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Thanksgiving Mass

Thanksgiving Mass

Invite your family and friends to join us at St. Lawrence Church for our Thanksgiving Mass on Monday, November 24th at 6:30pm.

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Cereal and Food Drive

Cereal and Food Drive

Please contribute to our Cereal and Food Drives to help feed the hungry, right here in our own community.  Thank you for your support of families in need!

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All Saints Mass Schedule

All Saints Mass Schedule

Friday, October 31 – 5:00 pm – St. Lawrence Martyr ChurchSaturday, November 1 – 8:00 am - St. Lawrence Martyr ChurchSaturday, November 1 – 10:00am - Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

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Permanent Diaconate Information Nights

Permanent Diaconate Information Nights

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River, has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons beginning in the Fall of 2027. Those interested in pursuing the vocation of the diaconate, scheduled to begin the Aspirancy...

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What is OCIA/RCIA?

What is OCIA/RCIA?

OCIA/RCIA is the program and process by which adults, unbaptized and baptized, can enter the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion or come into Full Communion (become a fully-initiated Catholic). If you,...

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Pope Francis Catechist Award

Pope Francis Catechist Award

Congratulations to Rosanna Byrnes (St Lawrence) and Ted Machado (Holy Name) who were awarded the Pope Francis Catechist Awards. We are grateful for your service to our Whaling City Catholic Community!

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Harvest Craft Fair – Oct 18/19

Harvest Craft Fair – Oct 18/19

JOIN US!... ...on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 from 9am - 6pm and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 from 8am - 1pm.   Holy Name Parish Center121 Mt. Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA

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Benefit Dinner – Oct 4

Benefit Dinner – Oct 4

The Maronite Sisters are excited to have their first Benefit Dinner on October 4 at St. Anthony of the Desert in Fall River. The sisters wanted to personally invite you and the parishioners to attend their first Benefit dinner and support their mission of...

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Meet and Greet – Aug 3

Meet and Greet – Aug 3

A SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT! EVENT: FAMILY MEET AND GREET FOR FATHER KEVIN COOKDATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rdTIME: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.PLACE: HOLY NAME PARISH CENTERCOST: FREE TO ALL (Monetary Donations Appreciated) Old Fashion Charcoal Barbeque with Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato or...

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