Join the St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group for a new series of meetings and discussions

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group is please to announce that we will be viewing the Symbolon series: "The Catholic Faith Explained" by Dr. Edward Sri.  This series from the Augustine Institute consists of ten videos on a variety of topics.  We will view one 1/2 hour video each session and allow time for discussion and sharing.  

Our meetings will be via Zoom and are on a new night - the second Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8 pm.  

Please visit our web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation)  for further information and to access the Zoom link.  

All women are welcome to attend!

The first meeting of this new series is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 12.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Oct 12

St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group announce new series and meeting dates

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group is please to announce that we will be viewing the Symbolon series: "The Catholic Faith Explained" by Dr. Edward Sri.  This series from the Augustine Institute consists of ten videos on a variety of topics.  We will view one 1/2 hour video each session and allow time for discussion and sharing.  

Our meetings will be via Zoom and are on a new night - the second Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8 pm.  Please visit our web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation)  for further information and to access the Zoom link.  

All women are welcome to attend!

The first meeting of this new series is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 12.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Oct 12

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, October 15, 2022

SAVE THE DATE!

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk

  

SVdP Annual Fundraiser

October 15, 2022

Friends of the Poor Walk

 

Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM on the Town Common, registration at 8:00 AM Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online at https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2750

 

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action.

St Mary Parish: Religious Education Registration Information 2022/2023

It is so hard to believe that it is already time to register for Religious Education again. Despite the pandemic, the year did go by fast. We sure hope that all of you are continuing to stay safe and healthy. 

We have decided to follow a "hybrid" model again for the year 2022/2023. This model is based on the Religious Education model called "Domestic Church". We help and support you as parents as you directly help your children grow in our faith. Hopefully, by your teaching, daily actions and example, and by your participation at Sunday Mass, your children learn "The Ways of Our Faith" which you promised as parents at your children's Baptism so many years ago.

The plan is actually straight forward and easy to follow. Students will complete the book assignments at home and submit them periodically as they did this past year. In addition, we will rotate each grade level into the building for enrichment and review classes and the ability for the kids to all be together with us. We are able to offer more in-person classes this year. 

Registration will begin today (July 13) and end on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at midnight. As in the past, you are able to register 24/7 using the link and you can make your payment online as well. As always, if you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact me.

I am also hoping that some of you would be willing to join the Religious Education Team this year. This will be an exciting and creative year to join. You will be part of a Team which will be provided more than enough materials etc. We have lots and lots of great kids here and you would enjoy it more than you think. 

Sharing your faith is a very special and wonderful commitment. If this is something that you are interested in doing, please contact me and we can chat.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me. Thanks and enjoy your summer.

Karen Ackles 

508-528-1450

Specific information regarding classes and scheduling   https://stmarysfranklin.org/religious-ed

Register ->  https://stmarysfranklin.org/re-registration

St Mary Parish: Religious Education Registration Information 2022/2023

Reminder: Physician Assisted Suicide presentation St Mary’s - May 11

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation St Mary’s Parish Hall in Franklin on Wednesday May 11th 7:00-8:00 PM.

Mr. Jim Driscoll, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference of the Archdiocese of Boston, will be presenting the Catholic perspective regarding physician assisted suicide. Jim will be accompanied by Ms. Tahni Morell. who will share a personal family story.  

Please join us and bring a friend to 1 Church Square, Franklin. If you can not make it, we are making this presentation available through Zoom link on the St Mary’s website (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/).

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation at St Mary's - May 11

St Mary Women's Faith Formation Meeting - May 14

Once again we welcome Fr Flavio Gillio, Director of The National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, who will be sharing with us the Story of our Lady of LaSalette.  

We will meet via Zoom on May 14 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM using the link https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation.  

For those unable to attend the Saturday session, the material from this meeting will be recorded and shown again on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 PM using the same zoom link. 

Please join us for what is sure to be an interesting and informative presentation.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - May 14

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation at St Mary's - May 11

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation St Mary’s Parish Hall in Franklin on Wednesday May 11th 7:00-8:00 PM.

Mr. Jim Driscoll, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference of the Archdiocese of Boston, will be presenting the Catholic perspective regarding physician assisted suicide. Jim will be accompanied by Ms. Tahni Morell. who will share a personal family story.  

Please join us and bring a friend to 1 Church Square, Franklin. If you can not make it, we are making this presentation available through Zoom link on the St Mary’s website (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/).

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation at St Mary's - May 11

Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - April 2, 2022

Electronics Recycling Event
Accepting Any And All Electronics, Bikes, & Appliances!

Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot

201 Main Street, Franklin MA

Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Laptops, Small Electronics
• $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Computer Monitors, Dehumidifiers, Large Printers, Range-Top
Microwaves,
• $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves,
Large Appliances, Grills, Exercise Equipment, Large Yard Equipment
• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators
• $35 each TVs over 36”
• $40 each for Projection TVs

• NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Keyboards, Tablets.

Download the flyer as a reminder

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFpLLnrpTwu751CjB9eab6a2SwegpTxO/view?usp=sharing

Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2022

Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event

St. Mary’s Women’s Faith Formation - Sister Mary Anne Doyle speaks at Apr 9 session

Please join the St. Mary’s Women’s Faith Formation as we meet via zoom on Saturday April 9, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 AM. 

We are delighted to have Sister Mary Anne Doyle, CSJ of the Sisters of St.Joseph of Boston joining us as our guest speaker. Sister Mary Anne is a former professor at Regis College and Wellesley College. 

For the link to attend via Zoom, please go to our Women’s Faith Formation (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation) web page. ALL are welcome.

