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
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Archbishop-Elect Richard G. Henning.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Noon
At the statue of Our Lady
316 Bunker Hill St.
(across from St. Francis Church)
III..Kyle Bryant &
…..Lauren Leger
II…Matthew Flynn &
…..Julia Williams
II….Garrett White &
……Mary Erwin
The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
Regularly scheduled Mass times
The 8am Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel.
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
To light a Sanctuary Lamp at St. Francis de Sales in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society continues in our parishes. The Society helps a number of individuals and families in Charlestown.
Please remember the good work with a gift to the Poor boxes
at the back of the church. Thanks so much!
September is the month of the
SEVEN SORROWS (DOLORS) OF MARY
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows became a standard devotion in the Church around the 14th century. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) that devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Seven Sorrows would bring great signal graces. The devotion consists in praying seven Hail Mary’s while meditating on the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Mary, in a unique way, willingly suffered alongside her Divine Son as he gave his life to save the world, and she felt
the bitterness of his passion as only a mother can. This devotion is especially remembered during September, the Month of Our Lady of Sorrows (the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15th), and during the season of Lent.
1. The prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34, 35)
2. The flight into Egypt. (Matthew 2:13, 14)
3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (Luke 2: 43-45)
4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross.
5. The Crucifixion.
6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross.
7. The burial of Jesus
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