Charlestown Catholic Collaborative

The Roman Catholic Parishes of Charlestown, Massachusetts: St. Mary - St. Catherine of Siena and St. Francis de Sales

The Parish Families of

St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena

Below are the special information links this week

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Thanksgiving Day Masses
8:00 am St Mary Church
9:30 am St Francis de Sales Church



Thursday, November 21 at 9:30am Fr. John celebrates Mass on Catholic TV. Click here to watch.

I….Shawn Dilworth
……& Kellie O’Connor
 
I….Rory Corcoran
…..& Caroline Finnegan

Sunday 11:00am Mass Live stream link

Regularly scheduled Mass times

The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.

Music Ministry at Charlestown Catholic Collaborative

St. Francis de Sales Church,
313 Bunker Hill St.

St. Francis Rectory
617 242-0147

Led by the Holy Spirit, the Parish Family of Saint Francis de Sales seeks to know and celebrate Jesus through Mass, Prayer, Sacrament and Service.
Saint Francis de Sales Church is the oldest consecrated church in New England, the oldest in the city of Boston in continuous service, and the fourth oldest in America, built in 1859, on the top of Bunker Hill. Saint Francis is known affectionately as the Firefighter’s church – The statue of St. Florian, patron saint, is located in the bell yard next to the church.

St. Mary Church,
55 Warren St.

Parish Center and
Eucharistic Center
46 Winthrop Street
617 242-4664

Our Mission is to make active disciples of Jesus Christ by creating a welcoming community rich in spirituality and by moving people to share their God-given talents in the service of others and the care of creation.  We are an intentionally inclusive Roman Catholic parish that welcomes all those who make up our diverse community in a way that reflects God’s love. Nourished by the Gospel and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, we strive to build a vibrant parish that strengthens our faith and elevates our worship.

The Sanctuary Lamp

This week the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Francis de Sales church is lit for
The Greatorex Family

The Sanctuary Lamp

THE SANCTUARY LAMP AND MASS INTENTIONS

The red light near the tabernacle is
known as the Sanctuary Lamp. A lit Sanctuary Lamp signifies the presence of God in the tabernacle that contains the Eucharist.
You can request the candle be lit in honor of living or deceased family members or friends. The lamp is generally requested in memory of a deceased family member on their birthdays or anniversaries. The lamp is lit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for one week (Sunday through Saturday).
If you would like to have the candle lit for someone, please call the parish office at 617.242.4664. The cost of the candle is $15.00.

NOVEMBER – Is The Month of the Holy Souls

The Church has always taught us to pray for those who have gone into eternity. Even in the Old Testament prayers and alms were offered for the souls of the dead by those who thought “well and religiously concerning the resurrection.” It was believed that “they who had fallen asleep with godliness had great grace laid up for
them” and that “it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.”
(2 Machabees 12:46)
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them,
may they rest in peace…Amen