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Christmas 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Church
Nov 29, 2020
Due to safety concerns and restrictions on gatherings by the state, there need to be changes in our holiday traditions.
Cancelled Events
- Lighting of the Creche
- Annual Cookie Swap
- Children's Christmas Pageant
Sacrament of Reconciliation During Advent
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 6:00-8:00 PM
Christmas Masses
- Christmas Masses are by Reservation Only
- Attendance at each Mass is limited to 200. As a result, Masses this year will be by reservation only. Anyone without a reservation will not be allowed entrance.
- The Parish Office will be taking reservations for the Christmas Masses beginning Tuesday, December 1. (323-6272 x1)
- Plan to arrive no later than 15 mins before Mass and enter only by the front doors. This will allow time to check names against the reservations list, direct seating, and maintain social distancing.
- Christmas Mass Schedule (by Reservation Only; see above)
- Christmas Eve Masses: Thursday, December 24 at 4 PM & 6 PM
- Christmas Day Masses: Friday, December 25 at 8 AM & 10:30 AM
Other Holy Days of Obligation
- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Vigil Mass: Monday, December 7 at 6:30 PM
- Holy Day Masses: Tuesday, December 8 at 8 AM and 12:10 PM
- The Feast of the Holy Family. This feast will be celebrated during the regular weekend Masses on December 26 & 27. Family Blessings will be offered following each Mass.
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New Year's)
- Vigil Mass: Thursday, December 31 at 6:30 PM
- Holy Day Masses: Friday, January 1 at 8 AM and 12:10 PM
Caroline E. (Swanson) Joyal (85) passed on April 21, 2024 with family at her side.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gerard Proulx on April 6th, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Ronald's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
Sister Jeanne T. Hubert, 93, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Sister Jeanne's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Monday, March 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
Gloria J. (Sedelow) Fredette, 80, passed away at her home on February 23, 2024. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Gloria's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
Martha E. Fredenburgh, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Baystate Medical Center on January 18, 2024.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Martha's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown.
Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
David S. "Dave" Paul, 78, passed away January 17, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May David's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown.
Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
Kathleen A. Francis passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Kathleen's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown.
Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.
Dr. Lawrence Roberge, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Dec 14, 2023.
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may Lawrence's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown.
Click here for more information from Sampson Funeral Chapel.
Ellen (Real) Campbell, 69, died at home on December 13, 2023, due to complications from ALS. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may Ellen's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 11 A.M.
Friends and family may meet at the funeral home at 10 A.M.
Click here for more information from Beers & Story Funeral Home.