Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation, of the archangel Gabriel's announcement to Mary of God's plan for her life. A solemnity is the most important type of feast day in the Church, and so, today is a day for feasting, not fasting and abstaining from meat. Read more by clicking here.

Pope Francis has asked that all priests, religious, and laypeople join him in the "solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary." In our parishes, the prayer will be prayed at the 7:00 a.m. Mass in Cohasset and 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Hull. Please join us if you are able! If not, pray the prayer on your own. The prayer is available by clicking here. Read more about what the consecration means by clicking here.

A core tenet of the Catholic faith is that the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is made truly present in the Eucharist. But belief in the True Presence has waned in recent years, even among Catholics. And that’s a concern—because as Cardinal Seán teaches, “it is in the Eucharist where we find our true identity.” Jesus is Here is an opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of the mystery of Jesus’ presence with us—by listening to powerful talks on the Eucharist, by receiving Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass, and by adoring Him in a time of adoration and worship.

Registration is open for the June 18 Eucharistic Congress, Jesus Is Here, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. The center of this day-long gathering is the celebration of Mass with Cardinal Seán and time for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It will also include Eucharist-themed talks by Bishop Daniel Flores, Bishop Robert Barron, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, and Jackie and Bobby Angel, music by Village Lights, and the availability of a variety of Catholic-based vendors.

With our parishes covering the cost of the coach bus, the price, including box lunch, is $54 per person.

You can register and pay for the event by clicking here.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Paul Kierce by clicking here.