have questions, or are planning to attend, email Michelle at mcbentivegna@gmail.com or Fr. Peter at pshen44@yahoo.com.
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The 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish has raised $39,560 which is 76% of our goal of $51,897.
We need your help to reach our goal!
By supporting the annual Catholic Appeal, you are helping our Church bring Christ’s presence to the world through more than 50 different ministries. Over the last year, we have witnessed just how important Central Ministries are in supporting not just our parish, but all parishes and schools within our Archdiocese. As we move forward through this pandemic, we are so grateful to have a team of experts who help us ensure your safety. Every gift makes a difference.
If you have not already done so, please consider contributing to the 2021 Catholic Appeal to help ensure these ministries can continue helping our parish and communities throughout our Archdiocese of Boston. Visit bostoncatholicappeal.org to learn more. To give now, please scan the QR code below or click on "DONATE to Catholic Appeal" below.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
We need your help to reach our goal!
By supporting the annual Catholic Appeal, you are helping our Church bring Christ’s presence to the world through more than 50 different ministries. Over the last year, we have witnessed just how important Central Ministries are in supporting not just our parish, but all parishes and schools within our Archdiocese. As we move forward through this pandemic, we are so grateful to have a team of experts who help us ensure your safety. Every gift makes a difference.
If you have not already done so, please consider contributing to the 2021 Catholic Appeal to help ensure these ministries can continue helping our parish and communities throughout our Archdiocese of Boston. Visit bostoncatholicappeal.org to learn more. To give now, please scan the QR code below or click on "DONATE to Catholic Appeal" below.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
We remember in our prayers our parishioners & loved ones
who have passed away during this difficult time.
Diann Henry (1/18/22)
Gloria Ricottelli (1/18/22)
Edward "Ted" Bockley (1/15/22)
Andrew N. Sarno (1/11/22)
Anna May Riminiscenza (1/1/22)
Elaine Buckland (12/27/21)
Madeline M. Albanese (12/26/21)
Robert A. Sestito (12/26/21)
Jeanne O'Brien (12/18/21)
Rose Parisi (12/16/21)
Claire N. Goss (12/6/21)
Irene M. Inserra (12/6/21)
Betty L. Pantone (12/5/21)
Rita B. Butland (12/3/21)
Margaret L. Camuso (12/3/21)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
who have passed away during this difficult time.
Diann Henry (1/18/22)
Gloria Ricottelli (1/18/22)
Edward "Ted" Bockley (1/15/22)
Andrew N. Sarno (1/11/22)
Anna May Riminiscenza (1/1/22)
Elaine Buckland (12/27/21)
Madeline M. Albanese (12/26/21)
Robert A. Sestito (12/26/21)
Jeanne O'Brien (12/18/21)
Rose Parisi (12/16/21)
Claire N. Goss (12/6/21)
Irene M. Inserra (12/6/21)
Betty L. Pantone (12/5/21)
Rita B. Butland (12/3/21)
Margaret L. Camuso (12/3/21)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
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.