The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
June 26th - Jun 28th
June 26th - Jun 28th
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Join Archbishop Henning
for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will pass through the Archdiocese of Boston from June 26th through June 28th with special events in Lexington, Plymouth, and along the Freedom Trail. This pilgrimage is an invitation to realign our lives, communities, and country under the sovereignty of Christ, to be one nation under God.
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As mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the Saints, indeed, among all creatures, she is exalted, yet still one of us. The Church honors her as Mother of God, looks to her as a model of perfect discipleship, and asks for her prayer to God on our behalf
EASTER FLOWER OFFERING
IN LOVING MEMORY
In memory of Yvonne (Lamothe) Ross
in honor of her loving grandson Graham Ross.
in honor of her loving grandson Graham Ross.
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Rosanne Peterson Lyia & Pat Geraneo Gay & Stephen Geraneo Marie Carbone & Kathy LaVelle Marianne & Ann Mulrey Mary Reefer & Dorothy Hayes Galvin Family Frank Sr. & Isabel Gersony Carmela & Vincent Pugliares DeGrande Family Sebastian & Rose D'Amico Yvonne (Lamothe) Ross Graham Ross Aldo & Donna Ghiloni Sr. Ann Marie Ghiloni CSJ Patricia Johnston Mildred Johnston Richard Johnston Sr. Kathy Nastri Margaret & George Garofalo Charles & Mary Grew Charles & Nancy Grew Paul M. Grew Sr. Armando Federico Cosimo & Anna Centofanti Angelina Centofanti Clarence King Marie & James Norris Richard Peterson Vittorio & Lilla Amleto & Vera Filomena & Michelangelo Austin & Margaret Griffin Jeanne Carter Ellen & Henry Murray Cecelia & Patrick Griffin Margaret Cardillo Robert Cardillo Pres. Donald Trump Maria Phan T. Mơ Moniz Family Freitas Family Gina Lopolito Maria Đinh Thị Xoan Phaolô Nguyễn Quốc Việt Maria, Anna, Phêrô & Vinh Sơn Lawrence Đăng Maria Huệ & Teresa Sa Đaminh Trần Văn Hạnh 2 Giuse, 2 Maria, Anna,Vicente Teresa & Maria Phê rô & các linh hồn thân nhân Xin tạ ơn Anna Nguyễn t. Huyền Linh Francis X. Shannon Alice Lydia & Albert Porcaro Ida, Dom, Joe & Joan DeFina Mr. & Mrs. Goupil Paula Banks Jennifer Cutillo Moscaritolo Family |
LoPriore Family Emilo Donbrosio Di Sisto Family Assunta Rosetti & Family Luigi Di Sisto & Family Giovanni Lopriore & Family Rosseti Family Zelina & Family Moniz Family Freitas Family Domenic & Mary Gigante Anthony & Lucy Gigante Angela & Dorothy Gigante Ralph & Marie Ciano Dominico & Maria Hạ Giuse Nguyễn Văn Tường Maria Nguyễn Thị Nụ Phêrô Nguyễn Văn Khắc Giuse Lê Ngọc Trác Giuseppe Centofanti Family Di Censo Family Maria Monteiro Attilio Cercone Concetta Guida Alzira & Humbert Re Joseph Luca Reverend Richard Messina Mr. & Mrs. J. Messina Mr. & Mrs. R Luca Shirtcliff Family Daley Family O'Brien Family Hardy Family Miscavage Family Guiseppe Gelormini Luigi Gelormini Auciello Family Joseph Beltramini Mary & William Beatty Mary & Joseph Flaherty Theresa & John Vigilante John Beatty William Beatty Pagano Family Gardner Family Finn Family Delahanty Family Dan & Margaret Connors Nancy Murphy Edward Walsh Anna Walsh David Walsh John Walsh Janet Ghiloni Mike & Madeline Khoury Jake & Grace Marino Maria Dương T. Rược Maria Nguyễn T. Diệu Christe Christo Stephen & Agatha Grillo Fortina & Angelo Christo |
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Dear Teachers, Youth Leaders and Parents
Father has decided to close the School tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, for the safety of all the students, teachers, youth leaders, and parents.
If you plan to attend Mass at the Parish tomorrow, please consider buying some extra food to bring home so you’ll be prepared for the upcoming snow‑shoveling days without needing to cook. Thank you very much, and wish you warmth and peace.
In Christ,
Sach Nguyen
Father has decided to close the School tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, for the safety of all the students, teachers, youth leaders, and parents.
If you plan to attend Mass at the Parish tomorrow, please consider buying some extra food to bring home so you’ll be prepared for the upcoming snow‑shoveling days without needing to cook. Thank you very much, and wish you warmth and peace.
