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.
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 8 oz. Ketchup Bottles. 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.
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!
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 27th
Please join us for the praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Stations of the Cross, and the Rosary on April 27th beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Church. Confessions will also be available from 2:00-3:00 pm.
Welcome Bishop Reed!
This Friday we welcome Bishop Robert Reed to St. Mary’s to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for some 44 young men and women from our parish family. I ask you to pray for these candidates who have been studying and preparing for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Also, please pray for Bishop Reed as he celebrates this important Sacrament in their lives.
To the candidates, we all pray that you all receive, with openness, the grace that this sacrament offers, and the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel (right judgment), Fortitude (courage), Knowledge, Piety (reverence) and Fear of the Lord (wonder & awe). To Bishop Reed, we offer you the prayerful support and love of our parish family.
Welcome and Congratulations!
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.
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.
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
Wisdom of God in the Lives of the Saints
by Fr. Dominic
“Easter reminds us that God’s love is stronger than any suffering or darkness we may encounter.”-St. Padre Pio
Whenever we are faced with sufferings and challenges, the present trials may feel overwhelmingly heavy, and even impossible to bear or overcome. If our minds become overshadowed and burdened with darkness, whether it be from bodily affliction or psychological agony, we can easily lose hope. In these difficult moments, it is of utmost importance that we direct our attention to the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Let this Easter proclamation also be ours: Christ conquered death! Christ is stronger than death. Death has no power over Him! The glorious Easter morning brings us great Hope! The Light shines into the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Christ is our Strength! God does not ask us to suffer or overcome it on our own. Even Jesus has Simon of Cyrene to help Him carry His Cross! Therefore, if God permits us to suffer, let us not become bitter and discouraged. What we ought to do is call upon Jesus and take refuge in Him. Let us sing and pray the words of David and truly believe what we pray: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth…The Lord will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:1-2, 7-8).
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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