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As with many of the saints, we are able to capture the relationship which Nicholas had with God through the admiration which Christians have had for him—an admiration expressed in the colorful stories which have been told and retold through the centuries.

On Friday, December 6th 2019, Grades 6-8 are to attend the AMPLIFY Retreat located at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, 135 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440. ​​​​​​​The retreat is from 6PM to 8PM. There will be music, games and food.  All for FREE.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

One of Ambrose’s biographers observed that at the Last Judgment, people would still be divided between those who admired Ambrose and those who heartily disliked him.

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Grades 1-5 have Religious Education Class from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM. We strongly encourage your family to also attend the Sunday Mass either before class at the 8 AM Mass or after the class at the 10:30 AM Mass. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass.

During the Sundays of Advent, on December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th from 9:15AM to 10:15AM, there will be a playing of the video series CATHOLICISM, showing in the Church Hall. Instead of running around after dropping your child off for Religious Ed class, stay and watch this video series. Learn more about your faith in preparation of Christmas. All are welcome to attend.

Please join us for the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Grades 6-9 have Religious Education Class from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We strongly encourage your family to also attend one of the Masses either on the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00PM, the Sunday Mass at 8:00AM or 10:30AM. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass. Your Family's Participation in the public Catholic Mass helps build a strong faith and spiritual foundation.

On Sunday, December 8th, 2019, at 6:00PM to 8:30PM, the Grade 10 Confirmation Students are to attend a Regional Confirmation Class held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Leominster, MA.

Thousands of people gathered in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe July 31, 2002, for the canonization of Juan Diego, to whom the Blessed Mother appeared in the 16th century. Pope John Paul II celebrated the ceremony at which the poor Indian peasant became the Church’s first saint indigenous to the Americas.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the 2020 Liturgical Calendar is Monday, December 9th, 2019 -  Not a Holy Day Of Obligation in 2019. The Immaculate Conception is a teaching of the Church that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.

The son of a Roman priest, possibly of Spanish extraction, Damasus started as a deacon in his father’s church, and served as a priest in what later became the basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome. He served Pope Liberius (352-366) and followed him into exile.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. In preparation for Christmas, attend a weeknight Mass during Advent and receive the Eucharist during the week.

The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to the 16th century. Chronicles of that period tell us the story.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

Please join us for Saint Boniface Women's Guild monthly meeting. We welcome you to attend any of our monthly meeting, activities or events.

If you are a little girl named Lucy, you need not bite your tongue in disappointment. Your patron is a genuine authentic heroine, first class, an abiding inspiration for you and for all Christians. The moral courage of the young Sicilian martyr shines forth as a guiding light, just as bright for today’s youth as it was in A.D. 304.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

In his life and writings, John of the Cross has a crucial word for us today. We tend to be rich, soft, comfortable. We shrink even from words like self-denial, mortification, purification, asceticism, discipline. We run from the cross. John’s message—like the gospel—is loud and clear: Don’t—if you really want to live!

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

The sick, the poor, and the aged are constantly in danger of being considered “useless” members of society and therefore ignored—or worse. Women and men motivated by the ideals of Mother Frances are needed if the God-given dignity and destiny of all people are to be respected.

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Grades 1-5 have Religious Education Class from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM. We strongly encourage your family to also attend the Sunday Mass either before class at the 8 AM Mass or after the class at the 10:30 AM Mass. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass.

During the Sundays of Advent, on December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th from 9:15AM to 10:15AM, there will be a playing of the video series CATHOLICISM, showing in the Church Hall. Instead of running around after dropping your child off for Religious Ed class, stay and watch this video series. Learn more about your faith in preparation of Christmas. All are welcome to attend.

Please join us for the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Grades 6-9 have Religious Education Class from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We strongly encourage your family to also attend one of the Masses either on the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00PM, the Sunday Mass at 8:00AM or 10:30AM. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass. Your Family's Participation in the public Catholic Mass helps build a strong faith and spiritual foundation.

Grade 10 Confirmation Class have Religious Education Class from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. We strongly encourage your family to also attend one of the Masses either on the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00PM, the Sunday Mass at 8:00AM or 10:30AM. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass. 

Abbess, artist, author, composer, mystic, pharmacist, poet, preacher, theologian—where to begin in describing this remarkable woman?

