Events & Announcements - St. Mary Parish, Franklin, MA

Announcements

Christmas Altar Flower Donations Being Accepted

These flowers, dedicated to your deceased loved-ones, will adorn the altar in celebration of Christmas. It is such a beautiful display and lovely sentiment.

St. Mary's 2023 Grand Annual

This annual appeal supports not only our operating expenses but also our building maintenance and repair. This year, we hope to replace the windows at the rectory which are over thirty years old.

St. Vincent de Paul Current Food Pantry Requests

We are so thankful for your financial and food donations that come in each week. These donations allow us to help our brothers and sisters who are struggling. We depend on each and every food item and on your prayers.

Knights of Columbus Gift Card Fundraiser

Add Wed, Nov 15 - Fri, Dec 15

The Knights of Columbus (Sacred Heart Council - St. Mary Church in Franklin, MA) is holding our annual Christmas Fundraiser for those “in need” in Franklin and surrounding communities during the holiday season.

Fri, Dec 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - is a Holy Day of Obligation

Add Thu, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 8

Thu, Dec 7 4:00pm Vigil Mass

Fri, Dec 8 7:00am Mass

St. Mary’s Book Club

Add Thu, Dec 7 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (every first Thursday of the month)

The St. Mary’s Book Club begins a new year of great reads and enlightening discussion. The first meeting of the Fall is this Thu, Sep 7 from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Olive Room in the Lower Church.

Festivals of Lessons and Carols

Add Sun, Dec 10 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lessons and Carols is back! On Sun, Dec 10 at 3:00pm, St. Mary Parish Choir will present our 9th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Join our magnificent Choir as they perform a concert of Scripture Readings.

Women's Faith Formation Group Meeting

Add Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:00 PM

We will plan to watch a video from Ascension Press entitled What Did Mary Do For Advent? See Advent through Mary's eyes and heart as we wait with her for the birth of her son, Jesus. Discussion will follow.

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Add Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

at the Sacred Heart Hall

Advent: Night of Adoration, Penance and Prayer

Add Tue, Dec 19 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Please join us on Tue, Dec 19, from 7:00pm–8:30pm in the Lower Church Chapel for a Night of Adoration, Penance and Prayer in Preparation for Christmas

Bulletin Downloads (PDF)

If your parish group or organization would like to place a notice in the bulletin

We must receive it via email by 1:00pm Thursday 10 days before the Sunday you would like it published.

If your organization is planning to use any parish facilities

Such as the church, church hall, rectory, or school for your meetings, events, etc., it is very important that you call and reserve the time and place that you need. This is the only way that you can be sure of having your activity at the desired location.