Happenings at St. Mary Parish
in October
October is the Month of the Rosary as well as
Respect Life Month. See the events taking place at St. Mary's during this busy month!
Also, please visit our Parish Calendar on the St. Mary website for all our happenings and events in the parish.
October is the
Month of the
Holy Rosary
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th. Come pray the rosary with us during this special month Wednesdays at 9 am in St. Mary Chapel.
Knights of Columbus
Annual Tootsie Roll Drive 10/7 & 10/8
The Knights will be kicking off their annual Tootsie Roll Drive with collections after all Masses this weekend - October 7 and 8, 2023. All proceeds collected go to benefit children with intellectual and physical disabilities throughout Massachusetts.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is offered on the second Sunday of each month. This month it will be offered after all Masses on October 7th & 8th.
Respect Life Ministry
Baby Shower
October 21st & 22nd
October 28th & 29th
Please join St. Mary's Parish in supporting the work of Heartbeat Pregnancy Help in Burlington. We are accepting baby items including: baby towels, diapers, new clothing, and homemade items as well as cash donations. There will be a portable crib at the back of the church on the published weekends and volunteers to accept your donations.
CORI Weekend
October 21st & 22nd
After all weekend Masses
Every year we are required by the Archdiocese of Boston to distribute CORI forms to all volunteers 18 years of age and older ministering to children, youth, elderly, and the disabled or serving within various ministries at St. Mary Parish. CORI forms may be returned with proof of identification (driver’s license, passport or state ID card with photo) to the Gathering Room after all Masses on CORI weekend.
Called to Serve:
Advent Outreach Team
The Advent Season is approaching, and St. Mary’s is looking for volunteers to join our Advent Outreach Team. The team will work together to plan, coordinate and facilitate the distribution of donated items collected from the parish during Advent. If you interested, please click this URL to volunteer: https://stmaryswinchester.flocknote.com/signup/137927.
St. Mary’s School Early Learning Center Fall Fundraiser Cash Calendar Raffle!
Faculty, parents and students will be selling Cash Calendar Raffle tickets after all Masses on the weekends of October 21 & 22 and October 28 & 29. Purchase a raffle ticket and receive up to 30 chances to win a total of $2500. Details in the weekly bulletin.
Fridays - Join Us for the
Most Holy Hour
Come adore the Lord for one hour or more in Eucharistic Adoration. The Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed upon the altar in the St. Mary Chapel each Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. We must have at least two people present during each hour as the Most Blessed Sacrament may not be left alone while exposed. Join us! You may also sign up online on our website.