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Sunday, February 28Born in France in 1876, Daniel was ordained in 1899 and began a teaching career. That didn’t satisfy him long. He wanted to use his zeal for the gospel far beyond the classroom. He joined the missionary Congregation of the Holy Spirit, which sent him to Senegal, West Africa.Read More
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Sunday, February 28, 8:00 AM
We welcome you and your family to join us for the celebration of the Eucharist at the Mass. Mass times for our regular schedule are Saturdays at 4:00PM, Sundays at 8:00AM and 10:30AM. Week day Mass schedule is Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00AM. This is the Season of Lent...We are called to Reflect, Repent, and Restore.Read More -
Sunday, February 28, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMFirst Communion: Make-up SessionRead More
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Sunday, February 28, 10:30 AM
We welcome you and your family to join us for the celebration of the Eucharist at the Mass. Mass times for our regular schedule are Saturdays at 4:00PM, Sundays at 8:00AM and 10:30AM. Week day Mass schedule is Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00AM. This is the Season of Lent...We are called to Reflect, Repent, and Restore.Read More
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Sunday, February 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All are welcome on the Sundays during Lent from 3:00PM to 4:00PM in the Hall at Saint Boniface. Be inspired by the viewing of Bishop Robert Barron's video series, "Catholicism: The Pivotal Players" followed by a brief discussion. All virus safety precautions are observed.Read More -
Monday, March 1There will be NO Religious Education Class for Grades 6 - 9 only. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass. We strongly encourage your family to attend one of the Masses either on the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, the Sunday Mass at 8 AM or 10:30 AM.Read More
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reflect, repent, and restore
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Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th with Easter Sunday on April 4th
During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to practice self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God's gifts—not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents.
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, today’s Gospel presents the Transfiguration of Christ. What is the Transfiguration itself? Mark speaks literally of a metamorphosis, a going beyond the form that he had. If I can use Paul’s...
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READ HERE a special Lenten message from Bishop Robert McManus, the Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester.
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In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment as others prepare to be baptized through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a period of learning and discernment for individuals who have declared their desire to become Catholics.
The key to fruitful observance of these practices is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal. We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. We recall those waters in which we were baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ.
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VIEW HERE the 2021Calendar of Lent. Daily Inspiration for your Lenten Journey.
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LENT AT SAINT BONIFACE
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These are the very first words of scripture that the Church gives us for Ash Wednesday Mass, words that provide a powerful foundation and purpose for our Lenten journey. During this Lenten season here at Saint Boniface, we will reflect upon and focus on these words as we seek to grow closer to God in our daily lives.
Across the world, Catholics journey individually and as communities, following the pattern of Jesus’ sojourn in the wilderness, through practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The purpose of the practices of Lent include spiritual growth and conversion of heart.
In these holy days, accept the invitation to listen to Jesus and deepen your response to his offer of love. With confidence and trust, we embrace our role as witness and follower once again in the journey to Calvary.
Let us return to the Lord!
-Fr. Anthony
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lent at Saint Boniface
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Worship and Pray as a Family
The Season of Lent is a special time to remember God’s love for us, and the ultimate sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Praying Together
- Pray together as a family each day. Read a story from Sacred Scripture.
- Take turns choosing/leading prayers or write a family prayer together.
- Ask everyone what their special prayer intention might be or have everyone choose a person they came across that day who needs extra prayer.
- Say a nighttime prayer before going to bed, reflecting on your day.
- Teach your children about the Rosary and how Mary is a role model for us.
- Pray the Rosary together, with a different family member leading each decade.
Fasting: Focus on God
- Talk about the purpose of fasting (sacrifice) and what family members might choose, remembering that its purpose is to bring you closer to Jesus.
- Fast from screens and social media for a day or week, and spend family time together – praying, talking, learning, playing, strengthening your relationships.
- Talk about why Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday/Good Friday and abstain from meat on Fridays.
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Almsgiving and Sevice- Contribute to our food pantry- bring non-perishable donations to the Good Shephard statue in the back of our Church
- Give prayfully to our Parish and Diocese weekly offerings, special collections and campaigns.
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Lent at saint boniface
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Worship and Pray Together with our Parish Community
Participate in the celebration of the Eucharist by attending Mass as a family with us in Church or follow our Mass online.
The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and Blood of Christ, is the ultimate sign of our sharing in the divine life of Christ as well as of our status as one Body in Christ.
Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00PM, Sunday 8:00AM and 10:30AM
Weekday Masses: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00AM
Sundays during Lent
Join us on Sundays from 3:00PM to 4:00PM in the Hall at Saint Boniface.
