WEEKEND OF JULY 2-3, 2022 ~ INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND

This coming Monday our nation celebrates “Independence Day,” commemorating the Declaration of Independence and the many sacrifices of others in the establishment of our nation. This national holiday is an occasion to celebrate with family and friends. May we pray for our veterans and those who currently serve us in the military – including their families – that God’s Peace may enter the hearts of all. Let us ask God’s to further bless our nation – and all nations - that we may continue to grow in following God’s Ways and Will.

WEEKEND MASSES:

• Saturday, July 2:  4:00pm – Inside Church
• Sunday, July 3: 9:00am Mass – OUTDOORS (111^th Consecutive Outdoor Sunday/Weekend Mass)
  • Kindly bring your own chairs
  • Livestreamed on Our Lady’s Facebook page as well as on our parish web: olca.org 
• Sunday, July 3: 11:00am Mass – Inside Church

ST. MARIA GORETTI RELIC

• This weekend all will be blessed with first Class Relic of St. Maria Goretti. Maria Goretti was a young Italian woman who lived in the 20^th Century and was canonized a saint as a Virgin-Martyr. Her Feast Day is July 6.

DAILY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Friday – 8:30am (Occasionally on Wednesdays, when announced the prior Tuesday)

MONDAY, JULY 4 HOLIDAY:  The church will close after the 8:30am daily Mass

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION/ADORATION: UPDATED SUMMER SCHEDULE

• THIS WEEK:  Tuesday – Friday:  9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Saturday 2:45 - 3:15pm

CHURCH REMAINS OPEN DAILY FOR PERSONAL PRAYER

• THIS WEEK:  Tuesday – Friday - 8:00am -3:00pm
• Saturday – 8:00am until after the 4:00pm Mass
• Sunday the church will close after the 11:00am Mass

HEALTH PRECAUTION: If anyone has symptoms of the Covid illness, please avoid going to Church. 

REMINDER: Time/Day of Outdoor Weekend Mass may alter each weekend due to weather predictions.  Each Friday evening please consult weekly email, parish phone message, parish web and the Parish Facebook page for Mass times and location.

AUGUST RAFFLE:  Letters have been mailed to registered parishioners for our August Raffle drawing.  Anyone wanting further tickets should contact Sharon in the parish office at 781-894-3481 x2 or parish@olca.org.  A minimum of (5) $1,000 prizes and maximum of (10) $1,000 prizes will be drawn, depending on how many tickets sold.  This parish raffle is part of our annual fundraising activities to support the operational needs of the parish.

May God continue to bless you and your family as we prepare to celebrate the 4^th of July. 

God Bless.
Fr. James M. DiPerri, Pastor

CHURCH HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM APPEAL

Thank you to those who have already made your donation. There are many ways you can donate; write a check and write in memo "Church Heating/Cooling System" and either mail or place in donation bins in church. You may also donate online either by clicking on the "Donate" tab on our website homepage or you can use your phone camera and hover over code to the right and click to be redirected to our donation page.

OUR LADY'S PARISH VIDEO #2 – Our Parish’s response to the pandemic from Summer 2020 to Early Fall 2021.  This second video covering the Church community, Our Lady’s Academy, and our Religious Education Program is now available. The 15-minute video consists of narrated photos prepared by Lou Alvarez with the photos she collected over this time period, and songs by Alexandra and Alfreda Antonyraj, accompanied on piano and organ by Greg Castano. It shows the wonderful work by many to advance the Cause of Christ at Our Lady’s as Disciples in Mission throughout these challenging times.  To view the video, click HERE

PARISH VIDEO #1  - Click HERE to watch original video of OUR PARISH ~ PRE-COVID 2019 THROUGH PANDEMIC SUMMER 2020