Dear Parishioners I am among 116 priests (as of this writing) who have signed this letter being sent to parishioners around the world. This is the vision of Father Riley Williams, administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Acushnet, MA, of the Fall River Diocese was initiated only two weeks ago. This has been forwarded to priests around the world and is growing every day. As is stated in the letter, we will spend a day of fasting and a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament in our respective churches as an act of penance and reparation for the sins of our brother priests and bishops, whose offenses have destroyed lives and so grievously brought disgrace upon our Church. I invite any parishioner who would care to join me in this time of prayer and adoration to come to church on September 13, from 3am to 4am (That is Wednesday into Thursday. This is not an error.) There will be only one door open, the handicap entrance near the rectory. Father Degagne

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, August 31st and Monday, September 3rd all day.

A day long period of Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament will begin on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after Wednesday morning Mass at approximately 8:30 AM and then the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament will be at approximately 6:40 PM. The Blessed Sacrament should not be left exposed and unattended, so in that spirit a sign-up is available on our Parish Website or if you do not have access to a computer please call the Parish Office. You may also sign-up after each of the masses this weekend. There are sign-up sheets on clipboards on the front and rear pews of the church and on the bulletin board outside the chapel. If you have questions please see Father Degagne or Deacon Porter.

The U.S. bishops urge our participation each Friday in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life. The Novena began on August 3rd and will continue until September 28th. Participants will receive a weekly email or text reminders to pray and fast, along with little-known facts about Roe v. Wade to share with others. See the links to the right.

There will be a special Mass of Thanksgiving for couples observing significant wedding anniversaries (including first year) during 2018. This celebration will take place on Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 pm at St. Mary Cathedral in Fall River. If you would like an invitation, please contact the Parish Office.

Come and join our Wednesday morning Adult Bible Study Group. The group will begin it’s study on September 12th and will go until November 28th (11 sessions). They group meets at 8:30 after the 8:00 am Mass in the Upper Room. The group will be studying Galatians/Romans . Please contact Claire at cddal@comcast.net if you are interested in joining.

If you are interested in teaching for the parish this fall, we need you!  We are in need of 3 teachers for Grade 6 (4pm or 5pm); 3  teachers for Grade 8 (5pm) and  1 teacher for Grade 9. If you are willing to help please contact the office at religioused@icceaston.org.

His excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River, has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons beginning in the spring of 2019. Those interested in pursuing the vocation of the diaconate, scheduled to begin the Aspirancy phase in the spring of 2019, are invited to submit a preliminary application. Additional details and a preliminary application is available on-line. Please click on the icon to the left to link over to the “Office of the Permanent Diaconate”. Information meetings will be held on August 28, 2018 and November 8th at 7:00 pm with more to follow in the winter. These general information meetings will delve into the process of becoming a deacon for the Diocese of Fall River. The info nights will be held at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, 121 Mt. Pleasant Street in New Bedford. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Frank Lucca or Rev. Robert Oliveira, Co-Directors for the Office of the Permanent Diaconate. Contact frpermanentdiaconate@verizon.net or 508-990-0341.

The September homeless meal prep will be on Wednesday, September 5th NOT on Thursday, September 6th. They will be meeting at 4:00 pm. The regular schedule will resume in October.

The relationship between faith and science has always fascinated me. Here is a good article reflecting on the relationship between church and science.  PLEASE CLICK ON THE ICON TO GO TO THE ARTICLE. 

The Parish is seeking donations for the Silent Auction at our October 26, 2018 Fall Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Taunton. Gifts must be new and in original packaging. All gifts are tax deductible and receipts will be provided. The donation deadline is September 14, 2018. Please click on the icon for more information. Thank you for your support of our parish!!

The Easton Chamber Music Festival will be hosting a series of concerts Friday, June 22nd at 7PM (Immaculate Conception Church) and Saturday, June 23rd at 6PM (Oakes Ames Memorial Hall) and Sunday, June 24th at 3PM (Oakes Ames Memorial Hall). For more information click on the icon. Free Admission

Are you 18-25 years of age as of January 2019? Would you like to grow your resume by demonstrating your leadership representing the United States as a representative at the International Young Franciscan (YouFra) Convention in Panama in January 2019? Would you like to go to World Youth Day in Panama with most of your costs paid? If the answer is “yes” then the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Region of Secular Franciscans would like to invite you to apply for an opportunity to do just this. Please click on the picture to find out how to apply.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, invites all those who were newly confirmed to take an active role in the Church. He is urging the newly confirmed to become involved. He needs your “Yes” to stand and serve with him, to share your ideas and dreams to help shape a vibrant future for your Church. Our young people have so much to offer to our parish and diocese. The session will be on June 27th. Please click on the link "An Invitation to our Newly-Confirmed - A Listening Session with Bishop da Cunha" for additional information and to register to attend.

A mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 28th, 10:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery located at Canton St. Please note that the regularly scheduled mass on Monday morning at 8:00 am in the Chapel has been canceled. All are invited to attend - please bring a chair. Kane Funeral Home of Easton will be providing a tent for the mass. In case of inclement weather the mass will be celebrated in the church.

Thursday, May 10th @ 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Both Masses will be celebrated in the Church.

Wednesday of Holy Week – March 28th 8:00 a.m. Mass 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Confessions CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE

Due to the upcoming weather forecast the following is being cancelled. 1. The Wednesday, March 21st "Listening Session" that was scheduled to take place at St. Ann's Church in Raynham is being cancelled due to the weather. This session will be rescheduled after Easter. Thank you for understanding. 2. Tonight's Soup & Bread and Parish Lenten Study program will be rescheduled at a later date. 3. All Religious Ed Classes are cancelled for today. 4. Rosary is cancelled.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the story of God's love that never turns away from us. Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Wednesday, March 28th from 6 -7 pm and on Saturdays 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm or by appointment.

Please note that Wednesday, March 21st listening session is being cancelled due to the weather. This session will be rescheduled after Easter. Thank you for understanding. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is hosting a series of Listening Sessions at different parish locations as part of the strategic planning process here in the Fall River Diocese. Members of diocesan parishes are invited to attend one of them to offer their thoughts into that process. Listening Sessions are scheduled as follows: March 20, St. Mary Parish, Norton; March 21, St. Ann Parish, Raynham; April 5, Christ the King Parish, Mashpee; April 12, St. Mary Cathedral; April 18, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans; April 20, St. Julie Billiart Parish, Dartmouth; and April 23, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Centerville. All sessions will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with the exception of the final one in Centerville, which will begin at 7 p.m.