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While the secular world approaches the month ahead as the end of the year, we as Christians struggle to celebrate a new liturgical year with the beginning of Advent.

A small diocese in the upper Midwest and two of its towns are producing vocations to the priesthood at an astounding rate. What is their secret and how can we create a similar culture of vocations here in Walpole and Sharon?

As we enter into the season of Advent I’d ask you to make the success of the Matthew 13 Catholic Collaborative a part of your daily prayer.

Begin the holiday season by attending the Annual Turkey Raffle on Monday, November 24 at 8pm in St. Mary's Parish Hall. Win a turkey and all the trimmings!

Please join us to enjoy the Parkway Concert Orchestra’s annual Christmas Pops Concert, which will be presented on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center Auditorium.

Fr. Chip announces the 2014 Mass schedule for the Matthew 13 Collaborative, including St. Mary's.

Pope Francis counseled against the terrorism of gossip, which destroys from within. Fr. Chip suggests a good remedy is Confession, which rebuilds what has been destroyed.

This week's headlines: Cardinal remembers Menino; Culture of Encounter aiding the poor; God goes to the limit for sinners

Opportunities to encounter the Lord in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are great blessings and can enrich our lives between Sundays.