Today is Wed-Feb-22-2012
Ash Wednesday

Our Mission Statement

The mission of our Saint Blaise Catholic Community is to be people of prayer dedicated to spreading the Good News of God's saving love to all, as we journey together in faith. As a sacramental people united in the Eucharist, we seek to develop and strenghten our relationship with Jesus.

Through the guidance of the Holy Spirt, we give witness to God's Word, actively following the Gospel message of peace, love, and social justice.^Ref.

Saint Blaise Welcomes New Parishioners:

Saint Blaise welcomes all to the Catholic community and to its parish. If you are new to the area and would like to register with the parish, please contact the parish office at 508-966-1258 or Contact Fr. Albert Faretra via e-mail: fatherfaretra@saintblaise.org

Lenten Season:

Ash Wednesday - Image Ash Wednesday and the beginning of our Lenten Season will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 22nd. Masses will be held at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and a Service of the Word at 3:30 pm. Distribution of Ashes will take place at each of these services.

Congregational Responses for Mass:

New English translation of the Mass prayers. Get your copy here. Congregational Responses for Mass

50th Anniversary Dinner/Dance:

Join us on Saturday April 14th at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford as we bring our anniversary year to an end. Tickets will go on sale next weekend for $50.00 each and includes, dinner and dancing (cash bar will be available). When purchasing tickets you will need to make a meal choice of one of the following: Prime Rib, Chicken, Fish, or Vegetarian. Tickets will be available after all the Masses and in the office.

Ladies of St. Anne Sodality Scholarship :

The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Blaise Parish is offering two $500.00 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors or individuals already attending college or technical school who are members of St. Blaise Parish. The student must be planning to attend or is currently attending college or technical school on a fulltime basis. The scholarship is not strictly a financial need scholarship; the awarding of the scholarship will be based on academic achievement, extra curricular and parish activities, essay and financial need. Applications are now available and can be picked up at the doors of the church, school guidance offices, and at the rectory. Please make sure your application is fully completed in order to be considered. New this year, previous winners are not eligible to apply. All applications should be mailed or dropped off to the rectory no later than May 4, 2012.

Scholarships Applications

"RESURRECTION"

"RESURRECTION" – a special presentation during our 50th Anniversary Year! The Saint Patrick Parish Family Players from Saint Patrick Parish in Watertown will grace us with this magnificent cantata based on Saint Peter’s story of his walk with Jesus as he tells "his story" in music and song on the eve of his own crucifixion. Mark your calendars for this powerful, prayerful presentation which will take place on Saturday evening, March 24th at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of our parish church. Read More >>

The New Presider's Chair:

New Presider's Chair arrived on time for Fr. Al's Installation.

AA Meeting

Every Tuesday and Wednesday Evening
at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall

Bingo

Every Sunday Evening at 6:30 PM
in the Church Hall (Doors open at 4:00 PM)

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St.Blaise

lived in the eighth century and was born into a rich and noble family. He was a well educated Physician who became the Bishop of Sebaste Armenia. At that time a new

persecution of Christians began. St. Blaise received a message from God to leave his village and go to the mountains to escape persecution, which he did.One day, men hunting in the mountains found St. Blaise surrounded by sick animals. St. Blaise walked among them and cured the animals of their illnesses. The men recognized St. Blaise and captured him to take back to the village to stand trial. On the way back he witnessed a wolf with a pig in its mouth, which belonged to peasant woman. St. Blaise asked the wolf to release the pig and the wolf did at the request of St. Blaise. When St. Blaise was sentenced to be starved to death, the woman in gratitude, sneaked into prison with food and candles for St. Blaise. While in prison he helped sick prisoners and saved a child who was choking on a fish bone. Saint Blaise refused to renounce his faith and was killed by the governor. St. Blaise is the patron saint of wild animals because of his care for them and of those with throat maladies.