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Shrine Council Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Shrine Council on Monday, September 19th at 7pm in the Shrine Center. The members of the Shrine Council are as follows: Frank and Anita Sapienza, Cesar Gonzalez Tellez, Pat Ferguson, Thomas and Susan Witham, Fatima Andrade, Patricia Mariano, Josie Paulino, Marilinda Cruz, Wayne and Connie Pickles, Nicholas and…

Evening of Healing and Intercessory Prayer

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at St Florence Parish, 47 Butler Ave. Wakefield, MA. 6pm: Rosary, Adoration and Confession. 7pm: Holy Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick. 8pm: Adoration resumes with opportunity for personal prayer. For more information visit www.stflorenceparish.org or call (781) 245-2711

Mass Intentions – September 10th to September 18th, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, September 10 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine – St. Rita’s Sodality; Holy Name Society; Carmina Sacchetti, Anniv.; Fiorenzo & Robert Sacchetti, Steven Balsamo, Anniv.; Daniel ‘Dany’ Pierro; Eva Marino, 1st Anniv.; Anthony J. Volonino, Jr., Birthday Rem.; Vincenzo Bruzzese, Birthday Rem.; Domenic Bruzzese;…

From the Friars: Patriotism Is a Virtue

From the Friars: Patriotism Is a Virtue It is the filial piety one holds in one’s heart toward one’s country, as a loyal son or daughter. The Latin word for “father” is pater, and the Latin word for “country” is patria, or the “fatherland.” The United States observes Patriot Day today (September 11th), in remembrance…

Annual Shrine Fair Raffle – Winners!

Winners List 1. $100 Value – George Forman – Linda Bolis 2. $150 Value – Tea for Two Basket – Tina Antonelli 3. $150 Value – Spa Day Basket -Maria Hernandez 4. $300 Value – Cooks Corner – Tyler Hussey 5. $ 85 Value – Dinner & Drinks Basket – Kate McCormack 6. $150 Value…

Mass Intentions – September 3rd to September 11th, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, September 3 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm Jennie & Alfred Zampelli; Katherine Sciuto;Amy E. Giarrusso; Geusippina Polizzotti, 9th Anniv.; Elaine Pickles,16 anniversary; Lori Sousa; In thanksgiving to St Jude & All the Saints, FFR; In thanksgiving to Sacred Heart of Jesus, FFR; Mary Paolino, Anniversay; Frances SanAntonio; Angela Blatti; Millie Dome; Ida…

From the Friars: Calculating the Cost

From the Friars: Calculating the Cost Before I was a friar I worked in construction and sometimes I had to do cost estimating. It is a challenge to consider all the factors necessary to complete a project. This very week there are several contractors who are working on bids for the new friary/office building for…