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Holy Land Catholic pilgrimage
Dear Friends, The Holy Land is a place like no other. Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Israel in November 2023. Come and join us, and live your faith walking in the footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles. Click here for details.
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AMISH COUNTRY tripJoin St. Mary's Parish on a bus trip to Lancaster, PA May 2 - 3, 2023. The trip includes the Sight & Sound Theater presentation of Moses, live on stage along with“The Amish Experience” tour. The 2 day / 1 night trip includes travel into the heart of the oldest Amish community. Click here for trip details.
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mr. john salatino
John Salatino, 92 of Pittsfield, MA died at his home March 16, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Born in Polia, Calabria, Italy on January 29, 1931, he was the son of Antonio and Caterina (Malta) Salatino. He attended schools in Italy until coming to the U.S. at age of 16. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1950.
John was a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant veteran of the Korean War. As a master carpenter he was a project manager at Berkshire Medical Center, where he worked for more than 20 years retiring at the age of 80. Previously he worked with various area contractors throughout Berkshire County and was a member of the School Board Needs Committee.
He was a communicant of St. Mark's Church, a member of the Pittsfield City Democratic Committee and a longtime member of the Sons of Italy and the Faccioli Club. John will surely be remembered for his homemade wine and impressive vegetable and flower gardens. All his life he enjoyed making things and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Suzanne (Marshall) Salatino whom he married on May 7, 1960 in St. Joseph's Church. Three daughters: Julie Salatino (Tim Supranowicz), Lisa Provencher (Hannah) of Pittsfield, MA, Jean Salatino (Steven Gandolfo) of Sebastopol, CA and his son, Rev. John C. Salatino, Pastor of St. Mary's Church in Westfield. He also leaves two grandchildren: Mari Provencher (Jason Blagman) of Los Angeles, CA and Sofia Gandolfo of Sebastopol, CA. He leaves a brother, Anthony (Bettina) Salatino of Pittsfield, MA, who he was always quick to tell you is 100 years old, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by two sisters and one brother including Angelina Mangiardi, Maryanna Penna and Joseph Salatino.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A concelebrated Liturgy of Christian Burial for John Salatino will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Mark's Church with his son, Rev. John C. Salatino as the principal celebrant. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive family and friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later day. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church 86 Mechanic Street, Westfield, MA 01085. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
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2023 Golf Tournament
St. Mary's Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 19, 2023. Tickets are now available for purchase (click here).
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St. Mary's Meals Ministry
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The ministry had another successful year thanks to everyone's support and prayers. We made and delivered a little over 1,000 meals in 2022. Our success is because of all our parish volunteers At this time, we need some more help: bakers (responsible for making 30 individual desserts - three times a year), substitute drivers to deliver meals, and people to buy the food. If you would like to come aboard and join our ministry, please contact Vicky/Bob Stoops at [email protected] for further information. Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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If you have previously completed the Religious Education student registration and have an outstanding balance please click here.
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St. Mary's Church 1862 Society
St. Mary’s Church was founded in 1862. To commemorate this date, we have created this society as our annual giving campaign.
Click here to join The 1862 Society.
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2023 MAss bookWe are currently accepting Mass requests by mail, by dropping off your list in the mailbox at the rectory or by email [email protected] Read more...
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Mary’s Religious FormatiON programSt. Mary’s Religious Formation Program has a freshnew look. This year we have revamped our CCD program for grades 3-11. We are focusing on making our program dynamic as well as building up a strong youth group community! This year we will be using LIFE TEEN, a Catholic youth ministry organization that believes the "Eucharist-based ministry has the power to transform teens, parishes and culture.”
We are currently looking for large group presenters and small group facilitators. Our large group presenters will be provided with specific topics from our LIFE TEEN manuals. They will provide a polished 25-minute presentation for a specific grade before breaking up into small groups. Our small group facilitators will be used to discuss the topics presented in the large group setting with their small groups.
If you have any questions, please contact Mari at [email protected] or call 568-1127.
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Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A)
We have started an RCIA and RCIC program. We currently have 12 candidates, both adult and children. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their journey to join or go further in their Catholic Faith.
Our R.C.I.A. fall program has begun. We welcome anyone interested in exploring the basics of our Faith.
RCIA is also available for youth older than 8 years of age, who have not yet received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation or First Holy Communion. These children will be provided age appropriate instruction in addition to religious education programming.
If this is you, or someone you know, please contact the rectory
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St. Mary’s Meals MinistryOur mission is to serve local Seniors in need by preparing and delivering nutritious, tasty meals. We prepare about 80 meals a month in the St. Mary’s High School cafeteria and have been doing so for 12 years. Many parish volunteers are needed to make this ministry successful. Bakers, cooks, packers and drivers are the primary positions. If you would like to serve this ministry and be a part of this group, or have questions, please see the contact info below. We would love to have you. Please contact Bob and Vicky Stoops at [email protected] for further information.
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music ministryOur parish music program is always in need of volunteers. We have four rotating Spanish-language ensembles who play once a month and rehearse on their own. We have an Adult Choir which rehearses on Thursday evenings at 6:30 and sings weekly at the 8:30 Mass. The Folk Group rehearses on Mondays at 6 and sings at 10:00 Mass. The Children's Choir is currently only being run through the elementary school. We hope to have an option for public school students next year. There is no prior experience necessary to join these ensembles, just a willingness to sing and to learn! If you're interested in more information, please contact Rob Lepage or visit the choir loft after Mass.
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