Welcome
We are open and celebrating both weekday and weekend Masses.
In recent weeks we have been well below our target limit of 150 persons per Mass. Please consider joining us if you are able.
If you are worried about the size of the crowd, weekday Masses are a viable alternative to our Sunday celebration.
In recent weeks we have been well below our target limit of 150 persons per Mass. Please consider joining us if you are able.
If you are worried about the size of the crowd, weekday Masses are a viable alternative to our Sunday celebration.
Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday - 8:00 AM
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Family Mass & 11:30 AM
Monday - Saturday - 8:00 AM
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Family Mass & 11:30 AM
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Covid-19 health restrictions remain in force at St. Bonaventure Parish and throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. In an effort to free up space on our webpage, we are assuming that everyone is now familiar with the basics of maintaining a safe environment within our parish. The key points to remember are:
1. Monitor your own health and do not put other people at risk if you are feeling unwell.
2. Assess your own risk of infection and serious consequences before choosing to attend Mass. Remember,
the Cardinal has suspended all Sunday and Holyday Mass obligations for the duration of the health crisis.
3. Wear a mask that covers your mouth & nose and practice social distancing.
See the following links for more COVID information. Feel free to call the parish office if you have any questions regarding the specific application of health precautions within the parish.
Centers for Disease Control:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Massachusetts Department of Public Health:
www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
1. Monitor your own health and do not put other people at risk if you are feeling unwell.
2. Assess your own risk of infection and serious consequences before choosing to attend Mass. Remember,
the Cardinal has suspended all Sunday and Holyday Mass obligations for the duration of the health crisis.
3. Wear a mask that covers your mouth & nose and practice social distancing.
See the following links for more COVID information. Feel free to call the parish office if you have any questions regarding the specific application of health precautions within the parish.
Centers for Disease Control:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Massachusetts Department of Public Health:
www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
Disciples in Mission
Phase 9 Parish Reconfiguration
Disciples in Mission is a plan inaugurated by the Archdiocese of Boston over a decade ago. The goal of the plan is a more effective proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In an effort to achieve this goal, the Archdiocese has established 12 phases of reconfiguration in which designated parishes are combined under the leadership of one pastor or merged into a single juridical entity. Under the plan, a few parishes were deemed sufficiently strong to stand on their own. St. Bonaventure Parish is a Phase 9 stand-alone parish and will not be combined with any other entity. In keeping with the reconfiguration plan, all parishes have been given a designated date for reconfiguration and all pastors have been requested to submit their resignation to
Cardinal Sean O’Malley prior to that date of renewal.
Fr. Ken mailed the required letter of resignation to the Cardinal on November 13th just prior to the deadline established under the plan. The Clergy Personnel Office of the Archdiocese of Boston consulted with representatives from the parish in early December to glean insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the parish as well as the qualities they would like to see in a new pastor.
Although Fr. Ken has reapplied to be pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish, there remains a distinct possibility that another priest will be appointed. It is anticipated that a decision will be made by Cardinal O’Malley prior to March 1, 2021, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2021 for any newly assigned clergy.
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God.” -- Romans 8:28
Cardinal Sean O’Malley prior to that date of renewal.
Fr. Ken mailed the required letter of resignation to the Cardinal on November 13th just prior to the deadline established under the plan. The Clergy Personnel Office of the Archdiocese of Boston consulted with representatives from the parish in early December to glean insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the parish as well as the qualities they would like to see in a new pastor.
Although Fr. Ken has reapplied to be pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish, there remains a distinct possibility that another priest will be appointed. It is anticipated that a decision will be made by Cardinal O’Malley prior to March 1, 2021, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2021 for any newly assigned clergy.
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God.” -- Romans 8:28
May Mary, Mother of Divine Hope, pray for us in this time of distress.
May Jesus, Our Divine Hope, give us courage to face the days ahead.
May we remain faithful to His call and always remember that wherever the Cross is,
the Resurrection is sure to follow.
May God have mercy on us all.
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Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday - 8:00 AM Saturday - 4:00 PM Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Family Mass & 11:30 AM Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, or by appointment Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ~ SUSPENDED Friday Noon to Evening Prayer & Benediction at 5:30 PM |
First Friday of the month ~ SUSPENDED
After the 8:00 AM Mass to Evening Prayer & Benediction at 5:30 PM Rosary ~ SUSPENDED Weekdays after the 8:00 AM Mass Family Rosary is prayed on the first Saturday of the month at 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ SUSPENDED Fridays at 3:00 PM |
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