"On Friday May 14, Nick Gaspar, 14 years old, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Yesterday (5/18) he underwent a successful surgery to biopsy the tumor. The family could be waiting 2-4 weeks for a full report on Nick’s diagnosis and treatment plan. This Go-Fund Me was designed to help alleviate some of the financial burden on the family in the months to come. "
Memorial Day, traditional start to the summer time and this time also the relaxation of the COVID-19 protocols for MA. Just because the protocols are being relaxed doesn't mean the virus is not here. It is still around, it can have deadly or long lasting health effects. If you are not vaccinated (yet) please do so.
Whether you are or not, please be careful. Good health enables a whole lot of good things to happen. A slim choice but a careful one to begin the re-opening. Electronics recycling, food truck and performances at THE BLACK BOX and of course, while no parade, the services at noon on the Town Common to recognize Memorial Day.
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| Community Calendar |
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Mary Parish,
With the major changes in the State Directives for the Pandemic, we recognize that our devoted parishioners will be returning slowly over time as they feel it is best for them. We respect these faith filled and sincere decisions on Mass participation and welcome everyone when they are able to return. There is no correct time to return. We will be here when you return. We all miss participating in Sunday Mass and know that people will return when they are able to when they feel safe.
During this time (starting this weekend of May 29-30, 2021 Memorial Day Weekend) we will be transitioning our Parish Religious Services and Masses using the principle of caution for health safety for everyone. This is Phase One of the Transitional Phases to occur over the next nine months. We wish to remind people that part of our Pandemic values has been to remember to respect the health safety of others, besides ones’ self. You can find the Protocols on our website: stmarysfranklin.org
Your cooperation is invited to allow our beginning transition to help make our Sunday Masses spiritual and uplifting religious experiences for everyone. We anticipate additional phase changes after Labor Day Weekend.
Our Saturday-Sunday Mass Schedule is:
Just a reminder: All three Sunday Masses continue to be Live-Streamed which is best accessed at: stmarysfranklin.org and then the Live-Stream Button.
God bless,
Father Brian
PS: Just a reminder: On Monday, Memorial Day we will celebrate the Holy Mass at our Cemetery on Beaver Street at 9 AM for our deceased Veterans and those who are rest in peace in our Cemetery.
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| Saint Mary Parish: Phase One of the Transition to begin May 29-30 |
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| Plan Development and Public Participation |
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Almost 50 years of history. We still here. The panthers take down the undefeated first seed Sharon, after the drought of the century 3-2. The panthers advance to a 10-0 season. Man of the match to Vayshnav Malhotra winning a thrilling 3 set match in the face of adversity. https://twitter.com/_fhsboystennis/status/1398066303487840256
All are welcome to join us as we honor our departed veterans.
Please note: There will not be a Memorial Day Breakfast or Parade
this year due to COVID-19.
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| Memorial Day Ceremony - May 31, noon |
