Welcome to Our Lady of Peace.
A big thanks to all who made the Farren Memorial dedication a wonderful event! Over 125 community members came together to listen and share their memories of the beloved facility that touched the lives of so many for 120 years. The Farren statue of Christ was blessed by the Bishop, and the garden bench is there for all to stop to take a moment to reflect and pray.
Real to Reel Catholic TV will feature it on an upcoming program in case you weren't able to attend.
OLP's recent annual
"Blessing of the Animals" honoring St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis encouraged people to be kind and mindful of others. We can learn from him by caring for the environment, being kind to animals,
and helping those in need.
OLP on-the-Go!
Save the Dates!
Halloween Senior Luncheon!
Wednesday, October 22
@ 11:30 am
Featuring Paul Mariani reading
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

Plus Lunch & Bingo
Call Marguerite to RSVP by October 15
413.863.5397
Upcoming Community Program of Interest
The WOW Bus is Back!
Wed. October 22 from 1-4.
Baystate Medical's "Wellness on Wheels" bus will be back in town at the United Arc., 294 Avenue A, Turners Falls.
The WOW bus provides preventative screenings, education, resources, and coordinated access to care.
OLP Women's Retreat
Saturday, Nov. 1st @10am-2pm
"A New Look at Spirituality in Today’s World"
Spend the day learning, listening and meeting new parishioners at the 2nd annual Women's Retreat.
Presenter Joanne Bourquard
How do we hold tension in our daily life?
How can we pray through the difficult times?
How do we rely on people who came before us as models?
How can reaching out to community make a difference?

Held at the beautiful Genesis campus in Westfield, MA.
· Cost is $30.00 and includes presentation, lunch & snacks.
· To register, call Marguerite at 863.5397 by October 15th.
A special thank you to our parish women’s group for underwriting 50% of the original cost of the day.
Call Marguerite for more information or to sign up.
413.863.5397
Join us for
Our Annual
Dove of Peace Bazaar
Sat. November 8th
8:30am-1pm
Multi-Raffle
Santa's Workshop
Attic Treasures
Craft & Christmas Tables
Lottery Raffle
Luncheon
and much, much more!
Curious about the Catholic Faith?
Becoming Catholic
Sundays @10 am
There's still time to join our class!
Whether you (or a friend) are curious about the Catholic faith, wish to be Baptized as a Catholic or have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation, please join us for weekly sessions and lively discussions. Questions, please give us a call!
Call Marguerite for more information or to sign up.
413.863.5397
Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:45pm
Contemplative Prayer Group:
Chanting, Meditating & Sharing
"Give Us This Day" Prayer Group
Beginning October 1st
There's still time to join us!
Become a founding member of a weekly prayer group led by Joe Toritto.
Joe taught theology at catholic high schools and colleges for over 40 years. He directs the Eventide Singers, a Greenfield based Hospice choir, and leads Taize prayer services in the Pioneer Valley.
Participants will use "Give Us This Day", a daily lectionary published by St. John's Abbey. Following the liturgical cycle of morning and evening prayer, daily Mass with commentary, as well as daily reflections on a "Saint of the Day". Participants will sing, meditate and share one's sense of God's presence in their life.
Weekly meetings begin Wednesday, October 1st 6:30 to7:45 pm.
To register call Marguerite @ 413.863.5397.
Visit our Photo Gallery for Parish Happenings!!
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.
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.
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: 9:00 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
Communion Service.
Friday: 8:00 AM
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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