|
"Out of the zeal of a few Catholic pioneers, together with the faith inherent in them and coupled with the leadership of those stalwart Catholic leaders, ministers of Christ,
St. Martin's was born!
Catholicity came to Otter River in the same manner that it reached many parts of our country. An immigrant people seeking home and livelihood, determined to practice the faith which was their heritage, endured many sacrifices and tolerated extreme hardships to practice the religion which meant so much to them."
These words, which begin a history of St. Martin's written in 1951 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, capture the spirit of this faith community in north central Massachusetts. Although one of the smallest Catholic churches in the area, St. Martin's is recognized as the "mother church" to 15 parishes in the northwestern part of the Diocese of Worcester.
A century after its construction, with the little church filled to overflowing at all Masses, two new parishes were created in Templeton: Holy Cross in East Templeton and St. Vincent de Paul in Baldwinville. Recently, with changing demographics and a decline in the number of available priests, realignments have been made, and St. Martin's Church has now become a mission of Holy Cross Parish.
The people of St. Martin's warmly welcome all visitors and newcomers to our community, and invite you to make St. Martin's your spiritual home.
Winter Mass Schedule
The Winter Schedule for Masses is in effect. The Saturday vigil Mass has returned to Holy Cross Church. Mass is at 4:30 pm on Saturday.
There is no change in the Sunday Mass schedule.
NEW Mass times are in effect at all
four churches in the Templeton/Winchendon cluster:
St. Martin's: Sun. 9:15 am
Holy Cross: Sat., 4:30 pm; Sun. 7:45 and 10:45 am
St. Vincent (Baldwinville): Sat. 4:00 pm;
Sun. 8:00 and 11:00 am
Immaculate Heart (Winchendon): Sat. 4:00 pm;
Sun 9:30 am
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - 8 am at Holy Cross, 8 am at Immaculate Heart
Tuesday - 8 am at Holy Cross, 9 am at St.Vincent
Wednesday, 8 am at Holy Cross, 9 am at St. Vincent
Thursday, 9 am at St. Vincent de Paul
Friday, no daily Mass
|
|
Christmas Masses
Come home for Christmas!
Celebrate the birth of Our Lord,
Jesus Christ, at the
MIDNIGHT MASS
on Christmas Eve.
Come early — relax and immerse yourself in the true meaning of Christmas as our choir presents a program of Christmas music and Scripture, starting at 11:30 pm
Christmas Masses at Holy Cross Church, East Templeton, are at 4 and 6 pm on Christmas Eve and at 10 am on Christmas morning.
Watch our weekly bulletin page for details of upcoming events
|
*Winter weather note: If school is cancelled due to snow, weekday Mass is also cancelled.
St. Martin's Church • 248 State Road • Otter River, MA 01436 • Telephone 978-939-5588
Email info@saintmartinchurch.org
|
