April 24, 2025

Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners,

I hope this Eblast finds you well. Just a few items to share with you:

• Diocesan Mass for The Holy Father, this Saturday April 26^th at 4pm, St. Michael’s Cathedral. This will be recorded and rebroadcast on Sunday morning at 10am, Chalice of Salvation. Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of our Holy Father.
• St. Mary’s will conclude The Divine Mercy Novena on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27^th with Confession at 2pm followed by the praying of the Chaplet at 3pm. If possible, please celebrate the Sacrament of Confession prior to attending our Divine Mercy Celebration due to the number of people that will be in attendance. For other opportunities for Confession prior to Sunday, please see below. All are welcome.
• 24 Hours of Mercy- This Jubilee Year the Church celebrates the 25^th Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s declaration of the Feast of The Divine Mercy. St. Michaels’ Cathedral in Springfield will be open for 24 hours of Adoration and Confession Beginning Friday April 25^th after 12noon Mass through Saturday April 26^th  , 1pm. Priests will be available for Confession during those 24 hours. All are welcome to experience God’s Mercy in the Sacrament of Penance and adore him in the Eucharist. (Note: There will be a police presence around the Cathedral to assure everyone’s safety).
• This Sunday, April 27^th will be the last 5:30pm Faith Formation Mass. This Mass will resume in the Fall. Thank you to our Faith Formation youth for your participation each week.
• The Adult Spelling Bee has been cancelled. Tickets purchased may be refunded by returning tickets to the Parish Office.
• First Saturday Mass, May 3^rd- TIME CHANGE: Please note that Saturday May 3^rd Pro Life Mass will be at 7am due to the Sacrament of First Communion for our Faith Formation children. Thank you for your understanding
• St. Mary’s Guild/Msgr. Devine Scholarships: New Deadline is this May 2, 2025. Visit our website, www.stmarylong.org for applications.
• Save the Date: Singing Priests will be performing a Summer Concert in Turner Falls on Thursday May 22^nd at 7pm. No tickets are needed but a donation of $10 will be happily accepted. Fr Stan and I will be participating in this concert. Questions: Contact: church@ourladyofpeaceT.org  or call 413-863- 2585

Have a Blessed Day,

Fr. CJ