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When I was a student at the Catholic University of Louvain, I used to spend my evenings in the library. There is a cafe nearby where the students enjoy drinking good Belgian beers. I remember the evening I met a friend smoking outside the cafe. He invited me to join the other friends inside. I did not want to drink as I was so tired. However, one of them said to me “si nous ne buvons pas, c'est en vain que Jesus a changé l'eau en vin,”....

Although I no longer have kids in high school, I still enjoy skimming the Sun Chronicle for the latest sports results. It’s fun to see how the local teams are faring and often recognize the names of former students who I taught in faith formation. I was especially excited....

St. Mary, Foxboro - A free exhibit, sponsored by Catholic Quest and St. Mary of Foxboro, will display an extensive assortment of photographs & historical descriptions of some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place ....

The Knight of Columbus invite all parishioners to reflect on the life of the Holy family . On the weekend of Jan 15/16 they will offer prayer cards which help place our families under the protection of the Holy Family. The Holy Family prayer will be prayed by the congregation at all Masses on the weekend of Jan 22/23. All are invited to consciously choose to be a beacon of God’s love through His Church.

The offices of St. Martha and St. Mary Parishes will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

In light of the ongoing spike in COVID numbers, Cardinal Sean has extended until March 3 the mandate throughout the Archdiocese all people attending public Masses should wear masks.

Boys and Girls 9-14 are invited to the KofC "Free Throw Challenge” February 6th starting at 3pm....

Due to the increasing COVID cases we are canceling the January 16 Breakfast.

Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Weekends of Jan. 15/16 & 22/23 We will be collecting lightly used winter coats—all sizes—for donation to those in need of them. All sizes—Youth—Adult—Teen The coats will be collected after all Masses at both St. Martha & St. Mary.

 Bloomin’ 4 Good to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul in January St. Martha’s St. Vincent de Paul has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the Stop & Shop located.....

Boy Scouts Troop 131 will be collecting Christmas trees. Set your tree out curbside by 8 am on Saturday, Jan 8th and they will pick it up. Please attach a donation (we suggest $15) to the trunk . Please make checks out to Troop 131 or pay by credit card on our website: www.wrenthamtroop131.org. Thank you!

Mark your Calendars: Jan 15th 5:30 pm March for Life In Attleboro, MA. 1.5 mile walk with prayer services.....

Sanctuary Candles Offered for Remembrance St Martha is now offering to dedicate their ever-lighted Sanctuary Candle in memory of your loved one. For information about donation and scheduling, please email stmarthaoffice@pwc.church.

Lectors are needed for all masses at St. Martha.  If you’d like to share Scripture at Sunday masses, please contact St. Martha Parish Office at 508-699-8543.

Dec 12th, 6-8 pm. Yankee Swap! Join us in the CIA room of St. Mary Rectory for pizza and gifts. Bring a wrapped gift, $20 value or less. Click for future events!

Holiday donations needed. Food may be dropped off at the Plainville Food Pantry at any time in the collection bin at the rear of the Methodist Church. Please spread the word to those in need ....

November is National Adoption Month. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, adopting or mentoring a child or a teen who is aging out of foster care, now’s your chance. Put your talents and love to work and make a difference in the life...

Nov 20, 8:45-9:45 am The St Mary’s Franklin Men’s Faith Formation group is hosting a Zoom video entitled “Pride and Humility”, part of Bishop Barron’s series “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues”. ALL MEN ARE WELCOME to zoom in. Email deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org for a zoom link.

Click to see the Calendar Raffle Winners by Week! Congratulations to All!

Blood Pressure Clinic Next Weekend Blood Pressure Clinics will be held in the St. Mary Parish Hall the weekend of November 13-14. The clinics will be held after the 4 pm mass on Saturday and the 9:30 and Noon masses on Sunday. Safety precautions are in place and all are welcome.