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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hello folks,
The Lord be with you all!
In both parishes this weekend we are hosting the signature drive for Massachusetts voters to hopefully suspend, and God willing in a few years, to repeal the latest abortion law that allows allows abortion to nine months pretty much without restriction including in non-hospital settings. This is effectively the last weekend to collect signatures as they must be brought together from across the Commonwealth and sorted and submitted before next weekend. Even if this effort is successful, however, the change will have limited effects as the previous law had exceptions to the stated limit that sadly allow much of the same results. Nonetheless, for the sake of those who will suffer the consequences of this particular law, it is good to try to overturn it. If unsure of signing, please pray about it and do not be afraid to ask those collecting signatures for more information.
The relics of Saint Margaret Mary will also be leaving before next weekend, in fact on the same day that the sorted signatures will be delivered to the Statehouse. At the time of writing this, I am looking into us hosting a “Mercy Night” on Thursday, October 22, feast of Pope Saint John Paul II, at Saint John’s in the presence of Our Lord and the relics of Saint Margaret Mary. Saint Paul mentions in the second reading that “our Gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction.” It is in these “Mercy Nights,” which typically involve Eucharistic Adoration, confession and praying with people, that some of the beautiful power of God and His Gospel becomes evident. By this weekend, I should be able to confirm if this will happen or not.
On this Sunday night (October 18), the Knights of Columbus are hosting our next parish movie night in Saint Joseph’s in Pepperell. You are invited to watch “For Greater Glory,” about the Cristeros War in Mexico (1926-1929), which is “R” rated for graphic war scenes. It captures an important moment of our Catholic history when atheistic governments were trying to suppress the Faith. Of course this suppression happened not just in Mexico but in many other places too.
Next Saturday night (October 24) the Knights will host the Italian Feast following the 4pm Mass in Pepperell. Come enjoy the food and fellowship. Tickets on sale again after Masses this weekend.
Finally, our new Saint Vincent de Paul conference will have a clothing and book drive in the parking lot across the road from Saint Joseph’s next Saturday and Sunday (October 24 and 25). See page the bulletin for more details.
God bless,
Father Maher
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