For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Mt 18:20

"I am convinced that communications is at the heart of what the Church is all about. It is a vast communications network designed to bring people out of their isolation and estrangement and bring them individually and corporately into communion with God in Christ.”
Cardinal Avery Dulles, SJ

 

News, Events & Fellowship

Christmas Schedules

SACRED HEART CHURCH

Reconciliation:
December 20, 21, 22, 23 after 8:00 a.m. Mass
December 21 6:30-7:30 p.m.
December 24 11:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

Christmas Eve, December 24
4:00 p.m. Church, Overflow in Hall
5:30 p.m. Concert with Children’s Choir
6:00 p.m. Mass with Children’s Choir
11:30 p.m. Concert with Adult Choir
12 Midnight Mass with Adult Choir

Christmas Day, December 25
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses

Mary, Mother of God
December 31 at 4:00 p.m.
January 1 at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Epiphany
January 7 at 4:00 p.m.
January 8 at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA

Reconciliation:
December 21 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve, December 24
3:30 p.m. Traditional Christmas Caroling
4:00 p.m. Mass with Choir
6:00 p.m. Mass with Choir

Christmas Day, December 25
9:00 a.m. Mass with Choir

Mary, Mother of God
December 31 at 5:00 p.m.
January 1 at 9:00 a.m.

Epiphany
January 7 at 5:00 p.m.
January 8 at 9:00 a.m.

 

What's New
Welcome to our new website! Be sure to check the parish bulletin for upcoming events and news. From time to time updates will also be posted here.

Facility Usage
Any ministry or group wishing to schedule an event must call the Parish Offices. Please read the Facilities Policy.

Fellowship and Hospitality
There are many opportunities for parishioners to come together in fellowship. Sacred Heart Ladies' Sodality sponsor Spaghetti Suppers, Ham & Bean Suppers and other events. The Knights of Columbus sponsors monthly suppers and raffles. Many other opportunities arise during the year. Please watch the bulletin for upcoming events.

Middleborough and Rochester both hold Chicken Barbecues in the spring that includes family fun and games for children, pony rides etc. At St. Rose the very popular church BBQ was held on June 12, 1961, four months prior to the official opening of St. Rose of Lima.

Sunday Hospitality
Please join us for Sunday Hospitality. We gather together in fellowship in Middleborough on the third Sunday of the month and in Rochester on the first Sunday of the month (September through June). Rochester parishioners enjoy chatting and feasting on homemade goodies while Middleborough offers coffee and doughnuts.

Kids' Club at St. Rose
On the second Sunday of the month (September through May), after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, children meet in the church for an entertaining story usually pertaining to the Sunday readings. Quite often there are teen helpers from the Confirmation Class and a member of the clergy taking part in the story. The group then goes into the Rochester Parish Hall for a snack and a craft. Parents and grandparents are welcome to participate.

Friends in Faith
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