The oldest existing Luso-American parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River
Established 1892
MASS SCHEDULEP=Portuguese E=English
SUNDAYS (Church)Current Mass ScheduleVigil Saturday 4 PM (P)8 AM (P) 10 AM (E) 12 Noon (P)
Summer Mass Schedule(The Sunday after Pentecost thru Labor Day)Vigil Saturday 4 PM (P);Sun 8 AM (P) 9:30 AM (E) 11 AM (P)
WEEKDAYS (Chapel)Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday8:00 AM (P)
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATIONAs Announced in the Bulletin
CONFESSIONS (Chapel)Sacrament of Reconciliation(with Eucharistic Adoration)Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM (P/E) with Fr. Jeff
CONFESSIONS (Church)Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturdays 3:00 to 3:45 PM (P/E)
THANK YOU!!!to the Business Sponsorsof the 2026 Santo Christo Parish Feast!For a listing of sponsors, please click here
OFFICE HOURSMondays through Fridays ~ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMClosed 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, September 7, 2026
Labor Day ~ Office Closed
Tuesday, September 8, 20268:30 AM-10 AM Mass Intentions for 2027 Accepted
6 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
7PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting ~ Parish Center Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 202611 AM - 12 Noon Mass Intentions for 2027 Accepted
7 PM Fr. Jeff will celebrate the Charismatic Mass at Espirito Santo Church, Fall River
Thursday, September 10, 20269 AM-10:30 AM Mass Intentions for 2027 Accepted
5:30 PM-6:30 PM Mass Intentions for 2027 Accepted
Friday, September 11, 202625th Anniversary of 9/11
10 AM - 12 Noon Mass Intentions for 2027 Accepted
6-9 PM Eucharistic Adoration (part of 40 Hour Devotion) ~ in the Chapel
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Parish Leader Convocation
at St. John Neumann, East Freetown
Food Drive Begins ~ Coat Drive Begins
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Winter Mass Schedule Begins
11 AM Faith Formation Parents Meeting - Church Hall
12 Noon TV Mass (for Portuguese Channel)
Tuesday, September 15, 20266 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Bake Sale - Sponsored by the Retreat Team
Parish Dinner ~ Sponsored by the Holy Rosary Sodality
3-6 PM Take-Out; 7-11 PM Eat-In
Youth Group Meeting & Fireside Night of Reflection
Sunday, September 20, 2026Bake Sale - Sponsored by the Retreat Team
Catechetical Sunday
First Class of Faith Formation - Grades 1-9
Youth Group - Apple Picking
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
First Day of Autumn
Friday, September 25, 2026
Office Closed ~ Ana is Away
Saturday, September 26, 2026
At the Table - Diocesan Marriage Preparation Class - held at Santo Christo Church & Hall
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9
Tuesday, September 29, 20266 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Malassada Sale
Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9
Monthly Mini-Adoration, after the 10 AM Mass
12 Noon - Youth Group Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026
Deanery Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
7 PM Rosary with Holy Rosary Sodality ~ in the Chapel
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6 PM Baptismal Prep Class
Friday, October 9, 20266-9 PM Eucharistic Adoration (part of 40 Hour Devotion) ~ in the Chapel
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No Faith Formation Classes
Respect Life Mass & Conference ~ at St. Mary's Cathedral and White's of Westport
Monday, October 12, 2026
Columbus Day ~ Office Closed
Procession & Mass for Peace at St. Mary's Cathedral
Tuesday, October 13, 2026No Confessions & Adoration ~ Fr. Jeff Away
7 PM Rosary with Holy Rosary Sodality ~ in the Chapel
Thursday, October 15, 2026
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~
Serve Homeless Meal at Baptist Church
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Catholic Youth Day ~ at Bishop Connolly High School
Sunday, October 18, 2026Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9
First Day of Classes for OCIA/Adult Confirmation
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
No Confessions & Adoration ~ Fr. Jeff Away
7 PM Rosary with Holy Rosary Sodality ~ in the Chapel
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Turkey Shoot Raffle Calendar Drawings Begin
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Young Adult Retreat at LaSalette Retreat Center
Tuesday, October 27, 20266 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
7 PM Holy Hour with Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary
with Holy Rosary Sodality and Fr. Jeff ~ in the Church
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Halloween
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints Day ~ follow Sunday Mass schedule
Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9 & Adults
Monthly Mini-Adoration, after the 10 AM Mass
Catechist Lunch Meeting, after Class12 Noon - Youth Group Meeting
Monday, November 2, 2026
All Souls' Day
Deanery Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Day