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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE FOR ST. DOMINIC AND ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
April 6, 2023-Holy Thursday (NO MORNING MASS)
6:30 p.m. Mass of The Lord’s Supper. Procession with Eucharist at the end of the service followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10PM at St. Francis of Assisi until.
April 7, 2023-Good Friday (NO MORNING MASS)
3:00 p.m. Stations of The Cross at St. Dominic, Stations of the Cross for Adults in the Parish Hall, Stations of the Cross for young children in the Church.
6:30 p.m. Liturgy of The Lord’s Passion at St. Dominic’s
April 8, 2023-Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil (NO MORNING MASS OR CONFESSIONS & NO 4PM MASS)
6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi
April 9, 2023-Easter Sunday
7:00 a.m. at St. Dominic’s
9:30 a.m. at St. Dominic’s
11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi
Family Mass Schedule
Family Mass is a welcoming environment for families with children of all ages to come together to celebrate the Eucharist and listen to The Word of the Lord. The Mass is presented in a way that all age groups may more easily understand it, thus making their experience of Mass more meaningful. Family Mass encourages participation from the children, thus providing a sense of belonging. This participation can include playing of special music, gathering near the altar for the homily, presenting the gifts and greeting people at the doors. Teenagers typically proclaim the readings; some younger children may want to help with hospitality and pass out bulletins. Some children are altar servers and others may assist with setup. We also journey with parents to proclaim our faith. These elements provide a warm environment for our parish families to worship together and grow in our Catholic faith. At the end of mass all Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing.
Family Masses 2022-2023
Sundays 9:30am at St. Dominic (Grades 1-4) and 11am at St. Francis (Grades 5-7)
High School grades are welcome to assist the younger grades at all Family Masses.
April 2nd- Palm Sunday Procession and Beginning of Holy Week
May- Crowning of Mary for Mother’s Day
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Confirmation Faith Formation News
Parent Information for Confirmation
CONFIRMTION REHEARSAL-TUESDAY, MAY 2ND FROM 6:30-7:30PM FOR STUDENTS & SPONSORS
CONFIRMATION-WILL BE HELD ON MAY 4, 2023 AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH AT 7:00PM
Confirmation is a 2 year program beginning in Grade 8 and receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 9. All students, whether they attend Catholic or Public Schools need to attend this Sacramental Preparation, starting in Grade 8 and Completing the Sacramental Preparation in Grade 9.
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Calendar of Events/Activities for St. Dominic’s & St. Francis of Assisi
April 1 & 2-Palm Sunday Procession & Beginning of Holy Week (regular Mass schedule). Family Mass at St. Dominic's at 9:30AM and St. Francis at 11:00AM
April 1-St. Francis-Presentation by Patrolwoman Valero regarding Personal Safety and Awareness from 1-2PM in St. Francis Parish Hall
April 4-Family Life Ministry Meeting at St. Francis Parish Hall at 6:00PM-All are welcome
April 6-Holy Thursday (NO MORNING MASS)-St. Francis of Assisi at 6:30PM Mass of The Lord's Supper & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10PM
April 7-Good Friday(NO MORNING MASS)-St. Dominic's at 3:00PM Stations of the Cross and at 6:30PM Liturgy of The Lord's Passion. DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE
April 8-Easter Vigil (NO MORNING MASS OR CONFESSIONS & NO 4PM MASS)-St. Francis of Assisi at 6:30PM
April 9-Easter Sunday-St. Dominic's 7:00 & 9:30AM Masses and at St. Francis of Assisi 11:00AM Mass
April 9-END OF THE PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL
April 11-St. Dominic's-Spring Session of Scripture Study begins at noon-1:30PM
April 17-MHCC Rectory Offices will be closed observing Patriots Day
April 18-St. Dominic's-Spring Session of Scripture Study begins at noon-1:30PM
April 22-St. Francis of Assisi 50 Week Club Banquet at White's of Westport 5:30-6:30PM Cocktail Hour with Dinner served at 6:30PM
April 24-LPI begins our Annual Ad Campaign reaching out to businesses in our community to support our bulletin
April 29-St. Francis-Presentation given by Rose M. Grant regarding Alzheimer's Disease, the challenges of being a caregiver and community support. All are welcome
April 29-St. Dominic's Women's Guild BBQ Chicken Dinner with Raffle to follow at 5:30PM
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August 24, 2021
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PASTOR:
We are pleased to introduce Father Thomas Costa to the Mt. Hope Catholic Community.
Father Tom grew up in nearby Seekonk and later gradutated 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 Bishop Feehan High School as well as Our 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 the Taunton 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, Father Costa 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 more inforrmation:
https://fallriverdiocese.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
