Welcome to Our Lady of Grace and Saint John the Evangelist collaborative parishes!
Welcome to Our Lady of Grace and Saint John the Evangelist collaborative parishes!
Announcements
+
Please note: the collaborative offices will have limited coverage from Friday, October 16 to Tuesday, October 27. Please be sure to call the office first (at 978-433-5737 or 978-597-2291) to confirm that someone is there before stopping by (typically coverage will be from 9am to about noon).
In case of a sacramental emergency (e.g., Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, etc.), please do not leave an email or regular phone message but call the office and dial “9” for emergencies. Thank you!
+
The relics of St. Margaret Mary will be displayed for public veneration from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday, October 22 at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend).
+
The Knights of Columbus “Italian Fest” will be held after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, October 24 at St. Joseph parish hall (Pepperell). Tickets will be on sale after the weekend Masses. All are welcome.
+
The St. J.’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) conference will be holding its annual clothing and book drive
from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, October 24 and
from 8am to 2pm on Sunday, October 25
in the parking lot across the street from St. Joseph Church (Pepperell).
(A large SVdP donation truck will be parked in the parking lot.)
We will be collecting books, clean and wearable men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and shoes. (Please note: we cannot accept toys, appliances, household items, or exercise equipment. Also, please do not drop off/leave your donations by the truck. SVdP volunteers will be on hand to assist you!)
+
The Youth Ministry Halloween party will be from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, October 25 at St. John the Evangelist parish hall (Townsend).
Please sign up using this online form. (Note that this link will take you to a website operated by another organization.)
+
The St. J.’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) conference will be hosting “a walk for neighbors in need” (for families in Ashby, Townsend, Groton, and Pepperell) on Saturday, November 7. We invite you to join us in raising awareness and support for those facing financial hardship.
We will meet in the parking lot of Saint Joseph Church (Pepperell) at 9:00am on Saturday, November 7 and walk along the rail trail though town and back (at your own pace and comfort) no more than 3 miles. Every step counts and you may return at any point. All donations are appreciated will be applied directly to helping our neighbors in need!
+
St. John the Evangelist Church, Townsend, MA
St. Joseph Church, Pepperell, MA
St. James Church, Groton, MA