Nancy Bick Clark, an associate with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio, plays the harp during a Zoom commitment ceremony in March 2020 for new associate Jean Simpson. (Courtesy of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati)
Associates used to visiting the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio, found something unexpected in March 2020: They were locked out.
Chanin Wilson, director of associates for the congregation, said the lockdown like those imposed at convents around the world because of the coronavirus pandemic had to be done to protect the sisters inside. But it was still difficult for the associates.
Where to Worship in Dover, Sherborn and Medfield
Prayer groups (via Zoom) on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Online worship at 10 a.m.
Walking Group Fridays at 9 a.m.
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
18 Springdale Ave.
Services online on Sundays at 10 a.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Email revsean@saintdunstansma.com for Zoom link or to be added to the email list to receive weekly updates and reminders.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no Ashes to Go this year.
Grace Church, Dover
Visit the website for updates.
Most Precious Blood
Rev. Robert Blaney
Masses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.; Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m.; visit the website for details on how to sign up to attend the Mass.
Dover, Sherborn churches seek donations for food pantry
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The Most Precious Blood and St. Theresa Collaborative Food Pantry continues to rely on residents’ support and generosity to ensure children and families have the food they need during these difficult times.
The next delivery of donations to families cared for by the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program in Waltham will be Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Next delivery dates: Feb.16 and March 2.
Requested items.
· Alfredo and Pesto Pasta Sauces
· Teas (Ginger/Herbal)
Latin in Mainstream TV Series and The Newly-Thriving Mass of Ages January 28, 2021
MANHATTAN Latin is everywhere. It might be in a joke by Icelandic comedian Ari Eldjárn in “Pardon My Icelandic” his Netflix special released on Dec. 2 or in the epic series “Barbarians” (Netflix) and “Romulus” (Sky Italy) both filmed in Latin which premiered late last year.
In recent months, we might have consumed the highest doses of mainstream Latin in ages. And when anyone hears a simple note of this melodious language, it immediately prompts Gregorian chants’ images and the old rite Mass.
Latin and Catholicism are intrinsically intertwined with the foundation of our Western Culture. They are in our roots and core, practicalities, and imagination. Latin is considered a dead language but still accounts for almost 30% of the modern English language. And interest is growing to the point that Pope Francis’ all-Latin Twitter account (Papa Franciscus: @Pontifex ln) ha
Out into the London streets we went, praying and singing. The statue of the Blessed Virgin wobbled a bit as the four men carrying her on the big platform on their shoulders stooped to get past the lamp post and the overhanging trees. The accoustics were magnificent under the railway arch. At the popular absolutely-the-cool-place-to-eat restaurant a long line of people waiting to eat brunch stared at us and murmured to each other. Along the High Street passengers on buses stared, and people came out of shops to stare as well. This was the May Procession [photos] held in the parish of the Most Precious Blood at The Borough, London Bridge. It’s in the care of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham and the Rector is a former Anglican who came into full communion with the Church along with a big group of his parishioners. The May Procession has been part of the parish tradition for many years and the arrival of the Ordinariate brought a whole new sense of zest, joy and