Parish News
Lee Food Pantry Collection
Posted by Parish Staff
A few weeks ago, our parish had a food collection for the Lee Food Pantry. It was a big success and we are grateful to everyone who donated, organized, and delivered the food items. Our Parish Pastoral Council has decided that it would be best for us to do ... Read More »
St. Mary's Carnival - This Coming Thursday, Friday & Saturday!
Posted by Parish Staff
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Funeral for Lee Parishioner Bill Maroney Wednesday August 14th at 10:00 AM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner William J. Maroney, Jr. died this past Friday. We extend our prayerful condolences to his wife, Norma, his sons and daughters, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 14th at 10 AM by our pastor, ... Read More »
Funeral for Otis Parishioner Bruce Hawley Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Lakes
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Bruce Hawley died this past Thursday. We extend our prayerful condolences to his fiancé, Marianne, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 13th at 10 AM by our pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, at St. ... Read More »
Funeral for Parishioner William Brighenti set for Tuesday, August 6th at 10 AM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner William Brighenti died this past Thursday. We extend our prayerful condolences to his former wife, Jeanne, his sons and daughters, and to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 6th at 10 AM by our pastor, ... Read More »
Funeral for Parishioner Lorraine Rock Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 AM
Posted by Parish Staff
Our parishioner Lorraine Rock died this past Friday. We extend our prayerful condolences to her husband, Joe, and to all of her family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 AM by Fr. Peter Gregory at St. Mary's Church located ... Read More »
St. Mary's Parishioner Fr. Michael Pierz Ordained to the Priesthood
Posted by Parish Staff
St. Mary's Parishioner Fr. Michael Pierz Ordained to the Priesthood
Fr. Michael Pierz at Castel Gandolfo
St. Mary's Parishioner, Fr. Michael Pierz was ordained a priest this past Saturday at St. Michael's Cathedral by Springfield Bishop Timothy McDonnell. Fr. Michael was ordained along with four other men. All ... Read More »
St. Mary's School 8th Graders Unveil their Stained Glass Creations
Posted by Parish Staff
The 8th Graders at St. Mary's School have been working hard throughout the school year creating stained glass windows. Each year St. Mary's Pastor, Fr. Jack Sheaffer, teaches the students a craft he began learning in St. Louis, MO back in 1992.
The students design their own windows, ... Read More »
Memorial Day Mass 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Church
Posted by Parish Staff
This coming Monday, May 27th, our nation celebrates Memorial Day. Traditionally we like to celebrate Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery. However, we have had quite a bit of precipitation this week and rain is expected through Sunday afternoon, making the grounds at the cemetery quite wet. Therefore, our Memorial ... Read More »
Update on Fr. Sheaffer
Posted by Parish Staff
UPDATE: Fr. Sheaffer was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening and is doing very well. He will be resting and regaining his strength for the next few days. He wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Fr. Jonathan Reardon from the Newman Center at UMass Amherst ... Read More »