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

Parish News

Parish News

Ascension of the Lord - Thursday May 29

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The Church celebrates the Ascension of the Lord this coming Thursday, May 29th, a holy day of obligation. This solemnity, which we celebrate 40 days after Eater Sunday, commemorates Jesus' departure from earth to heaven after having appeared to his disciples in the weeks following his Resurrection. ... Read More »

Eleven Receive Confirmation at St. Mary's in Lee

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Msgr. David J. Joyce, Co-Vicar for Clergy of the Diocese of Springfield, conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on eleven of our young people this past Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Church in Lee.

We congratulate Jacob Brunell, Casey Collins, Meghan Cook, Kara ... Read More »

Fourteen 2nd Graders Celebrate their 1st Communion

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Fourteen of our young people celebrated their First Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church in Lee on Saturday, May 3, at 9:00 AM. They were joined by their family and friends at Mass, which was followed by breakfast at St. Mary's School. We congratulate Molly Casey, Conner ... Read More »

Funeral for Connie Boynton Monday at 10 AM in Lee

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Our parishioner Connie Boynton died on Monday, April 28th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 5th at 10 AM by Fr. John Connors, a family friend and pastor of St. ... Read More »

Funeral for Olga Koperek Tuesday at 11 AM in Lee

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Our parishioner Olga Koperek died on Saturday, April 26th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 29th at 11 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer and family friend, Fr. David ... Read More »

Funeral for Edward F. New, Jr. Thursday at 10 AM in Stockbridge

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Our parishioner Edward F. New, Jr. died on Wednesday, April 16th. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. Joseph's ... Read More »

Funeral for Joseph Buratto, Sr. Wednesday at 10 AM

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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

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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

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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

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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 »