Charlestown Catholic Community News
Community News and Information
Gerard F. Doherty Memorial Scholoarship
2025 Requirements
For Both Parishes
Mass Intentions—We are currently booking Mass Intentions for 2025. To book a Mass, please call the parish office at 617.242.4664.
Sanctuary Candles— To have a Sanctuary Candle lit in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. You may request one for St Francis des Sales, St Mary Church or the St Catherine of Siena Chapel.
Sacrament of Baptism—Baptisms are generally held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at St Mary Church. Baptisms at St Francis de Sales Church are scheduled with Fr. Sheridan. For all requests for Baptisms, please call the Parish Office to start the process. Classes are generally held on the 2nd Saturday at the Parish Office at noon. Parents and godparents should attend.
Confessions— For St. Francis de Sales Parish and St. Mary-St Catherine of Siena Parish. Confessions are held at 3:30 pm on Saturday’s before the 4 pm Mass.
Weddings— All couples; Please access the request for wedding form here. Fr. Sheridan will contact couples after the form is submitted. Always feel free to call the Parish office with any questions.
Daily Rosary— St. Catherine of Siena Chapel before the daily Mass. Weekdays, 7:35 am (Mass is at 8 am)
Saturday Rosary—If you would like to pray the rosary with us on Saturday mornings via Zoom -Please email Donna LeCam
If you are interested in becoming Catholic or have not yet received Confirmation, if you are homebound and would like to receive the Sacraments, interested in the choir, Religious Education, or becoming a volunteer in a ministry…
Contact us at the Parish office at 617.242.4664 or email us.
WE KNOW…
that with the arrival of summer, you’ll be going on vacation.
We will miss you!!!
But don’t miss Mass!!!
Visit Masstimes.org for churches wherever you go, or tune in virtually at stmarystcatherine.org!
2025 Annual Catholic Appeal
“Forward in Faith”
Today we wish to recognize those who not only support our parish, but also those who have made a gift or pledge to the 2025 Catholic Appeal. Both of our parishes have met their goal.
Because of you, lives are being transformed for the better. Our ministries are reaching out to comfort the lonely, the hungry, and the faithful. Catholic schools are shaping more young minds and hearts. Hospital Chaplains are bringing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and hospital staff. These are just a few ways that your support is making an impact. On behalf of those who will be served by your contributions, thank you!
Those who made a pledge to the Catholic Appeal are reminded to pay their balance in full before the end of the year. If you wish to make a payment towards your pledge online, visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. If you have any questions about your pledge or payments, please call the Catholic Appeal Office at 617-779-3700. Thank you!
If you have not had an opportunity to make a pledge or a gift this year but wish to support the ministries and services funded by the Catholic Appeal, or to learn more about the impact your donation will have, go to bostoncatholicappeal.org bostoncatholicappeal.org
Thank you for moving us “Forward in Faith”!
St. Francis de Sales Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 23 – 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 24 – 9:30am
Monday, August 25
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Tuesday, August 26
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Wednesday, August 27
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Thursday, August 28
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Friday, August 29
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Saturday, August 30
Mass at 4pm
Sunday, August 31
Mass at 9:30 am
St. Mary St. Catherine of Siena Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 23 at 9:00 am
in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Saturday, August 23 at 4:00 pm + Daniel McKillop & William McKillop
Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 am
Sunday, August 24 at 11:00 am
Sunday, August 24
Mass at 6:00 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel + Sean Fittz & Thomas Gomperts
Monday, August 25
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Tuesday, August 26
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Wednesday, August 27
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel + Bau Tran Doan
Thursday, August 28
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Friday, August 29
Mass at 6pm
Saturday, August 30
Mass at 4:00 pm + Emma Mahoney
Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 am + John Fraga
Sunday, August 31 at 11:00 am
Sunday, August 31 – 6:00pm in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Recent Sacramental ceremonies at St. Francis de Sales
Welcome to the family
Kylen Cole Campbell
& Francis Timothy Nelson on Sunday August 10th.
