You’re Invited to Open the Jubilee Year with Bishop da Cunha

On Sunday, December 29, in union with bishops throughout the world, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a special Mass to open the local diocesan observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church. The Mass will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River, and the faithful from the Diocese of Fall River are invited and encouraged to take part.
The Mass will follow the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis to officially begin the Jubilee Year for the Universal Church.
A Jubilee is a special year of prayer, reconciliation, and spiritual renewal, ordinarily taking place every 25 years. Jubilee 2025 will have as its theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” seeking to inspire hope around the world. Look for forthcoming information on additional opportunities to become a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’ through your own participation in Jubilee Year observances.

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An Invitation That Never Ends! Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the step to become Catholic? Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more? Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)? Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church? 

If you (“or someone you know”) answers YES to any of these questions, you are invited to find out more through the process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a journey that begins with your questions. We look forward to welcoming you!

We are using the newly revised series Symbolon: The Faith of the Church put out by the Augustine Institute. Unlock the profound beauty and depth of the Catholic faith by joining us on a transformative journey across America, delving into Catholicism’s rich history, core teachings, and spiritual practices. Guided by the Creed, it explores everything from the sacraments to inspiring saintly stories, empowering you to understand, live, and share your faith confidently.

The 16-episode series is available on http://formed.org and we have participant workbooks available at the parish office. Our RCIA team is Esther Deming, Sergio Racigh and Sue Pagliccia. To register, or for more information, please contact the Parish Office at 508-693-0342 or speak with a team member.

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Capital Improvements Update

Fundraising Letter from our Pastor

Our 3 Summer Fundraising Events took in $44,913 (after all expenses)
Anonymous Donor $25,000
Anonymous Donor $30,000
 Additional Donations $34,646
Total collected so far = $134,559
December Update:
St. Augustine’s Church – Three New Flat Roofs – completed
St. Elizabeth’s Church – New Irrigation System – completed
St. Elizabeth’s Church – Asbestos Removal – completed
($113,021.97 paid out )
St. Elizabeth’s Church – Replacement of the Flooring
(Work currently in progress)
If you can help us to meet this goal it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

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Financial Support for the Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy
& the O’Connell House

This is the first 13-room residence in MA which provides comprehensive services to women who have been sex trafficked. These women may be pregnant and/or have a small child. It is a place where dignity will be restored and healing can occur. The unique 24/7 “Sister Care Model” delivers trauma-informed care which supports their complex needs with compassion, while being the loving nurturing presence the women so desperately need. Visit their website: http://theoconnellhouse.org or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOConnellHouseMA

Checks can be made out to The O’Connell House, Inc. and mail to: The O’Connell House, P.O. Box 9568, Lowell, MA. 01853. 

Please keep them and all victims of human trafficking in your daily prayers!

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