Welcome to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. Our parish was formed on July of 2013 with a merger of two faith communities, St.Thomas À Becket and St. Joseph Catholic Churches. We chose as our patron, Saint Francis of Assisi –a saint known for his love and devotion to Jesus Christ and founder of the Franciscan Order. Your visit to our website is sincerely appreciated and we hope that you find the information on our site helpful. So please, take your time and make yourself at home; scroll through the various windows to learn more about our parish family and discover who we are as a Catholic faith Community. Finally, when you leave our website, may you go with the blessing and peace of Christ.
Fr. Jamie
Mass Schedule

St. Joseph Chapel:
Sunday 8:00 am

St. Thomas-a-Becket Church:
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am
Weekday: M-W 9 am



Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday morning following the 9:00 am Mass.
Have a Prayer Request ?
The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Prayer Line
You may call
Pat Kowal @978-355-2144 or
Vicky King @978-355-4830
Rosary and prayer group meets every Tuesday evening 6:45pm at St. Joseph's hall. Refreshments served. Please join us.
Liz via phone or text at 774.364.2158 



Parish Bulletin

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Barre Food Bank Food Pantry Distribution Barre Congregational Church 2nd Wednesday of the Month 10AM -11:30AM 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30PM -7PM Donations may be brought to both St Thomas & St Joseph Churches. Non-perishable food items and PERSONAL CARE items needed. Thank You 



Visiting the Homebound at Grandview Terrace Great news! Fr. Jamie is holding Mass at Grandview Terrace on the fourth Tuesday of the month! Mass will be at 1:00pm All are welcome! You don't have to reside at Grandview Terrance to attend. Join us for worship, fellowship and refreshments.
Need transportation call 978-355-6659 We will find you a ride.  
The Barre Food Pantry is seeking reliable people who are willing to give of their time on the second Tuesday of the month, the second Wednesday of the month or on the third Thursday of the month
For more information please call
Sonja Blaney at 978-355-6921 or Chuck Radlo at 978-355-6463.   
HELP! FAMILIES IN CRISIS. We are accepting contributions to the“St. Francis of Assisi Charitable Needs & Resources Fund”. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked Emergency Fund in the basket with the offertory envelopes. For more information please contact Paula Wood at
978-355-2228 Ext.6.
Thank you for your generosity 
HOMEBOUND?… if you would like visits from your St Francis Parish family. For more information, call the Church Office at 978-355-2228. Homebound parishioners may be enrolled in the HomeTouch Program Receive a weekly inspirational mailing including our Church Bulletin! Call Priscilla @ 508-882-3128 HUGS to all~!
Be well & Be blessed  
Our parish is launching We can think of our prayers as the rain, fertilizer and hoeing the soil needs, to become fertile ground.
In a vision to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska....read more here and 
 

Knights of Columbus Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the St.Thomas-a-Becket church hall.  
 
" Behold i stand at the door and knock"It's time to learn more about your Faith and experience what our Religion can do for you. Jesus is waiting for you personally. Cursillo Weekends are a wonderful way to start on this journey. Go to www.fourthday.org to download an application or call Pam Hamilton
@774-239-8909 for more information. You'll be glad you did!
Upcoming Retreats:
Womens Weekend Mens Weekend 
BABY SAFE HAVEN
Those in turmoil are able to drop off a newborn they are unable to care for at any hospital, police station, or manned fire station in Massachusetts. Support & Guidance is also available by calling
1-877- 796-HOPE (4673) or
1-888-510 -2229. 
BARRE Senior Center
Did you know?
The Barre Senior Center is not just for Seniors!
Betty-Jo O’Brien Director can help with filling out forms for fuel assistance, utility assistance, housing needs and veterans assistance for people of all ages.
Call 978-355-5004 and ask for
Betty-Jo O’Brien.  
 
 

Please Join Us! New Members are Always Welcome!
If you would like the opportunity to get involved in any of our parish support efforts, please contact Mary Ann Jordan via email at mjordan@gmail.com or via phone/text at 978.808.3371.
Create Your Own Holy Moment! 
Please contact Deacon Malcom to request your 2026 Mass Intentions via email at StFrancisofAssisiParish@gmail.com
or phone the office at 978.355.2228. 
Did you know that Priscilla McGlynn is our
Parish Outreach Coordinator?
One of her responsibilities is sending cards to parishioners
experiencing illness, hospitalization or loss. Please call Priscilla
at 508.822.3128 to let her know who may need a card
(please include their address) so they know that they are in
our thoughts & prayers. Especially now during these cold days when isolation may set in lets warm the hearts of others!  

Visitation House helps both Mothers and Babies to survive and thrive.
Online donations may be made at www.visitationhouse.org. 
 

Project Rachel is the Catholic Church’s ministry of healing and reconciliation to those who have been wounded by a past abortion.
Call in strictest confidence 508-791-HOPE(4673). 
Environmental Stewardship Video Series - Green Mass    
Keeping Children & Teens SAFE ONLINE   



Church of St.Thomas-a-Becket and St. Joseph Chapel Are Wheelchair Accessible
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398 Vernon Ave., P.O. Box 186 South Barre, MA 01074
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