PALMS HAVE ARRIVED!!!!
PLAM APOSTLES
We congratulate the 12 individuals who will be recognized as Palm Apostles at the 9:30am Mass this Sunday. The clergy and staff are very grateful for their dedication and faithful service to the parish.- Ruth Wood- for 36 years as a P.E. Teacher
- Dennis Donovan- as Liturgy Department volunteer and as an Adoration Captain.
- Mike Sabin- as a Sacristan and DCJM cook.
- Matthew Lucia- with St. Mary Parent Association and the School Finance Advisory Council.
- Cheryl Cummins- as an advocate for Annulments, Eucharistic Minister, Stephen Ministry, Divorce Support, and St. Vincent de Paul.
- Cindy Himelspach- with Stephen Ministry, the Food Pantry and as a Eucharistic Minister.
- Ashley Guzman- with Youth Ministry
- Monica Lederhos- with Young Adults and Coffee and Donuts.
- Susan Bourdelais
- Bill & Belen Glasso- Reception meals, Food Pantry, Finance Council.
- Llyod Swint- Security and Usher.
- Summer Urban- Maker’s Market
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
Join us as we recreate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Instructions for 9:30 Mass only!- Arrive early to participate in the procession which will begin shortly after 9:00 am by the park.
- Plan for parking for 7:30 & 9:30 Masses - The main entrance to the parking lot will be closed to cars by 8:30 am and you will need to use one of the other entrances. Handicap spots will only be available adjacent to the sidewalk between the church and the school.
- Confessions before the 9:30am Mass will be delayed until after the start of Mass around 9:45.
- Get your palm - palms of various sizes will be available at three locations outside: in front of the adoration chapel, in front of the statue of Mary, and near the main entrance.
- Please take a picture of your palms displayed and send them to
communications@stmarylittleton.org so we can display them in the bulletin! - Leave your palms displayed until the Feast of Pentecost and then bring them to the Pentecost Fire on Saturday, May 23rd.
More details about this event will follow.
- Please take a picture of your palms displayed and send them to
- The procession route - See the map below. Parishioners are invited to line the procession route with their palm and follow the donkey as indicated by the yellow and pink lines below.
- The Youth Group will lead the procession from the Prince street to the church entrance as indicated by the green line below. Please stay behind the cones to allow them space to dance.
- Liturgy begins outside church. Please keep your palms with you during Mass, placed on the pew or the floor under the pew.
- Immediately after Mass, we will be directing every parishioner to the parish office lawn to celebrate together! We will have music provided by the Youth Group and games for the families until 12:00 PM
All Masses
- Large palms will be available as you enter the church. Be sure to grab one and take it home to display on your front porch!
For nearly 125 years, Mary, Our Mother, has created in our parish a place where we encounter Christ. Now, she is preparing a new space of grace on our campus. It is with great joy that I announce a new Marian grotto coming to our parish campus in Fall 2026.
A grotto is a small space resembling a cave or rock sanctuary. Many of you may have seen the grotto in Lourdes, France which has inspired similar places of prayer throughout the world. A grotto is meant to be a quiet, intimate space that is also easily accessible—a place where people can come and go freely for prayer. Our grotto will be located on the lawn between the rectory and the parish offices.
Children will love it, and families will be able to stop there together to pray to Mary. All will be welcome to come and light a candle. It will be a place where anyone can spend a quiet moment in the presence of Our Lady—a place of peace and prayer for all who visit, now and for generations to come.
One part of the grotto will also include a memorial wall to commemorate our beloved ones who have passed away.
For more ways to support this project, please see below.
A grotto is a small space resembling a cave or rock sanctuary. Many of you may have seen the grotto in Lourdes, France which has inspired similar places of prayer throughout the world. A grotto is meant to be a quiet, intimate space that is also easily accessible—a place where people can come and go freely for prayer. Our grotto will be located on the lawn between the rectory and the parish offices.
Children will love it, and families will be able to stop there together to pray to Mary. All will be welcome to come and light a candle. It will be a place where anyone can spend a quiet moment in the presence of Our Lady—a place of peace and prayer for all who visit, now and for generations to come.
One part of the grotto will also include a memorial wall to commemorate our beloved ones who have passed away.
For more ways to support this project, please see below.
St. Mary Catholic Virtue School
Middle School Theology TeacherSt. Mary Catholic Virtue School seeks a middle school theology teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is suited for the teacher who is passionate about their Catholic faith and desires to further our students in their spiritual journey. This requires a teacher with a solid, in-depth knowledge of Roman Catholicism and be a practicing Catholic committed to his/her own faith life and that of the students. The theology teacher is responsible for assisting students in their faith formation, utilizing a comprehensive theology curriculum. They accomplish this by creating engaging, challenging, and innovative lessons that inspire students to pursue further inquiry and study. St. Mary Catholic Virtue School encourages teacher collaboration through the sharing of strategies, resources, and ideas that will lead to opportunities where faith and academics can be woven together. Teachers must have a willingness to be an active participant in the larger school community and contribute significantly to our school culture.
