42nd CONSECUTIVE OUTDOOR MASS - MARCH 7

FR. DIPERRI'S WEEKEND UPDATES - MARCH 5, 2021

MARCH 13/14 MASSES WILL BE POSTED ON FRIDAY

Kindly continue to remember the importance of social distancing and wearing face masks at all Masses and services, whether indoor or outdoor.  Masses and services within the Church are limited and reasonable capacity based on health guidelines.

• OUTDOOR SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: Saturday's – 3-3:45 p.m. in front of the Church.

• LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Every Wednesday during Lent at 6:00pm inside church.  (Livestreamed on Our Lady’s Parish Facebook page and our website: olca.org – whenever able)
   
• FIRST PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION (Confession) took place for 48 children on Saturday February 27.  Many thanks to Felicia Forger, Religious Education Coordinator, and the volunteer teachers and service organizers, as well as the 2^nd Grade Teachers at Our Lady’s Academy for all their efforts throughout the year. Congratulations to the parents and families for serving as primary educators of Faith of the children.  Please continue to pray for Family-Life and Values throughout the nation and the world.

• DAILY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 8:30 a.m.  (Possibility of Wednesday Mass as determined and announced at prior Tuesday Mass)

• CHURCH REMAINS OPEN DAILY FOR PERSONAL PRAYER
  • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday 8:00am until late afternoon at a time determined if a Vigil Mass is celebrated. 
  • On Sunday’s the church will be open for personal prayer after the 11:45am Mass until 4pm

• EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION/ADORATION:  (Excl. times of Baptisms/Funerals/Weddings)
  • Monday - Friday- 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
  • Saturday - 3 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – dependent on whether a Vigil Mass is celebrated       

LENTEN GUIDELINES

• FASTING is observed by all 18 years of age or older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday.  On a fast day, one full meal is allowed.  Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be taken according to each ones needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices are allowed. 
• ABSTINENCE is observed by all 14 years of age and older on Good Friday and Friday’s during Lent. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed.  Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fasting and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. 
• Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer are three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful should undertake these practice seriously in a spirit of penance and the renewal of baptism at Easter.

Please know of my prayers for you and your family as we journey together in Faith and pray for one another.

Sincerely in Christ.
Fr. James M. DiPerri, Pastor

FIRST FRIDAY MASS - MARCH 5

2021 CARDINAL'S CATHOLIC APPEAL

Watch Video - Click HERE

This weekend here at Our Lady's, February 27/28, the Catholic Appeal begins, along with all the other parishes throughout the Archdiocese.  Each year, the Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools and our communities.  This is our Church, and every gift makes a difference.  Please consider making your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org or by scanning the QR Code on the right.  Your gift has an immediate impact on our parish and the work of our Church.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.

SAVE THE DATE:  RACIAL JUSTICE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

March 13, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm

A Journey Through "Open Wide Our Hearts": Call to Love and Action" - Featuring keynote speaker, Danielle Brown, Esq.  Danielle is the Assoc. Dir. of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

To register, go to www.bostoncatholic.org/health-and-social-services/social-justice-ministry 

You must be registered to attend.

PARISH VIDEO - PRE-COVID 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