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Lord, let us turn to you...and we shall be saved.
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Wednesday, December 2In 1715, against the urgings of his military comrades, Melchior joined the Conventual Franciscans in Krakow. Receiving the name Rafal, he was ordained two years later...Read More
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Thursday, December 3A good friend, Ignatius of Loyola, whose tireless persuasion finally won the young man to Christ. Francis then made the spiritual exercises under the direction of Ignatius, and in 1534, joined his little community, the infant Society of Jesus.Read More
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Friday, December 4John was born in Damascus, received a classical and theological education, and followed his father in a government position under the Arabs. After a few years, he resigned and went to the Monastery of Saint Sabas.Read More
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Saturday, December 5Born in Cappadocia, Sabas is one of the most highly regarded patriarchs among the monks of Palestine, and is considered one of the founders of Eastern monasticism.Read More
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Saturday, December 5, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us, on Saturdays at 3:30PM for the Rosary Prayer Service. More than ever, in this time of the pandemic, is prayer needed. Through the Rosary, we unite ourselves with Our Blessed Mother and Her Son through prayer each and every time we recite it.Read More -
Saturday, December 5, 4:00 PM
Advent marks the beginning of the new Liturgical Year of the Church and prepares us spiritually for the Birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ at Christmas. Mass times for our regular schedule are Saturdays at 4:00PM, Sundays at 8:00AM and 10:30AM.Read More
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O God of hosts, restore us; light up your face and we shall be saved.
Psalms 80: 8
Dear Family in Christ,
At the first week of Advent, the Blessed Sacrament has returned to its rightful place of honor at the center of the sanctuary of our beautiful church. This, for us, is more than a ‘new look’ or simple rearranging of the sanctuary; this is a clear and bold significant statement of our parish prayer life, sacramental and devotional life.
We want Christ from now on to be at the ‘heart’ of our parish and family life. We want to let Christ be ‘the center,’ the source and summit of our lives.
May the presence of the Blessed Sacrament at the center draw each one of us closer to the Holy Eucharist—Jesus in our midst.
To accomplish many things in our parish we rely on you, our parish family, and so firstly, thank you all for your continued presence and generous support that makes all our ministry and work possible. Special thanks to Monsignor James Moroney who gave the expert advice and sought final approval from the Bishop.
Let this be our Prayer:
“Lord and father of all holiness, from whom the true bread of heaven has come down to us, We ask you to bless us and the new location we have prepared for the sacrament of Christ’s body. Through our adoration of your son present in the Eucharist lead us to a closer union with the mystery of redemption. May the Blessed Sacrament at the center be a physical reminder that God desires to be in our midst. That God dwells with us. That God protects us. We pray that we may come to know always that only with God are all things possible.”
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
— Father Anthony
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A season to prepare
The Advent Season is November 28th/29th, 2020 through the morning of December 24th, 2020.
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas.The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.
The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas).
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praying as one church: Our priests of fitchburg, leominster and lunenburg
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN During the Advent Season
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN During the Advent Season
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN During the Advent Season
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The Advent Wreath has been Blessed, the first week's candle is lit. We welcome the beginning of the Advent Season.
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Bishop Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus instructs the crowd to sit on the ground. Taking the seven loaves and a few fish, he makes a meal that satisfies the enormous crowd. They are hungry, tired, and worn...
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advent season at Saint boniface
During the Advent Season, we have Guest Celebrants and Homilists at the Saturday 4:00PM Masses.
Our Guest Celebrants are:- Nov. 28th: Monsignor Jim Moroney, Rector of Saint Paul's Cathedral and Director of the Office of Worship in the Diocese.
- Dec. 5th: Father Dennis O'Brien, former Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Leominster and presently Minister of Priests of the Diocese.
- Dec. 12th: Father Enoch Kyeremateng, Director of the African Catholic Ministry
- Dec. 19th: Monsignor John Doran, former Pastor of Saint Leo's Parish in Leominster
These are high spirited priests and terrific preachers...We encourage you to participate and be nourished. We will simulcast the 4:00PM Masses in the downstairs hall because of limited seating in the upper church.
