News Bites for March 29th ...

1. During this challenging time, without the normal weekly offertory coming in due to no Masses, our 2 parishes are in dire need of financial support!  Please read how you can help keep us afloat here.  We thank you for your support!
   
   
2. Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus and Jesus calming the storm March 27th.  Read it here.  Watch the news recap here.
   
   
3. Our very own Pam Cross has provided music playlists and inspriations to help us get through this challenging time.  Check it out on our Music Ministry web page here.
   
   
4. We are trying to hold some Holy Week activites like "Drive By Confessions", Distribution of Palms and offering Holy Eucharist through sign up.  Look for the details here, which will be updated as plans are solidified.
   
   
5. If you would like to submit a prayer intention, you can do so on our website here or by calling the St. Mary office at 508-839-3993 x10 (Jill Sullivan).
   
   
6. Religious Education Online Registration is now available!  Check out our Rel. Ed. web page here for a wealth of information and resources.
   
   
7. You CAN attend Virtual Mass!!
   Although we cannot meet in person to participate in Mass, there are several ways to stay involved:
   ** Watch Fr. Leo's special 5th Sunday of Lent Mass on YouTube here.
   ** Watch the Daily and Sunday Live Stream Masses from Worcester Diocese at the links here.
   ** Follow Bishop Barron's Lenten Gospel Reflections Series here.
   ** Catch up or Replay past Homilies from Fr. Leo & Dn. Tim here.
   ** Pray together as a Family of Faith.
   ** Check in with those you would normally see at Mass.
   With Faith and Love of God, we can get through this!
   
   
8. Read about The Impact To Our Parishes due to the coronavirus here.
   
   
9. "Calling all Good Samaritans!"  Read how you can help some of our parishioners in need here.
   
   
10. Despite the global pandemic, our ministry work continues!  The Partners in Charity Annual campaign is still going on.  See the details on our website here.
    
    
11. How can we cope with the "Stay at Home" Restrictions??  Here are some resources:
    ** USCCB Resources for Catholics at Home During COVID-19 here.
    ** Free Resources To Help You Live A Quarantined Lent here.
    ** Review the resources posted by the Worcester Diocese here.
    ** Check out St. James' "Coronavirus Hub" page here.
    
    
12. There is an abundance of prayers and intentions to help deal with this unsettling time in our world.  Try the one here or the one below.  God Is With Us ALWAYS!