On Saturday March 6th at the 4:00PM Mass, Fr. Enoch Kyeremateng will be our special guest celebrant and homilist on the Third Saturday of Lent. Father Enoch is the Director of the African Catholic Ministry in the Diocese. Come listen to his high spirited and powerful message to inspire us through this holy Season of Lent.
On Saturday, March 20th, 2021, the Worcester Diocese will host the Catholic Men's Conference this year by host locations and remote and interactive access through the internet. Participants can either attend the conference at select host locations or view the conference at the convenience of your home. Saint Boniface has been selected as a host location and viewing of the conference will be in the Hall at our church. Purchase your tickets and join others in a safe environment.
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.
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.
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.
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 Season. Come listen to his powerful message to inspire us through this holy Season.
Ash Wednesday is February 17th, 2021. Please join us at the Mass either 6:00 AM, 12:00PM, or 6:30PM for the celebration of the Eucharist and distribution of ashes. There will also be a special drive-thru distribution of ashes from 2:00PM to 4:00PM in the parking lot. The Holy Season of Lent begins on this day.
This February 7-14, 2021, we will celebrate National Marriage Week! This annual observance is a great prompt for everyone to reflect on the gift marriage is to our Church and our country, as well as an opportunity for couples to build up their own marriages.
The Memorial of Saint Blaise is February 3rd. The memory of Saint Blaise stands behind one of the most enduring healing traditions. In the holy name of Blaise, two candles are crossed, X-shaped, and pressed against the neck to ward off and cure diseases of the throat.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is February 2nd. The Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after His birth, was presented in the temple in Jerusalem by His parents, Mary and Joseph.
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas is January 28th. By universal consent, Thomas Aquinas is the preeminent spokesman of the Catholic tradition of reason and of divine revelation. He is one of the great teachers of the medieval Catholic Church, honored with the titles Doctor of the Church and Angelic Doctor.
The Feast Day of The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle is January 25th. In the long history of the Church no conversion has been more consequential than Saint Paul’s. Paul had actively persecuted the Church. But he changed, or God changed him, on one particular night.
On Sunday, January 24th, 2021, we celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God. "May the Sunday of the Word of God help his people to grow in religious and intimate familiarity with the sacred Scriptures." -Pope Francis
9 Days for Life Novena for 2021 will take place starting on Thursday, January 21st through Friday, January 29th. 9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. As you pray this novena during these days, you will be praying with other Catholics throughout the United States.
The Religious Education Classes for all grades in January will be postponed until February. We are taking cautionary steps during this Christmas Season. The Governor, as you may know, is working to stem the transmission of the virus after the Christmas and New Year holidays and we will do our part as well.
On Sunday, January 10th, 2021, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the conclusion of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. It’s a feast of transition from Jesus’ hidden life to that of His public ministry. 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.
On Sunday, January 3rd, 2021, we continue the joyful season of Christmas with the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. It is the day that we celebrate the fact that Christ came to bring salvation to the Gentiles as well as to the Jews. 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.
The Feast Day of Saint Stephen, The First Martyr is December 26th. His behavior, even forgiving those who were taking his life while he was being stoned to death, was a beautiful reflection of how conformed he truly was to the Lord Jesus Christ.
On Thursday, December 31st, 2020 from 7:00AM to 6:00PM, 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. This Holy Hour Adoration is meant to give each one who participates, a quiet moment with the Lord.