Parish Ministries
St. Mary’s offers a variety of ministries that serve the community, fostering its growth spiritually and socially. Learning about the various ministries that your parish offers is a great way to find out what you are called to be involved in. If we’re not moving forward and growing then we’re standing still and stagnating. Plug in with us and let’s grow together! Please use our sidebar to the right to guide yourself through a detail description of each of our ministries.
Ministry News
From the Pastor’s desk . . .
In the Gospel today, we hear that the people, “were amazed at the gracious words that came from His mouth.” Then, how quickly that amazement turned to mistrust and ultimately a potential act of violence.
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
This past week many joined me in the Chapel for the 24 hours of public prayer, penance, and Adoration. It was a truly moving experience to see so many come and pray at all hours
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
In the Gospel today, Jesus tells us: “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile.”
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Congratulations and blessings for our Seniors This past Sunday, we held a special LifeTeen Mass and evening to honor our seniors. We prayed together, shared a meal, and reflected on the impact the program has
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
Last Friday evening, a woman came to the rectory inquiring if this was the only St. Mary’s Church in Dedham. I assured her we were. She told me she is from St. Mary’s Church, in
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
Both parables of the Gospel this weekend speak about the seed that was planted which yielded a great harvest. One cannot help but recognize that Jesus is alluding to the fact that the seed is