Christmas Wish Program
Our mission is to support families in our local neighborhoods so they will all enjoy ​a very Merry Christmas.

For more information please click here: Christmas Wish

​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 will consult 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.  Fr. Ken is free to reapply to be pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish and has publicly indicated his intention to do so.  This application must be received by the Archdiocese no later than December 4th.  It is anticipated that a decision regarding a pastor for St. Bonaventure Parish 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

​​Christmas & the COVID Season

In an ordinary year, approximately 2,400 people attend Mass at St. Bonaventure Parish on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with half that number attending the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass.  Under the current health restrictions, it is IMPOSSIBLE for the parish to accommodate that many people.
 
The current target seating limit remains at 150 persons.  We think we might be able to increase that to 200 persons by seating family units very close together and opening the church hall for overflow and video projection. ​
Masses for Christmas are:                                                                   
4:00 PM -        Christmas Eve
6:00 PM -        Christmas Eve
10:00 AM -      Christmas Day
11:30 AM -       Christmas Day

​We might be able to accommodate up to 800 people if they are willing to spread themselves out across all the Masses.  That being said, Christmas is a season and the church will be decorated from Christmas Eve through January 10th, which is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  During this period of time, 29 Masses will be offered at St. Bonaventure Parish at regularly scheduled times, including such feast days as The Holy Family, Mary the Holy Mother of God and Epiphany.  Parishioners can overcome the obstacle of spreading themselves out over distance by spreading themselves out over time.  The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation, including Christmas, remains suspended in the Archdiocese of Boston.  Those persons unable to attend Mass in-person are encouraged to participate in these important celebrations online or on television.  The following links have been provided for your convenience.
Additional Scheduling Notes:
 
Confession times in the month of December will be, per our regular schedule, every Saturday from 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM with additional times scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 13th, Monday, Dec. 14th and Tuesday, Dec. 15th, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
 
Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 8:00 AM, only.
Mass for the Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 1st at 8:00 AM, only.
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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

​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.

​Welcome

Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday - 8:00 AM
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Family Mass & 11:30 AM
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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
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Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ SUSPENDED
​Fridays at 3:00 PM
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