Interested in Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process through which unbaptized adults and older children are formed in the instruction and practices of the sacraments and the teachings of Jesus Christ and are initiated into the Catholic Church. This process is marked by various rites and rituals that explain in a special way the meaning and richness of our faith. Therefore I kindly ask you to help us by inviting and welcoming into our parish family all those family members or friends who want to learn and profess our Catholic faith. All adults who want to be baptized, confirmed, or receive first communion at the Easter Vigil of this year, 2021. Please contact Fr. Carlos at fathercarlosruiz@gmail.com or at 978-537-5293, for more information.
Masses will be held at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm Christmas Eve and 8am on Christmas Day. Midnight Mass will not be celebrated since Governor Baker has advised that, for the immediate future, "all residents of Massachusetts are advised to stay home between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am” Masses should not be scheduled after 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve, hence no Midnight Mass.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we will not be doing our traditional, “Giving Tree” this Christmas Season, of collecting gifts. Instead of donating gifts, we are requesting that you donate Gift Cards (of any amount), for the children in our local area in need of our support. Gift Cards from Kohl’s, Target & Walmart would be greatly appreciated. We will be collecting Gift Cards from November 28 thru December 13. Please place your gift card in an envelope with the store name and amount on the front of the envelope. Gift cards may be placed in the basket labeled “Gift Cards, dropped at the rectory or placed in the mail to the Parish. Thank you again for your continued kindness, support and generosity! St. Matthew 25 Society
The school mass is returning and being added to Thursdays at 9:00AM. Daily Mass will still be Monday-Thursday at 7:30am. The school mass will be in addition to our daily mass schedule. It will not replace the 7:30 AM mass on Thursdays.
Our calendar year will begin October 4th and come to a close April 4th. We will offer classes either in person or online. All classes will meet on alternate Sunday mornings from 8:40 AM to 9:40 AM. Registrations are open for grades 1 through 10!
Please remember following the invitation of Mother Teresa, beginning August 4th, at Saint Anna Parish we will resume weekly adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone is welcome to join us every Tuesday after the 7:30 am Mass from 8:00 am to 10:00 am 8:00 am Exposition of the Blessed sacrament 8:30 am to 9:30 am Confessions 9:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:50 am Final prayers and Solemn Benediction Divine Mercy Chaplet and Solemn Benediction will be available online every week.
30 of our children will be making their First communion Saturday July 18th and Saturday July 25th at 10 am. Please remember them in your prayers. May our children grow in love and in wisdom as they receive Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
On Saturday June 27th at 11 am, 5 catechumens will be fully initiated into the Christian Sacraments. They will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
On Monday June 22 at 7 pm we will celebrate the confirmation of 15 candidates. Let us pray together asking the Lord to send his Holy Spirit upon them. May they receive all the gifts of the Holy Spirit and be strengthen as to continue being salt and light of the world.
Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Dear mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own "Fiat." May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love- the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. On this Mother’s Day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us and all mothers who have recourse to you. Amen
Fr. Carlos will be blessing water from 8am - 12pm tomorrow. Please bring your own container of water to the parish on Easter Sunday. Fr. Carlos will offer a special blessing. Please use the Derwin St entrance and remain in your cars. Thank you. God Bless You All and Happy Easter!
St. Anna Parish office is closed to the public. Please contact them by calling 978 537 5293 or through email stanna9@comcast.net or fathercarlosruiz@gmail.com
Please join us for the Mass of Installation for our new Pastor Fr. Carlos Ruiz celebrated by The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., on Sunday, March 15th at 10:00am. Reception will follow in the St. Anna parish hall. The 11:30am mass will not be held on Sunday, March 15th.
In the event of a delay or cancellation of school, the morning mass will not be held at St. Anna's Parish only. This will give time to clear the steps and walkways.