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YOU'RE INVITED TO OPEN THE JUBILEE YEAR WITH BISHOP da CUNHA
On Sunday, December 29, in union with bishops throughout the world, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a special Mass to open the local diocesan observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church. The Mass will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, and the faithful from the Diocese of Fall River are invited and encouraged to take part. The Mass will follow the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis to officially begin the Jubilee Year for the Universal Church. A Jubilee is a special year of prayer, reconciliation, and spiritual renewal, ordinarily taking place every 25 years. Jubilee 2025 will have as its theme, "Pilgrims of Hope," seeking to inspire hope around the world. Look for forthcoming information on additional opportunities to become a 'Pilgrim of Hope' through your own participation in Jubilee Year observances.
Calendar of Events/Activities for St. Dominic’s & St. Francis of Assisi
December 12-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
December 14-Breakfast with Santa at St. Dominic's from10am to 12 noon in the Parish Center. Registrations form at the doors at both churches. For Children Gr. 1-4.
December 17-Scripture Study Group Meeting from noon-1:30PM at St. Franci in the parish hall.
December18-St. Dominic's Women's Guild 6PM Rosary following the meeting at 6:30PM. All who are interested are invited to attend.
December 19-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
December 21 & 22-Family Liturgy at 4:00PM at St. Francis of Assisi and at 9:30AM at St. Dominic.
December 24-No Scripture Study Group Meeting this week.
Christmas Mass Schedule: Christmas Eve, December 24 at St. Francis of Assisi at 4:00PM. Christmas Day: 9:30AM at St. Dominic's and 11:00AM at St. Francis of Assisi.
December 26-No MHCC Book Group Meeting this week.
December 31-No Scripture Study Group Meeting this week.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass Schedule: Tuesday, December 31 at St. Francis of Assisi at 4:00PM and on Wednesday, Janurary 1, 2025 at 9:30AM at St. Dominic and 11:00AM at St. Francis of Assisi.
January 2, 2025-No MHCC Book Group Meeting this week.
January 9-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
January 11-Paint & Sip at St. Francis parish hall 1:30PM. 20 seats aJvailable, first come first serve.
January 16-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
January 23-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
January 25 & 26-Family Liturgy at St. Francis at 4:00PM on Saturday, and at St. Dominic at 9:30AM on Sunday.
January 30-MHCC Book Group Meeting at St. Francis parish hall 6:30-8PM.
February 8-St. Francis Family Life Ministry will be holding a Meatball & Pasta Dinner at 5:30PM in the parish hall. More information coming soon.
March 15-St. Francis Family Life Ministry will be holding their annual Corned Beef Dinner at 5:30PM in the parish hall. More information coming soon.
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August 24, 2021
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PASTOR:
We are pleased to introduce Father ThomaCostata to the Mt. Hope Catholic Community.
Father Tom grew up in nearbSeekonknk and lategradutateded from University of Hartford. After a career in business, he entered priestly formation and completed his Theological studies at Pope John the XXIII Seminary in Weston, MA. He was ordained on July 9, 2005. He served as Pastor of Annunciation of the Lord from 2012 to 2019 and has had assignments as Chaplain of BishoFeehanan High School as well aSOurur Lady of Lourdes School. Along with experience in Family Ministry, he also brings with him experience ministering as a Hospital Chaplain at Cape Cod Hospital. He arrives from thTauntonon Catholic North collaborative, where he served as Co-Pastor of St. Jude The Apostle, St. Anthony's, and St. Mary's since 2019.
He looks forward to meeting parishioners and getting to know the life of our parishes more closely. As he settles into his new role as Pastor, FatheCostata would like you to know that he will be praying for all of us. He asks that you in turn pray that the Holy Spirit guides his arrival so that this community continues to grow in the faith, hope and love of Jesus Christ.
Our parish community welcomes Fr. Tom, and we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him and bless his time here with us.
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Diocese of Fall River - Office of Safe Environment
Our Parish is committed to providing a safe place for all the faithful. Therefore, we follow a strict policy of The Essential Three for all who minister, work or volunteer in our parish. We ask for your cooperation and support. The safety of our community depends on all of us doing our part. Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for morinforrmationon:
https:fallriverdiocesese.org/office-of-safe-environment/
Diocese of Fall River - Protection of the Faithful
Diocesan Policy for the Protection of the Faithful July 2020
Diocesan Ministerial Review Board Policy July 2020