In Christ,
Sach Nguyen
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, in an atmosphere filled with spring colors, a solemn concelebrated mass to celebrate the Lunar New Year was held at Saint Clement church of the Blessed Andrew Phu Yen parish at 11:00 a.m. In the joy of the Lunar Year Day, Father Francis Huy Pham presided over the mass and wished all parishioners a peaceful, joyful, and grace-filled new year. Attending the mass were concelebrating Priests, Seminarians, Sisters, and families of parishioners in the parish with other communities gathered to offer thanks and pray for God's blessings and a wonderful new year. The traditional costumes and colorful flowers added to the solemnity.
After mass, everyone was invited to the parish's gym to attend the celebration party. The beautifully decorated hall, cheerful music, and delicious food prepared meticulously and thoughtfully made the parish's Lunar New Year festival more special and kept the unforgettable moments of the beginning of the year in everyone's hearts.
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...will be a time of renewal and forgiveness with God.
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According to news from the Archdiocese of Boston, the 2025 Jubilee officially opened on December 24, 2024 at 7pm, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father-Pope Francis, who presided over the celebration of the Night Mass of the Lord's Birth inside the Basilica. The year will end in Rome on January 6, 2026.
Archbishop Richard Henning also officially opened the Jubilee Year in Boston on December 29, 2024 at 11:30 am at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The year in Boston will end on December 28, 2025. Our Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish has been selected as one of 10 churches for pilgrims to visit and pray during this special Holy Year 2025. A Jubilee Year is a time for forgiveness and renewal of our relationship with God. We are exhorted to conversion, prayer, repentance and renewed faith. As Pope Francis recalled, “the door of God's heart is always open; let us return to him. Let us return to the heart that loves us and forgives us."
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Every year, as we enter the month of October, we think of the Rosary, a beautiful traditional image of Our Lady of the Rosary, holding the Child Jesus in one arm and giving the Rosary to Saint Dominic with the other hand. That image tells us that the Rosary is a means given by Our Lady to humanity through Saint Dominic, so that God's children, through contemplating and meditating on the life of Jesus, may love Him and follow Him more and more each day.
Praying the Rosary is a familiar way of praying to almost all Catholic believers, whether clergy or laity. Through a long process in the history of the Church until the 16th century, the prayers and structure of the Rosary is perfected as they are today. Praying the Rosary helps us contemplate the outstanding milestones in the life of Jesus Christ from before Christmas to his suffering and glorious Resurrection; along with the image of the humble, virtuous and blessed Mother Mary. It can be said that the Rosary is a shortened version of the Bible for Christians.
Praying the Rosary is a familiar way of praying to almost all Catholic believers, whether clergy or laity. Through a long process in the history of the Church until the 16th century, the prayers and structure of the Rosary is perfected as they are today. Praying the Rosary helps us contemplate the outstanding milestones in the life of Jesus Christ from before Christmas to his suffering and glorious Resurrection; along with the image of the humble, virtuous and blessed Mother Mary. It can be said that the Rosary is a shortened version of the Bible for Christians.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The first day of school for the Christ the King Chapter and Blessed Andrew Phu-Yen School will be Sunday, September 7.
Please ensure that the students have the following:
• backpacks (to carry some books home),
• two pencils,
• and their favorite snacks
• Please remind students to wear full uniforms
Please see the attachments for the School Calendar and Policy. Please review them carefully and come with any questions.
For safety reasons, we do not permit students to wander in the hallways or the gym during school hours. If your child is only enrolled in the Faith Formation program, please arrive at the designated time.
The Faith Formation program begins at 2:00 PM and concludes at 3:00 PM.
We warmly invite you to meet with us at 1:30 PM at the Chapel. This is an opportunity to meet the teachers and youth leaders.
We are looking forward to working with you this year. Thank you, and may the Lord bless you and your families. Looking forward to meeting all of you,
In Jesus Christ,
Sach
The first day of school for the Christ the King Chapter and Blessed Andrew Phu-Yen School will be Sunday, September 7.
Please ensure that the students have the following:
• backpacks (to carry some books home),
• two pencils,
• and their favorite snacks
• Please remind students to wear full uniforms
Please see the attachments for the School Calendar and Policy. Please review them carefully and come with any questions.
For safety reasons, we do not permit students to wander in the hallways or the gym during school hours. If your child is only enrolled in the Faith Formation program, please arrive at the designated time.
The Faith Formation program begins at 2:00 PM and concludes at 3:00 PM.
