May 28, 2026

Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,

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

• Church Renovation Notice: Renovations in our church have officially begun. During this time, for everyone’s safety, no one will be allowed to enter the building until the work is completed. If you are not sure of an event, time, or location of a meeting during renovations, please call the Parish Office or refer to the online calendar. We are happy to help you. Please keep this renovation in your prayers and thank you to every person who is joining us for Mass in Carr Hall.
• Change to Calendar: This Sunday is the 5^th Sunday of the Month: We will pray the Rosary after the 8am Mass in Carr Hall.
• Weekend Mass is at Bay Path University in Carr Hall. The best parking for Carr Hall is Lot B or C. Carr Hall is handicap accessible (no stairs if you park in Lot B or C). St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus and others have volunteered to be present on weekends to assist with directions. Saturday Confession, 2:30-3:30pm, is also at Carr Hall. Please take a seat in the hallway and come into the hall one at a time. I will be sitting in the front of the hall. You may sit behind me or face-to-face.
• First Friday Adoration on June 5^th has been cancelled. We appreciate your patience during the church renovations.
• First Saturday 8am Prolife Mass June 6^th will take place in the Parish Center.
• No First Sunday Coffee and Donuts June- August. Our gatherings will resume in the Fall.
• Singing Priests Concert, Friday June 12^th 6pm: St. Anthony of Padua Church 56 St. Anthony St., Chicopee. This is a repeat performance of the concert that was given at Holy Cross in Springfield. A free will offering will be taken.
• Concert: Saturday June 13^th 12:30-2pm: West Mass Brass Band will be returning to St. Mary’s for a patriotic- theme concert in celebration of the 250^th Birthday of Our Country. This concert will be held in St. Mary’s Academy Gymnasium. All are welcome. Bring a friend or two! A free will collection will be taken at the end of the concert.
• Looking for a few New Bulletin Sponsors: Are you a Patron of a favorite small business? We are looking for a few New bulletin sponsors, and we would love to feature local businesses. If you frequent a dry cleaner, restaurant, coffee shop, or retail store. Let us know.

Your Friend & Pastor

Fr. CJ