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<h2>10 Richards Avenue</h2>
<h2>Paxton MA 01612</h2>
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We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates.
If you are in Paxton visiting or just moved to the area, please introduce yourself to Fr. Thomas, Msgr. Haddad or Deacon Archie after Mass.
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<td>Saturday:</TD>
<td>5 p.m. (Opening of the Lord's Day)</TD></tr>
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<td>Sunday:</TD>
<td>8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. <DIV>(June 23rd-September 16th schedule: 8 a.m. , 10 a.m.)</DIV> </TD>
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<td>Monday:</TD>
<td>9 a.m.</TD>
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<td>Tuesday:</TD>
<td>9 a.m.</TD>
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<td>Wednesday:</TD>
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<td>Friday:</TD>
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<TD colspan=2 class=colhead>Rectory regular office hours</TD>
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<td>Monday:</TD>
<td>9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</TD>
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<td>Tuesday:</TD>
<td>9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</TD>
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<td>Wednesday:</TD>
<td>9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</TD>
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<td>Thursday:</TD>
<td>9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</TD>
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<p> The daily schedule may be modified due to Funerals . </p>
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<h2>Sacramental Preparations and Schedules</h2>
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<td class=hilite><center> <p>Welcome to the Information Page <br>on Sacramental Preparation.</center><p>
If the preparation is for a child, we most likely will be able to accomodate the child within the Religious Education program. Please contact Terry Nummelin at 508-755-0601.</p>
<p>For other preparations please contact Fr. Thomas at the rectory.</p>
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for those who are interested becoming Catholic.
Click on the link above to find out more.</td>
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<td class=heading> Sacrament of Reconciliation</td>
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<td>Confessions are heard Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 P.M.</td>
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<td>or by appointment<td>
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<td class=heading> Sacrament of Baptism<td>
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<td>Arrangements may be made with Fr. David<br>
We welcome all the newly baptized into the community with open arms.</td>
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<td class=heading> Sacrament of Matrimony<td>
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<td>Arrangements must be made six months in advance.
Please contact Fr. David Doiron at the Rectory <div>508-755-0408</div></td>
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The Office hours for Terry Nummelin, the Director of Religious Education, is as follows:
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<tr><td>Monday</td><td>12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tuesday</td><td> 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. </td></tr>
<tr><td>Wednesday</td><td> 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</td></tr>
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Mary's phone at the RelEd Office is
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