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

2014 archive of Parish News

2014 archive of Parish News

Funeral for Madlyn Lederer Monday at 10 AM in Lee

Posted by Parish Staff

Our former parishioner Madlyn "Midge" Lederer died on September 23rd in Lakeland, FL. We extend our prayerful condolences to her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's Church located ... Read More »

Massachusetts bishops urge ‘yes’ vote on Question 4

Posted by Parish Staff

“We, the bishops of the four Catholic Dioceses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts urge citizens to vote ‘Yes’ on Ballot Question 4 on November 4th. This new law would make earned sick time a requirement for Massachusetts employers.

“In 2013, Pope Francis stated in his apostolic exhortation ‘Evangelii ... Read More »

Funeral for Edward Lesniak Monday at 10 AM in Lee

Posted by Parish Staff

Our parishioner Edward Lesniak died on Wednesday, October 8th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 13th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's Church located at 140 Main ... Read More »

Blessing of Animals Saturday at 11 AM at SMS

Posted by Parish Staff

Our first annual Blessing of Animals will take place on Saturday October 11th in the Gymnasium at St. Mary's School located at 115 Orchard Street in Lee. All are welcome! Please join us!

Funeral for Frederick Cormier Wednesday at 10 AM in Lee

Posted by Parish Staff

Frederick Cormier, formerly of Lee, died on Friday, September 26th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1st at 10 AM by Fr. Peter Gregory, at St. Mary's Church located at 140 Main Street ... Read More »

Funeral for Henry Polastri Monday at 10am in Lee

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Our parishioner Henry Polastri died on Monday, September 15th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 22nd at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's Church located at 140 Main ... Read More »

Mass in Honor of St. Jude Wednesday, September 10th at 7 PM 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, September 10th, 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 John Shaughnessy, Jr. Saturday at 10 AM in Lee

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Our parishioner John "Jack" Shaughnessy, Jr. died on Monday, August 25th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 6th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's Church located at ... Read More »

Funeral for Edward Rossi Saturday at 11 AM in Lee

Posted by Parish Staff

Our parishioner Edward Rossi died on Wednesday, August 27th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his wife, Mary, his son, Matthew, his daughter, Michelle, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30th at 11 AM by ... Read More »

Funeral for Georgette Sorrentino Friday at 10:30 AM in Lee

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Our parishioner Georgette Sorrentino died on Tuesday, August 19th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 22nd at 10:30 AMat St. Mary's Church, located at 140 Main Street in Lee. Burial will ... Read More »