Welcome to Our Lady of Peace.
Flight of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt.
Important Message.
If you missed Father's homily on February 16th about the mass deportation of immigrants, please read it here. It has an important message about what is happening in the United States with the immigrants and the mass deportations taking place.
Pope Francis recently sent a strongly worded letter to the Catholic bishops of the United States in which he denounced the mass deportation of migrants…
"The journey from slavery to freedom that the People of Israel traveled, as narrated in the Book of Exodus, invites us to look at the reality of our time, so clearly marked by the phenomenon of migration, as a decisive moment in history to reaffirm not only our faith in a God who is always close, incarnate, migrant and refugee, but also the infinite and transcendent dignity of every human person." [1]
The letter also stated that the Pope disagrees with identifying the illegal status of migrants with criminality, and called on the bishops to “walk together” and defend the human dignity of the migrants in their country.
Please remember that the surest way that others will know we are Christians is by our love.
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Lucky Numbers Club - 2025
It's not too late to join our 2025 "Lucky Numbers Club", which benefits the Social Justice Committee of OLP. All proceeds are used to provide people in our community with rent, heat, food, electricity, and money for emergency needs like car repairs, medication, and eyeglasses throughout the year.
Dues are $5 per month and 3 prizes each month include $100 (1st), $50 (2nd) & $25 (3rd). Dues can be paid monthly or for the year. Please call the rectory to choose your "Lucky Number" to participate in this worthy cause at 413.863.2585.
Good luck!
Religious Ed. Classes are on Winter Vacation!
There will be no Sunday morning CCD classes on February 16th & 23rd.
Classes will resume on March 2 where Grades K/1 will participate in the 10 AM Youth Mass.
Enjoy !
Ash Wednesday - March 5th
Please Join Us!
Drive-through Ashes: 12-1pm
Masses: 8am & 6pm
Receiving ashes is a traditional way to mark the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of penance that leads up to Easter. The ashes come from the burnt Palms from last year's Passion Sunday celebration, which begins Holy Week.
2024 Tax Statements.
If you’d like a copy of your 2024 giving statement for tax purposes please contact the rectory at 413.863.2585 and leave a message, email church@ourladyofpeacetf.com or send your request by mail. Please let us know whether you'd like to receive it by mail, by email or stop by at the rectory in person (Mon.-Thu. 8:30am-12 noon) to pick it up.
Thank you.
Save the Date! Saturday, March 8th @ 7pm
Hollywood vs. Faith - The Struggle to live Faithfully in the Media Age
Everyone is hotly debating the influence of the media today…But few people are speaking a language that captures the attention of youth and adults, sheds new light—and ignites laughter. TV actor Frank Runyeon helps his audience see “the man behind the curtain,” telling fun stories from a lifetime in the entertainment industry. He may change the way you see the media forever."
$10 suggested donation | Doors open at 6 PM
Acclaimed by critics, scholars and over 1,400 Catholic parishes across America.
“The adults, not to mention the children, were enthralled…”
—Our Lady of the Assumption, Fairfield, CT
“Spellbinding, riveting…conversional…Excellent!
—The Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, . Bishop of Greensburg, PA

A wonderful mission. … We had the highest attendance in years!”
—St. Peter the Apostle, Parsippany, NJ
As part of the Jubilee Year, Our Lady of Peace will be hosting Frank Runyeon, a nationally acclaimed actor, to present “HOLLYWOOD vs. FAITH - the struggle to live faithfully in the media age”. Notably, PEOPLE MAGAZINE has called his performances "Remarkable".
Who is Frank Runyeon?
He is a veteran of over 1,000 television shows, most notably opposite Meg Ryan on As the World Turns, and on the Emmy Award-winning Santa Barbara. He also starred in the film Sudden Death and appeared in recurring roles on LA LAW, Falcon Crest, General Hospital, All My Children and Melrose Place. In 2016, he was nominated for a Daytime EMMY for his performance on The Young and the Restless.
