"In the weeks, ahead I shall meet with those priests of the Diocese of Worcester who celebrate, with my permission, the Extraordinary Form and discuss the sound implementation of “Traditionis Custodes.”

The presentations on the Mass as the Church's school of prayer continue this week. Thursday 29 July will see the next installment of Fr. Martineau's lessons on the subject. Join us in the lower hall of the Church of St. Paul at 6pm for and delve into the development of the Mass, its structure, and how these elements are steeped in prayerfulness if only we know what they seek to accomplish, as well as how to engage them. Refreshments will be available during a brief pause in the presentation. The lesson should last until 7:45, including the pause. Please contact the office if you have any questions or require certain accommodations. Should you be able, please alert the office of your intention to attend so that enough materials may be printed and distributed that evening. We look forward to having you join us!

On Wednesday 7 July, 2021, at 6:30pm, Fr. Martineau will offer a presentation on the Mass as a model for Chrisitan prayer. Many wonder how they ought to pray or if their prayer counts as prayer at all. To delve more deeply into the meaning of prayer we look to the Mass. This present series seeks to give a survey of the Mass in its history, its structure, its meaning, and, above all, its pedagogy to inform all Christian prayer. The presentation will take about an hour and fifteen minutes, including a break for refreshments. Any questions may be directed to the office at (413) 436-7327 or [email protected] . Access for those with mobility limitations may be facilitated via the ground-level doors on the School Street side of the church. A RSVP is not required though it is helpful to ensure enough materials are available.