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!
Installation Mass of Archbishop Richard G. Henning.
This Friday
NOVEMBER 1
ALL SAINTS DAY
MASSES
Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am—Mass at St. Mary
Church
6:00 pm—Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church<
I…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
All Souls
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Devotion to the Rosary is one of the most notable features of popular Catholic spirituality. According to Pope John Paul II, rosary devotions can foster some central objectives of
Christian spirituality and they are “among the finest and most praiseworthy traditions of
Christian contemplation.” From its origins in the twelfth century the rosary has been seen
as a meditation on the life of Christ, and it is as such that many Popes have approved of
and encouraged recitation of the rosary.
Join us in praying the Rosary after the 4:00 pm Mass at St. Francis across the street at
the shrine of Our Lady and/or after the 11:00 am Mass at St. Mary Church in the
Peace Garden directly behind the Church.
The month of October is dedicated to the rosary.
The worries and needs of our world are great, but so much more is the love of our Blessed Mother and the mercy of her Son.
Let’s look up and look ahead with hope,
asking for her intercession and His help.
Our new Worship Committee has recommended that throughout October we pray the rosary for the defense of life, peace, and love in the hearts of all people.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
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!
I am Patrick MPETE Ebalaling, born on 7/6/1984 in Lakas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am from a Christian family of ten children, including 2 girls and 8 boys, and I am the ninth in the family. My father passed away in 2014 but thank God and my mother is still alive in her old age. I had my vocation since my childhood when the Oblate missionaries came to celebrate with us. I entered the seminary in 2006. After a preparatory year (2006-2007), I did three years of philosophy (2007-2010), 1 year of the spiritual year (2010-2011), a pastoral year (2011-2012) and three years of theology (2012-2015). I was ordained deacon on 6/20/2015 and ordained a priest on 5/8/2016. After my ordination, I studied agronomy (2017-2022). I like to read, I also like to work especially in my agricultural field, I like to listen to people as a priest, to accompany young and old people.
Thank you! Merci!
We bid a fond farewell to Fr. Patrick Mpete, SMA, as he
concludes his summer with us and returns to the Republic of
Congo. Thank you, Fr. Patrick!
Here is his contact info: ebalos952@gmail.com
Avenue BOSANGO N* 35C
Commune MASINA/SIFORCO/KINSHASA
Dem. Rep. of Congo
P.O. Box 1041 KIN 1