— December —
Advent Devotional for Families — Throughout Advent Season
As we know, the best way to teach children our Catholic Faith is to include them in our own prayer time. Children love to be included and this is one way for that to happen. Starting today, we will have Family Advent packets for you to take home. These packets contain the Jesse Tree program. The Jesse Tree is a great introduction to some figures of the Bible that your children (or even you) may not be aware of. We hope that this simple way to introduce people and events inspires you.
Advent Retreat w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV Wednesday, Dec 1 @ 7PM
We will livestream this Advent evening retreat led by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV. Fr. Timothy is a sought-after retreat director and former provincial of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary in the United States, he is the author of nearly a dozen books about the spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, including The Examen Prayer and, most recently, The Discernment of Spirits in Marriage.
Please call the Rectory or email
lbubencik@stmarysfoxboro.org to let us know if you would like to attend. Depending on the number of attendees, we will either set up the Murphy Room or the lower church.
KofC Christmas Wreaths — Dec 4 & 5
The Knights of Columbus will be selling wreaths after all Masses the weekend of Dec. 4th and 5th. Cost per wreath $20 while supply lasts.
Lessons and Carols at St. John’s Seminary - Sunday, Dec 5
Hear anew the prophetic telling of the world’s salvation, listen to St. John’s Seminary Schola as they perform exquisite choral meditations, and sing together with them the most beloved Advent hymns proclaiming the coming of our Savior’s birth. After the service, guests are invited to join the seminarians for mulled cider, holiday cookies, and cheerful conversation befitting this sacred season.
St. Mary’s will provide a free bus for those who would like to join us at St. John’s Seminary. The bus will leave at 1:30 and return approx. 6:30pm. Seats are limited. Please call the Rectory or email
lbubencik@stmarysfoxboro.orgto reserve your seats. Tickets to this event are free but it is customary to give a donation to the Seminary.
Eucharistic Adoration — Wednesday, Dec 8 from 9:30AM - 6:30PM
We need two persons in the presence of the Lord throughout each hour of Eucharistic Adoration. If you can sign up for an hour, please use link below. If we don’t have enough people signed up by December 6, we will need to cancel the adoration for this month.
Parish Rosary: Our Lady of Guadelupe —Dec 11 @ 3:30PM
Fr. Hynes will lead us in prayer in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadelupe, for peace and protection of our parish and country, and in reparation for those acts that wound Her Immaculate Heart. For more info and to sign up,
click here.
Foxboro Men's Group —Dec 16 @ 6:30PM-8:30PM
Join us as we focus on the faith and the virtues necessary for living a Catholic life in difficult times. Each meeting includes a short talk, discussion, and fellowship.
Location: Saint Augustine Chapel, 56 Mill St, Foxborough, MA 02035
Youth Choir — Sundays 10AM (Murphy Room)
The Youth Choir rehearses each Sunday morning to prepare for Christmas. Open to all children including HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Please note: WE WILL BE SINGING AT THE 4:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Adult Choir — Thursdays 6:30PM
The adult choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 6:30 in preparation for Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 2pm.