Resources

Weekly Bulletin

Our current weekly bulletin, and back copies, which contain a wealth of essential information for parishioners as well as visitors can be found HERE (external link)

Facebook

The WCCC Facebook page is also an excellent source of useful information for parishioners as well as visitors and can be found HERE (external link).

And, Fr. Mike's Facebook page can be found HERE (external link).

YouTube

Our YouTube page is another excellent source of useful information for parishioners and visitors and can be found HERE (external link)

Safe Environment

Information to aid in the continuing commitment within our community to providing a Safe Environment for children can be found HERE (external link).

Masses/Activities/Events

Mass Schedule

Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Saturday 4:00 PM; Sunday 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM; Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM; with Reconciliation Saturday 3:15 PM

St. Lawrence Martyr: Sunday 11:30 AM

St. Francis of Assisi: Sunday 9:00 AM

There will be NO MASSES on Wednesday October 23, or Thursday October 24 due to the Diocesan wide Priestly Convocation.

All Saints Day and All Souls Day
Thursday, October 31 Vigil Mass 4:00 PM HNSHJ
Friday, November 1 All Saints Day 8:00 AM & 6:30 PM HNSHJ
Saturday, November 2 All Souls Day 9:00 AM HNSHJ
The collections at Masses will be to benefit the Saint Vincent de Paul Society to assist them with their charitable works.

Our Annual Memorial Mass is Monday, November 4 at 6:30 PM at Holy Name

Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Lawrence Martyr are handicap accessible. Live-streaming is available from Holy Name and St. Lawrence .

Information on Mass Intentions, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar Servers can be found in the Bulletin.

Faith Formation Welcome! Registration for 2024-25 is now available. See the WCCC Religious Education page for more information.

Please keep all of our students in your prayers as they begin their faith journey together. Have a wonderful and blessed week. Please see the latest Bulletin , the WCCC Facebook page and as well as Fr. Mike's Facebook page for the most up to date activities and information.

“Renew the Face of the Earth” The 83rd Annual Catholic Appeal begins May 1st. Learn more about the good works supported by gifts to the Catholic Appeal and how you can contribute to this important effort here. Read Fr. Mike's letter here.

Adoration 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM Thursday October 10th at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is on the second Thursday of each month from 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM concluding with Benediction. Please use the door by the rectory on the north side of the church to enter or leave.

Food Pantry The Pantry will be open on Friday October 11th and Friday October 25th from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Also, we pack bags of food one day a week and we have our food delivery on two Tuesdays each month. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call Kathy or George Boucher at 508 991-1042. For additional Pantry schedule information call (774) 322-1444.

The Food Pantry is located in the Rectory basement of St. Lawrence Church at 110 Summer St. Parking is available in the St. Lawrence Church parking lot.

If you know someone in need of food please tell them about our Food Pantry.

For our Seniors who can’t make it to the Food Pantry you can learn about Meals on Wheels by calling Coastline Elderly at 508 999-6400.

Please see the latest Bulletin for the most up to date schedule and latest information about Food Pantry support needs.

If you can’t feed a hundred people, Then just feed one. ~St. Teresa of Calcutta

The annual Whaling City Catholic Community Craft Fair will be held on the weekend of October 19th & 20th. More information will be provided in the coming weeks but for immediate consideration is a request for donations of scratch tickets & gift cards for raffle tree prizes. If you are unable to obtain gift cards, cash is greatly appreciated and we will purchase these, or we can even include cash in the lottery trees. Please place all (clearly marked) donations in the collection basket or give to a volunteer after Mass. See the recent flyer here.

Trunk or Treat Save the date for the 3rd annual St Teresa of Calcutta School Trunk or Treat at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday October 25th at 5:00 PM. Music! Prizes! Fun!

Annual Memorial Mass On Monday, November 4 at 6:30 PM we once again celebrate our ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS for all deceased members of our collaborative parishes whose funerals were celebrated since this time last year. Families have received an invitation in the mail to be present at this Mass to be held at Holy Name. All parishioners are welcome to join us.

Registration is now open at St. Teresa of Calcutta School! PK-Grade 8 if you are looking to join our school family please visit our website at www.stocschool.org for information on how to register today!

Financial Aid is available through FACE. You can start the application here: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Please call us with any questions (508)996-0534.

Note: The most complete information on activities and events can best be found in the Weekly Bulletin, on the WCCC Facebook page , on Fr. Mike's Facebook page , and of course from announcements at Mass.