2014 archive of Parish News
Funeral for Joseph Buratto, Sr. Wednesday at 10 AM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Joseph A. Buratto, Sr. died on Friday, April 11th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's ... Read More »
Lenten Penance Service Sunday April 13th at 3 PM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our Parish Lenten Penance Service will take place at St. Mary's Church in Lee this Sunday, April 13th, at 3:00 PM. A number of priests from Berkshire County and beyond will be here with us to hear individual Confessions. If you plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation ... Read More »
Online Papal Book Available
Posted by Parish Staff
An online book featuring quotations and photographs of Pope Francis' first year as shepherd of the Catholic Church is available at the Vatican website. You may see the book by clicking here. Enjoy!
Personal Care Needs Drive This Weekend Mar. 1 & 2
Posted by Parish Staff
This weekend, March 1st and 2nd, we will be holding a Personal Care Needs Drive for the needy Berkshire County. Items that are needed include: toothbrushes,toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, combs, hairbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, washcloths, tissues, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, feminine hygiene products; and ... Read More »
Funeral for Stanley Daoust Thursday at 9 AM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Stanley Daoust died on Monday, February 10th. We extend our prayerful condolences to his wife, Kathleen, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 13th at 9 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at ... Read More »
St. Mary's Church, Lee - 18 Month Financial Report
Posted by Parish Staff
St. Mary’s Church Parish Office 40 Academy Street Lee, Massachusetts 01238-1602 Telephone: (413) 243-0275 + Fax: (413) 243-1926 + www.StMaryLOS.com
January 2014
Dear Parishioners,
First and foremost, on behalf of the ... Read More »
Catholic Schools Week
Posted by Parish Staff
This week, St. Mary's School in Lee joins other Catholic schools across the nation in celebrating the 40th Annual Catholic Schools Week. This is a week when we celebrate and showcase the wonderful education and faith development cultivated at St. Mary's School.
We began the week with students ... Read More »
Funeral Friday at 11 AM for Veronica Barrett
Posted by Parish Staff
Veronica Barrett died on Saturday, January 11th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 17th at 11 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Mary's Church located at 140 ... Read More »
Called to Evangelize
Posted by Parish Staff
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, recently published an apostolic exhortation entitled, “Evangelii Gaudium,” or “The Joy of the Gospel.” Basically, it’s Pope Francis’ blueprint for what he calls the new evangelization.
Each one of us, by virtue of our Baptism, is called upon to be an evangelist. ... Read More »