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- Sunday Mass - May 9th
- Lectio Divina
  Lectio Divina - Praying with the Bible
- Adoration (Wednesdays)
  
  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues in the church on Wednesdays starting at 9am and concludes with Benediction at 5:30 pm.
- Saints Patrick and Raphael Virtual Stations of the Cross Online
  
  Check out the virtual stations of the Cross and reflections written by the Parish’s Faith Formation High School Students. Hearty thanks to the Director, Mr. Jeff Welch, the Producer, Vincent Welch and Assistant Producer, Maria Welch, and all the students for sharing their faith in the historical Jesus as well as the presence of the suffering and rising Jesus in their and our lives. God bless you all!
  CLICK HERE for Stations of the Cross
- 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

Saints Patrick and Raphael Virtual Stations of the Cross Online