Throughout the week we will focus on the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, both now and in the future, for Catholics and all people of faith. This year’s theme is “Life and Dignity for All”. The significant feast days during the week (Saints Thomas More and John Fisher – June 22, Saint John the Baptist – June 24, and Saints Peter and Paul – June 29) inspire us to follow the example of these great saints who loved God above all and remained faithful in the face of adversity. 

Please visit www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek to download the “Pray-Reflect-Act” pages for each day on various religious liberty topics. These excellent resources are intended to inspire us to learn more about religious liberty from a Catholic perspective, help us to pray about particular issues, and provide us with tools to act on what we learn.

Our Parish Finance Committee, after discussing the financial matters of our Parish cemetery, has decided to increase fees for burials in St. Luke’s Cemetery beginning

September 1, 2022. The present prices for burial have not been adjusted for at least 20 years, and will reflect what is more consistent with other cemeteries throughout the Diocese of Worcester; although fees at St. Luke’s Cemetery will remain below the average of other cemeteries. Thus, the sale of a plot will be raised from $500.00 to $900.00. For interment, the burial of a casket (full body) will be raised from $500.00 to $1000.00, and the burial of cremains will be raised from $125.00 to $500.00. For any questions or concerns about the fee increases, please speak with Fr. Riley or call or email our Parish Bookkeeper, Linda Underwood.