West Bridgewater MA
Website: stannswb.com
We, The Together in Christ Collaborative of St. Ann and St. John the Evangelist, welcome and engage all ages to become the disciples that Jesus is calling all of us to be. United by faith and in the Celebration of the Mass, we embrace the call of Jesus to live our mission to "Go forth and make disciples." Through evangelization, education, and by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we will grow together as One Body of Christ.
The Church of Saint Ann
"The Little Church That Could...and DID"
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Parish Office: 508-586-4880
A Parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
***2023 Annual Reports for St. Ann and St. John
***LENTEN INFORMATION 2024
***HOLY WEEK 2024
***UPCOMING EVENTS***
SOUP AND STATIONS WITH FIRST PARISH CHURCH
In conjunction with our annual joint Stations of the Cross with First Parish
Church, on Friday March 22nd St. Ann will host a potluck soup supper at 6 pm in
the parish center. Stations will follow at 7 pm in the church. All are welcome!
***Tenebrae*** March 26th 7 pm St. Ann
Start your Holy Week with our annual Tenebrae service. The word tenebrae is Latin for darkness, so this
service will feature the gradual darkening of the church by extinguishing of candles on the altar.
Through scripture readings and the singing of psalms, it honors the loneliness and darkness that characterizes Jesus' passion.
EASTER EGG HUNT
This year's Easter Egg Hunt, which is sponsored by the Family Life Ministry, will take place
after the 9:30 Mass at St. Ann on Easter Sunday. We have lots of eggs so everyone is welcome!
There will be a dedicated area for the little ones, and the eggs will be filled with a mix of candy and toys,
APRIL TEEN MASS
Our next Teen Mass will be Sunday 4/7 at the 6:15 Mass at St. Ann. There will be contemporary music
the teens are invited to do one of the readings or bring up the gifts. Volunteering for either of
these roles counts for the parish portion of the Confirmation service requirement, so it’s a good way
to complete it and get your teen involved in the Mass. If interested please contact Matt Brady.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Classes will be beginning soon for any adult who has not received the Sacrament of
Confirmation but is looking to do so. Please contact Matt Brady for more information
***Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Never Been Confirmed but Want to be?
We have a program for you!
RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process by which adults who are not members of Church
can receive the sacraments and become a Catholic.
We also will be holding a 6 week class for anyone who has never been Confirmed but has already been Baptized and
received First Communion. If you would like to participate in either class, please email or call Matt Brady.
Never Been Confirmed but Want to be?
We have a program for you!
UPDATED PARISHONER REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill in the form and place it in one of the baskets at the doors of the church or mail it to the Rectory Office at:
103 No. Main Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Thank you for your cooperation.
SAINT JOHN'S PARISH SUNDAY MASS
March 24, 2024
COLLABORATIVE MASS SCHEDULE
ST. ANN:
Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am
Sunday: 6:15 pm
Live streamed Mass w/ Drive up option
*** The New Contemporary Mass***
Indoor and live streamed to cars in parking lot with Facebook Live.
Communion will be distributed to those attending from their cars.
ST. JOHN:
Sunday: 8:00 am
Sunday: 11:30 am
***A Sunday Mass is recorded at alternating churches.
A link may be found on the websites.
IN-PERSON DAILY MASS
ST. JOHN:
Wednesday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
ST. ANN:
Thursday 9:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
**Daily Masses are also live streamed with Facebook Live.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday: 3:00 - 3:30 at the church holding the 4 pm Mass Or
by appointment. Please call the Rectory Office to
set up an appointment
HOLY HOUR, ADORATION, ROSARY:
on Facebook Live 6:00 am Wednesday - Sunday
COLLABORATIVE MASS SCHEDULE
ST. ANN:
Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am
Sunday: 6:15 pm
Live streamed Mass w/ Drive up option
*** The New Contemporary Mass***
Indoor and live streamed to cars in parking lot with Facebook Live. Communion will be distributed to those attending from their cars.
ST. JOHN:
Sunday: 8:00 am
Sunday: 11:30 am
***A Sunday Mass is recorded at alternating churches.
A link may be found on the websites.
IN-PERSON DAILY MASS
ST. JOHN:
Wednesday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
ST. ANN:
Thursday 9:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
**Daily Masses are also live streamed with Facebook Live.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday: 3:00 - 3:30 at the church holding the 4 pm Mass Or by appointment. Please call the Rectory Office to set up an appointment
HOLY HOUR, ADORATION, ROSARY:
on Facebook Live 6:00 am Wednesday - Sunday
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MANY PEOPLE SPREAD THEIR CLOAKS ON THE ROAD, AND OTHERS SPREAD LEAFY BRANCHES
THAT THEY HAD CUT FROM THE FIELDS. - MK 11:8
MARCH 24, 2024
Children's Homily -
"PALM SUNDAY"
2024 CATHOLIC APPEAL
***Saint Ann's Church is continuing to collect food items for the West Bridgewater Food Pantry.
Items can be left in church on the shelves to the right as you come in the front door.***
***STORYTIME WITH
FATHER PAUL AND NELLIE
Click To Hear The March 14th "Story"
DAILY BREAD
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
by St. Maximillian Kolbe
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar.
I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever.
Amen.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
CATHOLIC TV DAILY AND SUNDAY MASS
Cardinal Sean encourages Catholics to participate in the daily and Sunday
Masses broadcast from the Catholic TV chapel. Daily mass aires live at 9:30 am
and is rebroadcast at 7 pm and 11:30 pm. Sunday Masses air throughout the day
at 10 am, 4 pm, 7 pm and 11:30 pm.
Viewers can watch these Masses on demand at anytime at www.WatchtheMass.com
"PALM SUNDAY"
2024 CATHOLIC APPEAL
***Saint Ann's Church is continuing to collect food items for the West Bridgewater Food Pantry. Items can be left in church on the shelves to the right as you come in the front door.***
FATHER PAUL AND NELLIE
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
by St. Maximillian Kolbe
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
by St. Maximillian Kolbe
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
CATHOLIC TV DAILY AND SUNDAY MASS
Cardinal Sean encourages Catholics to participate in the daily and Sunday Masses broadcast from the Catholic TV chapel. Daily mass aires live at 9:30 am and is rebroadcast at 7 pm and 11:30 pm. Sunday Masses air throughout the day at 10 am, 4 pm, 7 pm and 11:30 pm.
Viewers can watch these Masses on demand at anytime at www.WatchtheMass.com
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend Paul Ring, Pastor
Priests In Residence
Fr. Peter Francis
Fr. Michael Diochi
Brendan A. Fitzgerald, Senior Deacon
Christopher Connelly, Permanent Deacon
Parish Office: 508.586.4880
Matt Brady
Director of Ministries
774.533.2002
directorofministries.tic@gmail.com
Collaborative Office Hours are 9-3 Mon - Thurs
Friday the Office is closed
Church of Saint John, The Evangelist
210 Central St.
East Bridgewater 02333
Office - 103 N. Main St.
West Bridgewater, Mass 02379
Web Site: https://stjohneb.org
Facebook: St. John The Evangelist EB
Church of Saint John, The Evangelist
210 Central St.
East Bridgewater 02333
Office - 103 N. Main St.
West Bridgewater, Mass 02379
Web Site: https://stjohneb.org
Facebook: St. John The Evangelist EB