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.
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
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.
The Dedham Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Mothers Day Carnation Drive, offering all women of the parish a flower and accepting donations on behalf of Birthright. Birthright is a pro-life organization dedicated to providing support to young mothers who want to keep their babies. We recently did a diaper drive for the same organization and it was very successful. Thank you for your generous support.
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 collecting 1 lb. bags of sugar. 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.
Wisdom of God in the Lives of the Saints
by Fr. Dominic
“Nothing is more rare than to find persons who always press forward. We see more converted from vice to virtue, than increase their fervor in virtue.” -Saint Bernard
Conversion is not the perfection of the spiritual life, but rather the beginning. It would be erroneous to think that a good life consists of ceasing to sin and do evil. In order to flourish in life, it is necessary to advance in both virtues and graces. It is the adornment of the virtues and graces in a soul which make life beautiful and worth living. In first Timothy, chapter 6, we read,“O man of God…pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness. Fight the good fight of faith: lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called…” (1 Tim. 6:11-12). Although all of us are called to sainthood, only a few will respond humbly and generously to this call of sanctity. These few not only detest all forms of sins, but they strive in every way to love and please God. For them, the charity of God is everything and everything without the charity of God is nothing! May we press forward and be amongst the rare of whom Saint Bernard speaks.
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!
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.
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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