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 9am & 11am Confessions: Saturday, after the 8:30am Mass and from 3pm - 3:45pm |
Dear Parish Families,
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has approved my request to name our newly merged Parish as "Mary, Queen of Peace." I made this request after our survey of parishioners in late July and early August. Although the voting was close, "Queen of Peace" received the most votes. It seems providential to me that this name (which was suggested by several parishioners) received the most votes during this time in which we are struggling with a pandemic and also with social and political turmoil in our country. Our nation, our community, and our families need the peace that the Lord gives, through the intercession of His Mother Mary.
The title, Queen of Peace, was added to the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917 by the pope in the midst of World War I. This Litany is traditionally prayed at the end of the Rosary. Since she is the Mother of Jesus the Prince of Peace, let us all ask her to keep our Parish and our families close to her Son and give us peace.
"O Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, you who stood at the foot of the cross, obtain from your Son pardon for our sins; you who never doubted the victory of his resurrection, sustain our faith and our hope; you who are enthroned as Queen in glory, teach us the royal road of service and the glory of love. Amen." (from a prayer of Pope Francis in 2016)
Father Paul
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has approved my request to name our newly merged Parish as "Mary, Queen of Peace." I made this request after our survey of parishioners in late July and early August. Although the voting was close, "Queen of Peace" received the most votes. It seems providential to me that this name (which was suggested by several parishioners) received the most votes during this time in which we are struggling with a pandemic and also with social and political turmoil in our country. Our nation, our community, and our families need the peace that the Lord gives, through the intercession of His Mother Mary.
The title, Queen of Peace, was added to the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917 by the pope in the midst of World War I. This Litany is traditionally prayed at the end of the Rosary. Since she is the Mother of Jesus the Prince of Peace, let us all ask her to keep our Parish and our families close to her Son and give us peace.
"O Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, you who stood at the foot of the cross, obtain from your Son pardon for our sins; you who never doubted the victory of his resurrection, sustain our faith and our hope; you who are enthroned as Queen in glory, teach us the royal road of service and the glory of love. Amen." (from a prayer of Pope Francis in 2016)
Father Paul
LIVESTREAM: 10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS - SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 - coming soon!
Mass Schedule for September 26 & 27
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St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 9am Sunday at 11am |
St. Joseph
Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 8am Sunday at 10am |
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!
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!
Weekend Mass Assistants
We are looking for volunteers to assist at our weekend Masses to help as greeters and ushers. We would be so grateful for your participation in making every Mass a welcoming, safe celebration. Please click the button below to assist at the Mass of your choice or call our Parish Office at 781-396-0423 x 103. Thank you!
If you are attending Mass, please review the following guidelines issued by the Archdiocese of Boston to ensure everyone’s safety:
- To allow for social distancing, we have limited capacity at our churches. If you plan to attend Mass with us this weekend, please sign up in advance. If you have signed up to attend Mass, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for sign in.
- Please wear a mask, and practice social distancing (standing/sitting 6 feet apart).
- For your safety, surfaces are sanitized regularly.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.
- 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.
- Sunday Masses will continue to livestream on our website on Sundays at 10:00 am.
Please watch the following video from the Archdiocese of Boston for information about returning to Mass.
Daily Masses are offered at our parishes at 8:30 am Mondays through Saturdays. If you are unable to attend, 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
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.
Celebration of the Priesthood Virtual Gala
September is the month for our priests and the next big event is the Celebration of the Priesthood Virtual Gala next Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm. The Celebration of the Priesthood dinner is an annual fundraising event that gives us the opportunity to honor the nearly 540 active and senior priests in good standing who have worked tirelessly to strengthen their communities across Greater Boston without asking anything in return. This event is going to be extraordinary, and will tell stories of our priests that most people have never seen.
Below is a short promotional video for the Celebration of the Priesthood. Please click here to for more information.
Below is a short promotional video for the Celebration of the Priesthood. Please click here to for more information.
CATHOLIC APPEAL - As we prepare to close this year’s campaign, we want to thank all who have contributed to this year’s
Catholic Appeal! Your generous support is vital in funding the many ministries that provide assistance to our parishes, schools, and communities in a variety of ways during this difficult and challenging time.
If you haven’t done so, please consider making your gift to the 2020 Catholic Appeal now and help us achieve our campaign goal.
Following are three easy ways to donate:
Following is a summary of your support to this campaign:
Gift/Pledges Goal % of goal reached
Mary, Queen of Peace Parish $ 33,046 $52,018 64%
Every gift, regardless of the size, is meaningful and can make an impact. Your participation in our parish Appeal is very much appreciated by our parish and the thousands that are served through the Archdiocesan Central Ministries. This is our Church and when you support the Appeal, you support us!