Nothing provides a better reason for reassessing a life than a brush with death. Anthony’s life already seemed to be on track when he was struck by lightning; he was a brilliant priest, blessed at last with serenity. But the experience softened him. Anthony became a loving counselor and a wise mediator. The same might be said of us if we put our hearts to it. We needn’t wait to be struck by lightning.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. In preparation for Christmas, attend a weeknight Mass during Advent and receive the Eucharist during the week.

In 1362, the man elected pope declined the office. When the cardinals could not find another person among them for that important office, they turned to a relative stranger: the holy person we honor today.

The energetic life of Peter Canisius should demolish any stereotypes we may have of the life of a saint as dull or routine. Peter lived his 76 years at a pace which must be considered heroic, even in our time of rapid change. A man blessed with many talents, Peter is an excellent example of the scriptural man who develops his talents for the sake of the Lord’s work.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

A special presentation sponsored by the Women's Guild, with guest speaker Pastor Judy. All are welcome to join us!

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

Saint Dominic of Silos’ connection with the Saint Dominic who founded the Dominican Order brings to mind the film Six Degrees of Separation: We are all connected it seems. God’s providential care can bring people together in mysterious ways, but it all points to his love for each of us.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Advent Season for the Liturgical Calendar starts December 1st, 2019 and ends on the morning of December 24th, 2019. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the Advent Season, we will celebrate the Eucharist at these special Advent Masses at 6:30PM. Please join us as we prepare for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

There will be NO Religious Education Class for Grade 10. 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.   

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

All are welcome! Bring your family and friends for homemade Pancake Breakfast. A complimentary breakfast will be served from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Donations are accepted and proceeds will help support our Religious Education program. Thank you. Special Mass to follow at 10:30 AM.

Grades 1-5 have Religious Education Class from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Following class will be a Family Mass celebration at 10:30 AM for the students and families of the Religious Education program. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass.

Grades 6-9 have Religious Education Class from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Following class will be a Family Mass celebration at 10:30 AM for the students and families of the Religious Education program. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Celebration of Mass.

Please join us for the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at 4:00 PM, please join us for a special Christmas Eve Mass for families. ​​​​Come early as seats fill up.

On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at 10:00 PM, please join us for this peaceful Christmas Eve Night Mass.

Please join us for the celebration of Mass for The Birth of Jesus Christ.

Stephen died as Jesus did: falsely accused, brought to unjust condemnation because he spoke the truth fearlessly. He died with his eyes trustfully fixed on God, and with a prayer of forgiveness on his lips. A “happy” death is one that finds us in the same spirit, whether our dying is as quiet as Joseph’s or as violent as Stephen’s: dying with courage, total trust and forgiving love.

Due to the holiday, the Parish Office will be closed today on December 26th, 2019. The Parish Office will be open on Monday, December 30th, 2019.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Apostle John is traditionally considered the author also of three New Testament letters and the Book of Revelation. His Gospel is a very personal account. He sees the glorious and divine Jesus already in the incidents of his mortal life. At the Last Supper, John’s Jesus speaks as if he were already in heaven. John’s is the Gospel of Jesus’ glory.

Due to the holiday, the Parish Office will be closed today on December 27th, 2019. The Parish Office will be open on Monday, December 30th, 2019.

Receive the Eucharist during the week.  Please join us for the week day Mass.

The Holy Innocents are few in comparison to the genocide and abortion of our day. But even if there had been only one, we recognize the greatest treasure God put on the earth—a human person, destined for eternity, and graced by Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

A strong man who wavered for a moment, but then learned one cannot come to terms with evil, and so became a strong churchman, a martyr, and a saint—that was Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, murdered in his cathedral on December 29, 1170.

There will be NO Religious Education Class for Grade 10. 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.   

There will be NO Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-9. 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.   

Please join us in the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Please join us for the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist, in which the faithful receive the Body and the 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 of Christ...

Born in the seventh century of royal blood, Egwin entered a monastery, and was enthusiastically received by royalty, clergy, and the people as the bishop of Worcester, England. As a bishop he was known as a protector of orphans and the widowed and a fair judge. Who could argue with that?

A parish trip to visit the La Salette Shrine Festival of Lights in Attleboro, MA is being planned for the week of December 30th. Exact date and time to be announced. We will meet at the church parking lot and carpool.

Due to the holiday, the Parish Office will be closed today on December 31st, 2019. The Parish Office will be open on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020.

On Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 from 7:00AM to 7:00PM, Saint Boniface will hold New Year's Eve Holy Hour Adoration.  During this time period in our Church, the Holy Eucharist is held in a monstrance making it visible for adoration.