Our Lady's Parish
A Community of Faith Rooted in the Eucharist
FR. DIPERRI'S WEEKEND UPDATES AND MORE - JANUARY 16 Many thanks to all involved who were involved organizing the outdoor and indoor Masses each weekend and weekday throughout the pandemic. Reminder: All weekend Masses are determined on a weekly basis due to the current crisis. OUTDOOR SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3-4 p.m. in front of the Church. DAILY MASSES: Monday/Martin Luther King Federal Holiday, Tuesday and Friday – 8:30 a.m. (Wednesday to be determined and announced at Tuesday Mass) CHURCH OPEN for Personal Prayer:
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION/ADORATION: (Excluding times of Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings)
GRAND ANNUAL – Many thanks to all who have contributed. Kindly consider a donation to the Grand Annual, as it is our most important annual collection, in addition to the most essential Weekly Offertory/Collection. Contributions may be mailed to Our Lady’s Parish, 920R Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or you can pay by credit card online at olca.org and click “Donate Now” and you will see One Time Donation. Please know of my prayers for you and your family. Together, may we pray for peace in the World and in our Nation, as we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King weekend. Kindly keep me and all at Our Lady’s in your prayers. God bless, Fr. James M. DiPerri, Pastor OUR LADY'S PARISH - GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION The Grand Annual will continue through the end of February. In the original letter, Fr. DiPerri explains everything that has been happening in our parish the past year, especially through the current pandemic and how he has kept our church open and our parish going for Our Lady's Community and beyond. Our Grand Annual fund is necessary to balance our church budget. We ask you to support our parish as generously as you have always done. You can mail in your donation, check or cash, to Our Lady's or you can pay via credit card by clicking Online Giving or Donate Now. Simply fill out top part of the form, scroll down to "One Time Donation", enter amount donated and for Grand Annual and submit. You can also donate by opening the camera on your phone and scanning code Click HERE to read the original Grand Annual Letter Click HERE to see Financial Report mailed with Grand Annual letter 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 CARDINAL SEAN O'MALLEY STATEMENT ON
Read the Pastoral letter from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops against racism "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love"
Video Reflections by Fr. Pham and Fr. DiPerri
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. You can also donate with your phone. Open camera and hover over code and Collection envelopes/donations can also be mailed to the parish office or placed in secure boxes in church; monitored under camera surveillance.
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HOMILIES
CARDINAL SEAN O'MALLEY STATEMENT ON MASSACHUSETTS ROE ACT LEGISLATION
Click on the link below to listen to CARDINAL SEAN O'MALLEY'S PRO LIFE HOMILY JANUARY 25 and 26, 2020
ProLife Homily from Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access - Click on Link above and see how you can help.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD--AGAIN!
During this time of uncertainty, please remember our parish. Like yours, the bills don't stop. Please send in your donation envelopes or sign up for online giving.
Click ONLINE GIVING. This will ensure steady income for our parish during this most uncertain time.
COMMUNICATION
We will be communicating information to people via website, email and regular mail.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in the parish office.
Thank you.
Cardinal Seán Message to Healthcare Workers
Click on the link below to listen to CARDINAL SEAN O'MALLEY'S PRO LIFE HOMILY JANUARY 25 and 26, 2020
ProLife Homily from Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access - Click on Link above and see how you can help.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD--AGAIN!
CARDINAL SEAN O'MALLEY ANNOUNCES "YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST" Click on link below to view video
Year of the Eucharist 2020 VIDEO
CARDINAL SEAN'S LETTER "YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST" Click on link
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST 2020 - CARDINAL SEAN'S LETTER
MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE (MCC) share statement from the Bishops on climate change.
Link to bishops statement on climate change
CARDINAL STATEMENT on Proposed Bills H3320 and S1209.
Link to Cardinal O'Malley's statement on the ROE Act (Bills H3320 and S1209)
Links to Bill H3320 and S1209
Listen to Father DiPerri call for action on Palm Sunday weekend.
Following Cardinal O'Malley's Statement, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD on the Proposed Bills.
"Nourished by the Word and Eucharist, under the spiritual guidance of our pastor Father James DiPerri, we the members of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish, empowered by the Holy Spirit, strive to create a vital, welcoming Catholic faith community that embraces each person. Acknowledging our blessings and supporting one another, we share our faith, time, and talent, to joyfully proclaim the Gospel and humbly serve the needs of God's people and work to be the presence of Christ in an ever-changing world."
ONCE WE GET BACK TO NORMAL AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ENDS - OUR MASS SCHEDULE WILL GO BACK TO REGULAR.
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Weekends
Saturday: As Announced
Sunday: As Announced
Weekdays
Monday/Tuesday/Friday: 8:30am First Friday of each Month: 8:30am until further notice
Sacrament of Reconciliation
As Announced
Sacrement of Baptism
Call the parish office 781-894-3481 x7 for Baptism information.
Anointing of the Sick As Announced
HomeBound Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.
Rosary and Meditation As Announced
Upcoming Events
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