Catholic Appeal! Your generous support is vital in funding the many ministries that provide assistance to our parishes, schools, and communities in a variety of ways during this difficult and challenging time.
If you haven’t done so, please consider making your gift to the 2020 Catholic Appeal now and help us achieve our campaign goal.
Following are three easy ways to donate:
- When you receive a letter or email, please respond using the pledge card or donation options.
- Visit BostonCatholicAppeal.org to give on-line
- Return the Catholic Appeal envelope to our parish office. Envelopes can be found at our churches and our Parish Office.
Following is a summary of your support to this campaign:
Gift/Pledges Goal % of goal reached
Mary, Queen of Peace Parish $ 33,046 $52,018 64%
Every gift, regardless of the size, is meaningful and can make an impact. Your participation in our parish Appeal is very much appreciated by our parish and the thousands that are served through the Archdiocesan Central Ministries. This is our Church and when you support the Appeal, you support us!
PARISH MERGER EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2020
Cardinal Sean O'Malley approved our request to merge our parishes and issued a Decree of Merger, which made our union effective on August 1, 2020. As a result, our two parishes come together to form a new entity for canonical, sacramental, financial and legal purposes so that we can be stronger together as a Catholic Community.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has approved our newly merged Parish name: Mary, Queen of Peace. When making financial donations to our new Parish, please continue to make checks payable to: Saint Joseph – Saint Francis of Assisi Parish while we update our systems to our new name. Parishioners who use the envelope system will receive their envelopes with the new Parish name in the coming days. In the meantime, please continue to use the envelopes you have.
During this transitional time, our website and on-line giving systems will remain unchanged. However, In the coming weeks our on-line giving system will also merge and will change. We will reach out to all those who participate in on-line giving to guide you through this change.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our Parish Office by phone at 781-396-0423 or by e-mail at lpowers.stjoseph.stfrancis@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has approved our newly merged Parish name: Mary, Queen of Peace. When making financial donations to our new Parish, please continue to make checks payable to: Saint Joseph – Saint Francis of Assisi Parish while we update our systems to our new name. Parishioners who use the envelope system will receive their envelopes with the new Parish name in the coming days. In the meantime, please continue to use the envelopes you have.
During this transitional time, our website and on-line giving systems will remain unchanged. However, In the coming weeks our on-line giving system will also merge and will change. We will reach out to all those who participate in on-line giving to guide you through this change.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our Parish Office by phone at 781-396-0423 or by e-mail at lpowers.stjoseph.stfrancis@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: The two church buildings will continue to be called St. Francis of Assisi Church and St. Joseph Church.
For more information, please see the April 2020 letter sent to all parishioners which explains the reasons for the merger, as well as the "Frequently Asked Questions" document. Both can be viewed by clicking the blue buttons below. We had "Town Hall" meetings via Zoom to discuss the merger on June 28th and 29th, and will have more meetings in the near future to announce the next steps.
For more information, please see the April 2020 letter sent to all parishioners which explains the reasons for the merger, as well as the "Frequently Asked Questions" document. Both can be viewed by clicking the blue buttons below. We had "Town Hall" meetings via Zoom to discuss the merger on June 28th and 29th, and will have more meetings in the near future to announce the next steps.
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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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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 or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89886391043?pwd=c1R6dmFJbVpoR1pWczVJampoeS83Zz09
Click on join a meeting Meeting ID: 898 8639 1043 Password: 253482
For more information, please email mccfaithformation@gmail.com or call the parish office at 781-396-0423 x 118
We remember in our prayers our parishioners & loved ones who have passed away during this difficult time.
Mike James
Domenic Micale (9/10/20)
Brandon D. Mitchell (9/7/20)
Theresa M. Ghiloni (9/6/20)
Elizabeth L. Thompson (9/6/20)
Elena Cioffi (9/3/20)
Giovanni Puccio (8/24/20)
Michael A. Sciarra (8/23/20)
Russell Rossi (8/23/20)
Domenico Pietrolungo (8/14/20)
Josephine B. Bradanese (8/10/20)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Mike James
Domenic Micale (9/10/20)
Brandon D. Mitchell (9/7/20)
Theresa M. Ghiloni (9/6/20)
Elizabeth L. Thompson (9/6/20)
Elena Cioffi (9/3/20)
Giovanni Puccio (8/24/20)
Michael A. Sciarra (8/23/20)
Russell Rossi (8/23/20)
Domenico Pietrolungo (8/14/20)
Josephine B. Bradanese (8/10/20)
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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