Thank You from “Spirit of Sharing” for St. Patrick’s Parish in Lawrence

Thank You from “Spirit of Sharing” for St. Patrick’s Parish in Lawrence

Thank you for so generously giving and volunteering to brighten Christmas for the 342 boys and girls chosen as beneficiaries of this year’s Spirit of Sharing, Lawrence, program. Although many of the parents of these children, often first-generation, work two to three jobs, they cannot afford to meet rent, utility, grocery and school-related expenses and also provide Christmas gifts to their sons and daughters. This year’s effort, a hybrid of online and in-person giving of items and funds, was challenging in light of the pandemic, but yielded an abundance of presents and good will. We believe this was the most robust year of giving since Spirit of Sharing’s beginnings at the turn of the millennium…

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2022: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2022: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our upcoming Seasons of Hope group, which begins on January 26.  Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered group where we will be able to share and learn from each other as we walk together in faith on our unique journey of grief.  

We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:30pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall for six sessions:  January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, March 2

The group will be facilitated by Kelly Meraw and Anne Mears and we look forward to welcoming you with great love.  To register…

A Christmas Message from Our Pastor

A Christmas Message from Our Pastor

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Phil 4:4). As I write these words, we have just celebrated the Third Sunday of Advent, know as Gaudete Sunday. The rose vestments and candle on the Advent wreath remind us that the Lord is near. And therefore, there is always cause for rejoicing. As I write I am also cognizant of the fact the for the second year, as we celebrate Christmas, the global pandemic continues to upend our lives on so many levels. People are weary. So many are suffering terribly. Injustices continue to be unveiled. And in our ever increasingly polarized society, the proverbial “peace on earth” declared by the angels seems elusive. Given all of this, how do we rejoice?

Special Mass Schedule for Sunday, December 26 – the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Special Mass Schedule for Sunday, December 26 – the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

7:30am Mass at St. John Church
9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul Church
11:00am Mass at St. Paul Church
12:00pm Mass at St. John Church

There will be no Vigil Masses on the evening of December 25 for Sunday, December 26.

There will be no Sunday 5pm Youth Mass on Sunday, December 26 – we will see you at the next Sunday 5pm Youth Mass at St. John on Sunday, January 2!

Clergy Trust Christmas Collection

Clergy Trust Christmas Collection

The Christmas collection will benefit Clergy Trust so that they can continue caring for the health and well-being of our wonderful diocesan priests in good standing. By supporting this collection, you are helping our active priests receive the support they need to continue their ministry, and our senior priests live in community with access to quality care. This collection is a primary source of funding for the Trust and your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping support our priests this Christmas.

RCAB Mask Mandate Begins Saturday, December 18

RCAB Mask Mandate Begins Saturday, December 18

In the light of spiking numbers of new COVID cases and the likely increase in those numbers in the upcoming holiday season, Cardinal Seán O’Malley has mandated the wearing of masks when attending public Masses, including weddings and funerals, throughout the Archdiocese of Boston, beginning next Saturday, December 18.

Masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status, beginning next weekend, December 18-19.