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
Confessions - Every Saturday - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Palm Sunday, March 28 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, March 29 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 30 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday - Saturday - 8:00 AM
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Family Mass & 11:30 AM
Confessions - Every Saturday - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Palm Sunday, March 28 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, March 29 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 30 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lenten Observances at St. Bonaventure Parish
Fasting is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 2) are set aside as days of fasting. When fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's need but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all, 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Abstinence is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The law does not oblige if your health or ability to work would be seriously affected.
Abstinence is observed by all, 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Abstinence is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays of Lent. The law does not oblige if your health or ability to work would be seriously affected.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is restored for Fridays during Lent beginning after the 8:00 AM Mass and continuing until the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM.
Stations of the Cross - Recitation of the Stations of the Cross takes place each Friday during Lent at 5:30 PM.
Stations of the Cross - Recitation of the Stations of the Cross takes place each Friday during Lent at 5:30 PM.
Together we form the Body of Christ. Therefore, the good works and penance of each individual brings blessings for the whole Church. Please do not neglect your own practice of prayer, self-denial and charity during this holy season.
Holy Week & Easter at St. Bonaventure's
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Holy Thursday, April 1
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Good Friday, April 2
Holy Saturday, April 3
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Easter Masses at St. Bonaventure’s
Vigil Mass - Saturday, April 3 - 8:00 PM
This first & most solemn Mass of Easter includes the Blessing of Fire, the Blessing of Water and Baptisms.
Easter Sunday Masses, April 4
8 AM - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This first & most solemn Mass of Easter includes the Blessing of Fire, the Blessing of Water and Baptisms.
Easter Sunday Masses, April 4
8 AM - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Please Remember - All of the Masses have a target limit of 150 persons. Kindly consider attending the Easter Vigil. It is a longer Mass but contains many beautiful elements not replicated in any other liturgy. In years past the Easter Vigil has always had plenty of seats available.
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
Update
The Archdiocese of Boston has decided to defer our parishes participation in its Disciples in Mission reconfiguration plan from Phase 9 (2021) to Phase 10 (2022).
This means that Fr. Ken will remain our pastor for at least one more year. In the opinion of the Clergy Personnel Board, the pastor and the parishioners are unprepared for a change in leadership at this time.
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God.” -- Romans 8:28
This means that Fr. Ken will remain our pastor for at least one more year. In the opinion of the Clergy Personnel Board, the pastor and the parishioners are unprepared for a change in leadership at this time.
“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
Fridays during Lent beginning after the 8:00 AM Mass and continuing until the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM. Rosary Weekdays after the 8:00 AM Mass |
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