Sunday Masses 

Saturdays: 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Sundays: 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM

Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM Fridays (during Lent) 7:00 PM Saturdays (during Lent) 8:00 AM

 “A Welcoming Catholic Community promoting our faith, sharing our gifts, and serving all, in the name of Jesus Christ.”

WELCOME

Welcome to Saint Mary Parish! As the pastor, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our parish website. The parish of Saint Mary’s is a vibrant community of faith that seeks to know Jesus by bearing witness to his presence in the world and participating in the Mission to spread the Gospel, the Good News. That is our baptismal call and sharing it should bring us immense hope and joy.

There are many “ministries” and ways that our parishioners can give and receive. It is my sincere hope that as you get to know the community, you will be moved by the Spirit to find a way to “fit in” and make yourself at home. If you are new to Saint Mary’s and would like to register as a new parishioner, please click “registration” to fill out the form or to print a registration form that you can mail in, we will respond in writing. You can also pick up a registration form at the main entrance of the church should you wish to register in that fashion.

If there is any way that I might assist you or if you have any questions or concerns, I would encourage you to seek me out or any member of the parish staff. I am only a phone call or an “email” away and serving the needs of this portion of God’s Vineyard brings me great joy.

              

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New Lectors Are you a good public speaker ?  If you would like to proclaim  the Word of God at Mass please email Father Rodney at frthibault@stmarysdartmouth.org.  Training is available and parishioners of all ages are encouraged to consider this important ministry.   The commitment is minimal but the need is great.  Thanks for thinking about becoming a lector.

 

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Social Concerns Diaper Drive

 A Diaper Drive to help babies in need in our New Bedford Community will run from Sept. 23rd – Oct. 29th. Diapers and monetary donations will go to support the efforts of Diapers “n” Things, an all-volunteer organization that helps families with children who are in need of diapers and clothing. Diaper sizes 4, 5 and 6 (toddler sizes) are in great need, but any and all sizes are appreciated.  Diapers may be left in the Family room.  Monetary donations may be placed through the door slot which is located in the foyer on the Sacristy door (Dartmouth Street side). Checks should be made out to St. Mary’s Parish – Social Concerns.  B.J’s and manufacturer diaper coupons can be place in the container in the Family room.  Social Concerns Ministry thanks you for your concern, compassion, generosity and continued support in our Parish’s community outreach to help those in need.    Thank You!

 

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Lifeline and Faith Formation Youth Ministries will be collecting winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves for all ages.  We are also in great need of all types of items for infants/toddlers/children (winter items, clothing, linens, furniture, toys, etc.) All items must be clean and in good condition.
 
Please bring your items to the Parish Center and drop inside the Foyer.
 
Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
 Saturday – Sunday from 8:00am to 12:00noon

Items will be collected throughout the month of September

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2017 BEST OF THE BEST

Voted Best Place to Worship!

Thank you!

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MASS TIMES

Going away this Summer?  No Problem!  Find a Mass near you by clicking above!

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Solar Update

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NEED PRAYER? Our prayer team is committed to pray for you.   If you would like to have someone prayed for submit your prayer request by clicking here and your intentions will be added to our Prayer Line.

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Have ideas or suggestions on how we can grow and strengthen our parish community?  We want to hear them!  Click here to submit your thoughts!

 

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Welcome Home Catholic
Pastor Rev. Rodney Thibault, St. Mary’s Dartmouth
Want more information about our Faith or our Welcome Home Weekend? Click here to view our Welcome Home Page.

  

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Vatican News Following Pope Francis	Encyclical Letter: Lumen Fidei June 29, 2013    Encyclical Letter: Laudato Si’ May 24, 2015	What is an encyclical? “14 Things you need to know about Pope Francis’ new Encyclical.” “Pope Francis’ new document, Evangelii Gaudium: 9 things to know and share.”

 

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2015-2016 Annual Report 

2016 Annual Report Letter from Father Rodney E Thibault J.C.L. 2016 Financial Report Page 1  2016 Financial Report Page 2 (Notes to Financial Report)

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS                                       SEPTEMBER 2017 Mondays in September  Adult Faith Formation ~ 10:00am Month of September Lifeline and Faith Formation Youth Ministries Coat and Glove Drive Thursday, September 21st Social Concerns Meeting ~ 2:00pm Saturday, September 23rd D.D.A.W.G. ~ 7:30am  – 3:30pm  Parish Center Lawn CORI Sign ups in Church Basement ~ after Mass September 23rd  – October 29th Social Concerns Diaper Drive Sunday, September 24th CORI Sign ups in Church Basement ~ after all Masses

JOIN OUR TRADITION The Bells  of St. Mary’s The Bells of St. Mary’s will ring the daily Angelus, the Call to Mass and on Holy Days. Those wishing to contribute to the Carillon of Bells please pick up a special envelope at the entrances of the church and contribution of $100 in Memory of Deceased loved ones will be acknowledged on a plaque Envelopes may be found at any of the entrances to the church and returned in the collection basket at any of the masses.