Charlestown Catholic Collaborative
The Parish Families of
St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary – St. Catherine of Siena
Special information this week
Please donate!
Regularly scheduled Mass times
St. Francis de Sales Church,
313 Bunker Hill St.
St. Francis Rectory
617 242-0147
Led by the Holy Spirit, the Parish Family of Saint Francis de Sales seeks to know and celebrate Jesus through Mass, Prayer, Sacrament and Service.
Saint Francis de Sales Church is the oldest consecrated church in New England, the oldest in the city of Boston in continuous service, and the fourth oldest in America, built in 1859, on the top of Bunker Hill. Saint Francis is known affectionately as the Firefighter’s church – The statue of St. Florian, patron saint, is located in the bell yard next to the church.
St. Mary Church,
55 Warren St.
Parish Center and
Eucharistic Center
46 Winthrop Street
617 242-4664
Our Mission is to make active disciples of Jesus Christ by creating a welcoming community rich in spirituality and by moving people to share their God-given talents in the service of others and the care of creation. We are an intentionally inclusive Roman Catholic parish that welcomes all those who make up our diverse community in a way that reflects God’s love. Nourished by the Gospel and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, we strive to build a vibrant parish that strengthens our faith and elevates our worship.
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
The Sanctuary Lamp
To light a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Offices
at (617) 242-4664
The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society continues in our parishes.
The Society helps a number of individuals and families in Charlestown.
Please remember the good work with a gift to the Poor boxes
at the back of the church. Thanks so much!
AN INVITATION AND A NEED TO PONDER
The celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is the center point of the life of any Catholic community. Our own Parish Mission Statement highlights the Eucharist as that which nourishes everything in our Parish. Always we are striving to celebrate Sunday Mass as best as possible and to do that, we need lots of help. In addition to maintaining our beautiful worship space, we need people to assist in the various ministries at Mass: greeters, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and altar servers. I invite you to ponder whether you can assist us in one of these ministries.
Sometimes when I speak with a parishioner about being a minister – a
natural reaction is:
“ME – I could never to that!”
We are inclined to think that serving in ministry is more for someone else and we are not worthy to do that. Well, no one IS worthy! However many are able to lend a hand and with preparation and support, carry out a much needed and important ministry at the Parish. Please read below and pray, wonder and talk with us – if you feel so called.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are adult Catholics in good standing who have a love for the Eucharist and wish to serve their fellow parishioners. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are ordinary Christians who model Christian living in faith and conduct in their ministry and in their daily lives. A formal training program for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is provided.
Ministers of the Word (Lectors)
Lectors are adult Catholics in good standing who have a love for the Word of God and wish to serve their fellow parishioners as a Minister of the Word. The Liturgy of the Word is an essential component of the Eucharistic Liturgy. The Ministry of Lector is to proclaim the Word of God in the assembly of the people. We offer a formal training program for Lectors and provide them with books that contain all the readings for the church year and may be studied at home.
Arimathea Society
Assist with Funeral Masses
Cana Society
Assist with Funeral Weddings and wedding rehearsals
Baptism Committee
Assist with Baptism Preparation and Baptisms
Greeters and Ushers
Greeters and ushers are a group of dedicated men and women of all ages. Greeters faithfully welcome our parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass. Ushers are responsible for taking up the collection during the liturgy.
For more information please contact Sr. Nancy: 617-242-4664 or ncitro@stmarystcatherine.org.