You can also follow us online with live facebook broadcasts (you do not need to have facebook to view this broadcast...check the homepage of our website for the links.
Videos of these Masses will be available for viewing on Sunday.
READ MORE about the Advent Season and its significance.
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Guest Celebrant
Fr. Dennis O'Brien
Saturday Dec. 5th, 4:00PM Mass
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Catholicism: the pivotal players
Bishop Robert Barron illuminates a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of civilization.
Watch this video series on the Sundays during Advent:
3:30 to 4:30PM in the Parish Hall
Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th.
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Confessions
Every Saturday 3:00 to 3:30PM
or by appointment by calling the Parish Office 978-582-4008
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"What are you looking for?", Christ asked of his disciples.
Are you new or have been away from the Church? Are you Catholic and have not received the Sacraments?
We welcome and invite you to LEARN MORE about the faith that Jesus Christ founded.
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Our Church News & Events
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th and celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary who is associated with a series of five Marian apparitions in December 1531, and a venerated image on a cloak enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.Read More -
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Tuesday, December 8th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 7th at the 6:30PM vigil Mass.Read More -
Bishop Robert Barron illuminates a handful of saints, artists, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of civilization. Watch this video series, "Catholicism: The Pivotal Players", on the Sundays during Advent: 3:30 to 4:30PM in the Parish Hall. Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th.Read More -
Donate a gift card for our young Seminarians of the Worcester Diocese. Gift tags are posted on the glass panels in the back of the church. Gift cards are to be returned to the church by December 6th. A heavily favored suggestion "A place where he can have a good meal."Read More
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The Giving Tree gifts will benefit the Northstar Family Services homeless shelter in neighboring Leominster. Giving Tree tags are attached to the glass panels in the back of the church. Please select one and return your generous gift near the statue of Saint Joseph in the church by December 6th.Read More -
During the Advent Season, we have Guest Celebrants and Homilists at the Saturday 4:00PM Masses. November 28th, December 5th, 12th, and 19th will each have different Guest Celebrants for these Saturday Masses. December 5th: Fr. Dennis O'Brien. Videos of these Masses will be available for viewing on Sunday.Read More -
Starting on Wednesday, December 2nd, we will celebrate the Eucharist at special Advent Masses at 6:30PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season. The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts November 28th, 2020 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2020. In preparation of Christmas, attend a weeknight Mass during Advent and receive the Eucharist during the week.Read More -
November 28th/29th, 2020, the Advent Season starts. Advent marks the beginning of the new Liturgical Year of the Church.Read More -
Join us, on Saturdays at 3:30PM for the Rosary Prayer Service. More than ever, in this time of the pandemic, is prayer needed. Through the Rosary, we unite ourselves with Our Blessed Mother and Her Son through prayer each and every time we recite it...so let's pray together.Read More
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MASS: NOVEMBER 29th, 2020First sunday of Advent
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Mass Video Schedule
Dear Friends,
Mass has begun to resume in our churches, the Bishop has still granted a special dispensation for all regarding the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of obligation. If you are uncomfortable in attending Mass or simply unable to attend Mass during this time, Saint Boniface will still be recording and posting Sunday Masses on our website.
December 6th: Second Sunday of Advent
LIVESTREAM HERE: Saturday 4:00PM Mass, Saint Boniface Facebook page
Posting on Sunday: Saint Boniface Mass
November 29th: First Sunday of Advent
LIVESTREAM HERE: Saturday 4:00PM Mass, Saint Boniface Facebook page
WATCH HERE: Saint Boniface Mass
November 22nd: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
LIVESTREAM HERE: Saturday 4:00PM Mass, Saint Boniface Facebook page
WATCH HERE: Saint Boniface Mass
VIEW HERE Saint Boniface's YouTube channel.
VIEW HERE Saint Boniface Facebook page
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 IS 25:6-10AResponsorial Psalm PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6Gospel MT 15:29-37
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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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Bring Your Faith into all parts of your life
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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.
READ HERE the ideas for all different ages on how to live your Catholic faith in your daily life.
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