Scripture Study on the Prophets

Scripture Study on the Prophets

Please join us for the start of our six-part series on the writings of the Prophets!  Fr. Williams will be releasing one video each week as a way of introducing these fascinating books.  Each episode is about 20 minutes long.  Check back each week to find the link to the newest video.

Week 1 – Introduction to the Prophets:
https://youtu.be/ZhcEg1Ycbhc

Week 2 – The Prophet Isaiah:
https://youtu.be/zkoljVdbqOg

Week 3 – The Prophet Jeremiah:
https://youtu.be/qqG1IfKFpbU

Week 4 – The Prophet Ezekiel:
https://youtu.be/9IQ0j-4DxJ8

Week 5 – The Twelve Minor Prophets:
https://youtu.be/HAiupj1YzSM

Week 6 – The Prophet Daniel:
https://youtu.be/N1Zj9dvy6NY

New Sunday Mass Times – Beginning Sept 13

New Sunday Mass Times – Beginning Sept 13

As we mentioned in last Sunday’s bulletin we will be adding a third Sunday morning Mass and will also be adjusting the Mass times accordingly.  Below is the new Mass Schedule to begin on Sunday, September 13th:

 7:00 am

9:00 am

11:00 am

    Many parishioners have already emailed or called the parish office to indicate which Mass they would like to attend.  In order to see that every household that regularly attends the 8:00 am and the 10:30 Mass will be given a chance to select the new Sunday Mass time they will want to attend, our ushers will have forms for recording your full name, the Mass you are now attending, and the Mass you wish to attend.  While we will not have these forms at the 4 pm Mass; any Saturday vigil Mass goers may call or email the parish office if they would like to move to one of the Sunday Mass times.

The primary reason for adding the extra Sunday Mass is to make room for more individuals and families that are returning to the Holy Liturgy.  We also anticipate that as the students return to religious education we will have more families in attendance (thus especially the need for the 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses).  We thank you for your patience, understanding and flexibility in this most challenging process.

Please note that at this time we are only taking calls or emails for seating for the new Mass times from registered parishioners so that we can get all SFX households situated for the new schedule to begin on Sunday 13 September.  Thank you.

 

New Apostolate – Divine Mercy Pray-ers

New Apostolate – Divine Mercy Pray-ers

We are looking to start a new apostolate in our parish..the Divine Mercy Pray-ers!  This is based on the Divine Mercy hour, recorded in St. Faustina’s diary.  Please consider committing to one day of the week when you will offer prayers at 3:00pm (the hour of great mercy for the whole world).

Click here for more information on this apostolate and for a contact email.

Reconsecration of the U.S.A. on May 1

Reconsecration of the U.S.A. on May 1

Reconsecration of the U.S.A. to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

On 1 May 2020 the bishops of our country are going to renew the consecration of our nation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her prayers for us during these difficult times. Please join with us in asking for Mary’s prayers!

24 Hour Spiritual Preparation

You are invited to sign up to spend an hour in prayer in your own home to ask for a special outpouring of graces on our parish during this time.

If you would like to sign up for an hour, please check the schedule here for open hours, then write to info@sfxparish.com or call the office at 508.995.7600 to let us know which hour you can take.

We have also prepared a prayer guide for this time of prayer that can be found here.

Service of Reconsecration

The service for the renewal of the Consecration of the United States to the Care of Our Blessed Mother begins at 3 p.m. on Friday, 1 May. The service will be telecast on the USCCB Facebook page.

A booklet with the service can be found here.

CANCELED – Marriage Day of Reflection

CANCELED – Marriage Day of Reflection

Do you desire a stronger and more fulfilling marriage for you and your spouse?  Join other couples on this Day of Reflection for Married Couples on Sunday, 29 March 2020 from 11:30 am -5 pm at the parish school. This event will help you to reflect on the great value of your matrimonial vows and the graces that the sacrament gives you to fully live out this vocation.  The day will include talks discussing the following topics:  “The Ideal Marriage: What We Want”; “The Promise to Love: Why the Vows Matter”; “Forgiveness: the Will to Love”. There will also be the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration & Sacrament of Confession.  Free child care will be provided. The lunch provided is $20.00 per husband/wife; child meals can be reserved for $6.00.  The presenter will be Father Nicholas Fleming who has a license in Marriage & Family Studies from the John Paul II Institute in Rome.  Please pick up your registration form in the church entrance or in the parish office.