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Please join us on Monday, August 1st for our Annual Outdoor Mass at Cardinal Cushing Portiuncula Chapel at 6:30 PM with Music provided by St. Mary's, St. Helen's, St. Thecla's Music Ministry. Prior to Mass please consider attending Eucharistic Adoration at 3:00pm., Rosary & Reconciliation from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. In case of extreme heat, Mass will be moved indoors to St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church 392 Hanover St (Rte 139), Hanover, MA 02339

Click here to find the July 20 Press Release and email notification send to all parishioners on our Parish Updates page.

During the weekend of July 30 and 31, Fr. Sean McGillicuddy will be asking for your prayers and financial assistance, speaking at most of our Masses on behalf of the poor of Brazil. Fr. Patrick McGillicuddy, C.Ss.R , (Fr. Sean’s brother) a Redemptorist priest, has been a missionary in Brazil for forty-two years. Since 1992 he has worked with and for the street population in and around Curitiba, Brazil. He and those who work with him run Our Lady of Perpetual Help Center, a spiritual and social center located near a large favela (which is a type of slum or shantytown). They also operate Casa Sarnelli, a residence and fully accredited school for homeless adult males. Please welcome Fr. Sean next weekend with your kind words, prayers and , if you are able, your financial generosity. Thank you!

In our bulletin please see the following note from our Pastor, Fr. Chris related to bringing our St. Mary's, St. Helen's, St. Thecla's together with a new name in anticipation of one, new unified worship site. "As it has been one year since our three Churches formed one parish, we now feel it’s time for a new name for our parish. We are open to any suggestions from all parishioners. It should be noted, however, that while we may recommend a name to Cardinal Seán, the final decision is ultimately his to make. The Cardinal has made it clear that our suggestions should not include any Church names that are currently in use in the Archdiocese of Boston. One of the working titles that has been suggested and very favorably received is “Our Lady of the Angels.” Our Lady of the Angels in Assisi is the church that houses St. Francis’s tomb, also known as the Portiuncula. As a replica of the Portiuncula is present just down the road at 405 Washington St, Hanover, it seems like a great connection. The new parish would also commonly be referred to as “Our Lady’s,” which has a wonderful connection to our current worship sites being dedicated to three female Saints." You can use the form in the bulletin or drop us a note at the Parish Office. This process should only take a few weeks, so if you would like to submit a name for consideration, please submit it to the parish by the weekend of July 30 and 31.