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 |
Dear Members of the Parish,
After receiving feedback from many parishioners in two rounds of surveys and Town Hall Meetings, we are announcing the new Mass schedule that will begin on November 1 (also the Vigil Masses on Oct 31). The new schedule is listed below.
This new schedule will enable Shawn Mikkelson, our music director, to play at most Sunday Masses in both churches, and will enable us to significantly reduce music ministry costs. It will also enable Father Peter and I to be present at both churches every weekend, whether we are celebrating the Mass or greeting people afterward. Finally, we will be adding a Sunday afternoon Mass for families who may be busy on Sunday morning.
It is important that we start thinking and acting as one parish. Some people will be losing the Mass they normally attend, yet there will be a Mass at the other church near that same time. Change is not easy, yet we must reduce costs while still providing many options for Sunday Mass.
Let us pray to Mary, Queen of Peace, that she will intercede for all of us and our families, to bring peace to our nation, our community, and our homes.
Father Paul Sullivan, Pastor
After receiving feedback from many parishioners in two rounds of surveys and Town Hall Meetings, we are announcing the new Mass schedule that will begin on November 1 (also the Vigil Masses on Oct 31). The new schedule is listed below.
This new schedule will enable Shawn Mikkelson, our music director, to play at most Sunday Masses in both churches, and will enable us to significantly reduce music ministry costs. It will also enable Father Peter and I to be present at both churches every weekend, whether we are celebrating the Mass or greeting people afterward. Finally, we will be adding a Sunday afternoon Mass for families who may be busy on Sunday morning.
It is important that we start thinking and acting as one parish. Some people will be losing the Mass they normally attend, yet there will be a Mass at the other church near that same time. Change is not easy, yet we must reduce costs while still providing many options for Sunday Mass.
Let us pray to Mary, Queen of Peace, that she will intercede for all of us and our families, to bring peace to our nation, our community, and our homes.
Father Paul Sullivan, Pastor
New Mass Schedule - begins October 31/November 1
Saturday 4:00 pm - St Francis of Assisi (music every other week)
4:00 pm - St Joseph (music every other week)
Sunday 8:00 am - St Joseph (no music)
10:00 am - St Joseph
11:30 am - St Francis of Assisi
4:00 pm - St Francis of Assisi
LIVESTREAM: 10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS - October 25, 2020
Mass Schedule for October 31 & November 1
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St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday at 4:00 pm Sunday at 11:30 am Sunday at 4:00 pm |
St. Joseph
Saturday at 4:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am Sunday at 10:00 am |
Please sign up for the Mass your wish to attend by clicking the Sign Up button - coming soon!
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!
Second Collection weekend of 10/25/20: Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette
ThThe Society for the Propagation of the Faith is conducting its mission appeal on behalf of the North American La Salette Mission Center. This is a Catholic non-profit corporation, a ministry of the Province of Mary, Mother of the Americas, representing in North America the world-wide Congregation of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.
By its mission, awareness and fundraising efforts, it provides economic and spiritual assistance for La Salette Missions in 27 countries around the world, especially helping those most in need in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Inspired by Mary's plea at La Salette, it helps our Missionaries proclaim to the poor and disenfranchised the reconciling message of Jesus Christ.
Please consider giving to this important collection to help the missionaries of La Salette continue their mission to bring God's reconciling message to the poor! Please visit the website for The Society for the Propagation of the Faith www.propfaithboston.org/donations and select the Mission Appeal: the link To donate please click here. e La
By its mission, awareness and fundraising efforts, it provides economic and spiritual assistance for La Salette Missions in 27 countries around the world, especially helping those most in need in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Inspired by Mary's plea at La Salette, it helps our Missionaries proclaim to the poor and disenfranchised the reconciling message of Jesus Christ.
Please consider giving to this important collection to help the missionaries of La Salette continue their mission to bring God's reconciling message to the poor! Please visit the website for The Society for the Propagation of the Faith www.propfaithboston.org/donations and select the Mission Appeal: the link To donate please click here. e La
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.
FAITH FORMATION MEDIA FUND
We need your assistance!
Due to COVID 19, our Faith Formation classes from Oct-Dec will be offered via Zoom.
Many of our teachers need computer equipment that allows them to teach on Zoom. We have set up a Faith Formation Media Fund to help us purchase the needed equipment. This equipment will enable us to provide every child with the best possible experience to learn about their faith. Any donation made to our fund would be greatly appreciated!
To donate click here
Thank you in advance for your support!
We need your assistance!
Due to COVID 19, our Faith Formation classes from Oct-Dec will be offered via Zoom.
Many of our teachers need computer equipment that allows them to teach on Zoom. We have set up a Faith Formation Media Fund to help us purchase the needed equipment. This equipment will enable us to provide every child with the best possible experience to learn about their faith. Any donation made to our fund would be greatly appreciated!
To donate click here
Thank you in advance for your support!
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
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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.
Sean M. Sullivan (10/5/20)
Anthony Cantalupa (10/4/20)
Dora R. DiLiegro (10/2/20)
M. Virginia McDermott (10/1/20)
Kenneth Matarazzo (9/28/20)
Joanne Caputo (8/15/20)
Rose M. Schifano (9/23/20
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)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Sean M. Sullivan (10/5/20)
Anthony Cantalupa (10/4/20)
Dora R. DiLiegro (10/2/20)
M. Virginia McDermott (10/1/20)
Kenneth Matarazzo (9/28/20)
Joanne Caputo (8/15/20)
Rose M. Schifano (9/23/20
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)
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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