April 16, 2026

Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,

I hope this update finds you well. Just a few items to share with you:

Men of St. Joseph Society, Mass is this Friday April 17^th at 7am followed by a meeting in the parish center with guest speaker Dr. Mary Banda, an internal medicine specialist in Massachusetts. She will speak about the quality healthcare services she has developed in her native Tanzania.

Monday April 20^th is Patriots’ Day: The Parish Office will be closed in observance of the holiday. There will be 7am Mass with Novena Prayers. No 6:30pm Mass.

Faith & Friends: Guild Spring Meeting is Thursday, April 23^rd 6-8pm in the Parish Center. Ladies of the parish are welcomed to join. Openings for Guild Officers. See the bulletin for more details.

Guild/ Msgr. Devine 2026 Scholarships: Applications are now being accepted. Visit our website for details at www.stmarylong.org

Singing Priests Concert, Sunday April 26^th, 3pm at Holy Cross Church, 219 Plumtree Rd Springfield. All are welcome

Thank you to Everyone who supported me and the many dancers through Dancing with Heart. Your generous donations will benefit Shriners Children’s.

Your Friend & Pastor

Fr. CJ