St. Mary's Church

Beginning Tuesday November 3, the weekday Mass schedule will change:
Tuesday, 5pm
Thursday 5pm

Pope Francis has named Fr. William D Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington DC, as the 10th Bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts. He will be consecrated and installed on Dec. 14 at St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield MA.

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Having entered Phase 3, part 2,  of re-opening, St. Mary's is offering 2 indoor Masses, beginning the weekend ofOctober 24/25 -- 4pm Saturday and 10am Sunday.
There is capacity limit is 50% inside church, sufficient for all who attended outdoor Masses. Requirement for masks and social distancing continue.
1. There is a single entrance, through the Congress St. doors, and exit is through the 2 side doors on either side of the sanctuary.
2. Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass; communicants and those not receiving will exit via the side doors on either side of the sanctuary.
3. Communion beside cars will continue, Noon to 12:30, Sundays, in front of the Rectory.
4. Video Masses on this website, our YouTube Channel, and on AOTV Cable and WVAO radio 105.9 FM will continue.

**The obligation to attend Mass has been suspended by the Bishop during the time of pandemic, no one is obliged to take part in the larger Sunday gathering .. an option is to join our smaller weekday Mass gatherings -- Tuesday at noon, or Thursday at 5pm -- or our Communion beside your car, Sundays Noon to 12:30.

We are posting Sunday Masses here each week, usually available by 5pm Saturdays ...
and ready to be viewed Sundays ...

There are issues with the upload process to YouTube .. this week it took 36hrs for the video to complete uploading .. next week we will also be trying a new video service, Vimeo, to see if it is faster ..

Alternative: AOTV cable channel 1301 at 11am Sunday; WVAO 105.9FM at 9am Sunday

Join Fr. Shaun in prayer and reflection via a video prayer service available here and on our Facebook page on Monday. Sit down with family and friends, as well as fellow parish members, as we spend time reflecting on the Gospel's call to a change of heart and a more perfect love for our neighbors.

A new free app is helping to track the onset and progression of symptoms across the US. The app will help identify those at risk sooner, and help slow the outbreak of the disease. Information about those who remain symptom-free will also support better understanding of COVID-19. A few simple questions and a daily check-in helps find hot-spots by county .. Franklin County needs 150 more participants.
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Spread the Word!
Especially to your neighbors and fellow parishioners without internet access ...
The same Sunday Mass available below and on our Facebook page and YouTube channel, can be seen on local cable channel AOTV!
Sunday Mass, 11am, AOTV cable access and heard on FM Radio WVAO 105.9 at 9am on Sundays.
 

Almighty and eternal God, our refuge in every danger, to whom we turn in our distress; in faith we pray --  look with compassion on the afflicted, grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick, peace to the dying, strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders and the courage to reach out to all in love, so that together we may give glory to your holy name. Amen.
-- prayer from the new votive Mass in time of pandemic