The 165th Anniversary of St. Mary Church, Uxbridge falls on August 15th a Holy Day of Obligation. The Feast of the Assumption celebrates God's love for us through his mother Mary. Through His divine love Mary was taken home body and soul into heaven. Our parish was founded in 1853 under the patronage of the Assumption of St. Mary. There will be two Masses to celebrate this feast, the Vigil Mass on Aug. 14th at 7:00 p.m. and Mass on Aug. 15th at 7:00 a.m.
Hurry!! Time is Running Out!!
Please complete the "Member Engagement Survey" on line or on paper so we can gather the most accurate data to determine the spiritual health of our parish. Your input is needed for the best results! Please click the picture to the right to access the survey. The survey ends August 19th!! Thank you!!
Breakfast of Champions!!
Calling all confirmed teens........Fr. Nick & the Youth Team are inviting you to breakfast this Thursday, Aug. 16th @ 9a.m.! We want your feedback on how to move forward with deepening your faith!! All ideas are welcome! Do you want worship, service, fun, mission trips, mentoring, or leadership? RSVP dfeatherstone@stmaryuxbridge.org.
Sign up for Chosen!!
Chosen is St. Mary's two year Confirmation program. Students meet approximately three times per month on Sunday evenings. Chosen is the catechetical portion of the program which includes amazing videos, small faith sharing and discussion. Youth Ministry coupled with Chosen also includes worship, faith experiences, social events, mission and social justice. Any teen entering ninth grade or older who is not Confirmed may participate in Chosen. All high school teens are invited to participate in youth ministry.Call or mail: 508-278-3777 dfeatherstone@stmaryuxbridge.org.
There will be a reception for Jose after all the Masses next weekend. Our very hard working Seminarian is finishing his duties at St. Mary on August 19th. Jose is a joy filled disciple of Jesus Christ who has three more years of studies until he is ordained a priest in the Worcester diocese. We hope you can come wish him well! Please keep him in your prayers.God Bless You Jose!!
Mark your calendars!!
St. Mary Church is planning a trip to the Emerald Isle for June 18th - 28th, 2019! It is being billed as the "Pubs and Parishes" tour of Ireland!! Look for more info coming in September!!
“Turn to Mary most holy, your heavenly, Mother; pray to her with fervor, especially by means of the rosary; invoke her daily, in order to be authentic imitators of Christ in our day” Pope John Paul II
Sent by Diane Moriarty on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 3:48PM