Charlestown Catholic Collaborative
The Parish Families of
St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena
Below are the special information links this week
Please donate!
II..James Mahoney &
….Melanie Bete
Regularly scheduled Mass times
The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
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
Mary Cantin
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
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
We welcome Msgr. Felix Ojimbo to the rectory!
A native of Nigeria, he is the chaplain of Faulkner
Hospital and will be helping us out as his schedule
permits. We welcome him and look forward
to all he will share with us!