pastor’s corner

Sunday, March 23, 2025

     Hello folks, 

     The Lord be with you!

     Firstly, thank you for your prayers for the homily at the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day. I think your prayers did help, although we won’t know precisely until Our Lord reveals all to us at the end of our lives. Hopefully, though, some people were moved to away from sin to embrace fully the life of Grace and all that our loving Lord desires for us.

     Secondly, I am delighted to see the greater number of people coming to Mass these past few weeks. Last year, there was also an increase in the early weeks of Lent. I want to encourage you all, but especially any newcomers, to continue making this time available to give to the Lord! It is time really, really well spent!

     Third, this week is “commitment weekend” for the Catholic Appeal. As Mr. Ed Kelly mentioned last week, contributing to the church is a right, and indeed a responsibility, of all of us. While we may be reticent (and sometimes for very good reason), yet there is something of a privilege in supporting Our Lord’s Mission through His Church. Thank you for choosing to help again, as I have witnessed you already doing so generously these last few years.

     Please continue to spread the word about the Wednesday evening 7pm Mass at Saint Joseph’s in Pepperell, which we have added during Lent to give an opportunity for working people to attend a daily Mass during the week. 

     Also, anyone who has been away from confession for long time (without being prevented by an ongoing situation), please let Our Lord bring you back this Lent. Already in the last few weeks, there have been many people coming back after years, sometimes even decades. If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts!

God bless,

Father Maher 

p.s. Please offer a prayer for the repose of the soul of the mother of Mr. Bill McCaffrey, our religious education director. Her name is Beverly McCaffrey.