Earlier this fall, in the introduction for this series of columns, I explained how the heart of our new “welcome packets” present potential new parishioners with an image of our Plainville-Wrentham Collaborative Parishes using four themes from our collaborative purpose: (1) Transformed by Our Relationship with God; (2) Growing in Faith, (3) Living as the Body of Christ; and (4) Changing the World. Now, for those of us....
Please help us support the companies that have supported The St. Martha Holiday Fair this year. Without them, this would not be possible. Also, a special thanks to the Parishioners of St. Martha and St. Mary for their generous support!!! CLICK for a Complete List!
Please join us at the Annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday December 15th at 11:15am at St. Martha as children from our collaborative parishes re-enact the birth of Christ. Light refreshments to follow.
The Plainville Food Pantry is asking for donations. The next pickup is Sunday, December 15th. Donated food can be dropped off by the elevator door at St Martha.
During Advent we are called to “prepare the way of the Lord” which includes preparing our hearts and our lives by a spiritual “house cleaning” (usually including sacramental Reconciliation) so we can be at peace with welcoming Jesus....
As the figure of John the Baptist reminds us on the second and third Sundays of Advent, sometimes our faith challenges us to be counter-cultural – especially in a world that has a tendency to distance itself from God and the ways of the Lord knows are best for us. This season of Advent is one of those times because, while the world is already....
On Sunday, December 15th, we celebrate the Blessing of the Bambinelli, a tradition given to us by Pope St. John Paul II. The full tradition includes placing a piece of straw....
Through the generosity of The Peterbilt Store, the St. Martha St. Vincent de Paul delivered 50 turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. We are very grateful and thankful for their donation.
All are invited to join us for breakfast at St. Martha Parish Hall on Sunday, December 15th at 9:00-9:45 am with a special appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus! Hosted by the St. Martha Knights of Columbus.
The first Sunday of Advent is this Sunday, December 1st. We invite families, couples or individuals to join us in lighting the advent wreath at each Mass throughout Advent.
If you are interested, please see one of our ushers or greeters.
by Patrice Metcalf - Director of Music Ministries - St Mary
On Friday, December 13th at 7:00pm at St. Mary's, we will take part in the Christian tradition of Lessons and Carols. The evening consists of 9 Biblical readings depicting the story of the birth of our Savior from the fall of humanity in Genesis to the birth of Jesus Christ in the Gospel. Each reading is followed by a Christmas carol that supports the Scripture. Details....
If any family is in need of Christmas help, please call the office at 508-699-8543 and leave your name and number. A member from St Vincent de Paul Society will contact you....