In order to meet the continuing needs of our parish families, we ask that you consider making use of online giving (links below), or mailing your donation/envelope to the parish offices; or dropping your donation/envelope into the secure drop boxes—emptied daily by our staff—located at the front door of the parish offices; or at the handicap entrance at St. Mary Church. All of these methods ensure the continuing financial health of our collaborative community in meeting our financial obligations, such as payroll and daily operating expenses.


To sign up for St. John,  WeShare, click on the image to the left where you will find directions on how to do so.  If you are ALREADY a WeShare Donor, click HERE to access your account. 

To sign up for St. Mary Online Giving, click on the image to the right where you will find directions on how to do so.  If you are ALREADY a Online Donor, click HERE to access your account. 

Introducing our Business Office...
(978) 251-8571/ 256-2374

Mr. Paul Firicano, Collaborative Business Manager, ext 220
Mrs. Tina Sousa, Finance Support, ext 219

We are thankful to each and every one of our parishioners for your support of our parish families. It is only because of your kind and generous giving that we are able to provide our collaborative with beautiful worship space, dedicated staff and ministries, and faithful priests who guide us in our journey towards our eternal home. Again, we thank you for your continued support.

Please remember that the offertory
 is our main source of funds for paying our daily operating expenses.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL GENEROSITY DURING THESE DIFFICUTL TIMES

Since the Suspension of Masses, the St Mary Offertory has been:

• Weekend of May 2nd/3rd: received $17,000 (shortfall of -$140)
• Weekend of April 25th/26th: received $15,379 (shortfall of -$1,761)
• Weekend of April 18th/19th: received $15,380 (shortfall of -$1,760)
• Weekend of April 11th/12th**: received $18,384 (overage of $1,244)
• Weekend of March 28th/29th: received $11,969 (shortfall of -$5,171)
• Weekend of March 21nd/23rd: received $6,390 (shortfall of -$10,750) 
• Weekend of March 14th/15th: received $7,787 (shortfall of -$9,353)

Since the Suspension of Masses, the St John Offertory has been:

• Weekend of April 25th/26th: received 8,727 (shortfall of -$2,313)
• Weekend of April 25th/26th: received 8,526 (shortfall of -$2,514)
• Weekend of April 18th/19th: received 9,604 (shortfall of -$1,436)
• Weekend of April 11th/12th**: received 9,604 (overage of $1,436)
• Weekend of April 4th/5th: received $8,272 (shortfall of -$2,768)
• Weekend of March 28th/29th: received $8,207 (shortfall of -$2,833) 
• Weekend of March 22nd/23rd: received $6,096 (shortfall of -$4,944) 
• Weekend of March 14th/15th: received $4,741 (shortfall of -$6,299) 

** Easter Weekend: April 11th/12th 

In order to ease the financial burden that the local parishes are experiencing due to the pandemic, the Archdiocese generously donated all monies from the Easter Collection—traditionally earmarked for the Clergy Benefit Trust—to benefit them; meaning us. Based on the collection numbers from Easter weekend, you will see that for the for the first time since the suspension of Masses, we are reporting an overage in both parishes. We thank you!
 
For those of you who earmarked your donation specifically for the Clergy Benefit, please be assured that it was sent to them.
 
We are in the hopes the we are able to continue this upward momentum in our weekend collection, and since our first weekend of suspended Masses (March 14/15) we have, as mentioned above, experienced an overage this past Easter weekend. This tells us what we already knew, and that you are to be commended for your commitment to your parish!

Why are the lights on in St. Mary’s new Parish Center during off-hours?

• We are required to leave the first and second floor hallway lights on for safety and security of the building. Additionally, the entire building is equipped with LED energy efficient fixtures and bulbs, with sensor switches in certain areas to help save on the use of electricity when a space is not occupied. 

I’ve noticed construction equipment and vehicles in St. John’s parking lot.  What is happening?

• As you may recall, about a year and a half ago, St. John’s sold the vacant land at the back of the parking lot to a developer.  They have begun a project that will include the construction of some houses in that area.

Recently, St. Mary’s has had a few different projects completed: the installation of a projector and screen as well as a refurbished Ambo and Cantor Stand. With a forecasted deficit, how are we able to afford these projects?

• These projects were fully funded by a couple of very generous parishioners. No funds were taken from the operating   budget to pay for these two projects.

Does the parish get to keep any of the donations received from either the Easter or Christmas collections?

• No. These two collections, managed by the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust—an independently managed trust with a Board of Trustees made up of a lay majority—are used to care for the health and well-being of our active and senior priests in the Archdiocese of Boston who are in good standing.  

Do the priests in the parish get paid by the parish or the Archdiocese of Boston?

• Each priest gets paid a stipend by the parish that they are assigned to and the amount is based on their year of their ordination. In our collaborative, the assigned priests are Fr. Brian and Fr. Tom.  A retired priest in residence, such as Fr. Colletti, is not assigned to the parish, so they do not receive a stipend by the parish.

Is Online Giving available to the parishioners?

• Yes, this safe and convenient way to make donations is offered by both parishes. St. Mary’s offers a program called Online Giving. St. John’s offers a program called We Share.  If you would like more information or to sign up to either of these programs, please visit our website,   and click on the links located on the homepage, or contact our Business Manager, Paul Firicano.