The Feast of the Divine Mercy is celebrated today, and it concludes the Octave of Easter. Did you know that the feast is observed by Roman Catholics as well as some Anglican congregations? It is based on the devotion to…

Today we celebrate the sealing of the Fourth Covenant between God and Humanity. This is a new and eternal covenant (agreement) between God and all people. Previous covenants were established with the Chosen people and the Jewish people; this covenant…

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. We enjoy the festiveness of this day and prepare for the solemn celebration of the Easter Triduum. His entire public ministry had as its mission, to reach Jerusalem. We…

 This is the Fifth Sunday in Lent and we continue to move closer to our Easter Celebration. Next week we will celebrate Palm Sunday, which will include reciting the Passion Story, and Palms will be distributed before the Drive-In Mass,…

Today we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Lent, “Laetare Sunday”, which gets its name from the traditional Latin entrance hymn, “Rejoice, O Jerusalem.” In Catholic Churches flowers may appear on the high altar and the organ may be played as…

As we enter into the Third Week of Lent, it’s time to remind everyone of our Easter Flowers Envelopes. This year, given the outside Drive-In Mass, I have ordered additional flowers-the order is with Kane’s Flower World in Danvers. We…

Taking care of those who are poor and in-need means a great deal to me and you have shown many times over that it is as equally as important to you. When we speak of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,…

 It is tax time – if you need a contribution receipt please let us know. Did you know that we take all the loose checks in the weekly collection and record them in our Collection software program? We have done…

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. The holiday remembers the life of Saint Valentine of Rome who lived in Rome during the third century; his saint’s day has since the middles ages, been associated with the tradition of courtly love. His…

Pastor’s Column Last Sunday, so many of you brought bags of groceries to the rectory and church for the food pantry run by the three Catholic Parishes of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury! I normally greet people a half hour before…