But Runyeon is also a man of faith, with impressive academic credentials. He graduated from Princeton (where he wrote his thesis on the mass media), continued his studies at Yale, and earned his Masters of Arts, with honors, from General Theological Seminary. In recent years, he has taken a sabbatical from Hollywood to translate Biblical texts and perform them (to rave reviews) for hundreds of thousands of people in virtually every state in America. Runyeon says that people continually asked him about his experiences in Hollywood, while he was touring his plays. Slowly his observations and stories grew into a one-man performance for this trending topic.
Mr. Runyeon's presentation will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 7pm sharing his first hand experience in Hollywood and the media's allure and pitfalls. His website states, "Everyone is hotly debating the influence of the media today…But few people are speaking a language that captures the attention of youth and adults, sheds new light—and ignites laughter. Frank helps his audience see “the man behind the curtain,” telling fun stories from a lifetime in the entertainment industry. He may change the way you (and your kids) see the media forever."
Please join us for this amazing performance on
Saturday, March 8th at 7pm.
~ Doors open at 6pm. Suggested donation $10. ~
Youth Rally - Fun, Friends, Faith, and a Chicken?
The snowstorm didn't stop our OLP Youth from enjoying the Youth Rally in Springfield this weekend! They met a chicken (?!) and connected with new friends and old ones from all across Western Massachusetts.
We love that they are building strong bonds in the Catholic faith with others their age!
Bowling with the Bishop.
This weekend, our Franklin County youth group, Grades 7 - 9, participated in this annual event at the French King Bowling Alley.
It's an event that Bishop Byrne always enjoys! Check out the link! !t aired on
Real to Reel (TV Channel 22) on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Confirmation Class of 2025 - January preparation for confirmation with local college student speaker who shared how to celebrate being a Catholic Youth. Each confirmation candidate then shared why they picked their sponsor and talked about their own faith journey.
For More Photos please visit our Photo Gallery!
2025 - It's a Jubilee Year!
The Holy Father has announced 2025 as a Jubilee Year, a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and grace which happens every 25 years.
The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis. Worldwide events will take place this year including pilgrimages to Rome.
Locally, Our Lady of Peace, along with the Diocese of Springfield, will have a full calendar of events to celebrate this Jubilee and be the hope and change our community needs!
The Jubilee will last until January 6, 2026.
Message from Father Stan.
Welcome.
Welcome to the Our Lady of Peace website. Whether you are a parishioner or a visitor, you will find information about our ministries, special programs and various schedules. Our community strives to be a place of welcome and hospitality, where there is always room at the table and the gifts of all are embraced and valued. We hope that you will find this information helpful, that you will contact us with comments, questions and suggestions, and that you visit often—both at this website and in person.
Our Mission.
Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic faith community that seeks to follow the mission of Jesus Christ by keeping our faith alive and growing. We strive to nurture a community in which all feel welcome, live according to Gospel values, worship and pray together, and put faith into practice by reaching out and serving our neighbors in need.
Mark your Calendar!
Upcoming:
Monday 4pm-5:30 pm
The Monday Community Meal Program is available each Monday 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the curbside of 7th Street in front of the church. This program has been in existence for more than 30 years! This meal is open to all. Various other parishes, schools and organizations come together to provide the meal throughout the year.
Volunteers Needed. We are always looking for volunteers to cook, bake, serve, set up and clean up. If interested please contact the church office.
For additional information or questions on our parish calendar and events, please contact Marcia Caloon at 863.2585 | church@ourladyofpeacetf.com
For additional information or questions about Religious Education, please contact Carol Holubecki at 863.2585 | carol@ourladyofpeacetf.com
Please Join Us!
Check out our Calendar to see more events!
Mass Times.
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Weekday
Monday: 8:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM
Holy Days
Vigil: 6:00 PM (except All Saints Day-no vigil)
Holy Day: 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration.
1st Friday: 8 AM Communion Service followed by Adoration
Friday: 8:00 AM Communion Service
Confession Times.
Saturdays: 3-3:50 pm or by appointment.
Office Hours.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
The parish office is closed on Fridays.
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