FORMED.ORG
Last Sunday in his homily, Deacon John referenced Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession available on Formed.org. This three-part series reveals the depth and mercy of God's bountiful love and healing grace available through Confession. God invites each of us to experience his unconditional love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Click on the graphic to access the program. Also available in Spanish. Click here to access Formed.org. If you do not have a free account, you can create one through our parish here:https://formed.org/
Confessions available Saturdays at 4:00 pm at St. Mary.
MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT
May 6, 2022 - Parish Hall
6:30 - 8:00 pm
All who are grieving are welcome.
Unleashing Your Parish for Mission!!
Last week, St. Mary's Parish hosted Matt Regitz from Divine Renovation. Multiple presentations were held and Matt inspired us to be disciples on mission for Christ. Joining us also was Annie Glendinning, a Divine Renovation Relationship Guide. What is Divine Renovation? According to their website, "Divine Renovation exists to inspire, connect, and equip priests and their parishes to go from maintenance to mission." St. Mary Parish has been working with Divine Renovation for several years and we are grateful for their support.
L-R: Fr. John Larochelle, Matt Regitz, and Fr. Nicholas Desimone
L-R: Annie Glendinning, Diane Moriarty, Matt Regitz and Fr. Nicholas Desimone
St. Vincent de Paul Annual
Commitment Ceremony Mass
Last weekend Dennis Featherstone, President of our Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was the guest speaker for this event held in Leominster. He spoke on "Why I became a Vincentian." The Vincentians are inspired by Gospel values and serve the needy and the poor. They grow spiritually through their service and are united to all Vincentians throughout the world through their works of charity and justice. Thank you Dennis for your leadership, your hard work, and commitment to the Gospel values. St. Mary's Vincentians work tirelessly to care for those in need.
Chosen and Religious Education Update
Final classes for Religious Education for this year will be this Sunday, May 1.
Chosen classes ended last weekend with a presentation by the St. Mary Mental Health Team to the teens and parents. This was followed by pizza and some fun!
Funds Raised for Ukraine
Thank you for your support for the Ukrainian refugees at the Franciscan Monastery in Nysa, Poland.
Fr. Tomasz had invited our parish to unite with theirs in supporting this monastery. Our parish and OLV combined raised a total of $17,595.70.
This is tremendous! Thank you!!