Safe Environment Program.
Our Commitment to a Safe Environment
At St. Mary Parish, the safety and well-being of every child is a top priority. In accordance with the policies of the Archdiocese of Boston, all clergy, staff, and volunteers who work with children or vulnerable individuals are required to:
- Complete an annual CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check.
- Complete the Protecting God's Children® Safe Environment training program provided by the Archdiocese of Boston before serving in ministry and maintain any required updates.
These requirements help ensure that our parish remains a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where children and families can grow in faith with confidence.
If you have questions about our Safe Environment policies or training requirements, please contact the parish office or the Faith Formation Office.
Safe Environment Program – Empowering God's Children®
The Empowering God's Children® Safe Environment Program, approved by the Archdiocese of Boston, is an age-appropriate program that helps children understand personal safety, healthy boundaries, and how to recognize and respond to unsafe situations. As part of the Archdiocese's commitment to providing a safe environment for all children, this program is offered to every student enrolled in Faith Formation.
Parents Are an Important Part of This Program
We encourage all parents and guardians to review the Parent-Specific Lesson Plans and complete the program together with their child at home. These lessons provide an excellent opportunity to have meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about personal safety in a way that reinforces your family's values and faith.
Accessing the Parent Lesson Plans
To access the Empowering God's Children® materials:
- Visit www.VIRTUSonline.org
- Log in using:
- Username: Parent_Boston
- Password: EGCBoston1
- Select the Educator tab.
- From the green menu on the left, click Parent-Specific Lesson Plan Instructions.
- Choose the lesson that is appropriate for your child's age. The corresponding videos for Elementary and Middle School students are available through the same menu.
Thank you for partnering with us in helping to create a safe environment for every child. If you have any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office.
Growing as Catholic Disciples
Join us once a month as we explore how to live our Catholic faith more deeply through prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and everyday discipleship. Each session includes a short presentation, discussion, & practical ways to strengthen your relationship with Christ. Everyone is welcome!
Mondays, 6:30—7:45, Georgetown Church Hall, 94 Andover St, Georgetown
For questions or to sign up, contact Annie Rhodes at (978) 884-1804 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dates
July 20—Living Confirmation Daily: How does our Confirmation change a regular Tuesday?
Aug 17—Eucharist as the Center of Life: Participation & Consistency
Sept 14—Confession Beyond Crisis: Reconciliation as a Way of Life
Oct 12—Church as Communion: Pope Paul VI & Vatican II
Nov 9—Communion of Saints & the Dead: Real Practices
Dec 7—Incarnation & Daily Life: God works through Material Reality
Jan 11—Moral Decision Making: Resolutions and Habit Formation
Feb 8—Love, Friendship, & Human Relationships: Christian Charity & Cultural Models of Love
March 8—Sin, Temptation, and Spiritual Combat
April 12—The Paschal Mystery & Suffering: Death & Resurrection in Ordinary Life
May 10—Mary & Discipleship: A Model of Receptivity & Perseverance, not Sentimentality
June 14—Vocation & Mission: The State of Life, Work, and Service
Join the Choir!
"He who sings, prays twice." (St. Augustine) Seeking enthusiastic singers and musicians! No prior musical training required--all are welcome to join!
We would like to establish a regular choir at St. Mary's and are looking for anyone who enjoys singing. No experience necessary! Let's work together as a community to build and grow our music in praise of God.
There is a sign-up binder in the back of church before and after each Mass.
If you have any questions, feel free to stop by after Mass and talk to Chris.
Join One of Our Ministries
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Ushers, Greeters: we welcome you!
Have you often thought of joining a ministry at St. Mary's but maybe you were afraid to ask or didn't know how? Joining a ministry can help deepen your faith, provide a sense of purpose, build friendships, and foster a sense of community. Whatever your reasons, we would love to have you join a ministry!
Please call the office, talk with one of our priests after Mass, or pop us an email if you think you are interested.
Begin Your Journey to Catholicism
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call the office.
Linus Hahn and Annie Rhodes will begin OCIA classes with candidates, under the direction of Fr. Romesh this weekend. There is still time to join! OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.
For more information search online: OCIA | Evangelize Boston.
Bible Study on Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Interested in gaining a deeper spiritual understanding of the weekly readings?
Join us for Bible study
Thursdays
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Georgetown Hall
We will cover the upcoming weekend's Mass readings. Come when you can.
Questions? Call or email the parish office.
Sacramental Certificate Request
Staff email addresses
Our email addresses have changed to the domain name @saintmaryparish.org which matches the website.
Please update your address books accordingly!
CORI
All parish volunteers are required to complete a CORI
The Archdiocese of Boston requires that all clergy, parish staff, and volunteers 18 years of age and older whose ministries have the potential to work with children undergo a CORI check.
Cori forms can be found at the back of our churches and here.
Father Harry's Website
Please visit Father Harry's website, "Mission-Unity-Dialogue." It will is a valuable resource for all parishioners.
Mass Schedule
The Mass Schedule is as follows:
Sunday Masses
Saturday 4:30 Georgetown (handicap accessible)
Sunday 8:30 am Rowley
Sunday 11:00 am Georgetown (handicap accessible)
Daily Masses
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am Rowley
Wednesday 9 am Georgetown (handicap accessible)
Friday 9:00 am Georgetown (handicap accessible)
No Saturday Daily Mass
Make Saint Mary's Your Home
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