Rev. James B. Flynn, Ph.D., Pastor
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Christmas Mass Celebration Schedule

Friday, December 24
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
10:00 PM

Saturday, December 25
7:30 AM
10:00 AM

Mass Schedule

Saturday's: 4:00pm
Sunday's: 7:30am, 10:00am, & 6:00pm
Daily Masses: Monday - Friday, 8:00am
Prayer Service: Saturday, 8:00am

Reconciliation

Tuesday’s 6:30 pm (Parish Center)
or by appointment

Masses will continue to be livestreamed until further notice at:
 https://www.facebook.com/james.b.flynn

Beginning on Saturday, May 29th, masks and social distancing are no longer required of all parishioners. However, per CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated persons are still encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing. The ropes have been removed from all but a portion of the church for those needing/wanting to maintain social distance. 


The singing of hymns and acclamations has been restored. Holy Water, Hymnals and Missalettes will be available. Processions will also be restored. The distribution of Holy Communion will return to its pre-COVID form, although the distribution of the Precious Blood will be restored in the fall.

We will also begin using the confessionals and rooms of reconciliation. Visitation of the sick will return to its previous schedule.

With the lifting of most pandemic gathering restrictions this week, Bishop McManus has announced the restoration of the obligation to take part in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, to begin on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 6, 2021. A copy of Bishop McManus's Letter on this will be available at church entrances this weekend.

All of this will take some time to get used to. Please be assured we will continue to carefully monitor the number of cases as we proceed to return to a “new normal.” Please join in praying that the success we have so far enjoyed in quelling the pandemic may continue throughout the summer and the months to come.

Baptism Classes will take place on the  2^nd Friday of each Month

St. Matt's CYO Basketball is a go this year!! Ashland, Hopkinton, and Southborough members of Saint Matt's are welcome to join. Message Fr. Flynn for more information.

Prayer shawls are available for those who are in need of being “wrapped” in prayer and need some comfort in time of illness, grief, or experiencing a difficult time.  Contact the Parish Office if you would like a prayer shawl for yourself or a friend, family, or co-worker, who may benefit from receiving one.