We, the community of St. Joseph the Worker Parish reaffirm our continuing belief in the everlasting and eternal love of Almighty God and His Son Jesus Christ. God’s love for us is manifested in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, wherein the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present, giving us life and healing! We continually rely on the power of His Holy Spirit to instill in us the courage and strength to live our daily lives in faith, hope and charity. We are confident that by the grace of God and our willingness to live the gospel message, the light of Christ shining in each of the small portions of the world on which we walk, in which we work, in which we live and move. Therefous will empower us to transform thre, we dedicate ourselves to all who form our parish community, whether active or inactive, that together we may continue to grow in the discipleship of Christ Jesus.    

Effective Monday, March 23rd, funeral Masses and other forms of funeral services at our churches are suspended in the Archdiocese of Boston. We recommend that the bereaved be offered the opportunity for a graveside committal service during this time and a Memorial Mass when we are able to again offer the celebration of Mass and religious services at our parishes and churches.

https://rcabrisk.org/2020/03/19/new-directive-regarding-funeral-masses-3-19-20/
 

https://www.bostoncatholic.org/coronavirus/cardinal-message-march12?fbclid=IwAR1Aw0lUaVcsgFFcBlzqvIaEbqm-VNaWGE4WyXJraNOuyy5It8jbTyzreEc

CARDINAL O'MALLEY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL DAILY MASSES AND SUNDAY MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

"In response to growing public concern and following Governor Baker’s Emergency Order prohibiting most gatherings of 250 or more people, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Boston, has made the decision effective immediately to temporarily suspend all daily and Sunday Masses and religious services in the Archdiocese of Boston until further notice."

The purpose of this is to help limit the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 illness during the present worldwide pandemic and in light of the Presidential National State of Emergency and the Massachusetts Governor declared State of Emergency.  All parish and collaborative activities are also cancelled until further notice.  For further information, please go to the Archdiocesan website at https://www.BostonCatholic.org

The Cardinal has also issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time to the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Boston.

Televised Masses are encouraged to be viewed and can be found at https://www.CatholicTV.org and at https://www.WatchtheMass.com

Churches will remain open for those desiring to pray before the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist in the Tabernacle.