Holy Week Penance Service.
~ Wednesday, April 16 - Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Confession ~
Wednesday, April 16 at 6 pm - Holy Hour followed by Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual Confessions)
Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm - Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 18 at 5:30 pm - Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil in the Holy of the Night
Sunday, April 20 at 8:00am - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 20 at 10:00am - Easter Sunday Children's Mass with Easter Egg Hunt immediately following Mass
We invite you to join us!
The Power of Prayer!
Thank you for praying for our Pope.
Let's continue to keep him in our prayers as he continues to heal!
For both Kids & the Kids-at-Heart!
Follow this 40-day map for your Lenten journey!
Youth Mass k & Grade 1 - March 2
A big shout-out to our littlest parishioners for their help with the Mass this weekend! Father Stan was so appreciative with all of your help (and smiles) with the Mass !
And a special thank you Ari, for sharing your faith with your class. Our parish is grateful for your amazing, thoughtful care, creativity, patience, and talent in teaching these youngsters each week! We are thankful to have you in our Parish!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Monday, April 7 6:00P Senior Outreach Ministry (sacristy)
Wednesday, April 9 4:00P Monthly Mass at Regal Care
Tuesday, April 29 6:30P Pastoral Council meeting (sacristy)
Friday, May 30 2:00P Quinceañera Mass Jocelyn Ovalle
8am Sunday Mass: Choir - Rehearsal Schedule
March/April
Tuesday, March 25---4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
Sunday, March 30—8am Mass—rehearsal at 7:30am
Tuesday, April 1—4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
Sunday, April 6—8am Mass—rehearsal at 7:30am Fifth Sunday of Lent
Tuesday, April 8-4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
Sunday, April 13-8:00am Mass— rehearsal at 7:30am--PALM Sunday
Tuesday, April 15—4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
Thursday, April 17-7pm –Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 18-5:30pm—Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday, April 19- 8:00pm—Easter Vigil in the Holy of the Night
Sunday, April 20—8:00am—rehearsal at 7:30am—Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Tuesday, April 22—4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
Sunday, April 27-8am Mass—rehearsal at 7:30am-Divine Mercy Sunday
Tuesday, April 29-4:30-6pm—Rehearsal
To be continued in next version.
Rehearsals will be weather-permitting.
Please reach out to Kathleen Galluzzo with any questions regarding this schedule.
kgajg@verizon.net or 413-824-9788
For additional information or questions on our parish calendar and events, please contact Marcia Caloon at 863.2585 | church@ourladyofpeacetf.com
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Monday: 8:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM
Vigil: 6:00 PM (except All Saints Day-no vigil)
Holy Day: 8:00 AM
1st Friday: 8 AM Communion Service followed by Adoration
Friday: 8:00 AM Communion Service
Saturdays: 3-3:50 pm or by appointment.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
The parish office is closed on Fridays.
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