2014 archive of Parish News
Bishop Joseph F. Maguire Dies at 95
Posted by Parish Staff
Bishop Joseph F. Maguire died at 6 pm this evening at the age of 95. He served as Bishop of Springfield from 1977 until his retirement in 1992 and continued to serve the people of our Diocese in so many ways since that time. Funeral arrangements are pending. ... Read More »
Holiday Bazaar today at SMS
Posted by Parish Staff
We will be hosting our Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Mary's School today, Sunday, November 23rd from 9 am until 3 pm. We have more than 100 vendors this year, raffles, games for the kids, and GREAT food. Please join us and show your support for St. Mary's School ... Read More »
Mass in Honor of St. Jude Wednesday, November 12 in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Our monthly Mass in honor of St. Jude will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Lee on Wednesday, November 12th, at 7:00 PM. Traditionally, St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes and things despaired of. Please join us as we celebrate the Eucharist and present ... Read More »
Funeral for Valentino Masiero Tuesday at 11 AM in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Valentino "Val" Masiero died on Saturday, November 8th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his wife, Mary, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th at 11 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer ... Read More »
Winter Coat Drive
Posted by Parish Staff
St. Mary. Mother of the Church Parish is sponsoring our 3rd Annual Winter Coat Drive. In addition to winter coats and jackets, we are collecting hats and gloves as well as other clothing that can keep needy people in the Berkshires warm this winter.
The Coat Drive is ... Read More »
Funeral for Kathleen Toole Friday at 11 AM in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Kathleen Marie Toole died on November 4th in Lenox. We extend our prayerful condolences to her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 7th at 11 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer and Fr. John Salatino, at St. Mary's Church ... Read More »
Mass of Remembrance Thursday at 6:30 PM in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Our Annual Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated this coming Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 PM at St. Mary's Church in Lee. During the Mass, we will remember all those who were buried from St. Mary's, St. Mary of the Lakes, and St. Joseph's during the past year. ... Read More »
Singing Priests Return!
Posted by Parish Staff
SINGING PRIESTS RETURN! They're back! Our very talented diocesan singing priests will host a Welcome to the Diocese Concert for Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Friday Nov. 21 at 7pm at the Bellamy School in Chicopee. Tickets are $25 and can be obtained by mailing payment and self addressed stamped envelope to:Singing ... Read More »
Funeral for Edward Vogl Saturday at 11 AM in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Our former and long-time parishioner Edward Vogl died on Tuesday, October 21st. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 AM by our pastor Fr. Jack Sheaffer at St. Mary's Church located ... Read More »
Funeral for Alfred Zanelli Monday at 11:30 AM in Lee
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Alfred Zanelli died on Thursday, October 16th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th at 11:30 AM by Msgr. John Bonzagni at St. Mary's Church located at 140 Main Street in Lee. ... Read More »