All virus safety precautions are observed.
Be inspired by the viewing of Bishop Robert Barron's video series, "Catholicism: The Pivotal Players" followed by a brief discussion.
- February 21: Saint Francis of Assisi
- February 28: Saint Thomas Aquinas
- March 7: Saint Catherine of Sienna
- March 14: Blessed John Henry Newman
- March 21: G.K. Chesterton
- March 28: Michelangelo
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Wednesdays during Lent
Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer
8:00AM - 8:00PM
On Wednesdays from February 24th through March 31st
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Fridays during Lent
Stations of the Cross
Join us on Friday Nights during Lent at 6:30PM.
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Saturdays during Lent
Confessions
Saturdays, Walk-ins between 3:00PM to 3:330Pm or by appointment.
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VIEW HERE the 2021Calendar of Lent. Daily Inspiration for your Lenten Journey.
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Lent at Saint Boniface
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Lenten Guest Homilists and Celebrants
Saint Boniface will feature special guest Homilists and Celebrants at the Saturday 4:00PM Mass during the Season of Lent.Saturday, February 20th
On Saturday February 20th at the 4:00PM Mass, Fr. Dennis O'Brien will be our special guest celebrant and homilist on the first Saturday of Lent. Father Dennis O'Brien will kick off our Lenten Series. Come listen to his powerful message to inspire us through this holy Season.
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Saturday February 27th
We welcome Deacon Court Shields from The Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Harvard MA.
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Saturday, March 13th
We welcome Fr. Tim Brewer, Pastor of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Jefferson MA. Many of you are familiar with Fr. Tim as he was Pastor of Our Lady of Lake for many years.
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Saturday, March 20th
We welcome Fr. Anthony DiRusso, a familiar retired priest to us at Saint Boniface. Fr. DiRusso is very active in celebrating Mass and supporting the parishes in the Worcester Diocese.
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THE MASS: FEBRUARY 28th, 2021second SUNDAY OF LENT
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Mass Video Schedule
Dear Friends,
The Bishop continues to grant a special dispensation for all regarding the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of obligation because of the virus. If you are uncomfortable in attending Mass or simply unable to attend Mass during this time, Saint Boniface will be livestreaming on Saturdays and posting the recorded Mass on Sundays.
Second Sunday of Lent
LIVESTREAM HERE: February 27th, Saturday 4:00PM Vigil Mass
WATCH HERE: February 28th, Sunday Saint Boniface Mass, Recorded.
February 21st: First Sunday of Lent
LIVESTREAM HERE: No LiveStream this week
VIEW HERE: Saint Boniface Mass, Recorded.
February 17th: Ash Wednesday of Lent
VIEW HERE: Saint Boniface Mass.
VIEW HERE Saint Boniface's YouTube channel.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19Reading II Rom 8:31b-34Gospel Mk 9:2-10
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the mass: february 21st, 2021first sunday of lent
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The Mass: February 17th, 2021,Ash Wednesday of Lent
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Your Offertory Gifts
Many parishioners have been making their weekly offerings online.
This can be done through our Online Giving Options.
You can securely use credit and debit cards, and electronic checks. You can make a one-time offering or set-up convenient recurring Sunday Offerings for consistent giving.
You may also continue your offerings at Mass or by mailing your contribution to 817 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462.
Thank you for your support and God Bless.
SELECT HERE to visit Online Giving Options.
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Our Church News & Events
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On Wednesdays during the Season of Lent, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a monstrance for 'one on one' quiet prayer from 8:00AM until 8:00PM. A monstrance is a special vessel to hold the host and make it visible for Eucharistic Adoration.Read More -
All are welcome as we pray and reflect on the Stations of the Cross. Relive Christ's steps during His last day on earth. This is a wonderful devotion to be practiced during the Holy Season of Lent. Come join us on the Fridays during Lent.Read More -
Join us on Sundays from 3:00PM to 4:00PM in the Hall at Saint Boniface. All virus safety precautions are observed. Be inspired by the viewing of Bishop Robert Barron's video series, "Catholicism: The Pivotal Players" followed by a brief discussion.Read More
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partners in charity 2021
Tens of thousands of people who are served and taught by ministries and agencies supported by Partners in Charity know that the power of Christ is behind the programs that help them.
DONATE HERE
We have raised $17,900 of a goal of $22,500. Thank you for your generosity! -
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Bring Your Faith into all parts of your life
Live Catholic!
Bring your faith into your family, your school, your work and your play.
In this faith formation program, every week we share new information based on the present week's Sunday readings.
Read along as a family and learn how you can share and pass along your Catholic faith.
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