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 |
Livestream - Sunday, September 26, 2021
CARDINAL O'MALLEY WELCOME HOME VIDEO
"Our Church is a family. It's our spiritual home"
"Our Church is a family. It's our spiritual home"
We are pleased to share a message from Cardinal Sean O'Malley regarding
the reinstatement of the Sunday Mass obligation the weekend of June 19/20.
Please click here to read his letter.
PARISH PROTOCOLS
1.As of Friday, September 10, 2021, the City of Medford is implementing an Emergency Order for wearing of masks in public indoor spaces. This mandate applies to all persons over the age of 5. Persons with a medical exemption are not mandated to wear masks. Please click here to read the Board of Health Order.
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 resume singing. The Parish will provide either worship aids or hymnals to facilitate this.
7. Offertory collections will resume, 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 resume singing. The Parish will provide either worship aids or hymnals to facilitate this.
7. Offertory collections will resume, 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.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 3, 2021
following the 4pm Mass at St. Francis of Assisi
In honor of the Patron Saint of St. Francis of Assisi, we will be having our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 3rd after the 4pm Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. Please note that this will be the only location for the Blessing of the Animals at our parish. We hope you will join us!
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Mary, Queen of Peace
90 Day Prayer Pledge Challenge With the 100th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi church, this is now an opportunity for our entire parish to come together for a spiritual renewal. From September through December 31st, we are asking all our parishioners to pray the Memorare to our new patroness, Mary, Queen of Peace, 3 times per day, to ask for a spiritual renewal of our parish. Our goal is 100,000 Memorares for 100 years of St. Francis of Assisi Church! |
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St. Joseph Coffee Hour Join us after the 10am Mass at the St. Joseph gym & gym foyer for coffee, refreshments, snacks, conversation and family fun! Kids are welcome! There will not be coffee hour on Sunday, October 3. If you have questions, or would like to volunteer, email Michelle at mcbentivegna@gmail.com |
Parish Book Club
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the St. Francis of Assisi Lower Church Hall
Our next book to read and share in discussion is:
Compassion: Living in the Spirit of St. Francis
By Ilia Delio O. S. F.
As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi Church, we have selected a book for this month’s book club which will help us learn more about the Spirituality of St. Francis.
We have a limited number of copies of the book available for sale at the Parish Office at the discounted rate of $10 per book. Please call us at 781-396-0423 to purchase and pick up your copy, while supplies last. If you are interested in joining the Parish Book Club, please contact the Parish Office to sign up. We look forward to seeing you!
What is compassion and how does it emerge in the human heart? What moves one to compassion? Can we learn compassion as a way of life? Can we let go of our fears to love more deeply?
Compassion guides us through the life of Francis, tracing his growth from a selfish, materialistic young man to the humble, holy saint beloved by millions. With this book as your guide, you can do simple things every day to discover a more compassionate, open, fearless, and loving life - just as St. Francis did.
**NEW** Young Adults Group
The Young Adults Group typically meets the second Saturday of every month from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. We have dinner together, and then discuss scripture passages and other readings. If you have questions, or are planning to attend, email Michelle at mcbentivegna@gmail.com or Fr. Peter at pshen44@yahoo.com.
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!
Rosary Children
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
3:30 - 4:15pm at Carr Park (rain or shine)
We had a wonderful time saying the rosary together at our September meeting at Carr Park.
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at 3:30pm at Carr Park (rain or shine)
We will say the Rosary, do a fun craft & have a snack.
If you have any questions, please contact Nadia at kevinandnadia1@verizon.net
All children & parents welcome!
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at 3:30pm at Carr Park (rain or shine)
We will say the Rosary, do a fun craft & have a snack.
If you have any questions, please contact Nadia at kevinandnadia1@verizon.net
All children & parents welcome!
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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.
Peter Bramante (9/22/21)
Vincenza J. DeMarco (9/14/21)
Livia "Lee" Biagotti (9/9/21)
John Moulton, Jr. (8/28/21)
Lawrence S. Sands (8/27/21)
Carol A. Ferraguto (8/26/21)
Richard Thorud (8/17/21)
Paul J. Corolla, Sr. (8/15/21)
Frances Giannetti (8/13/21)
Anna Rossi (8/11/21)
Thomas Burbine (8/10/21)
Costantino Giliberto (8/9/21)
Andrew F. Cicerano (8/8/21)
Daniel J. Bates, Jr. (8/7/21)
Stella M. McParland (8/4/21)
Edna M. Sears (8/5/21)
Warren "Bud" Yaegar (8/2/21)
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
who have passed away during this difficult time.
Peter Bramante (9/22/21)
Vincenza J. DeMarco (9/14/21)
Livia "Lee" Biagotti (9/9/21)
John Moulton, Jr. (8/28/21)
Lawrence S. Sands (8/27/21)
Carol A. Ferraguto (8/26/21)
Richard Thorud (8/17/21)
Paul J. Corolla, Sr. (8/15/21)
Frances Giannetti (8/13/21)
Anna Rossi (8/11/21)
Thomas Burbine (8/10/21)
Costantino Giliberto (8/9/21)
Andrew F. Cicerano (8/8/21)
Daniel J. Bates, Jr. (8/7/21)
Stella M. McParland (8/4/21)
Edna M. Sears (8/5/21)
Warren "Bud" Yaegar (8/2/21)
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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