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Saints Patrick and Raphael 

Fr. John P. McDonagh, Pastor

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    • Lectio Divina
      Thanks to everyone who gathered for the first Zoom Lectio Divina Meeting on Monday at 9.30am. We had quite a robust discussion about Abraham’s faith and Jesus revealing Himself to be God’s son on a mountain such as Mt. Greylock. If your schedule allows, why not join in next week’s session from 9.30-10.45am on Monday, March 1st? Please contact the parish office at saintspatrickandraphael@gmail.com for the Zoom link as well as the readings. We will be having these meetings on all the Monday’s during Lent.

      Lectio Divina - Praying with the Bible

    • ADORATION

      On Wednesdays during Lent, the Church is open for adoration from 9 am to closing with Benediction at 5:30 pm.

      Please take time to make a visit or even better sign up for an hour.  Plan on bringing a Bible or a notebook to write prayer and/or thoughts. Enjoy the familiar quiet space of the beautiful church with plenty of room.

      Bring to the Lord, your worries and spend some time listening to Jesus. What does he say? What surprises you about what he says?

      Sign up on sign up sheets in Church Vestibule or drop in and enjoy being with Jesus.

    • Sunday Mass - Feb 28th

    • Massachusetts Parish hosts Seminar addressing pandemic's 'enormous toll' on mental & spiritual health 
       
       
      Addressing the twofold issue of spiritual well being and mental wellbeing as well as offering advice, encouragement  and practical strategies for prayer and self care, St. Mary's Parish, Brookline 
      hosted a virtual seminar.  Religious education director Dr. Chrsitine Nadjaran organized the event because the Parish sees "a deep need for it among community members" during the pandemic.
       
      Fr. Johathan Gaspar, the Pastor, points to the Psalms of which some arise out of a place of pain, yet ultimately express hope, calling upon God to intervene. Fr Johathan notes also the saints are able to find God in darkness, in the dark moments of life: "and that is what we are called to do today.   Dr Larua  Ferrer, Clinical Psychologist and parishioner,  presents ten strategies for improving mental health. She encourages identifying foundations including identifying five things necessary to feel "balanced" over the course of a week. The session closes with a question and answer session for those attending. 
       
      Check out a recording of the session below. And, if you know someone who is struggling, share the link with them. 
       
      facebook.com/groups/stmarysbrookline/permalink/3877584215620827
       
      If a loved one or you are coping with an intense struggle, including that life is not worth living, don't wait for it to pass, or refrain from "bothering" others. Find supports. In an emergency, go to a hospital ER. Crisis hotlines in MA:
       
      National Suicide Pervention Lifeline 
      1.800.273.8255
      availablle 24/7, talk or chat on-lnie
       
      Crisis Text Line
      text to HOME 741741
      available 24/7, text only 
       
      Samaritans Statewide Hotline
      877.870.4673
      available 24/7, talk or text
       
      Call 2 Talk 
      508.532.2255
      available 24/7, talk or text 
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54 Southworth Street, Williamstown MA 01267
Parish Phone: 413-458-4946, ext 11
saintspatrickandraphael@gmail.com 
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