We warmly invite you to meet with us at 1:30 PM at the Chapel. This is an opportunity to meet the teachers and youth leaders.
We are looking forward to working with you this year. Thank you, and may the Lord bless you and your families. Looking forward to meeting all of you,
In Jesus Christ,
Sach
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We Have A Pope!
Thanks God! We have a Pope. Halleluiah! It was a great joy when we received the news from Rome on last Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025 that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.
Before imparting the Urbi et Orbi blessing, to Rome and the whole world, Pope Leo XIV addressed everyone with a greeting of peace. |
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HAPPY EASTER!
Happy Easter to all our Parishioners at Blessed Andrew Phu-Yen Parish, Saint Clement Church. Our Staff wishes you a very happy and blessed day. Christ is Risen Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord Jesus, you have conquered death and opened the way to eternal life. In the joy of your Resurrection, we offer you the souls of those who have gone before us. May you have mercy on them and purify them, so that they may enjoy with you the glorious light of the resurrection.
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Freitas Family
Patricia Johnston Richard Johnston Sr. Mildred Johnston Humbert & Alzira Re Jake & Grace Marino Mike & Madeline Khoury Donna & Aldo Ghiloni Sr. Ann Marie Ghiloni CSJ Di Censo Family Centofanti Family Dan & Margaret Connors Nancy Murphy Florence Canaris Dianne Lombardo Armando Federico Cosimo & Anna Centofanti Angelina Centofanti Laurenzo & Maria Phêrô & Maria Joseph & Maria Joseph & Teresa Pasqualina & Luigi Alfonso Giuse Maria Rosa Maria Anna Vicente Guise Robert M. King Charles and Mary Grew Charles and Nancy Grew Paul M. Grew Sr. Josett Toussaint Lo Priore Family Rossetti Family Emilio Dambrosio Attilio Cercone Richard Peterson Joseph Hoàng Xuân Khuẩn Bác Tám, Cụ Thầu Francois, Mari-Helene Claude, Audette Các linh hồn tổ tiên nội ngoại Giuse Nguyễn Xuân Châu Anna Nguyễn T. Lừng Anna Nguyễn T. Thận Gioan-Baotixita David Dũng Mary-July Phượng Đỗ Các linh hồn Maria Đinh Thị Xoan Phaolô Nguyễn Quốc Việt Grêgôriô Nguyễn Đình Cao Anna Nguyễn T. Lập Teresa Đỗ Kim Hiền |
Đaminh Ngô V. Tới
Joseph Luca & Luca Family Richard Messina Messina Family Vittorio & Lilla Amleto & Vera Michaelangelo & Filomena Jackie & Jolanda Carmela & Lucia & Franco Francesco & Caterina Umberto & Concetta Anna & Edward Walsh David & John Walsh Madeline Mitrano Raymond Patalano Daley Family Hardy Family Miscavage Family O'Brien Family Lydia & Pat Geraneo Gay & Stephen Geraneo Marie Capone Kathy LaVallee Ann & Marianne Mulrey Mary Ann Keefe Carmela & Vincent Pugliares Margaret & George Garofalo Francesca DeGrande Salvatore & Joseph DeGrande Clarence King James & Marie Norris Luigi Di Sisto Family Antonio Moscaritolo Silvio Family Concetta Guida Frank Sr. & Isabel Gersony Các linh hồn ông bà nội ngoại Giuse Trần T. Trung Gioanna Phanxica Hoàng Q. Phi Maria & Đaminh Hai linh hồn Maria Rosanne Peterson Sebastian & Rose D’Amico Marquerite & Petter Manganis Bridget & David Manganis Esther Mailoux Camuso Family Cipriani Family Tomassi family Giuse Nguyễn V. Thái Laurensô Nguyễn T. Hiền Linh Hồn Đaminh |
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- The news from TheBostonPilot.com
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The First Day of School has come and gone. Let the fun begin!
Please bring the children to school on or before classes begin and pick them up from the rear door at the parking lot.
Please keep them safe by reminding them to keep their masks on at all times.
Please put some light snacks in their backpacks.
Please reach out to the classroom teachers directly when the child(ren) will be absent.
