December 01, 2025
Dear St. Mary's Parishioners,
Adoration is cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, due to unfavorable weather conditions. Please stay warm and safe.
2026 calendars are now available at the church doors. Families are encouraged to take one.
First Friday Adoration is scheduled for this Friday, December 5th, from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Join us for the First Saturday Pro-Life Mass this Saturday at 8 AM, followed by the praying of the Rosary.
We invite you to the Annual Christmas Craft Fair hosted by the St. Mary’s Guild on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy a variety of talented vendors, unique gifts, raffles, prizes, a used book sale, baked goods, a coffee bar, and so much more! If you choose to park on the street, please respect the signage and consider our neighbors on Hopkins Place and Bliss Road. Thank you for your understanding!
The Annual Penance Service will be held on Thursday, December 11th, at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. Mass begins at 5:15 PM, followed by Confession. More details can be found in the bulletin.
Please note that there will be no First Sunday Coffee and Donuts this weekend due to First Reconciliation and the Snacks with Santa event, as well as caroling by our students at St. Mary’s Academy. We look forward to seeing you next Saturday, December 14th, for Coffee and Donuts after the 9:30 AM Mass, hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
A reminder that Monday, December 8th, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass times are 7 AM (with Novena Prayers), 9 AM, and 6 PM.
The Children’s Christmas Pageant is set for December 14th during the 9:30 AM Mass. Join us in celebrating this cherished tradition, followed by Coffee and Donuts.
I am seeking 20 adults who would like to participate in the taping of the Chalice of Salvation Mass on Thursday, December 18th. We will gather in the Cathedral parking lot on Elliot Street at 3:30 PM. Mass begins at 4 PM and concludes at 5 PM. If you can join us, please call or email the parish office with your name and phone number.
Usher Schedule for Christmas Eve/Day: The parish needs to create an Usher Schedule for the five Masses offered on Christmas. If you are a current usher who can serve or would like to become one, please contact the parish office ASAP to sign up. Christmas Eve Mass Times are 4 PM, 6 PM, and midnight. Christmas Day Mass Times are 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Thank you!
Your Friend and Pastor,
Father CJ