!! IMPORTANT NEWS !!
We are implementing a NEW pew seating arrangement for both parishes starting this weekend! To accommodate as many parishioners as possible and still maintaining safe social distancing per CDC and Worcester Diocese guidelines, we are following a new color coded seating chart. Get more details here.
News Bites for April 25th ...
Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Easter Music - If you enjoy hearing our Virtual Choir, we compiled a playlist of music from our Easter masses here.
- It's never too late for Reconciliation! Please note Tuesday's are now back in the Rectory. Details are here.
- Mass live stream change! Our St. Philip's AV person is away for the next few months, so there will not be a live stream of the 9am Mass for now.
We will continue to live stream the St. Mary's 10:30am Mass on Facebook @MaryPhilipParishes. See all your viewing/listening options for recordings here. - You may have heard of Lectio Divina, but have you ever tried “Cinema Divina”? Learn more about this interesting take on traditional prayer featuring the movie "Wonder". More information is here.
- Our Youth Group has TWO events coming up!
- Friday, May 7th: Mother's Day Family Prayer Service (pizza, cards, procession for Mary) 6-7:30pm
- Saturday, May 8th: Volunteer at Community Harvest Project 9am-12pm
Details and signups are here! - Market Sunday is May 1/2: Thank you for your generosity throughout Lent and especially during Holy Week. We could use your help to help stock: Canned tomatoes, Mayonnaise, Cookies & Crackers, Juice, Frosting and Paper towels. More details are here.
- Crosses from the Community We are still looking for more crosses in front of St. Mary's. Get the details here.
- Don't miss the chance to receive Jesus - If you still don't feel comfortable attending Mass, you can still receive Holy Communion in St. Mary's gathering space Sunday's at 11:15am (12pm for Easter Sunday).
- Partners in Charity is waiting to hear from you! Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2021 Appeal. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope found in our gathering spaces, pledge online at www.partners-charity.net, text your pledge by texting the word “donate” to 84576 or call in your pledge to 508-929-4366.
- Don't forget ... You can watch recorded mass from St. Mary's on Grafton Community TV at 6:30am and 6:30pm on Charter Channel 191 and Verizon Channel 34, as well as our Facebook pages here. See all viewing/listening options here.