School Schedule
Sunday 12:15pm – 05:00pm
12:15pm-12:30pm Time to enter school
12:30pm-01:25pm Vietnamese Language
01:25pm-01:30pm Transition
01:30pm-02:25pm Chương Trình Giáo Lý/Faith Formation
02:25pm-02:30pm Transition
02:30pm-03:45pm Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
03:45pm-04:00pm Quiet Hour Prepare for Mass
04:00pm-05:00pm Mass
Elizabeth Nguyễn Sách
Faith Formation/Vietnamese Language Programs
==> COVID Faith Formation Guidelines through November 1
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December 7th, 2021
Dear Fr. Pham,
Allow me this moment to express my appreciation for your kind welcome as I came to Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish to St. Clement Church last month, to celebrate the Mass of Christ the King and commemorate the Vietnamese Martyrs. Thank you for your gift provided following the Mass, your kindness will be very helpful for the work of the Church in the Archdiocese.Please know that I was greatly encouraged to witness the faith and enthusiasm of the many parishioners and families gathered for the Mass and the priests who were able to join us that day. Their collective presence was testimony to the importance of the Vietnamese Catholic community and Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish hold for the work of the Church, particularly the hope for the future present among the youth and young families. |
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Thank you, Fr. Phong, for all you do to lead and guide the Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish and your leadership for the Vietnamese Catholic Community. Your dedication to ministry and service is a blessing for the Archdiocese and the people entrusted to your pastoral care
Asking God’s blessings upon you and all your loved ones, I remain,
Devotedly yours in Christ,
+Seán, OFM Cap
Archdiocese of Boston
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It is through your generosity to the Catholic Appeal that we continue to provide support for our Catholic schools, operational support for our parishes, faith and formation programs at our parishes, and many services for those in our community who turn to our Church for assistance. Many of you may have received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your early support by making a gift to the 2022 Catholic Appeal. 
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Supporting the Catholic Appeal is the most effective way to carry out the work of the Church, both within and beyond parish boundaries. Our parish directly benefits from the ministries supported by the Appeal. We hope that you will respond generously.
Please prayerfully consider making an early gift by mailing back your pledge card, scanning the QR code or visiting www.bostoncatholicappeal.org/donate-now to make an online donation. Your gift will help put faith into action in countless and far-reaching ways and every gift makes a difference. Thank you!
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Here are a some pictures of a special holy hour in our parish praying for World Peace, especially for Ukraine with other communities in local on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
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On behalf of Father Andrew Phong Q. Pham,
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The three seminarians of the Diocese of Thanh Hoa - Joseph Ha, Matthew Tuan and Joseph Hien, who had spent the last summer here with us are being ordained to the Diaconate. The Mass will take place here at St. Clement Church on next Sunday (May 22) at the eleven o’clock Mass. Most Reverend Vincent Nguyen of the Archdiocese of Toronto and our own Most Reverend Mark O’Connell will be presiding over the ordination. The ordination is not only historic for our church of St. Clement but also for our parish of Blessed Andrew Phu Yen.
So, on behalf of my bishop of Thanh Hoa, Most Reverend Joseph Cuong Nguyen, I cordially invite all of you to come to this Ordination Mass. A huge reception will take place in the gymnasium immediately following the Mass. Really, do plan to come, for it will be quite a beautiful and sacred experience.
From THE FAITH FORMATION AND LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Dearest Catechists/Teachers, Eucharistic Youth Leaders, and Parents/Guardians,
After a long hiatus due to the menacing Omicron, the School will be re-opened on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 12:30 pm. Please remind the children to always keep face masks on to keep them safe and healthy.
Also, please remind the children to bring their catechism and Vietnamese books, and pencils
May the Lord grant us his grace on this new lunar year. May the new lunar year bring us health, joy, and happiness.
In Jesus Christ,
Elizabeth Nguyễn Sách
Faith Formation/Vietnamese Language Programs
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Dear People of St. Clement’s Church:
Weather reports indicate a severe snow storm is directly heading our way. Snow accumulation is anywhere from 12 to 24 inches, beginning around midnight and continues through Saturday until the early hours of Sunday. It will make travelling on Saturday very dangerous.
THE VIGIL MASS IS CANCELLED Please stay home!
If weather condition is improved by then, you could join us at the Sunday afternoon Bilingual Mass at 4 p.m.
Father Phong
Please carefully read the guidelines provided below for downloading: both the brief guidelines and the recently updated full instructions, which explains our safety measures and reopened services in greater detail.
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Letters from Cardinal Sean O'Malley Regarding the Killing of George Floyd and Racism
We ask that you use the following links to read the letters from the Cardinal to the people of the Archdiocese of Boston in response to the persisting evil of racism in this country.
Statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of MA: July 23, 2020 - regarding police reform legislation
Homily from the Cardinal's Mass for Racial Justice: June 14, 2020
A Letter to the People of the Archdiocese of Boston on Racism: June 5, 2020 - see also the Vimeo link to watch the Cardinal's message
Statement on the killing of George Floyd: May 30, 2020
Statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of MA: July 23, 2020 - regarding police reform legislation
Homily from the Cardinal's Mass for Racial Justice: June 14, 2020
A Letter to the People of the Archdiocese of Boston on Racism: June 5, 2020 - see also the Vimeo link to watch the Cardinal's message
Statement on the killing of George Floyd: May 30, 2020
The USCCB has provided numerous resources on their website for the Catholic faithful community to reflect on our collective and individual roles in the prevailing sin of racism in the United States. Information about the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, videos from the Committee and Pope Francis, formal statements and guides from the USCCB are all available here in this link.
Emergency Support for Catholic Schools
Please click here to go to the Archdiocese's of Boston website and read Cardinal Sean’s message about Catholic Schools and the petition asking Governor Baker to help support our schools with emergency financial aid through the federal CARES Act . You can sign this petition to help show your support for the Catholic schools, teachers, students, family and staff who are working hard to continue providing education and community under the constraints of the pandemic.
Collection and Offertory
Though this global crisis has created physical, spiritual and economic strain beyond compare, we ask those of you who are able to remember St. Clement through your weekly envelopes and OSV Online Giving. Collection baskets will not be passed around during Mass but will be stationed at the front of the church. We are encouraging everyone who can to utilize Online Giving in order to reduce cross-contacted objects, like the envelopes and cash.
We are inexpressibly thankful to you, our parishioners, for your generous commitment and dedication to the parish. We are proud of the courage, compassion and perseverance you have shown as brothers and sisters in Christ. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and God Bless you!
We are inexpressibly thankful to you, our parishioners, for your generous commitment and dedication to the parish. We are proud of the courage, compassion and perseverance you have shown as brothers and sisters in Christ. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and God Bless you!
PARISH COUNCIL
Our next monthly meeting: TBA
The Archdiocese Code of Ministerial Behavior
Please review the Archdiocese of Boston Code of Ministerial Behavior, which can be downloaded in a PDF format. Once you have read it, please email secretary@[email protected] to let us know so we may mark it in our records. All staff and volunteers are required to read this document, but parishioners are welcome to review it for their own information, as well.
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Here you can find our parish financial report for the year of 2020.
As Saint Clement parish community, we are committed to transparency and the sharing of our efforts to follow Christ in the life of the Church, in both its spiritual and practical aspects. You can also download a PDF of the 2020 budget letter from the parish administrator. |
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Enroll at Saint Clement
To become a member of the parish download the enrollment form, email or mail it to the parish office. |
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We Need Volunteers!
We are looking for more volunteers for the Sunday and Vigil masses for the foreseeable future, since this situation is not going away any time soon. We need:
Ushers: to receive and accommodate our fellow parishioners. There should be ideally three ushers at each mass.
Given the fact that they will be directly interacting with the congregation, they should be 60 y.o. or younger and without any critical health condition. All of our masses are currently understaffed for ushers and we are happy to have your help for any mass time you are able to come!
Cleaners: anyone can help, as recommended by the authorities, with the after-mass cleaning of all the surfaces that come in contact with the people attending mass: pews, door handles, and all other surfaces and areas that are reasonably prone to be touched.
As per the recent mandate from the Archdiocese, Lectors, musicians and volunteers will have to have their temperature taken before every Mass they serve.
Volunteer Coordinator: Allison Fillo
[email protected]
(860) 227-6429
Please contact Allison ASAP if you are willing to volunteer. Be sure to tell her which role you want to volunteer for and which mass or masses you are available to help.
Ushers: to receive and accommodate our fellow parishioners. There should be ideally three ushers at each mass.
Given the fact that they will be directly interacting with the congregation, they should be 60 y.o. or younger and without any critical health condition. All of our masses are currently understaffed for ushers and we are happy to have your help for any mass time you are able to come!
Cleaners: anyone can help, as recommended by the authorities, with the after-mass cleaning of all the surfaces that come in contact with the people attending mass: pews, door handles, and all other surfaces and areas that are reasonably prone to be touched.
As per the recent mandate from the Archdiocese, Lectors, musicians and volunteers will have to have their temperature taken before every Mass they serve.
Volunteer Coordinator: Allison Fillo
[email protected]
(860) 227-6429
Please contact Allison ASAP if you are willing to volunteer. Be sure to tell her which role you want to volunteer for and which mass or masses you are available to help.
Let's pray for our departed loved ones!
Tables are set up inside the entrance of the Church.
Please bring in pictures of your deceased loved ones and place them on the tables.
We will remember and pray for them during the month of November.
Cardinal Seán O’Malley: Welcome Home Message
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Serving God's People in Medford and Somerville since 1912
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