One for us-all of us
These are extraordinary days for us- a new Archbishop, and now a new Pope- an American like us, (a Peruvian, too) yet, no longer. Pope Leo is a missionary Augustinian; he belonged to the Church and to Christ long before that electrifying day when we were shocked and delighted with his election.
The world gasped in surprise and rejoiced with us, and though we give thanks these days, we also understand that the Pontiff’s extraordinary concerns transcend borders, to the core of the faith we share with over a billion people who speak every language, embrace every tradition and way of life, and the way we affect our world calls us all to sober reflection and earnest dedication to live out our baptisms and confirmations as committed Christians and Catholics, as members of the Body of Christ.
This past weekend in Charlestown, we celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation of 25 young people, fed hundreds of families at Harvest on Vine, celebrated Masses as we rejoiced in the Resurrection of our Lord and awaited the glorious days of Ascension and Pentecost, honored our Blessed Mother in rosary and song, and brought 5 new babies into the loving embrace of the Church through baptism. Our missionary work goes on.
There is much work ahead- for our new Holy Father peace and justice issues to address, prayers to offer, teach ings to share and so much more, all in that missionary spirit that he has shown throughout his life, but it’s our call, too. Inspired by the example of Francis, may our prayers support him, our work give honor to God, and our actions honor Christ, to Him be the glory always. Please
pray for Pope Leo-one of our own, and now one for the world, for the Church.
Sacramental Season
Thank you to Cynthia, Ari & Nick, Emily and John. Congratulations to the Confirmandi and thanks so much to Cynthia, Ari, Nick, Emily, John, and Abigail for their hard work and dedication throughout the year!
Bishop Cristiano was very pleased last Saturday!
Family Day in Charlestown
On Sunday, June 1st, we’ll have a CCC Family Day!
Following the 9:30 am Mass at St. Francis and the 6 pm Mass at St. Mary’s, we’ll have goodies and surprises- bring all the kids we’ll officially start it up monthly in September, but let’s get it going now!
World Apostolate of Fatima Annual Meeting
in Honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (6/28)
The World Apostolate of Fatima of the Archdiocese of Boston will host its annual meeting in honor of The Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 28th from 9 AM -3 PM at the Pastoral Center, Braintree. Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. will present a talk on “The Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary – the messages of Our Lady at Fatima and Akita.”
For more information, please contact Lorrain Allen or visit the website.
Into the Deep -Corpus Christi
Procession by the Sea (6/21-6/22)
Join Archbishop Richard Henning on June 21-22 as he brings Jesus in the Eucharist to the shores of the Archdiocese of Boston from Gloucester to South Boston over Corpus Christi weekend. For more information on the schedule of stops and masses for this historic procession, visit https://bit.ly/IntoTheDeep2025
The Gallagher Scholarship
Rev. Henry Gallagher was born in Charlestown in 1910 and ordained in 1941. He served as spiritual director of St. Mary’s conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society and arranged scholarships for Boston College High School students and seminarians. Upon his death, Fr. Gallagher left a generous bequest to St. Vincent de Paul Society, which has helped students in a scholarship program for more than a decade.
Applicants must be registered members of St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena or St. Francis de Sales parishes and provide the name of the school they will attend.
Applications are available for pick up at the Parish Office located at 46 Winthrop Street and HERE.
The deadline for applications is July 31st.
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
for Mariners and People of the Sea on May 22
The men and women who make their living working on the seas include merchants, sailors, seafarers, fishermen, port personnel and many others in the maritime industry whose work is vital to global commerce. The work of seafarers ensures that raw materials, food, medicines and countless other products are transported to keep the global economy moving.