March 03, 2026

Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,

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

Reminder: Daylight Savings is this weekend. Clocks Spring forward one hour on Saturday evening.

First Friday Adoration, March 6^th 12-5pm.

First Saturday Pro Life Mass March 7^th 8am followed by the Rosary. All are welcome

Diocesan Youth Rally, This Saturday March 7th 4-7:30pm, at Pope Francis Prep High School, 99 Wendover Rd Springfield. For more information and to register, use this link: https://westernmasscatholic.org/youthrally Cost is $20 per child.

Bottle and Can Drive, This Sunday March 8th 12-4pm in St. Mary’s Main Parking Lot: Donations to help assist a Scout from Troop 90 who is working towards his Eagle Scout Project.

40 Days for Life: St. Mary’s will participate on Thursday March 12^th from 6am-3pm. Sign-up sheet will be present in Church by the Pieta. See the bulletins for details.

Way of the Cross, Living Stations, Good Friday, April 3rd at noon: We are in need of students in grades 7-12th to participate. To sign up use this link: https://forms.gle/F5N7pJZXAtKp5zJNA

Our Annual Irish Party is March 15th, 1-4pm in the Academy Gym. Join us for the festivities and fun. This is a free event. Food is available for purchase. We are in need of Volunteers. Please call the parish office if you are able to help.

St. Mary’s Guild will host a Lenten Evening of Reflection with guest speaker Fr. James McCurry on March 18th. See the bulletin or our website for registration details. 

Dancing with Heart to benefit Shriners Children’s: Come Support your Favorite Dancer and yours truly, Fr. CJ! Saturday April 18th ~ Doors open at 6pm, The Cedars Banquet Hall, Springfield MA. $50 per person: dance competition, 50/50raffle, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar/ coffee & dessert. To Make a Reservation: Call St. Luke’s Church Office 413-525-4551 and request to sit with Fr CJ/St. Mary’s –Longmeadow. If you make a reservation, please let our Parish Office (567-3124) know so we can keep a final count for seating arrangements. Whether you attend or not, to make a Donation, visit: https://givebutter.com/DancingWithHeart2026  and select your favorite dancer, Fr. CJ. Thank you for supporting Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Your Friend & Pastor

Fr. CJ