UPDATED MESSAGE FROM FR. DIPERRI

NEW October Mass Schedule: (weather permitting) In light of cooler fall weather and the opening of Religious Education

BEGINNING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Sunday 9 a.m. Mass – Inside the Church 

Note:  You will be seated by ushers to ensure proper social distancing.  Please enter the church via the main entrance doors across from Blessed Mother Statue, as all other entrances will be locked.  Once capacity is reached we will need to lock the doors.  Late arrivals are discouraged due to space availability.

Sunday Outdoor Mass – 11:45 a.m. (weather permitting)

• Note:  If weather does not permit us to have Mass outside, the 11:45am Mass will be inside the church, again with limited capacity.
• Parking for both Masses will remain restricted to the Belmont side of church to enable safe drop off and pick up of Religious Education students and set-up of the late morning Sunday Mass.

Many thanks to our volunteers for their efforts, Sharon Micco, as staff coordinator and all joining to worship.

Flexibility is required in these times of health crisis. Future times of the Masses will be determined based on need.

Outdoor Confessions: Saturday's from 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday – 8:30 a.m. (Occasionally Wednesday – as announced at the prior Tuesday Mass) 

• Note/temporary change due to Coronavirus precautions:  October First Friday Mass for the Parish will be at 8:30 a.m. until further notice in order to coordinate and safely setup the later outdoor morning Mass for the school (weather permitting).

Church Open for Prayer: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

• Grateful to the volunteers who unlock and lock daily. The hours for prayer will change as we enter the late fall and winter.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration: 

• Dependent on Adorers prior signing up by contacting Sharon at the parish office for consecutive adoration hours 781-894-3481 x2 or parish@olca.org

General Exposition/Adoration Schedule:       
Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Saturday - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(Hours of Eucharistic Exposition may change due to Funeral, Baptism or Wedding)

October Livestream Devotions by Seminarian Nick Stano 

• Nick is currently working on offering a series of October evenings in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Night Prayer from St. John’s Seminary.  More details as they become available.

Our Lady’s Academy

• We are entering our fourth week of classes.I am grateful to Mrs. Chandra Minor, the staff and faculty, along with 340 students, and their families. The school year is progressing well. I continue to teach regularly each grade and provide Eucharistic Adoration to the school community, along with Fr. Francis Pham.It is a blessing joining the teachers in imparting the significance of our Faith – especially in these challenging times.Our Faith helps to enable our youth necessary coping skills and the realization of the Living God in their lives.

Religious Education will commence Sunday October 4, 2020 for Grades 1-8 and our High School Confirmation program. 

• Felicia Forger, coordinator, has worked with the school principal and planning committee throughout the summer in devising extensive plans to provide the safest possible program.Many adaptions have been undertaken, combining both outdoor and indoor classes, along with stringent cleaning measures.

September 27 was the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul

• St. Vincent dePaul served the Church in France as a priest.  He devoted much of his life in service to the poor in advancing Gospel values and promoted vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
• It is also the 30^th anniversary of our parish-based St. Vincent de Paul Society, which has quietly and effectively assisted those in need. Dr. Vincent Failla, Peg Failla, Carole Portentoso and Lori Mazzarelli, are charter members of the parish society that continue to serve the community, along with other active members.
• On behalf of the parish, I wish to thank our St. Vincent de Paul Society for their service – along with other chapters throughout the world.

Please continue to support your parish. 

• Contribution boxes are available inside the Church – as well as the donation containers along the walkway/driveway at each outdoor Mass. I also express my gratitude to those who participate in our Online-Giving, as well as to those who mail in their contributions to the parish office at 920R Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452.   All are encouraged to register as parishioners.

Turkey-Rama Replacement for this year.

• Since we cannot hold our usual "Turkey-Rama" in person, we will do another "Meats 'n More" Winter Calendar Fundraiser.  Giving away meat packages as well as raffle prizes.  Each calendar is $20. The mailing has been mailed out and you most likely will be receiving it in the mail any day.  Please be as generous as you can. Your continued support during these challenging times remains appreciated..  

Please know of my prayers for you; kindly keep myself as well as Fr. Pham in your prayers.  May each one of us continue to strive to follow the One and True God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  May the prayers of Mary, our mother, intercede for us before the Throne of God.
 
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. James M. DiPerri
Pastor

 VIDEO OF OUR LADY'S PARISH, PRE-COVID-19 THROUGH SUMMER 2020

Dear Parishioners:

A 16 minute video has been produced by volunteers highlighting some key moments of life here at Our Lady’s Parish in Waltham, MA, before and during the Coronavirus pandemic, through the summer of 2020. 

The photography, audio and layout was conducted by parishioner, Lou Alvarez.  The layout on the iMovie was done by a volunteer videographer and technician, and Kristina Kovacevich, worked on the final portion of the video formatting.  On behalf of the parish, I express our gratitude for their dedication and quality work. 

I am especially thankful to God for all His blessings and for all who strive to advance the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ at our parish, as we work together with those within our archdiocese and beyond.  May Almighty God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, continue to strengthen each one of us during these challenging times.  May the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to pray for us before the Throne of God.  Together we journey as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Please know of my prayers for you and your families, as I kindly ask you to pray for me, and the needs of others throughout the world.  Click HERE for video.

In Christ,

Fr. James M. DiPerri, Pastor

Pre-Recorded Masses During Health Crisis 

Video Reflections by Fr. Pham and Fr. DiPerri

Pre-Recorded Rosary and Adoration Services - Click Here

LETTER FROM THE US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

Read the Pastoral letter from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops against racism "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love"

Upcoming Archdiocesan Social Justice Convocation - November 7, 2020

Click HERE for two prayers written by Pope Francis for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He is asking people to recite the Rosary and pray these prayers afterward especially during the month of May.

During this most difficult time, please  remember your church.

We ask that you sign up for ONLINE GIVING or set us up automatically through your online banking so we receive payments regularly.

Collection envelopes/donations can also be mailed to the parish office or placed in secure boxes in church; monitored under camera surveillance.