Serving the Catholic Communites of St. Mary in Lee, St. Mary of the Lakes in Otis, & St. Joseph in Stockbridge

August 2012 archive of Parish News

August 2012 archive of Parish News

St. Joseph's Celebrates 150 Years

Posted by Parish Staff

St. Joseph's Church in Stockbridge celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the building of the church on Sunday, August 26. Bishop Timothy McDonnell celebrated the Mass marking this important milestone for the Catholic community of Stockbridge.

The building of the church began in 1860 and was finally ... Read More »

St. Mary's Carnival - August 23rd Through August 25

Posted by Parish Staff

St. Mary's School is holding its Annual Carnival this week! The Carnival will run on Thursday, August 23, and Friday, August 24, 6-10 PM and on Saturday August 25, 4-10 PM Fun for the whole family! Fun & Games, Food & Rides. COME ONE, COME ALL!!! The Carnival will be ... Read More »

Look for us on Facebook & Twitter

Posted by Parish Staff

Don't forget, you can also find out what's happening at St. Mary's, St. Mary of the Lakes, and St. Joseph's by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook. On Twitter, you can find us at @StMarysChurch3, or on Facebook at St. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish. ... Read More »

Assumption of the BVM - August 15th

Posted by Parish Staff

This Wednesday, August 15th, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Tuesday at 5:00 PM at St. Mary of the Lakes in Otis and at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's in Lee. ... Read More »

Fr. Howard McCormick, Former Pastor, Dies at 80

Posted by Parish Staff

Sadly, we have learned that our former pastor, Fr. Howard McCormick, died yesterday, Wednesday, July 31, after nearly a year of dealing with injuries from a devastating fall. Fr. Howard was pastor at St. Mary's in Lee for 17 years before being reassigned to St. John's in Agawam ... Read More »