Recent Sacramental ceremonies at St. Mary. St. Catherine of Siena
Please welcome our newest members who were Baptized on Sunday, August 17th!
Ellis Michael Hughes
IUPAT DC 35 repaints the front of St. Francis de Sales church
Dear IUPAT DC 35,
We would like to thank you for the incredible work you did in repainting our St. Francis de Sales Church. Your dedication, skill, and attention to detail have truly revitalized our be loved space.
The fresh paint and finishes not only enhance the beauty of our church but also uplift the spirits of the entire community. We appreciate the time and effort that each of you contributed to this project.
Thank you once again for your generosity and craftsmanship.
Look up. Look ahead.
Fr. John Sheridan, Pastor
Thanks also to Shaun Fisher, James
Santosuosso, and Tim Leahy for their help in this great project.
There’s more to come– including video!
An Invitation to Women of All Ages
We want to extend an invitation to women of all ages to join us for prayer, scripture reading, and conversation. Welcome the opportunity with other women to take an hour out of your busy day from the comfort of your home to breathe, reflect, and give gratitude to our God who sustains us. Come to our next gathering and see if it is a good fit for you. We will meet via ZOOM:
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Contact Sr. Nancy Citro, SNDdeN via email:
and she will send you a link to the meeting.
Join us at St. Francis Hall for family movies
and at 46 Winthrop for movies for grown-ups.
We’ll have pizza, popcorn and surprises!
All for free!
Click image to other recommended family movies through the ages.
I… John McCormack & Kelli Keaney
If you are planning a Wedding, Planning a Baptism, If you are interested in becoming Catholic or have not yet received Confirmation, if you are homebound and would like to receive the Sacraments, interested in the choir Religious Education, or becoming a volunteer in a ministry please see the relevant bullet below or Contact us at the Parish office at 617.242.4664 or email us
ONLINE GIVING
Many have asked us how to contribute through online banking so that when they are not in the Parish, they can continue to make their offertory collection and second collection donations. This can be done easily by logging into your online banking account and entering St. Francis de Sales or St. Mary—St. Catherine as vendor/payee.
For St. Francis, please use 303 Bunker Hill Street for the address.
For St. Mary – St. Catherine, please use 46 Winthrop Street.
If you have any questions, please contact James Santosuosso
at the Parish Office.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Baptism Schedule
The Baptisms are held in the Churches typically on the 2nd Sunday
St. Mary’s at 12:30 pm and
St. Francis de Sales at 1:30 pm.
We ask Baptism families and their guests to arrive at the Church about 15 minutes before the official start time.
The Baptism Preparation Classes for parents and godparents are on the Saturday before the monthly baptisms. The Preparation Class time is 12:30 pm at the Parish Center, 46 Winthrop Street.
Please send your request to info@charlestowncatholic.org
September
Class – September 13
Baptism – September 14
October
Class – October 11
Baptisms – October 12
Clergy Trust
Cursillo:
An Invitation!
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow spiritually and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ? We invite you to join us for a Cursillo weekend to experience the love of Jesus Christ on a personal level and bring his love and joy into your daily life. Give yourself an extraordinary gift this year. Where: St. Basil’s Salvatorian Center, Methuen.
For more information, contact Nancy Higgins:higginsneh@aol.com
The Light is on For You! 
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please come any Saturday between 3:15pm and 3:45pm to the church in either parish i.e. before the 4 pm Mass on Saturdays.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Be mindful of the poor among us by assisting the Saint Vincent de Paul Society by way of their collection boxes at the doors of the Church. The weekly offerings given to the Parish Conference of the Society are their main source of income in assisting the needy of the Parish.
NEW PARISHIONERS
It is always encouraging to see new faces at Mass. We warmly welcome all of you who are newcomers to Charlestown. We receive many requests for recommendations for individuals who are asked to be sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation. It is necessary, for us to know you in order for us to comply with these requests for letters of recommendations. It is important, too, that you are on the Parish Mailing List for Sacramental Records as an active practicing Catholic. We invite you to fill out the Registration Form.