Reminder: St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Jan 15

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group will be starting our monthly meetings again. Our first meeting of the New Year will be January 15 from 8:45 - 9:45 am virtually via Zoom and in person.

We will be learning and discussing the topic of Prayer. We really look forward to welcoming you back or hopefully welcoming you for the first time to our group. Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the Zoom link contact information. Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

All Men are welcome.  https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/mens-faith-formation 

St. Mary's Church Franklin Men's Formation - Jan 15

 

St. Mary's Church Franklin Men's Formation - Jan 15

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group will be starting our monthly meetings again. Our first meeting of the New Year will be January 15 from 8:45 - 9:45 am virtually via Zoom and in person.

We will be learning and discussing the topic of Prayer. We really look forward to welcoming you back or hopefully welcoming you for the first time to our group. Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the Zoom link contact information. Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

All Men are welcome. https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/mens-faith-formation

St. Mary's Church Franklin Men's Formation - Jan 15

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Jan 15, 2022

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group is delighted to welcome Dr. Aldona Lingertat on January 15, 2022 from 8:45 - 9:45 AM to speak on the topic of "Types, Forms, and Examples of Prayer". 

Dr. Lingertat is Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Master of Theological Studies Program at St. John's Seminary. 

 
We are extending an invitation to all men to join us either in person (One Church Square, Franklin - lower level Parish Hall) or via Zoom. 

lease email Deacon Guy (DeaconGuy@verizon.net) if you have any questions or to receive the  Zoom link information. 

Also, please note that those attending in person will be required to wear a mask, as Cardinal O'Malley has requested for all parish events occurring through mid-January 2022.

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Jan 15, 2022

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - January 8, 2020 Meeting

Please join the  St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group on January 8, 2022 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM as we again have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Aldona Lingertat, who will be speaking on the topic of "Types, Forms, and Examples of Prayer". 

Dr. Lingertat is Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Master of Theological Studies Program at St. John's Seminary.   

We are extending an invitation to all women to join us either in person (One Church Square, Franklin - lower level Parish Hall) or via Zoom. 

Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the  Zoom link contact information. 

Also, please note that those attending in person will be required to wear a mask, as Cardinal O'Malley has requested for all parish events occurring through mid-January 2022.

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - January 8, 2020 Meeting

 

Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 10 - Dec 16, 2021

A festive variety on the calendar for this weekend. The Zajac Brothers Band appears at THE BLACK BOX Friday night. St Mary's Women's Faith Formation meets Saturday morning. Do your Christmas shopping at the Grace Church (in Foxboro) to #shopFranklin for Wright's Old School Chocolate. Listen to Charles Harrington speak at the Historical Museum on Sunday.

 

Friday, December 10
8:00pm - Zajac Brother's Band

Saturday, December 11
9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm - Wright Old School Chocolate @ Grace Church Christmas Fair

Sunday, December 12
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker: Charles Harrington 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - Dec 11 at 9:30 AM

Please join the  St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group on December 11th from 9:30 - 10:30 AM as we welcome Fr. Carl Chudy from the Fatima Shrine in Holliston.  Fr. Chudy will be speaking about Prayers in a Secular environment.  

We are extending an invitation to all women to join us via Zoom. Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the  Zoom link contact information.  

https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation

 

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - Dec 11 at 9:30 AM

Reminder: Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then  click Live-stream Masses.

This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).

The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions.  However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin. 

The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.

Participating Houses of Worship :

●      First Universalist Society in Franklin

●      St. John’s Episcopal Church

●      Temple Etz Chaim

●      St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

●      Franklin Federated Church

●      Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

●       Franklin United Methodist Church

For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook:  Franklin Interfaith Council. 

Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

St Mary's Men's Faith Formation Group meeting - Nov 20

All men are welcome!  St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation monthly meeting will be held November 20, 8:45-9:45 AM via Zoom. 

If you enjoyed last month's Rich Young Man episode, you will certainly enjoy this month's. It will be an episode from Bishop Barron's series on Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues. This episode is entitled Pride and Humility. 

As always, Bishop Barron's insights prove to be very faith-filled and practical. All our meetings are currently via Zoom and occur on the third Saturday of each month from 8:45-9:45. 

For more information on Men's Faith Formation and to obtain the link for this meeting please visit https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/mens-faith-formation. Hope to see you there. All men are welcome!

St Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Nov 20

Reminder: 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale - orders accepted through Nov 14, 2021

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Our famous bakery (same as last year) is the family owned Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. The flavors will remain the same as last year - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. 

These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We held the price so we will still have the magnificent $15.00 price per Pie. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

We will be taking Pie orders in person on just one weekend this year November 13-14, after all the Masses at St Mary Franklin. We will be set up in the back of the Church to take your Pie orders. Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted. 

The order form is provided below. You can download, fill out and either mail or bring to the Church on the weekend of Nov 13-14.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 23, from 3 PM – 8 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's Franklin Parish Hall Center (previously the Charter School) on the 1st floor. You will see our Signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors.

Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Mann’s Orchard on your dinner table this year.

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Franklin, MA 02038 

Order form -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZdkjDtunKkAqpNpfoP7RrQ8F1CZ-MH9q/view?usp=sharing

4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale - orders accepted through Nov 14, 2021

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service scheduled for Nov 21

The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then  click Live-stream Masses.

This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).

The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions.  However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin. 

The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.

Participating Houses of Worship :

●      First Universalist Society in Franklin

●      St. John’s Episcopal Church

●      Temple Etz Chaim

●      St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

●      Franklin Federated Church

●      Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

●       Franklin United Methodist Church

For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook:  Franklin Interfaith Council. 

Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

Reminder: St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - Nov 13

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group will be meeting via Zoom on November 13 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.  We will be viewing a short video from the Bishop Barron series entitled "Conversion – Following the Call of Christ". During the meeting we will listen to the story of "The Woman at the Well". 

Here is a link to the Trailer provided by Bishop Barron on his Conversion series. It will give you a sense of what is coming. https://www.wordonfire.org/study-programs/conversion/.  

We are extending an invitation to each of you to join us. Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the  Zoom link contact information. 

All women are welcome.  https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation

 

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - Nov 13