Charlestown Catholic Community News
Community News and Information
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.
CATHOLIC APPEAL LAUNCH
WEEKEND OF MARCH 16
One of the most meaningful ways that we deepen the impact of our Archdiocese’s schools, parishes, and ministries is by supporting the Catholic Appeal. Your partnership and participation carry Christ’s love into our communities and spread hope. Many of you may have received a letter from Archbishop Richard Henning requesting your support of the 2025 Catholic Appeal.
The Appeal is a primary means by which we enfold our brothers and sisters into Christ’s circle of care. On behalf of Archbishop Henning and all who benefit from your generosity, thank you!
To make an online donation 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, March 22 – 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 – 9:30am
Monday, March 24
Mass at 9am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Holy Hour 5pm
Tuesday, March 25
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Wednesday, March 26
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Thursday, March 27
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Friday, March 28
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Stations of the Cross 5:30 pm at St Francis
Saturday March 29 at 4:00 pm
Sunday March 30 at 9:30 am
St. Mary St. Catherine of Siena Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 22 at 9:00 am + Javier de la Riva
Saturday, March 22 at 4:00pm
Sunday, March 23 at 8:00 am + Shirley Foley
Sunday, March 23 at 11:00 am + John, Donald & Theresa Ring
Sunday, March 23 at 6:00 pm + John P & Theresa Rita
Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Monday, March 24
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Tuesday, March 25
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Wednesday, March26
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Thursday, March 27
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Friday, March 28
Mass at 8am in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Stations of the Cross – 5:30pm
Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 am
Saturday, March 29 at 4:00pm
Sunday, March 30 at 8:00 am
Sunday, March 30 at 11:00 am + Frank Gabbianelli
Sunday, March 30 at 6:00pm
Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
Photos from recent Sacramental ceremonies at St. Francis de Sales
There were no Baptisms at St. Francis de Sales last week
Photos from recent Sacramental ceremonies at St. Mary. St. Catherine of Siena
There were no Baptisms at St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena last week
CHARLESTOWN BATH TOWEL DRIVE
SPONSORED BY: The Charlestown Catholic Collaborative’s Harvest on Vine Food Pantry, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, as well as, the Charlestown Community Closet.
Goal- 1,000 Towels
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Please consider donating NEW, medium weight BATH TOWELS (one, two, or as many as you are able) to those who might find purchasing them a bit too challenging right now. These towels will be distributed on April 12th at the Harvest on Vine food pantry distribution and will be enjoyed by our Charlestown neighbors in need.
Drop Off Dates: March 10th – April 6th
Drop Off Times: When open, varies by location
Drop Off locations:
St. Mary Church before weekend Masses
St. Francis de Sales Church before weekend masses
Collaborative Center, 46 Winthrop St, weekdays 9am -5pm
St. John’s Church – 32 Devens St. Tuesdays 11-5 and Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30pm
Harvest on Vine Food Pantry – 49 Vine St. – when open.
Please leave your new BATH TOWELS in bags to protect their cleanliness. THANK YOU!
Recent Events at our Collaborative
Some pictures from el Retiro de Cuaresma por nuestra Comunidad Hispana!
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.
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@stmarystcatherine.org
April
Class – April 12
Baptisms – April 13
May
Class – May 10
Baptisms – May 11
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.