This Friday, June 24th, is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more about it here.
Our New Parish Name!Our new name effective July 1, 2022 is Our Lady of Hope Parish Watch a NEW video from our pastors here. Read more about the new name here.
Welcome Rev. Derek Mobilio!The Bishop has assigned a new Associate Pastor, just ordained June 18th, to our new Parish. He is very excited and ready to serve our community starting July 1st. Please keep him in your prayers! Read his bio here.
Bringing the Saints to Life-This program honors one saint a month. For June, we’ll honor Saint Charles Lwanga on Sunday, June 26th at 10am Mass at St. James. Please join us to learn more about Saint Charles (of Uganda) and read here.
Totus Tuus - Vacation Bible School: Will be held at St. Mary Church July 10-15, by Worcester Diocesan Seminarians & Grafton’s own Delaney Hanna and Courtney Romeo. For more info and to register, contact Darleen at: dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org Grades 1-6 9:00am - 2:30pm Grades 7-12 7:00pm - 9:15pm
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - We will be holding Summer Atrium Hours stating Monday, June 13th. See dates and times here. To enroll, please contact Darleen at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.
New Parish Information: Watch the latest 'Living room Chat with the Pastors' here. Please visit our Information Stations at all 3 churches. Grab a copy of FAQ #1 and "The Story of Our Lady of Hope". Check out our new website too at https://OurLadyOfHopeGrafton.org.
Market Sunday is July 3rd! Help feed those in need in our own backyard! Details on current items requested are here.
Support IHN with a chance to WIN! A chance to win three top prizes for a Grocery Store Gift Card while supporting the Family Shelter. Deadline to join is June 27th! Drawing is July 1st. See details here.
Please note: The new Weekday Mass schedule starts Monday, July 1st. See details here.
Special collections:
Peter’s Pence - June 26
Aid for Church in Eastern/Central Europe - August 14 Thank you for your continued support! Donate online securely with WeShare here.
It's never too late for Reconciliation! See the schedule here.
The Worcester Catholic Women’s Conference:All women are invited to this exciting Conference, “Embrace the Cross”, to be held at St. Joseph School in Webster, MA on Saturday, October 1st. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders, priests will hear confessions and there will be many interesting exhibitors. Bishop McManus will celebrate Mass. For more information and to register, visit their website here.
Don't forget to read the additional information at the bottom of this email!
PLEASE HELP DEACON TIM FIGHT HUNGER!! He's raising money for 'Race To Feed Kids' and can use YOUR support. All donations will be matched! Details are here.
Sent by Edward Romeo on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 10:30PM