IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SNOWSTORM FOR FEBRUARY 8-9

Due to the predicted snowstorm impacting our area
this Saturday night into Sunday, February 8-9,
ALL FAITH FORMATION CLASSES ARE CANCELED FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9.

The First Communion Parent Meeting has been rescheduled
for Sunday, February 23 after the 10 AM Mass.

In addition, there will be no classes on Sunday, February 16,
due to the holiday weekend/school vacation week.
As of now, the Confirmation Retreat is still scheduled
for next weekend, Friday, February 14 through Sunday, February 16.

Any Faith Formation questions, please contact Ozzie Pacheco
at faithformation@santochristo.com.

As for Masses? With the approaching inclement weather conditions,
if at all possible, it may be best to attend our Saturday Vigil Mass
at 4 PM (in Portuguese) at Santo Christo Church, before the snow begins.
On Sunday morning we will celebrate our regular schedule of Masses.
However, should you choose to attend any of them,
please use extreme caution on the roads and around our property.
We want everyone to be safe! God bless you all!

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Diocese of Fall River

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MASS SCHEDULE
P=Portuguese E=English

SUNDAYS (Church)
Vigil Saturday 4:00 PM (P)
8:00 AM (P) 10:00 AM (E) 12 Noon (P)

Summer Mass Schedule
Sunday after Pentecost thru Labor Day Weekend
Sat 4 PM (P); Sun 8 AM (P) 9:30 AM (E) 11 AM (P)

WEEKDAYS (Chapel)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 AM (P)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
As Announced in the Bulletin

CONFESSIONS (Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(with Eucharistic Adoration)
Mondays 5:30 to 6:30 PM (E) with Fr. Michael
Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM (P/E) with Fr. Jeff

CONFESSIONS (Church)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:00 to 3:45 PM (P/E)

OFFICE HOURS
Mondays through Fridays ~ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Closed on Weekends, Holidays and As Announced

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
"Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." ~ Mark 10:14

At Santo Christo Parish, we all work together to protect our children. Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for information on how we protect the faithful, and the steps involved to minister, work, or volunteer in the Fall River Diocese:
https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/directory-offices/office/safe-environment/

BISHOP’S PASTORAL LETTER

A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha’s 5th Pastoral Letter to the Diocese, released on December 8, 2024. In the Pastoral Letter, the Bishop details his vision for the future of our Diocese, which is centered on strengthening our priests. He introduced a three-year plan (2025-2027) to focus our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working towards bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. As flourishing priests lead to flourishing parishes and ministries, strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality. This initiative includes six strategic priorities that will be implemented between 2025 and 2027.

Please take an opportunity to review the letter at the diocesan website (written in English, Portuguese or Spanish), as well as other resorces, at:
https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/stronger-priests-stronger-parishes-stronger-church-initiative/

EVENTS

Sunday, February 9, 2025
Faith Formation Classes
for Grades 1-9 & Adult Confirmation / OCIA
11 AM - First Communion Parents Meeting
3 PM - Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral
(All Cancelled or Postponed due to SnowStorm)

Monday, February 10, 2025
5:30-6:30 PM Confessions (English Only)
& Adoration with Fr. Michael

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6-7 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff

Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentines' Day
6-9 PM Eucharistic Adoration ~ in the Chapel
(part of the Diocesan 40 Hours Devotion)

Friday - Sunday, February 14-16, 2025
Confirmation Retreat

Sunday, February 16, 2025
No Faith Formation Classes

Monday, February 17, 2025
Presidents' Day - Office Closed
No Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Michael

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
6-7 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff

Sunday, February 23, 2025
Faith Formation Classes
for Grades 1-9 & Adult Confirmation / OCIA
11 AM - First Communion Parents Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025
5:30-6:30 PM Confessions (English Only)
& Adoration with Fr. Michael

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6-7 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff

Sunday, March 2, 2025
3 PM - Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral

Friday - Sunday, March 21-23
Adult English Retreat "God Is Calling"
For an Application, click here