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Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): A Journey of Faith Join us Sunday, October 6 at 4:45 PM in the Life House (lower church) for the first of 12 sessions in preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. More Information and a full schedule can be found on our RCIA page by clicking anywhere on this article,

We will be hosting a morning training session on Thursday, October 10th at 10 am for about 1 hour in Saint Mary’s church for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion . If you are currently in ministry but have questions or need a refresher please come and we will try to answer any question you have. As our parish continues to grow, so does the need for additional help in ministry. We could use more Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at all Masses. If you are already a minister, invite a friend ! Please RSVP to Patty at [email protected] or by calling (781) 826-4303 for more information. If you cannot make this date or time please contact us, so we can make other arrangements with you

Bishop Dennis has been the serving the Diocese of Berberati in Central African Republic since his episcopal ordination in 2012. The diocese covers about 28,000 square miles and has an annual budget of approximately $450,000 US dollars. In past years, almost one-third ($150,000) of that budget has been donated by Bishop Dennis’ friends on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The Bishop shares these funds with 20 parishes, over 200 outposts, and 39 priests throughout his diocese. Berberati currently has 17 seminarians in formation who would otherwise be unable to study for the priesthood without your generosity. Bishop Dennis is not just a shepherd to the Catholic faithful, but is one of the most respected community leaders, as well. Your donation provides healthcare and food to the poorest of the poor, regardless of religious affiliation. Thank you for your generosity, and know that your contribution is making a big difference! Please make donations payable to “Our Lady of the Angels” with “Bishop Dennis” in the memo, use the QR code in our bulletin or click anywhere on this article to be brought to our Online Giving page

We are delighted to announce that long-time parishioner, Mike Judge, will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday September 21 at 10 a.m. the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.  The Mass is open to all. Then on Sunday, September 22 will have a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:30 Mass for newly ordained Deacon Mike.  Our Lady of the Angels will host a parish reception immediately following that 11:30 Mass at the St. Mary’s Parish Center. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 18th to Colleen Mahoney at (781) 826-4303 ext. 232 or [email protected] if you plan to attend the reception.

Our annual All Souls Observance at Our Lady of the Angels Parish will be held at Saint Mary’s Church on Sunday, November 3, 2024 during the 11:30 AM Mass. We will remember all our dead but in a special way those who have passed away in the past year.

On Wednesday, September 11th After 9AM Daily Mass We are having a casual gathering in the Parish Center after 9 a.m. daily mass to say goodbye and wish him safe travels on Thursday. No need to RSVP just, join us if your schedule allows.

Please take a moment to register your child for Fall Religious Education. Fall Registration is online (you can reach the form by clicking anywhere on this article)

Mercy Sews will be holding our annual “Fill-the-Barrel” drive after all weekend Masses on Saturday, August 3rd & Sunday August 4th. For $5 (which includes shipping to Africa) you can purchase and donate a gift of mercy to clothe a Pygmie child in Bishop Dennis’ diocese in the Central African Republic.  Click anywhere on this article to go to the mercysews.org webpage for more information.

Save the Date: Annual Outdoor mass on Monday, August 5, 2023 !! Devotions and Annual Outdoor Mass at the Portunicula Chapel at Cardinal Cushing Center (Rte 53) Hanover. Schedule includes: Portiuncula Chapel Devotions: 3:00 p.m. - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation & Rosary 5:35 p.m. Annual Outdoor Mass 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Any questions may be referred to: Email: [email protected]. In case of inclement weather or extreme heat: Mass will be moved indoors to St. Mary's Church, 392 Hanover St., (Rte 139), Hanover, MA

We are hosting a meeting for Ministers of Holy Communion to Sick & Homebound on Tuesday, June 25th. We will have a morning and evening meeting to share updates with Ministers to the Sick & Homebound at 9:45 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hospitality Area. Please try to make one of these sessions, whichever is most convenient for you. We ask that you RSVP to Ellen McDonough via email at [email protected] or by phone at (781) 826-4303 ext. 233. We expect this meeting to be last just over 1 hour and light refreshments will be served.

Summer CCD starts on Thursday, June 20 and runs until Friday, June 28th. There will literally be hundreds of kids, helpers and teachers around the parish center & church grounds. Please drive slowly for everyone's safety !!!

VBC 2024 is in the books and we had a wonderful week of songs, games, stories and crafts , Thank you to all of the campers, helpers, teachers and staff who made this a great week! Hope to see you next summer!

THANK YOU! To all who participated in, and donated to, our 17th Annual LifeTeen Smash Golf Classic. This year's tournament was held on TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston. A great day was had by all and your support is invaluable to the youth of our parish!

YOU are invited to gather with our parish family at Saint Mary’s Parish Center at 9:00 AM on Sunday, June 2, 2024 (prior to 9:30 AM Mass)  to form a Eucharistic Procession to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ).   We will walk along the sidewalk from the parish center to the church, carrying Jesus in the monstrance, accompanied by prayer and songs of worship.  All are welcome to participate in this joyful experience as we unite as a parish to give honor and glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.   

Our lady of the Angels is hosting a seminar on Health Care Decisions For Catholics. All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00AM or at 6:30 PM in the St. Mary’s Parish Center. This workshop will help us when making medical and end of life decisions based on Catholic teaching. Parishioner, Patricia Stewart, attorney and author of “The Health-Care Decision Guide for Catholics”, and Deacon Rick Ashburn, who is on the South Shore Hospital Palliative Care, will speak on these important topics. This seminar is offered free of charge.

On Thursday, May 9th, we will celebrate this Holy Day of Obligation at the 9:00 AM Daily Mass

Baby Shower for the Unborn Weekend of May 11 & 12 Our Lady of the Angels will be holding a baby shower for the unborn to support the organization Pregnancy Help Boston. It is a resource center supported through the Archdiocese of Boston with a mission to provide compassionate , practical, life affirming alternatives to women facing difficult pregnancies. We are asking for new & unwrapped newborn items, clothing and diapers. Gift cards to Walmart or Target and/or monetary donations are also welcome and checks can be made out to “The Fund for the Unborn”. We will have a crib set up in t hospitality area after all Masses on Mother's Day weekend, May 11-12 where you can leave your donations. If you have any questions please contact Mary Tiedtke at (617) 653-5657 or Marjorie Mahoney at (617) 721-7179. Thank you for supporting those in need who choose the gift of life !

Your voice counts. Please return your survey to the boxes provided at church or scan the QR code on your letter and submit your responses electronically by Monday, April 15. We mailed approximately 7,000 surveys out to our registered parishioners to provide an update on the plans for a new church and to seek input from you. If you did not get a letter and are a registered parishioner, please call the office at (781) 826-4303 to update your information with us. Thank you!