We will repeat the program Tuesday, April 12 at 7 PM for anyone who cannot make Saturday.

St. Mary’s Women’s Faith Formation - Apr 9

Electronics Recycling Event - April 2, 2022

Electronics Recycling Event
Accepting Any And All
Electronics, Bikes & Appliances!

Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot

201 Main Street, Franklin MA

Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Laptops, Small Electronics
• $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Computer Monitors, Dehumidifiers, Large Printers, Range-Top
Microwaves,
• $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves,
Large Appliances, Grills, Exercise Equipment, Large Yard Equipment
• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators
• $35 each TVs over 36”
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Keyboards, Tablets.

Download the flyer as a reminder

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFpLLnrpTwu751CjB9eab6a2SwegpTxO/view?usp=sharing

Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2022

Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 2022

The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships one in the sum of $3000 and the second $1000 scholarship.  

The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2022 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2 or 4 year college/university.  

All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of Friday April 8, 2022

The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org  or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/ .  Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to  

Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, St. Mary’s Parish 

c/o Michael Swan 

38 Madison Ave. 

Franklin MA 02038

The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

If more information is needed please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792 

• 2022 Scholarship Instructions (download Word doc)
• 2022 Robert Simmler, PGK Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program Application  (download Word doc)
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  Attention High School Seniors: Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program 2022

  
  

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: March 12 & Mar 15 -> "The Importance of Reconciliation during Lent"

Come join us for our next Women's Faith Formation meeting March 12, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Deacon Mattie Henry from St. Mary of the Nativity in Scituate will be speaking on "The Importance of Reconciliation during Lent."   

While we will be recording the presentation and replaying it Tues, March 15 from 7 - 8 PM, we are encouraging you to attend the Saturday session to provide a welcoming audience for Deacon Mattie.  

For the link to attend via Zoom, please go to our Women's Faith Formation (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation) web page. 

ALL are welcome.

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: March 12 & Mar 15

Reminder: St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group will continue our monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be February 19 from 8:45 - 9:45 AM virtually via Zoom and in person.

We will be learning and discussing the topic of Prayer with guest speaker Dr Aldonna Lingertat  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. 

If attending in person, we will be meeting in St. Mary's Hall Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

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

Dr Lingertat in the news - https://www.sjs.edu/news/dr-aldona-lingertat-retirement

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

 

St. Mary's Women's Club Make and Take Meeting - Feb 17 - 7 PM

Ladies, do you need a night out? The St. Mary’s Women’s Club will be gathering on Thursday evening, February 17 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall. 

We are making signs and decorations with Julie Ackles Frias from Life Expressions Décor. Check out her web page at https://www.lewithme.com/ for more info and pictures of some fun ""Make and Take"" parties they have held.

All ladies are welcomed to join us for a fun evening of laughs and creativity. The projects are around $30 a piece. 

Email Rose O’Koren, okorenj@comcast.net and let her know you are coming so we have enough material. 

If you forget to tell Rose, come any way, I’m sure we will have enough.

 

St. Mary's Women's Club Make and Take Meeting - Feb 17 - 7 PM

Reminder: St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12, 2022 & Feb 15, 2022

Come join the St Mary's Women's Faith Formation group for our next meeting, February 12th, 9:30-10:30 am. You have the choice of coming to the Parish Hall (One Church Square, Franklin) or attending via Zoom. 

We will view Bishop Barron's video entitled: Trust in the Lord. It is an Old Testament story of Elijah and the Zarephath widow. Bishop Barron provides an uplifting message for what can be a gray time of year. 

For the link to attend via Zoom, please go to our Women's Faith Formation web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation). ALL are welcome.

A new opportunity for St Mary’s Women’s Faith Formation – Tuesday night, Feb 15 at 7:00 PM 

For those whose schedule does not permit attending our Saturday morning Women’s Faith Formation meetings – we have a nice surprise for you. 

We are adding a weekday monthly meeting. The 3rd Tuesday each month, 7:00-8:00 PM. We will cover the same speakers, videos, etc… as the Saturday meeting. This meeting will be via Zoom so you can attend in the comfort of your home. So if you can not attend the Saturday meeting, this one is for YOU. 

We hope to see you on Tuesday evening, February 15, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. We will be viewing Bishop Barron’s video on the topic of “Trust in God”. The Zoom meeting link can be found by going to this page stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group will continue our monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be February 19 from 8:45 - 9:45 AM virtually via Zoom and in person.

We will be learning and discussing the topic of Prayer with guest speaker Dr Aldonna Lingertat  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. 

If attending in person, we will be meeting in St. Mary's Hall Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

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

Dr Lingertat in the news - https://www.sjs.edu/news/dr-aldona-lingertat-retirement

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

St Mary's schedule change for this weekend/snowstorm

Due to the snow storm  forecasted for this weekend, and also for public safety reasons, St. Mary Parish, Franklin, will be closed on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  

There will be no Masses, confessions, or funerals on Saturday.  

St. Mary's will reopen on Sunday, January 30 for the 7:30 AM Mass. There will also be a 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Mass on Sunday.  

Stay safe! 

St Mary's schedule change for this weekend/snowstorm

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12

Come join the St Mary's Women's Faith Formation group for our next meeting, February 12th, 9:30-10:30 am. You have the choice of coming to the Parish Hall (One Church Square, Franklin) or attending via Zoom. 

We will view Bishop Barron's video entitled: Trust in the Lord. It is an Old Testament story of Elijah and the Zarephath widow. Bishop Barron provides an uplifting message for what can be a gray time of year. 

For the link to attend via Zoom, please go to our Women's Faith Formation web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation). ALL are welcome.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12