Today’s Gospel reading is that of the Prodigal Son. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on our long-term relationships. Who among our friends, family, and co-workers do we need to ask forgiveness? Who among them do we need to forgive? Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM Executive Director
Greetings of peace. I hope that you are enjoying a prayerful Lent. This coming week is bookended by two unique commemorations. On Monday, March 25, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. I’ve always found this day to be fascinating. Well outside of the Christmas season, the Church focuses hard on the
Last week, The Arch Street Band visited Bishop Fenwick High School(BFHS), in Peabody MA, to perform the music for their Mass of Mercy. Members of the BFHS band and choir received lessons from The Arch Street Band musicians before joining them for Mass. Bishop Mark O'Connell was the presider. Following the Mass, the band stayed at the school to
Fr. Myron McCormick, OFM, 98 years of age, a professed Franciscan friar for 71 years and a priest for 66 years, died yesterday, Monday, January 21 at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, NJ. Viewing: Saturday, January 26, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 9:30 a.m. St. Anthony Shrine 100 Arch
On Saturday, December 15th the Arch Street Band will hold an Open Rehearsal Concert to prepare for our Christmas liturgies and we invite you to share the joy! Come anytime between 1:30 - 3:10 PM for this exciting event where the band will perform, rehearse, discuss and invite you to participate in some Christmas songs.
December 2, 2018 - First Sunday of Advent There was a time here at Arch Street when Mass was regularly held at three different locations in the building, and there was a Mass every fifteen minutes. There was no need to even know what the Mass schedule was: you just showed up and the friar in
We have great news! The regular hours for the Information Booth are: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:15 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:50 pm Sunday: 9:05 am - 4:50 pm There are plenty of Dated Masses still available through September - December.
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico with wind speeds over 150 mph. The storm ripped metal roofs from homes, snapped telephone poles, scattered electrical wires, and propelled heavy debris through doors and windows. It left most of the island in darkness for months and many families suffered severe damage to their
To our friends and partners, As a recipient of a $100K for 100 grant from Cummings Foundation, our organization has benefited not only from substantial financial resources but also from the publicity and enhanced standing that comes with Cummings Foundation's support. This grant for $100,000 confirms for potential donors and volunteers that we are