Please take advantage of the following programs we offer for our adult parishioners:
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Lenten Mission
Join us for a Lenten Journey of Perspective through the Eyes of Christ. Each week, we will post a Lenten Mission Talk from Fr. Wayne and Deacon Kelley. May these reflections assist us in going deeper in our Lenten Journey. This week’s Lenten Mission Reflection is: Perspective, Abraham & Isaac, The Upper Room, The Temple, Jesus Falls Three Times,
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Kiss of Mercy Prayer Apostolate 8th Anniversary
Holy Mass, Saturday, March 23rd 8:00 am. Following Mass, we will gather in the Life House, where there will be a Presentation on the Kiss of Mercy and viewing of the video, Confession, by Venerable Fulton Sheen which inspired the Apostolate.
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ULTREYA
De Colores! To anyone who has made a Cursillo or anyone who wants to know more about it, Come! This is your invitation!
What: ULTREYA Mass and Gathering
When: Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00 PM
Where: St. Mary’s Church Dedham.
Be a friend; bring a friend; make a friend.
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Holy Thursday Church Visitation Tradition
On Holy Thursday, after the Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper, we invite you to join us for the traditional Church Visitations. We will carpool from St. Mary’s parking lot and visit several local Churches for a few moments of prayer, adoration, and the Stations of the Cross.
The Church Visitations, also known as Visita Iglesia, is an ancient Holy Thursday Roman Catholic Lenten tradition. During the Church Visitations the faithful visit area Churches to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
Please join us as we make these visits on Holy Thursday night.
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Veneration of the Cross
The tradition of the Veneration of the Cross dates back to the fourth century. On Good Friday, the Christians in Jerusalem would gather before a relic of the true Cross to kneel, bow, and kiss the Cross in remembrance of the Passion of Christ.
This moving practice continues in Churches throughout the world on Good Friday, and inspires great prayer and meditation. As you prepare this Good Friday to venerate the Cross pause for a moment and say: “Lord, You know all things, You that I love You,” and then pray:
Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Your sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and ask You that You would impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true contrition for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment; while with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Your five wounds, having before my eyes the words which David, Your prophet, put on Your lips concerning You: ‘They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones.’ (Psalm 21: 17,18)
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Good Friday Carrying of the Cross
All are invited to join us for our Annual Good Friday – Carrying of the Cross. We begin after the 7:00 pm Good Friday Passion Service and head to Brookdale Cemetery.
While we walk through the Cemetery, carrying a Cross handmade by one of our young adults, we pray the Stations of the Cross and the Rosary for our beloved dead.
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Porters of St. Joseph
The Porters of Saint Joseph are a volunteer apostolate with the mission to imitate St. Joseph as the Protector of the Holy Church, Pillar of Families, and Terror of Demons. We do this by providing a safe environment at our parishes so the faithful can worship God in peace and security. We build teams of faithful men who have felt the call to get involved but have not yet found the opportunity to put their courageous, heroic, masculine heart at the service of their parish, while at the same time, forming a bond of Christian brotherhood with like-minded men.
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The League of St. Joan of Arc
The League of Saint Joan of Arc is a volunteer apostolate with the mission to imitate St. Joan of Arc as Protector of the Holy Church and Guide of Families. We do this by providing a safe environment at our parish so the faithful can worship God in peace and security. We build teams of faithful women who have felt the call to get involved but have not yet found the opportunity to put their courageous and compassionate hearts at the service of the parish, while at the same time, forming a bond of Christian sisterhood.
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St. Mary’s Library & Book Store
The Library is located on the first floor of the Parish Center. It is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Come check out new arrivals to the collection. You are welcome to take books home, to the Chapel, or even stay in the air-conditioned room to read.
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Divine Mercy Devotions
Join us Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. as we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy together before the newly installed Divine Mercy image on the outside front wall of the Parish Center. We will have copies of the devotion available.
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Tuesday Gospel Study
Our weekly Gospel Study is Tuesday mornings (11am –noon). If you have considered joining us to become better acquainted with the Sunday Gospels, this is your chance to join in. No commitment or prior knowledge of Scripture Study is required; we learn and share together in a relaxed atmosphere. Please call Elizabeth (781-326-0550, x119) for more information.
