Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish
We are so happy and blessed to have you visit our website. St. Mary’s is a parish deeply rooted in the mission of the Church, where prayer and the sacraments are at the center of what we do. Our magnificent upper Church, dedicated in 1900, is the heart of our parish. In the lower level of the Church you will find Mary Hall, where many parish events take place. There you will also see the Life House, the location of our very vibrant Life Teen Youth Ministry Program, which is in its 21st year. The Parish Center houses the parish offices, and is located in the brick building behind the Church. The rectory is next to the Church. It is the residence of the parish priests, as well as for other priests with responsibilities throughout the Archdiocese. The priests and entire staff are here for you.
Church & Chapel
The Church is open daily from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm & Saint Joseph Chapel is open daily to the public for Perpetual Adoration from 6:00 am – 11:00 pm (The Church & Chapel are handicap accessible by the rear parking lot).
Make St. Mary’s Your Home
We extend an invitation for you to join our parish. Each parishioner plays an important role in our life together. The celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of all activities. Come share your faith and yourself in one of our parish ministries. Please know the doors of this Church and our hearts are open to you at all times.
Wisdom of God in the Lives of the Saints
by Fr. Dominic
“Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey. They must have the Passion of Christ deeply embedded in their minds and hearts, because only from it can they derive peace, grace, and truth.” – St. Anthony of Padua
The fruits of a blessed Lenten Season begin with this simple truth. Frequent meditation on the Passion and Cross of Christ will transform our spiritual life. What better way to pray and experience the Charity of God than gazing upon Our Savior who profusely poured out His Precious Blood. Every second that He underwent the Passion and hung on the Cross until His last breath, Our Lord freely chose to do it. He truly loved us and loved us to the end. Hopefully fixing our thoughts and hearts on the Sacrifice of Our Lord will bring us to our knees, begging for mercy and forgiveness for our sins, and uttering these words from the depth of our heart: ‘Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ Let this first act of humility lead us to the Sacrament of Confession so that our confessed sins may be washed away by His Precious Blood. From this font of Divine Mercy, we are given the graces to begin again and the strength to persevere on the path of holiness. It is important to bear in mind that the purpose of meditating on the Crucified Christ is that we may become more like Him, that is, to suffer with and for Him. Thus, in the end, we shall completely die to ourselves and live for Him, and Christ living in and through us.
Holy Week Mass Schedule at St. Mary’s Church
The Sacred Triduum
Holy Thursday (April 17th)
7:00 am Morning Prayer
7:00 pm Holy Mass with a Eucharistic Procession to Mary Hall (Adoration until 10:00 p.m.)Good Friday (April 18th)
7:00 am Morning Prayer
12:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3:00 pm Passion Service
7:00 pm Passion ServiceThe Great Vigil of Easter (April 19th)
8:00 am Morning Prayer
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Confessions (in Church)
7:00 pm The Great Easter VigilEaster Sunday (April 20th)
7:00 am Main Church
9:00 am Main Church and lower Church/Mary Hall
11:00 am Main Church and lower Church/Mary Hall*Please note that there is no 5:00 pm Life Teen Mass on Easter Sunday
Knights of Columbus Corner
Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism are the guiding principles of the Knights of Columbus. We are your brothers, cousins, and neighbors. A Knights of Columbus Council does great work and can help change the community in which you live. Each local council evaluates the needs of their community and implements programs and activities that are most needed. If you are interested in learning more about our local council please email us at: dedhamkofc234@gmail.com or visit us at www.dedhamkofc234.org.
We are holding a Diaper Drive in support of Birthright. They desperately need diaper sizes 3,4,5 as well as baby wipes, baby shampoo, and baby wash. Please leave donations in the porta-crib at the Church entrance. The Knights will pick them up and deliver them to Birthright. Thank you for your generosity.
Saint Mary’s has Perpetual Adoration in Saint Joseph’s Chapel
Jesus waits for you in the Blessed Sacrament ~ Let your heart be moved by Him!
He waits to see you and longs for your friendship. Spending time with Him in Adoration not only radiates grace to the world and gives life to your soul, but it gives His heart joy! He waits to hear your needs and concerns. Jesus wants to hear about what’s important to you. Confidently bring it to Him in prayer. Talk to Him as your best friend. He cares about you! He waits to encounter your love and is present in the Eucharist and in every person you meet. Reach out each day with acts of kindness to others. It transforms hearts and helps others tangibly experience the goodness of God! Pray to Him daily. Visit Jesus in the tabernacle and Eucharistic Adoration. Let your heart be moved by Him!
There is a new addition to St. Joseph Chapel! As you enter the Chapel, you will notice posters of Eucharistic Miracles. Please take a moment and check out these extraordinary miracles. Periodically the posters will be changed to introduce you to the various miracles.
Want to be an Adorer or Substitute?
Visit: https://adorationpro.org/maryma.
Annual Easter Egg Raffle
Raffle tickets for the 5 pound Italian Milk Chocolate Easter Egg with a surprise inside are available after Mass or in the Parish Center. Tickets are $5.00 each.
The drawing will be on Easter Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed daily (Monday-Friday) at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel. Please join us!
Dedham Food Pantry
To help our parish community fulfill our calling to serve our neighbors, we are beginning a monthly donation drive for the Dedham Food Pantry. This month we will be coffee. Collection boxes can be found at the front and back entrances of the Church. Thank you!
The Food Pantry and St. Mary’s are grateful for the donations. However, please make sure the food items donated are not expired. Thank you.
The Family Rosary
The Family Rosary is prayed every Monday Evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Church
“If you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the Family Rosary” ~ Pope Saint Pius X
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St. Mary’s LifeTeen Group
St. Mary’s Life Teen offers a wide variety of events geared to teens in high school.
For complete information on Life Teen, click the link below.
Address
25 Avery Street
Dedham, MA 02026
Weekend Masses
Saturdays 4pm
Sundays 7am, 9am, 11am & 5pm
Phone
781-326-0550
Fax
781-326-1809