Jubilee for Catechists, September 27 @ 10 am
Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish, Medford
Calling all catechists in the Archdiocese of Boston! That means you – parents, faith formation leaders, teachers, volunteers, OCIA and youth ministry teams, etc.
Join us for a celebration to include Mass and a Catechist Commissioning with Archbishop Henning, lunch and fellowship, a trivia competition hosted by Fr. Denis Nakkeeran, and free access to Franciscan at Home!
Go to bit.ly/JubileeCatechists to learn more and sign up!
Hope for Life Conference (10/4)
The Hope for Life Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4th at the Track at New Balance in Brighton from 8 AM-4 PM.
All are invited to this special event featuring The Chosen’s Jonathan Roumie, Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart, Mass by Archbishop Henning, music by the Vigil Project, and much more. The event is a collaboration of the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, and the Men of Divine Mercy Prayer Group. Please join us in honoring the sanctity and beauty of life. For more information and tickets, visit hopeforlifeboston.com.
Have you been looking for a way to get more involved in our Parish?
We are still looking for volunteers for our Faith Formation program! It takes many hands to make this program all that it can be, so please contact
Fr. Sheridan at (617) 242-4664 for more information.
Baptism
Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism is always a joyful event in our Parish. It’s such a privilege to facilitate this momentous event in the lives of families and in particular, the life of the child.
The Sacrament of Baptism is usually scheduled for the second Sunday of the month at 12:30PM at St Mary—St Catherine Parish.
The next dates are September 14 and October 12. Dates for St Francis de Sales Parish are scheduled with Fr. Sheridan.
At times, parents inquire about what to consider when selecting godparentsfor their child, and if it is okay to select a person who is not Catholic. Catholic teaching is as follows: A godparent is a Catholic who is at least 16 years of age, has received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and who leads a life in harmony with the Catholic faith so that he/she can serve as a good Catholic role-model for the child and support the parents in raising their child in the Catholic faith.
A Christian Witness is a non-Catholic who practices their Christian faith, and may be substituted for one of the Godparents.
Please keep these qualifications in mind when selecting godparents for your child.
If you are expecting a child and want to have him or her baptized in our Parish, please contact the office at 617-242-4664
Rite of Christian Initiation Classes (RCIA)
Learn more about the Catholic faith!
Have you been worshipping with us, but never officially took the step to become Catholic? Have you been away from the church and have now returned, but want to know more? Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist?) Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
If any of the above questions apply to you, we would love to help you in your journey. Recently it is being reported, there has been a great increase in the number of adults who are joining the Catholic Church. RCIA is a program designed to help non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics learn more about the Catholic faith through a series of classes, discussions, prayer times and ceremonies. This program helps people grow in faith and knowledge of God, and develop
a deeper relationship with God as they consider becoming Catholic.
If you are not yet sure whether you want to become Catholic, you are still welcome to participate as you make your decision. There is no obligation to join the Catholic Church and regardless of your decision you are always welcome here at St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish.
To find out how you may participate in the RCIA process, please contact Fr. Sheridan at 617.242.4664 or talk to him after the Mass!
Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing Retreats (9/27, 10/18)
Are you –or someone you know –seeking peace after an abortion? TheProject Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitation to women experiencing regret from a past abortion to attend a Come to the Waters of Healing one-day retreat.
Fall dates are Saturday, September 27 and Saturday, October 18.
Locations are confidential. For more information on the retreats or other services, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com