The Pro-Life Committee at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Westminster is sponsoring a Mass for the Protection of the Unborn on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 P.M. January 22nd marks the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision made by the United States Supreme Court. St. Edward's Church is located at 10 Church St. Westminster, MA. Please join us as we pray for an end to abortion in our nation.
Masses will for Christmas will be celebrated on Christmas Eve at 4:00 P.M. and 12:00 Midnight. On Christmas Day, Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Convent) and 10:00 A.M. On behalf of Fr. Bill, Fr. Juan, and the entire pastoral staff at St. Leo's., we wish you and yours a most Blessed and Merry Christmas!
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!