Regarding the COVID-19 and the Celebration of Mass

• ​With the initial easing of civil social restrictions in our State as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, our bishop, Bishop Robert J. MacManus, has also lifted the suspension of public Masses in the diocese. However, in compliance with the State’s guidelines, the lifting of the suspension of public Masses comes with some restrictions to mitigate the possible spread of the virus as we start to gather again to liturgically praise God’s name in the heart of his Church. Please read and follow the Guidelines for Mass Attendance.
• For the life of the faithful who are 65 and older, and of those who are at high risk if they contract the virus due to other health conditions, Bishop McManus is keeping in place the suspension of the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays until December 31, 2020. ​Those who cannot attend Mass are encouraged to pray with our Catholic community by virtual attendance weekday mornings at 9 AM and Sundays at 10 AM and 6 PM on Spectrum(Charter) Channel 193 or streaming at worcesterdiocese.org.

Prayer in Time of Pandemic
    O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.
    Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: 
Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
    Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants; 
give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
 Through Christ our Lord. Amen

News & Upcoming Events

FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR PARISHIONERS:
ROSARY SODALITY
All meetings and events of the Rosary Sodality for the upcoming  2020-2021 have been cancelled. 
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Our September Family Festival has been cancelled for this year.

PARTNERS IN CHARITY 2020
The Diocesan 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal is now in progress. This year our goal once again will be $18,800. As of July 27th we have collected $10,855. Watch the Appeal Video at home this week on the Partner in Charity website. You may give/pledge in three ways: use the envelopes found on the parish pews,  give online at the Partners in Charity website, or text the word donate to 84576. 
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Legacy of Hope Campaign

We are pleased to announce that the 1st installment of our Parish’s 40% of our Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign proceeds was received from the Diocese in the amount of $19,494.94. Thanks again to all who contributed so far! In the meantime, we are having it deposited in our parish’s Diocesan Expansion Fund Account.
If you have not done so, you may still contribute to the capital campaign.
To learn more, please visit: legacyofhope.worcesterdiocese.org

Liturgical Schedule

Weekly Mass Schedule
Weekends:
4:30 PM on Saturday
7:45 AM and 10:45 AM on Sunday
Weekdays: 
8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
When conditions warrant “Delays or No School” cancellations, there will be NO MASS. Mass intentions can be transferred to another day. We value the lives of our parishioners. Stay Safe! 
Eucharistic Adoration
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
​Sacrament of Reconciliation: 
Anytime by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the rectory for registration, preparation, and details.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please call the rectory at least one year in advance of the desired date to begin the Couple to Couple Marriage Preparation Program.
Sacrament of the Sick/Communion Calls
Please notify the rectory if anyone is hospitalized, moving to a nursing home, or confined to home due to illness, handicap, or age, so that we may keep them in prayer, visit them, and support them with the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and the Sick.
Mass Intentions 
Mass Intentions can be scheduled by calling, emailing or stopping by the rectory. Dates and times are available on a first come first serve basis. Mass stipends are still only $10

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Staff

Fr. Patrick

Pastor: Reverend Patrick Ssekyole
Deacon: Dennis Cormier
Parish Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Mary Beaulieu 
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM​
Contact Information:
​Rectory: (978)632-2121
FAX: (978)630-3890
EMail: hcchurchet@comcast.net

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