Father CJ's Weekly Update

October 15, 2026


Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners, I hope this update finds you well.

 

Thank you to all parishioners who attended last week’s First Listening Session regarding the Diocesan Strategic Realignment Initiative. Your presence and participation was very important and appreciated.

 

Presentation on the Flame of Love Rosary Tomorrow, Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm in our Parish Center. Presentation will be given by the U.S. National Director of the Flame of Love Rosary, Jill Metz. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Flame of Love Rosary and the many graces that our Blessed Mother wants to share with us. This Rosary is prayed here at St. Mary’s every other Tuesday from 6-7pm in the church. We welcome anyone who wants to pray with us. *Vatican Approved

 

The 2027 Mass Book is Open. Masses can be reserved Monday- Thursday 9am-3pm. Call, email or stop by the parish office. Mass offering is $15.

 

Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest, next Saturday October 24th, 4-7pm in the Parish Center. Food, music, and beverages for sale. Tickets are $20. This event is open to all parishioners 21 or older. For tickets, please use this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/links/3PWW2STZERYNA 

 

Singing Priest Concert, next Sunday October 25th at 3pm here at St. Mary’s to celebrate our return to our newly renovated Church. Fr. Stan, Fr Reilly, myself, and other priests will be singing many songs that you are familiar with both religious and popular. This is a free concert, no tickets necessary.

 

Knights of Columbus Pie Order Form will be in this weekend’s bulletin on page 3. Orders are due by November 6th.

 

St. Mary’s End of Life Q &A is Thursday Nov. 5th 10am -12noon, in the Parish Center. There will be many professionals available to answer your questions regarding funerals, estate and probate concerns, cemetery, Hospice etc. See the bulletin or website for details.

 

The Guild Memorial Mass for Deceased Members is Thursday Nov. 5th. 5:30pm Mass followed by a small reception the Parish Center.

 

Thank you to our parishioner and talented carpenter, Jeremy Lord for refinishing a wooden table that can be found at the side entrance of the church.

 

Congratulations to parishioner and retired Holyoke District Court Judge, William “Bill” Hadley for the recent honor given by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, Excellence in Service Award.


Your friend and pastor,

Fr. CJ