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Jesus waits for you ~ Let your heart be moved by Him!
He waits to see you and longs for your friendship.
He waits to hear your needs and concerns.
He waits to encounter your love and is present in the Eucharist and in every person you meet.
Pray to Him daily ~ Visit Him in Eucharistic Adoration.
Consider giving the Lord one hour a week, it will be time well spent. If you would like to sign up for an hour please visit the Perpetual Adoration website:
http://adorationpro.org/maryma
ADORATION IS IN THE CHAPEL DAILY FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M.
Outside St. Joseph’s Chapel are Posted of Eucharistic Miracles. Take a moment and see these great miracles of the Faith. The posters are changed periodically.
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Catholic Social Justice Ministry
Bringing dignity to our vulnerable through
Awareness – Prayer – Action
Palm Sunday Passion
“He loved them till the end.” -John 13: 1-5
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The “Day of the Unborn Child” The March 25th Remembrance Precedes Christmas by Nine Months–the Length of a Full-Term Pregnancy.
“And the Word Became Flesh” –Luke 1: 30-45
“Full of Grace & Truth” …at Mary’s “Yes” – John 1:14
Prayer to Christ Unborn
Dear Lord Jesus in the womb of Blessed Virgin Mary, before your birth You filled the unborn Baptist with the joy of the Holy Spirit. Inspire us to see You in every unborn child. Grant us the perseverance to defend vulnerable human life from abortion, abandonment, experimentation, and all violations. Fill us with reverence for the moment of your Incarnation in Nazareth when the Word became flesh. Amen.
Join Us for “The Day of the Unborn Child” ~ Monday, March 25 – 12:10 pm ~ *9 Month Novena of Masses Follow April – December*
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” – Jer. 1:5
Final week of Lenten Prayer Vigil Hours – Love Them Both
www.40daysforlife.com/boston (781-762-4391)
www.upholdingthedignityoflife.com
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St. Mary’s Christmas Special
Click on the link below to see the First Annual St. Mary’s Christmas Special.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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The Theological Virtue of Faith
The video series for the Theological Virtue of Faith was produced by DedhamTV and can be found here on our Parish website. In this series, Fr. Wayne and Deacon Kelley discuss the Virtue of Faith with special guests Kathy Reda, Mark Farah and Matt Farah. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Theological Virtue of Hope
The video series for the Theological Virtue of Hope was produced by DedhamTV and can be found here on our Parish website. In this series, Fr. Wayne and Deacon Kelley discuss the Virtue of Hope with special guests Monet Souza and Seminarian Patrick O’Connor. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Theological Virtue of Love
The video series for the Theological Virtue of Love was produced by DedhamTV and can be found here on our Parish website. In this series, Fr. Wayne and Deacon Kelley discuss the Virtue of Love with special guests Michael Souza and Maureen Sacocco. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Dignity of the Human Person
The video series for the Dignity of the Human Person can be found here on our Parish website. In this series, we explore the inherent dignity of each person, who is made in the image and likeness of God (Imago Dei). Topics discussed are Abortion, Racism, Sexism, Human Trafficking, and Physician Assisted Suicide. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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Prayer
The video series on Prayer can be found here on our Parish website. This video series explores the spirituality and prayer of the Carmelites, Benedictines, Jesuits, and Opus Dei. Perhaps the prayer that is examined may inspire you to add some of the practices to your prayer routine. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Universal Call to Holiness
The video series for the Universal Call to Holiness can be found here on our Parish website. It is our fervent desire that this series will assist you and your loved ones in responding to God’s call for holiness in your lives. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Holy Mass
The video series on the Holy Mass may also be found here on our website. This video series explores the importance of the Mass and how we remain faithful to our Mass obligation. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation ~
Role of the Holy Spirit
The video series on Confirmation may be found here on our website. This video series explores the Confirmation as well as the Gifts; Fruits of the Holy Spirit. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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The Old Testament
The video series on the Old Testament may be found here on our website. This video series explores the Old Testament Covenants, Prophets, and Narratives. The video series is found under the “Faith Formation” tab. Click on the tab and scroll down to video series.
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