On Monday, November 30th, priests from the parishes of Leominster, Fitchburg, and Lunenburg celebrated Mass together at St. Cecilia's Church. These priests gathered together to pray for their parishioners as we begin this hope-filled season. We recognize that these days are difficult ones for us all, as we deal with the challenges that the pandemic brings to us. We place our hope in Jesus Christ, as we look ahead with hope through Advent and beyond. You can watch the video of this special gathering of the priests of our deanery as we bring our hope-filled prayer to the Lord through this celebration of the Eucharist. Click on the link below to watch the Mass on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D62X3w9p7KY
The Mass for the First Sunday of Advent. November 29th, is now available on our YouTube channel. To access St. Leo's YouTube channel, click on the link above. If you become a subscriber to our YouTube channel, you can access all Masses and videos. May this be the start of a blessed Advent season for you!
On Sunday, October 4th, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis had a great love for animals, so it is a tradition that animals are often blessed on this day. Sunday morning, October 4th, Fr. Bill blessed the pets of parishioners in St. Leo's parking lot. To watch the video of the blessing, click on the link above to access our YouTube channel and select the Blessing of the Animals video!
You can view the latest Sunday Mass, for September 20th, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, on our YouTube channel by clicking on the link above. Become a subscriber to our YouTube channel so you will not miss a single Mass! Enjoy the day!
Dear St. Leo Parishioners, Please click on the link above to read a letter to you addressing our return to church starting on Pentecost Sunday. A copy of this letter will be mailed to all parishioners, since not all parishioners make use of our website, Flocknote or our other online communication tools. God bless you all! Fr. Bill
Watch Mass for the Pentecost Sunday, plus all our other services during the Easter season, on our YouTube channel. To access our YouTube channel, click on the link shown above. Pray along with us by watching the videos of our weekly Masses. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won't miss a single video online! Drive Through confessions will take place on Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Let us celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
During this state of emergency we ask that all business with the rectory be conducted either by phone or by e-mail. Rectory staff will not be opening the door in order to carry out social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. You may call the rectory at 978-537-7257. You can send an e-mail to the rectory at stleoparish@verizon.net. Thank you for your understanding during these extraordinary times!
Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Friday at 7:00 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Convent), 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we celebrate the Saints!
The weekend of November 2nd & 3rd is our Commitment Weekend for the Legacy of Hope campaign. Legacy of Hope is the capital campaign for the Diocese of Worcester. You may have received a letter from us this past week which reminds you of the details of the campaign. This weekend you will have the opportunity to make your pledge for Legacy of Hope! Please consider how you will help us secure the future of the Diocese of Worcester and St. Leo's Parish!
Bishop McManus has named Fr. Bill Champlin the administrator of St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Westminster. The appointment goes into effect September 1, 2019. This assignment is in addition to Fr. Bill's current responsibilities as pastor of St. Leo's. Bishop McManus has asked that our associate pastor, Fr. Juan Herrera, assist in saying Masses at St. Edward's as well as continuing to with his duties at St. Leo's.
Thursday, May 30th is the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we celebrate this feast day!
The Schedule of Masses for Easter is as follows: Saturday (Easter Vigil) 7:30 P.M., Sunday 7:30, 9:30 , and 11:00 A.M. (Please note: There is no 4:00 P.M. Mass on Saturday, because we need to wait until sundown.)
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Convent Chapel on Fridays, starting immediately after the 8:30 A.M. Mass. At 4:00 P.M. Benediction will be celebrated. - Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday during Lent at 4:30P.M. in the church.
Wednesday, March 6th is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent! Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on Ash Wednesday. Masses will take place at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we begin Lent together as a community of faith!
Thursday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we honor the saints and pray that one day, we, too, may be admitted to the Communion of Saints.
Flocknote is our new communication tool at St. Leo's that allows us to contact the entire parish community through either a text message or e-mail. We will use Flocknote to share important news and reminders with you. To sign up for Flocknote, choose one of these two options: 1. Text the word "stleos" to 84576. Click on the link and complete the information. OR 2. Go online to Flocknote.com/stleosparish. Complete the information indicating whether you wish to receive text messages or e-mails from St. Leo's. Please check off the ministries in which you participate so that you can receive the latest updates for your particular ministry.
Fr. Bill will teach a 6-week line dance class in the parish hall. The first night of the class will be Monday, June 25th and will take place for the next five Mondays. All are welcome to participate. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Twenty boys and girls from St. Leo's Parish will celebrate their First Communion on Sunday, May 13th at the 9:30 A.M. Mass, Please pray for these young people as they prepare to receive the Body of Christ for the very first time!
Holy Week begins with our celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord! Join us as we enter the holiest week of the year for Christians! Masses take place on Saturday at 4:00 P.M. and on Sunday at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:00 A.M. Receive blessed palms and start Holy Week off on the right foot!
Easter begins with our celebration of the Easter Vigil at 7:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 31st. (Please note there will be no 4:00 Mass on Saturday, March 31st since we have to wait until sundown to celebrate on this day!) Masses on Easter Sunday, April 1st will take place at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:00 A.M. Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ with us!