In our Masses this weekend we will take time to offer prayers for all our Mothers, both those who are with us and those who have passed into eternal life. Mother’s Day affords us time to thank God for the…

This weekend we welcome to our parish, Father Tom Hagan, a missionary priest from a non-profit missionary organization called  Hands Together. Their group’s mission is to help the poorest of the poor in Haiti. Hands Together’s approach is about building…

I received word from Steve Geraci that his mom Phyllis recently passed away in Naples, Florida. Our condolences go out to her husband and children. Phyllis and her husband Frank have a home in Rexhame but winter in Naples. She…

I want to thank everyone again for the generous Easter offerings. We sent in a check for $10,500. to the Clergy Benefit Health Trust Fund, as well as another check for $503.00 for the Holy Land. I appreciate everyone’s support…

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…