Charlestown Catholic Collaborative
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2025 Catholic Appeal, tap arrow for more info
Harvest on Vine
Food Pantry
Fundraiser
Thursday, October 16th
Tradesman Restaurant 6-9pm
50 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown
Click here for details how to join us for an evening of fun while supporting your community. Silent Auction, raffles, light fare, cash bar, live entertainment &
free parking.
Our next RCIA/Adult Confirmation prep class is Monday October 6 at 7:00pm at 46 Winthrop
Regularly scheduled Mass times
The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
A note from our Music Director
St Mary-St Catherine Siena Parish
St. Augustine is often quoted as saying “he who sings, prays twice. I would like to invite any and all parishioners to share their talents with the music ministry here at St. Mary St. Catherine of Siena. We as Christians are called to make a joyful noise in song and praise – what better way to do just that than by joining us at the Mass? No prior singing ability or instrumental musical training is needed. All I ask is that you come with an eager mind and an open heart. Please see me after the Mass and let me know if you are interested.
Does your child love to sing?
We invite children in our community to join the St. Mary’s Parish Children’s Choir for our special
Christmas Eve Mass performance!
• Rehearsal Location: St. Mary’s Parish — 55 Warren St., Charlestown,
• Time: Sunday mornings from 9:30–10:30 AM
Rehearsal Dates:
● October: 5, 12, 19, 26
● November: 2, 9, 16, 23
● December: 7, 14, 21 (MANDATORY}
• Christmas Eve Mass Performance Wednesday, December 24 Mass begins at 4:00 PM
Call Time: 3:00 PM sharp
• Important Note: An adult must accompany each child to and from every rehearsal.
• Let your child be part of something joyful this Christmas season!
St. Francis de Sales Church,
313 Bunker Hill St.
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St. Francis Carillon Schedule
St. Francis de Sales
313 Bunker Hill Street
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.
Collaborative 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
To light a Sanctuary Lamp at St. Francis de Sales in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-0147
The Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary church is lit for
Maureen Dewey
Suspice – Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. Thou hast given all to me. To Thee, O lord, I return it. All is Thine, dispose of it wholly according to Thy will.
Give me Thy love and thy grace, for this is sufficient for me.
– Ignatius Loyola
OCTOBER
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 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.
Our second collection this weekend will benefit the Clergy Trust which provides programs and support to care for the health and well-being of all active and senior diocesan priests in good standing.
I can tell you firsthand that knowing we have the support of the Clergy Trust allows me and my brother priests to focus more of our attention on serving God and His people.
If you’d like to go online to make your donation, scan or click this QR code or by going to clergytrust.org. You can also take one of the envelopes from the back of the Church to bring home and send in later. Thank you so
much for your generosity. – Fr. John
